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Vol. 77, No. 36

Friday, September 8, 2017

Levittown School District welcomes newest faculty members

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Debbie Rifkin (far left) and Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Todd Winch (far right) with Levittown School District’s new faculty. Levittown School District’s newest faculty members took part in a balloon activity that focused on expectations. New faculty received a warm welcome from the Levittown School District’s administration and Board of Education during New Teacher Orientation on Aug. 30, which was held at the Levittown Memorial Education Center. The two-day orientation program allowed the new faculty members to get acquainted with the district and their fellow educators. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Debbie Rifkin and Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Todd Winch were welcomed faculty and congratulated them on their new positions. Board President Peggy Marenghi, Vice President Marianne Adrian and trustee Dillon Cain also greeted new faculty. In addition, the new faculty members were introduced to union leaders, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance William Pastore and Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services

Dr. Donald Sturz. Mr. Winch conducted a special workshop for the new faculty to expand on teaching and learning in the district and included a unique balloon challenge based on expectations. “It is very critical for everyone to know what the expectations are,” he said. “This means your students, parents and the district’s expectations of you. You really have to make sure you are clear and work your hardest to provide the best support on a day-to-day basis.” Other workshops included learning more about policy, districtwide technology, benefits, setting up a classroom and evaluation procedures. At the end of the orientation, new faculty members set up their classrooms and took a bus tour of the district.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown School District

New assistant principal appointed

The Levittown School District is pleased to announce the appointment of MacArthur High School Assistant Principal Anthony Allison, effective Aug. 23. Mr. Allison, a North Bellmore resident, formerly held the position of assistant principal at Seaford High School in the Seaford Union Free School District for the past five years. Prior to his role in Seaford, he worked for 15 years at Christ the King Regional High School, where he served as a math teacher and then an assistant principal. During his undergraduate career at Marist College, Mr. Allison received his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in human resources and personnel administration. He also holds a master’s degree in adolescent education- mathematics from St. John’s University and received his administrative licensing at the College of Saint Rose. “I’m very excited to join such a large district,” said Mr. Allison. “Having worked and gone to a school that was almost 2,000 students, it’s good to be

Anthony Allison was officially appointed as the new assistant principal of MacArthur High School. home in a very large district that offers their students and staff such great opportunities.”

Photo courtesy of the Levittown School District

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“Rheumatoid Arthritis” topic of free lecture at Winthrop

NYU Winthrop is offering a free seminar for the community, “How Do I Know If I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis and How Is It Treated in 2017?” on Tuesday, September 12, at 7 p.m. The program will be held in the NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center, 101 Mineola Blvd., at the corner of Second Street in Mineola in Room G018. It will provide an overview of RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) and will also address treatments. Physicians from NYU Winthrop’s Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology, Steven Carsons, MD; Elise Belilos, MD and Kristina Belostocki, MD, will discuss the key signs of RA, how physicians diagnosis the condition, and how it is distinguished from other forms of arthritis and joint

pain. Attendees will also learn about new developments in RA treatment. The program will include a question and answer period. Limited parking is available at the Research & Academic Center. Additional parking is available at the commuter lot on the corner of First St. and Third Ave., which is free after 6 p.m. Parking is also available across the street from the Center in the garage behind the 120 Mineola Blvd. building, which is also free after 6 p.m. Entrance to the garage is on First Avenue. Admission is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To register, please call (516) 663-3916. For information on other free community education programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.

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Pictured from left to right during a recent Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) meeting where New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Carrie Meek Gallagher addressed water issues with Long Island water commissioners are: NSWCA Treasurer and West Hempstead Water District Commissioner Kenneth P. Wenthen Jr., NSWCA President and Plainview Water District Commissioner Andrew N. Bader, New York State DEC Regional Director Carrie Meek Gallagher, NSWCA Secretary and Hicksville Water District Commissioner William Schuckmann, and NSWCA 2nd Vice President and Oyster Bay Water District Commissioner Michael F. Rich, III.

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Community Service & Academic Excellence Award

Hempstead Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad (left) presents the Town of Hempstead Community Service and Academic Excellence Award to Island Trees High School senior Brienna Carter of Levittown during the Senior Awards Ceremony held at the school located in Levittown.

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College Notes

Shontal Hogan of Plainview was named to the President’s List at LIM College for the spring 2017 semester. To be placed on the President’s List, students must earn a grade point average between 3.8 and 4.0. n

Anthony Raso of Bethpage was named to the Dean’s List at LIM College for the spring 2017 semester. To be placed on the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.79. n

The University at Albany congratulates the students of the Class of 2021 who have completed Freshman Orientation. The following students have completed Freshman Orientation, and are scheduled to begin classes during the fall 2017 semester: Zoey Bert of Plainview; Lauren Greenstein of Plainview; Eric Sathue of Levittown; Aaron Wilson of Plainview.

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Colgate University Class of 2017 member Rachel Geyer of Plainview, NY has earned the spring 2017 Dean’s Award with Distinction. The Dean’s Award with Distinction at Colgate is awarded to students with a 3.6 or higher term average. n

Upperclass students are serving as Orientation Weekend Leaders and Orientation Assistants at Alvernia University this August. Orientation Weekend Leader Morgan Petry of Bethpage, is studying Nursing and is a graduate of Island Trees High School Orientation Weekend Leader Megan Nicholes of Bethpage, is studying Occupational Therapy and is a graduate of Plainedge High School Sol Horn, of Hicksville, is serving as an Orientation Weekend Leader. Horn is studying Sport Management at Alvernia and is a graduate of Hicksville Senior High School.

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Hurricane Harvey and its lessons BY BOB MORGAN, JR. Hurricane Harvey is now history, at least in terms of producing truly torrential rains and massive flooding, although the massive governmental and nongovernmental efforts at cleanup and recovery are just beginning. Harvey produced over four feet of rain in many areas, an almost unreal total, so there is obviously a huge task ahead. I contributed a few dollars to relief efforts and I certainly hope that readers in a position to help will do so as well. As this written, there is some concern about the year’s newest hurricane, named Irma, and the possibility that it will move from the Atlantic and make landfall somewhere on the east coast of the United States. Obviously no one in his or her right mind wants another hurricane in our country, much less a second major storm a few days after Harvey. However, it must be said that natural disasters like the one in Texas and Louisiana, and many other places, do bring out the best in many people. While any number of fatalities is too many, and there were scores of deaths, the amazing part of the Harvey story was the number of people rescued from the rising floodwaters. Literally thousands of people were saved, often from rooftops, by police and military personnel (the entire Texas National Guard was activated) and rescue workers, but also by private groups like the Cajun Navy and even by individuals using their relatively small private watercraft. There was a dramatic report of neighbors setting up a human chain in waist high waters to move a pregnant woman about to give birth into a dump truck where she could be evacuated to a hospital. It is still a little early to tell, but the governmental relief programs generally seemed up to the task, with FEMA set up quickly. Meanwhile, private sector relief efforts were usually rapid and well organized. Catholic Charities, for example, sent out a video featuring its local director showing a well-staffed center in central Houston providing intake interviews to determine the needs of

affected individuals and families and then well stocked tables and shelves supplying food, water and personal care supplies to people who frequently had lost everything. Obviously, many other individuals and groups helped as well. There were pictures of long lines of people in Houston waiting for volunteer assignments. Most fundamentally, the response to Harvey is a counterpoint to the frequent argument that our country is hopelessly divided along lines of race, class and gender. A report in the French Agence France Presse news agency declared that in “devastated Houston, ‘nobody hates anybody’ as people come together”. The article describes a group of young Muslim men involved in flood rescues and clearing debris, and how their efforts were welcomed in the Houston community. A widely reported scene involved a black man on jet skis who had been dispatched by the local Chick-fil-A rescuing a white couple who were regular customers of the restaurant. As columnist and law professor Glenn Reynolds put it, across “the affected area, Americans are coming together to help each other. Despite the racial divisions exacerbated by small numbers of fanatics on the left and right, (and amplified by the press), out in the real America white people, black people and Asians helped each other, men rescued women and children, and so on.” Inevitably, some of the feelgood aura concerning Texas and Louisiana will end, as the devastation sinks in and delays and bureaucratic tangles make some people in the affected areas feel that their needs are not properly addressed. Moreover, some of the efforts will get intertwined in political feuds and score settling. (For what it’s worth, I thought President Trump did well in his own style during his visits to the storm region, although obviously he is a lightning rod.) But, for all its devastation, Harvey did provide a teachable moment about the good in ourselves and our society.

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Autism Awareness Light It Up Blue Hempstead Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad (4th right) attends the Autism Awareness – Light it up Blue event held at the American Legion Post #1711 located in Levittown.

Pictured (L-R) are Levittown residents Peter D’ Angelo, Krista Vaughan and Vin Causeman; MaryAnn Hansen of Malverne, Town Clerk Ahmad, MaryAnn Hanson of Lido Beach, Fran Spitaleri of Lido Beach, and Marci Lane of Wantagh.

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Class of 2030 welcomed to Old Country Road

As part of an annual tradition, Old Country Road Elementary School in the Hicksville Public School District hosted a Kindergarten Social for incoming students and their parents. The event was designed to acclimate the soon-to-be kindergartners and their families to their school, teachers and their classmates. The students, who will graduate from high school in 2030,

and their parents participated in a variety of outdoor activities, such as drawing with sidewalk chalk, and a picnic that was a fun and informative precursor to the 2017-2018 school year.

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Kindergarten kids worked on projects together.

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A family together at the Kindergarten Social

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Senior Center officers honored

Hempstead Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad (4th right) presented Certificates of Recognition to the new officers of the Salisbury Senior Center during its installation at Levittown Hall. Ahmad was joined by Marie DeLuca of East Meadow, Dorothy DeNicola of East Meadow, Leon Antonik of Westbury, Mary Ellen Ciantro of Westbury, Al Wirth of Westbury, Joseph Tigue of Westbury, Joan Farrell of East Meadow, and Charles Tynan of Levittown.

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Sixth-grade students get set for middle school

In preparation for the 2017-2018 school year, Levittown’s incoming sixth-graders gathered for orientation assemblies at Jonas E. Salk and Wisdom Lane middle schools on Aug. 30. The assemblies allowed the students to learn more about their new building and the policies and procedures before the first day of school on Sept. 6.

Jonas Salk Middle School Principal John Zampaglione and Assistant Principal Patrick Mulligan spoke to the new students about the first day of school and eighth-grade students in the school’s junior leaders program assisted their incoming peers with opening their locks, many for the first time. At the end of the program, students were

taken on a tour of the building, where they located their lockers and classrooms. Wisdom Lane sixth-graders attended orientation with their parents, who were greeted by Principal John Avena, Assistant Principal Craig Arvelo-Shaw, and other members of the administration and faculty. They learned about

what to expect, key policies and classroom transitions. After the assembly, students were invited to walk the halls with their families to find their homerooms and practice opening their lockers.

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Incoming sixth-graders (clockwise) Andre Panganibah, Mikey Keehner, Isabelle Duffy and Kendra Dowdeswell learned about their new school, Jonas E. Salk Middle School.

Junior leader Olivia Weber (right) helped incoming sixth-grader Ashley Falke (left) with opening her new lock.

Wisdom Lane sixth-grader Justin Nivelo tried out his locker for the first time before the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year.

Incoming Wisdom Lane sixth-grader Thomas Bonsignore toured the building with his mother Donna Bonsignore.

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Day into Night at Rajasthan’s Pushkar Camel Fair & Festival of Brahma BY KAREN RUBIN The Pushkar Horse and Camel Fair and Festival of Brahma, which takes place over a 10-day period in October/November every year, is a kaleidoscope of color, a swirl of motion, a cacophony of sound, unexpected up-close encounters (as with a camel), the crush of crowds. The fair is timed to take place during one of Rajasthan’s holiest festivals; the exact date varies on the western calendar but always falls during the full moon of the Indian lunar calendar month of Kartik. Pushkar is the only place in the world where Lord Brahma, the Hindu God of Creation, one of the Holy Trinity, is worshipped. A place of pilgrimage, the camel and horse fair developed out of this massive annual gathering. One of the greatest spectacles anywhere, in my mind the Pushkar Camel Fair is a combination of state fair, carnival and pilgrimage with a smidgeon of circus thrown in. There are snake charmers, musicians, dancing horses, magic show, ferris wheels. You can buy anything and everything – household items, decorative reins for camels and horses; street vendors selling drinks made from sugar cane, merchants selling every manner of goods from stalls and from blankets sprawled out on the road. Our guide who will take us around the fair, Thurka Durga Singh, is a regal looking gentleman, descended from the Warrior Class, who carries himself with grace and See page D2

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Continued from page D1 dignity. His voice is sonorous, and I soon discover, he is very much a poet and a storyteller, steeped in India’s traditions and culture. Indeed, as he would describe himself, Durga “is a keen observer of history, culture, religion, current affairs, and is a bank of knowledge so vast that he has a point of view on anything under the sun. He is what one could call a modern traditionalist, actively seeking the use of modern technology and methods to support the principles of traditional living. The inquisitive can have endless conversations with him on a number of his projects like rain – water harvesting, biogas plant, solar heating and, even, healthy cooking.” It only takes a simple question for him to launch into an entrancing narration. “Before trains, buses, cars, all citizens traveled by animals – camel, horse. From the 11th to the15th day of the waning moon, pilgrims would come by the thousands on horses and camels from near Delhi to have a holy day. A fair developed. Rural farmers still use camels and horses as work animals and the Pushkar fair is one of the biggest camel, horse and live-stock fairs possibly anywhere, attracting buyers and sellers from all over the country, as well as visitors from around the world. At the peak of the fair, there might be 11,000 camels and 400,000 people coming from far and wide, dressed in their traditional and regional clothes. For days before the fair and after, you can see herders

driving their camels and horses along the highway. ”At the fair, everything is everybody’s business. Our sense of privacy is different. Eavesdropping is a custom of the fair. People standing around give their unsolicited opinion – ‘Good horse’.” (We actually find ourselves doing this exact thing). “Now the deal is getting serious. Now the seller and the buyer don’t want others giving opinion. They clasp hands to clinch deal. Now bystanders have even more curiosity. ‘What is it your business?’ ‘I just wanted to know.’” An ancient tradition is that when the horse is sold, it is never given with reins “because that would declare he would never have that horse again. So the buyer puts his own reins on [you can see stands that sell decorative reins.] Then the seller has money and gives a little money back, to get the horse extra food, a parting gift to the horse. Durga gives us a tutorial on the different types of camels and how they are still used as work animals and why the reputation of camels as being mean and spitting isn’t really fair. One kind “can go sunrise to sunset, 60 km and has more stamina than horse. It can go without water for weeks. Camels live 26 years; 4-16 year olds work, 16-24 year olds still work but not as hard. Five minutes before it drops dead, it still doesn’t refuse work, then it drops dead.” I ask how much a camel costs: a young camel, 2 ½ years old (they start training and work at three years old)

might cost 14,000-15,000 Rupees ($205$220); a grown, trained camel might cost 55,000-100,000 rupees ($735-$1500). “The camel is God’s blessing to us. It browses, eats species that others don’t, like the thorny bush. He doesn’t compete for food, but he is plow, car, tractor.” But things are changing, he says. Alas, “Young people don’t want to be stuck with an animal. They prefer a tractor…. It’s likely the Pushkar Camel Fair will disappear in 10 years.” In India’s cash economy (they don’t use credit cards or checks), there may be 15 million rupees in cash at the fair, in bags, clothes. “There are no locks, no safes.” So men wear a vest that has a hidden pocket and put a shirt over that. “A man may have 1 million rupees and no one knows. He can’t be pickpocketed.” “The Fair has gone into a difficult time. There are many unsold animals, owners sitting desolate. They spent money to buy the animals but have no money to bring them back. Many will leave the animals behind.” If you come during the first eight to 10 days of the Pushkar camel fair, you see more animals; in the last three days, there are more pilgrims. “Now pilgrims come in jeeps, buses – groups of pilgrims, in different dress.” He paints pictures of what else we will see, and lo and behold, when we arrive at the fair later that afternoon, we see for ourselves exactly what he has foretold: We will see the “normal” food of the

Indian countryside. “Who goes to the countryside? Hunters, nomads, pilgrims and animal trader and armies. They have to cook and eat in countryside. So they will collect dried cow droppings for cooking fuel (it’s free) [but you can actually buy cow dung patties on Amazon, I’m told] to prepare balls of wheat flour, served on a plate made of leaves. “You light up a cow dung fire. When the fire dies down, you roast bread on the embers. It’s clean because after a half-hour of cooking, the cow dung is sterilized. Stores sell this round chatpatti fried wheat bread. It’s street food. The village pilgrims relish this food.” Just as popcorn is synonymous with going to a movie and cotton candy with a fair, for desert people, sugar cane is the popular treat and trucks and trucks of sugar cane come in from the neighboring state of Pradesh.” We see stalls (a little like cotton-candy machines) crushing sugar cane into a juice add lemon and ginger. The camel fair also involves a sprawling market (like a flea market), with all manner of goods for sale. A Swirl of Color, Activity Soon we are caught up as we watch a transaction for a horse, just as Durga foretold we would during our train ride: “At the fair, everything is everybody’s business.” We watch a fellow eyeing a horse. Soon we find ourselves chiming See page D5

Back to School: Educational jargon (or EduBabble) BY MARJORIE GOTTLIEB WOLFE School’s open. In my college days, PHT means “Putting Hubby Through.” We were never offered courses titled, “Arguing With Judge Judy” or “If You Knew Sushi Like I Know Sushi.” Our parents never heard of “Common Core” or “Summer Melt.” And, who knew that “P.D.” meant “professional development”? Imagine it’s 1989 and 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper has skipped four grades to start high school with his less-intellectual older brother. The new TV program is set in East Texas, and Sheldon is a genius in a family where everyone else has an average intelligence. Prior to the first episode of “Young Sheldon” on Sept. 25, let’s look at some serious and humorous school terms, facts and trivia:

Academic Redshirting

Delaying the enrollment of children in Kindergarten for a year in the hopes of giving them a leg up.

Acceptance Rate

Harvard University had a 5.2% acceptance rate in 2017.

Admissions

A loaf of bread split down the middle arrived one year at the Admissions Office of Duke University. Tucked inside the bread was an application and a note that said: “If you admit me, I promise I won’t loaf.” The applicant was accepted.

Advice

With 4,000 colleges in the U. S., it is a mistake to fall in love with one school too early in the process.

B+ Stampeded

Rich Hall & Friends Sniglet meaning “the attempt by half the classroom to claim the paper with no name on it.”

Backpack Index

The cost of school supplies nearly doubled in 10 years. The average family will spend well over $800 for an elementary school student’s supplies. The total goes up with age, to almost $1,900 for high school students.

Basketball Players

No basketball players admitted to Virginia Tech from 1981 to 1986 have been graduated from the school.

Bilingual Teachers

Se Habla Ingles? Buffalo Public Schools had so much trouble finding bilingual teachers that its officials took a new tack: Three officials hopped on a plane to Puerto Rico to hunt for help. The students in Buffalo schools speak 83 languages—the biggest contingent, more than 1,800, speak Spanish.

Bright Loafers

Children without the energy, interest, or sense of urgency to do schoolwork. Children whose parents always have to ask, “Have you done your homework?”

Bullying

About 21% of students ages 12 to 18 have been bullied online.

Bygology

Those amazing bits of discovery to which students react by saying “Wow!” (Mom, was your tuition at NYU $25 a credit in 1956? WOW!”) Note: The cost for undergraduate students at NYU in 2017-2018 is $50,464, plus room and board ($17,774), plus books and supplies, ($904.) The approximate total: $68,128. WOW!

Cartoon

The “Pepper…and Salt” cartoon, 7/21/17, showed a teacher distributing papers to her young students. The caption: “Have your parents sign this waiver concerning violations of personal space, then you can play tag.”

College Interns

The average pay for college interns climbed to $18.06 an hour in 2017.

College Names

At least 12 colleges and universities in the U. S. have the same names: There are three Westminster Colleges, two Georgetowns. There’s a St. Mary’s University in San Antonio and the Univ. of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, KS. Oh, yes, and there’s Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, and Mount St. Mary’s Univ. in Emmitsburg, MD. To complicate things, there’s a Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, AND Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

Common Core

Common Core, adopted by New York in 2010, spells out what skills children should learn in each grade. In 2015, after about one in five students boycotted state exams in grades three through eight, New York became one of many states that announced it would draft revisions. The new name for Common Core is “Next Generation Learning.”

Cool Leader

A “Cool Leader” knows what’s cool— clothing, music, pop culture references, all of it. They #hashtag quiz grades and create Lil Wayne analogies to explain complex chemistry problems, treating their teaching career as a second chance to be the cool kid in school.

Cultural Illiteracy of MBA’S

A study by Richard P. Vance (and others) found that students were able to correctly define only 17.2% of the terms included in E. D. Hirsch’s Dictionary of

Cultural Literacy. Some incorrect answers: Actuary: a home for birds Duodenum: a number system in base two Cellulose: fat deposits Stradivarius: as in “Rex”

Digital Detox

A period of time which a person/ student refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers. It is regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on some interaction with the physical world.

Facebook

Students should be careful of what they post on Facebook. Harvard Univ. recently rescinded offers to 10 students who posted offensive memes in a private Facebook group. Beth Whitehouse wrote, “Until you are enrolled, sitting in a classroom, you are still working with the office of admission. Students must be aware of the potential impact of their words and online contributions.”

Fidget Spinners

The small plastic and metal spinners have been banned in many schools.

Genius

A child who can spell the names of these crayon colors: Cerulean, Fuchsia, Dandelion, Razzmatazz, Marvelous, Asparagus

Graduating on Time

At four-year schools, only about 40% of full-time students graduate on time, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics. (2017 statistic)

Hippie Teacher

Made famous by Beavis and Butthead, the Hippie teacher plays Neil Young in the classroom, wears flowing skirts or shaggy beard, and is the only car in the parking lot with a carpeted dashboard. Peace, Love, and moonbeams.

Lunch Shaming

Some schools deny food to children or toss their chosen hot meal and provide a bag lunch instead if they see their account is delinquent. Opponents of this practice call this “lunch shaming.” A federal bill introduced in May, called the Anti-Lunch Shaming Act of 2017, would forbid actions such as students performing chores to pay off lunch debts.

Money

Research shows that the more a college charges, the more people apply. (Prof. Goldrick Rab)

Motivation

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had another child’s progress report placed in his box by accident. That made me wonder: If children were “accidentally” sent a fake report card, along with their own, for another kid who was making slightly better progress in school, would it motivate them to work harder? Paula His reply:…You’re also right. Giving people (children included) the sense that another person is doing better increases their motivation—so long as it’s only slightly better. Setting unattainable goals doesn’t work well, but offering a reachable one can be a useful goal. (Source: WSJ, 8/19-20, 2017)

Persistently Dangerous Schools

In order to compile the list of Persistently Dangerous Schools, the state uses a formula that compares the no. of violent incidents that took place at the school with the total number of students enrolled. The N. Y. S. Dept. of Ed. reports that the list has fallen from 27 in 2015 to 2 in 2016. And, in 2014 there were 40 schools on the list.

Phi Beta Kappa

The late Joan Rivers (Joan Molinsy) graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Barnard when she was 19.

Professional Student

Person who receives multiple degrees and keeps taking courses instead of holding a profession related to the degrees earned. Can be a compliment or an insult depending on the speaker.

Ranking

When John F. Kennedy graduated from high school, he was ranked 64th out of a class of 113 students. Even so, his classmates voted him “the most likely to succeed.”

Reccomendations

The Univ. of Nebraska in Omaha received this letter of recommendation from the teacher-placement office at Iowa State University: “I am new at Iowa State University. The only thing I know about ____________, is that he sits when told, chats pleasantly, and makes no rude gestures or noises.” (Source: Chron. of Higher Education, 10/4/89.)

Reading

Parents, check out the following book: “The Neurotic Parent’s Guide to College” by J. D. Rothmans.

“Robot Redford”

“Robot Redford”—a 4-foot-tall, fiberglass assemblage—delivered the commencement speech at Anne Arundel Comm. College, Baltimore, MD. See page D6

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Take My Social Security Advice ... Not My Financial Advice BY TOM MARGENAU

I’ve discussed this issue before in this column. I am a Social Security expert. But I am NOT a financial planner. I give people all the facts, and then let them decide, sometimes in consultation with a real financial planner, exactly when they should start their Social Security checks. To put it another way, I don’t worry about money. I certainly don’t obsess over it as so many senior citizens seem to do today. Don’t get me wrong. Money is great. And having more of it is certainly better than not having enough of it. My wife and I are financially comfortable. But we are not close to being classified as rich, or even well-off. And we are totally fine with that. I was reminded of my lack of concern over money matters when many readers reacted almost in shock to something I said in a column a couple weeks ago. A guy had written telling me he was worried that he wouldn’t get the full 32 percent bonus for delaying his Social Security benefits until age 70. This guy was turning 70 in September, and he wanted to make sure that his benefits didn’t start before then. I told him to just make sure that he indicated September as the starting month when he filled out his Social Security retirement benefit application. But then I opened the floodgates of criticism when I told him not to worry. I said if his benefits would happen to start one month early, he’d only lose a fraction of one percent in his ongoing benefit rate. So I said it was “no big deal.” And I thought my comment was literally that -- no big deal. But here is an example of the reaction I got: “I can’t believe the lousy financial advice you gave a reader this week! You told him it would be ‘no big deal’ if he got one month’s extra Social Security check at a reduced rate. You’re wrong. It would be a HUGE deal. You’ve got to remember that the loss he suffers will just continue to compound over the years. He could eventually lose hundreds if not thousands of dollars if he takes the reduced benefit rate.” So let me make a couple points in response to that criticism, and the many others I received in a similar vein. First, I was NOT giving this guy financial advice. I merely told him that I thought it wasn’t that big a deal if he ended up making a mistake and starting his benefits in August instead of September. Second, let’s follow an example to find out if it would be “a HUGE deal” if that happened. Let’s say the guy’s full retirement age benefit is $2,000 per month. If he waits until age 70 in September to start his retirement checks, he’d get the full 32 percent bonus. In other words, he’d get $2,640 monthly. The delayed retirement bonus is actually two-thirds of 1 percent for each

month benefits are delayed beyond age 66. That comes out to 32 percent at age 70. So if this guy inadvertently started his Social Security checks in August, he’d get a roughly 31.4 percent bonus instead of the full 32 percent. In other words, his monthly Social Security check would be about $2,628. That’s $12 less than his potential full rate. But then you have to remember that he would be getting one extra Social Security check at the $2,628 amount. If you divide $12 into that, you will learn that he has to live 219 months, or about 18 years, beyond age 70 before he is going to come out on the short end of the Social Security stick by starting his benefits one month early. Or to put that another way, once he is 88 years old, he will start losing $12 per month. I pointed out the numbers to a financial planner who had written to criticize me. He still wasn’t convinced. He told me that as a financial planner, he must advise people “to plan for what possibly could happen, not what probably might happen.” He said this guy possibly could live to be 100 years old. And if that happened, he would have lost $144 per year for the 12 years between age 88 and 100. In other words, he would have lost $1,728 in that time frame. So is it “no big deal”? Or “a HUGE deal”? People who really worry about the green stuff would call that potential $1,728 loss a very big deal indeed. But folks like me, who just don’t obsess over these matters, wonder what all the fretting is about. And let’s be honest. What chance does this guy have of living until age 88, let alone 100? If he makes it to his 88th birthday, do you think he’s going to jump up and say, “I did it! I beat the Social Security system! From this day forward, I’m coming out ahead to the tune of 12 bucks per month. Whoopee!” Frankly, I doubt it. And if he makes it to the century mark, I’ve got a hunch he’s going to be happy just to be alive. I don’t believe he’s going to think too much about the extra $1,728 he made over his 30-year career as a Social Security beneficiary. I get many emails every week from people who are worrying themselves into a tizzy over the precise month to start their Social Security benefits. I rarely tell them what to do. I just tell them about Social Security rules. But I do suggest that they stop fretting so much over these matters. Depending on how long you live, you may come out a few bucks, (OK, maybe even a few thousand bucks) ahead or behind depending on the choices you make. If you are a money person and like to worry about these things, then consult a financial planner, go over all the numbers, create all kinds of spreadsheets, come up with all kinds of matrixes and then make a decision. (And hope you don’t get hit by a bus at age 69!)

But if you’re like me, someone who doesn’t lose any sleep over the financial decisions he’s made, then just make the best choice you can based on the knowledge you’ve gathered, and enjoy the rest of your life.

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Day into Night at Rajasthan’s Pushkar Camel Fair & Festival of Brahma C ontinued from page D3 in as if it is our business, “Oh, that’s a fine-looking horse.” And just as Durga had described, moments later, the seller grabs the customer’s hand and pulls him inside the tent, where he most likely will be plied with tea so the negotiations can commence out of the gaze of prying eyes and gossipy critics.

Hindu God of Creation, one of the Holy Trinity, is worshipped. The Brahma Temple, which officially is dated from the 14th century but is believed to be 2000 years old, is set on the lake, and during the night, lights of changing colors come on. In the distance, on a hilltop, we can make out the Savitri Temple, dedicated to Brahma’s consort, Savitri, but to visit involves an hour

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and festive, with five giant ferris wheels looming over the fair. We pass a crowd watching a dancing horse.

tie a triangular flag to a rope outside the tent to signal if we want service (room service, hot water). We can order coffee

and stay in these elaborate camps. The operative word is “royal.” Indeed, The Royal Jodhpur Camps

Royal Jodhpur Camp Our accommodation in Pushkar are the Royal Tents, a luxurious tented camp set up by The Royal Jodhpur Camps specifically for the fair. The Royal Jodhpur Camp is set up as a traditional “shikar” style camp: at a time when only royalty was allowed to hunt, these camps were set up to accommodate them. Ours consists of rows of elegant and luxurious twin bedded tents with verandahs with deckchairs in front and attached bathrooms with running hot and cold water (even a shower), set out over an expansive sandy plain. There are electric lights, an electric heater, rugs on the ground. There is also a spacious Mughal-style dining tent and a recreation tent which serves as a lounge. It is set on expansive private grounds surrounded by rolling mustard fields in flower and rocky hills, a walk or camel ride away from the fair. It is the ultimate in glamping. We can

Ladies in their colorful saris at the Pushkar Camel Fair © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com delivered in the early morning. We feel much as the royal entourage who would come on hunting expeditions

actually has a family connection to Royal Expeditions, the tour company that has organized our Jungle Book

Wildlife Safari and Cycling Adventure and this extension to the Pushkar Camel Fair, Jaipur and Agra. Royal Expeditions was founded by a royal family of Jodhpur related to a Princess who also served in Parliament and as India’s Minister of Culture, and the Royal Jodhpur Camps is her brother’s enterprise. It makes it all the more fantastic. And like our other accommodations – the Pench Tree Lodge and the Kanha Earth Lodge during our time doing wildlife safaris in the national parks – it enhances our Camel Fair experience. The meals are wonderfully prepared and served in an enormous dining tent with a ceiling fan. When we return from the fair at night, there is a fireeater, musicians and dancers to entertain us around a bonfire and a fabulous dinner. I return to the fair the next morning by myself. Durga has arranged for the driver to pick me up at 7 am. As we pull up, I watch as a hot air balloon rises over the fair. (Hot air ballooning is a relatively new adventure activity in India and the desert state of Rajasthan is the most popular place.) I get to the fair and just wander

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Back to School: Educational jargon (or EduBabble) C ontinued from page D3 his classmates voted him “the most likely to succeed.”

Reccomendations

Reading

Parents, check out the following book: “The Neurotic Parent’s Guide to College” by J. D. Rothmans.

Avoid all acronyms: ACTs, SATs, GPAs, UCLA, UNC.” (J. D. Rothman, author)

S.A.T. Question

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Science Exams

Check our these humorous Q’s and Answers: Q. What is the fibula?” A. A small lie. Q. What happens to a boy when he reaches puberty? A. He says good-bye to his boyhood and looks forward to his adultery.

Stanford University

“Robot Redford”

Stanford University offered admission to only 4.65% of applicants in 2017.

Rule of Thumb

“Summer Melt” is a term used by colleges when students who put down a deposit in spring and failed to show up for classes in fall. The phenomenon costs individual colleges and universities hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost annual revenue. At SUNY

“Robot Redford”—a 4-foot-tall, fiberglass assemblage—delivered the commencement speech at Anne Arundel Comm. College, Baltimore, MD. When your son/daughter is under pressure over college admissions, parents should follow this rule of thumb:

Summer Melt

Oneonta, 15 faculty members make calls to incoming freshmen to work through anxieties and talk through academic schedules. Technology helps fight summer melt. Automatic text messaging systems nudge students with reminders to stay on track over the summer. (Source: “Colleges Struggle To Prevent No-Shows” by Douglas Belkin, WSJ, Aug. 2017)

Summer School

Peter De Vries said, “I was thinking that we all learn by experience, but some of us have to go to summer school.”

Testing

Sasha Obama did NOT attend her father’s farewell speech because she had to study for a test.

Time

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that classes for middle-and high-school students should NOT begin before 8:30 a.m.

Walking School Bus

Fewer children are walking and biking to school, and more children are at risk of becoming overweight. A walking school bus is a group of children walk-

ing to school with one or more adults. It can be as informal as two families taking turns walking their children to school to as structured as a route with meeting points, a timetable, and a regularly rotated schedule of trained volunteers.

Weird Scholarships

The Little People of America Scholarship is available to people who are 4’ 10” or less in height. Tall Clubs Int’l offers a $1,000 scholarship for tall people. Women must be at least 5’ 10”; men must be at least 6’ 2” as well as under 21 years of age. Harvard University has several scholarships based on the student’s last name, including Ellis, Hudson, Thayer, Downer and Bright.

Zero Tolerance Policy

This is a policy that states that prohibited behaviors and actions will not be tolerated—No Exceptions.

Marjorie Gottlieb Wolfe is a retired business education teacher. She wishes all students a wonderful school year.

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Avoid helicopter parenting

The term “helicopter parent” was first coined in 1969 by teenagers who were quoted in Dr. Haim Ginott’s book “Parents & Teenagers.” Helicopter parent describes an overbearing parent who would “hover over kids like a helicopter.” Nearly 50 years later, the term has persisted, and we even included as a dictionary entry in 2011. Helicopter parenting, sometimes called “lawnmower parenting” or “bulldoze parenting,” refers to a style of parenting in which parents are overly focused on the lives of their children, taking extreme responsibility for their children’s experiences. As discovered during the study “Helicopter Parents: Examining the Impact of Highly Involved Parents on Student Engagement and Educational Outcomes,” by Rick Shoup, Robert M. Gonyea, and George D. Kuh, 38 percent of freshmen and 29 percent of seniors in the United States said their parents intervened on their behalf to solve problems either “very often” or “sometimes.” Helicopter parenting may seem like parents are simply being overprotective, but such an approach might have a serious impact. Many therapists say that parents need to get over being overly involved; otherwise, they risk potential psychological damage to their children.

According to Chris Meno, an Indiana University psychologist, helicopter parenting can take a serious toll on the psychological well-being of children into adulthood. Those who have been overparented may have difficulty knowing when to ask for help versus when to make their own decisions. Being overly focused on their children can be problematic for adults, too — potentially making their lives more about their kids and less about their own lives. This may lead to unnecessary anxiety. According to Ann Dunnewold, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist and author of “Even June Cleaver Would Forget the Juice Box,” helicopter parenting can start with shadowing a toddler, ensuring a child has a certain teacher in elementary school and providing an unhealthy amount of assistance to youngsters when arranging school schedules or helping with homework. Adults who are helicopter parents may have good intentions, but they may end up hurting their kids’ decision-making ability and self-esteem. Finding the right balance between offering assistance and hovering can be challenging. Adults can first recognize the following signs of potential helicopter parenting and then take strides to give children more breathing room: • Paying adult children’s bills or of-

fering extensive financial assistance. • Doing chores for children that are age-appropriate and fully within kids’ abilities to handle. • Calling teachers or professors to negotiate grades. • Texting or calling a child constantly for updates on his or her day. • Using mobile phone technology or social media to “spy” or keep close tabs on kids’ interactions at all times. • Failing to let children make their own mistakes, including getting poor grades or missing assign- Helicopter parenting, sometimes called “lawnmower parenting” or “bulldoze parenting,” refers to a style of ments. Helicopter parent- parenting in which parents are overly focused on the ing may actually lead to a strained relationship lives of their children, taking extreme responsibility for between parents and their children’s experiences. children. A 2015 study take the initiative to seek their parents published in Social Development found that toddlers who are out. Altering helicopter parenting begiven space to explore and interact with their surroundings on their own have a haviors can take time, but it is possible, better relationship with their parents. and kids can benefit greatly from such The experts say parents should be avail- changes. able for their children, but let the kids

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bunkbeds. Durga has told us that it can take 10 days to travel from Agra with the camels, and that we will see people in their camel carts traveling along the highway, as we drive to our next destination, Jaipur, the Pink City. And we do! For more information, contact Royal Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. www.

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AIDE/COMPANION With a sunny personality seeking position to care for the elderly. Experience with dementia, alzheimers, recovering stroke patients and sundown syndrome. Excellent references available upon request. Call Marcia 347-551-1720

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to vice President of insurance related construction company. 4 days. Must have experience with preparing claims. Knowledge of Xatimate program a must. Email resume to submitresumes3@gmail.com

BABYSITTER WANTED: Looking for a babysitter for both mornings and afternoons, approximately 2x a week. Helping get three children (10,8,6) off to school, driven to sports, picked up off bus, dinner, etc. Please call Jennifer 917-282-4723

MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST: Part time for busy practice. Experience preferred but will train. Great personality, work ethic. Fax resume 516-767-8961 or email healthykidspediatrics@gmail.com

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. Mondays: CUSTOMER SERVICE REP / 3:15-7, Thursdays 1:45-7. Clerk: Part time for Insurance Call 516-564-1138 and Real Estate office. Requires ROUTE DRIVERS, attendants, computer knowledge and office multitasking. Email resume warehouse workers. Full time, with cover letter to valentinein- benefits. Champion-Canteen “A Division of the Compass Group” serv@aol.com 800-558-5450 or 718-788-9439

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ASSISTANT P/T. Available 2-3 days per week. Knowledgable in MS Word & Excel. Reliable & responsible. 917-770-7965 CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE. Seeking job taking care of elderly loved one. Efficient, reliable, trust worthy, dedicated. Experience with elderly. Excellent references with local families. Own car. Please contact Caroline 516-468-5513 CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE experienced 20 years. Honest and reliable seeking home care position. Available Part Time, Evening, Weekends, Nights & Overnight. Licensed driver w/ car. Please contact Barbara 516734-1165

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

JOB OPPORTUNITY $13.20 PER HOUR

ELSA’S HOUSE CLEANING If you’re in need of house cleaning please call 516-406-5687. Free estimate! Own transportation. References available upon request.

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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

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F/T DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Busy, private FFS, multi-specialty dental office. Minimum 1 year experience, Dentrix knowledge a plus. North Shore / Port Washington, near LIRR. Call 516-883-1234

F/T Mon- Fri. Infant - Pre-School

Head teacher must have a degree in early childhood ed.

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EMPLOYMENT

SITUATION WANTED HOME HEALTH AIDE Ukrainian woman (previously Physical Therapist in Ukraine) seeking live in position of home health aide. Overnights no charge. Excellent cook also! Excellent references. Please call 516-294-9519 HOUSEKEEPING, ELDER CARE OR BABYSITTING: Full time or weekends, 20 years experience. Own transportation. Please call 516-236-1711 IRISH MATURE WOMAN looking for part time position with elderly. 2 days per week, no weekends. Reference upon request. 516 352 6204. Please leave number when calling.

NANNY AVAILABLE Hi.. my name is Linda. I’m a very reliable and humble nanny with over 23 years of experience! I’m CPR CERTIFIED and a Licensed Driver. ready, willing and able to work ASAP. Please give me a call: 917-723-5789 NANNY/ BABYSITTER Experienced Babysitter available FT / PT. Trustworthy, responsible, active, creative and fun! Child development background. Excellent references. Licensed driver. Call Doris 516-330-0230 or email: dorischris910@gmail.com

MARKETPLACE INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Consignment Shoppe and Auction House Open 7 Days a Week Consignments by Appointment Monthly Live & Online Auctions Tag Sale, Appraisals and Estate Sale Services Complete House Cleanouts Moving Services Home Staging Services 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com MAHOGANY DINING ROOM SET Pedestal table, 3 leaves, 98” fully open, pads included. Six chairs, needle pointed seats. China Closet. Server. Solid, sturdy, good condition. 516-697-5310

MARKETPLACE

SOLE ELLIPTICAL MODEL 35E Three years old. Good condition. $800. Call 516-762-0247

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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INVITED ESTATE SALES Tuesday, September 12 9:30 a.m. 344 Houston Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 Dining room and living room furniture, collectibles, books, household items...Visit www. invitedsales.com for pictures and details ! INVITED ESTATE SALES Wednesday, September 13 10:00 a.m. 63 Bedford Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Upright piano, beautiful white living room and dining room furniture, household, decorative, outdoor items, basement items...Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details ! TAG SALE—GARDEN CITY 166 Hampton Rd. Clothes, furniture, something for everyone. Friday, Sept. 8 & Saturday, Sept. 9. 8am-4pm. No previews, please.

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PETS

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

PET SERVICES A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242

DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256 MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Training Boarding Walking EFT Pet Therapy Therapeutic Healing GC Resident 516-382-5553

APARTMENT FOR RENT

FLORAL PARK VILLAGE Nov 1st occupancy. 1st floor, 4.5 rooms completely renovated. Includes Kitchen & Dining Area w/ SS appliances, granite counters, dishwasher, Living Room, 2 nice size Bedrooms and new full Bath. Tenants also have use of finished basement with washer / dryer, yard and 1 car garage. Hardwood floors throughout. Located in SD #22. $2,500 / month. For more information, please call Rose, Ford Realty, 516-655-7501

GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Huge bright 2 bedroom, 1 bath with dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C, hardwood floors, NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. $1,685 + electric. rentals@gardencityborder.com or 516-524-6965 (text or voice)

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GARDEN CITY MULTI FAMILY Saturday 9/9 10am-4pm 14 Prescott Street Furniture, men’s suits, designer clothes and shoes, toys, books, home furnishings. Something for everyone. No Early Birds! INVITED ESTATE SALES Monday, September 11 9:30 a.m. 81 Harbor Acres Road Sands Point, NY 11050 Crafts, buttons, sewing materials, furniture, shed, pool house, garage, furniture, pottery, household items...Visit www. invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

ANTIQUES WANTED

GREAT PRICES PAID

Bronzes, Paintings, Sterling Silver, Rugs & All Contents

917-817-3928

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR RENT

OFFICE SPACE

GARDEN CITY RENTALS Three rooms, 1 Bed, EIK, A/C, $2,100 Four rooms, 1 Bed, DR, parking $2,200 Two-Three Bedrooms, New Kitchen & Bath $3,350 up Garden City Properties (516)746-1563 / (516)313-8504

HOMES FOR RENT NORTH FORK FALL RENTAL Jamesport gem available for fall weekly or weekend rental. House boasts large L-shaped inground pool (eco-friendly fresh water); large hot tub; outdoor shower; multi-level deck; BBQ; fire pit; beautifully appointed interior with 3 bedrooms; 3 full baths; central air; finished basement; sunroom; resort-like setting with farm views; short distance to Iron Pier Beach; close proximity to vineyards and farms for fall fun. Text or call 516-314-8978 for further information.

GARAGE SPACE FOR RENT COMMUTER PARKING AVAILABLE: 2 blocks form Port Washington Railroad. 516883-3200

OFFICE SPACE GARDEN CITY 1565 FRANKLIN AVE Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Call 516-248-3048

WILLISTON PARK 1300sf. office space avail on Hillside Ave. Prof building, parking lot, close to RR & parkways. Full commission paid. Call Tony 516248-4080. WOODBURY, NY CROSSWAYS INDUSTRIAL PARK Available Immediately. Unfurnished and/or furnished windowed office available. Luxury building in prominent location. Reception, conference, room, WI-FI, photocopy and furnished secretarial stations available. Coffee Shop, highway access, parking. Contact for details 516-224-5100 or email: jmn@jnovicklaw.com

REAL ESTATE WANTED HOMES WANTED GARDEN CITY couple recently retired and scaling down wish to purchase cape or ranch in GC for all cash. Move at your convenience. Principals: 516-747-1024

SERVICES

EAST END SUMMER HOME

Beautiful Summer Home 5 BR, 4 Bth, Pool, Jacuzzi. Waterviews. Weekly, Monthly Kathy 516-984-8430

SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

TUTORING

INSTRUCTION

GEM BASEMENT DOCTOR: One stop for all your home improvement needs! Basement, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, carpentry, crown, wainscoting molding, closets, doors, windows, sheetrock, painting, siding, decks power washed, stained and built. 516-623-9822

AP BIOLOGY tutor using the Campbell or Sadava books. I use the test banks to show you what you are weak in. Will test you on each chapter or topic and review results with you. If you read the chapters and review with me, this is a pathway to a 5! Ephraim Himelstein. 516384-9865. ephraimhimelstein@ gmail.com

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

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 SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain / rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

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

ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT / ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student. MATH TUTOR Middle School Math Teacher at a local district available to tutor your child at reasonable rates in all Math through Algebra CC. A Garden City resident who has enjoyed working with children for many years. Flexible scheduling and location. Please call 516-395-5280

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING

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

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

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

ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

PARTY HELP

SPANISH TUTOR: There is a difference. Over 30 years of teaching and tutoring all levels, flexible scheduling, periodic contact with child’s teacher if required. Experienced, dedicated, flexible, collaborative, William Cullen, M.A. Spanish. Call /text 516-509-8174 wdctutor@aol. com

NEW HYDE PARK: 6 Tuxedo Ave., first floor, 1500 sqft, private entrance. Please call for details. Owner 516-650-4880

HAMPTON BAYS

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HISTORIC NICHOLS, Area/Trumbull. 4 BR, 3 Bth, 3,500 sq ft. Home. Features 2 Fireplaces, Dedicated Office, Hwd Flrs, 3 Car Gar, Manicured Landscaping & Gardens, Large Yd (1.1 acres) w/Inground Pool & Waterfall. Loc Near Excellent Schools & Route 95/Merritt Pkwy For Convenient Commuting • MLS No. 99176570

PRICE REDUCED! $689K OWNER RELOCATING

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

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

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314

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POPPA’S MUSIC: Back to School instrument rentals. 20% off with ad on already low priced school rental rates! Offer expires 9/30/17. Affordable, high quality rentals for all band and orchestra instruments. 168 Jericho Tpke., Mineola. Email allan@ poppasmusic.com 516-747-5107

CLEANING CLEANING SERVICES: Residential and commercial, any day, own transportation, excellent references. Please call 718-343-2829 HOUSE CLEANING: Excellent service, great references, own transportation. Please call Mirian at 516-642-6624

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE Our excellent cleaning team will get your home or office spotless! Available Monday thru Friday 7am to 6pm Supplies provided if needed Own transportation Excellent references provided CALL 516-849-2026 SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686 STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

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“FALL” INTO PLACE! Declutter and organize your home / office. We do it all. Create a life you love to look at. Free Consultation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx and Randi Yerman. 917-751-0395 www.neatfreaks1976.com Instagram:organizethisnthat 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

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

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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

COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125

COLLEGE COUNSELING SERVICES University of Virginia student looking to provide private college counseling services for kids grades 8-12. I am extremely familiar with the process and will increase your child’s chances of getting into his / her dream school. References and Resume available upon request. Text/call Howie 516-457-3286

Grandparents:

DONATE YOUR CAR

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

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Suffolk County

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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.

PEER EDUCATORS

Community Education - Breast/Prostate Cancer

HS DIPLOMA + COMMUNITY EDUCATION EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

PART TIME

The Nassau County Breast and Prostate Cancer Peer Education Project is seeking two part-time peer educators to provide breast and prostate cancer education to underserved populations. The goal is to provide cancer education and encourage women 50 years and older to get a mammogram and men 50 years and older to talk to their doctor about prostate health. Ideal candidates are members of the priority populations and who share similar social backgrounds/life experiences. Education/Experience: HS Diploma or equivalent required.

Skills/Abilities: Bilingual English/Spanish along with excellent communication skills essential.

CANCER SERVICES PROGRAM

NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 2201 Hempstead Turnpike Box 13 East Meadow, NY 11554 516-572-3300 • cmancuso@numc.edu An EOE M/F/D/V

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

PSYCHOTHERAPY: Efrat Fridman, LCSW. Individual, couple and family therapy. effiefrid@gmail.com 2 Pinetree Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-224-7670 or 225 West 35th Street, NY 10001 718887-4400 SCIENCE/HUMANITIES TUTOR: Robert Pena, M.Eng. Ivy educated biomedical engineer and medical student. Tutoring in science, math, humanities and writing for high school and college. Rate: $40 /hr. Contact: rcp73@cornell.edu or 516-282-4912

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.

THE WAIT IS OVER!

After our summer break, the next Last Hope Flea Market and Jewelry Sale will be on Saturday, September 9th from 10am-2pm at The Church of the Advent (Winthrop Hall) in Westbury, 555 Advent Street, just off Jericho Turnpike. Items for donation will be accepted on Friday, September 8th from 2:30pm to 7pm at the church. Things we don’t accept since they don’t sell: books, VCR/cassette tapes, toys, gym equipment, furniture, picture frames and clothing. Our customers are interested in knick-knacks and household items. Jewelry is a big seller for us–all kinds. All proceeds benefit the special needs animal fund at Last Hope. To see our adoptable cats and dogs and more information about Last Hope, please visit our website: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org For more information contact Maureen at toestetra@hotmail.com.

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Last Hope Animal Rescue Wine Tasting

Please join Last Hope Animal Shelter on Friday night, September 15th, from 7-10 PM for its night of wine tasting at the Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station. Admission of $55 includes wine, a light supper and dessert. All proceeds benefit the rescue efforts of Last Hope.

This is always fun night and will include a live auction, Chinese auction and 50/50. Please purchase your tickets in advance using the PayPal link on the website by September 12th. For more information, visit http://lasthopeanimalrescue. org/wine-tasting-friday-september-15th/ If paying by check, please mail it by September 2nd to be sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s received in time.

Last Hope to hold low cost vaccine clinic

On Sunday, September 24th from 11am to 2pm Last Hope Animal Rescue (www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org) will hold a Low Cost Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats at the Last Hope Adoption Center, 3300 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh 11793. (Across the street from Wantagh High School.) All Long Island pet owners are eligible; no appointment necessary, Pets must be at least 2 months old. Dogs must be leashed, and cats need to be in carriers. Cats will be taken inside for their inoculations. Dogs must be dog & people-friendly. Last Hope is offering the following vaccines at low cost: $5 Rabies (Feline or Canine) $12 Feline or Canine Distemper combo $12 Bordetella (Kennel Cough) (Please bring paper certificate proof of a recent rabies shot, if you are planning on asking for a 3 year, rather than 1 year rabies vaccine certificate for your dog or cat. Our vet will determine if the petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past vaccine is recent enough for a 3 year certificate. A rabies tag does not constitute proof.) For more information about our free rabies vaccine clinic, call 631-671-2588 or visit www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org

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CLEANING SERVICE

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TREE SERVICE

CLEANING RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

MASTER CLEANING

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Cell: 516-770-0514 MOVING SERVICE

CARPENTRY

Serving the community for over 40 yrs

SWEENEY CUSTOM CARPENTRY

BRIAN CLINTON

MOVERS

One Piece to a Household/ Household Rearranging FREE ESTIMATES

333-5894

Owner Supervised

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

and PAINTING

Renovations Custom Closets Sheetrock Repairs Interior/Exterior

New Doors New Windows New Moldings Free Estimates

516-884-4016 Lic# H0454870000

HOME HEATING OIL

MASONRY

MOVERS ALL TYPES OF STONEWORK

FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED & INSURED #H2219010000

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AUTO DETAILING

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

• • • • •

Fall Drain Outs Backflow Device Tests Free Estimates Installation Service/Repairs

Joe Barbato (516) 775-1199

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

$10 OFF

Complete Detail Coupons not to be combined

Anthony Masia

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

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PAINTING/POWER WASHING

SWEENEY PAINTING and CARPENTRY

Interior B. Moore Paints Dustless Vac System Renovations

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PAINTING & WALLPAPER est. 1978

Exterior Power Washing Rotted Wood Fixed Staining

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

516-884-4016

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

Lic# H0454870000

DEMO/JUNK REMOVAL

516-328-7499 Licensed & Insured

GENERATORS

“POWER WHEN YOU NEED IT”

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

Mayfair Power Systems, Inc. Sales • Service • Parts • Maintenance

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Servicing Long Island Since 1961 TREE SERVICE

JUNK REMOVAL

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

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

ALL SIZE DUMPSTERS

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ROOFING

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Open online registration begins today for Harvest Tea and Lemon Almond Biscuits cooking programs at the Hicksville Public Library. The Harvest Tea will be held on Tuesday, September 10 at 1 p.m. and Lemon Almond Biscuits will be held on September 22 at 1 p.m. The Hicksville Public Library will hold a Fundamentals of Writing workshop at 1:30 p.m. From 2 to 4 p.m., and again from 7:30 to 9 p.m., the film “The Shack” will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library. Starring Sam Worthington and Octavia Spencer, the film is rated PG-13 and runs 132 minutes.

September 11

“Citizenship Class” will be held at the Bethpage Public Library from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Beginning today and running an additional seven classes, two “ActiveFit” sessions will be held at the Bethpage Public Library. Session #1 runs 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. and session #2 is held from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Preregistration is required for either. From 11:45 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, “Simply Stronger” classes will be held. The program begins today and runs on Mondays through November 13. Please register in advance. A screen and lecture on “Hearing Loss & Wellness” will be held at 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library. The Bethpage Public Library will hold evening yoga classes beginning today and running on Mondays through December 11. A class for beginners will be held from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. and a more advanced class, for intermediates, will be held from 8 to 9 p.m. Please register in advance to attend.

September 12

The Bethpage Public Library will be hosting a bus trip entitled “Endless Summer – Luncheon Cruise Aboard Spirit Cruises”. The group will leave the Library at 9 a.m. with return at approximately 6 p.m. and will take a trip around New York Harbor, with some time at the Chelsea Market and the Highline before returning. Limited advanced registration is required. From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, ESL (English as a Second Language) classes will be held, beginning today. Please register in person to attend. At 1:30 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, the Adult Summer Reading Club will hold its closing party. All participants are invited to attend. The Bethpage Public Library’s Book Banter group will meet to discuss “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri from 2 to 4 p.m.

A defensive driving class will be held at the Hicksville Public Library from 6 to 9 p.m. “Knitting @ The Library” will be held on Tuesdays at the Bethpage Public Library, from 7 to 9 p.m., beginning today and running through October 31. Please register in advance.

September 13

A second session of ESL (English as a Second Language) classes will be held, beginning today, at the Bethpage Public Library, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Advanced registration is required. “Tiny Tots Storytime” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 11 a.m. At 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, the film “September” will be shown. Filmed in 1987, it stars Elaine Stritch, Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest and Sam Waterston. The film is rated PG and runs 82 minutes.

September 14

From 9:15 a.m. through 10:15 a.m., the Bethpage Public Library will offer morning yoga classes for beginners. A program for intermediates will be offered from 10:30 to11:30 a.m. Both programs run ten sessions, through November 16, and advanced registration is required. “Family Fun Time” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 10 a.m. Mindy Vasta will be teaching “Seniorobics” at 1 p.m. beginning today at the Hicksville Public Library and running through December 7. Advanced registration is required. An art workshop, facilitated by Carole Cryer, will be held at the Bethpage Public Library from 1 to 3 p.m. The book discussion group at the Hicksville Public Library will meet at 1 p.m. to discuss “Sisters In Law” by Linda Hirshman. “Simply Stronger” classes will begin today at 2 p.m., led by Mindy Vasta. The program will run through December 7 at the Hicksville Public Library. Registration in advance is recommended. At 2:30 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, “Basic Computer” will be taught for beginners. The Hicksville Public Library will host a prostate cancer screening sponsored by Senator Elaine Phillips, from 4 to 6 p.m. Appointments will need to be scheduled in advance through Senator Phillips office at 516-746-5924. “Enough Abuse: Strategies for Your Family and Community to Fight Sexual Abuse” will be the discussion at the Hicksville Public Library with Tracy Stopler of The Safe Center. The session will begin at 7 p.m.

September 15

“PlayHooray” sessions begin today at 10 a.m. and run for three classes on

Fridays for ages 6 to 18 months with a caregiver. Please register in advance. At 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, the film “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” will be shown. Starring Jude Law, the film is rated PG-13 and runs 126 minutes. The film will also be shown from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the evening.

September 18

The film “Beatriz At Dinner” will be shown at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30 p.m. It is rated R and runs 83 minutes. At 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, a lecture by Philip Nicholson, Professor Emeritus with Nassau Community College will be held on “Robert Moses: Master Builder of Suburbia”. “Tai Chi” begins the fall series tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the Hicksville Public Library, and will run for ten sessions. Please register in advance. Linda Cafiero will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 7 p.m. to present “Mediation”.

September 19

A cooking program of preparing a “Harvest Tea” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. “Computer Class – Surfing The Web” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 2:30 p.m. Dr. Duffy Spencer, Social Psychologist & Relationship Expert, will be at the Bethpage Public Library at 7:30 p.m. to present “Am I An “Adult Child” of a Dysfunctional Family?”

September 20

The film, “The Last September”, starring Maggie Smith, will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. The film is rated R and runs 103 minutes. The Hicksville Public Library’s Board Meeting will be held this evening at 7 p.m.

September 21

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September 22

An AARP Driving Class in a oneday session will be held today at the Bethpage Public Library from 9:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Please register in advance. The Hicksville Public Library will offer a cooking class on preparing lemon almond biscuits at 1 p.m. Jake Gyllenhaal stars in the film “Life” being shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. The film is rated R and runs 104 minutes.

September 25

A “Book-to-Film” program will be held at the Hicksville Public Library today, with a discussion at 12 noon and a showing of the film “A Man Called Ove” at 1:30 p.m. The film is rated PG-13 and runs 116 minutes.

September 26

From 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, the Nassau County Clerk’s Mobile Office will be offering County Clerk services to Nassau County residents. Jim Coll will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. to discuss current events. At 6 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, a computer class on Microsoft Excel will be held.

September 28

The Hicksville Public Library will hold a bus trip to the Culinary Institute of America with a guided tour of the Institute and lunch. Advanced registration is required. At 6 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, a computer class on the use of Microsoft Excel will be held. A painting workshop will be offered by landscape artist Barbara Lewin at the Hicksville Public Library in two sessions, this evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and at the same time on October 5. A craft program on the art of Pierre Auguste Renoir will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 7 p.m. Compiled by Meg Meyer

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, EMIGRANT MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff, vs. ALLEN ANDERSEN; SUE ANN ANDERSEN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on November 07, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 03, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 9 Frances Lane, 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 12, Block 326 and Lot 24. Approximate amount of judgment is $548,304.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 14106/09. Luigi Devito, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5565 4X 9/1, 8, 15, 22

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff against MICHAEL J. SCHMATZ III, et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of

Foreclosure and Sale Entered May 30, 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 September 19, 2017 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 13 Violet Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. Sec 12 Block 288 Lot 21. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $467,457.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 010155/14. Luigi Devito, Esq., Referee YNFNY010 MIT 5568 4X 8/18, 25; 9/1, 8 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US Bank National Association as Trustee for the MLMI SURF Trust Series 2006-BC5, Plaintiff AGAINST Melanie Artoglou; Christoduola Artoglou; Harry Artoglou; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated October 26, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) at the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501. on September 19, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 8 Clarissa Drive, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate,

lying and being in Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 45 Block 363 Lot 34. Approximate amount of judgment $542,671.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 8875/07. Scott F Guardino, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: July 27, 2017 MIT 5569 4X 8/18, 25; 9/1, 8 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against Ellen Levine, et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered July 5, 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 October 3, 2017 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 6 North Thumberland Road a/k/a 6 Northumberland Road, Jericho, NY 11753. Sec 12 Block 520 Lot 3. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $567,836.92 plus

interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 000202/13. John Della Ratta, Esq., Referee VERNY687 MIT 090102M 4X 09/01,08,15,22 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S.BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against TERESA HELFRICH, et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered March 17, 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 September 19, 2017 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 29 Hayden Drive, Bethpage, NY 11714. Sec 46. Block 602 Lot 1. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $563,557.65 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 001015/13. Scott L Braziller, Esq., Referee VERNY355 BN 7244 4X 8/18, 25; 9/1, 8

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff AGAINST TINA MONTANARO, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March 08, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on August 15, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 4033 JEAN AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay and County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 46, BLOCK 483, LOT 23. Approximate amount of judgment $358,559.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 16-004476. Peter V. Christiansen, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 BN 4245 4X 8/18, 25; 9/1,8 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation: Photo Booth Paparazzi LLC. Filed 6/02/2017. Office: Nassau co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 339 Hicksville Rd. #943, Bethpage NY 11714. Purpose: General BN 7246 6X 8/18, 25; 9/1, 8, 15, 22

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THE POLICE BLOTTER

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

At Mavis Tire Service in Westbury, a laptop was stolen from a vehicle between 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. on August 10. n

License plates were stolen from a vehicle on Terry Street in Hicksville between 11:30 p.m. on August 16 and 6 a.m. the following morning. n

A 22-year-old man from Lynbrook and a 30-year-old man from Franklin Square were arrested on Palmetto Drive in Franklin Square at 10:50 p.m. on August 17. Both were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

At the intersection of Park Boulevard and Merrick Avenue in East Meadow, a 25-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 11:10 p.m. on August 17. n

On Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale, two individuals were arrested and were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. At 4:20 p.m. on August 18, a 23-year-old man from Hicksville and a 22-year-old man from North Bellmore were arrested.

August 18 at 10:30 p.m., a 26-year-old man from Freeport was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

At the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Madison Street in Franklin Square, a 22-year-old man from Springfield Gardens and a 22-year-old man from Jamaica were arrested and were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 1 a.m. on August 19. n

A 56-year-old woman from Oakland Gardens was arrested at 1:40 a.m. on August 20 at the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Merrick Avenue in East Meadow. She was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. n

A vehicle at Chili’s in Westbury was damaged and assorted personal property was stolen between 9:45 and 11:10 p.m. on August 20. n

Sometime between 12 noon and 2 p.m. on August 21, unknown subjects damaged the windshield of a vehicle while it was parked on Washington Street in Merrick. n

Between 7 p.m. on August 21 and 5 a.m. the next morning, the driver’s side window of a vehicle was damaged on Gloria Road in Bethpage.

Two 23-year-old men from Uniondale were arrested at 4:50 p.m. on August 18 on Lawrence Street in Uniondale. They were both charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

An iPhone and tablet was stolen from a vehicle on Floral Avenue in Bethpage between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. on August 21.

A vehicle at Dave & Busters in Westbury was damaged between 8 and 10 p.m. on August 18.

On August 23 at 2:30 p.m., a 39-yearold man from Jamaica was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at Century 21 on Old Country Road in New Cassel. and rear doors of the vehicle.

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Supervisor Saladino outside the Animal Shelter alerting residents that September is Free Adoption Month! The Town’s Animal Shelter will waive adoption fees throughout the month of September. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “We invite residents looking for a new pet to come down to the Town’s Animal Shelter during the month of September. Our animal shelter has a wonderful reputation for providing great care to the pets housed there, and has a long history of uniting those looking for the perfect new furry companion!” During the month of September, the shelter will waive the general adoption fees of $80 per dog and $84 per cat. All usual adoption services will be provided, including the spaying or neutering of the animal, vaccination and microchipping. “In addition to free adoption month,

the Town will be hosting a rabies vaccination clinic at the Animal Shelter on September 16th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,” added Councilman Hand. “No reservations are necessary for the clinic, and the clinic will also be offering to microchip pets for $25, so if they ever get lost, they can be taken to a vet clinic or animal shelter where they will be scanned for a microchip ID and returned to their rightful owner.” The Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter is located at 150 Miller Place in Syosset. The shelter is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. To view photos of some of the animals available for adoption, or to link to the shelter’s Facebook page, visit the Town’s website, www.oysterbaytown. com or call (516) 677-5784 for more information.

“High blood pressure and your kidneys” at Winthrop NYU Winthrop Hospital will offer a free program for seniors and their families, “High Blood Pressure & Your Kidneys: What You Need to Know,” on Wednesday, September 13, at 1:15 p.m. It will be held at the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Avenue, located one block south of Jericho Turnpike, between Mineola Blvd. and Willis Avenue. Naveed Masani, MD, Medical Director of the NYU Winthrop Outpatient Dialysis Unit, will provide an overview of hypertension, medications, and the consequences of having uncontrolled high blood pressure.

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Questions will be welcomed, as Dr. Masani is looking forward to an interactive discussion. Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the building; metered lots (quarters needed) are across the street. Seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a space, please call (516) 663-3916. Health Update for Seniors is a free community health education program presented by the Office of Public Affairs, Geriatric Health Services and the Winthrop Home Health Agency. For information on other programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.

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Aqua Run Race Against Poverty

Free breast cancer support groups The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program offers new on-going support groups on a weekly and monthly basis.

General Support Group

Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m. Women who are recently diagnosed with breast cancer will have the opportunity to meet with others in similar situations.

Support Group for Caregivers of People with Breast Cancer

Sponsors and supporters of UJA-Federation of New York get together to share their excitement about the Aqua Run (L to R) Robert Kane, Harrison Kane, Scott Seltzer, 4 time Olympic gold medal swimmer Lenny Krayzelburg, Jahn Levin of Purity Products, Sabrina Levin, and Jon Greenhut of Power Swabs Everyone is welcome to join in the fun at the UJA-Federation of New York Aqua Run Race Against Poverty, to be held at TOBAY Beach on Sunday morning, September 17, 2017, starting promptly at 8:30 a.m. You can enter the Aqua Run itself, which consists of an 800 Meter Swim in South Oyster Bay, followed by an eclectic 3 mile run through the TOBAY Beach Bird and Game Preserve. Not into swimming? There’s also a 3 Mile Walk/Run only option. Finally, there will be a two person relay, with one team member doing the 800 Meter Swim and his or her partner doing the 3 Mile Walk. All in all, it promises to be a great morning of fun and fitness. Amenities include a top quality “technical” shirt for all entrants, an outstanding array of post-race refreshments, and a giant post-race door prize

drawing. Race management chores will be handled by the Greater Long Island Running Club, with timing and computerized results supplied by JMS Racing Services. The money raised from this event will support UJA-Federation of New York’s local poverty initiatives. Together with our nonprofit partners, UJA-Federation helps to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and train the unemployed. Our thanks to the most generous sponsors of the Aqua Run – BWD Sports and Entertainment, Purity Products, Power Swabs, NFP, Maidenbaum Property Tax Reduction Group, and Jonas Chiropractic. You can enter online at glirc.org or ujafedny.org/aquarun. For more information, call the Greater Long Island Running Club at (516) 349-7646.

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Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m. Taking care of a person with breast cancer can be stressful. This group is designed to address the needs of care takers. Any person who is experiencing the stress and anxiety of caring for a loved one with breast cancer should attend.

Young Women’s Support Group, Under 40

Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Women under the age of 40 who are diagnosed with breast cancer have unique needs. This support group will focus on those concerns while allowing the members to share their feelings in a safe, supportive environment. Anyone who wants to connect with and receive support from women under 40 should attend.

Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Stage 4 Breast Cancer

Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. Meet with other women who are diagnosed with Stage 4/Metastatic Breast Cancer.

Touchstone Group

Last Monday of the month 6-7:30 p.m. Women who received their last treatment more than 18 months ago will meet to check in with each other’s progress and discuss new developments in the world of breast cancer. This group is for women who are not in active treatment but want to stay in touch with other survivors.

Cafecito: Support Group for Spanish Speaking Women with Breast Cancer

Thursdays, September 7 and 21; October 5 and 26; November 9 and 30 Meetings are held at United Health Care 209 Post Avenue Westbury Call bi-lingual social worker Angela Papalia for details 516-877-4329. All groups are facilitated by a social worker or master level social work intern. These groups are sponsored by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program and supported by grants from the Nassau County Women’s Bar Foundation, the LI2Day Walk to Fight Breast Cancer and the Alpern Family Foundation. With the exception of the support group for Spanish-speaking women, all groups will meet at the Adelphi School of Social Work in Garden City. There is no charge. For information, questions and to sign up, call Erin Nau, counseling and education coordinator, at (516) 877-4314, or the Breast Cancer Hotline at (800) 877-8077.

Town of Oyster Bay plans “Mobile Town Hall” days Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that his Mobile Town Hall will be held in September to provide residents an opportunity to conference one-on-one with representatives of from Town departments and obtain the latest information on events and activities. The Mobile Town Hall will be in

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