Mid-Island Times (7/26/19)

SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVIT TOWN

Park renamed in honor of lunar landing anniversary

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (standing center right), Councilman Steve Labriola (standing center left) joined with local officials, Grumman retirees, community members, representatives from the Cradle of Aviation and Grumman Studios at a special community celebration held in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Neil A. Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin taking humanity’s first steps on the moon.

National Night Out event at mall

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) is partnering with the Nassau County Police Department to host National Night Out at Broadway Commons in Hicksville on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Held in thousands of communities each year on the first Tuesday in August, National Night Out is an initiative that seeks to promote “police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neigh-

borhoods safer, more caring places to live.” National Night Out enhances relationships between law enforcement and communities by bringing police and residents together in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.

In addition to the Nassau County PD and Broadway Commons, partners and sponsors include New York State Senators Anna Kaplan and Kevin Thomas; the Office of the Nassau County District Attorney; Nassau Coun-

ty Legislator Joshua Lafazan; the Nassau County Police Detectives Association, The Safe Center LI, Pride for Youth and India Day Parade USA Inc.

There will be free food, giveaways, informational materials and fun, family-friendly activities for all ages. Northwell Health’s Plainview and Syosset Hospitals are sponsoring a “Teddy Bear Clinic” to teach children the basics of first aid.

BY GARY SIMEONE

It was a quite a special ceremony in Bethpage last Thursday as the community celebrated the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. A park in the town was renamed Apollo Park in honor of the building of the lunar modules at the former Grumman facility, and a replica of the Lunar Module was on hand for everyone to see. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Councilman Steve Labriola, along with other local officials and Grumman retirees, were on hand for the ceremony.

“It’s a celebration today of the wonderful, national impact that took place fifty years ago,” said Town Supervisor Saladino, referring to astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s first steps on the moon. “It is an impact that brought so much pride to America and this is a way to celebrate the people of our town and community who helped bring us there.”

The location of the newly named Apollo Park is off of Hickey Boulevard near the Apollo of Bethpage Retirement Home.

Many of the retirees living at the home were instrumental in helping get the Apollo Program off the ground in the late 1960s.

“Many of the people here worked on the Apollo Program and there were thousands of people at Grumman working around the clock to accomplish the goal of walking on

the moon,” said Jim Stefanich, Town Receiver of Taxes. “I myself was already out of college for two years, working as a Down Link Specialist on the lunar module system. It was a fantastic experience working with the professionals who put this together this whole thing. It was something that was never done before, helping to get men on the moon.”

Andrew Parton, president of the Cradle of Aviation Museum and Education Center in Garden City, helped bring a replica of the lunar module to the park.

He said that when people think about the moon landing only the names of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins come to mind.

“When going back in history, you always hear about these three men who landed on the moon. People tend to forget about all of you here who worked at Grumman, who were such a big part of why we successfully landed on the moon.”

The Lunar Module display at Apollo Park

Understanding Alzheimer’ s & Dementia

The Alzheimer's Association will be holding an educational session on Thursday, August 22 at 1:30 p.m.

The session will cover:

• The impact of Alzheimer's

• The difference between Alzheimer's and dementia

• Alzheimer's disease stages and risk factors

• Current research and treatments

available to address some symptoms

• Alzheimer's Association resources

The session will be held at 1000 Woodbury Road., Lower Level Classroom, Woodbury NY.

Please RSVP at 800-272-3900 or visit alz.org/CRF to register online and explore additional education programs in your area.

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School district honors 15 retiring staff members

From left to right, standing: Vicki Ahlsen, science teacher; James Blank, custodian; Christopher Ripley, music teacher; Glenn Rubin, music teacher; Ellie Becker, exec. director of PPS; Neil Lasher, guidance counselor; Deena Stevens, special ed. teacher; Marie Nigro, library clerk

From left to right, seated: Jeanine Knee, special ed. teacher; Nancy Klein, special ed. teacher; Elaine Stelzer, elementary teacher; Heidi Grabowski, music teacher; Jeanne Candal, music teacher; Deborah Hershkowitz, foreign language teacher; Michele Zeplin, senior account clerk

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District recently honored 15 staff members who are retiring at the conclusion of the 2018-2019 school year at the District’s Board of Education meeting held on Monday, June 17. The retiring staff members included teachers, administrators and faculty throughout the school district.

“We are beyond grateful to our retiring employees who have served our school community. The dedication, passion and commitment that our retirees have provided our students and community over the years will never

be forgotten,” said Dr. Lorna Lewis, Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District superintendent of schools.  “We will certainly miss all of their contributions to the District and wish them all the best in wherever their journeys take them next.”

The District congratulates the following retirees: Vicki Ahlsen, James Blank, Christopher Ripley, Glenn Rubin, Ellie Becker, Neil Lasher, Deena Stevens, Marie Nigro, Jeanine Knee, Nancy Klein, Elaine Stelzer, Heidi Grabowski, Jeanne Candal, Deborah Hershkowitz and Michele Zeplin.

District appoints new assistant director

The Levittown Public Schools Assistant Director of Elementary Education Andrea Ferrari. Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

The Levittown Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Ferrari, the new assistant director of elementary education. Ferrari, who resides in Massapequa Park, was previously the elementary instructional curriculum coordinator

at Fifth Avenue Elementary School in East Northport.

Ferrari is no stranger to Levittown, as she grew up in the district and graduated from General Douglas MacArthur High School in 1996. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary and special education from SUNY College at Geneseo, her Master of Science in Education degree in literary from CUNY Queens College and her advanced certificate for educational leadership from LIU Post.

Prior to her curriculum coordinator position, Ferrari was a reading teacher at Northport Middle School, a kindergarten teacher at St. Ignatius Loyola School, a special education coach, a fourth and fifth-grade self-contained special education teacher and a kindergarten special education inclusion teacher at P.S. 58 School of Heroes in Maspeth.

“I am looking forward to returning to Levittown and meeting the staff and students,” she said. “Working together, we can continue to accomplish the district’s mission for success for every student.”

Town plans blood drive for August 1

The Town of Oyster Bay will be partnering with  the New York Blood Center to collect donations on Thursday, August 1, to help hospitals meet the ongoing and pressing need for blood.  The blood drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Town Hall North (54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay) and from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa).  All donors will be entered into a raffle – conducted by the New York Blood Center – to win tickets to a New York Mets game.

“Blood donations are important because maintaining an adequate blood supply in our community helps secure blood transfusions for patients.  Blood supplies easily dwindle, so blood drives like this are critical to help hospitals meet demand and continue their life-saving operations,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino.  “Please consider participating in this blood drive and help bolster our blood banks so that as many people as possible can be helped.”

To qualify as a blood donor, a per-

son must between the ages of 17 and 75 years old (16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor’s note), weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood within the last 56 days.  Anyone who received a tattoo within the past 12 months is ineligible to donate.  It is recommended that volunteers eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before the blood drive.

“Donating blood is a quick, easy, and safe process, and the pint of blood you donate will never be missed from your body, as it is quickly reproduced within your body,” Town Councilman Joseph Muscarella added.  “If you have family members or friends willing to donate, please ask them to support our effort this year, as there is no danger of contracting any diseases, and each pint of blood donated can be used to help three different people.”

Refreshments will be provided for all who donate blood.  For additional information regarding the Town’s blood drive, contact Nancy Haarstick at (516) 624-6304 or visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com.

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1. To qualify for the advertised APY, you must enroll your new or existing Platinum Savings account in this offer between 07/08/2019 and 08/30/2019 by speaking to a banker and requesting the special rate. Offer is subject to change at any time, without notice, and is available only to Platinum Savings customers in the following states: CT, DE, FL, NJ, NY, PA. In order to earn the Special Interest Rate of 1.98% (Special Rate), you must deposit $25,000 in new money to the enrolled savings account and maintain a minimum daily account balance of $25,000 throughout the promotional interest rate period. “New money” is money from sources outside of the customer’s current relationship with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. or its affiliates (which includes all deposit, brokerage and loan/credit accounts). The corresponding Annual Percentage Yield (APY) for this offer is 2.00%. The Special Rate will be applied to the enrolled savings account for a period of 12 months, starting on the date the account is enrolled in the offer. However, for any day during that 12 month period that the daily account balance is less than the $25,000, the enrolled account will not be eligible for the Special Rate and will instead earn the applicable Standard Interest Rate for a Platinum Savings account. As of 05/31/2019, the Standard Interest Rate and APY for a Platinum Savings account in CT, FL, NJ and NY with an account balance of $0.01 and above is 0.05% (0.05% APY); and for a Platinum Savings account in DE and PA with an account balance of $0.01 to $99,999.99 is 0.05% (0.05% APY) and with an account balance of $100,000 and above is 0.10% (0.10% APY). Each tier shown reflects the current minimum daily collected balance required to obtain the applicable APY. Interest is compounded daily and paid monthly. The amount of interest earned is based on the daily collected balances in the account. Upon the expiration of the 12 month promotional period, then-current Standard Interest Rates apply. Minimum to open a Platinum Savings account is $25. A monthly service fee of $12 applies in any month the account falls below a $3,500 minimum daily balance. Fees may reduce earnings. Interest rates are variable and subject to change without notice. Wells Fargo may limit the amount you deposit to a Platinum Savings account to an aggregate of $1 million. 2. Available in-branch only; you must speak with a banker to request the special rate. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is effective for accounts opened between 07/08/2019 and 08/30/2019 and requires a minimum of $25,000 in new money brought to Wells Fargo. “New money” is money from sources outside of the customer’s current relationship with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. or its affiliates (which includes deposit, brokerage and loan/credit accounts). Public Funds and Wholesale accounts are not eligible for this offer. APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity. Interest is compounded daily. Payment of interest on CDs is based on term: For terms less than 12 months (365 days), interest may be paid monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or at maturity (the end of the term). For terms of 12 months or more, interest may be paid monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. A penalty for early withdrawal will be imposed and could reduce earnings on this account. Special Rates are applicable to the initial term of the CD only. At maturity, the special rate CD will automatically renew for a term of 6 months, at the interest rate and APY in effect for CDs on renewal date not subject to a Special Rate, unless the Bank has notified you otherwise. 1., 2. Due to the new money requirement, new accounts may only be opened at your local branch and you must speak to a banker to request the special rate offers for both new and existing accounts. Wells Fargo reserves the right to modify or discontinue the offer at any time without notice.

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Summer science inquiry in Levittown

In the Mystery Architecture Class, students worked together to build a car out of pasta and tape.

As a team building game, students had to launch a water balloon into the air and try to catch it with the tarp.

Middle school students are engaged in high energy learning this summer at the Levittown School District’s first STEM Camp, where they are participating in daily inquiry that focuses on science, technology, engineering and math.

Science Director Kevin McDermott retooled last year’s robotics camp to include a greater diversity of activities, and enrollment doubled. This year, 85 sixth, seventh and eighth-graders from the district took part in the two-week STEM program, which began on July 15 at Wisdom Lane Middle School.

Classes were taught by Levittown teachers, with support from volunteer high school student counselors. In Mystery Architecture, participants were faced with a surprise engineering challenge each day. They had to work in teams and use only the supplies provided to build a specific object. One task was to build a car out of pasta

and masking tape, and see which would travel the farthest after going down a ramp. Another was to create a bridge out of newspaper and tape, and see if it could support a full bottle of water for at least 10 seconds.

“It’s all about communication,” said Katie Osterman, a science teacher from Division Avenue High School. “The students need to talk and work together to have success.”

Tech Design Challenge required students to use different scientific principles to create functional objects including magnetic levitation vehicles, water rockets, pull toys and air-powered racers. During the first week of Racers and Robots, students made air dragster vehicles out of blocks of wood and had to understand aerodynamics, friction and mass to have successful designs. Students also participated in outdoor team-building games.

Photos courtesy of Levittown School District

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NYU School of Professional Studies Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies Affordable Associates Degrees Within Your Reach

Perhaps you or someone you know has thought about earning an associates degree, but has not gotten around to enrolling or even making the time to investigate options. Many people do not know that the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYUSPS) Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies offers a truly affordable option for earning an associates degree. In order to encourage students to begin college studies or return to school, NYUSPS recently lowered the cost on its associates degrees, which are now comparable in price to earning a degree at a local community college. The difference is that students benefit from a stellar NYU

education that will open the doors to a wealth of new opportunities. Whether they are pursuing an undergraduate degree for the first time or are returning to school after a hiatus, an NYU education is now well within their reach. Financial aid advisers help students to make the best decisions about financing their education. They guide students on the costs for earning their degree and help them to navigate the process by which to apply for financial aid. Scholarships are also available for those who qualify.

NYUSPS associates degrees are designed for students who have earned a high school diploma at least one year ago (students entering this program are typically 19 years or older, with many in their 20s, 30s, and 40s). These degrees serve as an introduction to a professional career or as the first major milestone in a student’s college education. Upon graduation, the credits students earn are transferable to the Division’s bachelors degree programs, allowing them to seamlessly complete the next phase of their education. The associates degrees are perfect for students who decided to take a break after high school or who stopped out of college before earning at least 45 transferable college credits. While enrolling in college later

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The range and diversity of academic programs offer unparalleled opportunities for intellectual stimulation and professional growth. Associates degrees provide rigorous curriculum that enables students to acquire knowledge that is immediately applicable on the job. Students build critical analytical thinking skills, gain academic insight, and develop personal and professional relationships—all within a highly supportive environment.

The NYUSPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies faculty and staff members are committed to ensuring student success. Professionally credentialed academic advisers are dedicated to helping students to navigate successfully through their educational experience. All new students are assigned an academic adviser who provides assistance, support, and a sense of confidence in academic choices. Faculty advisement and tutoring services also are available to ensure that students are getting the most out of their NYUSPS educational experience.

The NYUSPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies offers four associates degrees: the AA in Liberal Arts, the AAS in Business, the AAS in Health Administration, and the AAS in Information Systems Management. Each of these degrees provides a solid liberal arts core—the hallmark of the wellrounded education that hiring managers seek. From day one, the professionally oriented programs immerse students in industry focused content that readies them for the job market or for additional studies at the baccalaureate level. The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts allows students to explore a broad range of subjects that will build critical thinking skills, develop invaluable quantitative reasoning skills, and ground them in history and culture. The Associate of Applied Science in Business prepares students with quantitative reasoning skills in accounting, economics, and marketing, while building knowledge about different economies, cultures, and approaches to conducting business globally. The Associate of Applied Science in Health Administration prepares students for roles in managing healthcare systems efficiently and effectively. The Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Management prepares students

to design, operate, and evaluate competitive technology alternatives to meet an organization’s needs.

Central to an NYUSPS education is a strong foundation in the liberal arts. An academic requirement that all NYUSPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies students must fulfill, the 32 credits of liberal arts core courses provide critical information and develop a broad range of competencies that form the basis for more specialized and professionally oriented study. The curriculum is enriched by access to the exceptional cultural, economic, political, creative, technical, and business resources of New York City.

Classes held during days and evenings, intensives, and online degrees and courses cater to students who are often balancing personal and professional responsibilities. Flexible course schedules

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Distinguished scholar athletes in Bethpage

The Bethpage High School girls varsity lacrosse team earned the Scholar-Athlete team award to help the athletic department be named a NYSPHSAA 2018-19 Scholar-Athlete School of Distinction Award winner.

The Bethpage High School softball team helped the athletic department earn the NYSPHSAA 2018-19 Scholar-Athlete School of Distinction Award by being named a Scholar-Athlete team.

Bethpage High School is one of 35 schools in the state to be recently named a New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc. 2018-19 Scholar-Athlete School of Distinction Award winner.

Bethpage earned the School of Distinction status by having 100% of its 28 varsity teams qualify for and receive the

Scholar-Athlete team award. The purpose of the awards is to unite varsity coaches in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide honor. The number of recognitions by NYSPHSAA is the highest total since the award was established since 2002-03.

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Bethpage High School was named a NYSPHSAA 2018-19 Scholar-Athlete School of Distinction Award winner, with the baseball team being one of 35 teams earning the Scholar-Athlete team award.

The Bethpage High School football team was named a Scholar-Athlete team to help the athletic department be one of the 35 schools in the state named a NYSPHSAA 2018-19 Scholar-Athlete School of Distinction Award winner.

Second half taxes due

Town residents are reminded that the Second Half of the 2019 General Tax Levy was due on July 1, but can be paid without penalty through August 12. Please be certain to sign your check, payable to James J. Stefanich, Receiver of Taxes. Indicate your property’s S.D. Code, Section, Block, Lot and Phone number on the check.

“By law, a taxpayer has a 40-day penalty free period from the date the tax is due during which payment may be submitted,” Mr. Stefanich explained. “After the 40 days,

a one percent penalty is added for each month the tax remains unpaid, retroactive to July 1st.”

Residents can pay in person, by either cash, check, or credit card (for a service fee), at the Tax Office, Oyster Bay Town Hall West, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, or by check only at Town Hall South (rear entrance), 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa. When paying the tax bill in person, taxpayers are reminded to bring the entire tax bill with their payments.

Residents who prefer to mail in their

payments should send them to the Office of the Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 11771-1539. Payments being made by mail should include the second half stub. Residents should NOT write on, fold, staple or otherwise deface the tax stub as it can cause the computer system to reject payment.

Residents now have free access to tax bills online with the ability to pay taxes through ACH check payment or credit card. These services are available through a link on our Town website, www.oyster-

baytown.com. Residents should be aware there is a service fee if they chose to pay taxes online (Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of fee).

“When calling the Tax Office for information on property taxes, residents are requested to have the school district, section, block and lot numbers of the property in question available. This information is listed on the tax bill and on the property deed.”

Capilano Suspension Bridge Among Vancouver BC’s Marvelous Attractions

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

I had last visited Vancouver, British Columbia, when it was the departure point for an Alaska cruise, and learned too late (from photos in the airport) about Capilano Suspension Bridge. That image stayed in my mind, and I always felt a loss not having seen it for myself. So, when I learned that our Global Scavenger Hunt – a 23-day aroundthe-world mystery tour where you don’t know where you are going until they tell you to get to the airport – was starting in Vancouver BC, I wasn’t going to miss an opportunity twice. I arranged to arrive a day ahead of time to be sure to have time to visit. And even after years of built-up anticipation, the attraction was even better than I imagined.

Capilano Suspension Bridge, it turns out, is a sanctuary to nature, and so much more than one (albeit) spectacular bridge, high above a rushing river – it isn’t just the view of the bridge, its setting, but actually walking over it and feeling it bounce and roll that is so sensational. You feel it through your entire body.

famous Capilano Suspension Bridge is thrilling to walk over © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

The bridge suspends you 230 feet above the Capilano River (that would be shoulder height of the Statue of Liberty), and is 450-feet long. It was built to hold 200,000 lbs. (that is the trepidation most people have as they cross), which means it can hold 1300 people standing on it at the same time, or parade 96 elephants across.

But it turns out that this is an entire nature park, with many “attractions” that enable you to become immersed in nature – the relatively new Tree

Tops Adventure, which is a network of bridges that let you walk in the canopy of a rainforest and a new Cliff Walk, another network of bridges set out from the cliffs that make you feel like you are dangling. All throughout, there are signposts that inform you about the trees, the rocks. It pays homage to sustainability – not just of nature, but as a tourist attraction that minimizes its impact and promotes consciousness.

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Capilano Suspension Bridge Among Vancouver BC’s Marvelous Attractions

I was surprised at the heritage aspect of Capilano – its homage to the First Peoples who inhabited this area – stunning totem poles in addition to a display about the original founders and how Capilano Suspension Bridge came to be – how the first owner, George Grand MacKay, purchased 6000 acres for $1 in 1889 (the land is now worth over $1 million), and built his house on the wrong side of the river. A civil engineer, he built a rope bridge, and then people wanted to visit. George Grant Mackay was a visionary who, as Park Commissioner for Vancouver, also set aside the land for Stanley Park, North America’s third largest urban park nestled in the heart of Vancouver. He sold off 27 acres to a guy who changed the rope to cable and charged visitors 10c to cross. (There is a

wonderful love story that is also part of the history).

It’s been a paid attraction since 1907, employing just a single gatekeeper.

Today’s Capilano Suspension Bridge has been a family-run business for the past 60 years. Nancy Stippard’s father, Rae Mitchell, bought the bridge in 1953 and 30 years later sold it to his daughter.

The bridge was torn down and rebuilt in 1956 with thick cable (it took just five days), but under the ownership of Nancy Stippard, beginning in 1983, went through a major transition – her vision was to enable visitors to walk in the trees to get a perspective like a squirrel, so she created Tree Tops Adventure; then in 2010, she had a vision to walk along the cliffs, so created the Cliff Walk.

When Nancy took over the park in 1983, admissions totaled 175,000 visitors

annually. Today, the Park sees 1.2 million visitors annually. Vancouver’s oldest attraction is one of its most popular and has won many awards including British Columbia’s Best Outdoor Attraction in 1999 and 2000.

On Treetops Adventure, guests venture from one magnificent old growth Douglas-fir (some of the trees are 1500 years old; we meet “Grandma Capilano,” the tallest tree at 250 feet high and 1300 years old) to another on a series of seven elevated suspension bridges, some reaching 33-metre (110 feet). History and nature guides, signage and interactive human and natural history exhibits throughout the park help guests in their understanding of rainforest ecosystems and the sustainability of this environment. Several food venues and the Trading Post gift shop round out the visitor experience. As I walk, I am literally giddy breathing in the fresh, cool air.

Treetops Adventure was the first of its kind in North America when it opened: some 700 feet of cabled suspension bridges link eight Douglas fir trees; at its highest point, you get the perspective from 110 feet above the forest floor. The towering Douglas-fir trees showcased by the attraction range in height from 130 to 300 feet tall – equivalent to a 20-storey high-rise.

To protect the fragile forest during construction, the elements were crafted off-site by hand, then brought into place with pulleys and ropes.

The bridges themselves are constructed of hemp netting, wooden planks protected with environmentallyfriendly preservatives and other natural products, reflecting and enhancing its surrounding rainforest environment; antique wooden beams and pegs lend a unique historical flavor to the attraction’s handcrafted, two-storey Treehouse.

Treetops Adventure is an engineering marvel: an innovative compression system safely secures each tree’s observation platform using only 20 pounds of force per square inch, or the amount of pressure exerted by pressing your thumb on a tabletop.

There is a lovely café tucked into the forest on a platform amid the Treetops Adventure.

The Park’s newest attraction, Cliffwalk, follows a granite precipice along Capilano River with a series of narrow cantilevered bridges, stairs and platforms extending 700 feet. The granite formations are 160 million years old, dating back to the Mesozoic Age. At the highest point, you are 300 feet above the Capilano River – making for a thrilling experience. Cliffwalk is high and narrow and, in some sections, open metal grates are all that separate guests from the canyon far below. With just an 11-square meter environmental footprint (about as much as a parking stall), Cliffwalk is unobtrusive as it winds its way on a heart-stopping cliff-side journey through rainforest vegetation. Educational signage along the route shares information provided by the David Suzuki Foundation, to educate guests about the delicate interaction between water, granite, salmon, flora and fauna, broadening the visitor experience.

After rappelling down the east face of Capilano Canyon into jungle-like ferns and mosses, John Stibbard, Capilano Suspension Bridge’s VP of Operations, conceived his plan to give guests a new super-thrilling ecological experience. With only 16 anchor points in the granite cliff supporting the structure, Cliffwalk is environmentally sensitive; no two bridges, platforms or stairs are alike – each piece of Cliffwalk is custom-fabricated. The signature 7-shaped bridge utilized a first-of-its-kind construction

technique that relied upon 3D digital information to establish the geometry for each piece of Cliffwalk. It can support 100,000 pounds, the weight of 35 killer whales.

The visitor facilities are fabulous –really restful and appropriate for the place. There is a trading post (absolutely superb items and crafts), an ice cream shop, a fudge shop, a café, tucked along the cliffs.

Come early in order to maximize the perfect peace of this place.

Capilano operates a free shuttle bus service from downtown Vancouver –five in the off season, up to 11 departures a day in summer that makes it a pleasure to make the day trip (there are also public buses that go). We took the first shuttle at 8:35 am. The driver turned it into a narrated tour for our benefit because of the questions we were asking – it is a delightful, 40-minute drive. As we cross over the bridge (designed by the same guy who built San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge), he tells us to look below, to see a First Peoples reservation.

We caught the bus at Library Square (go inside, it is spectacular), just a five-minute walk from the Victorian Hotel (built in 1896, an absolute gem which serves breakfast).

We are among the first to arrive and the only sound we hear is the rushing water below the bridge.

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Douglas fir, you feel so small. If you are there early, you can feel the peace of the woods that the Native peoples who first lived here must have felt.

The signposts are very informative, and get you in the spirit. “Take a moment.” “Breathe In.” “Water is the lifeblood of the environment.”

Another sign notes that in one year, the Capilano Rainforest of 7 acres can abs orb the same amount of carbon that is emitted by a car driven across the continent 19 times.

“Rainforests are sometimes referred to as the Earth’s lungs, and they are responsible for 28% of the world’s oxygen turnover...Just one of these giant trees releases enough oxygen to support a family of four.”

The atmosphere is so vivifying, we saw a marriage proposal during our visit as we walk through the Treetops Adventure.

“It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men’s hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air, that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit,” wrote Robert Louis Stevenson. That is exactly what I am feeling when I find this signpost.

“The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way. Some see nature all ridicule and deformity...and some scarce see nature at all. But to the

eyes of the man of imagination, nature is imagination itself,” wrote William Blake.

We explore on our own, and then catch one of the complimentary guided tours offered hourly within the park.

We take the history tour that offers an interactive synopsis to the attraction’s colorful past including the endeavors of past owners (romance is involved), the involvement of local First Nations and information on the Capilano Suspension Bridge.

There are also guided nature tours, Kids’ Rainforest Explorer program and

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the Living Forest exhibit; seasonal musical entertainment and First Nations culture.

This place is reminiscent of San Francisco in other ways besides the bridge that takes you to Capilano that was built by the builder of the Golden Gate. Much like Muir Woods is a refuge for the urbanites crammed into the city, Capilano is a refuge for the city dwellers of Vancouver.

Every moment was precious and rejuvenating.

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Good books: Historical fiction, fairy tales and more

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

My sister-in-law recently introduced me to a writer that I’ve found interesting. Marie Benedict has been around for a few years but she was new to me.

“If you like historical fiction, this writer is for you,” Kathy said.

She was right. I started out by reading “The Other Einstein” which was published in 2016 and is the story of Mileva Maric, Albert Einstein’s first wife. She was a physicist in her own right and both Albert and Mileva studied physics together at the Swiss Federal Polytechnic in Zurich.

Told in a first person narrative from the point of view of Mileva Maric, we learn about Einstein’s first wife and get a glimpse of the strengths and weaknesses of Albert Einstein, the man.

Also, what role might Mileva Maric Einstein have played as Albert Einstein worked at developing his theories? This question makes one think.

Then I read “Carnegie’s Maid,” published last year that tells the story of young Clara Kelley who arrives in America in 1863 from Galway, Ireland, via the port of Philadelphia (not Ellis Island) and makes the cross-state trip to Pittsburgh by way of horse-drawn

carriage which takes six days.

Clara becomes a lady’s maid to Andrew Carnegie’s mother. Clara Kelley is not who they think she is, however. She’s not the experienced Irish maid who was hired to work in one of Pittsburgh’s grandest households. She’s a poor farmer’s daughter with nowhere to go and no money to her name.

But the other Clara Kelley has disappeared, and pretending to be her just might get Clara some money to send back home to Ireland.

If she can do a good job in Andrew Carnegie’s home, if she can learn as she goes along - because she has no experience at all - and please Mrs. Carnegie, things will work out. Or do they? Andrew Carnegie, a steel magnate, an industrialist who becomes a great philanthropist, is inspired by Clara Kelley.

The character of Clara Kelley is pure fiction but it makes for an interesting storyline. In this passage, set in April 1867 in Pittsburgh, Clara Kelly talks about being Mrs. Carnegie’s lady’s maid and knowing Andrew Carnegie, her oldest son.

Marie Benedict writes in “Carnegie’s Maid”:

“Stolen moments in the park. Grazing our fingertips in the hallway. Animated business discussions in the servants’ hallway. Whispers in the dark parlor after Mrs. Carnegie had retired for the evening. My time in New York consisted of snatched minutes, fleeting but treasured, where we discussed the future in terms of the upcoming months when the path had been paved for Andrew’s mother to accept our relationship. I allowed myself to hope that the realization of all my dreams – saving my family and having Andrew –was within my grasp.”

In real life Andrew Carnegie did not want to marry during his mother’s lifetime. He took care of her in her illness toward the end of her life. After she died in 1886, the 51-year-old Carnegie married Louise Whitfield who was 21 years younger. The couple had their only child, a daughter named Margaret, in 1897.

This year Marie Benedict came out with “The Only Woman in the Room.” That novel is based on the true story of Hedy Lamarr, the glamour icon and scientist whose groundbreaking invention helped revolutionize modern communication.

Benedict had published three prior

historical fiction books under the name of Heather Terrell before publishing “The Other Einstein” under her real name. They were “The Chrysalis,” “The Map Thief” and “Brigid of Kildare.”

This author has an interesting background. She was an attorney for 10 years then made the transition to being a writer. She has said that she prefers spending her days doing research on and investigating women in history who have some mostly unknown but very interesting backgrounds.

Marie Benedict isn’t the only lawyer who gave up practicing law full-time to be a writer. John Grisham famously did so 30 years ago when his first book, “A Time to Kill,” was published. That novel was made into a movie and his subsequent books, all fiction, “The Firm,” “The Pelican Brief,” “The Client” and more, have done well.

Yet his job as a lawyer gave him lots of ideas for characters, plots and stories. John Grisham, an Arkansas native, has said, “I seriously doubt I would ever have written the first story had I not been a lawyer. I never dreamed of being a writer. I wrote only after witnessing a trial.”

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Vets Being Duped By Social Security Rumor Mill

BY TOM MARGENAU

Not a week goes by when I don’t get emails, such as the one here, from veterans who have been led to believe that they are missing out on extra Social Security benefits allegedly payable to people who served in the military:

“Tom: I’ve been told that as a veteran, I should be getting an extra $120 per month added to my Social Security check. They said all I have to do is take my DD 214 (military discharge papers) down to my local Social Security office and they will start paying me the extra money. What can you tell me about this?”

As is so often the case with these rumors, there is a tiny kernel of truth to the story. But then false information takes over and things get blown way out of proportion.

Here are the facts: If you were in the military anytime up until 2001, the government may add a small amount of additional earnings to your Social Security record. And note that I am NOT talking about extra money added to your Social Security check. These are simply extra earnings incorporated into your Social Security earnings record -- the earnings record upon which your Social Security monthly benefit is based.

So the good news is you get these extra earnings put on your Social Security account. But the bad news is these extra credits are relatively minimal and usually will have little or no effect on the eventual amount of your Social Security check.

And you also need to know that these extra earnings are automatically added to your Social Security account. There is nothing you need to do to get the extra credits.

Now let’s back up and give a little more information about military service and Social Security. If you served on active duty or active duty training in the military service any time after 1956, you paid Social Security taxes on your earnings just like anyone else working at a job covered by Social Security. And since 1988, inactive duty in the armed forces reserves, such as weekend drills, has also been covered by Social Security. That’s the simple part.

What leads to all the confusion is that Congress decided to add extra earnings credits to the Social Security records of military personnel. And the amount of those credits varies depending on the time served.

If you were in the military between 1957 and 1977, the government adds $300 to your Social Security records for each calendar quarter in which you received active duty basic pay.

From 1978 through 2001, the government adds an extra $100 to your Social Security account for each $300 you earned in basic pay, up to a maximum

of $1,200 per year. There are times when these extra credits aren’t granted. For example, if you enlisted after Sept. 7, 1980, and didn’t complete your full tour of duty, you won’t get the extra credits. Check with the Social Security Administration for more exceptions.

Beginning in 2002, the government stopped adding extra credits to Social Security records for military service.

As I said above, if you are due extra credits, you usually don’t need to do anything to get them added to your record. If you served from 1968 through 2001, those credits are automatically added to your Social Security account. If you served from 1957 through 1967, the credits will be added at the time you file for benefits. In some cases, you may be asked to provide your DD-214 (discharge papers) to verify your military service.

The story is a little different for older vets. If you served in the armed forces between 1940 and 1956, Social Security taxes were not deducted from your military paychecks. But in most cases, the government did add $160 per month in earnings to your Social Security account for the time you served. These credits were automatically added at the time you applied for Social Security benefits.

So that’s the story. There are no big Social Security bonuses for vets. You don’t need to go to your Social Security office waving your DD-214 and expect to get a big pile of cash. (Although, as I pointed out above, folks who served between 1957 and 1967 may need to show their discharge papers at the time they file for benefits to get those extra earnings added to their Social Security account.)

And it’s important that I repeat this message: Those extra earnings you get for your military service aren’t going to make you rich. Because Social Security retirement benefits are figured using a 35-year base of earnings, a few hundred dollars sprinkled here and there into your Social Security account will have little if any impact on your eventual Social Security benefit.

I will use the little space I have left to cover another topic related to veterans and Social Security. And that has to do with their possible eligibility for disability benefits.

Many former members of the military who have a physical or mental impairment get some form of disability compensation from Veterans Affairs. And sometimes they think that automatically qualifies them for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. It does not.

Why? Because the VA and SSA have different eligibility rules concerning what constitutes a disabling condition. For example, you can get a VA disability benefit for a relatively minor impairment. This is usually expressed in terms

of percentages, as in: “I have a 30% VA disability.”

But with SSA, it’s essentially all or nothing. In other words, you have to be 100% disabled to qualify for Social Security disability benefits.

And even if you have a 100% VA disability, that doesn’t mean you will automatically get benefits from SSA. I don’t really know VA rules. But SSA rules say that your 100% disability must

be so severe that it prevents you from doing ANY kind of work. Or it must be a terminal illness. That’s a fairly strict definition. So vets should just realize that even though the VA says you are disabled, that doesn’t necessarily mean SSA will agree.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.

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We ride the shuttle bus back to town, pick up our stuff from the Victorian Hotel (stopping for some refreshment they so kindly provide. Victorian Hotel (514 Homer St, Vancouver V6B2V6, BC, CA, 1604-681-6369, which proved a short walk to Gastown and just about every place we wanted to go), and walk over

pack up to our next destination, perhaps? – and learn that we will spend the day doing a practice scavenger hunt, to level the playing field between newbies (me) and troopers/vets (one of the teams has done it 12 times). He has prepared the same kind of booklet and score sheet as we will get on arrival at every mystery destination.

We can choose the scavengers out of the selections – they each have different points. Among them are a choice of “mandatory” including at least one “experience”.  Many have to do with experiencing local foods. During the

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to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 2W6 , 800-2577544, 604-684-3131, www.fairmont.com/ Hotel-Vancouver)to meet our fellow Global Scavenger Hunt travelers.

I still have time before the meeting to run across the street from the Fairmont to Vancouver Art Gallery, where I catch a sensational special exhibit of Impressionist Art, with many of the works, ironically, on loan from the Brooklyn Museum. (750 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC, 604.662.4700, www.vanartgallery.bc.ca)

The afternoon meeting is really a meet-and-greet and orientation with Bill Chalmers, the “ringmaster” and Chief Experience Officer of our “traveling circus,” along with his wife Pamela (with cocktails), before we all walk over to a restaurant for dinner.

Our adventure begins the next morning.

We gather at 9 am on the first day of our 23-day Global Scavenger Hunt, a “Blind Date with the World,” where 10 teams of two people each don’t know where we are going until Bill Chalmers, the Global Scavenger Hunt Ringmaster and Chief Experience Officer, gives us our four-hour notice to get to the airport. We have come to the meeting prepared for anything – a 4 hour notice to

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Rolls or BMW in order to park on the street. We look at a couple of streets which are called Vancouver’s Fifth Avenue and Rodeo Drive. We are only allowed to ask locals – not the hotel concierge or any actual guide (and there are actual tourism ambassadors on the street)– but no one has heard of Affluent Alley – possibly because everyone we ask is either too young or a transplant. One woman at a bus stop is extremely helpful when we ask where a certain high-end shoe store is located, and about how the bus system works. As for

Affluent Alley, I suspect that it actually refers to the opposite (maybe East Hastings), or is the red-herring (and doesn’t exist at all).

But now we are in search of the highend shoe store, John Fluevog. We go into several stores, finally Coach, and the salesperson directs us… We walk the several blocks to the store – unbelievably wacky, creative, magnificent (better art than the modern art I had

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course of this day, we will have to complete 10 scavengers by 8 pm when we get together again. We are told this is a Par 1 in terms of difficulty, which can go as high as Par 6, so is the easiest we will encounter.

My teammate, Margo (who I have just met upon arriving at Vancouver International Airport) and I start in search of “Affluent Alley” – after all, we are staying in Vancouver’s famous Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in a toney boulevard off Robson Street where we were told you used to have to drive a

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Then I made a big switch in terms of what I usually read and I went through a folk and fairy tale phase. Rereading the books I had enjoyed as a kid such as “Snow White,” “Cinderella” and “Sleeping Beauty” was interesting.

Poring over the pages as an adult I savored every word. I also thought about how cleverly the author constructed each storyline. One of the folk books I read was “One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale” by Demi which was published in 1997.

Long ago in India, there lived a raja who believed that he was wise and fair. But every year he kept nearly all the people’s rice for himself. Then a famine hit the village and a girl figured out a way to feed the whole town.

The girl has earned a reward which the raja agrees to. He is to give her one grain of rice doubled every day for 30 days. He begins to give her the rice each day but, to his disbelief, the amount of rice soon grows tremendous and it is apparent that the girl was very clever in her request.

She has outsmarted the raja. This story could be used as an example for a folktale as well as for a math lesson about multiplication and duplication.

Then I went from folk and fairy tale books to fantasy books. I devoured several fantasy books including “The Phantom Tollbooth” by Norton Juster and C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.”

In “The Phantom Tollbooth,” 10-year-old Milo returns from school one day to find a package containing a giant toy tollbooth in his bedroom. When Milo puts the tollbooth together and takes a ride on his toy car through the booth, a real adventure begins.

“The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” is the first book in the

Chronicles of Narnia series. The plot: four siblings Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, are sent out of London during the blitz of World War II.

They have no idea of the magical journey they are embarking on. In the darkness of the old country house where they are sent, the children stumble through an old wardrobe to the land of Narnia, where animals talk and magic exists.

It tells the story of how these four children with the help of Aslan, the Great Lion, help defeat the White Witch who holds Narnia. The first of the children to make their way into Narnia is Lucy, the youngest. There she meets Mr. Tumnus the faun who confesses to her that he is an agent of the White Witch and he explains his mission.

It’s funny that I had never read them before but I guess I was busy reading other types of books.

My reading standby always has been general fiction. I have always enjoyed the books by Fannie Flagg and James Patterson. They are very different writers but both hold my attention.

Fannie Flagg is well known for “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café” as well as other books and short stories. Born Patricia Neal in Birmingham, A.L., her father encouraged her interest in writing and performing at an early age. She wrote her first stage play when she was only 10 years old. As a teen, she entered the Miss Alabama pageant, where she won a scholarship to a local acting school for one year.

After that, Flagg began co-hosting a locally produced “Morning Show” on WBRC-TV in Birmingham, but when she was denied a raise, she quit her job and decided to move to New York City.

As her acting career began, Flagg could not use her birth name profes-

sionally since there was already a wellknown actress named Patricia Neal registered with Actors’ Equity. Having only an hour to choose a stage name, she selected the first name “Fannie” at the suggestion of her grandfather, who recalled it being used by many comediennes in the vaudeville circuit, and “Flagg” at the suggestion of a friend.

During the 1960s, Flagg began writing skits for the New York nightclub Upstairs at the Downstairs. When one of the performers got sick, Flagg went on in her place and caught the attention of Allen Funt, the creator of “Candid Camera,” who was in the audience that night.

Soon after, Flagg was invited to be a staff writer on Allen Funt’s show and later became a performer as well. (wikipedia.org)

In her book, “Fried Green Tomatoes,” which came out in 1987, Flagg does a great job weaving together the past and the present through the blossoming friendship between Evelyn Couch, a middle-aged housewife who is played by Kathy Bates in the 1991 movie, and Ninny Threadgoode, an elderly woman who lives in a nursing home who is played by Jessica Tandy.

On one of Evelyn Couch’s Wednesday nursing home visits, she meets Ninny Threadgoode, an old woman who brightens Evelyn’s outlook by sharing tales from her past.

As Ninny recounts the adventures of her free-spirited sister-in-law, Idgie, the owner of a small Alabama café in the 1920s, and the bond Idgie shared with her friend, Ruth, Evelyn gains the confidence to change her own life for the better.

There is the fictional Whistle Stop café, set in rural Alabama, and there are lots of flashbacks and lots of adventures in this book and movie. I won’t

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give away the ending or how things tie together. That wouldn’t be right.

James Patterson wrote “Along Came a Spider” which is the first novel in James Patterson’s series about forensic psychologist Alex Cross. Published in 1993, its success has led to about 24 other books.

Alex Cross is the protagonist of the series of books about a former FBI agent and psychologist who works in Washington, D.C. “Along Came a Spider” was made into a movie in 2001 and the lead character was played by Morgan Freeman.

Cross started in the homicide division of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPDC), but eventually becomes a Senior Agent with the FBI. Cross returns to private psychology practice, but continues to work with the police as needed, ultimately rejoining the MPDC as a special consultant to the Major Case Squad.

In the 2012 movie, “Alex Cross,” Tyler Perry plays the lead character. Cross works as a detective/psychologist for the Detroit Police Department along with his lifelong friend, Tommy Kane, and detective Monica Ashe. Cross’ latest case puts him on a collision course with Picasso, a serial killer whose target is the multinational industrialist Giles Mercier.

No matter what type of book I want to get, I like browsing through the public library and finding a book that captures my interest. If the writer holds my attention in the first few pages, if he or she makes me want to keep on reading, that’s a good sign.

But I will admit that my favorite genre to read right now is historical fiction. It’s a good way to learn things and be entertained at the same time.

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seen at the Vancouver Art Gallery). We learn we are the 6th team to ask We walk to the Olympic cauldron, take our selfies, record the time. It’s pouring rain now when we walk to the bike rental shop on the list to rent bikes to ride around Stanley Park’s seawall, find the Totem Poles, stop at the Teahouse (fantastic carrot soup to restore our energy and warm our souls). We go to Gastown to find more scavenges – we have the same problem trying to find Hotel Europe, but as we are gazing at the statue of Gassy Jack, the garrulous bartender that  gave Gastown its name, and, of course, the steam clock, we turn around and find the building.

It turns out that Hotel Europe, built in 1908-9 by Angelo Calori, is no longer a hotel, but now is “social housing.” And haunted, as we discover when a fellow who works in the art store that is now at its street level, takes us on a tour into its basement recesses. The building looks remarkably like a smaller version of the Flat Iron Building in NYC. Indeed, even this practice session reveals the essence and why the Global Scavenger Hunt is such a different experience. Scavengers give purpose to your wandering – more than that, they become a platform for a completely different perspective on a place and people. The Global Scavenger Hunt is designed to have us interact as much as possible with local people, to trust strangers. That’s

what we have been doing all day long, and finding how incredibly friendly and kind the Canadians are (even the many who have come here from all points of the globe and made Vancouver their home. But, as we come to realize, these exercises foster new knowledge about ourselves, self-confidence in our ability to handle the unknown, and personal growth in knowledge and experience.

We gather at 8 pm, the deadline, and Bill tells us we are off tonight on a 2 am flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, hands us our airline info and visas, and we are off.

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Will the interest rate reduction help the US economy?

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

Is Jerome Powell, the Fed Chair thought of lowering interest rates a smart decision or is there a better way to succeed in homeownership?

The other week, out of Washington, the Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s thought was to lower the interest rate soon; however, my question is why? Is the economy not moving fast enough, aren’t companies now doing well, especially since this will not necessarily create and fast track to more employment.

Will companies borrow more money to expand and will demand be there to purchase more products, even though the tariffs that have been imposed have actually hurt businesses that import products and merchandise and we have been paying for those extra costs anyway or have we decided to pull back on our purchases?

My thought is will lowering rates a quarter-point allow more families and individuals to purchase a primary residence? And if so, will that quarterpoint truly make that much of a difference, or will the reduction in rates allow those “borderline borrowers” to sneak through the buying process, even though later on, depending upon what type of mortgage they secure, put them in a precarious position to truly be able to afford their home? As it is, housing inventory is still at a fivemonth level (normal inventory is six to seven months), although in many areas price appreciation has slowed to half of what it was previously the last twelve to eighteen months.

However, prices are still historically high and have surpassed 20072008 highs, and real estate taxes are definitely higher in most regions, putting the cost of housing that much higher. Families and individual’s salary increases have not moved that much or in most situations have been flat or less than what they were forty years ago as per the Pew Research Center: https://www.pewresearch. org/fact-tank/2018/08/07/for-mostus-workers-real-wages-have-barelybudged-for-decades/ as related to the purchasing power of the dollar when factoring in inflation.

Most of the money went to the higher end of most major companies, to the CEO’s, (chief executor officers) CFO’s (chief financial officers) COO’s (chief

operating officer) and the upper management. In recent years the information has shown that these officer’s salaries were thousands of times greater than the average workers’ wages or salaries! However, just the top ten percent of wage earners showed a 15.7% increase over the bottom ten percent which had increases of just 3%. My thoughts of the outsourcing of jobs and the one theory (from The Pew Research article of 8/7/18 by Drew Silver) is that rising benefit costs –particularly employer-provided health insurance – may be constraining employers’ ability or willingness to raise cash wages. According to BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics)-generated compensation cost indices, total benefit costs for all civilian workers have risen an inflation-adjusted 22.5% since 2001 (when the data series began), versus 5.3% for wage and salary costs. That doesn’t bode well for those seeking the “American Dream” of homeownership and the discrepancies of wages and salaries continue.

of a home in the U.S. of $252,000(absolutely not in our areas of Long Island and the north shore!), one would need to save $8,820, just as a down payment and then add whatever additional closing costs, legal and transfer and mortgage fees, etc. it becomes pretty much impossible. Translate that into what a home costs in our area, then you understand what the younger generation is up against! Come on parents and relatives, help them out so they can stay instead of exiting Long Island and NYS.

However, the potential reduction in interest rates will mostly assist in those refinancing as well as the purchasing of more properties, because those that have the capital, will jump into this hot market! I do not envision housing inventory to truly become “normal” for the foreseeable future, due to the continuing demand and those millennial, generation X and Y’s and future individuals and families continually entering the housing market. The types of housing needed on the lower end are not being constructed fast enough to keep pace with the current and future demands of the market. Even though in some states the minimum wage has increased to fifteen dollars per hour, can a family or individual even afford to purchase their first primary residence?

When you add all the costs of ownership, I don’t think so! More important, is that a down payment of even three and one-half percent, can be cumbersome and a burden to many, when most can’t save even that amount! If you take the average price

I am currently engaged in a sale to a veteran who had done several tours in Iraq and Syria and is afforded excellent benefits via the V.A., such as qualifying for a hundred percent loan, (although the individual is putting down three and one half percent on contract), free attorney services, sixty five percent reduction in real estate taxes plus the star exemption which once applied for will kick in 2020, etc.; But then again she has put her life on the line for all of us and is much deserving of whatever benefits that are afforded to her by the Veterans Administration. Unfortunately, most aren’t Veterans and are not receiving these benefits. Again, lowering the rates, will not truly benefit the majority of those looking to purchase their first homes, but may just cause the potential of future short sales and foreclosures for those just getting in under the “wire of affordability.” Maybe grants that I elaborated about in my column the other week could be expanded to assist those individuals and families seeking ownership. But my thoughts are to have as much education and programs offered by the local, state of federal government to assist those to increase their incomes by starting a side business or just getting a second job, as needed. I have seen the programs out there, but most are not aware of them, due to the lack of marketing and advertising. I think Governor Cuomo should consider spending less on trying to attract companies to relocate to NYS with ten year “no tax” incentives, which don’t seem to be successful at all and then spend more dollars on

getting all those individuals who are leaving NYS to other less costly states with better opportunities; to stay put, by making them aware of the other sources of education to either increase their salaries and wages are ways to start their own side businesses. Here is a link to a government site that just might assist those who are looking to earn more money: https://www.usa. gov/start-business What I have found is that people that I have come across, especially in my industry (and I am sure it occurs in all industries) aren’t always entrepreneurial, but lazy and lack the drive, diligence, perseverance, and skill sets to succeed and need that weekly pay check. However, if one can just push one self and stick it out, success can be yours, but at a price, learning, absorbing and applying the knowledge gained, that has helped others succeed. This is the path to take for one to earn that additional or greater income to maybe purchase that first home, HOA, Condo, Coop. Do you have what it takes?

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.). He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI)or go to WWW.Li-REalEstate. Com as well as a “free” value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality or Our Seller’s or Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling or Purchasing your Home. Just email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request with your name, email and cell number and he will send it out ASAP. For a consultation, he can be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate. Com to answer any of your questions or concerns.

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EMPLOYMENT

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Individual will cover an active beat; must be versatile, self-starter with good writing skills. Print journalism experience required. Experience with social media platform and content management system preferred. Car required. Excellent opportunity to work with editors with many years of weekly and daily newspaper experience. Health Insurance, paid holidays and sick days.

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EMPLOYMENT

SITUATION WANTED

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CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH

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ELDER CARE

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HOME HEALTH CARE

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TENDER LOVING CARE

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WANTED TO BUY

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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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MARKETPLACE

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PETS

PET SERVICES

A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL

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AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOS WANTED

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

CONDO/CO-OP FOR RENT

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OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE

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NORTH FORK

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CLASSIFIEDS Call 294.8900

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D’ANGELO, ESQ.

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AMBIANCE

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HOUSEKEEPERS / CAREGIVERS

Excellent references, properly screened Elder care companion, child care, at your home. Serving New York State for over 23 years. Live in or live out. P/T or F/T. NO FEES charged to the employer. Evons Services 516505-5510

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

PAINTING

Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock

Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish, Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal, Power Washing, Wood Replacement

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CLEANING

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HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE

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Excellent references. Call Erika or Elsa 718-710-8373

HOUSE CLEANING

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EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE

How to Clean and Care for Hardwood and Laminate Floors

Taking care of hardwood or laminate floors can be challenging given the everyday conditions of a family and pets.

Generally, there are two types of residential wood flooring: real wood (solid or engineered) and laminate that is man-made to look like wood.

Don’t know what you have exactly? No worries. When it comes to cleaning wood floors (solid, engineered or laminate), the only thing you need to figure out is whether or not your floors have a finish. You don’t really need to know the type of finish, just whether the floors have been treated to make them resistant to standing water, which is the enemy of all wood and woodlike floors.

DROP-OF-WATER TEST

To find out if your flooring is finished, drop a single drop of water on the floor. If it beads and just sits there, the flooring has been finished. If the drop soaks in and disappears, leaving a dark spot, the wood is not

finished.

What follows is for finished solid or engineered wood and laminate flooring only. Unfinished hardwood CANNOT be mopped, since the floors will be damaged.

If your floor is unfinished, or if it’s an old wood floor and some of the finish has started to wear away, then don’t use any moisture or product. Just dust mop it with a flat-head mop.

WOOD FLOOR CLEANERS

When it comes to wood and laminate cleaners, you can spend a fortune on commercial products like Bona Black Diamond. Or you can make your own for pennies.

The key to making your own is similar to the commitment of a physician: First, do no harm. The trick is making a product that will clean well without harming the finish, even when used repeatedly over many years.

NO VINEGAR

White vinegar is a fabulous clean-

BY MARY HUNT

ing product because it cuts through dirt well. But it is highly acidic and, used repeatedly over time, can attack the finish, making your floors look dull. Vinegar can also soften the finish, making it feel gummy or sticky. So, let’s just agree that when it comes to cleaning wood or laminate floors, no vinegar.

YES, ALCOHOL

Alcohol is also a fantastic cleaning product -- rubbing alcohol (70% is most common, but 91% works is great, too), denatured alcohol, even gin or plain vodka. It has a nearly neutral pH -- neither acidic nor alkaline. This makes alcohol the perfect ingredient in your homemade cleaner to not only clean but also protect and preserve beautifully finished wood and laminate floors.

DISTILLED WATER

Use distilled water in your floor cleaner (available in any supermarket) to eliminate streaking, hard watermarks and mineral buildup.

BLUE DAWN

A very small amount of Blue Dawn -- not so much that it requires rinsing -- will break the surface tension of the water, making the cleaner much more effective.

HOMEMADE WOOD AND LAMINATE FLOOR CLEANER

It’s 1 part alcohol to 4 parts distilled water plus a few drops blue Dawn dishwashing liquid. Here it is again: 1 part alcohol 4 parts distilled water 2 or 3 drops Blue Dawn

Example: 1/4 cup alcohol, 1 cup distilled water, 2 drops Blue Dawn. Mix this up in a spray bottle each time you clean the floors. If you make it ahead of time, be sure to label it well and keep it out of the reach of children.

HOW TO CLEAN

Sweep or vacuum the floor. Spray the cleaner in a small area. Scrub well with a cloth or sponge. And immediately wipe the area dry with a microfiber cloth.

The secret is to spray, scrub and wipe dry immediately. If you do not want to do this on your hands and knees, I recommend using a microfiber spray mop, which works well on both wood and laminate floors.

Taking good care of your wood and laminate floors will not only keep your home looking great; you’ll be protecting your home’s value, which is likely one of the biggest investments you will ever make.

Mary invites questions, comments and tips at EverydayCheapskate.com, “Ask Mary a Question.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of Debt-Proof Living, a personal finance member website and the author of the book Debt-Proof Living, Revell 2014. To find out more about Mary visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

COPYRIGHT 2019 CREATORS.COM

Salute to Veterans

Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne (center) greeted Joseph Simpson and Rhoda Schoenbaum of Levittown during the Town of Hempstead Salute to Veterans event on June 29 at Camp ANCHOR in Lido Beach.

The Town of Oyster Bay has honored Birthday Wishes of Long Island, an organization serving thousands of homeless children and their families by bringing them the joy of celebrating a birthday and having a party. In support of this incredible organization, the Town is currently hosting a collection drive which will last through July. Supervisor Saladino commended the organization’s efforts and proclaimed the day to be “Birthday Wishes Day”, and proudly presented Long Island Director Jamie Rapfogel with a proclamation.  For more information on the Town’s collection drive call (516) 624-6380.  For additional information on Birthday Wishes of Long Island or to make a donation go to www.longisland.birthdaywishes.org.

Kelly Cembrale of Bethpage has been named to the Spring 2019 Dean’s List at Albright College. A graduate of Island Trees High School, Cembrale studied molecular psychobiology with a minor in evolutionary studies during the spring semester.

To be eligible for the Dean’s List, Albright students must earn a GPA of 3.75 or better while taking a minimum of three graded courses during a semester.

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Widener University congratulates students who achieved Dean’s List status for spring 2019. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students who earned a grade point average of 3.50 and above for the semester. Students included:

Stephanie Pollino of Plainview, majoring in nursing.

Anish Sharan of Hicksville, majoring in hospitality management.

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Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its spring 2019 Dean’s List. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum QPA of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that, in the term they have successfully completed courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits.

Hicksville students included: Kristen Elder and Tyler Zorn.

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Samantha Petry of Bethpage spent a week of their 2019 summer break working on the Bethlehem Farm in Alderson, West Virginia, through Alvernia University’s Alternative Break program. Petry is studying nursing at the university.

On the Bethlehem Farm, Petry experienced living simply in a prayer community while learning about sustainable practices and working on different projects such as home repair and gardening.

n Purchase College announced that more than 1,300 students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and taken a minimum of 12 credits. For BA and BS programs a semester GPA of 3.50 is required. For BFA and MusB programs a semester GPA of 3.75 is required.

Local students include:

Chelsea Baltazar, a media, society and the arts, anthropology major from Levittown

Jason Keichline, a graphic design major from Plainview

Melanie Popescu, a graphic design major from Hicksville

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Molly Tyburczy, a visual arts major from Levittown

Max Vera, a economics major from Plainview

Gregory Walsh, a economics major from Bethpage n

Martin Lee of Bethpage was named to Kennesaw State University’s Dean’s List for the 2019 semester.

Students named to the Dean’s List were enrolled in at least 9 credit hours of courses and earned a grade point average of at least a 3.5.

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Hofstra University and the Department of Athletics are excited to announce the creation of the Hofstra Athletic Director Scholars Academic Honor Roll, recognizing the incredible work of Pride student-athletes in the classroom.

A total of 159 Hofstra student-athletes, including the following area student-athletes, were named to the list for the spring semester. Local students include:

Brian Cameron of Plainview

Brenda Quinn of Hicksville

Emily Rose of Levittown

Storm Strongin of Hicksville

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Kennesaw State University recently welcomed its newest class of graduates.

Hannah Ko-Fernandez of Levittown graduated with a MED in ESL.

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Domonique Nacovsky of Bethpage has been named to the Dean’s List at SUNY Delhi for the Spring 2019 semester. The Dean’s List is a recognition of academic achievement for students who earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the semester. Nacovsky is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice at the college.

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SUNY Delhi announces its Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 semester, a recognition of academic achievement for students who earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the semester. The following local students have been named to the Spring 2019 list: Elizabeth Hernandez of Levittown, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Garret Montanez of Hicksville, pursuing an associate degree in electrical construction & instrumentation.

Hera Shapiro of Levittown, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in information technology management.

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On May 19, New York Institute of Technology celebrated its 58th annual commencement in Old Westbury, The

ceremony honored 2,769 candidates, including the following local graduates:

Bandar Alharbi of Hicksville

Sara Bendig of Plainview

Yuanzhong Bi of Hicksville

Devashree Hitesh Buch of Hicksville

Nicholas Cariello of Levittown

Sabrina Carracino of Levittown

Wesley Chan of Hicksville

Nicholas D’Agostino of Plainview

Claudia Finkle of Plainview

Lajja Gajjar of Hicksville

Tanmay Gandhi of Hicksville

Rebecca Gofter of Levittown

Shelly Gupta of Hicksville

Christopher Harran of Hicksville

Brian Johnson of Levittown

Saileela Kaka of Hicksville

Saamrth Kalia of Hicksville

Adhithya Krishnaswamy Selvakumar of Hicksville

Mounica Kunta of Hicksville

Daniel Lembo of Hicksville

Tiana Lezaja of Hicksville

Song Liang of Hicksville

Akshay Likhitkar of Hicksville

Nicole Mark of Hicksville

Joseph Marvel of Plainview

Eric Morra of Levittown

Prachiben Jayeshbhai Nayak of Hicksville

Kenneth Ng of Plainview

Yesha Hitesh Pandya of Hicksville

Mansi Parikh of Levittown

Mihirkumar Sunilbhai Patel of Hicksville

Pooja Patel of Hicksville

Chandanpreet Punia of Hicksville

Mihir Rege of Hicksville

Kawah Roshangar of Hicksville

Ankit Sharad Sawant of Hicksville

Steven Sculco of Levittown

Raveena Sharma of Hicksville

Fareeha Sial of Hicksville

Paramjeet Singh of Hicksville

Julie Skeggs of Levittown

Aditi Sridhar of Levittown

Abrar Hussain Syed of Hicksville

Kazi Tabassum of Hicksville

Michael Vangi of Plainview

Kyle Walsh of Levittown

Chuxuan Wang of Hicksville n

Justin Law of Bethpage graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in May 2019 with a BS in mechanical engineering.

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Bikash Mainali of Hicksville graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in May 2019 with a BS in computer science.

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Justin Law of Bethpage graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in May 2019 with a BS in mechanical engineering.

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Thomas Ensmenger of Old Bethpage earned a degree from Drew University

at its 2019 Commencement.

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SUNY New Paltz announces the conferral of graduate & undergraduate degrees at Commencement 2019.

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At the annual May graduation ceremonies, the College celebrates new alumni who completed their degrees in the Fall 2018, Winter 2019 and Spring 2019 terms.

Among this year’s degree recipients were the following students:

Austin Hale of Plainview, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology

Lindsay Haley of Hicksville, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology

Carly Hariton of Plainview, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in French

Elizabeth Mercado of Levittown, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication disorders

Shannon Downey of Levittown, who earned a Bachelor of Science in marketing

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The following area students have been named to the University of Delaware’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 semester.

Michael Arrow of Plainview

Brianna Bellino of Plainview

Hailey Benowitz of Plainview

Jessica Birns of Plainview

Kayla Bjelke of Levittown

Caitlin Bobis of Plainview

Erin Curran of Old Bethpage

Sarah Einbinder of Plainview

Amy Elbogen of Plainview

Jenna Emanuele of Hicksville

Matthew Federbusch of Plainview

Rachel Goerke of Plainview

Amanda Goldstein of Plainview

Rachel Gurtman of Plainview

Zachary Herman of Plainview

Gavin Hulser of Plainview

Ira Kohler of Plainview

Emily Kolsky of Old Bethpage

Arianna Marks of Plainview

Nora Montera of Hicksville

Alexa Pepe of Plainview

Amanda Press of Plainview

Angelina Raver of Plainview

Michael Rubin of Plainview

Laura Russo of Plainview

Amanda Schain of Plainview

Claire Seeley of Hicksville

Samantha Shapiro of Plainview

Nicole Silvestro of Plainview

Stephanie Stern of Plainview

Taylor Vaca of Plainview

Jennifer Wallach of Plainview

Milissa Williams of Levittown

Brenna Wynne of Plainview

To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.33 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester.

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court

County of Nassau

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-CW2, Plaintiff AGAINST

William C. Gorman and Lionella Laboni AKA Lionella Iaboni, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March 20, 2019 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 August 06, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 79 WINTER LANE, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 45, BLOCK 305, LOT 2. Approximate amount of judgment $560,045.27 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 611569/2018.

George P. Esernio, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 MIT 5821

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Plaintiff against HONG FU, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 25, 2017.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 6th day of August, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in or near Hicksville, in the Town of Oyster Bay,

County of Nassau and State of New York.

Said premises known as 92 14th Street, Hicksville, N.Y. 11801.

(Section: 11, Block: 399, Lot: 67).

Approximate amount of lien $ 544,881.26 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 236-09.

Arthur I. Shaw, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

145 Huguenot Street Suite 210

New Rochelle, NY 10801 (914) 636-8900

MIT 5822

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NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE Supreme Court County of Nassau

HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20071, Plaintiff, vs. EKATERINI FOKAS, 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 January 11, 2017, I, Mark Ricciardi, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on August 6, 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:

15 Jerome Ave

Hicksville, NY 11801

SBL No.: 12-309-56

ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in 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. 008314/2013 in the amount of $525,641.36 plus interest and costs.

Todd Z. Marks, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072

MIT 5823

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LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST

BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR DELTA FUNDING HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 20012, V.

ELLEN VOORHIES; ET AL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 04, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR DELTA FUNDING HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2001-2 is the Plaintiff and ELLEN VOORHIES; ET AL. are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CALENDAR CONTROL PART (CCP) COURTROOM OF THE SUPREME COURT, FIRST FLOOR, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 13, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 4 RHODES LANE, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801: District 17, Section 45, Block 363, Lot 35: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN HICKSVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 4942/2015. Francis P. Alleva, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

MIT 5824 4X 07/12,19,26,08/02

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 13th Day of August, 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 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

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

Dated: May 31, 2019 MIT 5825 4X 07/12,19,26,08/02

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau VALLEY NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff -againstRONDA LEWIS, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 23, 2018 and entered on October 24, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at (CCP) Calendar Control Part Court Room of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on August 20 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on

the southerly side of Blue Grass Lane, distant 248.32 feet westerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Blue Grass Lane with the westerly side of Center Lane; being a plot 100.00 feet by 60.00 feet by 100 feet by 60 feet.

Section: 51 Block: 105 Lot: 15 Said premises known as 56 BLUEGRASS LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY

Approximate amount of lien $335,444.80 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 004184/2016.

GEORGE ESERNIO, ESQ., Referee KRISS & FEUERSTEIN LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 360 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10017 MIT 5826 4X 07/19,26,08/02,09

NOTICE OF

SALE

Supreme Court County of Nassau ARTHUR BOULUKOS, Pltf. vs. DAWN WOLFGANG, et al, Defts.

Pursuant to order confirming referee report and for judgment of foreclosure and sale dated May 31, 2019, I will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on Aug. 6, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. prem. k/a 32 Lexington Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714 a/k/a being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of NY, known and designated as Lot 397 and part of Lots 396 and 398 on a certain map entitled, “Correction Map of Property at Central Park, Nassau County, NY dated 8/15/33” filed in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau County under filed No. 891 on 1/5/34. Approx. amt. of judgment is $539,749.09 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index #18-000253.

LEELAND LEWIS GREENE, Referee.

THE MARGOLIN & WEINREB LAW GROUP LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way Suite 101, Syosset, NY 97176 BN 7404

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Nassau

USBANK CUST/EMP V, Plaintiff -againstFRANCIS CAMERLENGO, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 1, 2018 and entered on October 9, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at (CCP) Calendar Control Part Court Room of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on August 13, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises situate, lying and being in Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point formed by the intersection of the Southerly side of Grant Avenue with the Westerly side of Stewart Avenue; being a plot 70 feet by 100 feet by 70 feet by 100 feet.

Said premises known as 6 STEWART AVENUE, OYSTER BAY, NY

Approximate amount of lien $11,946.38 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 4022/2016.

LISA SEGAL POCZIK, ESQ., Referee Bronster, LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 156 West 56th Street, Suite 1801, New York, NY 10019

BN 7407

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau

U.S. BANK N.A., IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS

OF MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005WMC1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, V.

FRANK J. DIGIORGIO, ET AL.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 16, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK N.A., IN IT’S CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005WMC1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES is the Plaintiff and FRANK J. DIGIORGIO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, CALENDAR CONTROL PART (CCP) COURTROOM, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 20, 2019 at 11:30 AM, premises known as 35 BARBARA STREET, BETHPAGE, NY 11714: Section 46, Block 135, Lot 83, 84, and 85: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT CENTRAL PARK, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 607026/2017.

Maria Sideris, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

BN 7408

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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, V. HOWARD M. NORRIS; ET. AL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 13, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST is the Plaintiff and HOWARD M. NORRIS; ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE CALENDAR CONTROL PART (CCP) COURTROOM, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on August 27, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 12 MARILYN BOULEVARD, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803: Section 12, Block 442, Lot 4: 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 # 014242/2012.

KEITH C. JEWELL, Esq.Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

BN 7409

4X 07/26,08/02,09,16

No slow down to summer fun at Children’s Museum

The halfway mark on the summer calendar has been crossed, but no one’s ready for seasonal fun to slow down. Least of all, Long Island Children’s Museum. LICM has filled its calendar every day with fun to interest everyone in the family–from little scientists and artists to animal lovers and foodies.

Mash-up Banks

Monday, August 5 through Friday, August 9 at 1, 1:40, 2:20 and 3 p.m.

Join us in the inner lobby for some animal mash-up fun as you create your own coin bank. Save your coins in a oneof-kind animal mash up creation. Use paint, foam and a variety of materials to make the ultimate creative creature!

Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $5 with Museum admission ($4 LICM members).

Green Teens

Tuesday, August 6 and Thursday, August 8 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Explore the worlds of science and nature with the Green Teens this summer in Our Backyard! Each week, dig deeper into the unknown through hands-on learning experiences on alternative energy, water, habitats, and more. This program is made possible with the support of National Grid.

Ages: 3 and up. Free with Museum admission.

stART (Story + Art)

Tuesday, August 6 and Thursday, August 8 from 1-1:30 p.m.

Join us each week as we read childhood classics and introduce new favorites; followed by a take-home, book-inspired craft. This week we’re reading “Smiley Shark” by Ruth Galloway. After the story create your own Smiley Shark hat to wear home!

Ages: 3-5. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

Music and Movement

Wednesday, August 7 from 11:30 a.m. – noon

Enjoy creative movement exercises and interactive singalongs that get little bodies moving to the rhythm.

Ages: 5 and under. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

Friday, July 26, 2019

Confetti Hearts

Wednesday, August 7 at 3 p.m.

Join us as we learn about an American Pop Artist Jim Dine and his work. The heart has been his favorite shape, one that has inspired millions of pieces of art in all different mediums ranging from painting to printmaking to sculpture. Come create your very own Pop Heart using paint to show variations of line, color and texture.

Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $5 with Museum admission ($4 LICM members).

Kids in the Kitchen Series

Friday, August 9 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

LICM’s popular Early Childhood program expands in the summer to welcome older siblings who enjoy time in the kitchen. Little chefs use real cooking tools (with some help from adults) as we make easy, yummy, kid-friendly snacks from start to finish. Learn about healthy eating and fun ways to stay active with a new exercise activity every week! This week’s treat: Grilled Mexican Street Corn Salad. This program made possible with the support of Cohen Children’s Medical Center/Kohl’s Care.

Ages: 3-8. Material fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members).

Citizen Science: Monarch

Larva

Monitoring Project

Friday, August 9 at 2 p.m.

Come be a citizen scientist and study monarch butterflies in LICM’s Milkweed Garden. By measuring plants, rainfall and monarch eggs you will be collecting real data that scientists at the University of Minnesota Monarch Lab can analyze! Your data will help them understand butterfly migration and will help conserve this threatened species. Each Friday afternoon meet at the front desk to collect information and see how these plants are habitat for visiting monarchs. This program is made possible with the support of the Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives at Arizona State University.

Ages: 4 and up. Free with Museum admission.

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