Answering questions about being "proactive" in identifying possible threats from students who might have emotional or psychological problems that may lead to violent behavior, Superintendent Hank Grishman affirmed his belief that teachers and staff in the district are sensitive to the behavior of the more than 3100 stu dents in the districts, and are trained to alert the proper authorities if they sense issues that might develop. In another portion of the meeting, Greg Sloan, Curriculum Associate , addressed concerns of some Board and community members as well, with multiple valedictorian and salu tatorian students, and speeches, at graduation.Recalling his own high school graduation, Board trustee Chris Foresto said "When I went to high school, there was one valedictorian and one salutatorian and each gave a speech, and that was it." Another Board trustee, Sam Perl Free waterfront festival, HS student founds non-profit to aid Ukrainians
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Whenever an incident occurs else where, he noted, Altaris personnel review it with the appropriate per sonnel and apply lessons that might be learned from the incident. The security review also includes analy ses of cybersecurity protection.
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BY RIKKI MASSAND Jessica Vartanov, a member of this year’s Jer icho High School senior class (Class of 2023), recent ly visited Europe and helped assistance to refugee families at the Ukraine/Poland border. summer experience in Europe expands on an arc of building bridges and providing those in need, as the Russian invasion of Ukraine spurred the Jeri cho High School teen into six months ago Jessica founded ‘Glob al Ukraine’ – a nonprofit organization committed affected by the Ukraine cri sis. During the last school year she organized a Toys for Tots drive with the Jer icho community High Vartanov at a facility that Ukranian soldiers refugees.
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BY GARY SIMEONE Kerry Farrell will be taking on a new role this upcoming school year. The longtime vice principal of Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School will be taking over as the new principal of the school on August 1. Farrell, a Bellmore resident, said that she has many goals and aspi rations in her role as the new prin cipal including expanding student programs and staff wellness projects. “My main goal is to continue nur turing the relationship built the past five years, when I was serving as vice principal, between the staff students and all of the families in the dis trict,” said Farrell. “I want to expand the learning experience for our stu dent-base, not just in the core sub jects, but on an emotional and social level as well.” She said that a lot of programs and events at the middle school have been canceled or postponed in the past few years due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.“Ibelieve this upcoming schoolyear we’ll be able to relax some of the restrictions we’ve had in place, and continue with some of the programs that have made this school such a great atmosphere for our students.”
The ESY program ran five days a week from July 5 to August 11 at Bethpage High School. Catterson said that students, who range in age from 12–16, spent their week shopping for the groceries, cook ing them in the kitchen, packaging them up, and then selling them in front of the high school. “ESY Eats runs like a full business model,” said Catterson. “Members of the community and school staff put-in their digital orders online and once the students receive the orders they do the necessary shopping for the items bake and package them and sell them to customers in front of the school.”
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The usual setup had students tak ing the bus on Mondays to do their shopping at the local supermarket. On Tuesdays they’d bake and cook the items in the kitchen at the high school. On Wednesday they’d package them up and make the cookies, cupcakes and other goodies look presentable. On Thursday they would sell the desserts on a large decorative table in front of theCattersonschool. said that in addition to the table, the students were given a large mobile cart so they could deliver the orders to staff inside the high school and the district’s administration build ing.“They were so happy selling the brownies, cookies and other baked goods and we’d even let them get cre ative a bit with the menu. They would concoct things like frozen lemonades, iced tea and even strawberry slushees.” Older students in the ESY pro gram also kept busy during the sum mer months, volunteering at different worksites throughout the area. “We had a few of the older kids who volunteered their time at five different job-sites,” said Catterson. “They spent their week working at Walgreen’s, Party City, Tropical Smoothie, Five Below and Crunch Fitness in East Meadow. It helped to give them real world skills and gave them a firsthand look at the working world.” Throughout the summer, the ESY students collected the money that they received from their successful sales and placed it into the Explorations Club account. The Explorations Club is a club at the High School that is aimed at giv ing special education nities through vocationalstudents opportuexperiences.
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Bethpage students and staff involved in the ESY Eats program sell tasty treats and drinks outside of Bethpage High School every Thursday from July 5–Aug. 12. Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District
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BY GARY SIMEONE Rice Krispie treats, cupcakes, pies, and other tasty goodies were back for a second year in a row in the Bethpage School district. The desserts were baked and put together by students in the district’s ESY (Extended School Year) program. The ESY program is made up of students with special needs and other types of learning disabilities. Ryan Catterson, coordinator of vocational experiences in the Bethpage School District, said that the ESY Eats program launched last summer to help promote student vocational skills. “The idea behind the program is to prevent regression in academics amongst students with special needs and other learning disabilities,” said Catterson. “This program helps them to stay active and independent over the summer months and to help further their learning skills.”
Some of the programs she men tioned include the 5th grade orienta tion day and BBQ festival, as well as the the 6th–8th grader locker move-in day.“The 5th grade BBQ, which we hold in early September, has always been one of our more popular events because it familiarizes students with their new school building and accli mates them to the new surround ings,” said Farrell. She said that because of relaxed Covid restrictions, the PTA events and Meet & Greet Parents Day would also take place this year. Other upcoming events that she’s excited about include the MAP (Middle School Advisory Program) student themed events. She said the MAP events are mixed grade-level monthly activities that help familiarize students with each other.“They’re like homeroom style ten minute morning meetings, where stu dents can meet other students from different grade levels. Each month we’ll hold different student theme activities with a classroom MAP teacher on hand to supervise.” Farrell received a BS in teaching from Queens College and a Masters in Education from C.W.Post University. She was an assistant vice principal in the NYC DOE for two years before taking over as vice principal at POB Middle School. N.Y.
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The Town of Oyster Bay has announced a Free Family-Fun Waterfront Festival and Concert will take place on Saturday, September 10, at TOBAY Beach Marina. In addition to the free concert featuring Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band, the ultimate beach party tribute band to Jimmy Buffet, Kenny Chesney, and the Zac Brown Band, the day of free family fun will feature marine and outdoor exhibits, a children’s snapper derby, police boat demonstrations and much more! The festival will run from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. “The Town is thrilled to host this free family-fun Waterfront Festival and concert at beautiful TOBAY Beach Marina. This event is the perfect blend of family fun and entertainment, as it will not only feature educational exhibits for our younger residents, but also represents an opportunity to enjoy some live music at the beach before the summer season concludes,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “This free event also provides a great opportunity to introduce chil dren to the wonderful recreational sport of fishing, as the event is free, and all equipment will be provided, as well as assistance and guidance.”
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Great Jack-o-Lantern Blaze to return to Old Bethpage Village
Get ready to make some magic in Nassau County this Halloween season, as County Executive Bruce Blakeman announces that Old Bethpage Village Restoration (OBVR) will host the iconic Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze for a third year. Blaze Long Island will run for 28 selected nights from September 30 through November 6. Tickets are now on sale at www.pumpkinblaze.org“Iamexcitedtoonce again welcome The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze to Nassau’s historic Old Bethpage Village Restoration,” said Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. “The Blaze is a breathtaking exhibit that draws tens of thousands of residents from across Long Island every year and provides a much needed economic boost to the area’s local restaurants and small businesses. Nassau is back and open for business!”
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A small team of local artists hand-carves more than 7,000 jack o’lanterns and cre ates elaborate pumpkin sculptures for this walk-through experience on the grounds of the 19th-century village. Volunteers from the community will help light the candles in the jack o’lanterns every eve ning during the event. New displays this year include the Long Island Hall of Fame, featuring pumpkin portraits of local icons, a galloping Headless Horseman, and crea tures from the deep sea. The event is held rain or shine. Proceeds support Historic Hudson Valley, the Tarrytown-based private, non-profit educational organization, and Nassau County’s Old Bethpage Village Restoration.LongIsland has limited capacity and all admissions are by advance pur chase timed ticket or FLEX anytime ticket. No tickets are sold on site. Long Island dates are September 9/30–10/2, 10/5–10/10, 10/12–10/16, 10/19–10/23, 10/26–10/31, 11/4–11/6. Online tickets start at $32 for adults and $24 for children 3–17 and are free for children 2 and under. More infor mation is available at pumpkinblaze.org.
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Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C,IBethpage) joined with Long Island Blood Services to host a community blood drive on July 28 to address the severe shortage blood banks across the nation have been experiencing. The drive was a success, collecting 101 pints which has the potential to save up to 303 lives. “There is no simpler act of paying it forward than by donating blood,” said Mikulin. “I would like to thank every one in our community for their selfless ness and generosity in supporting Long Island Blood Services, and particular ly our partners at the Levittown Fire Department for hosting the drive.” The assemblyman encourages any one who can donate to become a regu lar donor. To learn more, please con tact Long Island Blood Services or the American Red Cross or follow Mikulin’s social media account to find out when the next blood drive will be held in the 17th Assembly District.
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The Gold Award program is des ignated for girls in grades 9–12 and is intended to help girls explore civic and social issues they are passionate about pursuing. The process of earning a Gold Award begins with a Girl Scout identify ing a civic or social issue, then drafting a plan to approach the issue and, lastly, partnering with volunteers or commu nity leaders to implement it. The plan implemented needs to be sustainable and reach beyond the Girl Scout’s per sonalAyeshacommunity.Chandnani interviewed senior citizens to document their life story and give advice for younger people, for her Gold Award Project, “Lending an Ear.” Ranging from starting a busi ness, pursuing a career in engineer ing, to serving in the army, Ayesha highlighted how her interviewees per severed and used problem-solving skills to achieve their goals. She presented these interviews at local libraries, and they can be viewed through her website. Ayesha’s website also includes a guide on how she conducted her interviews to help students reach out to elders in their communities. Ayesha will be a senior at Syosset High School in the fall.
Girl Scouts of Nassau County recent ly honored Syosset resident Ayesha Chandnani for earning her Gold Awards. The Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award a Girl Scout can achieve, as it recognizes the remark able dedication she has for improv ing their community and the world around them. Ayesha was presented with her Gold Award at the Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s 2022 Gold Awards Ceremony, joining an elite group of 53 young women from throughout Nassau County who earned the highest honor a Girl Scout can achieve. “The recipients of this year’s Gold Awards have displayed diligence, com passion and altruism in approaching issues facing their communities,” said Randell Bynum, the chief executive offi cer of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “Their efforts have not gone unnoticed in their communities and their impacts will leave an imprint for years to come. I applaud them for addressing topics like social justice, mental health, the environment and more, while putting forth solutions to create a better world.”
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Golden Eagles Summer Academy was facilitated by program advisers Allison Robb and Erica Indenbaum, who helped ensure that the two-weeks ran safely and smoothly for all the students and staff involved. “We’re so excited the Golden Eagles Academy could provide a variety of activities for our students again this summer,” said Robb. “Children were given access to unique and meaningful opportunities while building relation ships with their peers and Bethpage staff members.”
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Bethpage High School students perfected their college essays in the Tackling the College Essay and Resume course.
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Summer fun continued for more than 250 Bethpage students who enrolled in the Bethpage Union Free School District’s Golden Eagles Summer Academy. This summer marked the second year of the program and the first year with high school students. It was held at Central Boulevard Elementary School and ran from Aug. 1–12. All Bethpage students entering grades K–12 were invited to join the 2022 summer academy for free and partake in inter active learning and enrichment oppor tunities.Atthe elementary level, students participated in fun literacy, math, music and fitness activities each day. As a result, the incoming first through fifth graders enhanced their knowledge as they prepared to enter the new school year. Middle and high school students were also invited to enroll in the Golden Eagles Summer Academy and pick from a variety of course options that best fit their interests. Each course ran for a week, so secondary students could select two. Courses consisted of band, career camp, computer programming and animation, creative writing, engi neering, forensics, hands-on science, history of NY, knitting craft fun, shark tank, stock market 101, tackling the college essay and resume, theater camp andTheyoga.2022
Bethpage students in the History of NY course visited the Fire Island Lighthouse. Teacher Kelly Caputi (middle) worked with Bethpage students on a math activity.
Incoming second graders read a story with teacher Maggi Meehan (right) during the Golden Eagles Summer Academy.
Sixth grader Maddie Schmelter learned how to knit in the Knitting Craft Fun course.
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Ukrainian children. “The children over there have not really been focused on, based on most other char ities and organizations I have researched. Even though the many families in need are being helped as a whole, chil dren need to be given extra help. They are young and grow ing up in a war-torn, violent and chaotic setting. That’s why I am intent on specifically help ing the children of Ukraine,” she said in an interview. This summer Vartanov’s efforts to help the people of Ukraine have been renewed, with the Jericho senior getting a few new insights into how Ukrainians face challenges. Jessica made a trip to Poland, where she was able to be a part of the ongoing humanitarian efforts.Jessica recounted her expe rience packing essential items at the Ukraine Friends ware house in Krakow, Poland. There, she helped assemble individual first aid kits (IFAKs) that were later distributed among Ukrainian soldiers fighting on the frontlines, as well as other general aid and supply kits for families in Ukraine. She notes that having a first aid kit like this handy increases a person’s rate of sur vival by over 50%. “Each kit contains 18 vital components for people that are in the war-torn region. It’s real ly important to support them with this delivery and in so many other ways. I encourage everyone, please check out UkraineFriends.org,” Vartan ov Vartanovsaid. also spent time visiting the border of Poland and Ukraine, where families were coming from all over Ukraine. She was actively handing out supplies and first aid, and was able to see the ser vices and programs offered at the Humanitarian Aid Center. “Families there were seek ing food, shelter and assistance so they could travel to other countries – at that point it was mainly folks getting to Germa ny, and a few other nations. They were all forced into leav ing their homes at least tempo rarily,” Jessica explained. Both of her grandfathers accompanied Jessica on the trip to Poland this summer, and they were cautious about where they traveled.
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Among the Jericho High School and overall commu nity, Jessica has seen a great response to her mission. This year, she is going to reach out to community service and charity-based student clubs in theJessicadistrict. is considering becoming an economics major when she heads to college a year from now. She is inter ested in studying business and finance, but along with it she views philanthropic work as a major part of her career ahead. Her nonprofit organization Global Ukraine was founded to provide important services in the languages that Ukranians speak – Ukrainian and/or Rus sian – so the challenge she’s faced has been finding others who are fluent in the languag es. Vartanov has set up meet ings and worked with various groups providing assistance to Ukraine, including the people she was working side-by-side with in Poland. “It’s basically connections through word-of-mouth and our website, though family and friends can help me out. I want to keep all my current services running – a lot of peo ple I talked to in school and outside of school have shown their gratitude, and many of my friends have collected toys for Ukrainian children among their families and network. I am very grateful for the sup port from the Jericho commu nity we have seen,” Vartanov explained.WhenJessica was in Poland she had many positive and uplifting conversations with the Ukrainian families in the region. She was enthused to see their optimism continue. “They all believe, in the end of the day they will get to be back in their homes and peace will be restored. I was thankful that people in Poland and the ones I have talked with online have such a positive outlook,” she noted.Vartanov says she hopes to go back to eastern Europe at some point in the year ahead. In the meantime, as she works through a busy 12th grade year she’s hoping to keep connect ing with more organizations and Ukrainians online. “I feel like a lot of folks just need the assurance of knowing someone is trying to help them, that we hear their struggles and that we’re there. As time passes and their circumstances change, all year I have tried to reach out to so many people,” Jessica explained. One of her goals is continu ing to work with partners like Toys for Tots for collecting donations and a toy drive for children, or another organiza tion working to provide sup plies, just as we did with the Ukraine Friends and the first aidJessicakits. says anyone inter ested in being part of Global Ukraine’s mission should reach out to her and discuss the ways they can contribute. “Any efforts we put together will really help out and posi tively impact all the Ukrainian families that are suffering. My organization is intent on reach ing the people there really in need of more assistance, sup plies, and goodwill from across the world,” she said.
man, said, "I just want to know how to end the practice of hav ing so many students emerge as valedictorian and salutato rian."Sloan said that some dis tricts in Nassau County have done away with the highly competitive, and controversial, selection of number one and number two graduates, and he noted,"By the time a valedictori an and salutatorian are select ed, the college application and even acceptances are done, so the designation of val or sal does not have any impact on college admission anyway." The Board will continue to research and discuss this issue at future meetings. Town of Oyster Bay, Zoning Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster
Jessica Vartanov is the old est of three in her family, with her two younger twin broth ers entering the sixth grade in the Jericho district this fall. Their mother is Jericho Board of Education trustee Jennifer Vartanov, a Syosset native and alumna of Syosset High School and St. John’s University. Their father is Leo Vartanov. The summer experience abroad has piqued Vartanov’s interest in different cultures, and finding ways to provide more resources to those in need. Vartanov has no plans to pause the humanitarian efforts during her college years and early adulthood.
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Our BoatBikeTours route on Day 4 of our Bruges-Amsterdam bike tour into Antwerp would normally involve going through an interest ing 500-meter long tunnel. But our leader, Arnold Thurko, tells us that the 1930s-vintage elevators broke and they haven’t been able to find the spare parts to fix it, so we ride over a bridge and take a ferry into the city instead, which proves a delightful ride with gorgeous views of the city and a fun (quick) ferry ride. We park our bikes (Arnold stays with them) and go off with our leader, Corrie Stein, for a guided walking tour of Antwerp’s historic city center. Antwerp’s Golden Age was the 1500s (earlier than Amsterdam), largely because of the advantage its Suikerrui (canal) provided traders by connecting the city to the sea. (Today it is closed off but you can visit the De Ruien, the underground waterway. You get to walk along old vaulted ceil ings, narrow canals, bridges, sewers and sluices, and see the city’s under belly. You can visit The Ruien by booking a guided group walk, walk on your own with an interactive tablet at fixed times or navigate a small sec tion of The Ruien by boat. Go to www. deruien.be). I have this on top of my list for a return visit to Antwerp. Antwerp was apparently spared bombing in World War II. As a result, we can still marvel at the City Hall, which dates from 1560, and a mag nificent square ringed with Guild Houses, one for each guild and each with its own decoration. The square has as its center the Silvius Brabo statue, a mythical Roman soldier. According to leg end, Corrie relates, a giant, Druon Antigoon, who lived on river, would demand a toll from people who want ed to pass the bridge over the river Scheldt. If they refused, the giant would cut off their hand and throw it into the river. Brabo killed the giant, cut off his hand and threw it into the river. This is supposed to have been the origin of the city’s name, Antwerp, translated as “hand throw.” We walk over to the Cathedral of Our Lady, built 1550-1800 in Gothic style. The belfry, 1339 meters high is included in the Belfries of Belgium and France list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The cathedral possesses some major works of art: including three major works by Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens (two of which were confiscated by Napoleon and moved to France but returned to the Cathedral in the 19th century). We get back on our bikes and ride to where our ship, the Princesse Royal, is tied up at the dock, and walk a few blocks away to the Red Star Museum, which BoatBikeTours has arranged for us to visit. This is a fascinating museum that is a kind of bookend to our Ellis Island Immigration Museum in New York City. Indeed, Ellis Island is where 2 million Europeans who boarded the Red Star Lines at Antwerp to come to America would have wound up. But this museum does more - it tells the age-old story of migration through individual people, going back to the Neanderthal, and why migration is such a fundamental quality of being human.The commentary doesn’t shy away from condemning phrases (that are factually true) – for example, describing the brutal, impoverished conditions these desperate people were escaping, or taken by force as slaves, or fleeing persecution, and up to modern day anti-immigrant policies and speech that has lead to the plight of so many undocumented immigrants.Between 1892 and 1954, 12 mil lion immigrants came through Ellis Island, with a whopping 1,004,756 entering the United States in 1907 alone. Of these, only 2% were turned away (and if were sent back, it was at Red Star’s expense, which is why, we learn, the line was so very scrupulous with their own medical evaluations) Anti-immigrant fervor took hold in the United States after World War I; the Great Depression, effective ly brought an end to migration to America. By then, almost 20 million Europeans had emigrated to America – settling the West, populating the factories of new Industrial cities. The Red Star Line ceased sailing in 1934. The exhibits are candid about the difference in how the wealthy trav eled in such luxury and style com pared to those in steerage. You get to see how passengers in different classes were treated – ‘livid’ – don’t disguise how tough steerage was (but compared to what leaving?). The inescapable conclusion that steerage class was actually key to the compa ny’s revenue and profit. The exhibits are remarkably per sonal. It is amazing to see these old photos and recognize the buildings, to see postcards, passports, ID papers, and personal effects. What I loved most is the display on the first floor which so vividly conveys the central theme: there has always been migration, from begin ning of man – and they personalize with one representative person for each era – even Neanderthal. The museum shows that migra tion is innate to being human. Interestingly, for many, Antwerp
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became their final stop and today there are some 170 nationalities in Antwerp (another similarity to New York City). You can see it in the faces of school chil dren on their outings, in restaurants that represent all nationalities.-Vietnam, Indonesia, Argentina, Italy, France. This is the evening we are on our own for dinner. (I miss out on visit ing the Red Building, which houses an important museum, but even though it is closed, you can take escalators up eight floors to see the photos of people, old and young, then climb two stories higher to the top for a view. I go off to wander Antwerp myself and on my way back to the ship, find myself in Antwerp’s Red Light District. I have a story to tell when we are all back on board.TheOklahoma couple says they wound up at a French restaurant, Bistro de Pottenbrug. They saw steak on the menu and wind up feasting on flattened pig heads, escargots, eel soup in creamy base. “On this trip,” Lindsey says, “I decid ed instead of saying ‘no,’ to say ‘yes’.” Antwerp is really worth a longer stay. Use the Antwerp City Card for free entrance to museums, churches, attractions and public transport; as well as some great discounts. intocardvisitantwerpen.be/en/antwerp-city-(www.).WeleaveBelgiumandcontinueonTheNetherlands.
The original, ornately decorat ed entrance gate to the town is where Napoleon entered Dordrecht, Corrie says. Walking down a cobblestone street, I see stolpersteine (“stumbling stones”) - bronze plaques embedded in the side walk as a memorial to the Jewish fam ilies who were taken from their home during the Holocaust. There are stolp ersteines to commemorate the victims of the Nazi regime in more than 1,100 locations in 17 European countries We come to what seems a simple courtyard of a 1275 Augustine monas tery, but here, in 1572, a meeting was held to decide to revolt against Philip of Spain and to choose William of Orange as the leader. “The Netherlands was born in Dordrecht,” Corrie tells us. “Netherlands formed after a revolt against Spain. It started with represen tatives choosing William of Orange as leader and agreeing to fight for freedom – a political moment – a thought out idea – freedom of religion,” which took place right here. (It sounds so much like the Continental Congress of 1776; Dordrecht in 1572 was Philadelphia in 1776.) By now, darkness has all but descend ed. We put on our bike lights, and ride back to the ship, everyone giggling over how we look like a line of fireflies. Boat Bike Tours, Aambeeldstraat 20, 1021 KB, Amsterdam, Netherlands, tel.: +31 20 72 35 400, info@boatbiketours. com, www.boatbiketours.com
Dordrecht: Birthplace of Holland Day 5 on our BoatBikeTours trip, we sail in the early morning from Antwerp to Kreekrak and cycle 23 miles to Tholen (new harbor), where our ship, Princesse Royal, meets us to sail on to Dordrecht – not places that I would bet most of us have ever heard of before. We stop to visit to the Canadian war cemetery where there are 80 graves of Canadian soldiers who fought trying to free Netherlands from the Nazis. “They try to give the graves a face,” so each one is personalized.Wehaveour lunch at Fort De Roovere, built in 1628, the largest of four forts that formed the West-Brabantse Waterline, a water-based defensive forti fication. It is located along the edge of a sandy embankment between Bergen op Zoom and Steenbergen and built during the Eighty Years’ War (1568-1648) Dutch revolt against Spanish rule. After the fall of the French Empire of Napoleon in 1816, Fort de Roovere no longer had a military purpose and was reclaimed by nature. It was designat ed a national monument in 1975. The earthen-fortress was restored in 2010 as much as possible to its original state, along the same design configuration as in 1784, and today is a lovely park where I watch dragon flies on a lily pond, and climb an interesting modern tower to get a sense of how, in a siege, the approach ing enemy forces could be bombarded from protruding bastions by batteries of cannon..Webike into a charming village of Tholen which has a surprising windmill (converted to a restaurant). We meet the ship here and spend a pleasant afternoon sailing to Dordrecht, going through locks which I learn is not to level the water but to keep salt water separate from fresh so the land can be farmed. Apparently, it’s also an interest ing water defense system – areas could be flooded to stop an invader. This day proves a nice, relaxing com bination of cycling and sailing, but the highlight is yet to come. We are supposed to dock at the his toric city of Dordrecht, but there is an important historic steam-engine ship festival about to get underway and the harbormaster has refused to let us dock there. So Captain Roy van der Veen finds a spot at a boat-building marina across the river. Our leader, Corrie Stein, not to be deterred because we can’t just walk off the ship into the historic center, orga nizes a ride back into Dordrecht for her guided walking tour because this is a city that is not to be missed. Dordrecht, as I learn, is like our Philadelphia in 1776, and this place and this adventure proves to be a highlight of our trip. Here we also get to see the extraor dinary infrastructure for bikes – to get up/down the very high bridge, there is actually a track and even an escalator for the bike, as well as dedicated path on the highway Dordrechtbridge.is800 years old, the oldest city of Holland (not Netherlands), with a population of 120,000 and some 900 mon uments. It has always been a garrison town.We see these “schooske” – special historic sailing ships that are iconic to Dordrecht (and why there is the special festival). They are allowed to stay in this marina for free.
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BY CHARLYN FARGO Healthy eating, working out daily, losing weight -- it’s all in the habits, the tiny little habits that add up over time to be big Jameshabits.Clear, author of “Atomic Hab its: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results,” defines a habit as a routine or behav ior that is performed regularly -- and in many cases, automatically. Changes that seem small and unimportant at first will compound into remarkable re sults if you’re willing to stick with them over time, he writes. Clear isn’t talking specifically about healthy eating habits, but good habits overall. When it comes to eating and working out, this approach can help to achieve remarkable results. As we assess our own habits when it comes to eating or exercising, here are tips for breaking some bad habits and creating good habits: No. 1: Reduce exposure. If you don’t want to keep sabotaging your diet with dessert, don’t bring the chocolate chip cookies and ice cream home. Instead, pack your cart with fruits and vegeta bles and whole grains. Prep meals and snacks ahead so there isn’t the tempta tion to grab fast food. No. 2: Make it unattractive. Put a pic ture of yourself at the weight you were happiest at on the refrigerator. Add your steps and goals to get there. No. 3: Make it difficult. Increase the number of steps between you and un healthy eating. And conversely, make it easier to eat healthier. Have a scale on the kitchen counter to weigh portions. Make it easier to go to the gym or work out at home. No. 4: Make it unsatisfying. Working out with a friend increases accountabil ity. Letting a friend know you’re trying to lose weight can help motivate you. No. 5: Make it obvious. Keep the cutup fruit and vegetables in the front of the refrigerator. Make a big salad that you can portion and take to work. No. 6: Make it easy. Invest in purchas es that can help you lock in the right behaviors. Consider a bento box to take your lunch. Buy an ice pack or two to keep lunches cold. Can you invest in a treadmill at home to take the excuses out of going to the gym or walking in in clement weather? No. 7: Use a habit tracker. Keep track of your workout streak or days without dessert to motivate you to continue to avoid “breaking the chain.” No. 8: Never miss twice. When you miss a day of working out or eating healthy, get back on track the next day. No. 9: Master the decisive moment. Optimize small choices -- choosing a fruit cup over french fries or a sal ad with a vinaigrette dressing over a burger or a grilled pork tenderloin over breaded and fried -- to achieve your goal of healthier eating. No. 10: Use bundling to your advan tage. Pair an action you want to do, like reading a book, with an action you need to do, like walking on the treadmill. Before long, you’ll have built good habits into your daily routine. Q and A Q: What should I pack in my kids’
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I was a little uncomfortable as I crossed the street in response to his friendly wave, but as I came closer I was relieved when I recognized that my friendly waver was Michael’s father, Michael being one of the “Rich Kids” I knew back in the day. The son was the mirror image of his father, right down to his impeccable sense of discernment, a characteristic that in the father’s case was immediately apparent, a trait that I had recalled his son had displayed at a remarkably early age. At that time, I had not seen Michael in a long time. I never did know Michael well as even as a young boy he was quiet and somewhat reserved. But I did talk with him and found him pleasant to be with. It was Michael’s very adult like posture, his perceptible sense of his being totally at ease within the frame work of his environment that immedi ately struck me when I first met him. Eventually, I found Michael to be always remarkably mature. I felt that he had earned a kind of scholarship into adulthood as he had apparently managed to bypass childhood altogeth er. Yet from the beginning I did not take his composed manner as being aloof or unfriendly. I took Michael for who and what he was. However, I did recognize his reserved manner as being a cut above the norm and surprising ly, I ended up thinking that the father looked like the son rather than the reverse.Mr.Taylor began the conversation by saying that he had an extra ticket to President Kennedy’s birthday party cel ebration being held at Madison Square Garden a week or so later and that it was mine if I could be available to join the two of them. I knew of the event as it was in all of the papers and on televi sion“Michaelnews. would love to have you come with us,” he said in a welcoming manner. Then he added with his warm encompassing smile, “And so would I. I replied that I was pleased to be invited and arrangements were quick ly made for me to meet them in their spacious apartment prior to taking the train into Actually,Manhattan.atfirstI had little inter est in the affair as I assumed that I would have to endure a little take on how Michael had won a scholarship to Harvard and was on the fast track to becoming a vice-president in his father’s law firm or something like that. Yet, I was curious about the event and after a little thought, I recognized that Michael did not have an ounce of that need to preen in him, an assumption I later found to be correct. I did wonder why he would save this ticket for me and not one of Michael’s closer friends that I assumed he must have made after all these years of our separation. When I came home and told my fami ly, they were thrilled that I was going to see the president, whom my mother in particular regarded as a kind of deity. Some of their enthusiasm must have weaned its way off onto me, because as the day came closer, I began to look forward to the event. I didn’t give much thought as to how Mr. Tayler came in possession of these seats, but I had read in the Daily News that tickets cost an outrageous sum of money, which I will admit added to the allure of my going to the event. We arrived early and were seated in front of the dais area which quickly began to fill up. Yet, we were hardly settled in our seats when Mr. Taylor stood up and motioned for us to follow him as he had apparently spotted a few prime-viewing seats closer to the dais area that he assumed – correctly as it turned out - would remain empty as the event was about to begin. I was glad that I thought of wearing a suit and tie as I followed them. No male in that time would go to a Broadway play or to an affair like this one without being appro priately dressed in a suit and tie. I noticed that Mr. Taylor moved in a confident manner that implied that it was his right to move up a notch or two, rather than his giving the appearance that we were sneaking up to these seats that were of a different color than the seats we had just left. There was noth ing furtive or hesitant in his manner as he made his move. His assumption that he would not be interrupted was reflected in the formal manner of his demeanor, an inbred temperament that contrasted with that of mine when we kids would move up to the box seats from the General Admission section in Ebbets Field around the third inning, slyly looking behind us to see if we had caught the attention of an usher, con sciously aware that we did not belong there, and for that very reason probably giving ourselves away. I understood that my father also pro jected a discernible air of confidence, but his self-assuredness was one that was projected in a completely different manner than that of Mr. Taylor’s. Mr. Taylor had both the look and manner that comes from a fully devel oped sense of entitlement, an asset total ly separate from the mere appearance of physical self-confidence that my father projected. (To be continued in next week’s issue)
BY THOMASPartBRENNAN1 As the decade of the fifties wound down, there was an unexpressed yet shared understanding that we were now about to enter into a more modern era of progress and opportunity; one that just might propel us into the sec ond half of the twentieth century with a renewed sense of optimism. This hope ful reaction to the end of one decade and the beginning of another was palpable. I could feel this rising tide of emotion that only grew as the waning days of the fifties came to an end. There was a solid basis for our embrace of the favorable picture of what the future might hold even though other conditions within the framework of our society, looming below the sight of our view, were not fully appreciated. The Second World War had slipped fur ther into the background finding a slot alongside the Depression as an event that was once vital and all-consuming in its impact. But in our view, these sig nificant events had finally become rec ognized as a written sentence on a page in the past tense, significant, worth not ing, but still not an essential part of our present as these events would forever be for our parents. The very early years of the new decade seemed propelled by the ener gy flow and vigor that was so much a part of the image projected by the newly elected President Kennedy and his glamorous wife Jackie. Everything about them seemed so modern and self-assured, further propelling the impression that our own estimate of our future could be more positive in its outlook. I held the impression that they came out of the blue. The two of them surged onto our black and white TV screens with a separate kind of self-as sured confidence, looking like all of this newly arrived potential was expected of them, as if they were waiting on the sidelines for the conditions to be right for their entrance onto the scene. The new president had a high-end witty repartee that flowed with a smile that seemed so much a part of his nat ural makeup. I recognized that he appeared to be slyly aware of his charis ma, his innate ability to captivate. The fact that the president was Catholic, and of Irish descent, gave me a heightened sense of my own recognition that I was entering into a new phase of life, one whose doors were opened a little wider during his brief term in office. I would soon have an occasion to see President Kennedy’s ability to captivate up close and personal, an opportunity that came about through the interven tion of one of my former “Rich Kids” connections whose families grew up on Plaza Street. In early May of 1962, while walking home from the Plaza Street IRT train station just after the 5:00 pm rush hour, I noticed a tall well-dressed man with thinning, wispy red hair who I vaguely recognized as having that noticeable Plaza Street bearing, which by then I was able to immediately discern even in my quick glance from across the street. I was surprised when he waved me over in a friendly manner, appearing as if he knew me and had posted himself there for that very purpose. This was a conclusion that at first confused me – a, “what do I say now?” kind of feeling.
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It seems to me this was just thrown in as filler for the article. The gist of their advice was to “consider all your other income sources before making a Social Security decision.” My comment on this: DUH! Mistake No. 5: Failing to understand what qualifies you for Social Security The message of this bit of advice is this quote from the article: “You don’t automatically just qualify for Social Security benefits when you retire. You have to meet certain eligibility require ments.” And then it goes on to point out that you have to work and pay tax es and earn a minimum of 40 “credits” or “quarters” to get Social Security. C’mon, folks! Is this really a common Social Security mistake that costs you a fortune? Unless you just landed here from the Planet Neptune, who doesn’t know that you have to work and pay taxes to get Social Security retirement benefits? Mistake No. 6: Not knowing what Social Security rules are when it comes to divorce Well, now finally, they hit on a real mistake that could possibly be avoid ed. They are talking about women (and it’s almost always women) not know ing that they have to be married for at least 10 years to qualify for benefits on the record of their ex-husband. I’ve run into more than a few women over the years who got a divorce somewhere shy of the 10-year mark. But here’s the deal. If you’re a 35-year-old woman who is getting a divorce from a bad or may be even an abusive husband, potential Social Security benefits are the fur thest thing from your mind. I’d suggest this. If you’re getting a divorce at the 9 year and 10 month mark, or something close to that, it might do you some good to hang onto the jerk for another two months. But if you’re dumping him af ter, let’s say, 7 years of marriage, do you want to stay hitched to his sorry butt for another three years on the off chance you might qualify for some of his Social Security someday?
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Mistake No. 3: Not checking your earnings record
It is good advice to occasionally check your Social Security earnings re cord before you start claiming benefits. And the best way to do this is by check ing the Social Security Statement that the government periodically sends you. My experience tells me most people re ligiously do this, so including it here as a “common mistake” is quite a stretch. And if you find an error (which is very uncommon), it’s relatively easy to fix it. And even in the unlikely event you didn’t fix it, the missing earnings, as suming it’s for a year or so, might knock a few bucks off your monthly benefit. Certainly not a “fortune.”
I guess I picked a bad title when I called my little guidebook “Social Securi ty: Simple and Smart.” I’ll never attract readers and get rich with a boring title like that. Instead, I should have called it something like: “Buy This Book and Gets Thousands in Extra Social Securi ty Benefits!” Or maybe, “Social Security Secrets That Will Make You Rich!”
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Mistake No. 2: Claiming benefits while still working This deals with the earnings penal ty that applies to Social Security bene ficiaries under full retirement age who are still working (usually part time). Calling this a “mistake that could cost you a fortune” is a big stretch. Almost all the people affected by this law are se niors working part time to supplement their Social Security checks and who try to keep their earnings under the pre scribed yearly limit (currently $19,560.) So, taking benefits while still working part time is oftentimes a good strategy and certainly not a costly mistake for almost all these older adults.
I was thinking about this today while I was playing one of my little morning word games on my iPad. (My wife and I have this pre-breakfast routine where we play a few online puzzles and games before serving up our scrambled eggs or cereal.) And while playing one of my word games, this teasing headline popped up: “Social Security mistakes that could cost you a fortune!” Because I’ve seen hundreds, if not thousands, of these come-ons over the years, I knew the story would be trotting out the same tired old teasers that older adults have been hounded by for the past 10 years or so. It’s all part of the “maximize your Social Security” craze that’s been all the rage. I’ve spent countless past col umns commenting on this hype. Here is my bottom-line message. There is noth ing wrong with trying to get the biggest return on your Social Security “invest ment.” I just don’t like all the scare sto ries and catchy headlines that would lead seniors to believe they are missing out on a “fortune.” This latest pop-up ad listed “seven mistakes you should avoid to maximize your Social Security checks.” Let’s go over them. Mistake No. 1: Taking benefits too soon Surprise, surprise. This message is nothing new. For years now, senior cit izens have been barraged with advice to wait as long as possible, preferably until age 70, before starting their Social Security benefits. I have written many columns on this topic, so I’m not going to reinvent the wheel here. Just know this. For every financial planner who tells me to encourage readers to wait until 70, I hear from another planner who tells me to advise readers to take benefits at full retirement age. Some might even be wise to take benefits at 62, as my wife and I did. You just need to gather all the facts, look at your other income sources, consider your health, lifestyle and family genetics, and make the best decision possible. And after you make your decision, don’t worry about it. Collect your Social Security benefits and enjoy life! Don’t let stories like this make you think you’ve missed out on a “fortune.”
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Mistake No. 4: Making an isolated decision
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lunches to make them healthier? A: The U.S. Department of Agricul ture’s MyPlate has some good guide lines. You want a mix of fruits, vegeta bles, grains, protein and dairy in that lunchbox. Think beyond sandwiches and pack some crackers with fiber, string cheese, a carton of Greek yogurt, carrots and celery sticks with hummus, a hard-boiled egg and fresh berries. Or to be more traditional, pair a peanut but ter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat, a cut-up apple or grapes, red pepper slices and a carton of milk. Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illi nois.COPYRIGHT. CREATORS
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Continue to donate to the Ukrainian Crisis and save a life or Mistake No. 7: Not accounting for dependent benefits And again, another bit of good ad vice. But frankly, there aren’t all that many retirees who have minor or dis abled adult children at home. But if you do, it might make sense (assuming you meet all the other eligibility require ments) to take benefits as early as 62 because the extra money payable to the child(ren) could make up for the money you could lose by not waiting until a lat er age to claim benefits. If you have a Social Security ques tion, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Secu rity: Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www.creators.com/books, or look for it on Amazon or other book out lets.COPYRIGHT 2022
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Attracting purchasers in our current market
BY PHILIP A. RAICES
reating a viable and success ful open house today requires some changes and pivoting to attract the slowly changing buyer demand. It is becoming a bit more challeng ing to find that elusive and motivat ed purchaser with cash offers or that is qualified with a pre-approval from their lender. The feedback that I am receiving lately is that a portion of cash buyers are thinking twice about putting their money into real estate for the time being and are stepping back and sitting on the sidelines. I believe this is occurring due to their psychology of thinking that either prices must come down to make it more affordable or worst case scenar io, they might crash, reducing interest rates, providing an excellent oppor tunity for a better deal. Also, saving for a larger down payment is another reason to wait. Creating a situation where the seller provides a short-term mortgage at a reasonable rate saving the buyer money on bank fees and earning the seller above average inter est; and would pay capital gains, if any, stretched out over the term of the mortgage instead of one lump sum. This would be a win/win solution for both buyer and seller. However, if you are an investor, you are searching for other markets that make “more sense in the brain and cents in the pocket book” to provide a better return on investment.However, as I have stated in the past, the inventory is so low, that no bubble exists and I do not see prices crashing in the Long Island area, but moderating slightly. More important, prices have increased substantially over the last 2 years mainly due to the historically low-interest rates and the effect of our pandemic on working indi viduals and families, creating greater demand as people exited the most popu lated urban cities around the U.S. to the suburbs, creating a work-at-home envi ronment for millions of families; flood ing local housing markets for safer more comfortable safer and leisurely space. This had caused FOMO (fear of missing out) in many instances creating bidding wars for the lim ited inventory raising prices to never-before unheard-ofHopefully,levels.those indi viduals will be in their homes for a longer peri od of time and will con tinue to have gainful employment with adequate raises and/or a business that continues to scale in being profitable. In order to search out and locate those buyers for your home today, you need to hire a knowledgeable, well-in formed expert Realtor with a long-term record of many years in the industry. In order to sell, it will be necessary to think “outside the box” with cutting edge and different ideas and concepts to attract those buyers that are still in the market looking for a home, HOA, Condo, or co-op. Most important and crucial is to look at your home as if you are a pur chaser and then determine as a seller, what you will need to do to provide the condition, appearance, and value that would enable that buyer to consider your home. How does the exterior look? Is your shrubbery overgrown and in need of pruning and shaping? Is the lack of color and landscaping in the front taking away from the curb appeal? Need a paint job? Roof looking worn? etc. Homeowners must realize that those items that should be fixed and then decide not to, can cost them considerably more in the long run by not addressing those issues upfront. How does your interior appear? Have you reduced all your clutter? Does it need a paint job? How are the floors? Are the kitchen appliances in work ing order or in need of replacement? Are your bathrooms in excellent or poor condition? You may have a lim ited budget to spend, so do the repairs first and then replace those items that are most important, e.g. appliances and fixtures. Don’t spend any money on major renovations as you probably will not get your money back. When sell ing in an “as is” condition then one must be cogni zant that when the buyer has an inspection, they will be subtracting those costs from their offer and possibly more than that it could have cost to repair them if done beforehand.Moreover, and what will be tanta mount to attracting more buyers and receiving offers today, is to aggres sively price your home to create more viewings leading to offers. You can then determine which one is the most solid that will get you to the closing table. As I have said earlier, pricing it a bit below the market doesn’t mean you have to accept a low offer or even the first offer, but it will bring you more interested purchasers and just maybe create some buyer emotion leading to a possible bidding war. The homes that haven’t sold cur rently and in the past are most likely overvalued. Part of the issue is that homeowners have gotten unrealistic about their home’s value and somehow rely on certain websites and Zestimates in creating an unrealistic value that is greater than what the buying audience is willing to pay. Don’t think the “big fish” buyer is still out there but hasn’t yet surfaced, so continued advertising will eventually locate them. This is no longer a prudent and smart way to think. Being lucky is directly related to timing, and I believe it has come and gone for now. You obviously have choices to stay in your home for the rest of your life, renovate to accommodate your specific needs and wants as you age in place, downsize or move to warmer climates. Whatever your plan, think carefully about the direction you want to pursue whether selling, renting out, or stay ing. But in the end, realize that when selling, the market will determine your price, not you or your broker.
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BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of August 21-27, 2022 I remember well those wonderful days of elementary school when the very mention of the “solar system” con jured up in my mind amazing images of the sun, the planets and their attendant moons, and even mysterious comets sweeping by now and then. And I sus pect many other people had the same experience.Butwhat about the asteroids? Poor li’l asteroids seldom get much attention. Too bad, too. There may be more asteroids than anything else orbit ing our sun. Most tend to lie in a region known as the asteroid belt in the void between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, and range in size from tiny pebbles to chunks of rock as large as mountains. It was in July of 2011 that one of these asteroids -- Vesta -- was first visited and orbited by a robotic spacecraft named Dawn. After analyzing and photograph ing it for a year, Dawn departed Vesta and set off for its March 2015 destination of Ceres, now designated as a “dwarf planet”.Since astronomers discovered Vesta 215 years ago, astronomers have learned that the 329-mile-diameter chunk of rock reflects about 43% of all sunlight falling onto its surface -- the moon, by comparison, reflects only 12% -- and this makes the asteroid particu larly “shiny.” As a result, Vesta holds the distinction of being the brightest of all asteroids, occasionally appearing to binoculars or even the unaided eye from a dark rural site. And right now is one of those times -- a time we know as Vesta’s “opposition.”Opposition, as regular readers of this column might recall, is a time when a solar system body appears opposite in the sky from the sun. It’s during this time that it also lies closest to Earth and reaches its brightest. Vesta achieves its opposition point this year on Aug. 22 when it lies at a distance of “only” 119.5 million miles from Earth, and that makes it perfectly placed for observa tion for the next couple of weeks. To find Vesta, you will need several things. You will need binoculars. You will need a dark, rural sky and pretty good eyesight. And you’ll need to be quite dedicated because finding it could require a search. There, about one-third of the way between the planet Saturn and the bright star Fomalhaut you’ll see a region of relatively faint stars. It’s with in this area that you’ll find Vesta. The accompanying star map will help you locate where to aim binoculars so you can track down this elusive body. Keep in mind that Vesta is extremely faint and will appear much like every other faint star in your field of view, but this week it is barely visible to the naked eye if you’ve got a very clear, dark sky and excellent vision. You may find that Vesta appears a bit brighter around midnight when it lies higher in the southern sky. If you think you’ve found it, make a sketch of the stars in its vicinity, and return to it night after night. After a few sessions, you should notice that one of these “stars” seems to be drifting through the stellar pattern. This is the asteroid Vesta! Visit Dennis Mammana at dennis mammana.com.COPYRIGHT CREATORS.COM
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Vesta holds the distinction of being the brightest of all asteroids, occasionally appearing to binoculars or even the unaided eye from a dark rural site.
Suddenly we had the freedom to go out and stay someplace overnight, or trav el, and not worry about finding cover age for two kids and a dog, a chinchilla, a bearded dragon, 500 crickets and four goldfish named Larry (may they rest in peace). Did we really want to go back to that kind of responsibility just when we had finally cut all the cords? But I missed having a wet nose nuzzle my legs under the dinner table. And a companion for my walks. And someone to laugh at my bad jokes, or at least not roll their eyes at me. I missed tripping over a dog on the floor, and snuggling a dog while I watched TV, and hugging a dog when I felt down. There seemed to be a lot more checks in the pro column versus the con, and when it came down to it, we just felt in our hearts that we were ready to fall in love with a dog one moreSo,time.Iwant to introduce you all to our new puppy. His name is Bowie... yes, after the great David Bowie, not because the dog is such a great singer but because he makes us feel over the moon in love with him. He is a golden retriever/ cocker spaniel mix who can’t quite fit a tennis ball in his mouth yet, but we know will someday be a world class fetch player like his predecessors. But even if he fails at fetch, and is afraid of umbrellas like Monty, and shreds our underwear like Riley, we will still be thrilled, but with less underwear, because we have a dog in our home and our hearts once again. Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com.COPYRIGHT2022
We’re about to become puppy par ents for the third time. I grew up with dogs, so I always knew someday, when I had my own family, we would have a dog. Of course, I never anticipated we would have a dog, a chinchilla, a bearded dragon, 500 crickets and four goldfish named Larry at the same time. But there are a lot of things about motherhood no one ever tells you about in the first place. Riley was our first dog with the kids. He was a sweet, lovable goofball who was the equivalent of a furry wrecking ball in our home. Lots of people come up with nicknames for their pets besides the one the dog is actually called. We nicknamed Riley “Dogzilla.” That should tell you everything you need to know about him. We had Riley until the kids were 15 and 17, and then Monty came into our lives. Monty was just as sweet and lov able as Riley was, but where Riley would plunge, Monty would tiptoe, except when it came to finding dead things in the backyard and rolling in them. Monty was afraid of umbrellas, dry cleaning and helium balloons, but he was a fearless fetch player and turned into an incredible therapy dog when I decided the two of us should volunteer together. Ostensibly we got Monty for the kids, but he really became my dog and my best friend during COVID-19. He may have just been into me for all the banana bread I made during that time, but I like to think he liked me for me and not just the food I dropped on theWefloor.lost Monty last September. I was bereft for months and couldn’t even begin to entertain the idea of getting another dog. And now that my husband and I were empty nesters, we wondered if it even made sense to get another dog.
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ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Township of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New TheYork.premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judg ment, Index No. 007093/2015 in the amount of $536,680.73 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accor dance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine. If prop er social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auc tion. Richard S. Mullen Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 MIT 5951 4X 07/29,08/05,12,19
Articles of Organization filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/03/2022. Office location: Nassau Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom pro cess against it may be served addressand SSNY shall mail a copy of process is 4 Sunnyfield Road, Hicksville, NY 11801. Purpose: any lawful purpose. MIT 5957 6X 08/12,19,26,09/02,09,16
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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, GINAPlaintiffagainst M. FLORIO, et al AttorneyDefendant(s)for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., Woodbridge Corporation Plaza, 485B Route 1 South, Suite Iselin,330,NJ 08830. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 24, 2017, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 1, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 11 Belfry Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. Sec 45 Block 380 Lot 12. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $204,905.81 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provi sions of filed Judgment Index No During006143/2016.theCOVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health require ments in effect at the time of the sale including but not lim ited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distanc ing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while ten dering deposit and at any subse quent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bid der in default. 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 addi tion to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If prop er social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee 4XMITNY201900000478-1595407/29,08/05,12,19
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NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on November 06, 2017, I, Mark Ricciardi, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auc tion on August 30, 2022 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 at 2:30 PM, County of Nassau, State of New York, the premises described as follows: 258 Woodbury Rd Hicksville, NY 11801 SBL No.: 12-171-61
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NOTICE OF FORMATION CT Psychological Services, PLLC “Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 7/07/2022. Office loc: SSNY Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process agst. the PLLC, to the PLLC, 2 Cedar Ridge Road, Oyster Bat, New York, 11771. Purpose: Liccensed Psychologist Work” SYO 4431 6X 07/29,08/05,12,19,26,09/02
NOTICE OF FORMATION SOLZ MANAGEMENT LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 7/11/2022 Office located in Nassau. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 26 Haverford Rd., Hicksville, NY 11801. Purpose: any lawful activity. MIT 5953 6X 07/29,08/05,12,19,26,09/02
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NOTICE OF FORMATION Shay’s Infuzions LLC Arts. of Org.Filed with the SSNY on 2/22/22. Office:Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC,100 Duffy Ave, Suite 6XMITpose.11801.Purpose:Any510,Hicksville,NYlawfulpur5956REV08/05,12,19,26,09/02,09
NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau CASCADE FUNDING RM1 ACQUISITIONS GRANTOR VIVIANV.TRUST, LOEBER, ET AL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 29, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein CASCADE FUNDING RM1 ACQUISITIONS GRANTOR TRUST is the Plaintiff and VIVIAN LOEBER, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the under signed Referee will sell at pub lic auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on September 13, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 14 HAZELWOOD DRIVE, JERICHO, NY 11753: Section 12, Block 506, Lot 23: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT JERICHO, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW PremisesYORKwill be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602431/2018. John G. Kennedy, 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 includ ing, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wear ing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. SYO 4432 4X 08/12,19,26,09/02 Our Professional Guide is sure to bring results. Call 1 516-294-8900 for rates and information. you a professional?
NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., IRMAv.Plaintiff, ACHKHANIAN, JONATHAN ACHKANIAN, ET AL, PLEASEDefendant.TAKE
Supreme Court County of Nassau CITIBANK, N.A. NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST VI, AVTARvs.Plaintiff, SINGH, ET AL., PursuantDefendant(s).to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 3, 2018, and an Order Appointing Successor Referee duly entered on May 20, 2022. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 7, 2022 at 2:30 pm, premises known as 3 Crescent Street, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 168 and Lot 30. Approximate amount of judg ment is $634,829.71 plus inter est and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 1475013. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the North Side Steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distanc ing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Dalia Zaza, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5955 4X 08/05,12,19,26
NOTICE OF FORMATION J D SOLZ MANAGEMENTLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 7/11/2022 Office located in Nassau. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 26 Haverford Rd., Hicksville, NY 11801. Purpose: any lawful activity. MIT 5952 6X 07/29,08/05,12,19,26,09/02
The following were students who graduated from SUNY Oneonta during the spring 2022 semester. The college’s commencement ceremony was held on Saturday, May 21.
The following local students received degrees at the University of Wisconsin at Madison during recent commence ment ceremonies.
Rachel Vasti of Hicksville (11801)Bachelor of Science in Digital & Studio Art with the following honors: Digital & Studio Art Jericho Jolee Benezra - Master of Science in Education in Literacy Education (B-6) Molly Blumenau - Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Textiles Communication StudiesJared Gootnick - Bachelor of Science in Business Economics Levittown Ryan Kelly - Bachelor of Science in Business Economics Old Bethpage
Jenna Kachadourian - Bachelor of Science in Early Chld/Childhood Ed (B-6) with the following honors: Cum Laude, Early Childhood/Childhood EducBrandon Mansfield - Bachelor of Science in Business Economics with the following honors: Business Economics, CumHeatherLaudePalmer - Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Educ.: Mathematics
Jake Rosenthal, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Magna Cum Laude Jake Sarni, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice Honors, Summa Cum LaudeRyan
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James Koehler, Bachelor of Science, PhysicsLiam McAllister, Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Cum Laude Bernard Ng, Bachelor of Science, InformaticsDylanRivera, Bachelor of Arts, Emergency Prep, Homeland Sec & Cybersecurity, Magna Cum Laude
Silverman, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Summa Cum LaudeOlivia Tonis, Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Summa Cum Laude Olivia Vecchio, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Cum Laude Christian Velasquez, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Cum Laude Madeline Ziegler, Bachelor of Arts, English, Summa Cum Laude Old Bethpage-Plainview Jena Barrette, Bachelor of Science, Economics, Cum Laude Armand Juliani, Bachelor of Science, Emergency Prep, Homeland Sec & CybersecurityJordanSaraceno, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Cum Laude Jeanie Uy, Bachelor of Science, Human Biology Syosset David Kitograd, Bachelor of Science, Biology, Magna Cum Laude Kyle Rasquinha, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Cum Laude Alexander Schulze, Bachelor of Science, Accounting Ilana Shimunov, Master of Public Health, Public Health
Old Bethpage Lily Bedell, School of Human Ecology, Bachelor of Science-Textiles and Fashion Design, Textiles and Fashion Design, Graduated with HighestAlexaDistinctionRosen,School of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Business: Management and Human Resources and Business: Marketing, Graduated with Distinction Kendall Stolar, School of Education, Bachelor of Science-Rehabilitation Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology Plainview Alex Fried, School of Business, Master of Science-Business, Business: AnalyticsBenLevine, School of Human Ecology, Bachelor of Science-Personal Finance, Personal Finance
Josh Russ, School of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Business: Accounting, Business: Finance, Investment and Banking and Business: Risk Management and Insurance Syosset Ethan Edelman, School of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Business: Finance, Investment and BankingJessica Levy, School of Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Dylan Maskell, School of Human Ecology, Bachelor of Science-Human Development and Family Studies, Human Development and Family Studies, Graduated with Distinction Alexandra Saypoff, School of Business, Master of Arts-Business, Business: Arts and Creative Enterprise LeadershipHayleySchneider, School of Human Ecology, Bachelor of Science-Human Development and Family Studies, Human Development and Family StudiesNicole Woldar, School of Human Ecology, Bachelor of Science-Interior Architecture, Interior Architecture, Graduated with Distinction n In commencement exercises on May 18, Fairleigh Dickinson University con ferred degrees on the following local students:Antonio Deagresta of Hicksville Marc Brancaleone of Plainview Anjali Patel of Hicksville Thomas Consiglio of Levittown n Cathryn Kramer of Levittown trav eled to Dingle, Ireland for Alvernia University’s nursing study abroad pro gram.Alvernia Nursing partnered with Sacred Heart University to study trans cultural nursing and cultural competen cy in Dingle, Ireland. Kramer was one of eight third-year nursing students to participate in the study abroad program.
Jericho Jordan Cohen, School of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Business: Management and Human Resources and Business: Real Estate and Urban Land Economics Isabella Grieco, School of Human Ecology, Bachelor of Science-Textiles and Fashion Design, Textiles and FashionEmilyDesignRosen, School of Human Ecology, Bachelor of Science-Human Development and Family Studies, Human Development and Family Studies, Graduated with Distinction, , Jia Zhang, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Science, Communication Arts and Environmental Studies
Julianna Griffin - Bachelor of Science in Human Develop & Family Studies
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Julia Fischetti - Bachelor of Science in Early Chld/Childhood Ed (B-6) with the following honors: Early Childhood/ Childhood Educ Joshua Lester - Bachelor of Science in Business Economics with the fol lowing honors: Business Economics, Magna Cum Laude Helen Sanchez - Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Biology with the follow ing honors: Biochemistry, Cum Laude Melanie Soesman - Bachelor of Science in Professional Accounting Plainview Amanda Busch - Bachelor of Science in Psychology Educational Psychology with the following honors: Cum Laude, PsychologyAlexaCirri - Bachelor of Science in Psychology with the following honors: Magna Cum Laude, Psychology Lauren Cohen - Master of Science in Education in Literacy Education (B-6) Kaitlyn Rubin - Bachelor of Science in Early Chld/Childhood Ed (B-6) with the following honors: Early Childhood/ Childhood Educ, Magna Cum Laude Star SassoneLevy - Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education (1-6) with the following honors: Childhood Education, Summa Cum Laude Samantha Unterlack - Bachelor of Science in Early Chld/Childhood Ed (B-6) with the following honors: Early Childhood/Childhood Educ, Summa Cum Laude Syosset Grant Doherty - Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with the following honors: Criminal Justice, Cum Laude Maureen Schrader - Bachelor of Science in Psychology with the follow ing honors: Cum Laude Victoria Shapiro - Bachelor of Science in Dietetics with the following honors: Dietetics, Summa Cum Laude Danielle Somkin - Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies Educational Psychology Woodbury Rachel Fajiram - Bachelor of Science in Business Economics Communication StudiesEmmie Levy - Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education (1-6) with the following honors: Childhood Education n The University at Albany recently presented degrees to the following local students during recent commencement ceremonies: Bethpage Bianca Pappalardo, Master of Science,ChristopherTaxationSciulli, Bachelor of Arts, Biology Hicksville Chelsea Bamberg, Bachelor of Arts, CommunicationKathiaBeltre, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Magna Cum LaudeNicholas Capunay, Bachelor of Science, Informatics, Magna Cum Laude Dennis Cuadros, Master of Arts, International Education Mgmt&LeadershipErinDilorenzo, Master of Science, Information Science School Library Neha Kothare, Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Magna Cum Laude Domenic Schwarz, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Mark Sullivan, Master of Science, Taxation Jericho Haley Patel, Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Cum Laude Levittown Eduardo Cruz, Bachelor of Science, Business Economics
Hicksville Rachel Dobkin - Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies IDS - Women & Gender Studies with the following honors: Communication Studies, Media Studies, Summa Cum Laude Alyssa Fusco - Master of Science in Education in Literacy Education (B-6) Stephanie Reinertsen - Master of Science in Education in Literacy EducationMatthew(B-6)Terlikosky - Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sustainability
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Jordan Berson of Old Bethpage (11804) - Bachelor of Science in Psychology Educational Psychology
Michael Derenzo, Bachelor of Science,DianaBiologyGaspari, Master of Science, Professional Accountancy
Friday, August 19, 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.
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Tuesday. August 23, at 3:00 p.m. Afternoon Book Discussion: “The Lost Apothecary” by Sarah Penner (IN-PERSON) Join Evelyn Hershkowitz, Readers’ Services Librarian for an in-person discussion of the instant New York Times bestselling novel and #1 LibraryReads pick, “ The Lost Apothecary ” by Sarah Penner. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk one month before the program. No registration needed.
This Week at the Syosset Public Library
Dangers of vaping, opioid overdose prevention seminar
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The Town of Oyster Bay will be holding a free awareness semi nar on Tuesday, August 23, at the Massapequa Elks Lodge #2162 begin ning at 7 p.m. The seminar will out line the dangers of vaping and opioid overdose prevention education, and free Narcan training will be provided. This event is being held in partner ship with Massapequa Takes Action Coalition, Massapequa Elks Lodge and YES Community Counseling Center. “We thank these great organiza tions for their ongoing efforts to help address the ongoing opioid crisis on Long Island and are pleased to support them wherever we can” said Town Councilman Steve Labriola. “We part ner with them and local levels of law enforcement to help spread awareness, learn warning signs of drug addiction and gather information on available treatment options. This seminar pro vides a great opportunity to learn how to safely and effectively reverse the fatal effects of an opioid overdose by administering a life-saving antidote, a skill we all hope we never have to use.”This seminar is being offered for families and concerned community members who want to take action to learn about the dangers of vaping, as well as prevent opioid overdose. The overdose reversal agent known as Narcan is administered through a nasal spray, and will be provid ed free of charge at the seminar by YES Community Counseling Center to those who complete the training. Under New York State law, residents can administer Narcan in an attempt to save a life, without fear of liability. Residents interested in attending can register by visit the Massapequa Takes Action Coalition at www. mtacoalition.com, or by calling (516) 398-6245. The seminar will take place at the Massapequa Elks Lodge #2162, located at 2162 Veterans Blvd in Massapequa. Email editor@gcnews.com to put your engagement or wedding announcement in this paper. married? Place to be Understood
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The Early Fall Garden (IN-PERSON) Presenter: Paul horticulturalistLevin, The lecturer will speak about the Fall Garden. He will also bring live plants and flowers that bloom in the fall. Mums, asters, and autumn sedum to name a few. Mr. Levine will also describe the best location for each plant in the garden, the best soil and fertilizer to use and other important fall gardening informa tion. No registration needed.
Thursday, August 25, at 7:30 p.m. J.W. Ocker Author Visit (VIRTUAL) Welcome to the United States of Cryptids, where mysterious mon sters lurk in the dark forests, deep lakes, and sticky swamps of all fifty states. From the infamous Jersey Devil to the obscure Snallygaster, travel writer and chronicler of the strange J. W. Ocker not only uncov ers the bizarre stories of these crea tures but investigates the ways in which communities have embraced and celebrated their local cryptids. No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org. The Syosset Public Library is located at 225 South Oyster Bay Road.
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