Syosset Advance (9/6/19)

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL NYS Senator hears concerns about overdevelopment

Jericho School District students returned to class on Tuesday, September 3rd to start the 2019-20 school year. Above, Cantiague students arrive at school for an exciting first day.

Florida man arrested for trying to steal Bentley

Nassau County Police arrested an Orlando, Florida man on August 22nd for allegedly trying to steal a 2015 Bentley from a local car dealership by presenting forged documents.

According to detectives, James Gibson, 39, , while at Bespoke Motor Group, 115 South Service Road, attempted to pick up a 2015 Bentley val-

ued at $135,000 that was previously purchased through a broker via a “Sign & Drive” agreement.

After becoming suspicious about his identity, the company president called police. Police say Gibson was found to be in possession of a fraudulent New Jersey license in the name of the intended buyer, a fraudulent American Express

credit card and a fraudulent Florida driver’s license.

Gibson was charged with Attempted Grand Larceny 2nd Degree, Forgery 2nd Degree, three counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree, Falsifying Business Records 1st Degree and two  counts of Identity Theft 1st Degree.

BY RIKKI MASSAND

During a Town Hall meeting in late July, North Shore residents spoke with New York State Senator Jim Gaughran about environmental impacts of over-development and the issues caused by increased condominium housing, lesser-used shopping centers and parking lots that have reduced green spaces, trees and natural environment.

Gaughran, who represents the 5th district on the North Shore, from Glen Cove to Huntington, advised that land use and development on Long Island and other nearby suburbs of the megapolis New York, including Westchester, upstate towns, most of Connecticut and New Jersey have faced issues related to zoning laws, managing demand for development and how one municipality’s development changes planning, layouts and lifestyles of its neighbors.

“Long Island’s history of environmental protection and zoning is impossible. As a Town of Huntington Board member I wrote a lot of laws dealing with upzoning, and one involving critical water recharge areas. I wrote the Clean Drinking Water Protection Act, co-sponsored with my colleague Steve Engelbright (State Assemblyman for the 4th District of New York) who was in the legislature then as we purchased the central

Pine Barrens and a lot of critical watershed areas. But ultimately it is local governments -- Towns and Villages -- that make decisions as they have the zoning authorities and planning boards, zoning boards, village boards and town boards themselves that can amend the zoning ordinances and we also have the Nassau County Planning Commission which has some authority,” he said.

Senator Gaughran is chair of the New York State Senate’s Local Government Committee which he said gives him responsibilities of laws dealing with municipalities -towns, villages and counties -- and it offers insight into individual rights and decision-making powers municipalities have.

A resident posed a question to Gaughran on July 30 about potential for maintaining open space on Long Island. Several people in attendance expressed concerns over devastating the habitats of wildlife along North Shore communities bordering the Long Island Sound, as well as the impacts on residential quality of life. Concerns over the potential for Long Island’s many golf courses to undergo new assessments are related to what could happen with remaining open spaces and environs as green spaces, even if manicured and maintained to

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Long Island foundation hosts first race

BY GARY SIMEONE

The YOLO Strong Foundation was co-founded eight years ago by Oyster Bay resident Danielle Taylor and East Norwich resident Jeannine Del Pozzo. The foundation, which helps raise money for children dealing with serious illnesses, will host their first race on Saturday, September 7 at Stillwell Woods Park in Woodbury.

“We are so excited about the opportunity to co-host our first official trail run, along with the Town of Oyster Bay this Saturday,” said Taylor. “Being that it will be a trail run, it will be a more adventurous race for participants and all of the registration fees will go directly to the YOLO Strong Foundation.”

The race is entitled ‘Race for a Reason,’ and it will be a combination trail race/walk through the Stillwell Woods preserve.

Taylor said she came up with the idea for YOLO, an acronym for ‘you only live once,’ in 2011.

“In the beginning, we were just a couple of moms who liked to compete in races and use that money to benefit a local charity,” said Taylor. “Since that time, we have grown into a team of females that includes 175 adults and 50 children volunteering their time to help raise money for charities across Long Island.”

The foundation was instrumental in raising well over $300,000 in donation money to the Morgan Center in Hicksville. The Center, which is located inside of the Hicksville Athletic Center, is a preschool for children with cancer and those undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

Other charities that the non-profit foundation works with include Contractors for Kids, Danny’s Wish and the (YFCA) Youth & Family Counseling Agency of Oyster Bay.

“These three charities do a lot of the work looking for and recommending families in need to us,” said Taylor. “We assess them on a case-by-case basis and decide financially who we can help.

Obviously we’d like to help every family in need but that is just not feasible.”

The foundation has organized many races throughout the years including obstacle course races in Bethpage, Citi Field in Queens and the Hoboken City Challenge Obstacle Race in Hoboken, NJ. The Spartan Race, one of the world’s most difficult obstacle courses, has even gotten involved with the organization in their ‘Codes For A Cause’ race.

YOLO Strong has become so widely recognized that they were recently featured in the audience with their yellow T-shirts on at The Ellen Degeneres Show and on The Dr. Oz Show. Former New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi also mentioned the organization in a recent podcast.

“Through the years, we’ve tried to do the best we can in raising awareness for the YOLO Strong Foundation,” said Taylor.

She added that 2019 has been an especially fruitful year for the organization as they helped to raise enough money to buy a specialized wheelchair lift for a wheelchair-bound teenager in Suffolk County and a trailer fitted with medical devices for a little girl undergoing heart treatment in Oyster Bay.

“This little girl was approved for heart surgery and needs to take multiple trips back and forth to the hospital for her treatment,” said Taylor. “With the help of Contractors For Kids corporation, we were able to get her a medically equipped pop up trailer so she doesn’t have to stop at unsanitary rest stops along the way. She’s even able to sleep at night in the trailer.”

The Race for a Reason will take place on Saturday September 7 at Stillwell Woods Park. The adult race begins at 9:30 a.m. and the kids race starts at 9 a.m. Registration fees are now $30 for adults and $15 for children. The race is (USATF) USA Track & Field sanctioned.

For more information, please visit yolostrong.com

Movies & book discussions at the Jericho Public Library

Thursday, September 5 at 7:00 PM

Movie: “Tolkien” (Biography/Drama/War)

The formative years of the orphaned J.R.R. Tolkien as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school.

Starring Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney.

PG-13. 1 hour, 52 minutes.

Tuesday, September 10 at 2:00 PM

Movie: “Halston” (Documentary)

Prodigiously talented, Halston reigned over fashion in the 1970s and became a household name. Everything changed in the Wall Street era. With his empire under threat, Halston took the biggest gamble of his life.

Starring Liza Minelli, Marisa Berenson, Joel Schumacher. Not rated. 1 hour, 45 minutes

Tuesday, September 10 at 7:00 PM

Talk About BooksAn Evening Book Discussion with Fran Cohen

“Assymetry” by Lisa Halliday Told in 3 distinct sections, Asymmetry, an inventively told novel, examines power dynamics in love, luck, life, war and art.

Listeners are welcome.

Friday, September 13 at 2:00 PM

Movie: “The Souvenir” (Drama/Mystery/Romance)

A young film student in the early

1980s becomes romantically involved with a complicated and untrustworthy man.

Starring Neil Young, Honor Swinton Byrne, Tilda Swinton, Tom Burke, Jim McMullen.

Rated R. 2 hours.

Sunday,, September 15 at 2:00PM

Family Movie: “Secret Life of Pets 2”

Rated PG. 1 hour, 26 minutes

Thursday, September 19 at 2:00 & 7:00 PM

Movie: “Rocketman” (Biography/Drama/Music)

The film is a musical fantasy about the special human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years.

Starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden.

Rated R. 2 hours.

Monday, September 23 at 2:00 PM

Movie: “Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am” (Documentary)

This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout her literary career.

Starring Toni Morrison, Hilton Als, Oprah Winfrey.

Rated PG-13, 2 hours.

Programs will take place at the Jericho Public Library: 1 Merry Lane, Jericho. For more information, go to www. syossetlibrary.org

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Fall Oyster Bay Harbor cleanup planned

The Fall Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup, scheduled to take place between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 14.  This environmental cleanup is co-sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay, the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association (NOBBA) and Friends of the Bay.

“The Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup is an amazing and inspirational annual fall cleanup event that features Town employees and volunteers rolling up their sleeves and working side by side to rid our beaches and shoreline areas of debris,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Countless amounts of paper, food, plastics and other trash are discarded on beaches or dumped overboard from recreational and commercial vessels. Volunteers will help us cleanup local waterways, protect our marine life and beautify the shoreline by removing this litter and preserving our local suburban quality of life. Join us on Saturday, September 14th and help make

a difference!”

This annual environmental initiative provides residents an opportunity to spend a day working to make a difference, as debris that has washed ashore and accumulated over time will be collected and discarded properly throughout the day. Volunteers are encouraged to bring work gloves with them and meet at the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park launching ramps and waterfront gazebo located off of Larrabee Avenue in Oyster Bay.  Additional meeting locations for the cleanup include Theodore Roosevelt Beach in Oyster Bay, Stehli Beach in Bayville and Centre Island Beach in Bayville.

Individuals and groups who are interested in participating in the Fall Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup may call the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5943 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

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Autism-friendly production of Schoolhouse Rock Live

On Sunday, October 13 at noon, the Syosset Public Library will host its seventh annual autism-friendly production, Schoolhouse Rock Live! for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. This production has been modified by Plaza Productions, Inc., and will be presented in the library's theater. The performance will last approximately one hour. A calming corner with coping toys will be available for

use outside the theater. Seats will be available beginning on Monday, September 16 for families with children on the autism spectrum. Reserve seats by email at splchildrens@syossetlibrary.org or by phone at 516-9217161 ext 209. Registration will open to all beginning October 1 if space is available.

For more information visit the Library's website at www.syossetlibrary.org\

Free legal, f inancial planning event

The Alzheimer's Association of Long Island will be holding a special educational program focusing on legal and financial planning for those with dementia and their caregivers. The program will be facilitated by Donna Stefans, Esq.

The event will take place on September 10 from 10:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. at 1000 Woodbury Road, Lower Level Classroom, Woodbury.

Topics covered will include:

• Legal planning that fits your needs

• Legal documents you'll need and

what they mean

• How to find legal and financial assistance

• Tax deductions and credits

• Practical strategies for making a long-term plan of care

• Government programs that can help pay for care

Registration is required. Please call 1-800-272-3900 or go to www.alz. org/crf

This program is funded in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.

This Week at the Syosset P ublic Library

Thursday, September 5 at 2:00 PM

Use of Force and the Police:

Graham v. Connor at 30

Presenter: James Coll, Adjunct Professor of American and Constitutional History at Hofstra University and Nassau Community College and a retired NYPD detective

Decided by the US Supreme Court in 1989, Graham v. Connor set up a controversial framework for how we evaluate use of force by the police under the law. In this discussion we will analyze the history of the case as well as the ramifications of this decision.

Free. No registration required.

Friday, September 6 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Let's Chat

Presenter: Beth Matlin, MSW

Meet with other mature adults to discuss the common challenges and issues we encounter growing older in today’s society.

Free. No registration required.

Friday, September 6 at 2:00 PM

Broadway:

From Back Row to Back Stage

Presenter: Brian Stoll

Enjoy this interactive presentation that covers the history and importance of Playbill and money-saving tips for seeing Broadway shows for under $50. Free. No registration required.

Thursday, September 12 (also October 10 & November 14) from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Seniors of Syosset

Presenter: Mid-Island Y JCC

Come meet staff from “Seniors of Syosset” a new program of the MidIsland Y JCC, offering services to help older adults age-in-place in Syosset.

Funded through New York State Office for the Aging, Seniors of Syosset is a Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community program.  This new program, will offer social work support, community health nursing, volun-

teer-based transportation to local medical appointments and shopping, and other activities and services, including at the library!  Whether you are a senior in need of support, someone who wants to volunteer helping the community, or just someone who wants to learn more, we hope you will drop-in and get involved! This is not a lecture. These are one-on- one drop in sessions. No registration required. Drop in any of the three days.

Free. No registration required.

Thursday, September 12 at 2:00 PM

Judy Garland: The One, The Only Presenter: Marc Courtade, executive director, Huntington Arts Council Fred Astaire called Judy Garland the greatest entertainer who ever lived.  Her career began as a child performer in vaudeville, leading to one of the most highly-regarded careers in film musicals. Her health and physical problems as well as her untimely death cannot diminish the memory of her talent and

Attention students!

the joy she still brings to millions. Free. No registration required.

Friday, September 13 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Saturday, September 14 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Sy-Con 2019

A biennial pop culture event that brings the excitement of a large-scale comic book convention right to you.

Complete with special guest speakers, an Artist’s Alley, workshops, crafts, cosplay and trivia contests, and exhibits, Sy-Con has something for fans of all ages. All are welcome to attend, but children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. For more information, visit www.sycon.org.

Programs will take place at the Syosset Public Library.   225 South Oyster Bay Rd. Syosset.

For more information, go to www. syossetlibrary.org

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Jericho Schools welcome new administrators

The Jericho Public Schools welcomed the following new administrators for the 2019-20 school year:

Dr. Lionel Chan

Dr. Lionel Chan is Jericho’s new curriculum associate for world languages and family & consumer science. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from New York University. He also studied at City University of New York where he received a Ph.D. in linguistics. His research has focused on the cognitive processes of language acquisition. Lionel is multilingual and has studied various languages in the United States and abroad, including Spanish, Italian, Chinese and French. He is entering his 15th year as a foreign language educator, having taught at the elementary, middle, high school and university levels. Most recently, Lionel was the district chairperson of Foreign Languages K-12 at Plainview-Old Bethpage School District. He strongly believes that language learning provides students with the opportunity to better understand other people and cultures around the world.

David Cohen

David Cohen is happy to join Jericho High School as co-principal. For the past six years, he served as the principal of Irvington High School in Westchester. Prior to his time in Westchester, David spent 19 years in NYC schools, including seven years as principal of Midwood High School in Brooklyn. He also spent 12 years as a teacher, coach, technology coordinator and then assistant principal at Robert F. Kennedy Community High School in Flushing, Queens. David began his professional career as an accountant. He spent two years as an auditor with Coopers & Lybrand and then two years as the chief financial officer of Teach For America. David is excited to meet and get to know the students, faculty, staff and families of Jericho High School.

Kim Conger

Kim Conger was appointed the director for pupil personnel services as of July 1. Although new to the position, Kim is not new to the Jericho family. She started working in Jericho in 1995. Kim started her career teaching in New York City

Public Schools.  She received her master’s degree from Adelphi University and her Administration Certification from C.W. Post University. Over the past years, Kim has been a special education co-teacher, special education facilitator, curriculum associate for pupil personnel services and the interim principal at Jackson Elementary School. She considers herself a lifelong learner and is excited to serve the community and the district in her new role.

Patrick Fogarty

Patrick Fogarty was recently appointed Jericho’s director of technology. Patrick has been a technology coordinator and director for nearly a decade and was a teacher for much of the preceding eight years. He has worked for districts including the Diocese of Brooklyn, which is one of the largest private school districts in the United States, and most recently Carle Place School District. Prior to working in education technology, he was a systems engineer for an education technology startup. He received his Master of Arts from Brooklyn College, his Master of Science from

Fordham University and is currently a doctoral student at Johns Hopkins University, where his research focus is elementary and middle school literacy. He is the author of “ Going Oneto-One: iPads and Mobile Devices in Education, ” and is excited to join the Jericho team and community.

Dr. Alex Rivera

Dr. Alex Rivera is excited to join George A. Jackson Elementary School as principal. He began his teaching career as an elementary teacher in Queens and has nine years administrative experience with the previous three years as principal of Shaw Avenue Elementary School in Valley Stream. Alex recently earned his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree from Hofstra University in the area of educational and policy leadership and has served as an adjunct professor for the past ten years working in the Graduate School of Education Department at Touro College teaching courses focused on STEM, assessment and instructional technology. He is excited to work alongside the students, families, and staff here in Jericho.

Patrick Fogarty

David Cohen

Dr. Lionel Chan

Dr. Alex Rivera Kim Conger

Memory Care Like No Other

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia takes both heart and science – knowing what expert approaches to take, and providing such care with compassion. This is what we do every day at The Bristal at Lake Success. Our community is dedicated 100% to state-of-the-art memory care, built upon a solid foundation of success caring for seniors at our family of assisted living communities across the tri-state area. We’ve also developed an alliance with Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institute, initiating opportunities for advancements in dementia care. Altogether, this means peace of mind for you, proven memory care for your loved one, and the freedom to share and embrace every moment. Come visit a truly extraordinary community where memory care is everything: The Bristal at Lake Success.

This Week at the Jericho Public Library

September is Library Card Sign Up Month

You may sign up for a library card anytime. We urge adults and families to come in and apply for a card during the month of September. For children and teens, it’s the most important school supply of all!

Please bring: Photo ID, 2 proofs of Jericho address (utility bill, etc.) birth certificate for children under 5.

Saturday, September 7

from 2:00 to 4:00 PM

Meet the Artist Reception: Rhythm of Autumn & Ink: Sumi-e by Sally Feng and Calligraphy by Tess.

The art will be on display through the month of September.

Monday, September 9th at 2:00 PM

Art Lecture: Gothic Architecture with Professor Thomas Germano

Abbot Suger (c.1081-1151) is credited with inventing Gothic architecture with a belief that art was central to a religious experience. He renovated the eastern end of his church, the Abbey of Saint-Denis, in the new Gothic style. Gothic cathedrals in Paris (Notre-Dame), Soissons, Chartres, Bourges, Reims and Amiens followed in a move towards greater height, light and volume. Professor Germano will present a visual lecture discussing Gothic architecture with an emphasis on the Cathedral of Notre-Dame.

Tuesday, September 10th at 2:00 PM

Movie: “Halston” (Documentary)

Prodigiously talented, Halston reigned over fashion in the 1970s and became a household name. Everything changed in the Wall Street era. With his empire under threat, Halston took the biggest gam -

ble of his life.

Starring Liza Minelli, Marisa Berenson, Joel Schumacher. Not rated. 1 hour, 45 minutes

Tuesday, September 10 at 7:00 PM

Talk About BooksAn Evening Book Discussion with Fran Cohen “Assymetry” by Lisa Halliday Told in 3 distinct sections, “ Asymmetry, ” an inventively told novel, examines power dynamics in love, luck, life, war and art.

Listeners are welcome. Refreshments will be available.Wednesday, September 11 at 7:00 PM

Wednesday, September 11 at 7:00 PM

Author Talk for Parents Your Kid’s Gonna Be Okay: Building the Executive Function Skills Your Child Needs in the Age of Attention byMichael Delman, M. Ed

Join Michael, as he shares insights from his popular book, “Your Kid’s Gonna Be Okay.” The key skills that students need are the ability to choose priorities, stay focused and get things done amidst an infinity of distractions. These skills are known as Executive Function skills—self management abilities that children must learn in order to be motivated, productive, and confident. The good news is that parents can teach their children these skills. Come and learn tips and tools from a lifelong educator and expert in Executive Function Intervention and be reassured that your kids will be okay when equipped with the skills they need.

Programs will take place at the Jericho Public Library: 1 Merry Lane, Jericho. For more information, go to www. syossetlibrary.org

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Walk for Autism at Burns Park

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Annual Walk for Autism, held to benefit the Advantage Care Health Center’s Fay J. Linder Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities. The Walk, now in its 12th year, will take place on Saturday, September 21, at John J. Burns Town Park in Massapequa.

“Autism can present itself in a wide range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences,” Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated. “It is estimated that the condition effects 1 in every 68 people in the United States, and the earlier it is diag-

nosed, the greater the ability to help with intervention services.”

Registration for the event begins at 10 a.m., with the walk commencing at 11 a.m.  A post-walk tailgate party is also held rain or shine.

Councilman Steve Labriola said, “We are pleased to once again host this event to benefit the Fay J. Linder Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, which the highest quality state-of-theart clinical services to people with Autism Spectrum disorders.”

For more information, contact the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department, Recreation Division, at (516) 797-4125 ext. 2 or visit www.advantagecaredtc. org/TOBwalk.

Town offers fall fitness classes

Register begins on Sunday, September 8 for the Town of Oyster Bay’s popular Co-Ed Fitness Classes, which return this fall beginning in early October.  The fitness classes are for individuals 18 years of age or older and will be held at the Hicksville Athletic Center.

“I’m proud to announce that the Town will once again be offering our residents these excellent fitness programs, which provide a terrific outlet to enjoy exercising and staying in shape, all while meeting new people,” Town Councilman Macagnone said. “This fall, residents will have the choice between Zumba, Yoga, Cardio Kickboxing, Pilates, and a new Ballroom Dancing class, with each session lasting 10 weeks.”

Residents interested in registering for any of the four programs are encouraged to come down to the Town’s Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 Broadway in Hicksville. Registration begins on Sunday, September 8, and will be ongoing based on availability. Class fees are $60 for residents and $70 for non-residents (checks or money orders only.)

Zumba classes will be held in two sessions. Residents can choose one session, either Mondays (starting Monday, October 7 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.) or Wednesdays (beginning Wednesday October 2 from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.).

Pilates classes will hold three sessions. Residents can choose one session, either Tone & Sculpt Pilates on Mondays (starting Monday, October 7 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.), Pilates with Rings on Wednesdays (beginning Wednesday, October 16 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.), or Yogalates on Saturdays (beginning October 12, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.)

Yoga classes will be offered in multiple sessions and locations. Residents can choose one session: Saturdays (starting on October 5, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., held at the TOB Ice Skating Center in Bethpage), Sundays (starting on October 6, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.), Mondays (starting on October 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and held at the Marjorie Post Park Community Center in Massapequa), Mondays (starting on October 7, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) or Tuesdays (starting on October 8, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.)

Cardio Kick-Boxing classes will be offered in one session, on Thursdays, beginning October 3rd, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Ballroom Dancing class will be held on Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., beginning on October 12th.

For more information, or to inquire about special holiday scheduling, call the Town’s Parks Department at (516) 797-4125 x2 or email tobparks@oysterbay-ny.gov.

On display at the Jericho Public Library

The artwork from Rhythm of Autumn & Ink. Sumi-e by Sally Feng and Calligraphy by Tess. The art will be on display through the month of September in the Meeting Room.

Global Scavenger Hunt, Leg 6: Ancient City of Petra is Highlight of Jordan Challenge

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE

At the start of Leg 6 of the Global Scavenger Hunt, in Amman, Jordan, only four of the original 10 teams competing are still in contention to win, so several of the teams can now join together, use their cell phones for planning and booking, get help from the hotel concierge, and are generally unrestricted by the rules, but still enthralled by the challenges of the scavenges.

But for those competing, some of the mandatory challenges pose a difficult puzzle to achieve in terms of logistics and timing. The one that proves problematic requires the team to travel one way to or from Petra along the ancient Kings Highway – the problem is that the Jett Express Bus doesn’t take that route and the rules don’t allow a taxi from outside the city. Hearing how the two top teams surmount the challenge is quite interesting.

We arrive at our five-star hotel, the Amman W, have our meeting and get our booklet with the scavenges, and a bunch of us (no longer competing) pack into a taxi to visit an ancient Roman amphitheater built during the time of Antenios Pius in 138-161 AD. We cross the street to a local restaurant, where we enjoy a meal of rotisseried chicken served with rice, and get a sense

of this ancient city.

Whereas Abu Dhabi seemed unreal in many respects – a modern invention, manufactured even – Amman, the capital of Jordan, is very real and reflects its age as an early city. Jordan is where one of the largest Neolithic settlements (c.6500 BC) ever discovered in the Middle East exists; Citadel Hill contains early Bronze Age tombs (33001200 BC). By the beginning of the Iron Age, Amman had become the capital of the Ammonites, referred to in the Bible as Rabbath-Ammon (“rabbath” means capital, or “king’s quarters”). We can look out from the high floors of the hotel to the hillsides crammed with houses and imagine what it may have looked like.

All but one team is intent on going to Petra, but have chosen various means to get there. I find myself on the 6:35 am Jett Express Bus with three of the teams including one that is in second place in the Global Scavenger Hunt, only a point behind the leader. Five others (including my teammate) hired a car and driver (allowed because none of them were competing), and Bill Chalmers, the ringmaster of GSH, Pamela and teenage son Luka are traveling separately. Each of us leave at a different time by a different conveyance. But what a

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Global Scavenger Hunt, Leg 6: Ancient City of Petra is Highlight of Jordan Challenge

surprise! We all wind up at the same mid-way trading post at the same time. Hugs all around.

Struck for decades by the Frederic Church painting of Petra, and then by hearing at a New York Times Travel Show talk about “Petra at Night,” I decide to arrange my own overnight stay so I don’t have to rush back. I learn that the Petra at night is only offered twice weekly and am lucky enough to be there for Wednesday. I hastily consult hotels.com for a hotel – none available under $200/night. I check booking.com and find a hotel – more of a hostel, really

– at a very affordable price, less than a mile from the entrance to Petra. “Only one room left” the site warns. And considering how so many of the hotels were booked, I take the leap and book it within seconds.

The concierge has reserved the seats on the Jett bus for the morning, with the return the next day (only one departure each way/daily), at 5 pm.

Rose-Red Ancient City of Petra

We travel 240 km south from Amman (120 km north of the Red Sea city of Aqaba - the trip through the “countryside” is interesting – the vast emptiness, the sand, flocks of animals. Wind turbines!

The bus – which is an hour late in departing because the company has put on a second bus to accommodate all the passengers – arrives at the Petra bus station next door to the entrance to the archeological site at around 11 am.

I use our Jordan Pass (which Chalmers had obtained in advance, providing pre-paid admission to most archeological sites, including two consecutive days at Petra, along with the visa) for the day’s admission and buy the ticket for Petra at Night ($25).

While the others have to move hastily through Petra – in fact, don’t even get as far as the Treasury (so what is the point of coming at all?), I am able to move as slowly and contemplatively as I want, immersing myself in the scenes and the details, knowing I will return in the evening and the next day.

I am amazed by Petra. That now-iconic view of the Church painting (and Indiana Jones movie) that comes into focus as you walk through the cavern (known as the Siq) with the most beautiful striations and shapes, then you see the teaser of The Treasury through the opening. It is as wonderful as I had hoped. But the rest of Petra is a complete surprise – I had not realized how vast – an entire city, in fact – how much has been carved out of the rock (the Royal Tombs are not to be believed), and how much was built during the Roman era (The Great Temple where Brown University is doing archeology and the Colonnade). All around are fellows who hawk riding their camel, their horse, their donkey, or take the horsedrawn carriage (at fantastic speed considering the narrow walkway), to or

from the entrance - it is a full mile walk from the entrance to The Treasury (an electric cart is available for those who have difficulty walking, in addition to horse-carts).

It is hot, but dry and the breeze is surprisingly comfortable. Besides exploring the archeological structures, Petra turns out to be a hiking place –you can take trails that bring you up to fantastic views. One of the toughest is up to the Monastery – a mile each way up stairs and then back down again (and a mandatory challenge on the scavenger hunt).

I decide to reserve that for the next day.

The city of Petra, aptly known as the Rose-Red City for the luscious color of the rock from which many of the city’s structures were carved, was the capital of the Nabataean Arabs, and is today one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites.

The Siq, the main road that leads to the city, starts from the Dam and ends at the Treasury.  It is a rock canal 160 meters in length, 3 to 12 meters in width and reaches up to 80 meters in height. The main part of the Siq is created by natural rock formation and the rest is carved by the Nabataeans.

If you look carefully, you can see a channel carved from the rock to capture, and even filter water – the secret to how Petra was sustained. At the start of the Siq the original Nabataean dams are visible, and these prevented the flooding in the Siq, and collected water for use.

Then, through a narrow, curving break in the rock, you get your first

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teasing glimpse of The Treasury, just as Frederick Edwin Church painted it in 1874.

According to the website, www.visitpetra.jo, it is not known precisely when Petra was built, but the city began to prosper as the capital of the Nabataean Empire from the 1st century BC, which grew rich through trade in frankincense, myrrh, and spices (stalls sell the spices).

Petra was later annexed to the Roman Empire and continued to thrive until a large earthquake in 363 AD destroyed much of the. The earthquake, combined with changes in trade routes (and politics), eventually led to the city’s downfall.

“The city was pretty much abandoned by the middle of the 7th century and lost to all except local Bedouins. But in 1812, Swiss explorer Johannes Burckhardt set out to ‘rediscover’ Petra. He dressed up as an Arab and convinced his Bedouin guide to take him to the lost city, After this, Petra became increasingly known in the West as a fascinating and beautiful ancient city, and it began attracting visitors and continues to do so today.

“The Nabataeans buried their dead in intricate tombs that were cut out of the mountain sides and the city also had temples, a theater, and following the Roman annexation and later the Byzantine influence, a colonnaded street and churches” the ruins of which we can explore.

I climb the path up tothe Royal Tombs and go into cavernous rooms – I can’t tell if it is the rock’s own configuration or whether the surface has actually been painted or carved to expose swirls of different colors and textures, but they are exquisite.

“In addition to the magnificent

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remains of the Nabataean city, human settlement and land use for over 10,000 years can be traced in Petra, where great natural, cultural, archaeological and geological features merge.”

Walking back out through the Siq, you have to keep moving to the side to let pass the horse-drawn carriages which go through at quite a clip.

The “park” closes at about 6 and reopens for the 8:30-10:30 night program at 8 pm (it is operated separately and privately from Petra) – I still have to get my pack, which I have left with the fellow at the CV Currency Exchange ($5 tip), and get to the hotel, which I had thought was within walking distance (.7 mile), but turns out to be totally up hill.

I take a taxi (negotiating the rate).

My el cheapo-supremo hotel (more of a hostel than a hotel), The Rose City Hotel, turns out to be exactly that –the nicest part is the name and front entrance. When I am brought to my room, I think the fellow made a mistake and has brought me to a room under construction (or rather deconstruction) – plaster patches, exposed electrical outlet, rusting shower, cracked bathroom shelf, an “armoire” that is falling apart, only a bed and a stool (not even a chair), slippers left for the bathroom that are too disgusting to contemplate putting on. Ah, adventure. But overall, clean and no bugs. So this will do for a night, I think, laughing to myself about the five-star, ultra-hip, chic and luxurious W Hotel, which is like living in art, it is so creatively designed I had left behind in Amman.

I head out just after 8 pm, walking down the hill into the park again, where I join throngs of people making their way along the mile-long stony path illuminated by nothing more than lanterns and starlight, thinking how dramatic

the evening.

After 45 minutes walk, I arrive at The Treasury where there are perhaps

180 Days of Awesome: Back to School Quiz

BY MARJORIE GOTTLIEB WOLFE

Welcome back to school! I told my grandson, Preston,that “everyday you walk into Baylis Elementary School in Syosset, something amazing is bound to happen. Some days are awesome: laughter, academic progress, and new friends. You can look forward to 180 days of instruction.”

In 1974 a letter was addressed to “Dear Mr. Morning Press.” The members of Miss Eve Krauss’ First Gradeclass at Bloomsbury Memorial Elem. School put the news in proper prospective in the following list of 23 stories:

1. We got a new President—his name is Mr. Ford.

2. Lora’s picture was in the paper.

3. Inflation is very bad—it means higher prices.

4. Sugar prices are terrible (my Mom

said so).

5. We have “energies” crisis.

6. People had to go to jail because they are in the Watergate trial.

7. Mr. and Mrs. Metro died in a fire.

8. President told awful lies to our whole country.

9. The boy in the bubble can never play outside. He can’t get germs.

10. Mr. Rockefeller is so rich that he is now Vice President.

11. People threw sugar into the water instead of tea.

12. President Nixon quit working and so did Vice President Agnew.

13. Patrick had his tonsils out.

14. We talked to Governor Shapp at the railroad—he took our pen.

15. We got a letter from President Ford.

16. The Siamese babies were separated.

17. Leslie lost her tooth.

18. Miners stopped digging coal.

19. He had a letter from Governor Shapp.

20. Pollution is getting “worser.”

21. Governor Shapp got his job back.

22. Jack Benny died—he was 80 years old.

23. We asked President Ford for some WIN buttons—we didn’t get them.

Don’t you think we made a good list?

(The Morning Press, Jan. 3, 1975)

Source: “Letters to the EditorTwo Hundred Years in the Life of an American Town,” Edited by Stropnicky, Byrn, Goode & Matheny.

Grab a #2 pencil and let’s see how well you fare on this 2017 Back-ToSchool quiz.

1. Frank Cerabino used the term “Arsenic Hour” in a recent column. What’s the meaning?

a) The time after work and before

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dinner is served; an extremely hectic part of the day, especially helping with Common Core math.

b) The hour before taking the S.A.T. exam

c) The hour when your freshman son/daughter enters the college dorm, meets his/her roommate, and waves goodbye to you.

2. Which NYC schoolteacher— turned comedian—taught his students Spanish by playing Bingo?

a) Buddy Hackett

b) Sam Levenson

c) Don Rickles

3. According to Kim Brooks, a) “Kindergarten, which used to be play-based, is now an academic training ground for the first grade. Young

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BY TOM MARGENAU

I’m sure you’ve seen these teaser links on the internet that sometimes can be too irresistible to ignore. They have catchy titles like “20 celebrities who have a secret past” or “10 common foods that will kill you.” This is called “clickbait.” Essentially, it’s a form of false advertisement designed to entice people to follow a link to read or view some content that is disingenuous at best and totally misleading at worst.

Well, here are a couple examples of Social Security clickbait I saw online just this morning: “Three Social Security secrets no one knows” and “The secret to how you are losing out on $3.4 trillion in Social Security.”

Do you notice a common theme? The key word is “secret.” I guess secrets sell. But when it comes to Social Security, there really aren’t any secrets. There might be some information of which you are not yet aware. But all of that information is readily available, from places like the Social Security Administration website (www.socialsecurity.gov), a local financial planner or from reading this column.

And frequently, the so-called secrets are just bits of information with which most people are already familiar. For example, here are those “three Social Security secrets no one knows.” One: Your benefits are reduced if you take them before full retirement age. Two: Your benefits are increased if you delay filing until after your full retirement age. Three: There is no point in delaying benefits beyond age 70.

The reduction for early retirement is pretty straightforward and relatively modest. It is roughly one-half of 1% for each month a Social Security check is taken before full retirement age. But here is an interesting and revealing point. The clickbait site says your benefit is “slashed” if taken early.

The site also says you get a “generous” increase if you delay your benefits until after your full retirement age. The delayed retirement credit you get is actually two-thirds of 1% for each month you wait after FRA.

And why do these clickbait sites exaggerate the downside to early retirement and overplay the upsides to delayed retirement? Because almost all of them have one goal: to get you to wait until age 70 to start your Social Security.

To illustrate this further, let’s recall that other clickbait come on -- “The secret to how you are losing out on $3.4 trillion in Social Security.” Well, the author of that website used some very dubious math to figure out that all retiring baby boomers in this country will be losing out on combined benefits of $3.4 trillion if they don’t wait until age 70 to start their Social Security checks.

Social Security Clickbait

So I guess my wife and I have missed out on part of that $3.4 trillion because we both took our Social Security benefits at 62. I’ve discussed our reasons for doing this many times in this column. We decided to grab our benefits early because we wanted to have fun spending that money before we got too old to enjoy it.

I understand that Social Security clickbait bloggers and almost every financial planner in this country would say that we were fools for starting our benefits so early. But here’s the deal. We don’t care. We made our decision. We are happy with it. And we won’t worry one little whit if, in the long run, maybe by our mid-80s, we come out on the short end of the Social Security stick. We’re just having too much fun spending our reduced Social Security benefits now!

However, as I’ve said over and over again: People should NOT take my advice on this issue. And that’s because I am not a financial planner. I’m an old retired Social Security guy. I know Social Security rules inside and out. And I can explain them to you. So, listen to everything I say when I’m discussing how Social Security works.

But when I am telling you what my wife and I did with respect to our own Social Security benefits, bear in mind that I am just another guy deciding what is best for me personally. I cannot and should not be telling you what to do. There are plenty of people out there willing to help you with that decision. And part of the reason for today’s column is to suggest you get advice from someone you trust. Don’t rely on clickbait.

And speaking of people you might trust, I hear from readers all the time on this subject. In fact, just this last week or so, I received two rather passionate emails arguing diametrically opposite viewpoints. One made the point that you would be wise to wait until age 70 before starting your benefits. His arguments sounded very reasonable to me.

But the other guy argued just as passionately that you should take your benefits at 62 (assuming you are already retired). He cited many reasons why that makes the most sense. His arguments also sounded very reasonable to me.

Obviously, there are many factors to take into account when deciding at which age to begin your Social Security benefits. Do you think you will live to a ripe old age and will want more benefits in the long run? Wait until age 70. Are you unsure of your longevity and are looking for more cash up front? Take Social Security before then. Are you trying to guarantee higher survivor benefits for your spouse after you die? Wait until age 70. Do you and your spouse prefer to have more of that money in your early 60s as opposed to just one of you having

more money later on? File at age 62. Are you the frugal type who worries about every nickel you have now and might have in the future? Wait until 70 to start your Social Security. Or are you like me: the “eat, drink and be merry” type? File early.

Whatever you do, here is one bit of advice that I think you should take to heart. Gather all the facts, consider all

the possibilities (including tax implications, by the way), and make the best decision you can. And then, as my wife and I are doing, enjoy the rest of your life!

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2019 CREATORS.COM

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duce the photo I had seen of the event, but The Treasury at this point is barely lighted at all. There is some traditional music, then a fellow sings, talks for a few minutes, and then garish neon-colored lights are projected against The Treasury, completely destroying the mood. And then it is over. 9:30 pm (not 10:30 pm). People start leaving, and I am totally exhausted, so I leave also. I hike up the hill back to the hotel and fall asleep to the meowing of the feral cats just outside the window.

Early Morning Solitude at Petra

My overnight adventure is redeemed the next morning when I am able to return to the archeological park as early as 6 am. The hotel proprietor has packed my breakfast in a baggie in the refrigerator. I take my luggage with me and find a nice man at one of the refreshment stalls at the bus station who offers to hold it for me for the day.

When I arrive at Petra, who should I come upon at 6:14 am but the Lawyers Without Borders team! What are the odds! (On the run, so not to lose time, Zoe tells me of their amazing adventure in a tented camp about two hours away where they could get their scavenger points being photographed on a camel, so they were up at 4 and had to organize a taxi to get here by 6 am). Rainey and Zoe have to literally race through Petra and do the strenuous hike up to the Monastery in order to earn their Global Scavenger Hunt points.

I could be more leisurely because I am not trying to earn points. Walking through the caverns (some of the most exquisite scenes) is unbelievably peaceful at this hour – I am even the only one at some points. There are no horsedrawn carriages rattling through, none of the hoards of people stopping and posing for selfies. And once inside, there is perfect peace also at The Treasury – the camels perfectly positioned.

A word about the guides – I don’t use one and they try to convince you that they will take you places you can’t go yourself – but what I observe is that they are very knowledgeable, very considerate of their guests (in fact, it is difficult to become a guide – you have to take a test, be accepted, and then trained). The people who provide the camels, the horses, the donkeys (you can ride donkeys up to the Monastery), and the carriages work very hard (the animals work even harder). And all through are the souvenir stands (they actually look pretty good) – and you

realize, Petra was a trading center, a stop along the vital caravan routes, and this is very likely what the scene would have looked like even then. And I am sure the experience was the same for the early European tourists 150 years ago.

One guide offers to lead me on a trail that would take me to the overview of The Treasury (ranked moderate), but I am not feeling 100% and hope I will be able to hike the Monastery Trail if I take it slow.

I go through the park again, this time to hike the Monastery Trail. I get some scouting information from people coming down and begin the steep ascent up stone steps. It is a very interesting hike not just because of the gorgeous stone contours and colors and the views back down, but because of the market stalls and refreshment stands set up along the way. (You can also take a donkey up, which means that hikers have to keep moving aside for the donkeys). I wish I had my hiking sticks with me (the hike reminds me of the Bright Angel trail up from the bottom of the Grand Canyon) – a fellow from Spain hiking with his mother, offers a hand when I trip.

And the Monastery proves to be a highlight – it is actually bigger than The Treasury – the largest structure carved out of a rock face (if I have that right). The hike is absolutely worth it. There is a lovely rest stop at the top (as well as stalls improbably situated along the way and a refreshment stand picturesquely set about two-thirds up the trail with a stunning view).

But back down, I am exhausted and have several hours before the Jett Bus back to Amman (I expect to arrive at the W Hotel after the 8 pm deadline for the

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Global Scavenger Hunt teams but have informed Bill that the bus likely won’t be back until after 9 pm, and I won’t miss a flight to our next destination, will I?)

I have my plan: first I linger at the Basin Restaurant at the entrance to the Monastery Trail, where I sit outside under trees and have refreshment. I regain some strength and wander some more. At this point, I realize what a phenomenal experience I have had in the early morning when I had Petra to myself when I see coming at me some 2,000 passengers off the MSC ship, another 2,000 off a second MSC ship, and hundreds more off a Celebrity cruise that look like invaders – led by a guide holding high a sign with a number (I see 50) for their group.

My next plan is to stop into the Petra Guest House, which is located right at the entrance to the park. (This is the hotel I would recommend for those who want to come overnight in order to experience Petra in the early morning – it is very comfortable, pleasant and moderate price).

I have left an hour to visit the newly opened Petra Museum, sandwiched between the Visitor Center and the Bus Station (perfect!). It offers an outstanding exhibit (curiously Japan

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was a major contributor) – with some 250 artifacts and displays that explain extremely well how Petra developed, the Nabateans, how they grew to power first by controlling water through ingenious engineering and the main trade route, the King’s Highway, that linked three kingdoms. Artifacts including art as well as everyday materials going back to the Stone Age are on display; there are excellent videos, graphics, displays that are engaging and informative.

Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on December 6, 1985 and has been named by Smithsonian Magazine as one of the 28 places you should visit them before you die.

(More visitor information from Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority, www.visitpetra.jo)

I board the Jett Bus (it is the firstclass bus geared to foreign tourists) for the 3 hour trip back.

By the time I get back to Amman, I’ve missed the meeting when Bill Chalmers tells us our next stop on our Global Scavenger Hunt and departure time. My teammate texts the answer: Athens.

More information on visiting Jordan at the Jordan Tourist Board, http:// in.visitjordan.com/.

The Global Scavenger Hunt is an annual travel program that

has been operated for the past 15 years by Bill and Pamela Chalmers, GreatEscape Adventures, 310-281-7809, GlobalScavengerHunt.com.

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children are assigned homework even though numerous studies have found it harmful. STEM, standardized testing and active-shooter drills have largely replaced recess, leisurely lunches, art and music.”

b) “Concushelled” is the condition a kindergarten’s papers are in when they are brought home; the wrinkled look that young children bring to things.”

c) Scholarships are available to bowlers, caddies, children of sailors, scuba divers, paper boys and girls, and Tupperware dealers.

d) A Thogrim means “mathematical certainty achieved by looking up the answer in the back of the book.” (This word was created by Stephen V. Masse and his friends while playing “No-Word Scrabble.”)

4. According to Sam Levenson (“You Don’t Have to Be in Who’s Who to Know What’s What”)

a) “From the poorest students often come the richest answers.” Ex. “Whom did Robin Hood steal from and why?” Answer: “From the rich. What could

he steal from the poor?”

b) “We should not permit prayer to be taken out of the schools; that’s the only way most of us got through.”

c) “Lovers of learning never slam a book shut.”

d) All of the above

5. What is “Apple picking”?

a) a popular field trip for elementary school students Note: Hurry! Abundant Robotics in CA has built an automated apple picker that uses a vacuum system to suck the fruit straight off the trees.

b) n. The snatching of a person’s iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

c) all of the above

6. What is a “Wikipedia kid”?

a) A student who has poor research skills and lacks the ability to think critically.

b) A student who tells his mother the reason that he did so poorly on an exam: “But, Mom, it’s not my fault. The teacher wouldn’t let me use any of my lifelines. I couldn’t poll the class, phone-a-friend, or use a 50-50.”

c) A student who believes that sleeping near library books seem to absorb

the books’ contents.

7. What is the meaning of the term “Englishing”?

a) Attempting to impress the teacher with long winded sentences, as opposed to following the KISS (Keep It SoShort/ Keep It So Simple) method of communicating.

b) To stand around at work doing nothing once you have completed all your tasks.

c) To be working on English homework or participating in English class.

d) All of the above

8. Roughly one child in 10 in New York City public schools has no permanent address.

A) True

B) False

9. “Oenology” is the study of wine. What is “Sabermetrics”?

a) Special training designed to improve study habits and skills in college students not prepared for college-level instruction.

b) The mathematical and statistical study of baseball

c) A degree in Cannabis Cultivation

10. Which of the following are an actual college major?

a) Fermentation Sciences

b) Turfgrass Science

c) Egyptology

d) Theme Park Engineering

e) All of the above

11. What’s a “McPaper”?

a) A paper high on words, low on content composition

b) Shoddy essay hurriedly written

c) A once-used term for USA Today

newspaper because it was a fast read

d) All of the above

12. “Montessoria” is defined as “the disease where a child is smarter than either parent and grows more so each day.”

a) true

b) false

13. How much are American parents expected to spend—on average—for clothing, electronics and other school-related items in 2019?

a) $1,000

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Many children are natural-born students who take to their academics like ducks to water. Others may not catch on as quickly as their parents desire. Every student has unique learning requirements, and sometimes all it takes is some one-on-one intervention with an experienced tutor to turn the academic tide.

The National Tutoring Association reports that the number of individuals offering private tutoring has increased dramatically in recent years, which can make finding a tutor challenging. It also means parents may face stiff competition in regard to procuring the services of qualified tutors. But parents can employ various strategies to improve their chances of finding skilled tutors to work with their children.

• Specify what you need done. The more clearly you define what you and your child hope to gain from individualized instruction, the more capably you can zero in on a tutor who will meet those needs effectively. Some students need reinforcement for testing, while others may struggle with a particular skill set. The more specific you are when illustrating your needs, the more likely you are to find someone who can help address those areas that need improving.

• Seek recommendations. Ask around for

recommendations from other parents or educators. Speak with school personnel to find out if someone on staff may tutor in his or her off hours.

• Try a favorite teacher. Many students may have a favorite teacher, past or present, with whom they developed a rapport. If your child fits that mold, contact this teacher to see if he or she tutors students on the side.

• Call the library. Many times high school or college students offer free or reduced-rate tutoring at local libraries. These sessions can be just as beneficial to young students as sessions with professional tutors.

• Consider a tutoring center. Nationally recognized tutoring organizations can be invaluable to students struggling with their studies. Explore the cost options of one-on-one sessions versus small group instruction.

• Look for specialized tutors. Certain tutors specialize in certain subjects or skills. Lean toward those tutors for advanced lessons in tricky subjects like maths and sciences.

Upon hiring a tutor, give it a few lessons to see if the tutor clicks with your child. Set benchmarks for success that the tutor can work toward. If the relationship is not working, start the process over.

The benefits of music instruction for young learners

middle school. Some children also may want to supplement school music lessons with private music tutors, who can provide more in-depth instruction.

Parents considering making a commitment to music instruction may find that kids benefit from being involved with music in many ways, some of which may be surprising.

• The New England Board of Higher Education says several studies show that consistent music education improves vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Emerging evidence points to an area of the brain that controls both musical ability and language comprehension as being more closely related than previously thought.

• Music education may help young children learn words and how to pronounce them, as learning to play music enables them to process the many new sounds they hear from others.

of music education. An analysis of data from the National Educational Longitudinal Study of 1988 demonstrated a significant correlation between participation in school music groups and achievement in math and English. And a 1996 study published in Nature found first graders who participated in special music classes as part of an arts study program saw their reading skills and math proficiency increase dramatically.

• Introducing music lessons to young children can have profound effects on their social development. Music fosters greater trust and cooperation, as well as a sense of community and belonging.

• Another benefit of music education is it allows children to harness their creativity and express it in a healthy way.

Many children are introduced to music instruction at school. After being introduced to band, chorus and various instruments, students may be eager to explore music.

Young students are often introduced to the recorder or ukulele in the early grades and then given the opportunity to join primary bands as they move through elementary school and into

• Researchers have discovered a strong relationship between participating in school arts and academic success as demonstrated by students’ grade point averages, according to the National Association for Music Education.

• The relationship between music and academic performance has been studied for decades. As far back as 1988, studies have been conducted about the benefits

• The music instruction company Music U says children with developmental disorders and mental health issues might be able to unlock their potential with music. Music therapy has been shown to affect significant change in children with autism-spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, attachment disorders, cerebral palsy, and more. Music instruction both in and out of the classroom can be a benefit to young learners.

Introducing music lessons to young children can have profound effects on their social development. Music fosters greater trust and cooperation, as well as a sense of community and belonging.

Choosing the appropriate eye doctor

Eye health should be a priority for people of all ages. However, it’s easy to forget about eye health until something goes awry.

Many eye care professionals recommend comprehensive eye exams every one to two years, depending on age, risk factors and whether a person is currently wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses. If a person has been diagnosed with a particular eye condition, diabetes or is recovering from an eye surgery, a doctor may recommend more frequent exams.

Choosing an eye care professional to care for one’s eyes means understanding the different types of vision experts available. Prevent Blindness America, a leading eye health and wellness organization, offers the following information to help consumers distinguish between eye care professionals.

• Ophthalmologist: An ophthalmologist is a physician who is qualified by medical education, training and experience to diagnose, treat and manage all eye and visual symptom problems. An opthalmologist is a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) who generally completes four years of college, four years of medical school, one year of internship, and a minimum of three years of hospital-based residency in ophthalmology. He or she can perform routine vision services as well

as manage medical conditions and perform surgery on the eyes. A pediatric ophthalmologist is a doctor who specializes in pediatric cases. Opthalmologists may have certain specialties to treat particular conditions, such as diseases of the retina or glaucoma.

• Optometrist: An optometrist is a health care professional trained and licensed to provide primary eye care services, such as comprehensive eye examinations and eye health assessments. He or she may be able to perform certain surgical procedures and can guide patients through low vision rehabilitation, contact lenses, and other vision therapies.

• Optician: Unlike optometrists and ophthalmologists, opticians are not eye doctors. Rather, opticians are technical practitioners who design, fit and dispense corrective lenses. Opticians use prescriptions from eye doctors to fit and sell eyeglasses and other eyewear. Opticians are an important part of an eye care team. In some areas, opticians must be licensed and complete an optionary training program.

Individuals with eye problems should seek care from skilled and highly trained eye doctors, offers All About Vision. Some eye doctors collaborate as a team to treat patients.

Did you know?

People can find reputable eye care professionals through their insurance companies, by getting referrals from friends and family, and by visiting the American Optometric Association at www.aoa.org/doctor-locator-search?tab=basic.

An IEP, or an individualized education program, is a document that is developed for a public school student who requires special education services as determined after an assessment. In addition to being a legal document, the IEP will lay out the program of school instruction and serve as a map for support and services that the student needs for success, according to Understood.org, an organization for parents of students with learning and attention issues. The IEP is covered by law by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in the United States. IEPs may provide for longer testing times, assistive technology, specialized seating or classroom placement, dictated tests, or whatever the parents and school team agree on. Goals are typically set, and parents will meet with the team in regular IEP meetings to gauge students’ progress. Similar to an IEP, a 504 plan is a plan that also offers accommodations so students with disabilities have equal access to the general education curriculum. However, 504s are not part of the realm of special education. Parents can work with the administrators of their child’s school to determine which education plan or program is most fitting for their youngsters. Both are free of cost and can last through high school.

b) $ 702

c) $ 507

14. Which of the following captions can be found on an Aaron Bacall cartoon?

a) [principal to parent], “I wouldn’t say your son’s a bad child. He’s gifted at disruptive behavior.”

b) “Luck is when good classroom management skills meets a day when the disruptive students are absent.”

c) [teacher to child], “My objective is to have each student become more insightful, compassionate, introspective,and sympathetic. In your case, I will settle for quiet.”

d) [child to teacher], “I think your test grading is biased in favor of students who answer the test questions correctly.”

e) [teacher to student re: book reports], “Just remember, Facebook is not a book.”

f) [lecturer to audience], “This Power Point slide has a dynamic layout comparing reading scores throughout the district, which you would have seen if I remembered to bring a spare projection bulb.”

g) All of the above

15. There’s no connection between eating dinner as a family and a child’s academic success.”

a) True

b) False

16. According to U.S. News & World Report, what percent of college students drop out after the first year?

a) 15

b) 30

c) 42

17. Which “doctor” said, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose”?

a) Dr. Seuss

b) Dr. Ruth Westheimer

c) Dr. Spock

d) Dr. Doogie Howser

ANSWERS:

Children who regularly have dinner with adults score higher on college entrance exams. One reason: Dinner chats builds a child’s vocabulary. 16. b 17. a

MARJORIE GOTTLIEB WOLFE will be speaking at the Syosset Library on Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. Her topic: “Will Shortz Knows a ‘Bisl’ Yiddish.”

REAL ESTATE WATCH

Are you and your home prepared for hurricane season?

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

Ihope everyone had an enjoyable, fun and relaxing Labor Day Weekend.

However by the time you read this, for many others, Hurricane Dorian will have already wreaked catastrophic havoc in the Bahamas and surrounding areas, as the most devastating storm on record for the islands (with sustained winds of up to one hundred eighty five to two hundred + miles per hour and storm surges of up to twenty feet). As of Sunday Sept 1, as I write this column the threat to the coastal areas along the Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina coasts were also at potential historic proportions, going forward from Monday through Thursday, as the now category 5 hurricane was moving very slowly at 5-7 mph through the Bahamas.

Our hurricanes are getting more and more severe in their intensity. However, I am wondering how prepared are you in dealing with them? Do you have at least the basic necessities to cope with them and be as equipped and ready to handle these types of events? Previously with hurricane Irene and Sandy, now many of you were prepared?

Obviously thousands upon thousands of homes were destroyed and damaged on the south shore and other areas of Long Island. However, did everyone have an adequate insurance policy covering the damage? You should check your policy to see what coverages you do have and speak with your insurance broker and discuss whether or not you have enough coverage or an umbrella policy. Obviously, cost does factor in and that is a decision only you can determine. Lastly, it’s especially important if you home is being sold and/or in contract to make

absolutely sure that your coverage is more than adequate. Did you have the necessary staples to weather the storm?

Protecting your life and your home is tantamount and many times we forget about the past and not worry and just live our lives. However, I suggest that you always be ready way in advance of any pending storm and have on hand the following “safety net” of items that will assist you in dealing with these types of events:

1.) Flash lights and an ample supply of batteries

2.) First aid kit

3.) All necessary medications

4.) Multi-purpose tool kit

5.) Life preservers for adults and children

6.) Emergency blankets

7.) Hand cranked radio and solar charger for cell phones

8.) Most important , food and water for at least 7 days, which you would purchase in advance of a catastrophic storm

Check your property to see if there are any large tree limbs overhanging your home and then you might want to consider removing them. Also, when there is excessive rainfall and the ground becomes overly soaked, trees sometimes topple over, I am sure some of you may have experienced the damage of either hitting your home or causing other damage. So removing those that are close to your home might be a consideration. Also, it is advisable to clean and wash out all your gutters and

leaders of debris leaves, dirt, so during a storm or even regular rainfall, the water will not accumulate behind your soffits and then inside your walls to cause major damage inside your home. Also, don’t forget to take in all outdoor furniture that could be a lethal or a damaging weapon when hurricane force winds are present. If you are in the process of selling or considering putting your home on the market, at this time of the year, while we are in what they say is “hurricane season” check your property insurance as well as, again, those trees that you might have issues with, if that “what if” were to occur. Better to be safe than sorry, right?

Some homeowners have installed gas generators, so as to eliminate the problem of not having any electric during or after a major storm. Costs of installing one can be costly. However, it does add excellent value and a benefit to your home especially during times when electricity is absolutely necessary, especially when life and death situations require equipment to be running 24/7. Many homeowners purchase portable gasoline operated generators to supplement their basic electric needs of keeping their refrigerator and maybe a few air conditioners operational, but they will not run the entire home. One must be careful where the portable generators are placed, since carbon monoxide can be fatal if the unit is not placed in a well ventilated location. Never leave in your garage or anywhere that fumes will accumulate and potentially enter

your home. It can be a silent killer, so be extremely careful, when considering purchasing a unit for your home. Being prepared for a hurricane in advance of the event requires some planning and having the basics stored away and readily available will go a long way in not having to rush out to purchase those items, as many do to get caught in the frenzy of last minute preparations. There are canned non-perishable foods that can be stored, soups, tuna, as well as powdered and soy milk, cereals, peanut butter, ramen noodles, etc. then you will be ahead of the crowd. An old adage says ”an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

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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The Greater New Hyde Park Republican Club is looking for Election Inspectors for the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

The pay scale is as follows: Poll Inspector: $240 Poll Coordinator: $250 • Chair: $290

The responsibilities are to assist voters at polling locations in the Greater New Hyde Park area (including the Village of NHP, North NHP, parts of No. Floral Park, Garden City Park & Herricks). Poll inspectors work 5:30 am to 9:30 pm (with break for meals) on Election Day

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8 Surprisingly Useful Ways to Use a FoodSaver

My vacuum sealer is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. I vacuum seal fresh fruit to extend the life by at least two weeks, often much longer. I vacuum seal meat before I freeze it, to stave off freezer burn, which keeps it perfect for six months to a year. I could go on and on about how my FoodSaver saves our food bill, but today, I want to tell you the useful ways I use a FoodSaver that have nothing to do with food!

But first, two general vacuum sealing tips:

CONVENIENCE

I’ve learned through trial and error that for my vacuum sealer to work at maximum efficiency, it must be handy. It cannot be stuck in a cupboard or on a pantry shelf. If I have to make the smallest effort to get it out and plug it in, I stop using it because I forget or because it’s such a hassle I skip using it “just this one time.”

My FoodSaver has to sit on the counter with nothing obstructing it -- always plugged in and ready

to go. And the bags have to be equally handy. I keep them in the drawer below the counter where FoodSaver resides.

REUSING BAGS

When sealing items I know I will use repeatedly (take hamburger buns, for example -- I seal a dozen but then open the bag to remove the number I need and then reseal it), I make sure to start with a larger-than-necessary pouch. This way, you can open by cutting off the seal and then reseal at least another time or two. When storing dry goods, if a bag becomes too small for your original intended use, simply reuse it for another item. The bags don’t have to be trashed after one use. You can also wash bags and dry them thoroughly to use for other food storage.

JEWELRY

If you do not wear jewelry regularly, vacuum seal it -- costume jewelry as well as finer pieces. It keeps these precious possessions clean, sparkling and at their peak

BY MARY HUNT

of beauty. And when you’re ready to wear a piece, no polishing or cleaning required. It’s ready to go. I use a Mason jar and the FoodSaver jar sealer for my jewelry. It’s easy to pop off the lid and then quickly re-seal.

SILVER

I vacuum seal anything that tarnishes that I do not use on a daily basis, such as sterling silver flatware, silver trays and bowls. By removing the air, the items do not tarnish because the enemy (oxygen) has been locked out. This protects my silver items from harsh polishes and protects my time. I hate to polish silver.

COINS

All of my commemorative coins and other collectible coins are safely vacuum sealed. This protects their integrity and collectible value. Because the bags are clear and I seal them in a single layer, their beauty remains visible.

PHOTOGRAPHS

I have precious antique photos sealed for protection. Note: I do

not vacuum the air out, however. Instead, I use only the seal function. The vacuuming process can cause the transfer of the photo to the plastic. Instead, I press out as much air as possible and then press Seal.

DOCUMENTS

Open oxygen is the enemy of old paper, especially newsprint. By sealing family heirlooms, birth certificates, precious documents and even newspaper and magazine clippings, I’m protecting their longevity.

WATERPROOF

I use my FoodSaver to create waterproof pouches for money, maps, matches and more for camping or emergencies.

PASSPORTS

I vacuum seal our passports before putting them into the safe. This keeps them dry and moldfree (lots of moisture can show up inside a locked and sealed safe, which is why just about everything in our safe is vacuum sealed).

AMMO

Ammunition needs to be kept dry. There is no better way to do that than with a FoodSaver. Simply take a FoodSaver bag, fill it with loose ammo and then vacuum seal it. Store it in your bug-out bag or ammo cans. You can also vacuum seal a pre-filled magazine.

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NYS Senator hears concerns about overdevelopment

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On Long Island, a significant amount of the aquifer is being recharged by both public and private golf courses and country clubs. Sen. Gaughran was asked if he imagined golf courses -- from those under 50 acres to others over 100 acres -being so highly taxed that they would be incentivized to sell to private developers, likely multi-dwelling housing builders/ developers.

“David Carlucci who represents part of the Hudson Valley introduced legislation this year that states every golf course or country club can now be assessed at its ‘highest and best use.’ Essentially a piece of property is assessed based on what it is -- is it business area, a home, is it industrial, or vacant land. This law proposed that instead of assessing property like golf courses on what they are actually used for, in this case that would be golf courses or private clubs with lots of open space, they can be assessed at highest and best use -- that means a fictional use. If this law passes next year, private country clubs and golf courses will have to sell for development. Highest and best use for a lot of courses could be either condominiums, single family homes or could be commercial/residential mixed uses. My fear is that if this bill passes, you would instantly lose a lot of golf courses to the private developments of more housing, probably condominiums,” Sen. Gaughran said.

A member of the audience described the rise of development companies as “a well-oiled machine that works within corporate America,” making it tedious to imagine how small North Shore and central Long Island communities can mobilize to approach governing officials. “Money talks” he said. Senator Gaughran says community organizations can work forcefully and “get local officials to stand up and listen.”

“There are some steps at the New York State level, including state level incentives to pursue to try to encourage proper development. I am exploring this but ultimately you really have to be very forceful with your local municipal governments -- those are the people who ultimately make the decisions on whether or not a particular piece of property is going to be developed and how it is going to be developed. In particular developments in Glen Cove would impact Sea Cliff, for example, but residents of Sea Cliff wouldn’t have a direct say,” he considered.

Sen. Gaughran told the audience the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act is a strong blueprint for New York to move towards clean energy “with a goal of trying to accomplish it

by 2050, with interim steps in between.” He considered how his district goes all across the Long Island Sound-bordering North Shore from his hometown of Huntington and east into Nassau County, the Town of Oyster Bay and Glen Cove.

“I am looking at specifically how a proposed development in one community can have a major impact on a neighboring community, but the adjacent community does not have a seat at the table. As chair of the Local Government Committee chair that is one of the key issues I am grappling with. Also one problem we are facing now that people are not really talking about is what are we going to do with all these shopping malls? We have malls like the Sears mall in Hicksville which is now being proposed for housing and we’ve got shopping malls all over the Long Island, New York State and the country that are no longer going to be needed as time goes on as people are buying things online,” Sen. Gaughran said.

A resident questioned Sen. Gaughran about the negative environmental impacts that overbuilt, mostly unused parking lots have caused, as they replace undeveloped lands, “permeable surfaces” which contribute to water purification. Sen. Gaughran says the state may not be able to mandate specifically where and when parking lots can be built.

“I think it is really becomes an effort to make sure our local (Town and village-level) planning departments and planning boards work as diligently and effectively as possible and include a lot of community participation in strategic planning of development -- there are often many more parking lots built than are necessary. One of the issues we are seeing is with the increase of development in Long Island ‘downtown areas’ such as Huntington and Hicksville, there is a desperate need for parking. The Long Island Rail Road may not be considered an environmental issue often, but it really is. One problem we have is the population that would like to take a train near their home and not have to drive somewhere else to a parking lot, LIRR station further away from their community. The transit system is not working the way it should be working,” he said.

Sen. Gaughran has high hopes to see both the Oyster Bay line, extending north from Syosset, as well as the LIRR’s Port Jefferson line become electrified rail service, with more frequent trains reaching Long Island communities and offering an alternative to “drive, park and ride” culture. That could alleviate the proliferation of parking areas and impervious surfaces next to one another.

Berry Hill's Kindergarten Summer Meet & Greet

BY GINA JAMES

In late August, Berry Hill's PTA hosted a playdate for the incoming kindergarten students. Berry Hill's Class of 2025 enjoyed meeting new friends while they played at Syosset Woodbury Park's

playground. The event's co-chairs, Ricki Cygielman and Sari Warsaw, arranged for an ice cream truck to surprise the children. A sweet treat was provided to all courtesy of the PTA.

All smiles for ice cream

The boys enjoyed the playground

Older siblings were welcome to come play as well.

Twins excited for kindergarten

Jericho elementary schools drop off supplies to prepare for first day

The Cantiague parents, students and teacher show their excitement for the opening of school!

The Seaman students explored their new classroom!

These students welcome new Jackson principal Dr. Rivera! Photos by Denise Nash

This Seaman student is ready for the first day.

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Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated July 02, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100

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Bearing the index number 607998/2019, a copy which may Be examined at the office of Nassau County Clerk located At 240 Old Country Road, Mineola New York, grants me the right to assume the name RYAN JAMES KRAMER.

My present address is 47 Syosset Circle Syosset New York 11791.

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