Faith Church warms up fall with pancakes
BY RIKKI MASSAND
As winter approaches, opportunities to participate in community charitable efforts and welcoming events abound at Syosset’s Faith Lutheran Church at 231 Jackson Avenue. On Saturday morning, November 16 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Faith Lutheran Church will open its doors for a free Community Pancake Fest, “allyou-can-eat” with a silent auction and donations accepted.
The following day, on Sunday November 17, beginning at 4 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church will be the host venue for the Interfaith Clergy Council of Syosset and Woodbury’s annual Thanksgiving celebration, also an open, free community event. The Interfaith Council is a local coalition formed to embrace diversity and maintain an open dialogue between leaders, congregants and youth from different faiths. The group consists of rabbis, imams, Christian priests and other faith leaders and is chaired by Rabbi Jay Weinstein of Congregation Simchat HaLev.
Faith Lutheran Church in Syosset is also organizing a Christmas concert for Friday evening December 13, with a theme of “Christmas songs from Hollywood Hits.” The church’s music program is led by professional Vocal Music coach Travis Bloom, and the December 13 concert will feature “Travis & Friends.”
Pastor Rebecca Sheridan is the new pastor at Faith Lutheran Church, coming on-board after the congregation continued over the last two years without
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
New Woodbury business zones in on wellness
BY RIKKI MASSAND
On Tuesday, November 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. the new SuperSlow Zone of Woodbury at 315 Crossways Park Drive will welcome the community to attend a “Bone Density Open House." Super Slow Zone is part of an international-brand of Wellness Centers offering 1:1 personal strength instruction in 20-minute-long high intensity training (HIT) sessions. Super Slow Zone offers a “Strong Bone Program” that prevents and can reverse the damaging effects of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis. A third program is offered as well, “Lower A1C [Type II Diabetes] Breakthrough Program”. There are supporting services, available on the premises, such as a nurse practitioner who provides counseling and pharmaceutical management; massage; Reiki; nutrition management, and more.
Steven Goodkin is the owner and franchisee of the SuperSlow Zone of Woodbury, and he says his aim is to help people working and living in the area by treating both body and mind. For the past 21 years Jericho has been the Goodkin family’s home base, with Steven’s twin 15-year-old daughters now 10th graders at Jericho High School and another 13-year old daughter attending Jericho Middle School. His son, now 19 years old, graduated from JHS and attends Hofstra University (Steven’s alma mater) where he studies engineering.
“We are not a gym, we are a wellness center. There are some things you just cannot cure with more muscle growth. But I am willing to bet that if most people, who get injuries, have aches and pains, osteopenia (loss of bone mineral density and a common precursor of osteoporosis), had more muscle on their body, their condition could have been minimized or prevented, entirely. But, we do have a program to improve and even reverse their conditions, via a medical grade machines created solely for the SuperSlow method of training. We also have a medical grade machine specifically created to improve bone density. I want to help people to live life, 20 years from now, the way they live now.
The Robert Seaman Elementary School recently held its annual Fall Festival. Students, families and staff enjoyed games, face painting, activities and raffles. See page 10. See page 8 See page 9
Toys for Tots collection underway
The Town of Oyster Bay is currently holding this year’s “Toys for Tots” Collection Drive, which will run through December 12, in an effort to collect new, unwrapped toys to be used as gifts for children throughout the community.
“Under the direction of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, the Toys for Tots Drive follows a mission to help ensure that disadvantaged children within our community do not have to go the holiday season without something to bring them happiness,” Town Councilman Thomwas Hand said.
“By helping those in need experience the wonderful embrace of the holiday season, contributor’s will get to play an active role in bringing happiness to one of our nation’s most valuable resources for the future, our children,” Town Councilman Anthony Macagnone said.
For those who wish to donate to “Toys for Tots”, collection boxes can be found in the following Town facilities:
• Oyster Bay Town Hall North (54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay);
• Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa);
• Department of Public Works Facility (150 Miller Place, Syosset);
• The Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center (at Bethpage Community Park - 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage);
• Syosset-Woodbury Community Park Community Center (Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury).
For more information, please contact the Councilmembers, co-chairs of the Collection Drive, at (516) 624-6619 or (516) 624-6305; or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
Register now for Blue Ribbon Run/Walk for prostate cancer
Lena Edelstein of Old Bethpage winning the Women's Division in 2018
The Town of Oyster Bay and Integrated Medical Foundation will host the 2019 Blue Ribbon Run/Walk for Prostate Cancer on Sunday, November 10 at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, located at 7800 Jericho Turnpike, in Woodbury. The 3.1-mile race will begin at 9:30 a.m., with funds raised throughout the event going towards the fight against prostate cancer.
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “The Blue Ribbon Run/Walk for Prostate Cancer is a fantastic event benefitting a worthy cause, and the Town is proud to host it again this year. Building awareness regarding the risks men face from prostate cancer is an important cause, and I am proud to partner with Integrated Medical Foundation to promote their education, outreach programs, services, and screening initiatives.”
For runners wishing to register
for the event, the fee to register is $25 for pre-registration and $30 on the day of the race, which will take place on Sunday, November 10, starting at 9:30 a.m. at Syosset-Woodbury Park. There will be awards for top male and female finishers in the open and masters categories, and medals will be awarded in each age category for top 3 finishers. Each registrant will be eligible for an exciting giveaway and those who have pre-paid can pick up their bib numbers on Saturday, November 9 at Runner’s Edge, located at 242 Main Street in Farmingdale. Additionally, free prostate cancer screenings will be available on site for all men age 40+ that have not been previously diagnosed with prostate cancer.
For more information about the 2019 Blue Ribbon Run/Walk for Prostate Cancer, please visit www.IMFcares.org
Let’s Get Berry Fit!
Berry Hill PTA hosted two classes at Flex Studios.
BY GINA JAMES
The Berry Hill PTA rolled out their newest fundraiser. Let’s Get Berry Fit! is a three part series that allows Berry Hill families to try new exercise classes with their peers. The first few classes took place on October 17 at Flex Studios in Woodbury. Flex Studios donated all proceeds from those classes to the Berry Hill
PTA. In addition, they offered any Berry Hill family a discounted rate for a monthly membership. Everyone enjoyed the Flex Reformer full body workout. The class combined Pilates with strength training and high energy music. Berry Hill PTA Vice President Jamie Dardashtian planned the event and organized a raffle of DryBar products for all participants.
Syosset HS teacher selected to NYS Master Teacher program
Syosset High School math teacher Kimberly Dwyer has been selected as one of 228 teachers to be named a New York State Master Teacher. This honor makes her a part of an expert community of over 1200 outstanding educators from across the state who teach science, technology, computer science, robotics, coding, engineering, math and integrated STEM courses across grades K-12.
Mrs. Dwyer, who has been teaching at Syosset High School since 2006, earned her Bachelor of Science in adolescence education and her Master of Science in applied mathematics from LIU Post. She received the George Lenchner Distinguished Service Award in 2015 for her work as site coordinator for the New York State Mathematics League competition and was an adjunct professor at LIU Post teaching calculus. In addition to teaching ENL Math, geometry, AP Calculus AB and BC at the high school, Mrs. Dwyer has been coaching the Syosset Mathletes since 2010. She is a member of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State and
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and currently serves as treasurer for the New York State Mathematics League.
Created in 2013, the NYS Master Teachers Program celebrates the work of the highest-performing STEM teachers by establishing an expert community dedicated to developing expertise in the areas of content, pedagogy, and students’ families and communities. Throughout their four-year participation in the program, Master Teachers engage in peer mentoring and intensive content-oriented professional development opportunities throughout the academic year; work closely with pre-service and early career teachers to foster a supportive environment for the next generation of STEM teachers; and attend required regional meetings at their SUNY campus, participate in and lead several professional development sessions each year.
As a NYS Master Teacher, Mrs. Dwyer looks forward to continuing her pursuit of learning, and the opportunity to mentor pre-service teachers.
Faith Lutheran Church
Date Saturday, November 16, 2019
Time 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Address 231 Jackson Avenue, Syosset, NY 11791
Youth hockey program with NY Islanders alumni
The Future Islanders Learn to Play Program for boys and girls ages 5-8 will begin on December 3, at the Town of Oyster Bay’s outdoor rinks in Marjorie R. Post Community Park and at SyossetWoodbury Community Park.
“The New York Islanders, the National Hockey League, the National Hockey League Players Association and the Town of Oyster Bay have teamed up once again this year to provide an exciting opportunity for the youth in our community with the ‘Future Islanders Learn to Play Program’,” Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “Local children are invited to join this amazing experience as it offers a unique opportunity to develop basic skating and hockey skills under the guidance of experienced former NHL players.”
The ‘Future Islanders Learn to Play Program’ includes eight on-ice train-
ing sessions led by the Town of Oyster Bay coaching staff with appearances by Islanders alumni Arron Asham and Radek Martinek. Asham, a forward, played for 15 seasons and six different teams in the National Hockey League, and Martinek, a defenseman, played for 12 seasons and 486 games in the National Hockey League. The program fee is $200. All registrants will receive a CCM equipment package that includes a jersey, helmet, shoulder pads, gloves, skates, sticks, elbow pads, pants, socks, shin pads and an equipment bag.
Individuals interested in registering for the ‘Future Islanders Learn to Play Program’ can sign up at www.learntoplay.nhl.com/islanders. For additional information, please contact Jocelyne Cummings at Jocelyne.Cummings@ NewYorkIslanders.com or call (516) 5016764.
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Model Train Show
Trainville Hobby Depot will host a Model Train Show on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hicksville Community Center, located at 28 West Carl Street in Hicksville.
The Model Train Show includes operating model layouts coordinated by Trainville Hobby Depot. Donations are being accepted at the exhibit to support The Safe Center LI.
The Safe Center LI is a resource center for the victims of domestic or dating abuse, child abuse, and rape and sexual assault.
Admission in to the exhibit is $5.00, children ages 4-11 years are $3.00 and entry for children under that age of 4 is free. For further information, please visit www.trainville.com or call (516) 433-4444.
Supermarket Bingo
The Joseph Barry Columbiettes is sponsoring a Supermarket Bingo on Friday, November 22, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 45 Heitz Place, Hicksville.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Games begin at 7:00 p.m.
Admission is $8 per person in advance or $10 per person at the door
Admission includes one set of cards. Additional cards and specials will be available.
Raffles, Lottery Board and 50/50 will also be available
Coffee, tea and cake will be served. Cash Bar.
Reservations are strongly recommendedCall Louise at 516-938-0963 or Ronnie at 516-428-3245
The Joseph Barry Columbiettes is a non-profit organization. All proceeds will go toward charitable donations and scholarships.
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This Week at the Syosset P ublic Library
Friday, November 8
from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Let's Chat
Presenter: Beth Matlin, MSW
Meet with other mature adults to discuss the common challenges and issues we encounter growing older in today’s society.
Free. No registration required.
Friday, November 8 at 2 p.m.
The Making of “Miracle on 34th Street”
Presenter: Sal St. George, playwright and pop culture historian
Learn the backstory of the beloved 1947 motion picture classic that has touched the hearts of generations of moviegoers. The winner of three Oscars, the film stars Maureen O’Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood and Edmund Gwenn. Clips will be shown.
Free. No registration required.
Thursday, November 14
from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Seniors of Syosset
Presenter: Mid-Island Y JCC
Come meet staff from “Seniors of Syosset” a new program of the MidIsland Y JCC, offering services to help older adults age-in-place in Syosset. Funded through New York State Office for the Aging, Seniors of Syosset is a Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community program. This new program, known as NNORC-SOS for short, will offer social work support, community health nursing, volunteer-based transportation to local medical appointments and shopping, and other activities and services, including some right here at the library! Whether you are a senior in need of support, someone who wants to volunteer helping the community, or just someone who wants to learn more, we
hope you will drop in and get involved! Free. No registration required.
Thursday, November 14 at 2 p.m.
Chita Rivera: A Career with Legs
Presenter: Marc Courtade, executive director, Huntington Arts Council
Chita is a dancer, actress and singer who has been a Broadway star for over 50 years. She began in the chorus but was catapulted to stardom as Anita in “West Side Story” in 1957. Rivera has won two Tony Awards and is the first Latino American to receive Kennedy Center Honors award. The word legend is truly a fitting description of this splendid performer.
Free. No registration required.
Friday, November 15 at 11 a.m.
Hearing Loss
Presenter: Max Rubin, Au.D., audiologist at Hearing Health USA, Syosset
A discussion about the detriments of untreated hearing loss, the benefits of hearing aids and other interventions, and strategies for improving communication with the hearing impaired.
Free. No registration required.
Friday, November 15 at 2 p.m.
Current Events in Perspective
Presenter: Michael D'Innocenzo, professor emeritus of history at Hofstra University and advisory board member for National Issues Forums Institute
Discussion on the many noteworthy issues in this ongoing series.
Free. No registration required.
Programs will take place at the Syosset Public Library. 225 South Oyster Bay Rd. Syosset. For more information, go to www. syossetlibrary.org
Irish History Forum meeting
On Saturday, November 16, the Irish Family History Forum will present: Maureen Taylor, who will give a webinar on “Identifying and Dating Family Photographs.”
Maureen Taylor, aka the Photo Detective, is an internationally renowned expert in historic photo identification, preservation, and genealogical research. First, participants will see her webinar on identifying and dating family photos, and then via Skype Maureen will analyze a few old photos and answer any questions.
The schedule for the day will be:
10:00 a.m.: Kathleen McGee: Tips on Researching Irish Civil Registration
10:30 a.m.: Refreshment Break: Meet and socialize with other members.
Ask the Experts: This is an opportunity to meet one-on-one with an experienced genealogist to ask a basic genealogy question.
11:00 a.m.: Featured Speaker: Maureen Taylor
The Irish Family History Forum (IFHF) is a Long Island based Genealogy Organization with members throughout New York, and in over twenty other states and countries.
The meeting will take place at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave., Bethpage. Meetings are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information contact Pat at programs@ifhf.org. Website: www. ifhf.org
Town Summer Recreation
full day program
The Town of Oyster Bay will be offering a new full day offering for the Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation Program for the 2020 summer season. What does this mean exactly? The Summer Recreation program will be offering an extended stay through the lunch hour at two of its locations: Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa and Syosset-Woodbury Community Park in Woodbury. The full day hours will operate from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Previously, parents were required to pick up children at lunchtime.
“The Town Board and I are happy to offer this additional convenience to families,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Details for the expanded program are still being worked out, but it’s
important to relay this information now as families begin to make their summer arrangements. Please stay tuned for more information coming your way this winter.”
The Town’s Summer Recreation program is separated into the following age categories: early childhood (Ages 4,5 and 6); juniors (7-8); intermediate (9-10); and seniors (11-12) and offers a full day of enriching and healthy activities for the Town’s young people.
For more information about the Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation Program, please contact Jackie Devlin at (516) 7974125, extension 1 or e-mail jdevlin@oysterbay-ny.gov. Information is also available at www.oysterbaytown.com/parks.
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Faith Lutheran Church warms up fall with pancakes
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a consistent pastor. She spoke with the Advance and News-Journal early this week about her journey to Syosset plus Faith Lutheran’s outreach and participation in community gatherings and the Chamber of Commerce, as it is a non-profit organization Chamber member.
Nebraska to the North Shore
Pastor Sheridan is a native of Omaha, Nebraska and in practice there she was serving two small congregations about two hours’ west (driving time) from Omaha. A few months ago Sheridan moved to Long Island because her husband, who is also a pastor and originally from Parsippany, New Jersey, gained admission to a Ph.D program in clinical psychology at Adelphi University. Immediately before their move to the East Coast, the husband and wife duo served as co-pastors in Omaha, living near her immediate family for close to eight years. Her husband remains ordained as the pastor at their Omaha parish but he is on leave to pursue the doctoral degree.
The Sheridans and their two daughters, four-year-old Erin and two-and-ahalf year-old Grace, relocated to Syosset in August. Pastor Rebecca spoke about their move into the parsonage next to the church, which has been beautifully
renovated and outfitted. While her husband’s career brought the young family to Long Island in a rapid transition this summer, Syosset has quickly started to feel like home.
“I am the first pastor to live in this parsonage in at least 20 years. It’s a great situation for our family — it’s great to live here! We are really happy to be closer to my husband’s family in New Jersey. In Syosset/Woodbury I am so looking forward to being the community’s pastor as I have already connected so much with colleagues in the Interfaith Clergy Council and our Syosset Woodbury Chamber,” Pastor Sheridan said.
Sheridan says the culture shock of a move to New York from Nebraska, although Omaha is the Cornhusker State’s largest city, has been calmed by the church congregants and its settings for her children. A strong community connection Faith Lutheran Church looks to build on is its nursery school program, which Sheridan says draws many Syosset and Woodbury families, few of whom are congregants with the church.
“Faith Lutheran was clearly a good fit. I did an initial interview over Skype while I was still in Omaha, then the church flew me out here and we had a great visit. The congregation confirmed me as pastor in June -- we then moved
in August and I started here in September,” Pastor Rebecca said. Her installation ceremony at the church took place the afternoon of Sunday, September 29.
Faith Lutheran Church's mission is “to preach, teach, and share God's love in Christ.” Its Sunday worship and Sunday school take place each week at 10 a.m.
Community events ahead on November 16 and 17 and the concert on December 13 will serve to welcome the broader community in, “getting together to eat and celebrate, get to know your neighbors and get to know us (the church)” Sheridan explains. In addition to November’s events, the Christmas concert will be one of a series as the music program hosted by Faith Lutheran Church is remarkable and active. Pastor Sheridan calls its choir “small but mighty.”
“Our priority is being more of a community center. People can come enjoy the hot meal and programs next weekend. Periodically we have music concerts open to our community, with our music program led by Mr. Bloom. We also host outside musical and choral groups from the community with the church as their rehearsal space; on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights we welcome music groups rehearsing at our church. That is another way we are looking to do even more with our
community,” she said.
Church Outreach a Global Mission
Pastor Rebecca Sheridan attended Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where she majored in English and secondary education. But teaching in schools was not for her. After her undergraduate program, Sheridan participated in a Lutheran Church program, “Young Adults in Global Mission” which she describes as a faith-based PeaceCorps program.
After spending a year volunteering in Slovakia, she moved to Chicago to study in a master’s degree program at Lutheran School of Theology. There she met her husband, who was pursuing the same Theology program as well as a dual degree for a MSW (Master of Social Work) from the University of Chicago.
“I applied to seminary when I was in Slovakia, and when I got back to Nebraska I was packing up my car a week later to move to Chicago. I met my husband at seminary, we both earned our master’s and got married at that time — then back to Nebraska. In Omaha I was serving as a pastor and he was serving as a social worker in community mental health. Now my husband’s Ph.D program at Adelphi focuses on the intersection of spiritual-
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New Woodbury business zones in on wellness
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If you have muscles around your joints, all the running and jumping that you will impact the connective tissue and joints involved, a lot less. If you don’t have muscle on your body then you are asking your bones and connective tissue to pick up that load. That may be okay when you are 20 years old…. after 30 and above, that changes,” Steven Goodkin explains.
On September 23 the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome Super Slow Zone to the neighborhood. Since then Goodkin has attended monthly Chamber meetings, networking mixers and other grand openings. In those settings he has struck up conversations on the inspirations behind his transition to running Super Slow Zone.
SuperSlow Zone offered a business model Steven Goodkin and his clients have not only bought into, but now practice and preach. Goodkin grew up in Brooklyn. Once a married man, for him the biggest draws to raise a family in Jericho were the outstanding school district and the community’s lovely green spaces and trees.
“My family was big into weightlifting, for decades -- my family members were able to ‘get big’ in terms of mus-
cular size and strength, but neglected proper form and making the necessary adjustments that become necessary to protect joints and connective tissue, long term. They would get injured and needed a break from the exercise routine, in order to heal. They would gain weight, get depressed, and just wait for the day that they can return to their exercise routines, which we all know, is easier said than done. In addition, they ignored proper nutrition, lowering stress, and living healthy lifestyles. As a result, they were very strong, but their lives were short lived, related to diabetes and cardiac issues. My father was in World War II as well as the Korean War. My parents were Depression-era parents and they blessed us with oldschool values, but also they did not have the knowledge that we, as a society, have today, to stay fit and healthy,” he explains.
Goodkin says he learned a great deal from family history. “My parents, all three siblings, and extended family have passed away. My plan is to break that chain of misfortune,” he said.
Goodkin says his website, SSZWoodbury.com, and Facebook page “SuperSlow Zone Woodbury” are helping to grow a community and following across Long Island. He says initial inquiries to SuperSlow Zone demonstrate intrigue by local residents, as they can achieve
results for a healthier lifestyle, but there's no ‘catch.’
“While building muscle, you will be using a slow, safe, efficient, and highly effective motion, while using proper breathing techniques, guided by a certified instructor. All of this is done in a clinical environment, without fist pumping music, by appointment only, using the finest medical grade machines that anyone ages 12 to 112 can use….. The best news is you can work out in almost whatever you are wearing for the day. No need to shower after your workout, their facility is climate controlled to 65-68 degrees and for extra measure there are fans above every machine. It is truly a 20 minute workout, 2x/week” says Goodkin.
Goodkin says his facility does not require contracts. Instead, clients are billed on a month-to-month basis. Goodkin is offering three free strength training sessions for newcomers this fall. He believes “seeing (results) is believing”.
“People will see results after their third workout -- literally, people will see muscle in their bodies. Their clothes will fit differently, and they will be able to move without pain. About 50% of my clients have or had bulging discs, replaced hips, knees ...all kinds of issues where they have felt unhappy, in pain, and could not live their lives. We turn that around very quickly. The only
thing slow about the workout is the motion,” Goodkin explained.
Clients of SuperSlow Zone go through a light intake process to find out any symptoms or ailments. All sessions for clients are on an appointment basis, no walk-in sessions are accepted. The HIT strength-training sessions are completed in private, guided by a Certified Instructor, as Goodkin says, “SuperSlow Zone offers a more clinical and restorative environment, ‘the antithesis of a gym.’”
“We don’t blast music and there are no mirrors and pictures around, as we don’t want any distractions to get in the way of individualized training. There is a breathing method which I incorporate into training clients --- the most important things are form while exercising first and "time under load" (aka "time under tension") second,” he said. The number of repetitions and the amount of weight lifted are metrics that measure the use of proper techniques. We don’t obsess about statistics, such as the amount of weight lifted or the amount of reps completed, as a true measure of strength and wellness.”
The individual or personal training at a regular gym would not typically address muscle conditions the way in which SuperSlow Zone can, as a curl for
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Robert Seaman Elementary School Fall Festival
BY ROBYN MERMELSTEIN
On Saturday October 26, The Robert Seaman PTA hosted its annual Fall Festival. Students, families, and school staff turned out to enjoy the many fun games, activities, and raffles organized by the PTA. Many arrived in their Halloween costumes showing their holiday sprit a few days early!
This annual event is the school’s largest fundraiser and wouldn’t be as successful without the support of local merchants and Seaman families. Thank you to the Fall Festival Committee, the PTA, Principal Dr. Ivy Sherman, and all those who volunteered their time to make the Fall Festival a huge success.
Students enjoyed festive face and arm painting
Even the teachers joined in on the fun.
Look who we spotted!
A spooky face!
Another masterpiece in the making.
Parents and students volunteered to help run the games and activities.
The Annual Robert Seaman Elementary School Fall Festival is one of the largest fundraising events of the year.
Many children showed their Halloween spirit
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Be Immersed in the Global Holiday Spirit
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Here’s a little appreciated secret: holiday festivities start well before Christmas Day – there are holiday markets, lighting, special events all begin as early as Thanksgiving and go through December.
Here are some of the myriad places where you will be immersed in the holiday spirit:
Sail into Europe’s Holiday Markets, Festivities Aboard CroisiEurope Cruises
CroisiEurope Cruises, one of Europe’s largest cruise lines and a leader in affordable cruising, is offering a selection of holiday itineraries. Whether it’s a traditional European Christmas market or a Christmas or New Year’s Eve experience, CroisiEurope has plenty of options to choose from. Prices for these holiday cruises start at just $512 per person and vary depending on cruise length, destination, and cabin booked.
Highlights of CroisiEurope Cruises’ 2019 holiday season programs include:
Christmas Markets Cruises:
• Christmas In Alsace and show at the Royal Palace: Explore Strasbourg, follow the Potters Trail, and enjoy all the Christmas markets the city has to offer. Prices for this 4-day trip begin at $644 per person.
• Taking in 3 countries: The Danube and its Traditions: Stroll through Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest while sipping on mulled wine and eating local cuisine. Prices for this 5-day trip begin at $1,170 per person.
Christmas Cruises:
• Christmas on the Elbe: Spend the holiday cruising along the Elbe while exploring beautiful cities like Berlin, Magdeburg,
and Dresden. Prices for this 7-day trip begin at $2,360 per person.
• Rhineland Christmas: Discover new traditions through Strasbourg and Colmar, and attend a Christmas Eve mass in Breisach. Prices for this 3-day trip begin at $696 per person.
New Year’s Cruises:
• New Year’s in Venice: Ring in the New Year by exploring all
that Venice has to offer. Travel by boat to surrounding islands like Burano and Murano for a deeper dive in Venetian history. Prices for this 5-day trip begin at $1,963 per person
• New Year’s on the Wild Rhine: Cruise the Rhine and make unforgettable memories exploring the Romanesque and Gothic styles of Breisach and Strasbourg. Prices for this
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3-day trip begin at $736 per person.
• CroisiEurope’s 2020 catalog of European and global cruises are now available to book. Among the highlights:
• *New* Canals of Venice to Renaissance infused Mantua
• The Glacier Express through France, Germany, and Switzerland
• River Sava and Tisza Cruise: Hungary, Serbia, and Croatia
• Paris and Normandy on the Seine Visit http://www.croisieuroperiver cruises.com to browse all cruise itineraries, departure dates, and prices.
USTOA Tour Operators Offer Potpourri of Last-Minute Trips for the 2019 Holiday Season
Whether travelers are looking to visit Christmas markets in Europe to celebrate the season or take a beach vacation to Costa Rica to escape the holidays, the tour operators of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) offer a wide variety of itineraries for end-of-the-year getaways, no matter the reason.
Trips for the 2019 holiday season still have availability, including a romantic New Year’s Eve spent under the Eiffel Tower, a cycling escape through Southeast Asia, and a Rhine River cruise through snow-capped mountains and castles.
Here are examples of just some of the holiday trips offered, more can be found at https://ustoa.tripwing.com
• Christmas Markets of Germany,
Switzerland & Austria – EF Go Ahead Tours celebrates the holiday season in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria by visiting the swiss mountains and Bavarian forest, drinking German beer and Austrian wine, and visiting the Christmas markets of Munich over 12 days. Departures are available on select dates in November and December 2020 and 2021. (www.goaheadtours.com)
• Holiday Markets Cruise: The Festive Rhine River – AHI International’s seven-day Rhine River cruise takes place on a firstclass river ship surrounded by snow-dusted hills and clifftop castles, stopping at the Old World holiday markets in France, Germany, and Switzerland. Departures are available November 27 – December 5, 2019 starting at $2,295. (ahi.aniinternational.com)
• New Year’s in Paris
– Go-Today takes travelers to Paris to celebrate New Year’s Eve with the Eiffel Tower as the backdrop. The six-day trip is filled with the city’s famed jazz clubs, champagne, and walks along the Seine. Departure is available December 25, 2019 starting at $949 per person. (www.go-today.com)
• Christmas Markets of Austria & Bavaria – Insight Vacations offers an eight-day journey through the Bavarian Alps to listen to music in Salzburg, take a horse-drawn carriage ride through Innsbruck,
and view local handicrafts and festive treats in the Christmas Markets. Departures are available November 24 – December 10, 2019 starting at $1,850 per person. (www. insightvacations.com)
To escape, here are a couple of outgoing adventures for families, friends, and solo travelers looking for a great getaway from the festivities:
• Borneo: Hike, Bike, & Kayak
– Intrepid Travel showcases rainforests, mountains, and beaches on a nine-day adventure through Borneo Island in Southeast Asia. Built for active travelers, the itinerary is filled with hiking, biking, and kayaking. Departures are available November 18 and December 30 starting at $1,798 per person. (www.intrepidtravel.com)
• Highlights of Botswana
– Goway Travel offers an eightday safari through Botswana for travelers looking to escape in the new year, with accommodations in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Chobe National Park The trip includes Daily departures are available beginning January 5, 2020 starting at $4,385 per person. (www. goway.com)
• Costa Rica: Jungles & Rainforests – Tauck presents an eight-day journey for families looking to adventure together during the holidays, with zip lining, jungle river-rafting, wildlife walks, a pineapple farm tour, and a chocolate-making demonstration. Departures are available December 18 and 24, 2019 starting at $3,868 per person. (www.tauck.com)
• Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort – GoGo Vacations offers a golf adventure package at the Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, located just north of Cancun and surrounded by sandy beaches, with 65,000 square feet of swimming pools for families and a world-famous golf course and spa. Departures available through December 31, 2019 starting at $849 per person. (www.gogowwv.com)
For more information on USTOA, visit www.ustoa.com, call 212-599-6599, or email information@ustoa.com.
Representing nearly $19 billion in revenue, the member companies of U.S. Tour Operators Association provide tours, packages and custom arrangements that allow 9.8 million travelers annually unparalleled access, insider knowledge, peace-of-mind, value and freedom to enjoy destinations and experiences across the entire globe. Each member company has met the travel industry’s highest standards, including participation in the USTOA’s Travelers Assistance Program, which protects consumer payments up to $1 million if the company goes out of business. As a voice for the tour operator industry for more than 40 years, USTOA also provides education and assistance for consumers and travel agents.
Immersed in Festivities Around the Globe
Spend the last vacation days of the year hearing Christmas carols in England’s first cathedral, wandering through Nantucket’s famous holiday display, or overlooking a volcano in Costa Rica,. Here are some top picks for
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Canterbury, United Kingdom
After strolling through London’s street markets and racing around the ice skating rinks, revelers can board the Belmond British Pullman for a festive daytrip filled with Christmas carols at England’s first cathedral in the city of Canterbury. The roundtrip journey departs from London Victoria Station on December 17 and includes a Bellini brunch on the way out of London, a performance by the Canterbury Carolers in the famous crypt and an indulgent four-course dinner on the return. For those who can’t make a December 17th journey, Belmond British Pullman offers 16 holidaythemed trips through the festive season to spread holiday cheer.
Sicily, Italy
Sicily has always been a favorite destination for travelers looking for an endless summer. Though the weather will be more temperate, Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, the first luxury hotel in Taormina, will extend summer’s carefree vibe by remaining open through January 5, 2020. The thinner crowds of winter offer an opportunity to explore Sicily’s museums and landmarks, including the Casa Cuseni Museum and the 4th century Amphitheater. For a festive excursion, embark to the inland
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city of Caltagirone, home to the largest nativity scene in Italy with over 300 figures spread across a 3,000 square foot site.
Zurich, Switzerland
Said to be the birthplace of ski tourism, Switzerland is home to Europe’s largest glaciers and has the greatest concentration of peaks at 13,000 feet or higher. Within a two-hour drive of world-class ski destinations including Andermatt and Klosters, the iconic Eden au Lac hotel in Zurich will open this December under the La Réserve brand following a top-tobottom, two-year renovation by Philippe Starck. The 100-plus year-old landmark building is being carefully restored with many of the historic design elements remaining intact. Three-quarters of the property’s 40 rooms and suites will boast a lake view. Just a five-minute walk from the city center, the fourstory building will be the only luxury property on Lake Zurich.
Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
When it opens on December 20, 2019, Nayara Tented Camp in Costa Rica will be one of the first luxury camps in Central America. Located in the Arenal Volcano National Park, the year-round camp will immerse guests within the surrounding rainforest,
CroisiEurope, a leader in European river cruising, is offering many holiday itineraries; the cruise company is also taking bookings for 2020.
as the 29 accommodations have been built at a higher altitude on the hillside to provide unobstructed views of the volcano. Each of the 29 air-conditioned tents generously span 1,496 square feet. For multigenerational families traveling this holiday season, groups can opt for a set of two identical tents that connect with a covered passageway.
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Nantucket, Massachusetts
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Two good movies: a drama and a comedy
BY CLAIRE LYNCH
I saw two movies recently and recommend both for some family entertainment. Both came out in 2019 and I happen to like watching very current movies.
“The Art of Racing in the Rain” is a drama based on the book written by Garth Stein. It’s about a Golden Retriever named Enzo whose voice is narrated by Kevin Costner.
Enzo has a great bond with his owner, Denny Swift, who is played by Milo Ventimiglia. Denny is an aspiring Formula One race car driver and Enzo frequently rides along with Denny. Let’s just say that Enzo shares his thoughts about the life experiences which prepare him to protect his family in their times of greatest need.
Denny understands that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate everyday life. Besides his career, Denny has three loves of his life which are his beautiful wife, their young daughter and his best friend, Enzo.
When not racing cars, he teaches other people how to race. Denny works as a customer representative in a Seattle BMW dealership. Denny adopts Enzo as a puppy - he looked at several
puppies and got the pick of the litter - and names him after racing legend Enzo Ferrari.
Like most dogs Enzo remains Denny’s most loyal companion. “Call it fate, call it luck,” Enzo says. “All I know is that I was always meant to be his dog ... I felt like I truly belonged.”
Enzo spends most of his time watching race car driving and learning from TV, absorbing what he can about Denny’s greatest passion and then relating it to life. He watches as Denny dates then marries Eve who initially says that she is “not much of a dog person.” Enzo watches, too, as their daughter, Zoe, is born and brought home. When Eve starts to get sick with cancer only Enzo can detect it with his acute sense of smell.
Enzo barks to bring help when someone is in danger and even though it took Enzo time to get used to having Eve around, his love for each member of the family is unconditional.
Eventually Enzo plays a key role in Denny’s child-custody battle with his in-laws since Eve died. He imparts his observations about the human condition in the mantra “that which you manifest is before you.” Enzo helps Denny throughout the ups and downs of his life. He’s a smart dog and he’s more
than willing to be of assistance.
Enzo astutely says, “The best drivers don’t dwell on the future or the past. The best drivers focus only on the present.”
Some people may wonder what “racing in the rain” actually means. It’s a clever metaphor for life. As we watch Denny go through the rough patches in his life it is clear that being able to navigate through the ups and downs that life often throws our way is also an art form. Denny has to learn to understand himself, the conditions, the possibilities and even the small movements that could change everything.
Like Denny all of us have to be there, in the moment, always being focused. Reaching the finish line with your racecar intact either on the racetrack itself or, metaphorically, in life takes a certain finesse.
The story goes on but I won’t give away the ending so …
It turns out that audiences liked “The Art of Racing in the Rain” a lot better than the critics did according to various movie sites but I guess that’s because the film happens to be just a bit sentimental. That’s because it’s about our companion animals.
Still, any movie that centers around a family’s love for its dog is a movie I like.
Think “Turner & Hooch,” “Benji,” “My Dog Skip,” “Old Yeller” and “Sounder.” Even “Sleepless in Seattle” had a dog in the film. Brinkley in “Sleepless in Seattle” was often by Tom Hanks’ side and he also was a Golden Retriever. Who doesn’t love a good dog movie? Those films all have a way of staying with us. Lassie on TV also was an enduring family favorite.
The second movie my family and I saw was “Little.” Marsai Martin stars in this comedy and she is the executive producer of “Little.” It’s based on an idea the young actress pitched.
Martin first pitched the concept of making a movie named “Little” four years ago when she was 10. Martin and her dad, Joshua Martin, pitched the idea to Kenya Barris, the creator of Martin’s breakout show “Black-ish,” an ABC sitcom, who then brought in Girls Trip producer Will Packer.
“Little” tells the story of a woman who surprisingly enough gets the chance to relive the carefree life of her younger self when the pressures of adulthood become too much to bear.
Marsai Martin has said that she got
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BY TOM MARGENAU
Don’t Confuse Social Security With SSI
Every single day, I get emails from people who will say something like this: “My wife and I are getting SSI.” Or this: “We have some questions about our SSI checks.” Or this: “If I die, will my wife get any of my SSI?”
I know from experience these folks think that SSI stands for Social Security Income. Or maybe Social Security Insurance. But it does not. SSI is the abbreviation for Supplemental Security Income. It is a federal welfare program that pays a small monthly stipend to poor people who are either over age 65 or younger than that but disabled. The program just happens to be managed by the Social Security Administration, which leads to all kinds of confusion.
Some people think that SSI is just some kind of supplemental Social Security benefit. It is not. It is a completely separate program. Others complain that SSI (i.e., welfare) benefits are paid for by Social Security taxes. They are not. SSI payments are funded by general tax revenues. And as I pointed out at the beginning of this column, still others think that SSI means Social Security Income or Social Security Insurance.
So why is there all this confusion? Well, there is a tale to tell. And remember, this story is coming from a retired SSA employee. To start the narrative, we have to go back to the early 1970s. Prior to that time, the Social Security Administration was chugging nicely along as a rather quiet and friendly federal agency. It had a reputation for good and efficient service. It was known as a great place to work. The programs we administered (primarily retirement, disability and survivor benefits) could have some complicated rules and regulations to deal with, but they were still rather straightforward and easy to manage.
Then, in 1973, President Richard Nixon and Congress were looking for an agency to run a new federal welfare program they had just created. Before this legislation passed, welfare benefits for the elderly poor and indigent people with disabilities of any age were a hodge-podge mess. Each state, and sometimes each county, had its own welfare program and its own welfare rules. There were all kinds of inequities in this system. An elderly widow with little money and few resources might be denied benefits in one town, but just down the road over the county line, some guy who was in much better financial shape might qualify for a sizeable monthly cash payment.
Because there were tens of thousands of examples of these kinds of inconsistencies, enough pressure was put on Congress and the Nixon Administration to do something. And what they decided to do was to get rid of all the state and local welfare programs and create one
large federal program with standardized eligibility rules that applied to everyone in the country. The program then, as today, is designed to supplement a person’s income up to certain levels depending on a person’s living situation. Today, for example, if you’re living in a home that you own or rent, your monthly income -- be it from Social Security or veterans benefits or any other source -- can be supplemented up to about $770. (Some states add on to the federal SSI payment, so the amount may be higher where you live.)
Following the creation of the program, two big issues had to be dealt with. The first was a name. They came up with Supplemental Security Income. Not a bad name. After all, the program did just what its name implied: It supplemented someone’s income to give them some small degree of financial security.
But that name became a problem once they took on the second issue they had to deal with: who would manage the program. Congress and the White House chose the Social Security Administration for some logical reasons. SSA had experience in running large federal programs; there was a lot of overlap in their clientele (many poorer Social Security beneficiaries would qualify for SSI); SSA had a vast network of field offices around the country. So the agency was allowed to recruit thousands of new employees, and this strange new program was dumped in our laps.
Many old-time SSA employees resented the change. Our quiet agency that had been managing the clean and relatively simple Social Security program would now also be running a welfare program. And welfare programs are notoriously messy to administer. And, let’s be honest: Some of their clients can be a bit untidy as well. For example, I remember one of my first interviews after SSA took on the SSI program. I was working out of a small Social Security office in a rural Midwestern town. My customer was a woman applying for widow’s benefits. When she sat down at my desk, she complained mightily, saying, “I can’t believe I was forced to sit next to a smelly drunken bum in the waiting room!” That tipsy gentleman was in the office to sign up for the new SSI program. I tried to be as politically correct as I could and pointed out that he had just as much of a right as she did to be in our government office. Still, she wasn’t convinced and said, “Well, I just don’t like what is happening to Social Security.”
And I’ve got to be honest. I didn’t like what was happening to Social Security, either. The program itself certainly didn’t change. But the atmosphere did. There were even rumors among SSA staffers that this was all a plot hatched by Nixon to destroy people’s respect for the Social Security program and to erode their confidence in the Social Security Administra-
tion. That was going a bit too far. After all, you will recall that in the 1970s, Nixon had much bigger things to worry about. Something called Watergate!
Even though I’ve long since retired, I must admit I rue the day SSA took on the SSI program. It caused confusion back then. And if my emails are any indication, it still does today. Also, I believe the morale of SSA employees isn’t what it once was, and I think service has declined.
But, as they say, it is what it is. So let me remind my readers one more time what SSI is. It is a federal welfare program that just happens to be managed
by the Social Security Administration. It has nothing to do with Social Security other than the fact that Social Security offices run the program. It is also important to note that SSI payments come out of general tax revenues, not Social Security taxes. And finally, remember this: If you are getting a Social Security check, you are NOT getting SSI.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.
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the idea for doing this film when she saw the 1988 movie, “Big.” In that movie after a wish 12-year-old Josh Baskin turns into a 30-year-old man overnight. He heads to New York City and gets a low-level job at MacMillen Toy Company but then after being an adult he wants to return to being a boy again.
When interviewed by npr.org in April 2019, Marsai Martin explained, “That movie ‘Big’ was kind of when it started to get into my head, and just saying to myself: ‘What if we do this in a modern perspective?’ And, ‘Maybe what if we do a female-empowerment, all-black-women cast?’ So, I started talking about that with my parents, and then that’s kind of how it got started.”
She noted, “Well a lot of people tell me I kind of remind them of Gabrielle Union or of Taraji P. Henson. Well, remember that movie ‘Big’? I want to do a movie called ‘Little.’” And Kenya Barris said, “I’m going to stop you right there. Nothing more needed to be said.”
Marsai Martin added that it wasn’t difficult to play an adult stuck in a teenager’s body. “The character was kind of made for me,” she said.
“Big” also just happened to be her mother’s favorite movie when she was growing up.
These days Marsai Martin is the youngest executive producer in Hollywood. She told Jimmy Kimmel in an interview in March 2019 that while she’s the boss of her parents in the office, they are her bosses everywhere else. “As soon as we’re done in the office
and we get home, it’s like, ‘Do your homework,’” she said.
The storyline of “Little”: Jordan Sanders who is played by Regina Hall is a very ambitious tech mogul who torments her very patient assistant, April Williams who is played by Issa Rae, and the rest of her employees on a daily basis.
The adult Jordan faces an unexpected threat to her personal life and career when she magically transforms into a 13-year-old version of herself right before a very important event which is a critically important presentation at work. Marsai Martin plays Little Jordan Sanders.
Jordan will now need to rely on April more than ever if April is willing to stop treating Jordan like a 13-yearold child who has an attitude problem.
After a rude encounter with Jordan, a practicing magician child named Stevie wishes for Jordan to be a kid again so that she can be brought down a notch. The wish comes true the next morning when Jordan becomes 13. It’s déjà vu all over again.
She asks April for help with the company while Jordan is forced to go back to the same school she previously attended. Due to the fact that Jordan is a “minor,” April has to pose as her aunt and if Jordan doesn’t go to school then April will go to jail.
At school, Jordan is introduced to her teacher, Mr. Marshall, and she develops a crush on him. During class and while eating lunch the kids tease Jordan and she doesn’t like it one bit. Regardless
of everyone teasing her, she befriends three other outcasts, Isaac, Raina and Devon. Meanwhile, April has a hard time keeping everyone’s attention at work without Jordan’s authority.
At a restaurant, Jordan and April have dinner. They start to bond over their personal lives. Jordan starts to sing Mary J. Blige’s “I’m Goin’ Down” song which April finds embarrassing in front of everyone in the restaurant. The other people probably think that Jordan is being a bad child. Even though she is embarrassed by this, April starts to sing along with Jordan and the antics go on.
The company’s biggest client, Connor, meanwhile threatens to move to a different firm if he is not pitched a great idea for an app. Because April was unable to reach Jordan before the pitch, April tells Connor about her idea called Discover Eyes. Jordan is now angry at April for pitching her idea. That leads to a fight and April ends up quitting.
After Jordan realizes how terrible she has been, she helps the kids perform at a pep rally, earning them the respect of the other students. At this point Jordan is still a child. April finds Stevie and asks that she turn her back to normal. Stevie tries but fails. Jordan, now having changed inside, says that she will be a better friend to April.
Jordan wakes up the next morning as her adult self and returns to work with a positive attitude towards her employees. She has got a renewed sense of purpose. After several rejections, April’s pitch scores a huge client.
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Jordan throws the company a big party outside to celebrate the company’s success with April’s pitch and April’s transition from Jordan’s assistant to creative executive which is what she wanted earlier.
Seeing the two actresses, the Adult Jordan and the Little Jordan, standing side by side is interesting. In one of the scenes from the movie Little Jordan pulls up to a red light in her car. The car next to her rolls down its window and smoke pours out. The guy in the car asks, “How old are you?” and Little Jordan Sanders says, “Man, I don’t even know.”
Tone Bell, who plays Issa Rae’s love interest in the film, co-worker Preston, wasn’t surprised by Marsai Martin’s success at such a young age. “I’ve known her since she started ‘Blackish,’ basically,” he said. “Even then, she was ready. She has something special. When the announcement came that she was going to be producing this movie, I thought, ‘Oh, of course, that makes sense.’”
Marsai Martin has amazing comedic timing and she plays her part as Little Jordan Sanders well. It makes me wonder what other ideas for the Big Screen this 14-year-old is working on because I bet she is chock full of creative ideas.
The stories told in “The Art of Racing in the Rain” and “Little” are very different but each movie has its own appeal. As mentioned above they are perfect for families to watch together especially on days when the weather is bad and a movie with a good story is in order.
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carolers performing throughout the island, live performances in the middle of Main Street and festive treats for sale at local shops and boutiques. As no Christmas celebration would be complete without a visit from Santa, kids will line up outside the White Elephant for an opportunity to chat with Kris Kringle himself. The weekend-long event was created to lure shoppers from the mainland to the island before the boutiques shuttered for the season. Today, Stroll remains the quintessential New England experience. Festive attire is highly encouraged.
New York, New York
This holiday season, The Chatwal, New York will fulfill travelers’ Home Alone 2 or Big childhood dreams through a new partnership with iconic toy store brand FAO Schwarz. Families
will enjoy exclusive before-hours access to the famed toy shop when booking a minimum two-night stay in a Grand Deluxe King Room category or higher. Guaranteed to bring out the inner child in every guest, the new experience will begin with a one-hour, behind-the-scenes VIP Tour hosted by an FAO Schwarz Toy Soldier. Children and adults alike will raid the FAO Schwarz Candy Bar, craft a new tune on the famous Grand Piano and learn about the store’s 150-year-plus history in New York.
Celebrate the Holiday Season at Red Carnation’s London Hotels
During the holidays at Red Carnation Hotels’ London properties are offering themed packages.
The Egerton House Hotel: Egerton Wonderland Package: Valid Nov. 29 to Jan. 5
London wrapped in the warm embrace of the festive season is truly a treat for all the senses. What better way to experience all that it has to offer then with a stay only a short stroll away from Harrods - a shopper’s haven that happens to be the world’s most famous department store. This includes Two Victoria & Albert Museum tickets.
Musical Christmas Celebration Package: Valid Dec. 11: Take a magical city break over the festive season with a musical stay at The Egerton. After being welcomed with a glass of Champagne, enjoy a Festive Afternoon Tea before marveling at John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration at Royal Albert Hall, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
The Rubens at the Palace Hotel Christmas with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Package: Valid
city break over the festive season with a musical stay at The Rubens. Enjoy
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breakfast in the English Grill and a Festive Afternoon Tea or a three-course pre-theatre meal before marveling at a Christmas concert by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Choose from The Magic of Christmas at Cadogan Hall on Thursday Dec. 5 or Christmas Cracker at Cadogan Hall on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Festive Wonderland Package: Valid Dec. 25: Join us in the heart of London this Christmas with a festive stay at The Rubens. We are on the doorstep of the excitement of Hyde Park›s Winter Wonderland, London›s biggest Christmas market with over 100 rides and attractions. You will also be just a short tube ride away from Oxford Circus, a shopper›s paradise with a spectacular Christmas lights display. Choose from a Christmas Afternoon Tea or Christmas Day Lunch, the perfect treat to re-wind after celebrating the festivities. You›ll also experience a Christmas themed Turndown in the evening and Full English breakfast each morning. Not to mention, a cocktail in the luxurious New York Bar.
Hotel 41:
Christmas with the Royal
Philharmonic Orchestra package: Valid Dec. 5 and Dec. 14:
Enjoy English breakfast in The Executive Lounge and a Festive Afternoon Tea before marveling at a Christmas concert by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Choose from The Magic of Christmas at Cadogan Hall on Thursday 5th December, or Christmas Cracker at Cadogan Hall on Saturday Dec. 14.
Festive Wonderland package: Valid Dec. 25: This stay will include a luxurious room, welcomed with a glass of Champagne. Full English breakfast will be served daily in the Executive Lounge and a Christmas themed turndown. Also, either a Festive Afternoon Tea or Christmas Day Lunch, at the five-star Rubens at The Palace, next door.
The Milestone Hotel & Residences:
The Nutcracker package: Valid from Dec. 28 to 31: This overnight stay includes two tickets to enjoy the magical Tchaikovsky ballet The Nutcracker at The Royal Albert Hall, by the Birmingham Royal Ballet. It also includes a welcome glass of Champagne on arrival and
a performance themed Turndown.
The Montague on the Gardens Hotel:
Christmas Cracker Package: Valid Dec. 21-26 Christmas is a magical time of the year and London is the perfect place to celebrate with friends and family. From the spectacular Christmas lights on Regent Street, to the exclusive shops in Bond Street; there is a powerful sense of festive wonder about the capital at Christmas. Stay at The Montague this Christmas and enjoy all the festivities and trimmings. Located in literary Bloomsbury, just steps from the British Museum, the Montague hotel is also famous for al-fresco dining and wonderfully fun pop-ups, including an alpine themed Ski Lodge in winter.
Free Broadway Musical Performances at The Shops at Columbus Circle Begin Nov. 11
On Monday, November 11, The Shops at Columbus Circle kicks off its fourth year of Broadway Under the Stars, a five-week series of free public performances taking place this holiday season. Select cast from today’s hottest Broadway musicals will perform against the backdrop of the destination’s famous 12 massive stars. These stars, one of the largest specialty crafted exhibits of illuminated color displays in the world, are suspended from the 100-foot-high ceilings. Performances begin at 5 pm and are free to attend and open to the public, no reservations or tickets are required.
The November 11 performances, hosted by Actor George Psomas (Fiddler on the Roof, South Pacific), feature Broadway performances from the casts of Waitress, Chicago,
Oklahoma! and The Lightening Thief. Each performance takes about 20 minutes.
Future performances at “Broadway Under the Stars” include: Nov. 18: Come From Away, Rock of Ages Nov. 25: Dear Evan Hansen, The Illusionists, Frozen Dec. 2: Beetlejuice, Tootsie, Mean Girls Dec. 9 : Phantom of the Opera, WICKED Additional Broadway Under the Stars offerings include specialty cocktails from the Shops at Columbus Circle’s Restaurant and Bar Collection which includes Monday night drink specials like Center Bar’s Pomegranate Smash cocktail ($16).
This winter take on a classic smash uses one of the restaurant’s favorite winter fruits and opts for pomegranate juice over Grenadine for a modern twist. Here’s how you can make it at home: Take 2 oz High West Prairie Bourbon, 1 oz Pomegranate, ½ oz Simple,½ oz Lemon Juice. Serve in a Julep cup over crushed ice with a simple drizzle of pomegranate molasses, a couple of Pomegranate seeds and mint sprigs for garnish.
Visit www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle. com for more information and everchanging list of events and happenings.
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The Milestone is one of five Red Carnation Hotels in London offering special seasonal packages.
Ihave been managing homes and properties for many years and the one particular thing that gets homeowners calling me to manage their properties is when in the past when they were away and a broken pipe or two had burst, causing tremendous damage. There were many reasons for this happening because they didn’t have a solid plan in place to winterize their home or the heat was set too low or shut down.
Checking regularly, as we do, minimizes these issues with less of a worry about those types of events possibly occurring. Also, if you are a landlord and are used to collecting your rents in person, do you have someone doing this for you while you are away? Streamlining the process for landlords enables them to enjoy themselves while gone and not having to worry about those important chores.
Also, previously when it snowed they hadn’t contracted with anyone to plow; so those with bad intentions would observe over a day or two those homes that had not been plowed or walkways shoveled. One leaves themselves potentially open to being robbed and vandalized. Also, make sure your walkways and sidewalks are salted and/or sanded to minimize your liability from lawsuits from the public as well as your postman or anyone coming on your property whether home or away. Also, when is the last time you checked your homeowner’s policy and updated it?
Safety was also a concern and worry about break-ins when they were out of town. It’s an excellent idea to let one of your neighbors that you are friends with and know that you will be away and to take in your mail (if you haven’t
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told your post office to hold it) as well as any newspapers or advertisements that might accumulate on your property, again, letting those know, that no one is home. As I mentioned in a column during the summer, there are ingenious devices you can purchase online (I have never seen them in any store anywhere) that display varied and an intermittent collage of multi-colored lights that you can put near your window to look as if a television is on; as long as you close all your curtains and blinds, so no one can look in.
Something else that really is crucial not to do while away is posting vacation photos on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other sites. This is a no, no, since many unscrupulous thieves, peruse the internet looking for such situations to rob those homes when people are either on vacation or are away for the winter. Never, ever post photos or any information about where you may be vacationing or staying, to any sites. It’s acceptable to email family and friends photos and information, but nothing should be posted to a public site for all to see.
When you return home, that is the most opportune and safer time to post all your prized vacation pictures.
When it comes to keeping your home at a safe temperature, I would suggest no lower than fifty-five degrees, to reduce the possibility of a pipe or two from freezing and bursting, causing catastrophic damage. I had gotten a listing last year, where this had happened the previous winter (that is why
they were selling). The house had to be bulldozed or completely gut renovated because the oil burner shut off and no one knew until someone opened the front door and saw a thick layer of ice throughout the downstairs! If only they had someone checking their home regularly this could have been avoided! There are also devices that you can install that will let you know when a leak is occurring and it will make a call to your plumber or your water company to let them know of the emergency. You can also install an application on your phone with the correct setup in your home to control your temperature, lights and all sorts of cutting edge things, so you, as a homeowner will have much more control over what is occurring inside and outside your home.
A nifty addition would be a surveillance system in and outside of your home that again, you can track and control through your cell anywhere in the world. When home, there are also doorbells that have cameras in them by which you can monitor who is at your door. If you still have oil, make sure you tune up your burner, by having a new oil filter installed and maybe, if needed, cleaning out the firing chamber and chimney. Also, make sure your automatic water fill (assuming you have one and you should if you don’t) for your boiler that it is working properly; otherwise your burner will shut down if your water level is too low. If your oil tank is automatically filled up regularly, great! If not make sure you are on an automatic filling
schedule based on degree days. Your oil company will know what that means and that is how they gauge when your tank will need to be re-filled. However, I have been told by the customer service reps at National Gird that they are providing rebates and/or discounts on new conversions to gas boilers, as long as you have had consistent gas service for at least two years from your water heater or stove. However, you will need a plumber to provide the installation of the unit. Lastly, if you need any professional assistance or someone to babysit your home while you are away this winter, we have flexible plans that we can offer. So feel free to reach out to me at any time so we may discuss your specific “needs and wants.”
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Finally, you have a couple of months where things are going well. The bills get paid on time, and you actually have money left at the end of the month. Then, pow! Without warning, the water heater bursts, the car breaks down, and the first half of the property tax bill is past due -- and suddenly you’re broke.
How can you possibly plan or budget for life’s big-ticket items? Many people believe it just can’t be done, and they have no choice but to rely on their credit cards to cover the cost of emergencies -- whether it’s something they should have known was coming or not.
There is a way out: Anticipate these expenses. You know they’re coming, so cut the price tag on that big-ticket item into small pieces, and make it as routine as paying the phone bill.
DEFINE THE GOAL
The first and most important step is to figure out what your next big money decision will be. You may not be aware you have
EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE
How To Afford Big-Ticket Items
any, but the truth is you have several to choose from. Do you think a big dental bill is coming your way? Is your car starting to show its age?
Let’s say, for example, your refrigerator is slowing down. At 7 years old, you’ll be lucky to get three more years out of it. Knowing this gives you something valuable: time. Time to start researching and saving. What style and size do you need? About how much will it cost? Are there options you should consider? Brands you should avoid? Look into it now.
IDENTIFY THE TERMS
If you start saving for the refrigerator right now, you’ll have about 36 months. Let’s say you determine that it’ll cost about $1,800. Divide that amount by the term of 36 months. The result is about $44. You’ll need to save $44 each month starting now so you’ll be able to replace your refrigerator in three years.
MAKE IT SMALLER
Cut your goal into pieces;
BY MARY HUNT
smaller payments are psychologically easier to handle. Instead of 36 months, divide the cost of the refrigerator by 156 weeks. With this slight change in terms, you need to save only $10.26 each week to reach your goal.
MAKE IT PREDICTABLE
View this as a new, regular bill you must pay each month -- or week. It will soon become as ordinary and predictable as your mortgage or car payment.
SET UP AN ACCOUNT
Don’t keep this stash in a drawer, or even in your regular savings account. That puts the money within easy reach and makes it too available for you to borrow for some other purpose. Create a savings account specifically for the item you want to buy instead. Check out the website SmartyPig, a fabulous online savings bank that makes saving easy and fun. Your account is free; there are no fees and no minimum requirements.
MAKE IT AUTOMATIC
Set up an automatic savings
plan to regularly transfer money to your SmartyPig from your regular household account.
VISUALIZE THE GOAL
Stay focused by finding a picture of the item. Post it where you’ll see it often, like on the fridge. This will go a long way in motivating you. Get creative, and draw a grid over the picture with a pen and ruler so you have the same number of squares as payments you’ll make. After each payment, fill in a space on the grid with a highlighter.
A LITTLE MORE NOW AND THEN
Look for new ways and frugal choices that will result in money you can put toward reaching your goal even faster. The money you saved on groceries this week? Use it as an extra payment. The loose change in a jar on your dresser? Use that, too.
ONE GOAL AT A TIME
About now you’re probably thinking about several savings goals you want to work on simultaneously. I understand
your enthusiasm, but I know from experience that it’s best to start slowly. If you have additional funds, use them to reach this goal before starting on another. In time, as you become adept with managing big money decisions, you’ll be able to handle several at once.
Mary invites questions, comments and tips at EverydayCheapskate.com, “Ask Mary a Question.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of Debt-Proof Living, a personal finance member website and the author of the book Debt-Proof Living, Revell 2014. To find out more about Mary visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www.creators. com.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF JRN FUTURE LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 04/02/2019. Office located in Nassau. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC (14 Queens St. Syosset, NY 11791). Purpose: any lawful purpose.
SYO 4321
6X 10/25,11/01,08,15,22,29
NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court
Nassau County
U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST
Jeffrey M. Greene, Lisa D. Greene, et al, Defendant
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 9/10/2019 and entered on 9/11/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 03, 2019 at 11:30 AM premises known as 72 Aspen Drive West, Woodbury, NY 11797. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 13, BLOCK: C, LOT: 163. Approximate amount of judgment is $501,384.19 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 4307/2016.
Salvatore Pontillo, Referee
FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP
53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706
SYO 4323
4X 11/01,08,15,22
NOTICE OF SALE
Supreme Court
Nassau County
THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE HAMLET EAST CONDOMINIUM, Plaintiff, against MALACHITE HOUSING LLC, “JOHN DOE” and “JANE DOE”, Defendants.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated September 9, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, on November 26, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises being in Jericho, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Unit No. 19 in the “Condominium Declaration” establishing a plan for condominium ownership of said building and one or more other buildings (collectively called the “Buildings”), and the land on which they are erected (said land and other Buildings being collectively called the “Property”), comprising Hamlet East Condominium, (hereinafter called the “Condominium”), made by Hamlet East Development Corp. under the Condominium Act of the State of New York (Article 9-B of the Real Property Law of the State of New York, dated 08/05/87
and recorded in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County, Division of Land Records, on 8/25/87 in Liber 9839 Page 237, as amended by Amendment to the Declaration, dated 4/20/1988 and recorded on 4/21/1988 in Liber 9904 Page 71, further amended by Certificate of Amendment of By-Laws and Declaration dated 8/03/1994 and recorded on 8/15/1994 in Liber 10456 Page 990, and by Certificate of Amendment of By-Laws and Declaration dated 6/24/1999 and recorded on 7/20/1999 in Liber 11080 Page 669 and filed simultaneously with the aforesaid Condominium Declaration as Map No. CA-138, as amended by Map No. CA-138A. The land areas of the Property and the location of the buildings are shown on the aforesaid Floor Plans; TOGETHER WITH a 0.655% undivided interest in the Common Elements of the property described in the Condominium Declaration. Said premises known as 19 Club Drive S., Jericho, County of Nassau, New York (Unit No. 19, Section 17, Block 17, Lot 4). Said premises will be sold subject to zoning restrictions, covenants, easements, conditions, reservations and agreements, if any; subject to any state of facts as may appear from an accurate survey; subject to facts as to possession and occupancy and subject to whatever physical condition of the premises may be; subject to any violations of the zoning and other municipal ordinances and regulations, if any, and if the United States of America should file a tax lien, or other
lien, subject to the equity of redemption of the United States of America; subject to the rights of any lienors of record whose liens have not been foreclosed herein, if any; subject to the rights of holders of security in fixtures as defined by the Uniform Commercial Code; subject to taxes, assessments and water rates which are liens on the premises at the time of sale, with accrued interest or penalties thereon.
Index No. 603286/2019
Dated: October 14, 2019
Kevin J. O’Brien, Esq., Referee Cohen, Warren, Meyer & Gitter, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff 80 Maple Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787
JNJ 7925
4X 10/18,25,11/01,08
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MOM AND ME
CLEANING SERVICES LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on June 21, 2019. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to Lee J. Mondshein, Esq., 445 Broadhollow Road, Suite 419, Melville, NY 11747. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
JER 7926
6X 10/25,11/01,08,15,22,29
NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court Nassau County
U.S. BANK NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.
ROBERT J. AQUINO A/K/A ROBERT JOSEPH AQUINO A/K/A ROBERT AQUINO, MD, MONICA A. AQUINO A/K/A MONICA AQUINO, CONSTANCE AQUINO, et al., Defendants
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on August 16, 2019, I, Zelda Jones, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on December 3, 2019 at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 11:30 A.M., the premises described as follows:
2 Copperfield Lane Old Brookville, NY 11545
SBL No.: 22-K-230
ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Incorporated Village of Old Brookville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York
The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 0003205/2016 in the amount of $1,264,633.47 plus interest and costs.
Richard S. Mullen, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff's Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Rochester, New York 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072
JNJ 7927
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More than 1,000 graduates were recognized at SUNY Oneonta’s 130th Commencement on May 11, 2019. Students who completed the requirements for bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and certificates of advanced study were honored in the Dewar Arena of the Alumni Field House.
Allison Cohen of Syosset - Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Textiles IDSBusiness Communication
Taylor Geltman of Syosset - Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications Communication Studies
Christopher Tuckett of Syosset - Bachelor of Science in Business Economics
Rachel Verch of Syosset - Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies IDS - Business Communication
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Emma Strassberg of East Norwich received the Summit Scholarship for study at Frostburg State University.
Situated in the mountains of Allegany County, Frostburg State
College Notes
University is one of the 12 institutions of the University System of Maryland.
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Stephen Elkins of Jericho graduated cum laude with a BSE in mechanical engineering/mechatronics concentration from Western New England University during the May 18 commencement ceremonies.
Elkins was among over 600 students who received degrees from 28 states. The top five fields of study were mechanical engineering, criminal justice, accounting, pharmacy studies and psychology.
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Shreyasi Saha of Woodbury a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ has been named to the Honors List for the Spring 2019 semester.
To qualify for the Honors List, a student must carry a 3.5 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of
This Week at the Jericho Public Library
Student Art on Display in November
Students from the Jericho Schools will have their art in the Gallery/Meeting Room & Lobby Showcases. Meet the Artists Reception on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Friday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Medicare Made Easy with Marie Cantone
Take the “confusion” out of all the options available so you are able to make “RIGHT” choices. We will review the basics of Medicare, supplementary insurance, advantage plans, prescription drug plans, the “donut hole”, eligibility requirements and enrollment windows. Register online or at the Circulation Desk.
Friday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Movie: “To Dust” (Drama/Comedy)
Shmuel, a Hasidic cantor in upstate New York, distraught by the untimely death of his wife, struggles to find religious solace, while secretly obsessing over how her body will decay. Starring Matthew Broderick, Geza Rohrig, Sammy Voit.
Rated R. 1 hour, 45 minutes.
Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Talk About Books:
An Evening Book Discussion with Fran Cohen
“Paris in the Present Tense”
12 letter-graded hours (four courses).
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Brendan Lyons of Syosset has been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England University for the Spring Semester 2019. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher. Lyons is working toward a BSBA in management & leadership.
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Janis Chen, a Syosset native, enrolled at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee this semester as part of the University’s largest class yet.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) student-athlete Ryan Berlin of Syosset and Syosset High School, a senior, has been elected as a captain of the cross country team.
Berlin has competed in 13 career meets with three as a freshman, six as a sophomore and four as a junior. He established his career-best 8K time of
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by Mark Helprin
Through intoxicating prose, this part thriller, part reflection on the way of the world takes a look at life through the lenses of art and memory. Listeners are welcome!
Thursday, November 14 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Movie: Amazing Grace (Documentary/Music)
This is a never before released film presenting Aretha Franklin with choir at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles. In January 1972. Starring Aretha Franklin, James Cleveland, Southern California Community Choir. Rated G. 1 hour, 29 minutes.
Thursday, November 14 and 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Israeli Dancing with Devorah Women are invited to join Devorah for this fun interactive and uplifting Israeli two part dance class. She will teach the Hora, wedding circle dances and more in this class for beginners. Registration is required online or at the Circulation Desk.
Programs will take place at the Jericho Public Library: 1 Merry Lane, Jericho. For more information, go to www.jericholibrary.org
26:46.7 at the Siena Invitational last year before finishing 16th at Rowan University Open with a time of 27:04.5. A computer science major, Berlin earned Liberty League All-Academic in 2018.
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Syosset resident Olivia Kata has enrolled at James Madison University for the Fall 2019 semester. Kata’s selected major is justice studies.
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Lehigh University is thrilled to officially welcome the Class of 2023.
Ben Weinberg of Jericho
Ioannis Varkaris of Glen Head
Ethan Kornberg of Jericho
Elizabeth Kunkov of Woodbury
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Janis Chen, a Syosset native, joined 2,000 other new Belmont University freshman and transfer students during Towering Traditions orientation this year for SERVE, an opportunity to complete community service together throughout the greater Nashville area.
On display
Jericho Public Library
Artwork from students of the Jericho Public Schools will be on display at the Jericho Public Library through the month of November.
New Woodbury business zones in on wellness
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biceps -- a “rep” -- would last for about one second. Goodkin instructs people exercise at a slower pace. A SuperSlow Zone rep is 20 seconds. This way, clients will experience muscle fatigue with one “set”, without the need to do any more sets on that exercise.
Proper form will maximize muscle development and greatly minimize the risk of injury. For instance, during a bicep curl, you will feel greater muscle stimulation, starting at a 90-110 degree angle, versus starting at 180 degrees because starting at 180 degrees puts the initial load on connective tissue and joints. It is important to understand how long the muscle is engaged, which justifies the longer amount of time for each SuperSlow Zone rep.
When he starts a person on a bicep curl, for example, they would start with 90 to 110 degrees and then go up slowly by 10 seconds curling in each direction, down and up. “When you arrive at the top of the rep, you come back down again slowly without resting. This causes your muscles to fatigue in one set. This is high-intensity training. You are under ‘time under tension’ also known as ‘time under load’ and then you rest -- the rest is when you stop and go to the next machine. It is like a courtsport, tennis for example. While the playing is hot and heavy in bursts, you are walking around setting up for the action. That starting and stopping is what burns a tremendous amount of calories,” Goodkin said.
“There is no way your ligaments
and joints can keep up with biceps and other muscles over either the shortterm or long-term. As we get older our ligaments cannot stretch as much. We pull things before we can complete our exercises, and in our minds we wanted to continue, your muscles probably can, but, not if there is injury to the joints and connective tissue. If we continue, we feel pain after the workout, we don’t know why, so we go visit a doctor, who tells us to rest and let it heal.” Goodkin said. "No pain, no gain" is greatly misunderstood, he says. For this reason, you should always exercise with the guidance of a professional.
He advised that the number one way of boosting an individual’s metabolism and burning calories is through increasing the body’s muscle. Resistance training (lifting weights) builds muscle. “The muscle repairs itself, during periods of rest. This healing process also burns calories. It increases your resting metabolism. If you don’t let your muscles repair, by working out, the next day, you will be spinning your wheels, aka ‘overtraining’ ”, says Goodkin.
Unfortunately, many concentrated efforts he’s developed with SuperSlow Zone programs stemmed from a realization: “life expectancy for my family is very short,” Goodkin says. Despite building visible muscles and appearing well, Goodkin saw his immediate family members -- older siblings --- suffering from Type II diabetes in their middle-aged adult lives. Steven looked at root causes for their health problems, as he learned obesity and unhealthy diets had triggered life-threatening and
eventually life-ending conditions. Two brothers (13 and 17 years older than him) passed away in their 50’s and his sister, 20 years his elder, was gravely ill for the last 15 years of her life. She passed away in 2018. All three siblings experienced diabetes and kidney failure, and his older brother had both esophageal and liver cancer, as well.
Goodkin is a sound believer in nurture and nature: treating the whole person, not just stepping up workouts and gym time. His older siblings were stubborn to listen to his efforts on exercising and living a healthy lifestyle. They believed they were “done”. “Don’t believe that you have piqued or the best of your years have gone by, you can pique in your later years if you try. There is a saying that life is meant to be lived, not endured.” Goodkin says.
“They thought of me as obsessed with health and wellness -- I was just the little brother who did this as a hobby. -- They were so much older than me, I was able to see into my own future -- I did want this to happen to them or me, I went and bought them exercise machines and I tried to change their eating habits. But that did not stop them from going to the all-you-can-eat buffets.
With anyone I assist, we start with looking at their entire fitness, health, and lifestyle. This includes, but, is not limited to the environment they grew up in, genetics, bad or good, and behaviors. I believe that bad habits are born out of stress that affected their lives,” he said.
Similar to the layout of Crossways
Park Drive and that of the Syosset/ Woodbury community in general, SuperSlow Zone strives to provide the best quality experience and modern facilities in a landscaped, well-lit, well-maintained atmosphere. Its clients can park in reserved parking spaces 30 feet from the front door.
Inside, the wellness center features large state-of-the-art workout equipment in quiet, comforting spaces. The reason for the size of equipment, Goodkin explains, is that the machines adjusts to the person trying them rather than the conventional one-size-fitsall. “In most places, you have to deal with pins and holes to set positions. We have a lot of hydraulics to adjust our machinery, to get to the exact millimeter of what is comfortable for someone to perform at their best. It is about form and time -- increasing the weight and reps someone does is just a benefit of building muscle, and of doing things the correct way,” Goodkin said.
Along with Super Slow Zone doing good things for the community and doing things right, Goodkin sees a great fit for his business and philosophies as part of the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber.
“Near the Syosset train station, I noticed too many empty stores. That motivated me to get involved locally and join the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce. They are building tremendous momentum, by networking and promoting a general concern for the Syosset-Woodbury Community and to ‘buy local’. They are very good people,” Goodkin said.
Faith Lutheran Church warms up fall with pancakes
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ity and mental health,” Sheridan said. In Nebraska, her husband obtained his clinical license as a social worker.
Pastor Sheridan shared her outlook on Faith Lutheran Church and its evolution in the greater Syosset/Woodbury community. She noted that despite not having a pastor over the past two years, the Faith Lutheran congregation has grown its numbers steadily.
“Across the board, people are choosing less and less to affiliate with any organized religion. That’s the same here as it is in rural Nebraska. I thought I would be working in rural areas there with farmers, and it would be like the 1950’s and religious ties are ‘easy’ — but even in the Midwest that isn’t the case. It is a struggle to get people to commit to coming to and being a part of or volunteering for the church. That’s needed to keep the church going. But I see that the strength of our Faith Lutheran congregation is rooted in a circle of very dedicated volunteers,” Sheridan explained. Part of the programming and out-
reach ahead for Faith Lutheran Church includes conversations and strengthening ties to the Chinese-American community in and around Syosset, as many families have moved into the area with a focus on the excellent school systems of Syosset and Jericho. Sheridan says at the church, there could be a English-language learning component for native Mandarin or Cantonese speakers. And as a beginning point for quality education in the community, Faith Lutheran’s nursery program has one teacher who speaks Mandarin and another who speaks Korean.
“With the nursery school we find many children are dropped off and picked up at the school by their grandparents who do not speak English. An ESL group education idea is being developed, but it needs to be determined to meet with community groups and congregants and see if it can be of value,” she said.
On Thursday October 17, Pastor Sheridan attended her first Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce meeting at Cold Spring Hills Center for Nurs-
ing & Rehabilitation, where she dined with chamber members and viewed a virtual reality presentation. The Chamber of Commerce has since invited her to deliver a brief inspirational message at the annual Holiday Spectacular Tree Lighting, downtown on Jackson Avenue, which is set for Sunday, December 8 beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Pastor Sheridan is excited to play her part in community-building in her new home town.
“We are thrilled to participate in the Syosset Woodbury Chamber and con-
nect with other resources, non-profit organizations and individuals. I believe all of Syosset can be stronger when we support our local businesses and build upon that sense of community. Faith Lutheran Church can be a part of that as we know our neighbors, we open our doors and we shop locally as we’re able to,” she said.
For more information, visit Faith Lutheran Church in Syosset or its website, www.faithsysosset.org or call (516) 921-3330.
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