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Syosset Scholar Artists and Award of Merit Recipients: (From left) Ruby Zhang, Scout Chen, and Priscilla Pan Three Syosset High School seniors are being honored in the Long Island Arts Alliance (LIAA) annual Scholar-Art-

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Residents looking for a fun way to spend their Veterans Day Holiday can head to the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, where special Public Skating Sessions will be in place, offering extended skating opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities.

“For a fun, family-friendly activity, residents can head to the Town’s state-ofthe-art Ice Skating Center

in Bethpage which will offer extended hours throughout the day on Friday, November 10, when many schools are off in recognition of Veterans Day,” said Councilwoman Walsh.

Extended public sessions will be offered on Friday, November 10, at the following times: • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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At the Board of Education meeting held on Wednesday, October 18, Syosset CSD Superintendent Dr. Thomas Rogers presented refreshed information on potential projects to expand facilities and accommodate a larger student population at two local schools.

Costs for expansions to Walt Whitman Elementary are projected to begin at $3.4 million and depending on scope, approach $15 million, while Syosset’s Berry Hill Elementary School could see $26 million in construction to increase usable space and improve its campus.

Syosset Schools’ central administration connected with the Town of Oyster Bay and Nassau County to collect data on recent new home construction (both multi-family and single-family dwellings) taking place within Syosset CSD’s borders. While Dr. Rogers added a disclaimer that information is only preliminary and more could pop up at any time, he shared that the school district is aware of about 70 to 80 new housing units being built locally, with the majority situated in Woodbury.

The Walt Whitman Elementary expansion proposal would see four new classrooms built with a tradeoff of demolishing three portable structures, plus building a new gym and converting the existing gym into music instruction and rehearsal space and a new cafeteria.

The current cafeteria would then be converted into a few more needed classrooms.

Superintendent Rogers explained that portable instructional spaces and classrooms could be removed in favor of permanent structures, including possible prefabricated buildings. The district wouldn’t supplant portable structures with new construction in their current locations. This change will allow for options to add on sites in the future.

“Three portables in front of Walt Whitman will not last indefinitely, and if we added onto the building’s north side it would permit us to add the new gym where the existing portables are. Doing so allows for repurposing the gym space inside the building for the cafeteria, music room, etc.” he told the board.

Expanding the footprint at Berry Hill Elementary School is very challenging given the topography and grounds at the site, the superintendent noted. Expansion behind the building would be needed since there isn’t any room in the front.

The district has been considering nine new classrooms, an expansion for Berry Hill Elementary replacing seven and adding two more based on the needs due to enrollment growth.

As Syosset CSD administration began to review code compliance of its school buildings, it was noted that Berry Hill Elementary School (ES) has no fire access roadway around the back of the building.

With a rehabilitation project for the campus there would be a new access road built to the back of the school, as Dr. Rogers said, “so if the See page 12

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Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview, center) speaks at Woodbury Gardens Clubhouse.

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview, right), with Tamara “Tammy” Baker, founder of the not-for-profit “We Care Blankets,” Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) recently had the pleasure of meeting Tamara “Tammy” Baker, founder of the notfor-profit “We Care Blankets,” during a recent fundraising event at Organic Krush in Plainview.

For the last 22 years, We Care Blankets has created and donated hand-crafted blankets for children who are fighting cancer. Currently, the organization delivers blankets to hospitals across America and two in Israel.

The Organic Krush fundraiser was the latest example of the Plainview community rallying around this worthwhile cause. Previously, Greenfield ShopRite in Country Pointe Plainview welcomed We Care Blankets to set up a fundrais-

ing table at the market; during their three-day stint, they received more than $733 in donations and numerous inquiries about making blankets, donating yarn, and more. The organization’s next wrap is set for Nov. 1 at the Merrick Library.

“At a time where there is so much darkness in the world, it is so refreshing to see people like Tammy performing acts of kindness for people she and her fellow volunteers have never met,” Legislator Drucker said. “I applaud her for committing herself to such a selfless endeavor for more than two decades, and I look forward to working with her in the future as she continues in her mission.”

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Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) recently partnered with the Nassau County Police Department’s Community Affairs division on Tuesday, Oct. 18, to host a seminar at the Woodbury Gardens Clubhouse to educate seniors and protect them from predatory scammers.

During the event, more than 70 attendees were informed about the most common techniques that criminals use to steal information and funds from senior citizens and received valuable resources to protect themselves and their families from scams and financial

exploitation.

“My office has received dozens of calls recalling the horror stories that families have endured at the hands of unscrupulous criminals who have used elaborate schemes and scare tactics to steal tremendous sums of money from senior citizens,” Legislator Drucker said. “I thank officer Eugene Messmer for sharing his expertise with the community and empowering our residents to protect themselves, and applaud Woodbury Gardens Civic President Ellen Golann for hosting this very important workshop.”

Arrest for aggravated DWI Nassau County Police arrested a Levittown woman for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated on Friday, October 27th at 9:20 p.m. after she allegedly drove while intoxicated with a child in the car.

According to police, while on patrol an officer observed a black 2013 Kia Forte make multiple driving infractions. Police say the driver, Michelle Stanchfield, 49, had slurred speech, watery eyes, an odor of an alcohol emanating from her breath and to be unsteady on her feet. Police say they performed a field sobriety test with positive results and placed Stanchfield under arrest without incident. No injuries were reported.

The vehicle's passenger, a female juvenile, 11, was released into the custody of a family member that responded to scene.

Michelle Stanchfield was charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated (Child under 16) under the Leandra’s Law, Endangering the

Michelle Stanchfield Welfare of a Child, Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and multiple Vehicle and Traffic Infractions.

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Happy Birthday, Teddy Roosevelt Syosset students receive citation for environmental initiative

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The Town of Oyster Bay recently presented a citation to Emily Su and Riddhi Jain, both seniors at Syosset High School, for promoting backyard composting in the town.

BY GARY SIMEONE Two senior students at Syosset High School initiated a composting program in their town earlier this year.

Emily Su and Riddhi Jain established a backyard composting program in partnership with the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Environmental Resources. Their initiative earned them accolades from Town officials as well as a citation for their diligent efforts.

“In the Town of Oyster Bay, we pride ourselves on being stewards of the environment, and seeing young bright minds like Emily and Riddhi continue to carry that sentiment on to the next generation makes us even more proud,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino.

Jain said she came up with the idea for the backyard composting project after a family vacation to California last year.

“When we were there I noticed people putting out garbage, recycling as well as composting bins,” said Jain. “It’s a requirement in the State of California.

When I returned home, I reached out to the Town about implementing such a program. I found out that it hasn’t been done because of lack of space, and people not wanting to live near a compost pile.”

Both she and Su followed up with their school superintendent, Dr. Thomas Rogers, about putting together an email blast to members of the com-

munity about a composting program.

“In less than a day we received two hundred responses from people who were interested in participating in the program,” said Jain. “We were eventually able to narrow it down to fifty families, who are currently participating in order to keep things manageable.”

The two students have been holding Google Zoom sessions with the participants to teach them about what materials to compost, as well as collecting data in the community.

“We teach them about the science of composting and how to manually put together a compost pile,” said Su. “We show them what they can add in, like yard waste, cardboard and kitchen scraps, and how to layer the pile in order to prevent mice and squirrels from eating the debris.”

Saladino said the composting program is particularly meaningful given the high volume of compostable waste incinerated or transported on Long Island.

“Behind the enthusiasm and drive of these two amazing students the program has promoted and educated residents on backyard composting as a sustainable means to address Long Island s solid waste issue,” said Saladino.

“With the Department of environmental Resources providing logistical and technical support the program has been a resounding success.”

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Victor A. Martinez Gutierrez Nassau County Police arrested Bronx men for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance on Monday, October 30, in Levittown. One of the men was also charged with having an illegal loaded gun.

According to police, Bureau of Special Operations (BSO) officers observed a 2012 black Toyota Corolla traveling eastbound on Flamingo Road with numerous equipment violations.

Police say that Edson A. Meza Alvarez, 33, was operating the motor vehicle with a suspended license and was in possession of a controlled substance. According to police, the passenger, Victor A. Martinez Gutierrez, 31, was in possession of a controlled substance and a defaced grey 9MM Kimber

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Positivity is key during Red Ribbon Week

East Broadway Elementary School students marked Red Ribbon Week by wearing shirts with positive messages on Oct. 26.

Messages of positivity and good decision making were on display inside each building in the Levittown Public School District in celebration of Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 23–27.

Red Ribbon Week is celebrated annually and serves as an important reminder for students to promote

inclusivity and make healthy decisions. At East Broadway Elementary School, for example, students and staff donned clothing featuring positive and encouraging messages. East Broadway students’ week was closed out with a relaxing session of yoga and a musical assembly by singer Jared

Mrs. Rodgers’ class at Summit Lane Elementary School donned neon to celebrate Red Ribbon Week.

East Broadway students celebrated what makes them unified and unique.

Campbell. Additionally, the Summit Lane Elementary School community continued its ongoing celebration of P.R.I.D.E. — patience, respect, integ-

rity, determination and excellence — by sporting orange and participating in activities focused on unity.

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The week of themes at Summit Lane helped remind students to make healthy decisions.

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Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library Saturday, November 4

11:00 a.m.: IN PERSON: Cooking Demonstration: Chinese Cooking~A Taste of Home with Sunnie Zhang No matter which part of China you’re from when it comes to down-to-earth Chinese dishes, scrambled eggs with tomato and shredded potatoes have the undisputed reputation. It can be said that they are household words and a real taste of home. $3.00 per person (no refunds)

Monday, November 6

10:00 a.m.: IN-PERSON: English Conversation Group Registration Conversation classes are a wonderful way for foreign speakers to improve their use of everyday English. Some knowledge of English is required! For Jericho cardholders only.

If accepted into the class, please plan to come to all the sessions: Tuesdays,

November 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 7

11:00 a.m.: VIRTUAL: Guided Meditation for Self-Healing with Patricia Anderson - Join Pat for one or all of the meditation sessions to bring harmony and balance into your life.

Learn the beautiful practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu to help your body heal and keep you relaxed.

7:00 p.m.: TEENS: STEM Escape Room with Young Engineers - This STEM Escape Room brings you a variety of fun, adventurous challenges and mystery solving activities. Students will race against time, find clues, solve puzzles, and build contraptions in order to escape from the room before time runs out!

Wednesday, November 8

10:30 a.m.: 1,2,3 Full S.T.E.A.M

Ahead (18 Months–5 Years) - This preschool STEAM program includes music movement, fine and gross motor development and storytelling followed by a craft!

Thursday, November 9

2:00 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Art Lecture - Bellini and Giorgione in the House of Taddeo Contarini with Professor Thomas Germano - The Frick Collection in NYC will be hosting Giorgione’s “Three Philosophers,” a rare masterpiece. It will reunite with the Frick’s own “St. Francis in the Desert ” by Bellini. Both were once owned by the Venetian merchant Taddeo Contarini and displayed in his palazzo. Professor Germano will discuss the two great artists, their patron Contarini and his art collection.

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Rosara Torrisi, a member of the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed as an assistant professor at Widener University’s Center for Human Sexuality Studies.

Rosara Torrisi, a native of Muttontown, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role. She is a proud alumna of Jericho High School and Barnard College, where her passion for human sexuality studies was ignited. She furthered her education at the Columbia University School of Social Work, solidifying her commitment to the field.

Ms. Torrisi’s academic journey culminated in her earning a master’s and Ph.D. from Widener University, marking a

significant return to her educational roots. She is an accomplished academic and an active practitioner in sex therapy. She serves as a local sex therapist and supervisor at the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy, providing guidance and support to those seeking help in matters of human sexuality.

Additionally, Ms. Torrisi is the proud owner of “That Drawer, Inc.” an erotic boutique in downtown Syosset. Her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to sexual health education are evident through this unique venture, which aims to foster a safe and comfortable space for individuals to explore and enhance their intimate lives.

Syosset School Board to meet November 6th The Syosset Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 6, at 8 p.m. at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell

Lane, Syosset. The public is welcome to attend or to view the meeting via livestream on the district website, www.syossetschools.org .

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on September 30, 2019 and the Re-settled Order entered on August 16, 2023, I, Thomas A. Abbate, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on December 5, 2023 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., County of Nassau, State of New York, 1 at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 17 Bunker Lane Hicksville, NY 11801 SBL No.:1746 470 39 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate lying and being at Levittown, Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.

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Syosset Schools mull expansion plans

From page 1 fire department would need to locate equipment in the back of the building, they would have a roadway that allows them to do that.”

The most pressing concern is constructing new instructional space at Berry Hill School, which has experienced a heavy increase in enrollment. Its space inside is tight, and Dr. Rogers explained that seven current classrooms there “aren’t going to last indefinitely.”

“We’ve approached this project in two ways – one is just adding seven classrooms to replace the seven that will not last indefinitely. The other consists of a more extensive plan to create two more rooms out of what is currently the Berry Hill cafeteria, and relocate the cafeteria to what is currently the gym, then relocate the gym to a new facility on the back end of the building.

This (latter) project appears to be similar to what happened with the South Grove Elementary School when its new gym was built and the old gym was repurposed for other purposes,” he noted.

To accommodate seven upgraded or new classrooms plus adding a new gym and relocating the cafeteria, the district and school board has a proposed $26 million facilities’

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project for Berry Hill, though designs will be cumbersome.

“Getting around to the back and working on a slope is challenging; it will require lots of excavation and building retaining walls and construction with a multi-story approach,” Dr. Rogers shared.

He explained a benefit of the new site plan for Berry Hill ES as one level would be on even ground with the playground in back with an elevator installed to serve the school. Handicapped accessibility to the playground, which does not currently exist, is proposed.

Two other Syosset schools’ projects to replace portable units are for Baylis Elementary School, at an estimated $3.4 million, and Village Elementary School at an estimated $4.5 million. Dr. Rogers said these campuses have much less daunting projects ahead and their portable units are in better shape than the ones at Berry Hill and Walt Whitman.

Schools Trustee Tom Rotolo commented on $14 million proposed for replacing seven Berry Hill ES classrooms, and he asked fellow board members if it’s the best use of money. He said this configuration may not justify the high cost, though Dr. Rogers explained that work necessary to build on the Berry Hill’s site makes for more costs.

“I feel that because we have these 10 school buildings we are trying to fit everything in them.

It may not be the best use of funds,” Rotolo said, adding that around $35 million for building a brand new, state-of-the-art school is a better investment.

Replacement of all four school campuses’ portable classrooms were classified under the “Health & Safety Layer” for the recent Facilities’ Planning exercise and board discussion.

Free golf for veterans at TOB course

Members of the Town of Oyster Bay Board with representatives of local veterans groups.

The Town of Oyster Bay will honor veterans and active duty military personnel for their service to our nation with a free day of golf at the Hon. Joseph Colby Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course, located at 1 South Woods Road in Woodbury in observance of Veterans Day on Friday, November 10.

“The brave men and women of our United States Armed

Forces put their lives on the line and sacrifice their time to protect our freedoms and democracy,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “This is an important way of saying ‘thank you’ and we’re pleased to be able to offer this free round of golf in recognition of Veterans Day as a small token of appreciation for all they’ve done and continue to do for our

nation.”

To qualify for this Veterans Day offer, golfers must present proof of Town residency and either military identification or discharge papers (DD Form 214). For additional information, including to reserve a tee time, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com/golf.

SHS seniors honored by arts alliance From page 1 of the LIAA Scholar-Artist Program is to showcase high school seniors who are exceptionally accomplished across five disciplines: Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance, and Media Arts. These prestigious distinctions are only given to 40 student artists across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

“The artistic range of the

students selected for this honor highlights the depth and breadth of Syosset’s Fine and Performing Arts program,” said Dr. Christopher Hale, coordinator of fine and performing arts at Syosset School District. “We are so proud to be able to celebrate Scout, Priscilla, and Ruby for this fantastic achievement.”

Selections are made from a pool of students nominated by

Long Island’s public-school districts, and from independent schools. The Scholar–Artist program is endorsed by the New York State School Music Association, the New York State Art Teachers Association, the Nassau and Suffolk chapters of the New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education, and the Nassau and Suffolk Art Supervisors Associations

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BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM Since pioneering its loyalty-based Epic Pass, Vail Resorts has loaded up exclusive benefits and privileges for passholders, almost imbuing the dozens of world-renowned mountain resorts with the atmosphere of a private club.

There are now variations of the Epic Pass including Local, Regional and Epic Day Pass, that together, accommodate every kind of skier, from the fanatic, the adventurer, the resort-centric fan, to the casual or first-timer, Epic Passes are still on sale for the 2023/24 season– important to know because lift tickets sales will be limited again this year “to preserve the guest experience at each resort.”

(Guests are encouraged to purchase their lift access in advance – whether that is a lift ticket, season pass or Epic Day Pass. If tickets are sold out online, guests will not be able to purchase them at ticket windows. Lift ticket availability will be visible on resort websites.)

The Epic Local Pass allows for East region guests to ski or ride all season long at Hunter and nearly all the company’s resorts across the East, and take a trip out West with unlimited access at Breckenridge, Keystone, and Crested Butte, plus 10 days at Vail, Beaver Creek, or Whistler Blackcomb.

The Northeast Value Pass is great for those who only plan to ski or ride the East with access to many of the same destinations, including 21 resorts across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest – such as Hunter,

Okemo Mountain Resort, VT

Expect another great season of skiing and riding at Okemo with favorite events and activities returning like, Après Afternoons every Saturday starting December 30, Vermont Family Adventure Run by Toyota, Kids Let It Glow Torchlight in March, ice skating, mountain coaster, New Years Fireworks and more!

Okemo’s popular Ski & Ride School Programming is available now to book (It is recommended to lock in your spot early). Passholders save 20% on group ski and snowboard lessons with Epic Mountain Rewards.

Okemo Ski & Ride School Programming includes: Women’s Alpine Okemo Mountain, Vermont underwent a transformational upgrade after being Adventure, First Timer & Beginner acquired by Vail Resorts as part of Vail’s capital improvements plan including Lessons, Child, Adult & Private Lesa new high-speed, six-passenger chairlift as well as terrain and snowmaking sons, Supernova Slider Club, Ampliexpansion, an improved arrival process and other changes © Karen Rubin/ tude Program, Competition Programs Skiers this year benefit from goingplacesfarandnear.com Vail’s recent investments: Stowe, Mount Snow and Okemo.

Okemo underwent a transformadesigned for low energy usage. Plastic Vail also offers the Epic Day cards will continue to be available to tional upgrade after being acquired Pass, which allows guests access to any guests who cannot or do not want by Vail Resorts as part of Vail world-class resorts for up to 65 per- to use their phone as their pass or lift Resorts’ capital improvements plan cent off when compared to a lift tick- ticket. More information about Mobile including a new high-speed, six-paset. At Hunter a single day Epic Day Pass and Mobile Lift Ticket and the My senger chairlift as well as terrain and Pass is $82, but the price decreases Epic app can be found on the Epic snowmaking expansion, an improved further as you add up to 7 days. You Pass website (www.epicpass.com). arrival process and other changdon’t have to designate which days With Vail Resorts’ acquisition of es. The Quantum lift at Jackson Gore you want to use the pass. some of the Northeast’s most iconic was upgraded from a four-person to a Another pass, is the Military ski resorts, Northeast skiers can use six-person, high-speed chairlift, now Pass, providing one of – if not – the Local and Regional Epic passes to named the Quantum Six. The existing largest discount to military personnel take advantage of substantial invest- four-person, high-speed Quantum lift of any company in the US. ments and improvements in facili- was relocated to replace the Green New in 2023/24, skip the ticket line ties, programming and service the Ridge three-person chairlift, and with Mobile Pass & Mobile Lift company has made to Stowe, Mount renamed Evergreen Summit Express, Ticket on the new My Epic app. Snow, Okemo in Vermont; Hunter which increased uphill capacity and The new technology allows guests to Mountain in New York; Mount Suna- improved guest circulation across buy their pass or lift ticket online, pee, Attitash, Wildcat and Crotched the resort. A new connector trail activate and store in on their phone in New Hampshire, lifting these to the base of the new Evergreen in the new My Epic app, put their beloved places into world-class desContinued on next page phone in their pocket, and get scanned, tinations: hands free, via Bluetooth technology

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Vail Resorts Brings World-Class Service, Programs, Facilities to its Northeast Destinations Continued from previous page Summit Express made the summit and its variety of terrain more accessible.

Skiers and riders approaching from the Jackson Gore area have faster and easier summit access, relieving congestion at the resort’s primary summit lift, The Sunburst Six, and improving the overall mountain experience.

Also, snowmaking was upgraded on the Green Link trail and on Upper World Cup and Sapphire. With these upgrades, Okemo maintains its status of greatest snowmaking coverage in Vermont, having the capability to cover 98 percent of its trails.

Mount Snow, VT

Skiers/riders love Mount Snow for its proximity (closest major Vermont destination resort to Boston and New York City), varied terrain, efficient modern lifts and incredible conditions thanks to the most powerful snowmaking system in the East, and its massive one-of-a-kind terrain park.

Carinthia, the largest terrain park in the East offers 100 acres of features that provide a playground of progression and adventure. This year’s beloved Carinthia Classic powered by Rockstar Energy is March 2, 2024.

Skiers this year benefit from the replacement of two fixed-grip triples, with one high-speed 6-person lift, Sundance Express, last season, improved access to underutilized terrain and alleviated pressure on other lifts in the main base area, increasing uphill capacity by nearly 70%. Also, a new high-speed 4-person Sunbrook chair replaced a fixed-grip quad, significantly decreasing the 14-minute ride time by 30% and allowing for better utilization of the Sunbrook terrain.

Stowe Mountain Resort, VT

This year, Stowe Mountain Resort will offer a range of exciting new signature events for local and visiting guests: Skål, a series of on-mountain champagne/sparkling cider toasts at the Octagon Café deck at 3:30 PM on 12/30, 1/20, 2/17, and 3/30 which will be open to all Epic Passholders On select Saturdays, Stowe will also be offering Cookies & Cocoa open to all guests to enjoy complimentary freshly baked cookies & warm hot cocoa served on the Mount Mansfield side of the Over Easy Transfer Gondola from 2- 3 PM. Stowe Mountain Resort will host the first ever Solar Soiree, celebrating the Total Solar Eclipse slated to cross over Mount Mansfield on Monday, April 8th, 2024. The day will feature multiple viewing parties both on and off-mountain.

Stowe Mountain Resort is celebrating Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol’s (MMSP) 90 Years of Service all season long with educational events on health and safety, a documentary series highlighting MMSP’s storied history.

Skiers this year benefit from Stowe’s 2022-23 Epic Lift Upgrade, which saw the Mountain Triple replaced with the Sunrise, a high-speed, detachable six-passenger lift that originates in the Mansfield Base Lodge parking lot – allowing direct access to the mountain.

This upgrade vastly improves Stowe guest experience by significantly increasing access to some of Stowe’s best intermediate terrain that has been underutilized; now, all those great blue square trails south of the Front Four are more accessible. This helps to spread skiers and riders out across the entire footprint of the mountain – relieving some pressure from the Quad and Gondola – and also creates great flow from the main base over to the Toll House area. This new lift also directly services Stowe’s

expanded Adventure Zones, which are becoming more and more popular as an introduction to tree skiing for families and first-timers. Also, this lift line has good protection from the wind, which should keep service flowing on those blustery New England days.

Hunter Mountain, NY

Hunter Mountain, only a 2 ½-hour drive from New York City through the breathtaking northern Catskill Mountains, boasts some of the most thrilling terrain in the East, but with a stateof-the-art learning center and dedicated children’s area, Hunter has been a gateway to winter sports for generations of skiers and snowboarders. Slopeside accommodation is available at The Kaatskill Mountain Club, where guests are hosted with a unique blend of luxury, comfort and charm.

And now, Hunter is poised to benefit from Vail Resorts’ Epic Lift Upgrades initiative: Hunter Mountain plans to replace the 4-person fixed-grip Broadway lift with a state-of-the-art 6-person, high-speed lift and relocate the existing Broadway lift to replace the 2-person fixed-grip E lift, to substantially improve uphill capacity and access to key terrain. Both projects, targeted for the 2024/25 season, are subject to approvals.

2023/24 Epic Lift Upgrades Coast-to-Coast

Over the past two seasons, 25 new or upgraded gondolas and chairlifts have been introduced across Vail Resorts, and some $185 million in investments is in store for the 2023/24 season. This season, five resorts will see new chairlifts (four of them high-speed), plus exciting new lift-served terrain at Keystone. The projects will increase uphill capacity, giving guests more time to learn new skills, explore new terrain, and discover

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BY JEFF RUGG Q: My landscaper told me a couple of things that I don’t understand. I think he is just trying to make some money. Is this a good time to fertilize a bluegrass lawn?

Is this a good time to apply weed controls in the lawn or flower bed?

How low should my lawn be mowed at the end of the year?

A: Your landscaper might be right if he is using the right fertilizer and applying it at the right time. A late fall fertilization of water-soluble nitrogen

(not slow release) is good for northern lawn grasses. This could be October or November, depending on how far north you are. If the grass is still green, it is photosynthesizing, and the food produced will be stored in the crown and roots of the plant. The fertilizer will boost the food production.

These food reserves will help the plants survive the winter and then they will help the plant grow at the right rate in the early spring. Applying fertilizer in the early spring can be harmful to lawn grass because it causes the plants to grow leaves at the expense of roots.

Early fertilization forces the lawn to grow leaves that need to be mowed but fall fertilization doesn’t do that. It doesn’t cause the grass leaves to grow now or in too early in spring.

The best weed control begins with preventing weeds from growing. A healthy, dense lawn and mulched flower beds reduce the need for herbicides.

There are two main groups of weeds.

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new peaks. Among the improvements: Keystone Resort, guests will have lift access to Keystone’s high alpine, thanks to the installation of a brandnew, high-speed, 6-passenger chairlift in Bergman Bowl and 550 acres of intermediate-and-above-level high alpine terrain, including 16 new trails in Bergman and Erickson Bowls.

Breckenridge continues the transformation of the Peak 8 Base Area with the upgrade of 5-Chair to a new, highspeed quad – the FIVE SuperChair. With this lift upgrade, all four chairlifts that service Peak 8 will now be high-speed to assist improved flow and circulation out of the resort’s most popular base area, enhancing the beginner and children’s experience. The new investments will provide a clear path to progression on Peak 8, with Rip’s Ride servicing learning and beginner terrain, FIVE SuperChair servicing beginner and intermediate terrain, and the Colorado and Rocky Mountain SuperChairs servicing intermediate and advanced terrain.

Whistler Blackcomb’s four-person high-speed Fitzsimmons Express will be replaced with a high-speed, 8-person chairlift – the first of its kind across Vail Resorts’ North American resorts. The upgrade will help reduce lift line wait times out of the base at Skier’s Plaza in Whistler Village, increasing uphill capacity and improving circulation in the mid-mountain area.

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The mentor with a dreamcatcher

BY CLAIRE LYNCH Being retired but working part-time I guess that makes me semi-retired. It’s a chance to get out there in the world and keep engaging which is what the experts say people should do if they can because staying active is always a good thing.

On a lunch break I met up with my old high school friends Karen and Monica and we chatted while waiting for our food to appear. We got onto the subject of remember such and such a teacher in high school? She was great.

Or he was great.

Karen said that her French teacher, Mrs. Thompson, had a good way of explaining words and sentences in French and also the French culture.

The way she talked about Paris - about city events and things in the rural parts of the country - piqued her interest. It made Karen want to go see the country.

So she did. Right after college graduation Karen and her friend, Amanda, packed their bags and flew from New York to Paris.

After exploring the “city of lights” so named because at the beginning of the nineteenth century Paris became the first city in Europe to use gas lighting to illuminate its streets - they traveled to Brittany and Marseilles. Just to be daring, they stood on the border of France and Italy. Then they stood on the border of France and Switzerland dramatically adding that now they could say they had been to France, Italy and Switzerland.

Karen said Mrs. Thompson had been a mentor and a role model in so many ways by encouraging her to go to college and pursue her dream of becoming an art teacher. Plus Mrs. Thompson didn’t just talk about France in a two-dimensional way but with her vivid descriptions, Mrs. Thompson had an exciting way of making so many aspects of the French culture come to life. “Probably

because she had been there 15 times,” Karen added. “I didn’t want to become a French teacher but she helped me figure out what I wanted to do as a career.”

My friend Monica said that in high school Mr. Hopkins, the band director, was inspiring to her. Not only was his love of music contagious but he explained how to read music and play together as a group in a way that seemed effortless. Monica said, “He was so enthusiastic about music and what I could teach us plus he said that we kids could reach for our dreams and shoot for the stars. So I did.” Monica went to medical school and became a physician then married and had two children of her own.

When my turn came I said that my mentor or role model in high school was my English teacher. Mrs. Smith had her master’s degree in English and knew so many opening lines of famous books and plays that she could recite them by heart. Shakespeare, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Emily Dickinson, you name it.

Turns out she was from New Mexico but after graduating from college she wanted to explore the world so she did.

After backpacking with a friend through Europe she met her future husband in New York and they settled on Long Island where they raised their three kids. Mrs. Smith wasn’t preachy or a showoff about all she knew and had accomplished, she simply lived and breathed reading, writing and literature. She too had a way of inspiring me to learn more and I found out later that many of my classmates felt the same way.

Mrs. Smith would tell us about her adventures in college and graduate school and I found it fascinating.

Sometimes after class in high school I’d ask Mrs. Smith her opinion about certain books or authors and she always explained the pros and cons of each plus she answered my questions. Although I became a business major in college,

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as a sophomore I switched my major to English.

Several times Mrs. Smith told us about her childhood in New Mexico and inevitably the topic of dreamcatchers came up. In high school I wasn’t familiar with them but Mrs. Smith described dreamcatchers. One day she brought a dreamcatcher to school so we could all see what she was talking about.

The dreamcatcher she held up was large - 12 inches long, it was tan and brown, had a circle, was made of feathers and beads, and was attractively designed. I was delighted to see that when Mrs. Smith held up the dreamcatcher, the sun glinted and bounced off the beads. Fascinated by the dreamcatcher, my classmates and I wanted to know more about its origins.

Explaining that the Native American Indians are credited with designing dreamcatchers, Mrs. Smith said the Ojibwe tribe traditionally used them as talismans. Their purpose was to protect sleepers, especially children, from bad dreams, nightmares and evil spirits.

Native Americans believed that at night

the air was filled with dreams, both good and bad.

I hadn’t seen any dreamcatchers when I shopped on Long Island as a kid but a few years later when my family and I flew to Phoenix, I kept my eyes out for dreamcatchers. If any part of the U.S. would have them, it would be the Southwest. Sure enough when we shopped at a place outside the city, I spotted a display of dreamcatchers and made a beeline for them.

Chatting with the cashier for a few minutes about dreamcatchers, he said most of the ones in his shop are handmade by locals. I got a few to pack in my suitcase and bring home for my friends and relatives. I’ve since learned that dreamcatchers come in various colors and sizes. People have different reasons for displaying them in their homes.

Placing a colorful dreamcatcher in my living room, visitors always seemed to comment on it. It’s a conversation piece, that’s for sure, so I tell them how Mrs. Smith explained dreamcatchers to us kids so many years ago. It’s time for me to get another one!

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Mailbag Hodgepodge

BY TOM MARGENAU I usually like to have a theme to my columns. For example, I might write a column that centers on widow’s benefits. Or another column might explain the Social Security disability program.

But today, I’m just going to reach into my mailbag (well, actually I’m opening up my email folder) and I’m just going to answer random questions.

Q: I was planning to start my Social Security benefits when I reach my full retirement age in November 2023. But a friend told me I could collect up to six months in retroactive benefits. I’ve done the math and even though I would get as slightly smaller monthly rate, the big back pay check I’ll get more than makes up for that. So how do I set this up?

A: Sorry, but you won’t be able to set anything up -- as far as retroactive benefits. Why? Because the law doesn’t allow the payment of retroactive benefits before your full retirement age.

And as long as I’m on the topic of retroactivity, I’m always puzzled by those who choose that option after reaching full retirement age. Here is an example.

Let’s say Alice, whose full retirement age is 66, was going to start her Social Security at age 70 in October 2023. But when she filed for benefits, she learned she could take the option of up to 6 months in retroactive benefits. So, she jumped at the chance to get that big retroactive check, even though it would mean a slightly smaller ongoing monthly benefit rate. In effect, it would be as if Alice chose April 2023 (six months before October) as her starting month.

Of course, Alice can do whatever she wants. So why am I puzzled? Well, if Alice wanted April to be her starting month, why didn’t she file for benefits in April? Why did she let the government hang on to her money for 6 months, and then file for those benefits in October and get the money back -- without interest? Oh well, I guess it’s just the idea of that big retroactive check that is so tempting.

But to repeat the point I made at the start of this answer: no retroactive benefits can be paid prior to your full retirement age.

Q: I am planning to file for my Social Security in December, when I reach my full retirement age. My 67-year-old wife has been getting her own, and much smaller, Social Security benefit since she was 62. She will be due a little extra money in spousal benefits on my account. In a prior column, you said that a guy has to be getting benefits before his wife can file on his record. So, does that mean I have to wait until I have been getting a Social Security check for a month or two before my wife can file for spousal benefits?

A: No, it doesn’t mean that. Your

wife can file for spousal benefits at the very same time that you file for your retirement benefits.

In the prior column you mentioned, I think I was answering a guy who asked this question. “My wife is turning 62 and is filing for her Social Security. I plan to wait until I turn 70 in a few years before I file for mine. Can she file for spousal benefits on my record now?” And I told him no. I said she can’t get anything on your record until you are getting benefits yourself. And by saying that I was just trying to tell him that his wife can’t get anything on his record until he is eligible for benefits himself. I didn’t mean to imply that he had to have an actual Social Security check in his hand before she could file on his account.

Q: I was planning to file for Social Security in March 2024. But I also want to get the benefits of the 2024 cost-of-living increase of 3.2%. Do I have to be getting benefits in 2023 in order to get the 2024 COLA increase?

A: No. You’ll get the 2024 COLA no matter when you file for benefits. If you were getting benefits in 2023, you’d get the COLA increase in January 2024. If you don’t file for benefits until sometime in 2024, the 3.2% increase will just be figured into your benefit computation formula.

Q: All of my older friends are getting widow’s benefits. I also am a widow. But I don’t get any of my husband’s Social Security because my own benefit is more than his was. This doesn’t seem fair.

A: Well, the law has always said that when you are potentially due benefits from two different Social Security accounts, you get the one the pays the higher rate. Your career earnings must have been higher than your husband’s because your Social Security benefit was higher than his was.

Perhaps you are advocating that you should get both your own Social Security benefit plus a widow’s benefit on your husband’s account. I’ve heard this proposal made many times over the years.

But I’ve always responded with this point. If you should be allowed to get benefits on two accounts, why shouldn’t everyone? For example, should I be allowed to get my own Social Security benefit plus a husband’s benefit on my wife’s record? And then for that matter, should my wife get her own Social Security benefit plus a wife’s benefit on my record? Also, we have a friend who is a fairly well-to-do widower who gets a very generous Social Security retirement benefit. Should he be allowed to get that and also receive a widower’s benefit on his deceased wife’s account?

My goodness. If Social Security had always paid these double benefits to everyone, the system would have gone belly up many years ago!

One final point to help other readers understand the rules. When I said you

get the benefit that pays the higher rate if you are due benefits on two accounts, a better way to phrase that would be to say you get an amount equal to the higher benefit. For example, if one of your friends was due $1,200 on her own account and $2,000 in widow’s benefits, she would be paid her own $1,200 retirement benefit and then she would get $800 in widow’s benefits to take her total benefits up to her husband’s $2,000 rate. She ends up getting one monthly check for $2,000 and probably doesn’t even realize that on the Social Security

Administration’s books, it’s coming off of two accounts.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets.

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Who are the outside purchasers of US real estate?

BY PHILIP A. RAICES We still have the largest economy on the globe and still the Promised Land for those immigrants who desire to come here legally, whether for education, jobs or just to relocate permanently. However, we also have a very serious illegal immigration problem and it is not being addressed in the proper fashion as both parties are at loggerheads in how to resolve and deal with the issues. Those who are able to emigrate here see the vast array of possibilities and opportunities that are available that they obviously cannot grasp or attain sufficiently in their own countries. Our doors seem to be always open for those who have the money and capabilities to invest in a vast pool of quality real estate, whether they are residential or commercial.

The 2023 Profile of International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate was performed by the National Association of Realtors (1.4 million brokers and agents). The survey focused on Realtor transactions with international clients who bought and sold U.S. residential properties between April 2022 and March 2023. The compilation of this information was derived from an online survey from April 3 to May 8, 2023. This survey was sent out arbitrarily to 150,000 selected Realtors and to members of local associations who also conducted their own surveys of foreign buyers. It was created by NAR by doing its best to keep a balance of the actual numbers of its members by each state as of May 2023. The results came from 7,425 Realtor (a “Realtor” was anyone who was part of a local real estate board in good standing) responses of which 951 reported completing

a transaction with an international purchaser. Attributes of those international clients were based on the most recently closed transactions of those responding over that 12-month time span.

There were 2 types of international buyers: • Non-residential foreigners e.g. non-U.S. citizens with permanent residences outside of the U.S. • Resident foreigners e.g. non U.S. citizens who are recent immigrants who were less than 2 years at the time of the sale); or non-immigrant visa holders who had resided for more than 6 months in the U.S. for professional, educational, or other reasons.

The study is quite long and there is not enough space in this column to provide all the details; so I will highlight the most crucial statistics of what I believe are the most important: • There was a 53.3 billion dollar volume of foreign buyer residential purchases during April 2022-March 2023. This was 2.3% of the 2.3 trillion of the total dollar of existing home sales.

• 84,600 foreign buyer home purchases (1.8% of 4.73 million existing-home sales) • 51%-foreign Buyers who resided in the U.S. (recent immigrants: < 2 years at time of sale or non-immigrant visa holders • $396,400-Median purchase price(compared to $384,200 for all U.S. existing homes sold) • 42% of foreign buyers paid cash

(compared to 26% among all existing home buyers • 50 foreign buyers who bought for a vacation home, rental, or both (compared to 16% of all existing buyers) In the past, Canada was always the number one country whose people had always put their money into U.S. real estate. Over the years there have been some drastic changes. When the survey was completed the information was analyzed and the following showed who purchased the most residential property: • Chinese buyers made up 13% ($13.6 billion) • Mexico (11% of foreign buyers, 4.2 billion) • Canada (10% of foreign buyers, $6.6 billion) • India (7% of foreign buyers, $3.4 billion) • Colombia (3% of foreign buyers, $0.9 billion) The top destinations were as follows: • Florida (23%) • California (12%) • Texas (12%) • North Carolina (4%) • Arizona (4%) So you can see that foreign purchasers were and are a very integral part of our real estate economy. Besides those purchases, they also buy other items, like refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, etc. that add to our overall economic activity. Foreigners know the value of owning residential property in the U.S. and the freedoms that are enjoyed

here without government interference in their daily lives. They are able to start businesses here with the least amount of hassle and delays. Our legal immigration and foreign nationals are a multifaceted group and owning residential real estate in the U.S. is coveted as an extremely valuable asset in creating and expanding their wealth. It is a safety net in the challenging and tumultuous world that we live in.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 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.) and in 2022 has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly construction. 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 https://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.

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Fall Landscaper Questions Continued from page 2 from growing. Applying a pre-emergent now will stop the fall weeds from sprouting and becoming big weeds next spring.

Once weeds have germinated applying mulch is not as useful and the next best thing is hand pulling young weeds before the roots become established. A hoe can be used on larger areas but be sure not to just move the weeds around

with the hoe.

If there are larger perennial weeds, then a fall application of an herbicide can be beneficial. Perennial flowers and weeds transfer carbohydrates into the storage root, bulb, or stem tissue.

If herbicides are applied, they transfer them to the storage area too. This helps kill hard to kill weeds. If the weeds are already dormant the weed killers won’t work, but if the temperatures are still above about 50 degrees, then follow the

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Some people believe that lawns should be left tall in the fall and others believe they should be mowed short. If the lawn is otherwise healthy, it probably doesn’t matter too much either way. Long grass leaves may insulate the grass plant crown, but the leaves may become matted down and allow disease organisms to grow under the snow.

Grass mowed very short exposes the

crown to the extreme cold and the mower blades may even damage the crown during the low mowing. So just mowing at the proper height all year long is probably best. Mow bluegrass between 2-3 inches, tall fescue 2.5-3.5, and Bermuda grass 1-2 inches tall.

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Readers Weigh in With Super Fun Ways to Save Time and Money

BY MARY HUNT Today, I’m reaching into my virtual mailbag, pulling out a handful of great reader tips, Whether any of these tips apply to you and your situation or not, just reading them can’t help but get you into frugal mode, looking for every way, big or small, to save time and money.

MORE SPONGE I discovered that my kitchen sponges were only getting used around the edges.

I first cut off the used edges to make new edges, then I decided to cut the sponges into thirds when they’re new. Much more efficient! -- Sue PERFECTLY DRESSED If you are taking salad for lunch, pour the amount of dressing you will need into the bottom corner of a small plastic bag. Put a twist tie above the dressing and cut off the rest of the bag. When you are ready to eat, just snip off the corner and squeeze the dressing into your salad.

-- Kristine MINI-SIZE PORTIONS My toddler eats only a small portion of a box of macaroni and cheese. Leftover mac and cheese is never a hit, and the individual packs are too pricy. Instead, I buy the boxes when they are on sale, open every box and store the cheese powder and noodles in separate jars.

Now, I can prepare individual servings

as needed. I use 1/3 cup of dry noodles and 1 heaping tablespoon each of cheese powder, butter and milk. -- Michel DENTURED TOILET To get rid of mineral rings in the toilet, put some warm water in the toilet bowl and add one or two denture tablets.

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down as a shelf liner. It works beautifully, and because it clings to the shelf is easy to remove while the fridge stays neat and tidy. -- Cathy GROCERY TOTES I have accumulated many cloth tote bags over the years from different seminars I’ve attended or book clubs I’ve joined. Instead of purchasing reusable cloth bags for groceries, I use my tote bags instead. They are machine-washable and I can save money and the environment by recycling them. -- Cindy CUTE CLIPS Several years ago, I bought a package of plastic clothespins to use in the kitchen. I bought colors that match my decor, and I use them for reclosing plastic bread bags, chip bags, sugar bags and others. They even work in the freezer and crisper, too. -- Jean PUMP IT I save on expenses by putting dish soap, body wash, shampoo and liquid soap of all kinds in pump containers.

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simply turn the bag inside out and discard it. Then, I am left with a clean roller pan. It saves a lot of time and costs nothing! -- Tony Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “DebtProof Living.”

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Vitamin C for Your Muscles

BY CHARLYN FARGO Those of us over 30 lose approximately 3% to 8% of our skeletal muscle mass each decade, and more over the age of 60.

That’s a bit shocking, isn’t it? That muscle loss can lead to frailty, type 2 diabetes, physical disability and even mortality.

But the good news is we can turn that around.

Researchers in the U.K. found that a simple task of eating vitamin C-rich foods, such as citrus, berries and vegetables, can turn that muscle loss around.

Simply put, vitamin C protects skeletal muscle during aging.

The research was reported in the October 2020 issue of The Journal of Nutrition, analyzing data of vitamin C intakes from a seven-day food diary of more than 13,000 men and women (ages 42-82) in the European Prospective Investigation into

Cancer and Nutrition. Researchers also looked at the vitamin C in their blood.

The results showed that those with the highest amounts of vitamin C had the greatest skeletal muscle mass. And conversely, those with the lowest amounts of vitamin C intake and blood levels had the lowest skeletal muscle mass.

The positive association between dietary and plasma vitamin C and muscle mass was found in both men and women.

The greatest contributions of different food groups to the daily vitamin C intake were from fruits, vegetables, fruit juices and potatoes, respectively. Fruits consumed included apples, apricots, avocado, bananas, berries, blueberries, citrus, figs/dates, grapes, melon, mixed fruits, peaches, nectarines, pears and plums.

Vegetables included herbs, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, green beans, peas and tomatoes.

Researchers wrote that to their knowledge, this was “the first study assessing the relation of dietary and circulating vitamin C with the sarcopenic risk factor of loss of skeletal muscle mass in a large UK cohort of both men and women of middle and older age.”

The researchers also referenced one study showing that “muscle atrophy was reversed by reintroduction of vitamin C into the diet.”

The bottom line? Fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C are important to include in your daily diet, especially if you’re over 30.

Q AND A Q: How can I reduce the amount of sodium in my diet?

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more than that amount. Fast food, restaurant food, processed foods such as bacon, ham, deli meat and sausage, chips, pickles and even ketchup all contain salt. The best way to lower your sodium is to eat more fresh foods, such as fruits and vegetables, which are naturally low in sodium. And remember: Fresh meat has less sodium than processed meat. Be sure to taste your food before using the salt shaker. Rinsing canned foods, such as beans, vegetables and tuna, before eating can reduce the sodium. You can also buy no salt added or reduced sodium versions.

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By Jove, It’s Jupiter!

BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of Nov. 5-11, 2023 What is that bright light glowing low in the east just after dark? An airplane? The International Space Station? A UFO? The answer is none of the above. It’s the planet Jupiter!

Jupiter has returned to our evening sky after many months of absence, outshining everything else except the moon. That’s because it now lies near its opposition point and, as the term implies, the planet appears opposite in the sky from the sun.

In other words, not long after you see the sun set in the west, you’ll see Jupiter rise in the east.

Of course, Jupiter is always fun to view through a telescope, but during the month or two around its opposition, the planet lies closest to the Earth and therefore appears significantly larger through an eyepiece. This makes it even easier to see many of its famous features shown in photographs.

The largest planet of our solar system, Jupiter boasts a diameter more than 11 times that of the Earth. It has no surface on which to stand, just an atmosphere of thick, swirling gases and clouds.

And because this immense gaseous world rotates on its axis in less than 10 hours, all of its atmospheric weather systems are stretched into parallel cloud bands that cross its face.

But that’s not all. Jupiter is surrounded by a huge family of moons. When I was in elementary school, I remember learning that Jupiter had nine moons orbiting nearby. The thought of so many moons seemed crazy! Today, however, modern telescopic and spacecraft observations have shown us that between 80 and 95 moons orbit the planet, and

we’re pretty sure that there are thousands of smaller moons that we haven’t yet detected.

If I had been born a few centuries earlier, I would have learned that Jupiter had only four moons.

That’s what the Italian astronomer Galileo found in January 1610 when he turned his small telescope toward the planet. He saw four bright “bambino stars” nearby and, to his surprise, noticed that they seemed to change their positions from night to night.

It was only after watching them for a few weeks that he figured out what was going on. These were moons orbiting the planet! Today we know these as the Galilean moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto.

What’s most fascinating to me about Jupiter, and what makes it my favorite planet to view, is that with just a small backyard telescope, we can see its active atmospheric cloud bands and even the four Galilean moons. We now have plenty of time to check it out, because Jupiter will appear in our evening sky throughout the winter months.

To identify the moons’ names, just do an internet search for “Jupiter moons apps” and you’ll find some programs to label them all right on your smartphone. And if the moons don’t match precisely with the illustration here, it may be because your telescope inverts or reverses images differently.

If you don’t have a telescope, don’t worry. Your local amateur astronomy club, observatory or science museum does, and they frequently offer free “star parties” during which you can enjoy Jupiter all winter long.

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BY TRACY BECKERMAN Apparently, there is a warrant out for my arrest.

I’m not sure exactly what it is that I did wrong, but according to the voicemail I got, I had 24 hours to call a certain phone number or the local police were going to come arrest me.

Then the voice on the other end of the line wished me a nice day.

I don’t know how you’re supposed to have a nice day when someone tells you you’re about to go to jail, but I figured they were just trying to be polite.

Although I was pretty sure this was some kind of phishing scam (since they never mentioned my name or what it was that I’d done), I thought I’d check with my friends to see if they had received the same phone call.

They had not.

So, either I was just the first of my friends to get hit with this scam, or there really was a warrant out for my arrest.

Still, I was pretty sure that if the police wanted to arrest you, they wouldn’t have some lady call you and let you know it was going to happen. I think if they are going to arrest you, they come to your door unannounced, with a warrant, and then they cuff you and take you in. And nobody wishes you a nice day. Out of curiosity, I checked with a friend who was a former police officer about this, and he said he’d never called anyone before he arrested them -- but he did slam the bars behind a really bad guy, laugh, and wish him a nice day.

But I don’t think he meant it.

It occurred to me that calling you and telling you you’re going to be arrested is: a) kind of a tip-off that you’re going to get arrested, and b) the kind of news that would make most sane people immediately buy a plane ticket to Cuba. Since the number of arrests would probably dip dramatically if the alleged criminal got a forewarning that the police were coming for him, I final-

ly and definitively decided this whole thing must be a scam.

Still, on the off-off chance that this might be a real thing, I thought I should consider all the things I’d done that might get me in trouble.

First, I recalled I had left the top off the toothpaste that morning AND squeezed from the middle. It was possible my husband had called this infraction into the police, although I’m pretty sure, while annoying, it didn’t break any actual laws.

Next, I remembered that I’d burnt the steaks on the grill last night. Again, I didn’t actually break any laws, but I think my family was pretty unhappy about having charred hockey pucks for dinner.

Finally, I remembered that I had made my own parking spot at the supermarket when I was buying the meat I would burn at dinner because there were no actual spots available. This time I think I did actually break the law.

I wondered if someone had reported me for wanton parking space consumption.

Was that a real thing? Was this something that could actually get me arrested? I started to break out in a sweat.

Then I thought for a minute more and decided that at most, I might get a parking ticket for parking in a not-a-parking spot and that it probably would not lead to me being arrested.

Confident that the whole thing was a bunch of baloney, I deleted the voicemail.

Then I went and put the cap back on the toothpaste, just to be sure.

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Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the following students who qualified for the Spring 2023 Dean’s list and to congratulate them for their outstanding academic achievements.

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Bethpage fourth graders get up close with the environment

Bethpage fourth graders had fun exploring Bethpage State Park as part of their science unit.

BY GARY SIMEONE It was a special day for a group of fourth graders from Bethpage earlier this month as they explored the nearby Bethpage State Park. The class from Charles Campagne Elementary School visited the park as part of their Science unit, and found out about various elements of flora and fauna.

Megan Rocco, a fourth grade teacher who attended the field trip, said the students rotated to different stations throughout the day.

“They traveled to four different stations in the park, learning about what creatures lived in the pond, the

elements of the golf course, checking out native plants along the hiking trail and exploring the new pollinator garden,” said Rocco. “What made this year’s trip special was that there were park ecologists at each station to explaining about the different types of insects birds and plants.”

Yael Weiss, a park ecologist said the main goal of the school-trip was to teach the fourth grade students about the ecology, habitats and biodiversity that Bethpage State Park works to preserve and protect.

“It was a wonderful collaborative effort with Chris Pollatos, Bethpage’s director of Science, to show the students the various sections of the park

Bethpage fourth graders threw down grass seed while learning at Bethpage State Park. and all it has to offer. It’s more than just a golf course,” said Weiss.

She said three of the district’s elementary schools, including Charles Campagne, Kramer Lane and Central Boulevard, attended the field trip on three separate days.

“Kramer Lane and Central Boulevard were her in late September and Charles Campagne in October, exploring all of our stations, including our newly created Discovery Center, to explore our important biological community full of wildlife, greenery and ponds that provide ecosystem services to the local suburban area and its inhabitants.”

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eral other specialists on-hand to discuss the ecosystem within the State Park.

Alexa Roldos, a horticultural assistant, guided students along the hiking trails, teaching them about beneficial woodland species.

Andrew Wilson, director of agronomy on the golf-course, showed students how math science and engineering come together to maintain the golf course. He explained how an instrument called a time domain reflectometer helps to maintain the most ire levels within the soil to keep the cours playable.

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School tax bills in the mail Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato reminds residents that the First Half of the 2023–2024 School Tax Levy is due on October 1st, but can be paid without penalty through November 13. The Town of Oyster Bay is closed on November 10 in observance of Veteran’s Day. “New York State Law allows my office to provide taxpayers with a 40-day penalty free period from the date the tax is due during which payment may be made without penalty,” Receiver Pravato explained. “After the 40 days, State Law requires a one percent penalty is added for each month the tax remains unpaid, retroactive to October 1st. Don’t delay, make your payment before November 13th and ensure you aren’t paying

more out of pocket than you need to.”

The Tax Office is open in both Town Hall North, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. to assist residents and accept payments with a check, cash or credit card (for a fee).

Outdoor walkup windows are also available. On November 9 and 13, both offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. When paying in person, residents are reminded to bring the entire tax bill.

Residents who prefer to mail in their payments should send them to the Office of the Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 11771-1539.

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and make it payable to Jeffrey P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes. Indicate your property’s school district code, section, block, lot and phone number on the check. All mailed payments must have a United States Postal Service postmark dated on or before November 13.

Taxpayers also have access to the 2023–2024 School Tax information on our online system via a link on the Town website, www.oysterbaytown. com. Residents may view current tax bills, print out a hard copy, or pay taxes with an ACH check payment for a service fee of $1.75, or by credit card for a much higher fee charged by the credit card companies.

The Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of this fee.

Receiver Pravato reminds residents that school budgets are set by their local school districts, and the Town of Oyster Bay is not involved in that process. Any questions related to School Tax rates and amounts should be addressed to the resident’s school district. The telephone number for each school district is printed on the front of the School Tax bill.

When calling the Tax Office at (516) 624-6400, or sending an email to receiveroftaxes@oysterbay-ny.gov, residents are requested to have the school district code, section, block and lot numbers of the property in question available. This information is listed on the tax bill and on the property deed.

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Bethpage celebrates its newest Hall of Fame inductees

Seven Bethpage alumni and staff members were inducted into the Bethpage Hall of Fame on Oct. 21. Pictured with Superintendent of Schools Dave Schneider (left), Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker (fourth from left) and retired Bethpage Superintendent Terrence Clark (right).

It was a special evening as the Bethpage Educational Foundation held its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner on Oct. 21 in the Bethpage High School gymnasium. The Bethpage Hall of Fame recognizes the

great achievements of Bethpage alumni and staff, and this year, seven individuals and one team had the honor of being inducted.

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Bethpage alumna Kathy Eastwood (bottom middle) had the support of her family as she was inducted into the Bethpage Hall of Fame.

Bethpage Superintendent of Schools Dave Schneider opened the ceremony.

Bethpage High School’s 1985 girls lacrosse team was inducted into the Bethpage Hall of Fame for being trailblazers of their time and starting the first girls lacrosse program at Bethpage High School. ulty, community members, alumni and loved ones were present for the momentous occasion which not only honored the Hall of Fame recipients, but also helped raise money for the Bethpage Educational Foundation in its mission of supporting the Bethpage Schools.

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High School performed the National Anthem at the start of the ceremony and Superintendent of Schools David Schneider welcomed the distinguished guests.

“The inductees here tonight have made numerous contributions to their communities here in Bethpage and well beyond,” said Mr. Schneider. “Each

Central and building administrators from the Bethpage Union Free School District showed their support at the Bethpage Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner.

Bethpage Hall of Fame inductee Michael Guerrieri (left) was presented with his Eagle trophy by retired Bethpage Superintendent Terrence Clark (right).

Bethpage Hall of Fame inductee Dr. BettyAnn Chodkowski (left) was thrilled to have her coach and mentor, Anne DiPrima (right), present during the ceremony.

has made a lasting impact through their service, their dedication and willingness to help others. So tonight, we honor these very special Golden Eagles.”

Retired Bethpage Superintendent Terrence Clark followed Mr. Schneider’s remarks and spoke about the positive impact that the Bethpage Educational Foundation makes on the schools. He then introduced Erin Hayes, John F. Kennedy Middle School’s newest principal, who highlighted the various ways that the foundation has supported students.

During the induction portion of the ceremony, Mr. Clark invited each Hall of Fame inductee to the podium to receive their Eagle trophy. Each spoke about their memorable experiences in Bethpage and how it shaped them. The following seven individuals were honored: • BettyAnn Chodkowski – 1982 Bethpage High School Graduate • John Coumatos – 1975 Bethpage High School Graduate • Kathy Eastwood – 1989 Bethpage High School Graduate

• Michael Guerrieri – 1987 Bethpage High School Graduate • Joe Killeen – Former Bethpage High School Athletic Trainer • Ian Peikon – 2005 Bethpage High School Graduate • John Rager – Bethpage High School Retired Educator

In addition, the 1985 Bethpage High School girls club lacrosse team was inducted. These women were the first to establish a girls lacrosse team at Bethpage High School. As driven teenagers, they advocated for equality under Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. Patty O’Connor and Michelle Stuzin Katz led the charge to make the lacrosse team a reality and the two spoke during the induction about that memorable time in their lives as their teammates proudly stood by them on stage.

All attendees enjoyed a delicious dinner which was served by Bethpage High School’s national honor society members. To close out the evening, a raffle was held where attendees received great prizes.

Friday, November 3, at 2:00 p.m.

Library and around the world on X for #AskALibrarian to receive reading suggestions based on your requests. Must have an X account to participate. Read a great book? Need a read-alike? Looking for your next book club choice? Use #AskALibrarian in your post.

Saturday, November 4, at 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, November 9, at 2:00 p.m.

Friday Movie at the Library (IN-PERSON) Join us for an afternoon movie at the library. Check our website for the movie that will be shown. Go to syossetlibrary.org.

Driver’s Safety Course (IN-PERSON) For drivers of all ages. Completion entitles you to a NYS insurance discount and to a point reduction. Bring your NYS Driver's License and a pen.

In-person registration ONLY. Fee: $30, check payable to “Empire Safety Council.” Includes a 30-minute break for lunch. Registration required.

Sunday, November 5, at 1:00 p.m.

The Best of Burt Bacharach and Marvin Hamlisch & More (IN PERSON) Listen to the great songs from these talented men. Commentary, and story-telling throughout the performance. Concert is co-sponsored with The Town of Oyster Bay’s 2023–2024 Distinguished Artists Concert Series. Registration required.

To register, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Thursday, November 9, at 12:00 p.m.

Library presents autism-friendly production

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On Sunday, December 10, at 12 noon, Syosset Public Library will host an autism friendly production, “Once Upon a Snowflake.” for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. This production has been modified by Sunrise Theatre, Inc. and will be presented in the library’s theater. The performance will last approximately one hour. A calming corner with coping tools will be available for use

outside the theater. Seats will be available beginning November 1 for families with children on the autism spectrum. Reserve seats by email splchildrens@syossetlibrary.org or by phone (516) 921-7161 ext. 209.

Registration will open to all beginning November 29, if space is available.

For more information visit the library’s website at www.syossetlibrary.org

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Interactive Long Island Trivia (IN-PERSON) Come join Amy Angelone, associate director of NNORC-Seniors of Syosset for a fun hour of interactive Long Island Trivia. All you need to bring is yourself and your knowledge of all things Long Island with you! Registration required.

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Thursday, November 9, at 7:30 p.m.

Hannah Maeher Author Visit (VIRTUAL) Grab your favorite beverage and Zoom in to “meet” Hannah Maehrer!

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Friday, November 10, at 10:15 a.m.

Learn to Draw Portraits (IN-PERSON) Instructor: One River Art School.

Learn the fundamentals of drawing a portrait. No experience is needed. All materials are supplied. Fee: $10.

Syosset Library special events for readers Tuesday, November 14, at 11 a.m.

Morning Mystery Book Discussion Join Sonia Grgas, Reference Librarian for a Morning Mystery Book Discussion of the bestselling novel and Edgar Award finalist “The Maid” by Nita Prose. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk one month before the discussion. No registration.

Tuesday, November 28, at 2 p.m.

Afternoon Book Discussion Join Donna Burger and Evelyn

Hershkowitz, Readers’ Services Librarians for an in-person discussion of the bestselling novel, “The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post” by Allison Pataki. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk one month before the program. No registration. *All events are wheelchair accessible **Books will be available at the Circulation Desk one month before each program

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No tricks, just treats at Bethpage’s Halloween at the Field The Bethpage community gathered to celebrate this year’s spooky season at Halloween at the Field on Oct. 27. The Bethpage High School Parent Teacher Student Association hosts this annual event which brings together central and building administrators, students, families and community members.

Held under the lights of Bethpage High School’s athletic complex, attendees dressed in their best

Halloween costumes for the event.

They enjoyed delicious food from an array of food trucks and visited different themed tents and tables throughout the evening, courtesy of the school PTAs and Bethpage High School organizations. Children had fun trick-or-treating at each spot and participated in Halloween games, activities and photo opportunities.

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Bethpage students from Kramer Lane Elementary School dressed in their best Halloween costumes for Halloween at the Field.

Central Boulevard Principal Dominique Siebert (right) greeted her students at Halloween at the Field.

Student organizations from Bethpage High School, such as the S.A.D.D. Club, facilitated games and handed out candy to trick-or-treaters.

Students and staff from Bethpage High School dressed as Disney villains and handed out candy to attendees at Halloween at the Field.

Trick-or-treating took place at the Halloween-themed tents and tables.

National Junior Honor Society members from John F. Kennedy Middle School (bottom middle) spoke with Charles Campagne fifth graders about the importance of mental and physical health.

Charles Campagne fifth grader Ailin Tian with her Be Kind to Your Mind Toolkit.

Students throughout the Bethpage Union Free School District celebrated Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 23–27. Red Ribbon Week is the country’s largest and longest-running drug-use prevention campaign and Bethpage students embraced it by participating in themed days, important discussions and handson activities. One of the biggest ways in which the schools celebrated the week was through a partnership between Bethpage middle and high school students and elementary school students.

Members of John F. Kennedy Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society visited Charles Campagne Elementary School and members of Bethpage High School’s SADD Club visited Central Boulevard Elementary School and Kramer Lane Elementary School.

The middle and high school students stopped by fourth and fifth grade classes to present on the importance of mental and physical health. The older students educated the younger students on the difference between the two and togeth-

Bethpage High School junior Giselle D’Aleo from the school’s SADD Club spoke with students at Kramer Lane Elementary School about mental health.

er, they brainstormed various forms of self-care and coping mechanisms. The classes also spoke about the importance of having a support system and not being afraid to go to someone when you need help.

“The presentation was really amazing,” said Charles Campagne fifth grader Juliette Joseph. “I knew some things but they taught me a lot and I really enjoyed that.”

Towards the end of each visit, the fourth and fifth graders received a Be Kind to Your Mind Toolkit which was a self-reflection packet. The older students walked each class through the toolkit and answered questions.

“It was great to see all these kids and teach them about mental health and physical health and the importance of it,” said Bethpage High School junior Chris Gomez. “I wish we had this when I was in the fifth grade because it’s a great experience.”

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Members of Bethpage High School’s SADD Club presented to students at Kramer Lane Elementary School during Red Ribbon Week.

Bethpage High School SADD Club members spoke with Central Boulevard students about different coping strategies to support mental health.

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