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Vol. 78, No. 24

Mixed views aired on plan for Sears property

PICK A READING PARTNER

BY GARY SIMEONE

Hempstead Town Clerk Sylvia Cabana reads to a kindergarten class during the “Pick A Reading Partner” (PARP) program held at Maria Montessori School located in Levittown.

TOB not content with garage bids BY GARY SIMEONE The Oyster Bay Town Board has rejected the offers of three bidders who were in line to repair the LIRR parking garage in Hicksville. As a result, the repairs, which were scheduled to begin July 9th, have been postponed to a further date. According to a consultant for the Town, the estimated costs for repairs, which include foundation and electrical/mechanical work, is $13.2 million. Bids for the project came in at a price range of $15.5 to 17.4 million. Deficiencies were also found in each of the three bids received by the Town which were sufficient enough to find the prospective bid-

ders non-responsive. “I will continue my commitment to our taxpayers to get this garage done properly without spending an exorbitant amount of the taxpayers dollars,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. He said that his hope is to get new bids for the project in by the end of July that are closer to the estimated $13.2 million cost. Repairs of the seven-year-old structure include a replacement of the concrete decking where cracks have developed, a drainage system overhaul, and mechanical and electrical work including replacement of lighting and security systems as well as replacement of gas and fire

detection infrastructure. Once a new bid is approved for the project, residents and commuters will need to seek an alternative parking plan during the 90-day construction period. The former Sears lot located off Route 106 will provide shuttle bus service to and from the LIRR station during peak hours. “Although this administration did not create this mess, we will certainly clean it up, and we ask that residents bear with us during this time of inconvenience,” said Saladino. He added that the Town has proceeded with litigation to recoup any and all costs that relates to faulty construction of the parking garage.

The necessary paperwork is starting to get filled out for the Heritage Village project that will encompass the old Sears property in Hicksville. Ideas for the project include an apartment complex, office space, retail outlets, and a luxury movie theater. Over five acres of green space is also planned for the area. “The project is still in the environmental review phase, and a zoning change public hearing is required before we can move forward on this,” said a spokesman from the Town of Oyster Bay. Not everyone is on board with the project, that will be part of Hicksville’s overall downtown development plan. Michael Zadayas, a resident of Hicksville, said that more housing in an otherwise crowded downtown area is unneeded. “The area around 106 and 107 is already so congested. The last thing we need is more housing and vehicles,” said Zadayas. Another resident, who didn’t want his name used, said that retail outlets and a movie theater makes no sense in that location. “There are already plenty of shopping outlets and a movie theatre across the street in the Broadway Mall,” said the resident. “It makes zero sense to add the same thing there.” Living space at the new complex would include 596 total rental apartments and 350 apartment units. Julia Leng, who regularly commutes to the city from the Hicksville LIRR station, said that the location would be of great benefit to people who live and work in the area. “I think more people and more retail outlets would definitely bring more people to the community and also bring more money in,” said Leng. A construction date on the project is still unknown at this point as the Town Board still needs to approve the environmental and zoning codes.

Division Ave. Class of 2018 honored PAGE 7 Hicksville BOE honors students, staff PAGE 2

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Hicksville BOE honors students and staff

Mercy League plans casino trip Mercy League will be sponsoring a bus trip to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, July 24th. Cost: $43 per person, which includes the driver’s tip Give back: $30 slot play and $5 food

voucher Please arrive at 8:30am. Return approx. 8:30pm Parking is available at 999 So. Oyster Bay Road (dead end) Reservations: call Barbara at (516) 935-5576

NCPD opens new location The Nassau County Police Department has resumed operations at its new location, 299 Hicksville Road in Bethpage. The location is the Second Precinct South Policing Center and can be reached at 516-573-6800.

The Hicksville Public School District Board of Education celebrated outstanding members of its elementary schools’ communities in a special Elementary Student and Staff Recognition Ceremony held at Hicksville High School. The program began with a musical performance by chorus students from East Street Elementary School under the direction of Joanna Rocco. Superintendent for Personnel

Rosemarie Coletti then presented certificates to staff members celebrating milestone numbers of years of distinguished service to the district. The staff recognition was followed by a certificate presentation to students by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carl Bonuso, building principals, teachers and department supervisors.

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Hicksville Public School District Board of Education hosted its Elementary Student and Staff Recognition Ceremony.

Elementary students honored by school district.

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Students and staff members at Old Country Road Elementary School in the Hicksville Public School District honored Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carl Bonuso with a heartwarming ceremony to commemorate his retirement this year. Staff members planned the program as a surprise for Dr. Bonuso, who

was under the impression that he was attending one of the school’s character traits assemblies. In actuality, however, the event was designed to celebrate his extraordinary characteristics, as students took turns speaking about the countless ways Dr. Bonuso has positively impacted the district during his four years of service. Dr. Bonuso was also

From left: Hicksville Public School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carl Bonuso and Old Country Road Elementary School Principal Anthony Lubrano.

presented with flowers and a beautiful poster that read, “You Put the ‘Super’ in Superintendent.” “Empathy, flexibility, persistence, resilience, and most importantly, optimism,” said Principal Anthony Lubrano of Dr. Bonuso’s defining character

traits. “I hope you continue to wield your superpowers after retirement. We will miss you and hope you will fly by and visit us sometime.”

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Hicksville Public School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carl Bonuso and students/staff at Old Country Road Elementary School’s surprise retirement ceremony for him.

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The Acchords in concert Historic Levittown chapel gets overdue makeover

The Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus will present The Acchords live in concert on Saturday, August 11th, from 7:30 until 11:30pm. Doors open at 7pm. The Acchords will perform hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Enjoy an open bar, sandwiches and wraps, salads, dessert, and coffee. There will be raffles available. Cost: $35 per person.

Make checks payable to Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus. Proceeds for this event will be used for charities. Reservations are required - no money will be accepted at the door. Limit 170 people. This event sells out every year, so make your reservations early! The Knights of Columbus is located at 45 Heitz Place, Hicksville. For more information, please call Brian at 516-457-6190.

Chinese auction to raise funds

The Captain Kathy Mazza Lodge #2163A (formerly Aida Lodge), Order Sons of Italy in America, will be holding a Chinese auction on Friday, June 15th. Doors open at 7pm. The fundraiser helps many charities, including Cooley’s Anemia Foundation, The Gift of Sight,

and the Alzheimer’s Association. The lodge is located at 103 Grumman Rd. W., Bethpage. Donation is $10/person. Please bring your friends, family, and neighbors! For more information, call Adele Balsamo at 516-448-4378.

Oyster Bay Town pools set to open June 23rd The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that all Town pools will open for the season beginning on Saturday, June 23rd. Residents looking to get a jumpstart on summer by pre-registering for Town pool passes may visit all facilities at the times listed below. “The warm, sunny days of summer are just nearly upon us and all residents may start visiting our pools daily beginning Saturday, June 23rd,” Town of Oyster Bay Joseph Supervisor Saladino said. “This year, we have many great amenities for our residents, including new pool deck furniture, picnic benches, and sunshades. Additionally, last summer, we promised our residents that we would unveil new and improved restroom facilities for the 2018 season, and we have delivered on that promise.” The Town of Oyster Bay operates five pool facilities, including Bethpage Community Park, Marjorie Post Community Park, Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, SyossetWoodbury Community Park, and a saltwater pool at Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing. Pool hours from June 23rd through September 3rd will be 11am to 7pm daily, weather permitting. Extended hours, until 8pm, will be offered as follows (weather permitting): Monday: Syosset-Woodbury Tuesday: Plainview-Old Bethpage

Wednesday: Bethpage Thursday: Marjorie R. Post Fridays: ALL pools open late, including Tappen Pre-registration is available daily and is held from 12pm to 6pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, weekends, and holidays at community park pools and from 12pm to 5pm at Tappen Pool. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, pre-registration is available from 12pm to 7pm at all facilities. Registration will take place during regular hours of operation once pools open daily. “In addition to the great new amenities at our facilities, the Town is offering swimming lessons at local pools to members age five and older,” Councilwoman Michele Johnson said. “Pool members ages 6-16 may join a swim team, which provides the opportunity to compete against other Nassau County Municipal Swim Conference teams.” Residents interested in registering must bring a copy of their general tax bill with section, block and lot number required. Additionally, birth certificates are required for children 16 years of age and under. Town pools will be open daily from June 23rd through Labor Day Monday, September 3rd. For more information, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com/pools for more details.

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BY GARY SIMEONE Levittown resident and World War 2 veteran Robert Wieboldt knew that the little white chapel located on Wantagh Avenue was in dire need of repair. As director of restoration of the St. John’s Chapel, he did not want to see the beautiful landmark that was built in 1856 fall apart. “The members of St. John of Jerusalem cemetery committee and I had sent an application to the state many years ago to get the necessary repairs done,” said the 98 year old. “Senator [Kemp] Hannon was instrumental in helping to get a grant for a new roof to be put on the chapel and getting the building repainted.” The chapel, which is surrounded by a 160 year old cemetery, looked better, but there was still more work to be done. Norma Gonsalves, who had recently

retired from the Nassau County legislature, stepped in on behalf of the Town of Hempstead, to help pay for the additional costs to repair the chapel. Crumbling interior walls were redone, pews that had fallen into a state of disrepair were restored, pine plank floors were refurbished, and the chapel's organ and piano received upgrades. “She really did a wonderful job, helping to get the chapel’s interior cleaned up and getting it in tip-top condition,” said Wieboldt. He said that after 75 years of having its last program, the chapel had its first reopening last month. Town of Hempstead officials attended the re-dedication ceremony along with members of the community to listen to songs from local musicians and gain ideas on how to best use the chapel for future events .

Teachers learn literacy tips

Literary consultant Kelly Harmon led a professional development workshop for Hicksville Public School District elementary teachers. Teachers throughout the Hicksville Public School District’s seven elementary schools participated in a professional development seminar led by literary consultant Kelly Harmon from San Antonio, Texas. The interactive and virtual workshop, held at Old Country Road School, was designed to provide teachers with strategies to enhance literacy instruc-

tion through the use of literature circles, where students work in small groups to discuss literature in depth. Teachers also used Zoom technology to converse digitally in a webinar-style presentation with the purpose to create student-centered learning in the elementary classroom.

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Registration for community park pool swim lessons, teams The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that registration for the Town’s Community Park Pool swim lessons is currently underway. There are four sessions offered throughout the summer season for all different levels of swimming ability. Classes are offered to children 5 years of age or older. “Our swim lessons have been a hugely popular program here in the Town for many years for those who wish to see that their children learn how to safely enjoy fun in the pool under the guidance of our American Red Cross

certified lifeguards,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated. “Our beautiful community park pools are the ideal place for swimmers of all ability level to learn and hone their skills through these swim lessons over the course of the two week course, so I encourage parents to not delay and sign their children up as soon as possible.” Classes are offered to children 5 years of age or older. All applicants must be registered Pool members at their respective Community Park Pool. There are four sessions offered through-

out the summer season. For each session, classes are held weekdays for two weeks (10 classes). Each class begins at 11am or noon and is 45 minutes long. Registration information is as follows: Postmark Sessions Dates deadlines Session 1 June 25 to July 6 June 15 Session 2 July 9 to July 20 July 2 Session 3 July 23 to Aug. 3 July 16 Session 4 Aug. 6 to Aug. 17 July 30 The registration fee is $50 per child for the first two-week session. If the same child signs up for additional twoweek sessions, the fee will be $2 per subsequent session. All registration forms must be mailed in by the indicated postmark date. For more information regarding swim lessons, contact the Town Parks

Department at (516) 797-4129 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com. The Town is also a proud partner of the Nassau County Municipal Swim Conference. Residents ages 6-16 have the opportunity to join one of the Town’s two swim teams located at either Syosset-Woodbury Community Pool or Marjorie R. Post Community Pool located in Massapequa. Swim team participants must be a member of a Town of Oyster Bay Community Pool first. Practices begin in July and are scheduled for week day mornings. Meets will be hosted throughout Long Island on Saturday mornings. The cost to join is $50 per resident and $25 for a second child in the same family. For more information regarding Swim Teams enrollment please call (516) 7973108.

Holy Family School’s Plainview teens honored for community service newest published authors

Justin Winawer (front row, third from right) and Justin Mintz (front row, fourth from left) with local leaders Supervisor Joseph Saladino (back row, third from right), Councilman Joseph D. Muscarella (back row, second from right), Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia (front row, right), Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson (back row, third from left), Councilman Louis B. Imbroto (back row, center), Councilman Thomas P. Hand (back row, left), Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr. (back row, right) and Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich (back row, second from left).

Fifth-grade students Randi, Mary, Melissa, and Annabella had their work published in the newest American Adventures series Crazy Creatures. The girls’ work was submitted by their teacher, Mrs. Aceste. These four fifth-graders join seventh-grader Kasey, whose works of poetry were published in February after being submitted by her teacher, Miss Kerr. Holy Family School is extremely proud that five of its students’ work was chosen for this contest, as schoolchildren from around the country submit work to it.

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itates teens to give back to their community and environment with emphasis on positive character development. Supervisor Saladino and his colleagues on the Oyster Bay Town Board joined in honoring the young men, presenting them with a citation and thanking them for their commitment to the community.

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Division Avenue High School Principal John Coscia acknowledged Class of 2018 valedictorian Joy Kim.

From left: Seniors Brianna Sullivan, Brandon Hagen, Eileen Hyland and Rachel Buhse during Division Avenue High School’s Senior Awards Night.

Division Avenue High School seniors Courtney Haring (left) and Taylor Narsingh (right) with their awards.

Accolades abounded as Division Avenue High School seniors from the Class of 2018 were recognized in front of administrators, board of education members, faculty, and loved ones during the school’s annual Senior Awards Night on June 5th. Students received scholarships and awards for their exceptional academic, art, athletic, and musical abilities, along with their leadership skills, service, and character. Scholarships and awards were generously provided by the Levittown community members, faculty, Division Avenue alumni, and various local and school organizations. The special evening, coordinated by guidance counselor Elizabeth Thompson, was hosted by guidance and counseling chairperson Mark Curtiss, who introduced Principal John Coscia at the start of the ceremony. Coscia praised the seniors for their hard work and for their service to the high school and the community during the course of

Division Avenue High School seniors Thomas Colamartino (left) and Jayson Melgar (right) with their scholarships.

their high school career. “On this stage tonight are the achievers, the dreamers, the doers,” he said. “They arrive every day to not merely go through the motions, but to take each day by the horns and attack through their deepest passions, desires, and intellect.” Throughout the evening, scholarship and award recipients were called upon the stage where they were praised for their positive impacts. Speakers pinpointed their recipient’s strengths and how they reflected the meaning of the scholarship or award that they handed out. In addition, valedictorian Joy Kim and salutatorian Charles Mauro were formally acknowledged. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the seniors and all in attendance were welcomed to a reception in the school’s cafeteria to celebrate the students’ accomplishments.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

From left: Senior Ashley Mamys with her Art Supervisors Association Leadership Award and senior Amy Rzemieniewski with her Art Show Invitation and Poster Award.

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Division Avenue’s Class of 2018 honored for success

Eighth-graders from Jonas E. Salk Middle School read El Día de La Tierra to Gardiners Avenue third-graders.

Third-grader Jamie Novello enjoyed playing Spanish Bingo with her group.

Gardiners Avenue third-graders and Jonas E. Salk Middle School eighth-graders colored a picture together which related to their Spanish sentence. Jonas E. Salk Middle School eighth-graders in Veronica Miller’s Spanish class visited Nancy Alt’s thirdgrade class at Gardiners Avenue School on June 1st to teach the younger students Spanish vocabulary words relating to recycling, correlating with the third-graders’ community unit. Jonas E. Salk Middle School librarian Kirsten Anderson also assisted with the meetup.

Prior to their visit, the middle school students prepared a PowerPoint lesson for the third-graders so they could practice the Spanish vocabulary words beforehand. Once together, five groups were formed with about three to four eighth-graders and three to four third-graders in each. The middle school students introduced themselves in Spanish and read a Spanish book titled El Día de La Tierra, meaning

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Gardiners Avenue third-graders played a game created by Jonas E. Salk Middle School students. Earth Day, to the third-graders. After the reading, the groups discussed words from the story and created a sentence that could be found in the book. They then worked together to draw a picture representing their Spanish sentence. In addition, the eighth-graders planned a lesson in the form of a game for their group which reinforced the Spanish vocabulary words in a fun way. These included a matching game, Bingo, a guess-the-word game and more. The middle school students also sang a song in Spanish just for the third-graders. This was the sixth year that both schools joined together for this peer mentoring Spanish lesson. The experi-

ence not only allowed the third-graders to learn new material, but also gave the eighth-graders the opportunity to create a lesson plan and learn the important role of a teacher. “If feels great to take what we have learned and teach other kids,” said eighth-grader Nicole Abedisian. “Our experience was so much fun and then to be able to teach other kids and let them know that this is going to be hard but it’s going to be fun was great. To learn a new language is a new experience of life.”

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

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Levittown students unite to learn a new language

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Seneca Falls to Syracuse, Crossing Halfway Mark of 400-Mile Cycle the Erie Bike tour BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE, GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM Day 4, Waterloo/Seneca Falls to Syracuse, 39 Miles Leaving our campsite at Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls for Day 4 of our 8-day, 400-mile Parks & Trails NY Cycle the Erie biketour, I make a point this time of stopping into the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, keeping to my plan of doing everything I did not get to do on my first Erie Canalway ride two years before. I take care to cross the busy thoroughfare (this section of the ride is on roads rather than the non-motorized trail). The Refuge is a breeding ground for bald eagles but perhaps because of the season, time of day, or that’s just the way the cookie crumbles, I don’t get to see any birds at all. But I still get to notch another one of the sites that I missed before, realizing that the time spent here is time lost to explore another point of interest. (3395 Rte 5 & 20 E, Seneca Falls, 315568-5987, www.fws.gov/r5mnwr). This part of the ride - on country roads - brings us through pastoral scenery. Our rest stop – laid out with snacks, fresh fruit, water as well as our trusty bike mechanic - is at the brand new Port Byron Erie Canal Heritage Park (great bathrooms), where we get to visit the new historic displays before getting back

Cycle the Erie riders cross the halfway mark at Camillus, where they can take a ride on a canalboat from Sims Store, a replica of the original canal store © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com on the Canalway. We ride into the quaint village of Jordan, distinctive for the lovely murals of historic scenes of the canal on a 19th century brick building. The Canalway – which was the original towpath - comes through though the Erie Canal was relocated when it was enlarged; the lock has been turned into a small park. Here, you can see what it means for a community to lose the canal. A historic marker notes: “Opened 1819, abandoned, fall 1917. Aqueduct built 1841 when the canal was enlarged. Canal Park built 1932.” Just up from Jordan, on a

particularly scenic potion of the trail that passes Memphis, locals greet us with ice pops; one of the ladies is responsible for creating a gorgeous garden right on the trail in memory of her son and tells us that she tenders it 6-8 hours a week. We come to Camillus, where we are greeted with signs and cheers of “Half way!” as we cross the 200-mile mark, from where we started out in Buffalo. The rest stop has been set up for us here, and inside the Sims Store, they offer us refreshments, as well. The Sims Store is a replica of the original canal store which would have been located two miles

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east. You enter the store where two years ago, a woman in period dress was there to show off the sort of stuff that would have been on sale to serve the boats. There is an excellent local history section, an Erie Canal Barge display, an 1800’s room, and a section describing the building of the canal including some of the tools used. There is also a wonderful wallmural of a boat traveling over the Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct on the second floor. The artifacts on display are very interesting. The docent shows a map of New York State which shows why the Erie Canal was the only route to the West: a relatively flat, open portion cutting through a break between the Adirondacks and the Appalachians. The Sims Store is part of a 164acre Camillus Erie Canal Park, a town park that preserves a seven mile stretch of the Erie Canal. It includes the impressive Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. From the Sims Store you can take a boat ride on the old canal, which several of our cyclists are taking advantage of; they operate dinner cruises as well, (www. eriecanalcamillus.com/museum. htm) At this point, we ride along the trail (the original towpath), but this part of what would have been the See page D2

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Seneca Falls to Syracuse, Crossing Halfway Mark of 400-Mile Cycle the Erie Bike tour Continued from page D1 canal is no longer part of the Erie Canal - what looks like a stream now is where the original canal would have been and the water what is naturally collected. We come to Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct, which is a stunning example of engineering. The aqueduct is a water-filled bridge that carried canal boats over rivers, streams or valleys. This 144 foot waterway enabled the first enlargement of the Erie Canal to be carried over Nine Mile Creek and is listed as the smallest of the larger aqueducts. Four stone arches made of fine Onondaga limestone quarried from Split Rock supported the towpath. Of the 32 original aqueducts on the First Enlargement, only about seven remain intact. I try to rush to get to camp in time to also visit the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, which will close at 4:30 pm. (The organizers have also arranged for us to be able to visit the Syracuse Canal Museum this evening, with shuttle bus transportation into the downtown; I plan to visit the museum the next morning.) I make it to our campground, in Burnet Park alongside the Zoo. At the park, we can use the swimming pool and “indoor” campers can set themselves up on the hockey rink. Instantly, a whole tent city rises in front of the houses across the street from the park. It’s just about 3 pm when I arrive and I promptly drop my things at the hockey rink, so I don’t lose time setting up the tent (also the forecast is for rain tonight). I head straight to the zoo so I can see the animals before they are brought in at 4 pm. We also will be

Pastoral scenes on the Cycle the Erie ride © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com having a delightful barbecue dinner at the zoo this evening and a lecture in the visitor center auditorium. Yesterday’s ride to Seneca Falls was 62 miles over rolling country roads but I didn’t feel tired at all and was able to explore the attractions that evening, perhaps because of my excitement at being there. But even though today’s ride was a mere 39 miles, I am heatexhausted. I drag myself around the zoo, spending more time sitting on a bench and looking into animal cages than I do walking around. Two years ago, I missed the excellent lecture that was held in the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s visitor center auditorium by a representative of the Syracuse Canal Museum about the Erie Canal’s engineering. This time I wasn’t going to

Mother and baby elephant at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

make the same mistake. Engineering the Erie Canal Sam Clemence presents “Engineering the Erie Canal” this year, and his talk is all the more fascinating because we have been riding alongside the canal and can appreciate the scale, the geography, the lift system, the aqueducts that made the Erie Canal an engineering marvel. And this evening, we not only appreciate the brilliant engineering, but what the canal meant in terms of transforming the United States into an industrial and global power, how it changed the face of the country quite literally in terms of population – bringing the immigrants to build and man factories, the settlers and pioneers through the west, unifying the nation, bringing down the cost of

goods and improving living standards, and creating jobs and commerce. Indeed, the idea for the Erie Canal goes back to George Washington and the French and Indian War. Thomas Jefferson, the guy responsible for such bold visionary enterprises as the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis & Clark Expedition, said in 1809, “It is little short of madness to think of it this day – a splendid project and may be executed 100 years from today.” Just eight years later, because of New York Governor Dewitt Clinton’s determination (and state financing), the first shovel went into the ground. Before the canal, it would take three weeks to travel from Albany to Buffalo on sparse roads, involving fording rivers and surmounting the Cohoes

Cycle the Erie riders bike on the Erie Canalway © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear. com

Falls, and would have cost $100 a ton to transport wheat; $6 a barrel to transport salt. But a wheat importer named, Jesse Hawley, sitting in debtor’s prison, 1808-9, wrote a letter to the Genesee Messenger newspaper, using the nom de plume of “Hercules” and proposed the idea of building the canal for $6 million. His letter caught the attention of DeWitt Clinton. “The USA in 1800 was a new country, with an expanding frontier, diverse and abundant resources, and a shortage of labor. The new nation had an experimental form of government. It manifested confidence, embraced technology, epitomized ‘Ingenious Yankees’ – self-sufficient, versatile.” But when they started to build the Erie Canal, there were fewer than 10 engineers in the whole country; by 1816 there were 37; by 1850 there were 50. The two who headed up the Erie Canal project, Benjamin Wright and James Geddes (a surveyor and lawyer) were really county judges. Clinton hired them in 1811 to survey the route. They first thought to build a route along the Mohawk River (there were no dams then), but that was considered an unreliable source of water. So they decided to build a lock canal, fed by 12 feeder streams. This required building 185 locks, 18 aqueducts over the 363 miles from Lake Erie to the Hudson

River. The biggest challenge was the Niagara Escarpment, which we saw at Lockport – where they had to surmount a 60-foot elevation. “In those days [before steel], they could only hold back 12 feet of water [with wooden gates].” But they knew that the canal would go through the Mohawk Valley – the gateway to West. It was the lowest canyon, the only place with a break in the Appalachian mountain range, from Maine to Alabama. It’s called “Little Nose” and “Big Nose” (and we are alert to seek it out on tomorrow’s ride.) Construction began on July 4, 1817 in Rome, the very center of the state where the ground was flat. Clinton wanted to get as many people to see it and built out. And he realized that if building started, it would be easier to get more money, if necessary. They looked to English canal building as well as Leonardo Da Vinci’s gate system, and imported Irish immigrants who were paid $8-12/month and a ration of rum (the pay was pretty good for the time), but three-fourths of the laborers were US citizens (mainly farmers). In the first two years, they only built 15 miles. Clinton was excoriated. “That Federalist Son of a [expletive] taxes our dollars to build a Ditch.” Built at a cost of $7,700,000 (equivalent to $159 billion in 2018 dollars), the canal opened Oct. 20, 1825 and was an

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It’s time to toast all of our dads on Father’s Day! BY CLAIRE LYNCH Father’s Day is on June 17 this year and over the years on Father’s Day I’ve given my dad many flannel shirts, many polo shirts and many solid dress shirts to wear to work. Occasionally I would mix it up and throw in a T-shirt with a funny saying on it. Or I would get a favorite team’s shirt whether it was football, basement, basketball or a favorite college team. After a while I caught on to what his favorite candies and snacks were so I cut back on giving him shirts and would wrap up some favorite candies of his in a box, top it off with a bow and present it with a fancy card and a heartfelt sentiment on the holiday. It seems to me that an ideal way for dads everywhere to spend their special holiday would be to have a barbecue (or a cookout), go fishing, take a cooler to the beach or just hang out and put their feet up in a hammock. That sounds pretty good to me. A friend of mine, Brendan, likes playing golf on his days off. When the weather forecast is good he calls three

friends and gets a foursome together. I’ve known Brendan for more than 35 years and throughout that time he has enjoyed playing golf and uses it as his relaxation time. One day a few years ago Brendan was on vacation with his family on Hilton Head Island, S.C., and he decided to golf. It’s a perfect place to go golfing. He joined a group of three other men and off they went in their white polo shirts riding on their motorized golf carts. Brendan didn’t know the other three men but he told us later that they all struck up a good conversation. He was so relaxed, he said, that he was golfing pretty well – better than he does normally. Low and behold, his foursome was on the sixteenth hole of the golf course when it was Brendan’s time to swing. Getting ready with his golf club, Brendan inhaled, he exhaled then he swung. He didn’t realize at first that he had just gotten a hole in one because he was several yards back but he could tell from the response of the people in front See page D7

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A mural on a building in Jordan tells the village’s Erie Canal history © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com immediate success, bringing down the cost of commerce and transportation to a fraction of what it was. We learn that at one time, more than 50,000 people depended on the Erie Canal for their livelihood. A whole culture developed around canal life. For many, canal boats were floating houses, traveling from town to town: the father was the captain, the mother cooked for family and crew and children would serve as “hoggees,” leading the mules as they towed the boats. (At Chittenango Landing Boat Museum we see a model boat and how the mules lived onboard.) He tells us that one of the US presidents

was a hoggee in his youth: James A. Garfield. I can imagine how for those who traveled along the Canal in packet boats or passenger vessels, the Canal was an exciting place. Gambling and entertainment were frequent pastimes on the Canal and often, families would meet each year at the same locations to share stories and adventures. Amazingly, by 1836, the very success of the original canal - which was a mere 4 feet deep and 40 feet wide (to permit See page D5

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Top Five Social Security Myths BY TOM MARGENAU

It’s time for me to dust off and update a column I write every five years or so about Social Security myths. I could write a book called “The Top 100 Social Security Myths.” But I’m having too much fun taking bike rides with my wife and playing Scrabble with her on the back porch to spend time doing that. So instead, I’ll just take an hour or so out of my day to write this column that exposes the five most common program and policy Social Security myths. At some future date, I’ll put the kibosh on all the silly political myths about Social Security that are floating around on the internet. Myth Number 1: There are secret or hidden rules to Social Security. Almost every day I get emails from readers who tell me about suspicious mailings they get, usually from financial planning outfits inviting them to a seminar with come-ons like this: “Learn the hidden truths about Social Security” or “The Social Security secrets the government won’t tell you!” I always want to tell the folks behind these misleading mailers that they should level with their intended audience. There are no hidden rules. There are no secrets about Social Security the government is trying to hide from you. To be sure, there are many Social Security rules and regulations that people may not be familiar with. But they certainly aren’t secret. The Social Security Administration maintains an award-winning website that tells you anything you need to know about your eligibility for Social Security benefits. They also produce more than 100 pamphlets and fact sheets explaining the program’s rules. And the agency maintains more than 1,000 field offices around the country to help people file for benefits. The most common “secret” hyped by financial planners involves a strategy discussed hundreds of times in this column, usually called “file and restrict,” which allows one member of a couple to file for spousal benefits on a husband’s or wife’s record while allowing his or her benefits to grow until age 70. That rule, which certainly is not a secret, and that is being eliminated anyway in a couple years, applies to a very limited number of people. The vast majority of senior citizens have very simple and straightforward Social Security eligibility issues that involve no mysteries, no secrets and no hidden rules. Myth Number 2: Lower earnings near retirement will reduce your Social Security check. Many potential retirees lose sleep if they have some years of lower earnings just before they retire. They think this will adversely impact the amount of their Social Security check. It will not. This myth is an offshoot of another

commonly held misconception about Social Security: that retirement benefits are based on the last five or 10 years of earnings. They are not. The Social Security retirement formula uses a 35-year base of earnings, all of which have been indexed for inflation. So a few years of reduced earnings just before retirement will have minimal, if any, impact on a Social Security retirement benefit. Myth Number 3: A wife is always due half of her husband’s check. A wife gets a benefit rate equal to one-half of her husband’s full retirement benefit only iF she waits until age 66 to claim those benefits. But most wives take their benefits at age 62. In that case, they get an amount equal to about one-third of the husband’s retirement benefit. If they start benefits between 62 and 66, the benefit rate is somewhere between one-third and one-half. When discussing this issue, we generally are talking about women who were stay-at-home moms for most of their lives, meaning they have little or no Social Security of their own. If a woman has worked much of her life, she will get her own Social Security retirement benefit and usually won’t be due anything on her husband’s record. Myth Number 4: If you are due two benefits, you get them both. Anyone who is married or has ever been married is potentially due two Social Security benefits. But as a general rule, if you are due two Social Security benefits, you don’t get them both. You get only the one that pays the higher rate. There is a twist to this rule however. It can best be explained with an example. (And to keep my math simple, I’ll just assume everyone waited until age 66 to file for Social Security.) Husband Hal is getting $2,000 in retirement benefits. Wife Wilma didn’t work very much outside the home. So she just gets a small $600 Social Security check. But as Hal’s wife, she is due $1,000 in spousal benefits. She doesn’t get a $600 retirement check AND a $1,000 spousal benefit. She gets the higher benefit, or $1,000. But there is a rule that says if Wilma is due anything on her own record, she must be paid it. So Wilma will get $600 on her record and another $400 off of Hal’s account to take her up to the $1,000 level. In other words, at least on paper, Wilma is getting benefits from two Social Security accounts. But in reality, she is just getting one check for $1,000. Myth Number 5: You have to be married for 10 years to claim spousal benefits. Based on my emails, I’d bet that 90 percent of my readers think that a couple must be married for 10 years in order for the lower earning spouse

to claim benefits on the higher income spouse’s Social Security record. But that’s not true. The 10-year duration-of-marriage rule applies only to a divorced spouse trying to claim benefits on an ex’s Social Security account. If you are currently married, the law usually says the marriage must have

been in effect for only nine months to claim spousal benefits. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2018 CREATORS.COM

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Seneca Falls to Syracuse, Crossing Halfway Mark of 400-Mile Cycle the Erie Bike tour C ontinued from page D3 east and west traffic), affording just 6 inches of draft below the boat –had not only paid back the original investment, but rendered it obsolete. An enlarged canal, 7-feet deep with locks 110 feet

7000, www.eriecanalway.org. More information about traveling on the Erie Canal is available from New York State Canal Corporation, www. canals.ny.gov. Next: Syracuse’s Erie Canal Museum

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Resorts Continues Expansion with Acquisitions of Okemo, Mount Sunapee, Crested Butte & Stevens Pass

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE, GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

Vail Resorts is continuing its buying spree, giving it more reach and penetration in New England with the acquisition of Okemo Mountain Resort, Vermont, which the Mueller family has owned and operated for 36 years. The acquisition from the Muellers also includes Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire and Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado. For good measure, Vail also announced a separate acquisition of Stevens Pass in Washington State. The acquisition of Okemo and Mount Sunapee vastly increases the value of Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass for eastern skiers, especially with the acquisition last year of Stowe Mountain in Vermont. In recent years, Vail acquired Whistler Blackcomb in Canada (the largest ski resort in North America), Park City and Canyons in Utah (which it combined into one, making it the largest ski resort in the United States). The Epic Pass is also valid its other owned resorts, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in Lake Tahoe; Afton Alps near Minneapolis, Mt. Brighton near Detroit, Wilmot Mountain near Chicago, and Perisher in Australia. Epic Pass holders also have limited access to 30 European ski resorts including Verbier and Les 4 Vallées in Switzerland, Les 3 Vallées in France; Arlberg in Austria; and Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta in Italy. Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announced its agreement to purchase Triple Peaks, LLC, the parent company of Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont, Mount Sunapee Resort in New Hampshire, and Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado from the Mueller family for $82 million, subject to certain adjustments. At closing, Triple Peaks will pay $155 million to pay off the

leases that all three resorts have with Ski Resort Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of Oz Real Estate, with funds provided by Vail Resorts. As part of a separate transaction, Vail Resorts will also purchase Stevens Pass Resort in Washington from Ski Resort Holdings, LLC, who was advised on the sale by Houlihan Lokey, for $67 million. “Together, the acquisitions of Okemo, Mount Sunapee, Crested Butte, and Stevens Pass will significantly enhance the Vail Resorts’ network of resort experiences, adding even more variety and choice for all of our pass holders and guests. Okemo and Mount Sunapee are terrific complements to Stowe in the Northeast, as is Crested Butte to our four Colorado resorts, and Stevens Pass for our Whistler Blackcomb and Seattle guests,” said Rob Katz, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts. “Additionally, each of these resorts will individually offer guests from around the world entirely new and distinctive experiences in extraordinary locations from coast to coast.” “We know our guests and employees will benefit from Vail Resorts’ outstanding track record of resort and community investment, environmental stewardship, and employee development,” said Tim Mueller, president of Triple Peaks, LLC. “We care deeply about the legacy of these resorts, and have absolute confidence in Vail Resorts to celebrate what makes them so special, while also providing longterm stability for the communities.” “Triple Peaks, LLC and the Mueller family and Karl Kapuscinski, the tenant and operator of Stevens Pass Resort, have been outstanding operators of these resorts and we have valued our association with them,” said Steven Orbuch, founder and president of Oz Real Estate. “We are excited for the opportunities that these transactions create for Vail Resorts and its guests while providing a beneficial outcome for

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our investors.” When the transactions close, the 2018-19 Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, Epic Australia Pass, and Epic Military Pass will include unlimited and unrestricted access to all four resorts, with seven and four unrestricted days for the Epic 7 Day and Epic 4 Day passes, respectively. Whistler Blackcomb Edge Card holders will be able to use any of their U.S. days at Stevens Pass, subject to the restrictions on each card. “We are thrilled that the Epic Pass and our other season pass products will now provide our pass holders around the world with even more variety and unique experiences to choose from,” said Kirsten Lynch, chief marketing officer of Vail Resorts. After closing of the two transactions, Vail Resorts plans to invest $35 million over the next two years across the four resorts to continue to elevate the guest experience. In addition, annual ongoing capital expenditures are expected to increase by $7 million to support the addition of these four resorts. Together, these acquisitions are expected to generate incremental annual EBITDA in excess of $35 million in Vail Resorts’ fiscal year ending July 31, 2019. The transactions are expected to close this summer. Operations at the four resorts for the remainder of the 2018 summer season will continue in the ordinary course of business, as will future winter seasonal hiring. Upon closing, Vail Resorts plans to retain the vast majority of each resort’s employees and will be working with the local leadership teams in the coming months to determine the right long-term management structure for the resorts. Vail Resorts will, subject to approval, assume the state land leases for Okemo Mountain Resort and Mount Sunapee Resort and will obtain new Special Use Permits from the U.S. Forest Service for Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Stevens Pass Resort. The state land lease transfers in Vermont and New Hampshire are subject to administrative review and consent from their respective states. Crested Butte Mountain Resort, located in southwest Colorado’s Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests, is known for the colorful and historic town of Crested Butte, renowned mountain peaks, and legendary skiing and riding terrain. The resort was established in 1961 and has since passed through three families. The Muellers added Crested Butte to their family of resorts in 2004, following their 1982 acquisition of Okemo Mountain and 1998 acquisition of Mount Sunapee. Rising above the Vermont village of Ludlow, approximately three hours from Boston and four hours from New York City, Okemo Mountain Resort has developed a reputation for superior guest service, incredible snow quality,

grooming, terrain parks, and family programs. Mount Sunapee, a premier ski area in southern New Hampshire, is a 90-minute drive from Boston. The four-season, family-focused area has breathtaking views overlooking Lake Sunapee and consistently receives accolades for excellence in snowmaking and grooming. On the other side of the United States, Stevens Pass, with its exciting terrain and plentiful snowfall, will be Vail Resorts’ second resort in the Pacific Northwest. The resort, less than 85 miles from Seattle, sits on the crest of Washington State’s Cascade Range within two national forests, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on the west side of the crest and the Wenatchee National Forest on the east. Vail Resorts’ 2018-19 season passes are on sale now at the lowest guaranteed prices. Visit www.epicpass.com for details and to purchase. Vail Resorts will continue to honor previously sold 2018-19 season pass products for Okemo, Mount Sunapee, Crested Butte, and Stevens Pass. For more information, visit www. snow.com.

Letter “To Our Okemo Community”

Okemo, in particularly, has been cherished by its devotees, who have felt it more like a community than a resort. In a letter addressed “To our Okemo Community,” Tim, Diane, Ethan & Erica write: “Over the years, we have seen an amazing amount of change in the ski industry. Much of the evolution has been good: improved technologies around ski gear; the onset of snowboarding; grooming equipment; energy efficient snowmaking; and probably the most heartening is how many more people ski and ride or simply come to the mountains now versus three decades ago. “Our business model has always been somewhat unique in this industry; operating large, successful ski resorts that are family owned. It is something we have always enjoyed, been proud of, and worked hard to preserve. Another reason this decision has been incredibly difficult for our family. “When approached by Vail Resorts, all of these thoughts, memories and realities stirred through our heads. What does this mean for us? For our teams? What does this mean for our communities? What does this mean for the mountains that we have poured a lifetime of energy into? We were not naïve in understanding this would mean changes in the future. We spent a lot of time contemplating all of this, and ultimately decided that moving forward with the sale was the best

option for Okemo and its future. We realize the idea of a large company like Vail Resorts overseeing operations at each of our unique resorts may feel unsettling. However, the reality is they are mountain operators and run some of the best and most successful resorts in the industry. Putting Okemo in their hands will ensure a good future for the ski area, and will therefore support a good future for the Okemo Valley. They are great operators and good people, and

they will invest in the mountain and our community. “Please know we have entered into this transaction with the best intentions for the ski area, our fellow employees, and the community. If we did not think this was going to bring more opportunity for the resort in the years to come, we would not have made this decision. We feel that Vail Resorts is poised to continue Okemo’s excellence and bolster its legacy. We hope you will

be open to their approach and give them the opportunity to prove their good intentions. “It has been the greatest pleasure of our lives operating and growing this awesome ski area for the last 36 years. Thank you for accepting us into this community so long ago and thank you for sharing the greatest joy of our family’s life. “With mountains of gratitude.”

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It’s time to toast all of our dads on Father’s Day! C ontinued from page D3 of him that something great had just happened. As he approached, the other people started shouting out, “Congratulations!” They high fived him and he couldn’t believe it for several minutes. It took a while for the good news to sink in. Someone handed him his lucky golf ball which he proudly showed his wife and children later when he went back to his hotel room. When they flew home to Long Island Brendan made a point of having a plaque made with his name, the date, place, his lucky golf ball and a picture of him wearing his golf outfit including his Hilton Head cap. His plaque is displayed prominently in his living room on the mantel of the fireplace. It’s a conversation piece, that’s for sure. To this day Brendan always tells me that the key to playing some good golf is being relaxed and limber. By all accounts getting a hole in one is every duffer’s (golfer’s) dream. Brendan did that once and he tells me often that he is still chasing his second hole in one, somewhere, on some well-manicured golf course. He still golfs, that is he arranges his “tee time” as often as he can, and I’m sure that he regales the other golfers with his story about the day he got his hole in one. It’s every golfer’s dream. So Brendan always makes a point of telling me that he likes spending Father’s Day with his family but in the days ahead or right after he always makes sure that he golfs. And when he’s actually golfing, he tries to remember to stay loose and just let the golf ball fly. He has told me many times but Brendan reiterates that the best weather for golfing is when it’s not too hot or cold, when the humidity is at a comfortable level, when there are blue skies and fluffy clouds above, and there is not a chance of rain – no thunder and no lightning. If a bad storm happens to arise, Brendan and his friends know that they have to seek shelter and wait for the storm to pass. No sitting on the metal golf carts or standing under any trees

– he knows that there is no fooling around when a serious storm strikes. Another friend, Anthony, has said that his ideal holiday is being able to enjoy a typical day at home with his family and a few close friends. What’s great about the June weather is that it’s usually picture perfect. While his wife gets the special Father’s Day dinner organized and the kids set the picnic table on their deck, Anthony is always the person who is the chef standing at the barbecue grill. He puts on a white apron and chef’s hat, grabs a couple of potholders and a big mitt, and gets to work cooking some chicken pieces, some steaks, some shrimp or some ribs. He isn’t a chef by trade but Anthony enjoys cooking and grilling food outside. After they enjoy a nice holiday meal, it’s customary for his family to bring out a platter of strawberry shortcake which they all know is Anthony’s favorite dessert. It’s also customary for their daughter, Gwen, to help out at dessert time by cutting the strawberry shortcake into slices and passing them around to whoever wants some. Anthony has told me that when Gwen was a little girl she always used to sing, “Happy Father’s Day to you” when the holiday rolled around. Now, of course, she is older so they skip the singing and enjoy each other’s company and some good food. He always tells me that he isn’t the golfing type and he isn’t the fishing type and he is not the type to chase a bouncy yellow ball around a tennis court with a racquet but he is very content relaxing during the day then basking in the limelight of his Father’s Day dinner with his family and friends. Last year Anthony was surprised once again when his kids brought out some strawberry shortcake on a big platter. He admitted that his wife, children, other relatives and friends made a big fuss over him on the holiday – and he admitted that strawberry shortcake is one of his favorite desserts. Anthony’s birthday happens to be on July 1 so he gets to have two celebrations in a relatively short period of time where he’s the center of attention. He

usually ends up tossing a ball around with his kids in the back yard or having fun playing some type of competitive game. Whether these days the dads out there like to golf, go fishing, play tennis, shoot some basketball hoops or have a big party outdoors surrounded by family and friends, Father’s Day is a perfect time of the year to just enjoy the company and what’s usually some great weather. How the holiday evolved: Historically Father’s Day is a relatively modern holiday so different families have a range of traditions. These can range from a simple phone call or greeting card to large parties honoring all of the father figures in a particular extended family. Father figures can include fathers, step-fathers, fathers-in-law, grandfathers and great-grandfathers and other men. In the days and weeks before Father’s Day, many elementary school students get busy creating greeting cards for Father’s Day and small gifts for their fathers. (timeanddate.com) Father’s Day is not a federal holiday. Many stores and businesses are open just as they normally would be on any other or closed, just as they are on any other Sunday. Restaurants may be busier than usual since some people take their fathers out for a treat. There are a range of events that may have inspired the idea of Father’s Day. One of these was the start of the Mother’s Day tradition in the first decade of the 20th century. Another was a memorial service held in 1908 for a large group of men, many of them fathers, who were killed in a mining accident in Monongah, West Virginia, in December 1907. Most of the credit in the U.S. for the Father’s Day holiday goes to a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd who was tireless and influential in getting the holiday established. Sonora Smart Dodd was born in Sebastian County in Arkansas in 1882. When she was five, the Smart family moved west in search of a better life and settled in Wilbur, Washington, near Spokane. When Sonora Smart was 16 years old, her mother died.

Dodd’s father, William Jackson Smart, raised her and five brothers alone after the death of his wife. This wasn’t common at that time since many widowers placed their children in the care of others or quickly married again. In 1909, while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon with her father at the Central Methodist Church, Dodd was bothered by the fact that there wasn’t a day to honor her Civil War veteran father who raised his six children. She knew how hard it must have been for him because she was the oldest of the six children. And in her opinion, William Jackson Smart set the bar mighty high as far as dads go. Dodd also knew that Anna Jarvis had pushed for Mother’s Day celebrations and Sonora Smart Dodd decided to speak up in support of Father’s Day celebrations. She pressed local authorities in Spokane to declare the first official Father’s Day and she kept at it. Dodd wanted the celebration to be held on June 5, which was her father’s birthday, but planning difficulties pushed the first Father’s Day celebration to Sunday, June 19, 1910, according to ABC News. Dodd’s idea gained momentum across the country and two National Father’s Day committees were formed, one in Virginia in 1921 and one in New York City in 1936. President Woodrow Wilson supported the idea of celebrating Father’s Day in 1913 and visited Spokane to join the celebration in 1916. President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea in 1924, as well. In 1957, U.S. Senator Margaret Chase Smith from Maine introduced a bill to create a federally proclaimed day writing: “Either we honor both our parents, mother and father, or let us desist from honoring either one.” (https:// economictimes.indiatimes.com) President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day in 1966. President Richard Nixon established a permanent national observance of the day in 1972. A very Happy Father’s Day to all those Dads out there! Enjoy your special day!!

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GRIMALDIS 980 Franklin Ave Garden City, NY 11530 Part-time bartender waiter & busboy needed. Professional, responsible, hard worker. Experience a must. Apply within: Wednesday- Sunday 3pm-5pm

A NURSES AIDE/COMPANION SEEKING position to take care of your elderly loved one. Experience and very good references. Live in or out. Driver. Light housekeeping, shopping, doctor appointments, etc. Please call 516-353-9686

ELDER CARE: Young woman seeks position to take care of the elderly. Excellent references. 30 years experience. Call 516-688-4322

DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADS IS TUESDAY AT 1:00PM. 3 EASY WAYS TO PLACE ADS: 1) Directly on website: gcnews.com & click on “Classified Order” 2) Email Nancy@gcnews.com 3) Fax 516-294-8924 Please include your name, daytime phone number, address and ad copy. Visa and MasterCard Accepted

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AUPAIR/MOTHER’S HELPER: Mom with MS needs help with 3 boys. Monday through Friday 12-6pm. Non smoker, clean driver’s license. 516-8831978

COLLEGE OR GRAD STUDENTS: Summer employment, Great Neck, NY. Full-Time July 6, 2018-August 10, 2018. 9AM5PM PLUS 2 days at end of June. Experience in children’s summer camps a plus. MUST COMMIT TO 5 WEEKS. Resumes to zacosta.copay@gmail.com or fax 516-482-3146

BABY SITTER WANTED: Experienced, weekends, non smoker, should swim and drive. 516883-1978

CAREGIVER NEEDED: Nighttime Caregiver needed for elderly man 3-4 nights per week, 10:30pm—6:30am. Must have Home Healthcare Assistant Certification. Must provide references and background check. Own transportation. Call Amy 516-297-8731 CLEANER/PART TIME: Shelter Rock Public Library. $13.50 per hour. Monday through Thursday 7-10pm, Friday 4-7pm. Fill in as required weekdays and weekends. Some lifting and shoveling required. Call Mr. Ninesling 516-248-7363 ext. 229

MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPER/LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE

FRONT LINE CONSULTING LLC is a State Certified SDVOSB. Our firm provides Disaster Recovery, Project Management, Construction Management and Professional services. We are looking for qualified veterans in these fields to join our team. Please visit www.frontlineconsultingllc.com or call: 917-525-3075

PART TIME SELF STORAGE ASSOCIATE wanted. Customer Service / Sales Experience a plus. Must interact effectively with clients and perform other various responsibilities to ensure day to day operations. Self starter, detail oriented a plus. Computer savvy. Friendly, comfortable work environment. Will train. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume to Q0007@aol.com

TEACHERS

Judaic Studies, Special Education and Early Childhood. 2018-2019 School Year

MAGEN DAVID YESHIVAH Email

HRresumes@mdyschool.org

JOB OPPORTUNITY $14.50 Long Island per hour $17.00 NYC per hour

If you currently care for your relatives or friends who have Medicaid or Medicare, you may be eligible to start working for them as a personal assistant. No Certificates needed.

347-462-2610 347-565-6200

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DRIVERS!

We are looking for responsible individuals. You must be at least 25 years of age with clean driving record and pass a DOT physical. Must be able to lift 75 lbs. • Mon.-- Fri. 7am start time • No experience necessary, will train you • All local routes, 16’ box truck

Local municipality seeking full time employee. Great benefits and retirement. A CDL license is preferred but will accept the right trainee if able to obtain a CDL within 6 months of employment. Experience in some landscaping or maintenance type work. Base salary starts at 38K a year without a CDL and increased commensurate with experience. Please call or text at

Raises and Bonus based upon performance!

516-510-2734

Or Call Matt: 873-530-7732 for more info or Appt.

Work harder to make more money! Apply in person between between 9am-11am Mon.-Fri at the Tri County Building 3041 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown, NY 11756 (Back loading dock - ask for Matt)

COLLEGE STUDENT HOME FOR SUMMER! Available for cleaning, party help, errands, driving children/ adults to appointments, babysitting, odd jobs, etc. Please call Andrew 516-712-5361 ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Available to live out and work nights or overnights as well. Over 20 years experience including in nursing home. References furnished upon request. Call V 516-943-3172 OR 516-5764736

TEACHERS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS 9th grade teachers for the upcoming school year! • Variety of subjects Math Science History English HOURS: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

NEW YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL IN EAST MEADOW Please contact: 516.415.0626 KenestYisrael@gmail.com

HOME HEALTH AIDE Professional with over twenty years experience seeks employment. Experience includes: monitoring patient’s physical and mental condition, bathing, doctor visits and other daily tasks. Live in or live out job options are acceptable. Contact 516-937-8737

CAREER TRAINING AIRLINE CAREERS Start here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866296-7094

ANNOUNCEMENTS A PLACE FOR MOM has helped over a million families find senior living. Our trusted, local advisors help find solutions to your unique needs at no cost to you. Call: 1-800-404-8852 GOT LAND? Our Hunters will pay top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free info packet & quote. 1-866-309-1507 www.basecampleasing.com Have an idea for an invention /new product? We help everyday inventors try to patent and submit their ideas to companies! Call InventHelp, FREE INFORMATION! 888-487-7074

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SECURITY AIDES and SUBSTITUTE SECURITY AIDES

• Salary: Security Aides $20.00 per hour (Afternoon & Evening Shifts Needed) • Salary: Substitute Security Aides $15 per hour (All Shifts Needed)

Candidate must have continuing possession of NYS registration as a security guard issued by the NYS Department of State. Security and/or law enforcement experience preferred.

Start date: Upon Civil Service and Board of Education approval

Please send letter of interest to: Jacqueline A. Scrio Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations East Rockaway School District, 443 Ocean Ave., East Rockaway, NY 11518 (516) 887-8300 Ext. 1x 553

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LUNG CANCER? And Age 60+? You and your family may be entitled to significant cash award. Call 866-951-9073 for information. No risk. No money out of pocket.

TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

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PAY NO TAX when selling property of any kind. Learn new tax code. Free Consultation 800333-0801 $100k minimum asset. Information email info@1Lesstax.com

Experience a great career delivering quality care in a uniquely rewarding setting as a Home Health Aide with Northwell Health At Home. We have openings for experienced Home Health Aides and offer free training courses for those looking to join this rewarding field.

MARKETPLACE INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Estate & Tag Sales Online & Live Auctions Cleanout & Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Email: tracyjordan@invitedsales.com

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Join A Growing Team That Values Your Experience….. We Have Openings for School Bus Drivers

Don’t miss an opportunity for a great job where you can serve your community and make good money too. • Training provided to obtain your commercial drivers license

WE OFFER: • Flexible hours • 401K plans with matching funds • Health & Life insurance • Emergency family leave • Safety and attendance bonus twice a year RETIREES WELCOME! Easy to drive vans - CDL training

Will train qualified applicants

EDUCATIONAL BUS TRANSPORTATION 516.454.2300

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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 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048

BARGAINS & BLESSINGS THRIFT SHOP Summer Sale. ALL items 50% off. June 14th, 16th, 21st and 23rd. Housewares, Clothing, Collectibles, Decorative, Jewelry, Handbags. Open Thursdays & Saturdays 10am4pm. Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 147 Campbell Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596

GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY YARD SALE Saturday June 23 9am—3pm Clinton Road (South of Stewart Ave) It’s Back. The Yard Sale of the Season. New and used items, Artwork, Crystal, Housewares, Tools, Costume Jewelry, Sports Memorabilia, Other Collectibles.

Award-winning local newspaper group looking for a Freelance Reporter interested in a fast paced, quick turn-around environment.

WE NEW STARTING SALARIES • BIG BUS: $20.28 hr. Benefit rate • BIG BUS: $22.28 hr. *Non-Benefit rate • VAN: $17.51 hr. Benefit rate Positions • VAN: $19.51 hr. *Non-Benefit rate available for *available after 90 days

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*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

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SIGN ON BONUS $1,000 FOR CDL DRIVERS Bus & Van $500 For Non CDL Drivers

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PETS

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HUGE GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday, June 16 9am to 5pm 128 Chestnut St All proceeds to benefit Dog Rescue For Our Friends (Rain Date June 30 9am-5pm) THE ANDY FOUNDATION YARD SALE SHOP An eclectic selection of furniture, home decor, jewelry, china, artwork, antiques, housewares. New donations daily 195 Herricks Rd Garden City Park, NY 11040 Tues—Sat 10am-4pm 516-739-1717 info@theandyfoundation.org Proceeds benefit The Andy Foundation

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 516-971-3242

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

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K9 Monk, LLC Located in Garden City, NY, K9 Monk, LLC is a full service pet care company who is committed to providing the very best care to your dog’s well-being by using cutting edge professional dog grooming, day care, overnight boarding, private training and energy healing techniques. 516-382-5553 thek9monk@gmail.com www.facebook.com/k9monk www.k9monk.com

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO SERVICES CAR DETAILING done at your home, includes cleaning of interior, vacuuming. Very reasonable. Please call 516-373-5928

AUTOS WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT VACATION RENTAL JAMESPORT PARADISE IN THE NORTH FORK Jamesport gem available for weekly rental in August and possible select weeks in July. House boasts large L-shaped inground pool (eco -friendly fresh water); large hot tub; outdoor shower; multi-level deck, beautifully appointed interior with 3 bedrooms; 3 full baths; central air; finished basement; sunroom; resort-like setting with farm views; short walk to Iron Pier Beach and close proximity to vineyards. For further information and interior photos, text or call 516-314-8978

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300 Ft. to Ocean with View. 2 or 4 B/R House. For 2 B/R, $2,500 per week For 4 B/R, $20,000 for July, $22,000 for August. Other months available. For Details Call

516-840-8060 LAUREL Six bedroom home directly on Peconic Bay with private sandy beach. 2.5 baths. Wide driveway can accommodate 3 cars. Air conditioning. $5,000/week. Call 516-746-2263

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE CONDO/CO-OP FOR SALE GARDEN CITY DOUBLEDAY COURT A rare opportunity to own a 2 Bedroom/2 Bath home in a new and unique 3 story luxury condominium in the heart of Garden City. This approximately 1480 sf open floor plan features terrace, welcoming lobby, private parking garage, outdoor pool, 24 hour concierge. Close to town, LIRR. Offered For Sale at $899,000 Or For Rent at $5,500/month For Sale By Owner 516-661-6282 GARDEN CITY Large One Bedroom Condo in the heart of downtown Garden City. This 800 sq ft Condo boasts newly finished Hardwood Floors, Dining Room, brand new Bathroom & Kitchen with d/w. Low maintenance & taxes. By owner—no broker. $569,000 Call: 646-499-1684

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ADJACENT TO STATE LAND 50 acres $89,900 Hardwoods, brook, trophy deer & turkey. Term avail! 888-479-3394 for location & photos, go to newyorklandandlakes.com

ATTN: HUNTERS—35 acres $54,900. Hardwoods & evergreens, spring, brook. Great hunting. Owner terms! 888-9058847 for locations & photos go to newyorklandandlakes.com

OPEN HOUSE BAITING HOLLOW Saturday, 6/16 11:00am—1:00pm 701 Bluffs Drive Soundfront Condo With Panoramic Views. 2016 Total Renovation ! Heat, New Windows, Granite Kitchen, Insulation, CAC, Baths & Hardwood Floors. 2 BRs, 2 Baths. Amenities Pool, Tennis & Beach. Reduced! $479,000 Colony Realty 631-722-5800 CATHEDRAL GARDENS TUDOR Saturday, June 16 1:00pm to 3:00pm 61 Stevens Ave Hempstead West Hempstead School District Well maintained 3 BR, 1.5 Bath updated, LR/fireplace, FDR, EIK, Screened in Porch, Attic w/4th BR / Office plus storage, newly landscaped w/IGS. $599,000 For Sale By Owner 516-538-1423

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE JAMESPORT 2 Story Expanded Cape On 1/2 acre. 4 BRs, 2.5 Baths, LR / Fireplace, EIK, Dining Area, Unfinished Bonus Room, Full Basement w/Outside Entrance. 2 Car Garage, New Roof. All This & Close to the Beach! $525,000 Colony Realty, Dolores Peterson 631-413-7572 JAMESPORT: COUNTRY RANCH with Deeded Private Beach. Very short distance to the Sound. Great year round or vacation home. 3+BRs, 1.5 Baths, LR/Fireplace, Kitchen, Dining Area, Porch, Deck, Outside Shower & Shed. $549,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623

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MATTITUCK Panoramic Bay Views! Sandy Bay Beach 100’ Away. Charming 2 Bedroom Cottage, Large Living Room. A Step Back in Time. Treed Lot. Location! Location! Location! $649,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 ORIENT VILLAGE For Sale By Owner 4 BR, 1.5 Bath, LR w/Fireplace, DR, Large Kitchen, Oversized 2 Car Garage w/Bonus Space and 2nd Story. FSBO. $995,000 Contact: 385orient@gmail.com

SERVICES DISH TV $59.99 for 190 Channels + $14.95 high speed internet. Free installation, smart hd dvr included, free voice remote. Some restrictions apply. Call 1-800-943-0838

Expert Bathroom & Kitchens: Repairs and new installations, mold removal, shower pan leak experts, tile repair, sheetrock, plastering, painting, floors repairs and refinished, grouting, install tankless hot water heaters. Office: 516-933-6508 or cell: 516-263-6774 Guaranteed Life Insurance! (Ages 50 to 80). No medical exam. Affordable premiums never increase. Benefits never decrease. Policy will only be cancelled for non payment. 855-686-5879

ATTORNEY REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY Buy/Sell/Mortgage Problems. Attorney & Real Estate broker, Probate/Criminal/Business— Richard H. Lovell, PC, 10748 Cross Bay, Ozone Park, NY 11417. 718-835-9300 LovellLawnewyork@gmail. com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 25year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154

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BATHROOM RENOVATIONS EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in home consultation: 888-657-9488

LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 MASONRY All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886 ROOF LEAKS REPAIRED All types Roofing & flashing repairs, aluminum trim work and Gutter Clean Outs. Nassau Lic# H1859520000. B.C. Roofing & Siding, Inc. Text or call: 516-983-0860 SKY CLEAR WINDOW INC. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain / rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 45 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com rob@skyclearwindow.com

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish, Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal, Power Washing, Wood Replacement JOHN MIGLIACCIO Licensed & Insured #80422100000 Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office) JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

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MICHELANGELO CLEANING PAINTING & WALLPAPER Interior, Exterior, Plaster / Spackle, Light Carpentry, Decorative Moldings & Power Washing. Honest, Reliable, Hardworking, Call: 516-328-7499

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PARTY HELP LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

TUTORING MATH, PHYSICS, SAT/ACT TUTOR Adjunct professor Calculus I, II. Algebra, Trig, AP & Pre-Calc, IB, NYS Certified, highly experienced. Call Mr G 516-787-1026 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 SAT/ACT PRIVATE TUTOR Recent Top 3 University graduate National Merit Award scholarship winner and ACT (36) has the strategies to get your child over the last hurdle for the September exam! Call or text Genny 516-469-6790 Reasonable rates!

INSTRUCTION PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.com

CLEANING CLEANING AVAILABLE EXPERIENCE POLISH HOUSE CLEANER Good references, ability. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation. English speaking. Flexible days and hours. Reasonable rates. I will do a good job. Call or text 516-589-5640

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CLEANING WOMAN AVAILABLE: English speaking Polish woman with years of experience, hardworking & responsible is available to clean your home or office. Reasonable rates, excellent references. Please call 516-5640139 HOUSE CLEANING: Excellent service, with great references, reliable, own transportation, English speaking. Call Selma 516-690-3550

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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

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

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.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com

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

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. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

SERVICES 1-866-We Junk It: All phases of rubbish removal & demolition. Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, clean-ups, attics, basements, floods, fires. All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat Service. www.1866wejunkit.com 516-5411557

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EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES IN HUNTINGTON, RONKONKOMA & MEDFORD Gain valuable experience working in the classroom and make a difference in a child’s future! Developmental Disabilities Institute, DDI, is one of the largest providers of care to children and adults with Autism, developmental disabilities and other special needs. We’ve been a part of Long Island for over 50 years serving over 1,500 children and adults with Autism, other developmental disabilities and special needs.

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Join Last Hope for a fun night of Supermarket Bingo on Friday night, June 15th. Doors open at 6 PM. Bingo will be played from 7 PM – 10 PM at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway in Hicksville. All proceeds benefit Last Hope Animal Rescue programs. Bingo Prizes will include a variety of supermarket gift cards including BJs, Costco, Stew Leonard and more. Admission includes one Bingo card (set of 4 games), dessert and coffee/tea at intermission. There will be Basket, 50/50 and Lotto Tree Raffles. Additional cards, daubers, snacks, soda and hot dogs can be purchased separately at the event. Admission is $15 with limited seating. To purchase tickets online: Go to Supermarket Bingo on www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org Homepage and use PayPal link. Or mail check to Last Hope, PO Box 7025, Wantagh, NY 11793

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12 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF THE HEAD CANON COMPANY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/02/2018. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 25 Murray Rd Hicksville NY 11801. The principal business address of the is 25 Murray Rd Hicksville NY 11801. MIT 5670 6X 05/18,25,06/01,08,15,22

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Selene Finance LP, Plaintiff AGAINST Anthony Klemm; Marie Klemm; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March 8, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on June 26, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 132 Gardner Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 11 Block 400 Lot 63. Approximate amount of judgment $516,058.84 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 16-000853. Michael Montesano, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: March 26, 2018 MIT 5674 4X 05/25,06/01,08,15 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SARDAR MANAGEMENT LLC Article of Organization filed with SSNY on 04/04/18. Office location Nassau. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any processed served against the LLC at 11 Farm Ln. Purpose: any lawful purpose. MIT 5675 6X 05/25,06/01,08,15,22,29

LEGAL NOTICES 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 Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 10, 2018 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 # 12/011033. Ann Marie Diaz, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff Cash will not be accepted. MIT 5677 4X 06/08,15,22,29 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US Bank Trust, N.A., as trustee of the Igloo Series III Trust, Plaintiff AGAINST Vijay Dadlani, Praveena Dadlani, Lancaster Mortgage Bankers, Kavita Dadlani, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 10/18/2007 and entered on 10/22/2007, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, The Calendar Control Part (CCP), Mineola, NY on July 10, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 3165 Dorset Lane, Levittown a/k/a Hempstead, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 51, BLOCK: 261, LOT: 8. Approximate amount of judgment is $416,333.25 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provi-

sions of filed Judgment Index # 011816/2006. Lisa Siano, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 MIT 5678 4X 06/08,15,22,29 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against CHRISTOPHER HENNING, et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s): McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY, 10170 Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered

December 12, 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on July 10, 2018 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 44 Kingston Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. Sec 45 Block 66 Lot 269. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $422,339.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 8423/09. Luigi De Vito, Esq., Referee 9926-4286 MIT 5679 4X 06/08,15,22,29 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EMX8, Plaintiff, AGAINST JOHN MEERDINK, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on January 06, 2017 the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 17, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 4 Fox Pl, Hicksville, NY, 11801 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements there-

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on erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 45, Block 302 and Lot 16 Approximate amount of judgment $694,617.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #4470/09. Michael A. Montesano, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY, 11747 MIT 5681 4X 06/15,22,29,07/06 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Regina F. Perrotta a/k/a Regina F. Brandt, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 4/27/2018 and entered on 4/30/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, The Calendar Control Part (CCP), Mineola, NY on July 17, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 77 Prairie Lane, Levittown, NY, 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 51., BLOCK: 154, LOT: 15. Approximate amount of judgment is $371,567.48 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 6475/2016. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 2802832. Karen C. Grant, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY, 11706 MIT 5682 4X 06/15,22,29,07/06 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against MARY MCCAFFERTY, et al Defendants Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered September 1, 2017, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP), 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on June 26, 2018 at 11:30 AM., Premises known as 3888 Avoca Avenue , Bethpage, NY 11714. Sec 4 Block 465 Lot 7. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $268,272.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 011960/14. Richard M. Langone, Esq., Referee IBNY145 Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Fein Such & Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). BN 7311 4X 05/25,06/01,08,15 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, 2005-8, Plaintiff AGAINST JEAN ELARDO, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 30, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Nassau County Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on July 17, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 129 THOMAS AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected,

situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 46, BLOCK 34, LOT 6-8. Approximate amount of judgment $595,134.42 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 15-004754. Joseph A. De Marco, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 BN 7312 4X 06/15,22,29,07/06 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR FEDERAL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS The Bethpage Union Free School District, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage New York invites sealed bids for providing the services to operate the Breakfast and Lunch Child Nutrition Programs for the Bethpage Union Free School District. Bids will be received at the Office of the Assistant Superintendent for Business, Bethpage Union Free School District, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York, 11714. At 9:00 a.m., Friday, June 29, 2018 all bids will be opened and read aloud. Specifications may be obtained at the Business Office, above mentioned. The Bethpage Union Free School District Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informality as to non-material errors or omissions in the submissions. Food Service Management Companies are requested to attend a pre-bid vendor conference and tour of the food service facilities held on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 1:00 pm commencing in the Business Office. By: Scott Harrington Assistant Superintendent for Business Dated: June 15, 2018 Newsday Bethpage Tribune Bethpage Newsgram BN 7313 1X 06/15

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College Notes Danielle Choisez from Bethpage, who is majoring in aquarium and zoo science, was named to the Dean’s List at Saint Francis University. Choisez was among the more than 800 students named to the Honors Lists for the Spring 2018 semester. To be named to the Provost’s or Dean’s Honors Lists, students must have full-time status and attain a quality point average of at least 3.8 (Provost’s) or 3.5 (Dean’s) for the given semester. n

Darian Caputo of Levittown was named to the Dean’s List at Cabrini University for the Spring 2018 semester: Dean’s List recipients have achieved a GPA of 3.5-3.89 for coursework completed at Cabrini University with a minimum of 12 credits. President’s List recipients have achieved a GPA of 3.9 or higher for coursework completed at Cabrini University with a minimum of 12 credits. n

Hofstra University is proud to announce the Spring 2018 Provost’s List, which recognizes students who have earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average. The local students named to the Provost’s List include:

Hicksville

Dana Aljada, Adam Coren, Allison Eichler, Puneet Gill, Brian Peterson, Victoria Rodriguez, Simranpal Singh, and Storm Strongin

Bethpage

Jessy Davidson and Jillian Leavey

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Robert Adelson, Joseph Capone, Armando Gonzalez, Amandeep Kaur, Samantha Lesser, and Danielle Tesoriero

Old Bethpage

Samantha Damsky, Matthew Hirsch, and Alex Paradiso

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Joseph Mauro, Gabriela Orrego, Emily Rothenberg, and Ramshaa Salian n

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 855 students to the President’s List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2018 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students

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were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg. The students included: David Baker of Plainview, whose major is musical studies Danielle De Marco of Hicksville, whose major is music education To achieve the honor of being on the President’s List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. n

Alyssa Laura and Laura Lavin of Hicksville were recently named to the Dean’s List at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for the spring semester of the 2017-18 academic year. To qualify for Dean’s List, a student must earn a quality point average of 3.5 or higher (based on 4.0) during the semester. Local students from the area include: n

Victoria DiMartino of Levittown and Dylan Smith of Hicksville were named to the Dean’s List at Susquehanna University for the Spring 2018 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for the semester. To qualify, students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours. n

James Madison University is pleased to announce the names of the students who made the President’s List for the Spring 2018 semester. Students who earn President’s List honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. n

Old Bethpage resident Maureen E Bradley has been named to the President’s List at James Madison University for the Spring 2018 semester. Bradley is majoring in marketing. n

Plainview resident Morgan Sarah Moritz has been named to the President’s List at James Madison University for the Spring 2018 semester. Moritz is majoring in intelligence analysis.

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Legislator Walker welcomes U.M. Army Youth Mission

Pictured are (not left to right): Rose Marie Walker, Nassau County Legislator; Karen Gaines, Member, Hicksville United Methodist Church; Rev. Dr. Marjorie E. Nunes, Pastor, Hicksville United Methoddist Church; Members of the UM Army Youth Mission

Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: n

At 9:00am on May 19th, license plates were stolen from a vehicle parked on the corner of 7th Street and Railroad Avenue in Bethpage. n

At Rite Aid in Westbury, a 37-yearold woman from Hempstead was arrested at 10:50am on May 24th and charged with Shoplifting. n

A 59-year-old man from Hicksville was arrested at 1:00pm on May 24th for stealing two cell phones from a vehicle on Market Lane in Levittown.

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On Lowell Street in Westbury, a victim has reported that the rear door of his home was damaged between 11:30am on May 25th and 9am the next morning. n

At the parking lot of Dave & Buster’s, located on Old Country Road in Westbury, two 25-year-old male subjects were arrested and were charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana on May 26th at 12:55am. n

Sometime between 1:14pm on May 26th and 11am the next morning, a delivered package was removed from a victim’s doorstep on Willis Avenue in Mineola.

At the intersection of Carman Avenue and Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, a 55-year-old man from Westbury was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on May 27th at 4:33am. n

At Dave and Buster’s in Westbury, an unattended cell phone was stolen from a table between 7:30 and 8:00pm on May 27th. A 45-year-old man from Uniondale was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Jerusalem Avenue at Uniondale Avenue in Uniondale at 2:25am on May 28th.

Between 2:00 and 3:00pm on May 29th, the windshield of a victim’s vehicle was shattered while parked on Nassau Boulevard in West Hempstead. At 10:30pm on May 29th, an unknown subject cut a cable at a location on Lindberg Street in West Hempstead.

At 2:00pm on May 28th, a 43-year-old woman from Woodmere was arrested and charged with Shoplifting from Target in Westbury.

A victim has reported that unknown subjects drew graffiti on his fence at Carman Avenue in Westbury sometime between 8:00pm on May 24th and 6pm the next evening.

On Old Country Road in Westbury, a 33-year-old man from that town was arrested and as charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 2:55am on May 26th.

A 34-year-old woman from Jackson Heights was arrested at 3:45pm on May 29th and charged with Shoplifting from Target in Westbury.

At the corner of Hicks Street and Center Street in New Cassel, a 28-yearold man from Westbury was arrested at 9:45pm on May 24th. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

A 16-year-old girl from Cambria Heights was arrested and charged with Shoplifting from Target in Westbury at 10:15pm on May 25th. n

At 4:55pm on May 29th, a 26-year-old

At the Holly Patterson Home on Jerusalem Avenue in Uniondale, a 42-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested on May 26th at 6:52pm He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

A 22-year-old man from Queens Village was arrested at 7:05pm on May 30th at the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Cherry Valley Avenue in West Hempstead and as charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

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At On the Border Restaurant in Hicksville, two hundred dollars was stolen from a vehicle at 3:30pm on May 27th.

On Warren Street in Uniondale, a victim has reported that unknown subjects removed his bicycle from this location sometime between 9am and 7:00pm on May 29th. n

At 1:30am on May 26th, a 41-yearold man from Hicksville was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Maple Avenue at Post Avenue in Westbury.

At 6:30pm on May 24th, a 26-year-old man and a 27-year-old man, both from Brooklyn, were arrested and charged with Shoplifting from Walmart in Westbury.

man from Roosevelt was arrested at the Centennial Avenue Park on Centennial Avenue in Roosevelt. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

A team of 38 youths and adults from the U.M. ARMY youth mission was housed at the Hicksville United Methodist Church this past week during their mission week here on Long Island. Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker was on hand as they were treated to a welcome dinner upon their arrival. She presented them with a citation on behalf of the Town of Oyster Bay. The U.M. Army Youth Mission is a division of United Methodist Action Reach-out Mission by Youth. They provide opportunities for youth, young adults, and their adult mentors from all denominations and faith traditions to participate in experiences for a variety of age groups. Their programs are hosted by United Methodist churches as partners in their local outreach efforts. U.M. ARMY works with social service, community, and church organizations to identify people in need of services. Jobs are selected and completed based on greatest need. Preparation, safety, and teamwork are priorities for all mission participants.

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The Bethpage Public Library will host a bus trip to “Sands Casino” in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, from 9am to 9pm. “Murder on the Orient Express” will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2pm and again at 7:30pm. Rated PG-13 and running 114 minutes long, the film stars Kenneth Branagh.

June 18

The Hicksville Public Library will present the film “Phantom Thread”, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, at 1:30pm 130 minutes long, this movie is rated R. Meagan Meehan will be at the Hicksville Public Library from 6 to 8pm to teach sculptural techniques in “Freestyle Forms: Study in Sculpture”. Please register in advance to attend

June 19

The Bethpage Public Library will hold a session with Chef Barbara Sheridan on “The Queen’s Birthday Tea” at 2pm. “TechTime: How to Access Podcasts and Audiobooks Through Your Devices”, presented by Lisa Benenati and Josh Firer, will be held at 7pm at the Bethpage Public Library. “Pretzel Buns with The Baking

Coach” will be held in two sessions at the Hicksville Public Library, one today at 1pm and a second, on Wednesday, June 20th at 7:15pm. Emily Rose of East Smart New York will present a nutrition seminar on “Eating Healthy on a Budget” at the Hicksville Public Library at 7:15pm.

June 20

At 1pm at the Hicksville Public Library, Marilyn Carminio will examine the many phases of the life of Audrey Hepburn in “Portrait of a Lady”. “TechTime: How to Access Podcasts and Audiobooks Through Your Devices”, presented by Lisa Benenati and Josh Firer, will be held at 2pm at the Bethpage Public Library. “Pretzel Buns with The Baking Coach” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library, at 7:15pm.

June 21

The Portraits series at the Bethpage Public Library will feature a discussion with Jack Schnur on “Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers” at 2pm.

June 22

The film “The Post”, starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, will be shown at 2pm and again at 7:30pm at the Bethpage Public Library. 116 minutes long, the

June 23

A driver safety class, “Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving”, will be held at the Hicksville Public Library from 10am to 4pm.

June 25

“Call Me By Your Name”, starring Armie Hammer, will be viewed at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30pm. Rated R, it runs 132 minutes. A book-tofilm discussion will be held in advance of the showing at 12 noon, led by Fran Cohen. The summer hit film “Ferdinand” will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2pm for children ages 4 and older with their caregivers. Rated PG, running 108 minutes long. At 7:30pm at the Hicksville Public Library, Catherine Politis will lead a group in a “Country Line Dancing” class. A second session will be held on July 2nd at the same time.

June 26

From 2 to 4pm at the Bethpage Public Library, “The Queen’s Birthday Tea” will be demonstrated by Chef Barbara Sheridan. A teen program with The Baking Coach will result in making a “Barbeque Sauce” for the barbeque season. Please register in advance for this 7:15pm class.

June 27

“Spectacular Magic Show” with

the Magic of Amore, will be performed at the Bethpage Public Library at 2pm for children ages 4 and older with their families.

June 28

Joe Cilmi will begin the summer series of “Yoga” at the Hicksville Public Library from 5:30 to 6:30pm. The program continues through September 4th. Advanced registration is required. The Baking Coach will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 6:30pm to lead a group in making “BBQ Sauce and Spice Rub”. Advanced registration is required. At 7pm at the Hicksville Public Library, The Teen Corner will hold a session with Tina Geller on artist “Salvador Dali”.

June 29

The Hicksville Public Library invites children to join in building a “4th of July Flag” using wood paint stir sticks, glue, paint, and starfish at 1pm The film “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2pm and again at 7:30pm. Starring Dwayne Johnson and Jack Black, the film is rated PG-13 and runs 119 minutes.

June 30

“YA Summer Reading Kickoff Party” will be held from 2pm at the Bethpage Public Library. Compiled by Meg Meyer

Division senior earns Army ROTC Scholarship

Senior Paul Englander from Division Avenue High School was recently presented with a four-year Army ROTC Scholarship from the Department of the

Army for his academic studies, extracurricular and athletic activities, and his desire to serve as an officer in the United States Army.

Division Avenue High School senior Paul Englander received a four-year Army ROTC Scholarship.

Englander is a valued member of Division’s athletic department where he played on the football, lacrosse, baseball, and wrestling teams. He is also a member of the Best Buddies club. Englander plans to attend Purdue University in the fall, where he will major in aerospace engineering. “It’s great to take that huge burden

off my parents with all the tuition costs and housing costs that it’s going to help out with,” he said. “It’s also huge for my future. It’s going to build a lot on my major and what my future is going to look like – where I’m going to go professionally from here.”

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Principal John Coscia congratulated senior Paul Englander on earning the Army ROTC Scholarship.

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(Rt. 107 in the Foodtown Shopping Center)

(516) 939-2288 • (516) 939-9321 Authentic Thai Style Cooking that has been serving the Hicksville, NY area since year 2000. Whether you are looking for a lovely dine-in experience, catering, or home delivery; why settle for subpar service? At Lemonleaf Grill, we use the finest ingredients to create an array of your favorite authentic Thai dishes and Pan Asian Cuisine. Best of all, we prepare our meals using healthy techniques and nutritious components. So stop by Lemonleaf Grill today, and enjoy our cozy and inviting ambiance. Sample our delicious and healthy food, and be sure to bring the whole family along; whether you’re coming from Hicksville, Plainview, Levittown, or anywhere in the surrounding areas. Our Thai restaurant in Hicksville offers a little something for everyone!

Chicken Panang Curry

Our kitchen staff carefully selects the finest ingredients to be prepared in every dish and serve each of your meals in a fresh and healthy manner. Much attention has also been paid to our dining space over the years. You’re going to love sampling our delicious cuisine within our cozy and inviting Thai restaurant facility, where you will enjoy an authentic atmosphere to go along with your meal.

We serve healthy food options to the entire Hicksville, NY and surrounding areas!

Beef Satay

WE DELIVER

Visit Our Website www.lemonleafgrill.com to view menu & order online OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK Closed Mondays Tue-Thurs: 11:30am-10pm, Fri.-Sat: 11:30am-11pm, Sun: 1pm-10pm

We Cater to the surrounding towns of Hicksville, Levittown, Plainview, Jericho, Syosset, Bethpage & more. Steak Salad

Mango Chicken

Lemongrass Pork Chop

Indian Gloden Bread