Principal Gina Faust, following her passions and strengths in her 22-year career teaching and supervising younger grade students has led to a leadership position in one of Long Island’s and the United States’ best school systems. Her own elementary level education was the starting point, and every step along the way has built on that foundation. As she begins a new chapter in Jericho, Faust reflected on her experience and goals ahead in an interview four days before the start of school.
For the past 10 years Principal Faust has lived in Northport with her husband Jeff, her 10-year-old son Gio who enters his fifth grade year, and their dog Coco. As a child she was a voracious reader who loved spending time in her local library when she wasn’t at school.
“Growing up, I wasn’t exactly sure what
I wanted to do but I was a student who loved school and loved working on projects.
I LOVED going to the library and I would read a pile of chapter books each week – I would just read and read and read. My love of learning and my love of being with people is what made me want to be an educator and a leader,” she says.
From her childhood a dramatic book series on sisters remained one of her favorites to read, and fiction books have always been the go-to. Her son Gio enjoys nonfiction but to encourage him to look at some more fiction, Faust reads books aloud at home.
“This summer we were on a chapter book series -- The One and Only Ivan, Wonder (by R.J. Palacio) and another one about a wolfpack. We’ve shared that and it has been a really nice experience,” she explains.
After starting as an elementary teacher in 1994 her career hit the fast track in the
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Town 9-11 memorial ceremony scheduled
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto invites all residents, their families and friends to attend the Town’s 9-11 Memorial Ceremony to honor the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001. The Town of Oyster Bay 9-11 Memorial Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, September 7, at 7 p.m. at Tobay Beach.
“The Town’s September 11 memorial is situated on the bayside of Tobay Beach, where there is a direct line of sight to where the Twin Towers once stood,” Supervisor Venditto said. “It provides a serene and peaceful surrounding, making it a fitting backdrop for a place of remembrance.”
The Town’s memorial monument is inscribed with the names of Town of Oyster Bay residents lost on September 11, 2001. The memorial also features a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center.
“What makes our memorial so
meaningful is that it’s personal,” the Supervisor said. “The men and women whose names are on the wall were our loved ones, our friends, our neighbors, our colleagues. They rode their bikes through our streets, swam at our beaches, and enjoyed our parks. They lived here.”
The event on September 7 will include a candlelight vigil, vocal performances, bagpipe music and religious readings. In addition, the names of those lost, who are inscribed on the wall, will be read.
“I hope that all residents will join us on Wednesday, September 7 to mark the 15th anniversary and honor the memory of our beloved friends and neighbors who perished on September 11, 2001,” Supervisor Venditto concluded. Families of 9-11 victims interested in being on our mailing list, please contact the Town’s Department of Community & Youth Services at 797-7900.
Jericho High School ranked 45th nationally on Newsweek list
Jericho High School was ranked 45th nationally as part of Newsweek’s America’s Top High Schools rankings list.
Schools are ranked based on Newsweek’s high school achievement index, and the schools that meet the threshold criteria are then surveyed to obtain in-depth data on college readiness indicators and determine a ranking.
“Jericho’s motto is success for every student and the high school is no different – offering all students many opportunities, including a large selection of electives and AP classes,” said Denise Nash, Director of Public Information. “This allows students to find their passion and take classes that interest them, creating a great culture for learning. The Board of Education, staff, students, parents, and community all value the education that Jericho High School provides and all contribute to the educational experience.”
New Cantiague Elementary Principal Gina Faust welcomes students on the first day of school, Tuesday August 30, 2016.
Shabbat Under the Stars
Members of Temple Or Elohim of Jericho enjoyed last year’s Shabbat Under the Stars.
Shabbat Under The Stars, (SUTS), is in its ninth year and is the kickoff social event for Fall 2016 for Temple Or Elohim of Jericho. At this year’s annual BBQ, the Temple will be honoring Mr. Robert Nichomoff, who teaches the D’var Torah and a Judaica class. Mr. Nicomoff has been at Temple Or Elohim for 25 years. Please join the Temple in celebration of his silver anniversary on September 23rd at 6 PM.
The menu of hot dogs, grilled chicken, chicken tacos, and veggie and turkey burgers will fill your palate all night. In addition, there will also be a delicious Viennese table of desserts following ser-
vices that evening.
The Temple band “Nishamah” will supply wonderful music during the event, and at dusk, the clergy Rabbi Abramowitz and Cantor Katz will lead the congregation in prayer. Deborah Tract, the Director of Education will assist with activities planned for the children.
The charge for the event is $10 for members and $15 for non-members with a $5 additional charge at the door. For more information, please contact the office at (516)433-9888 or email office@ templeorelohim.com or Laurel at (516)932-5410 or friedworks@gmail.com.
Free legal consultations for seniors
The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. Seniors have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an attorney who volunteers to provide a half-hour private consultation on any topic of
concern. The next Senior Citizen Free Legal Consultation Clinic will be held Thursday, September 15, 2016, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at NCBA, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. This popular free program regularly fills up quickly. Registration is required by calling 516-747-4070.
Town plans harbor and beach cleanup
On Saturday, September 24, the Town of Oyster Bay, the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association (NOBBA) and Friends of the Bay will once again join forces to sponsor the annual Oyster Bay Harbor Fall Cleanup, according to Town Councilman Joseph G. Pinto. The cleanup is registered as one of hundreds of The Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup events around the world taking place each September. The Oyster Bay event engages the community in protecting our local beaches and waterways and to educate residents by changing the behaviors that create pollution.
The Councilman noted that throughout the event, volunteers will patrol the shoreline to clean up any debris, while those in boats will collect trash from the water. Volunteers are invited to participate in the program, which begins at 8 a.m. and runs through 12 p.m.
There will be three meeting places, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park
located on Larrabee Avenue in Oyster Bay, Stehli Beach located on Bayville Avenue in Bayville and Centre Island Beach located on Bayville Avenue in Oyster Bay. Residents can volunteer and are also welcome to sign up the day of the event. Volunteers are not obligated to stay the full day; even a few minutes of assistance can make a difference. It is recommended that volunteers bring work gloves. For more information, contact the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 6775943 or visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com.
“For over 20 years, the annual cleanup has seen caring citizens and Town personnel come together as one to help preserve the integrity of our beaches and waterways on the North Shore” Councilman Pinto said. “It’s the hard work of volunteer cleanup efforts like these that help maintain our environment for future generations to enjoy.”
Jericho offers Fall Adult ESL Classes
Adult ESL classes will resume this fall for parents of Jericho students. Federal funding offsets all costs for this program. The goal of this program is to improve communication between school and home. This is one of many steps that the district hopes will make all members of the community feel welcome in our schools.
There are 2 Day Sessions planned –Level I from 9 :00 AM – 10:30 AM and Level II from 10:30 AM – Noon.
The classes, which are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, begin October
6, in the Middle School Conference Room B, and will run until November 17. There will be no class on Tuesday, November 8.
To register, please e-mail mstokel@ jerichoschools.org and indicate which class you are interested in attending and your child’s name. Please also include your name, email address and phone number in the email. Space is limited so enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. Unfortunately, childcare services are not available.
Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call the Garden City office at 294-8935 for more information.
Sunday concert at the Jericho Library
The Guthrie Brothers will perform “Scarborough Fair – A Simon & Garfunkel Experience” on Sunday, September 11th at 2 PM at the Jericho Public Library.
The new concert season will open with brothers Jeb and Jock Guthrie. Prepare to fall in love with the music all over again as you listen to their voic-
es blend effortlessly into the beautiful Simon & Garfunkel sound. You will hear some old favorites including Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound, The Sound of Silence, Feeling Groovy, Mrs. Robinson and many more. Tickets are required. Your ticket will reserve your seat until 1:45 PM at which time non-ticket holders will be seated as space allows.
Town plans hurricane seminar
Oyster Bay Councilman Joe Muscarella reminds residents that the Town will host a hurricane seminar to be conducted by leaders in the field of meteorology and emergency management. The program is slated for Thursday, September 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Massapequa West End Firehouse, Hicksville Road, (Rte. 107) and Brooklyn Avenue in Massapequa.
“As was made clear in Superstorm Sandy, it takes only one storm to devastate a community,” Councilman Muscarella said. “We all need to know what to do in advance of a major weather event to help us stay prepared and as safe as possible.”
The meeting will be hosted by Town of Oyster Bay Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety Leonard B. Symons, who recently attended the National Hurricane Center Conference in Orlando Florida and discussed some of latest early surge warning technology with Director Rick Knabb. “Technology, such as inundation maps, provides the public with vital information about the potential surge impact of a storm,” Symons said. “Surge presents our biggest threat in coastal regions such as Long Island. This early warning technology, which will be discussed in greater detail at the seminar, will provide us with advanced data to be
proactive and prepared.”
Councilman Muscarella noted that the Town has conducted similar seminars in the past and have been extremely well received.
“They are designed to inform residents on how to prepare for a hurricane, when to evacuate, what to do when a storm hits and how to best respond during the aftermath of a hurricane or other severe weather event such as a nor’easter,” Councilman Muscarella said. “Long Islanders know all too well that complacency is not an option. We are geographically vulnerable to the impact of a major storm and the subsequent flooding it can create. This seminar is a great way to learn from the experts what you need to know to ensure that you and your family will be prepared should a hurricane or nor’easter find its way to Long Island.”
Agencies expected to be on hand include the National Weather Service, Nassau County Office of Emergency Management, the Nassau County Police Department, News 12 Meteorologists, Town of Oyster Bay Public Safety, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), Red Cross and Pet Safe.
For more hurricane safety tips, see www.oysterbaytown.com.
The Guthrie Brothers
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Students were all smiles as they greeted their friends in the lobby.
Students from the Kids Helping Pets Club greet the latest puppy they fundraised for named Mulligan.
Waiting in line to get their folders and schedules to start orientation.
Students had the opportunity to visit the club fair during orientation and sign up for various clubs.
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September 3
Children ages birth to 30 months of age, with their caregivers, are invited to join the Mother Goose program at the Jericho Public Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Advanced registration is recommended.
September 6
“Sing ‘n Swing With Stories”, for children ages 2 to 5 years old, will be held at the Jericho Public Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Advanced registration is recommended.
A session of a “Title Swap With Librarians” will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library.
September 7
“Taproot Writing Workshop”, with Lois Walker, begins today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will continue for ten sessions at the Syosset Public Library. Designed for adult writers, 50 years of age or older, this program helps you start or hone your writing skills. Please register in advance.
September 8
At 2 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, cultural historian Professor Charles Riley II will offer a multi-media program on “Jazz Age Muses”.
The movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” will be shown at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13, the film is 94 minutes long.
“Intermediate Canasta with Jacqui Palatnik” will be held at the Jericho Public Library from 7 to 9 p.m.
September 9
“Let’s Chat” with Joyce Tobkes, M.A., a senior peer group discussion will be held at 11 a.m. at the Syosset Public Library.
September 10
“AARP Smart Driving” will be held in a single-session class from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library. Please sign up in advance.
At 7:30 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, Marlene VerPlanck, with her Trio, will be performing songs from the
What’s Happening
American Songbook. Tickets will be available in advance of the concert.
September 11
The Guthrie Brothers will perform “Scarborough Fair - a Simon & Garfunkel Experience” at the Jericho Public Library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tickets will be available in advance of the concert.
September 12
“Dancersize” with Carol Rodriguez will begin the fall series at the Syosset Public Library today at 9:15 a.m. The series will consist of eight classes. Please register in advance.
An English conversation group will meet from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Jericho Public Library. Space is limited, so please register in advance.
From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, Mindy Vasta will lead the “Fall Flex & Tone” exercise program, beginning this evening and running for 11 sessions. Advanced registration is required.
The Jericho Board of Trustee meeting will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Meeting Room. The public is invited to attend.
September 13
The fall program of “Yoga Is For You” with Sharon Starr will begin today at 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. and will be part of a six-class series. Register in advance at the Syosset Public Library.
“A Reality Check on Key Current Events” will be held with Dr. Joe Kenner at the Syosset Public Library at 1 p.m.
Knitters of all levels are invited to join Edye Rosenbaum at the Jericho Public Library from 7 to 9 p.m. at the “Fall Knitting Group”. Space is limited. Please sign up in advance.
September 15
Howard Shurdut will present the candidates and issues affecting the 2016 Presidential election during an overview at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m.
September 16
An English conversation group will
meet with Frank Kessler at the Syosset Public Library from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Please register in advance to attend.
Professor Thomas Germano will be at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m. to discuss “Warhol’s Influence” and how he affected art in the ‘80s and ‘90s.
September 17
“Chess Workshop for Teens” will be held at the Syosset Public Library from1 to 2 p.m., led by Bob Sostack. This is part of a four-session program and pre-registration is required.
September 18
“20th Century Girl: As I See It” is a program by Lois Morton, an accomplished songwriter and cabaret performer, who will hold a concert at the Syosset Public Library at 1 p.m. Tickets will be available in advance of the concert.
September 20
“The Fall Garden” will be the subject of a lecture by horticulturalist Paul Levine at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m.
“Yoga For Relaxation” with Laurie Ahleman, will begin today at 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library. The fall series will run for seven classes and advanced registration is required.
September 21
The “Fall Watercolor Workshop”, with Nancy Wernerbach, will begin today from 1 to 3 p.m. for those who have pre-registered at the Jericho Public Library.
From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, Marilyn Bunger will begin her fall series of “Simply Fit”, an exercise program for older adults. The series will run for eight classes. Please register in advance.
The Syosset Public Library will host Randi Busse, owner of Workforce Development Group, Inc., who will discuss “Your Customers Are Talking About You: How To Make Sure the Stories They Tell Have Happy Endings” at 7 p.m.
September 22
Michael D’Innocenzo, Hofstra
University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History and Advisory Board Member, will lead a discussion of “Current Events In Perspective” at 2 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library.
September 23
“The Humor of Judge Judy” will be the topic of a discussion with Marjorie Gottlieb Wolfe, author and columnist, at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m.
September 25
A book launch party will be held at the Syosset Public Library for a children’s picture book, Oy Vey! Life In A Shoe by Bonnie Grubman, local author. All ages are invited and registration is limited.
September 26
Linda Ray will be leading the “Fall Fit & Fabulous” program at the Jericho Public Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m., beginning this evening. There will be a total of 11 sessions in the program and advance registration is required.
September 27
A session on the novel 1984 by George Orwell will lead off the “Banned Book Discussion” at the Syosset Public Library at 1:30 p.m. The film version will be shown at the Library on Friday, September 30 at 2 p.m.
The League of Women Voters will hold a voter registration session at the Syosset Public Library from 3 to 6 p.m.
September 28
“Elder Law and Estate Planning Update” will be held at the Syosset Public Library at 7 p.m. with Ann-Margaret Carrozza, Chair of the LI Alzheimer’s Foundation’s Legal Advisory Board.
September 29
Nassau County Department of Assessment Property Tax Exemptions Workshop will be held at the Syosset Public Library from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
The Teen Advisory Board of the Syosset Public Library invites teens to join a meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. in Teen
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Jericho Public Library Events
Tuesday, September 6th
2 PM: Movie: Iris (Documentary/ Biography/History) – A documentary about fashion icon Iris Apfel from legendary documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles. Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 19 min.
Starting Friday, Sept. 9th
1:30 PM for 10 sessions: Taproot Workshops & Journal: Write Your Life – Taproot is a not-for-profit organization that encourages amateur writers fifty and older to write their memoirs. Pick up your Taproot form at the Circulation Desk and mail it directly to Taproot with your $70.00 check. Program is on Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30 PM for 10 sessions: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 10/7, 10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2.
Friday, September 9th
2:00 PM: Movie: The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window
and Disappeared (Adventure/Comedy)
- After living a long and colorful life, Allan Karlsson finds himself stuck in a nursing home. On his 100th birthday, he leaps out a window and begins an unexpected journey. Starring Robert Gustafsson, Iwar Wiklander, David Wiberg. (Sweden) Subtitles. Rated R. 1 hour, 54 minutes
Saturday, September 10th
10 a.m: AARP Smart DrivingCompletion of this program entitles you to a NYS insurance discount and point reduction. Bring your NY State Driver License and a pen to class. Cost: $20/ AARP Members - $25/Non-members. No Refunds. Show your valid AARP membership card when registering. In person registration ONLY. One person per check payable to “AARP” must be submitted when signing up. Space is limited. Coffee and tea will be available. Bring your lunch.
STOP waste collection planned
The sixth 2016 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (S.T.O.P.-Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) and E-Waste (Electronic Waste) Collection dates for Oyster Bay Town residents is scheduled for Saturday, September 10, and will be held at Town Hall South, located on 977 Hicksville Road in Massapequa according to Town Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia.
“The S.T.O.P. program remains a source of pride for the Town,” Councilwoman Alesia said. “The trash and electronic waste collected from the S.T.O.P program makes significant progress towards fulfilling one of the top priorities of the Oyster Bay Town Board; the protection of Long Island’s underground aquifer system, a vital component to our water supply that continues to be preserved through this program.”
Long Island Fair needs volunteers
The hours for hazardous waste collection are from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Residents who would like further information on the S.T.O.P. program can call the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources at 677-5943. Additionally, the Town offers an informative brochure about the S.T.O.P., e-waste and drug collection programs, including a list of what can be disposed of and the schedule of collection days and locations for 2016. The next S.T.O.P. Collection date will be on Saturday, October 15.
Residents or organizations interested in obtaining a free brochure should call or write the Town of Oyster Bay Public Information Office, Oyster Bay Town Hall East, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 11771 (624-6380). A copy can also be downloaded from the Town’s website, www.oysterbaytown. com.
The Long Island Fair is seeking volunteers for the 2016 Long Island Fair in order to continue a tradition of a volunteer-run fair that began 174 years ago. The fair will be held at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration Saturday and Sunday, September 24th and 25th, and Friday September 30th, Saturday
October 1st and Sunday October 2nd.
Volunteers are needed to welcome visitors, bring water to thirsty farm animals; sell doughnuts, peanuts, pumpkins, gourds and apples; judge corn-husking contests, help with children’s races and games of skill; work at the Flying Horses Carousel; sell
chances for the annual quilt raffle and largest pumpkin contest; set up and oversee displays of prize-winning crafts, fruits and vegetables, flowers and culinary entries; or help visitors at the information booth.
Prospective volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and willing to
serve one or more days. Attendance at an orientation meeting one week prior to the fair is recommended. For more information please call the Volunteer Coordinator at: (516) 572-8416, or visit the website at: www.lifair.org.
Bereavement support groups for children
Children grieve differently from adults. They often grieve in spurts and can re-grieve at new stages of development. To help children cope with the loss of a loved one, Winthrop-University Hospital’s Department of Pastoral Care will offer a six-week Bereavement Support Group for children ages 8 to 12 beginning September 12, 2016, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Sessions will be held at the Winthrop Training Building, 286 Old Country Road, Second Floor in Mineola. Free parking is in the back of the building.
The group will be facilitated by Rev. Karen Jones, MA, M.Div., Director of Pastoral Care and Education at Winthrop, and Cara Livoti, LMSW, Medical Social Worker at Winthrop. Both facilitators are experienced in children’s bereavement and will guide children age-appropriately through the grief process.
The group is free, but registration is required. For information or to register, please contact the Pastoral Care Department at (516) 663-4749 or e-mail bereavement@winthrop.org.
THE POLICE BLOTTER
Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include:
A 21-year-old woman from Queens Village was arrested at 2:20 p.m. on August 3 and charged with Shoplifting from a location on Old Country Road in East Garden City.
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At 5:45 p.m. on August 5, a 21-yearold woman from Plainview was arrested and charged with Shoplifting from Target in Westbury.
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At the Home Depot in Westbury, a wallet and a backpack were stolen from a vehicle between 10 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. on August 11.
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On August 11 at 8:25 p.m., a 31-yearold man from New Hyde Park was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at the Fairway Supermarket located on Corporate Drive in Westbury.
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At 12:50 a.m. on August 12, a 57-yearold man from Melville was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Roslyn Road in Roslyn Heights.
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A 59-year-old man from Jamaica was arrested at 8:05 p.m. on August 12 and charged with Shoplifting from Lowes in East Garden City.
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At the Red Roof Inn on Dibblee Drive in Westbury, a 52-year-old woman from Lindenhurst was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana on August 12 at 9:25 p.m.
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At 11 p.m. on August 12, a 56-yearold man from Little Neck was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Northern Boulevard in Great Neck.
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While driving on Corporate Drive in North Hills, a 33-year-old man from Wyandanch was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on August 13 at 4:14 a.m.
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While driving on the Long Island Expressway at Exit 34 in North Hills in the early morning of August 13, a 36-year-old man from Glen Cove was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
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At 12:25 p.m. on August 13, a 48-yearold woman from Allentown was arrested and charged with Shoplifting from a location on Old Country Road in East Garden City.
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A 29-year-old woman from Hempstead was arrested at 2:47 p.m. on
August 13 and charged with Shoplifting from a business on Old Country Road in East Garden City.
n Between 11:50 p.m. on August 13 through 7 a.m. the next morning, the back wall of the Syosset High School building on Southwoods Road in Syosset was damaged by being spray painted.
n Sometime between 12 midnight and 3 a.m. on August 14, ten street signs on Hawthorne Road in Sea Cliff were damaged.
n At 10 a.m. on August 14, unknown subjects threw a rock at the windshield of a victim’s vehicle on Lincoln Avenue in Roslyn Heights.
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A 19-year-old man from Fresh Meadows was arrested at 8:20 p.m. on August 14 and charged with Shoplifting from Macy’s in East Garden City.
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At 11:40 a.m. on August 14, a 29-yearold woman from Rosedale was attested and charged with Shoplifting from Sephora in East Garden City.
n An 18-year-old woman from Merrick was arrested at 1:30 p.m. on August 14 and charged with Shoplifting from Sephora in East Garden City.
n At Nassau Community College in East Garden City, a wallet was stolen from a locket between 2:30 and 3:25 p.m. on August 14.
n On August 15, between 2 and 7:30 a.m., a victim’s vehicles were damaged as they were parked on Millford Drive in Lattingtown.
n At the intersection of Chestnut Drive and Northern Boulevard in East Hills, a 43-year-old man from Roslyn was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
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At the King Kullen Supermarket on Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park, a 37-year-old woman from Franklin Square was arrested and was charged with Shoplifting at 5:30 p.m. on August 15.
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Sometime between 9 p.m. on August 16 and 8:30 a.m. the next morning, unknown subjects smashed the front windshield of a victim’s vehicle while it was parked on a street in Mineola.
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A digital camera and cash were stolen from a vehicle on South Fulton Street in Westbury between 9:30 p.m. on August 15 and 6 a.m. the next morning. Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer
Friday, September 2, 2016
Biking Albania: Farm, Thermal Springs on Route through Countryside into the Mountains
BY KAREN RUBIN, GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM
(I travel to Albania with BikeTours. com’s President Jim Johnson on a specially constructed “President’s Tour” itinerary that modifies the regular “Albania’s UNESCO Sites with Rivers, Valleys, and Gorges” trip. See columns 8/12, 8/19, 8/26) Day 4 of our cycling (day 5 of “Albania’s UNESCO Sites with Rivers, Valleys, and Gorges” tour) proves to be one of the most demanding rides of the trip, and a culture shock as well, as we leave the relative sophistication of the city of Korca, “the Paris of Albania” (and our luxury boutique modern hotel!) and head into the mountains.
We start with an hour-long transfer in the van out of Korca (mainly because the roads out of the city are being completely rebuilt and would be unbikeable). We travel 14 km south of the city to Gramoz Mountain, where Bato, our trusty van driver, deposits us on top of a mountain pass. We have a long downhill ride through the countryside to our coffee stop in a delightful wooden cabin/guesthouse, Sofra Kolon Jare, that looks like a Swiss chalet, with a playground for chickens, bird houses, and stuffed bears. Then we have a long uphill, followed by a roller coaster of ups and downs and tight turns. The roads here are rough, potholed and rocky, which makes me grateful for the hydraulic brakes and suspension on our hybrid bikes, and also makes
me think, “Now I know how a pinball feels” after riding down the corkscrew road.
After lunch in a small town of Erseka, we have two more climbs in a national forest, where we feel the cool, moist breeze as we ride, and fill our bottles from fountains funneling mountain streams, before we reach
Farma Sotira in a tranquil valley at about 3 pm in the afternoon, after a 50 km (30 mile) ride that involved four major climbs for a total of 800 meters in elevation, and 970 meters drop.
Farma Sotira
Coming upon Farma Sotira is like an oasis in the wilderness. Farma
Sotira is absolutely charming - a guesthouse consisting of small twobedroom cabins, on a working farm raising their own vegetables and produce and (apparently) animals that are slaughtered for meat, and they have a trout farm (which
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supplies the trout we have for dinner).
Junid, our guide (pronounced Yunid), explains that the owners, when they were 28 years old, wanted to live in the area. They camped out for a year, raising cows and sheep while living in a tent. They kept reinvesting to buy more. After the first year, a wolf almost ate their tent. So they built a new structure and later built cabins for guests. Today, they have 150 cows (each cow worth $2000, he says) and 20 hens, and fields, as well as a trout farm.
Guests are invited to help with the farm and make Raki, a local liquor.
Our cabins are beside a babbling brook which is the dominant sound. It is utterly peaceful here, especially with the pure, moist air.
Dinner is served al fresco on a covered pavilion - the fresh, grilled trout (which we saw swimming only minutes before). Dessert is a honey-soaked cake (revani).
The Farma Sotira guesthouse has really been pleasant – and despite being on a farm, ironically, we aren’t awakened by roosters crowing (as just about every other place so far). It has been really pleasant and peaceful.
For breakfast, our sunny side up comes from duck eggs.
Thermal Springs
Our ride today begins with a steep uphill -100 meters elevation in first 2 km. The ride today will take us up 687
into the Mountains
meters, but dropping 1352 meters for the last 14 km.
We cycle along the border between Albania and Greece before descending continuously down from 1100 meters to 300 meters to Carshove, and then on to Peetran.
There are gorgeous views of mountains, the frenetic sound of cicadas, smell of evergreen trees, cool moist air as we ride through the forest, the wind rushing by. We fill our water bottles from spring water that flows
get to our destination, the Coli Guest House.
Apostol Tose (Coli is his nickname) opened his guesthouse in 1993 –shortly after the fall of Communism which was accompanied by an opening for Albanians to enjoy such travel experiences. It was renovated in 2000.
Coli is a master of meat dishes – lamb, goat and Kukurec are his specialties. It’s only around 1 pm when we arrive – time for lunch – and we are served a delectable soup with lamb, lemon, rice, wild spinach, “rice soup” and Byrek (spinach pie) among other delicious selections and salads, sitting around a table on the pleasant stone porch.
After lunch, Junid drives us in the van to the thermal springs of Benje (instead of us biking the 4 km there), then we walk upriver along the Langarica Canyon – one of the most impressive in Albania – to another thermal spring. Criss-crossing the river over the slippery rocks proves difficult.
from fountains.
Even though it is hot (this is one of the last tours before there is a monthlong summer break), it is not humid, so not uncomfortable, especially with the wind we make as we ride.
It’s 18 miles to the coffee stop, where
we meet a young fellow who speaks English quite well, and says he goes to school in Greece only 8 km away, whereas the nearest Albanian school would be further away.
We have another 20 miles before we
Back at the guesthouse, dinner, served again on a beautiful stone porch with a flowing fountain, features a traditional Albanian vegetable dish, Turli Perimesh - diced onions, zucchini, squash, potato, tomatoes, and fresh parsley, prepared in a huge skillet with oil - which Junid says is commonly served once or twice a week in Albanian homes.
Each evening, Junid gives us an
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E-Bike Opens World of Possibility for Bike Touring
BY KAREN RUBIN
Here’s my dilemma: A chance to see Albania by bike, a country that is steeped in mystery having been secluded behind an Iron Curtain for decades, but so mountainous, it may be too difficult to make the enormous climbs. Or, I could set aside pride and principle and use an e-bike – an electric bike that uses a battery to give an extra push to your pedaling.
I’m a purist and enjoy the physical challenge of biking. I had done Biketours. com’s bike/boat trip in the Greek Isles the year before, and know the pain of burning lungs (and accomplishment) of the steepest, longest climbs of my life. But the BikeTours experts say that the Greek Isles was a Class 3 ride and Albania would be a Class 4 – with even steeper, longer climbs (and when I look over the day-by-day elevations, one day stands out at being the equivalent of a mile in total elevation gain). So if the Greek Isles was my physical limit, I’m not so sure I can do Albania.
But I also believe that the best way to engage, to discover a destination like Albania is by bike. Cars, buses would never come to these back country roads, roads that have been bypassed by more recently constructed highways, or through villages and neighborhoods.
They would go too fast to get any sense at all of moments that, on a bike, you can snatch up and savor, and looking through glass windows puts a layer of unreality. But from the perch of a bike
growing beside the road, and feel the moist coolness as you ride through a forest. You can stop at a bend in the road to take in the breathtaking views or just get your breath. You can stop
saddle, you move at just the right pace to see things, hear the sounds of cows mooing, the bells attached to goats, the cicadas; you can smell the wild sage
– even chat - with a shepherd edging his flock across the road. People wave and call out hello as we ride through a village and we wave and say a cheery
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“hello” as back. Most important of all, you can stop when you want (as I did most frequently) to take photos.
And, finally, I believe ardently in the quest for knowledge and understanding and ambassadorship that is the essence of travel and particularly, the style of travel of a bike tour, so if the only way to experience Albania is to use an e-bike, I will set aside my pride and principle.
And actually, the e-bike is part of the new experience and I discover a whole new dimension of possibility.
For one thing, I discover other advantages of using an ebike: I can stop for pictures and know I can catch up with the group; I don’t suffer or need to focus exclusively on the ride; I don’t lose sleep over the worry of whether I can manage the next day’s ride. What is more, I discover I can make the ride as challenging as I want (I simply don’t go into an easier setting), so I still get the workout I want and feel the satisfaction of conquering a climb. But most importantly, the priority of this trip is to experience a culture and explore a destination, not a physical work-out or just getting from point A to B.
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Help, I’m suffering from “Transient Smartphone Blindness”
BY MARJORIE GOTTLIEB WOLFE
There’s the story of Samuel who finally accumulated enough money to leave Russia and emigrate to New York where the rest of his family had preceded him years earlier.
The first thing he did after going through Ellis Island was to look for his older brother, Max. It saddened him to find his nearest relative ill. “Max, tell me,” Samuel asked gently, “What kind of sickness do you have?”
“Who knows?” answered Max. He shrugged. “Fancy names the doctors have for everything. All I know is that I’ve been bed for three months and already it has cost me $1,000.”
“What!” exclaimed Samuel. “Why, back in Odessa you could have been sick on that money for a whole year.”
F-A-S-T F-O-R-W-A-R-D to 2016. With just one click of a mouse, we’re exposed to all kinds of illnesses. We even convince ourselves that we have some of them and hope that Obama Care will cover the cost of curing them.
Shown below are some newer illnesses:
Transient Smart Phone Blindness:
The New England Journal of Medicine detailed the cases of two women, ages
22 and 40, who experienced “transient smart phone blindness” for months. Both women typically look at their smart phones with only one eye while resting on their side in bed in the dark - their other eye was covered by the pillow. The temporary blindness was ultimately harmless, and easily avoidable, if people stuck to looking at their smart phones with both eyes.
Layoff Lust:
The sudden desire to be sent away with a severance package, providing time at least to search for meaning and cultivate the soul.
Scananxiety:
n. Mental disease felt while awaiting the results of a medical test (cat scan, pet scan, etc.).
Ringxiety:
n. The confusion experienced by a group of people when a cell phone rings and no one is sure whose phone it is; mistaking a faint sound for the ringing of one’s cell phone.
Quarterlife Crisis:
n. Feeling confusion, anxiety, and self-doubt experienced by some people in their twenties, especially after com-
pleting their education. (It’s a play on midlife crisis.)
Playlist Anxiety
n. Anxiety felt by a person who fears what other people might think of the music on his or her digital music player. (You are what you listen to!)
Perimeter Parenting Anxiety
Fear that parent won’t step to the sidelines and encourage their kids to solve their own problems. Parents of students planning to attend New York Institute of Technology were advised during orientation sessions to practice “perimeter parenting.”
Deather Anxiety
n. A person who believes that US. healthcare reform will lead to more deaths, particularly among the elderly.
Google Fever
Coined by cartoonist Glasbergen, who wrote: “I’m using Google to find that program we want to watch. Unfortunately it has the same name as a rock band, a yoga pose, a cocktail, an urban legend, a blog, a movie, a wrestling move, a race-horse, a night club, a website, the winner osf the 1992 Westminster dog show...”
Bang$t
Profound financial anxiety. “Leo was so stricken with ban$st that he crumpled up his ATM receipts without looking at them.” See also: Castigate (condemn spending); explainditure (justifying spending); monetize (beg for funds). Thanks to Lizzie Skurnick (“That Should be a Word”).
Challhatosis
A temporary but painful condition brought upon by the prolonged ingestion and exposure to challah, especially following Shabbat and Jewish holidays. (Tahnks to Marnie Winston-Macauley)
Praying Them Into the Driveway Anxiety
Cokie and Steve Robers (“From This Day Forward”) wrote that when their children were still living at home, they never quite fell asleep until they heard the back door slamming, announcing they were safely home. Cokie calls it the “praying them into the driveway:” syndrome. When they went off to college, and they no longer were waiting up, the anxiety level went way down.
BY TOM MARGENAU
Retroactive Social Security Benefits
I’ve been saving up questions involving the payment of retroactive Social Security retirement benefits. Here they are.
Q: I will be age 70 in October. My plan was to start my retirement benefits at that time. But when I called Social Security in July, they gave me the option of taking six month’s worth of retroactive benefits starting in January. What a great deal! I’m going to get a check for about $18,000! Why don’t they advertise this? Why don’t you talk about it in your column?
A: I have talked about the retroactivity of Social Security benefits in past columns. And if you think about it, what happened with you and your Social Security isn’t that big a deal. I will explain.
Any Social Security claim filed after age 66 comes with the possibility of up to six months of retroactive benefits. So when you filed your retirement claim in July, you were offered the opportunity to claim benefits all the way back to January if you wanted them. And apparently, you did. So the good news is you get a retroactive check for $18,000. But the bad news is that you will be getting a slightly smaller monthly benefit than you would have received if you started your benefits in October.
People who delay filing for Social Security beyond their full retirement age (age 66 for most people today) get a “delayed retirement bonus” of twothirds of one percent for each month between age 66 and age 70 that they put off filing for Social Security. That comes out to 32 percent increase if you wait until age 70 to file. You will be 70 in October. But you have now started your benefits effective with last January. So your ongoing bonus will only be about 27 percent.
And here is another way to look at this whole issue of retroactivity. If you wanted your benefits to begin in January, why didn’t you just file for them in January? You still would have gotten the 27 percent bonus added to your monthly checks.
Maybe you just like the idea of getting that big fat retroactive check for $18,000. But if you ask me, it’s like you gave a free loan to the government. You let them hang onto your money for the past six months and now they are giving it back to you without paying you any interest. Still, an $18,000 check is pretty good. So enjoy spending it!
Q: I was 64 last March. I intended to file for my Social Security retirement benefits then, but I never got around to contacting my Social Security office because I ended up in the hospital with a pulmonary embolism. I’ve been out and recovering for the past couple months. I’m now pretty much back to full strength. I called the Social Security
people last week and told them I now wanted to sign up for my Social Security and that I wanted benefits retroactive to March. The agent told me I could not do that. She said my claim would have to be effective with this month. Don’t all Social Security claims come with up to six months of retroactive benefits?
A: As I stated in the answer to the first question, retroactivity for retirement benefits is limited to claims filed after full retirement age. Because you are under age 66, your claim can only be effective with the month it is filed.
Or to put that another way, retroactive benefits can NOT be granted if it involves the payment of any reduced benefits -- meaning benefits reduced for starting them before one’s full retirement age. For further clarification of this, see the next question and answer.
Q: I was 66 in May. I was planning to wait until 70 to apply for my Social Security. But for reasons I don’t need to go into, I need money now. So I went to my Social Security office to sign up for my retirement benefits. I thought I could even get six month’s worth of retroactive benefits. But the agent said I could only get paid back to May without explaining why. Can you explain?
A: I sort of did in my answers to the previous questions. You were able to claim retroactive benefits only back to the month you turned 66 -- but not before. So you can get paid retroactively to May -- but nothing before that. To repeat: Retroactive benefits cannot be paid prior to your full retirement age month.
Q: I called Social Security in May on my 63rd birthday to file for Social Security. I talked to a representative for a while. She was ready to take my claim, but I told her I wanted to think about it. I finally decided to go ahead with things and called in early July and filed my claim. I just got my first check, and it looks to be a lump sum check paying me back to May. I remember in a previous column you said there could be no retroactive benefits prior to age 66. So what happened to me?
A: I purposely put your question here to make an important distinction about retroactive benefits. And that distinction is this: You technically did not get retroactive benefits. When you called the Social Security people in May about filing a retirement claim, they must have entered information about you into their computer system. And that set up what they call a “protective filing date.” In other words, you indicated an interest in filing for Social Security benefits in May. And when you finally decided to pull the trigger and actually sign up for them in July, they were able to use that May date as your filing date. So to repeat: You did not get retroactive benefits. You simply got benefits beginning with the
first month you inquired about applying for your Social Security. By the way, you will soon get a letter from the Social Security people explaining all of this. They almost always send out the check first -- figuring you’d like your money as soon as possible. And then they get around to mailing you an “award letter” that tells you all about your Social Security benefits. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2016 CREATORS.COM
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And finally, what I realize is that the e-bike extends horizons and lifespan for adventure and exploration for many of us who have reached an age where we appreciate biking but are unsure of doing the distance or the hills.
And so I opt for the e-bike for the first time. It takes me about two
superpowers.
The cycling company that BikeTours.com has selected for our tour, Cycle Albania, is relatively new and may in fact be the only company offering bike tours in the country. We attracted attention as we zipped through villages because we were such an oddity.
minutes to figure it out and three minutes to get comfortable
The e-bike is not like a scooter – you still have to pedal. But to me, it takes the hill out of the climb, making it like pedaling on flat surface (unless you want to retain the challenge, as I did, and keep it at an “Econ” setting, the lowest of three “speeds”, “Norm” and “Sport” being the others). In “Econ”, I find, it makes my hybrid bike, which with the added weight of the battery (about 12-15 pounds) feels like a mountain bike, ride like a road bike.
The e-bike that I ride is so responsive – it changes gears immediately, efficiently, at the push of a button (up arrow, down arrow) and I could change speeds if necessary, from “Econ” to “Norm” on a dime, smoothly, without any hesitation or resistance.
I find that on the big hills, by keeping the setting at Econ I still have that physical effort of climbing, but I don’t wind up with burning lungs. And of course, I can just zip up the hills by going to the Norm and for an even greater push, the Sport setting (I never use the Sport setting, and only use Norm a couple of times, when the climb seems never ending).
It makes me feel as if I have
I am really impressed with the quality of the bikes, manufactured by the Taiwan-based Giant company, which Cycle Albania purchased from the Netherlands. Each of the bikes –the regular hybrids and the e-bikes (probably the only ones in the entire country) – are the best quality, valued at thousands of dollars (in a country where the median income is $5000 a year). They have hydraulic brakes,
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orientation about what to expect the next day.
Tomorrow’s ride will bring us to Gjirokaster,a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has preserved the style and traditions from the days of the Ottoman empire – cobblestone streets, stone roofs. The Old City is virtually unchanged, he tells us, because it was the birthplace of the former dictator, Enver Halil Hoxha, the Communist leader from 1944 until his death in 1985.
“He turned it into a heritage town,” he says. “It is the only city where nothing changes.” Well, perhaps with the exception of the fact that the city once had more than a dozen mosques and Hoxha banned religion, even burning down mosques and churches; today there is only one mosque.
Gjirokaster also was home town of Albania’s most internationally renowned writer, Ismail Kadare, nominated five times for Nobel Prize in literature, and most famous for his novel, “Chronicle in Stone” (1971), which is set in Gjirokaster.
There are still some scheduled departures left this year for “Albania’s UNESCO Sites with Rivers, Valleys, and Gorges,” 9 nights, Level 4, averaging 37 miles/day (950E or about $1050) (www.biketours.com/albania/albaniaUNESCO-tour).
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How to help students choose an extracurricular activity
Extracurricular activities can benefit students in various ways. Academic clubs, sports and volunteer organizations provide students with opportunities to grow as people and make new friends while also teaching kids skills they will use for the rest of their lives.
Many parents are aware that extracurricular activities can help students improve their chances of gaining admission to college. But students who choose the right extracurricular activities will benefit in greater ways than simply strengthening their college applications. The following are a handful of ways parents can help their sons and daughters choose extracurricular activities they can benefit from for years to come.
• Ask kids to jot down their interests. Students are more likely to enjoy and excel at extracurricular activities that align with their existing interests. Ask kids to jot down a list of their interests or anything they might want to try. Youngsters might want to learn a musical instrument even if they have never before taken a course on music. Once kids have listed their interests, look for activities that allow them to further explore those interests. Chances are there is a school-sponsored or community-based club or organization that will align with at least one thing on your child’s list.
• Encourage kids to have fun. Kids are more likely to enjoy and fully commit to an activity if they find it fun. While extracurricular activities can help kids grow as people and improve
their image in the eyes of college admissions officers, kids will get even more out of an activity if they enjoy doing it.
• Look for something that won’t interfere with schoolwork. Extracurricular activities can look great on a college application, but that benefit is lost if the activity interferes with a student’s academic performance. Some activities, including sports, demand more of students’ time than others, but make sure kids know that school always comes first.
• Ask around. Ask neighbors or school officials for recommendations to help kids who have tried but failed to find the right fit with regard to extracurricular activities. Sometimes it takes a little trial and error before a child finds an activity he or she is comfortable with. Fellow parents can make great resources, and school officials likely know of a host of clubs and organizations that kids may be interested in.
• Sign up with your kids. If kids are hesitant to sign up for an activity because they are shy, sign up with them. Volunteer organizations are typically family-friendly, and kids might be more likely to come out of their shells if they sign up with their parents or siblings. As kids grow more comfortable with an activity, they will want to get more involved even if mom and dad don’t have the time.
Parents can employ various strategies to help kids find activities they can be passionate about for years to come.
Signs and symptoms of ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a behavioral condition marked by difficulty sitting still, paying attention and controlling impulsive behavior, is a prevalent problem across the globe. According to the organization Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, a meta-analysis of 175 studies conducted worldwide estimates that 129 million children have ADHD.
Parents of children who are exhibiting difficulty concentrating in school
or controlling their impulsive behavior should not immediately assume their youngsters have ADHD. Nearly everyone, adults and children included, struggles to concentrate from time to time. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM5), the classification and diagnostic tool used by the American Psychiatric Association for psychiatric diagnosis, several symptoms must be present before a child turns 12 for that child to be diagnosed with ADHD.
Part of the difficulty in diagnosing ADHD can be traced to the impulsivity and inattentiveness typical of children under the age of four. Because of that potential for misdiagnosis, parents should resist the urge to diagnose children without having their youngsters examined by a licensed psychiatrist. Parents who are concerned their child might have ADHD can look for certain symptoms, which can fall under three main categories: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
Inattention
It can be difficult to notice signs that a child is inattentive until he or she enters school, where kids must focus on classroom lessons and homework. But symptoms of inattention may include:
• Careless mistakes when performing certain tasks, including schoolwork and chores
• Difficulty sustaining attention when playing or performing certain tasks
• Difficulty listening when being spoken to directly
• Failure to follow instructions
• Failure to finish certain tasks, including chores and schoolwork
• Difficulty organizing
• Unwillingness to engage in activities that require prolonged mental effort
Hyperactivity
Kids can be easily excited, and par-
ents may mistake that excitement for symptoms of hyperactivity. And while children under the age of four tend to curious and inattentive, some kids begin to exhibit symptoms of hyperactivity as early as preschool.
• Excessive fidgeting
• Squirming in seats
• Leaving seat when remaining seated is required, such as in classroom settings
• Difficulty playing quietly
• Running or climbing at inappropriate times
• Talking excessively
Impulsivity
Youngsters who act impulsively may do things without thinking about their actions or words beforehand. While this is common in young children and may not indicate ADHD, frequent impulsive behavior should be discussed with a pyschiatrist.
• Frequently provides answers before questions have been completed
• Difficulty waiting his or her turn
• Frequently interrupts others
• Intrudes on others by butting into conversations or games
ADHD affects more than 120 million children across the globe. Parents who suspect their children are exhibiting symptoms of ADHD can visit www. chadd.org for more information.
Cursive writing lessons are disappearing from many schools. How do you feel about this change?
Cursive writing lessons were once mandatory in schools. Many adults can remember cursive writing lessons on lined paper and time spent practicing this aesthetically appealing style of writing.
But thanks to technology and a growing reliance on computers to complete school assignments, handwriting skills are no longer stressed as much as they once were. In fact, some children never receive cursive writing instruction.
The absence of cursive writing lessons has led to a heated debate. Some people feel cursive writing is archaic and a waste of time, while others believe it is a relevant skill. Here is a look at both sides of the debate.
The pros of cursive writing
Various experts and educators have weighed in on the lasting benefits of cursive handwriting. Here are just a few of the benefits proponents of cursive writing point to.
• Cursive writing stimulates the brain. “Cursive writing helps train the brain to integrate visual and tactile information, and fine motor dexterity,” Dr. William Klemm said in an article in Psychology Today. The skills developed from learning cursive writing cannot be replaced by using a keyboard. In addition, MRIs have revealed an interesting relationship between handwriting and the brain. The brains of people with good handwriting are more active in areas associated with cognition, language and executive function than the brains of those with poor handwriting.
• Cursive writing may promote focus. Writing things down by hand forces a person to slow down and formulate his or her thought. Handwritten notes may hold the advantage over computer-typed notes in terms of recollection of facts.
• Cursive writing may help students with dyslexia. Dyslexia is a language processing disorder that can hinder reading, writing, spelling and sometimes even speaking. According to the International Dyslexia Association, when writing cursive, the words jotted down become a unit, rather than a series of separate strokes, and that may contribute to better spelling. And since all lowercase cursive letters begin on the line, fewer of them are likely to be reversed.
The cons of cursive writing
There are various reasons why people think lessons in cursive writing are unnecessary.
• Cursive writing is only used in signatures. Cursive writing is seldom used except for signatures. Even then, e-signing and online transactions have removed the need to write in cursive.
• Typing on a keyboard should take precedence. Many parents and educators believe that cursive writing lessons do little to prepare young students for an increasingly digital world. Such opponents of cursive writing suggest keyboarding lessons should take precedence over teaching handwriting skills. Teachers have admitted that cursive writing lessons take a lot of time, and many simply cannot devote classroom time to them.
• Digital texts make it obsolete. Some argue that those who do not know how to read in cursive can never understand historical texts or early manuscripts. However, so much has been transcribed into digital texts that this argument is seen by many as outdated.
Cursive writing may be going the way of the dinosaur. But the debate about the value of cursive writing figures to continue.
CSB student - photo Amy Cannon
Why music education matters
Across the nation the arts and music programs have taken a considerable hit in recent decades, when arts education fell victim to budget cuts.
The benefits of music education extend far beyond getting kids to tap their toes. The National Association for Music Education lists the following benefits among the many reasons to support music education in schools.
• Music training helps develop language skills. Studies have shown that music training contributes to the physical development of the part of the left side of the brain associated with processing language. A 2005 study from researchers at Stanford University found that mastering a musical instrument may also improve reading skills, which can benefit students both inside and outside the classroom.
• Music training can improve handeye coordination. Studies have linked long-term music training to improved hand-eye coordination. That is likely connected to the motor skills children develop when playing musical instruments. Without those instruments, those motor skills may not develop as strongly.
• Music improves concentration. Even students who cannot play a musical instrument can still benefit academically from simply listening to music. In 2007, a research team from the Stanford University School of Medicine found that
music engages the areas of the brain involved with paying attention. Today’s students deal with numerous distractions, from smartphones to tablets to social media, but those who routinely listen to certain types of music might find it easier to block out those distractions and focus on their work.
• Music can help students’ emotional development. A 2003 study commissioned by Chorus America found musicians are more likely than the average person to be involved in charity work as volunteers and donors. The NAfME also notes that music students may be more likely to exhibit empathy toward other cultures.
• Music can improve self-esteem. In a study examining 117 fourth grade students attending public school in Montreal, a researcher at the University of Texas at Austin found that children who received piano lessons weekly for three years had higher self-esteem than children who were not given piano lessons during the same period. Neither group had participated in formal music instruction before the study, and students in both groups reported similar levels of self-esteem prior to participating in the study.
Music education can enrich the lives of young students in a myriad of ways, potentially contributing to happier, more fulfilling lives.
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Practice school bus safety every day
Millions of students rely on public transportation to get them to and from school each and every day. The National Safety Council says 25 million students in the United States begin and end their school days on school buses. The NCS adds that riding a bus to school is 13 times safer than riding in a family vehicle and 10 times safer than walking.
Although buses are designed for safety, student riders can do a lot to make their bus trips even safer.
around the bus only when it is stopped.
• Keep the aisles clear. Stay out of the aisle when the bus is in motion and store backpacks on your lap or under your seat so they are not tripping hazards.
• Stand only in the designated school bus stop. Always stand on the sidewalk, lawn or curb where the school bus stop is located. Stay away from the street because traffic in the morning and the afternoon can be very busy and hectic.
• Arrive at the stop early. Rushing to the bus stop may cause you to make errors in judgment, including running in traffic to catch the bus. Leave early so you have ample time to catch the bus and obey all traffic laws.
• Only board and exit the bus when it is safe. Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before boarding or exiting. The driver will engage the stop sign and put on the flashing red lights. Move
• Use seat restraints. Use seat restraints when available on the school bus. While not every school bus has seatbelts, many now do.
• Stay in your seat. Remain in your seat while the bus is in motion. Keep your hands inside of the windows. Do not get up to engage with other riders.
•Keep a good distance between you and the bus. Exit the bus and cross in front where the driver can see you. If you cannot see the driver, he or she cannot see you. Check for safety signals from the driver to proceed when traffic has stopped. Always walk, never run, around a bus.
• Do not goof off. When on the bus, always behave so that you can hear any safety instructions and be aware of your surroundings. Behaving also means one less distraction for drivers.
School bus passengers can make their rides to school even safer by playing it smart.
Strong spiritual values are a living part of our daily activities at every Catholic elementary school on Long Island. Your child is nurtured in a safe and loving environment by certified teachers where they’ll learn the skills and knowledge, and build the self-esteem needed for future success. We work in partnership with parents to reinforce the enduring moral values you live at home and our environment of kindness and respect teaches each child that God loves them and that they are precious in His eyes.
To learn more about why a Catholic Elementary School is a great place to start and to find a school near you, call 516-678-5800 x 258 or visit us online at www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org
In
school students with programs of study that allow them to explore their professional options and enhance their college portfolio.
These workshops are o ered in condensed, weekend formats and are taught by top industry experts. They o er rigorous coursework and serve as an impressive addition on a college application.
Fall workshops begin in October, and the deadline to apply is Monday, October 10, 2016. Space is limited.
Becoming a Sports Writer (NEW)
College Writing: Understanding Grammar Through Writing—The Ultimate Connection
Computer Information Systems: Cyber Defense (NEW)
Computer Science with JavaScript (NEW)
Creative Approaches to Writing the College Application Essay
Creative Writing Workshop: Finding the Truth in Fiction
Debates in Global A airs: The Ethics of Conflict
Exploring Careers in Event Management (NEW)
Fundamentals of Sports Management: The Game Beyond the Playing Field
Impressionism: The Artists and Their Art (NEW)
Interactive Marketing Campaigns: The Power of Public Relations and Social Media
Introduction to Architecture
Introduction to College-Level Statistics
Introduction to Fashion Design (NEW)
Introduction to Global Banking (NEW)
Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship (NEW)
Investing Fundamentals: Shaping Your Financial Future
Journalism: Reporting, Researching, and Writing Features
Photography: New York City Through the Camera Lens
Pre-Law: An Introduction to Torts (NEW)
The Big Picture: Telling Stories Through Data Visualization (NEW)
Tourism Destination Digital Marketing and Social Media (NEW)
Writing for Television: Creating and Writing a New Series
SEPTA Executive Board
Co-President Ann Heaney ......................... president@GCSEPTA.org
Homestead Jennifer Sullivan homestead@gardencitypta.org
Locust Crista Regazzi locust@gardencitypta.org
Many New Courses Available
How students can handle the transition to middle school
A child’s school-aged years are filled with many different lessons and experiences. While in school, kids have the opportunity to broaden their horizons and meet new people.
Many students will attend various schools before moving on to college, and therefore they must learn how to adjust to new schools. While many students attend elementary school together for years, students may not know their classmates once they make it to middle school, which tends to boast larger student bodies than elementary schools. That’s because many middle schools’ student bodies are a combination of several elementary schools. Making the transition from elementary school to middle school or junior high can spark anxiety in students, but that does not have to be.
The National Education Association says a common element of a successful middle school experience is a smooth and positive transition from elementary school. The following are a few ways students can handle their transition to middle school.
• Participate in a school-based transition program. Middle schools frequently host open houses for elementary school students, who can take tours of the campus. Parents can take part in these events with their children. If your schedule does not allow you to attend, then schedule a private tour with the middle school principal or a faculty member. Middle school guidance counselors or guest speakers also may make the rounds, visiting elementary schools directly. Be sure your student attends such information sessions so he or she can get an idea of what to expect during middle school.
• Dispel any myths your youngster might have heard about middle school. Youngsters hear lots of things about middle schools, and much of what kids hear might be untrue. Ask kids what they have heard about the schools they will be moving on to, and then do your best to dispel any myths.
• Find a middle school buddy. Ask an older sibling or invite someone who is currently enrolled in the school to speak with your child and answer any questions he
or she may have. Hearing directly from a fellow student may make your child feel more comfortable about what to expect.
• Talk about any other fears. Engage in an open dialogue with your son or daughter about any additional fears he or she may have. If students are worried about academics, spend some time over the summer going over the curriculum. If the potential for peer pressure is a cause for concern, reinforce advice on how to react to peer pressure.
Parents and their children can take several steps to make students’ transitions to middle school as smooth as possible.
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION:
Superintendent of Schools.........................478-1010
An increased focus on STEM education is one of the most influential initiatives to reach schools in recent years. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The world has become increasingly complex and competitive, and today’s youth need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to evaluate ideas and turn them into productive applications. These are two of the key hallmarks of STEM.
According to the National Science Foundation, STEM subjects include chemistry, computer and information technology science, engineering, geosciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences, physics and astronomy, social sciences (anthropology, economics, psychology and sociology), and STEM education and learning research.
Recognizing that more and more students are gravitating toward STEM-focused fields and that projected STEM job rates are rising steadily, schools have begun to beef up their offerings with regard to STEM subjects. Jobs in mathematics, computer system analysis, systems software, and biomedical engineering are just some of the careers in which anywhere from a 15 to 62 percent increase between 2010 and 2020 is predicted, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Individuals may believe that STEM study begins in high school, but the success of older students in STEM subjects is often shaped much earlier on. That’s why parents and educators can do much to
For over 60 years, Holy Cross High School has been committed to educating the hearts and minds of young men. It has been quite the journey for us to grow and learn with our students and we are proud to continue moving forward in a fun, engaging, and positive direction. Our size and dedicated faculty and staffhelp young men reach their potential through a value-based education, discipline, and solid instruction in a secure, safe environment.
Holy Cross High School has enhanced coreteaching and learning programs, technology, and added even moreextracurricular clubs and organizations to our already robust activity list. Additionally,we boast our two successful parent groups, the Fathers’
cultivate an interest in natural and social sciences as well as in math as early as possible. Here are a few ideas to do just that.
• Encourage participation in the community. Various national clubs and science-based organizations have begun to pay more attention to STEM and offer activities that foster a greater love of science, engineering and math. By joining such clubs and organizations, students can learn more about these subjects and reinforce their enjoyment.
• Set up an internship or meet-and-greet. Take students to STEM-centered places of employment so they can get a firsthand experience from within the STEM trenches. Provide opportunities for students to chat with people in the field and ask questions about the type of schooling necessary to pursue a particular degree, and if any hobbies and other activities promote STEM learning.
• Investigate school-based opportunities. Schools are broadening course offerings and also establishing STEM-based clubs. Students have the opportunity to get involved with other like-minded classmates. If a club isn’t already available, a teacher or a parent can consider volunteering to serve as the head of the club.
STEM is a hot topic of discussion in the world of education. Students can expect to get plenty of exposure to science- and math-related topics both inside and out of the classroom.
Club and Women’s Guild, which facilitate parental involvement, school donations, and an array of popular school and community events throughout the school year.
Holy Cross is home of student champion, Nicholas Simone ’16 who won this year’s Chemical Education Committee’s 21st Annual Research Poster Session Award for New York. We are also home to a great deal of college and professional athletes, such as Dean Marlowe ’10, #29 of the Carolina Panthers and Devon Cajuste ’11, #86 of the San Francisco 49ers, as well as top business executives and researchers.
During this Year of Mercy, we continue to plan to do more than ever for our community and hope you and your family will join our winning team!
Tohave your son become a Knight for a Day visit our website, choose the Admissions tab,and click the left-sided option entitled Tours, Visits, and Knight for a Day.
To view all of the wonderful Holy Cross happenings, visit us on the web at holycrosshs.org or on Facebook at Holy Cross High School, Flushing Queens.
Who’s ready for school?
We are!
Our teachers, teaching assistants and teacher aides are prepping their classrooms for your children, eager to start a new school year. So are our nurses, bus drivers, secretaries, counselors, cafeteria workers and custodians. We are NYSUT—600,000 professionals dedicated to excellence in education, health care and human services. We start your children on the path to learning in prekindergarten, and stay with them through college.
We keep them safe on the bus and feed them healthy meals. And we partner with you to ensure our schools have the resources needed to help every child succeed. But that’s not all. We also provide health care and human services to New Yorkers of all ages. We’re NYSUT.
Working for students and patients.
Working with our communities.
Karen E. Magee, President
Andrew Pallotta, Executive Vice President
Catalina Fortino, Vice President
Paul Pecorale, Vice President
Martin Messner, Secretary-Treasurer
Kathleen Stephenson, Troy Teachers Association
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suspension. (You can bring your own seat and pedals if you want, as does a couple from Oregon, used to climbing hills).
My pedals have screw heads that grip the soles of my sneakers for the extra push without toe clips.
And boy are we grateful for suspension and hydraulic brakes on the Day 6 ride, when we come down a road more like a mountain trail - broken
whir of a motor but it isn’t like riding a scooter.
The e-bike is a superb alternative for anyone who has denied themselves the opportunity to discover a destination by bike – the best way in my opinion – because they were afraid they could not go the distance or manage hills. The e-bike is a godsend: destinations and experiences that seemed out of reach can now be conquered. If you felt you had aged out of managing 35 to 50 miles
gravel, rocks, potholes, gravel, steep with winding hairpin turns.
day on anything but flat rail-trails, e-bikes open up a whole new world, and
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Employment
Help Wanted
CHILD CARE WANTED: Garden City family seeking child care assistance during the school year for our 9 yr old son &7 yr old daughter who will enter grades 4 and 2 respectively. Hours vary, not fixed on a weekly basis. You may be needed as early as 7am and until as late as 5pm. Most days would include only picking the children up from School and supervising them until a parent comes home but may entail bringing them to an after school activity. Pay is generous and includes compensation for you being ready to watch our children should they be ill and unable to attend school. Must be available school vacations. Potential for summer employment as well. Experience and References as well as a car are required. Please call 917-204-4470 after 5pm to discuss.
CLERICAL PART TIME
Sunday Front Desk Position Busy Real Estate Office. Computer knowledge necessary, phone etiquette important. Good opportunity for someone returning to work force. Call for an appointment 516-248-9494
COSMETOLOGIST NEEDED
FOS LIVING eco salon, 13 Nassau Blvd, Garden City South is seeking a NYS licensed cosmetologist for an immediate opening.
We can review your skills and discuss your hours and responsibilities by scheduling an appointment. Call Jeanie Verdis at 917-692-1658
DOMESTIC ASSISTANT: Drive 12 year old daughter to gymnastics from Port Washington to Hicksville daily after school, laundry, household chores/maintenance, occasional meals, grocery shop, errands ie. dry cleaning, scan/shred personal documents/organizing.... Call 917-881-9117 or email: peter.s.sanders@gmail.com
Employment
Situation Wanted
AIDE/CARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE
Available Mon-Fri live in to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Cooking, light housework, personal grooming, administer medications. References available.
Please Call 516-448-0502
Employment
Help Wanted
HERRICKS SCHOOL DISTRICT: Substitute Registered Nurses needed. Applications are available in Room 205 of the Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, NY. Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2016
HOUSEKEEPER/DRIVER
WANTED to help this busy family of five! Looking for a responsible, hard working, trustworthy and caring individual to keep our home in order and help manage the busy schedules of 3 kids (15,12,10) and 2 working parents. 20-40 hours a week, Garden City, some flexibility on time/days.
Please call Kathy 917-757-3934
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/SECRETARY
Part-Time in Garden City Doctor’s Office: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. Will train. Email: go2489680@gmail.com or fax: 516-248-9683
CERTIFIED HHA, PCA seeks Monday-Friday or weekend position, live in or live out. 17 years experience with Parkinsons dementia, cancer patients. References available upon request.
Call Doreen 516-302-7564
CERTIFIED NURSE’S AIDE 15+ yrs experience, honest & reliable seeking home care position. Available full time, part time & weekends. Licensed driver with own car. You can contact Barber 516-468-1340
CHILDCARE/COMPANION available 5-6 days a week, live in. Experienced in Childcare & Elder Care. Light cleaning, cooking, laundry. References available. Please call Phyllis 917-412-3418
CLEANING SERVICES
AVAILABLE for homes and offices. Will also do laundry. Experienced with excellent references.
Please call Melissa 516-384-9623
CLEANING SERVICES
AVAILABLE to clean homes, apartments, offices & stores. Free estimates. Own transportation. References available. Please call Rosemary 516-782-5764
Employment
Situation Wanted
COMPANION/ HOME
HEALTH AIDE seeking FT/PT
live out position to care for adult /child. 10 yrs experience with behaviorally challenged individuals. Licensed driver with own car.
Please call Paulette 347-867-7992
ELDER CARE COMPANION
Experienced, reliable & energetic woman with own car available to take you anywhere you need to go and also do cooking, cleaning and much more! Please give me a call.
Doris 516-280-5833
ELDER CARE COMPANION:
Mature woman with car available for: Shopping, errands, activities, cooking meals, doctor appointments, home organization...Trustworthy, reliable, compassionate, flexible. Please call Neila Rosenberg 347-387-6798
ELDERLY CARE
Caretaker seeking full time position as my job with last patient has ended. I have 15 years experience and am very loving and caring. Please call Daphney 646-427-2978
EXPERIENCED NURSING AIDE seeking position to take care of elderly. Evenings or weekends. Own car and good references. Please 917-796-5917
HOME CARE ATTENDANT
Experienced European woman available for live in or live out position 6 days a week. Garden City resident with 20 years experience. Excellent references. Very reasonable rates. Please call Jeanette 516-741-6347 or cell 516-510-7271, leave message.
Employment
Situation Wanted
HOME HEALTH AIDE
AVAILABLE:
Kind, compassionate aide working with sick, elderly and newborn care seeking FT/PT position on weekdays, weekends or overnight. 25+ years experience. References available. Call Liz 516-590-5338
HOME HEALTH AIDE/
ELDER CARE Home health aide with over 15 years experience !! Excellent references. Cooking, cleaning, showers, all aspects of daily care. Live in. Available Immediately !! Call Sharon 347-739-7717
HOME HEALTH AIDE: CERTIFIED
North Shore LIJ/ Regioncare experience seeking position to care for elderly. Available 7 days a week days or evenings. References. Call 347-525-6999 or email: JJKafarski12@gmail.com
HOUSE CLEANING:
Experienced cleaning service available. Pleasant, responsible. Provides own quality clean products. Own transportation. Local references. Spanish/English speaking. Free estimates. Approximate cost: Small home $79, Mid size $99, Large $118. Please call Diana 516-859-7084
NANCY’S CLEANING SERVICE
Let me do the work for you! Homes, apartments and offices!
Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, organizing, etc. Professional appearance Excellent references English speaking Own transportation Free estimates! Loves animals !! Call or text Nancy 516-469-5517. Email: nancybenitez023@gmail.com
NANNY/ BABYSITTER
Experienced Babysitter available FT/PT. Trustworthy, responsible, active, creative and fun! Background child development and experience with Autistic children. Excellent references. Please call Angela 516-330-0230 or email angelamargoth@yahoo.com
NURSING ASSISTANT/ HOME CARE ATTENDANT
Nurse’s assistant available to care for the elderly. Live in or live out. Offering compassionate home care full time or part time. Available for overnight also. Please call 347-543-5960
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Announcements
Adoption
ADOPTION: UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Need help? FREE assistance. Caring staff, counseling and financial help. You choose the loving, pre-approved adoptive parents. Joy 866-922-3678 www.ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org Habla Espanol.
Marketplace
ANTIQUE LOVERS TAKE
NOTE: BRIMFIELD’S, Famous outdoor antique/collectibles show of 5,000 dealers starts Tuesday, September 6th. Info on 20 individual show openings. www.brimfield.com. Sept 6th-11th, 2016
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Auctions
3 Intercoastal Waterway Lots w/Pier, North Myrtle Beach, SC in Horry County, online w/ bid center, auction ends 9/8/16 at 2pm. Iron Horse Auction Company, Inc. www.ironhorseauction.com 800-997-2248 SCAL1684
Wanted to Buy
ABE BUYS ANTIQUES: Silver, paintings, rugs and all contents. All Cash! 917-817-3928
CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $35 /Box! Sealed and Unexpired. Payment made SAME DAY. Highest prices paid! Call JENNI today! 800-413-3479 www.cashforyourteststrips.com
LOOK! Old clocks and watches wanted by collector regardless of condition. Highest prices paid. 917-748-7225
LOOKING TO BUY!
Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048
Marketplace
Wanted to Buy
TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com
Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org
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 516-505-9717
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
Automotive
Auto Services
ELITE AUTO DETAILING:
Anthony Masia, Owner/Operator
Dependable, professional detailer. SUV’s, vans, pick-ups also detailed at a higher price. We specialize in imports/Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati. $10 off complete detail. Spring Wash & Wax Special $85/cars only. Coupons not to be combined 631-612-7152
Automotive
Autos Wanted
DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-aWish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!
JEEP LIBERTY WANTED TO BUY: 2001-2007, any color, must have moon roof, A/C, automatic, power steering, under 125,000 miles, good condition. 718-208-9900
Real Estate For Rent
Apartment for rent
GARDEN CITY BORDER
APARTMENTS: 2 bedroom, 2 bath for $1885+ electric, gated parking, laundry room, air conditioning, hardwood floors, near LIRR, NO BROKER FEE. www.gcbapts.com. 516-742-1101
Vacation Rental
OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com
Real Estate For Sale
Homes for Sale
GARDEN CITY ESTATES
Split Level. Meadbrook Rd. Center of block. Near Merillon Ave RR & Stratford School. 3 BR, 2.5 Baths, Den, 2 car garage. Gas heat, IGS, CAC, new elec. 60x110. $899,990. Principals 516-747-1024
Lots for Sale
ABANDONED FARM LAND
SALE! 16 acres $29,900. Gorgeous upstate NY setting! Woods, meadows, nice views, apple trees, country road frontage just west of Cooperstown lakes. Terms avail! Call 888-701-7509 or NewYorkLandandLakes.com
CATSKILL MOUNTAIN
LAKE LOT! 2 hours NYC. 14 acres $79,900. Exclusive access to beautiful mountain lake, wooded privacy, priced WAY BELOW MARKET! Terms avail! 888-479-3394
CATSKILL MOUNTAINS
LENDER ORDERED SALE! 39 acres $99,900. Valley views, fields, wods, town rd, utils! EZ terms 888-905-8847
Real Estate For Sale
Open House
RIVERHEAD
Sunday 9/4 12-3pm 1661 Old Country Rd
Glenwood Village 55+ Community
Glenwood Oaks Section #572 Near Tanger Outlets, Shopping. 2 BR, 2 Bath, Open Floor Plan, Built 2014, HVA/C, Handicap Ramp, 1,736 sf on 55x75 lot. $239,900.
Out Of Town Real Estate
AQUEBOGUE
Colonial 4 BRs, 3 Bath, LR/fireplace, DR, EIK, Laundry Room, Great Room, 4 Seasons Room, 10,000Kw Generator, Full Basement. 42x70 Pole Barn, great for car, boat, wine collectors & contractors! Plenty of storage space! Water & electric in barn. Near the beaches. $635,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin, 516-658-2623
GREENPORT
Soundfront Community. Charming Large Ranch features updated Kitchen, Wood Floors, Large Master Bedroom, Bathroom w/Jacuzzi Tub and Shower. Inground Pool. Solar Panels. Large 3 Car Garage. $479,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623
JAMESPORT
PANORAMIC WATERVIEW
2 Story with Deeded Beach Rights! Arts & Craft Style Custom 4 BRs, 3 Baths. Gourmet Kitchen. Master BR Suite/Large Balcony. Large Screened Porch. Det 2+ Car Garage with Studio. 50 ft to Sandy Sound Beach. Fabulous summer or year round home! $1,249,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623
Real Estate Wanted
Room Wanted To Rent
HOFSTRA FEMALE LAW
PROFESSOR seeks to rent room in quiet home for 1-2 nights per week. Privacy is a premium. Prefer private bath and access to kitchen. Need parking space. Primary residence is in Manhattan. Call 917-685-7496
Services
** EVON’S SERVICES **
HOME HEALTH AIDES ELDER CARE CHILD CARE AND MORE! We offer the following services:
Companions, Home Health Aides/Elder Care Child Care and Housekeeping Laborers Days / Nights Live In or Live Out
NO FEE TO EMPLOYERS Call: 516-505-5510
HOME CARE & HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES: We provide these services: Live in or out maids, companions, home care, housekeeping. Haya’s & Rona Agency. Haya office 516-482-4400. cell 516-298-9445. Rona office 516-441-5555 cell 516-316-0111. 25 Great Neck Road, Suite 3, Great Neck, NY 11021
DEVLIN BUILDERS Since 1979. We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS. No job too small. Bob Devlin 516-365-6685. Insured License H18C730000
LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628
Services
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
Painting & Paperhang
JV PAINT
HANDYMAN SERVICES
Interior-Exterior Specialist
Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378
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
ENGLISH TUTOR:
Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT/ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com
Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.
IS YOUR CHILD READY FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR?
NYS Certified through 6th grade teacher available to help your child prepare for the return of the school and also throughout the school year.
$30/hour. Call or Text Lisa Connor 516-851-0319 OR email: LFConnor@optonline.net
MATH TUTOR
CERTIFIED MATH TEACHER will tutor all ages. Available all weekday evenings. Please call 516-205-5664
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
MATHEMATICS TUTOR:
NYS certified math teacher. Experienced and patient. All elementary and middle school grades. HS Algebra, Geometry and SAT prep. Text or call Ken 516-526-8315 or email: kmctutor79@gmail.com
SPANISH TUTOR: Spanish Grammar-Literature, FLACS A -FLACS B, Exam Preparation/ Comps. William Cullen, M.A., Spanish, S.D.A. Chaminade HS, Fairfield University Alumnus. 516-509-8174. wdctutor06@aol.com. References furnished upon request.
Instruction
PIANO LESSONS
By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free noobligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.co m
POPPA’S MUSIC: Back to School instrument rentals. 20% off with ad on already low priced school rental rates! Offer expires 9/30/16. Affordable, high quality rentals for all band and orchestra instruments. 168 Jericho Tpk, Mineola. Email: musicdirector@poppasmusic.com 516-747-5107
Cleaning
CLEANING HOMEOFFICE:
Weekly, monthly since 1979. Insured/ bonded. Trusted/ reliable. Call Olympia Cleaning 516-883-0359
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
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. 516-538-1125 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
Services
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.co m 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
DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE
YOUR HOME/OFFICE: Organize all aspects of your home or office. We stage. We pack & unpack. We sort, donate and toss. Free Consultation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx & Randi Yerman. 516-319-2762. Email: neatfreaks1976@outlook.com
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
PERFECT APPLICATION: College Application Consultants. Dedicated professionals help your students maximize their chances for college admissions success. Todd Lewis, President. Sharon Janovic, Director. 1 Linden Place, Suite 410, Great Neck, NY 11021. PerfectCollegeApplication@gmail.com. 516-441-2468
Jewelry sale supports Last Hope
Mark your calendar for the next Last Hope Flea Market and Jewelry sale scheduled for Saturday, September 17th, 10 a.m. -2 p.m.
Lots of new items that sure to include that great find.
Donations can be dropped off at the church on Friday night, Sept 16th, from 3-7 PM. Church of the Advent, 333 Advent St., Westbury. For information please contact: joannascheps@optonline.net.
Last Hope’s Supermarket Bingo
It’s Supermarket Bingo time again! All proceeds benefit Last Hope’s rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
Join Last Hope at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway in Hicksville on Friday, September 23rd. Doors open at 6PM, Bingo is from 7PM-10PM.
Admission includes one set of bingo cards (set of 4 games) and coffee/cake at intermission. There will be Chinese Auctions, 50/50 and Lotto Tree. Bingo daubers, additional bingo cards, snacks and drinks will be available for sale separately. Bingo events usually sell out, so be sure and register today using the Paypal link or flyer which can be found at http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/supermarket-bingo-fridayseptember-23rd/ All tickets must be purchased in advance. No walk-ins. For more information, contact Terri Rizzi at montauk1219@yahoo.com or 631-222-6606
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Last Hope Animal Rescue will be holding a free rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs on Sunday, September 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free rabies vaccines. Vaccine for canine or feline distemper $12; vaccine for Bordatella (kennel cough) $12. No appointment necessary. All dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers.
Open to all Long Island pet owners. For information please call 631-671+2588
Wine tasting for Last Hope Animal Rescue
Please join Last Hope Animal Rescue for a Wine Tasting on the grounds of the Walt Whitman House on Friday, September 9th from 7 to 10 pm at 246 Old Whitman Road, West Hills in Huntington. Bring some friends and relax.
Featured wines for the evening will be donated by Stew Leonard’s of Carle Place and Farmingdale, and all proceeds will benefit Last Hope’s dog/cat rescue and rehabilitation efforts. See Paypal at www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org to purchase tickets online.
There will also be a tour of the historic Walt Whitman birthplace. A light supper and dessert will be served. Enjoy live music from the Paul Effman Jazz Duo. The night will also feature live and Chinese auctions plus a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $50 per person. Please RSVPby September 2nd. Checks can be mailed to: Last Hope, PO Box 7025, Wantagh, NY 11793. For more information, contact Terri at Montauk1219@yahoo.com. No tickets will be mailed. Your name will be added to our check-in list.
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THE VIEW FROM HERE Political correctness: Chicago fights back
BY BOB MORGAN, JR.
As many parents drop off their parents to college (including for the traumatic first time), there is an increasing focus on the cloistered nature of academic discourse. Now, however, in a statement that will be welcomed by many, the University of Chicago seems ready to take on intolerant political correctness.
There are many manifestations of the trend toward political intolerance on campus . Speakers not hewing to the progressive or radical line have been shouted down or prevented from speaking, and this has even extended to previously invited graduations speakers like Condoleezza Rice. There has been a demand for “safe spaces” where persons claiming to be a member of an aggrieved class could avoid being confronted with ideas or material that might make them uncomfortable. Other related concepts included “trigger warnings”, which should be given to students prior to the presentation of materials that might be disturbing and “microaggressions”, seemingly innocuous statements or actions that might be deemed offensive by sensitive students. Schools also have adopted broad speech codes that largely block expression that possibly could be deemed offensive.
Specific instances of extreme political correctness are common. At my alma mater, Columbia, students assigned readings of the classic Latin poem by Ovid, Metamorphoses, demanded trigger warnings because the poem depicted assault. At Yale, a faculty residential supervisor was subjected to extreme abuse for merely suggesting that the university did not need to police Halloween costumes for offensive content. At the University of Missouri, the president of the university resigned under pressure in the wake of extremely nebulous allegations of institutional racism following a week in which the football team refused to play. A left wing professor was shown trying to restrain physically news coverage of the protestors. At Brown, former New York City police commissioner Ray Kelly was shouted down. Students at some colleges including Princeton have demanded that remembrances of historical figures with any tie to slavery or segregation (for example, President
Woodrow Wilson) be removed.
There has, of course, been some pushback to this onslaught of political correctness. A number of alumni at prestigious colleges have reduced donations in response to campus activities. Parents and prospective students have indicated their displeasure with recent activities at the University of Missouri by a sharp drop in applications and freshman enrollment. A group, Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), headed by former ACLU lawyer Greg Lukianoff has fought, in court if necessary, for free expression on campus and against college speech codes. Even President Obama has taken on extreme political correctness. In a speech at Rutgers, Mr. Obama criticized students who are too “fragile” to listen to people whose opinions offend them and took the position that the answer to bad speech is more speech.
But a recent letter to incoming members of the class of 2020 by John Ellison, dean of students of the University of Chicago, represents a significant broadside by a top university against political correctness. In his message, Mr. Ellison told the students that “our commitment to academic freedom means that we do not support so-called trigger warnings, we do not cancel invited speakers because their topics might prove controversial, and we do not condone the creation of intellectual ‘safe spaces’ where individuals can retreat from ideas and perspectives at odds with their own”.
The Chicago letter, which received significant media coverage, was widely recognized as a significant step. FIRE’s Mr. Lukianoff said that the message was clearer and more direct than other previous statements from universities.
“Sending a letter to freshmen is different than I’ve seen, at least in a long time, and certainly from a major university.”
Just to be clear, there is no place in a university for actual threats or expressions of outright bigotry. But freedom of academic expression has too often been hobbled by fear that words or ideas somehow will be deemed offensive. The Chicago letter is a welcome step toward reversing that trend.
Hundreds turn out for H-Mart grand opening
Local officials welcomed H-Mart to Jericho at its ribbon cutting.
BY GARY SIMEONE
It was quite a turnout for the official grand opening of the new AsianAmerican supermarket chain, H-Mart, on Thursday morning. Hundreds of people including former Nassau County Executive, Tom Suozzi and New York State Assemblyman, Chuck Lavine turned out for the celebration at 10 am at 336 N. Broadway in Jericho. The new 60,000-square-foot grocery store is located at the site of the former Waldbaum’s.
“I want to congratulate H-Mart on opening their 53rd nation wide location and I’m glad this is taking place in our community,” said Suozzi . “This is just another great example of an American success story.”
Suozzi gave a warm welcome to the H-Mart President, Brian Kwon in the Korean language and welcomed the store to the community.
such as a variety of noodles and quickhit snacks. One example includes the edible seaweed, laver, which is seen in may Korean dishes.
“It is wonderful with what started as a small Korean American convenience store is now a national state of the art grocery store,” said Assemblyman Lavine. “It is the Korean American dream and the American dream.”
Lavine said that the store would employ citizens in the community which is a great boost for the economy.
“This store will help boost our local economy and it offers a cultural and social vitality to this community.”
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H-Mart originally started out as a small convenience store in Woodside, Queens and has grown to be the number one Korean owned supermarket in the country. Like most markets they sell produce, meat and dairy products but they also sell many products that are exclusively seen in Asian markets
The event also featured music by Korean percussionists, Chinese Lion music and attractions for kids such as face painting and free balloon giveaways. There was also free giveaways for customers who purchased item lists over $30.
“This is a fantastic nation wide grocery store chain and the store itself is gorgeous,” said Hicksville Chamber of Commerce President, Lionel Chitty. “It is a great option for people in the community to do their grocery shopping.”
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Formation of Rosembarg Constructions, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/21/2016. Off. Loc.: Nassau. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 6 18th Street, Jericho, NY 11753.
Purpose: Any Lawful Activities
JNJ 7827
6X 8/12,19,26,9/2,9,16
LEGAL NOTICE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
EMIGRANT BANK
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANK AND NEW YORK PRIVATE BANK & TRUST), Plaintiff -against- O. CARL WISEMAN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein on July 15, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at (CCP) Calendar Control Part Court Room of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on September 20, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.
All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Woodbury, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section 13 Block 73 and Lot 16. Said premises known as 31 KODIAK DRIVE, WOODBURY, NY
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. We are a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Index Number 7346/2012.
LEO MCGINITY, SR. ESQ., Referee
STAGG, TERENZI, CONFUSIONE & WABNIK, LLP
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 300, Garden City, NY 11530 SA. 3984
4X 8/19,26,9/2,9 LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, COMMODORE FACTORS CORP., Plaintiff, vs. REELAN INDUSTRIES, INC., ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on July 21, 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 September 27, 2016 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 55 Eagle Chase, Unit 55, Woodbury, NY.
All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 13, Block 114 and Lot 1, together with an undivided 1.03 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $816,605.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 14649/12. John K. Moss, Esq., Referee Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., 1425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556-1425, Attorneys for Plaintiff S.A. 3985
4X 8/26,9/2,9,16
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Formation of CHASE LAW GROUP, PLLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on August 9, 2016. Off. Loc.: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 115 Willis Lane, Syosset, NY 11791. Purpose: Any lawful activity. SA. 3986
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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 SEPTEMBER 8, 2016, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:
BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
APPEAL NO. 16-378
SYOSSET
MARIANNE CAMARDI:
Variance to allow existing raised wood deck having less side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance.
S/s/o Sherman Dr., 60 ft. E/o Greenway Dr. N., a/k/a 16 Sherman Drive, Syosset, NY
APPEAL NO. 16-379
SYOSSET
ANTON KACHYKALO :
Variance to allow natural gas generator in side/front yard (Spruce Lane).
SW/ cor. of Evergreen Dr. & Spruce Ln., a/k/a 1 Evergreen Drive, Syosset, NY
APPEAL NO. 16-380
SYOSSET
MILTON J. ROBOTHAM:
Variance to erect 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across front yard (Hillside Lane) and side/front yard (Evergreen Drive) than permitted by Ordinance.
SE/ cor. of Hillside Ln. & Evergreen Dr., a/k/a 69 Hillside Lane, Syosset, NY
AUGUST 29, 2016
BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK SA. 3987 1X 9/2
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN
TRUST, 2005-10, Plaintiff, AGAINST
MARILYN SABLE, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered February 10, 2016 I the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 04, 2016 at 11:30 AM premises known as 5 CHAUNCEY PL., WOODBURY, NY 11797-1237
All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 14, Block D and Lot 721 Approximate amount of judgment $1,515,700.35 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #2059/09
MARK S RICCIARDI, ESQ, Referee, Kozeny, McCubbin & Katz, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff û 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747
SA. 3988
4X 9/2,9,16,23
Cantiague Elementary
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past decade. Faust was hired as the principal of Harbor Hill Elementary in Roslyn in November 2013, spending just under three years as principal of the school for grades 1 through 5. At that time she was just beginning her 20th year in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich school system, also her sixth year as principal of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary, with students in pre-Kindergarten through grade 2. She had taken the reigns at Roosevelt Elementary in 2007, then she found herself just eight weeks into her 2013-2014 year transitioning to Roslyn and saying goodbye to the school and Oyster Bay district which had impacted her life personally and professionally.
Before she was married, Faust started as a teacher in Theodore Roosevelt Elementary for 10 years before becoming a literacy coach. Working in literacy at a critical point in her career gave Faust a chance to focus on a specialty area and work side-by-side with teachers to track students’ progress and formulate strategies. That was the first expansion of her responsibilities as an educator, a foray into staff development and administration.
“Sometimes in the role of a classroom teacher you are working on your own. Things changed over the years so that the work is much more collaborative than when I first started teaching. As a literacy coach I provided on-the-spot training with teachers in classrooms with children. We would teach together, sit together and letting a child read or we’d talk about their writing. From that we’d individualize instruction, collecting data on students and then plan for their instruction and search for resources. I really got to work with teachers and it was an amazing experience – one that helps me in my role as principal as I work with teachers to improve learning and always focusing on children, helping move them forward,” Faust explained.
In 1994 her first teaching job was as a kindergarten teacher. Since then Faust has witnessed curricular changes that have raised expectations, especially in literacy, vocabulary and
problem-solving. She recognizes Jericho, as a leader among school districts, as having the resources and skills to help children reach those benchmarks. Speaking about elementary education as a whole, Faust says better reading strategies and research combine with in-district resources to elevate literacy levels.
“A lot of experts have published books on literacy, but we can also go to blogs and read articles. With the use of Twitter and other social media there is a lot out there on various subjects – pictures, ways to take data to students, and ways of collaborating. That’s another big improvement,” she said.
Faust’s father worked in telecommunications for Ma Bell, once the world’s biggest company and largest private telephone system, and later New York Telephone Company and AT&T. Her mother stayed home to raise her children until Faust and her sister were in middle school. But soon their mom began taking her working as a secretary and pursued her education, earning an associate’s degree at SUNY-Farmingdale in time. She went on to work at Cablevision on the north shore for 25 years, retiring from there after a fulfilling tenure.
“It took her a few years, actually at the same time I was going to college when she decided to attend college. It took her four years to get her degree, but she was dedicated to it and she did not give up. I definitely carry that trait too where I believe in my dreams and I don’t give up on them. When I want to achieve something I stick with it and try my best,” Faust says.
For undergraduate studies Principal Faust attended SUNY-Plattsburgh, in the northernmost stretch of New York State near the Canadian border. When asked about the college her first words were “freezing!” But the experience there pursuing elementary education courses as well as psychology and sociology were more than worth colder temperatures.
“I am very interested in people and communities, and sociology was interesting to
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me. But I am really passionate about working with children and some of my favorite classes at Plattsburgh were in child development and learning how to be the best teacher I could be,” she said.
Faust earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and built on that back on Long Island, getting her master’s in Elementary Education at Hofstra University. She completed her coursework in school administration at Queens College. Science was another key part to her own education, and when Faust began teaching in the Oyster Bay district she became the math, science and technology (MST) teacher leader along with two colleagues. She soon started running professional development programs for teachers in neighboring school districts and the subject matter she was covering evolved, for the elementary level, to what is widely considered S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) in districts nationwide today. That experience, spanning five years of her career start, saw Faust take a leading role in a collaborative effort with sponsors Brookhaven Labs, Hofstra, SUNY-Stony Brook and the National Science Foundation. She and her colleagues worked with teachers to develop plans for project-based learning, student exploration and putting them at the heart of the learning. Her classes for children and workshops for teachers set many milestones.
In her time in Roslyn over the past three years the district began its oneto-one iPad initiative for students in the high school and middle school levels. The trickle down to her Harbor Hill Elementary classrooms, through amazing efforts of her school’s PFA (parent faculty association) brought forth two iPad carts for teachers to complete research and help present lessons as well as allow students to begin working on their own presentations with the technology. Faust mentioned content areas of social studies, science units and literacy exercises such as reading and writing aided by the use of iPads.
“We did a lot of technology integration although not one-to-one student per iPad, but the kids worked in pairs and small groups. They were able to be very creative and at the same time they learned a lot,” Faust said.
Similar to her transition into the role as Harbor Hill Elementary’s principal, Faust made it an immediate priority of meeting students and families here and getting in touch with as many people as possible. This time though she doesn’t have to play catch up with a school year already in session, as for four summer
days – two in July and two in August – Faust and the PTA of Cantiague hosted students and their families for de facto summer open houses. The PTA’s leadership assisted her this summer in welcoming new families to the district as well. As school begins this week Faust says the “meet and greets” were a success, and plenty of fun.
“My number one priority is getting to know the families and children, knowing each one of them individually – learning their names and about them. I’ll learn about our staff, what is important to the community and celebrate what is happening here in Jericho and at Cantiague, which is amazing. The pride the schools here have is truly heartwarming and I believe we can always do better and always grow,” Faust said in an interview on August 26.
Her take on the beginning years of schooling, pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, reflects the optimistic and excited nature of the children that attend Cantiague and Jericho’s other elementary buildings, Seaman and Jackson. Faust’s Wednesday, August 24 ‘meet and greet’ was the final one, six days before school started, and it culminated with ice pops at the playground. She affectionately refers to this year’s 4th and 5th graders as her “Cantiague experts” who have shared information with her about the school they know well. Faust says the children have been proud to introduce her to Cantiague and interact leading up to the start of the school year.
“Kids got to meet each other and catch up, and I got to meet them. I’m a parent myself and I know how hard it is starting the year, to put your kindergarten child on the bus the first day of school and watch them ride away. I want parents to know exactly who their child is going to be cared for by during the day. If families feel comfortable with me they will have a much better experience putting their child on the bus in the morning and saying goodbye,” she said.
On the other end of those bus rides Faust is already comfortable in the district, saying she is very excited and honored to be in Jericho and understand the teaching and learning within its school system. “The teachers and administrators’ enthusiasm here at Cantiague is really through the roof and it’s the same with our families – their pride and commitment and students’ energy and efforts are a beautiful thing,” Faust said.
As she welcomes kids at Cantiague, they’ll have countless opportunities to learn under her leadership.
Jericho School District opens for 2016-17 school year
Students filled the halls on Tuesday, August 30 to start the 2016-2017 school year. Superintendent of Schools Hank Grishman visited buildings throughout the district with Assistant Superintendents Barbara Bauer and Victor Manuel as well as Board President Bill Ferro, as well as trustees
Gina Levy and Daborah Lee.
Mr. Grishman thanked all Jericho families and staff for their support throughout the start of the school year. “Our entire organization worked extremely hard to prepare for a successful start to the school year,” said Grishman.
These Middle School students are all smiles.
Seaman students and staff started the day outside with principal Ivy Sherman as she read them a book with a lesson on the importance of giving back.
Mr. D’Aquila helps this student off the bus at Jackson on the first day!
High School students utilized the Chromebook in their classes on the first day.
Cantiague principal Gina Faust was excited to see these students as they came in on the first day!
Photos by Denise Nash
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