DIWALI FESTIVAL
Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (center) at the Hicksville AsaMai Hindu Temple’s Diwali Mela festival.
Hicksville’s AsaMai Hindu Temple celebrated the festival of Diwali Mela on Sunday, Sept. 19. Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) was among officials on hand at the celebration.
One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali is a celebration of the spiritual victory of light over darkness,
good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. During Sunday’s festival, Diwali lights were illuminated in accordance with the tradition of brightly lighting temples, homes, shops and office buildings during the observance.
“Hicksville’s vibrant and growing Hindu community is at the core of Nassau County’s
rich cultural tapestry, and it was my pleasure to join in this joyous celebration of enlightenment and hope,” Legislator Drucker said. “I wish all who are observing a very happy Diwali and thank the organizers of this festival for their dedication to community-building efforts like these.”
Free mega job fair planned for October 12
The Town of Oyster Bay and The Workforce Partnership will be holding a Mega Job Fair on Tuesday, October 12th, at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, located at 1001 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage. There is no charge for admission and parking is free. Veterans’ admission begins an hour earlier, at 9:00 a.m., while doors for General Admission open at 10:00 a.m. The event runs until 2:00 p.m. Employers from across Long Island will be seeking candidates for positions including entry and middle management level, licensed professional, hospitality and food service industries, banking, staffing and individuals with technical and IT experience.
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “The Workforce Partnership and Town of Oyster Bay are committed to helping residents find meaningful employment opportunities as well as assisting local businesses in recruiting qualified employees. This Mega Job Fair will connect private and public sector employers with job seekers, while also providing attendees with employability workshops onsite.”
The Town of Oyster Bay serves as administrator of The Workforce Partnership, a consortium of local governments funded by the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that provides free valuable resources to both employers and job seekers at Career Centers in Hicksville and Massapequa. These centers help train employees to meet the needs of the private sector, connecting qualified job seekers with employers, and by assisting applicants in accessing job opportunities. The Centers offer Resource Rooms, which are equipped with state-of-the-art computer workstations, complete with Microsoft software and internet access. Additionally, these Centers offer residents access to job listings, resource materials, photocopiers, fax machines and telephones. The Centers provide employability and computer workshops, as well as career counselors who will guide residents through their job search. Computer workshops are taught on-site in modern computer labs. Residents can increase their marketability by updating or acquiring new computer skills at the Centers.
For more information about this program and the many other great services that the Town’s Workforce Partnership program offers, contact (516) 797-4560 or email business@oysterbay-ny.gov.
Making Syosset a
Residents for A More Beautiful Syosset teamed up with Syosset Postmaster Dioenis Perez to upgrade the post office gardens. Recently, Residents had the gardens mulched and Postmaster Perez had the sprinkler system repaired. To join Residents or for more information, email info@syosset.org.
Volunteers needed for Oyster Bay Harbor cleanup
The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to participate in the Fall Oyster Bay Harbor & Beach Cleanup, scheduled for Saturday, October 2nd at the Town’s north shore beaches. The event, held rain or shine, is co-sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay, the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association (NOBBA) and Friends of the Bay. Volunteers –including individuals, groups, families and friends – should meet at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park (off Larrabee Avenue in Oyster Bay) beginning at 8 a.m.
“This great environmental cleanup initiative features volunteers and Town employees rolling up their sleeves and working side-by-side to remove litter and debris from the beaches and shoreline areas along Oyster Bay Harbor,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “We invite residents of all ages to pitch in and help make a difference in our community! This year’s event will also feature new fun for the family, as a new scavenger hunt will be featured for kids.”
Volunteers are invited to participate
in the cleanup, which will run from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The central meeting place will be Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park launching ramps and waterfront gazebo off of Larrabee Avenue, Oyster Bay. Additional locations for the clean-up include Theodore Roosevelt Beach in Oyster Bay, Stehli Beach in Bayville and Centre Island Beach in Bayville. Typically, in year’s past, harbor and beach clean-up events have resulted in about forty thousand pounds of debris collected by volunteers.
Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson stated, “Each year, countless amounts of paper, food, plastics and other trash are discarded on beaches or dumped overboard from recreational and commercial vessels. Allowing this litter to remain on our shorelines will only lead to increasingly worse damage for the environment.”
Individuals and groups who are interested in registering for this environmental cleanup should contact the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5943 or visit www. oysterbaytown.com.
Town to collect DVDs for soldiers, kids with cancer
Marines hold DVDs donated to the Big Hy for Heroes drive.
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced a partnership with Massapequa-based Big Hy for Heroes in an effort to collect DVDs for those deployed and serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces as well as children’s movies for kids with cancer at local hospitals. Donations will be accepted October 1 through October 29 and then delivered to chaplains, commanding officers, sergeant majors and sergeants around the globe to distribute to troops and arrange movie nights this holiday season.
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “The Town of Oyster Bay is proud to partner with Big Hy for Heroes to send thousands of DVDs to troops serving around the globe as well as children with cancer in local hospitals. Help support these brave men, women and children by donating DVDs.”
The Big Hy for Heroes organization was founded in 2002 by Massapequa resident and WWII veteran Hyman Strachman,
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who, along with his son Arthur Strachman, personally began sending DVDs to U.S. troops overseas. Over the years, Big Hy for Heroes has shipped hundreds of thousands of DVDs all around the world, and continues to do so today.
Exciting, suspenseful, comedy and classic DVDs are among the most requested by the troops for movie nights. Children’s movies are needed for local hospitals. Residents can donate DVDs at any of the following locations:
• Town Hall North – 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay
• Town Hall South – 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa
• Ice Skating Center – 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage
Additionally, letters and notes to soldiers are also welcome. For more information on the DVD Collection Drive for U.S. Troops and Kids with Cancer, please call (516) 624-6380.
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Town plans blood drive for October 4
The Town of Oyster Bay plans a Blood Collection Drive on Monday, October 4 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville.
Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson stated, “Residents can save lives by donating blood this October at the Hicksville Athletic Center. Blood supplies have seriously dwindled as a result of the COVID-19 health pandemic and are critically needed for local hospitals to meet the demand and continue saving lives. Please consider participating in this blood drive to help bolster our blood banks and ensure as many people as possible can be helped.”
Appointments are preferred for the Town’s Blood Drive. To qualify as a donor, a person must be 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 donors eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before the blood drive. Additionally, all donors will receive a voucher for a free Blizzard at Dairy Queen, compliments of Councilwoman Laura Maier.
Town Councilman Tom Hand added, “It’s quick, easy, and safe to donate a single pint of blood which can save up to three lives. This past year has been incredibly difficult for all of us, especially for our health care system, and it is up to all of us to help pitch in to make sure our Healthcare Heroes are able to continue to provide lifesaving efforts.”
For additional information regarding the Town’s Blood Drive, contact the Town’s Public Information Office at (516) 624-6380. To make an appointment to donate at this Blood Drive, sign up today at https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/296864.
Town offers online job training courses
The Town of Oyster Bay offers free online job skills training for those individuals looking for new employment, as well as those looking to re-enter the workforce following the hardships imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. Metrix E-Learning System, the free online job skills training service, is offered through The Workforce Partnership - a consortium of local governments committed to providing free and valuable information and services to both employers and jobseekers.
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “Many people have experienced unimaginable and unprecedented hardship throughout this pandemic, and as a result, many businesses have closed and individuals have lost work because of it. As we continue turning the corner in the fight against COVID-19, residents are looking to return to work and we’re
proud to offer the Metrix E-Learning System to those who seek to “skill-up” and re-enter the workforce more capable than when they left it. Of course, services are available for those looking for new employment opportunities as well, including recent college graduates and persons looking to change career paths.”
The Metrix E-Learning System offers a wide variety of courses to help people who are looking for employment. Currently, there are over 5,500 courses available, and the system can be utilized any time, any place, 24/7. To enroll, residents must visit http://thewp.skillupamerica.org.
Upon registration, residents will be contacted by job counselors from the Career Center who will help them navigate the program and find the appropriate skills needed to re-enter the workforce in their desired field.
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Free car seat safety checks
To ensure that children ride safely this fall and all year long, Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (Woodbury) and the Nassau County Police Department will be partnering with the Syosset Fire Department to provide free Child Car Seat Safety Checks on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Inspections are available by appointment only.
Certified technicians from the Nassau County Police Department and the County’s Department of Traffic
Safety will be on hand to conduct inspections and ensure that the car seats are properly installed and providing optimal protection for the children riding in them.
Please contact Rena Thomas at Legislator Lafazan’s office at 516-8804029 or rthomas@nassaucountyny.gov to schedule an appointment. The event will take place at the Syosset Fire Department, 50 Cold Spring Road, Syosset.
This Week at the Syosset Library
Friday, October 1 at 12:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL: #Trending Author Lunch and Visit with Jessica Chiarella
Grab your lunch and Zoom in to meet Jessica Chiarella, author of the true crime-inspired thriller “Lost Girls.” Join via Zoom. No registration needed. Click on Calendar of Events for Zoom link – www.syossetlibrary.org/events/ calendar
Friday, October 1 at 2:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL: The Making of “Psycho,” What Jaws Did for Swimming, “Psycho” Did for Showering! Presenter: Sal St. George, entertainment historian
Upon its release in 1959, Hitchcock’s groundbreaking “Psycho” shocked the critics and terrified audiences around the world. Yet Hitch saw it as a comedy! With repeat viewing, you will note Hitchcock’s sly wit laced throughout the script and the actor’s performances. Learn the backstory of the director’s most notorious motion picture and how it affected the future of movie-making. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link www.syossetlibrary.org/events/calendar
Monday, October 4 at 9:15 a.m.
VIRTUAL: Dancercize
This fitness class combines aerobic exercise with dance movements. Register at www.syossetlibrary.org/ live-streaming
Wednesday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m.
IN-PERSON: Building Your Brain
Join Seniors of Syosset for some engaging, interactive brain games. Have fun while stretching your mind. Make
sure to have a pencil and paper nearby. To register, email splprograms@syossetlibrary.org or call 516-921-7161, x240.
Thursday, October 7 at 2:00 p.m.
IN-PERSON: The Other Amendments – Part 2 Presenter: James Coll, adjunct professor of American and Constitutional history at Nassau Community College and Hofstra University, retired NYPD detective
Ask the average American about the amendments to the U.S. Constitution and they will no doubt discuss the first ten, known collectively as the Bill of Rights. In this lecture, we will discuss some of the other amendments that, in spite of providing structural and fundamental changes, have received far less attention. Check library’s website at www. syossetlibrary.org to confirm that the program is in person. The program could be moved online due to changing COVID-19 directives.
Friday, October 8, at 2 p.m.
VIRTUAL: How the Internet Changed the Media
Presenter: Brian Rose, retired professor of communications, Fordham University
This illustrated lecture will examine the many ways the Internet has radically transformed the old media of newspapers, magazines, the recording industry, film, radio and television. It will trace how this revolution took place in such a short period of time and what lies ahead in the continually changing era of new media. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link www.syossetlibrary.org/events/ calendar
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Bethpage High School senior named National Merit semifinalist
Bethpage High School senior Suchitha Channapatna was named as a semifinalist in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
“I was kind of surprised when I heard the news about this program,” Channapatna said. “But now I’m super excited to be recognized as a semifinalist.”
These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $30 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. About 95% of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and approximately half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.
NMSC, a nonprofit organization that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 400 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.
Bethpage High School senior Suchitha Channapatna was named as a semifinalist in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. She was joined by Bethpage High School Principal Nicholas Jantz.
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Levittown Community Council kicks off membership drive
Founded in 1998, the Levittown Community Council has been serving the communities that make up the Levittown and Island Trees school districts with a variety of signature events designed to entertain and reward individuals, organizations and businesses.
All of the Council’s signature events are free to the public and supported by members’ dues, which are $10 for individuals, $15 for families and $50 for businesses and organizations. The membership year runs from October 1 to September 30. Checks should be made payable to Levittown Community Council and mailed to PO Box 294, Levittown, NY 11756.
Among the events for which the Council is so well-known are WinterFest in February; Earth Day Cleanup in April, Junior Volunteer of the Year in May, Lazy Days of Summer in July and Home for the Holidays in December. The events have become Levittown highlights and are well attended. Information about its activities is available on the Council’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ LevittownCommunityCouncilInc/.
Because of the COVID pandemic, WinterFest was not held in 2021, but, is being planned for Saturday, February 26th of 2022. Because it was held outdoors, the Earth Day cleanup event in
Free Halloween-themed movie nights
The Town of Oyster Bay will be holding two special Halloween-themed movie nights at Town parks. Movie nights include fun pre-movie activities and are held outdoors, weather permitting. Residents and families are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for their viewing comfort.
“What better way to kick off the fall season than a fun Halloween-themed movie night at your local Town park,” said Supervisor Saladino. “We hope all residents and their families join us at these not so spooky and fun movie nights.”
Movie screenings include:
• Friday, October 1: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at Ellsworth Allen Park, 45 Motor Avenue in Farmingdale.
• Saturday, October 9:
“Hocus Pocus” at Syosset-Woodbury Park, 7900 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. This event features a special guest appearance by the three Sanderson witches, courtesy of Royal Events Princess Parties.
Movies begin at dusk with pre-movie activities beginning at 4:30 p.m. Movies are subject to change and will be held weather permitting. Call (516) 797-7925 for updated information.
April of 2021 attracted more than 100 people who turned out to spruce up areas throughout the town. Lazy Days of Summer was held outdoors in July of 2021 and, though many of its usual events were curtailed, the event was well attended and enjoyed by all.
In recent years, the organization added additional events that have been well received by the community. In September, the Council honors a high school student, nominated by a member organization or business, who contributes to that entity through their volunteer work. In October, the Halloween Horror House contest recognizes the homes in the community that the public, through online voting, thinks are the spookiest.
In addition, the Council partic-
ipates each year with the Levittown Fire Department’s Open House, the Levittown School District’s LEADD Fair, the Levittown School District’s Holiday gift giving and each month publishes a calendar of community events and activities that reaches a large segment of the community.
Volunteers are always welcomed and all residents can attend the Council’s general meetings.
Included in the mission of the Levittown Community Council is its goal to maintain Levittown unity and pride and encourage a positive identity for the community by furnishing a forum for exchange of ideas and the free flow of information for the betterment of the community.
Plainview-Old Bethpage sees record number of NMSC semifinalists
Seven seniors at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School (POBJFKHS) have been selected as semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Competition. This is the largest group of semifinalists in POBJFKHS’s recent history.
“Each of these students is an extraordinary scholar,” said POBJFKHS Principal James Murray. “They are truly outstanding representatives for our school and community.” “To have this many students achieve the esteemed honor of being a National Merit Semifinalist during one of the most challenging years is truly remark-
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able,” Superintendent Dr. Mary O’Meara said. “Our District applauds these students for their hard work and dedication to their education.”
Each year, 1.5 million high schoolers nationwide enter the National Merit Scholarship Program. POBJFKHS seniors Justin Chan, Justine Choi, Jeremy Grossman, Michael Khalfin, Andre Oganesian, Aidan Shor, and Arnav Surjan are among just 16,000 students who have made it to the semifinalist level in the competition. They will be competing for 7,600 scholarships, valued at more than $31 million.
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Dozens of volunteers turned out in April for the Council’s annual Earth Day cleanup event.
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Levittown schools celebrate MacArthur HS homecoming
Jack Butler and Kylie Zanelli (middle) were crowned homecoming king and queen. Pictured with the homecoming court are Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald (left) and MacArthur Principal Joseph Sheehan (right).
The Levittown community came out in full force to celebrate General Douglas MacArthur High School’s homecoming on Sept. 25. The festivities began with a pep rally the day before to build excitement for the upcoming game and activities.
The parade kicked off at Gardiners Avenue Elementary School as local organizations joined with the school community. The youth football team,
youth cheerleaders, school clubs and athletic teams paraded down the street to the high school led by central office administrators, Board of Education members and the marching band.
Back at the football field, the district individually recognized all the senior members, along with their parent or guest, of the football and cheerleading teams, marching band and kickline. The homecoming court was announced
The MacArthur Generals defeated the Herricks Highlanders during the school’s homecoming game.
and each nominee was introduced. Jack Butler and Kylie Zanelli were crowded homecoming king and queen.
The MacArthur varsity football squad took to the field to square up against the Herricks Highlanders. The Generals scored the first touchdown in the first quarter and went on to score two more touchdowns before the halftime show. Halftime included performances from the cheerleaders from
the varsity, junior varsity and middle school team, as well as kickline. The marching band treated the crowd to an excerpt from its new 2021 routine.
The Generals continued to dominate the game with one more touchdown in the third quarter. Herricks was able to get some points on the board in the last quarter but MacArthur took the win with a final score of 28-7.
The MacArthur kickline team showcased their skills during halftime.
The MacArthur cheerleaders impressed the crowd during halftime with their routine.
The MacArthur Generals stormed the field before kickoff.
The Jonas E. Salk Middle School Marching Band performed during MacArthur High School’s homecoming parade.
The MacArthur High School marching band performed during halftime
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HHS teacher shares personal 9/11 experience
Hicksville High School teacher Amy Mastrocinque presented a heartfelt assembly about her experience of 9/11.
Hicksville High School English teacher Amy Mastrocinque delivered a presentation about 9/11 to the entire school community as a way to commemorate 20 years since the tragedy.
Mastrocinque has a personal connection to Sept. 11 — her father worked in the towers and was killed on that day. She spoke to students about her experience on 9/11 and the days that followed through an assembly that was livestreamed throughout the high school.
In her presentation, Mastrocinque included a 15-minute talk from her old professor at Colgate University, Dr. Omid Safi. Dr. Safi is the former director of Islamic studies at Duke University and still teaches there today. Recognizing the diverse population of Hicksville, Dr. Safi and Mastrocinque wanted to acknowledge the loss and fear that the Middle Eastern and Muslim communities felt in the aftermath of 9/11.
The presentation focused on forgiveness and empathy. Mastrocinque encouraged students to learn from each other, working beyond tolerance to acceptance.
“Together with Dr. Safi, Ms. Mastrocinque fostered the feeling of connectedness that is vital for a truly peaceful existence,” said Hicksville High School Principal Raymond Williams.
She was able to bring the Hicksville High School community together to gain perspective into an event that changed so many lives, as well as American history.
October 1, 2021
Favorite Halloween Happenings Return
BY KAREN RUBIN
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Many of my Halloween happenings are back this year, albeit with restrictions that may require advance purchase and timed tickets.
Historic Hudson Valley’s Electrifying Fall Happenings
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze® is returning for its 17th year to its original location in the Hudson Valley at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson. Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site by our team of artisans. New for 2021, gawk at the always-impressive New York City skyline’s pumpkin treatment and take a stroll under the sea in an immersive river display, complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack. On through November 21, admission is limited and timed tickets must be purchased in advance, www.pumpkinblaze.org. (Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside Ave., Croton-onHudson, NY 10520)
Fortunately, the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze® Long Island is also returning for a second year to Old Bethpage Village Restoration. A small team of local artists handcarved more than 7,000 jack o’lanterns and created elaborate pumpkin sculptures at this walk-through experience on the grounds of the 19th-century village. New displays this year include an 80-foot circus train--a nod to the 146-year run of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at the nearby Nassau Coliseum, a sea monster and many new creative creatures from under the ocean. On through November 7, timed-tickets must be purchased in
advance, https://pumpkinblaze.org/ blaze-long-island.html. (Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Rd. Old Bethpage, NY 11804).
“Irving’s Legend” returns reimagined this fall. Performed for the first time ever outdoors under the stars at Washington Irving’s historic Sunnyside, master storyteller Jonathan Kruk casts a spell with dramatic performances of the classic tale, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Live music and an appearance from the Headless Horseman himself make this a spooky spectacular experience for all ages. October 1-31, FridaysSundays at 6:30, 8, and 9:30pm. Advance tickets are required. No tickets will be sold on site. Sunnyside, 3 W Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, NY 10533, hudsonvalley.org.
Explore “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”: A family-friendly “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” happening takes place during the day. Visitors can tour the first floor of Washington Irving’s house and watch an original shadow puppet short film. A special exhibit highlights how the Legend has
Historic Hudson Valley is mounting the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze at both Van Cortlandt Manor in Crotonon-Hudson (through Nov. 21) and at Long Island’s Old Bethpage Village Restoration (through Nov. 7). Advance purchased timed tickets are required. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
lived in the imagination of popular culture through the centuries since its publication. October 1 –November 8, Fridays-Sundays + Columbus Day. Entry times between 10am-3:30pm Advance tickets required. No tickets will be sold on site. (Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, 3 W Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, NY 10533, hudsonvalley.org)
Salem Haunted Happenings
Salem Haunted Happenings is a festive celebration of Halloween and fall in New England running annually, October 1-31. Events include a Grand Parade, the Haunted Biz Baz Street Fair, Family Film Nights, costume balls, ghost tours, haunted houses, live music, and chilling theatrical presentations.
Salem Haunted Happenings Festival has been happening since 1982, and grown ten-fold over the years. Today, members of the modern Pagan and Witch communities make their home in Salem, where Samhain is celebrated each October recognizing the end of the harvest season and the coming of winter.
The City’s modern witches have the opportunity to share their beliefs and celebrations with both locals and out of town guests who come to celebrate the Halloween season in Salem.
Classic Haunted Happening experiences include:
Cry Innocent: The People vs. Bridget Bishop: The year is 1692. Bridget Bishop has been accused of witchcraft and you are on the Puritan jury. Hear the historical testimonies, cross-examine the witnesses and decide the verdict. Is Bridget Bishop capable of witchcraft? The outdoor arrest scene begins approximately 15 minutes before show time. (Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, daily thru October.)
Hawthorne’s House of the Seven Gables: Discover 330 years of Salem’s history as you experience the museum and collection of historic buildings. Built in 1668, this is the oldest surviving 17th century wooden mansion in New England. The House of the Seven Gables inspired author Nathaniel Hawthorne to write his legendary novel of the same name. (House of Seven Gables, 115 Derby St. 978-744-0991)
The Witch House, home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, is the only structure still standing in Salem with direct ties to the Witchcraft Trials of 1692. Corwin was called upon to investigate the claims of diabolical activity when a surge of witchcraft accusations arose. He served on the court which ultimately sent 19 to the gallows. (310 1/2 Essex St. 978-7448815)
Also: Witch Dungeon Museum Experience the acclaimed performance of a Witch trial adapted from the 1692 historical transcripts. Most chilling is that it is real. (16 Lynde St. 978-741-357).
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Halloween Museum: Experience Halloween through interactive and family-friendly exhibits on fortune-telling, vintage Halloween artifacts, Halloweenthemed movies, costumes, Salem’s witchcraft (open every day, reservations required).
Haunted Witch Village, Salem’s longest-running haunted house.
Maison Vampyre: NEW for 2021. Visit the only elegant and uniquely themed Vampyre House in New England! Experience psychic readings, group events and magick.
Salem Witch Museum offers two historical presentations focused on the tragic events of the Salem witch trials of 1692 .
Salem Witch Trials Memorial, symbolically located behind the Old Burying Point, is a place of reflection and remembrance for visitors and descendants of those who perished.
Salem Witch Village offers a mystical journey by practicing witches, separating myths and reality of witchcraft.
Salem Witch Walk, led by true Salem Witches, let’s you discover your own magic as you’re blessed in a magic circle (11 am, 3 pm, 7 pm, and 9 pm. Apr-Nov.).
The Annual Psychic Fair & Witchcraft Expo: Get a true psychic reading at Salem’s largest psychic fair with gifted psychics offering tarot cards, palmistry, mediumship.
The Lost Museum (at Gallows Hill): Explore Salem’s newest, longest, largest, UNDERGROUND haunted attraction.
There are so many events, activities and attractions, you have to visit www. hauntedhappenings.org to plan.
Six Flags Darien Lake Brings
Back Fright Fest
Six Flags Darien Lake, in Darien Center, NY, unleashes its biggest, most spine-chilling Fright Fest® yet. This signature event brings Thrills by Day with Trick-or-Treat trails and family-friendly activities, and Fright by Night, featuring four haunted attractions (at an additional charge) that incorporate ghoulish scare actors, movie-like props, and state-of-the-art special effects and four additional scare zones around the park that leave guests nowhere to hide and screaming to get out unscathed.
In addition, Big Top Freaks is headlining the entertainment with a nightly show showcasing three entertainers who specialize in dangerous, scarring, grotesque, and hard-to-watch feats of physical endurance (not for the faint of heart). Fright Fest is so scary it is NOT recommended for children 12 and under after 6 p.m. (see website for operating hours and days).
Located 45 minutes from Niagara Falls between Buffalo and Rochester, N.Y., Six Flags Darken Lake boasts 50 rides, including seven world-class roller coasters, dozens of family rides, the region’s largest waterpark and a 20,000-seat amphitheater operated by Live Nation. The Park welcomes overnight guests in a wide range of accommodations—from a full-service hotel and modern cabins to
rental RVs, and RV and tent campsites (www.sixflags.com/darienlake).
Haunted Williamsburg
Haunted houses, ghost walks and creepy carriage rides, oh my! Get your spook on in Greater Williamsburg. Take a one-hour candlelit Haunted Williamsburg tour at 7 pm each night, with exclusive access to historic outdoor spaces and costumed storytellers who share their unnerving tales. (Visit www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/events/ haunted-williamsburg)
Screaming is inevitable at Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Sept. 10 to Oct. 31, five haunted houses, four terror-tories, four sinister shows, two party zones, and surprise horrors await at every turn. Little ones can celebrate not-so-spooky fun with a costume party and trick-ortreating at The Count’s Spooktacular. (https://buschgardens.com/williamsburg/events/howl-o-scream/)
Hear tales of paranormal activities on a guided tour through the 1726 Berkeley Plantation mansion in Charles City followed by a lantern-led walk through the gardens, grounds, cemetery, and corn maze. The Twilight Ghost Tour of one of Virginia’s most historic plantations takes place Oct. 9 and 22. (www.berkeleyplantation.com)
Jamestown Settlement hosts Family Frights, a Halloween-themed program for the whole family on Oct. 23 and 24 featuring trick-or-treating, ghostly tales, haunted houses and ships, and grisly games. (www.historyisfun.org/
jamestown-settlement/fright-nights-atjamestown-settlement)
Schenectady Candlelight Tours
The Schenectady County Historical Society is taking registrations for this year’s Candlelight Tours, spooky tales of Schenectady, NY’s haunting past - your personal meet-and-greet with the Stockade District’s witches, spirits, and ghouls, taking place Thursday and Friday evenings in October. Choose either the “Colonial Hauntings” (at 6:30 pm) or “Ghostly Victorian” tour (at 7:30 pm) - the two tours feature different stories and venture through different part of the neighborhood ($13/ticket). Candlelight Tours are co-sponsored by the Schenectady Heritage Foundation. The tour meets at 32 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, with refreshments and live music after. Space is very limited. Pre-registration required at schenectadyhistorical.org/programs.
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Move Houseplants in and Chipmunks Out
BY JEFF RUGG
Question: Fall is coming, and I need to move my houseplants back indoors. I noticed that some have a fungal type of growth on the soil surface. Is this condition harmful?
Answer: There are several types of fungi and algae that can grow on the soil surface in potted plants. I even found some rare liverworts growing on some nursery plants one time. In general, these primitive plants do not harm the plants they are growing with, but they can cause irrigation water to run off down the sides without soaking in; if the growth is too thick, then it can force the water to run out over the top of the pot. It is easy to scrape off the growth and throw it in the compost pile. Then, if necessary, add a little more potting soil to the pot. These ground-covering plants usually grow best if there is lots of moisture and shade. This often means that the potted plants are being overwatered. Do not let water sit in the tray under the pot for more than a few hours before draining it. If you need to, you can prune some of the
lower stems off the plant so that more air circulation and sunlight reaches the pot.
Another problem that can develop along with fungal growth on soil is a fungus gnat infestation. Fungus gnats are 1/8 inch long, black, triangular insects. They fly up if the pot is disturbed. Indoors, if there are pots near a window, they fly along the glass trying to get out. The larval stage of the insect is a thin white worm with a black head. It usually eats the fungus mat that is growing on the soil surface in the flowerpot, but sometimes feeds on plant roots. This becomes a problem for small seedlings in flats or pots of small plants started early in the spring.
Question: We suddenly have chipmunks in our yard when we have never had them in the past. What did we do to get them? How do we stop them from burrowing under the paver patio?
Answer: In the fall, chipmunks and other urban wildlife spread out to find new suitable territories, so you didn’t necessarily do anything to attract them. Between now and winter, the new young of the year will have to venture out to find
new homes to live in. Cars, cats and natural predators will keep populations in check, but some will find new territories to stake a claim in.
Food, water and shelter are what they are looking for. If you can reduce the availability of one of these items, then you can reduce the desirability of your property to these animals.
For many mammals, birdseed that falls to the ground is a favorite food. Keep the areas under feeders cleaned up. Do not leave dog or cat food outdoors, as it feeds many nuisance animals.
Live trapping and moving them does no good because wherever you take them already has an existing population of the animals. New ones will then move into your vacant territory.
If you reduce the population in the fall by whatever means are legal in your area, then the population will remain low until next spring, when the offspring of many kinds of animals are born.
The chipmunks are seeking shelter under the easy-to-dig-in sand and gravel under the patio. Make this area inhospi-
table by flooding the tunnel with a hose. Block access to the hole with rocks. Install wire mesh in the ground around the edge of the patio.
Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com.
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Fall means crunching leaves and ripe pumpkins
BY CLAIRE LYNCH
At sunset the leaves in the autumnal trees light up like candles. Before darkness falls and before I start to cook my family’s dinner, I pause to watch nature’s display outside my living room window. It’s worth delaying things temporarily. The changing foliage is just one sign of fall’s majestic beauty. I like smelling fireplaces burning in the distance plus:
Sweet & Savory Dishes
The cooler weather this season means I’ve changed my menu for family meals. Hearty, heavier meals are okay for autumn and winter. Pulling out my crock pot a couple of weeks ago, I made some meals that stick to the ribs. Beef stew, a loin of pork, a whole chicken seasoned with black pepper, a little salt, paprika and Italian seasoning. When I have some extra prep time and want to switch things up I place some slices of fresh lemon inside the chicken plus add some tarragon both inside and on top of the chicken. Placing the roast chicken in a baking pan, I season the meat while the oven is preheating. It always turns out great.
Autumn is when I spend time thinking of food items that will be interesting for my family. In the summertime we eat lighter but once the fall months arrive and the temperatures have dropped I like to liven up my menu. I’ve read in various magazine articles that serving dishes that are sweet and savory is a good way to do that. Thanksgiving usually features sweet and savory dishesturkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans, sweet potatoes and gravy go well together - so this fall I’m not waiting until Thanksgiving to step it up. A roast chicken on a cool autumn night makes a good dinner and serving it with mashed potatoes and string beans or asparagus along with some slices of banana bread fresh from the oven is great. I’ll make the family meal extra special by serving some warm cups of cider at the beginning of the meal - and watch to see who asks for seconds!
Watching Old Classic Movies
My family and I had the chance to watch an old classic movie, “The Southerner,” which came out in 1945. The film was based on George Session Perry’s novel called “Hold Autumn in Your Hand” or the Tuckers of Texas and was directed by the Frenchman Jean Renoir. Sam Tucker signs papers to rent 68 acres of farmland in rural eastern Texas. He and his wife, Nona, who are in their 30s, are determined to clear the neglected and overgrown land, till the soil and start planting cotton seeds. Getting the land ready is quite a job because it had been vacant for several years. The story starts in September and with each new season, Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer, a placard is raised to tell us, the viewers, how time is moving along. Money is tight for the Tuckers and numerous difficulties arise. By the time the following Autumn rolls around the Tucker family has gone through a lot of trials and tribulations.
They get a cow and their daughter, Daisy, promptly and affectionately names it Uncle Walter. She supplies the Tuckers with fresh milk daily. Food is hard to come by that first year and fresh vegetables can’t be found in winter. Sam Tucker is offered a job in town working in a factory but he wants to be his own boss and work the land. He’s a farmer at heart. Daisy and Jot are the Tucker children and the fifth member of the family is Granny Tucker, Sam’s grandmother, played by character actor Beulah Bondi. She was in “It’s a Wonderful Life” and other famous movies. In the movie Granny is a feisty personality who does a great job of providing some comic relief to an often tough situation. Working the farm is Sam Tucker’s chance at getting the American dream. Tucker truly believes that hard work alone can carve out success. It’s a story well told and a movie worth seeing.
The Magic of Canada Geese
We’ve all seen Canada geese flying up above and I always take a second
look when I see a V-formation in the fall signifying their flight south to warmer temperatures. Most fully grown Canada geese weigh between five and 14 lbs., with females weighing slightly less than the males. Full grown Canada geese measure between 30 to 45 inches in length and have a wingspan between 50 and 75 inches. The Canada goose can be distinguished from other species of geese by its distinguished black neck and head. It also has a striking white “chinstrap” on the neck, and a lightly-colored breast and a brown back. Like other geese, they have a long neck and webbed feet which help them fly easily on the water when they are going after food. Canada geese mate for life, and will begin searching for a mate between 2-3 years of age. If a mate dies, the goose will try to find another mating partner. Canada geese migrate in order to return to the area where they were born for mating and nesting.
Goslings learn to fly between 2-3 months of age. They stay with their parents for one year then follow their parents during their first migration before joining groups with other young geese. To do so, they fly in the distinct “V” pat-
tern, where one goose takes turns being the leader and its flock follows behind in a V-shape. This helps the geese save energy when they migrate. They benefit from the air currents passing the leader, allowing them to fly longer distances. Each bird flies slightly above the bird in front of him, resulting in a reduction of wind resistance. The V-shape also allows for an easier coordination of the flock’s movements, such as a change in flight speed or direction. The formation lets these changes be communicated quickly and efficiently to all of the geese in the flock.
Should a Housewife Get Social Security Credits?
BY TOM MARGENAU
People frequently write to me with an idea to change Social Security law in some way that they think is clever and unique. But I usually must tell them that their proposal has been considered in the past. After all, Social Security has been around for 80 years now, and for all of those eight decades, people have been coming up with plans that they think would improve the system. And lots of times, those plans don’t work out under closer scrutiny. Here is an example of what I’m talking about.
Q: I have been a stay-at-home mom and housewife for the past 40 years. Other than a few years when I worked before I got married, I’ve never paid into Social Security. So, I am due no benefits on my own record. I will only be due benefits on my husband’s record. I don’t think that’s fair. I should get some kind of Social Security credit for all the work I’ve done as a wife, mother and homemaker. I think a certain amount of money -- maybe $1,000 per month -- should be added to the Social Security record of all women who choose to stay home and make a career as a homemaker.
A: Actually, that’s an idea that’s been tossed around many times in the past. Not quite the way you propose. But something similar. It’s usually called “earnings sharing.” I’ll explain what that is in a minute. But first, let me explain why your specific idea wouldn’t work. You suggested that $1,000 per month be added to the Social Security account of stay-at-home moms. Where would that money come from? And if it wasn’t actual money, but just some kind of credit added to your Social Security account, those pseudo-credits would eventually lead to Social Security retirement checks for all homemakers. And where would the money come from to pay all those extra benefits?
And then you would also have to decide how to handle women who work part time and stay home part time. For example, my daughter-in-law works about 20 hours per week. The rest of the time she’s home being a mom and housewife. So instead of the $1,000 per month Social Security credit you suggest that full-time homemakers get, should she get $500 added to her Social Security record?
And what about women who work full time but then also come home and do lots of work around the house? Shouldn’t they get some kind of Social Security credit for the housework they do?
And for that matter, what about a man who works full time but comes home and watches the kids, does some laundry, cooks a meal or does the dishes? Should he get Social Security credits for the housework he does?
I hope you see where I’m going with this. Your proposal, although well-inten-
tioned, would be extremely difficult to implement and administer. To say nothing of all the extra costs that would be added to an already overburdened Social Security system.
That’s why when ideas like yours were kicked around in the past, many Social Security reformers came up with what they thought was a better solution. It was called “earnings sharing.”
In a nutshell, that would mean that the earnings a married couple have during the course of their marriage would be shared for Social Security purposes. So, for example, if husband Fred made $100,000 per year and wife Wilma was a stay-at-home mom with no outside earnings, $50,000 would be put on Fred’s Social Security record and $50,000 would be put on Wilma’s Social Security record.
And then let’s look at their neighbors, Barney and Betty. If Barney made $100,000 per year and Betty also worked outside the home and made $50,000 per year, for a total combined income of $150,000, $75,000 would be placed in each of their Social Security accounts.
On the surface, this might sound like a good idea to some. But one big reason this plan never went anywhere is because of the negative impact this plan would have on a married couple’s potential Social Security benefits.
To show you what I mean, let’s go back to Fred and Wilma. Fred was making $100,000 per year and Wilma had no Social Security covered earnings. Under the current Social Security system, because he has fairly high earnings, Fred would probably end up with a pretty high monthly Social Security check. Let’s say it would be $3,000 per month. Also, under the current system, his stay-at-home wife Wilma would qualify for spousal benefits on Fred’s record -- anywhere from 30 % to 50 %, depending on her age. To keep my math simple, we’ll give her the 50 % rate. So that means Fred will get $3,000 per month from Social Security and Wilma will get $1,500 per month from Social Security for total benefits of $4,500 per month.
Now let’s say that the “earnings sharing” rules had been in place all the years that Fred and Wilma were married -- meaning they each got half of Fred’s earnings added to their Social Security accounts. Well, that means Fred would end up with a Social Security benefit of about half as much as he was due under the current system. In other words, Fred would start getting $1,500 per month when he retired. But his wife Wilma, who had equal earnings on her Social Security record, would also get $1,500 per month. That’s good news for Wilma. She gets her own Social Security check. But for the two of them as a married couple, it’s bad news. Fred gets $1,500 per month and Wilma gets $1,500 per month, giving them combined benefits of $3,000 per month. But that compares to $4,500
in total benefits they’d be due under the current system.
Also, under an “earnings sharing” arrangement, things really don’t work out for Wilma after Fred dies. Under the current system, Wilma the widow would get her spousal benefit of $1,500 per month bumped up to Fred’s $3,000 rate. But with “earnings sharing,” where they each end up with identical monthly benefits of $1,500 per month, there is nothing extra to bump up to -- so Wilma would
get no widow’s benefits. Those of you who think “earnings sharing” might be a good idea should remember that old saying: “Be careful what you wish for!”
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www.creators.com/books. Or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Sprucing up your lawn, trees and shrubbery
BY PHILIP A. RAICES
You’ve de-cluttered your interior and applied a fresh coat of paint, some new fixtures replacing some items in your bathrooms and upgraded your appliances in your kitchen and even sanded and laid down 2 coats of polyurethane on your hardwood floors. You are smiling as to the new updated appearance and look.
However, you now take a walk outside your home and your go uh, although the grass looks greener than normal due to 20 additional inches of rain above normal in 2021 w/the wettest July in recorded history. On the North Shore’s Gold Coast Hurricane Ida dumped 7+ inches on Sept 2 with a flash flood threat Emergency the highest flash flood threat level, for all five boroughs of New York City, and North Jersey for the first time ever! But the weeds have taken over your lawn and there looks to be some insect and fungus infestation in certain areas.
You are planning an open house soon and you need to get your lawn and shrubbery in shape. The first item on your agenda is to spray your weeds first with any type of broad spectrum liquid material dispensed through your garden hose. You can also use a granular weed and feed material which will minimize burning if applied properly with a rotary type spreader. However, once you see the weeds begin to curl up and die, then begin thatching and removing any dead areas, if any, as well as those weed patches that can be removed. Next what is the proper balance of Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (N-P-K). I would suggest that you do a soil test or at least have a professional do it. There are companies that you can send samples of your soil to and they will do a lab test to see what, if any, deficiencies there are, so you can apply and add back the necessary nutrients. Google “soil testing labs.” Nitrogen promotes foliage growth and rich green color. Phosphorus functions by creating and establishing and expanding stronger root growth with rhizomes and tillers. Potassium is synergisticly critical in the process of growth by enhancing the plant’s ability
to utilize nitrogen. One needs to use a granular slow release organic or time release fertilizer and not synthetic quick release materials, so as not to pollute our aquifers where our water is derived from. Fall feeding should be applied at one half to one pound of nitrogen per thousand square feet. Follow the bag instructions.
The process allows the lawn to absorb the material at a pace that will the most effective and beneficial to the repair and future growth through the fall season. It also will minimize the burning affect that fertilizers will cause, especially if applied incorrectly. Using a rotary spreader and again following the bag application rates is critical to the proper amount needed during this time of the year. One can use a liquid type material, but care should be taken not to over-apply it as burning of the lawn will occur. A granular material is the most advantageous and safe method to usnote. Do your applications right now and then a winter application around November 1st. However, the rule is that no applications should be done between November 15 and April 1st to avoid having any material to run off due to lower temperatures and or frozen ground where the material will not function properly. However, we all know that there are professional knowledgeable, licensed and insured companies that will perform all the necessary applications either on a one time basis or with a yearly contract. Ask your gardener if he is EPA (environmental protection agency) and D.E.C. (department of environmental conservation) Certified, and if not, hire those companies that specialize in applying those materials. Seed you lawn with the proper mixture based on the amount of sunlight that the area receives. A 50/50 mix of hybrid blue grasses and tall fescues (which need less watering) will work best. One can rent a core aerator, which have rows
of hollow spoons (tubes) which pulls plugs of soil out of the ground allowing the fertilizer and seeds to go deeper into the ground than just roughing up your soil. The germination will occur at a much speedier rate. Add pelletized lime, which is a much simpler application as opposed to the old fashion white powder. Based on our soil test results apply the amounts per thousand square feet based on their recommendations. Soil PH should be between 6.507.0 This enhances and maximizes all the fertilizers and seed growth to work at their optimum. Water your lawn daily lightly, maybe 10-20 minutes or as local municipalities allow until seedlings begin to grow to 3 inches. Then 2 times per week. As the lawn thickens keep your mower at a 3 inch height to keep the photosynthesis process going through the fall as this occurs on the top foliage so cutting too short will reduce the process. Remove leaves off the lawn so as to allow the process of growth to continue throughout the fall.
Lastly, root feeding your trees and shrubs around the drip line or perimeter of the plants with either fertilizer stakes or again by using a professional, licensed and knowledgeable company that will use a liquid slow release/time release material that is injected into the soil. Also spraying liquid anti-desiccants, which will minimize and sometimes eliminate moisture loss throughout the winter and preventing winter burn; which is the browning and die-off of the leaves on non-deciduous trees and shrubs, eg evergreens and rhododendrons etc. As the ground freezes those plants can no longer take up water so those material will go along way to keep the proper health of the plant throughout the winter months. Based time to apply would be mid November. Trim all shrubbery below window sills to allow more sunlight into your home (this should have been done in early June, but better late than never).
Planting some bright fall flowers and cabbage plants will allow your landscape to pop and provide excellent curb appeal as people do their drive-by to check out homes in the area
Having an outstanding exterior landscape will spark more curiosity without satisfying it to wonder what your interior of your home looks like since the outside looks so beautiful. This will provide greater opportunity for more showings, because your high resolution photos and virtual tours will be greatly enhanced!
Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 39 years experience in the Real Estate industry and 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 http://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.
You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.
3 Money Savers That Will Pay for Themselves Over and Again
BY MARY HUNT
I have to admit to being a bit of a gadget freak. I’m drawn to tools and devices that do cool things. And when I discover that cool includes being a money saver, that turns a purchase into an investment with a guaranteed rate of return.
Here are several items I’ve found that can save a lot of money and whose
cost you can generally recoup in less than a year.
If you have a central heating and air conditioning system, you need a programmable thermostat. There are less expensive options available, but a high-quality option like the Nest Programmable Thermostat will result in
very precise temperature control. You can program it (easy) to automatically lower your air conditioning and/or heat use while you’re not home. Just set it and then forget about it. Nest will automatically adjust things for you so that you aren’t wasting expensive electricity -- without any noticeable changes for you and your family.
The most efficient and easy way to reduce your home heating costs is to maintain a comfort level in rooms that are occupied while keeping your furnace set quite low, say, in the 60 degree F range. For a living situation where many of
BY DENNIS MAMMANA
Week of Sept. 26 -- Oct. 2, 2021
How many stars are there in the universe? No one knows, of course, but Dr. Carl Sagan -- in his popular 1980s television series “Cosmos” -- famously said that there are “more stars in the universe than there are grains of sand on all the beaches on Earth.”
Now that’s a lot of stars! But is it true?
Estimating the number of sand grains is a bit tougher than estimating the number of stars, but it has been done. For example, Dr. Jason Marshall, aka the Math Dude, estimates that there are about 700 trillion cubic meters of beach on Earth, which works out to around five billion trillion sand grains. That’s a five followed by 21 zeroes!
So, is it possible that there are more stars than that? Well, astronomers figure that at least 200 billion stars populate our own Milky Way Galaxy. Since we’ve long believed that our universe contains a hundred billion or so galaxies, we can conclude that there should be some 20 billion trillion stars (that’s a two followed by 22 zeroes) -- four times as many as grains of sand.
As impressive as this number may sound, it could be rather low. Recent Hubble Space Telescope photographs suggest to astronomers that their estimates of the number of galaxies in the universe may be too small by a factor of ten.
A factor of ten!
If correct, this means that there could
How Many Stars Are There?
be as many as a trillion galaxies in the universe and, contained within them, a total of some 200 billion trillion stars. That’s a two followed by 23 zeroes!
Of course, this is all just a guess, but the numbers are based on what we currently observe and measure.
So how many of those stars can we see with our own eyes on a clear, dark night?
Most stargazers would say they can see billions, but this, too, is just a guess. To be more precise, why not count them?
Now before you call the authorities to have me committed, try it yourself the next time you’re under a clear, dark sky.
It really isn’t all that difficult or time-consuming; the only tools you’ll need are a cardboard tube from a roll of bathroom tissue, a pen, a notepad and perhaps a calculator. And, of course, a nice, clear, dark sky.
Place the tube up to your eye and aim it skyward. Holding it still, count the stars you see within and record that number on the notepad. Now, do the same for seven additional spots randomly scattered around the entire sky. When you’re finished, add those eight numbers together and multiply that sum by 10.
That’s it. That’s the approximate num-
ber of stars you can see with your eye from that location on that night. Surprised?
If you thought you could see billions of stars, you going to be in for quite a shock because even on the clearest and darkest of nights, the very best eyes can see only two or three thousand stars at most.
Yes, folks, we’re part of a truly immense universe, but most of it is far beyond our ability to perceive or comprehend!
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the rooms are unoccupied, especially at night, a great way to keep heating costs down is to use a space heater to make the occupied rooms comfortable.
The Bionaire Silent Whole Room Heater is an excellent space heater for so many reasons. First, Bionaire is silent -- remarkably so! I find it annoying and disruptive to hear a heater fan cycle on and off, so this feature may be the biggest reason I love my Bionaire. The Bionaire creates immediate warmth -- a nice, gentle kind of heat -- rather than constantly warming up to hot and then shutting off until it gets cold again.
BAR MOPS
A bar mop is a white terrycloth squarish-sized towel about 16 inches by 19 inches -- the perfect size to dry a dish, wipe down a counter or clean up a spill. A bar mop also makes a great oversized cloth napkin. In my kitchen, bar mops mostly replace paper towels, paper napkins and traditional kitchen towels.
I have six dozen bar mops and rotate
them frequently. Actually, I use them with abandon -- in the same way I used to use up paper towels -- tossing them into a second handy kitchen trash can that I use as a hamper. When it’s full, into the laundry they go.
Bar mops are durable. I’ve had the same collection for many years. In every wash load I use a small amount of detergent plus 1/8 cup liquid chlorine bleach in the wash cycle and 1/2 cup white vinegar in the final rinse -- plus an extra rinse. That keeps them sparkling white, stain-free, soft and fluffy.
My conservative calculations are that a family of four uses about $104 per year in paper towels alone. Add in the cost of paper napkins and it’s easy to see that an investment of $96 in bar mops ($16 times 6 dozen) will pay for itself in less than a year, even taking into consideration the cost of laundering them.
If you would like specific resources for these money savers and several more, I’ve put that information together for you at EverydayCheapskate.
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Carrot cake a favorite for Halloween entertaining
So many sweets are on display around Halloween that it can be difficult to pick a favorite. When hosting a gathering of trick-or-treaters or the adults waiting for their hordes of candy mongers to return, it’s handy to have plenty of desserts available to tempt various
palates. Carrot cake boasts an antioxidant-rich main ingredient and offers some semblance of nutrition amid the sugar rush of other offerings. Plus, its orange hue fits in perfectly with the season.
This recipe for “Carrot Cake” from “Throw a Great
Makes 25 servings
4 cups sugar
8 eggs
2 cups oil, canola or safflower
2 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
4 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 pounds carrots, grated
2 cups nuts, chopped
2 1⁄2 raisins (optional)
Party: Inspired by Evenings in Paris with Jim Haynes” (iUniverse) by Mary Bartlett, Antonia Hoogewerf and Catherine Monnet yields two cakes, perfect for feeding a crowd.
Carrot Cake
tween baking times. Bake the cakes in a moderately hot oven (350 F) for approximately 40 minutes. Let cool completely.
Frost with cream cheese frosting. The cakes may be left in the pans for ease of serving.
Cream Cheese Frosting
8 ounces cream cheese
5 ounces butter
11⁄2 pounds powdered sugar
11⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
Beat the sugar and eggs together until well blended. Stir in the oil and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Combine the egg mixture. Fold in carrots, nuts and raisins.
Divide the batter between two (9- x 13-inch) greased baking pans. Refrigerate the batter be-
Bring the cream cheese and butter to room temperature. Cream the two together until smooth. Add sugar gradually, shaking it through a strainer to get rid of the lumps and beat until smooth. Add the vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until it has a good spreading consistency.
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SYOSSET
VASUDEVAN
BALAKRISHNAN: (A)
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W/s/o Ann Dr., 123.70 ft. S/o Harriet Dr., a/k/a 6 Ann Drive, Syosset, NY
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JERICHO
HARRIET LEVENTHAL:
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Extent and nature of circulation: Average number of circulation: Average number of copies each issue during the preceding 12 months:
Paid or requested circulation:
1. Paid/Requested Outside County Mail Subscriptions
Stated on Form 3541: 13
2. Paid In-County Subscriptions: 895
3. Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and other non USPS Paid Distribution: 2598
4. Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS: 0
Total paid and/or requested circulation: 3506
Free distribution by Mail
1. Outside County: 1
2 In County:2
3 Other Classes Mailed Through USPS: 3
Free distribution outside the mail: 0
Total Free distribution: 3
Total distribution: 3509
Copies not distributed: 41 Total: 3550
Percent paid and/or requested circulation: 98%
Extent and nature of circulation: Actual no. of copies of single issue published nearest to actual filing date: Paid or requested circulation:
1. Paid/Requested Outside County Mail Subscriptions
Stated on Form 3541: 14
2. Paid In-County Subscriptions: 862
3. Sales Through Dealers and
Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and other non
USPS Paid Distribution: 2600
4. Other Classes Mailed
Through the USPS: 0
Total paid and/or requested circulation: 3476
Free distribution by mail:
1. Outside County as Stated on Form 3541: 0
2. In County as Stated on Form 3541: 2
3. Other Classes Mailed
Through USPS: 0
Free distribution outside the mail: 0
Total free distributions: 2
Total distributions: 3528
Copies not distributed: 72
Total: 3550
Percent paid and/or requested circulation: 97%
STATEMENT
OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION
Title of Publication:
Jericho Syosset News Journal
Publication Number: 274340
Filing Date: 10/01/2021
Frequency of issue: Weekly
Number of issues published
annually: 52
Annual subscription price $20
Known office of publication:
Litmor Publishing Corp, 821
Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530
Contact person: Meg Norris
Tel. number: 516-931-0012
Complete mailing address of headquarters of publisher: Litmor Publishing Corp, 821
Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530
Publisher: Margaret
M. Norris, 821 Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530
Editor: same as above
Managing Editor: Same as above
Owner: Litmor Publications, Inc., 821 Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530
Margaret Norris, 821 Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530
Known bondholders: none
Tax status: the purpose, function and non-profit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes has not changed during the preceding 12 months.
Issue Date for Circulation Data
Below: 10/01/2021
Extent and nature of circula-
tion: Average number of circulation: Average number of copies each issue during the preceding 12 months:
Paid or requested circulation:
1. Paid/Requested Outside County Mail Subscriptions
Stated on Form 3541: 8
2. Paid In-County
Subscriptions: 551
3. Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and other non USPS Paid Distribution: 1401
4. Other Classes Mailed
Through the USPS: 0
Total paid and/or requested circulation: 1960
Free distribution by Mail
1. Outside County: 0
2 In County: 1
3 Other Classes Mailed
Through USPS: 0
Free distribution outside the mail: 0
Total Free distribution: 1
Total distribution: 1961
Copies not distributed: 89
Total: 2050
Percent paid and/or requested circulation: 95%
Extent and nature of circulation: Actual no. of copies of single issue published nearest to actual filing date:
Paid or requested circulation:
1. Paid/Requested Outside County Mail Subscriptions
Stated on Form 3541: 7
2. Paid In-County
Subscriptions: 542
3. Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and other non
USPS Paid Distribution: 1414
4. Other Classes Mailed
Through the USPS: 0
Total paid and/or requested circulation: 1963
Free distribution by mail:
1. Outside County as Stated on Form 3541: 0
2. In County as Stated on Form 3541: 1
3. Other Classes Mailed Through USPS: 0
Free distribution outside the mail: 0
Total free distributions: 1
Total distributions: 1964
Copies not distributed: 86
Total: 2050
Percent paid and/or requested circulation: 95%
Girl Scout partners with town to collect e-waste
To help reduce the amount of dangerous e-waste in landfills, the Town of Oyster Bay has partnered with Girl Scout Gold Award Candidate Joan Olivero to host a Cord Collection Drive. Residents are encouraged to dispose of unwanted or unused cords, cables, and wires at Town Halls North and South from October 1 through October 15.
“Disposing of cords, cables, wires, and other electronic devices through regular garbage or recycle collection is extremely dangerous, as e-waste contaminates our environment, has been linked to health issues in humans and animals, and affects the safety of food production,” said Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Vicki Walsh. “Unfortunately, e-waste is the world’s fastest growing solid waste stream and is predicted to double by 2050, which is why our community must take action to reduce e-waste.”
While the Town already invites residents to bring e-waste to the Solid Waste Disposal
Complex in Old Bethpage, this partnership will make disposal even more convenient. From October 1–15, e-waste collection boxes will be available between 9:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.at Town Hall North (54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay) and Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa).
“I am so proud to partner with Joan as she completes her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, Cord Clutter Connection. She has identified a critical issue facing our town and is actively working to introduce sustainable solutions.” Councilwoman Walsh added. “Only 5% of eligible Girl Scouts work to earn their Gold Award, making Joan’s accomplishment even more inspirational.”
To learn more about this Gold Award Project, please visit www.cordclutterconnection.com. For additional information about the collection at Town Hall, please call (516) 624-6380.
LI’s largest car show set for Oct. 3 at TOBAY Beach
Long Island’s premier car show will take place on Sunday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TOBAY Beach (rain date October 10). The Supervisor’s TOBAY Beach Classic will be co-sponsored by Car Show Long Island and will feature hundreds of automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles. A live concert performed by That 70’s Band will take place during the day, followed by trophy presentations. The event is free for spectators.
Supervisor Saladino stated, “Whether you’re a proud classic car owner or you want to see the best cars in the region, the Car Show Long Island is the place to be! This free family-fun event is a perfect way to spend the day, all with the beautiful backdrop of TOBAY Beach. Spectators can check out cool cars, vendors, exhibits and enjoy live music while surrounded by Long Island’s best clas -
sic, muscle, antique and exotic cars.”
Trophies will be awarded in each class, and children will have a say when deeming which rides are their favorites in the Kids’ Choice Award. Car Show Long Island’s 2021 TOBAY Beach Fall Classic is made possible through the following presenting sponsors: Ambassador Home Improvement, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, MSG Networks, and SUNation.
Classic Car enthusiasts and spectators can also grab a bite to eat from the food truck corral, and can also check out numerous vendors and displays. Car owners can pre-register their vehicles at www.carshowli.com for $15 per car or register the day-of for $25 per car. The event is free to spectators. For more information or to become a sponsor or vendor at the event, call (516) 797-4121 or e-mail carshowli@oysterbay-ny.gov.
