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Friday, November 25, 2016

Vol. 76, No. 46

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

Residents voice concerns at Hicksville rezoning discussion BY GARY SIMEONE

An 8-0 season led the Levittown swim team to becoming the 2016 Conference 3 championship team. The team also currently ranks fifth in the Division A county championship meet held at the aquatic center at Eisenhower Park. During the conference meet, MacArthur High School senior Rachel Greene set the district dive record of 161.32, exceeding the 2015 record of 144.75. Division Avenue sophomore Hyzell Lim also set a new record in the 100meter butterfly during the county meet. Jamie Alvino, Alyssa Bourquin, Grace Connors, Victoria Coloma, Angelina Fazzino Rachel Greene, Hyzell Lim and Alicia Renda qualified for individual events at the county meet.

7-11 robbed at knife point

Nassau County Police are investigating an armed robbery of a 7-11 store in Bethpage on Sunday, November 20, at 2:20 am in Old Bethpage. According to detectives, an unknown male subject entered Seven Eleven – 758 Old Bethpage Road, displayed a knife and demanded money. The 25 year old male victim complied with an undetermined amount of US currency from two cash registers. The subject then slashed the victim on the neck

and both arms. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. The subject fled on foot northbound on Old Bethpage Road. The subject is described as wearing a mask, gloves and a gray hooded sweatshirt. Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

The Hicksville Downtown Revital-ization meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, November 17th in the Hicksville High School cafeteria was so crowded that the meeting had to be held in the school’s gymnasium. Over six hundred people showed up to offer their input and voice their concerns over the proposed zoning changes for downtown Hicksville. Executive Director of Vision Long Island, Eric Alexander moderated the event. Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman, Rebecca Alesia and Hicksville Chamber of Commerce President, Lionel Chitty were also in attendance. In June, members of the Town Board announced a plan to divide the existing Hicksville downtown central business district into three new zoning districts surrounding the Long Island Rail Road station. The plan calls for a mix of multifamily housing, offices and a variety of retail uses. “The purpose of this meeting is to get each and everyone of you in this room to see what you want for this community,” said Councilwoman Alesia. Residents were concerned about certain aspects of the project including the timeline, construction costs and increased traffic in the area as a result of the project. One resident asked about the increased number of cars in the downtown area as a result of the project, saying that the area was already overwhelmed with traffic congestion at all times of the day. Alexander said that his hope for

the outcome of the rezoning project is that with more people in the area that they will take advantage of the LIRR and hopefully walk to local businesses instead of driving their cars. “I think this will give people a reason to be outside walking around in the downtown area,” said Alexander. “This is not an auto oriented development and I don’t anticipate a lot of driving in the area. We re trying to bring back that downtown feel to the area.” Another resident said that with the proposed amount of living space the project calls for it will cause a traffic and parking nightmare. “It’s going to be adults paying the rent and of course they’ll have cars. How is this going to effect the parking situation in the downtown area?” “We are not trying to exacerbate an already complex parking situation,” said Chamber of Commerce President, Lionel Chitty. “We have already worked it out with developers so that there will be enough available space for people to park and they won’t come in and totally disregard our parking signs.” School district impacts was another topic brought up at the meeting with residents wanting to know how the district would be effected by the increased number of people living in the developments. Edward Williams, said he has been a Hicksville resident since 1989 and that this redevelopment project is way overdue. “Nothing has changed in this area for the longest time,” said Williams. We should have started this thing years ago, we’re way behind the eight ball on this.”

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Friday, November 25, 2016

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St. Bernard’s Church will hold a Craft market on Saturday, November 26, from 9 AM to 4 PM The event will be held indoors at St. Bernard’s School, 3100 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown. Admission is free and the market is open to the public. There will be more than sixty vendors of crafts and gifts, featuring all new merchandise. Fresh wreaths available.

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If you have a child (children) residing in the Levittown School District who was (were) born between Dec. 2, 2011 and Dec. 1, 2012, they will be eligible for kindergarten for the 2017-2018 school year. Please contact Arlene Mege at 516434-7058, Central Registration, at Levittown Memorial Education Center to place your name on the list to receive a kindergarten package for registration. All packages will be mailed out the beginning of January 2017.

THE POLICE BLOTTER

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

At Macy’s in Hicksville, a 28-yearold woman from South Ozone Park was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 2:20 p.m. on October 21. n

A 64-year-old woman from East Meadow was arrested at 11 a.m. on October 22 and charged with Shoplifting from the Broadway mall in Hicksville. n

On November 1 at 3:45 a.m., a 25-year-old woman from Glen Cove was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at the intersection of Hempstead Turnpike and Park Boulevard in East Meadow. n

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On Old Country Road at Tennyson Avenue in Westbury, a 59-year-old woman from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 12:56 a.m. on November 3. n

On Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, a 31-year-old woman from Bethpage was arrested and was charged with Shoplifting on November 3 at 6:40 p.m. n

At the intersection of Hempstead Turnpike and Prospect Avenue in East Meadow, a 23-year-old man from Hicksville was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 4:37 a.m. on November 4. n

On November 5, sometime between 4:30 and 7:25 a.m. in the morning, unknown subjects damaged several vehicles as they were parked on Midland Avenue in Hicksville. n

At Ikea in the Broadway Mall in Hicksville, a victim’s parked car was keyed between 7:40 and 10 a.m. on November 5. n

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Between 11:30 p.m. on November 4 and 1 p.m. on November 5, unknown subjects damaged a victim’s car as it

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A 19-year-old woman from Huntington was arrested at 3 a.m. on November 5 and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Hempstead Turnpike at Oak Street in Uniondale. n

At 4:40 a.m. on November 5, a 41-year-old woman from Hempstead was arrested on Hempstead Turnpike at Park Boulevard in East Meadow. She was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. n

At the parking lot of Buffalo Wild Wings on Merrick Avenue in Westbury, a victim has reported that her vehicle was damaged on November 5 between 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. n

On Old Country Road in Westbury, a 27-year-old man from Port Washington was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on November 6 at 3:20 a.m. n

At Brush Hollow Road and Circle Drive in New Cassel, a 57-year-old man from Westbury was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on November 6 at 5:53 p.m. n

At the intersection of Entre Street and North Franklin Street in Hempstead, a 27-year-old man from that town was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. He was arrested at 3:55 a.m on November 8. n

At 6 p.m. on November 8, a victim has reported that unknown subjects entered her vehicle and removed her Gucci sunglasses while it was parked on Merchant Concourse in Westbury. n

On Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown, the rear passenger window of a parked car was broken between 11:30 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. on November 9. Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

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Division Avenue High School held a Pink Out football game to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Division Avenue High School in Levittown School District held its first Pink Out football game on Oct. 28 against Valley Stream North. Many groups and organizations came together to sell pink merchandise, treats and basket raffles to help raise $3,000 and additional awareness for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The night was especially exciting because it was the final regular season football game played under the lights. The varsity cheerleaders were joined by the Dragon Cheerleaders in Training, which is comprised of children from the community who had participated in a clinic given by the team. Although the football team lost in a hard fought effort,

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Nassau County Police have arrested two Queens residents for allegedly committing a string of burglaries in Nassau County over the last year. Members of the Burglary Pattern Team conducted a rigorous investigation into a Burglary pattern which consisted of numerous residential burglaries. Subjects would force their way through rear doors or rear windows and enter the homes and removed items such as assorted jewelry, US currency and other concealable items. The Burglary Team worked closely with members from the Nassau County Asset Forfeiture Intelligence Unit, detectives from the New York City Police Department and several investigative units from multiple jurisdictions within the State of New Jersey. As a result, detectives arrested defendants Johana Gomez, 38, of Astoria and Jorge Guevara, 36, of Bayside for the following burglaries: January 6 – Pasture Lane, Levittown January 8 – Margaret Road, North Massapequa January 28 - Bloomingdale Road, Levittown January 28 - Blue Spruce Road, Levittown February 11 – Vine Court, Carle Place March 3 – Crome Road, Syosset March 14 – Friends Lane, Westbury April 14 – Friends Lane, Westbury April 26 – two homes on Cornflower

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String of local burglaries solved Division Avenue High School hosts Pink Out game

Friday, November 25, 2016

Local resident to run for Plainview Water Board By Gary Simeone

Evy Rothman, a longtime Plainview resident and Trustee of the PlainviewOld Bethpage School Board has decided to put her hat in the ring and run for the Plainview Water District’s Board of Commissioners. She will be running against current Chairman of the Board, Joel Kessler. The election will be held on December 13 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at District headquarters located on 10 Manetto Hill Road in Plainview. The Commissioner will running for a term of three years starting January 1, 2017 until December 31, 2019. Rothman says she is an ideal candidate for the position because of her 21 years of experience on the school board and her because of her strong business and financial acumen. “I served successfully for 21 years on the Plainview-Old Bethpage School Board and I have had tremendous experience with the financial side including overseeing intense audits that were performed in the district,” said Rothman. She also served as both the PTA Council President and the Welfare Fund Trustee for the Plainview Congress of Teachers and the Plainview School District Teamsters. During her time as Trustee, the District was recognized by both Moody’s and Standard & Poors for consistently ensuring that tax dollars were efficiently spent for the benefit of local taxpayers. She said that one of her main goals

if elected is to provide transparency to the public regarding Board procedures and result findings. “Currently the Water District administration has not been and honest and transparent and I’m looking to change all of that,” said Rothman. She pointed at some examples including the fact that there are no minutes published on the district website and that an absentee ballot cannot be obtained from the Water District Commissioner. “I had asked them publicly at one point if they had ever conducted an independent forensic audit and they told me no. An independent forensic audit is a very intense audit that we had performed in the school district and it’s really something every district needs.” She said she also hopes to create a Citizen Advisory Committee which other water districts have and provides invaluable information to the community. “I want to create efficiency in dealing with finances and really want to bring a certain governance to the water district,” said Rothman. Rothman also addressed the recent backflow situation which had residents up in arms at water district meetings last month. “I know other water districts have negotiated with local plumbers and contractors at a fixed price when situations like pinhole leaks arise. I think that it is an important thing to look at so that you can create a list for the community to have.”

Town of Oyster Bay announces annual ‘Toys for Tots’ Drive

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone joined with Town Councilman Chris J. Coschignano to announce the annual kick-off of this year’s “Toys for Tots” collection drive, which will run through December 15th, in an effort to collect new, unwrapped toys to be used as gifts for children throughout the community. “Under the direction of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, the ‘Toys for Tots’ Drive follows a mission to help ensure that children in need, within our area, do not have to go the holiday season without something to bring them happiness,” Councilman Coschignano said. “By helping those in need experience the wonderful embrace of the holiday season, contributors will get to play an active role in bringing happiness to one of our nation’s most valuable resources for the future, our chil-

dren,” Councilman Macagnone said. For those who wish to donate to “Toys for Tots”, collection boxes can be found in the following Town facilities: Oyster Bay Town Hall North (54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay); Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa); Department of Public Works Facility (150 Miller Place, Syosset); The Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center (at Bethpage Community Park - 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage); Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park Community Center (Motor Avenue, Farmingdale) and Syosset-Woodbury Community Park Community Center (Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury); and The Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center (South Broadway, Hicksville). For more information, contact the Councilmen, co-chairs of the collection drive, at (516) 624-6619 or (516) 624-6305; or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

Mock election at CCS

In honor of Election Day on Nov. 8, students at Charles Campagne Elementary School in the Bethpage Union Free School District cast their own votes for presidential candidates. After learning about the history of voting, the importance of voting, and the facts and experience of each of the candidates, students took to the polls themselves. Run by the school’s Student Council, members counted up the votes and announced the winner of the school’s mock election over the PA system. Photo courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District.

Gift wrapping for charity

The Glen Cove – Hicksville – Syosset League of Mercy Medical Center will provide Christmas holiday gift wrapping at the Broadway Mall in Hicksville from December 10th to December 24th from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Christmas Eve until 5 p.m.)

Let the League do all your gift wrapping and have more time to shop. There will be a large selection of gift paper, decorative gift bags, ribbons and bows. Any questions or for additional information please call Pat at 516-681-6690 or Anna at 516-390-0200.

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Hicksville students say thanks to BOE

In honor of Veterans Day, schools throughout the Hicksville Public School District participated in a variety of activities designed to teach students the importance of expressing their appreciation for the nation’s heroes and recognizing the sacrifices they have made. At Woodland Elementary School, students wrote personalized “thank you” letters

to veterans, and signed a banner on behalf of their classes. The letters were delivered to Northport VA Medical Center, which provides healthcare services to veterans. At Fork Lane Elementary School, students received a visit from Valerie Pfundstein, author of “Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood,” who read aloud the book, shared stories about veterans and discussed

different ways students can thank these heroes. In addition, Hicksville Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carl Bonuso, who is also a veteran, attended the event and shared some of his own personal experiences from when he served the country. The Veterans Day activities at Woodland and Fork Lane are examples of the district’s celebration of and appreciation for the nation’s heroes.

Woodland students wrote “thank you” letters to veterans.

Hicksville Public School District Superintendent Dr. Carl Bonuso spoke about his experiences during his service to the country at Fork Lane.

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Author Valerie Pfundstein spoke at Fork Lane.

Top notes for 18 high school musicians

The Levittown School District is pleased to announce that 18 high school students have been selected to attend the Nassau Music Educators’ Association All-County festivals, to be held at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 14. Selection was based on the students’ individual New York State School Music Association evaluation scores and teacher recommendations, as well as evaluations during solo performances at regional music festivals. For a complete list of student in grades 5-8, who will attend the NMEA All-County festivals, log onto the dis-

trict website at www.levittownschools. com. Division Avenue High School: Eileen Cha – orchestra, cello, grade 10; Joanne Chun – band, piccolo, grade 10; Jason Eccles – mixed chorus, tenor, grade 11; Dawn Kim – orchestra, violin, grade 12; Joy Kim – orchestra, violin, grade 11; Jeffrey Luong – chorus, tenor, grade 10; Jennifer Luong – mixed chorus, soprano, grade 12. MacArthur High School: Kaylee Boerner – chorus, soprano, grade 10; Robert Bottone – chorus, bass, grade 10; Joseph Calvo – mixed chorus, bass,

grade 11; Nicole Cheung – band Bb, clarinet, grade 10; Saajid Chowdhury – orchestra, cello, grade 10; Taylor Cooleen – mixed chorus, alto, grade 12; Paul Giorlando – band, trumpet/cornet,

grade 9; Kelsey Rosa – orchestra, oboe, grade 12; Benjamin Rosen – band, alto sax, grade 11; Jake Schauder – chorus, tenor, grade 9; Helen Zhang – orchestra, violin, grade 11.

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MacArthur High School NMEA All-County participants are pictured with (left) music teacher Joseph Romano and Principal Joseph Sheehan and (right) teacher Lisa Levenberg, Levittown Curriculum Associate for Music Vincent D’Ulisse, and music teacher Iris Winter.

Division Avenue High School music teachers (left) Michael Bastone and Alison Sellars and (right) teacher Mark Martufi, Principal John Coscia and Levittown Curriculum Associate for Music Vincent D’Ulisse are pictured with the school’ s NMEA All-County participants.

7 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of Ferrato, LLC. Arts of org filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/28/16. Off. Loc.: Nassau Cty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 14 Dennis Lane Bethpage NY 11714. Purpose: Any Lawful Activity. B.N. 7175 6X 10/14,21,28,11/4,11/11,18 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff(s) vs. HARRY AURORA; JUAN CARLOS RIOS; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about March 29, 2016, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. On December 6, 2016 at 11:30 am. Premises known as 3685 PRAIRIE PATH, BETHPAGE, NY 11714 Section: 46 Block: 489 Lot: 12 ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY

OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK, KNOWN AS LOT 12 IN BLOCK 489, AS SHOWN ON A CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED, “MAP OF FARM RANCH HOMES, SITUATED AT BETHPAGE, N.Y. COUNTY OF NASSAU, N.Y., SURVEYED JANUARY 1950, BY BALDWIN & CORNELIUS CO., INC., CIVIL ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS, FREEPORT, NEW YORK” AND FILED IN THE NASSAU COUNTY CLERK`S OFFICE ON APRIL 12, 1950 UNDER FILE NO. 4912. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $427,563.73 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 13307/12 Jennifer B. Ettenger, Esq., Referee BN. 7178 4X 11/4,11,18,25 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of DJ BUNTY LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/05/2016. Off. Loc.: 52 Felice Crescent, Hicksville, NY 11801. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Saurav Mahajan, 3149 Wilmarth Pl. Wantagh, NY 11793. Purpose: NYS Requirements MIT 5469 6X 11/11,18,25,12/2,9,16

LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index #: 3060/2012 Filed: 11/10/16 Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-HE7 Plaintiff, -againstJeffrey DeLuca, Nassau County Public Administrator, as Administrator for the estate of Jules Schwabinger, Michael Alpert, Esq. Guardian Ad Litem on behalf of Jules Schwabinger’s respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, Keith Schwabinger as heir to the Estate of Jules Schwabinger, Rick Schwabinger as heir to the

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Senator Hannon sponsors Medicare Part D counseling program

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau) announces a special counseling program he is hosting on Medicare Part D. The program takes place on Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 9:30 am to 12:15 pm, at the Bethpage Public Library (located at 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage). At a previous Medicare Part D program sponsored by Hannon and held earlier this month: One constituent was able to save $1,000 on her medication and was thrilled to learn that she had options to choose from; Several constituents saved $700 each annually just by changing pharmacies; and A total of $40,000 was saved through changing Medicare plans and choice of pharmacies. The Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period has already begun,

and runs through December 7, 2016, so this counseling program will allow folks to review their options. “When comparing Medicare Part D Plans, there are several factors to keep in mind,” said Hannon. “You should search for the best plan to fit your needs. This program will help you with that, and you may be able to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars!” Participants in this program will sit down one-on-one with a pharmacist, in a private setting, to discuss Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage. They can tailor your plan to fit your needs, and answer any questions. Reservations for this FREE event are required and appointments are required, and can be made by calling Senator Hannon’s Community Office at 516-739-1700. This location is handicap accessible.

Mathematical Master at Bethpage High School

Bethpage High School sophomore Soham Maiti has been chosen to participate in the Creative Institute of Problem Solving at SUNY Old Westbury. Chosen based upon his application, recommendations and test results, he and 30 other students from Long Island will attend the program every Saturday, September through May. The program offers a challenge to students with an interest and understanding in higher-order mathematics. In a typical class, the instructor covers a broad subject in and advocates for applying it into real life. At the end of the course, he will have an option to participate in a math research program at the college.

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Compassion education at East Street School

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Jedlie’s Magic Circus assembly program at East Street Elementary School. As part of its ongoing character education, East Street Elementary School in the Hicksville Public School District hosted assembly program Jedlie’s Magic Circus to teach students about the importance of becoming anti-bullies and exhibiting compassion. In an interactive and engaging presentation,

Jedlie spoke to students about empathy and how being thankful for nonmaterial elements in life can positively change one’s overall perspective. The program served as a fun and informative way to help students continue developing into model citizens both in and out of the classroom.

Nominations for “Women of Distinction Awards” program Oyster Bay Town Councilwomen Rebecca M. Alesia and Michele M. Johnson announced that the Town is accepting nomination forms for the annual “Women of Distinction” awards program. “Each year, the Town recognizes exceptional recipients in each of eight categories,” Councilwoman Alesia said. “Since the program’s inception, the Town is privileged to have honored more than 140 designees.” “The Town Board recognizes the winners at a special ceremony held in honor of women’s history month,” Councilwoman Johnson said. “Nominees can either live or work in the Town of Oyster Bay.” The Councilwomen noted that nomination forms have been mailed to local community organizations, all local libraries, and are available on the Town’s website, www.oysterbaytown. com. Anybody is welcome to submit an application, including those who have done so in the past and whose candidates were not selected. Women who either live or work in the Town of Oyster Bay may be nominated in the following categories: 1) Arts: Woman who has contrib-

uted to the cultural life of the community through theatre, dance, music, art or literature. 2) Business: Professional woman in a position as owner, CEO or high-level manager of a business or industry. 3) Community and Civic Affairs: A leader, supervisor, administrator, manager or member who has made a contribution to the community. 4) Education: A woman educator, administrator or director of a public or private institution of learning who has been outstanding in the field. 5) Government: Woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the community through her work in or with local government. 6) Health Services: Individual who has made an outstanding contribution in the health services field. 7) Humanitarian: An outstanding woman who has made a contribution to the community. This individual may or may not be affiliated with a commercial, professional or non-profit agency or group. 8) Volunteer: A woman who has made an outstanding contribution in serving the needs of others.

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Favorite Places for Family Winter Holidays Are Where Life-Long Memories are Made BY KAREN RUBIN

Travel brings family together, forging relationships and bonds – whether it is siblings, parents with children, multi-generations – in a way that the everyday does not. Holiday travel is that much more special, building those lifelong memories as surely as the aromas of a holiday meal.That’s because travel encompasses not just place, but activities and experiences that families share together, and perhaps even more significant, the luxury of spending time together. Consider: a ski holiday is a superb activity to bring everyone together, not to mention getting cozy around a roaring fire– some of our favorite ski resorts include Okemo, Stratton Mountain, Smugglers Notch in Vermont; Heavenly and Northstar in Lake Tahoe; Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Winter Park in Color Colorado, www.ColoradoSki. com; Vail Resorts, snow.com; Ski Vermont, skivermont.com; Ski New York, www.iskiny.com; Ski.com); cruising is a great way for families to travel together (check out www.cruisecritic. com, www.dunhilltraveldeals. com, cruisecompete.com, www. crowncruisevacations.com, cruising.org); a resort stay; dude

A resort stay: Gaylord National Resort just outside Washington DC offers a spectacular Christmas on the Potomac festival including ICE! where you get to go down an ice slide © 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com ranch; or a themepark resort holiday are essential to childhood (DisneyWorld, Universal, SeaWorld are among our favorites for the winter holidays). Historic Hotels

of America are wonderful venues – they are stewards of tradition and heritage, after all, that provide just the right atmosphere to knit your own family tradition.

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Potter; cycle on the Danube Bike Trail (great for families). The best holiday destinations offer plenty of activities indoor and out, so no matter the weather, there is something enchanting to do. But there is more: they manage to create an entire atmosphere that leave everyone in the family with lifelong memories. Over the years, we have had magical winter holidays in such places. Here are some of our family’s favorites.

Gilded Age Holiday in Newport, RI

Newport, Rhode Island is such a charming place any time of the year, but especially at Christmas. There is so much to do throughout the city, eminently walkable - ice skating on the harbor rink, boat rides to see seals, walking along the Cliff Walk, but the essence are visiting the Gilded Age mansions when you really feel yourself transported in time. Beginning November 19, 2016 and running through January 2, 2017, The Preservation Society of Newport County offers music, tours, visits from Santa Claus, model trains, antique toys and shopping at three of America’s most outstanding historic houses: The Breakers, Marble House and The Elms. Each year new themes, ornaments and decorations are added to keep the experience fresh for returning visitors. For 2016, there will be a total of 28 decorated Christmas trees throughout the three houses each decorated to coordinate with its setting. New this year at The Breakers, the

Northstar, Lake Tahoe, California: Ski holiday brings the whole family together for Christmas © 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com toy train display in the second floor loggia will focus on the Vanderbilts’ New York Central Railroad. Three model train sets, each different vintage reproductions of New York Central rail lines, will run through a grove of decorated Christmas trees. Nearby, display cases will exhibit memorabilia from the New York Central Railroad from the Preservation Society’s collection. The Breakers, a 70-room Italian Renaissance-style palazzo, was designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt and completed in 1895 for Cornelius Vanderbilt II, President and Chairman of the New York Central Railroad. Its

interiors include rich marbles and gilded rooms, a 50-foot high Great Hall, mosaic tile floors and ceilings, and open-air terraces with magnificent ocean views. At The Elms, a Gilded Age streetscape theme in the ballroom will feature period sleighs and lanterns, mannequins wearing vintage clothing, trees and a topiary horse. Also on display in the house will be a collection of antique decorations and toys donated by Berwind family descendants. The Elms is an elegant French-style chateau built in 1901 for Philadelphia coal magnate Edward J. Berwind. It serves as a backdrop for monumental artworks, including wall-sized 18th century Venetian paintings and Chinese lacquer panels. The Elms is situated on a 10-acre park with an elaborate sunken garden. Marble House was the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. Built and furnished at a reported cost of $11 million, it was the most lavish house in America when it opened in 1892. It became a grand stage for Alva Vanderbilt’s climb to social and political power, first as a leading society hostess and later as a leader of the “Votes for Women” campaign. Holiday Evenings at the Newport Mansions recreate the ambience of an evening soirée during the Gilded Age. These open house evenings allow guests to stroll at their leisure through the decorated house, listening to live holiday music and enjoying cookies, eggnog and cider. Holiday Evenings at The Breakers are scheduled for Saturdays, November 26, December 3

and December 10, and new this year, two Friday evenings, December 23 and 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. On December 17, guests can enjoy a Holiday Evening Duet: The Elms and Marble House, and see both of those houses for the price of one, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission to Holiday Evenings is $35 in advance, $45 day-of the event. Children 6-17 are admitted for $10 in advance, $15 day-of. Children under the age of 6 are admitted free. Preservation Society members enjoy reduced admission, $30 in advance, $35 day-of. More information, including the schedule of Holiday Evening entertainment, and advance tickets are available online at www.NewportMansions.org, or call (401) 847-1000. A grand choice for accommodations is The Hotel Viking, nestled in the Historic Hill district on famed Bellevue Avenue. Once the summering destination of America’s wealthiest, the Hotel was opened in 1926 to accommodate their haute monde guests. With the most recent multi-million dollar renovation finished in 2007 this hotel is the perfect choice for a historic stay in the heart of Upscale Historic Newport Rhode Island. Hotel Viking is a member of Historic Hotels of America (historichotels.org). Another is the Vanderbilt Grace Hotel, a boutique hotel originally built by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, a scion of the wealthy Vanderbilt family. The 1909 property is a vintage Newport mansion that has been restored to its former glory and is one of the few private homes of the era to operate for guests as a fully functioning and top luxury hotel in Rhode Island. Today, as The Vanderbilt Grace, the mansion comprises a luxurious hotel with 33 rooms and luxury suites and a lavish spa and fitness center with indoor and outdoor pools. The hotel features two restaurants including Muse (www. gracehotels.com/vanderbilt). For a complete line-up of holiday and winter events, travel packages and last minute deals, visit Discover Newport, 800-326-6030, DiscoverNewport.org.

Quintessential New England

Manchester, Vermont, a delightful New England village, hosts six weeks of holiday merriment, across the Manchester and the Mountains Region (a whole village of outlet shops, too!). There are tours of decorated inns, pub crawls with local restaurants offering special pairings, a Lighted Tractor Parade, and the Elf Express Train ride. Some events charge admission. (visitmanchestervt.com/merriment). One of our favorite places to stay for the holidays in Manchester is the historic Equinox, where Mary Todd

conservation programs. Find vacation packages and specials at www. woodstockinn.com.

A Capital Christmas

Washington DC is an ideal winter destination - so much that is fascinating to see inside, as well as enchanting places outside, and easy walks between the attractions that line the mall National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American History, Museum of the American Indian, to list but a few. Break up museum visits with ice skating on the mall, a ride on the carousel and a visit to the National Zoo (reachable by metro). Holiday Displays and Lights Galore: Among the elaborate displays: • ZooLights returns to brighten the paths throughout the National Zoo (Thru Jan. 1, closed December 24, 25, 31). More than 40 animated light installations as well as Panda Claus delight visitors (nationalzoo.si.edu/ events/zoolights) • Character-guided candlelit tours of George Washington’s Mount Vernon welcome visitors to walk through the founding farmer’s mansion and try 18th century dancing and fireside caroling. Aladdin the Christmas camel, a nod to General Washington’s tradition of bringing a camel to his farm for the delight of his guests, will be in the

barn. Christmas festivities November 25 - January 6. (Open 365 days of the year including Christmas and New Year’s, www.mountvernon.org/planyour-visit/activities-tours/christmasat-mount-vernon) • The National Christmas tree in President’s Park on the Ellipse kicks off a month of nightly musical performances at the site at dusk (through Jan. 1). • Georgetown Glow, the city’s only curated exhibition of contemporary light-art installations dot the historic riverfront neighborhood, Dec. 2-Jan 1, 6-10 pm nightly. (www. georgetownglowdc.com) For details and assistance planning a trip, go to Destination DC, www. washington.org. There’s also a real-time concierge service (800-422-8644 between 9am-5pm) and lively social channels for tailored suggestions and inspiration. Historic hotels in Washington include Willard Intercontinental Hotel, offering themed packages; The Morrison-Clark Inn, The Jefferson, The Churchill, Henley Park Hotel, The Fairfax at Embassy Row, The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection, The Capital Hilton, and Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington DC (see historichotels.org). For an extraordinary bed-and-breakfast in a historic mansion home, Swann House, 1808 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009, tel. 202-265-

D3 4414, E-mail stay@swannhouse.com, www.swannhouse.com.

Christmas on the Potomac

Get a full family resort experience (and still enjoy easy access to DC) with a stay at Gaylord National Resort which offers a dazzling array of holiday activities during its annual “Christmas on the Potomac” festival, including ICE! (Nov. 19, 2016-Jan. 1, 2017), this year with the theme, Christmas Around the World to showcase different cultures and their Christmas festivities. Artisans from Harbin, China travel more than 6,000 miles to hand-carve more than two million pounds of colorful ice into larger-than-life ice sculptures to illustrate scenes celebrating the world’s diverse cultural traditions. Adults and kids alike also can enjoy two-story ice slides, an enchanting Parade of Toys, and larger-than-life ornaments. The 9 degrees attraction brings back The Frostbite Factory for its third year, allowing visitors to learn how the attraction is made through colorful sculptures, as well as to see an artisan carve live using chainsaws, ice picks. Pricing, advance purchase of tickets and hours can be found at www. ChristmasOnThePotomac.com. In addition to ICE!, Gaylord National offers a variety of other holiday attractions, dining events and See page D5

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Taking a flight to Mars … BY CLAIRE LYNCH Several relatives and I went out to dinner a few weeks ago and as we chit-chatted, my brother, Phil, brought up the subject of going to Mars. He said how he keeps seeing it on the news, how the “Red Planet” is within reach of NASA and how President Barack Obama keeps saying that someday in the not too distant future people will be living on Mars. Several of us expressed our doubts about that - our skepticism and our fears about living in outer space - but Phil persisted. He said that people can sign up to take a one-way flight to Mars in 2026 courtesy of the Netherlandsbased Mars One committee and they would live there. That night 10 of us had gotten together for dinner and only one person spoke up and said he would volunteer to be an “astronaut” going to Mars. It was my brother-in-law, Don, who said that taking a one-way flight to the Red Planet sounded kind of interesting. He had seen the headlines: “Apply Now For a One-Way Trip To Mars.” The rest of us hooted and hollered, and Don winked at my sister, Susan, his wife, when he said it since it would be a one-way ticket, but I could tell that

he was pretty fascinated with the idea of people flying from Earth to Mars and settling there. “It opens up a whole new chapter in space exploration,” Don said. “I remember when Apollo 11 blasted off toward the moon. Just a few days later, on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the surface of the moon and when he said, ‘one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,’ it was fascinating. “Most Americans were glued to their TV sets. They couldn’t take their eyes off the sight of a man – an American – walking on the moon. I was 18 years old when I saw that and I remember it vividly. Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked around on the moon for three hours. They collected samples of lunar soil and rock to bring back to Earth and examine.” President Barack Obama said he recalled watching Apollo astronauts return to Hawaii after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. He was seven at the time and Obama said he’d sit on his grandfather’s shoulders and “we’d pretend like they could see us as we were waving at folks coming home.” On numerous occasions Obama has expressed his admiration for the space program – and for what he hopes will

happen in the near future. On Oct. 10, 2016, he said that he sees America taking “the giant leap to Mars.” He added, “We have set a clear goal vital to the next chapter of America’s story in space: sending humans to Mars by the 2030s and returning them safely to Earth, with the ultimate ambition to one day remain there for an extended time. Getting to Mars will require continued cooperation between government and private innovators, and we’re already well on our way. Within the next two years, private companies will for the first time send astronauts to the International Space Station.” In 2012 the Mars One committee said that they would accept applications and they reported later that they flooded

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Lincoln would spend summers. The Equinox has since become a four-season luxury resort with every imaginable amenity including world-class spa, indoor pool, Orvis fly fishing school, a falconry school, Range Rover driving school. The Equinox is near fabulous outlet shopping and historic sites such as Todd Lincoln’s home, Hildene, which hosts holiday tours and crosscountry skiing. Equinox is also a short drive to superb downhill skiing and riding at Stratton Mountain, Bromley Mountain and Magic Mountain (www. equinoxresort.com, 800-362-4747). Woodstock, Vermont is the quintessential New England village, oozing charm and its centerpiece is the historic Woodstock Inn. An AAA Four Diamond resort, it is decked out in holiday finery and activities galore (Tubbs Snowshoe Adventure Center, crosscountry skiing, luxurious spa and indoor recreation center with tennis, visits to the fascinating Billings Farm & Museum, downhill skiing at the resort’s own Suicide Six ski hill, with Killington just 25 minutes away and Okemo 40 minutes away. Founded by the Rockefellers, the Woodstock Inn & Resort is owned and operated by The Woodstock Foundation, Inc. Proceeds from Resort operations support The Woodstock Foundation and Billings Farm & Museum education and

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in. Kafi Joseph, a project manager for a power generation company who is originally from Trinidad now living in Maryland, applied. When Kafi Joseph found out that she was one of the 1,058 candidates who made it to Round 2 of the Mars One selection process, she wrote an email to her family and friends telling them of her plan. “Call me crazy. But if it means being in the ranks of the explorers of the new world and those who traveled to the moon, then I’ll gladly be labeled as such!” Mars One aims to establish a permanent human settlement on Mars. Mars is the only planet we know of that can See page D5

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Why Trump Won’t Privatize Social Security BY TOM MARGENAU

In the past week or so, I’ve heard from dozens of fearful readers asking about Donald Trump’s plans to privatize Social Security. I’m going to suggest that people relax. President-elect Trump and his cohorts may have plans to privatize the Social Security system, but I highly doubt those plans will ever see the light of day. Actually, every Republican president since Ronald Reagan has vowed to privatize Social Security. And each one of those presidents rather quietly dropped the idea shortly after taking office. Why? Because the plan simply doesn’t work. Or to be more precise, it would be prohibitively expensive to switch from our current Social Security system to a privatized one. I will explain. Almost every privatization plan I’ve ever seen backed by a leading Republican legislator or president is what is commonly known as a “carveout plan.” It is called that because it gets its funding by carving out a chunk of the current Social Security system. For example, currently 6.2 percent of a worker’s salary is deducted for Social Security taxes. A carve-out plan might specify that 4.2 percent continue to be used to fund Social Security, while 2 percent would be turned back over to taxpayers for them to invest on their own. On paper, it may sound great. You get to keep a chunk of your payroll tax to do with what you want. And, of course, it is hoped you will invest that money, and not buy a new car or boat! (A better version of these plans mandates that the payroll tax portion you keep must be invested in one or more of several managed IRA-type accounts.) But the often unexplained downside to these plans is that huge reductions would be necessary in future Social Security benefits. It’s just simple math. If you are going to carve out about onethird of the Social Security payroll tax to fund a worker’s private IRA account, then, obviously, future Social Security benefits for that same worker are going to have to be cut by at least one-third. And here is the bigger problem with carve-out plans. It’s not just future benefits for current workers that would have to be cut. But also benefits to current retirees would have to be radically reduced. Remember: Our Social Security program, like every major social insurance system in the world, is funded on a pay-as-you-go basis. This means the money deducted from today’s workers’ paychecks is used to fund benefits to current retirees. So if you cut the amount of money going into the system by a third, then the money coming out of the system must also be reduced by the same amount. In other words, you must eventually cut benefits to all current retirees by about 30 percent.

Of course, that is politically (and morally) unacceptable. Many past carve-out privatization plans promised not to reduce benefits to current retirees. But the only way to accomplish that is to take money out of the general funds of the Treasury to make up the Social Security payroll tax deficit in order to pay all promised future Social Security benefits. And we are not talking millions, or even billions, of dollars. We are talking many trillions of dollars. In other words, the transition costs of privatizing Social Security are simply too high. Either the political and moral costs are too high to cut future Social Security benefits, or the economic costs are too high to dramatically increase the deficit to avoid future benefit reductions. And I am betting that Donald Trump and the privatization schemers on his transition team will eventually realize those steep costs and drop their plans -- at least their carve-out plans. But there is an alternative to the carve-out privatization plan. It is usually referred to as an “add-on plan.” This type of plan would require workers to contribute an extra amount to fund any private account investments they set up. So, 6.2 percent of a worker’s salary would still be deducted to finance Social Security benefits. But in addition, that worker would be required to chip in an extra percentage point or two of salary to fund a managed investment account. In other words, instead of carving anything out of the current Social Security system, this type of plan gets its funding by adding to the system. Of course, the downside to an addon plan is that more out-of-paycheck spending would be required from workers to fund their retirement portfolio. But the advantage to the plan is it has greater rewards. Most add-on proposals I’ve seen are modeled on the highly successful Thrift Savings Plan, an add-on IRA that has been available to federal government workers for years and has given many of them the kind of financial security in retirement not usually associated with middle-class civil servants. An add-on privatization plan is not usually favored by Republicans because it reeks of a tax increase, even though the increase would be funneled into private investment accounts. But if president-elect Trump is the political maverick he is touted to be, and if he is committed to privatizing the Social Security system, an add-on plan might be the way to go. Finally, there is one other tactic that I would be remiss not to mention. It does not involve individual worker’s investments, but rather the investment policies of the Social Security trust funds. As has been explained countless times in this column, those funds have always been invested in U.S. Treasury bonds. One way to “privatize” Social Security would be to diversify the system’s port-

folio -- to invest some or all of Social Security funds in the private markets. Such a practice could generate much higher returns, albeit it with greater risk, than Treasury bond yields. But here is the downside to such a scheme. Once again, we are not talking millions or billions of dollars, but rather many trillions of federal dollars that would be flooding the markets. No one really knows what impact that

would have on Wall Street. And would we really want the Social Security system, meaning the federal government, to be a major stockholder in the likes of Philip Morris and its tobacco products or Apple and its computers and phones? If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2016 CREATORS.COM

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Favorite Places for Family Winter Holidays C ontinued from page D3 more during its Christmas on the Potomac celebration. New this year, guests can dine with their favorite Peanuts characters at Breakfast with Charlie Brown and Friends holiday meal. This one-of-akind, interactive character breakfast includes a delicious breakfast with Peanuts-themed dishes and tableside visits from Peanuts characters. During the meal, guests can pose for a photo with Charlie Brown and the Gang as a keepsake from the experience. The character dining is available for breakfast on select dates. Photographs are an additional fee. Guests also can enjoy the return of The Elf on the Shelf® Scavenger Hunt. By finding all the scout elves hiding in the resort and solving the puzzles in the scavenger hunt booklet, families will reveal the elves’ names so they can get their Christmas magic. Guests who help the scout elves will receive a special prize. New for 2016, Gaylord National Resort has an exclusive BuildA-Bear Workshop experience that lets guests build their very own furry winter friend—a cuddly, cute polar bear plush, designed for Gaylord Hotels, which can be personalized with cozy winter clothing and accessories. Additional holiday entertainment includes nightly holiday fountain shows with lasers and indoor snowfall, photos with Santa, an indoor train ride and attractions, gourmet holiday food and beverage offerings including a new Christmas Cookies Around the World class, winter spa treatments, gingerbread decorating and more. Overnight packages are available that include unlimited priority entry to ICE! priced from $199; and a Christmas on the Potomac Package, which includes one night room accommodations, tickets to ICE! with unlimited, priority entry, $100 resort credit per night for hotel dining and Relâche Spa services; and souvenir ICE! photo, priced from $259. For more information on Christmas on the Potomac at Gaylord National Resort or to book a package, visit www.ChristmasOnThePotomac. com or call 301-965-4000 (201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland 20745, www.marriott.com/hotels/ travel/wasgn-gaylord-national-resortand-convention-center).

Celebrate with the DuPonts in Wilmington DE and the Brandywine

One of my most memorable Christmases was spent in Wilmington, Delaware, nearby historic Newcastle

and the whole Brandywine Region. There are scores of holiday attractions and activities - the DuPont Mansion all decorated, Longworth Gardens, famous for its holiday decorations and enchanting Dancing Fountains (open even on Christmas Day). Staying at the historic Hotel DuPont, makes it all the more special. Highlights include: Yuletide at Winterthur (Nov 19, 2016 - Jan 8, 2017): Be dazzled by Henry du Pont’s 175-room home, decorated in holiday style. Tour the house and enchanting gardens (Winterthur.org). Winterthur Galleries (thru Jan 8, 2017): The featured exhibit, “The Artists of Currier & Ives” lets you discover the extraordinary art of Fanny Palmer and Arthur Tait, two of the most prolific artists of Currier & Ives. Winterthur presents an unparalleled collection of nearly 90,000 objects of decorative and fine arts made or used in America from 1630 to 1860. A Longwood Christmas (Nov 24, 2016 - Jan 8, 2017): Wander through half a million twinkling lights, thousands of poinsettias and magnificent Christmas trees. Listen as carolers share the sounds of the season. (Buy before you arrive; timed admission tickets required and are limited. 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348, longwoodgardens.org) A Brandywine Christmas 2016 (Fri, Nov 25, 2016 - Sun, Jan 8, 2017) The museum celebrates the season with fabulous holiday displays including an extensive O-gauge model railroad, antique dolls from the collection of Ann Wyeth McCoy and thousands of whimsical “critter” ornaments on holiday trees. Holidays at Hagley (Fri, Nov 25, 2016 - Sat, Jan 21, 2017): Lace decorations add to the ambiance of Hagley’s annual See page D6

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Favorite Places for Family Winter Holidays Are Where Life-Long Memories are Made C ontinued from page D5 holiday exhibition. The theme this year at Eleutherian Mills residence is “A Feminine Touch.” Well-loved displays returning include the elaborate Twelfth Night celebration in the dining room and the Victorian library’s Christmas for children with its table-top tree surrounded by toys and games. (200 Hagley Creek Road, Wilmington, DE 19807, 302-658-2400 www.hagley.org) Herr’s Lights Up the Holiday Season (Nov 24, 2016-Jan 1, 2017): Ring in the holiday season with Herr’s celebrated annual holiday lights display. A family favorite, the free driving tour incorporates more than 400,000 sparkling lights. Classic family favorites include oversized falling snowflakes, delightfully hung Christmas balls, a nativity scene and the famous 12-foot wreath and giant bow adorning the snack factory warehouse. (271 Old Baltimore Pike, Nottingham, PA 19362, 800-284-7488, www.herrs.com) Brandywine River Museum of Art Presents: Rural Modern (thru Jan 22, 2017): Rural Modern explores the adaptation of modernist styles to subject matter associated with the American countryside. (www. brandywine.org/museum) More details at www. brandywinevalley.com/events Christmas Tours in Odessa and Old New Castle (December): In Old New Castle, the annual “Spirit of Christmas & A Dickens Experience” events feature carolers, street vendors and actors recreating street scenes straight out of “A Christmas Carol,” as private homes and historic sites open their decorated doors to sightseers.

“Christmas in Odessa” features private house tours, craft sales, holiday concerts and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. (See details at www.visitwilmingtonde. com/events/holiday.)

Gift of Travel

Can’t get away for the holidays? Gifting a future trip is a dream come true for many on your list. Consider a spa getaway (spafinders.com), an adventure tour (see moralcompasstravel.info for ideas), a fantasy camp (baseball, Rock n Roll, Broadway), Outward Bound adventure, a chance to join a research expedition (Earthwatch), a river cruise, a cycling trip (see biketours.com; ....). Many hotels and resorts have gift card

programs that you pay for a certain dollar denomination that your recipient can use to pay for meals or activities; cruiselines (like Norwegian Cruises) make it easy to purchase gift cards in customizable denominations ($25 to $1000) that can be used for onboard experiences or even shore excursions. If you know of someone who is planning a trip, you can gift a sightseeing tour or some special experience. At this time of year, keep in mind that many travel entities (Vail Resorts, hotel companies, cruiselines, tour

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Marble House, a grand stage for Alva Vanderbilt’s climb to social and political power, first as a leading society hostess and later as a leader of the “Votes for A themepark holiday is a Christmas wish come true and ideal for multi- Women” campaign, is one of the special venues for Newport Christmas © 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com generational family holiday© 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Taking a flight to Mars … C ontinued from page D3 currently feasibly support human life and will be humankind’s first step to become a multi-planetary species. Before carefully selected and trained crews leave for Mars, several unmanned missions will be completed, establishing a habitable settlement waiting for the first astronauts to arrive. The Mars One crews will go to Mars not to just visit, but to live, explore, and create a second home for humanity. The first men and women to go to Mars are going there to stay. When the committee first announced its intentions, it said that the group would be narrowed down to 100 and then Mars One would choose 24 finalists. Those people will quit their jobs and spend eight years training for life on Mars, during which a TV show will broadcast their experiences and help the $6 billion the trip will cost. This whole process started a few years ago when 202,586 people applied for the one-way trip with, among other things, a home-made application video. They had to answer three important questions: 1. Why would you like to go to Mars? 2. How would you describe your sense of humor? 3. What makes you the perfect candidate for this mission to Mars? (washingtonpost.com 2/12/15) The selection committee looks at

indoor and outdoor group challenges. It will test the candidates’ ability to work in a team within limited conditions, interdependency, trust, their problem-solving and creativity skills, their thoroughness and precision, and their communication skills. The candidates’ knowledge of provided study materials is essential to progress in the challenges. The selection procedure will provide insights into group dynamics. How did the candidates organize themselves into teams? How well did they solve problems as a team? How did each candidate handle the conflicts that inevitably emerge when facing a challenge together? Funding and implementing the plan to go to Mars is a tough one. There are lots of challenges but the hurdles can be overcome. As Mars One moves the mission forward, those hurdles will be overcome step by step, with the help of Mars One’s advisers and with established aerospace companies. The astronauts will undergo thorough training before leaving for Mars in 2026. Way back when, in the 20th century when most of us were kids in elementary school and high school, we read about the planets in textbooks and our concept of the planets was a two-dimensional one. It never occurred to me that Planet Mars could actually become a three-dimensional experience. In other words, I never thought that

What Mars Is Like …* Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second smallest planet in the solar system. Named after the Roman god of war, Mars is also often described as the “Red Planet” due to its reddish appearance. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere made up primarily of carbon dioxide. Mars varies in size and gravitational pull from Earth. From spacecraft and telescope observations, planetary scientists know that it smaller and less massive than Earth. Its mass is 0.107 Earth masses and its gravity is about 62% less than Earth’s gravitational tug. That means you would weigh less on Mars than you do on Earth. The length of a Mars day is slightly longer than an Earth day. Mars takes 24 hours and 40 minutes to turn once on its axis. Earth’s takes 23 hours and 56 minutes. Mars’ year is also longer than Earth’s. That’s because it takes 687 days to make one trip around the Sun, as opposed to Earth’s 365.25-day-long year. The longer year is due to Mars’s distance from the Sun, and the planet has the second most eccentric orbit of any body in the solar system. Mars is roughly 1.5 times as far away from the Sun as the Earth is. Mars gets about 44% as much light as the Earth does. The average temperature on Mars is -80 degrees F which is way below freezing. Its surface is rocky, with canyons, volcanoes, dry lake beds and craters all over it. Red dust covers most of its surface. Like Earth, Mars has clouds and wind. *space-facts.com

people around me, my contemporaries, would have the chance to go there and check out the second smallest planet. But times have changed and new worlds are wide open and waiting for us to explore. Years ago H.G. Wells wrote about Mars in his fictional “War of the Worlds” and on TV I saw a human depiction of what a Martian might look like on the 1963 TV show “My Favorite Martian.” The show starred Ray Walston as the Martian named “Uncle Martin” but his Martian name was “Exigius.” He was taken in by a young newspaper reporter named Tim O’Hara. Uncle Martin got his way by using his extraordinary telepathic and telekinetic powers. He was sarcastic, he was eccentric and he always longed to go back home

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to Mars. The TV show was cute and different for its time. But now, in this century, the reality of people going to and eventually settling on Mars is cool. I am interested in the possibilities of people settling on Mars. I’d like to see the Red Planet up close, walk on its surface, see the dust that everyone talks about and I’d like to see the mountain – the tallest in the solar system, three times as tall as Mount Everest in Nepal – which is Mount Olympus. I’d like to stand on Mars, turn around and look way, far out to try and see Earth. I probably wouldn’t be able to see it, but I’d still wonder what it would be like to see from there to here. Sometimes that possibility - for human beings - seems so close!

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Marketplace MOVING SALE: GARDEN CITY CONTENTS OF BEAUTIFUL HOME Saturday December 3 9am to 3pm 104 Wetherill Rd (off Stewart) Living room furniture, Thomasville dining room set, 2 leather chairs with ottomans, Lenox, crystal, wood etageres, linens, new bedding, lamps, many holiday items, new men’s clothes, end tables, pictures, mirrors and much more. NO PREVIEWS READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS! 1920’s carved oak Jacobean 6 piece dining room set, sideboard, refractory dining room table, 4 chairs, 1 Captain. Cash & Carry Only. $888. Call 516-236-6464

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Join the Last Hope cat rescue and adoption team! Volunteer orientations are held at our Wantagh adoption center the second Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM. Reservations not needed, but please fill out and fax a volunteer application in advance to 516-765-9181. You can download the application from our website: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org. Click on “How to Help”, then “Become a Volunteer!”. Our adoption center is located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. We look forward to having you on our team.

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Our next Last Hope Flea Market is scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd from 10: AM-2 PM at Church of the Advent, Advent St., Westbury. We would appreciate donations for the sale. New items are best. With Hanukkah and Christmas at the same time this year the season will be very busy. Please do not bring books, clothing, records, cassettes or furniture as they don’t typically sell. Jewelry is always popular around the holidays. We can always use more because we sell so much. As we don’t have storage space, donations can be brought to Advent on Friday, December 2nd from 2:30 to 7 PM during set up. If you have any questions please contact Maureen at toestetra@hotmail.com. Read more about our organization and our wonderful cats and dogs available for adoption: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org

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

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Charles Campagne Elementary School in the Bethpage Union Free School District held its first annual Turkey Trot in 2004. Since then, the school has donated money and/or food to various charities with the Turkey Trot donations. For the trot, students jogged around the school gym for a designated amount of time as they exercised with friends, classmates and staff in the spirit of the season. This year, nonperishable food items will benefit Island Harvest. • Photo courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District.

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Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich reminds Town of Oyster Bay residents that the tax exemption application period ends on January 2, 2017. Homeowners wishing to receive exemptions on their 20172018 School taxes and 2018 General taxes must file with the Nassau County Department of Assessment or New York State before the January 2nd deadline. Exemptions, resulting in property tax savings, are available to qualified residents for the following categories: School Tax Relief Program (STAR). Residents may receive only one of the following: • STAR Credit/Check the STAR Program has been changed by New York State. New recipients will be issued a check directly from New York State instead of receiving a school property tax exemption. The eligibility criteria and amount of the benefit will be the same. You cannot receive both the credit and the exemption. Register with New York State by telephone at (518) 457-2036 or online at https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/ property/star/register-for-star-credit. htm. • Basic STAR Property Tax Exemption (New York State School Tax Relief) program provides an exemption from school property taxes for owner-occupied, primary residences with

an annual household income of $500,000 or less. Current Basic Star Exemption recipients will keep their exemption as long as they continue to own their current homes. • Enhanced STAR Property Tax Exemption (New York State School Tax Relief) exemption is available to senior citizen homeowners who are 65 years of age or older during the year in which the exemption takes effect, and whose annual income does not exceed $86,000. Senior citizens whose annual income exceeds $86,000 will still be eligible for the Basic STAR exemption. Current Enhanced Star Exemption recipients will keep their exemption as long as they continue to own their current homes. Current recipients who are not enrolled in the Income Verification Program must continue to file renewal application with the Department of Assessment each year. • Senior Citizen exemption provides a tax savings for individuals over the age of 65, whose income is less than $37,400. To participate and receive this tax savings (between 5% and up to 50% reduction on certain county, town and school district property taxes) specific qualification criteria must be met. • Veterans Exemption is for those individuals who rendered service to our country during wartime. The eligibility to receive this exemption and amount

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“Our Kind of Traitor”, staring Ewan McGregor, will be shown at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library. Rated R, the move is 108 minutes long.

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The Bethpage Public Library begins their “Simply Stronger” exercise classes today from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mondays through January 30. Please register in advance. The film “Me Before You”, starring Emilia Clarke, will be shown at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30 p.m. Rated PG-13 and running 110 minutes. A “Book-to-Film Discussion”, led by Fran Cohen, will be held at the Library at 12 noon, before the showing of the film.

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29 The Bethpage Public Library will host a bus trip to the “Holiday Train Show” at the New York Botanical Gardens, departing the Library at 8:30 a.m. for those who have pre-registered. Monica Randall will speak on “Winter Dreams” at the Hicksville

Public Library at 2 p.m., a presentation of the enchantment of the winter season as it was celebrated through the last century. At 6:30 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, Ofra Levin will lead a group to learn how to create a “Lariat Necklace”. ADvanced registration is required.

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“Runaway Bride”, starring Richard Gere and Julie Roberts, will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 1 p.m. Filmed in 1999, the movie is rated PG and runs 116 minutes. “Current Events With Jim Coll” will be offered at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. All are invited to join. Barbara Lewin will be at the Hicksville Public Library from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Training Room to begin a series of three Painting Workshop classes. Please register in advance. At 7:15 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, Shirley Ruby will host a craft program for teens to decorate and create a candy dish. Advanced registration. Compiled by Meg Meyer

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to be exempted depends upon the time, duration and type of service, along with other criteria. • Cold War Veterans Exemption is for veterans who served during the Cold War period. The Law also provides an additional exemption to disabled veterans. • Gold Star Parent Exemption is available for the parent of a child who died in the line of duty while serving in the United States Armed Forces during a period of war, as defined in NYS Real Property Tax Law. • Physically Disabled Tax Reduction Program for Home Improvements is granted to those persons who are physically disabled and meet the criteria. It is equal to the amount of any increase in value of property attributable to improvements made for the purpose of facilitating and accommodating the use and accessibility of the property. • Persons With Disabilities and Limited Incomes Partial Property Tax Exemption is available to eligible applicants who have a physical or mental impairment, not due to use of alcohol or illegal drug use, that substantially limits that person’s ability to engage in one or more major life activities, such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning or working. The requirements to qualify are based on the person’s disability, ownership, residency and occupancy status, and income. Persons with incomes less than $37,400 can qualify to receive an exemption from 5% to 50%. • Home Improvement Exemption is an eight-year decreasing exemption on alterations, reconstructions or improvements that increase the assessed value of a one or two family home. In the first year, 100 percent of the assessed value of the improvement is exempt. In the second year, 87.5 percent, in the third year, 75 percent and so on. Certain eligibility requirements must be met to participate in this program. • 1St Time Home Buyers of Newly Constructed Homes may apply for

and receive a partial real property tax exemption. The maximum exemption is offered over five years, starting with a 50 percent exemption the first year and phasing to 10 percent in the fifth and final year. Homebuyers are subject to certain price and income limits set by the State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA). • Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Exemption is available to eligible firefighters and ambulance workers. Up to 10 percent reduction in the assessed value of their property can be obtained to volunteers who have served at least five years in a Town of Oyster Bay Fire Department in which they reside. Certain eligibility requirements must be met to participate in this program. Receiver Stefanich advises homeowners who are interested in obtaining an exemption, to contact the Nassau County Department of Assessment at 571-1500, where they can obtain additional information and applications. They may visit the Assessor’s office at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501. “However, first time applicants for the STAR Credit/Check must contact New York State directly to register by telephone at (518) 457-2036 or online at https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star/register-for-star-credit.htm.” Receiver Stefanich added “Any resident or organization interested in obtaining a free brochure describing the STAR, Senior Citizen, or Veterans exemption can pick one up at Town Halls North (Oyster Bay) and South (Massapequa), the Department of Public Works (Syosset) and at major park facilities, or call or write to the Town of Oyster Bay Public Information Office, Town Hall East, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 11771 (624-6380).” Receiver Stefanich noted, “I want to make sure that every resident who is eligible, be they a senior citizen, veteran, new homeowner, volunteer firefighter/ EMT, person with a disability, or person renovating / improving their home, take advantage of the available exemptions”.

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