Syosset Advance (2/17/23)

Running club raises funds

Town accepting applications for 9/11

Walls of Honor

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that applications are now available for families to add the names of loved ones to the Town of Oyster Bay’s 9/11 Walls of Honor which recognize all those with a connection to the Town who gave their lives and succumbed in their battle against 9/11 related cancers and illness. Each September, the Town unveils newly inscribed names into the Walls of Honor which recognize the family members, friends and neighbors lost to this toxic legacy.

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Steve Labriola and members of the Town Board recognized the Greater Long Island Running Club for raising $2,500 in charitable funds to benefit the Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay, a senior center that provides vital services to help older adults stay active, healthy and engaged. Through the Supervisor’s 5K Run hosted each October in Oyster Bay, proceeds are donated to a selected charity. Life Enrichment Center Executive Director Judy Palumbo accepted the donation from Greater Long Island Running Club Corporate Secretary Tracey Epstein of Plainview.

BY GARY SIMEONE

The GLIRC (Greater Long Island Running Club) was recently honored by the Town of Oyster Bay for raising $2,500 in donations for a local senior center. The Plainview-based club raised the funds through one of their annual races and subsequently chose

the Life Enrichment Center in Oyster Bay as their beneficiary.

Tracey Epstein, a Plainview resident and board officer of GLIRC, said that the club makes a concerted effort each year to donate proceeds from their events to charities and organizations that are in need.

“We are a nonprofit

organization that when we make enough money from our events, we try to give back to the community we serve,” said Epstein. “There are many different community organizations that we have donated to over the years, and we are big proponent of supporting the seniors in our community.”

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “We remember and give thanks to those who ran into danger in order to help the victims of a cowardly act of terror. This includes first responders, downtown workers, residents, students and so many others with cancer certified to be 9/11-related. The events of 9/11 continue to take our heroes and survivors – and members of our community will continue to face darker days ahead. We watch each

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Town offers new opportunities for life guards

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced new lifeguard employment opportunities at Town pools and beaches, including a new competitive starting salary of $18 per hour for all lifeguards, as well as openings for 15-year-olds to lifeguard at community pools for the first time.

“From having the opportunity to work at one of the Town’s fantastic summer facilities and building confidence, self-esteem, and leadership skills, to making new friends and helping others, working as a life-

guard is one of the best summer jobs around,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “Our lifeguards provide an invaluable service in protecting our residents and have helped save countless lives in both pool and ocean waters. We encourage you to take the first step in making this summer your best one yet by applying to be a Town of Oyster Bay Lifeguard today.”

The Town is accepting lifeguard applications from candidates who possess Nassau Lifeguard Certifi-

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Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray (rear, fourth left) congratulated Gardiners Avenue Elementary School students who were named Levittown Kiwanis “Terrific Kids,” including fourth graders Ryan Orlandi, Molly Schmidt, Madeline Roeder, Connor Mulvey, Zoe Zhang, Daniel Mendives, Olivia Pena and Christian Castellani and fifth graders Jai Pipada, Giada Reda, Gabriel Kilduff, Sophia Reyes, Patrick O’Connor, Nicolina Colucci, Alexa Cogan and Braden Tung. Also attending were Levittown Kiwanians Jim and Pat Carney, Terrific Kids Program Advisor Ms. McGann, Kiwanis Club Advisor Scott Hass, Principal Dr. John Jared Vanderbeck, Assistant Principal Dyanne Case, Levittown Superintendent of Schools Todd Winch and Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti.

Musical performances at local libraries in February, March

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the Distinguished Artists Concert Series will continue through May 2023 with free performances at local libraries throughout the Town.

“The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical and dance programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Councilwoman Walsh. “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.”

Scheduled performances for February and March include:

• The Precisions on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at the Farmingdale Public Library –Performing “A Taste of Vintage Rock”.

• Art Lillard’s Heavenly Big Band on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library – A program of danceable swing, Latin and American standards with a big band sound, including vocalists.

• Penny Lane on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library – Performing the music of The Beatles. All welcome/free tickets required, tickets available at library on February 1st. For more information call Jericho Public Library (516) 935-6790.

Terrific Kids at Gardiner’s Ave. School Bus trip to Wind Creek Casino

The Joseph Barry Columbiettes will be hosting a trip to Wind Creek Bethlehem (formerly Sands) Casino in Bethlehem, PA on Tuesday, March 28.

Cost of the trip is $50 per person, which includes the driver’s tip. Give back is $35 slots play.

• The Tribunes on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library – Performing the music from the 50s and 60s. Registration is free and required, visit: syosset. librarycalendar.com/events/month select the date of the concert and register. Registration starts February 19.

• Phil Costa & The Something Special Swing Band on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library – Performing a variety of big band music including arrangements of Count Basie, Doc Severinsen and Maynard Ferguson.

• Glenn Sings Glen on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Locust Valley Library – A tribute to Glen Campbell.

• Metro Music with John Walters on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at the Farmingdale Public Library – A rich variety of wellknown, delightful songs played in an upbeat style that will have you swinging along!

The Distinguished Artists Concert Series is sponsored by the Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA) Division of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services. For the full concert schedule and further information, please call (516) 797-7925 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ CAPA.

Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. Return is approximately 8:30 p.m.

For reservations, please call Barbara at 516-935-5576.

Please make checks payable to Joseph Barry Columbiettes. The first to pay is the first on the bus.

Short Stacks for a Tall Cause

The Mercy League will be holding a Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast on Saturday, April 15, from 8 a.m to 10 a.m. at Applebees, 938 S. Broadway, Hicksville.

The meal will include pancakes,

sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage (coffee, tea, juice or soda). Tickets are $13.

For information, please contact 516735-6451 or email mercyleague.copresidents@gmail.com

St. Paul Lutheran Church celebrates 100th anniversary

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 449 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the church’s March 1923 founding. To commemorate this momentous event, St. Paul will be hosting a celebratory worship service on Sunday, March 12, at 10:30 a.m.

It all began on March 5, 1923, when a meeting of Lutherans from Central Park (later to be named Bethpage) was held in the Theodore Roosevelt Republican Hall. Pastor William Rusch of Hicksville offered to conduct services on Sunday afternoons at the firehouse on Stewart Avenue (across from the present site of St. Paul). The first worship service was held on March 11, 1923 with 75 in attendance.

The name of St. Paul was chosen and the first officers were: Henry Schaaf, chairman; Theodore Damm, secretary; and Edward Sengstacken, treasurer and superintendent of Sunday school, positions which he

held for many years.

The present property was purchased and in November 1923, work was started on the church building. On November 25, 1923, the cornerstone was laid. The church building is unique in that the members gathered from nearby areas, all the large stones that comprise the outside walls of the church. In a few months, services were held even though there was no heat except for a wood-burning stove. The church was dedicated on September 28, 1924.

Throughout the years, numerous people served at St. Paul and grew the church. St. Paul has been an element of Bethpage history which has made an impact on many people over the years.

In September 1999, Little Gospel Lights Preschool opened its doors in the basement of St. Paul Lutheran Church with a beginning enrollment of 42 students.

On June 26, 2002, at just after 6:00 p.m., lightning struck St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. No one was in the building when the fire broke out, however, the church building sustained quite a bit of interior damage. The organ pipe room, chancel and parish hall were destroyed. In addition to the fire damage, there was additional damage due to smoke and water in our basement. An aggressive building project was begun, and the congregation under the leadership of Pastor Mario Ancira, with assistance from the community of Bethpage, banded together to see the church re-built.

In August, 2004, the congregation re-entered the newly re-built St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church which is now capable of supporting multiple classes and meetings.

Today, Rev. Victor Rapp is the current Pastor at St. Paul. Little Gospel Lights (LGL) Preschool has an enrollment of 70 students under the leader-

Attention students!

Graduated from school? Have an outstanding GPA? Made the honor roll or Dean’s List? Scored an internship or study abroad opportunity?

ship of Cheryl Hydo, the preschool’s current director.

The theme for the 100th anniversary is based on Jeremiah 31:3: “I have loved you with an Everlasting Love.” “God’s love, our strength in the past and hope for the future.”

The church invites everyone to come and hear the Good News of God’s everlasting love for us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 449 Stewart Ave. in Bethpage, NY (two blocks south of the railroad tracks). If you would like more information, please call the church office at 516931-8262 or email office@stpaulbethpage.com. You can follow the church on Facebook at ‘StPaulsBethpage’ and watch services.

Taken from various publications and church records. Submitted by Janice Kennedy, 100th Anniversary Committee chairperson, St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bethpage.

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Artists invited to exhibit work at “Art in the Park”

The Town of Oyster Bay invites local artists and artisans to display and sell their hand-crafted goods at a special day of “Art in the Park.” Applications are now available for the event which will be held on Saturday, May 20, at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach in Oyster Bay.

“Art in the Park offers local artists and artisans an amazing opportunity to showcase their best work for the public and gain local notoriety,” said Town Councilman Steve Labriola. “Art in the Park is certain to attract hundreds of families and seniors as the event also features live music, food trucks and activities for kids.”

Participants must be 18 or older, and

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display and sell only their original pieces. No commercial or mass-produced items are permitted. Artists must supply their own 10 x 10 canopy and additional items required for their space. Additional details and associated costs are provided on the application, available on the Town’s website.

Art in the Park is run by the Town’s Department of Community & Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division. The event focuses on hand-crafted goods, including ceramics, watercolors, glass, jewelry, wood, leather, sculpture and more. Artist applications available on the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com/capa or by calling (516) 797-7932.

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Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti recently joined Abbey Lane Elementary School for its Parents as Reading Partners (PARP) program as a reader in Mrs. Kennedy's kindergarten class.

Photo courtesy Legislator Ferretti / Michele Zucker

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Summit Lane students learn safety tips from Canine Unit

Summit Lane’s second grade classes had a great time during the visit.

Second graders at Summit Lane Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District were ecstatic to receive a surprise visit from members of the MTA Police Department’s Canine Unit on Jan. 31.

Second grade classes gathered in

the gymnasium and listened to safety tips from MTA officers who are stationed at busy subway and train stations. They learned to always stay with an adult, how to navigate the platform safely and who to look for if they need help.

As the Canine Unit entered the room, the children could hardly contain their excitement, but they respectfully stayed in their seats. They learned about the role of the Canine Unit in keeping public transportation safe. At the conclusion of

the presentation, students were able to approach and pet the unit’s dog one by one.

Second graders each had a chance to pet the K9 Unit dog after the presentation.

Members of the Canine Unit of the MTA Police Department visited Summit Lane Elementary School to share safety tips on Jan. 31.

Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

Peg Espinola writes and sings songs of the age she lives in and the quirks of her generation. Playing the same guitar her husband gave her on their honeymoon to Madrid in 1965, she’s recorded four of her own CDs. She’s now a proud resident of Jefferson’s Ferry.

The vein of creativity runs deep through Jefferson’s Ferry. Resident artists and writers produce and exhibit their work routinely. Do you have an inner artist trying to break free? Get in tune with your creative side at Jefferson’s Ferry.

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More than 250 SUNY Oneonta students earned Provost’s List honors for the Fall 2022 semester. To qualify for the Provost’s List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

The following local students were honored:

Ashley Elbogen of Plainview

Kevin Meyenhofer of Bethpage

Jasmine Odle of Bethpage

Dani Cherkis, of Syosset

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The following local SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean’s List honors for the Spring 2022 semester:

Bethpage

Luke Gensinger

Amanda Hartwig

Kayla Penge

Antonio Razzano

Haylee Shapiro Hicksville

Nicole Digilio

Kimberly Roth

Elise Vicino Levittown

Jack Carroll

Illana Ger

Samantha Mouton

Brendan Muller

Austin Pernice

Alexa Puglisi

Jack Rosen

Gina Tedesco

Alec Woodruff

Old Bethpage

Benjamin Herzog

Brett Lester

Jenna Libertelli

Benjamin Herzog

Brett Lester

Jenna Libertelli

Plainview

Danielle D’Elia

Barbara Gang

Griffin Hoffman

Julia Kukafka

Cooper Levine

Tyler Wasserman

Emily Williams Syosset

Dalton Dancy

Lindsay Dictor Woodbury

Merissa Berman

Eve Pugatch

To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

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The following local students earned recognition for academic excellence on SUNY Cortland Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester:

Bethpage

Lauren Bonura

Alexa Coscino

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Gregory Neofitos

Jack Pinnata

Victoria Tiedemann

Richard Verbouwens

Patrick Dalton

Paige Gaudio

Joshua Jamison

Alexandra Loverde

Ashlynn McGrorty Hicksville

Julia Colonna

Julia Deturris

Jessica Kwasnik

Gianna Luna

Andrew Lund

Brianna Reyes

Jaclyn Sullivan

Levittown

Kaelynn Cafarella

Claire Cornell

Mark Darcy

Sage Diaz

Jake Goldfried

Isabella Hines

Emily Jones

Brandon Martinez

Austin O’Regan

Jonathan Perlich

Anthony Ruggiero

Stephanie Russo

Alyssa Silver

Old Bethpage

Madison Cohen

Eric Melle

Jack Pinnata

Plainview

Austin Adams

Lily Adinolfi

Samantha Battista

Hannah Braccia

Roberto Coppola

Samantha Frisch

Shayna Glatter

Lindsay Gurtman

Angela Larusso

Gabriella Maffucci

Nicolas Pepe

Sydnie Schreier

Anthony Scibelli

Joseph Sica

Hannah Smith

Jake Storch

Alexis Vitti

Jessica Williams

Syosset

Christina Efstratiou

Justin Gottlieb

Argiroula Kefalas

Olivia Strocchia

Vanessa Strocchia

Emily Wolfe Woodbury

Maria Hubbard

The Dean’s List is the highest ranking for undergraduate students in their respective academic areas of the university. Students must earn a minimum 3.3 grade point average for the semester to make the list. n

College of the Holy Cross congratu-

lates the following students who were named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2022–23 academic year.

Andrew Corso of Bethpage

Mary O’Hara of Syosset

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Jordana Luther was named to the Miami University Fall 2022–23 President’s list. The President’s List honors students who rank in the top three percent of undergraduates.

Archana Masih of Hicksville earned a Bachelor of Science in human resource management from University of Maryland Global Campus in fall 2022. n

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Joseph Horowitz, a member of the Class of 2023 majoring in environmental eEngineering (BS), was named to the university’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for the Fall 2022 semester. n

Congratulations to Hessem LoayzaLadcani of Levittown for earning a spot on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York. Loayza-Ladcani is majoring in English at Saint Rose.

Full-time undergraduate students, who complete a minimum of 12 graded credit hours and who achieve a semester average of 3.5 without a D, F, or Incomplete are eligible for the Dean’s List. n

Mark Kimoto of Plainview was named to the Mississippi State University fall 2022 President’s List.

Kimoto was among 4,174 students named to the Fall 2022 President’s List. Students on the President’s List achieved a 3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of course work with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C. n

SUNY Morrisville recently announced that the following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester:

Princess Osei, of Jericho

Amaya Small, of Hicksville

Zachary Hydo, of Bethpage

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a 3.0 to 3.99 gradepoint average for the semester and complete 12 credit hours.

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The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Fall 2022 Dean’s List.

They include:

Ryan Norton of Syosset

Jessica Samuel of Syosset

Ava Stanley of Hicksville

Justin Kline of Old Bethpage

Hailey Rogers of Old Bethpage

Jessie Gillman of Plainview

Brad Kammerman of Plainview

Toni Sullo of Plainview

Brianna Valenza of Plainview

Samantha Salerno of Bethpage

Justin Kline of Old Bethpage

Hailey Rogers of Old Bethpage

Jessie Gillman of Plainview

Brad Kammerman of Plainview

Toni Sullo of Plainview

Brianna Valenza of Plainview

To be included on the Dean’s List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable earning at least a 3.30 quality point average.

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Kristina Calamia of Bethpage earned a place on Furman University’s Dean’s List for the 2022 fall semester. Furman’s Dean’s List is composed of full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher on a fourpoint system. Calamia’s parents and/or guardians are Mrs. Lynda G. Calamia and Mr. Christopher M. Calamia.

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Gina Tedesco of Levittown is one of 23 students whose work is on display in SUNY Oneonta’s Open Space Gallery. Titled “Black, White, & Full Color,” the exhibition features work by students who took a Writing About Literature course with Dr. Sheena Mason, assistant professor of English. The exhibition is inspired by the concept of double consciousness and illustrates the questions of societal interpretations of race and the practice of racialization through the lens of racelessness, an overview of contemporary and historical literature on the subject and personal experience.

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The following students have earned the esteemed honor of placement on the Dean’s List at The College of New Jersey for the fall 2022 semester. To achieve this honor, a student must carry 12 or more credits that semester and earn a 3.5 (or above) grade point average:

Ethan Dong of Hicksville, majoring in Kinesiology & Health Sciences

Anshul Vemuri of Jericho, majoring in Biology 7 Yr Medical

Danielle Durkin of Levittown, majoring in Biology Secondary Education-BA

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Katelyn Herbert of Bethpage, who majors in elementary education and mathematics, was named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Connecticut State University.

To qualify for Dean’s List, full-time students must complete a minimum of 12 credits in letter-graded courses with an average GPA of 3.5 or higher in the semester.

Hicksville students participate in the Memory Project

“Get in the Game” Senior Softball Players

How would you like to feel like a “kid” again? Want to re-live the thrill of hitting a double or catching a long fly ball? If you will be 60 years old on or before December 31st, 2023, you are eligible to play senior softball this summer.

The Generals are looking for men to try out for our team. The Generals play in the Long Island Senior Softball Association, a league consisting of eighteen senior teams across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Its home field

is conveniently located at Cantiague Park in Hicksville.

Enjoy the camaraderie of men who want to turn back the “ hands of time, ” enjoy friendly competition and maintain a healthful lifestyle. Remember, “You don’t stop playing because you old! You get old because you stop playing!”

For further information, call Lou at 631-923-1555, or cell at 516-241-7073, before April 1.

Town honors marine for Toys for Tots efforts

Old Country Road Elementary School fifth graders in Hicksville recently participated in The Memory Project by sending positive messages through drawings and art to children in Nigeria.

The intent of the exchange is to promote intercultural awareness, break down cultural and geographical barriers, and inspire creativity through the universal language of art. This is the fourth year the school’s art teacher Melissa Butler has coordinated the project with her art students. Special thanks to the PTA for their donation for participation in the project. This year, 60 students from three classes created meaningful messages of kindness to share. “The students were happy to create their individual art pieces and

know that something they did in class will bring a smile to another student who lives so far away,” said Butler.

The Hicksville students wrote their first name and age on the back of the artwork, attached a photo of themselves, and traced an outline of their hand. This allows all participants to see the child with whom they are exchanging art, and to symbolically touch hands across the world.

The Memory Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating global kindness through art. It is a Global Art Exchange program where American students exchange heartfelt artwork with children from countries that are culturally very different from the USA.

Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

Members of the Town of Oyster Bay Board recently recognized retired United States Marine Major Chuck Kilbride for his work in organizing the Town’s Toys for Tots program.

The Town of Oyster Bay recently recognized the incredible work of retired United States Marine Major Chuck Kilbride by celebrating the Town’s recent success of the Toys for Tots program. Toys for Tots Collection Drive, held annually in conjunction with the United States Marine Corps., benefits needy families and less fortunate children throughout the community, delivering new, unwrapped toys during the holiday season. The Toys for Tots Drive has been a huge success

year in and year out here in the Town of Oyster Bay.

This year’s Drive was especially crucial, as so many families experienced a financial burden, as a result of the pandemic. Through the Town’s “Cruise-Thru” Drive which was held at John Burns Park in Massapequa and collection sites set up throughout Town facilities, the Town of Oyster Bay collected a record number of 31,000 toys this year!

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Hicksville fifth grade students proudly show their artwork they created to send to children in Nigeria.

Old Country Road Elementary School fifth grade students recently participated in The Memory Project by sending heartfelt messages to children in Nigeria.

Honoring Black History Month — Locally

LOCAL HISTORY LIBRARIAN BETSEY MURPHY

We don’t have many records of Black History in Jericho. We do know that Elias Hicks, the famous Jericho Quaker, was quite successful in getting the local families to free their slaves in the 1770’s. By 1791 he had convinced enough of his fellow Quakers to free over 154 slaves.

After the slaves were free, it meant they had to find work, housing and needed education to survive. Many Quaker families stepped up to assist them. Our only documented story is of Florence Bates who was taken in by the widow Lydia (“Lottie”) Willis.

Florence’s mother had done sewing for the Willis family for years.

In 1896 Lydia’s son-in-law, Robert Seaman, moved in with his baby daughter, Phebe. Her mother (his wife) had died in childbirth and Lydia invited them to live with her. From that day on, Florence Bates became a friend and companion to baby Phebe. They were close even after Florence married and moved away. Florence writes that she always came back to Jericho “when called” for different events and occasions until Phebe’s death in 1957.

Florence donated a whole collection of papers, objects, letters and photos to the Jericho Library archives for which we are very grateful.

Florence Bates with Phebe Underhill, age 3.

Phoebe Seaman.

Florence Bates, age 6, with Phebe Underhill, age 6 months.

This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Friday, February 17, at 2:00 p.m.

Friday Movie at the Library (IN PERSON)

Join us for an afternoon movie at the library. Check our website for the movie that will be shown. Go to syossetlibrary.org.

Thursday, February 23, at 12:00 p.m.

#AskALibrarian (ON TWITTER)

Join librarians from Syosset Library and around the world on Twitter for #AskALibrarian to receive reading suggestions based on your requests. Must have a Twitter account to participate. Read a great book? Need a readalike? Looking for your next book club choice? Use #AskALibrarian in your tweet.

Thursday, February 23, at 2:00 p.m.

Warren Beatty: Actor, Writer, Director & Producer (HYBRID)

Presenter: Marc Courtade, retired arts director

Warren Beatty is one of the most respected men in films having demonstrated a greater longevity than any actor of his generation. Few people have taken so many responsibilities for all phases of the production of films as a producer, director, writer, and actor and few have maintained so high a level of integrity in a body of work. Eight films he has produced have earned 53 Academy nominations. This talk will examine the life and career of one of the legends of the cinema. No registration needed for In-person or Zoom. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Thursday, February 23, at 6:30 p.m.

Sashiko Art Class (IN PERSON)

Presenter: Judy Boshnack, fiber artist

This traditional Japanese embroi-

Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library

Friday, February 17

dery and stitching is currently trending and making quite a fashion statement, and is a great way to upcycle and improve your favorite clothing that may need an upgrade. Bring a pair of denim jeans, a tote bag or any stiff fabric to work on. Dark fabrics work better for this class. The library will provide all other supplies. Fee: $5. Registration needed. To register go to syossetlibrary.org.

Thursday, February 23, at 7:30 p.m.

True Crime Club –

The Delphi Murders (VIRTUAL)

Join horror author Robert P. Ottone to learn about a brow-raising true crime case and share your true-crime theories with fellow aficionados. This meeting will cover The Delphi Murders. Registration needed. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. To register go to syossetlibrary.org.

Friday, February 24, at 2:00 p.m.

Gene Kelly – Singing and Dancing in the Rain (VIRTUAL)

Presenter: Brian Rose, professor emeritus, communications, Fordham University.

Gene Kelly is one of the most engaging and influential dancers to ever set foot in Hollywood. He came at a time when movie dance was basically just a showcase for elegant partners in motion, but within a few years he had transformed not only the nature of male dancing but also the crucial role of the camera in making dance come alive on the big screen. This presentation will survey Kelly’s extraordinary achievements, and examine his enduring impact on Hollywood dancing. No registration is needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

10:30 a.m.: Jump for Joy (Ages 18 Months to 5 Years) - Come to this lively program of music and activities for you and your child.

2:00 p.m.: VIRTUAL : Great Performers with Marc Courtade: Jean Stapleton - What a Character - Jean Stapleton was a character actress who created the slow-witted, big-hearted Edith Bunker on “All in the Family,” one of the most popular characters in television history. Never an ingenue or a leading lady, she was an accomplished theater actress with a few television credits when she rose to fame as Edith. She started her career in stock and touring companies before featured roles in Broadway musicals like “Damn Yankees,” “Bells Are Ringing and “Funny Girl and dramas like Ionesco’s “Rhinoceros” with Zero Mostel. This talk will pay tribute to the lady and her career, showing a first rate actress that could make us laugh and touch our hearts.

Saturday, February 18

2:30 p.m.: Teen: Arts & Crafts

- Bring your imagination and we will provide the art supplies! Paint, colored pencils, paper, and an assortment of other art supplies will be on hand for you to use in creating your own masterpiece. The only requirement is that you have fun!

Tuesday, February 21

11:00 a.m.: Grin & Grins (Ages 4 & Up) - Laughter is the best medicine and this hilarious comic duo is just what the doctor ordered. This variety show incorporates juggling, ventriloquism, “daring” feats, circus skills and more to create a family friendly show that everyone will enjoy!

Tickets are required and will be available in the Children’s Room beginning January 30. Please show your Jericho library card when picking up tickets. Out of district residents may pick up tickets beginning February 13 as space allows.

2:00 p.m.: HYBRID : Art Lecture-Barkley L. Hendricks with Professor Thomas GermanoBarkley L. Hendricks (1945–2017) was a contemporary American painter from Philadelphia. He first worked with photography. Hendricks is best known for his life-sized painted portraits of Black Americans living in urban areas. His painted figures have unique personalities, exuding attitude and style, and presented as contemporary steeped in pop culture yet are anchored in the history

of art. Barkley Hendricks’ portraits will be shown at the Frick Collection later in 2023. Professor Thomas Germano will present a visual lecture about Hendricks’ art, his portraiture and his epoch.

6:00 p.m.: Teen/Tween Movie: “Kiki’s Delivery Service” - Join us in the JPL Theater as we show “ Kiki’s Delivery Service,” an animated film from Studio Ghibli. Kiki, a young witch, is ready to take on the world with her talking cat Jiji by her side. Take home some tasty treats after the show! (Rated G)

Wednesday, February 22

2:00 p.m.: In-Person

Movie: “Tár” -

Drama/Music -- Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and first-ever female music director of a major German orchestra. Starring Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss. Rated R. 2 hours, 38 minutes.

Thursday, February 23

11:00 a.m.: Phenomenal Physics with Mister Fish (Grades K & Up)In this fast paced entertaining show, Mister Fish, will educate children about gravity, sound waves, air pressure and other forces of nature complete with interactive audience participation.

Tickets are required and will be available in the Children’s Room beginning January 30. Please show your Jericho library card when picking up tickets. Out of district residents may pick up tickets beginning February 13 as space allows.

2:00 p.m.: Teens: Origami Workshop - With a few folds, you can transform squares of paper into three-dimensional creations! Practice the tradition of origami, and embellish with fun line designs. We will be making some very special works of art!

Friday, February 24

1:30 p.m.: Teen: Winter Landscape -

Join us in painting a wonderful winter wonderland! A professional artist will lead participants step by step in the process of painting a lovely winter landscape. Use a variety of brush techniques to capture the beauty of the winter season. You’ll enjoy creating an attractive acrylic painting on canvas to share with friends and family!

Send in your grandchildren’s photos to enter our “World’s Most Beautiful Grandchildren” contest. E-mail a photo, a brief description of the child/children, and your name/address

NASSAU COUNTY

NOTICE OF SALE

REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-10, Plaintiff - against - MICHAEL ALPERT, ESQ., AS GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF CARLOS SUAZO A/K/A CARLOS H. SUAZO, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on January 16, 2020. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 "Rain or Shine" on the 6th day of March, 2023 at 2:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Upper Brookeville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 111 Mill Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. (SBL#: 24-E-277)

Approximate amount of lien $1,187,552.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 005233/2016. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: December 27, 2022

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF NASSAU

HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-AR3 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AR3, V.

PETER BOUDOUVAS, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 8, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-AR3 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AR3 is the Plaintiff and PETER BOUDOUVAS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).  I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on March 1, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 9 LONDON ROAD, SYOSSET, NY 11791:  Section 12, Block 356, Lot 12 and 33:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING NEAR HICKSVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Town offers classes

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that registration for the Town’s Spring 2023 Cultural Enrichment Programs will be held online only for the first time. Both residents and non-residents must register for classes including Figure Drawing, Outdoor Painting, Chunky Hand-Knit Blanket, Watercolor Painting, Oil Painting, Drawing Fundamentals, Sumi-E Painting and Painting with Acrylics online at www.oysterbaytown. com/portal.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of Let's Birdie LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-01-11. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC.: 7014 13TH AVENUE , SUITE 202 BROOKLYN, NY 11228.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 014596/2013. James J. Keefe, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. Too

Resident registration BEGAN on Monday, February 6, at 9 a.m., while Non-resident registration begins on Tuesday, February 21, at 9 a.m.. To register, visit www.oysterbaytown. com/portal, create an account, select the Cultural Enrichment link on the homepage, choose the class(es) you’d like to register for by checking the box, and then select Add to Cart. Please note the fees vary for residents and non-residents. You will next be prompted to select the eligible members on your account; check off all family members that you wish to enroll in the class, and then press continue. Once you’ve proceeded to checkout and submitted your credit card information, a receipt will be linked on the confirmation screen and will also be emailed to you, along with a copy of the supply list for the class, if applicable.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION

Notice of Formation of One10 Productions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-12-15. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Mirna Wilson: PO Box 859 Valley Stream NY 11582. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

Water district board elects chairman

During the recent reorganizational meeting of the Hicksville Water District, the HWD Board of Commissioners unanimously elected Commissioner William Schuckmann to serve as district chairman.

Commissioner Schuckmann is currently in his third term on the Board and will serve as Chairman throughout 2023, a role he had previously held in 2017 and 2020.

“It is an honor to have been chosen by Commissioners Schweitzer and Brigandi to act as District Chairman this year,” said Chairman Schuckmann. “Being able to serve my neighbors on the Hicksville Water District Board is a true privilege. I am greatly looking forward to leading our District throughout 2023 and continue our mission of providing excellent service to our community.”

Chairman Schuckmann has been a part of the Hicksville Water District since the 1970s and has worked his way up the ladder from the very first rung. He started as a laborer, then foreman and eventually superintendent of the Hicksville Water District. As superintendent, he was responsible for overseeing the dayto-day operations providing the community with more than 2 billion gallons of clean, portable water. He finally joined the HWD Board of Commissioners in 2014, providing crucial oversight as the District worked to rapidly install state-ofthe-art treatment systems in order to address the threat of emerging contaminants in the District’s water. The water district currently has eight wells providing clean drinking water to its nearly 50,000 residents.

Chairman Schuckmann is exceptionally active in the community

Wisdom Lane’s Terrific Kids

outside of the HWD as well. A member of the Hicksville Volunteer Fire Department for over 50 years, he has served as company lieutenant, captain, assistant chief and chief. He was elected to serve three five-year terms as fire commissioner following his tenure as chief. He also has been fundamental in fundraising for the Hicksville community, assisting in local charity golf outings and raising funds for various community nonprofit organizations and local families in need through the Hicksville Boys and Girls Club. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce and is also on the Board of Directors of the Hicksville Rotary Club, for which he previously served as president in 2001 and 2006.

Community Reader Day at Abbey Lane

Commissioner William Schuckmann.

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray participated in Community Reader Day on January 31, 2023 ,at Abbey Lane Elementary School in Levittown. Town Clerk Murray was joined by students of Mrs. DelToro’s fourth grade class.

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray congratulated Wisdom Lane Middle School students Kirstin Denecke, Carmen Sophia Penaflor, Logan Rubinstein, Caleb Salazar, Juliana Sampugnaro, Sydney Wittman and Eli Yoon as they were named “Terrific Kids” by the Levittown Kiwanis. Also attending were Pat Carney of the Levittown Kiwanis, Principal John Avena, Assistant Principal Craig Arvelo-Shaw, Levittown School Board Trustee Michael Pappas, Levittown Superintendent of Schools Todd Winch and Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti.

The Garden City News, Bethpage Newsgram, Jericho-Syosset News Journal, Mid-Island Times & Levittown Times, and Syosset Advance!

Along with Blank Slate Media Papers: Port Washington Times, Manhasset Times, Roslyn Times, Great Neck Times, New Hyde Park Herald Courier, and The Williston Times!

February 17, 2023

Utah Adventure Day 1: Capitol Reef’s Colorful Canyons

BY KAREN RUBIN WITH LAINI MIRANDA AND DAVE E. LEIBERMAN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

Travel is as much about resilience, adaptability and problem-solving, as it is about personal growth, rejuvenation, and human connection. And so, though our intent was to camp (mostly  wild camping) for our 8-day expedition through Utah’s wilderness and immerse ourselves in the topography and indigenous culture, the forecast for the first half of our trip in mid-April was for temps down to the 20s. In fact, when we arrived, there was a fierce gale-force wind blowing at 60 mph that pushed our rental Jeep around and made it difficult even to open the door.

Laini and Dave had taken the temperature into account and fortunately booked a spacious two-bedroom AirBnB in Teasdale (https:// www.airbnb.com/rooms/41151071 ) just outside Capitol Reef National Park for our first night, and a oneroom cabin at Canyons of Escalante RV Park for two nights in Escalante (where Dave has arranged for delivery of winter-grade sleeping bags and pads from Moosejaw.com).

Laini and Dave – who are making their third trip back to Utah and have invited their friend Alli and me to join – have carefully planned the itinerary. Each day has its own highlight, and each destination its own topography and character, and therefore, the experience we have. At Capitol Reef National Park it is the colored rock formations; Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument (for

hard-core adventurers) offers slot canyons and hoodoos; Lake Powell in the Glen Canyon Recreation Area is our boat expedition into the flooded canyon; Cedar Mesa offers hiking expeditions in search of cliff dwellings and petroglyphs; and Arches National Park offers the most dramatic, expansive landscapes.

Fortunately, during the course of our trip, just about all the hikes and experiences we have are new for Dave and Laini.

We land at Salt Lake City Airport and pick up an off-road Jeep capable of plowing through deep gravel and sand from Alamo, and set out for the four-hour drive.

We arrive at Capitol Reef in the late afternoon and (I suggest) we take advantage of the gorgeous light and weather and drive the Scenic Drive to get a sense of the park. It is utterly perfect – the warm light, rich colors – and we get such a wonderful introduction.

The Scenic Drive is a 7.9 mile (12.7 km) paved road, suitable for passenger vehicles. You would need about an hour and half roundtrip to drive the Scenic Drive and the two dirt spur roads, Grand Wash and Capitol Gorge which go into canyons and lead to trailheads. (You can follow the Park Service’s Virtual Tour: https://www.nps.gov/care/ planyourvisit/scenicdrive.htm; the tour is free but you still need to pay the $20 park entrance fee when you drive the Scenic Drive – though my America the Beautiful Pass satisfies; check to see the roads are open, 435425-3791.)

‘A Wrinkle in the Earth’s Crust’

Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a tapestry of cliffs, canyons, domes, and bridges. What makes Capitol Reef so special is how the rock layers tilt. The notes say that this was caused by

intense crustal pressure which reactivated a fault buried deep beneath the sedimentary rock layers of the Colorado Plateau. In response, the overlying sedimentary rock layers folded or bent into a one-sided slope called a monocline. It is named the Waterpocket Fold because of the numerous small potholes, tanks, or “pockets” that hold rainwater and snowmelt.

Extending almost 100 miles from Thousand Lake Mountain to Lake Powell, uplifted 6,800 feet higher on the west side, this geologic feature is what accounts for the vibrant palette of constantly changing hues, as the light hits the towering cliffs, massive domes, arches, bridges and twisting canyons. Over eons, the Waterpocket Fold has been impacted and shaped by the geological processes of erosion, deposition, and uplift, all playing a part in the “drama” of Capitol Reef.

On the way back from our Scenic drive, we stop at a fascinating site, the Fremont Culture petroglyphs, not far from the Capitol Reef Visitor Center. The petroglyphs are reached after a short stroll on two boardwalks. The shorter boardwalk provides views of large, anthropomorphic (human-like) petroglyphs, zoomorphic (animal) petroglyphs of bighorn sheep and other animals, as well as geometric designs; the longer boardwalk parallels the cliffs and the petroglyphs along it are closer to the viewer but harder to see because of a patina that has developed over them.

The indigenous people who lived in what is now Utah for about 1000

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Hiking the Cohab Canyon Trail in Capitol Reef National Park on the first day of our Utah Adventure © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

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years, from 300-1300 CE, are known as The Fremont Culture, named by the archaeologists for the Fremont River canyon where they were first defined as a distinct culture. These petroglyphs (images carved or pecked into stone) are one of the most visible aspects of their culture that remains, according to the historic panels.

Prehistoric people of Fremont Culture used area rock for tools and projectile points, and for the foundations of their homes. Clay was used for pottery, construction and to make figurines. Fertile floodplains supported crops of corn, beans, and squash along the streams of Capitol Reef until about 1300 CE.

(You can link to the audio guide, narrated by Rick Pickyavit, whose Southern Paiute ancestors lived here when the settlers arrived in the 1880s. https://www.nps.gov/care/learn/ historyculture/fremont-culture-petroglyphs.htm)

We stop in Torrey at the Torrey Grill and BBQ which offers a sheltered outdoor setting complete with firepit (we are still concerned about COVID) and is serving late.

The wind is still howling when we get to the AirBnB. A home with gorgeous interior design, it is so cozy and comforting. I wake in the middle of the night to a blizzard –gale force winds, giant snowflakes. I feel (without hyperbole) we would have died –crushed under the snow or frozen to death had we camped. I imagine us in some Survivor (or Disaster) movie based on fact (not the last time the thought occurs to me during our Utah Adventure).

Hiking Capitol Reef National Park

Considering the weather, we phone the Visitor Center to get their recommendation for hikes, and the Ranger recommends Hickman Bridge and Cohab Canyon, both in the Fruita area (435-425-2791). The snow (so gorgeous in the morning) is gone by the time we arrive at Capitol Reef except for some oddly frozen patches and we have perfect winter hiking weather.

Both these trails are extremely popular – and for good reason.

Hickman Bridge Trail, just 1.8 miles roundtrip, is the most popular trail (so the most crowded): it is geologically fascinating, relatively easy, great for families, with each step offering stunning visuals – red rock with beige and blond striations, textures, overhangs - and eminently doable to get the full  appreciation, with the climax of a spectacular arch. The hike encapsulates for us what Capitol Reef is about. This is considered a “moderate” trail, but I would say it is easy. What an introduction!

After a picnic lunch, we next hike the Cohab Canyon Trail, which is nearby.

The Cohab Canyon trail is of easy-to-moderate difficulty, with gorgeous vividly-colored rock formations and shapes. The first 0.3 mile is a tad steep (I’m glad I brought my hiking poles) – a series of switchbacks lift you up 400 feet, all the while you gaze out at gorgeous views of the Johnson Mesa and Fruita Cliffs. But once within the canyon, the hiking is fairly easy.

Cohab Canyon is called a “hanging canyon” because it sits above the Fremont River floodplain. The entire trail is so beautiful – we come upon a few slots to explore, a 20-foot high

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mushroom shaped hoodoo (a tree is growing out of the top!) surrounded by slickrock, the Cohab Canyon arch, then some stunning overlooks of the valley and Fruita.

We opt not to do the whole hike, which goes 2.9 miles one way to the Hickman Trail parking lot (which would a shuttle back, or, if you do the round trip, would take 4 hours). We hike in about 1.7 miles and return.

The two hikes – Hickman and Cohab Canyon – afford a very different experience, though both offer dramatic landscapes that are signature Capitol Reef. Hickman is well-traveled, ideal for families, and you feel like a tourist – but Cohab Canyon is all but devoid of other people so you feel the isolation (even if you do come upon another hiker here and there).

Laini had The Castle Trail hike on her to-do list but unfortunately, we don’t have the time. (It’s described as an old trail that apparently is no longer “advertised” to the enigmatic “back side” of the Castle, exploring a hidden canyon lined with mammoth boulders and violet-colored hoodoos, taking about two hours.) But you can see the cragged hunk of The Castle from just outside the Visitor Center - it is one of Capitol Reef National Park’s iconic landmarks.

In the Fruita area, there are 15 hiking trails with trailheads located along Utah Highway 24 and the Scenic Drive, offering a wide variety of hiking options, from easy strolls over level ground to strenuous hikes involving steep climbs over uneven terrain near cliff edges. Round trip distances range from a quarter mile to 10 miles, and are well-marked with signs at the trailhead and at trail junctions and by cairns

Great Backyard Bird Count

BY JEFF RUGG

Let’s all thank the calendar makers that February is so short. In just a few weeks, winter will be over. Most birds will be happy it is over, too. The typical sparrow or cardinal that comes to a backyard feeder weighs about as much as a quarter. They spend virtually every waking moment looking for food (just like teenagers) and may consume 15% of their body weight on a cold winter’s night trying to stay warm.

February is “National Bird-Feeding Month” as noted by the National Bird-Feeding Society. If you are new to bird feeding or just want to learn more about feeding birds, you can go to the Society’s website for more information (www.birdfeeding.org). You will find sev-

eral educational pamphlets to improve your wild bird feeding experience, including a list of the top 10 tips for a better bird feeding experience, a bird food preference chart, a bird feeder preference chart, brochures on keeping birds safe and a bird identification sheet.

Bird feeders filled with seeds will help some birds make it through the coldest nights. To find out an approximate number of the birds that have survived over the winter and before many migrant birds start arriving from the tropics. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology operates the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). This year it will take place Feb. 17-20 and you can do it from the comfort of your living room if you want to. It is an annual fourday period when bird watchers create a snapshot of where the birds are across the

(stacks of rocks) along the way. Some trails have self-guiding brochures available at the trailhead and visitor center.

Popular backcountry hikes in the southern section of the park include Upper and Lower Muley Twist Canyons and Halls Creek and in the Cathedral Valley area.

Descriptions of these hikes are available at https://liveandlethike.com/category/utah/capitol-reef-national-park/

Capitol Reef offers so much to explore, Laini says, you really need more time there. Tourists overrun the main part, but there is a whole “backcountry” side that most miss. (https:// www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/ trailguide.htm and https://www.nps. gov/care/planyourvisit/hiking.htm)

Scenic Byway 12

Driving out of Capitol Reef we come to an overlook just as the sun is at a perfect angle to make the red rocks blaze.

We drive 64 of the 124 miles of the Scenic Byway 12 to Escalante. Scenic Byway 12 is Utah’s first “All-American Road,” (and one of Laini’s favorite roads in the country) winding through vast slickrock benches and canyons.

Because the forecast had been for temps in the 20-30s, Dave and Laini again booked a cabin  at Canyons of Escalante RV Park, right in Escalante. And we’re able to have dinner at one of their favorite places from their previous adventures, Escalante Outfitters, serving up the best pizza outside of New York.

I find this day’s hikes in Capitol Reef perfect to acclimate and just become immersed in the spectacular scenery. And, I soon find out, these hikes are so very different from what we have yet to experience in the Grand StaircaseEscalante, where our Utah Adventure continues. Because Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument is for the hardcore.

Next: Grand Staircase-Escalante

continent. Anyone can be a bird watcher for those four days. A ‘backyard’ can be anywhere you happen to be: a schoolyard, a local park, an apartment balcony or a wildlife refuge.

Doing the count is easy -- all you do is count the birds you see at any location. The highest number of each species seen on any of the days is recorded. Then you go to www.birdcount.org to record your list online. There is a photo contest for those interested.

The GBBC helps everyone prepare for their trip to the backyard, whether they choose to watch birds only around their home or make the effort to see which birds are using public lands. The website is full of tips of all kinds, including information

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Crossword Answers

On a hydrogen energy economy: An insane idea

BY LOU THEODORE

Sorry folks. This is another one that is technical in nature. Why? I’ve just finished up a book (for John Wiley & Sons) titled Hydrogen Energy: Principles and Applications. Why did I write it? Because I was told it was a hot topic, and that it might sell. I say might because all my books have one thing in common: they simply don’t sell.

In the 1847 novel, The Mysterious Island, Jules Verne amazingly envisioned the use of hydrogen as an energy carrier. “Yes, my friends, I believe that ordinary water will one day be employed as fuel, that hydrogen and oxygen, which constitute it, used singly or together, will furnish an inexhaustible source of heat and light.” Today, Verne’s dream is being taken seriously by many practicing engineers and applied scientists. Hydrogen has the necessary properties and can fulfill the role of an energy carrier that can be derived from either methane or water, but unfortunately, the economics are not there.

Increased stringent regulations and demand for zero-carbon and zero-sulfur fuels has dramatically increased interest in hydrogen as a source of energy. And, hydrogen may well emerge as a very important fuel toward the middle of this century, but your author doesn’t think so. Since hydrogen is not a basic energy resource (except in the sun), it must be supplied by using some other basic energy resource to separate hydrogen from water or other hydro-

gen-containing chemical compounds (like methane). Unlike carbon-based fuels, hydrogen used directly as a fuel produces only water and no carbon dioxide. Thus, hydrogen fuel is viewed by environmentalists and politicians as an ecologically friendly fuel.

Today, our nation’s energy requirements for producing electricity and heat are primarily derived from fossil fuels (natural gas, oil, and coal) which when burned, produce carbon dioxide, a supposed pollutant, that can impact the climate. This concern with carbon dioxide has created a free-for-all for the technical community in its quest to replace the traditional fossil fuels. Industry is recklessly (from a financial perspective) pouring money into not only research and development (R&D) but also advertising that this as an energy solution. But, ultimately, the basic laws of engineering and science are untouchable and non-negotiable.

Here’s the insanity with what is going on. Pure hydrogen does not occur naturally; it takes energy to manufacture it. Once manufactured, it is an energy carrier (i.e., a storer for energy first generated by other means). Energy is required to isolate the chemical bound hydrogen. If a fossil fuel is employed for this purpose, it would require depleting an irreplaceable natural resource and produce carbon dioxide. Thus, the production of hydrogen depends on the availability of a source of energy to assist the process. After the hydrogen is produced, there are companion costs associated with storage, transmission,

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on bird feeding; how to use binoculars; how to make your yard bird-friendly; and how to identify birds, especially those tricky, similar-looking species. There are even tips on how to be a bird-friendly family.

The results of each survey are displayed on a variety of maps. You can easily see the distribution pattern of any bird species. You can also see the same map change over time as the bird’s mapped distribution changes over the years. You can compare your sightings to everyone else in your state.

Every year, more people do the count and more people do more than one count. I do a backyard count and I count a twomile-long section of river near my home. Last year, more than 234,000 reports were sent in from the U.S. covering 682 species. Make sure the birds from your commu-

nity are well-represented in the count. It doesn’t matter whether you report the 5 species coming to your backyard feeder or the 75 species you see during a day’s outing to a wildlife refuge.

This event was developed and managed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society, with sponsorship from Wild Birds Unlimited store owners.

I have added three new videos about bird feeding to the Greener View YouTube channel. They cover the best seed types to feed birds, the best types of bird feeders to use and a taste test I ran to determine the best ingredient to fake suet. Check them out in the playlist for Chapter 13: Gardening for Wildlife.

Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com. .

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and conversion, which is then followed by its use. If water (H2O) is employed as the source of hydrogen, a significant amount of energy must be employed to initially separate the hydrogen from the oxygen. High energy “losses” occur no matter what the source of hydrogen. Therefore, producing hydrogen by any means simply does not make sense. As I said in the title of this article – it’s INSANE!!

What about a solution to the energy problem? Your author is a believer in geothermal (preferably) and nuclear energy. Geothermal energy refers to the heat stored in the Earth’s crust, i.e., the Earth is hotter the deeper one drills below the surface…and, this energy is limitless. Nuclear energy – unfortunately, much maligned by the uneducated and environmentalists – is energy obtained from the nucleus of an atom where fission energy is liberated when an atom is split. This energy corresponds to the loss in mass that occurs because the fragments are less than the mass of the original form. Nuclear fusion occurs when two or more atoms

are fused into one larger one without long-lived radioactive waste. Here’s more on fusion – Livermore Labs announced on December 12 that they produced a nuclear fusion reaction that resulted in a net energy gain … a monumental breakthrough that is certain to impact all other applications involving energy.

The present fossil fuel energy economy must be replaced. But it has to be done gradually over several decades, and hopefully, with one of the two above sources of energy.

In conclusion, the implementation of a hydrogen energy economy by the government would be an economic disaster and negatively impact capitalism. The many advantages of traditional and other forms of energy are not well understood by the general public, and mercilessly demeaned, particularly by those (politicians are at the top of the list) for their own agenda.

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How Retirement Benefits Are Figured

BY TOM MARGENAU

After doing this column for so many years (more than a quarter century now), I’ve learned there are two kinds of potential Social Security beneficiaries. The vast majority are those who just want a general idea of how their benefits will be figured. But there are more than a few people out there who want to know exactly how the government comes up with their retirement benefit calculation.

I’ll start today’s column addressing the first group. In a nutshell, a Social Security retirement benefit is a percentage of your average monthly income using your highest 35 years of inflation-adjusted earnings.

When you file for retirement benefit, the Social Security Administration will look at your earnings history and pull out your highest 35 years. They don’t have to be consecutive. If you don’t have 35 years of earnings, the SSA must plug in an annual salary of “zero” for every year you did not work, until the 35-year base is reached.

However, before they add up those “high 35,” they index each year of past earnings for inflation, which is where the formula starts to get messy. That’s because there is a different adjustment factor for each year of earnings, and each year’s adjustment factor is different based on your year of birth.

Here is a quick example. If you were born in 1960 and earned $20,000 in 1990, they would multiply those earnings by an inflation adjustment factor of 2.6, meaning they would actually use $52,000 as your 1990 earnings. But if you were born in 1955 and earned that same $20,000 in 1990, they would use an inflation factor of 2.2, resulting in $44,000, as the 1990 earnings used in your Social Security computation.

You can find a complete breakdown of those inflation adjustment factors for each year of birth at the Social Security Administration’s website: www.socialsecurity.gov. If you have a hard time negotiating that website, just Google “Social Security indexing factors” and it will lead you to the right place.

The next step in the retirement computation formula is to add up your highest 35 years of inflation-adjusted earnings. Then you divide by 420 -- that’s the number of months in 35 years -- to get your average inflation-adjusted monthly income.

The final step brings us to the “social” part of Social Security. The percentage of your average monthly income that comes back to you in the form of a Social Security benefit depends on your income. In a nutshell, the lower your average wage, the higher percentage rate of return you get. Once again, the actual formula is messy and varies depending on your year of birth. As an example,

here is the formula for someone born in 1960. You take the first $1,024 of average monthly income and multiply it by 90%. You take the next $5,148 of your average monthly income and multiply that by 32%. And you take any remainder and multiply it by 15%.

You can find a complete breakdown of those computation “bend points” at www.socialsecurity.gov, or just do a Google search using the phrase “Social Security bend points” to find several sites that should help you.

Believe it or not, that was the “simple” explanation for those who just want some kind of idea of how their Social Security retirement benefit will be figured. To summarize, it is a percentage of your average monthly income using your highest 35 years of inflation-adjusted earnings. If this was a college course, think of it as Social Security Benefit Computation 101.

But now I’m going to get into a little more of an advanced version of retirement benefit calculations for those who want to know the nitty-gritty of the process.

I’ll start by introducing this term: the “primary insurance amount,” or PIA. The PIA is your basic retirement benefit upon which all future calculations will be based. The “raw PIA” is actually calculated at age 62. In other words, when the SSA pulls out your highest 35 years of earnings, they only use earnings up to age 62. Then that raw PIA gets “cooked,” or increased, to take into account any earnings you had after age 62 and to include any cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) that were authorized for Social Security benefits after the year you reached age 62.

But it gets a little tricky when SSA does the recomputation for any earnings you have after age 62. If you worked full time until age 66, for example, you would normally assume that those earnings between age 62 and 66 would increase your PIA. After all, you figure, they are some of your highest earning years so they will become part of that “high 35.”

But not necessarily, and here is why. For reasons I can’t take the time to explain in this short column, earnings after age 60 are not indexed for inflation. They get calculated at current dollar value only. So, if your “raw PIA” was based on a full 35-year history of high inflation-adjusted earnings, your current earnings may not be high enough to become part of your “high 35,” so they won’t increase your benefit. They possibly might bump up the PIA, but not by much.

In fact, I hear from readers all the time who tell me that they are confused because the benefit estimate they are getting from the SSA now (at age 66, let’s say) is not much more than the estimate they got back at age 62. Their current

benefit estimate includes the COLA increases, but either little or no bump for their post-62 earnings. The reason why is that lack of inflation indexing after age 60.

As you can see, the Social Security retirement benefit formula is pretty messy. But for most of you, I would say: “Don’t worry about it.” Just let the SSA do it for you. Go to www.socialsecurity. gov, and click on the “Plan for Retirement” icon on the homepage. It will walk you through the process of finding

out what your Social Security benefit will be.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets.

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Replace your smoke alarm batteries - it may save your life

Homeowners sometimes forget one of the most important life-saving preventative maintenance and a simple chore to do in their home or apartment is to replace the batteries in the fire and smoke alarm. This must be done on a yearly basis or as needed; when a red light flashes or you hear a slight beeping sound. If you are hardwired via your electrical current for your detectors then you are in the most advantageous position for safety.

According to an article in February 2021, by the National Fire Association with its 50,000 members, the following was found in a report that they published about home fires:

1.) Smoke alarms were present in three-quarters (74 percent) of reported home fires in 2014–2018.

2.) Almost three out of five home fire deaths were caused by fires in properties with no smoke alarms (41 percent) or smoke alarms that failed to operate (16 percent).

3.) The risk of dying in reported home structure fires is 55 percent lower in homes with working smoke alarms than in homes with no alarms or none that worked.

4.) When present, hardwired smoke alarms operated in 94 percent of the fires considered large enough to trigger a smoke alarm. Battery-powered alarms operated 82 percent of the time. Power source issues were the most common factors when smoke alarms failed to operate.

Compared to reported home fires with no smoke alarms or automatic extinguishing systems (AES) present, the death rate per 1,000 reported fires was as follows:

• 35 percent lower when battery-powered smoke alarms were present, but AES was not,

• 51 percent lower when smoke alarms with any power source were present but AES was not,

• 69 percent lower when hardwired smoke alarms were present but

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AES was not, and • 91 percent lower when hardwired smoke alarms and sprinklers were present.

The calculations above were based solely on the presence of fire protection equipment, but the equipment’s operation was not considered.

In a 2018 study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, less than a quarter of households in 1977 had fire/ smoke alarms. The numbers increased throughout the 1970s through the 2000s. The importance of these detectors hit home and dramatically ramped up and as of today, 97% of homes have some type of fire and smoke alarm.

I recall many years ago, in 1994, professional tennis player, Vitas Gerulaitis, who was living in Kings Point, was visiting a friend in South Hampton, Long Island. An improperly installed pool heater caused carbon monoxide gas to travel into the pool house where he was sleeping, causing his death at the early age of 40. I do not know if there was a functioning fire smoke and carbon monoxide detector at that time, but if there was it would have potentially saved his life.

The liability and agony of the loss of life not only is traumatic but can be financially devastating too. I am quite sure insurance policies require firesmoke and carbon monoxide detectors on every floor. As they say, an ounce of prevention will provide a pound of cure and save lives too!

New homes are required by local building codes to have hardwired alarms (with battery backups in case of a blackout), on all floors. However, it is a prudent idea to test your alarms regularly whether battery-operated or hard-wired to make absolutely sure they are operational. Also, they can be

tied into your central dispatch system, so if away, the fire department will be notified of any incidences of fire, smoke, or carbon monoxide issues.

One final thought has to do with frozen and broken pipes that may occur (especially last week) especially with the frigid air that we all have recently experienced. When we have these types of unusual freezing temperatures for any length of time there are additional devices that some are utilizing today that will not only notify you of any type of water leakage with an application for your cell but will also shut off your main water supply preventing thousands of dollars of potential damage. For outside exposed pipes you can purchase low 24V wiring online or at your local or big box stores. Then you can wrap around your faucets, and plug-in into a local electrical outlet, to prevent them from bursting.

Just today visiting my daughter’s home we saw water running down the street at her friend’s newly purchased home across the street and I knew immediately it was a broken pipe. I called Manhasset-Lakeville Water and the fire dept showed up to shut off the water saving countless thousands of dollars and preventing further damage that would have occurred. Make sure you leave your temperature at least 55 degrees. However, on the north side (the coldest area of your home) you provide enough warmth and protection/insulation to outside pipes and inside walls so bursting pipes will be avoided.

Your life and home are important so I advise those without any type of fire-smoke or carbon monoxide devices to have them installed asap. For those who do have them; check regularly and replace the batteries as needed. This is a must needed task to consider that will

protect you and your loved ones.

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You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of February 19-25, 2023

One of the most frequent questions I’ve received in recent weeks is about those two bright “stars” shining in the southwestern sky at dusk. Some folks have even noticed that they seem to be approaching each other from week to week.

Well, these aren’t “stars” at all; they’re planets -- the two brightest in all the heavens -- and they are gearing up to put on quite a show as February comes to a close.

The brighter of the two is Venus, a world the same diameter and mass as our own Earth. You may recall that last month it passed rather close to the ringed planet Saturn, and soon it will pass by the giant planet Jupiter. Jupiter is usually the second-brightest planet in the sky, but when it lies near Venus it appears rather faint by comparison!

Why planets appear to approach and pass one another is quite simple. These worlds, along with our Earth, are continually orbiting the sun. As we move through space we view them in ever-changing positions and they appear to drift independently among the more distant (and “fixed”) stars.

On the evening of Wednesday, March 1, these two planets will appear only half a degree apart, and they will form a bright “double star” in our southwestern sky at dusk. Of course, they will

A Bright Planetary Trio at Dusk

only appear along the same line of sight; on that evening the two will actually be separated by nearly 410 million miles.

This will be a great time to aim a low-powered telescope in their direction since both will appear in the same field of view. Before that day comes, however, another solar system body will enter the scene: the moon.

At dusk on Tuesday, Feb. 21, the moon may be tough to spot, but if you have a very low horizon below Venus, you can scan the area with binoculars during dusk and you might be able to catch a glimpse.

If you miss it, don’t worry. The following night you’ll easily see a thicker and brighter crescent moon complete with a full disk of “Earthshine” -- light reflecting onto the lunar dark side from the Earth itself -- lying just to the left of Jupiter.

Aim binoculars toward this pair and you’ll be stunned by how three-dimensional the scene appears. While this is purely an optical illusion, it sure does produce a pretty picture.

And speaking of pretty pictures, this is a great time to take photos. You don’t need fancy or expensive equipment; just a camera and tripod -- even a smartphone will do fine. You’ll find that zooming in a bit will produce a much better shot, though.

If you shoot half an hour or so after sunset, you can probably trust the automatic settings of your camera or phone. If not, try setting it to ISO 100 or 200 and

shooting 1/3 of a second or so at f/8. Unless you’re using an automatic mode, you’ll need to adjust settings as you go since the light changes rapidly at dusk. Enjoy this week’s planetary sky show, and please email me if you pro-

The Adventures of Mr. Fixit

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

“I’ll be right back,” said my husband as he headed for the door.

“Where are you going?” I demanded. We were in the middle of moving some of our stuff out of storage and putting some other stuff back in. It was a relatively massive job, and I was counting on my husband to do all the heavy lifting while I sat, ate bonbons and pointed.

“I need a few things at the hardware store,” he replied.

I groaned. “I need a few things at the hardware store” and “I’ll be right back” were two sentences that could not realistically be put together. When my husband went to the hardware store, he did not come right back. If he came back the same day, I considered it a successful outing. More often than not, I would

have to wait the requisite 24 hours and then file a missing person report. It was easy to describe him; he’d be the one in a coma in front of the shiny power tools.

Surprisingly, no matter how long he spent at the hardware store, the second he got home he would decide he had the wrong part and must go back. I couldn’t imagine how he could spend four hours in the hardware store and come home with the wrong part unless he was rendered temporarily dumbstruck by the sight of a megapack of 128 rechargeable batteries. The more likely answer was that he purposely bought the wrong part so he would have an excuse to go back and spend more time ogling tools. Some guys have a mistress. I suspected my husband was having an affair with a leaf blower.

Most of the time, I was OK to let him

go have his fun. But since I knew we had a lot of work to do, I was hesitant to let him out the door. Once he got enticed back into the store, there was no telling what unnecessary purchase he might be seduced into making. It didn’t take much for a salesperson to convince my husband that he had the skills to own and operate some piece of heavy machinery. And then before you could say “zero percent financing,” we’d have a brand spanking new backhoe and a hole in the house where the garage used to be.

“Tell you what,” I said. “How about if we finish getting this stuff back in the house first, and then you can go to the hardware store?”

“Sorry, honey, but I really need to go now before they close.”

I sighed. I really could not understand his obsession. It baffled me. I was

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at a loss to understand the power it had over him. But mostly, I was relieved that there was nothing like that in my life that made me go gaga with longing and want to purchase things I don’t need.

“OK, fine,” I relented. “But as long as you’re going to be out, I’m going to run out for a bit, too.”

“Where are you going?” he wondered.

I grabbed my bag. “I need a few things at the shoe store.”

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Free employers’ registration for Town Job Fair

The Town of Oyster Bay invites employers to register today for table space at the Free Job Fair being hosted on Thursday, March 30, at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, located at 1001 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage. Register today as space is limited for the March 30th Free Job Fair. Call (516) 797-4560 or email at business@oysterbay-ny.gov. Here are just some of the reasons you should register today:

• Save Time. Whether you have a position open or not, it’s always smart to be on the lookout for top talent. Job fairs introduce hiring managers to the talent on a much more meaningful level

than online, and at higher volumes—all within hours.

• Brand Awareness. Simply putjob fairs are also public relation events. Companies attending job fairs will likely have their logo included in promotional work, and they lend a sense of establishment to participants. Plus, it’s a chance to develop your company reputation through public interaction.

• Better Candidates. Job fairs tend to target specific industries and skills. They can also be excellent sources for young talent.

• Face to Face Interaction. Sometimes it can be more efficient to

skip the resume - although not entirely. Cover letters, resumes, Zoom callsthey all serve as screeners to get to the heart of the matter: who is this person?

Job fairs let hiring managers start at the heart. Face to face communication offers the first glimpse into whether a person’s a good fit for your company culture, thereby significantly shortening the screening process.

• Networking. Job seekers aren’t the only ones making connections at job fairs. Obviously, such events are mixers for businesses from a spectrum of industries. Plus, they may even offer a unique look at your competition.

• The Unexpected Candidate. Sometimes the perfect candidate isn’t in your target zone, or vice versa. When you have several industries loaded into the same venue as a pool of talent, you never know who you might find. For example, a talented videographer probably knows enough about cameras to be an excellent sales rep.

• Making an Early Connection. Another advantage of career fairs are the connections made with passive candidates “just looking.” Spotting talent early is an excellent way to nurture a relationship and give you an edge over your competition.

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Bethpage students build the perfect pinwheel

Bethpage kindergartners from Charles Campagne Elementary School participated in a fun-filled LEGO STEM activity on Feb. 7. With the support of STEM teacher Srividya Sridharan, the students were challenged to create a functioning pinwheel out of LEGOs.

The kindergartners worked in small groups as they followed the

directions and began assembling. After all the groups completed the STEM challenge, they gathered on the carpet to discuss what a pinwheel is, what it does and how wind makes it move. The students also participated in a pinwheel dance and had the opportunity to test their creations using a fan in the classroom.

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Public skating sessions during winter break

The Town of Oyster Bay has announces that families looking for recreational fun during most school district’s winter recess need look no further than one of the Town’s Ice Skating facilities, which will offer extended hours throughout the week. The week also marks the last week public skating is available at the Town’s outdoor rinks.

“Families and children looking for a great stay-cation can head over to our ice skating rinks, either outdoors at Marjorie Post Park or SyossetWoodbury Park or indoors at our Town Ice Skating Center, during special extended hours for the full winter

recess week,” said Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson. “Our rinks provide the perfect setting for residents to enjoy the winter weather.”

Sunday, February 19

Indoor Ice Center: 2 p.m.–5 p.m.

Presidents’ Day –

Monday, February 20

Indoor & Outdoor Rinks: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.; 4 p.m.–6 p.m.; 7 p.m.–9 p.m.

Tuesday, February 21 Indoor & Outdoor Rinks: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.;

4 p.m.–6 p.m.; 7 p.m.–9 p.m.

Wednesday, February 22

Indoor & Outdoor Rinks: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.; 4 p.m.–6 p.m.; 7 p.m.–9 p.m.

Thursday, February 23

Indoor & Outdoor Rinks: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.; 4 p.m.–6 p.m.; 7 p.m.–9 p.m.

Friday, February 24

Indoor & Outdoor Rinks: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.; 4 p.m.–6 p.m.; 7 p.m.–9 p.m.

Saturday, February 25

Indoor & Outdoor Rinks: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.; 4 p.m.–6 p.m.; 7 p.m.–9 p.m.

Sunday, February 26

(Last public sessions at outdoor rinks): 1 p.m.–3 p.m.; 4 p.m.–6 p.m. Indoor Ice Center: 2:45 p.m.–5:45 p.m.

“We invite residents of all ages to enjoy the last days of the winter season at our beautiful ice skating rinks,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Bring the family to our fun rinks, lace up your skates and get ready for a great time.”

For more information, including admission, hours of operation, the Youth Ice Hockey Program, figure skating or other skating opportunities, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ice.

Kindergartner Lia Esposito (right) had fun testing out her pinwheel with the help of STEM teacher Srividya Sridharan (left).

Kindergartners Jasper Fan (left) and Amari Guilbaud with their completed LEGO pinwheels.

Kindergartners Aliyah Akhtar (left) and Thomas Tsounis worked together to build a pinwheel out of LEGOs.

Bethpage students celebrate the 100th day of school

Elementary students from throughout the Bethpage Union Free School District marked the 100th day of school on Feb. 9. Students celebrated

the special occasion by dressing like 100-year-olds and by participating in fun lessons and activities related to the number 100. Festivities included

100th Day of School parades, hands-on STEM challenges and collaborative projects with peers. It was a great day. Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Kindergarten students at Charles Campagne Elementary School paraded through the hallways with their 100th Day of School projects on Feb. 9.

Charles Campagne kindergartner Nicholas Richardson showed off his 100th Day of School project, “100 Baseball Greats” during the kindergarten parade.

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Second graders at Central Boulevard Elementary School took part in a STEM challenge where they had to make a layered cake with Play-Doh and place 100 candles on it without it falling.

Abbey Lane’s Terrific Kids

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Town Clerk Kate Murray attended the Levittown Pride Football and Cheerleaders Annual Dinner Awards on January 21, at Leonard’s in Great Neck.

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray congratulated Abbey Lane Elementary School fifth graders Cara Ibanez, Matthew Medina, Haley Daus, Aaqib Azhar, Valeria Kazakova, Vaness Wu, Holden Patalano, Vivian Vasquez, Jerry and Sydney Rizzi on being Levittown Kiwanis “Terrific Kids” on January 24. Also attending were teachers Mrs. Beasley, Mrs. Regan, Mrs. Rossi, Mrs. Trentmann and Mrs. Tuccillo; Jim and Pat Carney, Fred Interdonato and Linda Crozier of the Levittown Kiwanis; Principal Dr. George Mauer; Levittown School Board Trustee Michael Pappas; and Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Debbie Rifkin.

Town environmental poster contest for fourth graders

To raise awareness of pollution and its impact on Mother Nature, the Town of Oyster Bay has announced the return of the Town’s Environmental Poster Contest, open to all fourth grade students in the Town of Oyster Bay. This year’s poster contest, Our Town Our Environment, invites youngsters to create a poster depicting “Marine Pollution Solutions.”

“This poster contest presents a great opportunity to bring environmental awareness to our young people, making them more knowledgeable on the importance of protecting our waterways and safeguarding our natural resources,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino.

Students should submit a poster to communicate awareness of how items

of plastic litter harm our waterways and various ways to solve the issue of marine pollution, including proper recycling. Submissions should be made on poster paper (no larger than 12”x18”). No edible items should be used on the poster. The top three winning posters to be displayed at a Town facility and showcased in a future Town of Oyster Bay Environmental Newsletter.

“This contest is being co-sponsored by The Waterfront Center, Friends of the Bay, and the Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program. These organizations greatly contribute to our efforts in further protecting and preserving the environment,” said Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh. “I invite all 4th grade students to participate in

Terrific Kids at Gardiner’s Ave. School

this great program, which provides an opportunity to become more educated on the serious issue of how to protect our environment and improve the quality of our waterways while having the potential of winning some great prizes.”

Prizes will be awarded for the top three submissions, with 1st Place receiving a private tour of Oyster Bay Harbor aboard a Friends of the Bay vessel, $200 gift certificate for the Waterfront Center in Oyster Bay, a $100 gift certificate to Long Island Aquarium, a tree planted at the winning student’s school for Arbor Day, a nautical trivia game, Friends of the Bay apparel and a Choose Local F.I.S.H. t-shirt from CCE. Submission deadline for the contest is Friday, March 31, with winners to be announced on

Earth Day, April 22. Second and third place winners will also receive a gift certificate to the Waterfront Center, receive a tree planting in their school district, as well as apparel and reusable items.

Along with their poster submission, students must include an entry form, which is available at www.oysterbaytown.com/postercontest. Mail or email posters to the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources, Attn: Poster Contest, 29 Spring Street, Oyster Bay NY, 11771. Entries can also be emailed to environmental@oysterbay-ny.gov with the subject line ‘2023 Poster Contest.’ Visit www.oysterbaytown.com/postercontest for more details.

Town accepting applications for 9/11 Walls of Honor

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that applications are now available for families to add the names of loved ones to the Town of Oyster Bay’s 9/11 Walls of Honor which recognize all those with a connection to the Town who gave their lives and succumbed in their battle against 9/11 related cancers and illness. Each September, the Town unveils newly inscribed names into the Walls of Honor which recognize the family members, friends and neighbors lost to this toxic legacy.

the last brick was turned, their memorial stands with and lead us to those we lost that tragic Tuesday morning.”

Reports from the World Trade Center Health program indicate that we are approaching a terrible milestone, in which approximately 43,000 people are being treated for medical problems and 10,000 people have suffered cancers linked to the toxic exposure at Ground Zero. More than 2,500 responders and others affected have succumbed to their illness.

Legislator John Ferretti was happy to join the Levittown Kiwanis Club for their Terrific Kids Ceremony at Gardiners Avenue Elementary School on Thursday, January 19, 2023 along with Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray and congratulate some Terrific Kids! Pictured are Assistant Principal Dyanne Case, Principal John Vanderbeck, Superintendent of Levittown School District Todd Winch, Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, Levittown Kiwanis Club members Pat Carney, Scott Haas and Jim Carney, physical education teacher Kelly McGann, Kiwanis Terrific Kids Alexa Cogan, Braden Tung, Giada Reda. Nicolina Colucci, Jai Pipada, Patrick O'Connor, Gabriel Kilduff, Sophia Reyes, Ryan Orlandi, Molly Schmidt, Madeline Roeder, Connor Mulvey, Daniel Mendives, Zoe Zhang, Olivia Pena and Christian Castellani. Photo courtesy office of Legislator John Ferretti/Michele Zucker

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “We remember and give thanks to those who ran into danger in order to help the victims of a cowardly act of terror. This includes first responders, downtown workers, residents, students and so many others with cancer certified to be 9/11-related. The events of 9/11 continue to take our heroes and survivors – and members of our community will continue to face darker days ahead. We watch each week as more of these heroes pass, in an ever-increasing and unending number. Just as many of these rescue and recovery heroes raced to the Towers the first minute the plane hit, and stayed until

The 9/11 Walls of Honor were constructed under an initiative led by Supervisor Saladino, the Town Board and a volunteer committee that includes retired FDNY EMS Lieutenant Bill Gleason, Retired NYPD Detective Tom Luberto, Deacon Dave White, Jericho Fire Commissioner Frank Sammartano, North Massapequa Fire Commissioner Ralph Raymond, Massapequa Fire Commissioner Justin McCaffrey and Rescue & Recovery Worker Joseph Pinto.

Applications may be downloaded at www.oysterbaytown.com/wallsofhonor.

Plainview based running club raises funds for senior center

The GLIRC was founded by Michael Polansky in the 1980s as a way for runners to get together and participate in a fun recreational and healthy activity.

The group has several thousand members in its ranks, spanning Nassau Suffolk and Queens Counties.

Epstein said that the Running Club holds multiple events throughout the year, including marathon and 5K distance races as well as a biathlon event which features running, biking and swimming competitions.

“Since we are a nonprofit, the proceeds that we earn go to things like our office-expenses and to our employees, but anything that’s left over is given back to local organizations in our communities.”

She said that the club chose the Life Enrichment Center because “of their dedication and support to the

senior citizens in the Oyster Bay community.”

The Running Club was honored by the Town of Oyster Bay at their February 7 town board meeting.

Judy Palumbo, executive director of the Life Enrichment Center was on-hand to accept the $2,500 donation from GLIRC’s Tracey Epstein.

Joe Saladino, Town of Oyster Bay supervisor, commended the running club for their contribution as well as the Life Enrichment Center for their work with seniors in the community.

“We commend them for the wonderful service they provide our community and also thank the Greater Long Island Running Club for the important role they play in our community keeping people healthy and engaged,” said Saladino.

Town offers new opportunities for life guards

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cation and a current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Additionally, the Town is offering Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Nassau County Certification courses for residents who are not certified, but would like to be. Upon successful completion of these two courses, residents will be eligible for employment as a lifeguard with the Town of Oyster Bay and the Town will then pay all fees for both courses. There are also many future opportunities for advancement, including as Swim Team Coaches, Swim Lesson Teachers, Head Lifeguards, and Lifeguard Managerial positions.

“This summer, the Town of Oyster

Syosset HS art students’ work on exhibit at Library

Each year, students in the Syosset High School Art Portfolio class create 10–12 unique and original high-quality matted works of art in a variety of materials reflecting a variety of subjects and artistic techniques. Enjoy a selection of their works in the Syosset Library Gal-

lery through February.

Syosset Library is located at 225 South Oyster Bay Road in Syosset. For more information about programs, services, and hours, call 516-921-7161, or visit the library or the website at www. syossetlibrary.org.

Bay is making it easier than ever to become a lifeguard. We’re offering all the certification and training courses you need to apply, covering the fees of these courses for successful candidates, welcoming 15-year olds to our lifeguard ranks at Town community pools, and increasing our lifeguards’ starting salary to $18 per hour in recognition of the life-saving work they do,” added Supervisor Saladino.

Town lifeguards are hired for the summer season, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Positions are available at all Town pools and beaches. For all inquiries about lifeguard employment and classes, please call 516-797-4131 or email aquatics@oysterbay-ny.gov.

Town accepting applications for 9/11 Walls of Honor

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week as more of these heroes pass, in an ever-increasing and unending number. Just as many of these rescue and recovery heroes raced to the Towers the first minute the plane hit, and stayed until the last brick was turned, their memorial stands with and lead us to those we lost that tragic Tuesday morning.”

Reports from the World Trade Center Health program indicate that we are approaching a terrible milestone, in which approximately 43,000 people are being treated for medical problems and 10,000 people have suffered cancers linked to the toxic exposure at Ground Zero. More than 2,500 responders and

others affected have succumbed to their illness.

The 9/11 Walls of Honor were constructed under an initiative led by Supervisor Saladino, the Town Board and a volunteer committee that includes retired FDNY EMS Lieutenant Bill Gleason, Retired NYPD Detective Tom Luberto, Deacon Dave White, Jericho Fire Commissioner Frank Sammartano, North Massapequa Fire Commissioner Ralph Raymond, Massapequa Fire Commissioner Justin McCaffrey and Rescue & Recovery Worker Joseph Pinto.

Applications may be downloaded at www.oysterbaytown.com/wallsofhonor.

Detail of a still life created by students in the Syosset High School Art Portfolio class.