T RY H OCKEY FOR F REE
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (left) recently joined with New York Rangers’ Legends Rod Gilbert (center) and Ron Duguay (right) at the Town of Oyster Bay Try Hockey for Free Program held at the Town’s state-of-the-art Ice Skating Center. The Try Hockey for Free Program is coordinated with the Town of Oyster Bay and the New York Rangers. This program allows youngsters a unique opportunity to sample the sport of ice hockey.
Town creates quality of life task force
In order to protect and preserve the quality of life throughout the Town of Oyster Bay and address ongoing Town-wide issues with illegal housing, non-maintenance of property, and other quality of life concerns, Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Louis Imbroto, Councilman Tom Hand, and Town Clerk James Altadonna announced the creation of a Quality of Life Task Force. Officials joined with local homeowners who recently filed a complaint with the Town regarding illegal room rentals in a home across the street in their residential neighborhood in Bethpage.
“This newly formed task force will focus on code enforcement for quality of life concerns such as illegal housing, zombie homes, noise, landscaping, and parking, amongst other issues,” Supervisor Saladino stated.
The quality of life task force will be comprised of representatives from multiple Town departments, including members of Code Enforcement, Department of Planning & Development, and Town Attorney, as well as contain members of local law enforce-
ment and fire protection agencies.
This inter-municipal cooperation will put the Town in the unique position to crack down on these types of quality of life issues that may be plaguing our residents in the quickest and most efficient way possible.
“This task force will not only help protect our greatest asset, our quality of life, but also protect and preserve the safety and general well-being of our residents, as often these code violations can lead to dangerous and unsafe conditions,” Councilman Tom Hand added.
One specific quality of life issue that the task force will focus on is the rise of illegal rooming houses which have cropped up not only in the Town, but all throughout Nassau County. Enforcement actions against these properties would be one of the task force’s top priorities, as it not only affects the quality of life of the neighbors, but the safety and well-being of the tenants.
Residents who would like to report an issue of concern to the Quality of Life Task Force are urged to call Code Enforcement at (516) 624-6200.
Plainview health center offers a multitude of services
BY GARY SIMEONE
A new guidance and counseling services center has arrived in Plainview, and the non-profit organization hopes to cure people of their substance abuse disorders and mental health problems.
Jeffrey Friedman is CEO of Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services, which is located on Newtown Road.
“We needed an expansion of our facil-
ity because we were recently designated by the New York state government as the only certified healthcare center on Long Island,” said Friedman.
Friedman said that the organization needed to free up space at their center on South Oyster Bay Road in Hicksville in order to accommodate their clinic.
“We leased this new 10,000 square foot space in Plainview a little over six weeks ago.”
He said that the center sees people
on an outpatient basis, and that a lot of the staff travel back and forth from the Hicksville location as part of a mobile outreach program.
“CN Guidance and Counseling Services offers a safety net for people with mental health problems and opioid addiction and also serves as an outlet for parents who have children who are dealing with opioid and substance abuse problems.”
CN Guidance and Counseling Ser-
vices has been in operation for 45 years and has multiple locations in Nassau County. There are over 350 employees who work for the non-profit organization.
Friedman said that the community as a whole has embraced having a place that people can go to improve their quality of life.
“The community has been very supportive of us and there are a lot of generous people here.”
“The 411 On Local Government”
The Nassau County Bar Association is sponsoring a free public seminar, “The 411 on Local Government: Working Through Zoning, Building and Parking Issues” on November 30, 6:30 - 8 p.m. It will be held at the Bar Association building in Mineola, at the corner of 15th Street and West Street, two blocks from the Mineola train station and bus stop.
Key legal and government officials, representing town, county and state government, will discuss local requirements and regulations and take questions from the audience. Speakers include Hon. G. Marks, Executive
Director, Nassau County Traffic & Parking Violations; NYS Assembly Member Hon. Thomas McKevitt, (17th AD); Cheryl Petri, Esq., Executive Assistant, Town of Hempstead, Office of Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino; Rick Regina, Esq., Secretary, Zoning Board of Appeals, Town of Hempstead; and a code enforcement officer from the Hempstead Buildings Department.
This free public education seminar is another community service provided by the Nassau County Bar Association. Please register by contacting NCBA at 516-747-4070 or email info@nassaubar. org
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Rotar y celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Linda Bonnano and Donna Cioffi, both cancer survivors, started the non-profit company First Company Pink to raise awareness about breast cancer. The organization’s mission is to educate our youth about awaresness, nutrition, and fitness by presenting programs in Suffolk County Schools. Their next goal is to introduce these programs in to Nassau County Schools in order to continue raising awareness
through education. Linda and Donna are working to create a State breast health mandate with the assistance of New York State politicians. The Syosset-Woodbury Rotary Club meets at the Lisbon Cafe, Jericho Turnpike, on Tuesday afternoons. For more information about this organization and its program, go to their websites: firstcompanyoink.org and gotcheckednow. com.
• Face Painting
• Native food displays
• Sample native foods
• Learn pottery making
• Open-fire cooking
• Use the Atlatl (spear-throwing)
• Primitive tools
• Fire making
• Films
• Nature trails
Harvey to be performed at
Jericho High School
Experience live theatre at Jericho High School at “Harvey” by Mary Chase.
There will be a free senior citizen prveiw on Wednesday, November 15th at 10 a.m. Please RSVP at 516-203-3600 xt 3226.
There will be a benefit show on Thursday, November 16th at 6 p.m. This will be a free showing with donations
being collected for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
Regular showings will take place on Friday, November 17th and Saturday, November 18th at 7:30 p.m.
Performances will be held in the Jericho High School auditorium. Tickets are on sale in Dr. Artiles AP Office across from the cafeteria. $10 advance purchase, $12 at the door.
(Left to right): Linda Bonnano, Rotary president Moira Patterson, Donna Cioffi, and Rotarian Bradley Schnur
BY GINA JAMES
“We’re All Wonders” is a book written by R.J. Palacio and has inspired a national movement to Choose Kind.
Berry Hill’s Principal, Mary Kolkhorst, lead a school wide read aloud of “We’re All Wonders” as part of the PRIDE program. PRIDE is an acronym for
“We’re All Wonders” at Berry Hill
Patience, Respect, Integrity, Dignity and Empathy. The PRIDE program is a joint effort by the school staff and the PTA geared to teach the children these important principles. The story teaches children to look with kindness to the see the wonder in each other. The PTA has gifted each class their own copy of the book.
Mrs. Kolkhorst reading “We’re All Wonders” to the all the students and staff.
After the read aloud, Mrs. Kolkhorst announced that all students would be signing banners as a pledge to make Berry Hill a bully-free zone. There will be six banners, one per grade, and once completed the banners will be displayed as a reminder of the pledge made to each other. The banners were a gift to the students from the PTA. Mrs.
Students were very excited to hear about the new Buddy Bench.
Kolkhort also announced that the PTA has purchased a “Buddy Bench” that will be placed outside. The buddy bench is a place for any student to sit when they are looking for someone to play with during recess. The buddy bench helps foster the message of inclusion and kindness.
The pages of the book were projected on to the screen so all students could see the illustrations.
Jericho’s Board of Education enjoys “Cookies and Canvas”
October is School Board recognition month and in honor of their volunteerism and dedication, the Jericho School District celebrated them throughout the month.
In early October, Kati Behr, Curriculum Associate for Fine and
Performing Arts, arranged a “Cookies and Canvas” event where art teacher Laura Gilfedder led the board members and administrators in a group painting. Students helped the adults to create beautiful works of art.
During the October board meeting,
all of Jericho School District’s unions combined their efforts and made a donation in the form of a scholarship for a graduating senior in the board’s name. Also, Superintendent Hank Grishman said, “We want to thank our school board members who volunteer many
hours to benefit the children and the school community.” Gifts were presented to the board from the district, bargaining units, PTA Council, as well as Legislator Arnie Drucker and Senator Carl Marcellino.
Board Vice President Jill Citron gets ready to paint with help from student volunteer Dylan.
Board Trustee Barbara Krieger is ready to paint, with help from student helper Beth.
Board trustees Dab Lee (left) and Pam Wasserman-Health (right) smile with student helper Lauren.
Student volunteer Daniel is ready to show Board President Bill Ferro (center) and Superintendent Hank Grishman (right) some tips.
Photos by Denise Nash
Faith Nurser y School celebrates Halloween
Faith Nursery School
celebrated Halloween on October 31 with a Goblin Parade, trick or treating, and fun classroom parties!
Students, parents, and staff
alike all had a great time at the event, and everyone in attendance embraced the spirit of the holiday. It was the perfect way to get into the Halloween mood!
Trick-or-treating at Miss
office is always a treat!
The gang’s all here!
The 3 year old bunny class ready for the parade
Parents enjoyed watching the Goblin parade
The 4 year old kangaroo class is off to trick-or-treat
Linda’s
RESIDENTS For a More Beautiful Syosset welcomed the arrival of the autumn season this year by planting mums at the Memorial Park Garden at the corner of Underhill Blvd. and Jackson Avenue, and at the Jackson Avenue Community Garden across from St. Edward’s Church. The mums highlighted and enhanced the new signs in the Jackson Avenue Community Garden. They were replaced this summer after being accidently damaged as the result of snow removal last winter. Thanks to our members’ contributions, we were able to replace the damaged signs. RESIDENTS would also like to thank Peter Meyer of Meyer’s Farm, Woodbury, for donating the mums which announced the arrival of the autumn season. For more information, please contact RESIDENTS for a more beautiful Syosset, P.O. Box 446, Syosset, NY 11791.
RESIDENTS welcomes autumn
THE POLICE BLOTTER
Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include:
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At the Nassau Coliseum on Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale, a victim has reported that unknown subjects removed her unattended wallet from the counter at 3 p.m. on October 18.
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On Dogwood Avenue in West Hempstead, a victim reports that the rear window of his vehicle was damaged while parked from 10 p.m. on October 18 and 9 a.m. the next morning.
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At 3 p.m. on October 19, unknown subjects removed a victim’s wallet from his vehicle while it was parked on Morris Lane in Great Neck.
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An incident of Criminal Mischief has been reported to have occurred on Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale, involving damage with pink and green graffiti to a cement wall. The incident occurred between 5 p.m. on October 19 and 7 a.m. the next day.
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At the intersection of Powerhouse Road and Jefferson Avenue in Roslyn Heights, a 22-year-old woman from Montrose was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
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Between 12:01 a.m. and 5:42 p.m. on October 20, unknown subjects ransacked a vehicle while asked on Capital Avenue in Williston Park.
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On Roslyn Road in Roslyn Heights, a 29-year-old man from East Meadow was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
On Merrick Avenue in Westbury, a
25-year-old man from West Hempstead was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated at 1:25 a.m. on October 20.
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Shoplifting was the crime a 46-yearold man from Westbury was charged with when he was arrested at Target on Corporate Drive in Westbury at 5 p.m. on October 20.
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Sometime between 5 p.m. on October 20 and 7:30 a.m. the next morning, a victim’s box truck was damaged by spray-painted pink graffiti on the side panel. The damage occurred on Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead.
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On the South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway at Shelter Rock Road in North Hills, a 40-year-old man from Port Washington was arrested. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
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At Mystique on Old Country Road in Westbury, unknown subjects removed a victim’s unattended pocketbook, with contents, on October 21 at 1 a.m.
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Driving While Intoxicated was the charge brought against a 32-year-old woman from Westbury, when she was arrested on Glen Cove Road at Round Hill Rad in East Hills at 1:35 a.m. on October 21.
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At 1:58 a.m. on October 21, a 26-yearold man from Glen Cove was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Sea Cliff Avenue at Locust Avenue in Sea Cliff.
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On Northern Boulevard in Great Neck, a 26-year-old man from Brooklyn was arrested and was charged with
Driving While Intoxicated on Northern Boulevard in Great Neck on October 21 at 4 a.m.
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At the intersection of Post Avenue and Northern State Parkway in Westbury, a 37-year-old man from Davie was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on October 21 at 4:46 a.m.
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At Beach Bum Tanning on Glen Cove Road in Greenvale, a victim’s unattended earrings were taken from a room at 1:30 p.m. on October 21.
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An 18-year-old man from Tenafly and a 19-year-old man from Delran were arrested on Warren Street in Uniondale on October 21 at 9:45 p.m. They were both charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.
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On Railroad Avenue in Roslyn, the rear window of a parked vehicle was smashed at 2:15 a.m. on October 22.
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At 3:05 a.m. on October 22, a 21-yearold man from West Hempstead was arrested on Hempstead Turnpike in that town and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.
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An unattended wallet was stolen from a patron at Dave & Busters, located on Old Country Road in Westbury. The theft occurred at 12 noon on October 22.
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Driving While Intoxicated was the charge brought against a 21-year-old man from Jericho, when he was arrested at 4:05 a.m. on October 22 on Post Avenue in Westbury.
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a.m. on October 22, a vehicle that was parked on Northern Boulevard in Manhasset was damaged.
n On Upland Road in Great Neck, a parked car was ransacked between 6 p.m. on October 22 and 3:30 p.m. the next afternoon.
n On Leonard Boulevard in New Hyde Park, a vehicle was damaged on October 22 at 6 p.m.
n Between 7 p.m. on October 22 and 8 a.m. the next morning, a victim’s vehicle was broken into and loose change was removed while parked on Iowa Road in Great Neck.
n On Cherry Street in Glen Head, unknown subject removed a victim’s bicycle sometime on October 25.
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Driving While Intoxicated was the charge brought against a 34-year-old man from Great Neck, when he was arrested at 1:05 a.m. on October 25 on South Station Plaza and Barstow Road in Great Neck Plaza.
n On Leonard Drive in Westbury, a 19-year-old man from New Cassel was arrested at 1:14 a.m. on October 25. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.
n At 4:20 p.m. on October 25, a 32-yearold man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at the corner of Poplar Street and Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead.
Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer
Plantings at the Memorial Park Garden
Plantings and new sign at the Jackson Avenue Community Garden
November 10
From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, a “Taproot Workshop” will be held. Please register in advance to attend.
At the Syosset Public Library, “Family Crafternoon” will be held from 2 to 4 pm. for children ages 3 years and up.
November 11
“AARP Smart Driving” class, in a one-day session, will be held at the Jericho Public Library from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. Advanced registration is required.
November 13
An English conversation group will meet at the Jericho Public Library at 10 a.m. to become more comfortable speaking and understanding everyday English.
“Fall Flex & Tone” continues at the Jericho Public Library at 4:30 p.m. with Mindy Vasta.
At 7:30 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, the 20 & 30-Something Book Club will meet to discuss My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix.
November 14
Another Brooklyn, by Jacqueline Woodson, will be the subject of the Evening Book Discussion at the Syosset Public Library at 7:30 p.m.
What’s Happening
November 15
The Jericho Public Library will offer a “Fall Watercolor Workshop” with Nancy Wernersbach from 1 to 3 p.m. Please register in advance.
“Lego Buddies”, for children in grades 6 through 12, will be a program to match up younger children with older, to build a Lego display in the Children’s Room of the Jericho Public Library. The group will meet from 4 to 5 p.m.
November 16
“Fall Yoga 1” begins today at the Jericho Public Library, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
“Current Events In Perspective” will be the discussion at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m., led by Professor Michael D’Innocenza.
“Fall Yoga 2” begins today at the Jericho Public Library, from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
November 17
At 11 a.m. at the Syosset Public Library, a program on “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome” will be presented.
From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, a “Taproot Workshop” will be held. Please register in advance to attend.
At 2 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, the film The Shack, will be shown. Rated PG-13, this movie runs
132 minutes long.
November 18
“Long Ago, So Far Away –Carpenters Tribute Band” will perform at the Syosset Public Library at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available in advance of the performance.
November 20
An English conversation group will meet at the Jericho Public Library at 10 a.m. to become more comfortable speaking and understanding everyday English.
“Sumi-e Brush Painting” will be taught by Sally Feng at the Jericho Public Library from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Advanced registration is required.
“Fall Flex & Tone” continues at the Jericho Public Library at 4:30 p.m. with Mindy Vasta.
Linda Ray will be at the Jericho Public Library to lead a group in the exercise program “Fit & Fabulous” from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
November 25
“PreK Saturday”, for children ages 3 ½ to 5, will be held at the Syosset Public Library, featuring stories, songs and fingerplays.
November 27
An English conversation group will meet at the Jericho Public Library at 10 a.m. to become more comfortable speaking and understanding everyday
English.
“Sumi-e Brush Painting” will be taught by Sally Feng at the Jericho Public Library from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Advanced registration is required.
The Syosset Public Library will hold a “Babysitting Workshop” with JoAnn Tanck and Georgette Basso from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Please register in advance to attend.
“Fall Flex & Tone” continues at the Jericho Public Library at 4:30 p.m. with Mindy Vasta.
Linda Ray will teach a class in “Fall Fit & Fabulous” at the Jericho Public Library, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
November 28
The Afternoon Book Discussion group will meet at the Syosset Public Library at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the book Behold The Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue.
November 29
The Jericho Public Library will offer a “Fall Watercolor Workshop” with Nancy Wernersbach from 1 to 3 p.m. Please register in advance.
November 30
“Fall Yoga 1” begins today at the Jericho Public Library, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
“Fall Yoga 2” begins today at the Jericho Public Library, from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
Compiled by Meg Meyer
Rosalind Wiseman v isits Jericho
Rosalind Wiseman smiles with some Jericho students.
Rosalind Wiseman, bestselling author of Masterminds and Wingmen and Queen Bees and Wannabees, the book upon which the film Mean Girls is based, recently visited Jericho. Her visit was graciously sponsored by the Jericho PTAs.
Rosalind met with middle school students and also spoke to fourth and fifth grade students about the difficulties they will likely face during these adolescent years. She also met with parents during an evening presentation and offered her expert advice on the most important and challenging job there is... raising our children!
Based on over twenty years of teaching and constant feedback from today’s generation of young people, Rosalind
Wiseman’s presentation is a call for action to transform the way we understand youth culture and create communities where children can thrive. From young people’s friendships, social media use, gossip, drama, bullying, and the constant pressure to “keep up,” she shared how children and teens develop their sense of self and guide their decision making in everything from their academic choices, friends, and how they manage conflict. In addition, she gave concrete advice to parents and educators so they, in turn, can guide their children through the normal yet challenging problems young people face–while avoiding the common communication breakdowns and power struggles between children and adults.
Jericho Syosset Girl Scouts Bowl
Over 100 girls, ages 5-14, came together to kick off a new Girl Scout year. They didn’t just bowl together; they made new friends and cheered on old friends. Some of them learned a new game while others got to teach about their passion. For some, this was their very first Girl Scout event and we look forward to seeing them at many more!
This Week at the Jericho Librar y
Friday, November 10th at 2:00 PM
Movie: Lady Macbeth (Drama) - In 19th-century rural England, a young bride who has been sold into marriage discovers an unstoppable desire within herself as she enters into an affair with a worker on her estate. Starring Florence Pugh, Cosmo Jarvis, Paul Hilton. (English) Subtitles. Rated R. 1 hour, 29 minutes.
Saturday, November 11th at 10:30 AM
Walking Tour of the Quaker Meeting Burying Ground – in the Jericho Preserve with Local Historian Betsey Murphy. Meet in the Library Lobby at 10:30 AM. Register online or at the Circulation Desk. Rain date Saturday, November 18th at 10:30 AM.
Tuesday, November 14th at 2:00 PM
News Currents with Elinor HaberThis is an opportunity to participate in an informal exchange about topics of the day — the international, national and local scene. We’ll focus on trends that affect us now and in the future. Bring your thoughts, issues and a friend to join in the discussion.
Tuesday, November 14th at 7:00 PM
Talk About Books with Fran Cohen – Join Fran for a discussion of A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. This novel is an elegant transporting work about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel. Listeners are welcome!
Thursday, November 16th at 2 and 7 PM
Movie: Please check our newsletter
for title at www.jericholibrary.org (Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi) Peter Parker balances his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens with his superhero alter-ego Spider-Man, and finds himself on the trail of a new menace prowling the skies of New York City. Starring Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr. Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 13 minutes.
Thursday, November 16th at 7:00 PM
Safety Workshop: The Apple of My Eye - presented by Parents for Megan’s Law and the Crime Victims Center. This program teaches parents and community members specific skills and techniques needed to protect children from sexual abuse and abduction as well as how to teach children to protect themselves. Adult rape prevention will also be discussed. For parents and general adult population. Register online or at the Circulation Desk.
Thursday, November 16th at 7:30 PM Board of Trustees Meeting - The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees. The public is invited to attend.
Friday, November 17that 2:00 PM
Great Performers with Marc Courtade: Mary Astor - The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of. Mary Astor is best remembered for her role as Brigid O’Shaughnessy in The Maltese Falcon. She began in silent films and successfully made the transition to sound. After a flourishing career in film, she returned to the stage and performed on television before making her final film, Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte.
“Moving for Diabetes Health: One Step at a Time”
NYU Winthrop Hospital is offering a free seminar for the community, “Moving for Diabetes Health: One step at a Time,” on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at the NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center, 101 Mineola Blvd., at the corner of Second Street in Mineola in Room G018. The program will begin at 6:30 PM with a Products Fair, followed by the lecture at 7:30 PM.
Scientific evidence points more and more to the benefits of moving, especially when it comes to managing diabetes, but doing it can be another story. The Diabetes Education Center Team will explain the components of physical activity and fitness, and how you can get started or maximize your current routine. Resources will be shared and simple exercises demonstrated.
Consideration for blood glucose management will also be discussed. The program will also include a question and answer period.
Limited parking is available at the Research & Academic Center. Additional parking is available at the commuter lot on the corner of First St. and Third Ave., which is free after 6 PM. Parking is also available across the street from the Center in the garage behind the 120 Mineola Blvd. building, which is also free after 6 PM. Entrance to the garage is on First Avenue. Admission is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To register, please call (516) 663-3916. For information on other free community education programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.
Class Photo Day at Robert Seaman Elementar y School
BY DARLENE PERGOLA-APOLANT
On Thursday, September 28th, Robert Seaman Elementary School held its annual Class Photo Day and it was filled with smiles and giggles. Each class came to the Seaman studio ready to say “cheese”. Parents volunteered to help make sure all the children were sitting up tall, had their hair combed ,and made sure their outfits were all neat! All classes had fun with the camera and some also took silly faced photos! Smiles were all around today!!
All the pretty ladies!
CHEESE! Nervous? Not us!
Last elementary school photos!
Buddies!
It just doesn’t get any cuter!
Getting excited!
Hollywood, here we come!
Practicing our smiles!
Busy day for photos.
November 10, 2017
Dolphin Quest Affords Memorable Way to Experience Bermuda
BY DAVID LEIBERMAN & LAINI MIRANDA
Bermuda is a magical place where the beaches are pink sand and the aquamarine water is so clear, you can see amazing marine life and feed fish Cheerios. But one of the most magical experiences of all is Dolphin Quest.
The experience starts off with our own training – shaping our own behaviors in order to properly interact with the dolphin. We join three others for a 30-minute Dolphin Dip –one of several different interactive encounters that are available. Lottie, the cheery dolphin trainer, tells us about how the dolphins learn and how they respond to specific calls. She teaches the five of us who have joined this session how to signal to the dolphins ourselves to elicit incredible behaviors.
When we are in the large pool, Lottie calls me out to the middle of the lagoon and tells me to bring my hands together with palms facing up on the surface of the water. She blows a whistle and Caliban swims up to me and puts her snout on my hands, seeming to smile up at me with that broad dolphin mouth. Then she tells me to show her my cheek and he kisses me on the cheek!
Now it’s Dave’s turn to come out. Lottie tells him to put his hand out to the side. Then Caliban swims up and takes his hand. They practically dance! Then Caliban swims past us, inviting us to stroke her tummy for positive reinforcement. We get to feed her a small fish after each behavior which she seems
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to really enjoy.
Lottie has each of us engage different behaviors with the four dolphins we get to meet, which are all also perfect photo opps. A professional photographer is on hand shooting photos the whole time and capturing so many amazing moments.
The digital and physical copies of the photographs are available for sale through an online portal. They’re pricey, but they capture priceless moments! There is free seating poolside so if anyone in your party is not in the water with you, they have the opportunity to capture their own photos, too.
The photographer is also extremely knowledgeable about the dolphins. He tells us about the 5- star health care they have and that the average lifespan is roughly double for the dolphins in their facility compared to dolphins in the wild. They also have a larger, more natural enclosed swimming area just outside the walls of the maritime museum, though we can’t see it ourselves because it is being cleaned.
It’s $219 for the 30-minute “Dolphin Dip” — pricey, but one of the cooler experiences we’ve had and is an amazing gift for someone you want to indulge or some occasion you especially want to celebrate! Family/friends can watch from the sidelines where they can also enjoy seeing the dolphins up-close without paying the premium of being actually in the water with them.
A portion of the proceeds goes towards continued animal research. So far, Dolphin Quest’s three operations
in Hawaii, Oahu and Bermuda have contributed more than $3 million in funding, resources and field support to vital marine studies around the globe. University research studies have generated hundreds of published scientific works that are helping researchers find solutions to the threats dolphins and whales face in the wild. These studies also help the marine mammal community better care for dolphins in human care.
But there is something more: Dolphin Quest gives people a rare experience to interact and engage with dolphins, deepening our empathy for marine mammals and raising awareness about conservation programs.
“With our dolphins, we touch the hearts and minds of our guests in a fun and inspirational way, sharing how each of us can play a vital role in protecting our precious ocean ecosystem,” Dolphin Quest says.
Our time with the dolphins is not like a performance. We are reminded that dolphins are wild animals; they clearly only engage with us because they want to, and seem to genuinely enjoy the intellectual stimulation and social interaction.
It is an incomparable experience to interact with another species, and especially so with an intelligent marine mammal.
New Programs in Expanded Ocean Habitat
Dolphin Quest Bermuda has
We get to feed Bailey a small fish after each behavior which she seems to really enjoy (photo courtesy of Dolphin Quest).
Accessed by a tunnel passageway, the new expanded Ocean Habitat provides Dolphin Quest’s dolphins and guests another enriching natural environment to explore (photo courtesy of Dolphin Quest).
Dancing with the Dolphin: David joins hand to Caliban’s fin (photo courtesy of Dolphin Quest)
expanded its large ocean water dolphin lagoon inside the walls of the National Museum of Bermuda to include an outer Ocean Habitat. Accessed by a tunnel passageway, this supplemental sea sanctuary provides Dolphin Quest’s dolphins and guests another enriching natural environment to explore.
The outer Ocean Habitat utilizes an environmentally friendly sea pen structure. Its natural underwater terrain and sea life mirrors the shallow bays and estuaries where the coastal ecotype of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins are found in the wild.
“While our dolphins are thriving in their ocean water lagoon within the walls of the museum, it is so fun to be able to introduce them to another area for them to play, socialize and inspire people to care about and protect dolphins in the wild”, says Lauren McWilliams, Supervisor of Marine Animals at Dolphin Quest Bermuda.
Founded by two marine mammal veterinarians in 1980s, Dolphin Quest continues to be on the leading edge of advocacy, conservation and research. Back then, Dr. Jay Sweeney and Dr. Rae Stone sought to create an alternative to oceanariums and “dolphin shows.” They set out to create pristine and enriching natural dolphin habitats where visitors could enjoy inspiring and educational dolphin encounters that, in
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turn, funded wild dolphin conservation.
Since opening their first location at the Hilton Waikoloa Village in Hawaii in1988, Dolphin Quest has become recognized as a leader in establishing large natural habitats for the animals, creating successful dolphin breeding programs and developing innovative interactive dolphin programs that combine fun and learning for the animals and the people, and promoting environmental stewardship.
They opened their first Dolphin Quest in Bermuda in 1996 at the Southampton Princess Hotel, but it was damaged in Hurricane Gert in 1999. The staff battled high winds and rough water to move the animals to a protected area on the most southwestern side of the island, into an area known as The Keep within the Royal Naval Dockyard. This offered a large, protective oceanwater lagoon within a historic fort, with a connected outer habitat that would be safe from hurricanes and weather events. This became Dolphin Quest’s home on Bermuda.
New innovative and inspiring interactive programs are now available in the Ocean Habitat: “Dive with Dolphins” helmet dive, the “Sea Quest” guided water scooter ride with the dolphins and the “Exclusive Sea Quest” which is a private experience.
Dolphin Quest Programs YearRound
A variety of programs are offered year-round. The website offers excellent information and an easyto-follow breakdown of the various programs available by season and by age-appropriateness. Programs include:
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Ultimate Adventure, an hour-long program (45 minutes in the water with dolphins), the longest time available, appropriate for ages 6+, available MayOctober.
SeaQuest, a scooter program, AprilOctober, for ages 8+, 45 minutes Dolphin Encounter, available See page D5
The wonderful, colorful signs of Autumn!
BY CLAIRE LYNCH
Fall is here with its crisp mornings and cool, clear nights. I like the change of seasons – it’s one of the reasons that I choose to live on Long Island. Whenever I see the leaves changing from their bright green colors to the oranges, browns and yellows of autumn, I like the sight. Sometimes I look out at my back yard and the beautiful foliage looks like a photo right out of a magazine. Here are a few things I like about fall.
Those Irresistible Autumn Leaves
When I think of the irresistible things in life, one of the highest things on my list is a pile of leaves. When I see a bunch of leaves piled high in the fall, I want to throw myself on it and flail around like a four-year-old child. A pile of leaves is soft, crunchy and scrunchy. It’s the best time of year for flailing. In the wintertime the trees are bare and leaves are hard to find. In the spring the leaves have come out but they are still usually attached to their trees. During the summer months most of the leaves are green, full and healthy. In the fall, however, the leaves dry up, become brittle and fall to the ground. A half block away from my family home is a dead end street and in the fall that
dead end was perfect for us kids to pile up the leaves and jump into them. We spent many hours in all types of weath er – cooler temperatures and moderate – frolicking in the autumn leaves and I distinctly remember that if I happened to be lying on the pile of leaves and a sudden wind blew some more leaves down, I happily frolicked in the autum nal shower.
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Last year my niece, Ellie, had a rath er unusual request for her Halloween costume. She wanted to be Miss Phineas T-bone. Her mom and I won dered where this four-year-old girl had heard the name “Phineas” and we also wondered why she wanted to dress up as a T-bone steak. “It’s politically incor rect to dress up as a T-bone steak,” I told Ellie. “It’s more politically correct to be a vegetarian so why not dress up as a piece of broccoli or cauliflower? Why not dress up as an orange carrot?” Ellie protested by stomping her foot, scowling and saying, “I don’t want to be an orange blob walking down the street on Halloween. And I don’t want to be a piece of broccoli or cauliflower, either. I don’t care if I am politically correct or not. I want to be Miss Phineas T-bone.”
Her mom and I were puzzled but we started making Ellie’s costume. We cut
home first prize. Pleased with herself, Ellie shared her Halloween candy with
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BY TOM MARGENAU
All of today’s questions come from, or are about, women who are divorced. So let me make this general point first. The law says a divorced woman, who was married to her ex-husband for a minimum of 10 years, is due essentially the same benefits as a woman who is currently married to her husband. In a nutshell, that means a divorced woman can get between one-third and one-half of her ex-husband’s Social Security (depending on her age) while he is alive and between 70 percent and 100 percent of his Social Security (depending on her age) after he dies. And those benefits are NOT in addition to her own Social Security. Instead, they are offset by her own Social Security. In other words, she’d get her own Social Security retirement benefit first, and then she’d get the difference between her wife’s or widow’s rate and her own rate added to her retirement benefit.
Q. I was married to my ex-husband for 32 years before we divorced. I understand I would be due benefits on his record if they exceed what I am due on my own. But what I don’t understand is why a woman who was married to a guy for only 10 years would get essentially the same benefit rate. Shouldn’t the benefits to ex-wives be prorated depending on the length of the marriage?
A. First, let me verify that you are correct. A woman who was married to her husband for 10 years (and 10 years is the minimum duration-of-marriage requirement) would get the same benefit rate as a woman who was married to her husband for a very long time.
Now let’s think about the prorated formula you proposed. I guess part of the reason it isn’t done is because it would be an administrative and mathematical nightmare. And then, would you ever stop prorating? I mean, I could picture myself getting a follow-up email from a woman who was married to her husband for 45 years before divorcing saying: “I sure as heck better get more money than that woman who wrote to you who was only married for 32 years!”
Actually, the law used to say that a woman had to be married to a guy for 20 years before she could get benefits on his Social Security record. It was lowered to 10 years about four decades ago. Shortly after they changed the law, I remember taking a claim for divorced wife’s benefits from a woman who was married to her ex for only 11 years. I said something like, “I bet you feel lucky that they lowered the threshold to just 10 years.” And she said, “Believe me, being married to that jerk for 11 years was long enough! I should get all of his Social Security!”
So there is that side of the argument, too. Maybe the law should say that if you were married to a jerk, you can
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get his Social Security even if you were married for only a year. Of course, I’d hate to be the poor bureaucrat who has to decide who is a jerk and who is not!
Q. I was married to my ex for 36 years before we divorced. I never remarried. But he did. We are both 62 years old. I was a stay-at-home mom when we were married. I have been working since our divorce at our local Walmart, but I don’t make very much money. So I am due a very low Social Security retirement check. I am sure I am due much more on his account. But the problem is, I don’t think he will ever sign up for Social Security. He and his new wife are both making big bucks and living the good life. I am tired and want to quit, but I can’t afford to live on just my Social Security check. Is there anything I can do?
A. Yes, there is something you can do. You can quit your job and sign up for Social Security tomorrow, on both your own account and your ex-husband’s record. Although the law says a currently married woman can’t get any benefits on her husband’s record until he retires, the rules are different for divorced women. He does NOT have to be retired and getting his Social Security checks before you can claim benefits on his account. He merely has to be old enough to be eligible for benefits. You said he is 62. And that’s old enough.
So call the Social Security Administration tomorrow at 800-7721213 and tell them you want to file for both retirement and spousal benefits. To get benefits on his record, you’ll need a copy of your marriage record and divorce papers. He will probably never even know you’ve filed on his account. And that’s because whatever you get on his record won’t take a nickel away from his own retirement benefits or from whatever benefits his new wife might be due on his account.
Q. My 67-year-old mother was married to my father for 30 years before they got a divorce. About 9 years ago, she married a second man. That second husband died last year, and she is getting widow’s benefits from his Social Security. But now my father has died. My dad made a lot more money than the second husband and I’m sure his Social Security benefit is much higher. Can my mother switch to my dad’s Social Security? Or does the fact that she remarried mess her up?
A. Your mom should immediately file for widow’s benefits on your dad’s Social Security record. Normally, if a divorced woman remarries, that ends her eligibility for her first husband’s Social Security -- as long as she remains married. But that second marriage ended when husband No. 2 died. So your mom is now free and clear to apply for
divorced widow’s benefits on your dad’s Social Security account. And just so you understand: Your mom will not get widow’s benefits from both husbands. Once her higher widow’s check from your father kicks in, her widow’s benefits from husband No. 2 will stop. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.
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November through April, let’s you create your own dolphin experience (30 min., $175).
Underwater Exploration (20 minutes with dolphins, for ages 8+, $100 (maximum 3 people): You explore dolphins’ natural ocean habitat with underwater scooters and snorkeling; you have the opportunity to interact with dolphins in deeper waters, guided
and booties; and a winter hot tub special (December 15-April 30, limited spaces available).
Marine Conservation Tour is a two-hour behind-the-scenes program that finishes with a five-minute dolphin touch, but it focuses on training programs, learning about animal care, visiting the medical lab, and watching the dolphins interact and socialize with each other (November-April, $79).
Dolphin Quest affords experiences that make lifelong ambassadors on behalf of protecting and conserving marine mammals (photo courtesy of Dolphin Quest).
by marine mammal specialists (water scooters and masks provided; you must be a proficient swimmer; no more than 3 people and the trainer). After the program, the marine mammal specialists are available to discuss dolphins’ care and wellness, animal training, conservation; and you get free full day admission to the National Museum of Bermuda. Winter programs (November- May) provide free wetsuits
Trainer for a Day, a five-hour program with 60 minutes with the dolphins where you are side-byside with trainers and dolphins and participate in dolphin health exams, dolphin training sessions, dolphin play time and dolphin programs for guests (lunch included). There is time in the water with the dolphins as well as interacting from the docks. (Wet suit
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and booties provided, November-May).
“Dolphin Quest is committed to protecting our planet and inspiring the next generation of ocean stewards by providing inspirational interactive experiences, educational programs and contributing funding, resources and field support to vital marine studies around the globe.
“With resort partners in Bermuda, Hawaii, and Oahu, Dolphin Quest inspires tens of thousands of guests each year to care about and help protect dolphins in the wild.”
In addition to contributing millions of dollars toward research and conservation programs, Dolphin Quest also contributes essential medical and training support to wild marine mammals in distress through the marine mammal stranding networks in Hawaii and Bermuda. Its team members also hand raise newly hatched endangered sea turtles, releasing them back into the wild when they are large enough through the “Turtle Ambassador Program”.
Dolphin Quest also organizes beach and stream cleanups, recycling efforts, and other environmental stewardship initiatives.
Indeed, Dolphin Quest’s humane stewardship of the marine animals living in its care is recognized: Dolphin Quest is an accredited member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, with all three of its locations certified by the American Humane Conservation program.
Dolphin Quest Bermuda. National
Museum of Bermuda. 15 The Keep. Sandys, Bermuda MA 01. Tel: 441.234.4464 (local); call 800-248-3316 from US. https://dolphinquest.com/ dolphin-quest-bermuda/.
National Museum of Bermuda
Here in Bermuda, participation in the Dolphin Quest programs also gives you free admission to the Maritime Museum and the National Museum of Bermuda, where you can explore the 200-year-old fort and experience educational maritime and cultural exhibits including: the Commissioner’s House, Shipwreck Island, The Warwick Project, Bermuda’s Defense Heritage and The Hall of History 1000-squarefoot mural painted by Bermudian artist Graham Foster, plus an onsite Playground and Playhouse for children.
It is the perfect balance between a wondrous nature experience and a deep-dive into history.
The Keep of the Dockyard is a sixacre historic fort that was designed to serve the naval fleet at anchor in Grassy Bay. It was once one of the most strategic military installations in the world and was heavily protected with a moated entrance, cannons, shell guns, and other weapons.
It was designed so munitions and provisions could be moved by boat between the large Keep pond and the vessels in the harbor. The grounds and many buildings of the Keep are now home to the National Museum of Bermuda’s exhibits and serve as home base for its highly-regarded maritime research, restoration, and preservation
efforts.
“The fort provides probably the world’s most secure home for our dolphins, and we are enjoying exploring the many possibilities for expanding our dolphin programs within this historic context,” Dolphin Quest notes.
It is contained within a 16-acre National Museum of Bermuda with eight exhibit buildings and the most extensive historical collection in Bermuda, including the hilltop commissioner’s house. You can walk along the ramparts.
In 2016, the dolphin’s habitat was expanded to include The Ocean Habitat, a large sanctuary that extends beyond the museum walls and allows the dolphins to swim out into the ocean waters via a connecting tunnel from inside the lagoon. The entire sanctuary is one of the largest and most natural dolphin habitats in the world. Dolphin encounters in this area allow guests to interact with dolphins while riding underwater scooters and they can also explore the Bermuda reefs and bountiful marine life.
After American independence from Britain, Bermuda was identified as a strategic location for a naval base and dockyard. Construction on the dockyard began in 1809, which involved massive land reclamations and quarrying, first by slaves and then by thousands of British convicts. In its heyday, the dockyard provided facilities for the Royal Navy’s fleet.
The Keep was the citadel of the Dockyard, built to guard the naval base against land or sea attack and as an arsenal. The massive bastions and ramparts were designed by the
Royal Engineers and are reinforced at intervals by casemated gun emplacements. Casemates were built in the late 1830’s to house troops manning the Dockyard fortifications. After Dockyard closed in 1951 it became Bermuda’s maximum-security prison from 1963-1994.
It is currently undergoing extensive restoration by the Museum and volunteers.
The Museum’s scope has expanded to encompass more than maritime history and today it is a vital custodian of Bermuda’s heritage. It is also a champion for the preservation of Bermuda’s underwater and land-based cultural heritage through collecting, exhibitions, restoration, conservation, research, publication, education, public outreach, and archaeology.
The National Museum of Bermuda is open daily except Christmas Day (Dolphin Quest is still open); admission fees are $15/adult, $12/seniors; under 16 free; admission fee is waived for Dolphin Quest participants.
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9David and Laini with Caliban, the dolphin, at Dolphin Quest Bermuda (photo courtesy of Dolphin Quest).
4Dolphin Quest organizes small-group encounters with dolphins in their habitat within The Keep at the Naval Dockyard in Bermuda (photo courtesy of Dolphin Quest).
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house in Ringwood in upstate New York with her dad, Wes, who’s a widower. Ringwood is Natalie’s mother’s childhood home. Wes and Natalie spent several days house hunting in Ringwood and finally chose the perfect house, formerly owned by Mrs. Ashboro. Wes and Natalie have moved there from Manhattan and both father and daughter have some questions about how they will adjust to their new and very different life. The house is owned by old Mrs. Ashboro, a retired librarian, who lives with her cat, Margaret. They live companionably together until she passes away. The next day her cat, Margaret, dies of a broken heart. She misses Mrs. Ashboro terribly. Supernatural strangeness begins to occur and all paws point in the direction of the ghost of Margaret. The cat’s spirit appears to have returned to help Natalie protect herself from the spirits in this enchanting house. At first only Natalie seems to be around when the strange things happen. She is puzzled and it soon becomes clear that the ghost of Margaret is haunting the house. The gray and white cat dashes across their path at odd times, pictures fall off their mantles and pedestals at odd times, and this lovely house certainly has enough creaks and bumps to make its new owners quite jittery. Natalie knows to watch out when a feline causes mischief – especially around Halloween!
Watching the V-Formation of Geese
When I step outside my door in mid to late fall, I look up and see flocks of geese flying in V-formation down south, I am reminded once again that fall has arrived on Long Island. I tell myself to pull out a heavier coat because the weather is indeed changing. Canada geese, Branta canadensis, are one of the most familiar wildlife species in New York State. The migratory birds we see in New York State are the geese that breed in northern Canada and winter in the U.S. During migration flights, the family members keep track of one another in the moving flock by making a series of short honks. When they come closer to staging areas, resting areas or feeding areas, you may hear the honking pick up in tempo and also hear some additional, longer honks included. We can only assume that this communicates to the others to pay attention or that landing is imminent. These geese remind us of the changing seasons during the fall and spring migration. I recently read a short poem by New York native Rachel Lyman Field that I enjoyed called “Something Told the Wild Geese” that goes:
“Something told the wild geese It was time to go; Though the fields lay golden
Something whispered, - “snow”. Leaves were green and stirring, Berries, luster-glossed, But beneath warm feathers
Something cautioned, - “frost” … Something told the wild geese
It was time to fly -
Summer sun was on their wings, Winter in their cry.”
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Became Popular
Fall is pumpkin time. Jack-o’lanterns originated in Ireland in the 19th century, and they were carved from turnips. They were named after the eerie flickering lights that showed up over the peat bogs and were called will-o’-the-wisp or jack-o’-lantern. The turnips, hollowed out to act as lanterns and often carved with scary faces, were used at Halloween in parts of Ireland and the Scottish Highlands. In these Celtic-speaking regions, Halloween was also the festival of Samhain and was seen as a time when supernatural beings and the souls of the dead roamed the earth. The belief that the souls of the dead roamed the earth at Halloween was also found in other parts of Europe. By those who made them, the lanterns were variously said to represent the spirits or supernatural beings, or were used to ward off evil spirits. Sometimes they were used by the people in Halloween costumes to frighten people, and sometimes they were set on windowsills to keep harmful spirits out of people’s homes. (dailykos. com) Either way, jack-o’-lanterns add a certain unique flair to the Halloween holiday.
Seeing the Fog Rolling In Fog can appear during any season but there is something special about watching the fog rolling in during the fall. Its qualities are very different from rain, snow or sleet. Fog stands alone and reminds us once again that Mother Nature is in charge. Sometimes when I drive past a wide-open field early in
the morning on my way to work on a November day, I see how the fog has taken over the land and sometimes I draw in my breath at the sheer beauty of it. In 1916, Illinois native Carl Sandburg wrote a short poem about fog that pretty much sums up everything about it. In “Fog” he wrote: “The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on.”
When someone asked Sandburg about the origin of the poem, he said that one day when he was working as a journalist he was carrying a book of Japanese haiku when he went to interview a juvenile court judge. To reach the location where the interview was to take place, he had to cut through Grant Park, and he saw the fog over Chicago harbor. It was not that he was seeing fog for the first time, but this time he had to wait 40 minutes for the judge, and he only had a piece of newsprint handy, so he decided to create an American haiku about it. In the poem he writes about how the fog came in silently but surely. This poem first appeared in Sandburg’s collection of poems called Chicago Poems. Seeing fog in fields in the fall reminds me of seeing foggy scenes in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and on Broadway in “The Phantom of the Opera.” They have a way of standing out!
Oh Yes, Dancing in September …
At wedding receptions, one song that’s irresistible and prompts most people to get up and dance is Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1978 “Dancing in September.” The only question is, “Do you remember the 21st night of September?” Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” even shows up in some movies, TV shows, commercials, sporting events and video games. In 1978, Allee Willis was a struggling songwriter in L.A. until she got a call from Maurice White, the leader of Earth, Wind & Fire. White offered her
the chance of a lifetime: to co-write the band’s next album. Willis arrived at the studio the next day hoping that it wasn’t some kind of joke - and it wasn’t. Using a progression composed by Earth, Wind & Fire guitarist Al McKay, White and Willis wrote the song over the course of a month, thinking about images of clear skies and dancing under the stars. Willis says she likes songs that tell stories. Jeffrey Peretz, assistant arts professor at New York University’s Clive Davis Institute, has said that the song’s effectiveness has to do with how the music unfolds. “There’s four chords in the chorus that just keep moving forward and never seem to land anywhere - much like the four seasons,” he said. “It’s the end of summer, it’s the beginning of fall, it’s that Indian summertime, it’s the transition from warm to cool.” In the opening line White asks, “Do you remember?” and we supply the memories. It’s a song that can bring many generations together, which makes it perfect for family gatherings. (Per npr.org, Dan Charnas, 9/19/14) Here are the lyrics:
“Do you remember the 21st night of September?
Love was changing the minds of pretenders
While chasing the clouds away Our hearts were ringing In the key that our souls were singing.
As we danced in the night, Remember how the stars stole the night away
Ba de ya, say do you remember Ba de ya, dancing in September …”
The American landscape painter and author Eric Sloane once said about this season of fall:
“A few days ago I walked along the edge of the lake and was treated to the crunch and rustle of leaves with each step I made. The acoustics of this season are different and all sounds, no matter how hushed, are as crisp as autumn air.”
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All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900
email: store@atstewartexchange.org
www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org
TheDelusion SOLUTION
Saturday, November 11th 10:00am to 3:30pm 15 Spruce St (off Old Country Rd) Glider Rocking Chair w/ Ottoman, Electronics, Lamps, Home Goods & tons of Clothing.
PETS PET SERVICES
A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242
DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256
MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Training Boarding Walking EFT Pet Therapy Therapeutic Healing GC Resident 516-382-5553
AUTOMOTIVE
AUTOS WANTED
DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014
Today!
ROSLYN-GREENVALE AREA:
1 bedroom, eat in kitchen, living room, close to Glen Cove Road. Call 516-285-2100. Monthly rent includes heat $1,550.
ROOM FOR RENT
MINEOLA: Large furnished room, private entrance, share bath, own TV, microwave and fridge, A/C. No pets/smoking. $735 month all utilities included plus 1 month security. References required. 516-747-5799
GARAGE/PARKING SPACE FOR RENT
PORT WASHINGTON: Outside commercial or non commercial parking space available. Each space is $175 per month. Please call 516-993-5050
OFFICE SPACE
GARDEN CITY
1565 FRANKLIN AVE
Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Ample parking available. Call 516-248-3048
WILLISTON PARK
1300sf. office space avail on Hillside Ave. Prof building, parking lot, close to RR & parkways. Full commission paid. Call Tony 516248-4080.
CLASSIFIEDS Call 294.8900
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
HOMES FOR SALE
WEST HEMPSTEAD
283 Garden Pl, W.Hempstead, NY 11552
1 Fam, 4 BR, 2 Full Bth, EIK, Formal DR, Finished Bsmt., Near Shops/Malls/ LIRR-walking distance, Garden City Border
917-295-6875
EAST MARION
FOR SALE BY OWNER
1935 East Marion Farm House.
3 BR, 1.5 Baths, oak floors, sun porch, established gardens, wood burning fireplace with insert. $579K. Must See. Call 631-599-1165
OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE
UPSTATE NEW YORK WOODED land with LAKES, PONDS & STREAMS being liquidated NOW! 20 tracts! 2 to 41 acres! 50-60% below market! No closing costs! Owner terms! 888-905-8847 NewYorkLandandLakes.com
POCONO WATERFRONT
1300 sf of Original Cabin Like feeling overlooking Motorized Lake Harmony. Bring all your boats & toys. Great investment for 3 families that love to enjoy the mountains, motor boating, fishing, skiing, hiking & much more. Best spot on the lake for fishing. Comes w/3 Docks, 1 House & 4 Lots. 198 S. Lake Drive Lake Harmony, PA 18624
KARA EDER 570-643-0321 pocoprop@gmail.com www.pocprop.com
REAL ESTATE WANTED
HOMES WANTED
GARDEN CITY CONDO / APARTMENT / HOUSE
WANTED FOR SUMMER OF 2018 RENTAL
Central air needed. Call 516-510-6781
Grandparents:
Send in your grandchildren’s photos and enter our “World’s Most Beautiful Grandchildren” contest. Just send a photo and a brief description of the child (or children) along with your name and address to: editor@ gcnews.com
SERVICES
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
AMBIANCE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
*Handyman & Remodeling
*Kitchen Installations
*Furniture Assembly
*Finish Carpentry
*Minor Electrical & Plumbing
25year GC Resident
Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154
GRACE ROOFING:
Est. 1977. Slate, tile roof specialist, flat roofs, asphalt and wood shingle roofs, gutters and leaders cleaned and replaced, professional new roof installation. Free estimates, expert leak repairs, lic/Ins, local references, residential/ commercial. 516753-0268
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
ROOF LEAKS REPAIRED
Slate Roof Specialist. Copper Flashings. Snow Guards. Aluminum Trim & Siding. No Sub-Contractors. Nassau Lic# H1859520000.
B.C. Roofing 631-496-9711. Text or call owner direct: 516-983-0860
SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations 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, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com
Ted Emmerich Construction - 516-466-1111. Renovations, bathrooms, kitchens, roofing. All types of repairs large or small. www.tedemmerich.com
SERVICES
Provide The Best Caregivers In America - The Filipino People Are Kind, Hardworking, Experienced, & Educated. Live In/Out. Specializes in: Parkinsons/Alzheimers/Dementia
347-444-0960
PAINTING & PAPERHANGING
PAINTING PAINTING
PAINTING: Interior/Exterior. Fall Specials! Call Steve cell 972998-8573
PARTY HELP
LADIES & GENTLEMEN
RELAX & ENJOY
Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545
TUTORING
AP BIOLOGY tutor using the Campbell or Sadava books. I use the test banks to show you what you are weak in and will review each topic and chapter with you. This is a pathway to a 5! Ephraim Himelstein 516384-9865. ephraimhimelstein@ gmail.com
MATH TUTOR:
TEACHING CONTENT, CONCEPTS & UNDERSTANDING Experienced tutor available for SAT (I and II), ACT, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calc, AP Calc and Statistics.
Call Richard (MS,MBA) 516-567-1512 or email: rschiller@molloy.edu
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
SERVICES
TUTORING
SCIENCE / HUMANITIES
TUTOR:
Robert Pena, M.Eng. Ivy educated biomedical engineer and medical student. Tutoring in science, math, humanities and writing for high school and college. Rate: $40 /hr.
Contact: rcp73@cornell.edu or 516-282-4912
SPANISH TUTOR: There is a difference. Over 30 years of teaching and tutoring all levels, flexible scheduling, periodic contact with child’s teacher if required. Experienced, dedicated, flexible, collaborative, William Cullen, M.A. Spanish. Call /text 516-509-8174 wdctutor@aol. com
INSTRUCTION
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
SERVICES
CLEANING
SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686
Are you a professional?
Our Professional Guide is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information. Get results! Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call the G.C. office at 294-8900 for more information.
I have 18 Years Experience. I am Reliable & Dependable. Own Transportation. I will Make Your House/Office Shine. References Available Call 516-776-0021 I WILL CLEAN YOUR
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 Our Service Directory is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information.
CLASSIFIEDS Call 294.8900
CLEANING
MBR HOUSE CLEANING
Offices & Buildings
Honest, Reliable, Hardworking, Experienced, Excellent Ref. Reasonable Rates
FREE ESTIMATES
CALL/TEXT 516-852-1675
mbrhousecleaning@gmail.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 ADMIS-
SIONS: 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
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
DEFEND YOURSELF!
Tactics for self defense: In home, empowerment, flexible hours, any age or gender, discourage bullies. Free consultation. Please call 631-707-0029
GENERATORS Sales and service. Maintenance contracts. Generac, Kohler. Mohrmann Electric Co., Inc. 516-826-3311
OLD VILLAGE TREE SER-
VICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed / insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220
SIDEWALK VIOLATIONS
REPAIRED: Sidewalk repairs, concrete, masonry. Ted Emmerich Construction. 516-4661111 www.tedemmerich.com
Driver/Guards Wanted
Armored Car Company is seeking Driver/Guards for our New York daily operations. We are a well diverse company with business all over the Tri-State. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. We are a 24 hour operation, which includes extended hours, weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities include: driving an armored vehicle, guarding, delivering and picking up shipments.
Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years of age and able to lift at least 50 pounds. Able to obtain a valid City Of New York Carry Permit for a handgun. Must have a valid State of New York driver’s license at least Class D. The 47-hour armed guard course certificate is a plus. A home Premise Permit is a plus. Previous armed driver/ messenger or related driving experience is a plus.
We offer a competitive salary, benefits including 401(K). Union Subsidized medical benefits tenure bonus depending on qualifications and continuous good-stand employment and an employee referral program.
Interested Applicants should send their resumes to: hr@payomatic.com with the subject line “Rapid”. You can also fax them to 718-366-2577. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Brunch supports Last Hope Animal Rescue
Please join
Last Hope Animal Rescue on Sunday, November 12th for Brunch at Paddy’s
Loft
located at 1286 Hicksville Road, Massapequa from 12-3PM.
There will also be Raffles and Chinese Auction baskets. Proceeds from this event will help to offset costs incurred from the many special surgeries and treatments our dogs and cats received this year.
Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased using our PayPal link, or by mailing in your check. Please visit our website, http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/join-us-for-afall-brunch/ for mailing or more information.
Sponsorship opportunities that can also be purchased through PayPal include:
Bronze – $150 and includes one ticket for brunch.
Silver – $250 – includes two tickets for brunch.
Gold – $500 – includes four brunch tickets.
Grandparents:
Send in your grandchildren’s photos and enter our “World’s Most Beautiful Grandchildren” contest. Just send a photo and a brief description of the child (or children) along with your name and address to: editor@gcnews.com
Last Hope Flea Market Saturday, December 2nd
GET READY FOR THE BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR!
The next Last Hope Flea Market and Jewelry Sale will be on Saturday, December 2nd from 10am-2pm at The Church of the Advent (Winthrop Hall) in Westbury, 555 Advent Street. just off Jericho Turnpike.
Please start putting items aside for donation. They will be accepted on Friday, December 1st from 2:30pm to 7pm at the church.
Things we don’t accept since they don’t sell: books, VCR/ cassette tapes, toys, gym equipment, furniture, picture frames and clothing. Our customers are interested in knick-knacks and household items. Jewelry is a big seller for us–all kinds. All proceeds go to the Special Needs Animal Fund at Last Hope. Finish up that last minute holiday shopping and benefit this great cause at the same time.
For more information contact Maureen at toestetra@hotmail. com.
To read more about us and to see photos and bios of our adoptable cats and dogs, please visit http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org.
Advertising Sales Executive
Blank Slate Media
Blank Slate Media, a fast-growing chain of 6 award-winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for an energetic, service-oriented professional with good communications skills to sell display, web and email advertising.
Earn up to $60,000 in the first-year representing the 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website as well the 5 publications and 1 website owned by Blank Slate’s sales partner, Litmor Publications.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and service-oriented sales professional with good communication skills.
Requirements: Minimum of 2 years outside sales experience. Newspaper sales experience a plus. Must have your own car.
• Opportunity to sell both print and online programs
• A collegial, supportive sales team
• Award-winning editorial coverage
• Aseparate newspaper for each community allowing advertisers to target their markets, and you to provide the most cost-effective way to advertise
• Represent media that produce superior response for clients Compensation
• Salary plus commission • Health insurance
• Paid vacation, sick days & holiday
SPANISH TUDOR
BY GINA JAMES
Berry Hill’s PTA hosted their 1st annual Boo Fest on Friday, October 27th. Students were encouraged to attend in costume to kick off the Halloween week-
Boo Fest at Berry Hill
end. Over 120 Berry Hill families came to join in the fun. There were over 300 pumpkins to be decorated with jack-olantern face stickers as well as trick or treat bags to be personalized with stick on letters. Face paint, glitter tattoos,
and balloon animals were a big hit with students of all ages. The younger students enjoyed a magic show while the older students enjoyed playing games such as the Mummy Wrap and Follow the Leader. Orange cotton candy was
spun while Xtreme Treats donated over 300 cups of ices for everyone to snack on.
Committee chairs Lauren Caspi, Lori Schiller, Jamie Dardashtian, and Ricki Cygielman planned the great event.
Kindergarten students excited to wear their costumes.
Hot dog and hamburger are good friends!
Family fun – all siblings were welcome to attend.
A couple of unicorns
Lots of great costumes in pairs.
The Mummy Wrap game was a crowd favorite.
Sport themed costumes were popular amongst the boys.
Students loved having their faces painted and picking pumpkins.
Boo Fest Committee chairs Lauren Caspi, Lori Schiller, Jamie Dardashtian and Ricki Cygielman
South Grove students are civic minded on Constitution Day
To jump-start the school year in an exciting way, South Grove Elementary School in the Syosset Central School District infused its annual celebration of Constitution Day with many enriching and engaging activities.
Second-graders participated in an enrichment lesson about the United States Constitution and wrote their own personal constitutions that highlighted their values. Music teachers also taught second-graders the Preamble to the Constitution in song. In conjunction with this, the school held its annual Preamble Challenge. Students in grades 2-5 were encouraged to memorize the Preamble. More than 30 students successfully recited it from memory.
Students also had an opportunity to participate in a lesson about the judicial system, presented by New York State Judge Gina Summa. More than 60 students elected to participate in this informative and interesting presentation in lieu of their usual recess activities. Students enjoyed meeting this acting judge, who is also a South Grove parent.
On Sept. 18 the entire South Grove School came together for a special assembly to kick off the schoolwide character education program. This year’s Student Council class representatives and officers were formally installed at the assembly with the help of the school color guard, student council advisers, Judge Summa and Principal Mi Jung An. The school also introduced another special guest to students, Mascot Grover, who reinforced the importance of every student’s commitment to good character and making South Grove the best place it can be.
For many second-graders, the grand finale of this two-week initiative was when they “aged” their personal constitutions using tea leaves to give scrolls a weathered look.
Teachers from the South Grove music, art, world language and physical education departments pitched in to make this lesson on the Constitution fun and memorable.
Photos courtesy of the Syosset School District
Members of South Grove’s student council executive board kicked off the school’s Constitution Day ceremony.
New York State Judge Gina Summa provided a voluntary lesson on the judicial system and government to interested South Grove students.
South Grove students “aged” their personal constitutions using tea leaves.
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT, NASSAU COUNTY, WB KIRBY HILL LLC, Plaintiff v. ERIC KUVYKIN and SVETLANA SHNEYDERSHTEYNKUVYKIN, et al, Defendants. Index No. 14-4475.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated September 8, 2017 and duly entered herein on September 25, 2017 (the “Judgment”), I, the undersigned Referee in said Judgment will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part Courtroom of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501 on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 11:30 A.M., the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold. The premises therein described are situated in the Village of Muttontown, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, known as and by the street number 11 Mansion Hill Drive, Syosset, New York, designated as Section 15, Block 206, Lot 80 and more fully described in the Judgment. Premises will be sold subject to the provisions of the Judgment, Index No. 14-4775 and the Terms of Sale, all of which are available from plaintiff’s counsel upon request. The approximate amount of Judgment is $3,432,193.32 plus interest and costs as provided in the Judgment. The successful bidder will be required to deposit 10% of the bid by certified or official bank check, unendorsed, made payable to the Referee.
Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee (516) 825-2472.
Rosenberg Fortuna & Laitman, LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 666 Old Country Road, Suite 810, Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 228-6666, Attention: Anthony R. Filosa, Esq. SYO 4100
5X 10/20,27,11/03,10,17, NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU
PHH Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff AGAINST
Kathleen Maloney Pertew
a/k/a Kathleen M. Pertew
a/k/a Kathleen Pertew; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 6, 2017 I, the
undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP)
100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on November 21, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 106 Susan Cove, East Norwich, NY 11732.
All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 24 Block 8 Lot 15. Approximate amount of judgment $410,738.61 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 10/016171.
John P. Clarke, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835
Dated: September 29, 2017 SYO 4101
4X 10/20,27,11/03,11/10
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ADJUSTABLE RATE
MORTGAGE TRUST 20044, ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-4, Plaintiff AGAINST
SHAHLA SABETI, et al., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 30, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on November 28, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 5 PINE DRIVE, WOODBURY, NY 11797. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 14, BLOCK 17 & LOT 4. Approximate amount of judgment $1,090,871.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 7064/12.
TARSHA C. SMITH, ESQ., Referee
Gross Polowy, LLC
Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100
LEGAL NOTICES
Williamsville, NY 14221
SYO 4104
4X 10/27,11/3,10,17 NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, BAYVIEW
LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. HENRY GARBER A/K/A HENRY S. GARBER; CAROL GARBER A/K/A CAROL A. GARBER, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on October 03, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 05, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 12 Wren Drive, Woodbury, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being near Woodbury, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 527 and Lot 6. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,197,280.16 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 18027/2011.
Bernard Mirotznik, Esq., Referee
Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff SYO 4105
4X 11/03,10,17,24
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on NOVEMBER 16, 2017, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
APPEAL NO. 17-493
SYOSSET
GEORGE VARGHESE: Variance to erect 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard than permitted by Ordinance. NW/ cor. of Beatrice Ave. & Jackson Ave., a/k/a 6 Beatrice Avenue, Syosset, NY
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK
SYO 4108
1X 11/10
Bethpage Union Free School District
Bethpage, New York
Legal Notice
INVITATION TO BID
Cooperative Bid for TRANSPORTATION FOR DISTRICT STUDENT
MOTOR COACH TRIPS
BID #006-1718
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed bids will be received by the Board of Education of the Bethpage Union Free School District, Town of Oyster Bay, Bethpage, New York, until November 21st, 2017 at which time, bids will then be publicly opened at 11:00 a.m. and read aloud at the Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York.
Bids must be (1) submitted to the Board of Education, Bethpage Union Free School District, on the bid form furnished by the District; (2) in accordance with the specifications in the bid solicitation; (3) enclosed in sealed envelope bearing (a) name and address of the bidder, (b) name of the project or contract bid, bid number and time and date of opening and (4) sent or delivered either before the hour and date of the opening to the Business Office – Attention: Alison Friedson, Purchasing Agent, Bethpage Union Free School District, Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714 or at the hour and date of the opening at the placed designed therefore. Email: afriedson@bethpage.ws
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids which in its discretion are not in the best interest of the school district and to waive any informality as to non-material errors or omissions in the bid submissions.
Bid specifications and all applicable terms and conditions forms, are available for pickup on any weekday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Purchasing Office, located in the Central Administration Building, at 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York.
Participating School Districts: Bethpage UFSD, Long Beach UFSD, Plainedge UFSD and Syosset UFSD.
Date: October 27, 2017
By Order of the Board of Education
Bethpage Union Free School District Administration Building 10 Cherry Avenue Bethpage, New York 11714 SYO 4109 1X 11/10
PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on NOVEMBER 16, 2017, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
APPEAL NO. 17-492
JERICHO
RICHARD & RHONDA
EISENSTADT: Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard than permitted by Ordinance. NW/ cor. of Friendly Ln. & Fall Ln., a/k/a 11 Friendly Lane, Jericho, NY
APPEAL NO. 17-405
JERICHO
JERICHO 11753 LLC: Variance to erect 5 ft. by 6.7 ft. illuminated wall sign exceeding maximum vertical dimension than permitted by Ordinance. SE/ cor. of Jericho Tpke. & Harwick Rd., a/k/a 61 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY NOVEMBER 6, 2017 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK JN 7858 1X 11/10
Telling the community's story, week by week
Four th graders enjoy Book Tasting at Cantiague
Jessica Rouse’s fourth grade class at Cantiague Elementary School held a book tasting to explore new books. The classroom was set up like a restaurant, and the students had the opportunity to preview new genre books in order to get them excited about independent reading this school year!
One of the tables set up for the book tasting.
Sampling the menu!
Teacher Jessica Rouse shares her thoughts on this book with her student.
Reading with Moby at Jackson
Erin Motkin, Special Education Teacher at Jackson Elementary School recently had a special visitor from Moby the certified therapy dog, who visited with his owner/trainer Lance Motkin.
The main objective of this program is to provide a relaxed and “dog-friendly” atmosphere that allows students to practice the skill of reading. The activity also provides positive motivation and associations. Most children seem to naturally love animals, especially dogs. The children enjoyed sitting with and reading to Moby, who was an attentive listener.
Jackson Elementary Book Fair
Syosset PTA-STA Scholarship winners announced
The Syosset Council of PTAs and the Syosset Teachers’ Association are proud to announce this year’s winners of the PTA-STA scholarships through the Syosset Scholarship Fund. Congratulations to the following five Syosset High School seniors who received PTA-STA Scholarships in June 2017:
• Samiha Gaffar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gaffar, plans to major in engineering and computer science at New York Institute of Technology.
• Isabel Henn, daughter of Theodore Henn and Nicole Henn, is attending the University of Massachusetts and is undecided on a major.
• Sophia Henn, daughter of Theodore Henn and Nicole Henn, plans to major in aerospace engineering at the University of Notre Dame.
• Emily Kimoto, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noby Kimoto, is attending SUNY New Paltz and plans to major in theater arts.
• David Wang, son of Leon and Molly Wang, plans to major in computer science at Boston University.
In 1958, the Syosset Council of PTAs and the Syosset Teachers’ Association established the Syosset Scholarship Fund to promote higher education by awarding scholarships to Syosset High School graduates. Scholarship are available to any Syosset High School senior planning to pursue any field of endeavor leading to a degree, certificate or license in an accredited post high school program.
Annual fundraising activities are held to support the program, including a mailing campaign and an annual theater party weekend in March 2018. The Syosset Scholarship Fund Drive mailing is underway. To make a donation, please send checks payable to “Syosset Scholarship Fund, Inc.” and mail to P.O. Box 732, Syosset, NY 11791, attn. Syosset Scholarship Fund, Inc.
Reading and petting Moby!
Mrs. Motkin listens along with Moby as the children read a story.
Moby really enjoyed the story.
Photos by Denise Nash
Recently the George A. Jackson Elementary school held its annual book fair. Jericho resident and Grandfather of a student, Jim Friel, is seen reading to the 5th grade.
Robbins Lane students help the Red Cross
Upon returning to school in September, the Robbins Lane Student Council representatives from the 2016-17 school year got right down to business to help out those that were hit hard by Hurricane Harvey in Houston and Hurricane Irma in Florida. The Student Council decided to donate the money raised to the American Red Cross. The Council raised over $2,000, which will help in the hurricane relief efforts. Robin Kleinman (left) is the enrichment teacher at Robbins Lane, and Dawn Neilson (right) is the Senior Philanthropy Officer at Red Cross, LI chapter.
Robbins Lane Elementary PTA Hosts BMX Bike Show
Robbins’s Lane PTA kicked off this school year with the amazing BMX bike show. The children were mesmerized by the incredible stunts and tricks that were performed. These talented per-
formers flew through the air, did somersaults on their bikes and jumped over teachers and parents. It was such a fun way to get every one excited for the upcoming school year!
Students wait with baited breath to see what will come next
Brave parents and teachers lay their lives on the line!
Enjoying the outdoor program in comfort
Flying or riding?
He’s higher than the school!
High fives all around
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