Mid-Island Times & Levittown News (6/22/18) by Litmor Publishing

Friday, June 22, 2018

Vol. 78, No. 25

Hicksville Board of Education appoints new superintendent

A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS

on the rear yard fence. Gerasimos Efthimiou allegedly fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction. Police say a bottle of oxycodone pills taken from inside the residence was recovered. On Wednesday, June 13, police say their investigation led them to Starbucks, located at 2148 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow. Detectives located Gerasimos Efthimiou there and placed him into

On June 13th, the Hicksville School District Board of Education unanimously appointed Marianne Litzman as superintendent of schools, effective July 1st. Mrs. Litzman will be replacing retiring superintendent Dr. Carl Bonuso. “After conducting an extensive and thorough search and interviewing several highly qualified candidates, it was evident that Marianne Litzman possesses the vision and leadership skills we are looking for to lead our school district to the next level of success,” said Board of Education President Phil Heckler. “Her familiarity with our students, staff and community will ensure a smooth transition at a critical juncture in our district, specifically the concurrent appointment of three new elementary school principals and the implementation of the Next Generation Learning Standards recently adopted by the NYS Education Department.” Mrs. Litzman brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new position. This year, she was selected as a recipient of the Nassau BOCES 2018 Education Partner Award for her outstanding contributions to public education in Nasssau County. She began her service to the district as a science teacher and science coordinator, then as continuing education director, principal of the district’s evening high school, assistant principal of Hicksville Middle School, principal of Dutch Lane Elementary School, and, currently, as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. “I am honored and grateful for this opportunity to lead Hicksville Public Schools as superintendent,” said Mrs. Litzman. “Throughout my career in the district, it has been my privilege to collaborate with a dedicated staff and the supportive Hicksville community in working to meet the educational needs of all our students. I look forward to continuing to strengthen the home-school connection in order for our district to shine brightly throughout the future. I want to express my appreciation to the board of education for their support and look forward to working togeth-

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Two-hundred and fifty-two members of Division Avenue High School’s Class of 2018 proudly received their diploPhotos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools mas during ceremonies on on June 16. See pages 18-19.

Nassau Police arrest two in home burglary

Gerasimos Efthimiou

Nassau County Police arrested two homeless men for allgedly burglarizing a Rim Lane home on Friday, May 11th at 10:55am. According to detectives, a neighbor observed two defendants Robert Hurley, 33, (no known address) and Efthimiou Gerasimos, 26, (no known address) enter into the yard of a Rim Lane residence and called police. As Second Precinct police arrived they noticed a broken side window and proceeded to the rear yard, at which time they observed Hurley caught

Lee Road students bring history to life PAGE 10 MacArthur grads set sights on future PAGES 8-9

Friday, June 22, 2018

The Acchords in concert

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.

Cantor Wolk honored at retirement ceremony

Emergency blood drive The Manetto Hill Jewish Center will hold a blood drive on Tuesday, July 17th to address the emergency blood shortage. The blood drive will take place between 3 and 9pm. Please contact

Sharon Sliva at 516-478-5041 for more information. The Jewish Center is located at 244 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (right) recently attended the retirement ceremony for Cantor Morris Wolk (left) of Plainview. Over the last 44 years of Cantor Wolk’s involvement, Plainview Jewish Center has successfully advanced its mission to teach children, connect with friends, act responsibly, forge a relationship with God, and foster personal growth. Supervisor Saladino presented Cantor Wolk with a citation for his lifetime of service to his faith and humanity and wished him happiness in his well-earned retirement. Also on hand was Cantor Wolk’s wife Geraldine Wolk (center).

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

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Erin Hayes has been appointed the next assistant principal at JFK Middle School. At its meeting on May 29th, the Bethpage Union Free School District Board of Education announced the appointment of Erin Hayes as assistant principal of JFK Middle School, effective July 1st. She will be a familiar face

in the school, having served as one of the building’s social workers for the last five years, in addition to one year at Central Boulevard Elementary School. Hayes has been an integral member of the Bethpage staff since joining the district in October 2012. Her knowledge of the students and their families, as well as her genuine concern for the school community, will serve as valuable assets in her new position. In total, Hayes has 15 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker. She has also served as a Dignity Act coordinator at the middle school and co-chair of the Character Education Committee. In addition, she has played a key role in the expansion of the social-emotional learning curriculum that helps incorporate mindfulness practices into the classroom and has led to the creation of a “mindfulness room.”

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BY GARY SIMEONE Two Plainview teenagers, who are members of the Chai Center in Dix Hills, recently earned awards for their work and dedication to the community center. Eighth grader Justin Mintz received the Rookie of the Year award and high school sophomore Justin Winawer, received the Chesed, (kindness) award. “It is the first year for both of these boys in this organization, and they both have been very active in taking on leadership roles,” said Rabbi David Weinbaum, director of CTeen West Suffolk, which is based at the Center. “Since they started here, their dedication to community service has grown by leaps and bounds.” He said that youths in the CTEEN organization focus on three important aspects, including building social skills, education, and humanitarian efforts. “Justin (Mintz) was very involved with the humanitarian aspect of our organization, helping to do things like cook for needy families, set up toy and

clothing drives, and packing gifts for ill children. He really went the extra mile and went out of his way to help people.” Justin Winawer, who will be a sophomore at Plainview-Old Bethpage High School, was instrumental in bringing people together and always making them feel included. “He always greets people with a smile and gets them involved in whatever’s going on,” said Eabbi Weinbaum. “Whether it’s on a group retreat or just hanging out here at the center, he always makes others feel included.” He said that Justin’s inclusive nature was evident in the speech he gave at the awards ceremony, which took place on June 12th. “In his speech, he said that he not only deserves the award, but his group deserves it too. He is always looking out for his group. It’s just the kind of kid he is.” CTeen is one of the fastest growing Jewish teen networks in the world, with over 200 chapters across the nation.

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Division Ave. student recognized for achievements in chemistry Michael Adams, a junior at Division Avenue High School, was recently recognized by the Long Island chapter of the American Chemical Society for his outstanding scholastic achievement in high school chemistry. He was awarded with a plaque at the New York American Chemical Society High School Awards dinner and award ceremony at Nassau Community College on May 9th. Adams was among 31 chemistry students from Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens

to receive this honor for demonstrating a strong interest in the field and for excelling in honors chemistry and Advanced Placement chemistry classes. During the evening, Dr. Gene Hall, an applied research professor at Rutgers University, was the guest speaker and discussed forensic analytical chemistry and the importance of entering the chemistry field.

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From left: New York American Chemical Society Chair Dr. Joseph Serafin, Division Avenue High School junior Michael Adams, and Long Island American Chemical Society Chair Dr. Adejare Adeniran.

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Weekend LIRR schedules to change during construction June 23–24 Construction work will affect Long Island Rail Road train service on the Ronkonkoma Branch over the weekend of June 23–24. If you are planning to travel on this weekend, please make note of the following: • Buses will replace trains between Hicksville and Ronkonkoma. • Greenport customers will be bused between Hicksville and Yaphank on Saturday. • Customers for the 4:19 AM Ronkonkoma to Greenport train will be bused from Hicksville to Greenport on both Saturday and Sunday. All other Greenport trains on Saturday only will be bused between Hicksville and Yaphank. For details, pick up Special Weekend Timetables dated June 23–24 at stations or at mta.info/lirr, or check out the LIRR Train Time app.

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Friday, June 22, 2018

Free summer concerts in the Town of Oyster Bay parks The Town of Oyster Bay will hold the following free summer concert services at local parks and beaches. All concerts are free of charge and begin at 8:00pm unless otherwise noted below. Concert goers will experience a wide variety of genres that range from country to rock, providing free entertainment for all music lovers. Residents are invited to bring lawn chairs, a cooler, and the entire family. Make Town parks and beaches your summer backyard!

Tuesday, July 10th

Salute to America Concert & Fireworks Show (7:30pm) John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa

Wednesday, July 11th

Friday, July 14th

Peacheaters – Allman Brothers Tribute John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa

Tuesday, July 17th

Nine Days – #1 Hit “Absolutely (Story of a Girl)” John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa

Wednesday, July 18th

The Johnny Rogers Show – History of Rock n’ Roll Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, Syosset

Thursday, July 19th

Dean Karahalis & the Concert Pops Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park, Farmingdale

Bennie & The Jets – Elton John Tribute Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach, Oyster Bay

Thursday, July 12th

Tuesday, July 24th

Dr. K’s Motown Revue Bethpage Community Park, Bethpage

Decadia – The 80’s & Beyond John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa

What’s Happening 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 film is rated PG-13.

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”.

Wednesday, July 25th

Barometer Soup – Jimmy Buffet Tribute Harry Tappen Beach

Saturday, July 28th

The Fast Lane – Eagles Tribute John J. Burns Town Park

Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, Syosset

Friday, August 10th

The Electrix – Classic Rock John J. Burns Town Massapequa

Saturday, August 11th

Tuesday, July 31st

Back in Time – Huey Lewis & The News Tribute Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park, Farmingdale

Wednesday, August 1st

Strawberry Fields – Beatles Tribute Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, Syosset

Saturday, August 4th

BonJourney NY – Bon Jovi & Journey Tribute John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa

Tuesday, August 7th

Wonderous Stories – Beatles, Who, Moody Blues & Allman Brothers Tribute Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park, Farmingdale

Wednesday, August 8th

Simply Diamond – Neil Diamond Tribute

The Lords of 52nd Street – Billy Joel Tribute John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa Concertgoers are urged to bring folding chairs or blankets as no formal seating exists. Special accommodations are also available for disabled residents, including reserved parking and easily accessible restrooms. If doubtful weather conditions arise, please call (516) 797-7900 for updated performance information. Programming is made possible through the generous support of sponsors, including: Sterling National Bank, Extreme Auto Body, King Kullen, Roslyn Savings Bank, Excel at Woodbury, Steel Equities and Gold Coast Studios, Amber Court Assisted Living, Ridgewood Savings Bank, and Friends of the Community Service Department, For additional information, please call (516) 797-7900 or visit the Town’s website at: www.oysterbaytown.com.

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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

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Friday, June 22, 2018

MacArthur’s Class of 2018 sets sights on the future

From left: Graduates Skylar Migliore, Krista Hagenbruch, Jake Furnari and Gerard Fiorenza III.

Anticipation and excitement filled the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University on June 16 as 301 students from General Douglas MacArthur High School’s Class of 2018 prepared to commemorate the next chapter of their lives. Dressed in blue caps and gowns, students entered the complex surrounded by proud family and friends to “Pomp and Circumstance” conducted by band director Joseph Romano. At the opening of the ceremony, senior choir members performed the national anthem and the song “My Life” by the Beatles. Principal Joseph Sheehan welcomed loved ones to the momentous occasion and offered encouragement to the Class of 2018. “Graduates, your cement foundation is still wet. Now is the time to leave your imprint in it!” he said. “Be ready to embrace the new experiences that lie ahead and step onto the road to the future with steadfast confidence.” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald addressed the graduates and their families as she spoke about the students’ journey from kindergarten students on their first day of school to high school graduates, ready for adulthood. “As you undoubtedly continue to grow and succeed in life as you do, don’t forget you will always be part of the MacArthur family,” she said. “If you need us, just call because after all, once a General, always a General.” Keynote speaker and MacArthur

High School alumnus David Falk received a plaque from Dr. McDonald and Principal Sheehan to commemorate being inducted into the district’s 2017 inaugural Hall of Fame before he addressed the graduates. Falk, the CEO and founder of Falk Associates Management Enterprises shared his experience growing up and his road to success. “Make your journey fun, make your journey memorable and make an impact,” he said. In addition, salutatorian Yingyue “Maggie” Liu, class president Delilah Spinelli, and valedictorian Helen Zhang each spoke during the ceremony, reflecting on their years as a student and encouraging their fellow graduates to follow their dreams. Before the presentation of diplomas, a video presentation which highlighted the graduating class was shown, followed by commendations from Board of Education President Peggy Marenghi. One by one, each student was announced on stage to receive their diplomas and was congratulated by Principal Sheehan, Dr. McDonald, central administrators, members of the board of education, Levittown Council of PTA’s President Mary Rickard, Falk, Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti, and Town of Hempstead Councilman Dennis Dunne as they officially completed their time at MacArthur High School.

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MacArthur graduates Kristina Sopchak (left) and Jenna Lanin (right) with their decorated caps.

From left: John Mulholland, Matthew Zabatta, Megan Opallo, and Alyssa Wheat prepared to graduate.

David Falk, the CEO and founder of Falk Associates Management Enterprises and a MacArthur High School alumni received a plaque for being inducted into the 2017 inaugural Hall of Fame.

MacArthur High School’s Class of 2018 received their diplomas.

From left: Principal Joseph Sheehan, salutatorian Yingyue “Maggie” Liu, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald, and valedictorian Helen Zhang.

The Class of 2018 proudly exited the graduation ceremony with diplomas in hand.

Student Joseph Calvo was congratulated by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald after receiving his diploma.

MacArthur High School alumnus David Falk spoke during the ceremony.

Town of opens cooling centers In anticipation of the upcoming hot and humid weather, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that the Town has opened the following cooling centers to residents today, Monday, June 18th, through 11pm tonight: • Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center – 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage • William P. Bennet Hicksville Community Center – 28 W. Carl Street, Hicksville • S y o s s e t - W o o d b u r y Community Center – 7800 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury “As temperatures steadily increase, a combination of heat and humidity has the potential to become overwhelming, especially out in the direct sun,” Supervisor Saladino stated. “To help provide our residents with some relief, we

have made these cooling centers available for those in need of a location to cool off.” For more information about Town of Oyster Bay cooling centers, please call (516) 677-5350. As heat and humidity can wreak havoc on even the most physically fit of bodies, Supervisor Saladino offers the following tips to help stay cool in rising temperatures: • Stay hydrated! Dehydration is the most reported heat-related occurrence in the summer. • When possible, increase time spent in air-conditioning. • Wear a hat and light, loose-fitting clothing. • Take a cool bath. • Check on relatives and friends, especially the elderly. • Eat light but nutritious food. • Avoid the sun at the hottest times of the day.

• Individuals especially at risk, such as the elderly or those with chronic illness, should refrain from physical activity. They should also avoid being alone, keep their sleeping area well-ventilated and avoid falling asleep in a hot room. • Be aware of heat-related illnesses, which may include headache, dizziness, fatigue, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, and low pulse rate. • If you experience a power outage, call LIPA at 1-800-490-0075. • For energy conservation tips, visit www.lipower.org. “Heat and humidity are part of life on Long Island in the summer,” Supervisor Saladino commented. “With some simple planning and good old common sense, though, most heat-related problems can be avoided.”

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Friday, June 22, 2018

MacArthur’s Class of 2018 sets sights on the future

Friday, June 22, 2018

Lee Road Elementary School students bring history to life Third-graders at Lee Road Elementary School in the Levittown Public Schools channeled famous figures from throughout history during their 2018 Third-Grade Wax Museum on May 31st. Students in Melanie Anderson and Kristine Boyd’s classes had the opportunity to select a famous person from history and learn about their individual’s lives through an in-class biography project. During their research process, the students utilized books, Internet resources, videos, and magazines. They also read, took notes, gathered, and syn-

thesized information. Showcasing what they had learned, the classes invited family members to their wax museum where they dressed and posed like their famous individual. They also shared their display boards, which featured a hand-drawn photo of their researched individual and technology-based elements. Technology played a large role in the project as students created lists of 10 interesting facts using Microsoft Word, typed a poem, brainstormed a concept web using the program Kidspiration, inferred character traits, and learned how to write the traits in WordArt. In

addition, the students sequenced the events of their individual’s life using the program Timeliner. The third-graders acquired these new technology skills with the help of classroom teachers, computer teacher Arlene Zabatta, and by working both independently and with their peers on computers, laptops and iPads. After the

students synthesized their research, they were challenged to write a speech from the point of view of their individual of study. Many memorized their speeches which family members heard by tapping the student on the shoulder during their visit to the museum.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Third-grader Gemma Budek channeled primatologist Jane Goodall. Lee Road Elementary School third-graders shared their research on a famous figure with family members on May 31.

Third-grader Kayla Potornai showed off her best Cleopatra pose during Lee Road’s Wax Museum

Third-grader Daniel DiGiavanna dressed as Neil Armstrong for his project on the astronaut’s life.

June 22, 2018

Day 5 of Cycle the Erie BikeTour Offers Deep Dive into The Erie Canal: ‘Mother of Cities’, Empire Builder, Wonder of the World BY KAREN RUBIN, TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE, GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM Day 5 of our 8-day, 400 mile Parks & Trails NY Cycle the Erie biketour from Buffalo to Albany offers a deep-dive into the history of the Erie Canal, an appreciation for the engineering marvel that it was, and how it changed American culture and society, as our 50-mile ride from Syracuse to Rome today brings us to a sequence of museums and historic sites. We begin the day riding into downtown Syracuse from our campsite at Burnet Park, adjacent to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo (we are so close, some said they could hear the animals during the night). A highlight for the entire trip is visiting the Syracuse Eric Canal Museum, which has opened early, from 7 am, especially for us. It is not to be missed and I plan to spend a couple of hours here. (The museum also was open especially for us last evening, with shuttle bus transportation from our campsite, to accommodate our riders, but I chose to visit the zoo.) The downtown of Syracuse has gone through an amazing renaissance. Erie Canal at one time went through Syracuse but Theodore Roosevelt, then New York Governor (he loved canals and went on to

Riding through Old Erie Canal New York State Park – rural, quaint, with wildlife, five aqueducts, and very flat © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com champion the building of the Panama Canal), wanted a “modern” canal built which would largely replace the original. Today, in a magnificent plaza there is an impressive Jerry Rescue Monument to William “Jerry” Henry, a freemason taken into custody under Fugitive Slave Act, despite the fact that New York State abolished slavery in 1820. Daniel Webster, who was

secretary of state under President Millard Filmore, came to Syracuse in1851 and declared that Syracuse (which was a stop on the Underground Railroad) was “a laboratory of abolitionism, libel, and treason”. He warned local abolitionists and “abetting slaves” that any violation of the Fugitive Slave Law, which called for returning those in flight into bondage, would be “treason, treason and nothing else.” (This is

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all uncomfortably familiar around today’s issue of forcibly separating children from families seeking asylum.) A few months later, on October 1, a mob stormed a downtown police station, knocked down the doors and freed Jerry, and put him on a carriage traveling toward Canada. See page D2

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Day 5 of Cycle the Erie BikeTour Offers Deep Dive into The Erie Canal: ‘Mother of Cities’, Empire Builder, Wonder of the World Continued from page D1 Syracuse Canal Museum All along our Cycle the Erie route – mostly following the 353-mile long Erie Canalway - we have visited small canal museums and historical societies which each tell a part of the Erie Canal epic drama. At Lockport, which is itself a living-history museum, on the first day of our ride, we saw the astonishing “Flight of Five” locks and its small museum. At Camillus, the half-way mark of our 400-mile ride from Buffalo to Albany, we visited Sims Store, a re-creation of a 19th century general store that would have served the canalboats. Still to come (later today), the Chittenango Landing Boat Museum which offers a look at how the canal boats were built and we get to look inside a reconstruction; Canastota, which offers a delightful Canal Town Museum in a tiny house that was once a bakery. Further on, we will see the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, featuring sections of all three alignments of the Erie Canal and a fascinating historic exhibit in a house-turned-museum. But Syracuse is the “official” Erie Canal Museum - it offers the most expansive collection of artifacts, the most comprehensive history, starting the story well before Governor Dewitt Clinton pushed so obsessively for his Ditch. It offers the most sophisticated presentations, including lots of interactive exhibits and opportunities to engage. It is all the more remarkable because it is a maritime museum which is not on the water - indeed, the expanded canal was moved north of the city.

One of the unique features of the Canal Museum – indeed, the “most unique thing about Syracuse” - is the chance to visit the Weighlock Building, built in1850 - the only remaining weighlock building in America. You can walk aboard a replica passenger packet boat in the weighlock and get a real impression of how the Erie Canal transformed culture and society in America. And, as we bike into the downtown historic district, with some magnificent architectural jewels (like the NiagaraMohawk building, an Art Deco palace that is simply breathtaking), what we appreciate most is how the Erie Canal was, in fact, the “Mother of Cities” and how Syracuse is one of her children. A chart in the museum graphs the explosive growth in population of Albany, Syracuse, Buffalo, and even small canaltowns like Lockport because of the Erie Canal, “It was the 8th Wonder of the World, the pathway to an empire and a school of engineering.” Indeed, in 1820, Syracuse was just a swampy settlement on Genesee Turnpike, its primary industry was salt production (a key reason that banks had already established themselves in Syracuse, before the canal). Because of the canal (“The Mother of Cities”) the population of Syracuse swelled 40-fold in just 10 years, from a village of 250 in 1820, to 11,064 in 1830, and by 1920, a city of 171,717. “German masons who came for the canal, stayed to build cobblestone houses, churches. The canal was a whole way of life.” Before the Erie Canal, it would take 6 to 8 weeks for a mule to carry less

Setting up our tents at Fort Stanwix, Rome © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear. com

than a ton of feight, versus 6 to8 days to transport up to 200 tons on the canal. The cost dropped to one-tenth, $12 per ton and 60c for barrel of salt. Each day, some 1,800 immigrants would come through Syracuse on the Erie Canal on their way to the west, paying 10c to travel from one town to the next. “Land was free, you just had to get there, settle on it for a number of years. Often pioneers would work on the boat in exchange for transportation,” the notes read. New York State financed the building of the Erie Canal (the federal government refused to help) by selling $7.7 million in bonds; the state earned back revenue from fees on goods shipped and taxes on salt (because salt was brought out of salt springs that were owned by the state). The success of Clinton’s Ditch was quickly apparent and in just 10 years (after paying off the $7.7 million), the Erie Canal had to be rebuilt and expanded to handle all the traffic. There were no real engineers when they began to build the canal. The initial designers were surveyors. “They knew how to do property lines but were not engineers.” The biggest problem was figuring out the elevations. But when they completed the canal, these selftaught engineers started the engineering school, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy. (And as I learn later, on the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s biketour along the Delaware & Lehigh Canal, sparked a major building of a network of canals, America’s first public-works projects.) One of the innovative methods

devised was a stump puller to clear the trees - a contraption that looks like a military armament, but actually had giant wheels to move it and give leverage to pull out stumps. There is so much that is so engaging in the museum - even the walls along the staircase are painted to show the elevations of the different locks along the entire canal, and the elevator has a mural to make you feel you are stepping into a lock, yourself. Indeed, a key message you come away with from the Erie Canal Museum, is how the canal keeps reinventing itself, and with it, the society around it. Peak use of the Erie Canal was 1951, but it was also a time when the canal was fetid with pollution - oil slicks and raw sewage. Then the Clean Water Act of 1972, prohibiting dumping and requiring municipalities to have treatment plants, changed the way shippers and factories could do business. (My suspicion is that environmental and worker protections and not free trade are what led to the demise of American manufacturing.) So, up until the 1980s, the canal was almost exclusively used for commercial traffic and was too polluted, fetid and crowded for the recreational boater or residential buildings anywhere near the canal. That’s all changed. Now, the canal is predominantly used for recreational purposes, there are lovely housing developments along the canal (a source of economic revitalization). But a changing upstate economy is seeing a resurgence of manufacturing and more commercial shipping is coming to the canal, also. There are many other uses of the Erie Canal other than shipping

Cycle the Erie riders stop in at the Syracuse Canal Museum, which opens especially early © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

and transportation. The canal is the largest source of irrigation for upstate agriculture. People (especially downstate) don’t typically think of New York as agricultural but we rival other states in production of foodstuffs from orchards, vineyards, dairy operations. Riding along the canal trail, you see the white pipes of the irrigation system. The canal also provides for flood control for upstate New York. Many of the dams generate electricity and will figure importantly in the state’s goal of 50% of electricity generated through clean, renewable sources by 2030. Here, I appreciate the ecology of the Erie Canal - not just for the people whose towns, livelihoods and lives revolved around the canal, but how it impacted the environment. And you can see the social ecology as well - as the canal is cleaned up, there are new housing developments that are popping up alongside, as we saw at Rochester, Spencerport, Fairport, changing the economic base for these communities. (They are not intrusive, though - indeed, the entire Barge Canal was just placed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of New York State’s Heritage

Corridor). The small canaltowns are reinventing themselves - and the structures that had been factories and silos and such in places like Pittsford and Cohoes have been re-purposed for condos and offices, as well as to cater to new manufacturing ventures like manufacturing wind turbines. “Everything reinvents itself – just like the Canal,” says Daniel Ward, who curated the exhibit. “When I was boy, there was no accommodation for pleasure craft, no tie ups. It was a barge canal. Now there is balance. “Often the Erie Canal gets separated in people’s minds from the Port of New York, but New York City is the terminal port of the canal system. Our current work is trying to reconnect idea of New York City - we’re coming up to the bicentennial of the opening of the canal (2025), which was a celebration in New York Harbor.” The museum has a marvelous animated display of Governor Dewitt Clinton sailing into New York City to spill water from Lake Erie into the Hudson River in a ceremony called, “The Wedding of the Waters” with simulated fireworks. (There were cannons set up all along the route and it took hours

Friday, June 22, 2018

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At the Chittenango Landing Boat Museum, we get to see how the canal boats were built and to look inside a reconstruction of one of the canal boats © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com for the sound that started in Buffalo to make its way to New York City.) He points to the Mount Vernon Museum, at 421 East 61st Street in

Manhattan, which was a hotel that opened in the 1820s to accommodate

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Prenuptial agreements, FICO scores - and successful marriages BY MARJORIE GOTTLIEB WOLFE

It’s wedding season! A recent study, using data from Equifax, concluded the following: 1. People with good credit scores are more likely to get married. And couples with a good credit score are more likely to stay married. 2. People tend to find partners who have similar credit scores to themselves. 3. Couples with mismatches in their credit scores are more likely to separate. According to Nick Clements, “The stress of living paycheck to paycheck and being unable to pay the bills may lead to missed payments, a deteriorating credit score and ultimately divorce or separation.” Today couples are adding lifestyle clauses or blueprints for behavior to their prenuptial agreements. One Brooklyn woman says seeing her now ex-boyfriend scoop out his bagel was a deal breaker. And The New York Post had a headline that read: BAGEL SCOOPERS ARE RUINING NEW YORK CITY. Shown below are some examples of prenuptial agreements: I, ________________, agree to adhere to the following checked items: • No whoopee before the chupie. • WILL KEEP IN MIND that the average American wedding dress costs about $1,564, plus approximate-

ly another $300 for accessories. (The Knot) • WILL NOT SAY, “I can’t explain why a bride buys her wedding dress, whereas a groom rents his tux.” (Lou Holtz quote) • WILL NOT create a wedding registry at Home Depot or Walmart. • WILL NEVER scoop out a perfectly lovely bagel like those skinny malinks do at Bagel Boss. (FYI: A typical sandwich of a medium bagel with lox and 2 tablespoons of regular cream cheese contain 469 calories.) • WILL NEVER pay $49 annually for a Starbucks credit card…unless it’s used to purchase The Coldbuster (AKA “The Medicine Ball”), which will sooth sore throats and sinuses. • To stress less about the six hours of the wedding and focus more on decades of married life. • To honor my parents by having the band/DJ play “Sunrise/Sunset” (from the original cast of “Fiddler on the Roof”) at the wedding. • To save the shards of glass or light bulb from the wedding ceremony and make them into a Mezuzah for our first home. • WILL NEVER place our marriage announcement in the newspaper’s financial section under “mergers and acquisitions.” • To remember that there are a lot more marital arguments over a wink than a mink. • WILL NEVER say to the hostess

in a restaurant, “Why don’t you show me your SECOND table FIRST and save us both some time • WILL NEVER say, “How ‘bout running it through the food processor just one more time.” • WILL NEVER watch more than one football game on Sundays during football season. • WILL NEVER fax a Big Mac from McDonald’s…and call it dinner. • REMEMBER that the 3 most important words after “I love you” are “Let’s eat out.” • Will invest it a good pillow and a dual-control electric blanket….but NEVER say, “What side of the bed do you want? THAT’S YOUR SIDE FOR LIFE!” (Ray Ramano quote) • WILL NEVER to go to the local bar for some “Quality Time.” • NEVER give a vacuum cleaner as a birthday gift. • ATTEMPT to take the “drag” out of “bag” lunches. • NEVER to sign any application which asks “marital status” with the word “shaky.” • NEVER to appear in Judy Sheindlin’s courtroom with its 10 million viewers a day. • To keep my “knippel” (small emergency fund) separate from regular accounts. • Never to quote cartoonist, Rich Tennan: “Your latkes need work. The children are mistaking them for dreidels.”

• To learn how to spell and pronounce vichyssoise, chipotle, foie gras, gnocchi, quinoa and bouillabaisse. • NEVER eat a Nathan’s hot dog on raisin bread with mayonnaise. (Source: Only in New York, kids, only in New York.) • NEVER to compete with my spouse in the completion of the Saturday New York Times crossword puzzle. • NEVER to say, “I see you’re rerunning last night’s TV dinner.” (The Lockhorns) • NEVER to dye my hair “Manic Panic,” “blue mayhem,” vampire red, atomic pink, or hi octane orange. • NEVER to attend a Money Management lecture when the financial consultant says, “The leading cause of of death in South Florida is exhaustion, caused by house guests from the north.” • NEVER to name a child “Nutella.” Marjorie Gottleib Wolfe never had a prenup. She did find it interesting reading that Roseanne Barr made a dangerous error when she married Tom Arnold. She was so in love with him before their 1990 wedding that she fired her attorney for suggesting she sign a prenup. When the couple divorced four years later, Arnold left with $50 million.

Friday, June 22, 2018

Y O U R S O C I A L S E C U R I T Y

The Basics of Applying for Social Security Benefits BY TOM MARGENAU I’ve saved up a bunch of questions that have to do with applying for various kinds of Social Security benefits. Frankly, I think of most of them as rather elementary. But then I remind myself that I’ve dealt wi th Social Security issues almost every day of my life for the past 45 years. And most of my readers deal with the program, at least in a major way, only once in their life -- at the time they file for benefits. So I hope those of you pushing Social Security age get something out of this. Q: I want to retire when I am 66 in September. When should I apply for benefits? A: The Social Security Administration recommends that you file three months before your eligibility date. So you could start the ball rolling now already. But there really is no need to rush. Most Social Security retirement claims are very simple and SSA processes them in a matter of days. So you could wait until September if you wanted to and your first check (the check that comes in October) will show up on time. Still, better safe than sorry. So apply sometime this month or next. Q: How do you recommend I file for my Social Security benefits? A: About 95 percent of us have straightforward Social Security claims. In other words, you don’t want to play games trying to beat the system. You just want to file for your retirement benefits. In that case, I strongly recommend you file online at http://www.socialsecurity.gov. It’s simple and easy. I did so a few years back and it probably took me a half-hour to finish the process. If you do have a scenario that you think might be complicated (like trying to get a combination of retirement and spousal benefits), then you should probably do that in person. Call SSA at 800-7721213 and either file by phone or set up an appointment to talk to someone at your local Social Security office. Q: What documents do I need to file for my Social Security benefits? A: It depends on the kind of benefits you are trying to get. Think of it this way: You usually have to provide evidence to support your eligibility. For example, if it’s for a retirement claim, you need to prove you are old enough to qualify. So to do that, you need a birth certificate. If you are filing for spousal benefits, you need to prove not only your age but also that you are married to the person on whose Social Security record you are applying. So that would be a marriage certificate. If you are a divorced spouse, you’d need to provide your divorce papers as well. If you want to apply for widow’s benefits, in addition to proving your age and marriage, you need a death certificate, too. In all cases, SSA wants to see original copies

of these documents, or copies certified by the record holder. Q: I haven’t seen my Social Security card in years. I know it’s buried in the house somewhere, but I just don’t know where. I’m frantically trying to find it now that I am getting ready to file for my Social Security benefits. Do I need my Social Security card to apply? A: Relax and stop looking for your Social Security card. You do not need the card when you sign up for Social Security. Q: I signed up for my Social Security retirement at my local office last week. To be honest, I was a bit leery about the whole process because the clerk I was dealing with was either new at his job or not the brightest bulb in the pack (if you get my drift). I am concerned that he will make mistakes in the calculation of my Social Security checks. What do you recommend I do? A: I recommend you relax. The local representative you talked to has nothing to do with the calculation of your Social Security retirement benefit. That is all done by SSA’s national computer network -- a system that is notoriously accurate when it comes to figuring out how much a person is due from Social Security. Q: I just learned that my ex-husband has died. He was getting Social Security checks and they were much higher than the pittance I get from my own Social Security retirement. We were married more than 10 years. Neither of us ever remarried. I think I might be due divorced widow’s benefits. But here is the problem: I have no record of his Social Security number. A neighbor lady told me that without that number, I could never claim benefits on his record. I’ve looked through all the files that I have and can’t find anything. Now I’m frantic. Is what my neighbor told me true? A: Don’t listen to neighbors about Social Security matters! Or rather, to be fair to her, she is right that you need his Social Security number to claim benefits on his record. But the people at the Social Security Administration will be able to get that number for you. So stop searching and worrying. Q: My ex-husband recently died. He was only 45 years old. His two children, ages 14 and 12, have lived with me since the divorce. I understand they are now eligible for survivor benefits. But I do not have my ex’s Social Security number. How can I possibly file for benefits on his account? A: Your situation is slightly different than the woman who asked the prior question. In her case, her husband was getting retirement benefits, so the Social

Security people have ready access to his records and his number via their beneficiary database. But your husband was young and still working, so his Social Security number is not so readily available. But your local Social Security office will still be able to help you find it. To do so, they will need just a few bits of information I’m sure you

have: his name, his date and place of birth and his parents’ names. Usually with that information, they can find the Social Security number. 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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Day 5 of Cycle the Erie BikeTour Offers Deep Dive into The Erie Canal: ‘Mother of Cities’, Empire Builder, Wonder of the World C ontinued from page D3 visitors who wanted to travel on the Erie Canal on packet boats. Before the Erie Canal, “New York City was an insignificant port city, dwarfed by Boston and Philadelphia, and became a great city, as a result of this engineering.” What I come away with: It wasn’t

that people were different in 1817 when construction of the Erie Canal began, that they had more guts, gumption, daring, pioneering spirit. If anything, what this journey back in time shows is that people are exactly the same Governor DeWitt Clinton was mocked for the project, which was called See page D6

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Friday, June 22, 2018

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Day 5 of Cycle the Erie BikeTour Offers Deep Dive into The Erie Canal: ‘Mother of Cities’, Empire Builder, Wonder of the World C ontinued from page D5

“Clinton’s Folly” and “Clinton’s Ditch”; President James Madison refused to give federal funding, questioning the role of the federal government. “Farmers didn’t want to give right of way,” Ward tells me, “they didn’t envision a global economy. It turned out to be great for them. They went from local subsistence economy to global. When the Erie Canal was built, it was the wave of future.” So many morals to be drawn to today. You can easily spend two to three hours at the Erie Canal Museum, which I happily do, even with 50 more miles to travel today. (Erie Canal Museum, 318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY 13202, 315.471.0593, eriecanalmuseum.org.) Chittenango to Canastota My deep dive into the Erie Canal’s history continues on this day’s ride. I am fairly amazed to find some of the cyclists (there are 750 of us on the Cycle the Erie ride) still at the morning rest stop when I arrive at Chittenango Landing Boat Museum, which, through preservation, reproduction, construction, and interpretation of the Chittenango Landing industrial complex, instructs about the construction and repair of canal boats and the social history of the Erie Canal era. There are people in period dress and it looks like a historic village. Here, I get to poke inside a re-creation of a canalboat, and see where the mules would have been housed on the boat

with the family. (7010 Lakeport Rd, Chittenango, NY 13037, 315-687-3801, clcbm.org/) Chittenango is also the birthplace of L. Frank Blum who wrote “Wizard of Oz” (his mother-in-law, Melinda Gates, was the mother of the Women’s Rights movement), and I am told the village has a yellow-brick road. Once again, I am determined not to miss the things that I missed on my first Cycle the Erie ride two years before. I ride up the main street looking for evidence of Frank Blum – I find the yellow brick sidewalk, but before I can get to the All Things Oz Museum, which has family photos, early posters from musicals and movies before the 1939 MGM film, collectibles, it starts to rain. (Open year-round or by appointment, 219 Genesee St., Chittenango, NY 13037, 315-687-7772, allthingsoz.org). And rain. And rain. It is a drenching rain by the time I get to Canastota, where I remember there is a delightful Canal Town Museum which I visited on my first Cycle the Erie ride. Inside, I find other Erie Canal cyclists huddled together in the back, happily watching a video while they get warm. Housed in a former bakery and residence dating from 1873, Canastota Canal Town Museum is a major surprise. From the outside, you wouldn’t think much at all of the tiny frame structure, but once inside, it’s like a Harry Potter experience - the rooms are chockablock full of fascinating artifacts and portraits that make the inside seem enormous. It is a surprisingly fine museum, which adds pieces of understanding to the historic

Getting a tour inside the packet boat in the Syracuse Canal Museum © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

puzzle of the Erie Canal and the rise of the United States. Here the focus is on people - including important people who contributed to building the canal, like Nathan Roberts (a Canastota native who devised the ingenious “Flight of Five” Locks in Lockport which we saw on our first day of the ride); there is a portrait of him by an important 19th century artist, Frederick R. Spencer, and portraits of others who owned the very existence of their town to the canal. In addition to the ingenious engineering of Nathan Roberts’ lock system, I realize an amazing array of inventions came out of this tiny village: it was the birthplace of the American Microscope Industry and early movie and projection film industry. I spot a photo on the wall referring to a action-adventure-comedy, “The Great Race” (1965), and only in that moment realize the movie was based on an actual event: the 1908 automobile race from New York to Paris, by way of Albany, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Valdez Alaska, Japan, Vladivostok, Omsk, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Berlin and finally Paris. I learn that it was only made possible because of an innovation by Weed Chains of Canastota that enabled a car to drive across frozen Siberia. The 1908 Race was won by George Schuster Sr. of Buffalo, NY who drove an American Thomas Flyer. There is even a connection between Amelia Earhart and Canastota’s Airport opening in 1928. I am dazzled and warmed. (Canastota Canal Town Museum, 122 Canal St., Canastota, NY 13032, 315-6975002, www.canastota-canal.com) Of the 50 miles between Syracuse and Rome that we ride today, 36 miles

are in the Old Erie Canal New York State Park - rural, quaint, with wildlife, five aqueducts, and very flat. This is where the Erie Canal building began, in the “Long Level”. And just outside of our destination for today’s ride, Fort Stanwix in the center of Rome, we come to the historic marker where the very first shovel to dig the canal went into the ground on July 4, 1817. It is pouring rain and I am trying to slog through. Mercifully, just as I ride into Rome, the rain stops, and I am able to set up my tent right outside Fort Stanwix, take a shower at the shower truck, change into dry clothes, and rush over to the Fort where they have arranged for guided tours (by costumed rangers) until 9 pm. I am literally the last one out of the Fort at closing. I walk a couple of blocks to a pizza shop for dinner (this is one of two nights that we are on our own for dinner). The National Park Rangers keep the Visitor Center open for us all night long, and I love to really linger over the exhibits. The 20th Annual Cycle the Erie Canal ride is scheduled July 8 – 15, 2018 (www.ptny.org/canaltour). In the meantime, you can cycle the trail on your own - detailed info and interactive map is at the ptny.org site (www.ptny. org/bikecanal), including suggested lodgings. For more information on Cycle the Erie Canal, contact Parks & Trails New York at 518-434-1583 or visit www. ptny.org. The entire Erie Canal corridor has been designated the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, Waterford, NY 12188, 518-237-7000, www. eriecanalway.org.

Motion picture cameras on view at Canastota Canal Town Museum; Canastota was home to early movie and projection film industry © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

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Friday, June 22, 2018

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16 Ways to Chop Your Food Bill BY MARY HUNT

Need a foolproof way to cut your food/grocery expenses by 25 percent this month? Announce to your family that there will be a complete ban on the consumption of food during the first week of every month. There. That should do it! Twenty-five percent right off the top. What?! Don’t think you can pull that off? Me either, but not to worry. Here are some less painful -- and, I hope, more realistic -- ways to chop the high cost of food. Create your shopping list at home when you are hungry. You will be more creative and thorough. But never shop when hungry. You will be compelled to buy everything in sight regardless of what’s on your list. Leave the kids at home. You will stick to your shopping list with much less frustration and stress if you fly solo. Don’t shop at convenience or specialty stores. You won’t find many bargains there. Groceries online. Online grocery shopping is the latest and greatest for many (me!). It keeps me out of the supermarket, where even with a list, I’m an impulsive disaster just waiting to happen. I shop at King Soopers (part of the Kroger Family of stores) and pay a flat fee of $4.95 per order for its ClickList service. Online grocery orders with free same-day store pickup are now available at hundreds of Walmart stores nationwide. Walmart does not charge a pickup fee but has a minimum order requirement of $30. Stretch fruit juice. Make a 50-50 mix of generic brand club soda or seltzer. If the juice is concentrated, always add 1 can of water more than instructions state. You will be pleasantly surprised when you detect little difference, if any. Drink water. Your doctor will love you, and so will your food bill. Keep a pitcher of chilled water in the fridge. Rave about its wonderful qualities to

your young children. They’ll think it’s a treat if you are convincing enough. Eliminate choices at meals. Stick to your plan and let your family know that from now on there will be only two choices: take it or leave it. Learn to make homemade snacks. Popcorn is easy to make and usually inexpensive if you buy the kernels and pop it yourself from scratch. Buy in bulk. This will cut down your trips to the grocery store and often save as much as 50 percent of the unit cost. Reorganize your kitchen and pantry. Find places outside of the kitchen to store dry and canned goods. Repackage large amounts into small quantities. Consider generic and store brands. Some generic items are awful, and others are exactly the same product as the name brand. Do some experimenting, especially if your store offers satisfaction guaranteed! If you don’t like it, get a refund or exchange it. Shop the perimeter of the supermarket. This is where you will typically find the produce, meat and dairy. The center aisles are the prepackaged and processed high-priced items, a.k.a. the danger zone. Keep a price book. Start keeping a notebook that lists the prices of regularly purchased items at various stores. Keep it with you so that as you see specials or ads you’ll be able to determine whether they are really a bargain or not. Shop midweek. According to studies, on Wednesdays, most supermarkets reduce prices on food that is about to expire. This is also the day that the majority of stores start their new sales. Shop the sales. Check grocery ads for specials, and then base your week’s meals on what is on sale. The closer you can stick to buying only what’s on sale, the more you’ll cut your costs. Weigh all produce, even if it is priced per item. You won’t believe the difference in weight of the prebagged carrots, for instance. Even with a weight printed

on the bag, the real weight may be quite different (and it can be, provided it is not less than printed). Heads of lettuce priced individually can differ in weight by as much as half a pound. Mary invites questions, comments and tips at mary@everydaycheapskate. com, or c/o Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Suite B-416, Seal

Beach, CA 90740. This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiving.com, a personal finance member website and the author of “DebtProof Living,” released in 2014. . COPYRIGHT 2018 CREATORS.COM

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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

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

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

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 P/T ASSISTANT IN PHYSICAL REHAB office in Garden City. Perfect for college student or returnee. Will train in office procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Word a must. M-F morning and afternoon hours available, no weekends. Call 516-564-1138

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SITUATION WANTED 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

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Repair all small gas, electric, & hydraulic tools for electrical & mechanical contractors. • Salary and benefits negotiated based on experience

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AIDE/CARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE Available Mon-Fri live in or Mon-Fri (nights) 10pm-7am to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Cooking, light housework, personal grooming, administer medications. 14 years experience. Just ended 7 years with previous patient. References available. Please Call 516-448-0502

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

CARE GIVER with experience, references and car looking for work. 24/7, live in or out. Please call 631-838-9875

CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones at home or in a health care facility? Call 516-410-9943 for a NY State certified nursing assistant with excellent references ! CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE with 8 yrs experience seeking live out position to care for sick/elderly. Call Pauline 347-925-4079 ELDER CARE: Young woman seeks position to take care of the elderly. Excellent references. 30 years experience. Call 516-688-4322

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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

ImmedIate OppOrtunIty fOr freelance repOrter Award-winning local newspaper group looking for a Freelance Reporter interested in a fast paced, quick turn-around environment. • • • • • •

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Highly motivated Strong in AP style Able to ask questions without inhibition Able to produce clearly written and accurate stories Available to work evenings Experienced in covering meetings

Perfect opportunity for those looking to return to reporting, college students interested in honing their skills or individuals who enjoy writing about local news and events.

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HOME HEALTH AIDE will take care of your loved one in their home. Experienced & honest. Licensed driver with own transportation. Call Flo 352-262-6970 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

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 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.

OXYGEN Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. The All New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! FREE info kit: Call 866-971-2603

LOST & FOUND COCKATIEL FOUND IN GARDEN CITY Found on the corner of Locust & Prospect. Call 516-713-8867

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MARKETPLACE GARAGE CONTENTS FOR SALE—GARDEN CITY: HON Lateral Filing Cabinet, 5 drawers. Excellent condition. Misc Items: Printer, fax, scanner, A/V installation parts, connectors, cabling, etec. Please call for details/pricing: 516-779-8788 HP 2840 ALL IN ONE LASER JET PRINTER FOR SALE Network printing, faxing and scanning, plus walk up copying and direct digital photo printing. Used, excellent condition. Located in Garden City. Pick up only. Cash. $250. Needs color toner. Email nlzcas@yahoo.com 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

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

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

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EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED

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Join A Growing Team That Values Your Experience….. 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 (We will train for the rad test) CALL TODAY!

Will train qualified applicants

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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PETS

TAG SALE

PET SERVICES

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 10am-4pm. Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 147 Campbell Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596

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

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.

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

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We also offer flexible scheduling, paid continuing education, advancement opportunities and much more.

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mechanics and bus attendants

Positions available for Nassau & Suffolk

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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 WILLISTON PARK Sunday June 24th from 9am3pm. 161 Canterbury Road. Kayak, furniture, housewares, wedding items, clothes and more!

PETS

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 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

JUNK CARS TOP DOLLAR

$$$CASH$$$ 516-497-8898

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

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 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!

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

CONDO/CO-OP FOR SALE

OPEN HOUSE

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 — n o broker. $569,000 Call: 646-499-1684

JAMESPORT Sunday June 24 1:00 pm—3:00 pm 92 Vista Ct 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

LOTS FOR SALE

LAUREL Sunday 6/24 1:00pm to 3:00pm 2780 Peconic Bay Blvd 2 STORY W/ BAY VIEWS 200’ to Deeded Sandy Bay Beach. 4 BRs, 3.5 Baths. LR/Fireplace, Family Room/Fireplace, FDR & Kitchen. Full Basement, 2 Car Garage, HW Floors & CAC. New Roof, Heat, Hot Water Heater & Newly Painted Exterior. $899,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

ABUTS STATE LAND — 75 acres $159,900. Woods, views, pond, great hunting area. 100% buildable. Terms avail with a min of 20% down. Call 888-9058847 ATTN: HUNTERS 85 acres $129,900. Prime whitetail area. Hardwoods & evergreens. Walk to State land. G’teed buildable. Owner fin avail with min of 20% down. Call 888-479-3394

OPEN HOUSE CATHEDRAL GARDENS TUDOR Saturday, June 23 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 /O ffice plus storage, newly landscaped w/IGS. $599,000 For Sale By Owner 516-538-1423 JAMESPORT Sunday June 24 11:00 am—1:00 pm 703 Herricks Lane Stunning 3500sf Victorian. Private landscaped setting on 1 acre. 4 BRs & 3.5 Baths. 2 Master Bedroom Suites. Large EIK, Formal LR, Formal DR, Family Room/fireplace. Geothermal Heat, Central Air and Solar panels. Finished Basement. 3 Car Garage. Must See! $949,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

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ORIENT VILLAGE Saturday, June 23 10am—2pm 385 Oyster Ponds Lane 4 BR, 1.5 Bath, LR w/Fireplace, DR, Large Kitchen, Oversized 2 Car Garage w/Bonus Space and 2nd Story. For Sale By Owner $995,000. Contact: 401-932-0668

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE 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. Reduced! $499,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

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

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Call 294.8900 SERVICES 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

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 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

SERVICES

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING

PARTY HELP

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

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, 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 MICHELANGELO (36) has the strategies to get PAINTING & WALLPAPER your child over the last hurdle Interior, Exterior, Plaster / for the September exam! Spackle, Light Carpentry, Call or text Genny 516-469-6790 Decorative Moldings & Power Reasonable rates! Washing. INSTRUCTION Call: 516-328-7499

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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

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MBR HOUSE CLEANING Offices & Buildings

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

Honest, Reliable, Hardworking, Experienced, Excellent Ref. Reasonable Rates

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

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

RELIABLE, high quality service with great references. Please call Mirian at 516-6426624

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

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

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

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SERVICES COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125 OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

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.

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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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STOP CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN

Love to write?

We are looking for articles on local topics, opinions, ideas, nice places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. In our Discover magazine section, we will try to feature one new article and writer each week. Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.00, and articles should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words. If you want to be published and be part of an issue of Discovery, you may submit your article to: editor@gcnews.com

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Last Hope Part of the Chewy.com Rescue Program

If you haven’t tried Chewy.com yet for your pet food and supply purchases, this is a great time to check them out. Last Hope is now part of their rescue program. For each new customer that makes a purchase, Last Hope will receive a $20 donation. Click on the ad below or go directly to the Last Hope page at https://www.chewy.com/rp/5941

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!

Kitten/Cat New Volunteer Orientation Schedule-Next on Wednesday, July 11th Volunteers for our cat program are always greatly needed. There are openings on shifts for weekdays and weekends that accommodate any schedule. Please attend our next kitten/cat volunteer orientation being held Wednesday, July 11th at 7:00 PM. All orientations are held at our adoption center located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. Learn more about our cat program, tour the adoption center and find out how rewarding the volunteer experience can be. Volunteer orientations are typically held the second Sunday of each month with exceptions for holidays. The next orientation dates are:

Sunday, August 12th,, 3PM Sunday, September 9th, 3PM Schedules may change due to holidays so check our website for updates. Reservations are not needed, but if possible, please fill out and email back a completed volunteer application in advance to volunteer@lasthopeanimalrescue.org or fax to 631-760-5534. You can download it here. Mention if you’re planning to attend the orientation. We look forward to having you on our team!

MOVING SERVICE

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CLEANING RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

COMICS

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Serving the community for over 40 yrs

BRIAN CLINTON

MOVERS

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Visit us at Comic Con at booth #2537 on 10/5-10/8

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Owner Supervised

Have Old Comic Books To Sell?? Old Toys?? Old Pulps?? Collectibles?? Have to Move?? Have TV or Movie Memorabilia??

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MOVERS

Since 1991

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TREE SERVICE

CARPENTRY

SWEENEY CUSTOM CARPENTRY and PAINTING

Renovations Custom Closets Sheetrock Repairs Interior/Exterior

New Doors New Windows New Moldings Free Estimates

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MASONRY FREE ESTIMATES LOU: 516 850-4886

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

DRIVEWAYS & PARKING LOTS RETAINING WALLS FOUNDATIONS DRYWELL WATER DRAINAGE WATER PROOFING

SIDEWALKS PATIOS / PAVERS BRICK / BLOCK BLUE STONE STEPS / STOOPS BELGIUM BLOCK CULTURED STONE

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ANTIQUES

AWNINGS AND HOME IMPROVEMENT

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

Joe Barbato (516) 775-1199 ROOFING

B.C. Roofing Inc. Over 30 Years Experience No Sub Contractors

SLATE ROOF SPECIALIST COPPER FLASHING WORK FREE Estimates

516-983-0860 Licensed & Insured Nassau Lic #H1859520000

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

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Perfection Is No Accident!

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SERVICE DIRECTORY PAINTING/POWER WASHING

SWEENEY PAINTING and CARPENTRY

Interior B. Moore Paints Dustless Vac System Renovations

Exterior Power Washing Rotted Wood Fixed Staining

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CHIMNEY SPECIALISTS

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PAINTING/POWER WASHING

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JUNK REMOVAL

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Salk Middle School programs honored for fostering character

Jonas E. Salk Middle School sixth-graders during their Pay It Forward Breakfast. Two programs that promote character education at Jonas E. Salk Middle School were recently recognized by Character.org as recipients of the 2018 Promising Practices award. Meghan Mastronardi’s sixth-grade class’ Pay It Forward Breakfast and the school’s Challenger Athletic League, coordinated by teacher Stefanie Kost, were honored for fostering collaboration and character building within the school. The school is among other 2018 recipients that represent five countries, 21 states and Washington D.C., 238 public, charter and private schools, nine youth-serving organizations, and eight school districts. Both programs followed two of Character.org’s 11 Principles of Effective Character Education.

The Pay It Forward Breakfast was inspired by the students’ summer reading book Pay It Forward by Catherine Ryan Hyde and the corresponding programs that followed, facilitated by Director of English Language Arts Kerin Slattery. After an assembly with Richard Specht, motivational speaker and cofounder of the ReesSpecht Life Foundation, Mastronardi’s fourth period sixth-graders decided that they wanted to find a way to give back to those that make a difference in the middle school. The students decided to host a Pay It Forward Breakfast on Nov. 28th to honor four administrators and show their appreciation. They invited Principal John Zampaglione, Assistant Principal

Challenger Program participants with their MacArthur High School buddies. Patrick Mulligan, Dean Daniel Agovino, and sixth-grade guidance counselor Michelle Gaufman-Steward. “We wanted to do something nice for the people that take care of our school,” said sixth-grader Hannah Granger. “I feel like we sometimes take what they do for granted so we wanted to really show them that we are thankful and that they really help us.” Using their own money, the students purchased bagels for the event and created banners. With their $35 of leftover cash, the class voted on a charity to donate the remaining money to. They decided on St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The Challenger Athletic League was established six years ago and currently consists of 18-24 Jonas E. Salk Middle

School and MacArthur High School students. The program, which runs from January to March, provides an opportunity for secondary students with special needs to participate in competitive athletics. Participants compete in about six basketball games per season and for those that may need extra assistance, a MacArthur High School junior or senior serves as a buddy. The buddies cheer on the students and encourage them to be their best as they compete against other challenger leagues from across Long Island. “It’s nice to see the Challenger League get noticed for all it does for special education students and their families,” said Kost.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Bethpage students test-drive underwater robots Seniors in Bethpage High School’s engineering class put their robots to the test on June 1st with an underwater submersion challenge in the school’s pool. Grouped in teams of three, the students were given motors, propellers, and a camera to manufacture an underwater robot that could pick up and retrieve objects from the pool floor. The teams were also allowed to use tape, Velcro, and polyvinyl chloride piping, based on buoyancy calculations, in their designs. The project was one that engaged engineering practices modeled after real-world challenges. To execute the

Engineering students at Bethpage High School utilized motors, propellers, a camera, PVC pipe, tape and Velcro to manufacture underwater robots.

successful design and build of their robots, the teams had to employ a high level of collaboration and communication skills, along with physics and math concepts. Drivers were only allowed to view their robots on a monitor during the competition to mimic real conditions researchers face when working deep below the ocean’s surface. Two groups emerged victorious from the challenge, as the robots Bubba, made by Ingy Inc., and Beta, created by Wellbound Inc., tied for scoring the most points in the course.

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 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 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau 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 provisions 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 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 Attorney for Plaintiff(s): McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY, 10170 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 thereon 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 Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Eunjung Kim a/k/a Eun Jung Kim, Hieoak Kim a/k/a Hie Oak Kim, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 4/18/2018 and entered on 4/19/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auc-

tion at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, The Calendar Control Part (CCP), Mineola, NY on July 24, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 28 Chestnut Street, Hicksville, NY 11801. 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: 12, BLOCK: 250, LOT: 39, 40, 41, 42, 43. Approximate amount of judgment is $491,703.40 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 2055/2013. David H. Rosen, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 MIT 5683 4X 06/22,29,07/06,13 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP, Plaintiff, Against ELIZABETH ZEBROSKI, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 3/7/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, on 7/24/2018 at 11:30 am, premises known as 56 Willet Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, and designated on the tax maps of the Nassau County Treasurer as Section 12 Block 363 Lot 45 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $283,031.96 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 15/10956. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Nicole A. Palumbo, Esq., Referee Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504 Dated: 6/11/2018 GNS MIT 5684 4X 06/22,29,07/06,13

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Hicksville Public Library Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: HICKSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY HVAC SYSTEM UPGRADES 169 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville, New York, 11801 SED No.: 28-05-17-03-6-018-012 Contract H – Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Work Will be received until 11:00 a.m. prevailing time on Thursday, July 12th, 2018, at the Business Office of the Hicksville Public Library located at 169 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801. Complete digital sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained online as a download for Forty Nine Dollars and 00 cents ($49.00) at the following website: www.usinglesspaper.com under ‘public projects’ beginning 12:00 pm prevailing time on June 19th, 2018. Complete sets of Bidding Documents, Drawings and Specifications, may be obtained from Rev, 330 Route 17A, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924 Tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of One Hundred Dollars and 00 cents ($100.00) for each set of documents. Checks or money orders shall be made payable to HICKSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY. Plan deposit is refundable in accordance with the terms in the Instructions to Bidders to all submitting bids. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at www.usinglesspaper. com. Plan holders who have paid for hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be See page 16

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LEGAL NOTICES From page 16 issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. Bids must be made in the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the Specifications that must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the name of the job and name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: HICKSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, clearly marked on the outside: Bid For: HVAC System Upgrades. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the Hicksville Public Library, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Certification of bonding company is required for this bid, see Instructions for Bidders section. Each bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for one hundred and fifteen (115) days after the formal bid opening. A pre-bid meeting and walk through is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 28th, 2018. Potential bidders are asked to gather at the site at which time they will be escorted to the area of work. This meeting is not mandatory; however, it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend. It is the Board of Trustees intention to award the contracts to the lowest qualified bidder who can meet the experience, technical and budget requirements. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informality and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Board of Trustees, is in the best interests

of the Library. Bids include all costs associated with the project. By submitting a bid, the bidder represents that they are familiar with the site and project conditions. Additionally, prior to submitting its bid, Contractor shall make the Architect and Owner aware of any problems and/or inconsistencies in the bid documents. Hicksville Public Library Board of Trustees MIT 5685 1X 06/22 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

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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 throughout 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 Sess.1 6/25 to 7/6 6/15 Sess.2 7/9 to 7/20 7/2 Sess. 3 7/23 to 8/3 7/16 Sessi. 4 8/6 to 8/17 7/30 The registration fee is $50 per child for the first two-week session. If the same child signs up for additional two-week 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) 797-3108.

Burglary Hicksville School Board arrest appoints superintendent From page 1

Robert Hurley

From page 1 police custody without incident. There were no injuries reported.

er in providing opportunities for all children to reach their potential and prepare them for the world they will meet upon graduation and beyond.” Mrs. Litzman holds a Bachelor of Science in education, magna cum laude, from Northeastern University, a Master of Arts with Distinction from Hofstra University and a Professional Diploma in educational administration from LIU Post. She is a three-time PTA Founders Day honoree and a recipient of the 2018 Nassau BOCES Education Partner Award.

Mrs. Marianne Litzman

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Three classes of first graders at Kramer Lane Elementary School in the Bethpage Union Free School District acknowledged Earth Day with a project, “Small Hands Can Change the World.” The young students embraced the annual event by creating cutouts of their hands from old magazine pages and gluing them around a painting of

In celebration of Earth Day, students at Kramer Lane Elementary School glued cutouts of their hands, made from recycled magazines, around a painting of the earth.

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

On Doris Avenue in Franklin Square, a victim has reported that unknown subjects removed her unattended pocketbook at 10:45am on May 30th. n

On May 31st at 10:57am, a 27-yearold man from Freeport was arrested and was charged with Shoplifting at the Target on Corporate Drive in Westbury. n

Unlawful Possession of Marijuana was the charge brought against a 48-year-old man from Hempstead, when he was arrested on Taylor Avenue in Westbury at 4:45pm on May 31st. n

At 5am on June 1st, unknown subjects were reported to have removed assorted items from a victim’s vehicle while it was parked on Cherry Drive West in Plainview. n

At the T-Mobile store, located on Hempstead Turnpike in Bethpage, unknown subjects removed Beats Headphones from the display case sometime between 10 and 11:30am on June 2nd. n

A victim has reported that the pas-

the planet on a poster board. The final project was framed and displayed in the first-floor hallway of the school. Lessons from the assignment included how to turn potential trash into pieces of art and an activity related to the three R’s – reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Kramer Lane students honored Earth Day and the importance of recycling with an art project that featured their hands around the planet.

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senger-side window of his vehicle was shattered sometime between 10 and 10:35am on June 2nd while parked at the Walmart located on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow.

in Westbury, a victim has reported that unknown subject broke the passenger-side window of his vehicle while parked between 9 and 9:45pm on June 2nd.

South Broadway in Hicksville, a victim has reported that his cell phone was removed from his unlocked vehicle while parked between 4:15 and 5:15pm on June 3rd.

A vehicle that was parked on Buckingham Road in West Hempstead was reportedly broken into between 12 midnight and 9am on June 3rd. The subjects removed a GPS from the vehicle.

At 4:48pm on June 4th, it has been reported that a male subject did not return his $550 in U.S. currency in exchange for an Apple Mac laptop at Prospect Park on Bernard Street and Harton Avenue in East Meadow.

A 21-year-old woman from Hempstead was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at Sephora on Old Country Road in East Garden City on June 3rd at 1:10pm.

A Garmin GPS was removed from an unlocked vehicle while it was parked on St. Paul’s Place in West Hempstead. The incident occurred between 4pm on June 2nd and 10am the next morning. n

At the corner of Old Country Road and Urban Avenue in New Cassel, two subjects were arrested and were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. The arrests occurred on June 2nd at 6:25pm. n

At Sephora on Old Country Road in East Garden City, a 25-year-old woman from Brooklyn was arrested. She was charged with Shoplifting at 6:58pm on June 2nd. n

A 28-year-old woman from East Elmhurst was arrested at Walmart on Old Country Road in Westbury and was charged with Shoplifting. The crime occurred sometime between 7:09 and 9:25pm on June 2nd. n

At the Lowes on Corporate Drive

On June 3rd at 3:30pm, two women from Roosevelt, one 28 years old and the other, 27 years of age, were arrested and charged with Shoplifting at Century 21, located on Old Country Road in New Cassel. n

At the Lowe’s Home Center on

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Kramer Lane School students give a hand on Earth Day

At the Miami Car Wash on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, a victim has reported that an unknown subject did not pay for services rendered at the car wash, sometime between 5:45 and 7:06pm on June 4th. n

At the House of Prayer on Babylon Turnpike in Roosevelt, unknown subject damaged a victim’s vehicle while it was parked at 6am on June 6th. Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

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A new chapter begins for Division High School’s Class of 2018

Division Avenue graduates James Gallego (left) and Samantha Morales (right).

Members of Division Avenue’s Class of 2018 on graduation day. Two-hundred and fifty-two members of Division Avenue High School’s Class of 2018 proudly entered the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University dressed in blue and white caps and gowns on June 16 to “Pomp and Circumstance” courtesy of the school’s orchestra, conducted by Mark Martufi. Surrounded by loved ones, administrators, board of education members and faculty, the senior concert choir performed the national anthem at the start of the ceremony, which was also interpreted in sign language by student Elaina Burwell. As Principal John Coscia welcomed guests, he addressed the Class of 2018, reflecting on the positive impact that they made on the high school and provided examples of how the class has proven numerous times that they are “dragon strong.” “What is unique about this class is that strength also presents itself in many other ways,” he said. “Not only with your many outstanding academic and athletic achievements but with a profound resilient and a bond that no one will ever break.” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald also approached the podium to speak to the graduates. She reflected on her personal experience previously working in the high school, how special the school community is with the tight bond that alumni play and offered words of encouragement. “You have made your mark on your

school, now I challenge you to make your mark on the world…keep that Blue Dragon pride in your heart always,” she said. Keynote speaker and Division Avenue High School alumnus Supreme Court Justice Thomas Feinman also offered words of advice to the Class of 2018, including “take your dreams seriously, have confidence in yourself.” In addition, salutatorian Charles Mauro, valedictorian Joy Kim and class president Heather Bonsignore addressed their peers as they reflected on their years at Division Avenue High School and looked to the future. Board of Education President Peggy Marenghi also commended the Class of 2018 on behalf of the board which was followed by the conferring of diplomas. Loved ones cheered as the graduates made their way onto the stage where they were congratulated by Principal Coscia, Dr. McDonald, central administrators, board of education members, Levittown Council of PTA’s President Mary Rickard, Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti, Town of Hempstead Councilman Dennis Dunne and Judge Feinman. Before exiting the complex, a video was presented which featured the graduates and their time in high school. With a quick cap toss, the students left the ceremony with pride, officially alumni of Division Avenue High School.

Division Avenue High School salutatorian Charles Mauro (left) and valedictorian Joy Kim (right).

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

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Graduate Sonia Inderjit entered the graduation ceremony.

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Division Avenue alumnus Supreme Court Justice Thomas Feinman provided the keynote address.

Division Avenue seniors received their diplomas from Principal John Coscia.

Division Avenue High School’s Class of 2018 earned their diplomas.

Division Avenue graduates Kayln Sotomayor (left) and Jacqueline Cuartas (right) with their diplomas.

Town seeks veteran nominees for “Salute to America” The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that nominations are currently being solicited for the Town’s Veterans Volunteer Awards, which will take place prior to the annual “Salute to America” program on Tuesday, July 10th at John J. Burns Town Park in Massapequa at 7pm. Residents are invited to nominate extraordinary individuals who have made a difference in our communities. “The Town is proud to recognize and honor amazing individuals who have helped to shape our communities for the better through their continuing advocacy and exemplary community service at our Salute to America concert each year,” Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “I look forward to recognizing the efforts of outstanding individuals yet again this year, and I invite residents to submit applications to nominate those who have impacted the lives of our veterans in an extraordinary way. Nominations are being accepted in three different categories of recognition: Veterans Volunteer of the Year (awarded to a veteran), Friend of Veterans Volunteer of the Year (awarded to a non-veteran), and Lifetime Achievement Award (awarded to a veteran or a non-veteran). All entries

Graduate Lucas Rickard (left) was presented with his diploma from his mother and Levittown Council of PTA’s President Mary Rickard (right).

must include a supporting narrative describing the nominee’s on-going veterans related activities, and all nominees must be Town residents. Winners will be recognized as part of a special program during the Town’s Salute to America concert, a patriotic evening of top-flight musical talent and fireworks, which serves as a thank you to all of our veterans and active military for protecting the freedoms we enjoy each and every day as Americans. “The Salute to America concert provides the ideal backdrop to recognize veterans and individuals who continue to actively serve in the community and advocate for issues and concerns relative to veterans,” Supervisor Saladino stated. “I hope you will consider submitting a nomination of an individual who deserves special recognition for their continued efforts on behalf of the veteran’s community.” To submit a nomination for the Veterans Awards, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com or call (516) 797-7925 for an application. All nominations must be postmarked no later than June 20, 2018.

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Levittown student-athletes commit to colleges A total of 32 seniors from both Division Avenue High School and General Douglas MacArthur High School made their college commitments on May 29th to play their sport of choice at the collegiate level. Surrounded by coaches, administrators, athletic directors, and loved ones, the students proudly dressed in their future college’s attire for the big day. Congratulations to the following students:

Cheerleading

Heather Bonsignore (Division Avenue High School) – St. Johns University

Baseball

Thomas Colamartino (Division Avenue High School) – Adelphi

University Anthony Esposito (MacArthur High School) – Wilkes College Joe Keller (MacArthur High School) – New York Institute of Technology Mike Manfredo (MacArthur High School) – Molloy College Joe Ricciardi (MacArthur High School) – York College Jake Thomas (Division Avenue High School) – Felician University Ryan Wall (MacArthur High School) – Stevens Institute of Technology Peter Zielinski (MacArthur High School) – Immaculata College

Boys Lacrosse

Dan Abatelli (MacArthur High School) – SUNY Farmingdale Christian Dougherty (MacArthur High School) – Nassau Community

College Jack Kipnes (MacArthur High School) – Mercy College Andrew (AJ) Lohmuller (MacArthur High School) – Wingate University Logan Robbins (MacArthur High School) – Palm Beach Atlantic University

Boys Swimming

Andrew Zabatta (MacArthur High School) – SUNY Oneonta

Football

Joe Hansen (Division Avenue High School) – Westfield State Matt Longo (Division Avenue High School) – SUNY Maritime Nick Santanelli (Division Avenue High School) – Nassau Community College

Girls Basketball

Gabby Volpe (MacArthur High School) – Mount Saint Mary College

Girls Bowling

Amanda Petrillo (MacArthur High School) – C.W. Post

Girls Lacrosse

Jamie Carucci (MacArthur High School) – Farmingdale State Payton Napoli (MacArthur High

School) – LIU Post Jessica Pedroza (Division Avenue High School) – Utica College Shannon Purcell (MacArthur High School) – Roger Williams University Jasolynn Rivera (Division Avenue High School) – New York Institute of Technology

Girls Track and Field

Erin Cassano (MacArthur High School) – U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Softball

Ashley Budrewicz (MacArthur High School) – New York Institute of Technology Jessica Budrewicz (MacArthur High School) – New York Institute of Technology Marisa Mauro (MacArthur High School) – Kings College Megan Sorg (MacArthur High School) – Hunter College Ali Verdi (MacArthur High School) – Johnson & Wales University

Wrestling

Ismael Mudassar (Division Avenue High School) – Nassau Community College

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Division Avenue student-athletes from left to right: Ismael Mudassar, Jake Thomas, Heather Bonsignore, Jasolynn Rivera, Matt Longo, Jessica Pedroza, Thomas Colamartino, Joe Hansen, and Nick Santanelli. Twenty-three MacArthur High School student-athletes committed to play their sport of choice in college. (Not pictured: Peter Zielinski and Christian Dougherty)

MacArthur High School senior Peter Zielinski committed to play baseball at Immaculata College.

Division Avenue senior Jessica Pedroza committed to play lacrosse at Utica College.