A total of 782 runners successfully completed the 3.107 mile Ho Ho Ho Holiday Run on December 15th. See page 6.
Birchwood Civic to discuss hotel proposal
The Birchwood Civic Association has moved its next meeting from the Jackson School Faculty Room to the Jackson School Auditorium in anticipation of a large turnout and a full agenda. All residents of East Birchwood and The Manors are welcome to attend and participate in the meeting, from 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm on Tuesday, January 15th.
First up on the agenda will be
the owners of Milleridge Village, Kimco, presenting and answering questions regarding their proposal to build a Marriott Residence Inn next to Milleridge Cottage. If time allows, the next agenda item will be Nassau County’s new assessment project and its impact on homes in our community.
Committee chairs will then present reports regarding the BCA Meenan Oil agreement,
the Jericho and Syosset School Districts, BCA membership, and more. In addition, members of the community may bring up topics of interest or concern for discussion.
For further information, visit Birchwood Civic Association on Facebook, or email info@EastBirchwood.org and ask to be added to the email distribution list.
Town secures federal funds for job training
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced the availability of over $50,000 in federal grant funds through the On-TheJob Training (OJT) Program for local businesses looking to expand their workforce, train employees, and return jobs to the community. Under this program, the Town may partner with an eligible business and help defray costs (through wage reimbursement of up to 75% of the trainees salary) needed to help bring a candidate up to speed in a job where a skills gap exists.
“Through this On-the-Job Training Program, the Town will help put people to work while assisting employers in growing their businesses,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “I encourage business owners to contact the Town’s Workforce Partnership program to obtain additional information about on-the-job training, and learn if your business is eligible to benefit from this fantastic program.”
The OJT Program is designed to reimburse a business for the additional expenses needed to bring a job candidate up to speed in a position where they do not meet all the minimum qualifications normally required in the position. OJT will help bridge the skills gap by providing funds to help train a prospective employee. Under the OJT program, employers must present employment opportunities that will last at least 1 month and no more than 6 months in length.
Last year, the Oyster Bay Brewing Company was the first business to participate in this On-The-Job Training Program, ultimately helping train and employ two residents in product sales and manufacturing, which ultimately led to permanent positions within the company. In addition to the On-The-Job Training Program, the Workforce Partnership program offers resume building and other career services, as the Town is committed to offering residents the opportunity to enhance their marketability and pinpoint employment opportunities, while helping local employers continue to grow their operations.
For more information about this program, including eligibility requirements for trainees and businesses, or information about the many other great services that the Town’s Workforce Partnership program offers, please contact (516) 797-4560 or business@oysterbay-ny.gov.
Support group for caregivers of people with brain tumors
NYU Winthrop Hospital will offer a support group for caregivers of individuals with brain tumors on the first Thursday of each month beginning January 3, 2019, and continuing on the following dates: February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, and June 6, 2019. Sessions will be held at 200 Old Country Road in Mineola, Suite 370, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.
Groups will be facilitated by Lucia Jamaluddin, LMSW, Neuroscience Social Worker at NYUY Winthrop. Sessions are free and open to the community, but reservations are required. For further information or to reserve your place, please call (516) 663-4593. For information on other support groups at Winthrop, please visit https:// www.nyuwinthrop.org/support-groups
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Syosset-Woodbury Rotary welcomes guest speaker
Matthew Fiasconaro, the work-based learning coordinator and accoounting teacher at Syosset High School, was a guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Syosset-Woodbury Rotary Club. He oversees the internship program, which offers students a realistic work experience that relates directly to students' career goals. This program is for students in grades 11 & 12, consisting of unpaid, supervised work experience.
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munity. Internships are available in accounting firms, law offices, medical fields, engineering, banking, architecture, fashion computer science, hospitality, politics, and marketing. The internship program is recognized by New York State, and if local businesses would like to participate, you may contact Matthew at mfiasconaro@syossetschools.org. The Syosset-Woodbury Rotary meets on Tuesday afternoons at Lisbon Cafe, Jericho Turnpike, Jericho.
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Syosset Girls Soccer captures county championship
Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (Woodbury) with the Syosset girls varsity soccer team
Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (Woodbury) welcomed Syosset’s girls varsity soccer team to the Legislature on Monday, Dec. 17, where he congratulated them for capturing the Nassau County Class AA championship.
Legislator Lafazan presented Nassau County Citations to each of the athletes and their coaches to commemorate the accomplishment. Syosset defeated No. 2-ranked East Meadow in penalty kicks in the Nassau County finals to cap their 8-6-2 season. Junior Kendall Halpern not only played goalie in the penal -
ty kicks, but when the team needed a goal, she took off the gloves and scored a decisive tally.
“Coach Joe Marchetta, Coach Ian Incremona, and Athletic Director Drew Cronin led an extraordinary group of young women who not only performed admirably on the field but were consistently lauded all season for their sportsmanship and fidelity to Syosset P.R.I.D.E. (Patience, Respect, Integrity, Dignity, Empathy). I am so proud to recognize such a wonderful group from my hometown, and am honored to serve as their Legislator,” Lafazan said.
Shuttle bus holiday service changes
The Town of Oyster Bay will modify its shuttle service schedule for the upcoming holidays, including adding three hours to evening hours for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Shuttle buses run to and from the former Sears property parking lot to the Hicksville Train Station Monday through Friday.
The modified schedule will be as follows:
• Monday, December 24th: Service will begin three hours early, starting at 1 pm, and run through 9 pm.
• Tuesday, December 25th: No bus service
• Monday, December 31st: Service
will begin three hours early, starting at 1 pm, and run through 9 pm.
• Tuesday, January 1, 2019: No bus service
Shuttle bus service runs from the former Sears property to the Hicksville train station is provided as repairs are being finalized at the Town’s parking garage on Duffy Avenue. The lot is available to commuters with a Town parking permit. Shuttle bus service is generally provided Monday through Friday, from 5 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 9 pm. For more information, visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com.
Jericho HS students honored in Natl. Merit program
The Jericho School District is pleased to announce that 11 Jericho High School students were recently named semifinalists and 38 students were named Commended Students in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Jericho High School students Justin Choi, Emily Kweit, Charles Lefkowicz, Asher Lipman, Kevin Paek, Eric Peng, Zachary Rosenfeld, Kristen Saban, Marc Shen, David Xu, and Jeffrey Zhang were named Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. These scholastically talented students now have the opportunity to compete for many scholarships that will be offered next spring.
Thirty-eight Jericho High School students were named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. They are: Christopher Cai, Kasra Chehrazi, Jonathan Chen, Jiahui Guo, Rehan Hak, Theo Han, Nicole Huang, Declan Huddleston, Lucas Josephy, Sebica Katel, Patrick Kenny, Aaron Lam, Ji Lee, Seung Kyu Lee, Angie Li, Anna Lin, Kenneth Liu, Hamza Malik, Maya Masheb, Kelly Ng, Hannah Philipose, Dhruba Podder, Adrienne Popescu, Devika Rajeev, Ethan Reiser, Catherine Sang, Shrey Shah, Shruthi Shekar, Jonathan Sheng, Madhav Subramanian, Ernest Wang, Tim Wu, Caroline Yu, Jerry Zhang, Jiaqi Zhang, Kevin Zhang, Daniel Zhao, Andrew Zheng.
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Water commissioner re-elected
Long Island water commissioners who have been newly elected or re-elected by Long Island voters, including re-elected Jericho Water District Commissioner Thomas A. Abbate, are being welcomed back to the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA), an organization comprised of water commissioners from 21 Nassau County and Suffolk County water districts that is dedicated to communication, efficiency and best practices for the betterment of our region’s water and its consumers. Each newly elected or re-elected commissioner will serve a three-year term beginning January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021.
There are three water district commissioner positions in each district. District residents vote for one of the three commissioner positions each year. Due to the passing or resignation of commissioners in 2018, the Locust Valley Water District and the Westbury Water District had elections for more than one commissioner seat.
Med student runs NYC Marathon to support Parkinson's disease treatment
Samantha Gottlieb of Woodbury was among two medical students who ran this year's New York City Marathon and raised $100 for each of the 26.2 miles ran for Parkinson's disease treatment.
Through crowdfunding, NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) students Samantha Gottlieb and Lauren Granat not only met their goal of $2,620, they exceeded it with a total of 74 donations following the race.
Donations will help pay for patients to attend NYIT's Rock Steady Boxing classes, a non-contact boxing program aimed at using physical activity to alleviate some of the physical symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The program also provides a support group and social gathering for people experiencing similar challenges of the disease.
"This was an extremely challenging feat, but it's nothing compared to the challenges that Parkinson's patients have to go through every single day," said Gottlieb.
NYITCOM and NYIT School of Health Professions students volunteer to not only help with the physical aspects of the class, but to also provide motivation and encouragement for the boxers. Boxers reap the maximum benefits if they attend the class on a continual basis, with sessions offered three times a week.
However, those unable to afford the class fee may only be able to attend once a week, or once every other week, preventing them from achieving their full potential.
"This was one of the most physically taxing and emotional days ever. I never thought that I would be able to run 26 miles, let alone in the world's biggest and most famous marathon," said Granat. "I'm so glad that Sami and I were able to exceed our fundraising goal, and make those miles even more meaningful."
Gottlieb and Granat are both medical students in the NYITCOM Academic Medicine Scholars Program.
Art expression group for individuals with Parkinson’s
NYU Winthrop Hospital will offer an art expression group for people with Parkinson’s disease on the first and third Friday of the month, at the NYU Winthrop Wellness Pavilion, located at 1300 Franklin Avenue, Suite ML-5 in Garden City. The group will begin on January 4 and continue on the following dates: January 18; February 1 & 15; March 1 & 15; April 5 & 19; Mary 3 & 17, and June 7 & 21.
Groups will be facilitated by Lucia Jamaluddin, LMSW, Neuroscience Social Worker at NYUY Winthrop. Sessions are free and open to the community, but reservations are required. For further information or to reserve your place, please call (516) 663-4593.
For information on other support groups at Winthrop, please visit https://www.nyuwinthrop.org/support-groups
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Runners score in Ho Ho Ho Holiday 5K
Congratulations to Syosset runners Tim Mahony, Patty Xu, Pamela Lee, Constance Sehlmeyer and Bert Jablon, each of whom won an award in the 31st annual Steel Equities/Gold Coast Studios Ho Ho Ho Holiday Run, held through the streets of Bethpage on Saturday morning, December 15, 2018.
Mahony crossed the finish line at the JFK Middle School in 20 minutes, 35 seconds, to earn third place honors in the 30-34 age group. Xu took first place honors in the women’s 40-44 age group with a finishing time of 21 min-
utes, 56 seconds. Lee was the second place finisher in the women’s 65-69 age group, crossing the finish line in 27 minutes, 10 seconds. Sehlmeyer earned the 2nd place award plaque in the women’s 70-74 age group, finishing the Run in 28 minutes, 12 seconds. The indomitable Bert Jablon, who will be 92 years old this coming June, finished in 55 minutes, 1 second and won first place honors in the 90 plus age group.
A total of 782 runners successfully completed the 3.107 mile course.
Finishers also included Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer, who
The view before the race, as County Legislator Rose Walker (with her youngest grandson), wheelchair champion racer Pete Hawkins, County Legislator Laura Schaefer, and race announce rTerry Bisogno get ready for the start.
crossed the finish line in 31:38 in 191st place overall, and tenth among the women in the 50-54 age group. Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker didn’t compete in the Run, but she was on hand to start the youngsters off in the 1/4 mile Fun Run that preceded the main event, and at the start of the 5K.
Other finishers included several Santa Clauses, a couple of Christmas trees, Frosty the Snowman, and assorted elves and reindeer, as many costumed runners contributed to the festive atmosphere of the Run.
Thanks go to title sponsors Steel
Equities and Gold Coast Studios, to supporting sponsor Local 338 RWDSU/ UFCW, and to key sponsors Modell’s Sporting Goods and All Round Foods for their most generous support.
Special congratulations to Race Director Ric DiVeglio and Deputy Race Director Adriana Staiano of the host Greater Long Island Running Club for a job well done.
Mark your calendars now for the 32nd annual Steel Equities/Gold Coast Studios Ho Ho Ho Holiday 5 Kilometer Run on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Constance Sehlmeyer
Tim Mahony Patty Xu
Bert Jablon
Pamela Lee
New York Ski Areas Make $71 Million in Improvements for 2018-19 Season
BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM
New York’s ski areas are greeting guests this season with an unprecedented $71 million in investments and improvements.
More than 25 mountains and resorts have made enhancements in snowmaking, grooming, chair lift operations and guest/lodging services. Whether it is a seamless lift-ticket experience with RFID, opening new high-speed lifts, or doubling the size of the lodge/ restaurant, New York ski areas have invested more capital into the 2018-19 season than any other state in the Northeast.
Most notably Windham, Hunter Mountain & Peak Resorts, Catamount and ORDA ski areas (The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority which operate Whiteface, Gore Mountain and Belleayre) top the list with a collective $60 million invested. Energy efficiencies in power and snowmaking have been made possible by a $5,000,000 grant from NYSERDA which benefited Plattekill, Oak, Song, Thunder Ridge and Kissing Bridge.
Windham Mountain Resort along with Catamount are the first resorts in New York State to implement RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology,
providing guests with easy, simple lift access. ORDA property, Gore Mountain is opening a twolevel addition to the Base Lodge, doubling the size of the Tannery Pub & Restaurant, seating up to 350 guests, while the lower level
Holiday Valley, Bristol, Titus and Peek n’ Peak have focused on infrastructure upgrades as well as optimizing their ski and stay offerings by expanding activities and creating lodging packages.
addition will house the new headquarters for their Mountain Adventure kids’ program, and more lockers. Resorts including Greek Peak (a self-contained resort notable for its indoor water park),
dug deep into their own pockets to make these improvements, which will allow us to expand our Learn to Ski programs. This is incredibly exciting,” said Scott Brandi, President of Ski Areas
of New York, Inc. “Coupled with investments to increase efficiency in snow grooming, lodge hospitality and lift upgrades, we hope to create life-long ski enthusiasts and welcome future generations of winter sport advocates.” This is a state-wide effort with moxie and vision for a fantastic season around each bend, Brandi added. “With these expenditures, it is clear that New York ski areas and resorts are committed to being known as family-friendly accessible outdoor destinations, as well as offering a great experience to both the novice and advanced.”
New York State has 50 ski areas–more than any other state in the country—and will welcome nearly four million skiers, riders and winter enthusiasts this season, making it fourth in the country for skier visits; the ski industry has a $1 billion economic impact in the state.
Here are highlights of what’s in store this season: Gore Mountain Adds Snowmaking, Gets FIS Certification Set in the Adirondacks, Gore is a big ski mountain – actually four linked mountains - with the most terrain (110) and lifts (14 including an eight-passenger Northwoods Gondola and two high-speed quads)
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in New York, the 6th longest vertical in the East – the highest vertical drop within a four-hour drive of New York City and is closest big mountain (439 skiable acres) to NYC (a snow bus is available).
Skiers have been coming to Gore to be challenged for more than 80 years. Beginning and expert skiers will appreciate the vast improvements this season, including a 42% increase in snowmaking with 400 new snow
guns, 312 of them state-of-the-art with sensors that adjust to weather changes. In addition, new grooming machines ensure a smooth experience on the nine sides of four peaks of alpine terrain. For those looking forward to après ski, the Tannery Pub and Restaurant doubled in size.
Gore offers nightskiing in North Creek Ski Bowl, where 60% of the trails are intermediate; this is also where there is the Nordic skiing center and snowshoeing (also open at night).
Four of the Nordic courses at North Creek Ski Bowl have just won homologation certifications from the International Ski Federation (FIS), making Gore Mountain one of just 29 FIS venues in the United States and one of only two in New York State. The certifications are for the 2.5K Distance Course, the 3.3K Distance Course, the 1.2K Sprint Course, and the 1.6K Sprint Course. Gore Mountain recently increased its snowmaking capabilities at the Ski Bowl with the purchase of 20 HKD Phazer snow guns designed specifically for Nordic terrain.
The Gore Mountain Nordic Center is equipped with lights, snowmaking, and grooming, and welcomes recreational users and athletes daily. The amphitheater style of the landscape at the North Creek Ski Bowl provides an outstanding experience for spectators, and the facilities include a lodge with rentals, restrooms, and fireplace, a food truck, a yurt, a tuning pavilion, and bleachers.
Gore has a reciprocal pass with the other two NYS Olympic
Regional Development Authority ski destinations, Whiteface and Belleayre. (www.GoreMountain.com, 518-251-2411)
Gore doesn’t have slopeside lodging (except for Gore Mountain Lodge which offers yurts on the access road). But the nearby village of North Creek is utterly charming (lovely shops and bistros) where we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Copperfield Inn (www. copperfieldinn.com , 877-235-1466).
The town offers a free shuttle to the mountain base.
New in North Creek for summer and fall: Revolution Rail Experience: a fastmoving “rail bike” that you propel 6 miles, roundtrip, one of the many yearround activities being developed.
Whiteface Mountain Expands Snowmaking
Whiteface Mountain (Wilmington, Essex County) is home to the greatest vertical in the east (3,430’), and the east’s longest intermediate run (Wilmington Trail, 11,088 ft), with 86 trails stretching over 22 miles and encompassing three peaks, with an almost natural separation in skier ability. This season the Olympic mountain offers upgraded snowmaking capabilities on key trails while widening and expanding popular trails, and a new pump house, for a 25% increase in snowmaking capacity. The renovations to the Bear Den Base Lodge will be home to the facility’s evergrowing snowsports program.
Lake Placid is a charming village that is the hub for Whiteface in the Adirondacks in upstate New York. Plenty to do, from the Olympic ice
skating oval and museum downtown, to Olympic venues (you can even do bobsled, skeleton, biathalon, go up the Ski Jump towers, cross-country). Even (and especially) if there is someone in the family who doesn’t ski, there is so much to enrich a trip. (Try also to fit in a hike through Ausable Chasm, incredible in winter). It’s not for nothing SKI Magazine named Lake Placid #1 ski town for off-hill activities. Purchase an Olympic Sites Passport for $40 for onetime admission to the venues any time through April 30, 2019 (ages 6 and under get free admission; online purchases must be made at least 24 hours in advance.) (www.whiteface.com, 518-9462223).
We loved our festive holiday stay at the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort, which offers a shuttle bus up to Whiteface, but also is a hub for all that Lake Placid offers: walking distance to the Olympic Oval ice skating rink (open at night) and museum or ice skate on Mirror Lake just outside the resort; lovely shops and restaurants and the local “toboggan roller coaster.” Also dog-sledding across the frozen surface of Mirror Lake and guided snowshoeing at Mt. Van Hoevenberg. (www.goldenarrow.com, 844-209-8080)
Belleayre Expands Areas 51, 15, Kidscamp
The third of New York State’s ski destinations under the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA), Belleayre, in the Catskills, is one of the closest major ski areas to New York and one of the best for families and
Windham Mountain, which began as a private club and still has that intimate feeling, offers night-skiing, Terrain-Based Learning, and beginner packages.
Hitting the park at Hunter Mountain, now owned by Peak Resorts. This season, the resort opened Hunter North, expanding skiable terrain by 80 acres.
Mountain coaster at Greek Peak is a year-round attraction.
beginners. Located off of State Route 28 in Highmount, just a few hours from New York City, Belleayre is set in an area that was declared “Forever Wild” by the New York State Forest Preserve in 1885 and was one of the earliest pioneers of American skiing.
Belleayre is compact: 51 trails (the longest is 12,024’), 5 glades, one terrain park, one progression park, 175 skiable acres, a vertical drop of 1,404 feet, 8 lifts, with a natural separation between beginners in the lower part of the mountain, and intermediates and advanced above. The “Catskill Thunder” gondola located next to the Discovery Lodge which opened last year, services intermediate and expert terrain and “Super Chief” detachable high-speed quad services the Intermediate/Expert Area and 4 lodges.
New for 2018-2019: Area 51 and Area 15 terrain parks are bigger and better, with new jumps, ramps, boxes, rails, pipes; expanded snowmaking capabilities with the addition of 50 low energy tower snowguns to the fleet and 4 new 1500 cfm compressors; expanded Kidscamp Learning Area with a longer 220’ magic carpet.
Belleayre also offers 9.2 km of crosscountry trails, which free to use and are only open with natural snow.
Belleayre has become a year-round destination. In summer into fall,
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Located just an hour by Metro North railroad from New York City, Thunder Ridge, which offers night skiing, has been a popular place for families to learn how to ski.
Belleayre Beach swimming, picnicking, horseshoe pits, volleyball, basketball, boat rentals (pedal boats and kayaks), stand on top paddle board rentals, fishing, hiking and great relaxation; there’s mountain biking; hiking, scenic gondola rides, and festivals. (845-2545600 or 800-942-6904, belleayre.com)
Belleayre doesn’t have its own
lodging, but there is plenty in the vicinity. Years ago, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in an 1866 Queen Anne bnb with mountain views, the Margaretville Mountain Inn (845-5863933, www.margaretvilleinn.com).
Hunter Mountain Opens Hunter North Hunter Mountain in the Catskills
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is debuting five new trails, four new glades and high speed six-person lift this season – adding nearly 80 acres (an increase in 33%) in terrain, accessed with a new high-speed six-person lift. Driven by a $9 million investment by its new owners, Peak Resorts (which See page D5
Making some great resolutions for the New Year!
BY CLAIRE LYNCH
Now that it is December I’ve been trying to come up with some New Year’s resolutions. I’ve been giving this topic a lot of thought recently because I want to do something different this year.
Rather than make the same resolutions such as joining a health club to exercise more, losing weight, eating healthier foods, drinking green smoothies more often, thinking more positive thoughts, meditating more, cutting back significantly on the amount of TV I watch and so on, I’ve decided to approach this from a different angle.
As I toss out all of the different possibilities, I have to remind myself that making New Year’s resolutions isn’t the same thing as giving up something cherished for the 40 days of Lent.
For example, something like giving up my favorite treat, such as chocolate or candy or desserts on the 40 days before Easter. In the Catholic religion, giving up something cherished for 40 days, starting on Ash Wednesday, reminds us of the 40 days that Jesus spent in the desert sacrificing.
New Year’s resolutions and Lenten sacrifices are very different. With Lent it’s about sacrificing what I really want.
New Year’s resolutions, however, focus more on how I can be a better person. If I am fitter, healthier and more focused in 2019, that will make me better. I want it to be something personal – something that means a lot to me.
In short, I want to be different – I want to make a difference in someone else’s life. As far as I am concerned, that is most important.
Before I tell you readers what my New Year’s resolution is for 2019, I have mentally gone through the many varied resolutions I have heard friends, family and acquaintances talk about over the years.
My Uncle Douglas said that for his resolution a couple of years ago he gave up swearing. He knows that it is a bad habit and it’s an especially bad one in front of children. At a family party a few weeks later that he and his wife hosted, he accidentally dropped a stack of dinner plates and swore like a sailor. So that New Year’s resolution pretty much went out the window. The same is true for many other people. Some New Year’s resolutions just don’t last that long. I guess that is what prompted Virginia native and writer D.S. Mixell to say, “Many years ago, I made a New Year’s resolution to never make New
Year’s resolutions. Hell, it’s been the only resolution I’ve ever kept!”
A friend of mine named Carly resolved one year to stop being a klutz, but certain natural tendencies are hard to change. Gracefulness may look easy and effortless, but it’s actually hard to come by. Carly found herself dropping things, kicking things and accidentally tripping over things like curbs so that resolution didn’t work out too well for her.
My sister, Michelle, decided to try to grow a green thumb one year as her New Year’s resolution so she tossed out all of her indoor artificial green plants and got some very real and very hardy green plants from her local nursery.
Michelle promised to give them the proper amount of sun and water them regularly but in short order the green plants weren’t looking too good.
Knowing that I love plants and have several real ones in hanging baskets and strategically placed on tables in my home, Michelle called me over to her house one day to take a look. They were all wilting. Looking closely, I could see that there was too much water in each of her plant’s dishes.
That “green thumb resolution” went out the window for Michelle because
overwatering the plants was definitely a problem. She had to go to her backup plan. Fortunately for Michelle, she had a list of other possible resolutions.
My friend, Lenny, decided a few years ago to volunteer in the pediatric unit of his local hospital – with a twist. He always went as a clown so he could amuse the young patients and their visitors.
To this day he always spends a good amount of time getting ready – putting on the clown’s makeup, putting on his big wig and his big red nose, and getting into his clown suit and shoes.
I’ve seen Lenny in action and he always seems to bring a smile to the people’s faces when he tells them stories, sings a few songs and does a couple of magic tricks. He is an amateur clown not a professional clown, but when I watch him entertaining a group of pediatric children I really see his personality come through. Kids love him and he gets a lot of laughs from them.
Lenny tells me that it is the best New Year’s resolution he’s ever made because he is helping others.
I envy the sense of satisfaction Lenny gets from volunteering for the kids –
BY TOM MARGENAU
Dear Santa:
I wrote you a similar letter last year. But I must have been a bad boy because you didn’t grant me any of my wishes. So I’m going to try again. I think I’ve been mostly a good boy this time around. Oh sure, a few of my readers got upset with me when I said something they didn’t like. But I live by this maxim: I can please some of my readers all of the time, and all of my readers some of the time, but I can’t please all of my readers all of the time. However, I can keep all of my readers informed about the ins of outs of Social Security. And I think I did that this past year, so I should be pretty high up on your list of good little boys and girls.
And that’s why I am sending you this last-minute wish list of what I’d like to see changed about Social Security. I’m not necessarily talking about major reforms to the program. Instead, I’m talking about changing people’s misperceptions about Social Security to give them a better understanding of how the program works. Here’s an example. Could you please get people to stop confusing Social Security with the Supplemental Security Income program? I’d guess that about half the emails I get from readers say something like this: “My wife and I are getting SSI...” or “I have a question about my SSI benefits.” But what they really mean is that they are getting, or have a question about, Social Security benefits.
I suppose most of these folks think that SSI stands for Social Security income. It does not. SSI is short for Supplemental Security Income. And SSI is a federal welfare program managed by the Social Security Administration. But it is NOT a Social Security benefit and the money used to make SSI payments comes out of the general government coffers, not the Social Security trust funds.
And it’s not just a matter of semantics. I’ve heard from more than a few readers who said they went to their local Social Security office and said they wanted to “apply for SSI” (when they meant to say Social Security) and they were sent to the side of the office that deals with welfare benefits and it took a while to work out the confusion.
Here is another wish. Please help women understand that they do not necessarily qualify for half of their husband’s (or ex-husband’s) Social Security. I probably get a dozen letters per week from women complaining that they are not getting what they think they are due. A woman qualifies for up to half of her spouse’s Social Security only if she waits until age 66 to claim such benefits. If she takes benefits before age 66, the amount is reduced -- down to about 30 percent at age 62. (Information for widows is coming up in the fourth wish.)
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This is wish number three. Please tell people that they can NOT file for reduced benefits on one Social Security record and then later switch to higher benefits on another account. For example, millions of seniors think they can take benefits on a spouse’s record at age 62, and then at age 66 or 70, switch to higher benefits on their own work record. They can’t do that. The law says if you file for any Social Security benefits before age 66, you must file for any and all benefits you are due at the same time.
The flip side to that coin is the fact that people who wait until age 66 to apply for benefits, and who reach that magic age before January 2020, can file for spousal benefits at full retirement age and then at 70, switch to 132 percent of their own benefit. (That so-called maximizing strategy is being phased out. That’s why there is the January 2020 deadline.)
As I mentioned above, my fourth wish has to do with widows. You can tell them to ignore what I just wrote about the inability to change benefits. And that’s because widows have always had the option of playing the benefit switching game. For example, assuming she is not working, a woman could file for reduced widow’s benefits at 60 and then at age 66, switch to full benefits on her own work record. Or wait until age 70 and get 132 percent of her full retirement benefit.
My fifth wish is asking a lot. Please help people understand that Social Security and Medicare are two entirely separate government programs with their own sets of rules and regulations. I know they are inextricably linked because most people getting Social Security eventually end up on Medicare -- and their Part B medical insurance premiums come out of their Social Security checks. And they usually have to go to a Social Security office to apply for Medicare. But once that enrollment process is over with, SSA is essentially out of the Medicare picture. And as a former SSA employee, I’m pretty much out of the Medicare picture, too. Still, thousands of people ask me complicated Medicare questions every year. Most of the time, I tell them to talk to a Medicare counselor. They are called SHIPs. That stands for State Health Insurance Program counselor. (If you live in California, they are called HICAP counselors. HICAP is Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program.) To find the SHIP or HICAP counselor nearest you, go to www.medicare.gov and pull down the menu for your state under “Find someone to talk to” and then click on SHIP or HICAP.
check. And 2) each political party must be willing to compromise. Republicans normally would never vote for any Social Security reform package that includes a tax increase. And Democrats normally would never vote for a plan that includes cuts in benefits. But here is the deal: Social Security can be made financially secure for generations with some relatively modest changes that include both. For example, if the Social Security payroll tax was raised by one half of 1 percent (the rate hasn’t changed in 30
years) and if Social Security cost-of-living increases were cut by one half of 1 percent (basic benefits haven’t been cut in 80 years), the program would be solvent until the year 2100.
Thanks for listening, Santa. Your good little boy, Tommy Margenau If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.
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And if that last wish was asking a lot, this final one is asking for the moon. Please get Congress to start talking about some serious long-range reform to Social Security next year. That’s going to be tough for two reasons. 1) No member of Congress likes messing around with grandma’s Social Security Answers on page D5
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also owns Mount Snow in Vermont), the opening of Hunter North is the largest expansion the Northeast U.S. has seen in 15 years.
“Hunter North is a game-changer for Hunter Mountain as it dramatically expands our winter offerings and adds
Greene County) is where small-town charm meets 21st century technology: radio-frequency identification (RFID). This new feature eliminates paper lift tickets and allows skiers to reload online, meaning shorter lines, less waste and lower prices.
But the big news is the opening this season of Windham’s new high-speed
variety to our terrain,” Russ Coloton, General Manager at Hunter Mountain, commented. “Featuring predominantly intermediate terrain serviced by the high-speed six-person chair lift, Hunter North will allow our resort to broaden its appeal and improve on-mountain traffic flows over the course of the winter season. Views from the additional terrain are spectacular.”
With the addition of Hunter North, the resort offers 320 skiable acres; 67 trails, 7 gladed areas, 4 freestyle areas, 13 lifts and a vertical of 1600 ft. There’s also snow tubing, cat tours, and a spa. (www.huntermtn.com, 800-486-8376)
Hunter Mountain has its own slopeside lodging with ski in/out convenience – the Kaatskill Mountain Club Lodge and condos - but the area also has most charming inns and bnbs. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Fairlawn Inn, an elegant Victorian bnb, just down the street from Hunter’s entrance (www.fairlawninn.com).
Windham Mountain Has New Lift, RFID
Windham Mountain (Windham,
six-pack detachable lift, Westside Six, which brings skiers up the mountain in less than 5 ½ minutes, for a total of 12 lifts accessing its 285 skiable acres and 54 trails, six terrain parks. The resort, which began as a private club
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Making some great resolutions for the New Year!
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and that’s great for him – but I know it wouldn’t work for me. I’m just not the clowning around type of gal.
My other friend, Melissa, decided a couple of years ago that her New Year’s resolution would be to learn to drive. She is from Queens and was used to taking subways and buses for most of her life. Living in the suburbs, however, she knew that driving herself around would be better.
For several years she had asked friends and family to drive her but eventually she chose to take driving lessons. Melissa did her homework, studied for the test, took her road test and passed on her first try. Getting her driver’s license has given Melissa more confidence and helped to make her feel much more independent.
My old friend, Steve, has resolved to put together a cookbook in 2019. He has been thinking about it and gathering various recipes for years but so far he hasn’t pulled it together. I’ve tasted Steve’s many soups, appetizers, entrees and desserts and I think he should go ahead with his cookbook. This New Year is it for Steve and his cookbook.
My young nieces and nephews always seem to resolve to “do better in school” in the New Year and that’s a great thing but as an adult I like to pick a resolution that challenges me more.
There are a lot of new things I want to do in 2019. There are places I want to go, like the Emerald Isle, Ireland – I’ve never been there and that’s a large part of my heritage – skills I want to learn
such as keep teaching myself to play the piano a little at a time, and things I want to do like set up a large aquarium in my living room.
I want to try many new things, maybe not zip lining over a huge river and valley in South America on a cable, but I do want to challenge myself to try new things.
Speaking for myself, sometimes I get complacent and set in a routine that I like. Changing it – switching it up every once in a while – is a good thing for me. It keeps life interesting!
I also want to reach out to new people and get reacquainted with some old friends from high school and college.
Before I say what my New Year’s resolution is for 2019, I want to mention certain things that need a little reiterating. In the months and New Year ahead I want to be gentle with myself and others. I want to work on patience. I think that if we all have more patience and tolerance it will have a profound effect on the world.
More than ever, I want to pray for peace around the world. We need it so badly.
I want to learn from the best traits of the people I admire the most. I don’t want to copy them or imitate them, but I will learn from them whether they are older than I or younger than I, whether they are like me or not so much like me personality-wise. I just want to learn.
I want to keep relying on my own hunches, instincts and thoughts, and not automatically do whatever the crowd does. The most popular thing to do is not always the right thing to do and my conscience always tells me
what’s right and wrong. Whenever I listen to my conscience things seem to turn out just right.
I want to listen to others better both with my head and my heart. Being attentive and focused is a good thing. I hope I never come across as dismissive – to young kids or to anyone.
In 2019 and beyond, I want to remember to keep my sense of humor. I need to believe, deep, down inside, that I can look at even serious issues clearly and head on with a certain amount of levity because a) most things work out in the end and b) sometimes, with a good night’s sleep, things look different the next day. A new day often gives me a new outlook on things.
I want to wear the world like a loose garment because when I take the world too seriously I don’t always make the best decisions. Or I take things to heart that I shouldn’t really bother myself with. I promise that I won’t take on comments and other people’s opinions that really aren’t important to me.
In 2019, I am going to volunteer in a hospital that is close to my home. I am not a doctor, I am not a nurse and I am not a medical assistant but I know that there are lots of ways that I can help as a layperson. I was a candy striper at Mercy Medical Center when I was in high school in Rockville Centre and I found helping others rewarding.
Now I have some time each week that I can dedicate to volunteering in the hospital. Hospitals need lots of volunteers and I am someone who is willing to give my time and help others selflessly.
The British born author Neil
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Gaiman, who now lives in the U.S. and writes books for readers of all ages, just a few years ago wrote:
“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes.
Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re Doing Something.
So that’s my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for myself. Make New Mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes nobody has ever made before.
Don’t freeze, don’t stop, don’t worry that it isn’t good enough, or it isn’t perfect, whatever it is: art, or love, or work or family or life.
Whatever it is you’re scared of doing, Do it.
Make your mistakes, next year and forever.”
I wish you all a very Happy and Healthy New Year! Here’s to 2019!!
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and still has that intimate feeling, offers night-skiing, Terrain-Based Learning, beginner packages. It also offers lodging, dining options, an Adventure Park, and full-service Alpine Spa.
This year, Windham Mountain Resort and the Adaptive Sports Foundation have joined forces with the Capital Region Nordic Alliance, Inc. to offer Nordic and ParaNordic activities at Windham Country Club this winter, including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, orienteering, and biathlon (light-based and paintball). Trail fees will be $10 for adults and $8 for youth (children ages six and under are free). An additional fee of
$10 for adults and $5 for youth will be charged for orienteering or biathlon activities. Rental equipment and PSIA certified Nordic lessons are also available. Capital Region Nordic Alliance, Inc. plans to work closely with The Adaptive Sports Foundation in Windham, making these services available to children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities and chronic illnesses. (capitalregionnordicalliance.org).
Windham Mountain Resort is a year-round destination in the Great Northern Catskills of Greene County, in the Hudson River Valley, about two and a half hours north of New York City. In the summer months, Windham Mountain Bike Park is famous for its
World Cup course, but also features a three-mile-long beginner trail. Windham Mountain Country Club is an 18-hole public golf course with a private club atmosphere. (windhammountain. com, 800-754-9463)
Windham has its own lodging but there are also several delightful inns in the vicinity. We enjoyed our stay at the Thompson House Family Resort, a six-generation historic inn, just around the corner (actually abuts Windham’s golf course), thompsonhouse.com, 518734-4510.
Greek Peak Mountain Resort
Greek Peak Mountain Resort (Cortland, Cortland County in the Finger Lakes) continues to invest in the mountain with more than $1.5
million in improvements. Under new ownership, the resort, which was founded in 1958, has added a new quad chairlift, new PB 600 groomer with Zaag attachment, new ski and board equipment in the rental shop and state of the art ski & board tuning facility and added snowmaking machines with 1,000 gallons per minute capacity. Improvements to the lodge include a gazebo, a mountain-top deck, a weddingtent venue with new flooring, and a new ‘Big Bear Activity Zone’ at Cascades Indoor Waterpark, a 41,000 sq. ft. park featuring 500 ft. of slides, wavepool and hot tubs open to the public year-round.
Greek Peak Mountain Resort is the largest ski resort in central New York with 33 trails, six aerial lifts, two surface
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lifts, beginners’ slope, and terrain parks. The four-season resort is located in New York’s scenic Finger Lakes region, just minutes from Interstate I-81.
Its “green” hotel, Hope Lake Lodge, affording ski in/out convenience, features 106 luxury condominium-style suites. Arcadia Village, located next to the hotel, offers additional lodging in units that are spacious with all the comforts of home.
Amenities at the resort include three restaurants, a world-class customized spa, a fitness center, and a 41,000-square-foot indoor water park. The Resort is set within 7,000 acres of state-protected land that is accessible by all residents and guests for cross country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. Additionally, Greek Peak Mountain Resort operates an Adventure Center in New York State with a Mountain Coaster and 4 tandem zip lines operating year-round and a ten-lane winter snow-tubing center and the Cascades Indoor Waterpark (greekpeak.net, 888-353-5707).
Hop Metro North to Thunder Ridge
Closest and most convenient to New York (actually, just a hop off Metro North) an hour north of New York City, Thunder Ridge Ski Area, Patterson, NY, is an ideal area for families and beginners. The ski area offers a convenient shuttle service from the train, a “Take the Rails to the Trails” package and is open for night skiing until 9 pm (Sunday until 5 pm). Ski and snowboard lessons are available for all ages and ability levels. There are ski and stay packages and seasonal passes are based on age (https://thunderridgeski.com/, 845-878-4100).
January is Learn to Ski Month
Events and discounted programs for skiers and riders of all skill levels are planned at New York State ski areas this season, including:
January 11, 2019: National Learn to Ski or Snowboard Day Celebration – Part of a national monthlong initiative that encourages skiing and snowboarding with professional lessons offered by many ski areas
January 17, 2019: Discover NY Ski Day – Special deals and discounts by various ski areas
January 26, 2019: Central Park Winter Jam – Annual event hosted by the Ski Areas of NY, NYC Parks and the Olympic Regional Development Association that brings free skiing and snowboarding to New York City’s Central Park
All season: Kids Passport Program – Third and fourth grad students learn to ski for free with a paying adult
Various Dates: Ski & Stay Weekends – Deals includes ski and stay for two nights and get the third night free
For more information on these and other winter experiences in New York State, visit iloveny.com/winter.
Connect with ISKINY online at www.iskiny.com, www.facebook.com/ISKINY, and www.instagram.com/i_ski_ny/ New York State features 11 vacation regions. New York’s attractions encompass landmarks such as Niagara Falls, the largest park in the continental U.S. in the Adirondacks and treasures such as the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, Women’s Rights National Historic Park in Seneca Falls, the Strong Museum of Play (with its Toy Hall of Fame) in Rochester, National Comedy Center in Jamestown, Fort Stanwix National Monument in Rome, and the Erie Canal stretching across the state’s mid-section. New York State offers diverse activities for all seasons, from fishing, hiking, biking and boating to year-round festivals and exploring the rich history and culture of one of the 13 original colonies. Throughout the state, visitors enjoy fine cuisine, beverage trails and farm-to-table fresh foods. Visit iloveny.com for more information.
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EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in home consultation: 888-657-9488
CJM CONTRACTING, INC. Chris Mullins. Specializing in general contracting including churches and cathedrals. All renovations, expert leak repairs, dormers / extensions, bathrooms, kitchens, basements, carpentry, roofing, flat shingle, attics, masonry, stoops, brickwork, waterproofing, pointing, windows, power washing, plumbing, electric. Small jobs welcome. Free estimates. Licensed / insured #H18C6020000. 516-428-5777
LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628
MASONRY
All types of stonework
Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates
Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000
Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886
SKY CLEAR WINDOW INC. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain/rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 45 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com rob@skyclearwindow.com
WALK-IN BATHTUB
Stay in your home longer with an American Standard Walk-In Bathtub. Receive up to $1,500 off, including a free toilet, and a lifetime warranty on the tub and installation! Call us at 1-844286-6771
CLASSIFIEDS Call 294.8900
SERVICE
HEALTH & FITNESS
FAMILY CARE CONNECTIONS, LLC
Dr. Ann Marie D’Angelo PMHCNS-BC
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Advanced Practice Nurse Care Manager
Assistance with Aging at Home /Care Coordintion
Nursing Home & Assisted Living Placement
PRI / Screens / Mini Mental Status Exams
Medicaid Eligibility and Apllications
516-248-9323
www.drannmariedangelo.com
901 Stewart Ave, Ste 230 Garden City, NY 11530
Z ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL HEALING ARTS
Xiao Jun Zhou, L.Ac. NYS Licensed Acupuncturist/M.D.China.
U.S. National Board Certified Herbalist. 103 South Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021
516-809-8999
AccuHerbZhou@gmail.com
Insurance Accepted
PAINTING & PAPERHANGING
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING
Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock
Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish, Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal, Power Washing, Wood Replacement
JOHN MIGLIACCIO
Licensed & Insured #80422100000
Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office)
MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314
ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314
SERVICE
TUTORING
PRIVATE TUTORING FOR GRADES K-6
Give your child a helping hand! Licensed NYC / NYS Dept of Education teacher available to tutor students grades K-6. Contact Audrey Sullivan, M.S.Ed 347-628-8872 (voice/text) seguenow@aol.com
INSTRUCTION
CLARINET, SAXOPHONE AND FLUTE LESSONS:
Professional musician NYSSMA Adjudicator, motivating lessons in your home. All ages, beginner to advanced. NYSSMA Prep. Bernie Rose,Ph.D. 646-662-9373
PIANO LESSONS
By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.com
CLEANING
STRONG ARM CLEANING:
Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com
SERVICES
A & J MOVING & STORAGE:
Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405
COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com
SERVICE
COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125
DISH TV
$59.99 for 190 Channels $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installations, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Call 1-877-229-5789
OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed / insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220
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This Week at the Syosset Public Library
Thursday, January 3rd at 2:00PM
The Opinion of the Court: Understanding Roe v. Wade and the Right to Privacy Presenter: Professor James Coll, adjunct professor of American and Constitutional History at Nassau Community College and Hofstra University and retired NYPD detective
In this lecture, James Coll will discuss the origins of the judicial interpretation, progress of the legal controversy following Roe, and the continuing legacy of the decision beyond the issue of abortion. This event is free.
Friday, January 4th from 11:00AM to 12:30PM
Let's Chat
Presenter: Beth Matlin, MSW
Senior peer group discussion for facing some of the challenges of growing older. No registration required. This event is free.
Friday, January 4th at 2:00PM
Just One More Thing...
The Back Story of Lt. Columbo
Presenter: Sal St. George, playwright and pop culture historian
Peter Falk created an indelible impression on the TV viewing public with his masterful interpretation of Lieutenant Columbo. Sal St. George will examine the origins of the beloved detective, discover who originated the character and learn about the writing team who created the disheveled detective.
This event is free.
This Week at the Jericho
Public Library
Monday, December 31st
Library Closes at 12:30PM –New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, January 1st
Library Closed – New Year’s Day
Thursday, January 3rd at 7:00PM
Movie: Colette (Biography/Drama/History)
Colette is pushed by her husband to write novels under his name. Upon their success, she fights to make her tal-
