16 SHS seniors named
Natl. Merit Semifinalists
Syosset High School Assistant Principal Christopher Ruffini and Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante congratulate the District’s National Merit Semifinalists.
Syosset HS has announces that 16 Syosset High School students have been named Semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The students qualified for this distinction by scoring among the highest in the state on the 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
Congratulations to seniors Shi Fang Chen, Imran K. Gangat, Sabrina Guo, Alan Q. Huang, Vatsal Kalola, Stella B. Kim, Mako Kobayashi, Maggie Liu, Maximus H. Lu, Colin Rosen, Jaydin T. Sharma, Vivek C. Turakhia, Alex L. Wang, Jonathan S. Wong, Abigail Wu, and Yiyu Zhang. They are among the approximately 16,000 high school students nationwide who were named Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), repre-
senting less than one percent of all U.S. high school seniors.
Syosset High School Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante congratulated the students saying, “We are so proud of our National Merit Semifinalists for all of their accomplishments, both in their classrooms and in the Syosset community.”
The semifinalists have qualified to compete for
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Keeping oysters in Oyster Bay
Town of Oyster Bay officials and members of the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Protection Committee joined together to celebrate another successful oyster gardening program. In what is becoming an annual demonstration of another healthy and productive summer, officials from the Town of Oyster Bay, Village of Laurel Hollow and Village of Oyster Bay Cove joined with environmental groups and residents representing 150+ oyster gardens from the North Shore Oyster Gardening Program to clean and measure one final time before placing them in the nearby spawner sanctuary.
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said, “The Town of Oyster Bay is proud to work with our residents to keep the oyster in Oyster Bay, making sure our favorite shellfish is not just part of our storied history but a vital part of the Town’s future. The Town of Oyster’s own shellfish hatchery is adding to this effort by producing millions of clams and oysters annually to further protect and strengthen our waterways.”
Engaging hundreds of residents in environmental stewardship and seeding 200,000 oysters is only part of the story. As a direct result of the North Shore Oyster Gardening program’s efforts in the just the past year the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Protection Committee, which sponsors this effort, has:
• Facilitated Long Island Sound Study funded research to monitor the spawner sanctuary and identify locations for additional sanctuaries in Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor,
• Pinpointed and is addressing sources of pollution in Cold Spring Harbor, and;
• Inspired Hempstead Harbor to the west and the Huntington/ Northport complex to the east to develop similar community oyster gardening programs.
Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Michele Johnson said, “The Town of Oyster’s new shell recycling program will provide another opportunity for local restaurants and residents to support the local environment. The recycled shell material will be used to enhance the aquaculture efforts like the North Shore Oyster Gardening program and prepare suitable bay bottom for natural recruitment of oysters while reducing waste going to our landfills.”
Mayor of Laurel Hollow Daniel DeVita said, “The Village of Laurel Hollow is proud to have been a part of this program from the beginning. These oysters will immediately enhance the bottom habitat for other marine organisms and continue filtering the water. In a year or so they could be filtering up to 50 gallons of water each or millions of
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Photo courtesy of Syosset Central School District.
Plainview home’s garage burglarized
A Plainview home's garage was burglarized on Thursday, September 15, at 4:45 a.m.
According to Nassau County Police detectives, two unknown men entered the front garage of a residential home located on Lillian Lane and removed a Segway 9 electric scooter valued at approximately $900. The subjects fled scene in an unknown
direction and no injuries were reported.
The subjects are described as two males, both wearing gray hooded sweatshirts, and gray sweatpants.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or to call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
Town upgrades parking lot at Stillwell Field
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced significant upgrades at Stillwell Field in Syosset – property maintained and permitted by the Town of Oyster Bay, yet owned by Nassau County. The Town of Oyster Bay — after consultation with the Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s administration — recently milled and paved the roadway and parking lot at Stillwell Field while adding new drainage and manholes to prevent water from accumulating on the roadway and flooding the fields. An improved layout
now maximizes parking spots, provides a greater number of handicapped parking spots and wider roadway access for emergency vehicles.
“From new roadways to new drainage, the Town of Oyster Bay made significant improvements to Stillwell Field to provide greater access to the public and our young athletes,” said Supervisor Saladino. “We are currently working with the County Executive Blakeman to obtain Nassau County funding for athletic field improvements, bathrooms and landscaping.”
The parking lot at Stillwell Field in Syosset.
Property tax exemption workshops scheduled
Nassau County Legislators Arnold Drucker (D-Plainview) and Josh Lafazan (D-Woodbury), in in conjunction with the Nassau County Department of Assessment, announces the 2022 series of Property Tax Exemption Workshops for local residents.
During the workshops, Department of Assessment staff will assist residents with filing for veteran, senior citizen, Cold War veteran, volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker, limited-income disability and/or home improvement exemptions. Enhanced STAR applications will also be processed for homeowners already enrolled in the STAR program prior to Jan. 2, 2015.
All workshops are from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Participants should bring copies of their 2021 federal and state income tax returns and other required documentation with them to workshops; for a complete list, visit https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/3575/ Exemption-Forms or call the Nassau County Department of Assessment at 516-571-1500.
Upcoming local workshops include:
• Monday, October 3: Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Road, Syosset
• Thursday, October 6: Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave., Hicksville
• Thursday, October 20: Plainview Jewish Center, 95 Floral Drive, Plainview
September 23, 2022
Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan
Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker
GRAND OPENING
Local diner closes after 50 year run
The
Plainview Diner will be closing after fifty years of operation.
BY GARY SIMEONE
September 25 will be the last day in business for the iconic Plainview diner. After more than fifty years of being in business, diner owner John Papavasilopoulos will hang up his apron strings and close up shop for good.
Papavasilopoulos ’ son, Niko, said closing the diner will be bittersweet for his father and their family because of all of the memories shared over the last fifty years.
“My uncle Peter opened this diner in Plainview in 1972, and my dad came over from Greece to help him get it off the ground,” said Papavasilopoulos. “My dad started as a dishwasher and worked his way up to become owner of the family establishment.”
He said that his dad bought out the diner in the early 1990s and was owner of the business for the better part of three decades.
“My dad actually met my mom, Anna, here at the diner when she was working as a server. This place was like our second home because our family spent so much time here. I’ve been working here in some capacity since I was eight years old.
We missed a lot of baseball and football games to come work here, but it was time well spent.”
One of the main reasons for the diner’s closing is that the property’s thirty-year lease is expiring at the end of this month.
“It felt like the right time for my father to retire, given his age and with the lease being up. We also had a big customer drop-off these last few years with the pandemic. Business has been coming back these past few months, but it’s still not what it used to be.”
Papavasilopoulos said that he doesn’t believe his uncle will rent the property to another diner and that the location will most likely become a medical building or bank.
Niko and his sister, Pamela, continued the family tradition when they opened the Parea Greek restaurant in Huntington Village in 2018.
He said that while he enjoys following in his father’s footsteps in the restaurant business, he will miss the days of clocking in early to the diner.
“It’s definitely going to be strange waking up in the morning and not wondering what’s going on at the Plainview diner.”
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Jericho’s fall teams shine at Pep Rally
Here comes the football team!
The emcees show their spirit.
Musical chairs is always a favorite.
The Jayettes kick off the pep rally!
Calling the boys soccer team!
Photos by Denise Nash
The swimmers make an entrance!
Syosset PTA - STA Scholarship winners announced
Since 1958, the Syosset Council of PTAs (Parent-Teacher Association) and the STA (Syosset Teachers’ Association) have jointly sponsored the Syosset Scholarship Fund, Inc. giving more than 450 scholarships. Congratulations to the following three Syosset High School graduates who received the 2022 PTA-STA Scholarship.
• Christine Ling, daughter of Mr. Ling and Mrs. Weng, is attending Washington University in St. Louis and plans to major in marketing and design.
• Euan Kang, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kang, is attending Pomona College and plans on majoring in economics.
• Mark Kimoto, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nobu Kimoto, is attending Mississippi State University to major in geoscience and meteorology.
The PTA-STA Scholarship of $3,000 over two years is available to any Syosset High School senior planning to pursue any field of endeavor leading to a degree, certificate, or license in an accredited post high school program. Each year, scholarships are awarded to qualifying graduating seniors to help defray the costs of higher education. Recipients are chosen primarily on the basis of financial need, in addition to academics and community service.
To continue providing these scholarships, please support the Syosset Scholarship Fund and make a donation.
Mail a check payable to “Syosset Scholarship Fund, Inc.” to P.O. Box 732, Syosset, NY 11791, attn. Syosset Scholarship Fund, Inc. Or donate via PayPal Giving Fund at paypal. com/us/fundraiser/charity/1348484. Donations may be made “In Honor of” or “In Memory of,” Please indicate that on your check. Applications for the Class of 2023 will be available in January through SHS Guidance Department.
Foundation donates to Angela’s House
Angela’s House, a 501c3 non-profit organization that assists families caring for children that are medically fragile, chronically ill or living with a life threatening illness, announced it has received a $33,000 gift from the Andrew Alati Foundation. Andrew was a 13-year-old boy from Long Island who was struck and killed in Levittown, while riding home on his bike in 2019.
The gift was given on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the founding of Angela’s House, which is part of the Kinexion network.
“Andrew lived his life caring for others. Through the Andrew Alati Foundation we can continue his legacy of kindness and compassion for other people,” said Diana Alati, Andrew’s mother. “We are so proud that his name and spirit continues to live on. We are honored to help other families through his foundation, and we are thankful to all our donors and for their ongoing support.”
“We are grateful to the Alati family for this unprecedented generosity,” said Bob Policastro, executive director of Angela’s House. “Our families have had to deal with unique and trying circumstances that affect their children in ways they could never anticipate. This gift will go a long way toward helping them with the resources they need most.”
The gift will be used to fund the “Everyday Wishes” program which provides families with medical supplies, therapeutic equipment, assistive technology, home modifications, respite, counseling, advocacy, service coordination, crisis assistance, alternative medicine, special camps and other resources for their medically fragile children that cannot be funded by other means. In 2021, Angela’s House granted 757 Everyday Wishes and to date, has assisted nearly 300 chronically ill children and families.
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Diana and Attilio Alati with Bob Policastro (right). Photo by Kinexion/Joseph Michael
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Officials, environmental groups “keep oysters in Oyster Bay”
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gallons per day in total. That is incredibly important to the quality of life of our residents who cherish the beach, boating and fishing to which water quality and healthy habitats are essential.”
Heather Johnson, executive director of Friends of the Bay said, “Friends of the Bay is excited to be a part of the success of this program in generating more advocates for our local waters. We are also proud our water quality monitoring program can assist researchers in supporting the local oyster population.”
Rob Crafa, coordinator of the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Protection Committee remarked, “It is inspiring to see the enthusiasm and dedication of so many members of the community tend to the oysters week after week and support the growth of this program over the last six seasons! Their efforts have supported grants to monitor the existing spawner sanctuary and locate new ones, investigations to determine pollution sources impacting our beaches and shellfish beds and initiation of similar programs in Hempstead and Huntington/Northport harbors.”
Since 2017 the North Shore Oyster
Gardening program, a project led by the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Protection Committee, has trained, equipped, and supported hundreds of volunteers raising oysters to enhance our local waters, not for consumption. Each volunteer, family, or organization sponsors and tends to one or more “oyster gardens” which are cages containing up to 1,000 oysters. The gardens are hung between buoys at one of four community gardens in Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor. Volunteers support every aspect of the program from building the cages in April and May to bi-weekly cleaning and measuring of the oysters from June–September. During this time under the care of the dedicated volunteers the oysters grow from 12–14 mm in size (about the size of your pinky nail) to over 70 mm (slightly less than three inches)!
Volunteers and organizations interested in becoming an oyster gardener or sponsoring oyster gardens in 2023 are encouraged to contact Rob Crafa, Coordinator of the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Protection Committee at 631848-2090 or rob@oysterbaycoldspringharbor.org.
Town honors sailing school, constables for saving child
The Town of Oyster Bay recently honored Oakcliff Sailing, based in Oyster Bay, as well as several Town of Oyster Bay Public Safety Personnel for their heroic efforts that saved the life of a young sailor.
The victim, a teenaged student at Oakcliff Sailing, was rendered unconscious after his vessel capsized and his lifejacket became entangled, holding him under the water. Oakcliff Sailing coach Dylan Whitcraft (not pictured) immediately sprang into action cutting the life preserver away, and pulling the victim onto the hull of the boat. Seeing that the victim was not breathing, Dylan began compressions as they were transported to the dock.
Once at the dock, Dylan and the victim were joined by Oakcliff Sailing Executive Director Dawn Riley, the Nassau County Police Department and Town of Oyster Bay Bay Constables Joe Rodgers, Sgt. Sam Ciccia, Sgt. Mike Rich, Mike Baumann and Taylor Plank who immediately provided medical assistance to the victim. The victim was transported in an ambulance with the Oyster Bay Fire Company No. 1 where he received oxygen and regained consciousness.
“Had it not been for the expertise of all concerned, the outcome of this harrowing event could have been tragically different,” said Supervisor Saladino. “I commend you all for your exemplary ability to act decisively and courageously in the face of an emergency; your actions were lifesaving.”
Bay Town Board
Bay Bay
The Oyster
honored Oakcliff Sailing Executive Director Dawn Riley (first row, fourth from left) and Town of Oyster
Constables Joe Rodgers (first row, center), Mike Baumann (first row, third from right), Taylor Plank (first row, second from right), and Sgt. Mike Rich (first row, far right) for their lifesaving efforts.
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Clerk Rich LaMarca joined with members of the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Protection Committee helped to seed the bay with oysters.
September 23, 2022
Dispatch 3 From a Global Odyssey: Malaysia to Cambodia
BY ERIC LEIBERMAN AND SARAH FALTER TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM
Eric and Sarah are on a 6-month around-the-world sabbatical, joining a huge movement of young people who are choosing to live the nomadic life (at least for a time) and travel or work remotely, becoming immersed in local life and culture. They are filing these dispatches periodically. They previously reported about their adventures in Mexico, South Korea and Vietnam. Here’s their dispatch from Malaysia and Cambodia:
Salutations from the two-shower-a-day club! We both agree that if these last four weeks of our trip had a title it’d be “Never Not Sweating”. The combination of oppressive humidity and laundry machines that never seem to get our clothes fully clean nor fully dry (could definitely be user error, still unclear) make us think the clothes we brought will never smell normal again. BUT the lingering scent of delicious food past, present and future prevails!
Since our last update, our love fest for Vietnam continued a couple weeks longer with visits to Cat Ba island (including an epic stay on a houseboat amongst a floating village of 200+ dwellings), Central Vietnam (Hoi An and Da Nang for a change up of beach yoga, morning runs, and smoothie bowls), and Ho Chi Minh city before boarding our flights to Malaysia. We definitely squeezed out every last drop of our hard-earned 30-day visas.
Malaysia really surprised us in the best way. We immediately appre-
ciated the multiculturalism and quieter calm of daily life, which was a pretty stark contrast to our previous month in Vietnam. The melting pot of Indian, Chinese and Malay populations with all the many permutations of ethnic and religious cultures within each group made for a wide sampling of options every meal. And we were reintroduced to traffic lights and crosswalks, adding the months back to our lives that we likely lost from the heart palpitations navigating the streets and highways of Vietnam.
The places we visited were a pretty broad sampling of western Malaysia. Penang, a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage site, is a food stall mecca with funky street art woven throughout. It scores extra cuteness points for being home to the smallest national park in the world. Langkawi feels like how we’ve heard/imagined Kauai to be, amazingly lush and mountainous
with lots of wildlife and white sand beaches. Here, we treated ourselves and balled out on Eric’s Marriott Bonvoy points at the Ritz, enjoying every free amenity the hotel had to offer and surviving almost solely on fruit, cereal, instant noodles and turn-down snacks (hey, we’re on a budget y’all.. don’t judge!).
Our last stop in Malaysia landed us in Kuala Lumpur, which has a cool hybrid feel of both East and Southeast Asian megacities with its traditional houses and stray animals juxtaposed next to sleek luxury skyscrapers (spectacular infinity pools with massive skyline views are a dime a dozen).
In our experience, the only thing we found to be stronger than the infinity pool game in Malaysia was the army of monkeys. We encountered them pretty much everywhere we went – during both city and jungle explorations, on beaches, and even on our hotel balcony. It was cute and
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fun for a while, but it got personal when Sarah was peacefully enjoying her apple with peanut butter, only to look up (at first excitedly) to see monkeys gripping the balcony rails. This excitement quickly turned to terror as the gaggle of conspirators jumped to her, and one mother monkey with baby hanging on ripped the PB jar right from Sarah’s grasp (which is quite strong, not sure if anyone here has ever tried to take PB from Sarah). Sarah is trying her best not to now think of them as glorified rats, and has Eric to remind her diligently of our shared ancestry (monkeys are Eric’s favorite animal.. shocker). Yesterday, a new friend we met on the train told us a monkey recently ripped her pants attempting to get a snack from her pocket! Next, we skipped over to Cambodia to see the ancient temples of Angkor, just north of the town of Siem Reap. We were blown away to learn that this site was home to 1 million people at its height about 900 years ago (the largest pre-industrial city in the world, with 1 out of 400 people on the PLANET living there). The temples throughout the 250-square mile archaeological park are in varying states of being consumed by the jungle due to a combination of factors over the yearsnamely neglect, war, vandalism and (thankfully) restoration efforts. More fun factoids - the temples have changed hands (and actual coats of paint) between different religions over the years, based on the beliefs of whoever ruled at the time. Originally Hindu, then swapped to
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Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia © Eric Leiberman/goingplacesfarandnear.
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Dispatch 3 From a Global Odyssey: Malaysia to Cambodia
Buddhist, then back to Hindu again when the leading man embraced Brahmanism. Many of the Buddha statues were defaced in some way (missing a head or an arm). But can you blame the people?!.. sounds very confusing to be constantly switching horses on the path to salvation! (Editor’s note: Eric thought that was funny; Sarah thought offensive.)
Eric dragged Sarah out of bed at 4AM three consecutive days in a row in
order to be at the Angkor temples for sunrise. But Sarah admits it was pretty special to be on the scooter on those dark mornings, slowly making our way through Siem Reap with the few locals and shopkeepers awake at that hour. It was also so worth it to escape the heat of the day and have many of the temples all to ourselves (our guide told us that pre-Covid this site could see 12,000-13,000 tourists per day, compared with 400-500 right now). We feel lucky to be able to tour the utterly magnificent sites with
such freedom, but heartbroken at the economic impact the pandemic has had on so many in the tourism industry. Some we’ve met have lost their homes/ homestays/hotels, and many changed their jobs entirely (to farming, fishing) to make ends meet. They all vocalize that they can’t wait to see more and more tourists again.
We went on to continue the whole not-really-sleeping thing for our first week in Indonesia, first due to an overnight layover at the Singapore airport
(! So fun though - the airport is great, there’s a lot to do and one of my credit cards got us lounge access for free dinner and drinks!), and then chasing first light for some epic volcanoes in Java. We’ll be making our way east in Indonesia over the next month. Sarah is 50/50 at this point in thinking we should do a week-long silent retreat.
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Qatar Airways Offers Official Fan Travel Packages for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
DOHA, Qatar – With just weeks until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, taking place November 20-December 18, 2022, Qatar Airways, the Official Airline of FIFA is releasing a limited number of travel packages to allow soccer’s most passionate fans to follow their team of choice throughout the course of the tournament.
With prices beginning at $5,667 per person, U.S. fans can secure their match tickets, return flights, and accommodation all as part of the package through a single dedicated platform, qatarairways.com/ FIFA2022.
Fans who are not yet members need to join the Qatar Airways Privilege Club by visiting qatarairways.com/ PrivilegeClub in advance, after which they will then be able to select their preferred options, which come with booking flexibility and seat reservations for their preferred matches.
Overseas Network, a Miami-based international destination management company and the official travel partner for Qatar Airways, the Official Airline of FIFA, introduced the Official Fan
BY MARY HUNT
If you speak English in your home, your kids are not likely to come out speaking Italian. Kids learn through observation and imitation. And they don’t miss a thing. Children are shaped from the very beginning of life by the way their parents live. They are ever-attentive witnesses of grown-up behaviors. They take their cues from what they see and hear.
Want your kids to grow up with healthy attitudes about money? Start living the way you want them to become. Let your kids regularly catch you in the act of living financially responsible lives and you’ll be on your way to raising financially responsible kids.
Recently, I ran across an article titled “10 Ways Warren Buffett’s Frugal Habits
Travel Packages for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Overseas Network opened an office in Qatar and spent the last year creating sought-after local and authentic cultural attractions outside of the stadium match experience for sports fans attending the World Cup. Through an additional partnership with ‘Discover Qatar’ and local organizations, these tailormade and Arabian-rich experiences across the country will cater to the 1.3 million visitors from more than 14 countries expected to visit the region in November.
As one of the first U.S. based travel organizations to plant its roots in Qatar, serving as a local concierge and travel planner for foreign visitors, Overseas Network is promoting the World Cup in Qatar to promote understanding of the region through an exclusive range of special experiences. For example:
– Luxury pearl fishing in traditional Dhow Boats on sunset cruises
– Bedouin Desert Camp excursions in the Southern Dunes
– Tours by local guides to Education City, an entertainment camp in the
northern region
– Soccer matches arranged on a custom-built football field in the desert
– Meet-and-greet receptions for fans with professional players
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “With Qatar Airways being the Official Airline of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, it is indeed a special privilege for us to bring the world’s most prestigious sporting event to the Middle East for the first time. The sport has a huge following in North America and we anticipate unprecedented demand throughout the tournament. The fan travel packages will guarantee passengers a remarkable bucket-list trip with a seamless travel experience.”
The tournament will be held across eight world-class stadiums designed to invoke the symbols of Arabian culture. The Al Bayt Stadium will host the Opening Match with a capacity of 60,000 seats, while Lusail Stadium is set to host the Final match of the tournament, with a capacity of 80,000 seats. The remaining stadiums, which include Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al
Careful! The Kids Are Watching
Can Save You Money.” No. 9 on the list?
“He uses cash, not credit.” While most of us these days prefer the convenience of a credit card for everyday purchases, Buffett uses hard cash. You should, too. For kids and adults alike, cash is real; plastic is just a stand-in for the real thing. It’s human nature to be more casual, even reckless, with plastic -- more cautious when having to peel off $20 bills to pay the tab.
Cash might sound old-school, but relying less on your credit card can stop you from spending money you don’t have. And looking like Warren Buffet isn’t a bad thing.
You really cannot start too early modeling healthy money attitudes for your kids. Here are 20 ways you can start right now to raise financially responsible kids
even if still toddlers:
1. Let them observe that you have money and you take good care of it.
2. Let them see you use money as an ordinary and normal part of life.
3. Make sure they catch you being generous with others and sharing what you have.
4. Tell your kids stories about the ways you have made do with what you have, choosing rather to save, not spend.
5. Allow them to see you deposit money in the bank.
6. Let them see the way you pay for groceries with cash.
7. Teach them that money is important in our lives because we can exchange it for things we need and want.
8. Talk about money as casually as you talk about other things like sports
Janoub Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Education City Stadium, Stadium 974 and Al Thumama Stadium, will house 40,000 spectators.
Qatar Airways’ 12 U.S. gateways and global network of over 150 destinations further cement its position as the leading international carrier providing global connectivity to and from the U.S. with over 100 weekly flights via the World’s Best Airport 2022, Hamad International. The airline has enhanced connections to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, DallasFort Worth, Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C.
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was announced as the Airline of the Year at the 2021 World Airline Awards.
Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 150 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, voted by Skytrax as the World’s Best Airport 2022.
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Making some perfect green smoothies
BY CLAIRE LYNCH
I first heard about green smoothies several years ago but never wanted to indulge because fruits and vegetables aren’t high on my list. But seven years ago I was working out at the gym with my friend, Joyce, and afterwards she said, “Let’s get a green smoothie.”
Being an agreeable sort of person, I told Joyce okay. She took me to her favorite smoothie shop, pointed out the various green smoothie options on the menu posted up above on a huge board and promptly ordered two cups. A few minutes later Joyce handed me a very green-colored drink, handed me some napkins and ushered us over to a table and chairs.
Popping the straw into the cup, I wondered what it would taste like. As Joyce and I sat on a bench drinking our cool drinks I thought it tasted pretty good. Telling Joyce my reaction, she laughed at the fact that I liked my green smoothie. Then she laughed even harder when I confessed that it was the first one I had ever had.
We each drove home and as I approached my doorway, I smiled to myself, vowing to have a green smoothie party the next time my relatives came to my place.
Calling my brothers, sisters and their spouses, we set a dinner date. At the appointed time, seven people arrived thinking we were having a regular dinner. Well, in my mind it was a regular dinner, it just started off with a healthy drink.
Setting up my blender and placing all of the ingredients on my cutting board and kitchen counter, as the people entered, they looked over wondering what I was concocting. I hadn’t told them about my surprise - I just wanted
to spring something new and different on them.
Once everyone had arrived and sat down chatting amiably, I got to work placing the spinach, broccoli, a banana, milk or dairy substitute and ice in the blender and giving it a whirl.
After announcing that we were having green smoothies as an appetizer rather than the usual cheese, crackers and chips, I heard a lot of groans coming from the crowd. My younger sister, Susan, is always a good sport and she came over to assist with my endeavor. Once I had blended the green smoothies, she poured them into chilled glasses and handed them out to our relatives.
Watching their reactions, I was pleased to see that each one seemed to enjoy drinking their green smoothies. Initially they had been skeptical of drinking a healthy drink but I quickly told my relatives how skeptical I had been. They knew that I was into fitness but no one would have said that I was leading the lifestyle of a health food nut. I wasn’t a vegan or a vegetarian but I was someone who had incorporated green smoothies into my pretty much daily life. I enjoyed drinking them!
My brother, Greg, said that his green smoothie tasted great and my brother-in-law, Don, said it hit the spot. My older sister Michelle, asked what was in it and when I explained that it was a mix of spinach, kale, blueberries, strawberries and other ingredients, she was surprised. She said that it was definitely filling so I held off a while on serving the entree. Eventually we dug in and the eight of us enjoyed our meal then lingered around the dining room talking about recent events.
When dessert time came I jumped up to get the cake and pie from the refrigerator but everyone said pretty much simultaneously that they were too full. Laughing out loud, I stopped short then sat back down and rejoined the conversation. I know how good green smoothies can be at filling me up. We never did eat the cake and pie that night - everyone agreed that we could skip dessert.
Over the years I’ve experimented with different recipes for green smoothies. Sometimes I use more spinach and sometimes less. Occasionally I’ll have kale in the house but not spinach so I simply switch the ingredients.
Sometimes I’ll add a handful of strawberries to the mix and if I don’t have any fresh strawberries in my refrigerator I’ll use frozen strawberries plus I frequently use a small amount of cacao to get a slight chocolaty taste.
Adding a little of this and a little of that, sometimes I’ll add this vegetable or another. Sometimes I like it sweeter and other times I like it tart. Sometimes my green smoothies turn out green and on other days my guests are surprised to see that they’ve got a purplish huethat’s when I’ve added a few blueberries to help make them taste sweeter.
What’s great about blending your own green smoothies at home is you can modify them any way you wish. I still play around with my ingredients and often it depends on how elaborate I want to get and it also depends on what’s handy in my refrigerator.
Phoning Joyce the day after my green smoothie party, we had a good laugh after I told her about having my relatives to my house for dinner, serving the green smoothies and their
various reactions. I always give credit to Joyce for converting me into a green smoothie aficionado because these days, given a choice between having a green smoothie or eating an ice cream cone, I always choose the green smoothie. And that’s a good thing that never ceases to amaze me!
The recipe I currently use is listed below. It makes two drinks.
Ingredients
2 cups packed fresh baby spinach or kale
½ cup broccoli
1 peeled banana
½ teaspoon cacao
1 cup oat milk, almond milk or coconut milk
½ cup strawberries or blueberriesoptional
Stevia - optional
Instructions
1. Place all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into two glasses.
Early Retirement Reduction Can Be Adjusted Later
BY TOM MARGENAU
There is a little-known Social Security rule that may help some people who started their Social Security checks before full retirement age and therefore took a reduction in their monthly benefits, but then decided to return to work. Now they wonder if their early retirement reduction is permanent. The answer is it might not be. And that’s because a software program built into the Social Security Administration’s computers kicks in after you reach full retirement age that is designed to remove the reduction factor for any months you didn’t get a Social Security check because of the SSA’s earnings penalty rules. The program is called the Adjustment to the Reduction Factor, or ARF.
Before I explain how the ARF works, I’ve got to give a little background. I will start out with a quick overview of the earnings penalty. The law says that one dollar must be withheld from your Social Security checks for each two dollars you earn over a certain threshold that changes every year. The 2022 threshold is $19,560. So, to give a really simple example, if Hank is working and plans to make $29,560 in 2022, then $5,000 must be withheld from his Social Security checks in 2022. ($29,560 minus $19,560 equals $10,000 divided by two equals $5,000.)
Now, some more background. I must explain the reduction factors for early retirement. The law says if you start your Social Security checks before full retirement age, your benefit will be reduced five-ninths of 1% for each of the first 36 months of reduction and five-twelfths of 1% for any additional months. That’s a bit too convoluted for the examples I’m going to use in this column. So, I am going to keep things simple by saying that your benefit is reduced about one-half of 1% for each month you receive benefits before full retirement age.
For example, let’s say that Hank’s full retirement age is 67, but he started his benefits when he was 65. That’s 24 months early, so his Social Security benefit was reduced by about 12%. In other words, at age 65, Hank started getting about 88% of his full retirement age benefit.
And with that bit of background, I can close the circle on my ARF explanation. In my above example, I said that Hank started getting an 88% benefit rate when he took his Social Security at age 65. And because his earnings exceeded the penalty threshold, I pointed out that $5,000 had to be withheld from his 2022 benefits. Let’s assume his monthly check is $2,500. In other words, the SSA held back two of Hank’s Social Security checks in 2022 because of his excess earnings. And let’s further say that Hank’s earnings in the following year caused two more of his Social Security checks to be withheld.
Once Hank turns 67, the ARF program kicks in. That program says Hank’s ongoing permanent benefit can only be reduced for those months he actually received a Social Security check before he turned his full retirement age. In our example, Hank only received 10 Social Security checks in 2022 and will get another 10 checks in 2023. In other words, he got 20 of his 24 Social Security checks before reaching full retirement age.
So, instead of the initial 24 month, or 12%, reduction, Hank’s ongoing benefit is adjusted to give him only a 20 month, or 10%, reduction. In other words, starting at age 67, Hank will get a 2% boost in his Social Security check. Actually, the ARF program usually isn’t finished running until several months after full retirement age, but it will be retroactive to the month of FRA.
That was a very simple explanation of how ARF works. Now here are a couple recent questions I got dealing with that procedure.
Q: I recently started my Social Security at age 62. I get $1,650 per month. Now, out of the blue, I’ve been offered a job that will pay me $35,000 annually. I think I’m going to take the job. But I’m in a quandary about how to handle my Social Security. Can you advise?
A: Well, you’ve essentially got two options. You could simply withdraw your Social Security claim. (Anyone has up to 12 months after filing for benefits to change their mind.) If you do that, you’d have to repay any Social Security benefits you’ve received so far. Then when you reach your full retirement age of 67 (when the earnings penalty rules go away), you would re-file for your Social Security. It would be like you are just starting all over again and you will get your full retirement benefit rate.
Your other option would be to continue receiving Social Security benefits and let the earnings penalty and ARF provisions take their course. I will let you do the math. But with those earnings penalty provisions, you would be due some benefits between now and full retirement age, but other benefits would have to be withheld. And when you reach 67, the ARF procedure would kick in and your benefit would be adjusted so your ongoing rate is only reduced for the months you actually got a Social Security benefit between 62 and 67.
If I were you, I’d be inclined to go with the first option. And that’s primarily because option number two is going to complicate your Social Security life for the next several years.
Q: I’ve heard that if you take early retirement benefits and then take a job and have those benefits withheld, once you reach full retirement age, all those withheld benefits are repaid to you. Sounds like a great deal!
A: It would be a great deal if it were true -- but it’s not. Your monthly benefits are NOT repaid to you. As explained in this column, what does come back to you is the reduction factor for those months you didn’t get a Social Security check between your benefit start date and FRA.
Let’s go back to Hank’s example earlier in this column. He had four Social Security checks, totaling $10,000, withheld from his benefits because of the earnings penalty rules. When he reach-
es his full retirement age, he does not get that $10,000 reimbursed to him. What he gets because of the ARF procedure is a 2% boost in his monthly benefits.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www.creators.com/books, or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets. COPYRIGHT
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Guiding a buyer to their sweet spot
It’s obvious that our real estate market has changed with the increase in our mortgage rates. It has become either unaffordable for many or psychologically a fear has set in to keep you on the sidelines. However, you now have to decide what to do. Is renting really a more prudent path to pursue? One must determine whether paying all that rent and waiting to purchase in a year or two, when hopefully rates might settle back and prices soften is truly better than being a homeowner today. Also, renting reduces your wealth monthly.
It’s a good idea to determine the reasons you have considered moving. Maybe the number one reason is to have your children get into and attend a better school system. Or is it the local income taxes or the lack of deductions being in a rental? Possibly needing more space? Although rates are higher, you can always refinance figuring they will trend lower over the next few years. Those with higher incomes may need the deductions. If in a rental is putting any excess money in the stock market your most advantageous choice at the moment? Possibly not with the way the market is reacting. It isn’t an easy decision to make. However, as history, as shown us, buying a home has been the safest way to force savings with appreciation and to build longterm wealth, while obtaining deductions that paying rent will never provide. Your mortgage will be fixed for 30 years as rents have increased dramatically and as expenses increase over the years so will rents. There maybe a time when your landlord will not renew your lease as a relative or friend will
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9. Use coins to teach your preschoolers to count. It’s effective and acknowledges their curiosity about money.
10. Talk about the different shapes and colors of items in the store. It gives little ones something to do instead of wanting everything they see.
11. While a passenger in the grocery cart, allow your little one to hold the coupons or the list. Talk about finding the best value.
12. Say, “We don’t choose to spend our money that way” more often than you say, “We can’t afford it.”
13. Remember preschoolers are listening and learning from everything they see you do and hear you say.
14. Use coins to teach the different denominations. Three- and 4-year-olds can
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be moving in. No stability or security exists in a rental as you have no control. However, for those downsizing and are seniors who no longer want to own or are considering moving out of the area, then renting would be your best option. Lastly, at some point a landlord decides to cash in and sell, and now you will have to move. If you are a buyer and are still considering purchasing, has your mortgage person and broker qualified you as to what your “needs and wants” are? So they go over your budget and totally understand your costs per month, e.g. principle, interest, taxes, insurance, monthly maintenance, and a “rainy day” emergency fund. Also, factor in what your daily normal living expenses will be so you will see the bigger picture. If you have young children, you probably might be staying longer until they are out of school; so over time the market will hopefully normalize. One should check out variable rates that will lower your monthly costs and later on refinance to a fixed when rates hopefully will be lower. Your broker should be an excellent listener in figuring out the best situation for you and your family. He or she should be able to guide you through the complicated process. When issues occur and should have the knowledge and expertise to answer questions and be able to minimize the problems that occur when they appear. Having you on an automated system to consistently send
you listings on a regular basis is far more efficient and quicker than scouring the internet, especially if you aren’t doing this every minute of your day. You just might miss the one home that you would consider buying.
Going into the fall and winter, prices should decelerate and better situations should exist. Homes that haven’t sold within 3 months might provide you an opportunity to ownership. With local inventory still tight, and demand still apparent, finding that perfect home maybe challenging. Trade-offs are a topic that should be discussed and determined what are your real needs in purchasing. If you have a budget, then look for homes that provide you the best schools and locations that you can find. Maybe you should consider buying a smaller home and have 1 less bedroom and 1 less bathroom and expand your search to more towns. This may not be your last move in the future, but becoming a homeowner and gaining the confidence and security of ownership is a phenomenal feeling. The sweet spot is a balance of a number of variables and with the proper assistance you can determine your next move.
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learn to put all the pennies into one cup, the nickels into another and so on.
15. Visit the library and park with your preschooler more often than the market or mall.
16. Give rewards of hugs and praise, not money. Creating the expectation of cash payment at every turn is a habit
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You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.
you’ll regret in adolescence.
17. Monitor television time and opt for noncommercial viewing and videotapes when possible.
18. Let preschoolers participate in household chores to enjoy the security of belonging, not to get paid.
19. Intervene between advertisers
and your kids. Preschoolers can’t always tell when the television show ends and the ad begins.
20. Make sure your children grow up knowing that all good things are a blessing from God.
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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BY DENNIS MAMMANA
Week of Sept. 25 -- Oct. 1, 2022
Autumn and winter this year should offer an exciting time for skywatchers since several neighboring planets are now preparing to strut their celestial stuff.
This week, anyone stepping outdoors after dark will see the bright planet Saturn shining high in the south-southeast sky. It’ll be visible during evening hours through late November when it vanishes behind the western horizon until next summer, and will provide those with a small backyard telescope a close-up view of its remarkably beautiful ring system.
By early December, the red planet Mars will become a stunning sight in our nighttime sky as it reaches its nearest point to the Earth. Around the end of that month, the brilliant planet Venus will begin making its appearance in the west at dusk, as it emerges from the glow of our sun to become the most brilliant object in our evening sky (other than the moon, of course).
And then there’s the giant planet Jupiter. This great world is in our evening sky right now and will reach its official “opposition” point on the night of Sept. 26. Not only is this when the planet appears in our sky opposite the sun (rising in the east at sunset and
The Return of Jupiter!
remaining visible all night long), it’s also when it lies closest to us and, therefore, appears larger and brighter than at any other time in its orbit.
This distant world, which is always beautiful to view through a small telescope, will be especially impressive during September and October and will remain visible well into early next year.
Jupiter has always been one of my favorites because it’s a planet that appears to change fairly quickly. Here’s a world that’s 11 times the diameter of the Earth, yet it rotates on its axis once only every 10 hours or so. This means that its Earth-facing side changes completely in just five hours and, with patience, early evening skywatchers with a small telescope can easily watch its pastel cloud bands and, sometimes, its Great Red Spot spin in and out of view in just one long night of stargazing.
Perhaps the most enjoyable part of watching this planet is keeping up with the antics of its four largest moons. These are known as the Galilean satellites -- Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto -- because it was the Italian astronomer Galileo who discovered them and their motions some four centuries ago. These appear to dance around the planet and change their positions from night to night -- sometimes even from hour to hour!
Much of the fun of watching these moons is knowing all their names. You
can identify them by finding an app for your smartphone or tablet, or by visiting shallowsky.com/galilean. To learn more about these incredible moons and their amazing parent world, be sure to check out nineplanets.org/Jupiter.
Now that Jupiter has returned to our early-evening sky, try aiming a telescope in its direction, or contact your local astronomy club or science muse-
um to learn when they’ll be hosting a free “star party” so you can get a closeup look at this exciting giant planet. Yessiree, it’s going to be another terrific season of planet-gazing!
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Bowie Beckerman: Dog Genius
BY TRACY BECKERMAN
“The dog is barking,” I said to my husband, looking at the new puppy barking at my feet.
“I can hear that,” he said.
“What do you think he’s trying to tell us? It sounds urgent.”
“He has to go out?” suggested my husband.
“No, he was just out.”
“He’s hungry?”
“No, he just ate.”
“I don’t know, honey,” said my husband. “I don’t speak dog.”
“Maybe Timmy is stuck in a well,” I said.
“Who’s Timmy?”
“Never mind,” I said. “Whatever it is, he seems very insistent about it. Maybe he’s telling us a storm is coming.”
“You think the dog is a meteorolo-
gist?” my husband asked.
“No,” I replied. “But dogs have sharper senses than we do.”
“Then why can’t he tell how bad he smells?” he asked.
“To him, he smells good,” I said.
“Maybe he’s trying to warn us of a zombie apocalypse or an alien invasion.”
“Or a giant asteroid careening toward Earth?” wondered my husband.
“Exactly.”
“I don’t think so,” he said.
“I think we should pay attention. The vet said our dog is a genius.”
“How do you figure?” he said.
“Well, he can sit, come, down, stay, wait and drop it, and he’s only 10 weeks old.”
“The vet?”
“NO, the dog!”
“That seems pretty typical for a dog,” said my husband. “If he were a genius,
I would think he could do much more advanced tricks. Does he speak any other languages? Can he do calculus? Can he get out of an escape room?”
“He speaks dog, he’s never tried calculus and he hasn’t been locked in an escape room.”
“OK,” said my husband. “Well, that’s one more language than I speak, and I can’t get out of an escape room either, so I guess I’m not a genius.”
“He could be trying to warn us of an intruder,” I said.
“He’s a golden retriever,” said my husband. “If there is an intruder, he will lick them to death.”
“Maybe he’s just excited that we would be getting company.”
“Well, that would make one of us,” said my husband. “You know, the dog is a genius, he speaks an exotic language and he likes company. He sounds like a
much better husband than me.”
“If he could pick up the dry cleaning, you’d be out of a job,” I replied.
“He’s only 10 weeks,” said my husband. “He’s not old enough to drive.”
“Meanwhile, did you notice the dog stopped barking?” I asked.
“I guess he was just bored.”
“No, he actually was trying to tell us something.”
“How do you know?” he wondered.
I pointed. “He peed on the floor.”
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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Homecoming 2022 a success in Jericho
Homecoming 2022 in Jericho was a big success and offered something for everyone! Many of the athletic teams competed over the weekend. Students and families enjoyed games, a slide, a
dunk tank, and food trucks. High School clubs set up tables offering fun activities and games. The community all came together to have a fun weekend.
The bracelet table was a big hit.
High School students enjoyed the games Friday night.
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Ivy Sherman tries to dunk High School AP Brian Cummings in the dunk tank. The slide was favorite.
Student Council did a great job setting up a successful weekend.
The JV Football team played a great game.
The Tri-M Music Honor Society had a great table.
Jericho Athletic Association kicks off soccer season
Members of the JAA Board, Jericho School District administrators, and members of the Jericho Board of Education attended the kick off celebration.
After Jericho students sang the national anthem, Jericho School District Superintendent of Schools Hank Grishman thanked the JAA for all they do for our community and wished them a successful season.
Cyclones win Summer Championship
Syosset’s Cyclones softball team won the summer SSA championship 4-3 on September 13, 2022 at Syosset-Woodbury Park. The girls had an incredible season led by Coach Mike Rogers, Jim Siridis , Joel Liss and Marissa Artz.
HOPE Walk/Ride against human trafficking
Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson invites residents to take part in the 2022 HOPE Walk/Ride, organized to help break the cycle of human trafficking. The event takes place on Saturday, October 1, at West Harbor Beach located at 10 West Harbor Drive in Bayville. Activities run between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. with a special ceremony commencing at 11:00 a.m.
“The HOPE Walk/Ride is a great way to rally the community together to encourage advocacy and change with the issue of human trafficking,” said Councilwoman Johnson. “Local organizations from all over Long Island who work with survivors of human trafficking will be on hand to give
informative presentations and let participants know how they can help others.”
Each year, cycling4change holds a variety of events with the goal of bringing awareness to human trafficking and to offer hope to those who are vulnerable and marginalized in society. Their mission is to raise awareness and funds to support organizations on the front lines of battling human trafficking. Residents interested in participating and helping to spread awareness are invited to walk, run or bike, with options available for various course lengths and abilities. For more information on the Hope Walk, visit cycling4change.org.
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This Week at the Syosset Public Library Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library
Friday, September 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. St. Francis Outreach Bus for Flu Shots (IN-PERSON)
The flu shot is available for seniors (65 and older). Stop by for your flu shot and basic health screening (brief cardiac history, blood pressure, and simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes.) No appointment needed.
Bus will be in the front parking lot of the library.
Friday, September 23, at 2:00 p.m.
The Mystery of Johannes Vermeer (HYBRID)
Presenter: Louise Cella Caruso, art lecturer and appraiser
Atmosphere, distinctive light, perspective, a sense of calm - the extravagant use of lead-tin yellow and ultramarine - all characteristics of the authentic works of the most mysterious of all the Dutch Masters of the 17th century. Vermeer’s works are timeless and remain as wonderous and mysterious today as when they were first painted. No registration needed. For Zoom link. go to syossetlibrary.org.
Thursday, September 29, at 2:00 p.m.
Every Color Has a Story: History on the Palette (VIRTUAL)
Presenter: Laura Keyes, author & library director in central Illinois
Do you know the history of the colors
in the world? All the tints, hues, dyes and shades of the colors around you can be traced back to a specific point in history, and the stories they tell are amazing! Which came first, the fruit orange or the color orange? Was Lincoln green named after Mary Lincoln? No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.
Thursday, September 29, at 7:00 p.m.
Clay McLeaod Chapman
(IN-PERSON AT THEODORE’S BOOKS AND VIRTUAL)
Join us in person at Theodore’s Books in Oyster Bay to meet Clay McCleod Chapman, author of “Ghost Eaters.” Clay will be chatting with us about his newest novel. Book signing to follow. Free coffee and treats from Mongo’s Coffee in Syosset will be served. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.
Friday, September 30, at 2:00 p.m.
The Deep Fall Garden (IN-PERSON)
Presenter: Paul Levine, horticulturalist
The discussion will include planting in containers versus planting in the ground. Discussion will cover how to care for each of the 9 plants that will be shown (mums, ornamental cabbage, ornamental peppers, pansies, and more). Paul will discuss the best watering techniques, best location to plant and what problems can occur in the late fall.
Free Halloween-themed movie nights
The Town of Oyster Bay will be offering two special Halloween-themed movie nights at Town parks. Movie nights include fun pre-movie activities and are held outdoors, weather permitting. Residents and families are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for their viewing comfort.
“What better way to kick off the fall season than a fun Halloween-themed movie night at your local Town park,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “We hope all residents and their families join us at these not so spooky and fun movie nights.”
Movie Schedule
• Friday, September 30: “The Addams Family 2” at Ellsworth W. Allen Park, 45 Motor Avenue in Farmingdale. The event includes games, free popcorn, inflatables and more.
• Saturday, October 8: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at SyossetWoodbury Community Park, 7900 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. The event includes games, free popcorn, inflatables and more.
Movies begin at sundown with pre-movie activities beginning at 4:30 p.m. Movies are subject to change and will be held weather permitting. Call (516) 797-7925 for updated information.
Friday, September 23
2:00 p.m.: VIRTUAL: The Lives of America’s “First Kids” with Valerie Gugala - What is it like to be the child of a United States president? Some presidential kids were already grown while others were small. Some were happy and excited to move into the White House and others were not. Beginning with George Washington’s stepchildren we will discuss their lives before, during and after their father’s term of office.
Tuesday, September 27
7:00 p.m.: IN-PERSON: Maker Hour with STEMtastic: A Tale of Two Volcanoes (Grades 3–6) - Using colorful clay, design and construct your own volcanoes. Using creative chemistry, observe two types of explosions and learn about volcanoes around the world.
Wednesday, September 28
7:00 p.m.: IN-PERSON: Printmaking with Chris Vivas (Grades 4–6) - Printmaking is the transferring of images from one surface onto another. Join Chris to learn the process and create a print of your own.
Thursday, September 29
2:00 p.m.: HYBRID: Art LectureWinslow Homer with Professor Thomas Germano - Winslow Homer was a Romantic American painter whose art appeals to a broad audience. The Metropolitan Museum of Art recently considered Homer’s art through the lens of conflict, a theme that permeates his art, from images of the Civil War and Reconstruction that examined the effects of the conflict on the landscape, soldiers and enslaved people to dramatic scenes of rescue and hunting. He also painted monumental seascapes and dazzling tropical works in South Florida and the Bahamas. The Gulf Stream, Homer's iconic painting is his best known work. This presentation will look at Homer’s life and art.
7:00 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Teen Advisory Board Meeting - Do you want to get involved and help with planning future Teen programs and book purchases here at the Jericho Library? Join our Teen Advisory Board! We will meet once per month to talk about these things and more. Participants will earn 1 hour of community service credit.
Car show returns to TOBAY Beach on October 2
Long Island’s premier car show experience will take place on Sunday, October 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TOBAY Beach (rain date on October 9). The Supervisor’s TOBAY Beach Classic will be co-sponsored by Car Show Long Island and will feature hundreds of automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles. A live concert performed by The Mystic will take place during the day, followed by trophy presentations. The event is free for spectators.
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “Whether you’re a proud classic car owner or you want to see the best cars in the region, Car Show Long Island is the place to be! This free family-fun event is a perfect way to spend the day, all with the beautiful backdrop of TOBAY Beach. Spectators can check out cool cars, vendors, exhibits and enjoy live music while surrounded by Long Island’s best classic, muscle, antique and exotic cars.”
Car Show Long Island’s 2022 TOBAY Beach Fall Classic features some of the hottest and most classic cars in the
tri-state region. While enjoying live music performed by The Mystic and great eats from the Food Truck Corral, thousands of spectators are expected throughout the day to get up close and personal with Long Island’s best classic, muscle, antique and exotic cars. Trophies will be awarded in each class, and children will have a say when deeming which rides are their favorites in the SUNation Kids’ Choice Award. Car Show Long Island’s 2022 TOBAY Beach Fall Classic is made possible through the following presenting sponsors: Bethpage Federal Credit Union, MSG Networks and Signarama of Huntington.
Classic Car enthusiasts and spectators can also grab a bite to eat from the food truck corral, and can also check out numerous vendors and displays. Car owners can pre-register their vehicles by at www.carshowli.com for $15 per car or register the day-of for $25 per car. The event is free to spectators. For more information or to become a sponsor or vendor at the event, call (516) 797-4121 or e-mail carshowli@ oysterbay-ny.gov.
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