Syosset Advance (12/21/18)

THE SPIRIT OF GIVING

Town recycling program to be modified

BY GARY SIMEONE

Beginning in January 2019, the Town of Oyster Bay’s Recycling Collection Program, will be modified as a result of greater import restrictions from China. In the last decade, China has been on the receiving end of industrialized nations’ recycled goods, but that has changed as the country has begun enforcing stricter policies on recyclables entering their country.

“Due to new import restrictions

placed on recyclables by the Chinese government, the Town must part ways with its current recycling vendor,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “We will continue with our single stream recycling initiative but will no longer recycle glass or certain types of plastics.”

In a meeting earlier this month, the Town Board entered into an IMA (Inter-Municipal Agreement) with Hempstead Sanitation District 1, to help minimize costs in hauling away recyclables. The Board agreed

to pay $69.75 per ton of recyclables to the district, and Omni Recycling Inc. of Westbury will work under contract with the district.

“This IMA, approved by the Town Board, will allow the Town to continue picking up recyclables weekly,” said Saladino. “While the adoption of a single-stream recycling initiative a year ago resulted in the Town earning a positive revenue stream, restrictions from

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Syosset schools continue HS start time talks

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

At the Syosset Central School District’s meeting on Monday night, December 17, resident Tanya Goetz brought up a recent New York Times article from December 12 that highlighted a scientific study about a successful change to a later starting time in the Seattle School District’s high schools and middle schools.

Syosset Schools administration has held two presentations on the subject in 2018, in April and October, just as competitive districts across the tri-state region have deliberated on moving high school starting times to later times such as 8:30 a.m. to better serve the needs of hardworking, sleep-deprived and studious teenagers.

A month ago at the Board of Education’s November 19 meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers said the district had been attempting to follow a timeline outlined April 17 during a board presentation. He said this was an “aggressive” timeline -- in order to make a change effective in September 2019, for the 2019-2020 school year -- and he informed the board that while the investigation would continue as quickly as possible, “we didn’t want the quality of work to suffer by trying to meet the timeline.”

The New York Times article last week contained much on the presence of screens and social media keeping teenagers up later, but the conclusion drawn was that students’ wake up times shifted, and on weekdays their morning activity started about 45 minutes later than prior to the change in school starting time. Goetz read part of the article aloud and commented for the Syosset Board of Education at Monday’s meeting. Over the two years since the move (fall 2016) scientists recruited 78 sophomores across Seattle “to wear wrist watch-like monitors for two weeks to track activity and light exposure.” Their findings were published earlier this month in the journal Science Advances.

“Combined with a slight shift to later bedtimes

Berry Hill students enjoyed the spirit of giving at the school’s annual Holiday Boutique, organized by the PTA. At the event, Berry Hill’s PRIDE Pals, helped younger students pick out gifts. See page 6.

Fatal accident in Woodbury

A driver on Route 135 was killed on December 5th after his car rolled over during an accident.

According to Nassau County Police detectives, Kenneth Glover, 29, of Brookhaven, was operating a 2003 Ford Escape southbound on Route 135 at exit 13 at 5:20 pm. The car veered off the roadway and rolled over multiple times, ejecting Mr. Glover from the vehicle,

causing injuries that resulted in his death. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Syosset Fire Department emergency medical technician.

A male passenger, 29, sustained nonlife threatening injuries. He was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Police did not release the cause of the accident.

This Week at the Jericho Public Library

Friday, December 21st at 2:00PM

Great Performers with Marc Courtade: The Dance of Michael Kidd

Michael Kidd began his career as a dancer, but became one of the most successful film and stage choreographers. Memorable works include Finian’s Rainbow , Can-Can , Li’l Abner , Destry Rides Again , and the film versions of Hello, Dolly! and The Band Wagon . Kidd was awarded five Tony Awards and an Honorary Academy Award for advancing the art of dance in film.

Monday, December 24th

Library Closes at 12:30PM –Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 25th

Library Closed – Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 26th

Movie: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (Comedy/Musical/Romance) -

Five years after the events of Mamma Mia! (2008) Sophie prepares for the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna as she learns more about her mother’s past. Starring Lily James, Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep. Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 54 minutes.

This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Thursday, December 20th at 2:00PM Winter Dreams

Presenter: Monica Randall

Winter Dreams brings to life the magic and enchantment of the winter season as it was celebrated during the last century. It was a time of lavish winter carnivals, ice skating parties, ice boating regattas, and horse drawn sleds. Join historian Monica Randall to view this period of time in history. This event is free.

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Legislator welcomes medical office

Alan Goldberg, Daryl Katz, and Legislator Joshua Lafazan

Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (Woodbury) recently welcomed Cosmedoctor to the Woodbury business community during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Tuesday, Dec. 11.

“Having lived in Woodbury my

entire life, I am so grateful when small business set down roots in my hometown and contribute to the fabric of our community. I wish Cosmedoctor great success and prosperity in the years to come,” Legislator Lafazan said.

Jericho participates in "No Shave November"

Before the beards started growing on November 1...

... and after (and before the shave)! The students get ready to shave the beards off.

Jericho administrators and staff participated in No Shave November to raise cancer awareness and funds to support cancer prevention, research, and education. Each participant didn’t shave for the month of November and encouraged family and friends to contribute dona-

tions to the cause. Together, Jericho raised over $6,000. On November 30, students from the Barbering class at Nassau BOCES came to Jericho to shave off the beards.

Photos by Denise Nash

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Jericho Chamber of Commerce formed

Long Island business leader Todd S. Shapiro has announced the formation of the Jericho Chamber of Commerce. The group will be inviting participation from Long Island and New York business leaders, small businesses, and corporations throughout the greater Jericho area.

Joining the formation will be Butch Yamali of The Dover Group, which co-owns and operates the Milleridge Inn, Long Island’s oldest restaurant.

Shapiro, president and CEO of Todd Shapiro Associates Public Relations, has opened his Long Island headquarters on North Broadway in Jericho, and is registered with the United States Chamber of Commerce.

Over the past few months, Shapiro has been discussing the formation of the business organization and has shored up the support of dozens of high-profile business leaders from Jericho. The new Chamber of Commerce will meet regularly beginning in January 2019.

The group will welcome mom-andpop small businesses and major corpo -

rations with thousands of employees, and will focus on promoting economic development and new business for Jericho. Membership in the Chamber will be cost-free during the inaugural year. Jericho is the proud home of corporate headquarters for several international companies, including Nathan’s Famous, Publisher’s Clearinghouse, Air Lingus, and Weight Watchers.

“After opening my Long Island executive offices in Jericho, I learned that there was no Chamber of Commerce or representation of the business community in a professional network. That led me to discuss with regional businesses the need for a group that supports economic development and business interests in our community where we live, work, know, and love. I am proud to live in the Town of Oyster Bay and form this group with my business neighbors. I look forward to working with them on behalf of Jericho in the months and years to come,” said Shapiro.

The Lion is in the Library

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Beloved children’s author Michelle Knudsen and author/illustrator Matt Phelan visited South Grove Elementary School on Wednesday, October 3rd. This enchanting visit helped to kick off South Grove’s month long PARP celebration.

Michelle Knudsen has written several popular children’s books such as the NYTimes bestselling book, Library Lion.  Some of her other titles include Big Mean Mike, Argus, the Trelian series and Marilyn’s Monster, which was illustrated by Matt Phelan.

Matt Phelan is an award-winning New York Times-bestselling author/ illustrator of many books for young readers. In 2014, he received the Free Library of Philadelphia/Drexel University Children's Literature Citation. Matt has written and illustrated several titles including Pignic, Around the World, Druthers, Bluffton,

Marilyn’s Monster, and Snow White

Both Knudsen and Phelan gave the children insight on the writing process and talked about what inspires them when they are looking for their next big idea. The children heard excerpts from their books and were also able to get an inside look into their journey into becoming authors/illustrators. Students were also able to see drafts of illustrations and were even able to help create their own South Grove Monster with Michelle and Matt.

South Grove students participated in a bookmark making competition, with two winners from each grade earning the opportunity to attend a special lunch with both Michelle Knudsen and Matt Phelan in South Grove’s library. With questions, heartwarming stories, and many laughs, the children and visiting authors had a wonderful time.

The winners show off their bookmark designs with the authors, Arts in Education chair Jess Turnquist, and South Grove librarian Kari Horowitz. Winners of the bookmark design contest have lunch with Knudsen and Phelan.

The students proudly show off their bookmarks, which

printed and given to their classmates.

Christmas & New Year’s Services

ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA CHURCH

129 Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 • (516) 931-0056

Dear Parishioners,

If only this Christmas the world would see the joy of the season isn’t under a tree –a big costly present no one can afford, but only in worship of You, O Lord.

Worship Warms The Heart

If only this Christmas the world would hear not jingling sleigh bells or noisy reindeer, but, rather, the voices of people in prayer, giving their thanks for Your loving care.

If only this Christmas the world would feel the thrill that can come from giving that’s real-like offering gifts, which through their simplicity, leave room for a glimpse of the Holy Nativity.

Sunday, December 23rd 10:30 am - Traditional Christmas Service Monday, December 24th 7:00 pm - Candlelight Service

CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2018

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve

Monday, December 24

Saturday - December 22 ~ 3:00 - 4:30 a.m. Regular Confession - Dec. 1, 8, & 15th 4:00-4:45pm

Mass in English Church 4:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Mass in Spanish in Church 7:30 p.m. Mass in English in Church 12:00 Midnight

Christmas Day

Tuesday, December 25

All Masses in Church

7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 am and 12:30 p.m.

NO EVENING MASS 2:30 pm Mass in Spanish (Church)

NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday December 29th - 4:00 - 4:45 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Mass

Monday December 31st - Mass in Church 5:00 pm Mass in Spanish - 7:00 p.m.

New Year’s Day

Tuesday, January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 9:30 am, 11:00 & 12:30 pm

Sincerely yours in Christ, Fr. Jim, Fr. Andres, Fr. Frank, Fr. Benjamin And the Sisters and Staff of St. Ignatius Loyola Parish.

The spirit of giving at Berry Hill's Holiday Boutique

Parents were invited to come shop as well.

On December 4th, Berry Hill’s PTA organized its annual Holiday Boutique for students to purchase gifts for family and loved ones.

While it was cold outside, inside was filled with warmth from the spirit of the giving.  Children enjoyed shopping for their parents, grandparents, siblings, and even pets.   The younger students

were beaming as they were guided through the boutique by Berry Hill’s PRIDE Pals.  PRIDE Pals are fourth and fifth-grade students who have volunteered to help with various tasks around the school.   Michele Goldsmith and Gina James, co-chairs of the Holiday Boutique, planned the successful event, which had over $10,000 in sales.

Kindergarten students shopping with their PRIDE Pals.

All smiles while picking the best presents.

Jericho-Syosset Girl Scouts thank local veterans

Jericho Syosset Girl Scouts recently gathered at the Farm at Oyster Bay to make blankets for veterans that will be delivered through Soldiers' Angels. The girls enjoyed a special visit with Frank Urzo, Jack Gioeli, Terri Squires, and Joe Grehan, from Syosset VFW Post 6349. They appreciated the very thorough answers to their questions and loved taking some special photos. It was a memorable morning for everyone, all in appreciation of those who have served our country.

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Girl Scouts opened the event with a full flag ceremony.

The girls cut strips of felt that were then tied together to create many cozy blankets. They worked together with their sister scouts in teams to create full blankets.

The girls display the various blankets that were donated to veterans through Soldiers' Angels.

Frank Urzo, Jack Gioeli, Terri Squires, and Joe Grehan, from Syosset VFW Post 6349.

Girl Scouts win sweatshirt design contest

Jericho Syosset Girl Scouts proudly congratulates Michelle (pictured standing center) for winning the Service Unit Sweatshirt Design Contest. Many wonderful and creative designs were submitted. Girls came together to vote for their favorite design, and Michelle's design was the winner. You will see girls of all ages and adults all over Jericho and Syosset wearing Michelle's design over the coming months.

Free musical performances at local libraries

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the Distinguished Artists Concert Series will host multiple performances throughout the month of January 2019 at local libraries throughout the Town.

“The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical and dance programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Thomas Hand. “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.”

Scheduled performances for January 2019 include:

• Vintage Bliss on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at 1 pm at the Syosset Public Library – Tribute to the Timeless Music of the Great American Songbook.

• JayCee Driesen on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 8 pm at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library

Free girls youth hockey clinics

The Town of Oyster Bay will run two free girls youth hockey clinics this winter as part of the Town’s Youth Ice Hockey program.  The clinics will take place at the Town’s Ice Skating Center in Bethpage, located at 1001 Stewart Avenue, and will take place on January 17th and February 7th, from 7 pm to 8 pm.

“The Town of Oyster Bay’s Youth Ice Hockey Program is one of the best games in town, and features many respected coaches dedicated to teaching this outstanding sport to the many boys and girls enrolled in the program,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino.  “For the first time, the Town will be offering a free youth clinic dedicated solely to girls who are looking to sharpen their skating and hockey skills.

These are great clinics for our youth!” Girls who attend the clinics will get the unique opportunity to hone their skating and hockey skills as part of a program that has earned recognition by the National Hockey League for its high level of quality.  Clinics will be coached by the Town’s Youth Hockey House League coaches. All ages are welcome.  All participants must be wearing standard hockey equipment, and should have some skating ability.  No prior experience with hockey is necessary for attendance.

No registration is necessary for either clinic.  For more information about the clinics and the Town’s Youth Hockey program, please call Buzz Deschamps at (516) 433-7466, x8233.

Plainview company returns as sponsor of 50K championship

- “Tribute to the Divas” featuring the music of Barbra, Bette, Adele, Cher, Judy & More.

• Emily & Vincent Ricciardi on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 2 pm at the Jericho Public Library – Broadway Favorites!

• Neal Stuart & The Empire State Band on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 3 pm at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library – The Music of Johnny Maestro & Others from the 50s and 60s.

• Simply Diamond on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 1 pm at the Massapequa Public Library – Tribute to the Music of Neil Diamond.

The Distinguished Artists Concert Series is sponsored by the Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA) Division of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services. For fur ther information, please call (516) 7977900 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

Jahn Levin, president of Purity Products, gets together with event director Carl Grossbard to announce the renewed sponsorship

The Greater Long Island Running Club is pleased to announce that Purity Products, based at 200 Terminal Drive in Plainview, will be returning as a key sponsor of the March 3, 2019 Caumsett State Park 50 Kilometer Run, which serves as the 50 Kilometer

Championship of USA Track & Field.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jahn Levin and his team at Purity Products back as a sponsor of the Caumsett 50K Championship,” stated Event Director Carl Grossbard of the event managing Greater Long island Running Club.

December 21, 2018

Skiers Converge on Vermont to Experience “Winter in its Original State”

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

I love Ski Vermont’s slogan: “Winter in its Original State”. It captures perfectly Vermont’s heritage and character that make coming to ski, snowboard, crosscountry and enjoy all the other winter pursuits amid these Green Mountains and rolling hills, so special.

The biggest change, though, is the entry by the industry powerhouses – Vail Resorts, Alterra Mountain Company, Peak Resorts, Powdr), linking many of its major resorts through marketing, loyalty programs and seasonal passes (EpicPass, IkonPass, Mountain Collective, Peak Pass) to networks spanning the continent, even the globe that will inspire people to experience skiing in Vermont from all over the world. Importantly,

though, their contribution has been to enhance facilities and guest experience while preserving the special personality of the resorts.

Here’s a taste of what Vermontbound travelers will experience: Killington Resort

New investments totaling $25 million revolutionize the guest experience at  Killington, including a new 6-person high speed bubble chairlift, new lift service at South Ridge, significant upgrades to the

K-1 Express Gondola, additional availability and improvements of intermediate trails and resort-wide infrastructure upgrades including the addition of hands-free lift access validation with RFID technology at both Killington and its sister resort, Pico.

Besides a jam-packed schedule of bands, festivals, and competitions such as the Audi FIS

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Skiing down 49er. Even intermediate skiers can enjoy the view from the summit at Pico, a family-friendly self-contained ski resort © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

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Ski World Cup (you can watch for free), Rails 2 Riches and the FOX US Open of Mountain Biking, there’s plenty to do including a mountain coaster, ski biking, tubing, snowmobile tours, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, dinner excursions to the Ledgewood Yurt, spa treatments, shopping and more than 100 restaurants and bars in the region.

The “Beast of the East,” Killington is the biggest ski resort in New England and has the longest season. A Powdr resort, Killington and its sister resort Pico are both partnering in the IkonPass

Killington is all about four seasons of beastly activities, and now the  Beast 365 All-Seasons Pass gives guests access to everything at Killington, all year long. It starts in summer with unlimited lift and trail access for mountain biking, plus golf course greens fees and access to the Adventure Center including the new WreckTangle. And of course, unlimited winter access to the longest season in the East. (skivermont.com/killington-resort)

Pico has a very different feel from its sister resort, Killington, just next door. A self-contained resort with slopeside lodging, Pico has 57 trails serviced by

Skiing Killington, Vermont, the “Beast of the East.” © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

Smugglers’ Notch is one of the most family-friendly ski resorts in the country but also offers expert trails © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

seven lifts, including two high-speed detachable quads, Its more intimate scale, gentle learning terrain, smooth cruisers and classically narrow New England steeps, that all that funnel to a single base make it ideal for families. Even the most selective skiers and riders will be impressed by Pico’s vertical drop of 1,967’ – taller than 80% of Vermont ski areas. (skivermont.com/ pico-mountain)

Mount Snow

Mount Snow  has a new $22 million Carinthia Base Lodge that helps mark Carinthia’s 10-year anniversary of

becoming a 100-acre all-terrain-park mountain face. Conveniently located right at the base of Carinthia Terrain Park, the new 42,000sq/ft lodge is five times the size of the old and features a coffee bar, sit-down restaurant, two bars, large multi-station cafeteria, along with retail, rentals, ski school, ski patrol. The resort had a major upgrade to its snowmaking system last year and has been voted “Best Snow in the East” by Ski Magazine.

There is also snow tubing and snowmobiling. You can book a leisurely sunset tour to the summit of Mount

Skiing down Long John at Mount Snow © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Skiing at Stratton, now part of the Alterra Mountain Company and included on its IkonPass © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Snow, or a trek across Somerset Reservoir through Snowmobile Vermont (book in advance, mountsnow. com/snowmobile). Unwind at Mount Snow’s Naturespa, located in the Grand Summit Resort Hotel, offering pure, natural and organic spa treatments, guided mountain treks, holistic health, and fitness specialties.

Mount Snow is part of Peak Resorts (Hunter Mountain in New York and Attitash in New Hampshire are others, and included in its Peak Pass. skivermont.com/mount-snow-resort

Okemo Mountain Resort

Okemo is now an Epic resort. Vail Resorts, Inc. purchased Triple Peaks, LLC, the parent company of Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont, Mount Sunapee Resort in New Hampshire, and Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado, plus, in a separate transaction, Stevens Pass, in Washington. Vail Resorts plans to invest $35 million, over the next two years, across the four resorts to continue to elevate the guest experience. But most immediately, Okemo is now part of the 2018-19  Epic Pass (Vail is honoring previously sold 2018-19 season passes for Okemo.)

One of our favorite ski mountains with its long, scenic cruisers, Okemo also offers an assortment of  alternative activities for families to enjoy together. For a thrill, try Okemo’s Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster or go snow

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tubing down a specially groomed chute in the Jackson Gore courtyard; skate at Okemo’s ice skating pavilion; rent a fat bike for riding on snow; go snowshoeing; cross country skiing; work on your golf game at Okemo’s indoor golf facility. Chill out with an after-hours snowcat excursion to the top of the mountain, take a swim or soak in a hot tub at  Okemo’s Spring House Pool & Fitness Center. Enjoy a massage or a facial at the spa.

The Adventure Zone located in Okemo’s Jackson Gore area offers year-round activities soar through the treetops on Sawyer’s Sweep Zipline Tour or go off-roading on a Segway PT Tour; launch yourself into the Amp Energy Big Air Bag; climb the climbing wall; putt Cal’s Miniature Golf Course or challenge yourself on the 18-hole Disc Golf course.

A wide variety of trailside and mountainside lodging options delivers great ski-in/ski-out convenience, but our favorite is Jackson Gore. (skivermont.com/okemo-mountainresort)

Smugglers’ Notch

Famously family-friendly (and now hyping that it also is still “family-owned, operated, focused”),  Smuggs’ continues to grow in what appeals to families with the resort’s free  Kids’ Club whereby all kids 12 and under get a free “treasure chest” of goodies. During the

weeks of 12/16-12/21, 1/13-1/18, 2/3-2/8, and 3/3-3/8, Smugglers’ will offer all guests staying on any Club Smugglers’ package free lessons and rentals for kids 12 and under. Smuggs’ banked slalom course on Madonna Mountain will open new doors for intermediates and experts both in and out of lessons and host various events this season. Fat Bikes give winter access to Smuggs’ expansive cross-country MTB terrain. Smugglers’ claim to fame is the total experience the resort offers. There is probably no other ski resort that is so focused on family togetherness, with a vast array of activities families enjoy together as Smugglers Notch. Families can vary their vacation days by joining craft sessions, broomball challenges, scavenger hunts,  Snow Cat tours, story times, and pool games (included in their Smugglers’ vacation package). Among the most popular activities: weekly torchlight parade and fireworks, belting out tunes in family karaoke and building a sled to launch from a jump in I-Did-A-Sled. Smuggs has also introduced S.T.E.A.M. activities tjat bring fun ways to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

FunZone 2.0 offers 26,000 square feet of indoor fun: an adventure center (laser tag, climbing tower, giant slide), a café serving beer and wine, so parents can relax while kids play. Outdoor

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activities include snowmobile tours through the historic Smugglers’ Notch pass, and CatTrax heated-cabin snow cat rides to the summits of Smugglers’ most popular peaks.

There’s so much to do, this is the ski resort you want to stay longer at – not just ski and stay – 43 pages of activities in 7 day period. Everybody has something even if they don’t ski. There are even activity packages that don’t include skiing.

The condo-style accommodations provide plenty of space for families to spread out, have meals and snacks in the condo (every condo has a crock pot; there is a country store on the mountain with the essentials and a grocery store 15 minutes away that you can shop at on the drive up).

Apart from its reputation as the most family-friendly ski resort anywhere, there is serious skiing to be had on three mountains: Morse (all green, so there is a natural separation of ability) while Madonna and Sterling are big, steep and deep; Sterling has a great variety of cruisers (great for intermediates) to bump up skill on short black. Madonna is the toughest, with some of the steepest trails (even a double-black) in the East, but there are also a couple of blues from top (Chilcoot and Drifter). (skivermont.

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The day my Christmas dream came true!

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

The best Christmas present that I ever received was when I was eight years old.

I had asked for it a few months before Christmas when my mother was trying to be inconspicuous about asking my five siblings and me what we might like Santa Claus to bring that year.

My three older brothers asked for brand-new bicycles. I remember that clearly because it was the first and only time that the three of them wanted the same thing. That was unusual.

My older sister, Michelle, wanted a new electric hair dryer, the kind that sits on top of your head, you plug into an electric outlet and you turn it on.

She had seen it in the store and had her heart set on it. To each her own, I thought, but I knew that my sister always liked to look nice when we went to Mass each Sunday as a family – and on other occasions, too – so I couldn’t begrudge her that.

She also wanted a set of brand-new curlers to go with it. At the age of 11, my older sister was pretty decisive – and specific.

My younger sister, Susan, wasn’t sure what she wanted that year. She

was only five so it was hard for her to decide. She would think of something then change her mind five minutes later.

Still, Susan was a happy go lucky child and she actually was easy to get gifts for. She was always pleased and content with kid’s jewelry, beading sets, drawing pencils, easels, and anything arts and craftsy.

I had made up my mind early in the holiday season that year. I wanted a chemistry set. I had just spent months reading as many biographies as I could get my hands on from the library about Madame Curie and her husband, Pierre Curie, who was an accomplished physicist. I could spend all day reading about the life and work of Marie Curie.

Born Maria Sklodowska on November 7, 1867, in Warsaw, Poland, Marie Curie later studied in France and upon her marriage to Pierre Curie she became a naturalized French citizen.

Marie Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only woman to win the award twice. Curie’s efforts, along with her husband Pierre Curie, led to the discovery of polonium and radium and, after Pierre’s death, the further development of X-rays.

Later called “Madame Curie,” she

did her research at a time when the opportunities for women were few and far between.

On that particular Christmas I wanted to break open a brand new chemistry set, one that was all mine, and try concocting things. I wanted to experiment just like Madame Curie had. I wanted to create something new, to invent something the world had never seen before and maybe, if it was in the field of medicine, I could help people.

My mind was always boggled by how much of an impact Madame Curie had had on the world. I always stood in awe when I thought about how many people she helped, not just in her lifetime, but in the years since.

My mom and dad knew that I was fascinated with science and my teacher knew it, too. The adults in my life wondered if my interest in science would last through high school and into my college years.

It did last, although I never did become a science major. I ended up majoring in English and minoring in psychology.

I took my share of biology, chemistry and physics classes over the years, however, and learned a lot. To this day the first thing I read whenever I pick up

“The New York Times,” “Newsweek” or “Time Magazine” is the science page.

Of all of the sections, I have always found that the most interesting. I like reading about new discoveries, new advances in medicine and more.

Part of me hoped beyond hope that Santa Claus would put that sparkling new chemistry set under the Christmas tree for me the year that I was eight. Another part of me said that it might not happen because, as good as my mother was, and as much as she loved everything about the Christmas holiday, she had six children, a husband and a house to take care of.

She also had asked us about our Christmas wishes in October which to me seemed pretty far in advance. I was afraid she might forget about it. I was afraid that with so many gifts to juggle, mine might get lost somehow.

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BY TOM MARGENAU

I got to chatting with someone about 30 years younger than me the other day at our local library. We were sharing stories about our lives and careers and families. He expressed surprise at two elements of my life that I just thought of as sort of normal. I told him I had worked for the Social Security Administration for about 33 years. And I also mentioned that my wife and I recently celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary. He told me that younger people no longer work at the same job for more than five years. And he said he didn’t know anyone who had been married to the same person for more than 15 years.

Of course those are just one person’s observations. I have no idea if they are indicative of today’s lifestyles. But when I got home and opened up my email folder, just coincidentally, the first batch of mail I read came from folks who were married more than once and had questions about how that impacted their Social Security. Here they are.

Q: I am 62 years old, and I am thinking about retiring. I will have my own Social Security. But it’s not much, only about $1,100. I was married four times. I was married to husband one for only two years before we divorced. My second husband and I were married for 15 years until he died. My children got survivor’s benefits on his record until they were in college. I was married to a third man for 11 years and then we got a divorce. I married my fourth husband in 2009, and he died three years ago. What are my chances of getting Social Security from any of these husbands?

A: Well, you certainly have some potential Social Security choices, especially with husbands two and four. You can forget about husband one. You weren’t married to him long enough. And as long as husband number three is alive, you won’t get anything from his Social Security because the benefit rate payable to a wife (or ex-wife) is much less than the rate payable to a widow. So that brings us to your second and fourth husbands. In a nutshell, you’d be due widow’s benefits off the account of whichever one of these guys had the higher Social Security benefit. (You can’t get both. Just the one that pays the most.) But then we mix in your own Social Security retirement and that opens up even more possibilities. You could employ the “take one now and save the other for later” option that widows have. For example, if you think you could live on that $1,100 reduced retirement benefit for a few years, then at age 66 you could switch to a 100 percent widow’s benefit from either husband two or four. You’ll need to talk to the Social Security people about all these choices.

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Q: My wife and I are both turning 62 and thinking about Social Security. She and I are both on our second marriages. We have been married for 21 years. Her first husband died. I am divorced from my first wife after a 15-year marriage. We are just curious: Can either of us claim any Social Security benefits from our first spouses?

A: Not at this time. As long as you are married to each other, neither of you are due any Social Security benefits from an ex-spouse’s account. But if your marriage ends, through death or divorce, then there is a decent chance your wife might be due widow’s benefits from her first husband. She would get those benefits if they exceed whatever she is due on her own record or what she might be due on your account. And as far as your ex-wife is concerned, as long as she is alive, it is highly unlikely you’d ever be due any of her Social Security.

Q: I am 68 years old. I am getting widow’s benefits from my husband’s Social Security. He died in 2010. I have been living with a nice elderly gentleman. He wants to get married because he thinks it is the proper thing to do. But I told him that I would lose my widow’s benefits if we went through with this. Am I right?

A: Normally you’d be right because the law generally says if you are married to a second husband, you can’t get any of your first husband’s benefits. But the rules are different for widows who remarry after age 60. A woman who does that can keep the widow’s benefits she is getting from a prior husband’s Social Security account. So start making those wedding plans.

Q: I am living with a woman who has been divorced three times. She is 68. I was married twice before myself. I am 70. I am getting $2,600 in my own retirement benefit. She is getting about $600 per month from one of her ex-husbands. (FYI: All of her ex-husbands are still alive and all have remarried.) She won’t marry me because she said she will lose her Social Security. I told her that a woman who remarries after age 60 won’t lose her benefits. She wants to see this in writing. So if you put this in the newspaper, I can show her I’m right.

A: Well then, you might not want to show her this because you are wrong. Your wife would indeed lose the benefits she is getting from her ex-husband if she marries you. The difference between your case and the situation described in the prior question and answer is that woman was getting widow’s benefits. And again, the law says a widow who remarries after age 60 can keep her survivor benefits. But your significant oth-

er’s husband is still alive. She is getting benefits as his supposedly dependent ex-wife. If she marries you, she would no longer be her ex-husband’s dependent spouse so those benefits would stop effective with the month you get married.

Q: I’ve been married three times. Two of those exes are getting benefits on my account. Can I turn around and claim Social Security from their accounts?

A: No, you can’t. The only way they

could be getting spousal benefits on your record is because their own Social Security benefits are significantly smaller than yours. In other words, because your Social Security amount is so much higher than what they are getting on their own accounts, you just aren’t due anything from them.

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

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Stowe Mountain Resort

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Home of the great snow guarantee, Stratton offers 97 trails, 100+ acres of glades, 600+ acres of skiing and snowboarding terrain including top ranked terrain parks, the fastest fleet of lifts in the East, convenient lodging, slopeside Village, Training & Fitness Center, Spa and a full slate of winter

areas and freestyle terrain purposebuilt for learning progression. Stowe, which is now owned by Vail Resorts, now offers  Epic Mix, which enables skiers and riders to track their days and vertical feet skied, earn digital pins, share photos, race against the pros and check real-time lift line wait time using their RFID chip-embedded season pass or lift ticket. As part of Vail Resorts, Stowe is also included on the EpicPass.

Stowe has an inter-mountain transfer gondola connecting its two mountain peaks, Mt. Mansfield and Spruce Peak. There are new high-speed lifts on Spruce, new base facilities, gourmet restaurants. The Stowe Mountain Lodge, a 312 room hotel and spa, is recognized as one of the greenest and most luxurious mountainside lodgings anywhere. There’s also a new state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center at Spruce Peak. (www.stowe.com)

Stratton Mountain Resort

Stratton’s new Snow Bowl highspeed quad, the major project in this year’s $10 million-capital plan, is positioned to minimize wind impact and, traveling at 1,000 ft./minute, reduce ride time from 14 to five minutes. Plus, the top ramp provides smoother access to Mike’s Way, a beginner run from the summit of southern Vermont’s highest peak.

and summer events and activities. There’s lift-served snow tubing, moonlight snowshoe tours, and 12km of  cross country trails for skiing and fat biking. Unwind with a massage from the Village Day Spa or enjoy a dog sled ride through Vermont’s wooded terrain. Stratton’s Training and Fitness Center offers Olympic-sized, salt-water swimming pool, cardio and weight room and the  Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center. Stroll through the Village to enjoy cafes and shops or venture 20

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Whenever I thought about it, I hoped against hope that my wish would come true. I tried to figure my odds. Maybe, maybe not.

Imagine my surprise when, early on Christmas morning, I woke Susan and we both pulled on our bathrobes and slippers.

Together we crept down the stairs of our split-level home into the living room. Despite the darkness we saw lots of presents looking all shiny and pretty under the multicolored Christmas tree lights.

I remember walking around bike after bike after bike – there were three rather large bicycles, that’s for sure –and each one had a big blue bow tied onto the handlebars.

Suddenly Susan grabbed my hand and shouted, “Look, Claire, that might be just what you are hoping for!”

Staring down at a brightly-wrapped box, I thought maybe that is a chemistry set. Lifting it up, I shook it around and smiled confidently. “Yes!” I shouted then caught myself.

We didn’t want to be discovered checking out all of Santa’s presents before everyone else had a chance to see them under the pretty Christmas tree.

Breathing out a sigh of relief, I knew that my wish had been granted. I placed the box back gently under our Christmas tree and pointed out a couple of gifts that were for Susan.

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The day my Christmas dream came true!

I could see the labels on the boxes clearly. It was tempting to open a gift right then and there but I knew that we couldn’t.

Susan and I tiptoed back up to our room, hopped into our beds and waited for the others to get up.

We didn’t fall back asleep that morning, I remember that because we were so busy chatting about all of the various possibilities. The ideas in our heads were just too exciting to sleep through.

Susan and I shared a bedroom with bunk beds so we whispered back and forth for a little while about how great that Christmas Day was turning out to be. We were wide awake and chatting, chatting, chatting.

She wondered what Santa Claus may have brought her and I remember she said that she hoped our mom liked the big poinsettia she got her.

At some point I heard my mom and dad calling out for everyone to wake up and gather around the Christmas tree.

“It’s time,” my mom shouted. “Let’s go see what Santa Claus brought!”

I remember that Susan and I didn’t have to be told twice. We went downstairs and watched as everyone else assembled in the living room in the midst of all of our holiday decorations.

My brother, Phil, ran over to the record player and put on some festive Christmas carols. The first song was Brenda Lee talking about “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” some of the words go:

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That was a hopping Christmas song that definitely kept everyone in a happy, jolly mood.

My dad asked Michelle to grab a package or two to hand out and just then I heard my oldest brother, Peter, say, “Wow, look at this bike! It’s perfect!”

My two other brothers said that their bicycles were perfect, too, and I was barely able to contain myself as I walked up to the Christmas tree. I picked up some gifts to give to my mom, my dad and to some others.

Sure enough, when the right time came, Susan handed me my gift, giving me a quick wink as she did so.

Tearing off the wrapping paper, I saw that it was a chemistry set and jumped for joy. As I danced around the Christmas tree my parents laughed at my spontaneous outburst but they both knew how much it meant to me.

Later that day and in the days that followed I looked at the instructions and did different experiments. I mixed acids and bases, I started growing crystals, and I dumped some vinegar into a small bowl of baking soda and watched it bubble up in a cool chemical reaction.

When we went back to school after

the holiday break I excitedly told my teacher about the special present that I had been given.

My teacher said, “See that, sometimes dreams and wishes do come true!”

I agreed and walked to my seat with a great, big smile on my face.

Christmas was different that year surrounded by three large bicycles inside the house and by a smaller box that I had had my heart set on.

Surrounded by my whole family and a houseful of decorations, that holiday turned out to be just perfect!

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minutes down Route 100 to Manchester for shopping at 40 designer outlets. Stratton has a learn-to-ski package at $99. It also offers a Jitney from New York City. Another feature is the Winter Wondergrass, a blue grass festival. Now part of the Alterra Mountain Company, Stratton is included on its IkonPass, now offering access to nearly 82,000 acres at 38 premier mountain destinations across the globe. (Stratton.com)

Sugarbush Resort

In honor of its 60th anniversary since Damon and Sara Gadd and Jack Murphy opened the resort in 1958, Sugarbush is hosting anniversary celebrations throughout the season. Sugarbush has also joined the  Ikon Pass, connecting some of the most iconic mountains in North America (Killington, Pico, Stratton in Vermont, Loon Mountain in New Hampshire, Sugarloaf and Sunday River in Maine). On-mountain improvements this season include snowmaking upgrades, lift upgrades, and relocating the beginner First Time

lift for more convenient access.

The resort offers 111 trails across two mountains - Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen—connected by a chairlift (so fun!) and shuttle bus. Mt. Ellen is the thirdhighest peak in Vermont, with steeps, wide-open cruisers and some great intermediate terrain, the Riemergasse Terrain Park designed with rails, tables, and jumps for all levels, and home to a series of events and competitions; and 28 marked areas for beginner to advanced tree skiing. The 2,000-acre Slide Brook Basin, tucked in between Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen, is an adventurer’s paradise. Guided trips are available with the legendary skier John Egan and the staff of the Adventure Learning Center’s Ski & Ride School.

Sugarbush offers free uphill travel passes for skinning up designated routes at the resort before and after liftserved operating hours, including an uphill travel option for  Allyn’s Lodge Fireside Dining. There is also selfguided snowshoeing access and guided tours, including photography tours, twilight tours, and the more endurance-

based outback tours in the Slide Brook Basin.

Cabin Cat Adventures also offer a great way to experience the mountain, whether it’s Allyn’s Lodge Fireside Dining at the top of Gadd Peak, Cabin Cat First Tracks on a powder day or Sunset Groomer Rides to the top of Lincoln Peak. Other activities available in Mad River Valley include ice-skating, an Icelandic horse farm, a locally owned movie theater and cross country skiing. (sugarbush.com)

Bolton Valley

What’s old is new again! Bolton Valley, a self-contained resort where you walk from slopeside lodging directly to the lifts, is once again owned by its original family founders, the DesLauriers who opened the resort in 1966.

Besides being one of the few places in New England offering night skiing, last year Bolton opened an in-house  backcountry-specific guiding and instructional program, complete with top-of-the-line rental and demo fleets of alpine touring and splitboarding

equipment. Building on its reputation for having some of the best and most accessible backcountry terrain in the Eastern U.S., this program makes Bolton Valley a premiere destination for skiers and riders looking to move beyond lift service, as well as cross country skiers looking to access more aggressive terrain. Explore 1,200 acres of high-mountain wilderness terrain while learning the ins and outs of alpine touring, backcountry safety, and selfreliance.

“It’s unique in the East for a backcountry experience to be so accessible,” said Josh Arneson, V.P. of Sales and Marketing.

How good do you have to be? “At least strong intermediate –we take it slow. People are surprised when they can do it. It is scary to attempt if you do it alone, but a mind-opening experience when you realize you can do it.” A group lesson is $75 plus rental.

Bolton Valley also has back country huts which can be rented through the Green Mountain Club, the organization that runs the Long Trail, but accessed

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Make-ahead muffins can be a quick breakfast that’s perfect for Christmas mornings at home.

Christmas morning is an exciting and joyous time for families. Children are anxious to rush downstairs and see what Santa has left under the tree, and parents are eager to see the looks on youngsters’ happy faces.

Having a fast and easy breakfast at the ready on Christmas morning allows families to jump right into the festivities rather than spending too much time in the kitchen.

Yogurt Muffins (Yield: 50 servings)

61⁄2 cups Dannon plain fat-free Greek yogurt

4 cups water, room temperature

1 box (5 lbs) Gold Medal® Muffin Mix, Whole Grain Variety

3 tablespoons McCormick pumpkin pie spice

Combine yogurt and water in mixing bowl. Whisk until blended. Set aside. Add spices to dry muffin mix in a large bowl. Add yogurt and water mixture to the muffin mixture. Mix until just blended. Don’t overmix. Using a scoop, portion into greased or lined muffin pans. Bake at 350 F for 24 minutes, or 17 to 20 minutes in a convection oven, until the tops are golden brown. Christmas Is Right Around The

This recipe for “Spiced Yogurt Muffins,” courtesy of the National Dairy Council, Dannon and McCormick, can be made in advance and then enjoyed while peeking into Christmas stockings or watching holiday parades on television. This big-batch recipe is ideal for feeding a houseful of overnight holiday guests. Or it can be prepared in advance and doled out as needed throughout the week. The muffins also can be made as a treat for holiday office luncheons. Cut the recipe in half for smaller yields.

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Holiday giving for reluctant recipients

Quite a number of people take pleasure from finding gifts under the tree and then having the opportunity to tear open the wrapping paper and see which treasures are inside. But there also is a category of people who claim they have all they could ever need and want and insist that gifts are not necessary. In such instances, what are gift-givers to do?

Some people prefer to eschew gifts because they simply do not have the funds to reciprocate the generosity. Seniors may be reticent to accept gifts because they’ve already obtained many things throughout their lives and could be at a point where they’re downsizing and simply do not need any more material things. Others could be overwhelmed with clutter and have decided that a minimalist approach is the way to go. A little investigation may be necessary to get to the root of the no-gift mindset and then gift-givers can decide whether they should buy a loved one a gift or find another way to show how much they car.

• Offer something handmade. Gifts come in all shapes and forms, and handmade gifts — particularly the consumable kind — won’t take up space and can show just how much you care. Craft a personalized batch of wine, bake a cherished family recipe, develop a uniquely scented bath fizzy, or harness another creative talent

you may have. If the gift is handmade, there is a bigger chance it will be received with grace, even from someone who is reluctant to receive gifts.

• Give new life to a cherished item. Think about an item that may be a loved one’s most prized possession. Perhaps it is a porcelain doll from childhood or a photograph that can use reframing? Offer to have such an item repaired or restored if it’s starting to show its age.

• Offer an experience as a gift. Research from Harris says three-quarters of millennials prefer experiences over material items, and are spending more on travel, cultural events and dining out than objects. Even people who are reluctant to receive gifts may appreciate the gift of an experience that can broaden their horizons.

• Explore useful gifts. These types of gifts may include gift cards to a frequently used supermarket, membership to a fitness center or even enrollment in a roadside assistance club. A subscription to a streaming movie service also is a great and useful gift.

• Gift of company. Sometimes the best present is the gift of one’s presence. If a recipient really wants nothing, perhaps an evening spent together in one another’s company will make a great gift.

Enjoy a fun New Year’s Eve out on the town

New Year’s Eve is traditionally a night to go out on the town to celebrate with family and friends. Such celebrations tend to be rowdy, as millions of people across the globe say so long to one year while welcoming in the next.

Because New Year’s Eve is such a popular night to paint the town red, prospective revelers may want to begin planning their celebrations early to ensure they have the safest and most enjoyable night possible.

• Book dinner reservations early. According to the National Restaurant Association, New Year’s Eve is one of the five most popular nights of the year to dine out. Restaurants can book up quickly and early for New Year’s Eve, so book reservations as early as possible. Try to get as accurate a potential headcount as possible before booking a reservation, erring on the side of an extra person or two if necessary. Once a reservation has been made, call the restaurant if the party size changes. If choosing a favorite restaurant, keep in mind that the typical menu might not be available, as many establishments offer limited prix fixe offerings on nights as busy as New Year’s Eve.

of your party, ideally deciding on a spot well ahead of New Year’s Eve.

• Utilize mass transportation. Because New Year’s Eve is such a popular night to go out, roads can become crowded in and around city centers or downtown areas. If possible, use mass transportation when going out on New Year’s Eve. Doing so can help revelers avoid traffic jams and keep the focus on fun.

• Choose a celebration spot well in advance as well.

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Restaurants book up quickly on New Year’s Eve, and so do bars hosting festivities. Some establishments sell limited numbers of wristbands to celebrants, and once those wristbands are sold out, they may not allow additional celebrants to enter the premises. Discuss potential post-dinner spots with all the members

• Choose a designated driver or utilize a taxi or ridesharing service. In areas where mass transportation is unavailable or unreliable, celebrants should choose a designated driver or drivers from their group, or arrange for rides home via a taxi or ridesharing service. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety notes that, between 2010 and 2014, there were an average of 118.2 crash deaths on January 1. Many of those were likely New Year’s Eve revelers on their way home after midnight. Designated drivers, cabbies or ridesharing services prevent potentially impaired celebrants from getting behind the wheel.

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Cannoli, a quintessential confectiont (gluten free)

Confections are a staple of the Holiday table, when couples afford themselves a little indulgence at the dessert table. Couples who adhere to gluten-free diets may worry that the

dessert menu offers little they can enjoy without getting an upset stomach. But gluten-free couples can still top off their meal with a delightful dessert. The following gluten-free recipe

for cannoli from Jeanne Sauvage’s “Gluten-Free Baking for the Holidays” (Chronicle Books) is just as delicious as traditional cannoli, ensuring gluten-free men and women need not skip the last course this Valentine’s Day

Cannoli

Makes about 20 cannoli

Cannoli shells

11⁄2 cups Jeanne’s Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour (see below)

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

1⁄4 cup granulated sugar

1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1⁄4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

1 extra-large egg plus 1 extra-large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash

2 tablespoons cold marsala or white wine

2 to 3 tablespoons cold water Tapioca flour for dusting Neutral-flavored oil, such as rice bran or canola, for frying

Filling

1 pound fresh sheep’s or cow’s milk ricotta cheese, drained

1⁄2 cup granulated sugar

3 tablespoons grated orange zest 1⁄3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)

Mini semisweet chocolate chips for decorating (optional)

To make the cannoli shells, in a medium bowl, mix together the flour, salt, cinnamon, and granulated sugar. With a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut or squish the butter pieces into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles sand with pebbles. Add the whole egg and mix with a fork until completely combined. Add the marsala and use your hands to combine. The dough should come together but not quite hold together. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just holds together. You may not need all the water or you may need more — the humidity of your kitchen will determine the amount. Knead the dough in the bowl for 1 minute or make it smooth and ensure that everything is evenly distributed.

Shape the dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. This will allow the liquid

to distribute throughout the dough, as well as let the dough firm up a bit.

Dust your rolling surface with tapioca flour. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Place it on the floured surface and dust with tapioca flour. Roll out to a 1⁄8-inch thick. Using a 31⁄2-inch cookie cutter, cut out as many rounds as you can. Place the rounds on a small plate, one on top of the other. Roll out the scraps and cut more dough rounds. Cover the stack of dough rounds with plastic wrap so they don’t dry out.

Pour 3 to 4 inches of oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed 2-quart saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 325 F on a candy thermometer.

Working with one dough round at a time, brush off the tapioca flour with a pastry brush. Put the round on another plate — this will be your working plate. Place a metal cannoli tube in the middle of the dough round. Bring one side of the dough round up and over the tube, then bring the other side up and over the tube. Dip a finger in the egg wash and use it to seal the edges, pressing them together gently. You will want to feather the top edge over the bottom edge a bit to make sure that the edges are firmly sealed. If they aren’t, the tubes of dough will unwrap in the hot oil.

Have ready a cookie sheet lined with two layers of paper towels for draining the cannoli shells. Line a large plate with paper towels. Using tongs, carefully lower the dough-wrapped cannoli tubes into the hot oil. As you place the tubes in the oil, the oil will start to foam — this means that the dough is cooking. Cook only as many tubes as will fit comfortably in your pan, allowing some space between them so that they can fry all the way around. Fry, turning the tubes a few times so they don’t burn on the bottom, until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using the tongs, remove the tubes to the lined cooking sheet to drain. Be sure to monitor the oil so that the temperature remains between 320 F and 325 F.

When the tubes have cooled enough that they can be handled but are still hot, gently remove the shells from the tubes and place on the lined plate to cool completely. If a shell sticks to the metal tube, place a layer or two of paper towels on the counter, then hit the end of the metal tube on the lined counter while holding the cooked shell. This should dislodge the shell.

Let the metal tubes stand until they are cool to the touch. Repeat the process until all the dough rounds are fried. Allow the oil to return to 325 F between batches.

To make the filling, place the drained ricotta in a medium bowl. Discard the liquid. Add the granulated sugar, orange zest, chocolate chips, and cinnamon (if using) and stir until combined.

Spoon the filling into a pastry bag fitted with a wide round tip. Pipe the filling into one end of each shell, then turn the shell and pipe the filling into the other end. Dust confectioners’ sugar (if using) over each cannoli. Dip the ends of the cannoli into a bowl of mini chocolate chips (if using). The cannoli should be served soon after filling, or they become soggy.

Store unfilled cannoli shells in an airtight container fitted with a paper towel (to absorb moisture) at room temperature for up to 7 days.

Jeanne’s Gluten-Free

All-Purpose Flour

Makes 41/2 cups

11/4 cups brown rice flour

11/4 cups white rice flour

1 cup sweet rice flour

1 cup tapioca flour

Scat 2 teaspoons xanthan gum

In a large bowl, whisk together the brown and white rice flours, sweet rice flour, tapioca flour, and xanthan gum thoroughly. Transfer the mix to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 weeks or in the refrigerator for up to 4 months.

Did you know?

Giving the gift of an experience is a rising trend, particularly among millennials. Harris research has determined that millennials (defined as people born between 1980 and 1996) highly value experiences, and they are increasingly spending time and money on them. Types of experiences include athletic pursuits, cultural visits, concerts, social events, and various travel. The research goes on to say that more than three out of four millennials choose to spend money on a desirable experience instead of buying a product. And it’s not just millennials. Overall, consumer spending has shifted in the last 10 to 15 years. HSBC bank chief economist Kevin Logan has said consumer spending on recreation, travel and eating out has been trending upward for more than a decade, while purchases of clothing and shoes as a share of discretionary spending has dropped. These trends can help drive purchases during holiday gift-giving. Gifts that are more experience-oriented may be more appreciated by their recipients

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through Bolton. “It’s a unique camping experience, just one mile from the base. You wake up to fresh tracks, and get to do winter camping. It’s accessible, but feels like being deep in woods.”

Bolton Valley sits high in the Green Mountains of Vermont. The high mountain alpine village is surrounded by 5,000 acres of wilderness. Bolton Valley offers 71 trails and glades for Alpine skiing and riding and 100 km of Nordic and backcountry trails. Each year Bolton Valley receives an average of 312 inches of snow.

All the lodging, including hotel rooms, suites and condominiums are either ski in/ski out or within a short walking distance of the lifts. Two restaurants, a cafeteria, deli and general store are located within the village. After a day on the slopes, walk over to the Sports Center, where there is an indoor pool, hot tub and sauna, skateboard bowl and mini ramps, arcade games as well as an open floor for basketball and other games. The Indoor Amusement Center offers bouncy houses for kids who just want to keep moving. (skivermont.com/boltonvalley)

‘Throwback’ to ‘Pure Vermont’ Ski Areas

Suicide Six Ski Area: DON’T LET THE NAME FOOL YOU! Suicide Six is one of the most family-friendly ski areas in Vermont, with 30% beginner, 40% intermediate and 30% advanced slope ratings. New trails carved for mountain biking in summer offer skiers and snowboarders hidden stash lines to discover; snowmaking has been improved and the FIS certified slalom trail will now be fully automated. The downhill ski area is owned by the grand, historic Woodstock Inn which also offers the Woodstock Nordic Adventure Center providing 30 kilometers of trails to explore via cross country skis, fat bikes or snowshoes; a 10,000 sq.

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ft Spa; and Woodstock Athletic Club, with indoor and outdoor tennis courts, racquetball courts, a 30-by-60-foot heated indoor lap pool, a whirlpool, workout equipment and steam and sauna rooms.

Mad River Glen, the only cooperatively owned mountain open to the public is dedicated to maintaining and preserving the “pure Vermont” ski experience. Mad River Glen offers the most challenging and diverse terrain in New England with an uphill capacity that guarantees low skier density on the trails even on the busiest days. You can also experience the mountain on snowshoes: join one of MRG’s staff Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interest in the ecology and wildlife of Stark Mountain (Naturalist Programs). (skivermont. com/mad-river-glen).

Magic Mountain: After winning Liftopia’s  award for best ski area in North America for the second year in a row, Ski Magic LLC, the new ownership of Magic Mountain, continues to invest in its counter-cultural ski and ride experience. Magic has 50 trails including glades; 1,500 vertical feet, “some of the steepest, most challenging terrain in the East, certainly in southern Vermont.” This year, there is a new base-to-mid-mountain double chair (the “Green Lift”) which makes Magic’s classic terrain accessible to novice and intermediate level skiers. In combination with more snowmaking, this new lift allows Magic to open far earlier in the season. Last year, Magic opened a new beginner area accessed with a magic carpet.

Magic has introduced one of the first alpine touring centers in partnership with Salomon with  AT rental gear for first-timers, along with lessons and tours. Long known for its extensive and challenging lift-served tree skiing, Magic will have guided backcountry

tours this coming season with shuttle van pick-ups, which must be reserved in advance through the Snowsports Learning Center. Snowshoeing trails have also been marked this season (rentals available). (skivermont.com/ magic-mountain)

Nordic Skiing Favorites

More famous for Nordic skiing, but providing a uniquely cozy country atmosphere as well as nearby access to major downhill ski areas:

Situated on 2,500 acres in Stowe, Vermont, Trapp Family Lodge (yes, that Trapp Family of “Sound of Music fame”) is a mountain resort that combines Austrian-inspired architecture and European-style accommodations with the best of Vermont. The Lodge offers stunning mountain views, old-world comforts, and impeccable service, along with activities for every season, but it boasts being one of the first American resorts built around cross-country skiing. Its cross-country center celebrated its 50th anniversary last winter and offers one of the most extensive trail systems –a whopping 160 km of terrain. (The Trapp Family Lodge is hosting the NCAA Nordic championships, March 6-9.) Snowshoeing is also popular (rentals available). Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the meadows with stunning views into the valley.  Enjoy any number of tours to learn about the history of the von Trapp family and lodge; how maple sugar is made; tour the von Trapp Brewing’s stateof-the-art brewery on site; dine in the Bierhall to sample the lagers and enjoy the authentic Austrian experience and cuisine. There’s also ice/rock climbing, spa, pool, hot tub and three restaurants. When you get the urge for downhill skiing, Stowe is nearby. (www.trappfamily.com)

Mountain Top Inn & Resort, set on 350 acres ringed by the Green Mountain

National Forest, is breathtakingly enchanting, offers 60 km of groomed cross-country ski trails (snowmaking on a 2 km loop insuring optimal conditions); horse-drawn sleigh rides; a small old-fashioned (natural) skating pond; snowshoeing (twilight tours available); snowmobiling; spa; hot tub; fire pits; and the coziest fireplaces. It’s also a 30 minute drive to Killington Mountain for downhill skiing (shuttle transportation available, 8:30 am, returning 4:30 pm; reserve in advance). The most charming of inns offers 32 rooms plus 23 individual guest houses; dining at The Mountain Top Tavern (with 12 Vermont Craft Brews on tap) and fireside dining in the dining room. Downhill skiing at Killington and Pico is a short drive away. www. MountainTopInn.com.

Ski Vermont offers a  Take 3 Pass program whereby beginner skiers and riders can take three lessons for a package price of $129 and choose to redeem all three lessons at the same participating resort or at a different participating resort for each lesson. Each pass will include rental equipment for the day plus a group lesson with a professional instructor and a lift ticket to access beginner terrain. Visit skivermont.com for more information.

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Syosset-Woodbury welcomes America's VetDogs

Veteran Curt Kelly and his dog, Toshi, visited the Syosset-Woodbury Rotary Club at a recent meeting. The VetDog organization was formed in 2003 and is an arm of the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind. The service dog program of America’s VetDogs was created to provide enhanced mobility and renewed independence to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities, allowing them to once again live with pride and self-reliance.  America’s VetDogs specializes placing highly-skilled service and guide dogs to individuals with physical injuries, PTSD, hearing and vision

loss, and seizures.

This organization has placed 750 dogs with our veterans, and it costs $50,000 to train a dog for placement. All services are provided at no cost to the veterans. Each dog works for six to ten years and then is retired. The organization's mission "is to help those who have served our country honorably live with dignity and independence." For more information, please visit the organiation's website at vetdogs.org. The Syosset-Woodbury Rotary meets on Tuesday afternoons at Lisbon Cafe, Jericho Turnpike, Jericho.

Rotary President Moira Patterson, Veteran Curt Kelly, and VetDog Toshi

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF CARRABOTTA CONSULTING, LLC.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of Carrabotta Consulting, LLC.

Arts of Org. filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/28/2018. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC: 99 Singworth Street, Oyster Bay, New York 11771. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau

U.S. BANK TRUST N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF10 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff

AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MURRAY M.

LEMISH A/K/A MURRAY

LEMISH A/K/A MURRAY MAURICE

LEMISH, et al Defendants

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 24, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP), in the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on January 22, 2019 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 49 Allen Drive, East Norwich, NY 11732. Sec 24 Block 14 Lot 13 F/K/A 7 and Part of Lot 8. ALL that certain property situated in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $641,118.61 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 000117/16.

Avrohom Gefen, Esq., Referee VERJN098

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590

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The First Step Act - A Holiday Story

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

In general, recent political news may not get everyone in the holiday spirit, whether stories of a possible partial government shutdown over the border wall or of some incoming Democrats with visions, not of sugar plums, but of impeachment of President Trump.

Believe it or not, though, there is what many of us would regard as an actual good news story in Washington during this festive season – the likely passage of the bipartisan First Step Act.

In general the proposed act is aimed at shortening the sentences of federal prisoners under a number of circumstances. The legislation makes the reduction in disparities between sentences for crack and powdered cocaine retroactive, grants judges more latitude from mandatory-minimum sentences, and expands the time credits that prisoners can earn and put toward reducing their sentences or qualifying for release into transitional programs. In addition, the law reaffirms that prisoners should be housed in facilities within 500 driving miles of their families or homes and be matched with appropriate rehabilitative services, education and training. An estimated four thousand prisoners could immediately qualify for early release once the bill takes effect.

According to a story about the bill in USA Today, one of the bill’s leading sponsors, Senator Mike Lee, a conservative Republican from Utah, was a federal prosecutor in 2004, when he heard about Weldon Angelos, an aspiring rap singer. Mr. Angelos was arrested for selling $350 worth of marijuana three times while in possession of a firearm. He was sentenced to 55 years in prison. The sentencing judge wrote a strong opinion complaining about the sentence, but said that he was bound by rigid federal guidelines.

When Mr. Lee got to the Senate, he started looking for allies who might be interested in joining him on sentencing reform and he joined up six years ago with Senator Richard Durbin, a liberal Democrat from Illinois. Eventually, Mr. Lee and Mr. Durbin recruited some other key allies including Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Rand Paul

of Kentucky and Judiciary Committee Chairman Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa. Nevertheless, despite support from the Obama Administration, the legislation never progressed in Congress.

The most important factor in moving the legislation, as Senator Durbin points out, was President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, coming to town. Mr. Kushner’s father spent just over a year in 2005 in federal prison on tax evasion and other charges. Mr. Kushner started to work both legislative chambers working, recruiting support in the House from Rep. Doug Collins, a Georgia conservative and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, chairman of the House Democratic caucus. Eventually, Senator Grassley, after meeting with a released prisoner and his family, decided to push his colleagues hard for a comprehensive bill.

But even with the support of Senator Grassley and other bipartisan leaders, including Vice President Mike Pence, the measure’s fate was in doubt, with significant conservative opposition and some grousing from liberals that the bill was a half measure. It was not at all clear that House Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would move the measure to the floor before the end of the current session of the Senate at the end of the year.

Finally, however, President Trump came to the rescue of the bill. After discussing the matter with Senator Grassley, Mr. Trump issued a Tweet: “Hopefully Mitch McConnell will ask for a VOTE on Criminal Justice Reform. It is extremely popular and has strong bipartisan support…Go for it Mitch!” The bill got on the Senate calendar and is likely to pass this week.

The point here isn’t that the First Step Act is perfect or that there are no competing concerns relating to crime victims’ rights. But the Act does stand as a testament that at it is least possible for people on both sides of the political divide to recognize a problem – here unreasonable sentences – and actually work to get a resolution. And for that we can be grateful this holiday season.

Getting the news shouldn’t mean breaking the bank.

Back-To-Sleep, Plagiocephaly and Cranial Helmets

Since 1992, when the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a change to infant sleeping position, the incidence of Plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) has increased exponentially. The reason for the change in sleep position was based on research in preventing SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) related deaths. While the research showed a 40% decrease in SIDS deaths when infants were placed on their back to sleep, the incidence of Deformational Plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) increased just as dramatically.

While cranial molding dates back as far as Hippocrates, using such materials as birch bark to bind the skull, today we utilize sophisti-

cated equipment such as 3-dimensional surface scanning devices to capture the infant skull shape, CAD-CAM (computer aided design-computer aided manufacturing) foam carvers to produce a symmetrical foam model which is used to fabricate the corrective helmet.

Plaster of Paris casting of infants is a thing of the past. The use of a 3-dimensional surface scanner allows the Orthotist to produce digital model of your baby’s head in about 3 minutes. The surface scanner basically takes pictures of the baby’s head and assembles them into a digital image which can be manipulated, modified in shape and emailed. In addition, this scanning

technology permits before and after comparisons, thus tracking your baby’s progress is fast and accurate.

Cranial molding is best initiated between the ages of 3 and 6 months. To be effective, the CRO must be used during the period of rapid brain growth, normally between birth and 8 months of age. Daily wearing time is between 22 and 23 hours, with time off for cleaning and hygiene.

The total treatment time is dependent on several factors. Starting age probably plays the greatest role due to the need for rapid brain growth. The older the child starts the longer the treatment time and the greater the chance full

correction will not be achieved. Severity of the asymmetry and compliance with wearing are other important factors when calculating treatment time length.

The best thing to do is discuss your concerns with your physician and call us for an appointment.

The NiC BAND Program provides a no fee consultation assessment. We will perform a complete evaluation of your child, calculate all the variables to determine severity and offer an estimate of treatment time. We have offices located in Mineola and Queens. Please call toll free 833-NiCBAND to schedule your consultation

Anthony J. Cappa, BS, CPO has over 25 years of experience in cranial remolding. He has worked closely with the leading neurosurgeons, craniofacial surgeons and plastic surgeons in New York City, the five boroughs, Nassau and Suffolk. He has lectured physicians, allied health professionals, case workers and insurance companies on the treatment of Plagiocephaly and post-operative craniosynostosis. Founded in 1996, the FDAapproved (Non-invasive Cranioplasty Band) N i.C. BAND™Program established 11 standards of care for the treatment of infants with cranial asymmetry. The Program utilizes the latest 3-dimensional Class 1(safe for the eyes) structured light scanner to capture the outer contour of an infant’s head. This device is portable so it may be used in hospitals for post-operative cranial care. Please call for a free brochure outlining all 11 standards and more detailed information on Plagiocephaly and cranial remolding.

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Syosset schools continue HS start time talks

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for a few, the average sleep duration increased by 34 minutes. Put another way, morning wakeup time shifted from 6:24 a.m. to 7:08 a.m. Falling asleep shifted only a tad, from 11:27 p.m. to 11:38 p.m,” according to the New York Times story. The article also quoted University of Minnesota researcher Kyla Wahlstrom, who confirmed that most U.S. middle and high schools start before 8:30 a.m. -- “contrary to an American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation.”

Integral to order and operations of the Syosset Central School District is its extensive bus operation, spanning 118 school buses; 6,744 active bus riding children both in district schools and to non-public schools; 474 bus runs and an annual cost of $8.2 million. The report from the school bus consultants Syosset Schools hired stated “overall, services are being delivered in a manner that provides a high level of service and a capacity utilization of 82 percent are a good indication of why costs for the transportation operation are reasonable.”

A presentation on school start times, with three options to move the high school start time to 8:30 a.m. and a fourth to keep it at 7:39 a.m. were discussed by the school board in October. Scenarios involved included a switch of the high school and elementary school start times, but move elementary starts up to 7:30 instead of 7:39 a.m. That would increases morning peak bus deployment from 93 to 128 buses and decrease afternoon peak deployment from 128 to 104 buses.

Another “less costly option” involved would do the same but delay the middle school starting time five minutes. That change would increase morning peak deployment from 93 to 108 buses versus

128 in Option 1, and the afternoon peak deployment would decrease from 128 to 95 buses -- less than 104 in Option 1.

A third alternative is to have high school start at 8:30 a.m. while keeping the elementary students’ start at the current 9:15 a.m., but changing the two bus runs. The net effect of that is morning deployment remains essentially unchanged, with 126 versus 128 buses, however the afternoon deployment would increase sharply, from 128 to 179 buses.

In 2016 and 2017 Garden City investigated changing from its 7:43 a.m. start time to about 45 minutes later. The high school principal there is Nanine McLaughlin, a member of the board of Nassau County High School Principals. In May 2017, she reported that a move to 8:30 falls in with the national movement among leading school districts, including several in the area. For at least 20 years, Jericho High School has started at 8:59 a.m.; Herricks pushed back its start time for 2016-2017, Greenwich, Connecticut was changing to a later time, and Roslyn changed moved to a later start time over five ago, she said. But with a new superintendent in place this school year, just on December 11, and facing the similar challenges to Syosset regarding bus transportation and heavy potential costs hovering around half-a-million dollars, Garden City decided to keep its 7:43 a.m. high school start time.

If the change cannot be accommodated with the bussing and cost factors, Goetz says there is more Syosset Schools can work on. She advised the school board and administration to look at ways in which Syosset teachers can offer afternoon time for extra help at no additional costs to the district, while benefiting students the most.

“The Seattle study monitored students with the change in start time to

Town recycling program to be modified

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China have changed the market and these changes will financially impact the Town.”

He added that the Town would end up absorbing the costs with little impact to the 2019 budget.

Other municipalities on Long Island are also dealing with the economic burden of having to transfer their recyclables to local carting operations. The communities of Brookhaven and Southold in Suffolk County made news in late November, as some of the first communities to make cutbacks to their recycling programs.

“While surrounding municipalities are transitioning from single-stream to dual-stream recycling and asking res idents to hold onto to recyclables up to two weeks at a time, we sought an option that least impacts residents,” said Saladino.

The change in recycling collections is slated to take place beginning January 2nd.

To find out more information on the types of recyclables collected and recycling schedules, visit the website at oysterbaytown.com

see if students got extra sleep, which they did by 34 more minutes. I would say there is definitely much research that says later is better and they take into account all the problems with changing start times. I would ask that short of changing the start time at Syosset High School, that it would be looked into whether additional things including students’ homework load and early extra help times. We not only start high school early but if a student is absent or they had any illness and they come back from a cold, pneumonia, they would need to come in early to see their teacher, which really defeats the purpose,” Goetz told the Syosset school board.

“They (teachers) can earn more money offering tutoring to students in a neighboring district like Plainview, but they maybe can dedicate more time for our students in extra help with the afternoons. With Honors Geometry last year, almost none of the teachers had afternoon extra help time -- in part because some are coaches, and in part because many of them are private tutors and they can’t do after-school extra help sessions. For many students the afternoon time for extra help would be better for them than early mornings because their brains are more awake,” she said.

At the December 17 meeting, Dr. Rogers said Syosset’s teachers are required to offer one session of extra help, but most give far more than one session. “I understand the point that when the extra help sessions are offered may be inconvenient, but we try to have teachers from the department available both in mornings and later in the day. We typically do have them available. From my experience, I was frankly astonished at how many extra help sessions beyond what is expected the Syosset do give already -- I think this is our secret sauce and part of the reason why our

students are so successful. It’s not just the teachers are excellent, but they go way above and beyond what we ask of them,” he said.

Rogers read the article in the Times and other articles drawn from the Seattle sleep study of teens. “This is something we haven’t lost track of. At the last (November 19) board meeting one thing I mentioned is how we’re working quickly to see if we can have a result for the school board to consider for the 2019-2020 academic year. I think we were rushing and in that we weren’t getting our best work put forward. But we continue to work with our bussing consultant, bussing being the biggest logistical hurdle in our way. There will not be any universally loved options,” Dr. Rogers said.

He said the goal this winter is for Syosset Schools to present viable options for a change to a later high school start time, and there should be a formal discussion among the school board trustees and then with public at large “on the tradeoffs of the viable options, so we can arrive at some conclusion to this process.” In the meantime, Dr. Rogers has asked Adele Bovard, deputy superintendent of schools, to lead conversations among Syosset Schools faculty around the homework factor impacting students.

“We want to balance the workloads students experience with the need to be kids as well. One of the things done just on December 11 was a new opportunity for parents of our eighth grade students, with the kids moving to the high school next year, to have a parents only meeting -- a frank, open conversation with parents about wanting students to maximize their full potential in high school but also to ensure that they take care of themselves and not take on too much,” Rogers explained.

87 Birchwood Park Drive, Syosset

Sold Price: $755,500

Date: 10/15/2018

3 beds, 3 Full baths

Style: Split # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 60x100

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $23,510

MLS# 3050397

308 D S Oyster Bay Road, Syosset

Sold Price: $715,000

Date: 11/27/2018

5 beds, 3 Full baths

Style: Hi-Ranch # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 83x108

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $15,935

MLS# 3057195

10 Roberta Lane, Syosset

Sold Price: $702,000

Date: 11/30/2018

4 beds, 2 Full baths

Style: Split # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 65x100

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $12,342

MLS# 3051582

231 Miller Place, Syosset

Sold Price: $615,000 Date: 10/02/2018

6 beds, 2 Full baths

Style: Exp Cape # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 60x110

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $14,266

MLS# 3047132

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

From your friends at Douglas Elliman to the communities we know, love, and live in, we wish you a joyous and happy holiday season. We are so grateful for the opportunity to serve you and we look forward to working with you in the upcoming year!

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