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Vol. 76, No. 31

PGA event to return to Bethpage State Park

TOWN BLOOD DRIVE

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Joseph D. Muscarella (right) and Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson (left) recently attended the Town of Oyster Bay’s bi-annual blood drive held at Town Hall South in Massapequa and several other facilities in the Town of Oyster Bay. On hand for the blood drive with Councilman Muscarella and Councilwoman Johnson (from left to right) are Dennis Palmieri of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Team Leader for the New York Blood Center Tess Marullo and donor Helen Pratola who along with the Town Officials, contributed to the blood drive and helped patients in need of blood which could make the difference between life and death.

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Peter Mele, PGA TOUR Executive Director, have announced taht The Barclays PGA tour event will return to Nassau County for the 50th playing of this prestigious golf tournament. From Tuesday, August 23rd through Sunday, August 28th the Barclays PGA Tour event will be held at Bethpage State Park. The Barclays draws the top 125 golfers on the PGA tour and kicks off the four-event FedExCup Playoffs, which determine the season-long champion. “Nassau County is proud to sponsor The Barclays - which brings four days of great competition on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park, Long Island’s premier golf course,” said County Executive Mangano. “Having a tournament of this caliber, that has the ability to attract people from throughout the metropolitan area, is

a tremendous boost to Nassau County’s economy.” It is estimated that the tournament will result in $34.4 million in spending related to lodging, recreation, food, retail, transportation, tickets and employment of those working at the event. The direct and indirect spending that is associated with an event such as The Barclays fuels additional spending as these dollars circulate through the economy and create jobs. The Barclays is partnering with LIRR and will provide free shuttle service from the Farmingdale LIRR Station to/from the tournament grounds. Also, with the purchase of a daily Clubhouse ticket, patrons will receive a free round trip ticket from any LIRR station. Event and train tickets can now be purchased on line.

Local beverage maker begins trading on Nasdaq BY GARY SIMEONE Long Island Iced Tea Corp., a beverage company located at 116 Charlotte Avenue, closed its public offering and began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market in late July. The Company, which is focused on the ready-to-drink (RTD) tea segment in the beverage industry, announced on July 29th the closing of its offering of shares of common stock to the public at a price of $5.50 per share. The Company has sold 1,242,685 shares of common stock in the

offering for aggregate gross proceeds of $6,934,820. They will retain their ticker, “LTEA” on the Nasdaq Capital Market. “Our full company from our bankers to our investors was there to ring the closing bell on Nasdaq,” said Phil Thomas, CEO of Long Island Iced Tea Corp. “We had our pictures posted on the JumboTron above Times Square with our product. It was a really great day for us.” Long Island Iced Tea Corp. started off as a small startup in 2011 and has grown in leaps and bounds according to

Thomas. “We put our product out in 2011 and we have grown to the point where we are now in twelve states across the country with 38 more to go,” said Thomas. “We are building off a fantastic name and product and and I think we have the pieces in place to move onto a national and global scale.” Long Island Iced Tea sells their products in numerous grocery store chains across the Island including King Kullen stores and Stop& Shop outlets. The company originally began doing

business in Long Island City and then opened an office in Uniondale a few years ago. They moved their operation to Hicksville in early 2015. In May of 2015 they began trading shares of their stock OTC (over-thecounter) to the public. Thomas is very optimistic about the future of his company and the product they put out. “This is just the start of our journey and I think we are poised for success,” he said.

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County honors Levittown resident for support of police

THE POLICE BLOTTER Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: On Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park, unknown subjects entered a parked vehicle and removed the victim’s handicap parking permit between 2 and 3 p.m. on July 16. n

On July 20 at 9 a.m., a car that was parked on 9th Street in Bethpage was damaged. The victim discovered his car had been keyed and the tires slashed. n

Sometime between 10 p.m. on July 25 and 6:30 a.m. the next morning, a brick was thrown through a victim’s front glass storm door on 4th Street in East Meadow.

Between the hours of 9:30 p.m. on July 21 and 6:45 a.m. the next day, the back window of a car that was parked on Lane Place in Plainview had been shattered. n

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano honored lifelong Levittown resident John Mangan, a former NYPD Officer and 9/11 first responder, with a citation on Wednesday, July 26 at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola. Mangan created a sign, in support of law enforcement officers across the country, and stands on Hempstead Turnpike, weekly, pledging his support for our police.

“I’d like to thank John Mangan for his service, and for everything he does to pay tribute to our brave and heroic police officers across the country,” said County Executive Mangano. “In light of recent tragic events, we owe a major debt to our police officers and first responders. What John does is important in reminding people of the sacrifice that all of our first responders make and the dangers that they face on a daily basis.”

Bus trip to the Sands Casino St. Ignatius Loyola Church will be sponsoring a bus trip to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA on Wednesday, September 28. Cost: $42 per person, which includes the driver’s tip Give back: $30 slot play and $5 food voucher

Time: Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. Return approx. 8:30 p.m. Reservations: call Barbara at (516) 935-5576. Parking information given with your reservation. The first to pay is the first on the bus, etc.

At Walmart on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, two women, one a 20-year-old resident of Central Islip and the other, a 23-year-old resident of North Bellmore, were arrested on July 25 at 8:40 p.m. Both women were charged with Shoplifting.

Criminal Mischief to Auto has been reported to have occurred on Catlin Avenue in Roosevelt at 4:20 p.m. on July 21. The victim reports that the rear window of his vehicle was damaged. n

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano honored lifelong Levittown resident John Mangan

On Pennsylvania Avenue in Roosevelt, the front driver’s side tire was discovered to have been punctured sometime between 12:01 and 7:30 a.m. on July 25.

At the CVS Pharmacy located on East Jericho Turnpike in Mineola, a 56-year-old woman from Floral Park was arrested on July 23 and was charged with Shoplifting. … Between 1:30 and 10:38 a.m. on July 23, damage was reported by a victim living on Merrick Avenue in North Merrick. She discovered and reported that unknown subjects keyed her vehicle and broke a window of her home. n

While driving at the intersection of Nassau Road an Taylor Avenue in Roosevelt, a 41-year-old man from Freeport was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on July 234 at 4:30 a.m. n

Between 9:30 and 10:10 p.m. on July 24, unknown subjects removed a specialized road bike from a victim’s gated back yard on Baldwin Drive in Westbury.

A 21-year-old woman from Mineola was arrested on Old Country Road in Mineola at 10:55 p.m. on July 25 and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

At Marshalls on Old Country Road in Westbury, a 35-year-old woman from East Garden City was arrested at 1:20 p.m. on July 26. She was charged with Shoplifting. n

On July 26 at 11:58 p.m., a 19-year-old man from Uniondale was arrested on Taylor Avenue in Westbury. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

On Heitz Place in Hicksville, a victim has reported that his vehicle was damaged while parked in his driveway between 11:30 p.m. on July 26 and 8 a.m. the next morning. n

On Merchants Concourse in Westbury, a 36-year-old man from West Babylon was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 4:20 a.m. on July 27. Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

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Nassau County Legislators Laura Schaeffer and Rose Marie Walker will be sponsoring a blood drive at the Hicksville Fire Department, 20 East Marie Street. Hicksville on Wednesday, August 17th from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. Every two seconds someone needs blood. Your donation will help save up to three lives. Two free Mets tickets for every blood donor. Take a friend to see a Mets game and help save lives. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotional offers for blood donations through August 17th.

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Homemakers Council meetings

The Hicksville Homemakers Council meets weekly on Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm at the Wm. Bennett Community Center, 28 W. Carl St., Hicksville. Ladies

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Congratulations to Paul Donohue and Will Pilc on earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest level of achievement for the Boy Scouts of America. Paul and Will are members of Troop 604, and celebrated this great accomplishment with their families. Legislator Laura Schaefer attended the event to congratulate Paul and Will and honor them each with a Legislative Citation in recognition of their hard work. Pictured, l to r, are: Paul Donohue, Legislator Laura Schaefer and Will Pilc.

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What’s Happening August 12

The Hicksville Library Writing Club will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. with Robert Waldvogel for an opportunity to read and critique each other’s work. At 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m., the film “Eye In the Sky”, starring Helen Mirren, will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library. Rated R, 102 minutes long.

August 15

Bryan Cranston stars in the film “Trumbo”, showing at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30 p.m. 124 minutes long, the film is rested R. The Hicksville Public Library’ children’s programs offer a craft to make an “Every Sports Frame” with decoupage at 4 p.m. for children in grades Kindergarten through 5th. Please register in advance. At 7 p.m., Linda Cafiero will lead a group for a meditation workshop at the Hicksville Public Library. Please bring a towel or a mat. The Bethpage Public Library will hold a “(Not So) Young Adult Book Club” session from 7:30 to 9 p.m. with Shazia Naderi and Crystal Toscano. The topic will be the novel Bone Gap by Laura Ruby.

August 16

A bus trip from the Bethpage Public Library to the “Essex Steam Train and

Riverboat Cruise” will be leaving the Library at 8 a.m. for those who have registered to attend. At 1 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, Fred Chernow will lead a discussion on “Current Events”. The Baking Coach will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 7:15 p.m. today and again at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 18 to demonstrate “Summertime Cake Decorating”. Please register in advance for either class. The Hicksville Public Library will offer a “Galaxy Tee Shirt” craft session for teens with Shirley Ruby at 7:15 p.m. Advanced registration is required.

August 17

Historian Ralph Brady, author of “Landmarks & Historic Sites of Long Island” will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. to discuss the “Landmarks & Historic Sites of Europe”. Please donate blood through the New York Blood Center’s drive to be held at the Bethpage Public Library from 2 to 8 p.m. You can sign up directly with the Library. A concert with Cheryl Segall performing works of Carol King and Carly Simon will be held at the Bethpage Public Library at 7:30 p.m.

August 18

From 2 to 3 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, “Traveling Pets” will

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visit the Library for tweens and teens to learn more about a variety of animals. “I Love Lucy Show: Birth of the Modern Sitcom” will explore this innovative show at 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library with Sal St. George, entertainment expert.

August 19

“A Royal Night Out” will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13, the film is 97 minutes long. At 7:30 p.m., the Plaza Theatrical Productions group will perform “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to The Forum” at the Bethpage Public Library.

August 21

The Bethpage Public Library will hold a special event of “Watch The Skies”, a role-playing board game from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Library. Sign up now and lunch will be provided.

August 22

“Hello, My Name is Doris” will be shown at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30 p.m. Starring Sally Fields, the film is 95 minutes long and is rated R. At 2 p.m at the Bethpage Public Library, Philip Harwood, film historian, will present “Film Adaptation of Broadway Musicals”.

August 23

At 1 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, Fred Chernow will guide participants in “Memoir Writing”. “The Life and Work of Lise Meitner”, an Austrian physicist who worked on radioactivity and nuclear physics, is the subject of a session with Thomas Memmick, Professor of Physics at Stony Brook University at 2 p.m. A Tech Time program will be held at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. to train participates in how to do “Video Streaming”.

The Teen Corner of the Hicksville Public Library will hold a craft program with Doris Benter to create a “Surfboard Clock” at 7:15 p.m. Advanced registration is required.

August 24

A Tech Time program will be held at the Bethpage Public Library at 7 p.m. to train participates in how to do “Video Streaming”.

August 25

The Young Adult Reading Club of the Bethpage Public Library will meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. to discuss the book I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson.

August 26

“Hail Caesar!” a film starring George Clooney, will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 and again at 7:30 p.m. Rated PG-13, 106 minutes long.

August 27

The Karkowska Sisters Duo will perform a concert at the Hicksville Public Library at 2 p.m. No registration is required.

August 29

Eddie Redmayne is featured in the film “The Danish Girl”, showing at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30 p.m. Rated R, 120 minutes long. In advance of the showing, a “Book-to-Film” discussion will be held at 12 noon, led by Fran Cohen.

August 30

The Bethpage Public Library will host Thomas Germano, Professor of Art History with Farmingdale State College, presenting an overview of The Broad Museum in downtown Los Angeles and its collection.

August 31

“Totally Radical 80’s” will be performed by the White Wedding Band at the Bethpage Public Library at 7:30 p.m. Compiled by Meg Meyer

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It hasn’t been a good ten days for Donald Trump. Can he recover? Many of Mr. Trump’s recent troubles have been self-inflicted, if exacerbated by a generally hostile media. He managed to get into a fight with a Muslim Gold Star family that Democrats invited to their convention, then refused to endorse Paul Ryan and John McCain in their primary races, despite having been endorsed by them. A fairly silly comment about Russian hacking of Hillary Clinton’s emails got escalated into a national security crisis. Even a minor incident involving a baby crying at a rally got escalated out of proportion. Meanwhile, supporters of Hillary Clinton have attempted to disqualify Mr. Trump as an alternative for the presidency, not unlike the successful attempts against Barry Goldwater in 1964. Mr. Trump is asserted to be psychologically unfit with alleged manic traits by individuals who have never treated him, similar to the discredited 1189 psychiatrists who claimed Goldwater was unfit. Like Goldwater, Mr. Trump’s fitness to make nuclear weapons decisions is also being questioned. Journalists also claim that Mr. Trump’s candidacy is so unique that he is not entitled to evenhanded treatment with Ms. Clinton. Right now Mr. Trump’s campaign is going in the wrong direction, although estimates vary of how much ground he has lost. The range of Clinton advantage in polls runs between 1.7 percent in the Los Angeles Times poll of likely voters to 15 percent in the McClatchy poll of registered voters. Some observers, like Stuart Rosenberg believe that Ms. Clinton’s lead is virtually insurmountable. My personal view, however, is that while Mr. Trump is a significant underdog, the race is not over, for a number of reasons. First, it is still August, almost three months from the election. Much can happen between now and then, including some dramatic developments. Generally speaking, the news cycle is not a friend of the can-

didate of the party that has held the White House for eight years. Second, it is not like Hillary Clinton is running a mistake free campaign. She made a big blunder when she claimed that she had been vindicated by the FBI in her account of the email controversy, a remark she had to walk back. A few days ago, her staff apparently failed to notice the presence of the father of the Orlando shooter, an Islamic activist, standing behind her at a campaign rally. At some point, if Mr. Trump can get out of his own way, some of these problems will start getting through the media filter. But perhaps the brightest ray of hope for Mr. Trump is that much of his deficit in the polls comes from Republicans crossing over to Ms. Clinton. There is, however, one key issue that will appeal to almost all rank and file Republicans -- the Supreme Court. This is an issue that Mr. Trump must emphasize in his campaign and in interviews with right wing media like Fox News. . Following the death of conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, the Court is equally divided among conservative and liberals justices. Given the age of the present justices, it is very likely that the next president will fill at least three vacancies on the court, possibly more. This has the potential to change the composition of the court for the next 30 years. The would impact not just social issues, but issues involving presidential and regulatory power, affirmative action, first amendment and political speech, criminal law and procedure, second amendment issues, voting rights and a host of other issues, some of which are presently unknown. Even Republicans uneasy about Donald Trump will have to consider whether they want Hillary Clinton to be the one choosing the members of the court. Of course, Mr. Trump, will have to pivot his campaign to be more effective, something that he has had a great deal of difficulty doing. But I’m not yet convinced that the fat lady has sung.

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Town seeks photos for publications Oyster Bay Town Councilman Chris J. Coschignano invites residents to send in their photos to be considered for use in future Town publications. “The Town accepts photos all year, and summer presents a great opportunity to take some great pictures throughout our beautiful Town,” Councilman Coschignano said. “Photos can depict people, places, community events and scenery.” The Councilman went on to say that photos must be taken within the confines of the Town of Oyster Bay. Digital submissions are preferred, but professionally developed photos, not inkjet printouts, may also be submitted. E-mailed photos, preferably in a jpeg

format, should be sent to the Town’s Public Information Office at photos@ oysterbay-ny.gov. Printed photographs should be mailed to Oyster Bay Town Hall, Attention Public Information Office, Calendar Photo Submissions, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay NY 11771. Residents should make sure their name, address, phone number and photo description accompany the photograph. Do not write in ink on the back of the picture. The photographer is responsible for correct information for photos, as well as notifying subjects that their picture may appear in a Town of Oyster Bay calendar or other Town material. You may be asked to supply a waiver if your photo is selected.

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Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino (second right), Councilman Gary Hudes (second left), Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad (left) and Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (right) recently congratulated Shanel and Herschel Tan of Levittown. Seven-year –old Shanel was named Miss Empire State Princess and five-year-old Herschel was named Miss NY Petite in the Miss American Coed Pageant. These pageants have been held nationwide for more than three decades. The mission is “Defining Beauty and Beyond” by instilling skills that help young women develop personally and professionally to become future leaders of tomorrow.

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Macarthur HS Senior Awards Program

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Levittown senior wins Irish scholarship award Dolan Jones, a senior at Levittown’s MacArthur High School, was one of four students to receive a $750 scholarship from the Irish Americans in Government Association. In applying for the scholarship, Dolan wrote two essays, one about what his Irish ancestry means to him and another about the 1916 Easter Rebellion’s significance to America. Dolan will study civil engineering at Roger Williams University this fall

and recently signed a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse. He is a school Peer Leader and member of the National Honor Society and Math and World Language honor societies. He was nominated for homecoming king and is a two-sport athlete for soccer and lacrosse. During senior awards on June 1, Dolan received the Justin D. Smith Memorial Scholarship and Levittown United Teachers Scholarship and was named Technology Student of the Year

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Hempstead Town Councilman Gary Hudes (left) presented the Town of Hempstead Community Service and Academic Excellence Award to General Douglas MacArthur High School Senior Brian Newins at the annual senior awards program held at General Douglas MacArthur High School in Levittown.

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The “Rich the Magish” exhibit’s extended time will be coming to a close soon and will likely be closed and replaced by the Hicksille Gregory Museum’s “Tools of the Trade” exhibit in the next few weeks. So if you haven’t seen the “Rich the Magish” exhibit yet you’d better hurry!

Tools of the Trade

The upcoming “Tools of the Trade” exhibit will be up until about the last week of September. It will feature tools you might expect to see from the early 20th century. It will feature mainly tools of the crafting based economy that was essential for Hicksville from teh turn of the century. That’s all for now, until then come stop by and enjoy the exhibit dedicated to “Rich the Magish” and other collectors while it’s still up, at the Hicksville Gregory Museum, Long Island’s Earth Science Center

Hempstead Town Councilman Gary Hudes (right) congratulated the Gardiners Avenue Elementary School fifth-grade “Terrific Kids,” along with Principal John Jared Vanderbeck and the fifth-grade teachers. The “Terrific Kids” were Kristen Hopkins, Tara Cooleen, Alyssa Nasello, Jack Longobucco, Athenia Tabango, Aidan Prescott, Michael Mannette, Juliana Vassile-Cozzo and Hazim Khan.

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Paige Gilbert of Hicksville was named to the Dean’s List at Daemen College for the Spring 2016 semester. A matriculated undergraduate student who attains a grade point average of 3.30 or better in any one semester is eligible for Dean’s List status. Brendan William Beiersdorfer of Levittown has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2016 semester at the State University of New York at Fredonia. Dean’s List students have earned a grade point average of at least 3.30 or higher for that semester out of a possible 4.0, while carrying a full-time minimum course load of at least 12 credit hours. Named to the Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College for the Spring 2016 semester was Rebecca A. Stouges, a First-Year Engineering major who is the daughter of Kerrie Stouges of Hicksville (11801) and a graduate of Our Lady of Mercy Academy. Hicksville students Daniel R. Collins, Julie George and Sophia A. Jacob; and Bethpage student Nicholas W. Maresco were recently been named to the Dean’s List at Boston University for the Spring semester. Each school and college at Boston University has their own criterion for the Dean’s List, but students generally must attain a 3.5 grade point

average (on a 4.0 scale), or be in the top 30 percent of their class, as well as a full course load as a full time student. Boston University awarded academic degrees to 6,220 students in May 2016. Receiving degrees were the following Hicksville students: Sophia A. Jacob, Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology, Magna Cum Laude; Bryan J. Purcell, Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science, Cum Laude; Julie George, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, and a Master of Arts in Political Science; Bryan A. Jimenez, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Cum Laude. Also receiving a degree were Bethpage students Paul Cho, Doctor of Dental Medicine in Dentistry, Summa Cum Laude; Caroline R. Wittschen, Bachelor of Arts in History of Art and Architecture, Cum Laude. The following local residents graduated from Boston College: Edris Samadi of Hicksville with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University’s Robert J. Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences with a major in Economics; Michael Stannish with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University’s Carroll School of Management with a major in Finance, Computer Science.

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Nassau County Museum of Art seeks volunteers

Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor announces new opportunities for volunteers. The Museum is particularly interested in hearing from applicants who can work on weekends, greeting visitors at the front desk. Volunteers who can provide general office support during the work week are also encouraged to apply. The Museum’s volunteers are expected to work two three-hour morning or afternoon shifts each month. To find out more about these and other volunteer opportunities at Nassau County Museum of Art, call Director of Volunteers Nancy Barone at (516) 484-9338, ext. 31 or write to nbarone@nassaumuseum.org. The Museum’s volunteers are an invaluable component of the Museum Family, whether they are in positions that have them working with the public or assignments where they assist staff members. What is required for all

volunteer positions is enthusiasm for museum work, willingness to learn, and the wish to become a meaningful part of the Museum’s mission of service to the community. Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive (just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A) in Roslyn Harbor. Call (516) 484-9337 for current exhibitions, events, days/times, and directions. Nassau County Museum of Art is chartered and accredited under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit private educational institution and museum. It is operated by a privately elected board of trustees responsible for its governance. The Museum is funded through income derived from admissions, parking, membership, special events and private and corporate donations as well as federal and state grants.

Free speakers available through Bar Association Attorney members of the Nassau County Bar Association are available to speak on all types of topics at organization meetings during the fall, winter and spring. Program directors of community groups, business and civic associations, fraternal and philanthropic organizations, church groups, youth clubs, senior centers, classroom teachers, librarians and any others who are planning programs for the coming year may obtain free speakers on a wide variety of important legal topics through the Nassau County Bar Association. NCBA’s Speakers Bureau is a free public education service to help citizens understand the ever-changing legal system as it relates to their lives. More than 500 attorneys volunteer go out into the community to talk about the newest developments in just about every area of the law. New topics added to the list are mediation and arbi-

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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto (third from right) along with Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone (fourth from left), Councilman Joseph G. Pinto (third from left) and Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr. (second from right) recently attended the Town of Oyster Bay’s annual “Salute to America” veterans appreciation night featuring a performance by country/rock band “SixGun” (center) held at John J. Burns Town Park in Massapequa as part of the “Music Under the Stars” summer concert series. The high energy sound of SixGun saluted the brave men and women who have protected our country by capturing the heart of American music while getting audiences cheering to their unique dynamic sound. The patriotic event culminated in a firework display provided by Fireworks by Grucci. Also on hand for SixGun’s performance at “Salute to America” were Assemblyman Joseph Saladino, District Court Judge Colin O’Donnell and Massapequa Park Mayor Jeffrey Pravato.

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Hempstead Town Councilman Gary Hudes (standing) addressed inductees during Island Trees Middle School National Junior Honor Society Induction ceremony held at the school located at 59 Straight Lane in Levittown.

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Come to Albania Now to See Emergence of a Young Country Best Way to Experience Albania is on Bike Tour BY KAREN RUBIN You wouldn’t necessarily come to Albania to see monuments and fabulous architecture, for museums that hold the treasures of civilization or the artifacts that trace your heritage (though one of the surprises are the important cultural and historic sites including a GrecoRoman city reclaimed from the forest overgrowth). You wouldn’t necessarily come for fabulous beaches, though Albania possesses hundreds of miles of coastline along the Ionian and Adriatic Sea, and its own “Albanian Riviera” that reminds you of the French Riviera without the pretension. You wouldn’t necessarily come for stunning and dramatic landscapes – though scenes abound of picturesque farmland that reminds you of Amish Country, dramatic mountains that reach into white clouds, sheer cliffs that drop to the sea, sunsets that take your breath away, villages carved into hillsides that look out to expansive galleys, giving a different hue to each of our days. The scenery, the landscapes are strikingly beautiful to be sure – mountains that rise dramatically to white cumulus clouds, a coastline that follows the exquisitely aquamarine Ionian and Adriatic seas,

The view from the castle of Gjirokaster, a UNESCO-protected living history city in Albania, overlooks a lush valley © 2016 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com valleys lush with immaculate farms with geometric patterns of color and texture. But most interesting of all are the contrasts without contradiction – farmers burnished by the sun to a leathery brown, working fields with hoes and spades or riding mule-drawn hay-carts up winding hillside roads while chatting on cell phones. In a country where a cinema or shopping mall or even retail stores are rarities, cell phones and cars (and car washes and petrol stations) are ubiquitous. Certainly there are the beautiful landscapes, the picturesque countryside and stunning coastlines,

ample historic and cultural attractions, and traditional tourist delights of beaches and sensational food. But the best reason to come to Albania is for The Now, to see a young country shaking off a tortured past – “an unlucky history/country,” is the odd phrase our guide, Junid, uses. Come to experience a place, a people and a culture that is shrouded in mystery after decades of being imprisoned behind an Iron Curtain, closed off to the world, under the thumb of a paranoid dictator, a place, a people and a culture that is either

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completely unknown or branded with misconceptions and false images. To see that process unfolding is absolutely thrilling. Albania is not what it was 10 years ago, and is not what it will be in the next 10 years. Surprises Abound I was only in Albania a few minutes before I hear a story that proves foundational to my understanding: Albania, the only European country with a Muslim majority, was also the only European country to end World War II with more Jews than it had at the start of the war, because Albanians harbored Jews from the Nazis at great risk to their own lives and that of their children. “Every one of the 200 Jews living in Albania before the war was hidden and taken care of by their mostly Muslim countrymen and countrywomen,” Jim Johnson, president of BikeTours.com who has designed this special “President’s Tour of Albania” that I am on, tells me, as we are taken from the airport to our hotel in the capital city of Tirana. “In fact, nearly 2,000 Jewish refugees fleeing Hitler were welcomed not as refugees but as guests and were ‘hidden in plain sight’ - made part of Albanian families and daily life. This endured even during the German occupation amid extreme threats by the Nazis.” “The Jews were sheltered with See page D2

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their own children – which meant that if they were caught with Jews in their house, their own children would be killed,” our guide, Junid later relates when our group of five cyclists gathers for our first dinner together. “A lot stayed in the north - with Catholics. A lot went to Israel after the war. I’ve had groups where people went to back to the town where a family had sheltered their relatives.” Why the Albanians would do this stems from an ancient code of honor, besa, that emphasizes “compassion and religious tolerance, that links personal honor to respect for and equality with others,” Junid explains. According to The Code, guests must be protected, even if it means losing one’s own life. “Talk to an Albanian today, and you’ll find they still consider their compassionate role during the Holocaust to be part of their national honor.” That begins a series of wondrous surprises about a country that up until now has been largely completely unknown to Americans, who either have no impression or wrong impressions of Albania. The first surprise is that Albania is

a mere 75 minutes flight past Vienna in central Europe, where I switch planes from JFK. Geographically, Albania is part of the Balkans, bordered by Greece, Macedonia, Kosovo and Montenegro, and across the Adriatic Sea from Italy’s boot. The second is discovering this country which for so long had been kept in isolation, shrouded in mystery. American travelers have come under

the spell of Cuba and Myanmar – two other nations which have emerged from enforced isolation - but Albania deserves our attention to revel in how this young country is emerging. The third surprise is that though Albania is majority Muslim (the only European country with a majority Muslim population), it is secular and tolerant of other prominent religions (Orthodox, Catholic), with a large strain of atheists stemming from when its Communist dictator, Envar Hoxha, (dictator from 1945-1985), banned religion altogether, burned down churches and mosques, murdered and imprisoned hundreds of clerics, and made Albania the first officially atheist country in the world. Even after the churches and mosques were reopened in the early 1990s, many remain atheists or keep their religion private. Indeed, I saw more women in headscarves in four days at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, than in two weeks traveling through Albania. The fourth surprise is that Albania (the correct name is Shqiperia, or more officially, Republika e Shqipërisë) is not an extension of Greece, Turkey or anywhere else. The Albanian language, Shqip, is Indo-European in origin and bears little resemblance to any other language today. And even though the alphabet is based on Latin (with a few additions), the sounds the letters make are very different, so you can’t pronounce, let alone read the signs. (See www.omniglot.com/writing/ albanian.htm). Each day, though, Junid, attempts to teach us an Albanian word. I wind up with “gezur” (which approximates to ”cheers” when you drink). But with only 3.5 million Albanians left in the country after millions fled when the borders were finally opened with the fall of Communism and with the way Albania was divided up shortly after independence in 1912, there are more Albanian speakers outside the

country than inside (90% of Montenegro, half of Macedonia’s Parliament and 5% of Greeks speak Albanian). Albania uses its own currency, Lek (at this writing, 1 Albanian Lek equaled 0.0082 US Dollar, or less than one penny). The median income, I am told, is $5,000 a year. I found the value of items roughly 1/5 of the cost here – so a glass of wine (actually extremely good) in a restaurant was about $2; a mug of beer (also extremely good), about $1; admission to a historic site for foreigners about $5 (about $1.50 for Albanians). You could have an entire meal in a fine restaurant for less than $8. In other words, a pleasant surprise is how inexpensive it is to travel here. Biking through the country, I am struck with how pleasant people are, how easy-going, how unstressed. We think of Albania being poor – its reputation is being the poorest country in Europe - but we have more severe and graver poverty in the US. You don’t see the extremes of rich and poor here. You don’t see squalor, hovels, hunger or homelessness (though we do encounter a few panhandlers in the popular tourist towns.) In one of the most popular holiday cities, Saranda, when people come out at night (a custom in Albania), strolling the promenades along the Ionian Sea, it looks like Long Beach, Coney Island or Jones Beach – families, couples, gaggles of girls or boys. They stop at vendors selling popcorn, ice cream, toys, or sit in open-air restaurants and cafes. People are surprisingly scantily clad on the beaches and just strolling about – girls in tight, short revealing dresses, bare midriffs; couples showing affection, fellows wearing t-shirts that make statements of one sort or another; young people with tattoos. Most surprising to me is seeing fathers holding their infants and toddlers, and mothers who clearly have an equal status in their family, and how parents dote (even spoil) their kids. I am struck by how relaxed people are. Perhaps this is because of the comparative stability and freedom – especially considering that the country underwent economic collapse and a civil war in the mid-1990s and is still considered one of the poorest, least developed in Europe. The situation seems stable even from 10 years ago, Junid confirms (I can relate to this, compared to the stress, hysteria and insecurity after the 2008 financial and housing collapse in the US, compared to the way people feel more secure in their homes and jobs now). You don’t see ostentatious wealth or abject poverty. In some ways, Albania is described as a “subsistence economy” – people seem to have at least enough to get by, if not live comfortably. The Albanian people are polite, pleasant to one another (and to us),

(though in Dhimare, we see jetskis, paragliding from the mountaintop, and Mercedes cars) More surprises: how fantastic the food – literally fresh from farm or sea to table. With 300 miles of seacoast (the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea where we bike), we are treated to an abundance of fresh fish—sea bass, mussels, shrimp, squid freshly caught from the sea, farmed trout that finds its way to our plate minutes after being netted, and a fish that is uniquely found in Lake Ohrid. The abundant farms – which use organic practices - make farm-to-table meats—especially lamb and pork— as well as fruit and vegetables plentiful. Albanian cooking blends Mediterranean cuisine with Greek, Italian and Turkish influences; seasoning is mostly subtle – garlic and chili peppers – flavorful but not too spicy. And water! Albania is rich in water which flows from the mountain tops – we fill our bottles from eternally flowing fountains. Some 70% of the country’s electricity is generated from hydroelectric power. Every structure uses solar panels to generate hot water. Another surprise: while few older people speak English, most of the younger generation takes English in school, and seem very plugged into the rest of the world. And they seem to be very welcoming to Americans – indeed, they named a street in Tirana, the capital, for George W Bush after he became the first sitting American president to visit Albania, and only the day before we arrived in the country, a bust of Hillary Clinton was unveiled

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affectionate, fun-loving, like to laugh, seem easy-going, and dare I say, unstressed. It is as if a whole weight was removed when the oppression of Communism was lifted and people could be more free to show their emotions (I had experienced something similar when I first visited China in 1978, during the transition from the Gang of Four to the Four Modernizations, and then returned two years later to find the whole country transformed, as if a blizzard of fresh air had flowed through.) Possibly the relative contentment I observe is related to the fact that there is very little consumerism – we see only one cinema (in Korca, considered the “Paris” of Albania, the most cosmopolitan city we experienced) and one place that could be construed as a “shopping mall” (also in Korca) – but what has become a ubiquitous item is cell phones. We see a man driving a donkey cart hauling hay talking on his cell phone; a woman in a field leaning against her hoe talking on her cell phone. Also cars, petrol stations and car washes which crop up in the oddest places. During the Communism regime, no one was allowed to own a car (except for the Communist rulers who also availed themselves of magnificent waterfront villas). That leads to incongruous sights like a man riding a donkey passing a Kastrati gas station. Cell phones, cars are the ubiquitous consumer items. And apart from restaurants, tavernas, cafes, beach holidays and bridal gowns, there seems to be little else. Simple pleasures prevail

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Cell phones are ubiquitous in Albania, even on a donkey cart© 2016 Karen Rubin/ news-photos-features.com in Saranda. People are very welcoming to us, as well, when they learn we are Americans, and many Albanians have relatives in the US. Everything about Albania is surprising. I knew nothing about this country before I arrived (as I expect is typical of most Americans) – I didn’t even know what city to fly into (Tirana, the capital, where almost 1 million of the 3.5 million Albanians live.) Albania is so unexpected: how fun-loving and friendly people are, how immaculate the farms and how delicious the fresh produce (organic!) we eat at each meal, how picturesque

the mountains (70% of the country), how the fresh water springs just flow, we just fill our water bottles from the rushing fountains; how lush the country is, how easy-going the people are, how scantily clad beachgoers are, how women wear tight, short, revealing dresses and men wear (sometimes) t-shirts with in-yourface slogans, and tattoos, how loving fathers are, how doting parents are of their children, how women seem to enjoy an equal relationship with their men. It is a majority-Muslim country See page D5

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Soon It’s Back-to-School Time! BY CLAIRE LYNCH The first day of school for most public school students on Long Island is Thursday, September 1 for the 2016/2017 school year – before Labor Day which is on September 5. Right now parents and children are going shopping for those very important back to school clothes and school supplies, such as pencils, pens, notebooks, binders, backpacks, laptops, tablets, duffel bags and more. Saying goodbye to summer can be tough for kids and adults but getting back into a routine of fall is welcomed. Kids have full days of school then lots of after-school activities to choose from – baseball, softball, football, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, lacrosse and more. I realize that some new students get butterflies in their stomachs and a general feeling of anxiety, but that usually passes once the kids get into the school, meet their new teachers and get into a routine. Before starting the first grade my younger sister, Susan, used to wonder

about riding the yellow school bus. She knew she was supposed to stand outside on the corner with some other kids waiting for the school bus to arrive. That part went okay - Susan’s concern was the ride home in the afternoon. She would get on the bus as instructed but as the bus driver drove along, she was always afraid that the driver would bypass her stop and she’d be the last one on the bus unaccounted for. My mom promised Susan that she would stand outside the house waiting for her safe return and she needed to do that for a few weeks until Susan was comfortable riding on the yellow school bus. Things have a way of settling into place. When I got back to school and waited for things to settle, I would think back to what I had done over the summer vacation. I went to the beach and swam in the pool. I went upstate for two weeks and did some camping out and lots of toasting marshmallows. I went out in a rowboat one summer in upstate New York, in Lake George,

with my parents and enjoyed that. My three older brothers and dad did some fishing and I watched for a while but I left the fishing to them since as a kid I was a lot more interested in going swimming or reading a good book than going fishing. My mom always said that when I was young, I often had my nose in a “Nancy Drew” book. The stories always piqued my curiosity. I liked the fact that, as an amateur sleuth, Nancy was always interested in something and that curiosity usually got her in trouble – or close to it. Nancy Drew is a 16-year-old high school graduate, and in later versions, is rewritten and aged to be an 18-yearold high school graduate and detective. In the series, she lives in the fictional town of River Heights with her father, attorney Carson Drew, and their housekeeper, Hannah Gruen. An independent gal, Nancy spends her time solving mysteries, some of which she stumbles upon and some of which begin as cases of her father’s. Nancy is often assisted in solving mys-

teries by her two closest friends: cousins Bess Marvin and Georgia “George” Fayne. Nancy is also helped by her boyfriend, Ned Nickerson, a student at Emerson College. Nancy Drew is intelligent and headstrong. She likes to solve the mystery and can’t rest until it is solved. These mysteries always caught my interest and during the summer months I loved seeing how many of them I could read. I’ve recommended the Nancy Drew stories to my nieces and nephews recently but they have other preferences. Many of the girls like the “Dork Diaries” and the Babysitters Club books and the boys enjoy reading Roscoe Riley books and any fiction book by Lemony Snicket or R. L. Stine. To each his own. All I know is summer is a magical time, a time for daydreaming and recharging my batteries. Traveling helps refresh me. This year I had a chance to go away for a few weeks and learn some new things. I had the chance See page D7

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Maximizing Strategy Sometimes Baffles SSA Clerks BY TOM MARGENAU

I’ve received more than a few emails recently from folks who are trying to employ the one remaining Social Security maximizing strategy known as “file and restrict.” These emails demonstrate to me something I’ve long suspected: Employees of the Social Security Administration do a bang up job when it comes to doing routine matters, such as filing a simple Social Security retirement claim. But when things get a little complex, sadly more than a few SSA agents fall down on the job, and sometimes even mislead people. Here are some examples. Q: I just turned 66. I am still working and plan to work indefinitely. I want to suspend my own benefits until age 70 and file for spousal benefits on my ex-husband’s record. He is 68 and getting his Social Security already. We were married for 30 years and have been divorced for 10 years. I never remarried. I called Social Security’s 800 number. The agent told me that I cannot file and suspend. She said that filing strategy was eliminated by Congress. I told her that according to your column, I still could do this. She said: “Who are you going to believe? Me? Or a newspaper columnist?” She told me my only option was to file for my own retirement benefits. I told her I didn’t want to do that. She said there was nothing else I could do and hung up. What should I do? A: You should call them back and hope you get a more knowledgeable telephone rep! But when you call back, I’m going to recommend that you use different terminology. If you used the same language with the phone clerk as you did in your email to me, I can partly understand the confusion. You said you want to “suspend” your benefits. Technically, that is not what you want to do. That probably implied to the Social Security agent that you wanted to file for your own Social Security benefits and then immediately suspend them. There are several reasons, not necessary to explain here, why people used to do that. But the ability to use that “file and suspend” strategy ended on April 30. What you want to do is called “file and restrict.” Or to use more precise government-ese, you want to file for benefits, but restrict the scope of your application to spousal benefits only. Near-term retirees still have four more years to implement this file and restrict strategy. I know this may all sound like just silly jargon, but I’m pretty sure your use of the “file and suspend” language threw off the agent you were talking to. Still, she should have figured out what you wanted to do and been able to take care of you. So call them back, use the right wording and hope you get

a telephone rep who knows what he or she is doing! Q: I am about to turn 66. I want to file and restrict, taking benefits on my husband’s record and saving my own until age 70. I went to the Social Security office to do this. I brought along one of your past columns and showed it to the clerk who was taking care of us. I explained precisely what I wanted to do. He said that because my own benefit was more than half of my husband’s record, I could not take benefits on his account. I continued to press him on this. He spent about 15 minutes looking things up on his computer and eventually told me I simply could not do it. When I persisted even further, he finally went to talk to a supervisor. When he came back, he said I was right after all and proceeded to take my spousal claim. He said he had worked for SSA for 10 years and that my situation was very unusual and that he had never encountered anything like it. A: I sure am glad you were so persistent. And unlike the person who sent in the first question I used in this column, you used all the right terminology. I am really surprised that someone who has worked for SSA for 10 years had never heard of this practice. It has been all the rage among people pushing age 66 for years now. But it’s just further evidence of the point I made at the beginning of this column. SSA gets high marks for doing routine Social Security business very well. But if the emails to my column are any indication, a lot of their representatives get a failing grade when it comes to these more complex situations. So let that be a lesson to other readers of this column. If you are trying to do something that you know is a legitimate transaction, and the clerk that was assigned to you seems puzzled or confused, ask to speak to a supervisor. Q: I’m very concerned about the timing to apply for my Social Security benefits. I will be 66 in September. I want to make sure I get my full benefit. I do not want to accept any reduced retirement checks. I went to a Social Security office this week. But I am afraid that if I apply for benefits now, they will set me up with reduced retirement to start this month. The Social Security clerk I talked to said there would be no problem and that he would set things up to begin in September. I didn’t trust him and walked out. Now I plan to wait. But on the other hand, I’m worried that if I wait until September, that it might be too late. What should I do? A: You are overthinking and worrying too much about this. And this is a good example of a simple situation that SSA does very well -- meaning the

Social Security rep was advising you correctly. You should apply for your Social Security retirement benefits a couple months before you want them to begin. In other words, doing so now is just fine. As part of the application process, they are going to ask you when you want your benefits to start. As long as you answer “September” (the month you turn 66) you will be just fine. So

you can go back to your Social Security office and file your claim. Or you can apply for your Social Security benefits online at www.socialsecurity.gov. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2016 CREATORS.COM

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C ontinued from page D3 that is secular, and tolerant; there are enormous Christian crosses dotting the countryside. How fascinating archeological sites like Butrint National Park, a UNESCO-protected city that extends back to Hellenic and Roman times (one of the most fascinating archeological sites I have ever experienced), and the UNESCOprotected Lake Ohrid area.

Each day is marked by very different landscapes, different tableaux – geographical and social – and distinctive experiences. You never know what you will see beyond the next turn in the road. Here is another surprise: we are oddities as we ride through. Not because we are foreigners (it isn’t obvious that we are Americans), but because we are on bikes at all. BikeTours,com This was my third trip

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C ontinued from page D5 steer you to a travel agent to book the air. The self-guided Danube Bike Trail trip which I did with my two adult sons - charming bed and breakfast inn, accommodations, detailed directions, the guide spent 2 hours with us making sure the bikes fit and going over the route, suggesting places to visit. The bike/boat trip through the Greek Isles was superb - great bikes fabulous guides, wonderful boat (wood hull, reminded me of a pirate ship) – a fantastic itinerary. This trip to Albania, a specially tailored “President’s Tour” (tacking on a couple of days kayaking in the Ionian Sea and a loop around Lake Ohrid into Macedonia) is a guided trip, and included three meals daily (so much food we had to tell our guide to order less); admissions to attractions, superb bikes (hydraulic brakes, suspension, 30-gears on the hybrids, or, in my case, e-bike that gave me super powers for climbing hills), supported with a van

that followed behind us, and charming, comfortable accommodations (WiFi!) like a guesthouse on a farm and a luxury boutique city hotel. There are still some scheduled departures left this year for “Albania’s UNESCO Sites with Rivers, Valleys, and Gorges ,” 9 nights, Level 4, averaging 37 miles/day (950E or about $1050) (www.biketours.com/albania/albaniaUNESCO-tour). BikeTours.com 1-877-462-2423 or 423756-8907, 1222 Tremont St., Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN 37405, biketours.com. (More to come: Day by Day Biking in Albania) ____________________ © 2016 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com and travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures

Legend states that on April 2, 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León was the first European to discover modern-day Florida when he traveled on a quest for the mythical “Fountain of Youth.” While modern science has proven that there is no mystical fountain or body of water that can reverse or slow down the aging process, there are many steps people can take to age well and prolong their lives. Eating the right foods is one way to age well. According to Ralph Felder, M.D., Ph.D., coauthor of “The Bonus Years Diet,” reversing the aging process internally is more difficult than outward cosmetic changes. But the right foods can go a long way toward increasing both life expectancy and quality of life. Those who want to employ diet to increase their life expectancy may want to start adding more of the following foods to their breakfast, lunch and dinner plates. • Broccoli, grapes and salad: According to Health magazine, researchers have found that compounds in these three foods boast extra life-extending benefits. • Berries: In addition to their abundance of antioxidants, berries have other benefits. A 2012 study from Harvard University found that at least one serving of blueberries or two servings of strawberries each week

Berries and whole grains are nutritious foods that can help men and women live longer, healthier lives. may reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults. • Fruits and vegetables: Produce is good for the body because it’s low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins and other nutrients. Numerous studies have indicated

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Vision loss is a common condition, as the World Health Organization notes that more than 285 million people across the globe suffer some type of visual impairment. Many people can effectively counter their vision problems with prescription lenses, but others may have a more significant issue, such as low vision. The Kellogg Eye Center defines low vision as a reduced level of vision that cannot be fully corrected with conventional glasses. Those with low vision have some useful sight and are not considered completely blind. However, low vision can interfere with performance of daily activities, and some people with this condition are classified as “legally blind.” Symptoms of low vision include difficulty recognizing objects at a distance or problems with differentiating colors. Yet, not everyone dealing with these symptoms has low vision. Specialized testing can determine if a person has low vision or another condition. Many conditions can impact sight and

contribute to vision loss. Here’s a look at some of the more common ones. • Glaucoma: A person with glaucoma may gradually lose peripheral vision. Early symptoms, such as a subtle loss of contrast, may be unnoticeable. Eventually, glaucoma may cause tunnel vision, which occurs when a person can only see through a small window. • Macular degeneration: Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss, affecting more than 10 million people in the United States alone, according to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation. The AMDF offers that macular degeneration is caused by the deterioration of the retina’s central portion, known as the macula. The macula is responsible for focusing central vision in the eye, and it contributes to one’s ability to read, drive a car, recognize faces or colors and see objects in fine detail. • Retinal detachment: An increase of floaters or sudden flashes of light in vision may be indicative of retinal detachment or a tear in the retina. When caught promptly, a detached retina may

be repaired. However, if left untreated and the detachment reaches the macula in the center of the retina, vision loss may be irreparable. The National Eye Institute says those with extreme nearsightedness, those who have had cataract surgery or those with a family history of retinal detachment are at a high risk. • Diabetic retinopathy: Blurring or patchy vision loss can be a side effect of high blood glucose levels. Not all people with diabetes will develop vision problems, but it is common enough to warrant attention. • Cataracts: According to The Mayo Clinic, a cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. Cataracts develop when aging or injury changes the tissue that makes up the eyes’ lenses. Clouded vision can make it more difficult to read or drive. Over time, cataracts may obscure vision so much that they require surgical repair. Routine eye examinations can bring potential vision disturbances to light and facilitate faster treatment. Eye doc-

tors also can make suggestions about lifestyle changes, including the use optical devices to improve sight.

How occupational therapy can help chronic pain sufferers port estimated the costs associated with chronic pain and lost productivity and sick days in Canada to be around $37 billion annually. Chronic pain can be uncomfortable and costly, but there are ways to manage the effects of chronic pain and lead an active, productive life. Occupational therapy is one way for chronic pain sufferers to combat their conditions and improve their quality of life. What is occupational therapy? According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, occupational therapists and their assistants utilize everyday activities to help chronic pain sufferers participate in the things they want to do and need to do, including work. What can occupational therapists do? Chronic pain sufferers rely on occupational therapists in various ways. Occupational therapists may identify the

Millions of people suffer from acute or chronic pain every year, and the effects of that pain extend far and wide. While pain sufferers understandably focus their attention on treating their conditions, it’s important for all people to recognize the nonphysical burdens pain places on people as well. Estimates vary regarding the overall financial burden of chronic pain on healthcare systems, but numerous studies have suggested the overall costs are in the neighborhood of half a billion dollars every year. A recent report from the Institute of Medicine estimated that pain costs American society as much as $635 billion every year, a figure that includes both the costs associated with treating pain and the money forfeited to lost productivity. The costs of chronic pain are substantial in Canada as well. Though the population of Canada is just 35 million (compared to nearly 320 million in the United States), a 2010 re-

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cause of their patients’ pain, suggesting alternatives to activities or behaviors that aggravate that pain. Such identification may include evaluations of patients’ homes and work environments. Occupational therapists also teach methods for decreasing the frequency and duration of painful episodes. This may include adapting environments that tend to trigger pain. For example, if an office environment is identified as the cause of the pain or a primary trigger, occupation therapists can recommend adjustments and equipment to make that environment less conducive to pain. Occupational therapists also teach clients how to use the equipment so their pain decreases while they perform necessary tasks, such as those associated with their jobs. Many occupational therapists work in conjunction with other healthcare professionals who are treating their clients. This cooperation can help to determine

Chronic pain sufferers can benefit from working with occupational therapists. the ideal course of treatment and may help patients hesitant to treat their conditions with medication find other avenues to overcome their chronic pain. Chronic pain is a potentially formidable foe that affects millions of people across the globe. Chronic pain sufferers can learn more about the role occupational therapists can play in combating their conditions by visiting www.aota. org.

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Healthy adults may give little thought to injuries or illnesses. When the going is good, it is easy to forget about the less pleasant side effects of aging. However, putting off these conversations and decisions can lead to unnecessary obstacles in the years to come. Advanced healthcare directives can be invaluable resources for family members and friends who will be responsible for managing a person’s plans should they become unable to make their own decisions. Various organizations, including AARP, offer resources on advanced planning and the options available to adults looking to plan their estates. The National Healthcare Decisions Day movement, a group dedicated to providing clear, concise and consistent information on healthcare decision-making, defines advanced directives as establishing: • a “healthcare power of attorney” (or “proxy” or “agent” or “surrogate”), or the person you select to be your voice for your healthcare decisions if you cannot speak for yourself. • a “living will” to document which medical treatments you would or would not want at the end of life. While these are decisions that people often put off, it’s important to make them as early as possible. Not only will

they dictate your wishes, they’ll take the pressure off of loved ones who would otherwise be tasked with making difficult decisions on their own. Healthcare proxy Appointing a healthcare proxy ensures that there will be someone there who has the legal authority to make healthcare decisions for you if you are no longer able to speak for yourself. This may be a spouse, child, relative, or close friend. The Mayo Clinic suggests choosing a person who can be trusted to make decisions that adhere to your wishes and values and to be your advocate if there are disagreements about your care. Be sure to have a candid discussion with your healthcare proxy in which you go over the types of medical care you wish to receive and any ways you would or would not like your life prolonged. It helps to keep the proxy upto-date on any medical conditions you may have so that he or she can make the most informed decisions on your behalf. Having a healthcare proxy does not mean you are giving up your right to make medical decisions. It’s a fail-safe in the event you are unconscious or cannot direct medical care. Living will An advanced healthcare directive enables you to create specific written in-

Aging is accompanied by a number of physical changes. Some of these changes, such as vision impairment or loss of hearing, are anticipated, while others may arrive unexpectedly. One condition many adults unexpectedly encounter is anemia. While anemia is common in older adults and its prevalence increases with age, it is not a condition that is widely considered part of the aging process. Anemia is often a symptom of a hidden problem that needs to be addressed promptly. Anemia is one of the most common blood disorders, affecting more than three million Americans, says the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The American Society of Hematology notes that anemia is characterized by insufficient levels of red blood cells in the blood. Anemia also occurs when red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen to the various organs and tissues throughout the body, are not functioning properly. Very often the signs of anemia are overlooked or go unnoticed until a blood test determines low hemoglobin (Hb) or hematocrit (HCT) concentrations. Some people discover they have anemia as they attempt to donate blood, at which time their red blood cell count is found to be inadequate. When the body lacks oxygen, any number of the following symptoms may be experienced: • weakness • dizziness

• extreme fatigue • shortness of breath • fast or irregular heartbeat • pale or yellow skin • cold hands or feet Frequently, existing disorders or conditions, such as congestive heart failure, are made worse by anemia. But unless doctors specifically consider anemia as a possible cause of symptoms, its presence can go undiagnosed. The American Academy of Family Physicians says the most common causes of anemia among older men and women include chronic diseases and iron deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency, folate deficiency, gastrointestinal bleeding, and myelodysplastic syndrome are other causes of anemia. The main way to treat anemia is to discover its source and reverse the outcomes. For instance, a gastrointestinal bleed may need to be repaired. If iron deficiency is the source of the anemia, iron supplements may be prescribed. Many methods to correct anemia involve trial and error and experimentation, especially when the source of the anemia is unknown. Anemia is a condition that can affect aging adults but does not need to be accepted as a natural consequence of aging. Correct diagnosis and treatment can mitigate symptoms. Anemia is not usually discovered unless a blood test is ordered. Its symptoms can mimic other conditions.

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structions for future health care, known as a living will. The living will should include wishes regarding life-sustaining medical treatments and resuscitation if you are no longer able to speak on your own behalf. It also can spell out whether you want to remain in a hospital or receive palliative care at home for a terminal illness. A living will can be changed if/when your wishes or circumstances change. Legal and medical advice Although legal advice is not required

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How to prepare a home for elderly residents

Upon reaching retirement age, new retirees may face decisions regarding their living arrangements. Some seniors may opt to stay put, while others may want to downsize their homes to save money and relieve themselves of the burdens of maintaining larger homes. But those are not the only situations seniors find themselves in. Some seniors realize they can no longer care for themselves without assistance. In such instances, seniors may opt for assisted living facilities or choose to move in with a relative, such as a grown son or daughter. While assisted living facilities are designed to meet the needs of the elderly, young men and women welcoming seniors into their homes may need to take on some home improvement projects to ensure their homes are as safe as possible for elderly residents. • Convert a room on the first floor into a bedroom. While this may not apply to all seniors, some men and women struggle with stairs as they age, and that can make it difficult for them to fully participate in a household. Homeowners with an extra room to spare can convert a room on the first floor of their homes into a bedroom so seniors

won’t have to climb up and down stairs throughout the day. That ease of accessibility to the primary floor of the house encourages seniors to be active participants in a household. If possible, choose an area that is close to a first-floor bathroom. • Take steps to make bathrooms safer. The National Institute on Aging says that more than one in three seniors over age 65 fall each year, and 80 percent of those falls take place in the bathroom. Slippery tile floors can make it difficult for seniors to navigate bathrooms safely, and bathtubs and shower stalls present additional challenges. Install grab bars on bathroom walls and next to toilets to provide support. In addition, consider installing a shower chair or bench and removable shower nozzle in the shower or tub so seniors can sit down while they bathe and rinse without having to stand up on slippery surfaces. Make sure any mats around bathtubs and sinks are nonskid to reduce the risk of falls even further. • Install an extra phone line or two. While kids and adults between the ages of 18 and 50 may never use the landlines in their homes, many seniors still rely on traditional tele-

phones as their primary means of communicating with the outside world. Install extra landlines in your home, including in seniors’ bedrooms, so they can more readily access the phone should they fall and need to call for emergency help. Phones in seniors’ bedrooms may also provide some additional privacy to seniors who don’t want to carry on phone conversations in busy areas of the home, such as the kitchen or living room. Such lines may also reduce feelings of isolation. • Prioritize accessibility when storing items. When storing groceries, books, magazines, or other items seniors are likely to use, choose locations that are accessible to seniors. Avoid storing items on the top shelf of pantries, bookcases or entertainment centers, as seniors with limited mobility may not be able to reach them. Many seniors move in with their adult children to make their golden years safer and more enjoyable and manageable. Such a change in living arrangements may necessitate some changes on the part of homeowners so they can ensure their homes are safe for seniors.

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Soon It’s Back-to-School Time! C ontinued from page D3 to daydream about planets and worlds beyond. As summer comes to an end and fall approaches, there are lots of things I like about this time of year - the gradual weather change, the cooler air when suddenly I don’t feel summer as much anymore but the hint of an approaching fall and thankfully, the lower humidity. I can turn off the air conditioner and not only hear the sounds of the night, but feel the nighttime air that is so crisp and nice. I can throw open the windows and get some cross ventilation. Outside the leaves change color, first becoming vibrant yellows, reds, oranges and browns, then I watch as they slowly fall from the trees and lie in bunches on the ground. My young nieces and nephews and I throw ourselves onto piles of leaves and shriek at the sheer fun of it. Even sevenand eight-year-old kids aren’t too big to throw themselves onto some leaves. We pass the time just having fun and enjoying each other’s company and gradually our talk turns to going back to school. Once into September, I gradually put away my summer clothes and start taking out my autumn clothes – those heavier, bulkier clothes that will keep me warm when the days get cooler. My favorite sweater is perfect. It is not too heavy and not too light. It is well broken in and is just right for keeping me warm in the cooler weather. I think of the winter months and don’t want to prepare for them but know that, sooner or later, I will have to get ready for that cold season. Going back to school has its pros and cons. It is a time of new beginnings – new friendships, new things to learn, etc. On the other hand, most kids I know would much rather hang out on summer days than get back into their schools’ routine. When taking an informal survey of kids on my block and kids I am related to, I found out some interesting things. I asked them about the pros and cons of seeing summer drawing to a close and about their having to go back to school. This is what kids said they don’t like about going back to school after their summer vacation: “We can’t take as many vacations and go places like we did in the summertime because we’re stuck in school.” – 12-year-old Jonathan said. “It’s too much work.” – 8-year-old Jessica said. “No more lazy days at the beach, no more riding the Ferris wheel whenever we want to or the roller coaster or playing miniature golf whenever we want.” – 10-year-old Kara said. “The days get short and before we know it the afternoons get dark early.” – 13-year-old Laura said.

“No more hanging out with my brothers and cousins whenever we want.” – 12-year-old Nick said. “Once we go back to school it seems like we never have corn on the cob or watermelon or as many barbecues as we want. Everything just seems different.” – 10-year-old Patty said. “We can’t set up tents in the back yard and have sleepovers. I mean I guess we could but then pretty soon winter is coming along.” – 9-year-old Michael said. “I like reading what I want to read, meaning I am really passionate about reading non-fiction books about cats and dogs, and once my new teacher gets a hold of me I have to read what she says to read. They like giving us book reports to do. That happens pretty often.” – 8-year-old Jasmine said. And this is what kids said they like about going back to school: “When I’m in school I can look through a microscope and learn about a bunch of neat things.” – 10-year-old Brian said. “My art teacher is the greatest and when I’m using paints or colored pencils my pictures all turn out neat. Super neat, really.” – 7-year-old Tammy said. “My class always goes to the library once a week, sometimes twice a week and when the teacher says we can look around and choose books to take home, I look all over the place to pick out the ones I really, really want to read.” – 8-year-old Hailey said. “If you ask me, having the chance to play basketball in Gym is what I look forward to all the time. I like shooting the ball into the hoop. Some of my friends are good at it and we get a really good game going.” – 9-year-old Luke said. “My favorite part about school is going on the computers. Whether it’s in the classroom or in the library, I have a chance to write things and design things. Then I show my parents what I did in school.” – 8-year-old Molly said. “I like seeing my old classmates from June and I hope nobody has moved away over the summer vacation.” – 7-year-old Ava said. “Recess time is the best part of school because I get to play football outside. I love that. They let us play as long as we don’t tackle anyone or get rough and they are really strict about it so we don’t even try. I want to be a quarterback when I grow up so I always throw the ball to the receivers and hope they catch it.” – 12-year-old Jake said. “I look forward to learning how to do Power Point.” – 10-year-old Gavin said. “I like the science lab. It seems like our teachers do magic in there.” – 6-year-old Carolyn said. I wish all of you students the best of luck in the 2016/2017 school year!!

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AFTER SCHOOL BABYSITTER WANTED for two school age children in our Garden City home from approximately 3:00-6:30pm Monday thru Friday. Must be able to drive to local activities. Prefer local college student. Please call 516-616-5191 BABYSITTER NEEDED: Hours include 630am until school starts then after school 330pm until 730pm. Car required. Must have references. Call 516 747-1385 BOOKKEEPER: Experienced, 10 hours per week. $15 per hour, flexible hours, credit card, bank statement, A/R &A/P reconciliation, monthly profit and loss statement. Quickbooks a must. Please call Debbie 917-204-9964 CHILD CARE WANTED: Garden City family seeking child care assistance during the school year for our 9 yr old son & 7 yr old daughter who will enter grades 4 and 2 respectively. Hours vary, not fixed on a weekly basis. You may be needed as early as 7am and until as late as 5pm. Most days would include only picking the children up from School and supervising them until a parent comes home but may entail bringing them to an after school activity. Pay is generous and includes compensation for you being ready to watch our children should they be ill and unable to attend school. Must be available school vacations. Potential for summer employment as well. Experience and References as well as a car are required. Please call 917-204-4470 after 5pm to discuss.

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AIDE/CARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE Available Mon-Fri live in to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Cooking, light housework, bathing, administer medications. References available. Call 516-448-0502 BABYSITTER AVAILABLE: Responsible, loving caretaker to watch your baby or child in my home. Former Teacher’s Aide. Experienced with autistic children. References available. Monday through Friday. Call 516-244-2170

CLEANING AVAILABLE for homes, apartments & offices. Monday-Saturday. Excellent references. Honest, reliable, trustworthy. Years of experience. Also available for Spring & Fall cleaning, cluttered closets, messy garages. Experienced in organizing. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed! Call Cathy 516-582-9682 CLEANING SERVICES FOR OFFICES OR HOMES. Available 7 days a week. Excellent references. Own transportation. Gift Certificates available! Call 516-974-8959 CNA CERTIFIED EXPERIENCED over 10 years in both nursing homes and private cases. Highly recommended with excellent references. Responsible for, but not limited to performing the following: feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients and changing linens. Please feel free to contact with serious inquiries only: Call 862-241-0883

ELDER CARE COMPANION Experienced, reliable & energetic woman with own car available to take you anywhere you need to go and also do cooking, cleaning and much more! Please give me a call. Doris 516-280-5833 ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Available to live in or out and nights. Over 20 years experience including in nursing home. References furnished upon request. Call Vicky 516-943-4312 EXPERIENCED NURSING AIDE seeking position to take care of elderly. Evenings or weekends. Own car and good references. Please 917-796-5917 HOME HEALTH AIDE/ ELDER CARE Home health aide with over 15 years experience !! Excellent references. Cooking, cleaning, showers, all aspects of daily care. Live in. Available Immediately !! Call Sharon 347-739-7717 NANNY F/T with 15 years experience seeking position to care for your newborn & older children. References available. Trustworthy, loving, reliable. 15 years with 3 Garden City families. Driver’s license. Call 516-972-6877

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LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048

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PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING Doggie Day Care Boarding Dog Walking Mobile Socialization Program Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553

LAND BARGAINS RT.20 SCHOHARIE CO., 95.7 acres $129,000. RT. 7 RENSSELAER CO., 27.6 acres $75,000. RT. 205 OTSEGO CO., 2.7 acres $22,000. Owner Financing www.helderbergrealty.com 518-861-6541

AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154

NURSE’S AIDE Certified, 15+ yrs experience, honest & reliable seeking a home care position. Available full time, part time, overnights & weekends. Licensed driver with own transportation. Contact Barbara 516-468-1340

Announcements HUNTERS Our hunters will pay top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free base camp leasing info packet & quote 866-309-1507 www.basecampleasing.com

Marketplace CIVIL WAR HISTORICAL SCULPTURES by World Renowned Artist RON TUNISON available for sale by original owner. For more information, Call Eve 646-248-0145 GARAGE SUMMER SALE GARDEN CITY Friday & Saturday 8/19 & 8/20 9am to 4pm 176 Garden St (Corner Garden & Grove Sts) Tons of DVDs galore, housewares, appliances, clothes and much more! KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/ KIT Complete Treatment System. Available at hardware stores, Home Depot, homedepot.com OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE GARDEN CITY: HON (600 Series) Lateral File Cabinet 42”W x 19 1/4” D x 53 1/4”H $250 BROTHER IntelliFax 4100E High Speed Business Class Laser Fax $100 Pickup only. CASH only. Call 516-489-2891 (leave msg) or: email: nlzcas@yahoo.com

Wanted to Buy ABE BUYS ANTIQUES: Silver, paintings, rugs and all contents. All Cash! 917-817-3928 CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $35 /Box! Sealed and Unexpired. Payment made SAME DAY. Highest prices paid! Call JENNI today! 800-413-3479 www.cashforyourteststrips.com LOOK! Old clocks and watches wanted by collector regardless of condition. Highest prices paid. 917-748-7225

Tag Sale *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org

Yard Sale GARDEN CITY Friday 8/12 10am-6pm Saturday 8/13 10am-6pm 37 Mulberry Ave Household items, miscellaneous kitchen appliances including rice cooker, blender, George Forman grill, baby items including stroller & pack n play, jewelry, books, picture frames, clothing, holiday items, tools, Civil War sculptures.... and much more!

Pets Pet Services A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

Automotive Auto Services ELITE AUTO DETAILING: Anthony Masia, Owner/Operator Dependable, professional detailer. SUV’s, vans, pick-ups also detailed at a higher price. We specialize in imports/Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati. $10 off complete detail. Spring Wash & Wax Special $85/cars only. Coupons not to be combined 631-612-7152

Real Estate For Rent Apartment for rent GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENTS: 2 bedroom, 2 bath for $1885+ electric, gated parking, laundry room, air conditioning, hardwood floors, near LIRR, NO BROKER FEE. www.gcbapts.com. 516-742-1101 GARDEN CITY Freshly painted 3 room. 1 BR, Updated Kitchen. Immediate. $2100 up “New to Market” CONDO. Three rooms, 1 BR, First Floor Doorman. $2300 Large 2 BR, 2 full Baths, wood floors, modern Kitchen, FDR. Immediate. $3100 Garden City Properties 516-746-1563 516-313-8504 NASSAU RESIDENCE Private entrance. New lower level; 1 Bedroom single occupancy, kitchen, living room, closets. All utilities. Credit check + 1 month security. Near LIRR/buses. No pets/smoking. $1,200. Call 516-488-1346

Vacation Rental OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

UPSTATE NY LAND SALE! Central NY 10 acres $29,900. Catskills Mountaintop 39 acres $99,900. Adirondack Lakefront cabin 30 acres $199,900. No closing costs until 8/21! Terms avail! Call 888-905-8847

Services ** EVON’S SERVICES ** HOME HEALTH AIDES ELDER CARE CHILD CARE AND MORE! We offer the following services: Companions, Home Health Aides/Elder Care Child Care and Housekeeping Laborers Days / Nights Live In or Live Out NO FEE TO EMPLOYERS Call: 516-505-5510 ARMIERI SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, INC. High Quality Professional Services Property Management Project Planning Home Improvements and Maintenance Audio, Video & Technology Smaller Projects Professionally Executed. 516-637-0139 ArmieriSC@gmail.com

Computers COMPUTER REPAIR AND INSTRUCTION Chaminade Graduate Eliminate viruses, malware, bloatware, adware, spyware Computer Instruction Home & Business Networking Reasonable Rates Call Phil at Aspect Networking 516-830-3366 OR email: support@aspectnetworking.co m COMPUTER SERVICES BY GCHS honors graduate, 7 years experience. Set-up, upgrade, repair your computer or custom build one, improve performance, install programs, remove malware, set up printers, backup drives, provide instruction. Low rates. 917-482-0998

DEVLIN BUILDERS Since 1979. We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS. No job too small. Bob Devlin 516-365-6685. Insured License H18C730000 GRACE ROOFING: Est. 1977. slate, tile flat roofs, asphalt and wood shingle roofs, gutters and leaders cleaned and replaced, professional new roof installation. Free estimates, expert leak repairs. lic/ins, local references, residential/commerical 516-753-0268 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628

Painting & Paperhang JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

Tutoring ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT/ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student. IS YOUR CHILD READY FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR? NYS Certified through 6th grade teacher available to help your child prepare for the return of the school and also throughout the school year. $30/hour. Call or Text Lisa Connor 516-851-0319 OR email: LFConnor@optonline.net MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

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Instruction PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free noobligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.c om

Cleaning CLEANING HOMEOFFICE: Weekly, monthly since 1979. Insured/ bonded. Trusted/ reliable. Call Olympia Cleaning 516-883-0359

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A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www.ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

POWER WASHING SALE! Summer is here! Power washing can make it look new again wherever there is moss, dirt and air pollution. Decks, patios, outdoor furniture, siding, roofs. Lic /ins. In business over 30 years. Trained crew. Grace 516-753-0268 graceroofing.com

SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686 STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-538-1125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.co m www.CollegeArtsAdmissions.com COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/ Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125 OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

GRANDPARENTS - Send in your grandchildren’s photos and enter our “World’s Most Beautiful Grandchildren” contest. Just send a photo and a brief description of the child (or children) along with your name and address to: Litmor Publications, Beautiful Grandchildren Contest, 81 East Barclay St., Hicksville N.Y. 11801. We’ll do the rest!

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JOIN THE ADOPTION TEAM Join the Last Hope cat rescue and adoption team! Volunteer orientations are being held throughout July at our Wantagh adoption center. Orientations will be:

Sunday, August 7th at 3:00 PM Thursday, August 18th at 6:00 PM Sunday, August 21st at 4:30 PM Reservations not needed. The adoption center is located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org

In conjunction with Portraits for Pits, Last Hope Animal Rescue offers an opportunity to have your favorite photo made into a hand painted keepsake! $10 from each pet caricature painted from your original photo benefits Last Hope. Visit us at Last Hope on Sunday, August 21 from 12 noon to 3 PM to see samples and place orders. To order by mail, send your original photo to Terry Burke. Email: terryxoxoxo@aol.com or text: 516-690-3180. Call Terry with questions. For more information and the order form, please visit: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org

Wine tasting for Last Hope Animal Rescue Please join Last Hope Animal Rescue for a Wine Tasting on the grounds of the Walt Whitman House on Friday, September 9th from 7 to 10 pm at 246 Old Whitman Road, West Hills in Huntington. Bring some friends and relax. Featured wines for the evening will be donated by Stew Leonardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Carle Place and Farmingdale, and all proceeds will benefit Last Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dog/cat rescue and rehabilitation efforts. See Paypal at www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org to purchase tickets online. There will also be a tour of the historic Walt Whitman birthplace. A light supper and dessert will be served. Enjoy live music from the Paul Effman Jazz Duo. The night will also feature live and Chinese auctions plus a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $50 per person. Please RSVP by September 2nd. Checks can be mailed to: Last Hope, PO Box 7025, Wantagh, NY 11793. For more information, contact Terri at Montauk1219@yahoo.com. No tickets will be mailed. Your name will be added to our check-in list.

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The fifth 2016 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (S.T.O.P.-Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) and third E-Waste (Electronic Waste) Collection dates for Oyster Bay Town residents is scheduled for Saturday, August 13, and will be held at the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Public Works, located on the Long Island Expressway Service Road at Exit 43 in Syosset according to Town Councilman Joseph D. Muscarella. At this installment, residents can also drop off unwanted prescription or over-the-counter drugs for disposal. “The S.T.O.P. program is a tremendous source of pride for the Town due to the beneficial effects it has on the environment and the convenience it brings to residents,” Councilman Muscarella said. “Residents who take advantage of these collection dates for hazardous waste and unwanted prescription & over the counter medication will be provided with a safe method of disposing potentially harmful materials or electronic waste. One of the top prior-

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ities of the Oyster Bay Town Board is the protection of Long Island’s underground aquifer system, a vital component to our water supply that is preserved thanks to the ongoing efforts of the S.T.O.P program.” The hours for hazardous waste collection are from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Residents who would like further information on the S.T.O.P. program can call the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources at 677-5943. Additionally, the Town offers an informative brochure about the S.T.O.P., e-waste and drug collection programs, including a list of what can be disposed of and the schedule of collection days and locations for 2016. The next S.T.O.P. Collection date will be on Saturday, September 10. Residents or organizations interested in obtaining a free brochure should call or write the Town of Oyster Bay Public Information Office, Oyster Bay Town Hall East, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 11771 (624-6380). A copy can also be downloaded from the Town’s website, www.oysterbaytown.com.

College Notes Stephanie DeFina, a Hicksville resident, was named to the 2016 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons College in Boston. Her major is Business & Management. To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work in classes using the letter grade system. Tulane University awarded degrees to nearly 3,000 graduates on May 14 in New Orleans. Among the graduates were: Daniel Goldbaum of Plainview who graduated from the School of Liberal Arts with a Bachelor of Arts, and

Freeman School of Business with a Bachelor Science Management. David Saxman of Plainview who graduated from the School of Liberal Arts with a Bachelor of Arts. Michael Falcone of Plainview, who graduated on May 15 from Salve Regina University, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, full-time students must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.5 without receiving a grade below a ‘B’ in that semester. Androo W Chai, of Hicksville received a degree from Clark University on Sunday, May 22. Chai graduated with a bachelor of arts in management.

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Legislator Jacobs and honoree Zachary Goldstein Each year, Legislator Judy Jacobs (D-Woodbury) honors one graduating senior from each high school in her district with a Nassau County Leadership & Community Service Award. This year’s honoree from Plainview - Old Bethpage JFK High School was Zachary Goldstein. Legislator Jacobs, in coordination with the school district, chose Zachary for his prolific and impressive academic and extracurricular record. He has been Chief Chair of the Model UN Club for two straight years, Semi-

Finalist in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship competition, has earned a 100.829% GPA, has been inducted into the National Spanish Honor Society, and is Editor-in-Chief of the school paper. Zachary is also an extremely talented clarinet player, having earned perfect scores over the last five years. “I wish nothing but the best for Zachary. He is ambitious and passionate; I’m sure we’ll be seeing more from him in years to come,” said Jacobs.

Helping first time homebuyers

Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin recently presented a First Time Homebuyers Seminar at Levittown Hall. The seminar provided information on mortgages, inspections, title insurance, contracts, tax payment information/options and closings. People were also able to obtain details on tax exemptions for which they may be eligible, tax information, tips on how to challenge your home’s assessment and information on local governments that serve your area (town, county, schools, etc.).

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Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony Santino (2nd right), Councilman Anthony D’Esposito (left) and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad (right) recently attended the town’s annual Presidents’ Recognition Day event and congratulated Sandra Danesi (2nd left), of Levittown, President of the Levittown Senior Center. The event, which was held at the Malone-Mulhall Recreation Center at Camp ANCHOR in Lido Beach, recognizes the selfless contributions and volunteer efforts of senior center and senior club presidents, made on behalf of their fellow seniors.

Free legal consultation clinics

Nassau residents who are struggling with the prospect of losing their homes in mortgage foreclosure, or still have issues resulting from Superstorm Sandy, are invited to come for help from volunteer attorneys at the Nassau County Bar Association’s Free Mortgage Foreclosure/Sandy Recovery Legal Consultation Clinics. The next clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, July 27, 3 - 6 p.m, at the Nassau County Bar Association, located on 15th Street at the corner of West Street, Mineola, two blocks south of the bus and train stations. NCBA’s clinics allow homeowners concerned about foreclosure matters or who are already in the foreclosure process involving property in Nassau County, to meet one-on-one with a volunteer attorney for a free consultation. Homeowners then may be directed for additional help with mortgage modifications, loan restructuring, bankruptcy, financial planning assistance, services for lower income households and emotional support. Many of these resources and agencies are available immediately in the same room. Participants include NCBA volunteer bankruptcy attorneys, HUD-certified housing counselors from

Community Development Corporation of Long Island, Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre and American Debt Resources. There are no income restrictions to attend the clinics. Since 2009, NCBA has held more than 130 clinics assisting more than 10,000 Nassau families in distress. Currently, each clinic is averaging 50 homeowners. Volunteer attorneys also answer Sandy victims’ questions regarding homeowner, flood, property damage and automobile insurance claims; FEMA, debt deferral, and consumer protection issues. Bi-lingual attorneys fluent in Spanish are on site, and attorneys bi-lingual in other languages, including Russian, Haitian Creole, Korean, Chinese, Hindi and American Sign Language, may be requested when making reservations. To make an appointment for the next clinic, call the Bar Association at 516747-4070. Attendees are asked to bring their mortgage documents or other important papers and correspondence with them. This program is funded through the NYS Attorney General Homeownership Protection Program (known as HOPP).

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16 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, vs. COLLEEN P. TUZZOLO, MICHAEL P. TUZZOLO A/K/A MIKE P. TUZZOLO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on August 26, 2014, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 13, 2016 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 16 Prose Street, Hicksville, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11, Block 310 and Lot 21. Approximate amount of judgment is $237,546.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 11033/12. Ann Marie Diaz, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5452 4X 8/12,19,26,9/2 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. NASSAU EDUCATORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Pltf. vs. RALSTON ADAMS, et al, Defts. Index #2621/2012.á Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Dec. 15, 2015, I will sell at public auction in Calendar Control Part (Courtroom) CCP at the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on Tuesday, Sept 13, 2016 at 11:30 a.m., prem. k/a 26 Albert Road, Hicksville, NY. Said property located near Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of NY, known as and by Lot No. 2 in Block 571 on a certain map entitled, Map of Hicksville Homes, Section 3, situated near Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, N.Y., owned by Belmart Homes, Inc., 189-26 80th Road, Jamaica, N.Y., Williams H. Parry, Inc., Land Surveyor, February 16, 1953ö and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on 7/10/53 under the File No. 5880. Approx. amt. of judgment is $527,540.62 plus costs and interest.á Sold sub-

LEGAL NOTICES ject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. LISA SEGAL POCZIK, Referee. OÆREILLY, MARSH & CORTESELLI, PC, Attys. for Pltf., 222 Old Country Rd., 2nd Floor, Mineola, NY. #89157 MIT 5453 4X 8/12,19,26,9/2 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff(s) vs. PETER SUTHERLAND; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about January 20, 2015, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. On August 30, 2016 at 11:30 am. Premises known as 3724 STOKES AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714 Section: 46 Block: 412 Lot: 70 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $634,446.68 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 14041-13 Ralph J. Madalena, Esq.; REFEREE BN. 7158 4X 7/29,8/5,12,19 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT THE STATE OF NEW YORK: COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIZATION TRUST SERIES 2006-A7CB MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006G UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED MAY 1, 2006 Plaintiff.

-AgainstJEFFREY LALINO, et al., Defendants. Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale granted on or about March 29, 2016. I the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom), Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, New York 11501 on September 13, 2016 at 11:30 am. Premises known as: 9 Ceil Place, Bethpage, New York 11714 Section: 46 Block: 461 Lot: 18 ALL that parcel of land at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, and State of New York, as more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Said premises will be sold subject to all terms and conditions contained within said Judgment and Terms of Sale. Approximate Amount of Judgment: $411,965.59 plus interest and costs. Index No.: 13-011639 Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq. REFEREE McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street, Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 Dated: June 29, 2016 B.N. 7160 4X 8/12,19,26,9/2 LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AMC1, Plaintiff against DALJIT S. SODHI, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on June 30, 2010. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501 on the 13st Day of September, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 49 Seitz Drive, Bethpage, NY 11714. (SBL #: 49-196-22). Approximate amount of lien $379,666.87 plus interest and

costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 17070/08. Christopher L. Grayson, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 Rochester, NY 14614-1990 Tel. 585/760-8218 Dated: June 8, 2016 B.N. 7161 4X 8/12,19,26,9/2

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF East Islip Development LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/14/16. Office location: NASSAU County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served against LLC to principal business address 120 Hicksville Road, Bethpage, NY 11714 Purpose: any lawful act. BN 7162 6X 8/12, 19, 26; 9/2, 9, 16

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Enjoy some natural fun at Long Island Children’s Museum this week. Meet a beekeeper and taste fresh honey; create art in a garden setting and learn about lives of owls. Or just explore the Museum’s galleries for a day of pure fun.

stART (Story + Art)

Tuesday, August 23 and Thursday, August 25 from 1-1:30 p.m. Join us each week as we read childhood classics and introduce new favorites; followed by literature-inspired activities and crafts. Ages 3 to 5. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

Bee Amazed

Tuesday, August 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. Bee amazed! Meet local bee keeper Carl Flatow and learn about the natural history and fascinating world of bees. Discover the art of beekeeping, bee anatomy and all the important contributions bees make to the planet. Create an original bee craft and enjoy tasty treats featuring differentz types of honey! All ages. Free with museum admission.

Art in the Garden

Wednesday, August 24 at 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. Children will take part in outdoor art workshops this summer at LICM. Just as Willem de Kooning was inspired by the light and beaches of Long Island, we’ll take inspirtion from the summer light and a gaden setting to explore his hands-on techniques. Join us in Our Backyard as we create al fresco art. This workshop is funded by The Willem de Kooning Foundation. Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members) Music and Movement Wednesday, August 24 from 11:30 a.m. – noon and Friday, August 25 from 1-1:30 p.m. Join us for a musical morning that gets little bodies moving; pick up a musical instrument and add your voice to our sing along songs session. Ages: 5 and under. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

Calling Young Scientists!

Thursday, August 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. Young scientists will dig into learning all about owls as they find bones and dissect an own owl pellet. Get to the root of how owls eat, hunt and ingest food and discover the answers to many questions. Ages:5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

Kids in the Kitchen (Family Series)

Friday, August 26 from 11:30 a.m. to noon Calling all junior chefs! Have fun creating nutritious, simple dishes that will inspire kids and adults to get cooking together. Create tasty treats, take home recipes and enjoy your yummy creations at the end of each class. Ages:3-8. Material fee: $5 ($4 LICM members).

KEVA Castles

Friday, August 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. Calling all castle builders! Come work cooperatively to build a KEVA castle using a variety of fun and interesting materials. Design and plan as you experiment with the physical forces at work and create the ultimate castle for your royal court characters. All ages. Free with museum admission.

Traveling Exhibit The Art of Andy Warhol

Through Sunday, September 4 Combining history, creativity and the visual arts into one exhibit, visitors will explore the silkscreen process from beginning to end and learn about a leading figure of the “pop-art” movement, which began in the 1950s. Step into a working silkscreen studio, similar to Warhol’s “Factory”; create an original piece of art; dress up like the characters seen in Warhol paintings and play with toys like those collected by the artist. Original artwork featured in the exhibit is from Warhol’s Myth Series; including characters familiar to children such as Mickey Mouse, Santa Claus, the Wicked Witch of the West and Uncle Sam. Week-long artist-in-residence programs will supplement the exhibit experience. Sandra Carrion and Keith Gamache will lead hands-on public workshops and take part in a joint art exhibition at the Museum. This exhibition has been organized by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. This project is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Local exhibit support provided by Astoria Bank. All ages. Free with museum admission. All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum Hours: Open Daily (July 5-Sept. 4) from 10 am.-5 p.m. Museum admission: $13 for adults and children over 1 year old, $12 seniors, FREE to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 516-224-5800.

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Royal We – Kids are working together at LICM as they join in the KEVA Castle challenge to create the best home fit for a royal family.

Get Arty Outdoors – Get a lesson in abstract expressionism as you create artwork in LICM outdoor exhibit, “Our Backyard.”

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Nassau County Auxiliary Police award ceremony

Hempstead Town Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby (3rd right) attends the Nassau County Auxiliary Police 33rd Annual Longevity, Service Award and Promotion Ceremony held at the Nassau County Police Headquarters in Mineola. Pictured (L - R) are Legislator Kevin Abrahams, honoree Kris Behrman, honoree Roy Behrman of Levittown, honoree Robert L. Olden of Roosevelt, Senior Councilwoman Goosby, Willie L. Kirby of Roosevelt, and honoree Arturo Consuegra of Uniondale.

Named President of TCI College TCI College of Technology (TCI) has named Dr. George Santiago, Jr., of Bethpage, as its new President and CEO. Philip M. Getter, TCI’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, made the announcement. Dr. Santiago assumed the position on May 23, 2016 and will also serve as a member of the TCI Board of Directors. “Dr. Santiago brings to TCI a wealth of experience in higher education,” said Mr. Getter. “The Board is thrilled to welcome him as we embark on the next chapter in the history of our 107-yearold institution.” Dr. Santiago joins TCI after a decade as President and CEO of Briarcliffe College, a four-year proprietary institution headquartered on Long Island. Prior to moving to New York in 2004 to assume the role of Provost & Chief Academic Officer, and then President at Briarcliffe College, Dr. Santiago served six years as Executive Associate Director at the Middle States Commission on Higher Education where he oversaw a portfolio of 145 colleges and univer-

sities, acting as a liaison in the peer review and quality assurance accreditation process. Previous positions include Assistant Dean in the College of Science and Mathematics at Montclair State University; Associate Director of the Educational Opportunity Fund Program at Rider University; Executive Assistant to the President at Law School Admissions Services; and Assistant Dean of Students at Rutgers College, Rutgers State University of New Jersey. Dr. Santiago earned his Doctorate and M.Ed. in Educational Administration from The Pennsylvania State University and his B.A. in Geography and Spanish from Rutgers. “TCI has a long and honorable tradition preparing students in technology-based careers,” observed Dr. Santiago. “Now, under the guidance of TCI’s Board, I am excited to begin planning new programs that will provide students with the capacity to master industry-specific technologies, from business to engineering to healthcare.”

Presidents Recognition Day

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Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony Santino (center), Councilman Anthony D’Esposito (3rd left) and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad (5th right) honored the Merrick Showtime Group who performed at the town’s Presidents’ Recognition Day. The annual event, which was held at the Malone-Mulhall Recreation Center at Camp ANCHOR in Lido Beach, recognizes the selfless contributions and volunteer efforts of senior center and senior club presidents, made on behalf of their fellow seniors. Pictured with town officials are Joan Kowalsky, of Lido Beach; Ed Zeiser, of Levittown; Doris Zeiser, of Levittown; Robert Hackett, of Merrick; Carol Hackett, of Merrick; Anthony Luparello, of Merrick; Mario Martino, of Merrick; Paula Cassano, of East Meadow; Janice Brooks, of North Merrick; and Joan McQuade, of Lido Beach.

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Everybody knows Winthrop is “baby friendly.” Now it’s ofﬁcial.

Winthrop-University Hospital is Long Island’s first “Baby-Friendly Hospital,” according to the worldwide Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). BFHI is a global program of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). It recognizes hospitals that provide an optimal level of care for infant feeding and mother/baby bonding, including breastfeeding support. Evidence shows that breastfeeding reduces the risk of SIDS, childhood cancers and diabetes. And women who breastfeed have lower rates of breast and ovarian cancer, anemia and diabetes. The New Life Center at Winthrop offers 16 comfortable labor-delivery-recovery suites, a nationally recognized neonatal intensive care unit and all the resources of a major, universityaffiliated medical center. No wonder more moms in Nassau County go to Winthrop to deliver their babies than any other hospital. Not to mention the hundreds of new moms from Suffolk and Queens. To learn more, call 1-866-WINTHROP or visit winthrop.org.

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