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Friday, December 15, 2017

Vol. 77, No. 50

Town’s ice skating rinks will aid charity

WINTER WONDERLAND

BY GARY SIMEONE

On December 6th, Berry Hill’s PTA organized the Holiday Boutique for students to purchase gifts for family and loved ones. See page 8.

All through the month of December, ice skating rinks in the Town of Oyster Bay will serve as food drop-off sites for people facing hunger on Long Island. The special drive is called ‘Helping through the Holidays’ and it is a joint Initiative between the Town and the Island Harvest Food Bank organization. Town Supervisor Joe Saladino and Town Councilman Thomas Hand were instrumental in getting the ice skating facilities involved in this great cause during the holiday season. “We ask our residents visiting any of our ice skating facilities this month to bring a donation for this wonderful cause,” said Saladino. “Just one or two items from each visitor would make a great difference to people in need.” Island Harvest Food Bank is the largest hunger relief organization on

Long Island. CEO and President of Island Harvest Randi Shubin Dresner said that the Town’s involvement in helping people fight hunger is an added bonus to their mission. From now until December 31st, the Town of Oyster Bay rink in Bethpage, and the outdoor skating rinks at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa and Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, will be accepting nonperishable food items. Collection boxes will be made available for people to donate items. Items can include anything from canned vegetables and fruits to rice, beans, and jars of peanut butter and jelly. “We are asking our residents to assist us during this season of giving, in helping local families in need,” said Councilman Hand. “Worth the help of Island Harvest, we will be able to provide me necessities to our neighbors in need.”

Renowned boxer helps raise money for displaced dogs

BY GARY SIMEONE

WBO boxing and former kick boxing champion Chris Algieri, was at the Title Boxing Club in Syosset this past Saturday to help raise money for displaced animals in hurricane ravaged Puerto Rico. The event was called ‘Boxing For Barks,’ and all the funds that were raised went to the Dylan’s Candy BarN Animal Shelter Rebuild Fund for Puerto Rico. “There were numerous dog shelters destroyed in Puerto Rico as a result of the hurricane in September,” said the 33 year old Algieri. “With the funds from this event, we hope to rebuild some of

the shelters and take care of the homeless animals.” Algieri greeted fans at the club and even helped coach a few rounds of the boxing classes. The boxer, who has headlined at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn and at the Paramount in Huntington, said that he started out as a pro kickboxer before transitioning over to his full time boxing career. “I’ve been a pro for fourteen years and it’s always something that I’ve been into since I was a little kid,” said Algieri. “I used to watch and was inspired by all the greats like Mike Tyson, Oscar De La

Hoya, and Roy Jones Jr.” Danny Cordova, owner of the Title Boxing Club, said that fundraisers like this have raised money for hurricane victims in the past and that he was happy to be a part of this one. “We have an amazing community of people out there who give of themselves and donate to others,” said Cordova. “Whether it is just one dollar or a bigger sum of money, it shows that people care for those who have undergone a terrible tragedy like the people in Puerto Rico.” Dylan Lauren, owner of the non-profit organization, Dylan’s Candy BarN, recently adopted a dog from the hurri-

cane ravaged Island. Her organization is focused on animal rescue efforts around the world and changing the stigma of adopting a rescued animal. “She is an animal lover and the rescuing and adoption of these animals is extremely important to her,” said executive director of the organization, Devon Francis. If people are interested in making a donation to help the homeless animals in Puerto Rico they can make a donation on the ticket site, dylanscandybar.ejoinme. org/boxing.

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Mercy League holiday gift wrapping fundraiser

The Glen Cove-Hicksville-Syosset League of Mercy Medical Center will be providing holiday gift wrapping at the Broadway Mall to raise funds for enrichment activities and equipment at Mercy Medical Center. From Wednesday, December 13 through Sunday, December 24th from

10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Christmas Eve until 5 p.m.) have all of your gifts wrapped and have more time to shop. A large selection of gift paper, bags, ribbons and bows will be available. For questions or additional information, please call Pat at 516-681-6690 or Anna at 516-390-0200.

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THE POLICE BLOTTER

Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: A 43-year-old woman from East Elmhurst was arrested at 2:45 p.m. on November 20 and charged with Shoplifting from Burlington Coat Factory in East Garden City. n

At Kohl’s in Jericho, unattended shopping bags were stolen between 3 and 4 p.m. on November 20. n

At 5:36 a.m. on November 23, a 28-year-old man from Rego Park was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on the Long Island Expressway between Exits 35 and 36 in North Hills. n

Driving While Intoxicated was the charge brought against a 36-year-old man from Hollis, when he was arrested at the intersection of Searingtown Road and the North Service Road of the Long Island Expressway in North Hills on November 24 at 4:43 p.m. n

A 51-year-old man from East Williston was arrested at 12:21 a.m. on November 25on Roslyn Road at Carriage Lane in Roslyn Heights. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. n

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On Glen Cove Road in Greenvale, a 24-year-old man from Glen Cove was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on November 25 at 4:05 a.m.

On November 25 at 4:30 p.m., a victim has reported that unknown subjects entered her locked locker at LA Fitness, located on Marcus Avenue in North New Hyde Park, and removed cash. n

License plates were stolen from a vehicle on Main Street in Westbury between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on November 26. n

At 2:45 p.m. on November 27, a 26-year-old man from Far Rockaway was arrested on Lawrence Street in Uniondale and was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. n

At Target on Corporate Drive in Westbury, an 18-year-old man from that town was arrested on November 27 at 7:10 p.m. He was charged with Shoplifting. n

Cash was stolen from a vehicle on 4th Place in Syosset between 8:30 p.m. on November 28 and 8 a.m. the following morning. n

A victim has reported that unknown subjects keyed his vehicle while it was parked on 7th Street in West Hempstead between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on November 29.

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The members of Faith Lutheran Church in Syosset invite the community to join them on Sunday, December 24th, for their Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at either 4 p.m. or 9 p.m. These beautiful services celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. There will also be Holy Communion offered at each service.

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Great Performers with Marc Courtade: Fred Astaire and His Partners - This talk will celebrate Fred Astaire and many of his dancing partners including Ginger Rogers, Rita Hayworth, Judy Garland, Cyd Charisse and even Gene Kelly.

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Movie: The Glass Castle (Biography/ Drama - A young girl comes of age in a dysfunctional family of nonconformist nomads with a mother who’s an eccentric artist and an alcoholic father who would stir the children’s imagination with hope as a distraction to their poverty. Starring Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts. Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 7 minutes.

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Tuesday, December 19th at 3:30 - 5 PM

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Movie: Viceroy’s House (Biography/ Drama/History) - Based on a true story, the final Viceroy of India, Lord Mountbatten, is tasked with overseeing the transition of British India to independence, but meets with conflict as different sides clash in the face of monumental change. Gillian Anderson, Michael Gambon, Hugh Bonneville. (England/India) Subtitles. Not Rated. 1 hour, 46 minutes.

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Fire safety at Berry Hill BY GINA JAMES

On November 29th, the kindergarten classes at Berry Hill received a visit from the Syosset Fire Department. They came by to say hello and teach them about fire safety. As a special treat, the students were split into groups and able to sit inside the fire truck.

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Winter Wonderland at the Berry Hill’s Holiday Boutique BY GINA JAMES

On December 6th, Berry Hill’s PTA organized the Holiday Boutique for students to purchase gifts for family and loved ones. The students were asked to dress in white since Berry Hill’s staff and parents had decorated the school to look like a Winter Wonderland. The boutique was a big hit and children enjoyed shopping for their parents, grandparents, siblings and even pets. The younger students were guided through the boutique by Berry Hill’s PRIDE Pals. PRIDE Pals are 4th and 5th grade students who have volunteered to help with various tasks around the school. The PRIDE Pals helped the younger grades stay on budget while shopping. Michele Goldsmith and Lisa Predmore, CoChairs of the Holiday Boutique, planned the successful event, which had over $10,000 in sales.

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Students dressed in white for the Winter Wonderland theme.

Kindergarten students shopping with a PRIDE Pal.

Spirited 3rd graders shopping for their siblings.

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A December Vacation in Washington, DC Checks Every Box on a Holiday Wish List BY KAREN RUBIN Among our favorite places to spend the winter holidays for their attractions both indoor and outdoor and their ambiance (Newport, RI, Philadelphia, New York City, Wilmington and the Brandywine) Washington DC is certainly among the best and Destination DC (DDC), the official marketing organization for Washington, DC is on hand to help travelers plan. Washington.org offers seasonal inspiration on a holiday landing page including hotel packages and deals, festive menus, ice skating rinks, Christmas markets, can’tmiss events and more. Scroll instant inspiration on DDC’s Instagram and Facebook accounts or speak with a travel concierge (800-422-8644, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm). “Whether your ideal December getaway includes a family photo with the National Christmas tree and A Christmas Carol at Ford’s Theatre or a morning at the MLK Memorial, an afternoon of ice © Ka ren R skating at the National Gallery of Art’s rink ubin and a Michelin-star dinner, we can help you plan an unforgettable holiday in Washington, DC,” said Elliott L. Ferguson II, president and CEO of DDC. Among special packages and events: Seasonal Hotel Packages See page D6

Snow Resorts are Magical Places for Winter Holidays BY KAREN RUBIN Snow-covered mountain resorts are particularly magical at the holidays, and they go all out. “The quintessential holiday vacation is a ski trip in the mountains,” says CMO at Ski.com and industry veteran, Dan Sherman. “From elaborate light displays in quaint mountain villages and Santa races to holiday markets and torchlight parades, mountain destinations offer the epitome of an idyllic holiday atmosphere.” Here are just a few examples: Stowe, Vermont: An idyllic New England town, Stowe is a winter wonderland. The streets of historic downtown come to life during the holidays with a local artisan market. From candy canemaking demos to the annual winter-themed ice carving, there is plenty to do off the mountain. r Catch a holiday concert at the Spruce tere t i Peak Performing Arts Center or take us M ark ©M the kids to a community screening of It’s a Wonderful Life. Ring in the New Year with Stowe’s on-mountain Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Show over Spruce Peak. Vail, Colorado: Vail’s Holidays are held from November 29th See page D2

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through December 31st. The festivities kick off with the annual Kris Kringle Market, an outdoor market featuring 34 local and regional Colorado vendors, where travelers can pick up unique last minute gifts. On the evening of December 17th, join the Mayor and take in the Town of Vail Tree Lighting by the Covered Bridge, while the Vail Children’s Choir sings. On December 22nd, Vail Winterfest Ice Theater hosts their Grand Opening Celebration. Ice Sculptor Paul Wertin creates oversized ice chairs where travelers can kick back and relax while enjoying film projects, such as How the Grinch Stole Christmas. On New Year’s Eve, ski instructors and locals form a glowing train down the mountain, while fireworks bring in the new year, lighting up Vail’s iconic setting. Other activities include ice skating, lantern making, holiday sweater runs to burn off some extra calories and children’s cookies and tea parties. Whistler Blackcomb, Canada: Dress like Santa and Ms. Claus and ski for free on the annual Santa Ski Day, this December in Whistler. The first 75 guests to arrive at the Garibaldi Lift Company dressed in holiday garb will be awarded a free lift ticket. The iconic Fire & Ice shows light up the town every Sunday evening as skiers and snowboarders hit a big air jump through a ring of fire. The 34th annual Christmas Eve Carol Service takes place at the Westin Resort and Spa, bringing to life the story of the birth of Christ along with traditional carols and music. In addition, children can ice skate with Santa throughout the holiday season at the Whistler Olympic Plaza. Kitzbuhel, Austria: An ultimate

Kitzbühel, Austria (© Markus Mitterer) holiday destination for skiing and festivities, the town of Kitzbuhel transforms into a Christmas market and winter wonderland from November 30th through December 26th. Featuring traditional Tyrolean crafts, food and traditions, the market celebrates the holidays with a variety of musical acts featuring local choirs and musicians, Christmas readings, petting zoos and pony rides for the children. On January 1st, thousands of locals and visitors ring

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in the New Year with a torch skiing and flame jumping show, complete with the 64th annual fireworks show put on by fireworks champion, Armin Lukasser. Squaw Valley, California: The holidays kick off in Squaw and Alpine Meadows on December 16th with the Opening Ceremonies. The Ceremonies include a glow stick parade, lead by the one and only Santa. The parade meanders through Squaw’s “Ye Olde Christmas Village” and the “Merry

Wonderland” (a transformed Olympic Village Lodge). Check out the Ice Garden and performances by the Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus. Participants will also enjoy the “Taste of Squaw,” where local dining establishments provide free bites of signature items. Santa continues his visits throughout the week, stopping at the Merry Wonderland, the Ice Garden, Village at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. On December 21st, visitors can enjoy

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a concert put on by the Squaw Valley Institute featuring blues-infused covers of classics by likes of BB King, Kat King Cole, Otis Redding, Eric Clapton and more. Other festivities include Ugly Sweater parties, brunch with Santa and skiing with Santa on December 25th. Innsbruck, Austria: From midNovember through early January, the capitol of Tyrol is awash with Christmas festivities. The neighborhood of Alstadt features popular Medieval houses on the narrow Kiebachgasse street. Brothers Grimm characters peer down from the widows and tickle the imagination of children and the young at heart. Vendor booths are laden with festive goods like gingerbread, wooden toys and handblown ornaments. Every day at dusk, trumpeters perform traditional carols on the 500-year-old Golden Roof. Don’t miss Kiachln, a traditional Advent doughnut served with hot cranberry sauce. Take a ride up the funicular to Hafelekar, located just outside of Innsbruck to

enjoy the twinkling city below. Sun Valley, Idaho: The birthplace of skiing in the U.S., Sun Valley, Idaho is a small town with five-star amenities, but without the crowds. Christmas festivities start early with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 16th. Santa will be present, as well as the Sun Valley Carolers, an ice carving demo and free cookies and hot chocolate. Carolers perform daily performances throughout the Sun Valley Village and at various Sun Valley restaurants through the holidays. A European-style open-air market on the Sun Valley Lawn features vendors and holiday goodies. On Christmas Eve, enjoy the Winter Wonderland Ice Show while warming up with free hot chocolate and fresh-baked cookies at the Lodge. Don’t miss Christmas Eve fireworks and a sky-illuminating torchlight parade down Dollar Mountain. Take sleigh rides to Trail Creek Cabin for dinner or amble down Main Street in

Ketchum, lit up with a festive holiday gallery walk and festive decorations on all of the beautiful lodges. Aspen, Colorado: The 12 Days of Aspen usher in the holidays in Aspen, Colorado. On December 20th, kids can make their parents a special gift at the St. Regis, while LeAnn Rimes will perform at the Belly Up that evening. The following day, Santa will be at the Winer Wonderland with his live reindeer. Come meet St. Nick and enjoy free hot cooca and cookies while getting your picture taken. Santa will also be conducting sleigh rides throughout the 12 Days through town with Mrs. Claus; visitors can reserve spots in advance to take a ride. During the afternoons the spirited Hotel Jerome will be hosting carolers for visitors and locals alike. On the 23rd, everyone’s favorite characters from Peanuts come to life at the Wheeler Opera House with a presentation of A Charlie Brown Christmas. And finally, on the 31st, ring

in the New Year with an astounding fireworks show over Aspen Mountain. The Infamous Stringdusters will cap off the evening with a performance at the Wheeler Opera House. For assistance making travel arrangements, visit Ski.com (you can do an on-line chat with a specialist) or call 800-908-5000 or 970-429-3099. _______________________ © 2017 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com, www.huffingtonpost. com/author/karen-rubin , and travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures

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Visiting Santa? Make a Reservation BY MARJORIE GOTTLIEB WOLFE Santa Claus has arrived in town, but you may need a reservation to see him. Macy’s flagship store on 34th Street in New York is now requiring eager families to go online to sign up for a time slot from 30 minutes to five days in advance. NO WALKINS ARE ALLOWED. Admission is free. Shown below is a list of exciting and unusual facts, figures and happenings this holiday season. • In 2017, people will spend from $936 to $967 on Xmas gifts. “Americans may put the brakes on spending this holiday season,” says the National Retail Federation. People plan to spend slightly more than $478 on gifts for FAMILY, down from almost $486 in 2016. Matt Schultz said, “Have a shopping list. It will protect you from a number of retail’s favorite tricks: from slowtemp music (which tends to prompt shoppers who make unplanned pur-

chases to spend about $33 more than they buy in silence), to confusing store layouts that force you to walk down aisle after aisle to tempting presents.” • Some malls offer Pet Nights with Santa. Families are asked to bring well-behaved, leashed, people-friendly pets using their reservation system. • The price tag to purchase the 12 unusual items mentioned in the holiday jingle will run you $34,558.65. Ex. 3 French Hens—$181.50; 6 Geesea-laying—$360; and 12 drummers drumming—$2,034.10. • North Pole Santa Letters—customized from Santa and mailed from the North Pole: $7.99 to $9.99. • Need help planting a Christmas Tree? According to one website, a nursery charges $212 to plant a Christmas tree vs. doing it yourself for $95. (The national cost is adjusted by ZIP Code.) • School4Santas is the world’s largest Santa School. It’s designed for both Real Bearded Santas, Mrs. Claus, and volunteers. They have over 3,700 graduates. A complete 2-day course, 16-hour training course, taught by professional Santas, costs $289. First-time attendees receive a Bachelor Diploma in Santa Clausology. Couples can enroll for $399, and alumni singles pay $299. An ON-LINE DVD course is $199. • HireSanta.com offers a Santa Claus for $295 for 1 hour. (Rates charged for Xmas Eve and Xmas Day are double. They offer 3 levels of Santa Clauses: Professional, Expert, and Master. • According to shmoop.com, it’s difficult to point exactly how much St. Nick can fit into his big red pockets for each sitting, but it seems that $100 to

$175 an hour is a good midpoint. At the low end, the scale goes down to a paltry $10 an hour. Those with real beards tend to make more. People who throw fancy holiday parties pay Santa up to $300 an hour. • Children who wish to Breakfast with Santa and Friends, will pay $15 per child ($20 per adult) at United Skates of America Roller Skating Center in Seaford. Mrs. Claus is whipping up a delicious buffet and Frosty the Showman and Rudolph will all be there! • FREE: Want to have some fun? Call up good ol’ Santa Claus. Yes, he actually has a phone number. 951-2623062 Note: This number comes in handy especially when you need to remind your kids to behave. • FREE: The transcript from the 1994 Tim Allen movie, “The Santa Clause.” Go to script-o-rama.com. • FREE: 100’s of printable Santa Clause Coloring Pages. Go to www. raisingyourkids.com. • FREE: Santa’s Naughty or Nice List - a questionnaire to determine how good you’ve been this year. Go to Northpole.com. • Want to buy a Donald Trump in a Santa Hat Christmas Shirt/Hoodie? $32 from the freedomcatalog.com. • Handmade Santa Claus Christmas Sugar Cookies, $16.15, plus shipping. Go to etsy.com. • “Santa Claus: A Biography” by Gerry Bowler, sells for $19.95 in paperback. “The future of Santa Claus is not up to children,” writes Bowler, “his life rests in the hands of parents,” and their “acts of loving folly” such as half-eaten cookies and letters from the North Pole.”

• FREE: Read an original play titled, “What, No Santa Claus?” The story begins: “He’s sitting in his big chair in front of the fireplace. He is wearing his traditional costume, but he has his shoes and socks off. His feet are stuck into a basin of hot water. He is huddled down in a big, red blanket which has been thrown around his shoulder. The table contains bottles of medicine: “Cough Medicine,” “Sneeze Medicine” and “Pills For Chills.” Santa looks very miserable and begins to sneeze. Ker-chew—kerrrchew. Ker-Chew!” To read the whole story, go to: thebestclass.org. Marjorie Wolfe’s favorite holiday joke: Q. What do you call a kid who doesn’t believe in Santa? A. A rebel without a Claus.

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Split Marriage Adds Up to No Benefits BY TOM MARGENAU

Q: I am 66 years old. I am getting my own Social Security retirement check, but it is rather small -- just shy of $1,000 per month. I tried to get benefits from my deceased husband’s record but my claim was turned down. They said I wasn’t married long enough. But I was married for a total of 10 years. Can you please review my case and tell me what you think? And is there anything I can do about it? Here are the facts. I was married on August 5, 1989. Then we got a divorce on May 14, 1998. But then we remarried on June 19, 1999. And my husband died on January 21, 2000. A: Wow! What an intriguing situation. I once wrote a column in which I answered reader’s complaints that Social Security rules are so complicated by pointing out that it is actually people’s lives that can be so complicated -- and Social Security’s laws and regulations just get a little twisted trying to adapt to that fact. Your claim for widow’s benefits was properly rejected because the law says your current marriage must have lasted at least 9 months. And sadly, your husband died before you reached that benchmark. You were married just a little over 7 months when he died. You brought up the 10-year issue. That rule applies to women who are trying to get benefits as a divorced wife or widow. The law normally says you must reach your 10th wedding anniversary to be eligible for benefits from an ex-husband’s record. But the rules are a little different in a split marriage like yours. On the one hand, someone might look at your case and say you don’t meet the 10-year rule. After all, your first marriage lasted about 8 years and 10 months. And your second marriage lasted 7 months. If you add that up, it comes out to a little less than 9 years and 6 months of marriage. But what the law actually says is that your marriage must have been in existence at some point in each of 10 continuous years. And because you were indeed married to this man at some point in each of the years from 1989 to 2000, you do meet the 10-year marriage requirement. But of course, the sad twist to that issue is that we are talking about benefits for a divorced widow. And you were not divorced when your husband died. So to sum up. You cannot get benefits as a married widow because your second marriage didn’t last 9 months before your husband died. And you can’t get benefits as a divorced widow because ... again ... you were not divorced when he passed away. You asked me what you can do about this. You said that your claim for widow’s benefits was “turned down.” I assume by that you mean you filed a

formal application for widow’s benefits with the Social Security Administration and then received a letter of denial (as opposed to just asking a clerk about your eligibility and getting an informal and oral rejection). If it has been less than two months since you got the denial letter, you could file an appeal. Eventually, you will talk to a Social Security judge about your case. I would try making the point that although your second marriage lasted less than 9 months, your combined marriages lasted well more than that. Who knows? Maybe the judge will interpret the rules differently than what SSA and I have told you. It’s worth a shot! Q: I tried to get benefits from my ex-husband’s Social Security, but was turned down because of the 10-year rule. I just don’t think that’s fair. We were married in 1995 and divorced in 2002. Then we remarried in 2009 and divorced again in 2015. In other words, we were married a total of about 13 years. Why can’t I get his Social Security? A: I purposely put your question right behind the last one to clarify a point about this 10-year business. Again, the law treats each of your marriages separately. And you didn’t reach your 10th wedding anniversary in either of them. In the prior answer, I explained how Social Security rules treat split marriages. To repeat, the law says you can combine the time each one lasted IF your marriage was in existence at some point during a 10-year continuous period. But between 1995 when you got married the first time and 2015 when you got divorced the second time, there was no 10-year continuous length of time that you were married. Q: I took my Social Security at 62. I get $1,257 per month. I tried to get Social Security from my ex-husband but was denied. They said I get more on my own. But how can that be? He made a six-figure income all his life. I have no idea how much he is getting but it must be the maximum. And certainly half of the maximum Social Security benefit is more than I am getting. A: You’re right that half of the maximum Social Security benefit is more than you are getting on your own account. But here is the deal. You are not due half of your ex-husband’s Social Security. Because you took reduced retirement benefits on your own account, that reduction carries over to any spousal benefits you might be due. Instead of half, you are due about onethird of his rate. Let’s say he is getting the maximum retirement benefit. That would be about $2,700. One third of that is around $890. Your own $1,257 rate is much more than that. So your claim for divorced wife’s benefits was correctly denied.

Q: I took my Social Security at age 70. So I am getting an extra 32 percent added to my Social Security checks. My wife is about to turn 66. Does she get half of my age 70 rate? Or half of my full retirement age rate? And what happens when I die? A: While you are alive, your wife will be due 50 percent of your age 66 (full retirement age) rate -- less any benefits she might be due on her own

account. But after you die, her widow’s benefit is based on your augmented age 70 amount. So she will get 100 percent of whatever you were getting at the time of death -- again, less any benefits she might be due on her own record. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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Through Dec. 20, the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC displays lavish holiday décor from 20 area designers. The luxury Georgetown hotel treats travelers with 30% off suites, through December. The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown’s Deck the Halls offer includes Santa’s milk and cookies at turn-down and an in-suite holiday tree. The Ritz-Carlton Washington, DC welcomes guests to Savor the Season with a 30-foot gingerbread Washington Monument and a $50 food and beverage credit. Winter packages at the Willard InterContinental include a delicious welcome amenity and the official 2017 White House Christmas ornament thru Dec. 31. Ice Skating Rinks Twirl around the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden’s rink thru March 11, 2018. Warm up inside the Pavilion Café and visit Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting: Inspiration and Rivalry in the West Building thru Jan. 21, 2018. Free. New: The Potomac-side rink at The Wharf in SW DC joins the party of neighborhood rinks in Georgetown and Capitol Riverfront.

New: Glide on “iceless” rinks at the Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown and the Watergate Hotel. Holiday Lights, Tours ZooLights animates the National Zoo with more than 500,000 LED lights, snowless tubing and concerts between 5-9pm until Jan. 1 (closed Dec. 24, 25, 31). Free. George Washington’s Mount Vernon offers character-guided candlelit tours, 18th century dancing and fireside caroling, Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 17. Holiday in the Park illuminates Six Flags America with lights, rides and s’mores Dec. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 22-23, 26- Jan. 1. Tour America’s roadside attractions in miniature at Seasons Greenings: National Parks and Historic Parks at the U.S. Botanic Gardens thru Jan. 2. Free. The National Christmas tree in President’s Park on the Ellipse is attended by 56 decorated trees, Santa’s Workshop and musical performances thru Dec. 31. Free. The National Menorah will be lit on the Ellipse throughout Hanukah. On Dec. 12 at 4pm, the American Friends of Lubavitch celebrates with dreidels and donuts. Free. Performances, Attractions New: Digital gallery Artechouse

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Many people find the holiday season can be stressful. Holiday hosts may bear the brunt of seasonal stress, but the season also may be challenging for those who have lost loved ones or do not have close families to celebrate with. When holiday hustle leads to frayed nerves, there are some things people can do to reduce their stress. • Hit the gym. The American Society for Exercise Physiologists says exercise has been shown to increase one’s sense of well-being, mood, self-esteem, and stress responsivity. Stress can rev up adrenaline, and exercise can help relieve any pent-up energy and frustration. • Eat the right foods. Stay hydrated and eat plenty of fiber, fruits and vegetables. This can help stabilize blood sugar levels and decrease cravings for comfort foods. Do not turn to caffeine, sugary sweets and alcohol to reduce stress, as such foods and beverages may only

compound the problem. • Get ample rest. Go to bed and rise at the same time each day. Many adults function best when they get between seven and eight hours of sleep per night, and a good night’s rest can help in the fight against stress. • Engage in activities you enjoy. Make time for activities that you like to do, such as crafts, hobbies and listening to music. Take time away from holiday tasks to give yourself a break. • Skip the need to be perfect. Christmas movies and holiday ideals portrayed in advertisements can put undue pressure on the average person. Ignore any perceived pressure to have a perfect holiday season, instead resolving to enjoy the time with family and friends. Stress can impact the ability to enjoy oneself during the holidays. But stress can be overcome, even during this busy time of year.

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Delight and inspire the cook, baker and home entertainer with affordable gifts of well-crafted cookware, stoneware, bakeware, and kitchen accessories. Here are 10 kitchen gift ideas under $50 to consider for culinary enthusiasts:

Open Skillet with Pour Spouts ($19.99) — Fans of cast iron cooking will appreciate this conveniently pre-seasoned, generously sized skillet, which has two pour spouts for easy removal of grease and liquids without messy spills.

New Farberware Luminescence 12inch Covered Deep Skillet ($29.99) — Add elegance to weekday meal-making with this versatile skillet, distinguished by a luminous exterior in Sapphire Shimmer (also available in Copper Shine). Made of even heating aluminum, Farberware Luminescence features a dimpled high quality nonstick surface for exceptional food release.

Anolon Vesta Stoneware 2.5 Quart Covered Casserole in New Umber Color ($39.99) — Beautiful stoneware is a boon to cooks and entertainers, making it easy to bring dishes straight from the oven to the table. This sleek casserole in a sophisticated Umber color is also dishwasher-, microwave- and freezer-safe.

New Circulon 16.5 x 14-inch Roaster with Self Rack ($19.99) — This durable, heavy-duty steel roaster features PFOA-free premium-quality nonstick inside and out in richly-hued Chocolate Brown for excellent food release and easy cleanup. Smartly designed with a built-in rack, and oven safe to 450° F, it’s perfect for roasting meats and poultry. New Farberware Cast Iron 12-inch

New Farberware Buena Cocina Stainless Steel 6 Quart Covered Casserole ($31.99) — Also known as a caldero, which is a staple in Hispanic cuisine, this mirror-polished, stainless steel pot is perfectly sized for family-size weeknight meals and gatherings. A fully encapsulated aluminum base ensures fast and even heating. New Paula Deen Speckled 4-Piece Bakeware Set in Deep Sea Blue ($39.99) — Paula’s love for retro-style enamel-

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New BonJour Cold Brew Coffee Maker ($49.99) — Crafted in heat-resistant borosilicate glass, the 50-ounce carafe features a high-quality, double stainless steel filter with a removable base for easy cleanup. Offered in Black and Aqua, this simple-to-use coffee maker makes smooth-tasting coffee with less acidity. New BonJour Ceramic French Press ($49.99) — Coffee lovers who prefer the rich taste of coffee brewed in a French press will appreciate the form and function of this boldly striped (in Red and Black) 8-cup model. The insulating stoneware carafe and lid keeps freshly brewed coffee at its optimum heat and flavor longer and reduces risk of breakage.

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Christmas trees are often the centerpiece of holiday decor and one of the hallmarks of the season. The National Christmas Tree Association states that there are approximately 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees sold each year in the United States, where there are close to 350 million currently growing on Christmas tree farms. The NCTA also notes that, when a Christmas tree is cut, more than half of its weight is water. To maintain its quality and appearance, keeping the tree hydrated is of utmost importance. There are other steps to take as well to minimize needle loss and help ensure the tree lasts through the holiday season. • Buy a quality tree. It’s adviseable to buy a freshly cut tree from a local nursery or cut one down yourself. Trees available at tree lots may have been cut down weeks prior and may have already started to deteriorate. Some needle loss is to be expected, but if the tree you’re considering loses lots of needles when shaken, go elsewhere. • Fit the stand to the tree. Rather than whittling down the trunk to fit the stand, choose a stand with an adequate reservoir to fit the trunk and water. Stands should provide one quart of water per inch of stem diameter.

putting the tree in the stand. Be careful to cut perpendicular to the stem axis, not at an angle or v-shape. The outer layers of wood are the most efficient in absorbing water and should not be removed. • Keep it cool. Trees are used to being outdoors and not inside. Therefore, inside the home, place the tree away from a heat source to prolong its life. Avoid drafts from heating vents, radiators and fireplaces as well. • Consider a living tree. Living trees can be planted in the yard after the season, ensuring that the beauty of the evergreen can be enjoyed year-round. Select a tree that is hardy to your planting zone. Live trees often need to be transitioned from the outdoors to a garage and then into the house so they will not be shocked. Reverse this process when returning the tree to the outdoors. Do not keep the tree inside longer than 10 days, advises HGTV. Monitor any tree’s condition daily, keeping it watered regularly. Select lights that use low heat. Remove the tree if it has dried out to avoid a fire risk. Following these suggestions can help trees last the entire holiday season as they serve as the centerpiece of holiday decorations.

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Emotions run deep come the holiday season. Holiday planning can be hectic, especially for blended families. Today’s families are increasingly blended, meaning they’re a combination of families due to divorce or death. Even though the holidays are meant to be joyous, navigating traditions and accommodating the unique needs of all involved — including cultural traditions, visitation schedules, rituals, and religious beliefs — can be challenging. But blended families need not fret as they attempt to negotiate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, or New Years.

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are large enough to entertain the whole family, whether it’s a backyard movie night on a warm summer evening or during a camping trip when film fans can relax under the stars and watch their favorite films. Screens won’t be too useful without a projector, so make sure your loved one already has a projector or suggest a family member purchase the projector and then present both gifts at the same time. • Streaming subscription: Few people now watch films on DVD, as streaming services have become the go-to means to watching the films of the past and present. Sign your loved one up for subscription to a service such as Netflix or Amazon Prime, and he or she will have instant access to thousands of films. • Books: If your favorite film aficionado is not just enamored with movies but the behind-the-scenes business of making films, stuff a book or two into his or her stocking. Numerous books have been written about the nuts and bolts of moviemaking, and even more memoirs or tell-alls have shared the Hollywood gossip or insider details that few film fans can resist.

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Holiday cookies the whole family will love Many people enjoy baking come the holiday season, and perhaps no dish is more synonymous with holiday baking than cookies. Children leave cookies out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, while adults may indulge and enjoy an extra cookie or two at family gatherings or holiday office parties. Cookies come in all shapes and sizes, so bakers have an array of options at their disposal when planning their holiday menus. Chocolate chip cookies may be among the most popular types of cookies, and bakers who want to capitalize on that popularity while giving loved ones something a little different may want to try the following recipe for “Double Chocolate Chip Cookies” from Maxine Clark’s “Chocolate: Deliciously Indulgent Recipes for Chocolate Lovers” (Ryland, Peters & Small).

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SITUATION WANTED HOME HEALTH AIDE / ELDER CARE Home health aide with over 15 years experience !! Excellent references. Cooking, cleaning, showers, all aspects of daily care. Live in. Available Immediately !! Call Sharon 347-739-7717

CAREER TRAINING AIRLINE CAREERS Start here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866296-7094

ANNOUNCEMENTS LOST & FOUND LOST BEAUTIFUL BLACK ROSARY on Sunday, November 11 Vicinity of St. Joseph’s Church and Key Food, 7th Street. REWARD! Please call 516-747-0258

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NOVENAS/PRAYERS

PEACOCK FOUND PEACOCK found on Caroline Avenue, Garden City South on November 21 Information call: 516-481-1612

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (L.B.)

INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Estate & Tag Sales Online & Live Auctions Cleanout & Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Email: tracyjordan@invitedsales.com

AVITAL GALLERY 336: Paintings, Royal Copenhagen, Rosenthal and more. Hours Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 12-5, Friday 10-1 or by appointment. 770 Middle Neck road, Great Neck, NY 11024. 516-3045640 or call 516-528-9765. Free parking in back

NOVENAS/PRAYERS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (NTG)

EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit thou who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. Thou who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and thou who art in all instances of my life with me. I thank thee for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great material desire may be, I want to be with thee and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Thank You for your love towards me and my loved ones. Pray this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted. (L.B.)

MARKETPLACE GARAGE CONTENTS FOR SALE—GARDEN CITY: Pottery Barn Twin Bed with underneath storage drawers both sides of bed. Excellent Condition. HON Lateral Filing Cabinet, 5 drawers. Excellent condition. Misc Items: Printer, fax, scanner. Please call for details/pricing: 516-779-8788 METRO TEAM OUTFITTERS WWW.METROTEAMOUTFITTERS.COM 75 NASSAU TERMINAL ROAD NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040

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WANTED TO BUY

ABE BUYS OLD STUFF

GREAT PRICES PAID Bronzes, Paintings, Sterling Silver, Rugs & All Contents

917-817-3928

ALWAYS BUYING Old Mirrors, Lamps, Clocks, Watches, Furniture, Glass-Ware, Military Items, China, Anything Old or Unusal.

LICENSED & BONDED

Call 516-344-9032

TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

TAG SALE *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org

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GARDEN CITY GREAT ESTATE TAG SALE Saturday, December 16 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 75 Clinch Ave Entire House Contents For Sale Inside and Outside INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Tuesday, December 19 9:30 a.m. 20 8th Street Hicksville, NY 11801 Collector’s Estate selling contents of home including collectibles, home furnishings, tools, costume jewelry and household items...Visit www.invitedsales. comfor pictures and details ! WILLISTON PARK: Bargains + Blessings Thrift Shop at the Church of the Resurrection, 147 Campbell Ave at Center St., Williston Park. OPEN Thursdays and Saturdays 10-4. 516746-5527. Holiday Decorations, Ornaments, Wrapping Paper, Tree Skirts, Gifts for family and friends. Everything you need for the holidays. Jewelry, clothing, household items, etc. Donations accepted. Mon-Fri 9am-12pm. CHRISTMAS SHOP OPEN NOW.

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

DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

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K9 Monk, LLC Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Boarding, Training, Healing Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Meridian Tapping Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Angelic Healing Acutonics Tuning Forks Sound Therapy GC Resident 516-382-5553 thek9monk@gmail.com www.k9monk.com

AUTOMOTIVE AUTOS WANTED

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

ROOM FOR RENT

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE

MINEOLA: Large furnished room, private entrance, share bath, own TV, microwave and fridge, A/C. No pets / smoking. $735 month all utilities included plus 1 month security. References required. 516-747-5799

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

TOYOTA 2008 CAMRY LE

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V6, 69K, ONE Owner,White Ext, Beige Int. Good Cond, No Accidents, Non-Smoker

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516-412-9145 DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT GARDEN CITY RENTALS First Floor, Five Rooms 2 Bed, 2 Full Baths Updated EIK, A/C Parking Immediate $3,000 Garden City Properties (516)746-1563 / (516)313-8504

HOMES FOR RENT FRANKLIN SQUARE HOUSES FOR RENT: $2,000 and up; 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms; use of yard, driveway & garage; Credit check required. LISA DP REAL ESTATE INC Text or call: 516-319-3647

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GARDEN CITY FOR SALE BY OWNER 27 Brompton Rd December 17th 2:00-4:00 pm Potential, Potential! 3 BR, 2 Bath home for sale in GC. Questions? 516-987-9278 No brokers at this time SOUTH JAMESPORT: Saturday, December 16 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Waterview quaint and charming. Close to lots of sugar sandy bay beaches! Bring your flip flops and unwind here! Upper deck with magical views of boats, harbor and peekaboo bay views! Located in historic Sea Faring South Jamesport! Visit the wineries and stay forever! Reduced! $459,000 Colony Realty, Dolores Peterson 631-413-7572

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE JAMESPORT Privacy with a view! Adirondack Contemporary on 1.5 acres set amongst the treetops. Borders preserved land in the back and pond in front. 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths. Stone fireplace, CAC, HW floors, 10’ ceilings. 30x24 detached garage / w orkshop with 8’ overhead door. Close to Jitney stop & town. Must See! Reduced! $749,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

JAMESPORT: STUNNING 3500 sf VICTORIAN Private landscaped setting on 1 acre. 4 BRs & 3.5 Baths. 2 Master Bedroom Suites. Large EIK, Formal LR, Formal DR, Family Room/fireplace. Geothermal Heat, Central Air and Solar panels. Finished Basement. 3 Car Garage. Must See! Just Listed! $949,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 LAUREL Custom 3000 sf Brick Ranch with Deeded Beach Rights! This home features LR, FDR, Family Room, EIK, MBR w/ Bath and additional 3 BRs and Bath. Large Laundry Room. Walk up Attic. $799,000 MLS #2939085 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 UPSTATE NY LAND! 5 to 41 tracts! Waterfront, old farmland, country bldg lots! Liquidation prices. Terms. Call 888-9058847 newyorklandandlakes.com

SERVICES HOME IMPROVEMENTS AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 25year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 GUTTERS, WINDOWS, CARPET CLEANING! GENERAL HOME REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE: “Handyman Services”. Outdoor Christmas & holiday decorating available. Plumbing, electrical is my specialty. Most gutters $30-40. Sprinkler blow outs, painting available. Clean ups in / out. All odd jobs...you name it. I will do it. All work guaranteed!! Fully insured. Free estimate. Senior discount. Call 516-534-9518 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628

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MASONRY All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886

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

ROOF LEAKS REPAIRED Slate Roof Specialist. Copper Flashings. Snow Guards. Aluminum Trim & Siding. No Sub-Contractors. Nassau Lic# H1859520000. B.C. Roofing 631-496-9711. Text or call owner direct: 516-983-0860 SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain /rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish, Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal, Power Washing, Wood Replacement JOHN MIGLIACCIO Licensed & Insured #80422100000 Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office) PAINTING PAINTING PAINTING: Interior/Exterior. Fall Specials! Call Steve cell 972998-8573

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

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314 SCIENCE/HUMANITIES TUTOR: Robert Pena, M.Eng. Ivy educated biomedical engineer and medical student. Tutoring in science, math, humanities and writing for high school and college. Rate: $40 /hr. Contact: rcp73@cornell.edu or 516-282-4912

INSTRUCTION PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons. com

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

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* Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes. To learn more about our programs or financial information, visit www.wheelsforwishes.org.

SERVICES

CLEANING

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

I WILL CLEAN YOUR HOUSE OR OFFICE I have 18 Years Experience. I am Reliable & Dependable. Own Transportation. I will Make Your House/Office Shine. References Available Call 516-776-0021

MBR HOUSE CLEANING Offices & Buildings

Honest, Reliable, Hardworking, Experienced, Excellent Ref. Reasonable Rates

FREE ESTIMATES

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Provides the Best Certified HHA Caregivers (men & women) In America - The Filipino people are kind, hardworking, experienced, & educated. Live In/Out.

Specializing in: Parkinsons/Alzheimers/Dementia Call Gertrude

347-444-0960

STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

SERVICES A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com

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DEFEND YOURSELF! Tactics for self defense: In home, empowerment, flexible hours, any age or gender, discourage bullies. Free consultation. Please call 631-707-0029 GENERATORS Sales and service. Maintenance contracts. Generac, Kohler. Mohrmann Electric Co., Inc. 516-826-3311

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Join the Last Hope cat rescue and adoption team!

Volunteer orientations are held at our Wantagh adoption center the second Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM.

Reservations not needed, but please fill out and fax a volunteer application in advance to 516-765-9181. You can download the application from our website: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org. Click on “How to Help”, then “Become a Volunteer!”. Our adoption center is located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. We look forward to having you on our team.

OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220 CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY DECORATIONS professionally installed on your home or office. Let us help you design your display. Will purchase and deliver decorations if needed. Gutters and windows cleaned. Full handyman services. Free estimate. Senior discount. Call 516-534-9518

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Advertising Sales Executive Blank Slate Media Blank Slate Media, a fast-growing chain of 6 award-winning weekly newspapers and website, is looking for an energetic, service-oriented professional with good communications skills to sell display, web and email advertising. Earn up to $60,000 in the first-year representing the 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website as well the 5 publications and 1 website owned by Blank Slate’s sales partner, Litmor Publications. We are looking for an enthusiastic and service-oriented sales professional with good communication skills. Requirements: Minimum of 2 years outside sales experience. Newspaper sales experience a plus. Must have your own car. • Opportunity to sell both print and online programs • A collegial, supportive sales team • Award-winning editorial coverage • A separate newspaper for each community allowing advertisers to target their markets, and you to provide the most cost-effective way to advertise • Represent media that produce superior response for clients Compensation • Salary plus commission • Health insurance • Paid vacation, sick days & holiday

Herald Courier Roslyn Times Great NeckNews WillistonTimes Manhasset Times PortWashingtonTimes

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Trees of Love Ceremony at Last Hope On Saturday, December 16th from 4-7 pm Last Hope Animal Rescue will be continuing a holiday tradition begun in 1998. It will be hosting “Trees of Love” at the Last Hope Adoption Center located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. Refreshments will be served after the tree illumination ceremony. Previous to the lighting of two decorated trees, participants purchase ribbons for $10 each. Gold ribbons honor living pets and red ribbons memorialize late pets. Pets’ names are written on the ribbons. A third tree is decorated in green ribbons only, but these are to remember the countless discarded pets throughout the country euthanized each year at overcrowded shelters. Supporters can also purchase these symbolic ribbons. All “Trees of Love” proceeds benefit Last Hope’s rescued dogs and cats plus our community outreach programs such as Fix-A-Feral. For more information or to request a form to purchase ribbons in advance, visit www. lasthopeanimalrescue.org.

MOVING SERVICE

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TREE SERVICE

CLEANING RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

Serving the community for over 40 yrs

BRIAN CLINTON

MOVERS

One Piece to a Household/ Household Rearranging FREE ESTIMATES

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Owner Supervised

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CARPENTRY

MOVERS

SWEENEY CUSTOM CARPENTRY and PAINTING

Renovations Custom Closets Sheetrock Repairs Interior/Exterior

New Doors New Windows New Moldings Free Estimates

516-884-4016 Lic# H0454870000

COMICS

MASONRY

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALL TYPES OF STONEWORK

FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED & INSURED #H2219010000

NEED $$ ?? NEED SPACE?? Visit us at Comic Con at booth #2537 on 10/5-10/8

Have Old Comic Books To Sell?? Old Toys?? Old Pulps?? Collectibles?? Have to Move?? Have TV or Movie Memorabilia??

WE BUY!! $$ PAID IMMEDIATELY!!

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ROOFING

B.C. Roofing Inc. Over 30 Years Experience No Sub Contractors

SLATE ROOF SPECIALIST COPPER FLASHING WORK FREE Estimates

516-983-0860 Licensed & Insured Nassau Lic #H1859520000

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SERVICE DIRECTORY PAINTING/POWER WASHING

SWEENEY PAINTING and CARPENTRY

Interior B. Moore Paints Dustless Vac System Renovations

Exterior Power Washing Rotted Wood Fixed Staining

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FAMILY THERAPIST

SUSAN MURPHY, LCSW 111 Seventh Street, Suite #111 Garden City, New York 11530

SUSAN MURPHY, LCSW Individual and Family Therapist Child • Teen • Adult

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TUTORING

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D’Angelo Law Associates, PC Frank G. D’Angelo, Esq.

Advanced Practice Nurse Care Manager Assistance with Aging at Home / Care Coordination Nursing Home & Assisted Living Placement PRI / Screens / Mini Mental Status Exams 901 Stewart Ave., Suite 230, Garden City, NY 11530

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LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20052 Plaintiff, vs. BRADLEY BARNETT, LUANNE BARNETT, et al., Defendants PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on May 23, 2017, I, David Sloan, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on January 9, 2018 at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part Courtroom (CCP), 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 11:30 A.M., the premises described as follows: 65 Rodeo Drive Oyster Bay Cove, NY 11791 SBL No.: 25-C-01-1102 ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Village of Oyster Bay Cove, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and the State of New York The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 15--002994 in the amount of $619,929.29 plus interest and costs. Richard S. Mullen, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Rochester, New York 14614 Tel.: 855-227-5072 SYO 4113 4X 12/08,15,22,29 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Pltf. vs. HELDER S. MOLINA, et al, Defts. Index #001613/13. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Dec. 18, 2015, I will sell at public auction on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola,

NY, prem. k/a 34 Rosanne Dr., Woodbury, NY a/k/a Section 15, Block 175, Lot 86 on a certain map entitled, “Map of Pine Hollow at Woodbury, situated at Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, NY, owned by Pine Hollow Building Corp., 136 Woodbury Road, Woodbury, NY, surveyed Teas, Barrett, Lanzisera & Frink, Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors, dated April 17, 1980”, and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on August 8, 1980 as Case No. 8846. Approx. amt. of judgment is $890,554.10 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. JANE SHRENKEL, Referee. COHN & ROTH, Attys. for Pltf., 100 East Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY. #93519 SYO 4114 4X 12/15,22,29,01/05 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. BERNICE C. PALADINI, JOAN M. PALADINI, et al., Defendants. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on June 8, 2015, I, Robert Ryan Jr., Esq., the Referee named in the Order to Substitute Referee, entered August 8, 2017, will sell in one parcel at public auction on January 16, 2018 at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 11:30 A.M., the premises described as follows: 6 David Drive Syosset, NY 11791 SBL No.: 12-424-11 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 23792/09, any state of facts an accurate survey and inspection of the premises may disclose, to covenants, restrictions and easements, if any, to assessments or water charges not a lien upon the property, to violations, zon-

ing regulations, prior liens of record, if any, and ordinances of the city, town or village in which said premises lie, to leases, tenancies and occupancies, and to other charges and liens with priority over plaintiff’s mortgage. Robert Ryan, Jr., Esq., Referee Judgment Amount: $577,293.16 Tammy L. Garcia-Klipfel, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Rochester, New York 14614 Tel: 585.987.2800 SYO 4115 4X 12/15,22,29,01/05 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Syosset Central School District, Syosset, New York, will receive bids as follows: BID #33-17.18 – LACROSSE HELMETS AND THROAT GUARDS Bid Opening: January 4, 2018 11:00 am at the District Business Office, South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York at which time and place such bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids delivered by the United States Postal Service should be addressed to Syosset Central School District, Business Office, P.O. Box 9029, Syosset, NY 11791-9029. Bids delivered in person or by courier service should be addressed to Syosset Central School District, Business Office, South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, NY 11791. Specifications and Bid Forms may be obtained by emailing the District at Bids@ Syossetschools.org or by calling the Purchasing Office at (516) 837-8954 during normal business hours The Board of Education reserves the right in its discretion to reject all or any part of any bid and to readvertise for new bids in accordance with Section 103 of the General Municipal Law. Gail Knoph Purchasing Agent SYO 4116 1X 12/15

What’s Happening December 15

The Great Performers series continues at the Jericho Public Library with Marc Courtade talking about “Fred Astaire and His Partners” at 2 p.m. “Route 25 – Long Island’s Route 66” is the topic of a program with Eco-Photo Explorers at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m.

December 18

The film The Glass Castle, starring Brie Larson, will be shown at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. Running 127 minutes, the film is rated PG-13. The Jericho Public Library’s children’s book discussion series continues with “Donuts & Discussion” for children in 3rd and 4th grades. The book discussed will be Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig.

December 19

Professor Thomas Germano will give an art lecture on his own works at 2 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library. A reception will follow the lecture, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. From 7 to 8 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, teens are invited to join a “Gingerbread House Decorating” and create your own.

December 20

“Fun With Movement” is a children pre-K program for steady walking babies to 5 years of age. It will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Jericho Public Library. At 2 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, a year-end celebration will be held featuring Fiona Davis, author of the bestselling novels The Dollhouse and The Address. Children in grades 1 through 6 can join a program on Chess from 6:15 pm. at the Jericho Public Library.

Starring Gillian Anderson, a film from England, Viceroy’s House, will be shown at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m. Not rated, the film is 106 minutes long.

December 21

“Adult Game & Coloring Time” is being hosted by the Jericho Public Library from 1 to 4 p.m. All are invited. “Dame Helen Mirren: A Queen in Her Own Right” is the subject of a lecture by Marilyn Carminio at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m.

December 22

“Stay & Play” is a program for children from birth to preschool with their caregiver, to be held at the Jericho Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The film Beatriz at Dinner will be shown at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m. Rated R, the film is 83 minutes long.

December 27

The Jericho Public Library will hold a holiday show featuring Petra Puppets in “Laughing Lab” at 11 a.m. Children ages 4 and over are invited. Tickets will be available in advance of the show.

December 28

At 11 a.m. at the Jericho Public Library, Mario the Magician will be performing a program that involves STEAM topics and features cutting edge technology. Please request tickets in advance. “Adult Game & Coloring Time” is being hosted by the Jericho Public Library from 1 to 4 p.m. All are invited.

December 29

The Syosset Public Library will be shown the film “Gifted” at 2 p.m. Running 101 minutes, the movie is rated PG-13. Compiled by Meg Meyer

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Robbins Lane celebrated Halloween with a Spooktacular evening of family fun. This year’s event was coined Spooktacular. A laughter-filled celebration of all things spooky and fun! Many Robbins Lane families came out to enjoy the festivities. The school’s gym was transformed into a creepy party room filled with tricks and treats. There were many new interactive stations this year, along with a magic show, costume and pumpkin contests, and of course, plenty of food! Dozens of parent volunteers made this event possible for the cutest and best dressed crowd.

One of the most popular stations was the “Feel Boxes” which were several boxes filled with monster body parts - brains, eyeballs, and intestines were just some of the yucky, slimey items the kids were able to get their hands on! Another notable mention was the “Haunted Closets” with spooky noises, light effects and fantastic parent volunteers magnified the fun by getting into character and really “shaking” things up. Big and small agreed that this event was one they won’t soon forget, and left asking for more!

Is that a mummy?!

Ready to party!

Can hardly recognize them in these costumes!

Face painters made the costumes even more awesome

These guys came to win the costume contest

They had a blast!

And so did these guys!

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Fall Festival at Robbins Lane Elementary

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It’s a long, long time away but it might be interesting to review the potential Democratic presidential field in the 2020 election. Unless you are an extremely partisan Democrat (and maybe even if you are), the first thought is that the party appears to have a rather thin bench. Largely because there far fewer Democrats in statehouses and Congress than there were at the outset of President Obama’s presidency, the number of high profile Democrats is limited. Nevertheless, of course, a successful candidate could emerge from relative obscurity, as Bill Clinton did prior to the 1992 election. Of course, one Democratic hope is that the thin bench problem will not matter and that President Trump will be so massively unpopular in 2020 that he will be easily defeated, assuming he runs. On the other hand, there are other scenarios under which President Trump, mercurial temperament and all, is aided by a strong economy and relatively peaceful world and is a formidable candidate. Perhaps the first question that needs to be asked is whether the Democrats will be willing to choose one of three potential candidates (four if you count California Governor Jerry Brown) who are currently over 70 years old. President Trump, who was 70 when he was sworn in, has in a sense broken the age barrier, but it is not clear that this is the direction the Democrats will want to go; many in the party will think a new, fresher face is needed. The veteran socialist Bernie Sanders had fervent support in 2016 but may not have the necessary broad appeal beyond the ideologically committed. Many Democrats probably believe that Hillary Clinton, who had failed bids in both 2008 and 2016, has had her chance. Governor Brown may not have much appeal outside of California. Former Vice President Joe Biden, whose family tragedy (the death of a son) eliminated any chance of a run in 2016, is probably the best candidate of this older group, but it is unclear how much his traditional blue collar appeal will

resonate with a very diverse and multicultural party. If an older candidate is not the right direction, another way to go for the Democrats is toward a somewhat younger female candidate. Perhaps the leading female candidate is Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. Ms. Warren, although currently 68 years old, is a passionate advocate for liberal causes. Nevertheless, there are questions whether her rather strident message resonates with more centrist voters. She will also have to overcome concern that she misrepresented herself as a Native American to gain a Harvard faculty appointment. New York’s own Kirsten Gillibrand has significantly raised her national profile but would have to compete with another New York candidate, Andrew Cuomo. California Senator Kamala Harris is an attractive figure, but will have to overcome concerns about inexperience. (Of course, the same could have been said about Senator Barack Obama.) The number of other major elected officials is limited, but the list is led by Governor Andrew Cuomo, who, based on his gubernatorial record, will be able to put forth a center-left appeal that may resonate with many Democrats, and is perhaps the single most likely nominee. He will have to win a solid reelection victory in 2018 and to overcome national prejudices against New York politicians. Other elected official possibilities, but distinctly lesser known, include Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown and outgoing Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe, as well as New Jersey senator Corey Booker. Finally, you get the out of the box choices, which cannot be completely dismissed. Businessman Mark Cuban is certainly outspoken and cuts a wide swath. You can even imagine former first lady Michelle Obama being interested if there were a wave of nostalgia for her husband’s administration. Again, it’s a very long journey to 2020 and this is a particularly open field. But one of this group will start to gain momentum as the nominating process unfolds.

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SCHOOL AND CAMP DIRECTORY 2017

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Robert Seaman Elementary School Curriculum Fair BY DARLENE PERGOLA-APOLANT

November 16th was a great night to be out and about at Robert Seaman Elementary School. The school hosted its annual Curriculum Fair for students and their parents to participate in an academic activity together with their

teacher. The theme for the evening was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kindness.â&#x20AC;? After hearing a read aloud about kindness, the children had to come up with quotes that encompassed this idea. The evening was a huge success as everyone enjoyed the time together, creating and bonding just before the Holiday break.

Mrs. Kane reading to the class

5th grade smiles!

Proud father-son moment!

Parents enjoying the nights activities!

Proud mother-daughter moment

A beautiful family attending the Fair!

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$680,000

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1,361,350

3,794

4,744

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98,401

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