Mid-Island News & Levittown Times by Litmor Publishing

Vol. 77, No. 29

Friday, July 21, 2017

Additional $432,000 needed for garage

TOP SCOUTS HONORED

BY GARY SIMEONE

Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino (4th left), Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby (3rd right), Councilman Anthony D’Esposito (3rd left) and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad (2nd right) honored Eagle Scouts Zachary Honig and Timothy Maines of Levittown at the 2017 Town of Hempstead Scout Recognition Day at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick. The Town of Hempstead is home to over 250 Eagle Scouts and Gold Award Girl Scouts. Pictured (left to right) are: Assistant Scout Executive Julio Garcia of the Theodore Roosevelt Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of Nassau County CEO Donna Ceravolo, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, Supervisor Anthony J. Santino, Eagle Scouts Zachary Honig and Timothy Maines of Levittown, Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad and Council Commissioner Peter Shields of the Theodore Roosevelt Council of Boy Scouts of America.

Town proposes ban on drones in beaches & parks BY GARY SIMEONE

Summer time is a time for people to relax and enjoy the outdoor weather and spend time at the beaches and parks. An element of privacy and lack of noise and intrusion is expected to be the norm at our beaches and parks but when drones are introduced it can put a damper on those expectations. On Tuesday, July 25, the Town of Oyster Bay will hold a hearing at Town Hall to decide whether to ban the use of these devices in all of its public beaches and parks. Town councilman, Lou Imbroto, says he hopes the proposed ordinance will pass to ensure the safety and privacy of all Town residents.

“This is a common sense measure to ensure the quality of life and safety of all of our residents,” said Imbroto. “These drones are heavy and dangerous and could cause accidents and collisions and a lot of them have cameras that could take pictures without people knowing about it.” He said that there needs to be a certain level of privacy for people dressed in their bathing suits and also getting changed in many of the Town’s open air changing stations. “This is a serious concern because people can have a video or pictures being taken of them when they are totally unaware.” The new ordinance would force people to obtain a permit from the Town

at a cost of $75 to use a drone and they would also need to have liability insurance in case of accidents. The permits would only be needed for using the devices at all parks and beaches. Imbroto said that if people were caught using drones without the necessary permits, the initial penalty would be a $500 fine and a $1,000 fine for a second offense. “We don’t want our parks and beaches being overrun with drones because these things are dangerous, disruptive and make a lot of noise. People should be able to enjoy the experience of going to our parks and beaches without the feeling of their privacy being invaded.”

At last Tuesday’s Board meeting, the Town of Oyster Bay agreed to grant additional monies to fix the troubled Hicksville parking garage facility. $432,000 was granted to help fix everything from structural repairs to drainage and grading improvements inside the garage which serves as a parking area for LIRR commuters at the Hicksville station. According to figures from the Town, the biggest portion of the monies will go to design, bid and construction phase services. $297,000 of the money will go to the design fee which includes engineering, field testing and contract document review. This also includes the bid phase for both crack and drainage repairs and construction inspection. $134,715 will be allocated for the shoring system installed at the garage. Part of that money will be for the cost of installation and first month’s rental for shoring system and an additional eight months rental on the shoring system. An Official from the Town said that the shoring system is currently in place and that the design documents are being developed and are expected to be completed within two months. The Official also said that the construction duration will be based upon the final repair method which will dictate how to proceed in implementing the necessary fixes. The shoring system costs were negotiated between the Town and Hirani Engineering Group with an outside contractor. Hirani is operating under an existing contract through the Department of Public Works that was approved by resolution through the Town Board.

Jonas Salk students start a new chapter PAGE 15 Bethpage HS celebrates commencement PAGE 8

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THE POLICE BLOTTER

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

At the Roslyn Road Park, located on Sagamore Avenue and Roselle Street in Mineola, a complainant reports finding damage to the baseball field sometime between 8 a.m. on June 21 and 7:30 a.m. the next morning.

Between 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on June 25, the passenger-side front and rear doors of a victim’s vehicle was damaged on York Street in East Meadow.

of Marijuana at the corner of Grant Street and Roman Avenue in New Cassel. n

A 25-year-old man from Westbury was arrested at 7 p.m. on June 26 on Grand Boulevard and charged with Possession of Marijuana.

On Glen Cove Road in Carle Place, a victim has reported that unknown persons smashed a window sometime between 6:30 p.m. on June 27 and 9:15 the next morning.

A victim has reported that her vehicle had been keyed while parked on Ansbro Place in Bellmore between 8 p.m. and just before 12 midnight on June 22.

At 9:30 p.m. on June 26, a pocketbook was stolen from a vehicle at the Westbury Wash & Dry in Westbury.

Prescription sunglasses were stolen from a vehicle on Totten Street in Bethpage between 10 p.m. on June 28 and 5:40 a.m. the next morning.

At the intersection of Hempstead Turnpike and Meadowbrook State Park in East Meadow, a 45-year-old man from Westbury was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 2:12 a.m. on June 25. n

Assorted personal property was stolen from a vehicle on Notre Dame Avenue in Hicksville between 10 p.m. on June 26 and 9 p.m. the following morning. n

At 6:25 p.m. on June 27, a 21-year-old man from Bayshore was arrested and was charged with Unlawful Possession

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Between 10 p.m. on June 28 and 11 a.m. the next day, the front driver’s side window of a victim’s vehicle was shattered on Salisbury Park Drive in Westbury. n

On Laurel Place in Bethpage, a GPS unit was stolen from a vehicle between 10 p.m. on June 28 and 8 a.m. the next day.

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On Glen Cove Rd., in East Hills, a 26-year-old woman from Bethpage was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 11:15 p.m. on June 29. n

On Stuyvesant Avenue in East Meadow, a vehicle that had been parked from 11 a.m. to 4:55 p.m. on June 30 was discovered to have been keyed. n

On June 30, between 8:30 and 8:40 p.m., personal property was stolen from a vehicle at Dave & Buster’s in Westbury. n

At 2:28 a.m. on July 1, a 42-year-old woman from Lynbrook was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at the intersection of Lakewood Avenue and Nassau Road in Roosevelt.

At 10:25 p.m. on June 28, a 21-year-old man from Ozone Park was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana on Merchant Concourse in Westbury.

The front driver’s side window of a car that had been parked on Azalea Road in Levittown was found to have been shattered when the owner returned to his vehicle at 11:30 a.m. on July 1.

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On Lenox Avenue in Westbury, a victim has reported that unknown subjects keyed her vehicle sometime between 10:30 p.m. on June 28 and 7:20 a.m. the next morning.

At the U.S. Post Office on Grumman Road West in Bethpage, damage had been done to a victim’s vehicle while it was parked from 9am- 3:30pm on July 1.

On Kenneth Road in Merrick, a person reports that unknown subjects broke the glass front door of a building between 3 and 4:45 p.m. on June 29.

At the Walmart Food Center in Levittown, a cell phone and front and rear dash cameras were stolen from a vehicle between 5 and 8 p.m. on July 1.

At Mr. Beery’s Bar in Bethpage, a bicycle was stolen at 7:15 p.m. on June 29.

At 7:30 a.m. on July 2, a victim’s vehicle was damaged while parked at the Bethany House on Whitehouse Avenue in Roosevelt.

A 49-year-old man from Westbury was arrested at 7:45 p.m. on June 29 and charged with Shoplifting from a location on Old Country Road in Westbury. n

At the Wisdom Lane Middle School, located on Center Lane in Levittown, unknown subjects spray-painted a roof

A wallet was stolen from a vehicle on Evelyn Ave. in Westbury on July 2. n

Sometime between 7 p.m. on July 3 and 12:10 a.m. on July 4, unknown subjects damaged a vehicle that had been parked on Nassau Road in Uniondale.

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Fifth-grade students in Mrs. Kelly’s class, Mrs. Seidita’s class and Mrs. Yansick’s classes at Charles Campagne Elementary School in the Bethpage Union Free School District built their own solar cars.

Students worked with a partner, followed multistep directions and modified the design as needed to help the cars drive smoothly. After completing a test run, many students found that further modifications were needed. Using scientific rea-

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Charles Campagne students shine with solar cars

soning, changes were made to help the cars move smoothly, to travel in straight lines rather than in a circle and to maximize solar power. After trial and error, the cars were a success and students held races to see whose cars were the fastest.

Testing out the solar cars

Girls with their solar car

Photos by Bethpage Union Free School District

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As part of an annual tradition, students at Fork Lane Elementary School in the Hicksville Public School District were treated to a variety of entertaining skits by teachers and parents during Books Alive 2017.

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Teachers and parents performed skits at the event

Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

July 24

“ActiveFit” session 1 will be held at the Bethpage Public Library from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. The second session of “ActiveFit” will be held from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bethpage Public Library. From 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, a “Simply Stronger” class will be held. At 1:30 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, an exercise program of “Simply Stretch” will be held. “Evening Yoga for Beginners” at the Bethpage Public Library will be held from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.

July 25

“KEVA Colab, Build a Castle” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 2 p.m. for children in grades 1 through 5 A “Yoga” class will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 5:30 p.m. A teen program at the Hickville Public Library involves creating a “World Mask” with Leslie Sattler using paint, markers, feathers, fabric and

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July 26

The Hicksville Public Library will hold a “Zumba” class at 6 p.m.

July 27

Children ages 3 through 5, with an adult, can join a “Preschool Storycraft” program at the Hicksville Public Library at 11 a.m. “Intermediate Yoga” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 5:30 p.m. Teens are invited to join a craft program at the Hicksville Public Library at 7 p.m. to create a light-house themed tea light holder with Doris Benter. Advance registration is required.

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Registration for August computer classes at the Hicksville Public Library begins today at 9 a.m. Literacy Nassau ESL group meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library. Compiled by Meg Meyer

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Advancing in their sports

The Levittown School District is pleased to announce that MacArthur High School senior athletes Katelyn Politi and Emily Rubbino have committed to their sports on the college level. Katelyn will play lacrosse at LIU Post this coming fall, while Emily will play soccer at Millersville University in Pennsylvania. The district congratulates Katelyn and Emily on this outstanding athletic accomplishment and wishes them much success. Photo courtesy of the Levittown School District

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Friday, July 21, 2017

Spirit of America at Campagne Elementary School

In honor of Flag Day, kindergarten through second-grade students at Charles Campagne Elementary School in the Bethpage Union Free School District were treated to a patriotic and interactive program. Titled “Spirit of America,” the program reinforced the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance, as well as each of the 50 states in a fun and interactive manner. The assembly began with a visual representation and singing of the classic classroom song, “Nifty Fifty.” Photo courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District

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Levittown foster parents honored

Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino (left) and Councilman Gary Hudes (right) recently recognized Levittown residents Alicia and Jim Bulger who have been foster parents for 100 children. Many of the children the couple have fostered were babies with medical needs and they developed a close, working relationship with the area hospitals. At times, children arrived at their doorstep with little notice and Jim and Alicia always welcomed them with open arms, fostering as many as five children at once. In recognizing them at a Hempstead Town Board meeting, the Supervisor and Councilman noted the many lives that the Bulgers have positively impacted.

Bill Flanagan Memorial Scholarship Award Ceremony

Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino (left) presents an official Town of Hempstead Certificate of Recognition to scholarship recipient Kaitlyn Toscano of Levittown during the Town of Hempstead Employees CSEA Local 880 Annual Bill Flanagan Memorial Scholarship Award Ceremony held at the Merrick Golf Course Clubhouse located in Merrick. Pictured (L-R) are Supervisor Santino, Kaitlyn Toscano and CSEA Local 880 President Charlie Sellitto.

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Bethpage High School celebrates 62nd annual commencement

The rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the seniors at Bethpage High School who celebrated their graduation on June 23. As the Bethpage High School band played “Pomp and Circumstance,” the graduates marched to their seats with family and friends cheering them on. After introductory remarks from senior class president Samantha Herman and student council president Paul Korkotas, valedictorian Shanaz Deen and salutatorian Anthony Hernandez shared some valuable advice for their classmates. “As we leave high school and start the next chapter, it doesn’t matter what you got on your SAT or what your GPA is,” Deen said. “Overcoming a challenge efficiently and surrounding yourself with those who want to see you succeed is what matters. So, my cliche-valedictorian advice? Step outside of your comfort zone, and don’t pass up any opportunities you may regret later.”

“Standing here, I realize powerfully that every single one of us graduating tonight is standing on the threshold of so many untold hopes and dreams about to come to fruition,” Hernandez said. “I cannot help but think that every event, from now on, will be a kind of formal or informal ‘graduation’ into the next chapter of our lives.” Students were also congratulated by Superintendent of Schools Terrence Clark and Principal Michael Spence before they were presented their diplomas and pronounced graduates. “As you continue on your path in life, always remember to check in with your family and tell them you love them,” Spence said. “Always remember to laugh and enjoy life, always remember to set high goals for yourself because you can attain them, and lastly, always remember that you have made your school, your parents and your community proud.”

Seniors congratulated on their accomplisments

Student leaders

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage School District

Proud graduates

COLLEGE NOTES Stephanie DeFina, of Hicksville, recently earned a B.S. in Business Administration cum laude from Simmons College in Boston. DeFina majored in Business & Management. n

Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its spring 2017 Dean’s List. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum QPA of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that, in the term they have successfully completed courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits. The following local students have achieved this honor and indicated that Loyola can release their directory info:

• Cara Connolly, class of 2017 from Hicksville • Kristen Elder, class of 2020 from Hicksville • Matthew Fede, class of 2019 from Plainview • James McNamee, class of 2017 from Hickssville • Anthony Del Piano, class of 2019 from Bethpage n

Victoria P. de la Concha of Levittown, a senior majoring in broadcasting and mass communication, has been named to the President’s List for the spring 2017 semester at SUNY Oswego. She was among Oswego students

who achieved a grade point average of 3.80 and above on the 4.00 scale. Those achieving a GPA of 3.30 to 3.79 earned Deans’ List recognition. n

Buffalo State is pleased to congratulate the following students who completed the requirements to earn their bachelor’s degrees in spring 2017: • Danielle Berk of Levittown • Jacqueline Jean of Levittown n

Florence Rose LaPlaca of Hicksville and Brendan William Beiersdorfer of Levittown were among approximately 1,608 students have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2017 semes-

ter. Dean’s List students have earned a grade point average of at least 3.30 or higher for that semester out of a possible 4.0, while carrying a full-time minimum course load of at least 12 credit hours. n

Ilana Luther has been named to the Grinnell College Dean’s List for the spring semester 2017. Luther is one of 268 students honored for outstanding academic achievement by Grinnell College. To make the Dean’s List, students must have a grade point average of 3.75 or above. Luther is the child of Mr. David A. Luther and Mrs. Dana E. Luther of Old Bethpage.

July 21, 2017

Pittsburgh’s skyline and rivers, as seen from Grandview Avenue at the Duquesne Incline © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com BY KAREN RUBIN

I have come to Pittsburgh this first time to join the Railsto-Trails Conservancy’s Sojourn three-day, 120-mile bike tour on the Great Allegheny Passage – a trail reclaimed from a former rail line that was used to carry the coal from the mines to the

steel mills that is now playing a key role in revitalizing the small towns that had developed around coal. It is the foremost example of the transition of an economy and the society that it supports and how a city can go from grey to green. But I only have one full day, so I want

my time to be as productive as possible. And as authentic as possible, so I choose the historic Omni William Penn Hotel – a member of Historic Hotels of America – which celebrated its centennial in 2016 the same year as the city celebrated its bicentennial.

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I start with the hotel’s concierge to get some ideas of how to organize my day in order to pack enough highlights that give me a real sense of this place – the things that are unique to the city. See page D2

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One Day, Two Nights in Pittsburgh: From Grey to Green, A Proud City Revitalized Continued from page D1

She, in fact, epitomizes the story of Pittsburgh: her father worked in those steel mills of Andrew Carnegie and Frick, suffering the intense heat of a firey hell. There used to be steel mills lining the riverfront. She remembers how the pollution in the city was so thick, that you could not see the city below Grandview Avenue on Mount Washington ridge where I will be heading soon to take in the view. Her father died at an early age. Today, the city’s main industries include academia, robotics, banking and finance and his daughter is now a concierge in this luxury hotel. At its bicentennial in 2016, Pittsburgh boasted a population of 305,704; 2781 acres of city parks; 300 downtown restaurants; 31 skyscrapers; 90 neighborhoods; 24 miles of riverfront trails; 445 bridges (more than any city in the world) across three rivers. Several of Pittsburgh’s unique attractions are associated with people that I had not realized were native sons: August Wilson and Andy Warhol. Indeed, the special history of Pittsburgh is preserved in the institutions associated with the Senator John Heinz History Center (yes, the ketchup company family), as I discover. She loads me up with handy lists and maps, and draws a route for me, and I am on my way.

Walk with me... Around the Omni William Penn Hotel, a complete renaissance is still underway: modern skyscrapers in glass and steel reflect back on restored brick Victorians – not exactly a seamless melding of past and present, nor is history accurately reflected. I head toward the Southfield Street Bridge, a jewel of a steel bridge with a walking/biking lane, that takes me over the Monongahela River, where on the shore, a lovely indoor Station Square mall has developed around what would have been a factory, and there is a lovely bike path. Across the street, is the entrance to the Monongahela Incline, a funicular that takes you up to the Grandview Avenue, aptly named for the grand view of the city from its heights, on Mount Washington, named for George Washington who surveyed the area from this place, choosing the location at the Point below for a fort. It is one of two of the original 19 that used to run. The Monongahela Incline originally opened in 1870 (refurbished in 2015) and is the nation’s oldest cable car operation. Its 35-degree grade makes it the steepest incline in the US; it travels the 635-foot length at 6 mph. It is operated by the Port Authority (so your bus pass works). Though the ride takes but a few minutes, it is so much fun. (portauthority.org). The story of Pittsburgh is

encapsulated from Mount Washington, named for George Washington who as a young man surveyed the area from this perch to choose a location for a fort. You gaze down at the expanse from viewing perches – how the rivers merge together, the skyscrapers and landscape. There are fascinating historical markers along Grandview Avenue that tell the story of steel and the critical role Pittsburgh played in the industrialization of the United States and its emergence, really, as a world economic power, and ultimately, “the Greening of Pittsburgh.” Mount Washington was once called Coal Hill, the spot where the nation’s coal industry was born around 1760. “Here the Pittsburgh coal bed was mined to supply Fort Pitt. This was eventually to be judged the most valuable individual mineral deposit in the U.S.” Another marker: “With its steel mills belching fire and smoke, Boston writer James Parton described the city as ‘hell with the lid off.’ Streetlights were often needed in the middle of the day to combat the haze of industrial smoke and grime. As recently as the late 1940s, visitors to Grandview Avenue had to strain to see the skyline through the haze.” Today, despite the clouds casting a grey pallor, I can still see the striking skyscape, and follow the outline of the rivers a long distance. I stroll the avenue toward the next

incline, the Duquesne, passing lovely Victorian homes and a library. The Duquesne Incline opened in 1877 – it has quite an interesting display of historical photos and artifacts. It is operated by the Society for the Preservation of Duquesne Heights Incline. It travels the 793 length at a speed of 6 mph, bringing me back down to the riverfront and I walk across the Fort Pitt Bridge down into Point State Park. What a jewel Pittsburgh’s Point State Park is, literally at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela River at one side and where the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers meet on the other. Its location made it critical to control over this territory and later, the industrial and economic development of the nation. The Point offers beautiful park land as well as some of Pittsburgh’s most significant heritage sites. You first come upon the Fort Pitt Blockhouse, built in 1764, the oldest building in Pittsburgh and the only remaining structure from colonial times. Inside this small, dark space, it gives you a glimpse of western Pennsylvania’s role during the French & Indian War and the American Revolution (admission is free). What proves to be the highlight of my all-too-short visit to Pittsburgh is the Fort Pitt Museum (the newest member of the Senator John Heinz

Costumed docent sends school kids off on a scavenger hunt at the Fort Pitt Museum The Monongahela Incline originally opened in 1870 (refurbished in 2015) and is the nation’s oldest cable car operation © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

tribes. There is a sensational video that presents the different perspectives (the Indians still come up short) – the different perspectives that the British and French brought, and the Indians whose culture did not acknowledge that a person could own land, but by this point, the Indian tribes had already had already become dependent economically on imported European goods. British and French clashed for control of the New World colonies constantly from 1689-1748: The French, most interested in trade, saw the Ohio River as a way to connect Canada and Louisiana and leverage their relations with Indians. The British, determined to control territory, also realized the strategic importance of this artery, “the Keystone of the Frontier.” This becomes clear in a superbly produced video, “Whose Land?”: “The French couldn’t stand the British and the British wouldn’t rest until they owned [the territory].” Native Americans, were fully aware that they could not allow the Europeans to control the land, but they were caught in the middle – by this point, Indians were dependent upon trading for manufactured goods. “The Indians negotiated with weight and authority. They had a powerful confederacy Iroquois – Seneca, Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida. They had sophisticated

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History Center, in association with the Smithsonian Institution), a modern, two-story, 12,000 square foot museum built on the site of Fort Pitt. The presentations are absolutely thrilling in conveying how at a critical point in the settlement of the New World, this point was the epicenter of world-changing events. “From 1754 to today, Fort Pitt has shaped the course of American and world history as the birthplace of Pittsburgh.” The museum tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh (William Pitt never actually visited). It offers extremely well crafted interactive exhibits, life-like historical figures, rare artifacts that let you come away with a new appreciation for the strategic role the region played. Known as The Point, this was once one of the most strategic areas in North America, controlling access to Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and much of interior of North America; it was the intersection of cultural exchange with native people, and a departure point for settlers moving west. I appreciated the balance in the presentations between points of view – the colonists (actually split between the British and the French) and the Indian

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Fort Pitt Museum tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com government, freedom, a rich culture, complex trading relations. Agriculture was central but they did not have private ownership. They took a cue from nature. They enjoyed trade – and were heavily dependent on some European goods, and even took up the European religion, but kept their own ways.”

“God created all people but different,” an Indian chief said in 1742. With French dominion on one side of the river and English on the other, where does the Indian claim lie? George Washington, a 21-year old major in 1753 with experience as a See page D5

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Enjoying the best of these Summer days! BY CLAIRE LYNCH Summer is here and we enjoy the freedom that the lazy, hazy days can bring. For many people summer means it’s vacation time and a chance to enjoy some extra time with family and friends. We get to dress lighter and wear flipflops - things I don’t wear at any other time of the year - and with my bathing suit and striped, oversized beach towel, I know that a dip or a leisurely swim aren’t far away. Below are some of my favorite things about summer.

Summertime Comfort Food

I like to think that my family and I can enjoy eating some comfort food not just during the cold winter months but during the summer months, also. We like going on picnics not far from home and bringing some of our favorite foods – baked chicken pieces, baked beans, potato salad, a tossed salad, corn on the cob, assorted melons for dessert and more. Many times when I was a child in Rockville Centre my Mom would tell us that we were going on a picnic, that we would have a choice of meals and that the main dish would be a surprise. It may have been baked chicken or it may have been spare ribs that we could eat with our hands. It may have been a cold ham that Mom or Dad could carve easi-

ly and we could all devour with the side dishes. For three days I would wonder what it would be and sometimes I felt the suspense would kill me. My mouth would start watering as I wondered what dish we would probably have. We would eat the food cold and enjoy every minute of it. These days, when my family and I go on picnics on Long Island, we bring our food and I keep my relatives wondering about what they will be eating. If it’s chicken pieces or spare ribs, we use a barbecue grill to warm up the meat, the corn and the baked beans. For dessert we have some cool pieces of melon that really hit the spot.

New Things Are Good Things

Give yourself permission to be a beginner. In the summer try something new. Too often we think of ourselves as accomplished in whatever field of work that we do. We are knowledgeable. We are proficient. People look to us for answers but sometimes it’s nice to not have the answers. Sometimes letting go and experimenting is fun. I’ve found that it’s refreshing to learn something new. I start with a blank page and just go from there. It’s like diving off the high diving board. It’s like being offered a challenge to do something new and just saying, “Okay,

I’ll try it.” Earlier this summer someone gave me the chance to go to an Art class and since it worked fine with my schedule, I went. Before arriving at the class I took a quick assessment of my strengths and weaknesses. I have lots of strengths but drawing and painting are definitely my weaknesses. Joining seven other adults, I followed my Art teacher’s directions and picked up a colored drawing pencil. We had to copy a picture of an apple on a wooden table next to a vase of flowers. It sounded simple enough. When the hour was over I put down my drawing pencils and looked at my artwork. It wasn’t bad for a first try and I was proud of myself for showing up, letting go and seeing where my creativity would take me. I

had fun chatting with my teacher and fellow students and I had fun being in a place that normally would be way out of my element, way out of my comfort zone. My next challenge? Maybe I’ll get a mentor and try to produce a record. You never know!

Sail Boating on the LI Sound

All of my older relatives are Brooklyn born but when they grew up and got married, they moved to Long Island, Westchester County and New Jersey. My mom’s brother, my Uncle Douglas, had a daughter, Elaina, who was my age. Uncle Douglas invited me to spend many summer vacations with them and we either took cruises to the See page D6

Friday, July 21, 2017

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Stop Worrying About Social Security BY TOM MARGENAU

I’ve written about this topic before. But I just have to do it again. If my emails are any indication, it seems as if 90 percent of senior citizens in this country are worried sick that they are losing out on Social Security benefits, or making decisions that result in dramatically reduced monthly checks from the government. And in almost all the cases I encounter, their worries are ill-founded. I started working for the Social Security Administration in 1973. And my mentor was a guy who was with the agency almost from its inception in 1935. He retired in about 1980, and I retired in 2005. And in all those years, neither one of us ever met a Social Security recipient, or a potential beneficiary, who worried one little whit about getting the most out of his or her monthly benefits. “Maximizing” one’s Social Security was just not part of the lexicon. The majority of seniors signed up for their retirement benefits at 62. Some waited until 65 (the full retirement age for the first six decades of Social Security’s existence). A very few people, and I mean a VERY FEW, waited until age 70 to start their benefits. But then two things happened. In the late 1990s, some unintended loopholes grew out of a new law that allowed senior citizens over age 66 to work without any reduction in their benefits. Those loopholes became known as “file and suspend” and “file and restrict.” They have been discussed ad infinitum in this column and will not be explained here again, other than to say that, in a nutshell, they allowed retirees to collect dependent spousal benefits on a husband’s or wife’s Social Security record while delaying their own benefits until 70. Congress eventually recognized these loopholes violated the basic tenets of the program and closed them. Or to be more precise, they immediately closed the “file and suspend” provisions and put a time clock on “file and restrict.” Only people turning 66 before January 2020 can still jump through the spousal benefit loophole. The bigger thing that happened is that financial planners discovered a new and huge market: greedy geezers! They lured them into seminars with come-ons like this one I just got in the mail this week: “You could be missing out on thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits!” Because of them, the term “maximizing your Social Security” became the catchphrase for a generation who 40 years earlier were chanting “make love, not war!” Now they are crying, “Make money, not love!” I mean, who needs sex, drugs and rock and roll when you can have a bigger Social Security check? Let’s look at just a couple of the emails I got this week from seniors who are caught up in all this hoopla about

maximizing benefits. Q: I signed up for my Social Security when I was 66 years old. That was 10 months ago. I am getting $2,225 per month. Now I just learned that I could have maximized my Social Security by filing for wife’s benefits on my husband’s record and saving my own until age 70 when I would get higher benefits. He is 73. He started his benefits at age 70. He gets $2,850 per month. So now I’d like to cancel my retirement claim and then file for wife’s benefits. I understand I can get half of his, or $1,425. Can I do this? And how do I do this? A: Well, yes you can do this, although not at quite the money amounts you think. And you really should think long and hard before jumping on this maximizing bandwagon. I mean, you and your husband are already getting over $5,000 per month in Social Security benefits. That is far more than the average Social Security beneficiary can even dream about. But if you are intent on squeezing every last nickel out of your Social Security piggy bank, here is what you should do. Make an appointment to talk to someone at your local Social Security office. Tell them you want to withdraw your retirement claim. (You have up to 12 months after your benefits start to do that.) You will have to repay all the benefits you’ve already received. That sounds to me like you’ll be writing the government a check for $22,250. After you withdraw your retirement claim, you will then turn around and file a claim for wife’s benefits on your husband’s account. But you won’t get half of his current benefit. You’ll only get half of his full retirement age rate. I’m guessing that’s about $2,150. So your share of that is $1,075. You can claim up to 6 months’ worth of retroactive spousal benefits. Once you make that switchover, you will keep getting $1,075 per month, until you turn 70. At that point, you would refile for your own retirement benefits, and get 132 percent of your basic rate, or about $2,900 per month. Good luck with all that! Q: Both my wife and I are about to turn 62. We went to a seminar about maximizing Social Security benefits. I was told that I could file for husband’s benefits on my wife’s record and then save my own until age 66. But the Social Security people said I can’t do that. Are they right? We are worried that we are missing out on Social Security benefits that everyone else is getting. A: The Social Security people were right. If you are under your full retirement age, the law says you must file for your own retirement benefits. And the loophole mentioned at the beginning of this column, the one that let people

66 and older file spousal benefits while delaying their own benefits until 70, closes before you reach your full retirement age. So now you are your wife simply have to make one of three Social Security decisions. Do you want reduced retirement benefits at 62, or some other age

between 62 and 66? Or do you want full benefits at age 66? Or do you want to wait until age 70 and get 132 percent of your full retirement age rate? If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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One Day, Two Nights in Pittsburgh C ontinued from page D3 surveyor, was given a mission to explore to Fort LeBoeuf and recommended the site for Fort Prince George. Washington “had no diplomatic experience, and couldn’t speak French yet he was selected to bring message to French. He was selected because of his close connection with Ohio corporations and other Virginian land speculators in land. He knew ‘the West’.” In 1754, Fort Duquesne (renamed Fort Pitt when the British took over), was the largest French military installation in Ohio, and evicted the Virginians. William Pitt, for whom the fort is named, never came to the colonies. The city originally was called “Pittsboro”. The Fort – perhaps because it was so foreboding, was attacked only once, during Pontiac’s War of 1763. Its location made Pittsburgh a boom town. The Ohio River carried 18,000 settlers through in 1788. The population of Pittsburgh, just 150 in 1780, grew to 4,800 by 1810, making it the third largest in Pennsylvania after Philadelphia and Lancaster. Its economy developed from coal mining, glass making, and boat building, fueling the nation’s industrial and physical expansion. The city was incorporated in 1816. When I visit the museum, there are a number of school groups coming through. The school kids are sent out in teams on a scavenger hunt by a docent in period dress. What surprises the kids the most? That the Indians were not as primitive as they expected, she tells me. Indeed, many are pictured wearing European-style clothes and served in the military. By this point, the Indians were part of the world economy - the Indians traded their furs for items from as far away as China; the European traders were like Walmart to them, bringing manufactured household goods. For the first time, I understand why the Indians did not kick the Europeans out when it was clear they were setting up outposts. As I explore the exhibits, I learn of what may have been the first incidence of germ warfare: in 1763, an Indian trader, on orders from Ft. Pitt, is alleged to have given Indians two blankets and a handkerchief from the fort’s smallpox hospital. During my visit, I am fortunate enough to see a special exhibit (no longer on view), “Captured by Indians” that introduces me to an issue that I knew nothing about before, that makes you really think. The fascinating display is about European (white) colonists as well as slaves who were kidnapped by Indian tribes. The exhibit did not disguise the brutality, but most fascinating is that the individuals (who often were

young when they were taken captive), particularly women, once they survived the arduous journey and a literal gauntlet (to weed out the weak), were adopted into the tribe, treated as equals, and generally had a better life than the colonial settlements they came from, especially if they were indentured servants or slaves or women, to the extent that when they had the chance to be “freed” and be returned to their community – such as in a hostage exchange - they would refuse and even escape back to the tribe. The presentation, the artifacts and the connection to people living today, descendents of those people, is utterly fascinating. “During the turbulent decades of the mid-18th century, thousands of European and African settlers were captured by American Indians whose dwindling numbers forced them to adopt non-Indians in an effort to survive. The subsequent experience of captivity and adoption forever altered both the captives and their captors as identities shifted, allegiances were tested, and once-rigid lines between cultures became forever blurred.” The exhibit, with artifacts specially gathered, draws upon documentary evidence gleaned from 18th and early 19th century primary sources, dozens of rare artifacts, and a wide array of imagery, to examine the practice of captivity from its prehistoric roots to its impact on modern American Indians and other ethnicities. The captives taken in brutal raids, massacres and abductions were mainly of young who were physically fit and could assimilate and women who would be married off and bear children. They would size people up during the raid, and decide who to take, then put them through a kind of gauntlet (as well as an actual one at the end), to weed out the See page D6

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One Day, Two Nights in Pittsburgh: From Grey to Green, A Proud City Revitalized C ontinued from page D5 weak or uncooperative. The exhibit tells the story through the experiences of real-life captives, and in stunning displays including three life-like vignettes that portray John Brickell, a local boy captured just a few miles from Fort Pitt at age 10; Massy Harbison, who heroically saved the life of her child after escaping from her captors; and the Kincade family, who were reunited on the Bouquet Expedition in 1764 I am amazed to learn that many of the captives preferred Indian society: Colonial society could be brutal, especially for those at the bottom (like slaves and indentured servants and poor), women were property of husband. But in native society, they had equality. “Many adopted captives lived and died among chosen people.” At the end is a large wall of photos of

people today who trace their origins to these captives. “While many captives were returned to the society of their birth after months or years among the Indians, many others lived out the remainder of their lives with their adoptive people. Today, the descendants of captives represent a wonderfully diverse cross section of American society. In many cases they are alive today because of crucial decisions made in an instant, two centuries ago. They represent the living legacy of captivity, reminding us not only of our connection to the past, but also to the future.” In summer, the Fort Pitt Museum offers living history programs and reenactments –with staff dressed in period costumes, firing off cannons, playing fife and drum, doing carpentry. Fort Pitt Museum (open daily, 10 am – 5 pm, $5/adults, $4/seniors/ $3 students

Historical markers along Grandview Avenue make it easy to visualize Pittsburgh’s past © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

and children 4-17), 101 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 412-2819285, www.heinzhistorycenter.org/fortpitt/ My full-day’s walking tour also includes the National Aviary (www. aviary.org) and the Andy Warhol Museum, which is one of the Carnegie Museums (The Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky Street, 412-237-8300,www. warhol.org ). I top my walking tour off with a stroll into the Strip District, once an industrial section, now full of markets, restaurants, shops of all kinds and ethnicities, before walking back to my hotel the Omni William Penn, a member of Historic Hotels of America. Unfortunately, I don’t have enough time to visit the Heinz Center before it closes for the day. Pittsburgh is

definitely worth a return visit (Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., 412454-6000, www.heinzhistorycenter.org). For more information, contact Visit Pittsburgh, 412-281-7711, 800359-0758, 877-LOVE PGH (568-3744), info@visitpittsburgh.com, www. visitpittsburgh.com. ______________ © 2017 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com, www.huffingtonpost. com/author/karen-rubin , and travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures

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Enjoying the best of these Summer days! C ontinued from page D3 Caribbean or stayed at their house in White Plains. At home, Uncle Douglas would tell us to get out our swimming suits and grab some beach towels and we would go off to the Westchester Country Club where we could swim in the pool or the Long Island Sound. When my cousin and I were 10, Uncle Douglas bought a sunfish, the boat not the fish, and placing it carefully in the water, he told us to hop in. All three

of us put our life jackets on. Being the adult, he steered and we spent many summer days riding around in the colorful sunfish. It was great. A sunfish is a small sailboat made out of fiberglass. It doesn’t have a motor so the captain of the ship either has to quickly learn how to maneuver the sail or stay pretty close to the shore and just drift. Uncle Douglas, Elaina and I had a great time sailing and we returned safely to dry land.

The Nighttime Songs of Crickets

I walk out my door one August morning and head to my car when I spot a robin having a bath in a puddle on the sidewalk. He’s flicking his wings and feathers all around and looks like he’s really enjoying that bath. Later, at about 9 p.m., after the dinner dishes have been put away and things have quieted down, I hear the chorus of crickets outside my windows singing their songs. They sing on dry, crisp nights but when it rains, they find a good hiding place and go quiet. Once the rain stops, they

resume their songs. During the day crickets hide in the ground but these nocturnal insects start singing around dusk and make their sounds by rubbing their wings together. They communicate with each other by making sounds. The crickets have a lot of information to share with each other. They may be recognizing other members of the same species or locating a mate. They may be giving directions to food or warning of danger. Some messages say, “Spread out!” Other messages say, “Come clos-

er.” It is the male crickets that are making all of the racket. When they rub their wings together, they drag a small peg on one wing across a row of ridges on the other. The result is a series of clicks similar to what happens when you click your thumbnail down the teeth of a comb. Only with the crickets the clicks are so fast you don’t hear the individual clicks. What you hear is a trill or a chirp. (extension.iastate.edu) Hearing those crickets singing tells me that fall isn’t far away. Once the sun has gone down and the heat of the day disappears, the air smells and feels good. A breeze pops up and blows my sheer curtains around and in short, I am glad that it cools off the house.

hear the cicadas in the distance and take a dip in the Scantic River. When we’re ambitious, we go tubing down the Scantic River and shriek along with the other tubing people as we zip along. At night we return to her house and out-

Visiting New England

Each summer a friend and I spend some time in Connecticut which is where my friend Kelly is from and where I spent two years going to college. Hanging around my friend has been interesting. Those who hail from the “Constitution State” (also called the “Nutmeg State”) have a different accent than those of us from Long Island. They say “hoorible” instead of “hawrible” and often drop their “t”s at the end of a sentence. They speak slower than we do and they are not in as much of a rush as we are. A true New Englander, Kelly is from Enfield, which is in central Connecticut near the border of Massachusetts. She is used to cold winters, snow piled high for months on end, and a winter season that starts before our Long Island winter and lasts a bit longer. She’s also got a few really good New England recipes, some handed down by her relatives and others that have been published in church bulletins and local cookbooks. Her mother is from Connecticut and her father is from Maine so Kelly has a true New England history. I’ve tasted their homemade pumpkin bread – cooked with home-grown pumpkins and baked in gas ovens that are 50 years old or more. It’s delicious. On summer mornings we

side her relatives marinade our dinner of meat and fresh vegetables then grill it on the barbecue. Sitting back and relaxing, we enjoy each other’s company and the fresh air and clear nights of New England.

Horseback Riding in N. Myrtle Beach

On a recent trip to the Myrtle Beach, SC, area last year one of my nieces wanted to ride a horse by the Atlantic Ocean. Alexa had read all about a place in Horry County that lets people ride horses either on trails (inland) or ride along the water’s edge. She wanted to ride along the water’s edge. They were staying just north of Myrtle Beach in North Carolina and her family had planned a few days for sightseeing and adventurous trips. Alexa kept asking my brother, Pete, and his wife, Patty, about horseback riding and didn’t want to give up on the idea. We could all tell that she had her heart set on it. Other relatives wanted to do different things – play miniature golf, go zip-lining, go on the SkyWheel (Ferris wheel), meander

down some lazy rivers, ride the Grand Prix track, see some haunted houses and go to Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Alexa realized that if she got someone to go with her, she would have more of a case. She finally persuaded her mother, Patty, to go along, so on the seventh day of their southern vacation Pete drove Alexa and Patty to the riding stables in Cherry Grove. After checking in at the office, Alexa and Patty went outside near the stables area. Eight other people were standing there waiting for their horses. An attendant came out with the horses and helped them get on. Alexa’s horse was a Palomino named Rapunzel and Patty’s horse was brown and named Cinnamon. A guide on a horse led the group along the water’s edge and at first they all walked their horses then they cantered (did a smooth gallop). Patty later said that they both had fun cantering at the ocean’s edge and feeling the speed of their horses as well as the splashes the horses made. My niece and sister-in-law both had a great time riding horses.

Enjoying Summer’s Sunsets

On the longest day of the year, June 21, the summer solstice, my family and I make it a point to get together and

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celebrate. No matter what everyone is doing, no matter how busy everyone’s schedule is, we have a traditional family barbecue. We prepare our favorite foods, enjoy our dinner and dessert then stretch out on some chaise lounges in the back yard to watch the sun descend in the sky. Sundown comes at about 8:36 p.m. on the longest day of the year. The sunsets here on Long Island are gorgeous and we admire the beauty of them. On the following days of summer we go swimming, take long drives, play some miniature golf, go to the movies and enjoy our annual summer vacation. Later in the season, I can tell that the final days of summer have approached because on September 12 the sun sets by 7:10 p.m. Night seems to fall so suddenly. The night-time air feels cooler and crisper. Even though I dislike having to say goodbye to another summer season, I welcome the cooler air and the promise of some holidays that can’t be far away. Author Jenny Han once wrote about this fine season: “Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.”

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SEEKING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT -Paid SEEKING VOLUNTEERS -NOT A SUMMER JOB -COMPUTER SAVVY-WORDPRESS-WORD-EXCEL -EARLY MORNING MEETINGS TO ATTEND -EVENING NETWORKING EVENTS TO ATTEND -SOME SECRETARIAL RESPONSIBILIES CAN BE DONE REMOTELY FROM HOME -STANDARD OFFICE DUTIES-MAILINGSCORRESPONDENCE -GREAT NECK RESIDENT PREFERRED 15+ HOURS PER MONTH THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SPEAKING WITH YOU! Contact: 516. 466.6218!

COMPANION/BABY SITTER AVAILABLE: Mature European woman, English speaking, 15 yrs experience, own car, Alzheimers/Dementia, meals, medication, light housekeeping. Please call 917-532-7752

COMPANION/CAREGIVER AVAILABLE Honest, reliable, friendly, experienced Polish woman is available for companionship with elderly Monday through Saturday after 12pm. Flexible hours after 12pm. Housekeeping, laundry, meal, errands. Own car. Call/Text 516-589-5640 ELDER CARE: Mature woman available to take care of elderly person 3-4 days / week daytime hours. Light cleaning, cooking, laundry. Local excellent references. Own car available. Please call Luisa 516-485-9215 or 516-451-1781. Leave message.

EMPLOYMENT

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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NOVENAS/PRAYERS

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

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (L.B.)

ELDERCARE COMPANION AVAILABLE: 25 years highly diverse experience. Available Mon-Sat, days, own car, excellent written and verbal references, patient, responsible and kind. Please call 516-997-3596 HOME HEALTH CARE AIDE Irish trained woman with 10 years experience and excellent checkable references available. Honest and reliable. Licensed driver with own transportation. Please call 516-383-7150

HOUSE CLEANING: Excellent service, with great references, reliable, own transportation, English speaking. Call Selma at 516-690-3550

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 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 SILDENAFIL—Active chemical in VIAGRA 20mg, 30 tablets for $35. By Greenstone, a Pfizer company. Rye Beach Pharmacy, Rye, NY. 914-967-0856, ext 5. Can FedEx. Ryerx.com; info@ryerx. com

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit thou who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. Thou who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and thou who art in all instances of my life with me. I thank thee for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great material desire may be, I want to be with thee and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Thank You for your love towards me and my loved ones. Pray this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted. (L.B.)

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FOR SALE: 3 piece bedroom set solid wood, high quality, mint large armoire, dresser / large mirror, bedside table. Asking $5000 neg. Also Queen brass headboard, antique Dining room set from WW11, table 6 chairs, China set for 12 $2000 neg. 516-343-8373

INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Consignment Shoppe and Auction House Open 7 Days a Week Consignments by Appointment Monthly Live & Online Auctions Tag Sale, Appraisals and Estate Sale Services Complete House Cleanouts Moving Services Home Staging Services 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers / KIT Complete Treatment System. Available at hardware stores, Home Depot, homedepot.com Try Harris Guaranteed Roach Killers too!

WANTED TO BUY

ABE BUYS OLD STUFF

Antiques, Bronzes, Paintings, Sterling Silver & All Contents

917-817-3928

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

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

INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, July 26 10:00 a.m. 36 Jefferson Ave Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Bring your flashlights! Old vintage collectible items from the attic to the garage. Tools, instruments, furniture and anything else that was left behind!...Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details !

WE BUY ANTIQUES Old oriental rugs, sterling silver, jewelry, diamonds, Chinese items, religious items. Call 516331-1582 No calls Saturday

TAG SALE *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org AVITA GALLERY: Paintings, Royal Copenhagen, Rosenthal and more. Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 12-5 or by appointment. 770 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck NY 11024. 516-304-5640. Free parking in back.

INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Monday, July 24 10:00 a.m. 90 Stratford Road Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Craft supplies, teacher supplies, decorative items, furniture, books, housewares, records, garage items, lighting fixtures and basement...... .Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

AUCTIONS

LIVE ONLINE WORLDWIDE AUCTION

Thursday, July 27th at 11:00am

GARDEN CITY

Hosted by Invited Sales by Tracy Jordan

Previewing available for auction lots including Waterford, Silver, NY State Memorabilia, License Plates, Records, Star Wars Toys, Hot Wheels Collector Sets, Vintage Toys, Artwork, Chinese Collectibles, Comics and more. 4 WAYS TO PLACE YOUR BID! •Online on our website •Live in person at the auction •Leaving a written left bid •Over the phone during the auction

Preview Online or Bid at www.invitedsales.com or Live in the Auction Room at 839 Stewart Ave Garden City, NY 11530 Located directly behind the Garden Gourmet Deli

View Select Items For Sale At www.Instagram.com/gardencitymovingsale

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Email: Solutionsbylita@gmail.com

Friday, July 21, 2017 Classifieds

CLASSIFIEDS

YARD SALE ALBERTSON: Saturday and Sunday, July 22nd and 23rd from 9-5. rain dates July 29th and 30th. 64 Chaffee Avenue. Renovating! Selling entire contents of home.

GARDEN CITY SOUTH Sat & Sun 7/22 & 7/23 630 Princeton Street 9 am to 3pm Items include American Dolls, Coach handbags, Home decor, furniture, toys, etc.

PETS PET SERVICES A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717

DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

GRADY WHITE 1995 GULFSTREAM FOR SALE

23ft, 2 150 Merc 4 Stroke w/Less than 50 hrs, New Exterior Upholstery, Curtains, Trailer w/Brakes & Springs $39K

516-769-6188

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CLASSIFIEDS PETS PET SERVICES MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Training Boarding Walking EFT Pet Therapy Therapeutic Healing GC Resident 516-382-5553

AUTOMOTIVE 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 APARTMENT FOR RENT FRANKLIN SQUARE 1 Bedroom apt, lower level, new move in condition. Suitable for one, utilities included. $950 / month + one month security and references needed. Call 516-270-3236 GARDEN CITY 3 Rooms, 1 Bed, freshly painted, parking, A/C, elevator $2,200 up Move in Aug 1. 3.5 Rooms, 1 Bed, EIK, LR/D R, Doorman, elevator $2,300 Four rooms, 2 Bed, EIK, New Bath, AUG 15 occ. $3,300 Garden City Properties (516)746-1563 / (516)313-8504 GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Huge bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath with large dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C, hardwood floors, NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. $1,970+ electric. Available approx. August 1. www.gcbapts. com or 516-742-1101

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE GARDEN CITY 1565 FRANKLIN AVE RESERVED PARKING Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Available July 1st. Call 516-248-3048 WILLISTON PARK 1300sf. office space avail on Hillside Ave. Prof building, parking lot, close to RR & parkways. Full commission paid. Call Tony 516248-4080.

VACATION RENTAL SOUTHAMPTON Secluded Designer Home on private road for rent by Garden City resident. 4 Bedroom (sleeps 8), 2.5 Bath, Great Room, Euro Kitchen, Gazebo. Short walk to beautiful Peconic Bay Beach. August 1—Labor Day $19,000 + utilities. (Shorter stays also available) Pictures on request. Contact 516-746-4314

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE HOMES FOR SALE WILLISTON PARK: Beautiful “Saltbox” home for sale! Close to all, Herricks schools. 5 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, eat in kitchen, laundry room and more. Check 134 Park Avenue or Zillow or call Steve at 845-594-3165. Buyers only please. $705,000.

LOTS FOR SALE HUDSON VALLEY LAND BARGAINS! 5 to 50 acres from $49,900! 20 mins from Albany, 2 hrs GW Bridge! Woods, stonewalls, privacy! Terms! 888-905-8847 NewYorklandandlakes.com

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE WATERFRONT CABIN SITE 5 acres $79,900 tiny unspoiled lake, private woodland, utils. Stunning Upstate NY location! Terms avail 888-479-3394

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COMPUTERS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

TUTORING

COMPUTER REPAIR AND INSTRUCTION Chaminade Graduate Eliminate viruses, malware, bloatware, adware, spyware Computer Instruction Home & Business Networking Reasonable Rates Call Phil at Aspect Networking 516-830-3366 OR email: support@aspectnetworking. com

RAFTER ONE CARPENTRY: Kitchens & Baths, Windows & Doors, Wainscoting & Molding, all general home repairs. References. License #H010478/Insured. Bill Ryan 516-491-6222

COLLEGE ESSAYS: Make your application stand above the rest. Call Jonathan, 516-6690587or ifixessays@gmail.com, an Ivy League PhD with proven Ivy League results.

SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations 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, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT / ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING

MATH, PHYSICS, SAT/ACT TUTOR, adjunct professor Calculus I,II, Algebra, trig, AP & Pre-Calc, IB, NYS Certified, highly experienced. Raj 516-7871026

COMPUTER SERVICES BY GCHS honors graduate & EE major, 8 years experience. Setup, upgrade, repair your computer or custom build one, improve performance, install programs, remove malware, set up printers, back-up drives, provide instruction. Low rates. 516-743-2149

HOME IMPROVEMENTS AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 GEM BASEMENT DOCTOR: One stop for all your home improvement needs! Basement, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, carpentry, crown, wainscoting molding, closets, doors, windows, sheetrock, painting, siding, decks power washed, stained and built. 516-623-9822

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

Grandparents: Send in your grandchildren’s photos

and enter our “World’s Most Beautiful Grandchildren” contest. Just send a photo and a brief description of the child (or children) along with your name and address to: editor@ gcnews.com

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 PAINTING PAINTING PAINTING: Interior/Exterior. Summer Specials! Call Steve cell 972-998-8573

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

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

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 MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE Our excellent cleaning team will get your home or office spotless! Available Monday thru Friday 7am to 6pm Supplies provided if needed Own transportation Excellent references provided CALL 516-849-2026

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SERVICES CLEANING

SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686 STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 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

SERVICES

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

DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE your home/office. We do it all. Create a life you love to look at. Free Consultation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx and Randi Yerman 917-751-0395 www.neatfreaks1976.com instagram: organizethisnthat

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

GENERATORS Sales and service. Maintenance contracts. Generac, Kohler. Mohrmann Electric Co., Inc. 516-826-3311

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

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DONATE YOUR CAR

Wheels For Wishes Benefiting

Make-A-Wish® Suffolk County or Metro New York WheelsForWishes.org

*Free Vehicle/Boat Pickup ANYWHERE *We Accept All Vehicles Running or Not *Fully Tax Deductible

Suffolk County

Call: (631) 317-2014

Metro New York

Call: (631) 317-2014

* Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes. To learn more about our programs or financial information, visit www.wheelsforwishes.org.

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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 PROFESSIONAL LETTER WRITER: Will write your letters of: Complaint, Regret, Applications, Correspondence, Thank You’s, Speeches, Reports, Cover Letters, Newsletters, Editing and more. Your letters will get results! Ron Goldberg 516567-8434 ron.e.goldberg@gmail. com

PSYCHOTHERAPY: Efrat Fridman, LCSW. Individual, couple and family therapy. effiefrid@gmail.com 2 Pinetree Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-224-7670 or 225 West 35th Street, NY 10001 718-887-4400

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Join the Last Hope cat rescue and adoption team!

Volunteer orientations are held at our Wantagh adoption center the second Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM.

Reservations not needed, but please fill out and fax a volunteer application in advance to 516-765-9181. You can download the application from our website: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org. Click on “How to Help”, then “Become a Volunteer!”. Our adoption center is located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. We look forward to having you on our team.

SHOPPING FOR SUPPORT

Clipping pet item coupons for Last Hope is a great and easy way to give your support. Every coupon we receive helps to defray our costs, particularly for dog and cat food. They can either be dropped off at our adoption center at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, or mailed to Last Hope, PO Box 7025, Wantagh 11793. Please share our need with your friends and family. Thank you! Visit http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org to read about Last Hope’s programs and to see the fabulous array of fantastic felines eagerly awaiting adoption into their forever homes!

Pennies for Pets at VCA Animal Hospitals VCA Charities and VCA Animal Hospitals are teaming up to help raise funds for Last Hope Animal Rescue. VCA Animal Hospitals believe animals have an inherent healing nature. It’s this perspective that engages their staff, clients, community members and donors to work together to ensure every animal is provided the opportunity for a healthy and happy life. Together with your generous donations we can make a difference in the lives of these animals. Every donation is extremely appreciated. All Long Island VCA locations will be benefiting Last Hope Animal Rescue. During checkout at your next vet appointment, you can also round up your bill to make a donation. Please see your local VCA Animal Hospital for details. The flyer for this program can be downloaded from our website: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/penniesfor-pets-at-vca-animal-hospitals/

Friday, July 21, 2017 Classifieds

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MOVING SERVICE

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TREE SERVICE

CLEANING RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

Serving the community for over 40 yrs

BRIAN CLINTON

MOVERS

One Piece to a Household/ Household Rearranging FREE ESTIMATES

333-5894

Owner Supervised

Licensed & Insured Licensed #T-11154 175 Maple Ave. Westbury, NY 11590

CARPENTRY

MOVERS

SWEENEY CUSTOM CARPENTRY and PAINTING

Renovations Custom Closets Sheetrock Repairs Interior/Exterior

New Doors New Windows New Moldings Free Estimates

516-884-4016 Lic# H0454870000

HOME HEATING OIL

MASONRY

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALL TYPES OF STONEWORK

FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED & INSURED #H2219010000

Sage Oil Save 5¢ per gallon

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LAWN SPRINKLERS

PLUMBING AND HEATING

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FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

CUSTOM DECORATORS

Residential | Commercial | Installation | Sales & Services

Window Treatments, Custom Upholstery, Custom Fit Slipcovers, Cushions and Pillows, Furniture Restoration.

• • • • •

Spring Turn-Ons Backflow Device Tests Free Estimates Installation Service/Repairs

10% OFF

on any project (Restrictions apply)

FREE ESTIMATES

85 Franklin Ave. Franklin Square NY 11010

Joe Barbato (516) 775-1199

516.216.1630

Open Mon. to Sat. 9am to 6pm

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AUTO DETAILING

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24HR

EmErgEncy SErvicE Licensed and Insured

DETTAGLIO DETAILING “We clean and pamper your car”

• We specialize in Imports: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati

• SUV’s, Vans & Pick-Ups also detailed at a higher price • We provide Mobile service

$10 OFF

Complete Detail Coupons not to be combined

Anthony Masia

Wash & Wax Spring Special $95 Cars only Coupons not to be combined

- 631-612-7152

Owner/Operator Check us out on Facebook

Friday, July 21, 2017

SERVICE DIRECTORY PAINTING/POWER WASHING

ROOFING

PAINTING/POWER WASHING

SWEENEY PAINTING and CARPENTRY

Interior B. Moore Paints Dustless Vac System Renovations

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PAINTING & WALLPAPER est. 1978

Exterior Power Washing Rotted Wood Fixed Staining

Interior and Exterior • Plaster/Spackle Light Carpentry • Decorative Moldings Power Washing

516-884-4016

www.MpaintingCo.com 516-385-3132 New Hyde Park

Lic# H0454870000

DEMO/JUNK REMOVAL

516-328-7499 Licensed & Insured

“PAULIE THE ROOFER” - Stopping Leaks My Specialty -

• Slate & Tile Specialists • All Types of Roofing LIC & INSD “MANY LOCAL REFERENCES”

(516) 621-3869

AWNINGS

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INTERIOR & EXTERIOR / RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Thermal Windows • Doors • Siding & Gutters • Dormers & Extensions • Basements • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Decks

GOLDEN HAMMER HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Perfection Is No Accident!

516-354-1127

FREE ESTIMATES Lic. & Insured

GENERATORS

JUNK REMOVAL

ALL PHASES OF RUBBISH REMOVAL & DEMOLITION Residential • Commercial Construction Sites

“POWER WHEN YOU NEED IT”

Kitchens • Bathrooms Clean-Ups • Attics Basements Flood/Fire

ALL SIZE DUMPSTERS

516-541-1557

Some Day Service, Fully Insured

Bob Cat Service

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

10% off New Customers First Maintenance Call or First Service Call. (including any parts used) Mention this ad.

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Servicing Long Island Since 1961

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• Kitchens & Baths • Windows & Doors • Wainscoting & Molding • All General Home Repairs References License # H010478 / Insured

Call Bill Ryan 516-491-6222 HOME IMPROVEMENT

One Stop For All Your Home Improvement Needs Basement, Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling, Carpentry, Crown, Wainscoting Molding, Closets, Doors, Windows, Sheetrock, Painting, Siding, Decks - Stained & Built

GEM - BASEMENT DOCTOR

516-623-9822 Lic. Nas. H3803000000

HOME/OFFICE ORGANIZER

Declutter & Organize Your Home / Office We Do It All

AN OPPORTUNITY... COMICS

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TREE SERVICE

Since 1991

516-328-1900

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Excitement and pride resonated throughout Wisdom Lane Middle School’s auditorium as parents and faculty celebrated the new academic chapter being taken by eighthgrade graduates during the annual moving up ceremony, held on June 12. After the students proceeded to their seats to the band’s playing of “Pomp and Circumstance,” class repre-

sentative Jasmine Smith led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance, while select members of the eighth-grade chorus sang the national anthem. In his opening remarks, Principal John Avena congratulated the students on their accomplishments and reflected on the “good old days.” He said, “You are an amazing group of respectful, responsible and hardworking

young ladies and gentlemen that will continue to inspire and motivate those around you.” In addition, Division Avenue High School Principal John Coscia welcomed the students to the high school and encouraged them to introduce themselves and develop a relationship with the faculty in order to have the best school experience. After Division Avenue High

It is a tradition for Wisdom Lane Middle School eighth-grade students to receive a Division Avenue High School lanyard upon graduating from middle school.

School seniors Steven Reilly, Sonia Inderjit and Alexa McCall dispensed advice on how to become an accomplished high school student, eighth-grade class representatives Gabriela Guzman and Alexandra Sweeney reflected on the group’s accomplishments. Class representatives Madison Cooper and Austin O’Regan also presented the class gift, tools for the school’s

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Wisdom Lane MS students take the road ahead

new greenhouse. The students then marched across the stage to receive their Division Avenue High School lanyards, commemorating their official entry into high school. Many of the graduates then joined the eighth-grade chorus, under the baton of Carol Spainer, to perform Ed Sheeran’s “Photograph,” commencing their middle school years.

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Wisdom Lane Middle School graduates Madison Cooper and Austin O’Regan presented the class gift during the moving up celebration.

The Wisdom Lane Middle School eighth-grade chorus performed Ed Sheeran’s “Photograph,” commemorating the end of their middle school years.

Friday, July 21, 2017

14 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Qualification of I Love My Contractor, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/05/2017. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 1098 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803. Address required in Delaware: 3511 Silverside Rd, Ste 105, Wilmington, DE 19810. Certificate of Formation filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware, Division of Corporations, 401 Federal St., Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901 on Nov. 28, 2016. Purpose: any lawful purpose. MIT 5542 4X 06/16,23,30,07/07,14,21 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Taina Cunningham, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/31/2017. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of process against LLC to principal business address: 10 Wheelbarrow Lane, Wantagh, NY 11793. Purpose: any lawful act. MIT 5546 6x 7/7, 14, 21, 28; 8/4, 11 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2005-4, Plaintiff against PARAMJIT K. SINGH ,et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein, Such & Crane LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorney(s) for Plaintiff(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered JANUARY 3, 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the CCP (CALENDAR CONTROL PART COURTROOM) IN THE NASSAU SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501 on AUGUST 8, 2017 at 11:30 A.M.. Premises known as 14 MILTON STREET, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801. Sec 11 Block D Lot 806807-1209. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville,

LEGALâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;NOTICES Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $582,970.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 007101/14 . MARK SCHRECK, ESQ. , Referee File# CARN183 MIT 5547 4X 07/07,14,21,28 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of NATURES REVOLUTION, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/09/2017.Off. Loc.: NASSAU COUNTY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC. 7014 13TH AVENUE, SUITE 202 BROOKLYN, NY 11228 Purpose: ANY LAWFUL PURPOSE. MIT 5548 7/7, 14, 21, 28; 8/4, 11 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST George Pelcher a/k/a George Pelcher Jr; Stephanie Pelcher; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 23, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501. on August 15, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 280 Division 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 45. Block 513 Lot 11. Approximate amount of judgment $407,086.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 16-000134. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: May 13, 2017 MIT 5549 4X 07/14,21,28,08/04 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF M4 Ventures LLC. Articles

of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/08/17. Office location: NASSAU COUNTY. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address and principal business address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 14 Ingram Dr., Hicksville, NY 11801 Purpose: any lawful act. MIT 5550 6X 07/14,21,28,08/04,11,18 LEGAL NOTICE The Viscardi Center, Henry Viscardi School & Abilities, Inc. (Owner) will receive bids at 201 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507 until 11:00am on Monday, August 14, 2017 for resurfacing the playground area with safety surfacing material. A walk through will be conducted on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 10:00am to meet with the building operations manager and visit the area. All interested Vendors must pre-register with Maureen Begina at 516-465-1558 or email mbegina@viscardicenter.org. Bids must include a minimum of three (3) references. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids received and to accept any bid which it deems to be most favorable to the interest of the Owner. No bid shall be withdrawn pending the decision of the Owner. Bids may be mailed, emailed or hand delivered to: Maureen Begina Purchasing Manager The Viscardi Center 201 I.U. Willets Road Albertson, NY 11507 516-465-1558 mbegina@viscardicenter.org MIT 5551 1X 07/21 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of NATURES REVOLUTION, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/09/2017.Off. Loc.: NASSAU COUNTY. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: C/O UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC. 7014 13TH AVENUE, SUITE 202 BROOKLYN, NY 11228 Purpose: ANY LAWFUL PURPOSE. BN 7237 7/7, 14, 21, 28; 8/4, 11 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY

OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff AGAINST Tina Montanaro, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March 08, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on August 15, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 4033 JEAN AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay and County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 46, BLOCK 483, LOT 23. Approximate amount

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Under the direction of Lisa Levenberg, the Jonas Salk eighth-grade chorus sang the national anthem during the moving up ceremony.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown School District

Jonas Salk MS students start a new academic chapter Levittown parents and faculty welcomed Jonas Salk Middle School students with great pride as they entered the gymnasium for the annual moving up ceremony. After class officer Julie Magliano led the salute to the flag, the eighthgrade chorus, under the baton of Lisa Levenberg, sang the national anthem.

Assistant Principal Patrick Mulligan welcomed parents and faculty to this cherished event, which starts a new academic chapter for the graduates. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald told the students that the trip to MacArthur High School “is not a short walk across the parking lot,” but one that took three years of prepara-

From left, Angelo Andino, Cindy Bardhi and Furzam Asim were three of 330 Jonas Salk students who were celebrated during the movingup ceremony.

tion. She also encouraged the students to get involved. “Make those four years count in every way,” she said. Principal John Zampaglione congratulated the students and thanked them for their impact on the school culture. “With each of you is something of value,” he said. The administration and staff

bestowed a number of special awards in the areas of academic excellence, character, athletics and citizenship prior to handing out certificates of completion to 330 graduates. The ceremony concluded with a special musical presentation by Jonas Salk graduate Ted Fiber to celebrate the momentous occasion.

Jonas Salk eighth-graders Matthew Fioretti and Emily Zhang, pictured with Principal Patrick Mulligan and math teacher Kelly DeCunzo, were awarded for being top Mathletes scorers.

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Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

Children in the Hicksville School District summer recreation program.

Summer recreation a hit in Hicksville Schools

Summer softball

Students throughout the Hicksville Public School District participated in the annual summer recreation program, designed to teach them the importance of remaining active when school is not in session. Under the leadership of faculty members, students engaged in several indoor and outdoor activities, including basketball, lacrosse, whiffle ball and volleyball. The program allowed students to practice the fundamentals of teamwork during the summer months.

Lacrosse player gets ready

Shooting baskets in the recreation program.