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DUCKS VISIT LEE AVE. SCHOOL

Representatives from the Long Island Ducks baseball organization, including mascot QuackerJack, stopped by Lee Ave. Elementary School in Hicksville for an assembly to honor first-grader Harman Singh, winner of the Ducks’ essay contest that recognizes hometown heroes in their respective communities. See page 8

Food truck finds home in Hicksville

BY GARY SIMEONE

A former food truck owner who was renowned for his eclectic taco and burrito menu, has found a permanent home in Hicksville. Carlos Juarez, owner and chef at Nacho Mama’s Mexican Grill, moved into the Newbridge Road shopping center in late January.

“This location gives us a lot more space to run our business and gives us the room to operate a much larger wood-fire grill to cook the food,”

said Juarez, whose orange and yellow truck was a familiar site in the central part of Nassau County. “We have plenty of space for people to dine in and enjoy our signature taco, burrito and empanada dishes.”

He said that most of the menu contains the same items that were available on the food truck including chicken, beef and shrimp dishes. All of them are served in an assortment of tacos, burritos and of course on top of nachos. Ultimate nachos, spicy nachos, taco nachos, and vegan

Town to offer tax extensions

for federal employees

The Town of Oyster Bay is the first on Long Island to announce its commitment to opting in on New York State’s recent initiative to allow furloughed employees a 90-day extension to pay their property taxes. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto and Receiver of Taxes James Stefanich pledged their commitment to the new State law, which was recently signed by the Governor.

Councilman Lou Imbroto stated, “We all know how hard it is to afford property taxes on Long Island; now just imagine if you lost your income for 35 days. That’s why this legislation is so important. It allows for the Town to extend the deadline for property taxes to furloughed or non-pay government employees impacted by the shutdown, by providing them an opportunity to get their finances in order.”

Supervisor Saladino said, “With a new federal shutdown looming, we feel it’s very important that we do all we can to help employees impacted. This initiative will help make things just a little bit easier on those who are struggling to get their finances in order following the federal government shutdown. Today’s pledge from the Town of Oyster Bay makes us the first local municipality to support this initiative so that we may move forward in helping our residents.”

nachos are riddled throughout menu along with dishes like the Cheezy Rice Bowl and Mini Taco Salad.

Other dishes include the ‘Chori Burger,’ which is a combination of ground sirloin, chorizo (pork sausage,) with cheese and pico de gallo and the signature ‘sloppy hot dogs,’ which are made garlic aioli, pickled cabbage, olives, jalapenos, guacamole and cheese.

Nacho Mama’s also offers a var-

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Receiver Stefanich stated, “Now that this legislation has been signed by the Governor, the Town Board will vote on a resolution to grant an extension to those impacted by the shutdown. My office will require that proper documentation is shown at the time tax payments are made. All tax payments made by impacted employees will be free from penalties or any interest.”

The regular deadline for the first half of general tax payments is Monday, February 11th. The Town Board is expected to vote on the extension for furloughed employees at its next Town Board meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, February 12th. For more information on the proposed tax extension, contact the Receiver of Taxes Office at (516) 624-6400.

Advanced artistry at Hicksville High School

Advanced artistry at Hicksville High School

Two of Hicksville High School’s finest student artists were recently honored in the LIU Post Art Department’s Advanced Visions 15: High School Artists of Excellence exhibit. Congratulations to seniors Margo Christie and Mehr Sharma for their award-winning entries, which appeared in the exhibit held in January. Margo was one of just three students to receive the Jurors Award. Mehr was one of just four students to receive Honorable Mention.

Margo’s artwork illustrated the

human form and depicted a skin condition that visually mirrors a wood texture on the body. Mehr’s interpretive work showed the relationship between people and social media. Both students worked under the direction of art teacher Craig Mateyunas.

The Advanced Visions exhibit annually showcases expressive and original works by regional Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Preparation high school artists who demonstrate creative minds, synthesizing concept, materials, skill and form.

Mercy League Military Bridge

The Glen Cove-Hicksville-Syosset Chapter of the Mercy League will be hosting a Military Bridge on Sunday, March 10, from  2–5 pm. (Doors open at 1:30)

The event will be held at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Hicksville. (Gym entrance on Nicolai St.)

Admission: $10

Contact: Roseann Nicotra @516-3205567 or Sherry Abt @ 516-721-2629 for more information.

The Mercy League is a volunteer organization that raises money for enrichment activities and equipment at Mercy Medical Center.

Hicksville Middle School student advances in

Hicksville Middle School eighth grader Eric Zhang has emerged as the school’s winner of the National Geographic GeoBee.

Every year, Hicksville Middle School students demonstrate their knowledge of geography in the school leg of the GeoBee . Coordinated by social studies teacher Kevin Kerley, the building-level bee begins with class competitions, followed by a competition involving the entire middle school. Each grade level produced one winner. The three grade level winners then competed in a final

round, with Eric advancing in the competition.

The National Geographic GeoBee qualifying and statewide rounds will be held this March with the national finals scheduled for in Washington, D.C. in May.

Good luck to Eric, and congratulations to all three HMS grade level winners:

HMS and Grade 8 Winner: Eric Zhang

Grade 7 Winner: Saeem Ashraf

Grade 6 Winner: Ahmad Ali

Bingo Bonanza FUNdraiser

A Bingo Bonanza FUNdraiser will be held on Saturday, February 23, to benefit Camp Good Mourning!,  a LI-based nonprofit that provides free bereavement camp programs for LI children coping with the loss of a parent and/or sibling.

The number calling starts at 2 pm at Levittown Hall in Hicksville.   Advance tickets (includes 8 FREE cards) are $20; $30 at the door.  To purchase tickets, go to www.campgoodmourning.org/ events

Social studies teacher Kevin Kerley with HMS and eighth-grade GeoBee winner Eric Zhang, seventh-grade winner Saeen Ashraf, and sixth-grade winner Ahmad Ali

New Levittown venue offers table tennis for all ages

BY GARY SIMEONE

Brittany Perednia, director of Sales at Smash, said that this is the franchise's first location on Long Island.

"Ping pong has never been a mainstream activity on Long Island and we'd like to change that," said Perednia.  "It's a lot more exciting than other games, like billiards for example, in that it attracts groups of all ages and skill levels."

She said that the community of Levittown was chosen after ownership decided that the area was a great location to attract a whole range of demographics.

"The owner chose Levittown because it is a great central location in Nassau County with easy access by highway. It has a great community feel with lots of families, businesses and neighboring towns as well."

Smash, which is located at 2953 Hempstead Turnpike, had a soft opening on January 18 and its official grand opening on February 7.

Once inside, it is a flurry of activity with pulsating neon lights and ping pong

balls flying in every direction. The venue is stocked with a full bar, multiple flatscreen televisions and eleven brand new Killer Spin ping pong tables. Table tennis paddles are provided for customers and each group gets their own basket of balls to keep the game flowing at an optimum speed. Tables are provided at an hourly rate for $20 on off-peak days and $35 Thursday to Sunday.

Perednia said that the establishment can be rented out for multiple events including birthday parties, corporate events, and bar and bat mitzvahs.

"We're just trying to attract different crowds who are looking to play in competitive games and have fun at the same time," said Perednia. "We get people with all different skill levels here, from professional players to people who are trying the game out for the first time."

She added that the location is planning to offer league play, tournaments and private lessons to people.

To find out more about Smash,  visit their website, www.justsmash.com.

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Dealer arrested after drug overdose deaths

Nassau County Police arrested an alleged drug dealer after two fatal heroin overdoses were linked to him.

According to police, Narcotics Vice detectives were notified of two fatal heroin overdoses that occurred in Oceanside on January 26, 2019, and in Plainview on October 4, 2018.

Police say that after an extensive investigation, detectives were led to the rear parking lot of the Extended Stay Hotel on South Oyster Bay Road and arrested Alan Sadowsky, of East Meadow. Police say Sadowsky is directly linked to these fatal overdoses and was in possession of 228 bags of heroin, 10 grams of cocaine, 16 Suboxone strips, 10 methadone pills, 16 Roxicodone pills, and 2 Xanax pills.

Alan Sadowsky is charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree, Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance

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Woman arrested after striking store clerk

Nassau County Police arrested a Wyandanch woman for allegedly attempting to steal items from a store and striking the store clerk who tried to stop her.

On Wednesday, January 30th at 5:30 pm, Krystal Johnson, allegedly entered 7 Eleven, 497 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, concealed ear buds and a phone charger in purse and attempted to leave the store without paying for them. She was then confronted by the store’s owner, a 43-year-old male, who stopped her from leaving. After becoming combative with owner, Johnson allegedly picked up a small metal display rack, threw it at the owner, missing him and striking a 21-year-old female store employee in the head causing her to sustain a large contusion. Johnson then left the store and was followed by the owner to the Bethpage LIRR station, where 911 was called.

Upon police arrival, Johnson was located and placed under arrest. The items taken from the store were recov-

"Have a Heart"

cardiovascular screening event

Every 42 seconds, a heart attack occurs in the United States. Every four minutes, someone dies of a stroke. Experts say cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It is also among the most preventable.

To raise awareness and promote detection, prevention and healthier living, Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) and Advanced Cardiovascular Diagnostics are bringing the “Cardio-Van” to Broadway Commons (formerly known as Broadway Mall) in Hicksville for the “Have A Heart” cardiovascular screening event on Saturday, Feb. 9, between 10 am and 4 pm. Appointments are required.

The mobile cardiology unit is

equipped to perform an array of tests based on patient needs, including: standard and stress echocardiograms; carotid and trans-cranial Dopplers, ankle/ brachial index and abdominal aortic ultrasounds and pulmonary function tests.

In addition, the Nassau County DA’s office will be registering families for its Operation Safe Child program, and Northwell Health is scheduled to conduct a “teddy bear clinic” to teach children the basics of first aid (participants in the clinic must bring a stuffed animal.)

Legislator Drucker’s office will also be collecting donations for Long Island Cares’ eighth annual Legislative Pet Food Drive.

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ered and returned to the owner. Johnson is charged with Robbery 3rd Degree and Assault 2nd Degree.

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Three arrested for robbing pharmacies

Nassau County Police arrested three New York City residents for allegedly robbing two different pharmacies in Nassau County on Sunday, February 3.

According to detectives, Kiera White, 24, of Jamaica, Jeremy Morris, 27, of Brooklyn and Jeremy Mayers, 21, of Brooklyn, entered the Walgreens on 210 S Broadway in Hicksville. Police say the trio took various merchandise from the shelves and placed it in a bag and in their pockets. A 30-year-old male store employee noticed them and took his cell phone out to call police. The three allegedly attempted to take the cell phone away from the employee but were unable to. Police say they pushed the victim and made their way out of the store without attempting to pay for the merchandise. Police say they were then observed entering into a 2018 Dodge heading west onto Old Country Road. No injuries were reported.

Later on that night, NYPD officers who were notified about the attempted robbery observed the defendants driving the 2018 Dodge and stopped them on

222nd Street in Queens. Nassau Police responded and after an investigation they were all placed into police custody.

According to police, a subsequent

investigation later determined that the defendants were also responsible for a larceny of a CVS on 55 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset that occurred earlier on the same day.

Defendants Keira White, Jeremy Morris, and Jeremy Mayers are all charged with Attempted Robbery 2nd Degree and two charges of Grand Larceny 4th Degree.

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Island Harvest tries to break world record

BY GARY SIMEONE

It takes a lot of grit and determination to get into the Guinness Book of World Records. On Thursday, February 1, the Island Harvest Food Bank, set out to break the record of longest line of hunger relief packages at their Hauppauge Collection & Distribution Center. The organization also has a satellite office in Bethpage.

“We lined up 1,805 bags of packed food to give to people who are food insecure,” said Island Harvest CEO Randi Shubin Dresner. “The line was spread out over 1,100 feet throughout the warehouse and the packages were placed on 181 large wooden pallets.”

The previous record, according to the Guinness World Record website, was a line of 1,000 prepared food packages.

The packages included staple food items such as cereals, pasta, fruits, juices and milk products to be given out to

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needy families and children.

“The food will be distributed to a total of twenty seven schools through our Backpack Feeding Program for children,” said Dresner. “This will provide about 11,000 meals to families in need and people dealing with food insecurity.”

The record breaking event had 46 staff members on hand from Island Harvest, PSEG Long Island and other agencies.

The volunteers from PSEG helped to lay out the food packages and there was even a professional surveyor on hand to measure the exact linear footage.

Dresner said that the event was videotaped and has been submitted to Guinness World Records.

“We expect to hear back from them in a couple of weeks to see if we officially broke the world record. If we can break the record it would be quite an accomplishment, but our main objective is to bring forth the issue of childhood-hunger on Long Island.”

the season for hallway decorating

East Broadway Elementary School students, staff, and administrators in the Levittown Public Schools engaged in a friendly competition of holiday hallway decorating prior to winter break. Each class and grade level embraced a

different winter or holiday theme and decorated their doorways and hallways with their colorful creations as part of a fun holiday challenge encouraged by Principal Jeanmarie Wink.

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East Broadway third graders (left to right) Yasmine Amari, Rose Byres, Anthony Gallo, and Joseph McDonald outside of their classroom, which was decorated in a gingerbread theme.

Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Science Olympiad team medals in out-of-state tournament

Division Avenue High School’s Science Olympiad team, advised by Gerard Marzigliano, traveled to Conestoga High School in Berwyn, Pennsylvania to compete at the Battle at Valley Forge C-Division Invitational on Jan. 12. The students participated in 23 science events with C-Division Science Olympiad teams from the East Coast and earned medals in three of the events.

Division Avenue High School students Sal Cicco and Brandon Smith earned fourth place in “Sounds of Music,” Madison Nocerino and Nikhil Keer earned first place in “Fossils,” and Rashmika Beesam, and Holly Dukacz earned fourth place in “Mousetrap Vehicle.”

In addition, both Emily Fuchs and Leah Draluck placed sixth in Wright Stuff and seventh in “Mission Possible.” Fuchs and Jasmine Velez also placed seventh in Boomilever. The Science Olympiad team will compete in the next Science Olympiad tournament at Yale Univeristy on Jan. 26. Division Avenue High School will proudly host the Nassau East Regional Tournament on Feb. 2 where high school students across the region will compete with the hopes of qualifying for the New York State tournament.

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Division Avenue High School Science Olympiad members Sal Cicco, Brandon Smith, Madison Nocerino, Nikhil Keer, Rashmika Beesam and Holly Dukacz medaled in the Battle at Valley Forge C-Division Invitational.

Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

L.I. Ducks honor Lee Avenue student for community hero essay

Lee Ave. first-grader Harman Singh is congratulated by his teacher, classmates, family, representatives of local government, the Hicksville F.D., TD Bank, and the Long Island Ducks organization, including mascot QuakerJack.

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Representatives from the Long Island Ducks baseball organization, including mascot QuackerJack, stopped by Lee Avenue Elementary School in Hicksville for a schoolwide assembly to honor first-grader Harman Singh, winner of the Ducks’ essay contest that recognizes hometown heroes in their respective communities.

In his essay, Harman answered the question, “Who is a hero in your community and why?” Harman chose to write about firefighters. “I came up with the first part of the essay, then started writing about firefighters,” said Harman, a member of Theresa Franz’s first-grade class. “I want to be one.”

Members of the Hicksville Fire Department, including Chief Bob,

stopped by the assembly to personally thank Harman for his wonderful words. Additionally, Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker presented Harman with a Certificate of Achievement for his award-winning essay.

The Duck organization also awarded Harman and his family tickets to an upcoming Ducks fireworks night game, and TD Bank, co-sponsor of the contest, gave Harman a Visa gift card.

After being applauded in front of the entire school, Harman and his class posed for photos alongside a Hicksville Fire Department truck.

QuackerJack and company also spent some time with Harman and his classmates in their classroom.

Lee Ave. first grader

Singh is greeted by QuakerJack.

Town to offer boater safety classes

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to take advantage of free Boating Safety Courses offered in late March at local Town Community Centers.  The courses are being offered by the Department of Public Safety Bay Constable Unit, and will include topics related to safe operation, regulations, responsibilities of boat ownership and operation.  The courses are free for Town residents.

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “This Boating Safety Courses offers participants the fundamentals of safe boating operations.  The

course is recommended for all boaters and required by New York State for all personal watercraft operators.”

Too many people take their boats out onto the water without proper preparation,” said Supervisor Saladino. “The boating safety tips offered at this course can help save lives by ensuring boaters are properly prepared before they leave the dock.”

Participants can choose between one eight-hour session (two dates are available) or two four-hour sessions.

• Session 1 will be offered from 6 pm to 10 pm on Tuesday, March 19 and

Wednesday, March 20. Both classes must be attended in Session 1, which will be held at the Hicksville Community Center.

• Session 2 will be offered on Saturday, March 23, from 8 am to 4 pm, at the Marjorie Post Park Community Center.

• Session 3 will be offered on Saturday, March 30, from 8 am to 4 pm, at the Oyster Bay Community Center.

“History has shown us that too many people take their boats out onto the waters without proper preparation and training to,” said Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson.  “The tips offered at

these Boating Safety Courses can help save lives by ensuring boaters are properly prepared before they leave the dock.” Participants must be a minimum of 10 years old to participate in the courses.  Classes are free, but advanced registration is required.  Safe Boating Courses are required for motor boat operators born on or before May 1, 1996.  The course is also required for personal watercraft (Jet Ski) operators, who must be a minimum of 14 years of age.  For registration or additional information, visit www.oysterbaytown.com or call (516) 677-5350.

Lee Ave. first grader Harman Singh is presented with

of Achievement from Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker.

Harman

Photos courtesy of the Hicksville School District

Qiang Chen scores in Icebreaker Marathon

Qiang Chen heads for the finish line of the Icebreaker Marathon

Congratulations to Syosset athlete Qiang Chen, who scored as the fifth finisher overall in the Icebreaker Marathon, hosted by the Greater Long Island Running Club at Eisenhower Park on January 27th.

The 51-year-old Cheng, who competes for the Misty Mountain Runners, completed the eight loop course in 3 hours, 20 minutes, 55 seconds.

The Icebreaker Marathon and accompanying Half Marathon has been billed as a “no-frills” event, with an entry fee of only $30, but its growth over the five years that it has been held has been incredible.  This year, 521 runners from 13 states as far away as California registered, five times the registration for the original event in January of 2015.

Irish History Forum to meet

The Irish Family History Forum  will be holding a meeting on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 10 am at the Bethpage Library. The agenda will be "Show-andTell." Members will share interesting research experiences, suggestions, family heirlooms, letters, photos, stories, etc.

The Irish Family History Forum

(IFHF) is an Irish Genealogy Organization with members throughout Long Island, New York City and beyond. Meetings are free and open to the public. Light refreshments are served. For information please go to www.ifhf.org

The Bethpage Public Library is located at 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage.

Hicksville Historical Society enjoys Winter Social

The crowd in attendance at the Hicksville Historical Society Winter Social

On Sunday, January 27, 2019, the Hicksville Historical Society gathered in the Hicksville Public Library to enjoy its annual winter social.

The group heard librarian and his-

torian James Janis present "Hicksville: Then, Now and the Future" in pictures and discussion. Railroad historian Dave Morrison also discussed plans for a historical plaque to be placed in Kennedy

At the Winter Social: Bob Kaminek, Derek Stadler, Dave Morrison, Denward Collins, Jr., and Bob Koenig

Park.

Nassau County Legistlator Rose Walker also attended and gave the Society a Citation to honor its social. A wonderful time was had by all!

For more information on the Historical Society,  Call President Denward Collins, Jr. at (516) 735-4783 or email at Hickshistsoc@aol.com

Photos by Mike Christodoulou

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February 8, 2019

Honeymoon in Paradise: Anse Chastanet in Saint Lucia

BY DAVE E. LEIBERMAN & LAINI MIRANDA

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When we thought about our ideal honeymoon, all we knew is that after extensive planning for our DIY destination wedding in New Orleans, we (1) wanted to be on a tropical beach with beautiful scenery and spectacular lodging in which we wouldn’t typically indulge, where we could decompress and just be together, and (2) didn’t want to do much planning. We had heard that Saint Lucia had some of the most unusual scenery of the Caribbean Islands (mountains, jungle, volcanoes), and that if we were going there, we had to stay at Anse Chastanet. We didn’t know it when we boarded the plane in New Orleans, but we were on our way to a honeymoon that would truly redefine our notions of a romantic luxury beach vacation.

A slow, adrenaline-pumping car ride up two miles of rocky terrain brings us to Anse Chastanet and its even more exclusive sister resort, Jade Mountain, nestled at the westernmost point of the island of Saint Lucia. The first thing we notice from the top of the mountain is the breathtaking view from every angle: the grand Pitons to our left, the Caribbean straight ahead, and lush jungle to our right. We find ourselves in a World Heritage Site anchored by the twin peaks and the resort’s two bays which are part of a designated marine reserve protecting miles of coral reefs. Both of these ultra-luxury eco-resorts are the creations of a young Nick Troubetzkoy, who straight out of architecture school discovered 600 acres of virgin jungle and had a vision for a resort designed to honor the boundless nature surrounding it.

Anse Chastanet (below) and Jade Mountain (above) are designed to be at one with Saint Lucia’s nature © Dave E Leiberman/goingplacesfarandnear.com

The entire resort is seamlessly built into the oceanside mountain. The architecture highlights the views, camouflages walls, and celebrates natural touches of luxury like the soaring peaked ceilings in each room, the iridescent recycled glass tiles in each private pool of Jade’s residences, and the koi ponds dotting the layout of Jade’s open courtyard. There is no all-encompassing “roof” to the resort. The refrain we heard from a few of the staff there seemed to perfectly characterize Troubetzkoy’s vision: “Above Anse Chastanet is Jade Mountain, and above Jade is the sky.”

We will remember the details of our honeymoon at Anse Chastanet forever — falling asleep and waking up to the lulling lap

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of the ocean and peaceful chirps of the birds, our only visible and audible neighbors; epic buffet breakfasts overlooking the blue ocean horizon; red snapper and coconut ceviche lunch on the adjacent Anse Mamin beach, and the most flavorful jerk chicken we’ve ever had. During daylight hours we mountain-biked through the jungle on the property, snorkeled around the reef whenever we felt like it, had delicious tropical cocktails on both beaches (we recommend the St. Lucian Banana Daiquiri), and got amazing massages at the resort’s Kai Belté Spa. In the evenings we sipped champagne on our wrap-around terrace before strolling down to dinner, which one night featured a private, five-course Lionfish dinner served to us under a candlelit canopy on the sand (more on that later)! We couldn’t have dreamed for a more ideal honeymoon.

The rooms at Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain are masterfully designed to avoid two things: (1) artificial air conditioning and (2) the traditionally conceived concept of a roof, or more generally of an enclosed space. Each has its own unique features: one room at Anse Chastanet has a swing and a jungle tree running through it to the sky; one suite at Jade, named best room in the world by Condé Nast in 2016, is around 2000 square feet and features a lit mini-stairway to the bath area, a jacuzzi for exactly two people, and a freshwater infinity pool made of one-of-akind, hand-made iridescent recycled glass tiles, that overlooks the ocean and the Pitons (there are 3 Galaxy Sanctuaries with similar features at Jade Mountain).

The private infinity pools in Jade’s rooms range from 450 to over 900 square feet, with a

private walkway leading up to the room (your privacy begins well outside your door). Jade’s rooms all come with a personal butler service of Major Domos trained by the British Guild of Butlers. While Jade Mountain reserves exclusive access to guests with rooms on this part of the resort, we were treated to a visit one afternoon.

There is, of course, no such thing as a room with a bad view at either luxury resort. Some rooms at Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain have the fourth wall missing entirely, while others

have wooden louvre walls that open to balconies or patios. There is also the The Piton Pool Suite, tucked away in a private hillside setting, and the Beach House, a stand-alone house with a 1600 square foot patio, secluded amidst its own landscaped grounds with a private gated entrance from the beach (this house is fully air conditioned).

There are no TVs, radios, or telephones in the rooms, “so that the outside world cannot intrude”. All of the rooms have original art on the walls created by artists who were invited to stay in the

room while they made the artwork inspired by the space itself.

Without hyperbole, “Passion Flower” at Anse Chastanet is the most spectacular “room” we have ever stayed in. Calling any suite at Anse Chastanet a “room” is misleading for so many reasons; they would be more accurately described as exquisitely crafted sanctuaries integrated into the mountain, magically extending each space for miles. Passion Flower is a particularly spectacular suite because of its prized location at the top of Anse Chastanet, offering a panorama view of the Pitons to the left and the expansive Caribbean sweeping across the center and to the right. With multiple seating areas across the wrap-around terrace, this 900ish square-foot space is one of those that lacks a fourth wall, instead letting the room open up to the views and fresh air. Sliding mahogany doors of wooden jalousie louver (slat) windows allow great cross ventilation and let you move the “walls” to enable any palatial configuration you desire, while still keeping the light out in the early morning. The ceiling fan above the bed keeps the temperature perfect while you sleep. The long, warmly-lit bathroom with Matisse-like blue figures painted on the white wall, features a double vanity and an open-floor shower the size of a New York City bedroom.

There are so many thoughtful touches in the room that make our stay even more special, from the homemade banana bread and glasses of St. Lucian rum left on our dresser to accompany the fresh lime juice waiting for us in our mini fridge, to the amazing scent of the incense (or mosquito repellent coil) to which we would return each night after dinner, to the turn-down service while we were out that left a card on our bed with a new fun fact about St. Lucia each night.

The food at Anse Chastanet is an incredible (delectable) surprise. We travel by food, letting interesting culinary experiences and unique tastes influence much of how we move through the world. The chefs at Anse are on an entirely different level, each meal a culinary sensation more impressive than the last. Part of this must be due to the Emerald Estate farm where the resort grows its own organic produce, and to the talent and creativity of an all-star culinary team.

Breakfast is served in the gorgeous mountaintop veranda nestled within the treetops of the jungle below. In keeping with the Anse way, there are no walls in any of the dining areas, so you are always surrounded by nature–they even have cute little whale squirt guns to shoo off the birds who visit your breakfast table, though they too are more of a treat than a nuisance. You can opt for the buffet or choose from an impressive menu that will please the health-conscious and the vacationing glutton alike (we tend more towards the latter on this trip). The breakfast buffet alone could satisfy most: cereal bar with home-made granola and all the fixings, English muffins and other fresh baked goods with a selection of lox, ham, various cheeses, homemade jams, seasonal fruits, a fresh juice bar, coffee, tea, and on special occasions hot cocoa from their own estate cacao beans. You can pair the buffet with made-to-order eggs, benedicts, or any number of brunch items from the menu.

For lunch you’d be hard-pressed to do better than a fresh burger cooked right behind you (on the large clay coal pot leftover from Anse Mamin Plantation) while you enjoy an island cocktail with your feet in the sand at Anse Mamin, the smaller

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beach just next to Anse Chastanet with a castaway island vibe. Take the quick complimentary boat ride or five-minute walk to Anse Mamin for jungle to one side and water on the other.

The excellent Jungle Grill and Bar will keep you content all day with several variations of loaded burgers and one of the best ceviches we’ve ever had. Full disclosure: we will try ceviche whenever it’s on a menu and its preparation is often how we rate restaurants (and of course had it at our own wedding). This Signature Coconut Ceviche was out of this world: red snapper with flavors of coconut, lime, chili, and lemongrass served in a coconut bowl with fresh baked plantain chips. Laini doesn’t like to share ceviche, but this bowl had so much fish in it she didn’t even get too anxious when Dave tried to steal it for a few minutes. The Caribbean Slaw with Jerk Chicken is another favorite–the chicken has a slight tandoori flavor to it, which we love. The Green Fig and Saltfish Burger (a popular local dishturned-burger) is huge and all it’s cracked up to be. We also heard great things about the Jungle Beef Burger, so we’ll have to come back to try that next time. You can enjoy your lunch from your oceanside chaise, picnic benches under some shade, or bistro tables.

Our delicious lunch served at Anse Mamin Beach: ‘Green Fig and Saltfish’ burger and the signature Coconut Ceviche with Red Snapper ©Dave E Leiberman/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

Each dinner we have is more spectacular than the last so it’s honestly hard to recommend one over another. Apsara is the ocean-front Indian fusion restaurant with romantic warm lighting and incredibly inventive dishes. We eat here twice during our four nights, and we have many great martinis and other cocktails here. It seems like everything they make just tastes better than anywhere else we’ve tried it before. Their fire roasted lamb chops, king prawns, and chicken tikka are unbelievable. The catch of the day marinated in ginger and chili served with pumpkin and mint crush and yogurt sauce is particularly interesting and delicious. The Sticky Toffee Pudding with

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cashew ice cream and caramel popcorn is so rich and flavorful it’s now become the standard off which we measure other desserts. Just thinking about Apsara’s menu makes us want to return to Anse Chastanet immediately.

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What indeed is stranger than fiction?

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

“Stranger Than Fiction” is a fantasy comedy-drama film that came out in 2006 and was directed by Marc Forster. The film stars Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah, Kristin Chenoweth, Linda Hunt and more.

The main plot follows Harold Crick, an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agent who begins hearing a voice narrating his life as it happens.

It seems like it is the text of a novel in which it is stated that Harold will soon die. He frantically seeks to somehow prevent the ending.

Harold Crick lives his life by his wristwatch. He wakes up at the same time every day and basically does the same thing at the same time. Every day Harold runs at the same pace and the same time to his bus stop, barely getting there on time. He always carries a green apple in his mouth.

In the office, whenever one of Harold’s co-workers has a tough math problem, they ask him and he answers right away. He is a whiz at math.

He is assigned to audit an intentionally tax-delinquent Ana Pascal who is the owner of a bakery. She went to

Harvard Law School and during the late night study groups with her friends she would bake for them so they wouldn’t get hungry.

That’s when she realized that her passion in life was baking, not the law, so she dropped out of school and opened up a bakery.

Harold likes Ana. On the same day that he begins the audit, Harold starts hearing the voice of a woman narrating the events in his life but he is unable to communicate with it.

Harold’s watch stops working and he resets it using the time given by a bystander. The voice narrates, “Little did he know that this simple, seemingly innocuous act would result in his imminent death.” “Little did he know” becomes a prevalent theme in this particular movie.

Worried by this prediction, Harold consults a therapist who is concerned about the fact that Harold hears voices. The therapist suggests that Harold visit an expert in literature because if there really is a narrator, the lit expert might be able to help him. (wikipedia.org)

Harold visits Jules Hilbert, a literature professor, and tells him his whole story. Jules asks Harold several questions including what is your favorite

word? Harold replies that it is “integer.”

They continue talking and when Jules recognizes aspects of a literary work in Harold’s story, he encourages Harold to identify the author, first by determining if the work is a comedy or tragedy.

As Harold audits Ana, the two fall for each other, but when Harold refuses to accept cookies that Ana made for him because they could be viewed as a bribe, which is definitely against the IRS rules, Ana tells him to leave, prompting Harold to believe that the story is a tragedy.

On the advice of Jules, Harold spends the next day at home trying to control his destiny by staying home and doing nothing, but his apartment is partially demolished by a wrecking crew that mistook the building for an abandoned one.

“Oops,” the foreman says as he looks down at his clipboard and his written instructions. “What address is this?” as he realizes his mistake.

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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY

One Year Left to Jump Through the Restricted Claim Loophole

BY TOM MARGENAU

Anyone turning 66 this year who has a spouse already collecting Social Security or who is potentially eligible for benefits should consider jumping through the loophole that slams shut in 2020. Or to be more precise, the loophole that closes for anyone turning 66 in January 2020 or later.

What’s the loophole? It’s the rule that allows 66-year-old retirees to collect spousal benefits on a husband’s or wife’s Social Security record while letting their own benefit continue to grow until age 70, at which point they get a 32 percent bonus added to their monthly retirement checks.

Some may wonder: Why is this considered a loophole and why is it closing? Normal Social Security rules do not allow a retiree to get spousal benefits if his or her own rate is higher. After all, benefits to a spouse are classified as dependent benefits. In other words, you generally don’t get such benefits unless you were financially dependent on your spouse. Obviously, someone who worked and earned his or her own retirement benefit that is higher than any spousal rate that might be due should not be considered “dependent” on the other spouse.

But a fluke in the language written into some amendments to a Social Security law that passed in the 1990s opened up that loophole and allowed millions of generally well-to-do retirees to “game the system” and collect dependent spousal benefits between age 66 and 70 before switching to 132 percent of their own. A couple years ago, Congress finally recognized their mistake. But instead of sealing up the loophole immediately, they established the January 2020 closing date.

So again, if you are 66 before then, you might want to consider filing a restricted claim. Filing a what? -- you may ask. Well, that calls for some more explanation.

Social Security rules have always included a “deemed application” policy. In other words, when you file for one kind of Social Security benefit, you are deemed to be filing for any and all other benefits you might be due. So that is why you normally cannot file for spousal benefits without filing for your own retirement benefits at the same time.

But what that 1990s loophole in the law did was to allow someone who was 66 or older to ignore that deemed filing rule. It allowed retirees to “restrict the scope of their Social Security application to spousal benefits only.” In other words, you could file for spousal benefits now and delay taking your own benefits until later. I’ve been calling that procedure the “file and restrict” method.

But again, that law is changing for people turning 66 beginning in January 2020. Today’s questions come from people turning 66 before then who are lucky enough to use the loophole.

Q: I will turn 66 on Jan. 1, 2020. My wife is 64 and started taking her Social Security at age 62. Based on everything I’ve read, I guess I’m out

of luck and can’t file for husband’s benefits on her record while delaying my own until 70. Am I right? Did I miss the deadline by a day?

A: You are one lucky dude! You actually made the deadline by a day. And here is why. I’ve discussed in this column before the strange little quirk in the law that says you legally attain your age on the day before your actual birthday. That normally means nothing. For example, I will be 70 on June 22 of this year. But I legally turn 70 on June 21. That’s no big deal to me and to most other people.

But it’s a huge deal, from a Social Security perspective, if you were born on the 1st day of the month. You technically turn your age in the prior month, so you usually can get one extra Social Security check for that month.

And in your case, it’s even a much bigger deal because you legally reach age 66 on Dec. 31, 2019. So that means the file and restrict loophole is still open to you. So in December of this year, you can file for husband’s benefits on your wife’s record and at 70, switch to 132 percent of your own retirement.

Q: I am still working full time and will be 66 in October of this year. My wife is 60 years old. She plans to retire when she is 62 and start her Social Security then. That will be in April 2021. If I understand the file and restrict rules correctly, that is too late for me to use that maximizing strategy because it is after the January 2020 deadline. Am I right?

A: No, you’re wrong. Remember, I said the loophole closes for people turning 66 in January 2020 or later. But you turn 66 before then. So even though your wife will not file for benefits until April 2021, because you will be 66 this year, you can still employ that loophole. You could wait until then and file for spousal benefits on her record and save your own retirement benefits until 70.

But you’ve got to ask yourself if you really want to do that. You could simply file for your own retirement benefits in October when you turn 66 and just forget about any spousal benefits. You would be throwing away many tens of thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits if you wait until April 2021. You should run the numbers, consider the tax implications, and then decide what to do.

Q: I just turned 69. I was planning to delay taking my Social Security until age 70. But I just did the math, and I think I will be ahead to start my benefits now. Do you think that’s a good idea? By the way, my wife is 66 and still working and she is also thinking of waiting until 70 to file for her Social Security.

A: I’m not a financial advisor. So I really can’t tell you what to do. But I can give you some Social Security food for thought. If your math says that starting your benefits now is attractive, why not consider filing now and taking the maximum six months of retroactive benefits. That big back paycheck you’d get could be even more attractive. But whichever way you go, then your wife could do the

“file and restrict” thing and take spousal benefits on your record now while letting her own benefits grow until age 70. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.

To find out more about Tom Margenau and to read past columns and see features from other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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Another highlight is the five-course lionfish dinner prepared for us by the Apsara chef as a private oceanside dinner with feet in the sand surrounded by lanterns and a romantic white canopy. An invasive species common in the Caribbean, Anse uses this lionfish dinner as a brilliant way to “eat them to beat them.” It would take way too many pages to properly describe each creative course, but suffice it to say each dish is something we have never seen before and we are amazed by how many tastes the chef is able to incorporate into dishes that work so well together. The final course (before a reprise of the sticky toffee pudding, of course) features a pork belly skewer topped with baked lionfish filet, with Malabar spinach purée and a side of lionfish egg sushi, just to give you a sense.

In addition to the special dinners all guests are able to book (such as the lionfish menu, private oceanside dinner, sunset celebration, and private dinner at Anse Mamin), there are also weekly culinary events including Monday Gourmet Dinner and Wine pairing, an Emerald Estate Cacao Plantation Tour and Chocolate Tasting, Tandoori Cooking Class, Chocolate and Wine tasting, and the Sunday Saint Lucian Rum Mixology class.

The service throughout the meals and overall hospitality at Anse Chastanet are exceptional. We feel we get to know each server, who always refers to us by name, and everyone is exceedingly helpful with everything from choosing dishes to arranging activities.

Of the many activities and “extras” available, we experience their snorkeling, mountain biking in the Anse Mamin jungle, and a couples’ spa treatment at Kai Belté.

Snorkeling on the side of the main beach area is very rewarding. Sign out the complimentary equipment at Scuba Center and with such clear water you’ll immediately find tons of tropical fish even close to the shore. We even see a little octopus! A first for us. A complimentary boat takes guests to other snorkel and dive spots for those who want to go out a bit further. While we are not divers, Anse Chastanet is known for their world-class diving, as

the entire region surrounding the resort’s waters is an award winning marine reserve (SMMA) which has protected St. Lucia’s spectacular coral reefs since 1995. Beginning just 10 yards from the water’s edge, the Anse Chastanet reef is home to over 150 different species of fish. Scuba St. Lucia, the resort’s PADI 5 Star Dive Operations and DAN (Divers Alert Network) partnership facility offers both beach and boat instructor-led dives, night diving, scuba courses, and dive packages. Their state of the art compressor and filtration system is the first and only of its kind on the island, so if you’re a diver, Anse Chastanet is the place you want to be.

As land creatures, we opt for the mountain bike jungle tour rather than the dive experience. The mountain bikes let us explore more of the beautiful jungle grounds of Anse Chastanet that would have been a shame to miss, and our friendly guide leads us around the eight miles of exclusive trails and teaches us about the many different species of plants, trees, and fruits that grow in the area. We ride top-of-the-line Cannondale F800 mountain bikes, and even though it is a little scary to bike over tree roots and rocks, between our guide and the stability of the bikes, we never feel in danger.

Our “Romance Ritual” massage begins with an incredible chocolate platter from Anse Chastanet’s very own Emerald Estate Farms, followed by an aromatherapy foot soak, dry body brush to remove dead skin, and a candle-lit 60-minute couple’s massage. The spa facility sits next to Apsara by the shore so we are able to let our relaxing treatment continue to soak in on the oceanside lounge chairs afterwards.

We are faced with a difficult decision to make on our last full day at Anse Chastanet: whether to venture over to explore the closest town of Soufriere, known as the heart and soul of St. Lucia, or to lie on the beach at the resort and enjoy cocktails and another delicious grilled lunch. We are fortunate to have had four nights at Anse Chastanet, and having taken a tour the day before to the Soufriere Saint Vincent Volcano, and nearby Diamond Falls Botanical Garden and Mineral

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strong acting and its unusual story line.

vacation from work and develops his friendship with his co-worker Dave. He also fulfills his dream of learning to play the guitar. He saw several electric guitars in a music store and one really grabbed his attention – a light blue Fender Stratocaster – and he gets it. He also starts to date Ana.

Harold reassesses his story as a comedy. When he goes back to Jules with this revelation, Harold inadvertently identifies the voice in his head from a TV interview as author Karen Eiffel (yes “Eiffel” as in the Eiffel Tower), who is an award-winning author. “Death and Taxes” is to be her masterpiece.

Harold just happens to overhear the interview on the TV. Jules, an admirer of Karen’s work, reveals that all of her books feature the main character’s tragic death.

Jules says that Karen Eiffel is his favorite author and that he has read all of her books. He has even written letters to her care of her publisher which she has been reading (we find out later).

The story goes on but I won’t tell what the ending is. I will leave that as a mystery.

The movie, which was shot on location in Chicago, has been credited for its

Dustin Hoffman plays the character of Professor Jules Hilbert and as always he brings his character to life. Who can ever forget Dustin Hoffman in “Tootsie,” in “Rain Man,” in “Kramer vs. Kramer,” in “Meet the Fockers” and of course, the 1967 movie, “The Graduate”?

“The Graduate” was his breakout role and he was 30 years old at the time. He plays opposite Anne Bancroft. Katharine Ross also stars in the film.

Dustin Hoffman earned Academy Awards for Best Actor for his performances in “Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) and “Rain Man” (1988). Hoffman was born in Los Angeles and is 81 years old now.

The character of Karen Eiffel is played by the British-born Emma Thompson, who is an Emmy, BAFTA and two-time Academy Award winning actress. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for “Howard’s End” in 1993 and for Best Writing Adapted Screenplay for “Sense and Sensibility” in 1996.

The movie, “Sense and Sensibility,” was based on the novel by Jane Austen that was published in 1811. At the time it was published anonymously.

In June 2018 Queen Elizabeth II named Emma Thompson a Dame for

her service to drama. Emma Thompson is 59.

In her unique way, Emma Thompson does a good job portraying Karen Eiffel as the eccentric, self-absorbed, neurotic writer that she is.

Karen Eiffel is suffering from a bad case of writer’s block and is trying to work out in her mind various possible endings to her latest book which she of course hopes will be her best book yet.

Karen keeps considering different options. Her publisher is calling often to see if she has finished her manuscript and both these phone calls and this deadline are unnerving her.

Karen knows that you really can’t snap a writer out of their writer’s block but she sure wish she could. Emma Thompson gives the character of Karen Eiffel a certain interesting dimension.

Emma Thompson was born into a theatrical family. Her father was a television and stage actor, and during Thompson’s childhood served as the narrator for a much-loved children’s TV series called “The Magic Roundabout” and her mother was a Scottish actress.

Still, I think that she must have taken lessons on how to concentrate because on the “Big Screen” she always seems so focused. She is known for her “Nanny McPhee” performances in 2005 and 2010.

The movies were based on the “Nurse Matilda” books by the British children’s author Christianna Brand that were published between 1964 - 1974. Emma Thompson actually wrote the movies’ scripts which are family comedy fantasy movies.

The basic plot: In Victorian England in the 1860s, widowed undertaker Cedric Brown has seven unruly children. He is clumsy and loves his children but since the death of his wife he has spent little time with them and he cannot handle them.

The children have had a series of nannies, and one by one each nanny leaves because of the children’s bad behavior. The Brown children are “exceedingly naughty” and frighten off many very capable governesses in some very creative ways.

They also like giving their cook, Mrs. Blatherwick, a hard time. Besides their father, the only one the children will ever listen to is Evangeline, the family’s kind and patient scullery maid.

One day, Cedric comes across several different references for a “Nanny McPhee” throughout the home. That same night during a storm, the children cause havoc in the kitchen at the same time Cedric sees a shadow behind the door and opens it to reveal a scary-looking woman. She tells Cedric that she is Nanny McPhee and is a “government nanny.”

the family’s lives. But first she rather mysteriously tells the Brown children, “There is something you should understand about the way I work. When you need me but do not want me, then I must stay. When you want me but no longer need me, then I have to go.”

What is the end of the story? That indeed is the question all along.

When I asked several friends which movies do they remember Will Ferrell being in, most of them say the “Elf” the movie which came out in 2003.

Will Ferrell rose to fame on TV’s “Saturday Night Live” doing various impersonations. He then starred in a string of big-screen comedies, including “Old School” and “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.”

In “Elf,” Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a regular-sized man who was raised as an elf by Santa Claus who is played by Edward Asner. When the news is finally broken to Buddy that he’s not a real elf, he decides to head back to his place of birth, New York City, in search of his biological family. (rottentomatoes.com)

For years this comedian was a funny guy – and he still is – but he had to tone down the comedy for “Stranger Than Fiction” but he did it well. He was born John William Ferrell in Irvine, Calif., and is 51 years old.

Watching “Stranger Than Fiction” now and seeing all of the cars and old telephone handsets is pretty amusing in and of itself. Those things look so old-fashioned. So do the pay phones on the city’s streets and the banks of pay phones underground in the subway halls. A lot has changed technology-wise in the past 12 years.

“Stranger Than Fiction” is offbeat, subtle and corny at times – and Will Ferrell does retain his comedic touch when it is appropriate in the movie. I don’t usually go for fantasy movies but this one is a keeper.

Over time, with discipline and a little magic, Nanny McPhee transforms

Schools and Education

How to make applying to college less stressful

Applying to colleges is exciting for many high school students. But that excitement is sometimes tempered by anxiety. The college application process can affect students’ lives for years to come, so it’s understandable why some teenagers might feel stressed as they apply to college.

The National Center for Educational Statistics says 69 percent of high school graduates in the United States enroll in college the fall after graduating from high school. Many students begin applying to college before entering their senior year of high school. Students can employ various strategies to make applying to college less stressful.

Create an inventory of student experiences and awards

When completing their college applications, students submit a variety of materials. In addition to students’ track records in the classroom, schools will be interested in kids’ extracurricular activities, hobbies, volunteer work, and even things they do during their free time.

Parents and students can work together to develop a master list that includes information about what students have accomplished during high school. These may include involvement in certain clubs, participation in sports teams, advanced ranking in scouting programs, or even a list of books read. Having this document handy will make it that much simpler to fill out college applications.

Investigate the Common Application

The Common Application began as a niche program for select private liberal arts colleges, but now has grown into an organization that services more

than 750 schools. The organization enables students to create an account and complete one basic form that will be accepted by all institutions who are members. The CA helps students streamline the college application process and reduce redundancy. An alert system also helps applicants manage application deadlines.

Avoid applying everywhere

Some students think that applying to dozens of schools will improve their chances of being admitted. However, applicants may be wasting their time applying to schools they have no intention of attending, and that only adds to the stress of meeting deadlines. Narrow down the possibilities to a handful of favorite schools and go from there.

Use the resources at your disposal

Students who have access to guidance counselors, mentors, college centers, or even teachers who are willing to help with the application process should use these resources wisely. In addition, iPhone and Android apps can help streamline the college application process.

Consider scholarships concurrently

Some schools automatically consider applicants for scholarships, grants and work-study programs. But that’s not so with every school, so students may have to apply on their own or rely on third parties for scholarships. Fastweb is a leading online resource to find scholarships to pay for school.

Advance preparation can make the college application process a lot less stressful for students and their parents.

How to advocate for children at school

Schools are an important cornerstone of children’s development, both academically and socially. And whether students are part of the general education curriculum or requires accommodations for physical or developmental challenges, their parents are their staunchest advocates for their success in the classroom.

Parents can represent their children in the educational climate more effectively if they understand how schools operate. As with any official government or municipal organization, there are policies and regulations in place. Parents who can navigate effectively will have the greater chance of having their voices heard.

• Develop a positive image in the school. Parents can ingratiate themselves to school personnel in various ways. This includes participation in parent-teacher organizations, volunteering for school-led activities and taking time to get to know all staff, including office secretaries, paraprofessionals and student teachers. Consider chairing an activity, like Box Tops for education collection or a scouting troop. Being a positive presence on campus will set the tone for how others view you.

• Educate yourself on policies. Read up on the issues you support. If your child has a particular learning disability, research it and the tools that have helped other students in similar situ-

ations achieve success. Attend workshops and investigate what your school district offers by way of individualized education modifications so you can present a well-researched argument. In addition, if necessary, learn about children’s rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

• Stay organized. Keep a folder of test scores, homework assignments, report cards, and other pertinent documents in one place so you can document and track your child’s progress and performance.

• Be positive, calm and firm. The advocacy organization Understood says parents can learn strategies and phrases to redirect conversations and defuse tense situations. Parents are an equal member of the education team. Be receptive to staff ideas, but don’t feel pressured to agree with them all.

• Communicate regularly. The notion that “the squeaky wheel gets the grease” is largely true. Speak with teachers, therapists and the principal as necessary to ensure that lines of communication are kept open at all times. Continue to do so with tact and decorum. Remember to follow hierarchy protocol, first speaking with a teacher directly instead of going straight to an administrator.

Parents are their children’s first and most avid advocates. They can help ensure students get the education they deserve.

The Winston Preparatory School (WPS) has opened its doors in Dix Hills to Winston Prep Long Island, its fifth campus, this past September. WPS is excited to bring the same essence and methods to the Long Island community that have been successfully applied to each of its campuses in Manhattan and the tri state area.

Winston Prep is a highly individualized and responsive setting for students in grades 3 through 12 with specific learning differences, such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disorders, and executive functioning difficulties (i.e. ADHD).

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Its unique model of education for the individual provides intense skill remediation while encouraging student to build independence, resilience, responsibility, self-awareness, and selfadvocacy. Key to the development of each student is

the focus on assessmentbased remediation, the daily one-to-one Focus Program, a skill-based curriculum, small homogenous class groupings, an expert faculty, an emphasis on social -emotional development, and a supportive community

The opening of Winston Prep Long Island marks the logical next step for an organization that has experienced consistent growth over the years. WPS now reaches eight times the number of lives it did just two decades ago and continues to replicate its model in order to meaningfully impact the field.

Winston Prep Long Island is currently accepting applications. For more information,or to sign up for an open house,contact Karen Preston, WPSLI Admissions Director at liadmissions @winstonprep.edu, or visit www.winstonprep.edu.

The Long Island Business Institute is celebrating over 50 years in Higher Education

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More than 70% of the nation’s 50,000-plus court reporters work outside the court.

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With a highly specialized skill set, graduates have a variety of careeroptions.

Demand for court reporters continues to increase. This career has risen to the surface as a standout option for those interested in meaningful work with healthy compensation.

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Baths, we just crave more beach time and opt for lavishing in leisure.

Anse Chastanet is the perfect place to treat yourself to a honeymoon paradise, even if you didn’t just get married. Our main advice once you’ve made the smart decision to visit: stay one night more than you think!

Complimentary Offerings at Anse Chastanet: Anse Chastanet beach with beach chairs and beach towels; non-motorized water sports including snorkel gear, windsurfers, sit on top kayaks, Sunfish sailing, Paddle boarding; tennis (and equipment); tennis clinic (Monday and Wednesday from 9.00 – 9.30 a.m.); resort shuttle boat, Jungle Express to beach at Anse Mamin daily for Jungle Beach Bar & Grill, beach activities, jogging and hiking; select guided walks and hikes on 600 acre estate with Meno; yoga daily; Paddle board yoga demonstration in the Anse Chastanet bay (Tuesdays); Creole History Class in the Beach Bar (Friday); daily live entertainment;

use of library with WiFi internet connection and guest computer; Manager’s Cocktail Reception (Tuesdays); underwater slideshow at the Scuba center (Tuesdays); history, benefits and uses of Aromatherapy presented by Spa Manager (Tuesdays); Chocolate Sensory Tasting (Tuesdays); Saint Lucian Rum Mixology Class (Sundays); Anse Mamin Plantation Walk with Meno (Monday–Saturday).

Anse Chastanet Resort, Soufriere, St. Lucia, 800223-1108, www.ansechastanet.com; Jade Mountain, 758-459-4000, jademountain@ansechastanet.com, www.jademountain.com.

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An easy day-trip from Anse Chastanet will bring you to Diamond Falls at the Botanical Gardens in Soufriere.

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INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN

Looking to sell items from your home?

Consider doing an Online Auction!

Online Auctions reach more interested buyers than tag sales and can often sell for more than what you would make at an estate or tag sale.

Invited Estate Sales by Tracy Jordan can do both! You can sell your items online reaching potential buyers locally or globally as well as hosting a private sale from your home! Let us guide you on what items to put in auction including furniture, housewares, decorative items, jewelry, collectibles, coins, artwork and anything else you may no longer want or need. Our services can help you to maximize your selling experience whether you are selling 1 item or 500 items. We are a one stop service for all your needs when you are moving or selling a property! Selling, donating, discarding and cleaning out services can be done to meet your time frame with minimal stress.

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Home Staging Services Appraisals

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Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048

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China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles

Tues-Fri 10-4

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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

WANTED! Comic books, toys, video games, Star Wars. 30’s through 90’s. Call 516-313-3237 or email: trustey1@gmail.com

PETS

PET SERVICES

A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242

DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE?

HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away.

Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

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Beach Cove is an Age Restricted Community where friends are easily made. Sebastian is an “Old Florida” fishing village with a quaint atmosphere yet excellent medical facilities, shopping and restaurants. Direct flights from Newark to Vero Beach. New manufactured homes from $114,900. 772-581-0080; www. beach-cove.com

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STRONG ARM CLEANING:

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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

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Conversational, opinionated, wordsmith?

We are looking for writers in our community to compose news articles on local topics, opinions, reviews, worthy places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. We aim to feature at least one new article and writer each week in our Discovery magazine section.

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• Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.⁰⁰

If you haven’t tried Chewy.com yet for your pet food and supply purchases, this is a great time to check them out. Last Hope is now part of their rescue program. For each new customer that makes a purchase, Last Hope will receive a $20 donation. Click on the ad below or go directly to the Last Hope page at https://www.chewy.com/rp/5941

Flea Market and Jewelry Sale

Saturday, Feb. 16th

The next Last Hope Flea Market and Jewelry sale will be on Saturday, February 16th from 10am-2pm at St. John’s Church in Huntington

Please note this is a different location. The church is on the corner of 25A and Prospect Place, one block east of Woodbury Road. Donations will be accepted on Friday, February 15th from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the church. You can bring them to the ramp on Prospect Place. Once again we are going to have raffle baskets and silent auction items. As a reminder, we are no longer able to accept books, used clothing, used toys, large pictures or frames as they don’t sell. We can accept new clothing with tags and new toys. Jewelry of any kind is a big seller for us.

All proceeds go to the Special Needs Animal Fund at Last Hope.

For more information contact JoAnna Scheps at joannascheps@aol.com

Cat Volunteer Orientation Sunday, February 10th

Volunteers for our cat program are always greatly needed. There are openings on shifts for weekdays and weekends that accommodate any schedule. Please attend our next kitten/cat volunteer orientation being held Sunday, February 10th at 3:00 PM. All orientations are held at our adoption center located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. Learn more about our cat program, tour the adoption center and find out how rewarding the volunteer experience can be.

Volunteer orientations are typically held the second Sunday of each month with exceptions for holidays. The next orientation dates are:

* Sunday, March 10th, 3PM

* Sunday, April 14th, 3PM

Schedules may change due to holidays so check our website for updates.

Reservations are not needed, but if possible, please fill out and email back a completed volunteer application in advance to volunteer@lasthopeanimalrescue.org or fax to 631-760-5534. You can download it here. Mention if you’re planning to attend the orientation. We look forward to having you on our team

Students use distance learning to explore New York State

Gardiners Avenue fourth graders in Kathleen Ulmschneider, Dana Dunleavy, and Dawn Petrillo’s class presented on the New York City/Long Island region.

Gardiners Avenue students participated in a video conference with three other schools in New York State as part of “Around the State of New York in 60 Minutes.”

Fourth graders in Kathleen Ulmschneider, Dana Dunleavy, and Dawn Petrillo’s class at Gardiners Avenue Elementary School participated in a unique video conference program, “Around the State of New York in 60 Minutes” with three other fourth-grade classes from throughout New York State on Jan. 29. The lesson was brought to the school by the New York State Distance Learning

Consortium and was assisted by Corie Cosgrove from Levittown’s computer and media services department.

Prior to the video conference, the Gardiners Avenue students prepared a presentation about the New York City/Long Island region, filled with facts and riddles about the area, to share with the other classes. They also conducted research and colored in a map to help them identify the

with their colored maps of New York.

Avenue fourth graders looked at their research during the video conference to guess which class was from which region in New York State.

four regions of New York which they took with them into the video conference. During the conference, each class read facts about their region as the other students tried to solve the mystery of where they were from.

Gardiners Avenue fourth graders looked at their maps to determine if the students were talking about the Central, Hudson River or Western region and made their final guesses

at the end.

Students were fully engaged in the video conference and enjoyed being able to meet students from different areas in the state.

“It was really fun,” said fourth grader Sean Doyle. “I think that some of the presentations were really cool.”

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools We

Gardiners Avenue fourth graders

Gardiners

PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 19th, 2019, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 14th, 2019 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.

Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer

Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 19th day of February 2019 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.

A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: http://www.nassaucountyny. gov/DocumentCenter/View/17674

A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 14, 2019. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715.

Dated: January 18, 2019

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER

Mineola, New York

TERMS OF SALE

Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership.

The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed.

The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their

LEGAL NOTICES

purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien.

The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.

Furthermore, as to the bidding,

1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder,

and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.

3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited.

Dated: January 18, 2019

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER

Mineola, New York MIT 5769 2X 02/01,08

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Janine Conte and Michael Conte, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 10, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on March 05, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 124 BUCKET LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 45, BLOCK 216, LOT 17. Approximate amount of judgment $310,670.08 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 16-004801.

George P. Esernio, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 MIT 5770

4X 02/01,08,15,22

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC., V.

BEVERLY SCHILLACI; if living, and if dead, the respective heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, et. al. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 01, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC. is the Plaintiff and BEVERLY SCHILLACI; if living, and if dead, the respective heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, et. al. are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, CALENDAR CONTROL PART COURTROOM, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on March 5, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 47 CHESTNUT ST, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801: Section 12, Block 253, Lots 8, 9, & 10: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT HICKSVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 14-000697.

Gregory M. LaSpina, Esq.Referee.

RAS Boriskin, LLC

900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. MIT 5771

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court

County Of Nassau

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff Against

JENNY YUN A/K/A JENNY KANG, et al Defendants

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 17, 2016, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on March 5, 2019 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 10 California Street, Hicksville, New York 11801. Sec 11 Block 292 Lot 53 and 54. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, not an Incorporated Village, in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $377,675.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 08-005529.

Mark McKew, Esq., Referee VERJN115

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 MIT 5772 4X 02/01,08,15,22

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EMX9, Plaintiff, vs.

MONICA KHANNA A/K/A MONICA GUMASTE, DNYANESH GUMASTE A/K/A DNYANESH R. GUMASTE A/K/A DANNY GUMASTE, RAJNISH RAMETRA, ANALI GUMASTE, DANNY GUMASTE, Defendants

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on September 26, 2018, I, David Peirez, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on March 5, 2019 at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 11:30 A.M., the premises described as follows: 87 East End Avenue Hicksville, NY 11801

SBL No.: 12-295-34

ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 16-006640 in the amount of $640,735.17 plus interest and costs.

Kathryn E. Assini, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Plaintiff’s Attorney 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Rochester, New York 14614 Tel.: 855-227-5072

MIT 5773

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau

HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

THEODOROS DOUMAZIOS

A/K/A TED DOUMAZIOS, KERRI DOUMAZIOS, et al. Defendants

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on November 5, 2018, I, Jane Shrenkel the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on March 5, 2019 at Nassau County Supreme Court, CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, at 11:30 A.M., the premises described as follows 20 Milford Drive Plainview, NY 11803 SBL No.: 13-44-76 and 85

ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and the State of New York

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 13-1936 in the amount of $1,118,151.59 plus interest and costs.

Richard S. Mullen, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Rochester, New York 14614

Tel.: 855-227-5072

MIT 5774

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County Of Nassau USROF IV LEGAL TITLE TRUST 2015-1, BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, Against LUZ D. MENSING A/K/A LUZ MENSING, ET AL, Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 9/21/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction in the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, on 3/5/2019 at 11:30 AM premises known as 187 Princess Street Hicksville, NY 11801 described as follows; 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 and designated on the tax maps of the Nassau County Treasurer as Section 11, Block 250 and, Lot 37 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $435,499.99 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 12637/13

Jennifer B. Ettenger, Esq., Referee.

STIENE & ASSOCIATES PC (Attorney’s for Plaintiff), 167 Main Street Northport, NY 11768

Dated: 12/7/2018

File Number: 201101293-03

EFF MIT 5775 4X 02/01,08,15,22

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff(s) vs.

ALEXANDER AGUERA; KAREN AGUERA; et al; Defendant(s)

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered herein on or about April 13, 2018, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Central Jury, first floor of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501.

On March 12, 2019 at 11:30 am. Premises known as 15 MAIN PARKWAY, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803-2127

Section: 12 Block: 379 Lot: 15

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as and by Lot 15 in Block No. 379 on a certain map entitled, “Map of Morton Village, Section No. 1, situated at Plainview, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, surveyed by Teas and Steinbrenner, Civil Engineers and Surveyors, Malverne, New York, July 31st 1952”, and filed in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on October 3rd 1952, under Map No. 5576. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale.

Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale.

Approximate amount of judgment $208,118.13 plus interest and costs.

INDEX NO. 8442-2015

Richard D. Lorge, Esq., Referee Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 51 E Bethpage Road, Plainview, New York, 11803, 516-741-2585

MIT 5777

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200714

Plaintiff, vs. SUANNY JOO, GUI JOO

A/K/A GRACE GUINAM

PYUN A/K/A GRACE G. PYUN, et al., Defendants

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on September 21, 2018, I, Eun C. Thorsen, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on March 12, 2019 at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 11:30 A.M., the premises described as follows: 9 Virginia Ave Plainview, NY 11803

SBL No.: 12-30-39, 40 and 41 ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 15-001793 in the amount of $478,435.47 plus interest and costs.

Todd Z. Marks, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Rochester, New York 14614 Tel.: 855-227-5072

MIT 5778

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS, CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-6, Plaintiff – against –MARY DONOVAN, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 10, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction, at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, Nassau County, New York on the 12th Day of March, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and

See page 18

Friday, February 8,

being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, and State of New York.

Premises known as 14 Lee Place, Hicksville, (Town of Oyster Bay) NY 11801.

(Section: 11, Block: 352, Lot: 0003)

Approximate amount of lien $594,791.27 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 15-6569.

Michael Wolkow, Esq., Referee.

Davidson Fink LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 Rochester, NY 14614-1990 Tel. 585/760-8218

Dated: December 17, 2018

MIT 5779

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau

J.P. MORGAN ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-S3, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, U.S. BANK

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff – against –EUN SOOK CHOI KIM, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on December 5, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction, at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, Nassau County, New York on the 12th Day of March, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 543 Woodbury Road, Plainview, (Town of Oyster Bay) NY 11803. (Section: 12., Block: 537, Lot: 27) Approximate amount of lien $696,895.43 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 15-002339.

Davidson Fink LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 Rochester, NY 14614-1990 Tel. 585/760-8218

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 2802832

Dated: January 18, 2019 MIT 5780 4X 02/08,15,22,03/01

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff, -againstRAJIV TANWAR; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. S/B/M FLEET NATIONAL BANK; GREEN HILL EQUITIES LLC; MANINDER SURI; MATTHEW PUTH,

Index No. 14626/2013. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated, December 12, 2018 and entered with the Nassau County Clerk on December 17, 2018, Janine T. Lynam, Esq., the Appointed Referee, will sell the premises known as 4230 Florence Road, Bethpage, New York 11714 at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part) Courtroom in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, on February 19, 2019 at 11:30 A.M. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Plainview, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York known as Section: 52; Block: 313; Lot: 0011.0 will be sold subject to the provisions of filed Judgment, Index No. 14626/2013. The approximate amount of judgment is $532,164.10 plus interest and costs.

FRIEDMAN VARTOLO LLP

85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

BN 7357

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY

TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

mencing on February 19th, 2019, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 14th, 2019 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.

Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at:

https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer

Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 19th day of February 2019 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.

A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: http://www.nassaucountyny. gov/DocumentCenter/View/17674

in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 18, 2019

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER

Mineola, New York

TERMS OF SALE

Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership.

The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed.

The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien.

tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.

Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary Continued from page 17

Joseph N. Armao, Esq., Referee.

Notice is hereby given that com-

A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 14, 2019. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available

The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any

bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.

3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited.

Dated: January 18, 2019

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER

Mineola, New York BN 7359 2X 02/01,02/08

NOTICE

OF

SALE

Supreme Court County Of Nassau THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC. ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5, Plaintiff – Against –MARK JOHNEAS, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 25, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction, at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, Nassau County, New York on the 5th Day of March, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying

LEGAL NOTICES

and being at Bethpage, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York. Premises known as 244 N. 5th Street, Bethpage, (Town of Oyster Bay) NY 11714.

(Section: 46, Block: 78, Lot: 47) Approximate amount of lien $818,888.89 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 13-9787.

Gennaro Pasquale, Esq., Referee.

Davidson Fink LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 Rochester, NY 14614-1990 Tel. 585/760-8218

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 2802832

Dated: January 4, 2019

BN 7360

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LEGAL NOTICE

Bethpage Union Free School District

Bethpage, New York 11714

BID # 005-1920 Parts for Chromebooks

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed bids will be received by the Board of Education of the Bethpage Union Free School District, Town of Oyster Bay, Bethpage, New York. BID # 005-1920 for Parts for Chromebooks. Bids will be publicly opened and read on the March 6, 2019 at 11:00 AM. in the Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York.

Bids must be (1) submitted

to the Board of Education, Bethpage Union Free School District, on the bid form furnished by the District; (2) in accordance with the specifications in the bid solicitation; (3) enclosed in sealed envelope bearing (a) name and address of the bidder, (b) name of the project or contract bid, bid number and time and date of opening and (4) sent or delivered either before the hour and date of the opening to the Business Office – Attention: Scott Harrington, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Bethpage Union Free School District, Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714 or at the hour and date of the opening at the placed designed therefore.

The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids which in its discretion are not in the best interest of the school district, and to waive any informality as to non-material errors or omissions in the submissions.

Specifications are available for pick-up on any weekday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Business office located in the Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York.

By Order of the Board of Education Bethpage Union Free School District Administration Building 10 Cherry Avenue Bethpage, New York 11714

BN 7361

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Food truck finds home in Hicksville

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ied dessert menu with items like cinnamon nachos bathed in chocolate syrup, dulce crema and whipped cream. Mexican street corn is also available right off the grill and coated in a mixture made up of mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chile powder, and lime.

Juarez, who is of Guatemalan descent, said that his grandmother inspired him with her special tortilla recipe she used to make when he was a child living in his homeland.

“Just the smells coming

from the kitchen when she was making them would be enough to make anyone hungry. As a family a lot of our time was spent in and around the kitchen talking about food and trying different recipes.”

The interior of Nacho Mama’s is unique with its big centerpiece wood-fire grill and dining tables that are put together with reclaimed wood. The counter top is newly refurbished and customers can gaze up at the original tin ceilings.

Nacho Mama’s is located at 7 W Village Green in Hicksville.

Lifeguards wanted at town pools, beaches

The Town is accepting applications from qualified, certified individuals interested in working at Town pools and/ or beaches this upcoming summer season.

“We invite responsible and experienced lifeguards who are up to the challenge of protecting our residents while working at one of our beautiful pools or beaches to apply now for this summer season,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Town lifeguards provide an invaluable service and have helped save countless lives.”

Town lifeguards are hired for the summer season, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Positions are available at all Town pools and beaches.

“Having a summer lifeguard job and one of our beautiful facilities helps build confidence, self-esteem, and leadership skills,” Councilman Imbroto said. “Our summer lifeguards have a tremendous sense of dedication and understanding of the importance of teamwork.”

Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years old, possess a current Lifeguard Certification, and a current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.  Qualified applicants may apply in person at the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department Human Resources Office, located in Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, NY.  For more information, please contact the Parks Department at (516) 797-7958.

Photos: Lobby, The Bristal at North Hills | Exterior, The Bristal at Garden City | Country Kitchen, The Bristal at Westbury