Syosset Advance (3/24/23)

L UNAR N EW Y EAR C ELEBRATION

Former football star receives “Honored Hero” award

Everyone’s life changed in 2020 when the pandemic upended what we knew as normal. In November of that year, Brandt Morgan found himself facing another challenge few could imagine. At age 15, the Jericho High School quarterback was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of cancer.

During his many months of cancer treatment at a Long Island hospital, Brandt had two goals: to get well and to play football again. If he was a champion on the football field prior to his diagnosis, he would later prove that his courage and determination knew no bounds.

Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, back row left, with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the AUDI Community Coalition at the Lunar New Year celebration.

The Town of Oyster Bay, with the AUDI Community Coalition, hosted the town's the first-ever Lunar New Year Float Parade and Asian Food Culture Festival on Saturday, March 18, in Syosset. The celebration featured the rich culture and heritage of Asian-Americans.

Town Supervisor Joseph

Saladino stated, “This Lunar Celebration helps build a greater understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and the traditions of Asian heritage. As a community, celebrations such as this allow us to share stories of our ancestors and connect to one another with the goal of gaining a greater

appreciation of diverse and shared values while building a stronger and more vibrant community.”

2023 is the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit, which symbolizing longevity, positivity, wittiness, skill cautiousness, cleverness and self-protection.

As soon as he could, he resumed training while receiving chemotherapy treatment, setting up a makeshift gym in his hospital room. Side effects of the grueling treatment weren’t Brandt’s only challenge. At one point, he had to overcome neuropathy in his legs that made walking difficult. He dealt with listeria and appendicitis that required another four-week hospitalization.

Brandt faced every challenge head on, and in September 2022, he was in remission and returned to the football field as QB-1 quarterback to play again. Many who know him call him a hero, including his mom Abby, who was with him every step of the way. “He’s a warrior, he’s my rock star,” she said. “I’m the proudest mom in the

world.”

This month, Brandt received the “Honored Hero” award from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which pays tribute to individuals who inspire others with their stories of strength and courage.

For his outstanding character and determination, Brandt previously received the USA Football “Heart of a Giant” award presented by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and the New York Giants. The award recognizes high school football players in the tri-state area who demonstrate an unparalleled work ethic, extraordinary dedication and a passion for the game.

Another Challenge Tackled

In late 2022, Brandt, who will turn 18 in April, faced another challenge that brought him to HSS. The cancer treatment, which included steroids, had contributed to the development of a condition called osteonecrosis in his right knee. Resulting damage to the cartilage and bone made it difficult for him to engage in weight-bearing activities such as running and climbing stairs. His best bet to repair the damage was a cartilage transplant.

Scott Rodeo, MD, vice chair of Orthopaedic Research, co-director of the Orthopaedic Soft Tissue Research Program at HSS, and Head Team Physician for the New York Giants performed a surgery known See page 8

Corned Beef for a Cause Collection drive to support vets at VA hospital

The Town of Oyster Bay will host a “Spring into Action” Collection Drive in support of the Northport VA. During the month of April, residents are invited to donate toiletries and clothing.

“From hosting veteran appreciation events to recognizing their service with Hometown Heroes Banners in our parks, the Town of Oyster Bay is committed to honoring veterans for their service to our nation,” Supervisor Saladino said. “Please join this mission to help bring the comforts of home to veterans living at the Northport VA Hospital by making a donation to our collection drive during the month of April.”

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zines, movies, and CDs, especially greatest hits of the ‘50s & ‘60s).

“When I learned that the Northport VA has a ‘Wish List’ of items their veterans need, I knew Supervisor Saladino and the Town Board would spring into action with me to help ensure these needs are met,” Clerk LaMarca said. “I thank them for partnering with me to organize this critical initiative, and I thank the residents of our wonderful Town in advance for their generosity and support of our Veterans.”

The Town’s Collection Drive will run through the month of April. Collection Bins will be available on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at Town Hall North (54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay), Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa), and the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center (1001 Stewart Ave, Bethpage).

today faced off in a St. Patrick’s Day “Corned Beef for a Cause” competition to support CoopStrong. The officials each cooked a corned beef dish and were judged by a panel including Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Clerk Maureen O'Connell, and Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, with Mayor Panzenbeck coming in first place and Supervisor Saladino in second. In the true spirit of St. Patrick, the event raised $5,000 in charitable funds to benefit Cooper Graham, a young Oceanside boy who’s battling a rare cancer

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Hicksville FD fights house fire

The Hicksville Fire Department, along with fire fighters from Levittown, Bethpage, Westbury and Plainview, responded to a house fire at 17 Bunker Lane on Saturday, March 18, at 8:05 a.m.

According to Nassau County Police, when they responded to the address the home was already engulfed in flames. The residents were not home at the time. The two neighboring houses suffered

minor siding damage.

Approximately 70 firefighters responded to the scene. One firefighter was injured with a minor burn to the head and was treated at scene. The building suffered structural damage along with smoke, fire, and water throughout. The fire was caused by an electrical issue with the furnace and is not considered suspicious at this time.

Most needed items include toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, unscented deodorant, body wash, unscented lotion, nail clippers, and shampoo), clothing (men’s underwear size 2XL & 3XL, men’s sweat suits size 2XL & 3XL, socks, flip flops, pajamas, and scarves), and entertainment (maga-

For more information, please call (516) 624-6380 or email ealter@oysterbay-ny.gov.

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Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray (right) greeted seventh grader Abigail Lahn during the Wisdom Lane Middle School Artist Reception on March 9, at the Levittown Library. Also attending were Abigail’s mom and Nassau County Legislators Tom McKevitt and John Ferretti.

Waiter sentenced for Hicksville restaurant slaying

A waiter at Hicksville restaurant was sentenced to eight years in prison for stabbing and killing his co-worker in July 2020 after an argument about tip money, according to Nassau County District Attorney Donnelly.

David Jimenez Salazar, 25, of Farmingdale, was convicted of manslaughter on January 31. He was sentenced on March 17 to eight years in prison and five years’ post release supervision. The NCDA recommended a sentence of 22 years in prison and five years’ post release supervision.

“During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the restaurant industry and its employees were struggling, Elvin Padilla just wanted his fair share of tips for his shift. His ask – and the argument that ensued – ended up costing him his life,” said DA Donnelly. “The enraged defendant thrust a jagged bottle into the victim’s neck and killed him. We hope that the defendant’s conviction and today’s jail sentence bring some comfort to Elvin Padilla’s family as they continue to mourn his loss.”

DA Donnelly said that on July 16, 2020, at approximately 10:39 p.m. at the La Candela Restaurant in Hicksville,

Salazar, a waiter at the restaurant, began arguing with the victim, 37-yearold Elvin Padilla, a busboy at the same restaurant, about tip money.

At the time, because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant’s ownership instituted a policy that waiters were to share 30% of total tips with busboys. That evening, Padilla accused the defendant of under-tipping him for his night’s work and shorting him $20.

As the argument continued, Padilla threw his tip money back at the defendant and pushed him, the DA said. The Salazar and victim then began shoving each other until Salazar left the area.

According to the DA, Padilla exited the kitchen shortly after and entered the bar area of the restaurant where Salazar was waiting for him. Salazar picked up a glass vodka bottle and swung it at Padilla, striking him. The defendant then broke the bottle on the counter, leaving a jagged-edged bottle neck, and swung it again at Padilla, stabbing him in the jugular. When police arrived at the restaurant, Padilla was found lying on the floor and pronounced deceased.

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His goal is to help make his clients financially secure through each phase of his clients’ lives. By emphasizing his clients’ personal goals, objectives and risk tolerances as the driving forces behind his financial strategies, he helps them achieve a level of comfort regardless of the economic and financial conditions.

Patane has a busy life of further volunteer work. He is a member of the Levittown Kiwanis Club, Levittown Lions Club, Levittown Community Council and the Levittown Special Events Committee. He also serves on the Board of Directors for YES Community Counseling Center and the Board of Directors for the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce.

Patane is also a member of the “Gazebo Gang” which is involved with community work projects to better the appearance of Levittown such as the Veterans Gazebo, Veterans Water Fountain, military silhouettes and the 911 memorial in Veterans Memorial Park . He is also an Ex Navy Lieutenant and is a member of American Legion Post 1711. In addition, he also belongs to several groups that help seniors and their needs, . Senior Umbrella Networks of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens Chapters, NAIPC ( National Aging in Place) and Gerontology Professional of NY (for which he serves as Treasurer) .

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Citizenship exam course offered

The Syosset Community Church will be hosting a US citizenship examination course / English language instruction course on Mondays at 6 p.m. starting on April 17.

For more information please call

516-921-2240 or email ucc.syosset@aol. com

Registration fee is $10.

The church is located at 36 Church Street, Syosset.

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Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library

Friday, March 24

10:30 a.m.: ( IN-PERSON) A Chinese Book Discussion: “A Dream of Red Mansions” by Cao Xueqin - “A Dream of Red Mansions” is one of four Chinese classics. The novel takes the four big families in the feudal society as the background and tells a poignant love story. At the same time, it depicts the portraits and lives of people of all classes. It is also the epitome of the rise and fall of a dynasty.

Sunnie Zhang is a columnist who loves reading, food and travel. She will lead a book discussion in Chinese. Copies of the book will be available in Chinese at the Circulation Desk.

Saturday, March 25

10:30 a.m.: Saturday Storytime (Ages Birth to 30 Months) - Join us for this interactive program of Mother Goose rhymes, songs, stories and more!

1:00 p.m.: ( IN-PERSON) The Healing Power of Sound with Ribbons of Light - Lisa and David, of Ribbons of Light, will lead you into a meditative state using the sounds of gongs, crystal singing bowls, alchemy bowls and other relaxing vibrational sound tools. These healing sound frequencies move through the body, mind and soul like waves of water, stimulating and transmuting stagnant energy in order to release anxiety, dissolve negative thoughts and emotions, increasing inner peace and bringing you into energetic balance.

Sunday, March 26

2:00 p.m.: ( IN-PERSON )

Something Special Big Band Brings

Us March Madness - The Something Special Big Band, with its Basie style, is considered to be one of the finest swing/jazz bands in the metropolitan area. The band consists of five saxophones, four trombones, four trumpets and a full rhythm section, along with vocalist Dave Russel, who will sing the “blues” ala Joe Williams. The band's director, Phil Costa, promises that the performance will include 'something special' for everyone. Come join them as they raise the roof at the JPL with a little March Madness!

Tickets are required. Two tickets per person. Non-ticket holders will be seated as space allows.

Monday, March 27

7:00 p.m.: Book Discussion: “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak (Grades 1–2) - Join us for this book discussion of “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak. Please pick up a copy of the book in the Children’s Room prior to the program and have it the book be read before the program, either by the

child or a parent reading to the child. Bring a device to play Kahoot!

Tuesday, March 28

10:30 a.m.: Family Day with PlayHooray (Ages 8 Months to 5 Years) - Enjoy fun family time together singing, dancing and playing.

11:00 a.m.: ( VIRTUAL) Guided Meditation for Self-Healing with Patricia Anderson - Join Pat for one or all of the meditation sessions to bring harmony and balance into your life. Learn the beautiful practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu to help your body heal and keep you relaxed.

2:00 p.m.: ( IN-PERSON) News Currents with Elinor Haber - Join Elinor to participate in an informal exchange about topics of the day -- the international, national and local scene. We’ll focus on trends that affect us now and in the future. Bring your thoughts, issues and a friend to join in the discussion.

7:00 p.m.: Teens: Video Game Tournament: Smash Bros UltimateMario? Link? Pikachu? Why not all of them! Test your mettle and battle your friends to determine who is the true champion in Super Smash Bros Ultimate!

7:00 p.m.: Book Discussion: “Who Was George Washington?” by Roberta Edwards (Grades 3–4) - Join us for this book discussion of “Who Was George Washington?” by Roberta Edwards. Please pick up a copy of the book in the Children’s Room prior to the program and we ask that the book be read before the program, either by the child or a parent reading to the child. Bring a device to play Kahoot!

Wednesday, March 29

2:00 p.m.: ( VIRTUAL ) Art Lecture: “Mary Cassatt - American Impressionist” with Sylvia LaudienMeo - Mary Cassatt is among the most important and innovative American Impressionist painters. She lived as an ex-pat in Paris, working closely with Edgar Degas and other leading artists of the time, exploring modern art techniques. While her work is extremely beautiful, her approach was progressive and even feminist in many ways.

Join Sylvia for an interesting look at this fascinating artist.

Thursday, March 30

1:00 p.m.: ( HYBRID ) The Passionate Reader with Mary Hirdt: “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks

Join Mary as she discusses “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks.

This is a historical fiction about the greatest racehorse in American history. It’s the story of spirit, obsession and injustice. Listeners are welcome!

This Week at the Syosset Public Library

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

Diving in the Land of the Pharaohs: The Egyptian Red Sea with Eco-Photo Explorers (HYBRID)

Presenter: Eco-Photo Explorers

In the shadow of the Pyramids of Giza and under the eternal gaze of the Great Sphynx, the Egyptian Red Sea beckons divers to explore its underwater treasure. Journey to these fabled lands. Using photography and video, you will first visit ancient Egyptian monuments before exploring the jaw-dropping marine eco-system of the Red Sea from a liveaboard dive operation. No registration needed for in person or Zoom. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Sunday, March 26, at 1:00 p.m.

Legends of Country with Stagecoach Band (IN-PERSON)

Enjoy an afternoon of authentic country music. Listen to both modern and traditional country, as well as classic and southern rock. Registration is required. To register, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Tuesday, March 28, at 3:00 p.m.

Afternoon Book Discussion:

“A Speck in the Sea: A Story of Survival and Rescue” by John Aldridge and Anthony Sosinski, 2022 Long Island Reads Selection (IN-PERSON)

Join Jackie Ranaldo, Head of Readers’ Services for an in-person discussion of the 2022 Long Island Reads selection, “A Speck in the Sea: A Story of Survival and Rescue.” Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk one month before the program. No registration needed.

Thursday, March 30, 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 read-alike? Looking for your next book club choice? Use #AskALibrarian in your tweet.

Thursday, March 30, from 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Seniors of Syosset Drop-In Session (IN-PERSON)

Funded through New York State

Office for the Aging, Seniors of Syosset is a Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community program (NNORC-SOS). The program will offer social work support, community health nursing, volunteer-based transportation to local medical appointments and shopping, and other activities and services, including some at the library! Whether you are a senior in need of support, someone who wants to volunteer helping the community, or just someone who wants to learn more, we hope you will drop-in and get involved!

Thursday, March 30, at 2:00 p.m.

Elvis: The TV Years (HYBRID)

Presenter: Jack Schnur, video tape editor, CBS (retired)

This lecture features Elvis’ performances from “The Ed Sullivan Show” and other shows, including his special from Hawaii and his groundbreaking 1968 comeback special. The lecture will also showcase a performance with Frank Sinatra. No registration needed for in person or Zoom. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Thursday, March 30, at 7:00 p.m.

Mastering Fiction Writing Prompt Workshop (VIRTUAL)

Presenter: Erin Coughlin, award-nominated writer and producer and author of “Pop and Fizz’s Double Feature Movie Night Guide.” Fun exercises guaranteed to jumpstart your creative writing! Discover how to become a stronger writer and combine different genres to make your dream project come to life! Includes mystery, science fiction, fantasy, romance, western, horror, and supernatural fiction. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org.

Friday, March 31, at 1:00 p.m.

Spring Green Onion Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Sweet Chili Sauce (IN-PERSON)

Presenter: Chef Rob Scott

In-person cooking demonstration where everyone will see how Chef Rob makes this lunch or dinner recipe. Everyone will sample his cooking! Fee: $5. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org.

Legislator visits school for Dr. Seuss Day

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) recently visited Old Bethpage Elementary School on Dr. Seuss Day to read to some of his district’s youngest constituents during a visit to Mrs. Donahue’s fourth grade class at the Old Bethpage Elementary School on Friday, March 10.

Each year, schools across Nassau County participate in Pick-A-ReadingPartner (PARP), a New York State PTA educational initiative in which reading partners, such as parents, relatives and elected officials are invited as special guests to read to students. Legislator Drucker’s visit coincided with Old Bethpage Elementary’s

Town offers new co-ed pickleball program

The Town of Oyster Bay will be holding a new co-ed pickleball program, beginning April 4th at the Town of Oyster Bay’s Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 Broadway in Hicksville. Pickleball is available to individuals 18 years of age or older and offered for 10 weeks long and held on both Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Town Councilman Steve Labriola stated, “Pickleball continues to be a growing sport in our communities and this program will provide an even greater opportunity for fans to participate. Pickleball is a fun and social sport provides a great healthy activity for the whole family.”

Online registration is now available at www.oysterbaytown.com/parksportal. Space is limited- first come, first serve. Registration will close when the pro-

gram reaches full capacity. Fees are $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents. Proof of residency requires individuals to upload a tax or utility bill and valid photo ID. Participants must provide their own racket.

Pickleball is a fun sport for all ages, played with a wooden paddle and lightweight plastic ball. The sport combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong and can include two, three or four players. It shares similarities to other racquet sports. The dimensions and layout closely resemble a badminton court, which is considerably smaller than a tennis court and rules of the game are somewhat similar to tennis.

For more information, call (516) 797-7945 or email tobparks@oysterbay-ny.gov.

observance of Dr. Seuss Day.

“My lifelong passion for reading was first cultivated when I was a young boy, and becoming a grandfather has only intensified my commitment to sharing the gift of literacy with the next generation,” Legislator Drucker said. “The words of Dr. Seuss have been a vessel to help young readers

develop their reading skills, expand their imaginations, and unlock their interest in the written word, and I was so happy that Principal Grey and Mrs. Donahue invited me to join in the celebration of Dr. Seuss Day at Old Bethpage Elementary School!”

Photos courtesy of Office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker

Volunteers needed for Dune Day at beach

Residents who love visiting the beach and want to help protect the shoreline can join Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board at the Towns’ annual Dune Day, scheduled for Saturday, March 25, at TOBAY Beach. The event begins at 10 a.m. by the dunes at TOBAY.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “The Dune Stabilization Project brings together residents of all ages in an effort to protect and preserve our beautiful shoreline and environment by planting stalks of dune grass. Dunes along our south shore continue to face environmentally damaging storms that have a significant impact on the beach. Statistics indicate that

the planting of dune grass provides a natural shield that is perfect for withstanding storm surges and high winds.”

The Dune Stabilization Project helps preserve our beach and barrier island for future generations. Volunteers work alongside Town officials and crews, as well as residents from across the Town who share an interest in helping preserve TOBAY Beach.

To register as a volunteer, residents can visit www.oysterbaytown. com/volunteerform. For additional information, contact the Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5943 or email environmental@oysterbay-ny.gov.

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) reads to students at Old Bethpage Elementary School in honor of Dr. Seuss Day.

Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker with Mrs. Donahue at Old Bethpage Elementary School.

Polar Plunge returns to TOBAY Beach on March 25

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to be “Freezin’ for a Reason” at the annual Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics New York on Saturday, March 25, at TOBAY Beach.

“Many of our residents head to TOBAY Beach for summer fun, but this event provides an enjoyable and charitable reason to spend a great day at the beach much sooner,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Participants will have an opportunity to prove their mettle and their compassion by wading into the chilly waters of TOBAY Beach to raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics New York.”

The event kicks off with winter festival fun and registration starting at 9:30 a.m., with the plunge beginning at 11 a.m. Requested donation is $25 per participant. Plungers who raise $150 receive a commemorative Polar Plunge sweatshirt.

Former football star receives “Honored Hero” award

All of the money raised through the Polar Plunge® helps provide year-round sports training and competition as well as leadership, health and inclusion programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities in your community.

“This polar plunge is sure to create lasting memories for all participants while supporting a very worthwhile cause,” added Councilman Imbroto. “Special Olympics New York changes lives through the joy of sports and the Town of Oyster Bay is proud to partner with this outstanding organization to help make this event a success. Please join with me in braving the chilly waters for a great reason.”

Pre-register yourself, family and team today at www.PolarPlungeNY.org. For more information, call Rebecca Hoffmann at (631) 458-1579 or e-mail rhoffmann@nyso.org.

Test backflow prevention devices

With spring quickly approaching and residents getting started on projects in their yards and gardens, the Plainview Water District would like to remind homeowners to have their backflow prevention devices tested. Backflow prevention devices protect the public water supply from external contaminants such as lawn fertilizers. Testing these devices to ensure they are functioning properly before the high-demand irrigation season begins is vitally important to protect our water quality.

Backflow prevention devices keep potentially contaminated water out of the public water supply in the event that pressure drops due to fire emergencies, water-main breaks or other unexpected instances of

differential pressure. Testing is particularly important before irrigation systems are turned back on and is often the most economical time to have the test performed.

To avoid potential fines, the District encourages residents to arrange for a New York State (NYS) Department of Health certified backflow tester to test your backflow prevention device to make sure it meets all mandated guidelines. The Plainview Water District has a list of New York State certified testers available on the Districts website for those residents who are unsure of who to contact. Any homeowner who has questions about having their device tested is encouraged to contact the District to learn more about the process.

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Abby Morgan said she was grateful that the procedure could be scheduled quickly.

“Dr. Rodeo made magic happen, and Brandt had the surgery on December 29. I wanted to expedite it because Brandt had some big milestones ahead and the recovery would take time,” she explained. “In March, he is scheduled to receive his last maintenance cancer treatment and ring a bell at the hospital to mark the occasion, and he didn’t want to be on crutches. Spring break is in April, and he wants to enjoy it, something he hasn’t been able to do in the past two and a half years.”

Teenager Inspires Hospital

HSS staff who got to know Brandt, even briefly, were impressed and inspired by his positive attitude and perseverance. Dr. Rodeo said he was struck by Brandt’s unwavering commitment to achieve his goal to play football again.

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a certified physician assistant who works with Dr. Rodeo, said he was impressed by the way Brandt confronted a challenge that many adults would have trouble grappling with emotionally and physically. Now Brandt has a social media presence to help other young people diagnosed with cancer.

“For someone his age, with all that he’s gone through, not only to still be able to participate in sports, which is great, but to put himself out there and make himself a resource for other people – it proves he’s an exceptional young individual with incredible drive and outstanding character,” Melancon said.

“Brandt is truly the definition of exceptional. I don’t know anyone quite like him,” said Robbie Tran, senior director of Global Sports Marketing at HSS. “When faced with adversity, he set his mind on a goal and despite multiple setbacks fought until he accomplished what he set out to. He is an inspiration to many,” added Tran, who met Brandt when he received the Heart of a Giant award.

“He really has the heart of a giant,” said Samuel Taylor, MD, a sports medicine surgeon at HSS and Associate Team Physician for the New York Giants, who presented the award to Brandt. “He refused to let cancer stop him. In the process he inspired his friends, family, teammates, and his community.”

Brandt, who went home from HSS on New Years Eve, continues to make progress following his knee surgery.

He is still in physical therapy, which is expected to last 4 to 6 months, and the prognosis is good. At this time, no additional surgery is planned, and he should be able to return to most activities, Dr. Rodeo said. The Road

Ahead and a Mission to Help Others

Although football may no longer be in his future, Brandt still has dreams and goals. He’s looking forward to college and a possible career in sports management. In the meantime, he is dedicated to helping other young people with cancer who contact him on social media or via a website he has created called “Comeback Kids.”

The site was born out of the kindness and generosity of a teenager who has been through a lot, as he seeks to encourage others, candidly describing his long journey from the moment he was diagnosed with cancer. He provides heartfelt advice on ways to cope and maintain a positive attitude. He communicates sincere empathy to comfort young people facing similar challenges.

“When I was undergoing treatment, it was helpful to talk to someone who had been in that situation and who would be honest with me,” Brandt explained. “Being able to help others makes me feel like a better person. They ask me the same questions that I specifically remember asking.”

“Your life can change in a heartbeat, like mine did,” he added. “I think this happened to me for a reason – that I was meant to help other people.”

Brandt Morgan (center) is pictured with his twin brothers, Jake and Brody.

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March 24, 2023

Utah Adventure Day 8: Arches National Park, a Geologic Wonderland

BY KAREN RUBIN WITH LAINI MIRANDA AND

LEIBERMAN

Arches National Park is a fantastical place, a geologic wonderland, and being able to wake up before the sun in the Devils Garden Campground and stroll along the Devils Garden trail as the formations come alive with color, is extraordinary.

Arches’ sprawling landscape of 2,000 natural stone arches - the highest concentration of arches on the planet - plus hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive rock fins, giant balanced rocks, coupled with its accessibility and ease of getting around (well, except for traffic and difficulty finding parking) and access (through Moab) draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, making it one of the most popular national parks. Indeed, Arches is so popular (and crowded) that it requires advance purchase, timed entry reservations just to enter, between April1 and October 31.

We are lucky because Laini has cleverly booked two nights at the Devils Garden campground months before our trip. The campsite reservation acts as the entry ticket and for this reason but especially because of being immersed in the landscape, this is the absolute best way to experience Arches National Park. (Devils Garden Campground is pen year-round, with 52 sites, reservations for individual sites can be made up to six months in advance; for group sites can be reserved up to year in advance, www.

nps.gov/arch)

Arches is the most touristic of all the places we have visited this trip and offers such a contrast with the wild camping and communion with ancient spirits (Bears Ears), the remote unmarked hikes (Grand Staircase-Escalante), the long meandering hikes (Capitol Reef) and our search through muck and mud to find archaeological sites (Glen Canyon).

Here, we go sightseeing for the dazzling arches that give the park its name, like the amazing Double Arch, the Windows, Landscape Arch and Delicate Arch, accessed along paved paths from parking lots, with restroom facilities.

Throughout Arches, there are formations – eroded monoliths –that inspire names, like Parade of Elephants, Petrified Dunes, Tower of Babel and Fiery Furnace, also trigger imagination. Some look so much like mudmen, we name them (we rechristen Balanced Rock “E.T.”, The

Gossips we rename “The Suffragists,” and formations that look to me as if Nefertiti and Croesus had just been turned to rock.

The most ambitious hikes in Arches National Park are to the Double O Arch (4.1 miles); the Primitive trail (2.1 miles one way, considered most difficult), and if you would do the whole Devils Garden Trail (7.8 miles, that goes to the Landscape Arch, Double O Arch, Dark Angel along a primitive trail, with narrow ledges, rock scrambling and few trail markers; be sure to take enough water— 1 liter of water per person, per hour).

We do none of these, holding out for our most ambitious hike, to Delicate Arch, for sunset but I already have my trepidations.

And, in addition to the outstanding Devils Garden Trail, from the campground (which feels luxurious to us for its restrooms and running water), you can hike the Broken Arch

Loop Trail. (Unfortunately, we don’t have time for that hike. Next time!)

For my sunrise hike, I do the easy, paved trail, rushing to get to a good position for photos, and then continue on to do more of it, going to where I see the famous Landscape Arch. After my walk through the easy part of Devils Garden Trail (it is surprising how fast the sun comes up, washing out the colors), I go back to the campsite where we have breakfast.

(Actually, we have to move from one campsite to another for our second night and Dave and Laini figure out to just put the tent with the sleeping bags and stuff on top of the Jeep and drive it over, which we do by check-out time.)

We then set out to explore Arches.

We only have one full day at Arches National Park, and it’s the end of our hiking/camping adventure, so we kind of go with the flow. We drive to the different sites, and do short hikes up to the various formations, basically doing the tourist thing.

We follow a route, starting with the Skyline Arch adjacent to Devils Garden. Dave climbs to the top of that humongous boulder that fell down (scary to contemplate). The Skyline Arch Trail is short and easy, less than a half-mile roundtrip hike from the parking lot and back. The arch itself is one of the more popular landmarks in Arches. It makes for spectacular photographs, owing to its position, literally, on the skyline. Its proximity to the Devils Garden Campground makes it a perfect hike if you arrive late in the afternoon. (We arrived too late.)

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Sunrise on the Devils Garden Trail, Arches National Park © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

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We go next to the observation area that overlooks The Fiery Furnace, a labyrinth of narrow sandstone canyons.

Next, we drive to one of the famous highlights of Arches (there are many, but this one is tops for me): the Double Arch Viewpoint and Trail. The tallest arch in the park at 122 ft., there seems to be this intricate dance between the two arches. An easy gravel path leads to the base of the two huge, arching spans. Of course Dave and Alli climb up to the arches, while Laini draws.

Balanced Rock is another signature landmark and just about everyone (who can get a parking space) walks the short hike around the base for up-close perspectives.

Dinosaurs, Indians!

Arches National Park (believe it or not), has no food or lodging (that is, beyond the sensational Devils Garden campground) – so we drive out of the park into the delightful, hopping town of Moab for lunch at the food truck park, and a bit of shopping.

From here, we drive a short distance to where Laini promises we will encounter both dinosaurs and Indians.

We drive along Utah Scenic Byway 279 to the trailhead of the Poison Spider Dinosaur Tracksite and Rock Art Trail. It’s a quarter-mile walk up a steep, crumbly trail up a rocky hillside to two rock slabs where tracks made by three-toed meat-eating dinosaurs can be seen, as well as a wall with a good collection of petroglyphs.

A short distance along Potash Road is the Utah Highway 279 Rock Art Site, where a huge rock wall face has the most amazing petroglyphs (rock carvings) and pictographs. It looks like

BY CHARLYN FARGO

If you want to help your kidneys, add more seafood to your diet.

Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids found in seafood were associated with a moderately lower risk of chronic kidney disease and a slower decline in kidney function, according to a study published in the journal, The BMJ. But interestingly, associations weren’t found with higher levels of plant-derived omega-3 fatty acids, only seafood.

Chronic kidney disease affects 700 million people worldwide and can lead to kidney failure and even death.

Earlier studies have suggested that omega-3 fatty acids may have beneficial effects on kidney function. The Dietary Guidelines and the American Heart Association both recommend two servings of seafood a week, to boost dietary in-

a museum exhibit, except this is where they were made – it’s astonishing to contemplate that this is where people so very long ago stood here and carved and painted them. The rock panels extend 125 feet along Potash Road.

Archaeologists believe most of the rock art found here was created during the Archaic (6,000 - 1,000 B.C.) and Fremont (450-1300 A.D.) cultural periods. The notes say this art would have been 3000 to 8000 years old.

Fremont rock art often depicts trapezoidal anthropomorphs with horns, bighorn sheep, dogs, hunting scenes with weapons, and abstract objects – and sure enough, we see plenty of examplesthere are horned anthropomorphs holding shields and paper doll-like cut-outs; at the southern end of the panel, we see a large bear with a hunter at its nose and another hunter over its back.

Sunset and Star-Gazing

We return to Arches National Park for sunset (there is still a long line of cars getting in with their timed admission tickets, but because we are camping, we breeze right in).

Laini suggests we hike the 3 miles roundtrip to Delicate Arch for the sunset, but I’m actually dreading it.

The Delicate Arch hike is ranked difficult – the trail climbs 480 feet up a steep slickrock slope, and just before you get to Delicate Arch, follows a narrow rock ledge for about 200 yards. I am especially nervous about hiking the 1.5 miles back in the dark.

We set out, but I suggest we rather go to The Windows where I’ve been told is a popular place for sunset.

But before we leave the access trail to the Delicate Arch, we explore the Wolfe Ranch historic site and walk a little further along a path to see an

excellent example of historic Ute rock art – a huge bonus to coming here.

The panel depicts a stylized horse and rider surrounded by bighorn sheep and dog-like animals which are typical of Ute rock art. The petroglyphs were carved sometime between 1660-1860.

The historic marker is fascinating because it also shows photos of an Ute on horseback in 1909. “The Utes’ acquisition of horses by the mid-1600s radically changed the way they hunted, worked and traveled.” Another photo depicts a Ute warrior and his bride, circa 1873. Utah’s name is derived from the Ute Indians who moved into this area around 1300 AD.

The Windows – just across from the Double Arch where we had been in the morning - is a pleasant half mile walk. We arrive just as the light is turning the rock deep gold, to orange, to red. I find a “comfortable” rock to sit on at the bottom of the arch while Dave, Laini and Alli, of course, climb up into the windows. Our view looks out to the Turret Arch and a wide open expanse to where the sun dips below the horizon.

We drive back into Moab to stop in for a bite and beer flight at Moab Brewery, and then return to the national park to do some stargazing before settling into our campsite.

Arches National Park is a great family park where a short walk brings you to many of the iconic features, and you can even see a lot from a car and the observation areas. Stop at the visitor center for advice, where you can watch an orientation film and see exhibits. A self-guiding audio tour is available. Ranger programs are offered seasonally.

For more information, and to reserve entry tickets and campsites, www.nps. gov/arch; info 435-719-2299; hiking info

Healthy Kidneys

omega 3s (EPA, DHA, DPA and ALA) and chronic kidney disease. Dietary sources of EPA, DHA and DPA come from seafood, while ALA is found mainly in plants (nuts, seeds and leafy green vegetables).

Overall, more than 25,500 participants were included in the analysis with an average age ranging from 49 to 77. After accounting for other factors, higher levels of seafood were associated with an 8% lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease.

at https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/hiking.htm

On our last morning, I awake again before sunrise and scramble up a small hill across the road from our campsite for a different view.

We pack up quickly for our departure which also entails packing up the rental sleeping bags and pads, which we ship back to Moosejaw.com from Moab, pick up breakfast from a delightful cafe, and head out for the drive back to Salt Lake City and our flight home, having had the most marvelous Utah Adventure, a trip of a lifetime for me.

Trip planning tools are available at https://www.visitutah.com/

Advance Purchase Tickets Required

From April 1 to Oct. 1, 2023, you need to secure in advance a timed entry reservation in order to enter Arches National Park between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Reservations must be secured three months in advance of the anticipated date of visiting Arches. A single booking of a timed entry ticket covers each registered visitor (an individual, couple, group or family). You can enjoy the park all day, entering and re-entering at will with the validated ticket. A $2 processing fee is added nto the standard park entry fee. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis on  Recreation.gov. (It may also be possible to obtain a limited number of tickets through Recreation.gov up to midnight the day before planning to visit the park.).

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or mackerel, can help your kidneys and your heart.

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take of omega-3 fatty acids.

Researchers at The George Institute for Global Health and the University of New South Wales pooled results of 19 studies from 12 countries looking at links between levels of biomarkers of

Researchers wrote that while the findings don’t prove a causal relation between seafood and chronic kidney disease risk, the results support current clinical guidelines that recommend adequate intake of seafood (two servings a week) as part of a healthy diet.

The bottom line: Eating two servings of fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna

BY THOMAS BRENNAN

Pat Casey had come to our apartment numerous times in the past, giving me a nod of his head if he saw me on the street while on his way, and everyone in the neighborhood who was Irish knew him. Yet for his next visit, my mother made it very clear that it would be nice if I could be available “to help make Mr. Casey feel at home.”

If, in those early years of the nineteen-fifties, my neighborhood bore a similarity to a small village, Pat just might be the person whom many would elect to be the local mayor

Pat lived over on St. John’s Place, and like many others who lived on “Donegal Hill” he came from that county in Ireland. He shared an apartment with two sisters who to my knowledge, were not related to him in any manner other than they may have come from the same town back in Ireland. Everyone accepted the arrangement and the three maintained their respectability and remained good friends for as long as anyone could remember.

Pat Casey worked for the Post Office. He was quick to declare himself as an ‘inside” man, implying a position of some importance in the Post Office hierarchy. Apparently in the course of his duties, Pat managed to secure monthly copies of local Irish newspapers, and as each county in Ireland published its own edition, he would personally deliver them to those he knew who came from the receptive counties. His, then, was a different kind of mail route as he stopped by for a brief visit with those awaiting their much anticipated delivery. As the bearer of news ‘from home’, he was a welcomed guest.

Pat was one of those naturally buoyant, energetic, rather heavy-set comfortable people who appear to be always on the verge of laughter as they speak. Later on, I would meet others who shared that gift, people who could light up a room with their personality by their simply coming in the door. He implied in his warmly affable manner that he had all the wisdom of the ages at his disposal, and those who were near him were indeed fortunate to share in his observations.

I regarded Mr. Casey then as an older man with his gray hair thinning, yet his energetic, buoyant personality was striking and immediately apparent from the first moment he entered our apartment. I found myself somehow uplifted when around him. He was a man of congenial presence who was huge on adverbs, as many of the Irish are rather than on adjectives as in Pat’s saying, “the very corner over there” as

A Man for all Counties

opposed to “that corner,” or, “this very day” rather than “today.” With Pat, words become alive, with a buoyant sense of exactness that when spoken became an expression that was complemented by the lilting rhythm of almost every sentence.

In short, I liked him a great deal and I was pleased to be included for what was obviously an adult visit.

At the ring of our apartment doorbell, I would be there to greet him at the door. There would be a confirmation of summer as Pat hands me his straw hat. After a short handshake and a “Good to see you Martin,” to my father, he sat down comfortably on a living-room chair with his hands clasped in front of him. As he sat there with his warm sense of presence already filling the room, he could be described as being “at the height of his ease,” as my mother would say.

Here in our small apartment, Pat found himself in front of a rapt audience awaiting to hear the news of the day. Since he was a person who was invited to almost everything of consequence in the neighborhood, he would first bring my parents up to speed on any wedding or wake he might have attended.

On this occasion, he began with a wake in of all places, the Bronx.

“You will remember Mickey Gilmartin, won’t you, Martin, from around Killybegs, if I recall, big on the fishing. Well, it was his wake I thought I was attending.”

There it is: the opening sentence. But it is pure joy to see how long it takes him to embellish the thought, his face full of expression, his first line delivered with the poise of a veteran actor on the stage. I saw his style as a natural gift, like a Ted Williams swing.

I was still standing by the door, hoping that no distraction would arise to cause me to leave this living room. I was as eager as my parents to learn what might happen next. I was completely aware that I was in the hands of a master of his trade.

My father jumped in then with the comment that he was sure Mickey had passed away some time ago. “I worked with him on a construction job when I first came out,” he added lending a little credibility to his observation.

“Sure indeed, Martin, you couldn’t be more correct. It wasn’t the Mickey Gilmartin I knew at all, at all.”

Then there is yet another pause. If one didn’t know the full dimension of Pat’s personality, a listener might assume that Pat was acknowledging a mistaken conclusion, but of course, he was heading for bigger game, and my

parents knew it. They stayed silent as he then continued.

“Sure I knew it well enough when I saw the people walking into the funeral home ahead of me. I was thinking of the wasted long trip I had just taken on the IRT, past Yankee Stadium mind you, my own fault, but nevertheless, now that I was there, I decided to pay my respects and wasn’t I very glad I did.”

There was a distinctive nod of his head at the end of his statement, as if in approval of his spontaneous decision to go into the crowded funeral home despite his lack of acquaintance with the body on display or for that matter with the family who were in mourning. I also got a sense that Pat Casey imparted a certain truth: that life is absolutely loaded with such chance occurrences, as when you mistakenly attend the wake of some unfortunate stranger. But, Pat Casey was a man who could go with the flow, the steady stream of life’s occasions that could often lead to broader horizon.

Pat Casey was a master of pace, glibly moving from the news of all things Irish, and to the wake, and on to the real matter at hand; the condition of everyone else in the parish. This was not, except for a few well- chosen queries, a three-way conversation.

Implicitly, everyone knew that Pat would be offered a drink. I recall that it would be my mother who would make the offer, feminizing the event.

“Will you have a drink then Pat?” she would ask, leaning forward in her hospitable manner with a laugh in her voice, as if the offer was a household tradition, which to a degree it was, and further, that he was expected to oblige.

“Well…” He, like many Irish men, was a great one for introducing almost any afterthought with the word ‘well.’ “Well, I think I will now, perhaps a little toast.” My father, then, would get up to get Pat his well-deserved drink.

After receiving his drink, Pat would continue. “Well I was up to the

O’Riellys’ place last week and things aren’t going too well there at all, at all, I can tell you.”

With these words there is a slight change in his presentation, leaving his good-natured affability to impart a deeper emotion; not quite with a frown, not at all implying judgment, but more conveying a knowing sense that life can be very hard on those who fall on tough times.

Then, too, there was another type of innuendo that was sure to get a reaction: “Well, I was over to the Brogans’ this very past Tuesday, and didn’t they move to a nice apartment on Lincoln Place, but, while I was there the phone rang.”

“No,” my mother exclaimed, expressing surprise, and fully sharing Pat’s incredulity that the Brogans would even know how to dial a phone much less to own one.

They’re all laughing good-naturedly at this point, and Pat might throw in a barb about the incredible heights that the Brogan’s had come, considering the boglike characteristics of their home town in a remote area in Kerry, yet another Irish county in a small country jammed-packed with no less than thirty-two little counties having lilting names that sound as if they were locations in a Celtic fairy tale.

“Tis a great country, after all,” adds Pat, as he leans back in his chair.

To a great degree, this is what it is all about. All of them were on shaky ground and they knew it. There was in this visit the underpinnings of a hope that the Brennans are not falling behind God forbid. Ultimately, they and everyone else on the route wanted to preserve their old world and its values even as they tried to embrace the new, as daunting as that task appeared. They considered themselves always to be on the edge, and Pat Casey was the chronicler of their changing conditions however good or bad…

Change Is Nothing New to Social Security

BY TOM MARGENAU

I continually remind my readers that they shouldn’t worry too much when they read or hear reports of Social Security’s imminent collapse. Once Congress works up the nerve to deal with the issue (and once the American people accept the fact that the program needs reform), they will get around to passing amendments to the Social Security laws that will keep the program solvent for generations to come. And this will really be nothing new.

Almost every year since the Social Security Act was passed in 1935, there have been amendments to that original law. Many years, they are simply minor technical adjustments. But some years, they include major changes to the program. Here is a brief summary of how the Social Security program has evolved over the years.

THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 1935

The original law provided benefits only for a retired worker aged 65 or older.

THE 1939 SOCIAL SECURITY AMENDMENTS

Even before the first monthly benefits were paid in 1940, these amendments added many provisions to the original law. They included benefits for a dependent wife 65 and older and for the minor children of a retiree. They also added the first survivors benefits: for a widow aged 65 or older; for the minor children of a deceased worker; for a widowed mother of any age caring for those children; and for dependent parents of a deceased worker.

THE 1950 SOCIAL SECURITY AMENDMENTS

Congress must have realized the 1939 amendments were sexist because this year they added benefits for a dependent husband of a retired woman and for a dependent widower aged 65 or older. They also provided benefits for a retiree’s dependent wife of any age as long as she was caring for his minor child. And for the first time, Congress realized that not all marriages last forever. They included benefits for a divorced widowed mother caring for the minor child of a deceased worker, but only if she was married at least 20 years.

THE 1956 SOCIAL SECURITY AMENDMENTS

These amendments added a major new Social Security program: disability benefits. This first law offered monthly benefits only for disabled people over age 50. But in a few years, disability benefits were made available to people of all ages. Provisions were also added to pay monthly benefits to disabled adult children of retired, disabled and deceased workers. And for the first time, Congress recognized that not all senior citi-

zens wanted to wait until age 65 to claim benefits. Initially, they offered earlier benefits only to women. They provided reduced retirement benefits for women between ages 62 and 64 and reduced spousal benefits for dependent wives and widows between ages 62 and 64.

THE 1961 SOCIAL SECURITY AMENDMENTS

Finally, Congress authorized reduced retirement benefits to men. These changes also provided for reduced benefits for dependent widowers between ages 62 and 64.

THE 1965 SOCIAL SECURITY AMENDMENTS

For the first time, benefits were offered to divorced wives if they were at least 62 years old and if they had been married for at least 20 years. (The 1950 amendments had provided benefits only for divorced widows.) The 1965 amendments also added the Medicare program. But Medicare is NOT a Social Security program, and an entirely separate funding mechanism was established for these health care benefits, so I am not including Medicare changes in the rest of this column.

THE 1972 SOCIAL SECURITY AMENDMENTS

The concept of a “delayed retirement bonus” was added for the first time to offer an incentive to workers who wait to file for retirement benefits until beyond age 65. Over the years, this bonus has been liberalized.

THE 1977 SOCIAL SECURITY

AMENDMENTS

Congress closed a big loophole in Social Security law. A Social Security retirement pension had always offset any spousal benefits a retiree might be due on a husband’s or wife’s Social Security record. But folks getting non-Social Security retirement pensions (like many teachers and government employees) were still able to get such spousal benefits. Congress changed the law to treat teacher and government pensions in the same way as Social Security retirement pensions. Also this year, the length of marriage requirement for divorced spouses was lowered to 10 years.

1983 SOCIAL SECURITY AMENDMENTS

When these changes were implemented, the Social Security system was much closer to insolvency than it is today. These amendments bumped up the retirement age from 65 to 67. A minor tax increase was implemented, and Social Security benefit payments to children over age 18 were eliminated. Also, for the first time, Social Security benefits became taxable.

1996 SOCIAL SECURITY AMENDMENTS

The earnings penalty provisions

were eliminated for anyone over full retirement age and were liberalized for people between age 62 and the FRA. Provisions in these amendments also led to the “file and suspend” and “restricted application” loopholes in the law -- discussed ad infinitum in this column. Those loopholes were closed several years ago by yet more amendments to the law.

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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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

REAL ESTATE WATCH

Good communications get you to the closing table

It’s has become a tougher market out there for sellers and especially for buyers. Historically critically low inventory, very high interest rates; however, the demand is still there. Buyers and sellers must now think outside the box to create a win/win situation for all parties. This takes quite a lot of strategizing and planning to make this happen and to come to a successful result. Everyone must be on the same page all the way through the process so communication becomes tantamount so the “left hand will always know what the right hand” is doing. Doesn’t that make sense? It sure does, as we are generally dealing with the most expensive asset that you will possess and eventually sell in your lifetime. So throwing caution to the wind is not advisable and being prudent and smart will become the mainstay in your mindset as you proceed with your purchase and sale.

We have succeeded in figuring out some very creative ways to enable a purchaser to buy and a seller to sell in this current high interest rate environment. If you truly want to sell and purchase then a common ground strategy will have to be established in the beginning. Catering to the needs and wants of those involved in your transaction can be challenging and many times stressful if everyone doesn’t agree. The way to avoid problems is to be very transparent and providing the required disclosure is of utmost importance especially in today’s chaotic, stressful, scattered, unnerving, unforgiving, bellicose, argumentative, and divisive atmosphere. Many times it can appear one or more people e.g. buyers, sellers,

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

home inspectors, lawyers etc. always want to take advantage of a situation and to always need to be the winner. This isn’t a very smart path to consider and actually works against the grain of a win/win plan and always causes animosity, distrust and a lost deal. There will never be winner when cooperation is not shared among all, so everyone can become a winner! Most do want to be deal makers, but then again there are those that are deal breakers.

I just had a successful agreed and accepted on a home because the other two agents had buyers who hired home inspectors that scared them off on some items that were found during the inspection. However, they could have been potentially resolved if there was proper communication with the agents, buyers, inspectors and the seller. I blame their agents for this unfortunate result as they weren’t very good intermediaries as we are the conduits between the group of professionals and the other agents. However, maybe it was the lack of understanding of the issues and how to convey and explain the information to keep their potential deal from imploding. Our job is to be excellent listeners and at the same time perform as top notch negotiators. Knowing what to say and also how to say it becomes crucial and many times critical to whether a transaction can come to a happy ending for all involved.

Unfortunately, not everyone has a sufficient and above average command

of the English language, let alone the proper understanding in how to negotiate, focus on the needs of their clients, while at the same time communicating with the potential 7-9+ individual professionals that are involved in the sale. We always practice and convey to our agents my copyrighted saying S.A.C.E.D.S.c Show, Advise and Consult our clients, through our concerted Efforts, Disciplined actions and the Sacrifice of our valuable time. By learning, absorbing and implementing this simple concept and thought process we our able to execute and carry out our services in the most professional fashion. Our clients will be happy, satisfied and convinced that hiring us was the most advantageous and beneficial decision that they could have made in the sale, investment, purchase, rental or lease of their residential or commercial properties. Lastly, it has enabled us to receive a multitude of reviews and testimonials from our clientele, attesting to and about the quality of our services to them.

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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.

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Q and A

Q: Are energy drinks harmful?

A: The Food and Drug Administration classifies energy drinks as supplements, which don’t undergo an approval process for safety and potency. That means there is a potential for inaccurate labels. For those trying to manage intake of caffeine or other stimulants, as well as those on medications where contraindications are a concern, energy drinks may pose a problem. Other vulnerable populations include those younger than 18, pregnant and lactating women and those taking stimulants or other caffeine-based medications. For most of us, regular consumption of energy drinks can cause more harm than good. We get energy from food (calories).

Stimulants in energy drinks only give the illusion of energy.

RECIPE

Looking for a good breakfast? Try this breakfast burrito from the Mayo Clinic Diet cookbook. It gives you a serving of vegetables as well as protein for the morning. It’s also low sodium, high in fiber and quick to prepare. You can also double or triple it and freeze the extras.

BREAKFAST BURRITO

Servings: 1

1/2 cup chopped tomato

2 tablespoons chopped onion

1/4 cup canned corn (no salt added)

1/4 cup egg substitute

1 whole wheat flour tortilla, 6-inch diameter

2 tablespoons salsa

In a small skillet, add the chopped

tomato, onion and corn. Cook over medium heat until the vegetables are soft and moisture is evaporated. Add the egg substitute and scramble with the vegetables until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Spread the egg mixture in the center of the tortilla and top with salsa. Fold both sides of the tortilla up over the filling, then roll to close. Serve immediately. Serves 1.

Per serving: 231 calories; 12 grams protein; 34 grams carbohydrate; 5 grams fat; 1 milligrams cholesterol; 8 grams fiber; 519 milligrams sodium.

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD.

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BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of March 26 -- April 1, 2023

We in the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere have a wonderfully brilliant sky to view during our winter and early spring months, but we tend to forget that we see only half of the celestial sphere. Stargazers south of the equator have constellations that we cannot see because the spherical Earth beneath us blocks them from view. Only by traveling Down Under can one get a complete glimpse of these stars and star groupings and understand the marvelous stories that go along with them.

Well, not entirely. Right now, several such “forgotten” constellations are visible after dark to some of us in the Northern Hemisphere. To find these, look just below the constellation of Orion, the hunter, the brilliant rectangle of stars with three equally bright stars that form a straight line at its center.

Immediately beneath the great hunter’s feet lies the figure of Lepus, the hare. Lepus is a faint and ancient constellation that represents the prey of Orion. Some believe that Lepus may be even connected to the legend of the Easter Bunny: When the Anglo-Saxon Goddess of Spring changed a bird into a hare, she took away its ability to fly but, in return, gave it great speed and, once

Southern Constellations

a year, allowed it to lay eggs.

To the right of Lepus, and beginning near the foot of Orion, lies the long, winding constellation of Eridanus, the river. In Greek mythology, Eridanus is the river in which young Phaethon crashed after his failed attempt to fly the Chariot of the Sun. No one knows exactly which river Eridanus represents; some claim it’s the Tigris or the Euphrates, others the Nile or the Po.

Even farther south, very close to the horizon for many in middle latitudes, lie several additional constellations. To see them you’ll need a very clear and dark sky, with no obstructions on the horizon.

Almost due south after dark lies the tiny star grouping of Caelum, the chisel or engraving tool. This is one of several constellations invented by Abbe Nicolas Louis de Lacaille, who mapped the stars of the Southern Hemisphere from the Cape of Good Hope from 1751 to 1753.

To the east of the chisel, we find Columba, the dove. Columba was probably invented by the 16th century Dutch theologian, cartographer and astronomer Petrus Plancius to represent the dove sent out by Noah in search of dry land after the great flood depicted in the Bible.

Finally, partially hidden beneath the southern horizon from much of the Northern Hemisphere, lies the constellation of Puppis, the deck of a ship,

along with Pyxis, the compass by which navigators would guide the ship.

Puppis was originally part of a larger constellation known as Argo Navis that represented the ship of “Jason and the Argonauts” but was eventually divided into three separate constellations that now include Vela (the hull), as well as Carina (the keel). The only part of Carina that lower northern latitude

Pop Goes the Sleepwalker

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

One morning I got up and found popcorn in my bed.

Since I never eat anything in bed and since I knew I did not have any popcorn before I went to bed, I had no idea why my bed looked like the floor of a movie theater cineplex.

“Did you have popcorn in bed last night?” I asked my husband.

He gave me that look he always gives me when I ask him something inane.

“Nope,” he responded.

“Are you sure?”

“I’m sure I did not have any popcorn in bed last night,” he affirmed assuredly, as though giving testimony in court. “I did not have any Twizzlers, either.”

“Well, there’s popcorn in the bed and I know I didn’t have any, and you say you didn’t have any, so where did it come from?” I wondered, cross-exam-

ining the witness. I held out a couple of slightly squashed popcorn kernels as evidence.

“Maybe someone else was sleeping in our bed and eating popcorn,” he replied.

“Who? You mean like Goldilocks?” I wondered. I shook my head. I knew it was just the two of us in the house, so it meant one of us -- my husband or I -- was the culprit. There was definitely a popcorn-eating bed offender in our midst, and he needed to be brought to justice, preferably before the next laundry day.

Like any good popcorn sleuth, I decided I needed to find some clues. I left the room and followed a trail of popcorn leading from our bedroom down the stairs and into the kitchen. On the kitchen counter was an empty bag of microwave popcorn and beside it, a bowl of unpopped kernels. I snorted in

disdain. Whoever the criminal was, he clearly wasn’t very good about covering his tracks.

The trail of popcorn continued into the family room and onto the couch. I glanced at the dog asleep on the floor and wondered if it was possible that he was the culprit. But since he couldn’t reach the microwave and his lack of opposable thumbs would prevent him from even opening the bag, I concluded that the dog didn’t do it.

Of course, it was conceivable that an intruder had entered the house and made the popcorn. But that didn’t explain how the popcorn had gotten into our bed. Being fairly certain that the only ones in the bed the night before were my husband and I, I rejected the intruder idea.

“OK, I’m stumped,” I admitted to my husband as I returned to the scene of the crime. “I have no idea how the pop-

stargazers can see is the bright star Canopus barely above the southern horizon at this time of year.

With a very low southern horizon and a clear, dark sky, how many of these can you find?

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corn got in the bed.”

He thought for a minute. “Is it possible,” he wondered, “that you were sleep snacking?”

“Huh?”

“Sleep snacking. Some people talk in their sleep. Some people walk in their sleep. Maybe you snack on popcorn in your sleep,” he postulated.

“That is utterly impossible,” I protested.

“Why is it impossible?”

“Because...” I replied. “If I’m going to sleep snack, it’s going to be on chocolate.”

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Right now, several “forgotten” constellations are visible after dark to some of us in the Northern Hemisphere.

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GARVIES POINT 아파트먼트 46개의 신축 스튜디오, 침실 1개, 2개, 3개 저렴한 아파트는 500-700 Dickson Street, Glen Cove, NY에 위 치해 있습니다. 임대료는 $1,375 - $3,289입니다. 세입자가 전기, 전기 난방 및 전기 취사 비용을 지불합니 다. 임대료에 쓰레기 수거 및 하수도 포함. 소득 한도 및 자격 요건이 적용됩니다. $61,080 - $168,600 범위 의 최대 소득 한도 *최소 소득 한도도 적용됩니다. 가구 규모, 가구 규모 및 할당 요건에 따른 소득 한도; 자세 한 내용은 www.cgmrcompliance.com을 방문하십시오. 우편으로 신청서를 요청하려면 GARVIES POINT, PO Box 440, Wading River, NY 11792로 서신을 보내거나 (631) 910-6200으로 전화하거나 garviespoint@ cgmrcompliance.com으로 이메일을 보내십시오. 추가 정보는 www.NYHousingSearch.gov를 방문하십시오. 1개 이상의 지원서를 제출한 지원자는 실격 처리될 수 있습니다. 지원서는 2023년 4월 17일까지 소인이 찍혀 야 합니다. 늦은 지원은 고려되지 않습니다. 2023년 5월 1일 오후 12시부터 힐튼 가든 인(Hilton Garden Inn, 3 Harbour Park Drive, Port Washington)에서 공개 복권이 열립니다.

GARVIES POINT 아파트먼트 46개의 신축 스튜디오, 침실 1개, 2개, 3개 저렴한 아파트는 500-700 Dickson Street, Glen Cove, NY에 위 치해 있습니다. 임대료는 $1,375 - $3,289입니다. 세입자가 전기, 전기 난방 및 전기 조리 비용을 지불합니 다. 임대료에 쓰레기 수거 및 하수도 포함. 소득 한도 및 자격 요건이 적용됩니다. $61,080 - $168,600 범위 의 최대 소득 한도 *최소 소득 한도도 적용됩니다. 가구 규모, 가구 규모 및 할당 요건에 따른 소득 한도; 자세 한 내용은 www.cgmrcompliance.com을 방문하십시오. 우편으로 신청서를 요청하려면 GARVIES POINT, PO Box 440, Wading River, NY 11792로 서신을 보내거나 (631) 910-6200으로 전화하거나 garviespoint@ cgmrcompliance.com으로 이메일을 보내십시오. 추가 정보는 www.NYHousingSearch.gov를 방문하십시오.

1개 이상의 지원서를 제출한 지원자는 실격 처리될 수 있습니다. 지원서는 2023년 4월 17일까지 소인이 찍 혀야 합니다. 늦은 지원은 고려되지 않습니다. 2023년 5월 1일 오후 12시부터 Hilton Garden Inn, 3 Harbour Park Drive, Port Washington 에서 공개 복권이 열립니다.

APATMAN GARVIES POINT 46 Studio, 1, 2 ak 3 CHAMB KI FÈK KONSTRI APATMAN AbòDAB ki chita nan 500-700 Dickson Street, Glen Cove, NY. Pri lwaye ki soti nan $1,375 - $3,289. Lokatè peye elektrisite, chalè elektrik, ak kwit manje elektrik. Retire fatra ak egou enkli nan lwaye a. LIMIT REVNI AK KONDISYON ELLIJIBILITE APLIKE. Limit revni maksimòm ki soti nan $61,080 - $168,600 *limit revni minimòm aplike tou. Limit revni yo depann de gwosè inite w la, gwosè kay la ak kondisyon pou mete sou kote; tanpri vizite www.cgmrcompliance.com pou plis detay. Pou mande yon aplikasyon pa lapòs, ekri GARVIES POINT, PO Box 440, Wading River, NY 11792, rele (631) 910-6200, oswa imèl garviespoint@cgmrcompliance.com. Vizite www.NYHousingSearch.gov pou plis enfòmasyon. Aplikan ki soumèt plis pase yon aplikasyon ka diskalifye. Aplikasyon yo dwe gen yon kach postal pa pita pase 17 avril 2023. Yo p ap konsidere aplikasyon an reta. Yon lotri piblik ki pral fèt nan Hilton Garden Inn, 3 Harbour Park Drive, Port Washington le 1ye me 2023 apati 12pm.

GARVIES PPOINT APARTMENTS

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Get into the Irish spirit

Corned Beef and Cabbage

St. Patrick’s Day began as an opportunity to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who was credited with bringing Christianity to this island nation. Through the years, St. Patrick’s Day has transformed into a celebration of Irish culture as well as a day for fun and fanfare. Of course, no celebration would be complete without delicious food.

Although corned beef may not be the most authentic representation of Irish cuisine, it certainly has become synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day. During the early influx of Irish immigrants to North America, corned beef was more readily available than some other cuts of meat from the Emerald Isle.

Although St. Patrick’s Day

may have already passed this year, it’s never too late to cook and enjoy this traditional dish, and the process can be made even easier with the use of a slow cooker. Try this

recipe for “Corned Beef and Cabbage” from “Crock•Pot® 365 Year-Round Recipes” (Publications International) from the Crock•Pot kitchens.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

12 new red potatoes, quartered 4 carrots, sliced

1 corned beef brisket (about 4 lbs) 2 onions, sliced

3 whole bay leaves

8 whole black peppercorns

1 head cabbage, cut into wedges

1. Place potatoes and carrots in bottom of slow cooker. Add brisket, onions, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Add enough water to cover brisket. Cover; cook on low 4 to 5 hours or on high 2 to 21⁄2 hours.

2. Add cabbage. Continue cooking on low 4 to 5 hours longer or on high 2 to 2 1⁄2 hours longer. Slice brisket against the grain, and serve with vegetables.

Registration for Toddler Sports Program

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Toddler Sports Program will return this spring on April 18. This six-week program offers sports classes at the Hicksville Athletic Center for children ages 3 and 4.

“The Town’s Toddler Sports Program is a fantastic way to teach your toddler the fundamentals of sports in a fun and social environment,” said Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh. “This program is sure to be

a hit with children and parents alike, as youngsters are given the opportunity to learn the basics of various different sports such as tee-ball, flag football and more along with children their own age.”

Residents who sign their toddler up for the program must choose one class per week, per child. Classes will take place on:

• Tuesdays at 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center; and

• Thursdays at 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center.

Online registration is now available at www.oysterbaytown.com/parksportal. Space is limited- first come, first serve. Registration will close when the program reaches full capacity.

Each class is approximately 50 minutes. The cost of the program is $75 per child who is a Town resident, and $90 per child whose

care giver is a Town resident but not the child. The child’s birth certificate and a tax or utility bill will be required to validate age and proof of residency. A guardian must be present during the class. The child MUST be 3 years old by the start of the program.

The Toddler Sports Program is run by the Town’s Parks Department, Recreation Division. For further information, please call (516) 797-7945.

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Bethpage students meet with children’s book author

Elementary students from throughout the Bethpage Union Free School District received a special visit from children’s book author and editor Shana Corey on March 10. Corey stopped by Central Boulevard Elementary School, Charles Campagne Elementary School

and Kramer Lane Elementary School to speak with students about her books and her life as an author.

Writer of “Players in Pigtails,” “Milly and the Macy’s Parade,” “The Secret Subway,” and many more, Corey shared her writing process and the jour-

ney on getting a book published. She also educated students on the difference between fiction and non-fiction and read some of her book, “The Secret Subway” to classes. At the conclusion of her presentations, students asked Corey questions about her life and more about

her books.

The visit was a great way for students to better understand what an author does and inspired them to write their own stories.

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Children’s book author Shana Corey visited students at Kramer Lane Elementary School.

Children’s book author Shana Corey spoke with students at Charles Campagne Elementary School about the writing process.

Author Shana Corey (left) with Bethpage students from Charles Campagne Elementary School.

Author Shana Corey read her book “The Secret Subway” to students at Central Boulevard Elementary School.

New lifeguard opportunities at town pools, beaches

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 lifeguard 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 Certification 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 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.

Golf outing to support Boys & Girls Club

The Boys & Girls Club of Oyster BayEast Norwich has announced the date for its Annual President’s Cup Golf Outing to be held on May 22, at the beautiful Pine Hollow Club, in East Norwich. An exciting day of competition, games and amazing prizes is being planned, including a car sponsored by Helms Bros., Inc., Mercedes-Benz, Bayside Volkswagen and Volvo Cars of Queens for the Holein-One winner. In addition to the Low Gross and Low Net formats, foursomes can compete in men’s, women’s and mixed scrambles.

Since its inception 30 years ago, this tournament has raised much-needed funds in support of scholarships for youngsters to attend 8 weeks of summer camp, and benefits the youngsters of the community in ensuring the continuation and expansion of the Club’s programs and activities throughout the year.

Wrestling team has undefeated decade

Due to its success last year, the Club will again be selling raffle tickets for the “Ultimate Golf Raffle Prize,” which includes spectacular golf course foursomes. You need not be present to win. Only 200 raffle tickets will be sold at a cost of $100 each!

Golf Co-Chairs, Claude Bahnik and Tom Golon, and their dedicated committee members, Lori Bahnik, Michèle Bahnik Mercier, Mike Borgia, Tere Borgia, Madeline Callahan, Brian Gamble, Tom Haefele, John Litke, Kevin Mercier, and Matt Romanelli, are busy planning for an exciting day.

Please mark your calendars. For more information on packages and sponsorship opportunities, as well as registration details, please contact the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich, at 516-922-9285.

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The wrestling team at Jonas E. Salk Middle School in the Levittown Public School District capped off a decade undefeated after their recent win against Berner Middle School.

Salk’s wrestling team began their undefeated streak in 2014, when the team’s current wrestlers were only 3 or 4 years old. This year’s team was comprised of 80 seventh and eighth grade student athletes, including four female wrestlers, which is the most that have ever been on the team.

“This team was special,” coach Brian Luball said. “It was the hardest working team that I can recall, and we always have hard working teams.”

“The lessons we teach about life are more important than teaching wrestling moves,” coach Kurt Lassen said.

“It has been nice to see how these kids develop over the years. It carries onto high school and, more importantly, their life after wrestling,” coach Gian Villante added.

Counselors needed for Town’s summer recreation program

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the Town is seeking counselors for its 2023 Summer Recreation Program. The six-week program provides a rewarding employment experience for counselors as they work with children and make a difference.

“This great summer job is ideal for residents age 16 or older who are looking to build their resume. Our summer recreation counselors get real-world experience while having fun, making memories, and making a difference in the lives of others,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino.

Applicants must be available for the duration of the program, which runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning July 5 through August 11. Summer

Recreation Program participants take part in trips, tournaments, shows and athletic events, including the TOBAY Games, making being a counselor a great first job for many residents.

Employment opportunities are offered at Marjorie R. Post (Massapequa), Plainview-Old Bethpage and Syosset-Woodbury Community Parks, Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park in Farmingdale, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach in Oyster Bay, and Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing.

For more information, prospective counselors should contact Town’s Department of Parks at (516) 797-7945 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ summerrecreation.

Jonas E. Salk Middle School wrestling team has gone undefeated for a decade.

Photo courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

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