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Remembering 9/11

LOCAL NEWS: Baxter’s Pond Foundation holds park cleanup (See page 4)

North Hempstead spotlights Nicholas Center (See page 10)

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Ceremonies and a monument unveiled on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks (see page 3)

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The Town Of North Hempstead Will Never Forget

Town to unveil monument on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 BY JENNIFER CORR

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19-foot beam from the World Trade Center that weighs five tons has been set in its final resting place inside Manhasset Valley Park, which is in view of the trestle bridge where some may have taken their last train ride into Manhattan and never returned 20 years ago. “Twenty years have gone by and yet so many of the memories of Sept. 11 are right at our finger tips,” Town of North Hempstead’s Town Clerk Wayne Wink said. “It is a strange sensation; there’s been an entire generation since this has happened but for so many of us, it is right there. It feels like it was just yesterday.” On Saturday, Sept. 11, the Town of North Hempstead will be hosting a ceremony and will be unveiling the newly placed monument to observe the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks that took the lives of almost 3,000 people. “It was acquired in 2013,” explained the Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “The town received two steel beams from the World Trade Center and it was donated by the New York Port Authority in New Jersey.” The other beam, which is two feet long and is 62 pounds, currently sits inside the Town of North Hempstead Town Hall. Next to the beam, enclosed in a glass case, is a plaque that reads the names of 56 Town of North Hempstead residents who died on Sept. 11. It was certainly a day that those who live and work in town will remember, with Manhasset sitting just about 20 miles away from the World Trade Center. Many recall the smoke wafting through the town, as well as the shock and sadness. Rev. Jimmy Only, of the Congregational Church of Manhasset, remembers the local clergy association holding an Interfaith Prayer Service in the sanctuary of the Congregational Church of Manhasset on the night of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, with a community service taking place the following Saturday at Mary Jane Davies Green. To this day, a service is held by the Congregational Church of Manhasset every year at the park to remember the day that took the lives of thousands.

The 2-foot long and 62-pound steel beam from the World Trade Center, placed beside a plaque reading the names of 56 people from the Town of North Hempstead who died in the Sept. 11 attacks, sits inside the Town of North Hempstead Town Hall. (Photo by Jennifer Corr) “There was someone from our church who lost a loved one and they had the idea of doing a service down at Mary Jane Davies Park with the gazebo,” Only recalled, adding that he worked with local clergy to put together the “nuts and bolts” of the service. “That first year, there was thousands upon thousands of people. Streets were blocked off and emotional is an understatement. Everyone was feeling such profound grief and disbelief and fear of what could happen next. It was good for all of us with our individual feelings to be able to come together with friends and neighbors who were feeling exactly the same way as we were.” To Only, the most important part of the service is inviting those who lost a loved one to come up to the microphone and speak the name of the person they lost. “Every year, people come forward and do that,” Only said. “Of course, the first year, it took a very, very long

time. And at that point, people were missing. We hadn’t 100 percent given up hope that they were in a hospital somewhere.” But many in town do not remember that day, as some were either too young to recall or had not even been born yet. Bosworth said she recalled seeing firefighters who served as honor guards during the dignified transport of the 19foot beam in August who had not even been born when the attacks happened. Monuments, Only said, are a way of reminding people that something profoundly tragic happened. “We want to remember and honor those who died,” Only said. “And I think that’s important, not just now, but I think it’s important for future generations who will be more disconnected with what happened that day and I think the monument will serve as a reminder to them of the many good people, the business people, firefighters, police officers, who perished that day.”

The annual Sept. 11 memorial service held by the Town of North Hempstead, Wink said, is the most solemn ceremony organized by the Town Clerk’s office, which also conducts vow renewals on Valentine’s Day or the Women’s Roll of Honor event. “We always organize this event,” Wink said. “This will be my eighth year in seeing it and it’s the one event every year that I go out of my way to make sure we do everything we can to make it solemn, sobering and respectful of the occasion.” Only said that as someone from New York, he is often asked if he has ever visited the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in Manhattan. “My response has been that I haven’t,” Only said. “I think I would find it very troubling and it would bring back a lot of very sad feelings. But I am very glad it was there... because the kids who were born 20 years ago, for them it was just a video clip and something in a history book.” With years passing and that fateful day in 2001 becoming more of a distant memory, some who are not from the area wonder, Only said, how long the service will continue to be held inside Mary Jane Davies Park every Sept. 11. “My thoughts have always been, well, as long as people are coming to the service, then I think there’s a need,” Only said. “And I think when people stop coming to the service, then we’ll know it’s time to stop. Right now there’s still a need.”

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Ceremonies Commemorating 9/11 Town of North Hempstead 9/11 Ceremony: On Sept. 11, the Town of North Hempstead will host a 9/11 Memorial Service at 8:15 a.m. at Manhasset Valley Park, located on East Shore Road and Northern Blvd. All are welcomed to the ceremony. This marks the 20th anniversary of the devastating Sept. 11 attacks, and the town will be honoring the victims, their

families, and our first responders by unveiling a monument that features a 19-foot-long beam from the World Trade Center.

at 8:00 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2021 in Mary Jane Davies Park on Plandome Road in Manhasset. Bring a candle and join fellow members of our community for a service of remembrance and 20th Annual 9/11 Candlelight hope. This service is sponsored by the Memorial Service: Manhasset Clergy Association. For Those looking for a meaningful way further information call Rev. Jimmy to commemorate the 20th anniversary Only of The Congregational Church of the Sept. 11 attacks are invited to at- at 516-526-8391. In case of rain, the tend the Candlelight Memorial Service service will be held at St. Mary’s.

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Community Comes Together News For A Quarterly Park Cleanup Event

ommitted to improving the cleanliness and beauty of their community, volunteers came together to clean Baxter’s Pond Park in the Village of Baxter Estates on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 9 to 10 a.m. Sponsored by Baxter’s Pond Foundation, the cleanup included volunteers from several neighborhoods in the area. According to the Baxter’s Pond Foundation President Nancy A. Comer, “volunteer-led cleanups are important because everyone deserves a clean, beautiful waterfront park.” The Baxter’s Pond Foundation board of directors is committed to partnering with Nassau County and local officials to beautify the park and park facilities, to lift community spirits and to increase use of the park features. The board is focusing on cleanup and litter removal to reflect the community’s care for the environment and set a standard that demonstrates that residents and visitors value the park. Volunteers began the cleanup at 9 a.m. at Shore Road and Central Avenue. Youth and adult volunteers

Melanie D’Arrigo, Kim Keiserman, Baxter’s Pond Foundation Board member and Janet Lavin are at the ready for the summer clean up at Baxter’s Pond. (Contributed photo) worked side-by-side, socially distanced, to clean and beautify the park for all. The volunteers bagged five large trash bags of litter including paper, cigarette butts, plastic waste and discarded facemasks. At the pond riprap area (rip rap is stone and rubble placed to counteract

water erosion) and on the banks of the pond, volunteers removed downed branches, invasive vines, plastic waste, traffic cones, beverage containers and downed tree limbs that were impeding the proper flow of water through the area. While much remains to be done, according

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to Comer, volunteers at the cleanup make an enormous difference for the plant and wildlife that call the park home. Following the cleanup, Baxter’s Pond Foundation thanked volunteers with a small gift for their participation. New York State Assemblywoman for the 16th district Gina Sillitti sent her representative Janet Lavin to the event and Democratic candidate for Congress Melanie D’Arrigo also participated at the invitation of the foundation. Cleanup events help area residents and their representatives shine a light on the park and advocate for the improvement of park facilities. The Baxter’s Pond Foundation board announced that the Autumn cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 23. Committee volunteers are needed to assist in cleanup event planning. Interested community members and groups may email Baxter’s Pond Foundation, info@baxterspondfoundation.org for more information. —Submitted by Baxter’s Pond Foundation

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DeRiggi-Whitton Discusses Grants With Sands Point Police

assau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove) recently met with Sands Point Police Chief Thomas Ruehle to discuss possible county grant opportunities for the department.

Prior to their meeting, Ruehle showed DeRiggi-Whitton a memorial erected in front of police headquarters in memory of Sgt. Joseph Spinosa, a nearly 20-year veteran of the department who died in the

line of duty from COVID-19 in 2020. Spinosa was awarded the Nassau County Municipal Police Chief’s Officer of the Year award in 2008 and received a Life Saving Award in 2015. Contact Legislator

DeRiggi-Whitton with any comments or questions at 516-571-6211 or dderiggiwhitton@nassaucountyny. gov. —Submitted by the Office of Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton

Polish American Museum Of Port Washington The Smithsonian Museum Day will be celebrated at the Polish American Museum of Port Washington with a unique program on Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. featuring Guest Speaker Mark Torres, author of “Long Island Migrant Labor Camps: Dust for Blood.” Torres will discuss his book relating to the harvesting of crops and the migrant workers on Long Island. A book signing will follow. The museum is located at 16 Belleview Ave., Port Washington, and will open at 11 a.m. with exhibits. Admission is free. For additional information call 516-883-6542. —Submitted by the Polish American Museum

Before meeting to discuss grants, Sands Point Police Chief Thomas Ruehle and Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton visit a memorial to Sgt. Joseph Spinosa who died in the line of duty from COVID-19 in 2020. (Photo by Peter M. Budraitis)

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North Hempstead Spotlights The Nicholas Center Part of “Lift Up Local” Small Businesses Recovery Campaign

upervisor Judi Bosworth, Council Member Mariann Dalimonte, and the Town Board are proud to feature The Nicholas Center in the Town’s Small Business Spotlight initiative, which is designed to profile local businesses and promote the goods and services they provide. The Nicholas Center has been a tremendous advocate for residents with autism since 2011,

offering a variety of programs including vocational support, community inclusion, home and community services, and school district programs. For more information about the Nicholas Center visit their website at www.tncnewyork.org or give them a call at 516-767-7177. As part of the Town’s Small Business Spotlight program, highlighted businesses will have

their photo and business listing included as part of a directory on the town’s website. The program is open to all businesses in the Town of North Hempstead. Businesses looking to participate in the Town’s Small Business Spotlight initiative can apply by visiting: www.northhempsteadny. gov/spotlight. —Submitted by Town of North Hempstead

NuHealth To Host Breast Cancer Screenings In Port Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D - Glen Cove) is partnering with NuHealth to bring the breast cancer screening van to the Port Washington Activities Center on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Free mammograms will be made available to women over the age of 40. Appointments include a breast

exam from a nurse, a mammography and self-examination instructions. Appointments are required, and mammograms are free for uninsured women based on eligibility guidelines. Women with health insurance may be required to make a co-payment. Women who have gone more than a year since their

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Commemorating 9/11

Local villages hold ceremonies in honor of 20th anniversary Town of North Hempstead:

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t’s hard to imagine that the September 11th terrorist attacks happened 20 years ago. In honor of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and for those who sacrificed their lives to help save others, villages and towns across Nassau County are coming together to hold memorial ceremonies.

On Saturday, Sept. 11, the Town of North Hempstead will host a 9/11 Memorial Service at 8:15 a.m. at Manhasset Valley Park, located on East Shore Road and Northern Boulevard. All are welcome to the ceremony. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks and the town will be honoring the victims, their families and first responders by unveiling a monument that features a 19-foot-long beam from the World Trade Center.

Manorhaven:

Dozens of attendees are expected to join the Village of Manorhaven Mayor Jim Avena, the trustees and staff for a full 9/11 ceremony. Members of the clergy will lead the audience in prayer, select speakers will say a few words and Veterans will provide a gun salute. In addition to conducting this memorable service, the village has installed a 9/11 Memorial Garden, a monument honoring Port Washington residents who died on September 11, 2001, a memorial inside the courtroom and another monument that features a section of a steel girder from the World Trade Center. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m.

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Village of Massapequa Park:

The Village of Floral Park holds a ceremony remembering those who perished on 9/11. This photo was from the village’s 2019 ceremony. (Photo by Anthony Murray)

The Village of Mineola will be holding its annual 9/11 Remembrance Carle Place: Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. in The Carle Place American Legion Memorial Park, which is located at 195 will hold its annual 9/11 service on Marcellus Rd. All residents are welcome Saturday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m., at the to attend. Carle Place Veterans Memorial Park, located at the corner of Westbury Garden City: Avenue and Carle Road. All are Chief Devyn Moody and the officers welcome. and members of the Garden City Westbury: Volunteer Fire Department would The Westbury Fire Department will like to invite all residents to join hold its annual 9/11 ceremony on the department for its annual 9/11 Saturday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. at Station Remembrance Ceremony at the 2, Old Country Road. Village 9/11 Memorial located at the village green and gazebo at the corner Diocese of of Hilton and Stewart avenues. The Rockville Centre: remembrance service will be held Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island Saturday, Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. The is holding a remembrance Mass for service pays tribute to the 23 Garden families of victims, first responders City residents that perished during the and Ground Zero workers as part of attack on the World Trade Center, the the 20th year remembrance of the 343 members of the FDNY, 23 memSeptember 11th 2001 Terrorist Attacks bers of the NYPD and 37 members of on America. The Mass will be led by Bishop John O. Barres, of the Diocese the PAPD killed, as well as those who of Rockville Centre and will be held have died of 9/11-related illnesses. outside at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood’s 9/11 Memorial in Westbury, Floral Park: and will take place on Saturday, Sept. The Village of Floral Park will be 11 beginning at 1 p.m. Attendees are holding its annual 9/11 memorial asked to arrive by 12:30 p.m. Family service at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 11 at the Relic Memorial in front of Village Hall, members and the public are welcome and encouraged to attend. which is located at 1 Floral Blvd.

City of Glen Cove:

In recognition of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, City of Glen Cove Mayor Tim Tenke will host a solemn ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 11 at noon at Morgan Memorial Park in Glen Cove. Tenke will be joined by local dignitaries, clergy, guest speakers, musicians, veterans, the Glen Cove Police Department, the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department, Auxiliary Police, Harbor Patrol, EMS and members of the Glen Cove community who lost a loved one that fateful day.

Town of Oyster Bay:

On Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at TOBAY Beach, the Town of Oyster Bay will host a Remembrance Ceremony for the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. A 9/11 light tribute will illuminate the skies along the shoreline in memory of those lost that tragic September morning. At the ceremony, the town will unveil new names inscribed on the Walls of Honor that recently lost their battle with 9/11 illness caused by exposure at Ground Zero. The Sept. 9 ceremony will include bagpipe music, religious readings and remarks by the family members of victims.

On Saturday, September 11 at 8:30 a.m., Mayor Daniel Pearl and the Massapequa Park Village Board of Trustees will hold an unveiling and remembrance ceremony to honor and remember all those we have lost and continue to lose, because of the terrorist attacks to the country on September 11, 2001. The event will take place in front of Village Hall, 151 Front St. in Massapequa Park.

Hicksville:

The Hicksville Fire Department will commemorate the somber anniversary on Saturday, September 11, at the Strong Street Fire Station memorial. The memorial was erected in memory of Ex-Chief Terrence Farrell and Honorary Chief George Howard, both who lost their lives while performing rescue efforts on September 11, 2001. The ceremonies start promptly at 9:45 a.m. with a presentation of colors under the American Flag detail by its Hook and Ladder apparatus and feature remembrances and prayers offered for the departed by Pastor Rev. Jamie Aguilera. The ceremonies generally last about 45 minutes and again this year the department will feature a special remembrance in memory of those Hicksville residents that perished that fateful day. Additionally, there will be two pauses during the ceremony, one at 10:03 and the other at 10:28 a.m. These two pauses will signify the collapse of the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center. The Hicksville Fire Department invites the families of those who once called Hicksville home to participate in the program. If any family members are interested, they should contact Chairperson Karl Schweitzer at 631-404-7791.

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BY JENNIFER CORR

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hile the fire on Aug. 24 ripped through the VFW Post 347 in Glen Cove, the building is still standing because of the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department’s and surrounding fire departments hasty response. One part of the building that experienced the most damage, however, is where NOSH, a program of the North Shore Soup Kitchen, a local nonprofit that provides groceries for those struggling with food insecurity, operates. “It was two months worth of food for our families and we had about 23 or 24 refrigerators and freezers that are basically unusable,” Christine Rice, the chair of NOSH, said. But with a community like Glen Cove surrounding NOSH and the VFW Post 347, nothing is impossible, as the community has ensured that those NOSH serves will continue to be fed. NOSH serves hundreds of families across the North Shore, providing them fresh ingredients to make nutritious meals for their families. NOSH, which had not always been partnered with the North Shore Soup Kitchen, was founded by Courtney Callahan of Locust Valley during the pandemic. She wanted to ensure that no one in the community went hungry in the face of consequences of the pandemic, like job loss. Since the program’s inception, it has operated out of numerous locations such as Glen Cove High School and the Church of St. Rocco. With their new headquarters in the VFW Post 347 unusable for now, NOSH will need to find a new place to operate to continue its mission. Until then, the community has stepped up by donating time, food and money. “When people had realized that the fire had occurred, we were receiving calls and emails of people asking what they could do,” Rice said. “They were offering financial donations or food that they could drop off. It’s really been overwhelming and we’re very grateful.” City of Glen Cove Councilman Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews two

Rabbi Dr. Janet Liss, Glen Cove Councilman Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews and Grace Blank assist NOSH in serving the community after VFW Post 347 fire. Photo courtesy Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews

Because of a fast response from local fire departments, the VFW Post 347 in Glen Cove is still standing. Photo by Jennifer Corr days after the fire was delivering 18 meals to families. People near and far donated food to make the endeavor possible. Anna Maria Bencivenni Gulino had heard about the fire all the way from Queens,so she decided to drive all the way to Glen Cove to drop off groceries, including fresh avocados. Rabbi Dr. Janet Liss of North Country Reform Temple and Grace Blank also donated groceries after purchasing canned meats and other critical

items from BJs. Stevenson-Mathews, who has been delivering food with VFW member Joe Moores for a year, said it simply: “This is Glen Cove.” And Rice said she had to agree. “While neighbors and friends were helping me in serving those on my list, other drivers, volunteers and organizations across the Glen Cove area were also hard at work, making sure the [over 600] families served by NOSH were receiving information

and access to food,” StevensonMathews said. “In a gracious way, some of the other pantries in the area extended their hours, some drivers were able to pick up food at other locations and some who typically received food delivered to their homes were able to travel to other locations.” While NOSH works to find a new headquarters and get back to the business of helping the community, Rice said the community can support NOSH by making a donation in the form of food or money. NOSH was in attendance at the Glen Cove Downtown Sounds event on Aug. 27 raising awareness and support about their organization and mission and on Sept. 1, Veronica Beard Americana Manhasset held a special event where 20 percent of their proceeds were donated to NOSH to aid in its recovery. “It was so wonderful that nobody was in the building and got hurt, but we know that we’re working really hard from the board, to operations, to volunteers, because we know that we will be back up and running stronger than ever and that we will be able to help the families that we can,” Rice said. “The community has been wonderful in helping us.” As for the VFW Post 347, veteran Ben Farnan said the post is currently in communication with representatives and local officials to apply for a grant in order to rebuild. The post is also looking for a temporary place to conduct meetings and events for the veterans who see the post and the group of veterans as a home away from home. “We have to go through the insurance company and the fire marshals and inspectors and any work we do we are going to have permits drawn,” Farnan said. “We don’t know how long we’ll be incapacitated which will directly impact [NOSH] as well.” To donate and support NOSH, visit northshoresoupkitchen.org/ donate. What did you think of this story? Share it with me at jcorr@antonmediagroup.com

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Hicksville Water District Celebrates First Smart Controller Rebate Program Recipient District offers $150 smart controller rebates to eligible residents and it was great to express our appreciation to Jean.” The district is offering $150 rebates to the first 50 eligible residents who register and qualify for the program. Smart controllers are significantly more efficient than standard irrigation controllers and are the single best way for residents to save water with next to no effort. Once a smart controller is installed, the device uses a Wi-Fi connection to link up to local weather stations so it can predict forecasts and automatically adjust watering schedules. This ability allows the controller to understand exactly how much water a lawn needs in order to stay healthy while preventing over-watering. These systems have proven to reduce irrigation consumption by as much as 30 percent, helping residents save both water and money on their next bill.

Resident Jean Karpen (center) was joined by her son, David (second from left), as Hicksville Water District Commissioners William Schuckmann (left), Nicholas Brigandi and Karl Schweitzer presented her with a giant check for $150 for her status as the first recipient of the district’s Smart Controller Rebate Program. (Photo courtesy of the Hicksville Water District) Visit www.hicksvillewater.org/ forms-and-policies to register for the Smart Irrigation Controller

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12th Annual Over 50 Fair Returns At A New Venue

he Over 50 Fair took place in Melville for ten years, first at the Melville Marriott and then at the Hilton Long Island/Huntington. COVID hit, so last year’s expo, geared towards adults age 50+, took place as a virtual conference benefiting The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network). This year’s event, its 12th annual, on Sunday, September 26 from 10 to 4:30, will be at a new venue, Samanea Mall, the former Source Mall in Westbury. Samanea is a mostly empty, spacious facility where Baby Boomers and Seniors can spread out and feel comfortable. There will be more space between booths, wide aisles, very high ceilings and huge storefronts used as classrooms with chairs set far apart. The Over 50 Fair annually entertains and educates many Long Islanders. This event has built a loyal following among the Boomer Generation due to its consistent presentation of various classes, products, and services they find appealing. In the Singles Lounge sponsored by MTN Matchmaking, singles can relax, mingle and perhaps meet their special someone. For those who like to gamble, there will be a blackjack table with funny money, where attendees can play the popular casino game, compliments of New York Entertainment. Each of these activities was enjoyed by many in 2019. At the most recent in-person Over 50 Fair, attendee Danielle Greco, who posted the event on her Meetup, shared, “What an amazing event. I met so many people and made so many new friends. Looking forward to next year’s event.” Some of this year’s classes include “How to Improve Your Dating and Sex Life After 50” by Maureen Tara Nelson, “Mindfulness Meditation” with Janis Abrams of Gentle Soul Discoveries, and “Savvy Social Security Planning for Women” with Katherine Martin of Cetera Investors. Additional classes will include Retirement Fulfillment and Hypnosis. Over 50 Fair is the brainchild of East Hills resident Barbara Kaplan, who also coordinates the hugely successful All Kids Fair each April. She said that the Over 50 Fair is “Overflowing with Opportunities for Age 50+.” “Our attendees enjoy the free health screenings and consults and much more,” Kaplan said. Each year, businesses and nonprofits promote local products and services, including health and wellness, education, travel and financial services. Many local beauty queens from the

The Seasoned Steppers beauty queens performed at the 2019 Over 50 Fair. (Photo courtesy of the Over 50 Fair)

Ms. New York Senior America pageant attend every year, including Dolores Hofman, Ms. New York Senior America 2016; CJ Marie, Ms. New York Senior America 2015; Virginia Werner, Ms. New York Senior America 2013; and Elisabeth Zamarelli, Ph.D., Elite New York American Beauty 2015. The lovely “queens” will also be hosting a dance demonstration as part of the Seasoned Steppers.

The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network), a local nonprofit that helps Long Island’s needy, will once again be in attendance. At the 2019 expo, they collected $336 and more than 100 pounds of food donations. Tickets are $5, which includes all classes, exhibits, singles lounge, blackjack table, health screenings and more. For a limited time, tickets purchased online at www.Over50Fair.com will

New York Entertainment’s “funny money” blackjack table at the 2019 Over 50 Fair. admit two people. This year’s event sponsors include Blank Slate Media, Long Island Herald, South Bay’s Neighbor, Fifty Plus Lifestyles, The Booking Ace and 516Ads. com/631Ads.com. For more information about this and future events, visit www.Over50Fair. com. Barbara Kaplan can be reached at 516-621-1446. —Submitted by Barbara Kaplan

Great Neck Water District’s Nitrogen Removal Far Exceeds State Expectations It is no secret that nitrogen discharge is one of the greatest threats to Long Island’s bays. More and more towns and villages are removing septic systems and replacing them with sewer systems or new smart septic systems to limit the amount of nitrogen that ends up in our bays. Due to its smart investments, efficient operations and care for the environment, the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) is preventing excess nitrogen from entering Manhasset Bay. “Our chief goal at the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District is to protect our environment and the health of our service area,” GNWPCD Chairman Steve Reiter said. “As a waterfront community, it is vital that we limit the amount of nitrogen that goes into our natural environment, and we are proud to say that the GNWPCD does so in ways

that far exceed expectations. Our treatment facility is always running efficiently and effectively, and this is a testament to the hard work of our employees and superintendent.” Since the GNWPCD has been in operation, its nitrogen removal has consistently met and surpassed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation requirements. The District upgraded its treatment facility several years ago, allowing the inclusion of the Village of Great Neck’s sewer system and enabling the District to eliminate an antiquated sewage treatment plant. The original plant’s 1.5 million gallons per day flow capacity is now being treated at a much higher level and nitrogen removal rate before entering the bay. From 2014 onwards, the District has removed over 217,000 more pounds of nitrogen than its permit required. That is nearly 20 tons of nitrogen per year that is not

discharged into Manhasset Bay. “Reducing nitrogen levels is vital to the health of Manhasset Bay,” GNWPCD Commissioner Patty Katz said. “It is our aim to continue to find ways to minimize nitrogen discharge through advanced technology and performance proficiency.” Another initiative taken by the District has helped it eliminate septic tank use by using its extra capacity to connect homes and businesses close to the District’s borders. To date, it has connected the Americana Shopping Center and numerous privately-owned homes. It has also conducted a sewer study for the sewering of the Plandome Road Business District and surrounding homes. In addition, the District is in the process of preparing a sewer feasibility study for the unsewered portions of Great Neck Estates and Harbor Hills. —Submitted by the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District

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Councilman Tom Hand Launches Children’s And Young Adults’ Book Drive

Councilman Tom Hand

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for reading by donating your books to those in need.” The Book Fairies was founded by Amy Zaslansky, a busy local mom who wanted to share her love of

books, as well as her over-flowing home library, with less fortunate children. Upon embarking on this endeavor, Zaslansky discovered that it was difficult to get her used books to the children who would most benefit from them. As a result, she created The Book Fairies, a Long Island-based nonprofit organization that accepts donations of new and gently used books and connects them with libraries, schools and organizations throughout metropolitan New York that do not have the funds to foster the love of reading for their children. As part of the town’s Children’s and Young Adults’ Book Drive,

books will be accepted ranging from baby through young adult, as long as they are in good condition and come from a smoke-free environment. Baby and preschool books will be distributed across preschool programs, daycare centers, homeless shelters, etc. Elementary, middle school and high school books will be distributed directly to schools and programs that support students in impoverished areas such as soup kitchens, Little Free Libraries, hospitals and more. Visit www.oysterbaytown.com or call 516-624-6380 for more information on this program. —Submitted by the Town of Oyster Bay

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yster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hand recently announced the launch of a Children’s and Young Adults’ Book Drive to benefit The Book Fairies, a not-for-profit organization that collects reading materials for people in need throughout Long Island and the metropolitan area. Collection bins will be located at Town Hall North in Oyster Bay, Town Hall South in Massapequa and at the Ice Skating Center in Bethpage through Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. “Reading materials foster literacy and academic success, provide a respite from personal struggles and nurture a love of reading across age groups. We are committed to decreasing illiteracy rates by collecting new and/or gently used books and matching them with libraries, schools, teachers, and organizations in need that would not otherwise have the means to obtain them,” Hand said. “Share your love

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New Senior Citizen Program In Town Of Oyster Bay Announced

yster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced a variety of free weekday senior citizens fall activities offered by the Department of Community and Youth Services (CYS) in community centers and parks throughout the town. Book Club, music, bingo, rummikub, line dancing, and tai chi are just some of the activities seniors can enjoy as part of this year’s program, which runs from Sept. 13 to Oct. 31. “I invite our senior residents to participate in these free activities, where they can enjoy the company of others, make new friends, and stay active and engaged as the weather gets crisper and cooler as we transition into fall,” Saladino said. “Our senior fall activities are extremely popular, and I expect this year to be no different with the expansive and diverse activities that will be offered.”

The following programs are offered: MONDAYS: -North Massapequa Community Center (No programs offered Oct. 11): 10 a.m. Book Club (only on Sept. 13 and Oct. 4) 11 a.m. Music with John Walters (Oct. 18 only)

1 p.m. Bingo From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation -Marjorie R. Post Community Center (No programs Oct. 11): Tai Chi with Denise at 12:30 p.m. -Hicksville Athletic Center (No programs Oct. 11) 2 p.m. Exercise with Barbara TUESDAYS: -North Massapequa Community Center: 10 a.m. Rummikub, Games and Conversation -Bethpage Community Park: 10 a.m. Line Dancing with Fran 12 p.m. Tai Chi with Denise WEDNESDAYS: -North Massapequa Community Center: 12 p.m. Tai Chi with Denise (No program on Sept. 15). From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation. -Syosset-Woodbury Community Center: 10 a.m. Book Club (Only on Sept. 15 and Oct. 6) 10 a.m. Choral Group 1 p.m. Bingo 1 p.m. Painting with Jock 5:30 p.m. Zumba (No Zumba on Sept. 15).

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation. THURSDAYS: -North Massapequa Community Center (No programs on Sept. 16): 10 a.m. Zumba 1 p.m. Painting with Jock From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation -Syosset-Woodbury Community Center (No programs Sept. 16): 10 a.m. Line Dancing with Fran 11:30 a.m. Play Bridge

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation -Bethpage Community Park (No programs Sept. 16): 1:30 p.m. Exercise with Barbara 2:30 p.m. Balance and Coordination FRIDAYS: -North Massapequa Community Center: 10 a.m. Tai Chi with Denise 11:30 a.m. Play Bridge 12 p.m. Line Dancing with Fran From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the North Massapequa Community Center will be

open for cards, rummikub, and conversation -Marjorie R. Post Community Center 10 a.m. Rummikub, Games and Conversation 10 a.m. Line Dancing with Ellen -Hicksville Community Center 10 a.m. Rummikub, Games, and Conversation, 12:15 p.m. Tai Chi with Denise 1:15 p.m. Bingo For more information on these Senior Fall Activities, call the Division of Senior Citizens Services at 516-797-7916.

Gregg Jaffe Joins The Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber Board The Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Gregg Jaffe as its newest board member. Jaffe replaces Ben Alssid who stepped down in June. Jaffe has more than 20 years of public accounting and tax experience serving middle and small market

companies in a variety of industries: real estate, professional services, restaurant/hospitality, internet startup, manufacturing, construction and wholesale distribution. He prepares federal, state and local returns for companies and individuals. He also provides business

strategies and strategic tax planning for high-net worth individuals. Other services that Gregg offers include small business accounting, timely payroll services, sales tax compliance and bookkeeping. He received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Bentley University

and is a registered tax return preparer with the Internal Revenue Service. President Andrew Lamkin regarding the board changes: “We are happy to welcome Gregg and look forward to his contributions as a board member. He has been a loyal member of the

chamber for several years.. As for Ben, the chamber is grateful for his many contributions over the years, especially for his leadership role on our 2019 festival committee. We will miss his enthusiasm.” —Submitted by the Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce

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After Flooding, Homes Face Mold Exposure

T This classic center-hall Colonial with fabulous curb appeal and a gorgeous in-ground pool surrounded by lush grounds at 25 Meadow Woods Rd. in the heart of Lake Success sold on Aug. 23 for $1,650,000. The living/great room combo has a fireplace and beautiful custom built-in mahogany cabinetry. It is perfect for entertaining large gatherings. The master bedroom suite consists of two rooms, plus a bathroom with double sinks, jacuzzi tub and a separate shower. There is a back staircase to a home office. The sunny, south-facing home is on a whole-house generator. Residents of this exclusive private village can enjoy numerous amenities including a beautiful club house with a restaurant overlooking an 18-hole golf course. This home is zoned for the Lakeville Elementary School and Great Neck South middle and high schools. It is close to highways and the LIRR for an easy commute to Manhattan.

This custom-brick center-hall Colonial at 97 Merrivale Rd. in Lake Success sold on Aug. 12 for $2,050,000. It has wonderful moldings, hardwood floors, desirable sunny Southern exposure and a two-story entry foyer with great flow. The living and dining rooms are formal. The family room has a fireplace. It has a large eat-in kitchen. The home has six bedrooms and five bathrooms. One of the bedrooms is on the main level. The fabulous half-acre park-like yard is enjoyable all year long, with a circular driveway. This home is in close proximity to Northern Boulevard and all major highways. Enjoy the Lake Success Country Club community with an 18-hole golf course, 11 tennis courts, gym, sports courts and a private police department.

he floodwaters of people with compromised Hurricane Henri have immune systems are at risk. long receded and are • Mold is everywhere and it’s a distant memory for the impossible to get rid of it. region, but the storm season Do It Yourself Clean Up is still at its height with the • Wear rubber gloves, boots potential for more damaging and a face mask to reduce rainfall for a few more weeks. potential exposure to mold. Heavy rain can result in • There will be bacterial flooding, which can lead to contamination from the water damage and mold. It flood can hide water on any behind surface it walls and covered. It underonly takes neath 24 hours floors and for mold to one may grow and not see or spread smell it. in wet With all the Mold is everywhere and it’s conditions. recent rain- impossible to get rid of it. fall, homes and businesses are • Flood water is contaminated and you will need to now a petri dish for mold. remove damaged items. Frightening Facts • If the power is out, use •Applying bleach can actually mops, towels or squeegees promote more mold growth to either soak up the remainon porous surfaces. A more ing water or push it out of the effective treatment is an house as quickly as possible. antimicrobial mixture made • Work quickly to shovel or up of household items such scrape mud from floors, walls as hydrogen peroxide, and furniture before it dries. vinegar or baking soda. • Bring furniture outside to • Mold can cause body aches, dry to prevent any possible joint pain, nausea, chronic, mold spores. sometimes serious respiratory —Submitted by issues. AdvantaClean, a national • The very young, the very old, franchise of indoor air quality

Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and selected for their interest to readers by the Anton Media Group editor. Except where noted, data and photos are provided courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. and Zillow.

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Garden City’s Back To School Safety Series

The GCPD is making sure kids are safe when they head back to school. (Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools)

t’s that time of year again. Summer vacation is almost over and schools are reopening. With that in mind the Garden City Police Department has put together a fourpart series of articles to address Backto-School Safety Issues. Part One will address “Safe Driving Practices,” Part Two “School Bus Safety,” Part Three “Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety” and Part Four “Stranger Danger.” When schools are opening in the morning and closing in the afternoon, the areas around schools are very busy and crowded. Parents and other adults can do much to improve traffic safety around our schools by driving cautiously, teaching their children safe practices and limiting vehicle trips. In some cases, parents and other adults may be the cause of safety concerns. Drivers should obey all traffic laws and apply the following safety practices.

through the rear curbside door. • Drivers should not double park or block traffic. Parking or waiting in red zones such as disabled parking areas and no-stopping zones is prohibited. • Do not block school buses or use areas designated for buses only. • Never stop or park in a crosswalk or within the posted crosswalk “No Parking” area. Students and other pedestrians rely on the crosswalk and need the visibility that the posted no-parking buffer provides to cross the street safely. • Do not violate the law by using the excuse “I’ll just be here for a minute,” when picking up or dropping off students. • Do not make U-turns within school zones and avoid turning around in neighboring driveways. It’s hard enough to see children and even harder when you’re backing up or making U-turns. Back to School Safe Driving • When backing up from a driveway Practices: or garage, be aware that children • When dropping off or picking up may be walking or bicycling to or children at school, avoid parking from a school or school bus. on the opposite side of the street • Never leave a child of any age in a from the school. If you have to vehicle without adult supervision. park on the opposite side of the A small child may rapidly suffer street, NEVER call your children to dehydration, heat exhaustion and your car. Always meet them on the consequent organ failure. Older school side of the road and walk children could play games that may them to your car. Also talk with lead to tragedy. them about what to do if you are • Learn the traffic patterns at the not there on time. schools to avoid being a disruption. • Make sure children are careful • Slow down! You’re free to drive even opening car doors. Children should slower than the posted school zone always get in and out of your vehicle speed limit and this should always

be considered when conditions warrant it such as: heavy rain, snow, fog, icy roads, darkness, or heavy traffic conditions. • Never pass a stopped school bus when its red flashing lights are on. Whether you are behind the bus or approaching from the opposite direction, you must come to a full stop and remain stopped until warning lights are off. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA), from 2010-19, 1,199 people were killed nationally in school transportation related crashes. Motorists should keep in mind that young children usually see and hear differently than adults. Children only have two-thirds the peripheral vision adults have and they have difficulty determining the source of a sound. They are still learning to judge distance and speed. When

a car is coming toward them, they cannot accurately judge how fast it is traveling or how long it will take to cover the distance. Children focus on one thing at a time. If they are playing with friends or riding bikes it is unlikely they are aware of your car. Children are spontaneous and have trouble stopping an action once started. Children also tend to overestimate their abilities, thinking they can run across a street before the light changes or a car approaches. If parents and other motorists make it a habit to incorporate these safe practices into their routines, the risk of injury or death to anyone in the school zone will be greatly reduced. The Garden City Police Department encourages everyone to read Part Two, “School Bus Safety,” next week. —Submitted by the Village of Garden City

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hen Roman Feeser was a television-obsessed kid, news made its way into his viewing diet and one of his favorite people to watch was Jane Pauley on the Today Show. Feeser’s devotion to Pauley was such that he set the VCR to record so “...I could it catch it went I got home from school.” Fast forward decades later and the Hicksville High School Class of ‘92 alum is working as a producer for CBS This Morning with Jane Pauley. Work Zoom calls from the home he shares with his partner Steve in Nashville find him regularly discussing work with the veteran journalist. It’s quite a surreal moment for Feeser, especially after winning his second Daytime Emmy Award. “When I’m sitting in a room with her having a conversation, I have to literally pinch myself,” he said. “I’m still amazed that that little boy who sat home in his living room in Hicksville can pick up a phone and call her anytime. She is a wonderful person and such a professional.” The son of veteran Grumman Aerospace employees Joseph and Arleen, Feeser started down his career path growing up in Hicksville after his parents moved out to Long Island from Queens in 1975 when he was only one year old, along with sister Kerri. “At Hicksville High School I was heavily involved in the arts,” he recalled. “Chuck Arnold, Billy Joel’s music teacher became my music teacher. I was very involved in the theater arts with Judith Paseltiner— who taught me so much about myself. The arts are so important in transforming a student’s creativity. Without the performing arts at Hicksville I would have been lost.” Currently in his third year at CBS This Morning, Feeser got his foot in the door at the

CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley producer Roman Feeser with one of his two Daytime Emmys

Roman Feeser with the namesake of CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (Photos courtesy of Roman Feeser)

to help out his partner Steve When we were working in the network following a post-high evolved into a decision to leave same office it was easier to school path that found him studying acting, landing gigs in Manhattan after residing there come together as a team and national tours along with a few for 20 years (“Love will do that work through issues. Now that to you.”) Currently living on involves lots of emails and TV and film roles and eventwo acres of land with their two communication. Finding the tually shifting into producing dogs Bo and Charlie and offic- right story to pitch that works events that included the in the context of the show is not Olympics. Having landed a job an easy task. Sunday Morning at a major children’s publishing has a very specific storytelling house creating original digital style unmatched anywhere content and storytelling, on television. Digitally, I Feeser lost his job. Sage advice from a mentor “The phrase ‘When you love what have to keep our specific brand going for the 6 found him making a you do, you never work a day other days the show is major career pivot that in your life.’ is so true when it not on the air. Creating included becoming comes to working on CBS Sunday original content a digital producer, Morning. I love every aspect of everyday for our specific producing for broadcasts my job and I look forward to brand, finding the right and managing a social every day I work. Even flow to keep viewers platform. engaged can be challenging. “My boss, who had the hard parts.” That said, the phrase ‘When worked as a news producer for —Roman Feeser you love what you do, you nevmany years suggested I look at er work a day in your life.’ is so a job at producing digitally for true when it comes to working the CBS Evening News,” Feeser es on separate floors of their on CBS Sunday Morning. I love said. “I spent three years there home, Feeser and Steve are making the remote job model every aspect of my job and I working very hard and was look forward to every day I fortunate enough to eventually work. No mean feat considering what goes into being a work. Even the hard parts.” land my dream job at Sunday producer on CBS This Morning Currently living his best Morning.” particularly while going back to professional and personal life Feeser’s move to Tennessee school for law part-time. while working his dream job, coincided with the pandemic, “There are many challenges Feeser has fond memories of which hit just as East Nashille to working as a producer for a Hicksville and how it shaped was recovering from a devasweekly morning show,” Feeser him and his career aspirations. tating tornado that knocked said. “The pandemic has made “High School was an interout power and devastated the it even more challenging. esting time,” he said. “As a gay community. The initial move

kid growing up in the early 90s in high school, there were no role models or clubs to identify with. I found my tribe in the performing arts department. The teachers there like Judith Paseltiner, Darren Lougee and others were supportive and nurturing. I took full advantage of Hicksville’s afterschool activities including the school paper, yearbook committee, Madrigals, SADD and theater. I have always been fascinated with our successful alum. Lorraine Bracco. There was a display case with a Hall of Fame in our lobby and I would pass it every day and think, ‘I too am destined to do big things.’ It sounds corny but it’s true. I knew there was something bigger out there for me, I just had to work hard to achieve it and let nothing stand in my way. It has not been easy and there have been plenty of mistakes along the way, but I kept my eye on the prize and allowed obstacles to be lessons, not setbacks. So I never went down this career path, I climbed up it.” To comment on this story, email dgilde rubio@antonnews.com

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at Was Here, the latest work by Massapequa Park author Dina Santorelli, has been released on Kindle Vella. Inspired by Santorelli’s grandfather, Pat Was Here is a romance, a departure for Santorelli who is mainly a suspense and thriller novelist. The novel tells the story of a man named Pat, who has Alzheimer’s, and his wife, Mary, who cares for him. The serialization is based on a short story Santorelli wrote in graduate school while working on her master’s degree in English/Creative Writing at Hofstra University. “The story had been wasting away on my computer for about a decade and a half,” Santorelli said. “When Amazon announced the creation of Kindle Vella, I immediately thought of that story. My grandparents died in 2008 and 2010, and I thought I could expand that original short story, titled “Pennies for a Thought,” for serialization. It has been a joy to spend time with them again. My grandparents will live forever in my heart. I hope now they will live in readers’ hearts too.” Santorelli was recently voted one of the best authors on Long Island. Her most recent thriller

Dina Santorelli Santorelli steps away from thriller writing to tell the story of a man named Pat, who has Alzheimer’s, and his wife, Mary, who cares for him. Pat Was Here is a serialized romance found only on Kindle Vella. novel, In the Red, was awarded First Place, Genre Fiction, in the 28th annual Writer’s Digest SelfPublished Book Awards. Her debut novel, Baby

Grand, a best-selling book on Amazon Kindle, received an Honorable Mention in that same competition seven years earlier. Santorelli is currently working on a sci-fi thriller tentatively titled The Reformed Man. Santorelli is also a freelance writer and editor, and lectures for Hofstra University’s Continuing Education Department. Visit www.dinasantorelli.com to learn more.

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Pinelawn hosts first lantern lighting celebration

inelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, known for its exceptionally beautiful grounds and world-class arboreta, hosted its first Lantern Lighting Celebration for families to honor deceased loved ones. The celebration, which included two events on Saturday, Aug. 21 and Tuesday, Aug. 24, were held for families to remain connected to loved ones after they have passed. Invited as a guest speaker at the celebration was Reverend Lamonte S. Granby, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Bronxville. Granby, who recently spoke at Pinelawn’s Spring

Candlelight Remembrance Vigil, shared his thoughts on carrying those we love in our hearts. “It’s very important for families to continue to feel connected with their loved ones, even after they pass,” Pinelawn Marketing Manager Kristyn Hovanec said. “Today, people tend to live very hectic lives, so we are happy to be able to host events so that families can take a pause to reconnect and honor those they’ve lost.” During the events, attended by more than 400 people, guests received complimentary floating lanterns which they personalized and decorated and then released within

One of the more than 400 mourners who attended one of Pinelawn’s recent Lantern Lighting Celebrations (Photo courtesy of Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum)

Pinelawn’s Rose Garden Fountain as their loved one’s name was read aloud under the beauty of string lights and the soothing sounds of a live acoustic guitar and violin duo. Guests were also treated to food and invited to walk among the park’s vibrant rose garden labyrinth. Pinelawn events are offered free of charge to its families and the public. Visit www.pinelawn.com/events to see the full 2021 calendar of events and to be added to the email list to learn more. —Submitted by Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum

Campers Had A Blast At Massapequa Summer Recreation From the classrooms to the gymnasiums to the playgrounds, spaces in and around Massapequa’s elementary schools are full of energy as the popular Summer Recreation Program has returned following a year hiatus. The program, open to students entering kindergarten through fifth grade, is held at five of the six elementary schools, with East Lake’s camp relocated to McKenna because of construction. Enrollment is on a week-by-week basis, so children can attend all five weeks of the program, or select their weeks to attend. Many participants are taking advantage of this flexibility so they can mix in time at Massapequa’s other summer programs including the fine arts and sports skills camps. Each six-hour day features a mix of indoor and outdoor activities including arts and crafts, games, playground time and sports, as well as a lunch break. Camp directors have also planned some special events including DJ parties, visits from an ice cream truck, a science show and All-American burger day. Dress-up days such as Halloween in July and Hawaiian day were also a big hit with campers. Since the program was last held two years ago, classrooms at all of the elementary schools have been air conditioned, providing campers and counselors with a more comfortable

environment. The high school-age counselors, who supervise each group, bring students to the different centers, coordinate the activities and, most importantly, make sure everyone is happy and safe. —Submitted by the Massapequa School District

Corinne Cawley, the art director at McKenna Elementary School’s camp, helps second grader Anna Hansen make a tie-dye T-shirt.

Campers and their counselors at East Lake’s camp had a great time this summer.

Handball with a kickball gave students some entertainment and exercise at Unqua Elementary School.

Friends from McKenna Elementary School reunited at the Summer Recreation Program.

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Best Of The Best Join Bethpage Faculty A s the sun shined bright during new teacher orientation in the Bethpage School District on Aug. 24, administrators spoke about the bright futures ahead for its newest faculty members. They gathered for a welcome breakfast in the high school senior courtyard before diving into the nitty-gritty of Bethpage schools. The 16 new teachers were hired for their knowledge, skills and potential in a variety of areas including elementary and secondary education, library media, literacy, music and art, world languages and pupil personnel services. They will work at the high school, middle school and the three elementary schools, striving to make a difference in the lives of their students. “You are the best of the best, and you are in one of the best places to work,” Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Caroline Lavelle told the new teachers during her welcoming remarks, noting the rigorous hiring process they went through to make it to new teacher orientation. Superintendent David Schneider spoke about the strong partnership between the community and the district, as well as the “kids first” philosophy of a very supportive

Bethpage Superintendent of Schools David Schneider (left), welcomed newly-hired faculty members during new teacher orientation on Aug. 24 at Bethpage High School. (Photos courtesy of the Bethpage School District) board of education. He wished the new teachers long and healthy careers in Bethpage. There were also remarks from Board President Michael Kelly and the directors of several departments. After the breakfast, teachers learned about the district’s vast array of instructional technology resources. Later in the day, they had a chance to get acquainted with their new schools. New teachers this year are Kayleigh Alonso, Brian Arcari, Diana Easteadt, Amanda Gherardi, Stephanie Gould,

Rachel Heym, Maria Kambouras, Margaret Kammerer, Cristin O’Neill, Anthony Regateiro, Ashley Scotto, Adrienne Sodano, Amanda Tepedino, Heather Tullo, Nicole Turano and Erin Zassman. The district also welcomes Valerie Filbry as director of ELA and literacy and Chris Pallatos as director of science to the administrative team, as well as teaching assistants Diane Fierro, Darlene Happel and Sandra Hoffman. —Submitted by the Bethpage School District

Director of Technology Andrew Choi (left), a Bethpage High School alumnus, greeted new teachers who are also Bethpage High School alumni, Anthony Regateiro, Amanda Gherardi, Rachel Heym and Cristin O’Neill.

Caroline Lavelle, assistant superintendent for human resources, welcomed new teachers and spoke to them about the great district they are now working in.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MY AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF GLEN COVE TAXI ORDINANCE I am very appreciative that my colleagues supported my amendment requiring City of Glen Cove taxi cab fares be clearly posted inside the cab. The amendment not only requires that the information be clearly posted on the back of the vehicle headrest, it also establishes fines for non-compliance and requires that the information, along with the city phone number, be noted on the sign. This will hopefully clear up some of the confusion regarding the established fare and help assure that correct information is communicated between riders and drivers.

It should be pointed out that while I was the one who proposed the amendment to the resolution and reviewed the language with the city attorney, many of the elements also reflected concerns shared by my colleagues during past meetings. Yes, I am proud of the amendment, but good governance is not about “I’m the only one” but rather, let’s work together for what is best for the community. I regret that my second amendment to the ordinance reducing the increase from four dollars to three dollars did not pass. I am not

unsympathetic to the challenges facing the taxi company and I absolutely agree that given the increase in costs, an increase in the taxi fare is warranted. However, I feel the better choice would have been to have a slightly more modest increase at this point and revisit the fare in a year. This has been a hard time for the taxi company but it has also been a hard time for our residents who are dependent on the service. These are hard decisions. As I mentioned in the meeting, while technically we are a city, in reality, we are a little town. While there was heated debate during the

public hearing between the owners of the cab company and riders who were not happy with the increase, as they left the public hearing they were talking to each other. No, not laughing and chatting, but talking to each other. It should be pointed out that it was the owners of the cab company who suggested the location of signage on the back of the headrests so it could be clearly viewed by riders. There are no villains in this equation, just hard decisions to be made. —Gaitley StevensonMathews, Glen Cove City Councilman

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to the lot, I stopped dead in my tracks, squinted through the blazing sun trying to bring the scene into focus. The scene revealed a man working diligently to complete the daring daylight robbery. He lifted bags out of my cart and deposited them into the trunk of his BMW. First thought, maybe that’s not my cart. But that thought passed quick. I started toward this guy with no intention of starting a suburban OK Corral. He

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Taking A Trip To The Entitlement Zone appeared to be in his mid40s, slicked back black hair, skinny, sporting a sinister looking pencil-thin mustache. Not a threatening presence. I didn’t feel chest thumping was needed. Only answers. “What the hell are you doing? He lifted his head from inside the trunk and replied in a surprised tone. “Are these your groceries?” No reply from me. Realizing his error in judgment, he quickly started putting the haul back into my, cart needing to move on to stealing newspapers from a kid’s bicycle. After he reloaded my cart, I asked why he was stealing another

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A few years back, I heard a report that someone ran around Central Park in the dead of night putting bras on statues. We live in New York, so not much shocks us. Bizarre incidents take place by the minute. But one bizarre incident I experienced did shock my socks off. Some guy attempted to steal my groceries from a crowded Nassau County parking lot at two o’clock in the afternoon. No lurking in the shadows for this macho man. After being caught in the act, his reasoning didn’t qualify for the legitimate excuse of being desperate for food. This thief of the grocery circuit seemed to live in The Entitlement Zone. One Saturday afternoon after shopping, I walked toward my car and realized I forgot ice cream. Leaving the cart unguarded, which you should be able to do, I headed back into the store. Returning

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person’s groceries. Without waiting for an answer, I asked if he realized his luck of ripping off a man who didn’t drive a fist into his face. He opened his car door and placed his arms across the door frame as if he was about to give the lowdown on how life works. “Hey, what if you saw a case of beer in the parking lot? Would you take it? Yeah, you would. And wouldn’t you take groceries if they didn’t look as if they belonged to

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2021 Pride in Port Schedule Of Events Saturday, Sept. 18 The Annual Hall of Fame Ceremony and Breakfast

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Marianne Berndt (1997) Marco Bertolotti (2010) Keith Owens (1983) Raquel Wilson Piraino (1991) Dimitris “Jimmy” Vattes (1997) Inductees Escorted to Vehicles For Parade Line-up Campus Drive, 10:30 a.m.

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n Saturday, Sept. 18, the 32nd Pride in Port celebration will begin at 9 a.m. and won’t end until 11 p.m. The day’s event line-up begins with the Annual Hall of Fame ceremony and breakfast, which starts at 9 a.m. in Schreiber High School’s cafeteria. Each year, Schreiber alumni who excelled in sports are honored. This year’s inductees are Marianne Berndt (1997), Marco Bertolotti (2010), Keith Owens (1983), Raquel Wilson Pirano (1991) and Dimitris “Jimmy” Vattes (1997). The parade, which begins at 11:30 a.m., is so heartwarming since it demonstrates tremendous community pride through participation by all elementary schools and Weber Middle School, in addition to many local organizations. The parade starts at Main Street near Belleview Avenue and ends on Campus Drive. This year’s Grand Marshal is Police Chief Robert DelMuro. Chief DelMuro was selected because of his 40 years of outstanding service with the Port Washington Police Department. Construction on Weber’s field is completed so Family Fun Day is back. Inflatable rides, crafts, face painting and more will please children of all ages. Other events planned along Campus Drive include the homecoming football game and a luncheon honoring senior citizens. The game begins at 2 p.m. and includes an Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony during halftime. The senior luncheon will be held in the Schreiber cafeteria starting at 12:30 p.m. The Town of North Hempstead is providing bus transportation from the Port Washington Adult Activities Center parking lot (cars may be left there during the day) at 80 Manorhaven Boulevard at 10:30 a.m., making stops at Landmark on Main Street to the parade. Special seating will be provided in front of the LIRR station for senior citizens. After the parade, the bus will bring passengers to the senior luncheon, then back to the Center at about 2 p.m. At 7 p.m., the annual “Taste of Port Washington” Dinner dance kicks off at the Polish-American Hall. This year’s Community

Honoree is the Port Washington Community Chest COVID-19 Response Committee because of their extreme selflessness in helping to raise money and gather and distribute food donations and gift cards for needy families shortly after most businesses closed in March 2020.

Dozens of local restaurants generously donate food for the cocktail hour and dinner. Entertainment will feature performances by Sequel and there will be dozens of great raffle prizes. Dinner dance tickets can be purchased in advance for $35 per person on eventbrite.com (search

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ast year’s season for Schreiber’s football team wasn’t exactly one to remember. The team was only able to play three games of the six on their schedule after being quarantined on multiple occasions, going 1-2. On Aug. 23, the boys began working in order to reverse last season’s losing trend, especially in their homecoming game after the Pride in Port parade. All eyes will be on the Vikings on Saturday, Sept. 18, as they welcome Plainview JFK to Port for the first home game of the season, as well as the ever-important homecoming game. Before that, though, they’ll kick off the year in Massapequa with a scrimmage during Labor Day weekend, and start the regular season with a visit to Farmingdale. It’ll be important to start strong and build momentum early on this year leading up to the homecoming game. “It’s only day two of camp, we’re just trying to get better each day, coaching the little things up,” Head Coach Kevin Cloghessy said. “We’re going to take it day by day going into week one at Farmingdale, go there, look to compete, study film in any area we can get better and just continue to look at who we’re going against the next week. We’re very day-to-day as far as being prepared goes.” Cloghessy and the team are trying to build on the small victories in practice in the pre-season, hopefully towards big victories once the season begins. The first game of the year, at Farmingdale, will show whether or not they are able to do so early on. Homecoming is one of, if not the most important game for the Vikings,

mainly because it likely will swing the morale of every player in one direction or another, depending on the result. Every player will have that game marked on their calendar, and excitement will only continue to build throughout the year. “I think it means a lot to the program itself,” Coach Cloghessy said. “I think it means a lot to all the kids that are in the program, especially because last year we didn’t get a chance to have it. So for everyone to have it and experience it, as far as the Varsity guys who are seniors and didn’t get to do it as juniors, and even the sophomore team to see the environment and everything it has to bring, with the community coming down to show support. It’s a great atmosphere, and it’s something everyone is looking forward to.” The atmosphere at Homecoming is certainly going to be different from last year’s games, as well as those of seasons past. One reason is the changes in fan limitations. Last year, football players were only allowed to have two fans attend each game. By the end of the school year, players on all teams could have up to six fans. Packed bleachers have not been seen yet at the newly renovated football field at Schreiber; hopefully we can see that in this year’s home opener. While the team looks strong, they’ll miss many key seniors who graduated this past June. Two of these include linemen Michael Cichon and RJ Holt, both ranked in last year’s Top 100 Football Players on Long Island, courtesy of Newsday. While these two

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n this the Port Washington Police District’s (PWPD) 100th Anniversary, it is fitting that the Grand Marshal of the Parade and Day of Events is Chief Robert Del Muro. Chief Del Muro, not only is the commanding officer and in charge of the day-to-day operations of some 85 employees of the District, but he is the most senior member of the entire Department. He was sworn in on April 25, 1981, thereby celebrating 40 years of dedicated service to the PWPD. The Chief has a lifelong, strong bond to the Port Washington community. Chief Del Muro’s family originated from Port Washington, his mother (nee, Intintoli, Indence) a descendant from Italy, grew up on Roslyn’s West Shore Road, with his grandfather a worker in the Sand Pits, and his dad, from Barcelona. They met here and forged a family. Chief Del Muro went through the Port Washington School District, and always wanted to be a police officer. He took his test as soon as it was made available in 1978, and admitted that because of his love of the town, and his desire to be of service to the community that gave so much to his family, he was determined to be a part of the Port Washington Police District. He spent 13 years as a patrol officer, and then 16 years as a detective, which he really liked doing. He was later promoted to sergeant after those 29 years, then Lieutenant, Deputy Chief and now Chief of the Department. He is the only officer left that was sworn in from his class of 12. As a Detective, Chief Del Muro was a great asset to the ‘taking down’ of the MS-13 gang, which became quite a problem in Port Washington and Long Island in the late 90s. He was the originator of the ‘Round Table’ from Nassau and Suffolk counties and the jails of New York City. He was responsible for ‘locking up’ nine top leaders of the gang. He was one of the first on Long Island to have a confidential informant, which tremendously assisted the deportation and arrests. This led to the formation of the Gang Unit for the PWPD, in which members of the squad became part of the Federal Task Force. When asking the Chief what aspects of the PWPD that have changed since he first signed on, he was very

Chief Robert Del Muro and his wife Louanne. (Contributed photo)

happy to share so many initiatives. The SRO, or the School Resource Officer, has been such an asset to the Port Washington Schools in a time where armed officers were asked to leave schools’ involvement. Officer Tony, known by all, has been known throughout the students, families and administration for his assistance and knowledge of all issues with the school district. He cites as well the special involvement of many of the officers not only with the 100th Anniversary, but to all community events, including parades, fireworks, turkey trots and feasts to name a few. He also cited the POP (Problem Oriented Policing) Unit which concentrates on anything ‘special’ that the PD encountered, including patterns of burglaries, underage liquor sales or forms of similar violations of the law. This unit has the closest relationship with the

community including working with the Littig House Christmas Party and Pride in Port. They are also included with the Traffic Safety Enforcement Unit (TSEU), which assists in the safety of trucks in town and other issues with safe passage through Port Washington. A part of the TSEU is the initiated and expanded bicycle unit, which Chief Del Muro indicates that many of the officers are certified with its use. The officers monitor special events including the Outdoor on Main, Parades, Greek Fest and the Italian Feasts. The Motorcycle Unit is also a part of the group, as a two motorcycle unit whose main concern is Traffic Safety Enforcement. Chief Del Muro spoke briefly about MC-1, Mike McNulty, who was involved in a catastrophic accident on January 28, 2017 when conducting an escort of the PWFD ambulance with

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transportation of a victim in cardiac arrest. Chief Del Muro indicates that although he is doing better after a multitude of surgeries, he had to retire due to the inability to maintain his duties. “Losing Mike was huge for our Department; he was well liked and always did a great job,” Chief Del Muro said. When asking the chief what has made him stay for 40 years, he said that changing positions gave him an opportunity to ‘renew’ each time he was promoted. “Every job was different; I always saw myself retiring after I became a Detective. I enjoyed that job greatly, and truly that knowledge and the investigation process helps me today.” He felt that the PWPD has always been ahead of the curve, whether with the use of weapons, tasers, computers or any other equipment that provides the very best service for the town and the community. He cites that the officers, his administrative staff, including an Assistant Chief (who oversees the Patrol aspect of the Department) and his Deputy Chief (who oversees the Administrative and Detective parts) and the POP Unit, are always investigating and researching what is the best for the town. “We attempt to provide the most innovative and personal service to Port Washington,” he stated. Chief Del Muro indicates that they are still looking for potential sites to house a new Police Department Headquarters that can house the increasing staff and space needed for the ever changing needs of the community. Chief Del Muro is an exempt member of the Flower Hill Hose Co. #1 of the Port Washington Fire Department (PWFD). He joined in 1974, and rose through the ranks of Engineer through Lieutenant, until he became Captain in 1985-86. He still enjoys the ‘brotherhood’ that the PWFD and the PWPD shares. Bob is married to Louanne and together they have six children, Kyle, Robbie and Danielle, Chris and Christina, Ali, Elizabeth and Alex and Theresa. The family rounds out with five grandchildren, Olivia, Charlie, Anthony, Corinne and Ellie, all who are very proud of the Chief. We are too. —Submitted by Pam Monfort

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he Port Washington Public Library and Friends of the Library will be marching in this year’s Pride In Port parade. The parade will start promptly at 11:30 a.m. As usual, the annual pre-parade warm-up show on the Showmobile will occur next to the train station on Main Street. On this the Port Washington Police Department’s 100th Anniversary, the Grand Marshal of the Parade and Day of Events is Chief Robert Del Muro. Chief Del Muro, not only is the commanding officer and in charge of the day-to-day operations of some 85 employees of the Department, but he is the most senior member of the entire Department. He was sworn in on April 25, 1981, thereby celebrating 40 years of dedicated service to the PWPD. The Chief has a lifelong, strong bond to the Port Washington community.

At 3:30 p.m, Marc Berger + RIDE will perform a free concert at the John Phillip Sousa Memorial Bandshell in Sunset Park near the town dock. Audience members are encouraged to social distance, wear a mask and bring their own chairs. The concert is presented by the Library and Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Berger has performed at Austin’s SXSW Music Festival and the Kerrville and Falcon Ridge Folk Festivals. He has opened shows for Bob Dylan and other national acts, and his song “The Last One” was a staple of Richie Havens’ concerts. Inspired by Marc’s lifelong love affair with the American West, ‘RIDE’, his critically acclaimed current release, presents ten cinematic recordings capturing its wideopen spaces and timeless romantic allure. Staff from the Port Washington Public Library (as part of their PWPL On the Go Campaign) will be in attendance at the start of the event handing out free swag,

providing residents with Library card signup forms, and speaking to audience members about the latest offerings and services such as the Library of Games and Gadgets and the Museum Pass Program. Directly following the parade will be the Family Fun Day Carnival on Weber’s front field. All rides are free. Also following the parade will be the Senior Citizens’ Luncheon held at Schreiber’s cafeteria. Lunch is free. The homecoming football game is against Plainview Old Bethpage High School and will kick off at 2 PM on Seeber Field. The Athletic Hall of Fame breakfast is at 9 a.m. in the high school cafeteria, and, of course, the wonderful, annual Pride in Port Community Dinner Dance will begin at 8 p.m. at the Polish American Hall. Tickets for the dance are $35. Proceeds fund the Pride in Port Scholarships which are awarded each June to selected graduating seniors. Submitted by Mary Balaban

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The life of a shot putter and discus thrower is often lonely with a rare combination of power and grace. The combination of strength, determination, finesse and specificity is something that the athlete strives for perfection. The domination of shot putters is the lesser of the known stories in track and field. It is a sport that doesn’t have to worry about overexposure, as the elite level is often a thankless job with most of the suffering and little of the glory as is common to other professional sports. It is a grueling sport that doesn’t make them rich or even famous, yet it is a sport where measuring ones’ success so accurately becomes the focus of the athlete’s desire to continue. So is the life of Marianne Berndt Ortiz. ‘Googling’ Berndt, one gets wrapped up in the many wins and records and places she earned while competing at worldwide competitions. There are so very many, that it is difficult to keep them straight, where she was and when in her life, yet this is what her life was and continues to be. Overwhelming, and yet amazing. Berndt started in 1992, as a 12 year old at the South American Youth Championships where she competed in October and November and finished fifth and sixth respectively in

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In the Nassau County Championships, Berndt won for the shot and discus in Spring Track her sophomore year; junior year, winter season shot put gold medalist and spring, shot and discus. In her senior year, she won both shot and discus in the County for spring track. She went on to the regional track meet, and won for shot and discus, during her sophomore year, and shot put, her junior year in both winter and spring track. While competing in the Colgate Games, Marianne placed fifth in shot her sophomore year; second place, her junior year, and won gold her senior year. She went on to attend the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso (Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso) where she attended from 1999-05. She was named MVP each year while there, as she continued to compete globally and indeed set records and participated at a high level of competition. From 1993-2006, Berndt was a member of the National Chilean Team, where she held the national records for Shot Put 2000-09 and was the National Champion from 1994-05 (ages 13-16, juniors and beyond). She was also the Chilean record holder in the discus from 2006-11, and was a National

Champion from 2001-07. She has participated in the PanAmerican Games, World University Games, Iberoamerican Games and South American Games, where she placed the highest earning the gold medal in 1998, and the South American University Games where again she won gold in 2005. She was named best athlete of the V Region in Chile in 1999 and 2003. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile in 2004 and was the Director of the Female Athletic Committee of the V Region in Chile from 2002-07. If that isn’t enough, Berndt continued to compete as a senior when she moved to the UK. She is the record holder for her current club in Bexley A.C., London, UK, in the shot for both the senior and veterans division and a record holder in the veterans discus throw. In 2019, she competed in the European Masters Championship (age group 35-39) and finished third in the shot put and fourth in the discus throw. She currently lives in the UK and has a daughter named Emily, who is six years old and loves throwing. If she is anything like her mom—a very bright future awaits.

profound understanding of the game to achieve their goal of a .500 mark with a victory against Southside by a score of 15-8. Vattes was named as a Golden Eleven Member his senior year. The Golden 11 is an honor given to the 11 players who best embody the behavior expected of student-athletes on and off the field, which includes maintaining scholar-athlete status and attaining All-County accolades. Only one student-athlete can be nominated from each school and a committee of coaches makes selections from each conference. The National Football Foundation chooses just 11 athletes from all of Nassau County. In addition, he was named as a finalist for the prestigious Thorp Award, which goes to the outstanding high school football player in Nassau County. Vattes went on to play football at Cornell University, where he played for four years, three years as the starting cornerback. One of his titles was that he ran the fastest 40 yard dash during his sophomore year in

the Ivy League. While at Cornell, Vattes was inducted into the Sphinx Head Society, which is the oldest senior honor society at Cornell. It is given to those who demonstrate respectable strength of character on top of a dedication to leadership and service at Cornell. The mission is to create and maintain a stronger feeling and promote a closer and stronger friendship among members of the senior class. Vattes has certainly transformed the philosophies of the Society, his love of sport, the cherished times with teammates to his life today. He is the Managing Partner at Velios Capital, a boutique real estate finance firm. He has exceeded expectations of advancing in this field, as he has financed close to $1 Billion in real estate and is continuing to develop some $250,000,000 in new construction. He is a Rising CCIM Star, as a commercial certified Investment member, who has been recognized with excellence in Real Estate. He is married to Erin Jones Vattes, and they have two children, Penny Louise and Dimitris, Jr.

Dimitris ‘Jimmy’ Vattes, 1997 Jimmy Vattes was an outstanding athlete while at Schreiber. He graduated in 1997 with nine Varsity seasons under his belt. Three of those seasons were in Football, three in Basketball and one in Lacrosse. Coach and Hall of Famer, Steve Shackel remembered Vattes as a ‘pleasure to coach on the basketball court. He was an all-around athlete who dedicated himself to whatever sport he was participating in that season. His work ethic was unquestionable during practices as he always operated at full speed...and that speed was very fast. As a basketball player, his desire to improve his skills and be the best he could be in that sport was focus. On game days he had fire in his eyes and couldn’t wait to get on the court and represent Port Washington Basketball with class and dignity.” It was in Football that Vattes excelled, earning All-County, AllLong Island and All State honors. He was named the MVP at the Nassau County All-Star game, and served as team Captain during his senior year. Vattes played quarterback his

junior and senior years. During his junior year, where he won All-County/ All-Conference awards, many exciting games occurred toward the end of the season. One in particular was a nail biter against a major competitor where with :46 seconds left, the Vikings persevered, and Vattes hit Bryan Cleva for a touchdown pass. Coach Ken Kreuscher pushed his team with the diligence, devotion and

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Keith Owens, 1983

Keith Owens was an outstanding three-sport athlete while at Schreiber. He played Football for two years, wrestled for three, but his passion and his most achieved sport was in Lacrosse, where he played on the Varsity team for three years. Owens’ football career, during his Junior and senior years, was under the leadership of the legendary Coach, Dan Biro. He played Quarterback, halfback, kick off team and punt return team. He did it all. Owens was awarded the Leo Costello Award for the Most Outstanding Gridiron player, his senior year. In wrestling, Owens grappled in the 161 weight class and enjoyed a tremendous record throughout his sophomore through senior years. He placed in the Nassau County Tournament, his senior year. Coach Busby fondly remembers Keith and said that “He was the strong, silent type. No fanfare. Just got to work and got the job done. Nice quiet kid who always worked hard.” Owens’ passion and most acclaimed sport was lacrosse, where he

played attack and midfield for Coach Ken Case. Their line was second to none, and upon graduation, Keith attributes his success, as he started to play PYA in the early 70’s, to his big brother Billy. He indicated that he had a wood stick and played without cleats, because that was what his family could afford. He started on the Varsity Team in 10th grade and played three years and achieved a

scoring record of 22 goals and 54 assists. Upon graduation, Owens went on to play a SUNY Farmingdale for Coach Fred Acee, where he was named first team All-American. In his evaluation of his life and opportunities, Owens transferred to Nassau Community College, where he ran the first midfield. Again he was named first team All-American, and played on the 1986 National Junior College Championship Team. Recognizing talent, Coach Roy Simmons, Jr. at Syracuse, recruited Owens for his command of the field, his undying speed and his extraordinary ability to read the play. He was a very strong prospect. Playing for Coach Simmons was a dream, as well as an eye opener. In 1987, Syracuse lost to Cornell in a heartbreaker by a score of 15-18 in the Semi-finals of the National Tournament. The following year, during the NCAA Division I Finals, Syracuse adeptly was victorious over Cornell in a finals re-match, by a score of 13-8. Owens scored a goal in

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that game. Following his run at Syracuse, Owens returned to Long Island, where he played for the North Hempstead Club Team, under the coaching of Harvey Cohen. He also played in the Professional Lacrosse League for the NY Saints. Wearing #1, Keith will say that “playing lacrosse taught me life lessons. I was often the only person of color, but playing lacrosse allowed me to respect life, and gave me perspective of others. I have a lot of lifelong friends and have met some interesting people.” He is recognized as a player who was resilient in breaking barriers in the game of lacrosse. Owens is self-employed as the owner of CHIP AWAY LI LLC, a company that details, and does finishing work on cars, before resale. He is married to Angela, and they have four children; Kyesha, Tyler, Stesva and Lyric. He is still involved in athletics as a coach for the Basketball youth PAL Summer League in Bay Shore and for youth Lacrosse.

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‘rocked’ them, an archrival, handing them a vicious loss, especially from an underdog. She was Captain of the team her senior year. Piraino was also a Girls Athletic Association (GAA) member and of course a Sports Night participant. As a brand new player to Lacrosse, her sophomore year, Piraino played on the JV team, and then moved to Varsity for her Junior and Senior years, playing for Roger Winter. Her love of the game was evident as she grew with the team and was awarded Most Improved her senior

A very strong and exceptionally talented athlete evolved from the class of 1991 with Raquel (Wilson) Piraino. Piraino was an eight Varsity sport athlete, whose passion for athletics drove her to a lifetime of teaching Physical Education in the Port Washington School district since 1997. Piraino began her love of sports while at St. Mary’s and transferred to Schreiber at the beginning of her sophomore year. She began with soccer, wearing #33, and immediately excelled with her participation on the Varsity team for three years and was the captain of the team, her senior year. Gymnastics was her sport of choice for the winter season, where she competed in all-around competition. She excelled at floor, but enjoyed all of the events. Her coach, Kari Rierson was always impressed with her resilience, flexibility and perseverance and she was awarded the Most Improved Gymnast during her junior year. During that year, the team showed complete domination and determination. They took Cold Spring Harbor by surprise when they

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year as a member of the 1991 Nassau County Championship team. Coach Winter indicated that Raquel made a “dramatic improvement as a player and team member through her three years at Schreiber. Her best quality was that she never missed a ground ball. I called her super scooper. She had tremendous speed and of course, she flourished after high school when she went to Hofstra. It was such a pleasure to coach Raquel and watch her grow and share her passion of Lacrosse.” At Hofstra, she excelled in the sport and won many prestigious honors including the Coach’s award her first year of playing, most improved her second and was a member of Hofstra’s first Undefeated Conference Champions. She was named to the Tournament Team during her senior year as well. She also played in the US Women’s National Tournament ’95, ’97 and ‘98. Piraino has turned her love of playing into coaching. She started Middle School Girls’ Lacrosse in 2000, 2001 and 2005. She was the Varsity Assistant Coach and Head

Coach for 17 years. Piraino has always given back to the community. During her term of Varsity Coach, She was dedicated to fundraising through lacrosse for blood cancer, coordinating the HEADSTRONG Tournament. She also coordinated KIERASTRONG Tournament for the daughter of a fellow colleague, and among other tributes, she was instrumental in establishing girls’ lacrosse clinics and programs for the PYA. She is married to her husband Mike (who proposed to her on the Daly Athletic Field), and together they have two children, who also excel at Lacrosse; Mike, who recently signed to play D1 Lacrosse at Marquette University and Jayden who was an All-County player as a freshman at Half Hollow Hills East. Piraino was named ‘Mother of the Year’ by the Port Washington News— not just for her ability to embody those traits highly regarded in mothers, but she certainly does display the ability to strengthen family relationships, especially through her love of athletics, specifically Lacrosse.

“That was an intense battle for me,” Bertolotti said. “I didn’t expect anything until the second half of the last lap. I told myself with a lap to go; that I’d do whatever it takes to pass the runner in front of me.” With Bertolotti Millrose Games bound, Schreiber track and field head coach Scott Facey knew that without him at the Conference Championship, which was held the same day, chances of a high scoring meet to win the Conference would be a factor. Yet Coach Facey gave him his blessing and said that “If he qualified, this his senior year, Madison Square Garden is a big privilege, and he should compete there. His determination is what sets him apart from other runners. He’s always trying to get better. His work ethic is phenomenal, I’ve never had an athlete who’s as committed to track and field and who wants to succeed to the best of his ability like Marco does.” Legendary and Schreiber High School Hall of Famer, assistant track coach Bruce MacDonald, who traveled with Bertolotti to MSG, said at the time, that it was great for him to see one of his athletes compete

against the cream of the crop. “I felt so proud of that kid for making it there,” MacDonald said. “It wasn’t easy for him to get there. He ran extremely well and had to dig deep into himself to perform at a high level on such a big stage at the Millrose Games.” Bertolotti came in 7th in the field, a mere 6.57 seconds behind the winner. He went on to run for Stanford University, and graduated in 2015. He ran the 1200 lead-off leg of the NCAA National Championship team for the DMR, and was named All-American for that race. He was also named First-team Academic All-American in Cross Country his junior year and in Track and Field for his sophomore through senior years. Bertolotti hung up his competition shoes when he moved to Los Angeles, where he is currently employed at SpaceX as a Build Reliability Engineer. He is the son of Kirsi Takka and Andrea Bertolotti, and has a brother Paolo whom he competed with while at Schreiber. Bertolotti indeed ‘just runs for fun’ now—admittedly, how can anyone just ‘give up’ such an extraordinary passion?

Marco Bertolotti, 2010 Marco Bertolotti was one of the premier runners of the past at Schreiber High School. His passion for running began with Cross Country and just kept moving forward to the Winter and Spring Seasons. As a 12 Varsity sport competitor, Bertolotti’s success stemmed from working hard and enjoying what he loved to do the best. Although Track and Field thrives on numbers, personal bests, school bests, state and local records, Bertolotti continued to set high standards for himself and achieved great success. As a freshman, he received All-Division, All-Conference, All-County, All State and was a two-time freshman All-American. As a sophomore, he achieved All-County and was a Nassau County Champion. As a junior, he was an All-County, All-State and All-Federation honoree; a five time Nassau County champion was a Millrose HS mile qualifier. Bertolotti’s senior year was most likely the most memorable and remarkable. As an All-County, All-State and All-Federation honoree, and a three-time Nassau County Champion, Bertolotti placed fourth in the mile

run at the 17th Annual Hispanic Games on Jan. 10 to earn an automatic bid to the high school mile at the Millrose Games. He finished in a season-best time of 4:16.47 with a late surge, passing three runners in the final 100 meters to qualify him for a spot on the starting line at MSG. This was the second consecutive year that he qualified for the Millrose Games.

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The Community Chest Of Port Washington members of the working group. At the outset, the group met via Zoom every week; the discussion, trust and collaboration allowed the group to determine the most critical needs and how best to use the grant funds. It was also clear that Port Washington residents were suffering for different reasons. The first project of the group was the Port Washington Mask Brigade. Disposable paper face masks are expensive and, in April 2020, they were not readily available. Additionally, families with lower incomes are more at-risk for contracting and suffering from COVID-19. Fifty-two volunteers in Port Washington worked to make more than 2,000 fabric masks for local at-risk families. Donations of fabric, elastic and more from the Port Washington community enabled the crew to stay hard at work. Spectrum

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This year’s Pride in Port Community Honoree is the Port Washington Community Chest COVID-19 Response Committee, which has been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic to help residents in Port Washington recover from this global health crisis. Here is a bit about what the COVID-19 Response Committee has accomplished in the past year.

In what ways did the Community Chest’s COVID-19 Response Committee help the community during the pandemic? In March 2020, the Community Chest of Port Washington reacted to the coronavirus pandemic by forming the Port Washington COVID-19 Community Response Working Group—a group of community leaders that met regularly (and still meets) to address and respond to the emergency needs of Port Washington residents as a result of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. The working group includes representatives from the Town of North Hempstead, Port Washington

School District, PW Public Library, PW Police, the PW Crisis Relief Team, PW Clergy Association, PW Parent’s Council and community and faithbased organizations (CFBOs).

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Volunteers helped sew masks during the height of the pandemic. Center, the Port Washington Parent Resource Center, Outreach and the Port Washington Community Action Council.) These CFBOs were identified through the knowledge base of the

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How much money were you able to raise? The Community Chest established the Port Washington COVID-19 Community Response Fund which is hosted and administered by the Community Chest of Port Washington and was seeded with $100,000 from the Community Chest. As of Aug. 25, 2021, the amount raised is approximately $386,500 (inclusive of the money from the Community

The Port Washington Mask Brigade made more than 2,000 fabric masks for members of the community.

stimulus payments or other aid, the burden is huge. While NYS issued an eviction moratorium, many Port Washington families, who normally live paycheck to paycheck, find themselves in a hole and scared. The PW COVID-19 Community Response Fund is helping. Collaborating with a team of attorneys, the first and second phase of rent arrears negotiated settlement payments were made. The pro bono attorney team continues to work on rental arrears settlements, though it is now on a case-by-case basis. As our families have slowly returned to work, most are able to pay their rent; though we are finding that many have reduced hours and are spending more of their salary on rental payments. Members of the PW COVID-19 Community Response working group continue to pursue and acquire donations of food for our pantries. Members liaise with Island Harvest, the Sid Jacobson JCC and Whole Foods to bring as much usable food to Port Washington as they can.

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Volunteers helped deliver food to Sister Kathy at Our Lady of Fatima. (Photos courtesy of the Community Chest)

Chest.) The Fund expands the local capacity of outreach organizations to address the many needs created by the COVID crisis. One hundred percent of donations are going to organizations helping Port Washington residents impacted by this public health crisis.

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How has the need changed since the pandemic began to now? Community Response Grants to CFBOs are made on a rolling basis. As fundraising continues through the outbreak and recovery phases of the crisis, the fund adapts to emerging needs.

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What is the COVID-19 response committee doing currently? The following initiatives are still up and running; each of the larger initiatives has a community member volunteer coordinator: Port Pantry Supply Squad (including the Diaper Project) Meat the Need (the bulk purchase and distribution of meat and chicken to the local food pantries). The Nicholas Center Navigators do the pickup and distribution of frozen meat parcels from Valley Meat (local

butcher) to the pantries. Nicholas Center for Autism, a tenant in the Community Chest building, which provides vocational training and community experiences for adults (18 years and older) on the autism spectrum, became the packing and distribution “arm” for Meat the Need and Port Pantry Supply Squad. Transportation Assistance Grants: Families continue to have difficulty getting to the bank, grocery store, doctor and pharmacy. Accounts have been set up at local taxi services and individual rides are distributed by the CFBO directors on a case-bycase basis and tracked by them for documentation. Laundry Love Grants provide laundromat coupons for in-need families. Legal Assistance Program and Rental Arrears grants The COVID-19 pandemic affected all of us physically, mentally, financially or some combination of all three. For those families who have experienced loss of work or declines in income because of COVID-19, there is also the anxiety of paying rent (or a mortgage). And for those who do not receive government financial aid in the form of unemployment benefits,

How does it feel to have been named the Pride In Port honoree? The mission of the Community Chest of Port Washington is to help the People of Port. There can be no greater honor for the Community Chest than to be recognized for helping during the greatest health crisis of our lifetime. We are incredibly grateful for this recognition.

What is something the Community should know about the Community Chest in general or about the COVID-19 response committee? There were 16 active members of the COVID-19 Community Response working group who met weekly and then bi-weekly; 15 community members who led and continue to lead the various projects and on-going initiatives; and more than 200 community volunteers and organizations who make it all work. The Community Chest is proud to lead and facilitate the work of this group, and is an extension of the great work that we do every day helping the “People of Port.” Community Chest is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise funds for distribution to local charities dedicated to improving the lives of Port Washingtonians. Community Chest grants support programs for senior citizens, children, teenagers, and others in need—programs that serve approximately 7,000 Port Washington residents. For more information, contact the Community Chest at 516-767-2121 or visit www.portchest.org.

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Pride In Port 2021 Sponsors The Pride in Port Committee wishes to thank all of the sponsors for their generosity. Their donations help offset costs of the day’s events so more college scholarships can be awarded to graduating seniors at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Special thanks to Diamond Angel sponsors Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation and the Town of North Hempstead for their extensive and continuous support over the years.

DIAMOND ANGELS Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation Town of North Hempstead ANGELS Anton Media Group Austin F. Knowles, Inc. Funeral Home Precision Work BENEFACTORS S.F. Falconer Florist Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Kiwanis Club of Manhasset-Port Washington Foundation Fred Pollack Port Washington Fire Department Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation Tominaga Shouten PATRONS Ablamsky & Company, CPAs, Baker Air Bendix Engineering, PC Judi Bosworth, North Hempstead Supervisor Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Nassau County Legislator Port Washington Police Benevolent Association Project HELP Long Island Restaurant Yamaguchi Wayne Wink, Town Clerk FRIENDS Amy and Geoff Bass The Cooking Lab Anthony D’Urso Evolution Pilates Healthy Kids Pediatrics Henderson Marino Post #1819 VFW John Michael Marino Foundation (Sons of Italy) Knights of Columbus & Columbiettes Kenneth S. Magida, Esq. Port Washington Adult Activities Center Shmusht Strategic Planning & Communications Sullivan’s Quay Tori Ear Piercing Studio Wright Music SUPPORTERS Deborah Kleinman-Cindrich, D.C. Finer Touch Printing Joy Products The Nicholas Center/Spectrum Designs Norman Glavas Architects Spectrum Designs Foundation The Vincent Smith School

he Pride in Port Committee wishes to thank all of the sponsors for their generosity. Their donations help offset costs of the day’s events so more college scholarships can be awarded to graduating seniors at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Special thanks to Diamond Angel sponsors Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation and the Town of North Hempstead for their extensive and continuous support over the years. Angel sponsors are Anton Media

Thank You To Our Sponsors Group, Austin F. Knowles, Inc. Funeral Home, and Precision Work. Benefactor sponsors are S.F. Falconer Florist, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, Kiwanis Club of ManhassetPort Washington Foundation, Fred Pollack, Port Washington Fire Department, Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation, and Tominaga Shouten. Patron sponsors are Ablamsky & Company, CPAs, Baker Air, Bendix Engineering, PC, Judi Bosworth, North Hempstead

Supervisor, Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Nassau County Legislator, Port Washington Police Benevolent Association, Project HELP Long Island, Restaurant Yamaguchi, and Wayne Wink, Town Clerk. Friends sponsors are Amy and Geoff Bass, The Cooking Lab, Anthony D’Urso, Evolution Pilates, Healthy Kids Pediatrics, Henderson Marino Post #1819 VFW, John Michael Marino Foundation (Sons of Italy), Knights of Columbus & Columbiettes,Kenneth S. Magida,

Esq., Port Washington Adult Activities Center, Shmusht, Strategic Planning & Communications, Sullivan’s Quay, Tori Ear Piercing Studio, and Wright Music. Supporter sponsors are Deborah Kleinman-Cindrich, D.C., Finer Touch Printing, Joy Products, The Nicholas Center/Spectrum Designs, Norman Glavas Architects, Spectrum Designs Foundation, and The Vincent Smith School. —Submitted by the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce

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Pride In Port Throughout The Years Pride in Port has been celebrated in the community for more than 30 years. After 2020 canceled the celebration, this year’s event is back and will be better than ever. Here’s a look back at the fun that was had throughout the last few years on the day.

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ort Washington is more than just a beautiful waterfront enclave filled with historic homes, beaches, restaurants, shops and award-winning schools. Port Washington has a rich and storied history dating back to colonial days. Although Port has certainly changed since the 1600s, upon further exploration, it amazes me how much has really stayed the same. The history of Port Washington is not just a story from long ago but is still a part of our community in so many ways. The area around Port Washington was first settled in the late 1600s. The Matinecock Indians, the original inhabitants of the land, sold it to a collection of eighteen English families from Connecticut in exchange for goods. Two of the more powerful families, the Sands and the Willets, are remembered today by the SandsWillets House, a public museum, educational center and exhibition venue, that maintains their names. They originally named the area “Cow Neck,” after the cow pasture used by the original eighteen families. Today, Cow Neck Road runs through the old land, which is now Manorhaven, Soundview and Sands Point. By the 1860s, Port Washington, as it was renamed, served as a shell fishing area where steamboats could fish and use the town dock. However, Port was still a small community of residents. The population and landscape of Port Washington was completely changed by 1865 with the discovery that the shores of the peninsula were filled with a fine sand that could be used for producing concrete for the construction of buildings. Workers were recruited from several European communities to develop a sand-mining operation to produce concrete for city streets, sidewalks, and buildings in New York City. The Chrysler Building and Empire State Building are just two of the many skyscrapers that were built with the sand from Cow Bay Sand. With an increase in job opportunities, many of the sand-mining employees and their families decided to settle in Port Washington. This new community of residents needed resources and so buildings such as the Bayles Building were built. Although home to the Bayles Pharmacy in 1876 (now The Dolphin Bookshop), the building continues to be a center of residential and commercial space in town. In 1898, the population of Port

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Sands-Willets House exploded with the creation of the Long Island Rail Road, allowing those families with ample money to commute to New York City for work and live on large, waterfront estates. The town continued to grow in both size and culture, warranting a marine lifestyle of boating and fishing while also establishing a tight knit, diverse community. Today, Port Washington is one of the most desirable suburbs of New

The Landmark York City. Although the population has grown substantially (around 33,000) and the town has evolved significantly since its founding, so much has stayed the same. Not only do we maintain the names of our founding families on many of the historical buildings, but our shorelines, beaches and richly diverse culture has been preserved. We continue to live the suburban marine lifestyle: we visit the town dock (1870s), dine

Paul D. Schreiber High School at Louie’s Bar and Grill (1905), visit the Landmark/Port Washington High School (1908). Our community is still embodied by a multitude of ethnic and religious backgrounds. Port Washington continues to be so much more than just a town, it is our home. That day in September that we have come to know and love as Pride in Port is more than just a parade and a football game, it is the amazing feeling of community.

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et’s take a virtual trip back in time to 1916 to get a feel for what Pride in Port meant then. Imagine you’re standing near the entrance to the town dock with your back to the water. To your immediate right is Louie’s—a clam shack along the water’s edge (the dock wasn’t nearly as big then). Enjoy a bowl of hot chowder made with clams harvested that morning while standing at the outside counter. Nearby, the locals are chatting about everything from the quality of this year’s oyster harvests to how “the town isn’t what it used to be now that the city folk are moving in.” Continue along the shoreline to your right past the boathouse and blacksmith shop—where Louie’s stands today. Looking out onto Manhasset Bay, a sailboat race is in full swing. As usual, they have to navigate around the planes, boats and barges on the bay. Here comes

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a small barge being pulled by a boat carrying freshly harvested oysters, clams and mussels. It’s impossible not to hear the drone of flying boats (seaplanes of yesteryear) taxiing, taking off and landing. Look across to what is now Manorhaven Park to see if any celebrities or dignitaries are disembarking.

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Sailing is as popular now as it was in Port’s early days. Here comes a paddlewheel excursion boat at the mouth of Manhasset Bay. It’s making its way to the Locust Grove dock and pavilion—just west of what is now Manorhaven Park—to drop off passengers for the day or weekend.

Can you hear the faint sounds of the sand conveyors on the eastern shore near the Hotel Renwick (Diwan) and the Mill Pond? See Manhasset Isle over there? Before it was mined for sand, it was about 50-feet higher in elevation. That oyster and clam shack on Sunset Park’s northern shore is bustling with activity now that the barge has landed with its fresh catch of the day. Directly in front of you across the street is Bradley’s Hotel. You can’t help but smell the famous seafood cuisine wafting your way. Look closely—you just might see a famous politician, actor or athlete on the veranda. As your journey ends, look behind you along the water’s edge to see people taking casual strolls, fishing, walking down the ramp onto the beach or the swimming platform. Port Washington was then and still is a place that evokes great pride.

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he full day of Pride in Port activities culminates at the “Taste of the Town” Pride in Port Dinner Dance. Dozens of local restaurants generously donate food for the cocktail hour and dinner for this special event that is enjoyed by hundreds of people each year. Held at the Polish-American Hall, the Dinner Dance begins at 7 p.m. Entertainment features performances by Sequel. This year’s Community Honoree is the Port Washington Community Chest COVID-19 Response Committee. Shortly after most

businesses closed in March 2020 due to the pandemic, this group of non-profit organizations and volunteers jumped into action, helping to raise money and gather and distribute food donations and gift cards for needy families. Their selfless work epitomizes the meaning of “Pride in Port.” Tickets can be purchased in advance for $35 per person via eventbrite. com (search Pride in Port), at the Chamber of Commerce building, 329 Main Street 516-883-6566 or by calling 661-5360 or 883-6693. The event often sells out, but if seats are still available, tickets can be purchased at the door for $40 per person.

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The Barbara Faticone Pride In Port Scholarship was awarded this year to Emily Milgrim, a senior who exemplified an amazing amount of dedication, not only to her academics, but also to her extracurricular activities. Among, Milgrim’s achievements, was that she was the Founder and Coordinator of Friends of the Frontline Nassau Movement, where she spearheaded the collection and delivery of cards to hospitals to show appreciation to nurses, doctors and medical professionals during the COVID-19

pandemic. Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte awarded her a Town of North Hempstead ‘Hometown Hero’ for her amazing efforts. She also has been involved in the MS Walk and Bike events, SupPORT Connect 2 Connect, she was a junior volunteer at St. Francis Hospital, was a columnist for the Port Washington News, a Board Member of the Port Washington Temple Youth, Co-Editor-in-Chief for The Schreiber Times, Co-Captain of the Portettes and was a participant in Project Understanding.

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Senior Citizens Invited To Pride In Port Luncheon BY DEBBIE GRECO COHEN

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ne of the favorite events that take place each year during Pride in Port is a luncheon honoring the community’s senior citizens. This year’s Pride in Port celebration will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18. The senior luncheon, which will be held in the Schreiber High School cafeteria, begins at 12:30 p.m. immediately following the parade. Schreiber High School students have graciously volunteered to serve lunch to the senior citizens who attend the luncheon. Bach to Rock will perform for attendees to enjoy listening to and dancing. The Pride in Port committee thanks Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, S.F. Falconer’s Florist and The Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation for generously sponsoring the senior luncheon. Schreiber High School is located at 101 Campus Drive.

Reservations are not necessary to attend, but are appreciated to ensure there is enough food. Call 883-6656. The Schreiber cafeteria is fully accessible from the entrance just north of the main entrance. Bus transportation is available to and from the parade and luncheon. The bus will leave the Port Washington Adult Activities Center located at 80 Manorhaven Blvd. at 10:30 a.m. There is ample parking in the center lot. The bus will make a stop at the bus stop in front of Landmark on Main Street at 10:45 a.m. and arrive at the LIRR Station at 11 a.m., where there will be special seating to view the Pride in Port parade. When the parade ends, the bus will bring seniors to the Schreiber cafeteria for the luncheon. Afterwards, the bus will take the seniors back to the railroad, Landmark and the senior center. In the event of inclement weather, call 516-883-6656 for a revised bus schedule directly to Schreiber High School.

Executive Director Linda Livio (second from left) and members of the Port Washington Adult Activities Center enjoy the 2019 Pride in Port luncheon with friends. (Contributed photo)

Faticone Scholarship Milgrim is going on to the University of Pennsylvania in the fall, where she was selected as an early acceptance candidate for the School of Nursing. This year’s Pride in Port celebration will take place on Saturday, Sept. 18 featuring the Hall of Fame Breakfast, Parade, Family Fun Day at Weber, Senior Luncheon, Varsity Football game and the Community Dinner. It will be a great comeback.

This year’s Barbara Faticone Pride In Port Scholarship was awarded to Emily Milgrim. (Contributed photo)

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For the last 32 years, Pride in Port has been a major celebration throughout the community. We asked some of the community members what their favorite memories of Pride in Port were, and here were their responses. One of my greatest memories of Pride In Port goes back to when my oldest daughter was just starting elementary school. I joined the Sousa Elementary School’s float committee and had the pleasure of working alongside Lisa Bondy and Michelle Shain. It was such a wonderful experience working on the float with them and all of the children. The cutest thing was seeing the float with all of the kids’ painted handprints on it being paraded through town. Pride In Port is a fantastic annual tradition that really brings our community and our generations together. —Mariann Dalimonte, Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman, District 6

Following the Pride in Port parade in 1997 when my husband Tom and I were Grand Marshals, we went to the Homecoming Football Game, but there were very few fans in the bleachers. Over the years, every part of the Pride in Port celebration has gotten bigger, better and more popular. Because the event involves school children of all ages, I think it brought back school spirit along with community spirit. To make it an even more special day, we have offered Family Fun Day and a senior citizen luncheon and hold a Hall of Fame breakfast to recognize our wonderful athletes, all free of charge. The Dinner Dance is the only event we charge for and that is to raise money for the following year’s Pride in Port celebration. I’m also so proud to have the Pride in Port scholarship named after me. Pride in Port is a time to celebrate community. —Barbara Faticone, Co-Chair of Pride in Port Committee and committee member for 31 years

I have been on the Pride in Port Committee since it was founded and have so many wonderful memories. What stands out for me is the way it brings the entire community together. The event started as way to revive the wonderful spirit of Schreiber’s homecoming football game. Pride in Port succeeded way beyond that to create a spirit of pride in the whole community as well as the schools. The Committee itself is made up of a cross section of Port Washington with representatives from the schools, parents, business organizations, business owners, police, senior citizens center, nonprofit organizations, government and individual residents who all care deeply about Port Washington. Pride in Port has given us all an opportunity to show our love for this amazing place we call home. —Bobbie Polay, Executive Director, Port Washington Chamber of Commerce

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We would like to acknowledge and thank the following groups and individuals who make this special day possible. Port Washington Athletic Hall of Fame Selection and Breakfast Committee: Barbara Faticone, Sue Marra, Dick Marra, Brendan Kurz, Julius Picardi, Jim Dalimonte, Kathy Gallagher Doughty and Beth Kelly Pride-in-Port Committee for their generous donation Viking Sports Foundation for their generous donation Harbor Deli for their generous donation Dave Albury and the Schreiber High School custodial staff Ralph Buffolino and the grounds crew Schreiber Print Shop: Kelly Jambor Breakfast: Aramark Food Service and Harbor Deli Balloons and Flowers: S.F. Falconer Florist Hall of Fame plaques: Scholastic Promotions Awards & More Hall of Fame shirts: Sports Loft of New Hyde Park Publicity: Ally Deane, Port Washington News and Debbie Greco Cohen H.S. HPEA Director and office staff: Nick Schratwieser, Director Marie Tomasi and Teresita Valls

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Backyard Garden Joys It’s the year of the cucumber. No, this is not an official holiday or something that one would see on a calendar. This is the official year that our cucumbers, after at least 20 years of living in Hicksville, have officially taken off. Last year, Hubby decided that he was finished with the forsythia bush that bordered our driveway. Scraping automobile paint on the branches had finally gotten on his last nerve, which prompted him to begin the arduous task of removing the bushes from the small strip of land that bordered our property and our neighbor’s. After several days and lots of Biofreeze later, we had a clear view of our neighbor’s backyard and a driveway free of protruding branches that never failed to poke one of us in the head or rip at our shirts when we retrieved Luna’s toys beneath the branches. Several weeks later, Carl’s Fence came to install the rest of the two-tone resin fence that borders our yard. Hubby and I decided that the spot where the forsythias once resided would be a perfect spot for a small garden. Every year, our garden had been planted in large oak barrels that were home to tomato, pepper, cucumber and eggplant starters. By the end of the season every year, we were rewarded with perhaps three or four misshapen cucumbers, about 10 tomatoes, two peppers and an eggplant. I kid you not. We had even gone as far as to replace all the dirt with Miracle Gro soil, but to no avail. Herbs grew brilliantly, but veggies? Not so

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much. Hubby stated that vegetables needed to be placed in the ground, so we planted zucchini, cucumbers and Ichiban eggplants where the brilliant gold forsythia once grew. In every pot that had new soil and “black gold” compost material, we planted San Marzano tomatoes, another Ichiban, several Bell Pepper plants and one cucumber plant. Where the lilac bush once grew, we noted a dark green leafy plant, which was the beginning of what is now a tremendous potato plant. I had forgotten that I had planted an “eye” of a potato last fall in that spot. We crossed our fingers and hoped for the best. We hoped to have a garden that was much like my mom’s. Mom’s tomato and eggplant plants have yielded so much fruit over the years that she has resorted to giving much of her harvest to her neighbors and my aunt. This year was no different, as her Beefsteak tomatoes were literally the size of small pumpkins. It was our hope that we would have at least a fraction of her yield. Our zucchini plants

looked a bit wilted one day, which prompted Hubby to express his desire to remove them from the garden bed. That afternoon, I did a little searching and found five tremendous zucchinis that were hidden beneath the tangle of large green leaves. They were the size of small baseball bats. I haven’t grown zucchini that large since we lived with my father-in-law in his home in Plainview. So glad we did not pull them out. We had no choice but to give a lot of our harvest away. Our Ichiban were girthy and our San Marzano tomatoes were literally the size of softballs. At one point, we had twelve cucumbers on the vine, with many more in various stages of growth. Our neighbors and our daughter have profited from this, though I did share some with my mom as well. She did not

grow cucumbers this year, so she was grateful for what we left in her fridge while she was away. She also said that the Ichiban eggplant was much better than the Black Beauty variety she had grown, which she found to be bitter and not as tasty. The greatest producer this year has clearly been our cucumber plants, which we purchased from DiMaggio’s on South Oyster Bay Road. Thank you so much, guys. What a wonderful harvest it has been. Tomato and cucumber salads for days, and I am not complaining at all. The season is winding down now, and I have noticed the basil plants have begun to go to seed. It is time to begin the process of drying the tarragon, thyme, sage, basil and oregano for use over the winter. As my mom taught me, I will flash freeze some of

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behind the wheel, started the car and drove away, flashing a smile like he had just taken one giant step for mankind. As if his powerful comeback to my outrage contained enough emotion for me to interpret his meaning and draw my own conclusions. And I did. First, I went online to seek agreement of the experts in my assessment of this guy’s motive. I discovered that one

of the cognitive characteristics of the career criminal is entitlement. There you go. This narcissistic thief seemed to revel in an exaggerated sense of self-importance. Dressing in expensive clothes and driving around in a BMW wasn’t enough. He basked in glory on the parking lot stage, lamenting his latest bravado of ripping off groceries not surrounded by barbed wire. And because of this nut job,

my opinion on suburban burglars plummeted. I expected any respectable thief after getting nailed with the goods, would attempt an escape. Drop the bottles of Gatorade, cans of soup and guacamole dip, burn rubber and get out of the lot. No, this predator of shopping carts needed to get caught in broad daylight in order to show his superiority and spotlight his entitlement. He failed badly with that

allusion. I have more respect for the three-card-Monte scam artists in New York City. At least you choose to be the victim. —Tom is a published fiction and non-fiction writer, born and raised on Long Island. An outdoorsman with main interests in hiking, biking, and golf, his column Around Long Island, focuses on local outdoor events and suburban stories.

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Oyster Bay Town Supervisor judge granted the town permission Joseph Saladino and Councilman to tear down this hazardous eyesore. Lou Imbroto, chairman of the Code Enforcement officers had town’s Quality of Life Task Force, visited this property on 28 occasions announced that crews recently due to deplorable conditions and lack demolished a dilapidated zomof maintenance. The property stood bie home on Forest Avenue in vacant and unmaintained for years. Massapequa, following years of “Our town has continued its complaints from neighbors and mission to aggressively combat failed inspections from town code dilapidated properties through code enforcement enforcement officers. This and our demodemolition lition program,” marked the 23rd Imbroto eyesore that said.“The town has been taken board takes down by the quality of life Town of Oyster concerns seriBay since the ously and we formation of the will continue Quality of Life our efforts to Task Force less The Massapequa zombie house at safeguard our than four years Forest Avenue being torn down by a neighborhoods Town of Oyster Bay crew ago. and protect our (Photo courtesy of the Town of Oyster Bay) “Protecting taxpayers.” our suburban quality of life is a top The Code Compliance Bureau priority for the Town Board,” Saladino of the Department of Planning and said. “No community should be Development is charged with the forced to deal with unmaintained enforcement of all codes, rules and and dangerous eyesores that serve regulations pertaining to zoning, as havens for squatters, rodents housing and public safety. It is and other such problems. We will expressly designed to handle recontinue to make way for new families quests of citizens regarding possible by tearing down zombie homes and violations. To file a complaint, visit charging banks or homeowners for www.oysterbaytown.com/codeenthe demolition costs due to long-term forcement to file a complaint. lack of maintenance.” —Submitted by the For health and safety reasons, a Town of Oyster Bay

Coming Out For Project Thank A Cop On Friday, Aug. 20, members of the Wantagh Fire Department visited a “Kids for Kops” Lemonade Stand in support of Project Thank A Cop. They were joined by members of the Merrick Fire Department as well as several members of the Nassau County Police Department. Project Thank A Cop was started by Wantagh resident Maegan Fox as a way of showing support and appreciation to members of the law enforcement community for the difficult work they do on a daily basis. Funds raised go towards providing catered meals at various precincts, scholarships for children of fallen officers and to strengthen the relationship between police and the community. For additional information or to donate, email ptacop911@gmail.com or go to Project Thank A Cop on Facebook. Members of both fire departments are proud to show support for their friends in law enforcement and stand united with them as they work to keep everyone safe. Members of the Wantagh Fire Department are pictured after recently stopping by a Kids for Kops lemonade stand to show their support for Project Thank a Cop. (Photo courtesy Kevin Regan, PIO)

Farmingdale Village announces the 1/2 Way to St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be held on Sunday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. featuring New York State Senator Kevin Thomas as the Parade Grand Marshal. The parade kicks off from Northside Elementary School and spans about half a mile down Main Street to the village green and will include local community groups, Farmingdale/local fire departments, pipe bands, village officials and more. This event is being held in response to the pandemic forcing the cancellation of the two prior Farmingdale St. Patrick’s Day Parades. “We are honored to have New York State Senator Kevin Thomas as the Parade Grand Marshal and look

forward to a great parade and 1/2 way to St. Patrick’s Day community celebration in Farmingdale Village,” said Farmingdale Village Mayor Ralph Ekstrand.

Great Neck Community Ed is ready for fall. The entire Community Ed Fall 2021 Catalog is available online (www. greatneck.k12.ny.us/ce) and registration is underway. With more than 100 courses available, there’s something for everyone. Offerings include a mix of in-person and online classes in the areas of creative arts and crafts, literature and writing, history and humanities, fitness and movement, games and hobbies, performing arts and entertainment, personal development and world languages. Classes for the fall session begin the

week of Sept. 13. In-person classes meet at 30 Cumberland Ave., Great Neck, one block south of Northern Blvd., off Lakeville Rd. Online classes are conducted via Zoom, an easyto-use video conferencing program. Additional information is available by calling Community Ed at 516-4414949 or visiting the website at www. greatneck.k12.ny.us/ce. Registration can be completed over the phone, via email at gncontinuinged@ greatneck.k12.ny.us, or online at apm.activecommunities.com/ gnpscommunityed.

Great Neck Student Raises $3,000 With Basketball Tournament Jared Ohebshalom, a senior at Great Neck High School North, raised $3,000 for Operation Smile. Through his fundraising event, Ohebshalom was able to get his community to come out to support his SmileShot Challenge basketball tournament. Thirty of his friends and teammates participated in the challenge throughout the day. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and New York State Assemblymember Gina Sillitti both came out to support Ohebshalom and to celebrate how he brought the community together for a great cause.

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The Virgil quote stretches 60 feet. Each of the 15-inch letters is made of steel appropriated from the wreckage.

The Survivors’ Staircase

Debris and structural artifacts are on display.

he heart of the mission of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum remains the annual commemoration ceremony. Family members of 9/11 victims will gather on the Memorial plaza to read aloud the names of those killed in the 9/11 attacks and in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum will soon lead the nation, and the

world, marking the passage of two decades since the day that changed lives forever. The focus of the commemoration will be the reading of the names by family members in-person. Throughout the ceremony, six moments of silence will be observed, acknowledging when each of the World Trade Center towers was struck and fell and the times corresponding to the attack on the Pentagon and the crash of Flight 93. The program will commence at 8:30 a.m., and

The “slurry wall,” a retaining wall is a testament to survival.

One of the two reflecting pools on the memorial site.

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Jessica Orquera of New Hyde Park leaves a heartfelt message at the 9/11 Museum. (Photos by Christy Hinko)

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Commemoration the first moment of silence will be observed at 8:46 a.m. Houses of worship are encouraged to toll their bells at that time. The ceremony will be exclusively for 9/11 family members. Access to the Memorial will begin at 7 a.m. on the anniversary and the commemoration is expected to conclude at approximately 1 p.m. Family members can use the letter that was mailed to their homes or the email they received from the museum for entrance to the ceremony. At sundown, the annual “Tribute in Light” will once again illuminate the sky in commemoration of the anniversary of the attacks.

If you are a family member and would like to arrange free advance timed tickets to the museum on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, call 212266-5201 for details. Additionally, cultural institutions throughout New York City will also participate in events and memorial services in the days leading up to the anniversary and throughout the week. General admission to the museum is available Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Visit www.911memorial. org for a list of participating city-wide venues, general reservations and more information.

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Gripping Documentary Exposes Never Before Seen Footage On 9/11 Museum BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF

questions, but time and time again, my sentences had the question marked replaced ichael Shulan was a with periods,” Shulan said. struggling novelist His nemesis is Alice and co-owner of a storefront space in New York’s Greenwald, the museum’s director, who hires him and trendy Soho neighborhood. then turns the museum’s The attacks on the World Trade Center changed his life open philosophy into a place that looks to put to rest the forever. He and three friends turned his Spring Street space unanswered questions of 9/11. into a now-famous crowd“The Outsider hopes that sourced photo exhibit called the anniversary will be a “Here Is New York.” time when America asks For five years, he was known as the world’s leading new questions about 9/11 and our place in the world,” expert on 9/11 photography. Steven Rosenbaum and Then, the lifelong outsider Pamela Yoder, directors of was invited to be part of The Outsider, said in a joint something big. Shulan was named the creative director of statement. “We think the the National 9/11 Museum at film’s deeply troubling story will encourage Americans Ground Zero. to begin to ask the questions This is the story of his about 9/11 that Shulan set out dream job and how it turned to invite at the 9/11 Museum. against him. His vision of an open, inclusive, participatory Questions that are long overdue.” place for America to engage Rosenbaum, Yoder and in the painful, personal story their documentary team of 9/11 goes wrong. His role as creative leader turns into a had unlimited access to the site and to private internal daily battle to keep his vision meetings never before alive. revealed. The conflicts around “I joined the museum the museum’s curatorial to create a story with open editorial@antonmediagroup.com

The Outsider, now screening

Michael Shulan, creative director and Jan Seidler Ramirez, chief curator and director of collections at September 11th Memorial and Museum, review photographs of victims that will be included in the memorial.

process reflect the complicated feelings Americans have about 9/11 today. Being a fly on the wall as the WTC story is written provides a gripping journey into a piece of American history that is both unsettled and unsettling. Virtual screenings available through Cinema Arts Centre (Huntington) and Gold Coast Arts Center (Great Neck) virtual screening through Sept. 20 Visit www.theoutsidersept11.com for more details.

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FROM THE COUNTY SEAT

Curran Calls On Legislature To Approve $375 Direct Payments

assau County Executive Laura Curran was joined by local homeowners to call on the Nassau County Legislature to cut their summer vacations short and return to work in order to pass the Household Assistance Program (HAP), which would send $375 in direct cash payments to up to 400,000 Nassau County households. The Republican Majority in the Nassau County Legislature has stalled on passing the important legislation and is not currently scheduled to return to Mineola for weeks. The County Legislature has been on break since Aug. 2. Curran held her press conference at the home of Cheri, a retired kindergarten teacher from North Bellmore who would benefit greatly from [the payment]. Joining the county executive was President of the Long Island Federation of

Labor John Durso and retired U.S. Navy Veteran Carter Ward of Hempstead. “It is well past time for the County Legislature to approve my plan to deliver direct payments to Nassau residents. Instead of waiting another few weeks and stalling the process even further, let’s take action now. The Household Assistance Plan will not only help those who continue to struggle, but also provide a meaningful boost to our local economy,” Curran said. Majority Leader of the United States Senate Sen. Chuck Schumer added, “I fought tooth-and-nail to secure billions in aid in the American Rescue Plan for New York and its localities— including over $385 million for Nassau County—and I’m glad that County Executive Curran has created a Household Assistance

Curran recently called on the county’s Legislature to return from its summer break to approve direct payments for residents. (Contributed photo) Program to put some of these funds back in the pockets of Nassau residents who have experienced hardship throughout the pandemic.” The Household Assistance Program was crafted by the Curran Administration

following the Interim Final Rule published by the United States Treasury Department, which allows American Rescue Plan recipients such as Nassau County to provide assistance to households or populations facing negative economic

impacts due to COVID–19, including cash assistance. In doing so, Nassau County may consider negative economic impacts to households such as those who have experienced

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Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell and Northwell Health System Syosset Hospital are pleased to announce free flu shots for senior citizens in the community. This year’s program will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m.

Continued from previous page unemployment, food insecurity, housing insecurity, or are low- to moderate-income. The Interim Final Rule, however, does not define lowto moderate-income. Using both the U.S. Department of Housing and Development’s (HUD) definition of Area Median Income (AMI) and the New York State Long Island Workforce Housing Act’s qualifying percentage of AMI for affordable workforce housing eligibility as guidance, the County has defined low- to moderate-income for HAP purposes to be up to 130 percent of HUD AMI for

Free Flu Shots For Seniors to 1 p.m. at American Legion Post No. 144 located at 730 Willis Ave. in Williston Park. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling 516-571-2661. This program is provided directly to seniors close to home with no out-of-pocket

expense. County Clerk O’Connell is pleased to sponsor this event along with the cooperation of Northwell Health, who generously donates the vaccine, American Legion Post No. 144, and the Chamber of Commerce of the Willistons.

Nassau and Suffolk counties. That means a household income level up to $168,900 may be considered in the low-to-moderate-income bracket. Consultant HR&A, Inc. concluded this is an appropriate basis for HAP. The Household Assistance Program, therefore, will consist of two categories of eligible households: • Those with incomes up to $168,900 • Those with incomes above $168,900 up to $500,000. As described above, households in the first category are presumed to have experienced a negative economic impact from the pandemic and thus

will not be required to demonstrate individual harm in their Boost Nassau Resource Portal Application. Households in the first category include those receiving Enhanced (senior) STAR, Limited Incomes and Disabilities and Senior Citizens property tax exemptions. Households in this group will not need to provide income information, nor complete an application. Households in the second category (income above $168,900) up to $500,000 will be required to submit a Boost Nassau Portal application with documentation evidencing a negative economic impact from the pandemic, such as

Residents 60 and over are particularly vulnerable to complications arising from the flu virus and as a registered nurse County Clerk O’Connell encourages all seniors from local communities to take advantage of this free program. Anyone

unemployment (e.g., receipt of unemployment benefits during 2020), food or housing insecurity (e.g., receipt of social services benefits, missed mortgage payments, utility arrears, eviction notices), unreimbursed medical bills (e.g., behavioral health costs brought on by the pandemic), increased child-care expenses, COVID 19-related death expenses or unreimbursed remote learning/work expenses including increased internet costs. The county will utilize the existing Boost Nassau Resource Portal to streamline the application process, Comptroller approval and

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interested in being vaccinated should be sure to schedule their appointment. Masks and social distancing will be required. —Submitted by Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell distribution of funds. To ensure compliance with federal guidance, the county will identify eligible households and verify incomes using income tax statements and available databases where possible and will set up an application process with outreach for others not listed in such existing records. The HAP will be funded at $100 million from the county’s first distribution of American Rescue Plan Act, which totaled $192,501,720. The county is expected to receive a second distribution in May 2022. —Submitted by the office of Nassau County Executive Laura Curran

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assau County Executive Laura Curran was recently joined by Nassau County’s Veterans Service Agency Executive Director Ralph Esposito, local Veterans and award-winning singer and songwriter Tony Orlando for the Salute to Veterans Ceremony and Concert sponsored by WABC 770 Radio. Orlando headlined the event, which included a tribute to the 13 United States service members killed at Kabul Airport. The event was held on Aug. 29 at 6:45 p.m. at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater.

“Nassau is the proud home of 50,000 Veterans, and our County is united in our respect for the valor and courage of the women and men of the United States Armed Forces. As we mourn the loss of the thirteen American servicemen killed at Kabul Airport, this event was a tribute to the American Heroes who have served and continue to serve, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice,” Nassau County Executive Curran said. —Submitted by the office of Nassau County Executive Laura Curran

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Curran was recently joined by Nassau County’s Veterans Service Agency Executive Director Ralph Esposito, local veterans and award-winning singer and songwriter Tony Orlando for the event. (Contributed photo)

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COMING UP

Colonial Day: History Reenacted

uthor and historian Claire Bellerjeau will discuss her discovery of the Revolutionary War spy David Maltby at Raynham Hall when the museum invites the community to its annual Colonial Day. On Sunday, Sept. 12 from 12 to 4 p.m., visitors will also interact with the Huntington Militia’s colonial encampment and learn life skills such as handcrafts and cooking at this historical reenactment. Musket firings, Baroque instrumentalists and strings, and historic games on the lawn will entertain all ages. The Huntington Militia is a colonial living history re-enactment group that traces its roots back to Huntington’s founding in 1653 and is the official ceremonial guard of the Town of Huntington. “We are so happy to host Colonial Day for the seventh year, and introduce the history on

Christopher Judge and Jamie Arty will be doing some reenacting on Sept. 12. (Contributed) David Maltby in Oyster Bay. We love presenting a day for the community to experience re-enactors dotting our lawn,

really bringing the museum to life,” museum executive director Harriet Gerard Clark said.

In addition to the outdoor festivities, guests will get to try out a new augmented reality tour of the museum’s stories. “We are delighted to have chosen Raynham Hall to be the initial site to offer Digital Tapestry. This exciting and innovative program will bring our historic house museums to life. The inhabitants will now be interacting with the viewers, engaging them in a meaningful and moving educational experience,” Kathryn M. Curran, executive director of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation, which funded the project, said. While event hosts will be dressed in historic garb, guests can outfit themselves in Colonial clothing and preserve the memory at a selfie station. Attendees are encouraged to come in their own Colonial or pirate attire. Ice cream and lemonade will be available at no charge. The

festivities are free and open to the public, including admission to the Education Center and museum. Raynham Hall is located at 30 West Main Street, Oyster Bay. The museum was the home of Robert Townsend, a central member of George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring. The home was occupied by British officer Col. John Graves Simcoe during the Revolutionary War. Transformed into a Victorian villa in the 1850s, the house offers two eras of interpretation, with the front of the house showcasing the period of the Revolution, and the back of the house preserving a late 19th century aesthetic. Hours are from 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays, with guided tours at 1 and 3 p.m. Call 516-922-6808 or email raynhamhallmuseum. org. —Submitted by Raynham Hall

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SEAFORD ELEMENTARY STUDENTS HAVE A GREAT SUMMER EXPERIENCE Whether they were building towers, making arts and crafts or meeting their local heroes, elementary students in the Seaford School District had an enriching experience during a 10-day camp at Seaford Manor Elementary School. And talking was encouraged, with socialization a major component of the program. The Elementary Summer Experience, for students who just completed grades K-5 at the Harbor and Manor schools, featured three hours of hands-on activities on weekday mornings from Aug. 9 to 20. Every day had a theme, such as animals, the beach, magic, space and superheroes. Students rotated through different centers – art, STEAM, physical education, social and emotional learning and, of course, snack time – with activities relating to the daily theme. On animal day, students received a visit from an animal rescue group, a service dog foundation and the Nassau County Police Department’s mounted unit. On STEAM Day, there were cup-stacking challenges and other projects that tested their problem-solving abilities. The last day of camp was superheroes day, with some

Students showcased a thank-you card they made for members of the Seaford Fire Department. special guests on-hand. Students met their local heroes, including police officers from the 7th Precinct and Seaford firefighters, and got to check out a police car and fire engine. The program was funded through federal grant money to support schools in meeting the academic, social, emotional and mental health needs of students resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Every day, students attended a social and emotional learning workshop, which

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She said it was a great opportunity for children to reconnect with their classmates and make new friends while doing activities they may not have done before. Dr. Charles Leone, executive director for humanities, added that the different projects were exciting and engaging, and designed to foster socialization that occurs “naturally and authentically.” —Submitted by the Seaford School District

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Locust Valley School District Overturns ‘Mask Optional’ Policy After State Funding Threats BY TIM SEEBERGER

directed the state’s Department of Health to mandate masks in all schools, public or private. n Aug. 30, the Locust Valley At its Aug. 30 meeting, the board Central School District stood voted to not amend its reopening plan its ground against the state that included the option for parents Department of Health’s mask mandate to send their children to school for all students in the 2021-22 school unmasked, and voted instead to take year to prevent the spread of the legal action against the state because COVID-19 Delta variant. of the mandate. Just one day later, the board “The Board of Education is disoverturned its decision in the face turbed that the Department of Health of threats from the state to cut aid Parents, students and community made this determination, however the to the district if the mandate wasn’t members express their frustration board is not in a position to violate the followed, much to the frustration of to the board for requiring masks mandate,” Superintendent Kenneth parents and students in attendance. for students in the coming school Graham said at the Aug. 31 meeting. In a 5-1 vote at the Aug. 31 meeting, year. (Photo by Tim Seeberger) After the reversal, parents, students the board amended its reopening plan “If the law is not followed, it could result and community members expressed to mandate masks for all students in anger over its decision. Many threatened in removal from board positions and a the district. voting the current board out of office. The decision came after the district’s withholding of state aid.” “This will be your undoing,” LattingThe decision to make masks legal counsel, Ed McCarthy, advised the town resident Ron Coons said. “Help us optional in schools was added to the board that its decision was in violation today or you will lose us tomorrow.” district’s reopening plan at an Aug. of the law. The board also received a Reactions ranged from scientific letter from Commissioner of Education 18 meeting after the state announced data to impassioned speeches that took that this policy was up to the discreBetty Rosa which outlined the conseplace in the hour-long public comment tion of each district. quences of the decision. section, each time met with applause The announcement from the state “School officers take an oath to obey from the majority of attendees who was reversed on Aug. 27 when newall legal requirements, not just those disagreed with the board’s decision and which they deem expedient,” Rosa said. ly-appointed governor Kathy Hochul tseeberger@antonmediagroup.com

the state’s mandate. Multiple parents compared the state’s mandate to an authoritarian regime. One parent said that, “Nazi Germany didn’t start overnight.” Some told the board outright that they will not be complying with the mandate and will send their students to school unmasked. Students also showed up to the meeting to express their confusion and frustration with the policy. “Wearing a mask makes no sense whatsoever,” one student said. But a small minority of those in attendance lauded the board’s decision to comply with the state, with one rising senior advocating for the safety of his immunocompromised classmates. “Why would we put these students at risk?” he asked the board. Though entering the halls of Locust Valley schools without a mask won’t be an option this year for students and staff, this won’t be last of the fight against the mandate. In a Sept. 1 letter to the school community, Dr. Graham said the district still plans to consult outside counsel to pursue legal action against the state.

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September 12th at 9am On April 8th, 2018 my father experienced some chest pain while at the gym. Within hours it was determined that he was having a heart attack. He was quickly taken to the catheterization laboratory where he received several stents in his arteries. I did not know much about heart disease before that day. Since then I have worked very hard with my family and community in order to raise funding for the American Heart Association. Starting in the fall of 2018 with the help of my family and friends I created the Dad’s Heart Team. At this date we have raised about $30,000 in donations. I have also written a book with our team’s name for children to better understand heart disease. We celebrate our achievements annually at the American Heart Association Long Island Walk at Jones Beach. This year, unlike last year we will be able to walk in person on September 12 at 9am. We hope that more people will be aware of the important work done by this group. Besides research, education for the community is also supported -Brian Berger

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acArthur is once again led by veteran coach Andrew Atkins, who took the Generals to the Nassau County championship in 2014 and the County finals in 2017. MacArthur won its conference title last season, which was abbreviated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The only two losses for MacArthur (5-2-4) came against Garden City and Great Neck North, who were co-Nassau County champions. While the Generals lost a host of seniors, Atkins has plenty of talent returning to the varsity. Seniors Jason Tordy, Matt Cassidy and Joe Ianuzzi play the middle of the field while Nick Del Grosso anchors the defense. They will be complemented by some offensive young guns. They include juniors James Eden (striker) and Kieran Weber (midfield), as well as sophomores Joey Mahoney (midfield) and Cristian Perez-Franco (striker). The Generals backline features Tyler Mormando, Gianni Nino and Paul Lichter, while fellow juniors Tyler Behr and Jack Maurer are the returning goalkeepers. Seniors Ryan Jimenez and Mike Powers also bolster the defense. Over at Island Trees, ninth-year coach Ray Due is coming off an impressive 8-1-1 season. In last year’s playoffs, the Bulldogs lost a heartbreaker in penalty kicks to Jericho, the defending state champion. Due is hoping to build on last year’s success. Island Trees returns eight seniors, including four who will impact the season. Defender Kevin

Butler (All County) returns to lead the defense along with senior goalkeeper Jayson Portes. The Island Trees offense will be led by dynamic scoring forward Jonathan Uzzo and fellow senior Erick Benitez. The Bulldogs should hold their own in their Conference A-5, where the main competition comes from Lawrence, North Shore and Seaford. “With the combination of strong leadership and a group of team-oriented players, we can really come together nicely,” Due said. “If all goes well, we can go on a strong run during the second half of the season into the playoffs.” At Division, the Dragons are coming off a season that saw cancellations due to COVID-19. Division was 1-3-2 last season. But coach Brian Maloney has some strong senior leadership. Seniors Ethan Carbonell (goalkeeper), Brendan Connolly (striker), Justin Fernandez (midfield), Ethan Kinkel (midfield), Christian Ramirez (midfield) and Mark Sierra (defense) are expected to pace the Dragons. Junior center midfielders Alejandro Casas and Kyle Harrington as well as sophomores Will Darvid and Aidan Skillman will be key contributors for the Dragons. The top opposition in Conference A-3 will come from South Side, Roosevelt and Hewlett. “We are going to have a lot of young talent controlling the middle of the field,” Maloney said. “We are looking forward to the challenge of a competitive Conference A-3.” —James Rowan is a Levittown resident

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n a continuation of their partnership with the New York Special Olympics, the Bethpage School District Extended School Year Program recently held an internal, culminating event with students and staff. The students practiced a variety of events during their summer physical education classes. “Friday’s ESY Special Olympics event was nothing short of incredible. We had the opportunity to continue our partnership with Special Olympics New York and celebrate our students ESY teacher Dayna Vollmuth and and watch them have a blast during Coordinator of Vocational Experithe various events,” ESY Principal ences Ryan Catterson presented Julianne Tierney said. Vice President of Downstate Additionally, the ESY EATS proOperations for Special Olympics New York Diane Colonna with a gram, a vocational onsite business donation on behalf of the ESY EATS in which students take orders and vocational program. bake treats for community members, donated some of their proceeds to Operations for Special Olympics New the Special Olympics. ESY teacher York Diane Colonna with a check at the Dayna Vollmuth and Coordinator of Vocational Experiences Ryan Catterson beginning of the event. Special thanks to the ESY physical presented Vice President of Downstate

Students in Bethpage’s Extended School Year Program participated in events in partnership with the New York Special Olympics. (Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District)

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 Collage Workshop The Planting Fields Arboretum presents this workshop from noon to 3 p.m. Participants will discover their visual language and explore their creativity. Cost for non-members is $40. Planting Fields is at 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay. Get tickets at www.plantingfields. org or call 516-922-9210.

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POLICE REPORT Hicksville Man Arrested For Elder Scam Third Squad Detectives report the arrest of a Hicksville man for an “Elder Scam” incident that occurred on Friday, July 9, at noon in Romano George Westbury. (Photo courtesy of According to NCPD) detectives, an 87-year-old female victim received a letter through U.S. mail claiming she had won the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes. The female victim contacted the phone number listed on the mailer and was instructed to withdraw cash from her bank on multiple dates, totaling in the amount of $86,000. It was explained to the victim that the money was to pay for fees and taxes related to the sweepstakes win. The victim was further instructed that individuals would come to her home to pick up the cash and she complied with these demands. The victim did not receive a prize and called police to file a report when she realized she was the victim of an elder scam.

On Wednesday, Aug. 25, the victim was contacted once again by an unknown subject and instructed to withdraw an additional $5,000. She was informed that an individual would come to her residence to pick up the money. The victim then called police and detectives coordinated an awaited arrival of the potential subject. At 6 p.m., 28-yearold Romano George of Hicksville arrived at the victim’s home and officers who converged on the scene placed George under arrest without incident. A subsequent investigation revealed George as one of the individuals who had been to the victim’s home on two prior occasions to collect cash from her. George is charged with third-degree grand larceny. He was arraigned in First District Court on Aug. 26.

Massachusetts Man Arrested For Causing Garden City Accident The Third Squad reports the arrest of a Massachusetts man on Aug. 25 at 1:20 p.m. in Garden City. According to detectives, officers responded to a four-vehicle auto accident at Old Country Road and Clinton Road. Upon police arrival, it was

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KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION d/b/a NATIONAL GRID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid (“Company”) that it has filed with the New York State Public Service Commission (“Commission”) proposed tariff revisions to its Schedule for Gas Service, PSC No.1 – GAS, to become effective, on a temporary basis, September 1, 2021. These revisions have been filed in compliance with the Commission’s Order issued August 12, 2021 in Case 19-G-0310. The table below compares the Company’s current rates (prior to September 1, 2021) to rates effective September 1, 2021 by service classification. Effective September 1, 2021 $2.5 million has been removed from base delivery rates to be collected through the ‘Rate Adjustment Clause’. The Rate Adjustment Clause is a separate surcharge that will be included in the Delivery Rate Adjustment line on customers’ bills. S.C. No. 1A, 5-1A – Residential Non-Heating Service S.C. No. 1AR, 5-1AR – Residential Non-Heating Service Monthly usage Current Rates 09/01/21 First 3 therms or less $19.75 $19.75 Next 47 therms, per therm $1.4354 $1.5459 Over 50 therms, per therm $0.3407 $0.3670

S.C. No. 1B, 5-1B – Residential Heating Service S.C. No. 1BR, 5-1BR – Residential Heating Service Monthly usage Current Rates 09/01/21 First 3 therms or less $21.66 $21.66 Next 47 therms, per therm $1.2839 $1.2939 Over 50 therms, per therm $0.2938 $0.3046

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S.C. No. 1B-DG, 5-1B-DG – Distributed Generation Monthly usage Current Rates 09/01/21 First 3 therms or less $33.04 $33.04 Over 3 therms, per therm $0.1260 $0.1772

S.C. No. 2-B, 5-2B – Non-Residential Heating Service Monthly usage Current Rates 09/01/21 First 3 therms or less $37.66 $37.66 Next 87 therms, per therm $1.7716 $1.7779 Next 2,910 therms, per therm $0.4370 $0.4464 Over 3,000 therms, per therm $0.2914 $0.3082

S.C. No. 2-A, 5-2A – Non-Residential Non-Heating Service Monthly usage Current Rates 09/01/21 First 3 therms or less $37.66 $37.66 Next 87 therms, per therm $1.7282 $1.8007 Next 2,910 therms, per therm $0.3553 $0.3651 Over 3,000 therms, per therm $0.2132 $0.2346 S.C. No. 3, 5-3 – Multi-Family Service Monthly usage Current Rates First 3 therms or less $74.66 Next 997 therms, per therm $0.4855 Over 1,000 therms, per therm $0.2685

S.C. 9, 5-9 – Uncompressed Natural Gas Vehicle Service Monthly usage Current Rates 09/01/21 First 3 therms or less $38.00 $38.00 Over 3 therms, per therm $0.6422 $0.5645

S.C No. 15, 5-15 – High Load Factor Service Monthly usage Current Rates First 10 therms or less $153.35 Over 10 therms, per therm $0.1954

S.C. No. 16, 5-16 – Year-Round Space Conditioning Service Monthly usage Current Rates 09/01/21 First 3 therms or less $230.43 $230.43 Next 497 therms, per therm $1.6650 $1.6932 Over 500 therms, per therm $0.2833 $0.2903

S.C. 17 – Baseload Distributed Generation Rate 1 – Less than 1MW Monthly usage Current Rates First 10 therms or less $180.61 Over 10 therms, per therm $0.1330 (Apr – Oct) Over 10 therms, per therm $0.1710 (Nov – Mar)

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S.C. 17 – Baseload Distributed Generation – Rate 2 Equal to or greater than 1 MW but less than 5 MW Monthly usage Current Rates 09/01/21 First 10 therms or less $328.22 $328.22 Over 10 therms, per therm $0.1330 $0.1506 (Apr – Oct) Over 10 therms, per therm $0.1710 $0.1935 (Nov – Mar)

S.C. 17 – Baseload Distributed Generation – Rate 3 Equal to or greater than 5 MW but less than 50 MW Monthly usage Current Rates 09/01/21 First 10 therms or less $949.35 $949.35 Over 10 therms, per therm $0.033 $0.0373 (Apr – Oct) Over 10 therms, per therm $0.045 $0.0509 (Nov – Mar) Demand charge per therm $6,252.00 $6,252.00 of MPDQ

S.C. 18 / 19 – Non-Firm Demand Response Sales Service Tier 1 Monthly usage Current Rates 09/01/21 First 10 therms or less $375.00 $375.00 Over 10 therms, per therm $0.2914 $0.0749

S.C. 18 / 19 – Non-Firm Demand Response Sales Service Tier 2 Monthly usage Current Rates 09/01/21 First 10 therms or less $375.00 $375.00 Over 10 therms, per therm $0.2914 $0.0600

These revisions have been filed in compliance with the Commission’s Order issued August 12, 2021 in Case 19-G-0310. Copies of the proposed revisions are available for public inspection and can be obtained on the Company’s website a https://www.nationalgridus.com/Long-Island-NY-Home/Bills-Meters-and-Rates/ or the PSC’s website (dps.ny.gov). KEYSPAN GAS EAST CORPORATION d/b/a NATIONAL GRID continued on page 45

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ast week, the world lost a Hollywood legend when actor Ed Asner passed away at the age of 91. Back in 2016, Long Island Weekly—Anton Media Group’s arts and entertainment publication—had the honor of speaking with Asner when he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Long Island International Film Expo in Bellmore. You can read our exclusive interview with Asner below.

T he Mary Tyler Moore Show, Lou Grant, Up and Elf. If you haven’t already guessed what all of these television shows and films have in common, it’s one name: Ed Asner. The American film, television and voice actor is being honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Long Island International Film Expo, and if you think that means the end of a long and successful career then guess again. He’s not done yet. “I’m not through. I’ve got a ways to go but it’s nice, especially since the folks of Long Island are such entertaining types,” said Asner on his nomination of the prestigious award. One of Hollywood’s originals, Asner got his big break when he landed the role of Lou Grant, the blunt but lovable newsman on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which aired for seven years before Asner’s character got his own spinoff series, Lou Grant, which lasted five years. “I loved them all,” said the Emmy award-winning Asner, who didn’t play favorites to episodes on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. “Being the wonderful comedian that I am, I identified totally with whatever was created for Lou Grant and it became a hit. It was a very comfortable place to be.” Asner has been in the business for a long time. Now, he said Hollywood is “more chaotic than it used to be and much more

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disorganized and crowded.” In recent years, Asner has been loved by many as Santa Claus from Elf and as a voice-over actor who lent his voice to Carl Fredricksen from Up. “It was wonderful,” said Asner on voicing Fredricksen, the grumpy curmudgeon widower who befriends a young scout on his adventure in his traveling

so many beloved characters come to life, it’s hard to pick just one. “So much of the good stuff I did was done in Canada. I almost feel like Canada is a good luck charm for me,” said Asner. “I did A Case of Libel, The Family Man and we did part of Elf in Canada. It all resonates well with me.” Asner is also a known activist and is passionate about wildlife, gun control and autism. His son is the project director for Autism Speaks, and Asner appears at any event related to the disorder. “It can’t be talked about enough because it’s pandemic, and it needs as much publicity as it can get so people are reassured,” said Asner. “There’s much to be done and to me, there’s so much space to be carved out so people can have decent productive lives.” As for his upcoming projects, Asner is a cast member of Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays. “It’s filmed in a Canadian city that has a great deal of charm,” he said. “I’m also working on producing with my partner Maggie Grant, and I have hopes that one of them will finally take off.” —Interview was conducted by former editor Jennifer Fauci

balloon house. “The animators expressed pleasure with the choices I was giving them, and the direction by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson was always excellent. I never felt at a loss.” When asked about some of the most intriguing projects he has been involved with, Asner responded, “Oh Christ, I don’t know,” and it’s true. With such a long and prosperous career making

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OBITUARIES FARMINGDALE Michael Ciampo, 88, of Farmingdale, passed away on Aug. 12. Proud member of the Knights of Columbus, council #2204, Farmingdale. Loving father of Salvatore, Carmela Bouretis (Emanuel), Michael (Haydee), Maria Ciampo and Angelina Chammas. Devoted grandfather of Victoria, Trevor, Deanna, Jamie, Kristina, Jasmin Klein (Brian), Brian, Emalee, Michael, Kimberlee, Brittany, Jake, Amber and Ian. Cherished great-grandfather of Hayden and Emalyn. A funeral mass was held at Holy Trinity RC Church. Interment Mount St. Mary Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Rosemary Kelly, 70, of Farmingdale, passed away on Aug. 15. Reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Andrew. Loving sister of Joann Green (Chester) and Jacqueline Leone-Joy (Daniel). Cherished aunt of Amanda, Chester, Joseph, Andrew and Francesco. Adored great-aunt of five great nieces and nephews. A funeral mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment followed at Holy Rood Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. BETHPAGE Henry E. Hamilton, “Hank”, 80 of Bethpage passed away on Aug. 17. Proud Army Veteran and loved his country. Aircraft mechanic for American Airlines for 37 years. Beloved husband of 54 years to Daryl. Loving father of Laurie Casta. Cherished grandfather of Jason and Sara. Devoted doggie dad to Oscar. Reunited in Heaven with his adored dachshunds Cola, Fritz, Freida, Tiffany, Ginger and

Danny. Funeral services were held at Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Interment with military honors followed at Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Pamela Jean Kircheim, 63, (nee Dittmer), of Bethpage passed away on Aug. 10. Longtime customer service representative for Kravet Fabrics in Bethpage. Devoted mother of Kyle (Nicole). Excited grandmother-to-be of her first granddaughter, “Baby K”. Cherished sister of Patricia Blessinger (Philip) and the late John. Beloved aunt of Jacqueline. Loving fiancé of 27 years to Michael Duffy. Dearest lifelong friend of Denise Monteleone. A funeral mass was held at St. Martin of Tours RC Church. Cremation was private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association; heart. org. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. MANHASSET Dr. Richard Pawlak, a resident of Manhasset and Port Washington for nearly 50 years, passed away on Aug. 25, in his home after an extended illness. Richard was the son of the late Frank and Genevieve Pawlak. As a Naval Officer, Dr. Pawlak served at several bases including Guantanamo Bay. Later, he led two orthodontic/dentofacial orthopedic practices on Long Island and was a professor at North Shore’s Dental Center. He is survived by his wife Kathryn Pawlak, his brother Dr. Dennis Pawlak, his children - Kristin, Mark and Maribeth and grandchildren - Aidan, Abigail, Delia, Dillon, Holden, Michaela and Morgan. His wake was held at Fairchild in Manhasset.

Mari Warland Gaudet Mari Warland Gaudet passed away on August 29th at 54 yrs old in Westlake, Ohio. Mari was the cherished mother of Tyler Christian Gaudet & Jayci Carol Gaudet. The loving daughter of the late Rex & Carol Warland. Dear sister of Brett (Kari) Warland and aunt of Courtney, Tristin & Treyten. She also leaves behind her pet bunny Millie. Mari worked as an advertising sales person as part of the Anton Media Group Family for many years, all that worked with her and knew her only had the kindest things to say about her. She will be sadly missed by all that worked with her. Mari eventually moved to Ohio and changed careers to work at the Cleveland clinic which she truly loved doing. If you wish to make a donation in Mari’s memory please go to https://my.clevelandclinic.org/giving/ways-to-give/honor-memorial-giving

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Alfred W. Dort, Sr. Alfred (Al) Dort Sr., 95, died on August 23, 2021 at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland, W.A. Private services were held. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Al was born in Brooklyn, NY and served in the US Navy during WWII. He began his career in television shortly thereafter working for the American Broadcasting Company in NYC until his retirement. He started as a Cameraman and diligently worked his way up to Technical Director. Over the course of his 40+ year career at ABC he worked on many well know productions such as Good Morning America, Good Morning NY, Live with Regis and Kathy Lee, ABC Wide World of Sports and 5 Olympic Games; the 1976 Winters Games in Innsbruck, Austria being his favorite. His children enjoyed roaming around the television studio halls in search of celebrities and autographs. Al was a resident of Manhasset, NY for 46 years before moving to Redmond, WA in 2015 with his wife, Helen. During his retirement Al enjoyed traveling and was very actively involved in his parish at Saint Mary’s in Manhasset, NY where he and his wife served as eucharistic ministers for many years. Throughout Al’s life he was a very private man but looked forward to holiday gatherings and watching and hearing about his grandchildren. He loved the beach, gardening, sailing and was an avid skier. He had many stories about treacherous drives up to Vermont in his Corvette in the dead of winter or packing the family station wagon full of kids to go to Jones Beach. He also enjoyed spending family vacations in the Hamptons and Montauk. Some of his best times were at the beach or on the ski slopes. They were passions that were passed down to his children and grandchildren who continue to enjoy them today. Al was predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Mae McGowan Dort; his sister Dolores Connolly and brother Donald Dort. Al is survived by his wife of 53 years, Helen (Kaminski) Dort; his son Alfred Dort Jr. (Patsy) of Ridgewood, NJ; his daughter Kathleen (Dort) Heyes (Tim) of Woodinville, WA- and grandchildren: Anna, Katherine, Joshua and Sarah. 226630 M

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D-2021 – Amend definition of corner property This meeting is open to the public. Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Clerk, at (516) 627-5000 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing. By Order of the Board of Trustees Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York Dated: September 8, 2021 9-8-2021-1T-#-226704-MAN

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme Court, NASSAU County, on the 22nd day of June, 2021, bearing Index Number 600394/2021, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY grants me the right to assume the name of SHAWN RAFIE. The city and state of my present address are FLOWER HILL, NY; the month and year of my birth are FEBRUARY 1975; the place of my birth is TEHRAN IRAN; my present LEGAL NOTICE name is SHAHRIAR RAFIE A/K/A SHAHRIAR SHAWN INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF RAFIE. 9-8-2021-1T-#226663-MAN MUNSEY PARK LEGAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVan order entered by the Su- EN that a Public Hearing and preme Court of the State of meeting will be held before New York, held in and for the and by the Board of Appeals County of Nassau, at Mineola, of the Incorporated Village of New York on August 4, 2021, Munsey Park, Nassau County, bearing index number 21 New York at the Village Hall, 000465, a copy of which may 1777 Northern Blvd., in said be examined at the Office of Village, on MONDAY Septhe County Clerk, located at tember 20, 2021 at 7p.m. 240 Old Country Road, in Mr. & Mrs. Sforza of 68 Sully Room Number 108, grants me Place, in said Village, desigthe right to assume the name nated as Section 3, Block 178, of Alex Charles Maass. The Lot(s) 140 on the Land and city and state of my address Tax Map of Nassau County. are Manhasset, New York; the The variance is to legalize the month and year of my birth expansion of the pool deck on are June 1999; the place of my the South side of Sully Drive birth is New Hyde Park, New distant 182.35 feet of Hunt York; my present name is Al- Lane, contrary to Section(s) of the Village Code 200.8 B exander Charles Maass. 9-8-2021-1T-#226678-MAN in that the maximum building area is 25% of the lot area and 29.4% was constructed. LEGAL NOTICE The above application is on PUBLIC HEARING file at the Village Hall, 1777 VILLAGE OF Northern Boulevard, Munsey FLOWER HILL – Park, New York where it may BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, be seen during regular busithat the Incorporated Vil- ness hours. lage of Flower Hill will hold All interested persons will be a public hearing and regular given an opportunity to be meeting on Monday, Septem- heard at said time and place. 9-8-2021-1T-#226712-MAN ber 13, 2021 at One Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, LEGAL NOTICE New York at the Village Hall at 7:30 pm to consider the fol- INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF lowing: 1.Proposed Local Law C-2021 MUNSEY PARK – Amend definition of home LEGAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION office 2 . P r o p o s e d L o c a l L a w NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN that a Public Hearing and meeting will be held before and by the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park, Nassau County, New York at the Village Hall, 1777 Northern Blvd., in said Village, on MONDAY September 20, 2021 at 7p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Higgins of 157 Ryder Road, in said Village, designated as Section 3 Block 97 Lot 6 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County. The variance is to construct a new open parking space in the side yard on the North side of Ryder Road distant 70.0 feet West of Ridge Crescent. • Section 200.19 B in that the minimum side yard setback of 9 feet is required while 3.39 feet is proposed. • Section 200.20 in that open accessory parking is not a permitted obstruction within a side yard. The above application is on file at the Village Hall, 1777 Northern Boulevard, Munsey Park, New York where it may be seen during regular business hours. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. 9-8-2021-1T-#226713-MAN LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MUNSEY PARK LEGAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing and meeting will be held before and by the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Munsey Park, Nassau County, New York at the Village Hall, 1777 Northern Blvd., in said Village, on MONDAY September 20, 2021 at 7p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Morris of 24 Inness Place, in said Village, designated as Section 3 Block 108 Lot 3 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County. The variance is to construct a new 2nd story addition on the South side of Inness Place distant 150.00 Feet East of Eakins Road, contrary to Sections(s) of the Village Code: • Section 200.19 A in that the front yard shall be 26 feet minimum or average of each adjoining property. 26 feet is required while 23.2 is pro-

posed. • Section 200.19 in that the side yard setback shall be minimum 10 feet with 22 foot aggregate. Proposed aggregate setback is 16.1 feet. The above application is on file at the Village Hall, 1777 Northern Boulevard, Munsey Park, New York where it may be seen during regular business hours. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. 9-8-2021-1T-#226714-MAN

PORT WASHINGTON LEGAL NOTICE File No. 2017-2146/D CITATION SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: Grassi & Co., Wells College, New York State Office of the Attorney General, and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-of-kin of the said Mary Richardson, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained A petition having been duly filed by Public Administrator of Nassau County, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501, United States. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on October 13, 2021, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of Public Administrator of

Nassau County, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator CTA of the estate of MARY RICHARDSON, should not be judicially settled. [X] Further relief sought (if any): 1. Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings; 2. Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $27,061.59 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $ 7,702.20 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4); 3. Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $45,183.33, of which $20,365.21 has been paid and $24,818.12 is unpaid, together with disbursements totaling $139.79 all of which have been paid; 4. Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $6,252.00, of which $3,252.00 has been paid and $3,000.00 is unpaid; 5. Directing the net estate be paid to the WELLS COLLEGE pursuant to ARTICLE THIRD of the Last Will and Testament of MARY RICHARDSON dated April 16, 1984 which was admitted to probate by the Nassau County Surrogate’s Court on June 2, 2020. 6. Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper. Dated, Attested, and Sealed, August 24, 2021 Seal HON. ___________________ Margaret C. Reilly, Surrogate s/ __________________ Debra Keller Leimbach, Chief Clerk Richard T. Kerins, Esq. Attorney Name (516) 538-1111 Telephone Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC Firm 254 Nassau Blvd. , Garden City South, New York 11530

Address NOTE: NOTICE: THIS CITATION IS SERVED UPON YOU IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT’S ORDER DIRECTING ALTERNATIVE SERVICE OF PROCESS. NO IN-PERSON APPEARANCES SHALL BE HELD ON THE RETURN DATE OF THE CITATION. IF YOU WISH TO APPEAR TO ANSWER OR OBJECT TO THIS PROCEEDING, YOU MAY DO SO IN WRITING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNEXED NOTICE TO CITED PARTIES. NOTE: 22 NYCRR 207.7(C): PROOF OF SERVICE SHALL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE THE SECOND DAY PRECEEDING THE RETURN DATE. 9-22-15-8-1-20214T-#226564-PORT LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF APPEALS INC. VILLAGE OF SANDS POINT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Sands Point will convene to hold a public hearing on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 7:30 PM in the evening at Village Hall, 26 Tibbits Lane on the following applications: New Cases: 1. Application of Melissa Gallo for Site Plan Review pursuant to Chapter 132, Section 132-4A(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new residence on property owned by her located at 11 Messenger Lane in a Residence B District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block 112, Lot 16 2. Application of Melissa Gallo a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to move 548 cubic yards of fill around the property and to remove 1,260 cubic yards of fill from the property related to the construction of a new dwelling on prop-

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LEGAL NOTICES continued from page 50 erty owned by her located at 11 Messenger Lane in a Residence B District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block 112, Lot 16 3. Application of Melissa Gallo for variances of the Code of the Village of Sands Point (1) Chapter 176 Article IV Section 176-32(A), to allow a rear yard coverage of 23% where 15% is the maximum permitted, (2) Chapter 176, Article IV Section 176-25(B) to allow proposed lot coverage of 21.6% where 20% is the maximum permitted, and (3) Chapter 176 Article III Section 176-33, to allow two curb cuts where only one curb cut is permitted, on property owned by her located at 11 Messenger Lane in a Residence B District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block 112, Lot 16 4. Application of Joshua & Bobbi Ring for Site Plan Review pursuant to Chapter 132, Section 1324A(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new residence on property owned by them located at 61 Harbor Acres Road in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 5, Block 115, Lot 20 5. Application of Joshua & Bobbi Ring a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to move 1,000 cubic yards of fill around the property and to remove 1,470 cubic yards of fill from the property related to the construction of a new dwelling on property owned by them located at 61 Harbor Acres Road in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 5, Block 115, Lot 20 6. Application of Heritage 7 LLC for Site Plan Review pursuant to Chapter 132, Section 132-4A(1) of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to construct a new residence on property owned by them located at 2 Seagate Court in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map as Section 4, Block 122, Lot 36 7. Application of Heritage 7 LLC a Fill Permit pursuant to Chapter 84 of the Code of the Village of Sands Point to place 1,450 cubic yards of fill on the property and to move 1,500 cubic yards of around the property related to the construction of a new dwelling on property owned by them located at 2 Seagate Court in a Residence A District and known on the Nassau County Land & Tax Map

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This meeting is open to the public. Persons who may suffer from a disability which would prevent them from participating in said hearing should notify Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Clerk, at (516) 627-5000 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing. By Order of the Board of Trustees Ronnie Shatzkamer, Village Administrator Flower Hill, New York Dated: September 8, 2021 9-8-2021-1T-#-226703-PORT LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Baxter Estates, at a regular meeting held on September 1, 2021, duly adopted a resolution, subject to permissive referendum, that would enact as a local law Bill No. 4 of 2021, which reads as follows: “Section 1. Legislative Intent. It is the intent of this local law that the Village of Baxter Estates opt out of hosting retail cannabis dispensaries and/or on-site cannabis consumption establishments within its boundaries. Section 2. Authority. This local law is adopted pursuant to Cannabis Law § 131, which expressly authorizes a village to opt out of allowing retail cannabis dispensaries and/or on-site cannabis consumption establishments to locate and operate within its boundaries. Section 3. Local Cannabis Retail Dispensary and/or On-Site Consumption OptOut. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Baxter Estates hereby amends Part I, “Administrative Legislation,” of the Code of the Village of Baxter Estates, by adding thereto immediately following the end of Section 54-1 thereof, a new Chapter 56, “Local Cannabis Retail Dispensary and/or On-Site Consumption Opt-Out,” to read in its entirety as follows: ‘Chapter 56: Local Cannabis Retail Dispensary and/or OnSite Consumption Opt-Out

Section 56-1. It is the intent of this local law that the Village of Baxter Estates opt out of hosting retail cannabis dispensaries and/or on-site cannabis consumption establishments within its boundaries. This local law is adopted pursuant to New York State Cannabis Law § 131, which expressly authorizes a village to opt out of allowing retail cannabis dispensaries and/or on-site cannabis consumption establishments to locate and operate within its boundaries. Section 56-2. The Village of Baxter Estates opts out of licensing and establishing cannabis retail dispensaries and/ or cannabis on-site consumption establishments within its boundaries.’ Section 4. Severability. If a court determines that any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional, the court’s order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this local law, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or in its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered. Section 5. Effective date. This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. Pursuant to Cannabis Law § 131, this local law is subject to a permissive referendum and thus may not be filed with the Secretary of State until the applicable time period has elapsed to file a petition or a referendum has been conducted approving this local law.” Pursuant to NYS Cannabis Law § 131, this action by the Board of Trustees is subject to permissive referendum governed by NYS Municipal Home Rule Law § 24. Dated: Baxter Estates, New York September 2, 2021 By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Baxter Estates Christina Kiernan, Village Clerk-Treasurer 9-8-2021-1T-#226709-PORT

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). There are those who can’t settle into working humbly on the ground. They want to be raised high and admired. What tension you feel in their vicinity as they are poised to soar upward as soon as the chance arises. You’ll also soar upward this week, not to be admired; it will just happen to be where you’re needed.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s review time, and you’ll be taking inventory of your hits and misses, significant recent events and the day-to-day minutiae that is either working or not working for you. This week lends special magical insight to your discoveries and sticking power to your vows.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Theories are not enough. They can be easily erased or forgotten. The evidence of learning is a tangible, measurable result. Build and create. Take ideas out of mind, and put them where they can be used and enjoyed. The surge of vitality that comes with action will be well worth the effort, regardless of any outcome.

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CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are alert and open to all of your surroundings, not just the parts being pointed out by the powers that be. You are not easily swayed by shiny, pretty lures set by those with an agenda. You follow a logic based in unique experience and truth. You’ll recognize potentials and bank on opportunities others miss. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You say “yes” and it’s a glorious beginning for you and many others, as this endeavor will cause a ripple of effects. Each person you work with will touch the lives of a dozen more. As for the spirit of inclusion you champion, it is not only the right way to be; it will make you richer and happier. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your uniqueness is unstoppable. There’s nothing you need to do to shine in a totally original way. Actually, you can’t help but create something entirely new just by virtue of being yourself. So go on and travel the road of tradition. It will be the fastest and easiest way to deliver something completely fresh.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your imagination is strong, and you’ll use it well. Fantasizing can be a used as a coping tool, a stress reliever and an escape. Fictional scenarios are a chance to mentally try on different tactics. Your daydreams will teach you about appetites, wishes and preferences you haven’t consciously registered. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Because you’re open to it, the darnedest things will happen. You’ll get information your competitors don’t have. You’ll see the deals to be made that others miss. You’ll make unlikely friendships in unlikelier places and have adventures neither of you would have predicted. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll be thinking about the big picture even as you perform small actions to align yourself with an ideal. You’ll grapple, both consciously and unconsciously, with common but ill-fitting rules. You’ll whittle away at philosophies to get them into a shape to work with your current life and stretch into the life you want.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). To get where you want to be, you must first acknowledge you’re not quite there. You took a turn somewhere earlier that set you off course. This is the ideal time to pause and reevaluate the steps that led you here. Then you can backtrack to a particular intersection and try out a different turn.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You know what you value and what you believe. You also know it’s different from what you thought five years ago and it’s likely to change again. Your talent for staying grounded yet open-minded and flexible recalls the strength of trees that weather storms and thrive with a combination of sturdiness and flexibility. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Just because two things happen at the same time, it doesn’t mean one is causing the other. It doesn’t even mean they are related by anything but their timeline. Since correlations can only be helpful insomuch that they are actually true, use critical thought processes, look for patterns and check the facts.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS You are a protector of the values, ideas and people you hold dear. Your cosmic birthday gift is a clear sense of direction. You know what you need to do to be successful in the way you wish. Fellow earth signs can help you execute the plan. As you serve the needs and wants of those around you, your own naturally get served. Hot investments drive your curiosity and inspire deep research and fascination. COPYRIGHT 2021 CREATORS.COM

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Cheap Trick Power Pop Primer Cheap Trick from left: Tom Petersson, Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen, Daxx Nielsen (Photo by Martin Thompson)

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esiding at a stylistic crossroads that’s found them influencing legions of bands in the worlds of pop, hard rock, new wave, heavy metal and punk, Cheap Trick has kept the flame burning bright for American rock and roll for nearly five decades. This legacy eventually found the foursome of Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander, Tom Petersson and Bun E. Carlos getting rightfully and finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. Since then, the three members minus Carlos (Nielsen’s son has been playing drums in Carlos’ stead) have soldiered on, most recently releasing In Another World, the band’s 20th studio effort back in April. Having weathered the pandemic, the Rockford, IL quartet have fallen back into the role of inveterate touring act that will see them hooking up on the Rod Stewart tour sometime late this year into 2022. As for the band’s impressive longevity, the ever-modest Nielsen credits his band’s staying power to keeping a basic approach. “I say this as kind of a joke—we’ve never progressed. We didn’t try to be something we weren’t,” he said. “We started off pretty good but to never progress means we didn’t want to be a jazz group or a metal act. We’re just trying to be what we did. To this day, we’ve never had fire pots or explosions. We’re Cheap Trick. The playing and our music set us apart. We

didn’t have any dance steps worked out.” With the new album featuring contributions from noted songwriter Linda Perry and Jimmy Hall of Wet Willie fame, the current record falls in neatly with other notable parts of the band’s canon you should check out below.

fanbase’s ardor carrying back to Cheap Trick’s home country thanks to stellar live readings of “I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender” and a hit cover of Fats Domino’s “Ain’t That a Shame.”

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Rock & Roll TV Theme Songs One of the many ways Cheap Trick has managed to stay firmly entrenched in the pop culture zeitgeist was by recording a cover of Big Star’s “In The Street” for the FOX sitcom That ‘70s Show, which ran from 1998 to 2006 (although Todd Griffin sang it in the opening credits of the first season). The following are some of the more popular rock-band TV theme songs that were popular around the same time.

Malcolm In the Middle (2000-2006) Dream Police (Epic) [1979] - Fresh off of They Might Be Giants Budokan’s success, Cheap Trick’s fourth “Boss of Me” studio album was their most successful Cheap Trick (Epic) [1977] - A power commercial outing thanks to the bomThe Drew Carey Show pop masterpiece, the combination of bastic and uber-catchy title cut, stomping (1995-2004) killer guitar riffs and stacked har“Gonna Raise Hell” and yearning “Need The Presidents of the United monies initially went overlooked by Your Love.” States of America American audiences despite the band’s Next Position Please (Epic) [1983] - This “Cleveland Rocks” ability to clothe bizarre topics like Todd Rundgren-produced outing is a suicide (“Oh, Candy”), mass murder return to pure pop with a dash of new King Of the Hill (1997-2010) (“The Ballad of TV Violence”) and wave thanks to the harmony-soaked The Refreshments pedophiles (“Daddy Should Have Zander gem “I Can’t Take It,” an earnest “Yahoos and Triangles” Stayed in High School”) in killer reading of The Motors’ “Dancing the arrangements. Night Away” and an equally poppy take Big Bang Theory (2007-2019) In Color (Epic) [1977] - More pop on Rundgren’s “Heaven’s Falling.” Barenaked Ladies manna can be found on Cheap Trick’s Cheap Trick ’97 (Red Ant Records) “The History of Everything” sophomore bow including the Beach [1997] - After a string of lackluster efforts Boys-inspired “Southern Girls,” the Rescue Me (2004-2011) through most of the 1980s and 1990s, manic album opener “Hello There” this collection found Cheap Trick getting The Von Bondies “C’mon C’mon” and the frenetic studio version of “I back to writing gems like the bittersweet Want You to Want Me.” Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000) “Say Goodbye,” poignant “It All Comes Heaven Tonight (Epic) [1978] Back to You” and chiming “Hard to Tell.” Joan Jett “Bad Reputation” Despite having a slightly slicker proThe Latest (Cheap Trick Unlimited) South Park (1997-present) duction sheen, this collection of songs [2009] - Opening with the dream-pop Primus “South Park Theme” contains plenty of classics including “Sleep Forever,” Cheap Trick deals out a sneering song about suicide (“Auf more power pop manna including the Friends (1994-2004) Wiedersehen”), the evils of drugs (the jagged “California Girl,” the thrashing The Rembrandts psychedelic title cut) and a killer Move “Sick Man of Europe” and a breezy take “I’ll Be There For You” cover (“California Man”). on Slade’s “When the Lights Are Out.” Cheap Trick at Budokan (Epic) [1978] - The band’s breakthrough album, started with a rabid Japanese

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