Syosset Advance (12/8/17) by Litmor Publishing

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Vol. 77, No. 49

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

The Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce ushered in the Holidays on December 3rd. Above, the North Shore Performing Arts Center’s Competition Team Kick Line, which performed “We Need a Little Christmas.” See pages 14-15.

Town to replace turf at Community Park field Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Anthony Macagnone are pleased to announce that the Town of Oyster Bay will be installing replacement turf at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, which is expected to be completed for the spring sports season. The Town will be removing and replacing the existing synthetic turf and infill, leaving the existing drainage and stone base in place. The costs associated with installing replacement turf are estimated to be significantly less than the cost of initial construction as infrastructure is already in place. Supervisor Saladino stated, “The Syosset-Woodbury Community Park Field is extremely popular and has been used steadily over the years by a multitude of sports organizations. The turf has exceeded its useful life and we intend to move quickly with its replacement process to minimize any inconve-

nience for the community.” Replacement of worn turf fields are an anticipated expense and necessary to ensure that athletes are playing on the finest and safest surface possible. The field at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park is used nearly every day of the year for lacrosse, soccer, football and baseball teams. The field serves as home to various sports camps and booster clubs that support high school athletics. “The new field will be made of the latest generation infilled turf system which is more durable and provides a better replication of natural grass. The field will be well-suited for play in all weather conditions, as the turf will not get soggy or muddy,” added Councilman Macagnone. In addition to the turf replacement, the Town of Oyster Bay will be repairing perimeter fencing, and perform minor site improvements.

Free Holiday on Ice performance

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino today announced a free Holiday on Ice Show will take place on Saturday, December 16th, starting at 4:30 p.m., at the Town’s Ice Skating Center - located in Bethpage Community Park, 1000 Stewart Avenue. Admission to the show is free. Skating students, including those from the Town’s Ice Skating Program, will perform an enchanting, holiday season themed skating exhibition. “This special holiday season performance is free and open to the public for their enjoyment,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Holiday on Ice provides local skaters a special chance to showcase their hard work and talents. We’ve got

a great lineup of entertainment this year that I am sure will dazzle all those in attendance!” In keeping with this time of the year being “the season of giving,” and continuing the Town’s long-standing commitment to helping those less fortunate, those who plan to attend the show are asked to bring two non-perishable food items, which will be collected by Island Harvest - an organization committed to ending hunger on Long Island. The Town has partnered with Island Harvest for many programs throughout the years, and most recently held two very successful relief supply donation drives after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma earli-

er this year. Attendees are also welcome to bring a new unwrapped toy to donate to the United States Marines Corp. Toys for Tots Collective Drive. In addition to the Holiday on Ice performance, other activities for attendees include an exhibition hockey game between the Elves and the Reindeer, which are two teams comprised of players from the Town of Oyster Bay Youth Ice Hockey program. Residents will also have an opportunity to participate in the Holiday Mail for Heroes Program by filling out holiday greeting cards for brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces serving here in the homeland and abroad.

Santa Claus is slated to make his annual visit to the Ice Skating Center, and will also be available to visit with children and take pictures. Due to the Holiday on Ice performance, the public skating sessions at the Center, which are normally held from 1 to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., will be cancelled that evening. However, the Town’s two outdoor rinks, located at Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa and at Syosset-Woodbury Park will be open. For more information, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com or call (516) 433-RINK (7465).

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Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: A 37-year-old man from East Meadow was arrested at the intersection of Old Country Road and Post Avenue in Westbury at 1:10 a.m. on November 15. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. n

Sometime between 6 p.m. on November 16 and 8 a.m. the next morning, a vehicle that was parked on Harrison Avenue at 3rd Avenue in Mineola was damaged with graffiti by unknown subjects.

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ijuana while at Nassau Community College in East Garden City.

Avenue in Roslyn on November 16 at 2 a.m.

At the Burlington Coat Factory in East Garden City, a 34-year-old man from Hempstead and a 36-year-old man from Lakeview were arrested at 8:20 p.m. on November 16 and charged with Shoplifting.

An incident of Criminal Mischief was reported by a victim to have occurred on Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park at 6 p.m. on November 17. The victim discovered that three cables at the rear of a building had been cut, causing her phone lines to become inoperable.

On Old Northern Boulevard in Roslyn Heights, a 44-year-old man from Port Washington was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 11:55 p.m. on November 16.

A 22-year-old man from Oceanside was arrested at 4:15 p.m. on November 16 and charged with Possession of mar-

A 39-year-old woman from Hicksville was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Railroad

On Merrick Avenue in Old Westbury, a 70-year-old man from Mount Vernon was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 10:50 p.m. on November 17. n

At the intersection of Searlington Road and the South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway in Roslyn Heights, a 30-year-old man from East Meadow was arrested. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 3:45 a.m. on November 18. n

A 29-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 4:35 a.m. on November 18 at the corner of Merrick Avenue and Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in East Meadow.

A 34-year-old woman from Brooklyn was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on November 19 at 10:40 p.m. The arrest occurred on Northern Boulevard and South Middle Neck Road in Great Neck. n

At 11:50 p.m. on November 19, a 66-year-old man from Port Washington was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Glen Cove Road and Helen Street in Greenvale. n

On the South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway at Shelter Rock Road in North Hills, a 32-year-old man from Williston Park was arrested at 4:20 a.m. on November 19. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. n

Two 29-year-old male subjects, residents of Uniondale, were arrested at a parking lot on Earle Ovington Boulevard in that town on November 20. Both were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

At 2 p.m. on November 20, a 24-yearold man from Valley Stream was arrested and charged with Shoplifting from Bloomingdale’s in East Garden City.

At 2:30 a.m. on November 19, a 27-year-old woman from West Babylon was arrested on the Long Island Expressway at Exit 36 in North Hills. She was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

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Oyster Bay Town Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone and Town Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia remind residents that this year’s Toys for Tots collection drive ends December 14th. Through this important program, residents are invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys to be used as gifts for children throughout the community. “Under the direction of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, the Toys for Tots Drive follows a mission to help ensure that children in need within our area do not have to go the holiday season without something to bring them happiness,” Councilwoman Alesia said. “By helping those in need experience the wonderful embrace of the holiday season, contributors will get to play an active role in bringing happiness to one of our nation’s most valuable resources for the future, our children,” Councilman Macagnone said. For those who wish to donate to Toys

for Tots, collection boxes can be found in the following Town facilities: Oyster Bay Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay; Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa; Department of Public Works Facility, 150 Miller Place, Syosset; Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage; Syosset-Woodbury Community Park Community Center, Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury; and Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center, South Broadway, Hicksville. For more information, contact the Council members, co-chairs of the collection drive, at (516) 624-6619 or (516) 624-6364; or visit www.oysterbaytown. com.

Syosset School Board to meet There will be a meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, December 11, at 8:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset. This is the regular monthly meeting of the board.

Karen Liebman Karen Liebman, Library director, will be retiring at the end of the year. She began her career in 1986 as a parttime children’s librarian, and to this day, patrons remember her fondly from the children’s room. Karen became

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Karen Liebman, Town supports annual Toys for Tots collection drive Syosset Library director, to retire

Head of Children’s Services in 2001. Her focus and attention to all patrons exemplified her strong belief in good customer service, and she was well-loved at the library and in the community. Her forward-thinking attitude, attention to detail, and strong work ethic was then transferred to the entire building, when in 2003 she became assistant library director. Karen had a key role in the transformation of the original late 1960s building to the library we enjoy now. Appointed to director in 2010, she continued her tenure as a fair-minded, compassionate leader with a strong sense of fiscal responsibility and has guided the library into the future with expertise, creativity, intelligence, and grace. Karen describes her time at Syosset Library with these parting words, “I am so thankful for the career I have had at the Syosset Library. Everything I have accomplished has been possible because of a dedicated Board of Trustees, outstanding co-workers, and a community that believes in the importance of a vibrant public library.”

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Berry Hill’s Box Top Trophy BY GINA JAMES

Box Tops for Education is a clip program that allows you to earn cash for your school by clipping the official Box Top stamp off hundreds of purchased participating products. Each clipping is worth 10 cents to your school. The Box Tops are submitted and your school receives a check for the amount raised. Over the past two years, Berry Hill PTA’s Box Top Chair, Leigh Smiler, has given new life to the Box Top fundraiser. Last year, she was able to award the class with the most Box Tops a special prize each month. Winning classes were granted extra recess time or had a surprise reader come to their classroom. This year, Berry Hill’s PTA pur-

chased a Box Top trophy. Each month, the class with the most Box Tops collected is awarded the trophy and it is on display in their classroom for the month. In addition to being awarded the trophy, a class photo is displayed on Berry Hill’s PTA bulletin board at school. The students are so excited at the chance to win the trophy that the number of Box Tops collected should increase over the following months. Mrs. DiMaggio’s kindergarten class was the first class to be awarded the trophy and they could not have been prouder. Ms. Lourenso’s 3rd grade class won the next month and they were thrilled as well. Every class is busy clipping hoping to be the next month’s big winner!

Mrs. DiMaggio’s kindergarten class was so proud to win the trophy for the month of September.

Mr. Lourenso’s 3rd grade class was excited to the win the trophy for the month of October.

Box Tops Chair, Leigh Smiler, awarding Mrs. DiMaggio with the Box Tops trophy at the monthly PTA meeting.

Happy Holidays Wishing you and your family a festive and peaceful holiday season with many more to come.

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Syosset HS thanks veterans

Students celebrate Thanksgiving with a Grateful Tree

Members of the Syosset High School Peers Reaching Out club with members of VFW Post 6394 during the annual PRO Breakfast fundraiser. The Syosset High School Peers Reaching Out club once again showed its appreciation to our country’s military men and women through its annual fundraising breakfast to honor and support local veterans, held in conjunction with several other clubs at the school on Nov. 9. The sentiment embodying this year’s Veterans Day breakfast was “We don’t know them ALL, but we owe them ALL.” In addition to PRO, the high school Cooking Club, Interact, Virtual Enterprise, Art, DECA, Future Leaders of America and Student Government

worked collaboratively to raise $1,460. These monies will be donated to the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) and the Red Cross in support of hurricane relief efforts. According to PRO adviser David Anderson, the breakfast not only raised awareness and respect for veterans among students, but also provided a platform for students to achieve a meritorious goal through cohesion and selflessness.

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There are no income restrictions to attend the clinics. Since 2009, NCBA has held more than 170 clinics assisting more than 12,000 Nassau families in distress. Currently, each clinic held twice a month averages 30-50 homeowners, signifying that foreclosure continues to be prevalent in Nassau. Volunteer attorneys also answer Sandy victimsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; questions regarding homeowner, flood, property damage, automobile insurance claims, FEMA, debt deferral, and consumer protection issues. Bi-lingual attorneys fluent in Spanish are on site. Attorneys bi-lingual in other languages, including Russian, Haitian Creole, Korean, Chinese, Hindi and American Sign Language, may be requested when making reservations. To make an appointment for the next clinic, call the Bar Association at 516747-4070. Attendees are asked to bring their mortgage documents or other important papers and correspondence with them.

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THE VIEW FROM HERE

The Trump Investigations BY BOB MORGAN, JR. Here are a few thoughts on the continuing investigations of President Trump. We start with the starting point of the investigation, whether there was collusion by the Trump campaign with Russian hacking or espionage. At this point, there simply is no evidence of this. The most that can be said, primarily based on a brief meeting at Trump Towers involving Donald Trump, Jr., is that the Trump campaign was receptive to offers of damaging information about their election opponents from Russian operatives. Of course, the same can be said of Ms. Clinton’s campaign, which paid for a questionable “dossier” derived in large part from alleged Russian intelligence about Mr. Trump. It’s remotely possible, I guess, that Paul Manafort, George Papadoupolos or Michael Flynn, all of whom are caught in the crosshairs of special counsel’s Robert Mueller investigation, have some information that would demonstrate collusion with respect to hacking or espionage, but so far, nothing. None of Mr. Mueller’s charges against these individuals relate in any way to hacking or espionage. It is true that Mr. Trump’s transition team engaged with the Russians after the election results were decided, on such issues as United Nation votes relating to Israel. Simply put, such engagement with other countries by an incoming president’s team is extremely common and in itself is not problematic. (This is to be contrasted with Mr. Flynn’s very problematic lying to the FBI about such contacts, which he has admitted.), The Logan Act, a 1799 law that criminalizes negotiation by unauthorized persons with foreign governments having a dispute with the United States, does not make these Trump team contacts with Russia illegal. The law, which has never been successfully enforced in its 200 plus year history, is very likely unconstitutional, particularly as it relates to an incoming president, who is expected under the constitution to conduct foreign policy when inaugurated, and who necessarily needs to develop relationships. Indeed, it should be noted that discussions and negotiations

between presidential candidates and foreign leaders is not uncommon even prior to an election. To take one of many examples, during a trip abroad during the 2008 campaign that led to his election, former President Barack Obama met with numerous foreign leaders, including Palestinian representatives. Quite properly, no one accused Mr. Obama of doing anything improper during these meetings. Mr. Trump’s opponents may be sensing that the collusion/hacking narrative is basically a dry hole, because they are now focusing on alleged obstruction of justice. The likely theory is that Mr. Trump’s firing of former FBI director James Comey was a way of obstructing the prosecution of Michael Flynn, as was his suggestion to Mr. Comey that the investigation of Mr. Flynn be squelched. As law professors John Yoo and Saikrishna Prakash point out, however, this theory doesn’t really pass muster as a criminal matter under these circumstances. The president has overall control over the executive branch, including the Justice Department and the FBI, and has the right to fire anyone he chooses; there were no shortage of arguments for Mr. Comey’s removal. Similarly, a suggestion, as opposed to an order, that Mr. Flynn not be prosecuted, is unlikely to be a criminal offense. Of course, the House of Representatives by majority vote could decide that it is not bound by criminal laws and determine that Mr. Trump’s actions were corrupt “high crimes and misdemeanors” and thus subject to impeachment. One final but important point. If the Democrats were to gain control of the House in the 2018 election and pass an impeachment resolution, it would take a two-thirds conviction vote in the Senate, or 67 votes, to remove Mr. Trump. If the Democrats won every Senate seat up for election in 2018 (extremely unlikely), they would only have 56 senators. Accordingly, absent truly extraordinary revelations, removal isn’t going to happen. Is a long and divisive battle ending in Mr. Trump’s acquittal in the Senate really what the Democrats, or the country, needs?

Everyone’s a buddy at Berry Hill BY GINA JAMES The Berry Hill PTA has gifted the school with a Buddy Bench as well as bully free zone banners as part of the PRIDE program. PRIDE is an acronym for Patience, Respect, Integrity, Dignity and Empathy. The PRIDE program is a joint effort by the school staff

and the PTA geared to teach the children these important principles. The “Buddy Bench” will be placed outside. The bench is a place for any student to sit when they are looking for someone to play with during recess. The buddy bench helps foster the message of inclusion and kindness.

Berry Hill’s Principal, Mrs. Kolkhorst, showing the students the new Buddy Bench gifted by the PTA.

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Here’s What’s Up on Vermont’s Mountain Resorts Slopes for 2017-18 Season

(On the left) Stowe Mountain Resort is now part of Vail Resorts and is included on the Epic Pass (photo courtesy of Stowe) (Center) The Trapp Family Lodge, as famous for its cross-country skiing as it is for being founded by the family immortalized in the “Sound of Music,” decked out for the holidays © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com (On the right) At Stratton, which was just acquired as part of the mega-merger of Aspen Sking and KSL of Intrawest, you can see the new uphill trend © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com BY KAREN RUBIN

The big news for Northeast skiers is that the behemoths of the ski industry have all taken up residence in Vermont – Vail Resorts with its acquisition of Stowe Mountain, and Aspen Skiing/ KSL buying Stratton Mountain. That is on top of Powdr (Killington and Pico as well as Mt. Batchelor) and Peak Resorts (Mount Snow as well as

Attitash, NH and Hunter Mountain, NY). These resorts were already world-class, but now they have major branding, and with their system-wide ski passes, adds incentive for Western and Midwestern skiers to venture to Vermont. “It’s an incredible tribute to Vermont and our iconic ski industry, having Vail and Aspen, two of the

most well respected, world-class ski resort operator companies, coming to Vermont,” said Parker M. Riehle, former president of the Vermont Ski Areas Association. “Those acquisitions enable these resorts to rise to the next level. The enormous marketing can only help elevate entire Ski Vermont brand.” What’s more, it gives more of a

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reason for Northeastern skiers to buy Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass (Aspen/KSL is likely to come out with its own by next season), then extend with Rocky Mountain or a Western ski trip, and for Midwestern and Western skiers to come East. Skiers can also follow the snow. See page D2

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G O I N G P L A C E S, N E A R & F A R ....

Here’s What’s Up on Vermont’s Mountain Resorts Slopes for 2017-18 Season Continued from page D1 Vail Resorts’ acquisition of Stowe Mountain puts it in the stable with Whistler Blackcomb in Canada (the largest ski resort in North America) as well as at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Park City in Utah (the largest ski resort in the US); Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in Lake Tahoe; Afton Alps near Minneapolis, Mt. Brighton near Detroit, Wilmot Mountain near Chicago, and the 2018 Perisher season in Australia. Also, Epic Pass holders enjoy limited access to 30 European ski resorts including Verbier and Les 4 Vallées in Switzerland, Les 3 Vallées in France; Arlberg in Austria; and Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta in Italy. Stratton Mountain Resort, which was part of Intrawest, is now in the group that includes Aspen and Snowmass resorts, Intrawest flagships Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado (though Winter Park is still owned by the City of Denver); Deer Valley, Utah; Mammoth Mountain, California’s busiest ski area, Lake Tahoe’s Squaw and Alpine, and Tremblant in Quebec., plus heli operator Canadian Mountain Holidays. Here are highlights of what skiers and snowboarders can experience at Vermont’s mountain resorts: Bolton Valley The big news is that the venerable Bolton Valley ski resort, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, has been reacquired by a group of local investors headed by the resort’s

Skiing into the Jackson-Gore condo village at Okemo © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com founder, Ralph DesLauriers and his son, Evan, so is very much “locally owned” and family run. Bolton Valley is upgrading its snowmaking system for the 201718 winter season. The pumps at the Timberline pumphouse will be balanced, allowing for more water to be pushed uphill, more quickly. The resort is also expanding its gun and hose inventory. Combined, these two upgrades will allow the resort to blow snow in multiple locations at the same time. The additional guns and hoses will also reduce downtime when the crews need to change locations. The overall benefit will be more snow earlier in the season and more trails getting covered faster than last year. Bolton Valley is famous for offering

Riding up to the summit in Okemo’s cozy bubble chair © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

over 1200 acres of backcountry (you can even arrange to overnight in cabins). All of the terrain is mapped and easy to access by skinning up from the Nordic Center or taking the Wilderness lift and heading far skier’s right. The staff at the Nordic Center is always available to provide maps and suggest routes. The Catamount Trail Association hosts a few days of backcountry clinics to help those new to the sport become comfortable on their skis. When you are ready to test your mettle, check out one of the many events from the weekly uphill Skimo race series to the 24 Hours of Bolton Valley backcountry ski race. Bolton offers 71 trails along three peaks and the most extensive night skiing in Vermont (trails open until 10 pm for total of 79 hours week). Bolton is a self-contained destination resort with ski in/out lodging; an indoor recreation center with pool and opening additional dining options including Bailey’s, for hot-served breakfast and lunch on weekends and holidays. Bolton participates in the Freedom Pass program – 13 other independent mountains including Magic Mountain. Magic Mountain Magic Mountain’s new ownership continues its capital investment in one of Vermont’s “throwback” ski areas, proud of its “Old School” retro feel and fixed grip lifts. After winning Liftopia’s award for best ski area in North America, Ski Magic LLC is building on its successful inaugural winter by putting more capital to work expanding the snowmaking system, adding two new lifts (the new green lift accesses beginner, intermediate terrain and a new magic carpet in a new learning area) and enhancing the classic lodge where the Black Line Tavern is recognized as

one of the East’s most spirited après ski scenes. Key to Ski Magic’s efforts is broadening its ski offering to welcome more beginner, novice and intermediate skiers/riders. Magic will now have a new beginner area with a StarLift carpet conveyor lift for its Learning Center. The addition of the new Green Chair Lift servicing base-to-mid mountain intermediate and beginner terrain allows easier access to classic skiing for all ability levels. In combination with expanded snowmaking and grooming capabilities, the new Green Chair area will allow Magic to open earlier than ever by Thanksgiving. Magic has been a leader in “uphill” traffic (people who shun the lift for the additional exercise) and that vibe continues to be actively supported as Magic has seen a two-fold increase in traffic going up by either skinning or snowshoeing. Magic never charges people getting up the mountain and in fact, provides a free lift ride token at the top for all uphill skiers or split-boarders. Long known for southern Vermont’s most extensive and challenging lift served tree-skiing, Magic also has guided backcountry tours this coming season with shuttle van pick-ups all of which must be reserved through the Learning Center. Snowshoeing trails will also be marked this fall so snowshoers can discover trails winding through the woods to the top of the mountain and to Sunshine Corner for great views of southern Vermont. While located in southern Vermont (near Stratton and Bromley), Magic offers the terrain and ski experience of northern Vermont. “It’s what it’s like to not be a KSL or Vail. We take the mountain back to a different era, a different experience that hearkens back to golden age of Vermont

skiing,” says Geoff Hatheway, CEO. Magic is part of the Freedom Pass program with 13 other independent mountains (including Bolton Valley, and Plattekill, NY) Smugglers’ Notch Resort Smugglers’ Notch Resort in northern Vermont continues to build on their award-winning programs and amenities which aim to provide an exceptional experience for fun-lovers of all ages. The completion of the FunZone 2.0 hits that mark and then some. With activities like a multi-course Smugglers’ Warrior Challenge, massive laser tag arena, Smugglers’ themed Mountain Rally Races slot car track, arcade, and transparent climbing tower, everyone in the family is included in the fun. Of course, the elements which made the original FunZone such a hit are still included, in the second floor of the complex, known as the Ozone. Additionally, toddlers can ignite their imaginations in the Littles’ Loft toddler play area. With features such as bouncy castle, pirate ship inflatable obstacle course, and Vermont inspired country store, toddlers can let their energy out while playing like the grown-ups they admire. Families have always enjoyed skiing and riding together on their winter

vacations at Smugglers’. Last winter there were more activities in the mix, as the resort responded to requests by families for even more activities to enjoy together. Families chose to vary their vacation days by joining craft sessions, broomball challenges, scavenger hunts, snowcat tours, story times and pool games, which were included in their Smugglers’ vacation package. Most popular activities? Oohing and ahhing over the weekly torchlight parade and fireworks, belting out tunes in family karaoke and building a sled to launch from a jump in I-Did-A-Sled – all had approval ratings of more than 95 percent. Stratton Mountain Resort Stratton, which is now part of the Aspen/Snowmass, Intrawest, Mammoth, Squaw, Deer Valley group, has expanded its fleet of 11 groomers includes two new Bison X Prinoth cats which guides the team in crafting seamless corduroy and terrain park features and transports guests to midmountain for a starlight gourmet dinner held every Saturday this winter. Combined with more than 1,200 efficient (HKD and fan) guns, Stratton’s seasoned operations team creates epic snow with less energy, including a 40% reduction

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Smugglers’ Notch is one of the most family-friendly ski resorts in the country but also offers expert trails © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com in diesel use with the switch to electric compressors. Stratton, which was just acquired as part of the mega-merger of Aspen Sking and KSL of Intrawest, has joined the M.A.X Pass family, giving their season pass holders the option to add

five days of skiing and riding, with zero blackout days, at each of 42 other resorts across North America for just $329. See page D5

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Hope springs eternal for the Hofstra Men’s Basketball season BY LOU THEODORE A week has elapsed and Thanksgiving is now a near distant memory. It is now December. Christmas and the New Year are quickly approaching. What’s the significance? It primarily means one thing for basketball buffs in the Nassau County area: the 2017-18 Hofstra men’s basketball season has arrived. Every year, at about this time (December 1), I introduce the reader to Hofstra’s Men’s Basketball Team and start the review and prediction process for the coming season. This year is no different – so here goes. I begin with some comments about last year’s team. One could best describe Hofstra’s (2016-17) last season with one word: under-performance. Here is a part (bullet pointers) of what I had written earlier about last year’s team. • Once again (as with last year) defense was woefully weak. • Once again, bench help was essentially non-existent. • Sabathy (the reserve center) was underutilized. • Rokas had a disappointing season; his defense play was often missing and also had a poor shooting season. • Wright-Foreman emerged as a force to be reckoned with the next two years. • The loss of Buie could have made a difference. • Buie’s contribution the next three season is currently a wild card.

Here were my bullet pointers at that time for this season. • Hire an assistance coach to help reduce/eliminate defensive problems. • STOP playing zone; Wisconsin had several players who couldn’t guard one-on-one and yet played a solid manto-man defense. • Recruit players who play stellar defense. • Players should understand that the magic word in defense is INTENSITY! And this is where bench help comes into play. • Although the team’s goal should be to win games, the ultimate goal is to win the CAA tournament – and that should be reflected in the team’s philosophy and overall preparation during the season. Here is the way I see it regarding personnel this year. The three key ingredients for success remains (as with last year) Wright-Foreman, Pemberton, and Rokas. Wright-Foreman is the real thing, could be CAA player of the year this and next season, and has an outside shot to move onto the next level. Pemberton has potential, seems like a nice kid, but I question his attitude and defense. Senior Rokas is the wildcard at this point. He has significant potential but has not improved since his sophomore year; his defense and inability to make layups and foul shots appear to be problems that have not been addressed. I still like Buie

and Sabathy and hope they see significant action. I believe Buie may turn out to be the heir to a long list of great guards who have performed at Mack Arena. Newcomers of merit? Forwards Augus, Radovic and Trueheart plus guards Wormsley and Ray. Here’s my analysis for the team this year. They legitimately have a chance to be the premier team in the Coloniel Athletic Association (CAA). But I believe that many of my earlier concerns have carried over to this year, particularly a porous defense. I hope not. On the positive side is Coach Joe Mikalich. He has the capability of turning things around, particularly if he opts for a man-to-man defense and commits to something more than a 6-man rotation. At the time of the submission of this article, it appears Joe has committed to an 8-man rotation (possibly 10 with Ray and Trueheart) and with

the team playing more man-to-man defense. And, the team’s records is 4-3, including a win against Dayton. As for predictions, it will probably be another mediocre year for three reasons: 1. Their defense remains unexplainably weak, at times allowing the opposing team to take layup practice during the course of the game. 2. The team is devoid of a shot blocker, adding to their defensive woes. 3. Player attitude problems have surfaced. Bottom Line: I’m not too optimistic; hopefully, I’m wrong. The talent is there, but…. And finally, it is business as usual with the NCAA and, in particular, college basketball. NCAA president Mark Emmert recently commented that “we cannot go to the next basketball season without seeing fundamental changes to the way See page D7

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Guessing at Answers to Unedited Questions BY TOM MARGENAU

I get about a hundred questions emailed to me every week. And I put as many as I can into this weekly column. As you might think, I sometimes have to summarize or rephrase the question to make sure other readers understand what the questioner was asking. But today, I thought it would be interesting to offer you an unedited glimpse into some of the more confusing queries that land in my mailbag. You’ll see that sometimes I have to guess what the person was asking before I take a stab at an answer. Q: What is the maximum rate someone who waited until 75 can get from Social Security? He waited that long to get his Social Security. I don’t know where he is. I am only getting $1,565 and I think I should get more. I don’t trust the Social Security clerks because when I ask them, they either tell me “no” or they tell me they don’t understand my questions. A: Well, frankly, I’m not entirely sure I understand what you are asking either. But let me guess what you are asking. I think you want to know if you might be due benefits on your husband’s Social Security record. Or perhaps you mean your ex-husband. If that is your question, the answer is no. And that’s because the maximum you can get on his account would be 50 percent of his age 66 rate (not his age 75 rate). And the current maximum age 66 rate is about $2,600. Half of that is $1,300. So the $1,565 you are already getting on your own account is more than you could possibly get as a wife on your husband’s or ex-husband’s Social Security record. Q: I am getting supplemental disability Social Security. I am about to turn 62. I was told I must now file for my retirement Social Security. Is this really true? And if I do that, will I lose my Medicaid? A: I think you meant to say that you are getting Supplemental Security Income disability benefits. SSI is a federal welfare program managed by the Social Security Administration. (And as I always point out to readers when I mention SSI, those benefits are paid for out of general tax revenues, not Social Security taxes.) Like any welfare program, SSI is supposed to be a payment of last resort. In other words, you get SSI because you aren’t eligible for any other government assistance. But the other side to the “payment of last resort” stipulation is that you must file for all other benefits you might be due. Now that you are turning 62, you are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits. So that’s why you must file for them. And whatever you get from Social Security will just come off the top of your monthly SSI check. For example,

I’m going to guess that you are getting about $730 per month from SSI. (That’s about the maximum rate.) Let’s say your monthly Social Security retirement check is $600. You would get that $600, and then you would get $130 from SSI. (Well, for reasons I don’t want to take the time to explain here, you actually would get $150 from SSI, giving you a total income of $750.) And you would keep your Medicaid coverage. Q: I get the city pension offset on my own Social Security. So why can’t I get my husband’s? A: There is no “city pension offset,” per se. What you were trying to say is that your retirement benefit was reduced by something called the “windfall elimination provision.” I have explained WEP a thousand times in this column, and won’t do so again today. But in a nutshell, that law says that if you get a pension because you spent your career working at a job not covered by Social Security (the city pension in your case), and if you have worked on the side and paid into Social Security for less than 30 years, then your Social Security retirement benefit will be reduced from about 5 percent to as much as 50 percent, depending on how long you paid into Social Security. And then a separate law called the “government pension offset” says that an amount equal to two-thirds of your city pension must be deducted from any Social Security benefits you might be due on your husband’s Social Security record. Q: I had a Social Security card with a T on it and now I got another card with an A on it. Which should I use? A: I’m sure you are talking about Medicare cards, not Social Security cards. My hunch is that you applied for Medicare only when you turned 65. People who are on Medicare but not yet on Social Security usually get a Medicare card showing their Social Security number followed by the letter “T.” (It really doesn’t stand for anything.) Then sometime recently you must have signed up for your own retirement benefits. After doing that, they issued you a new Medicare card with your Social Security number followed by the letter “A”, which is the symbol used to designate retirement benefits. Q: I am a woman. Am I eligible for any Social Security benefits? A: Gosh! Talk about an open-ended question! I could answer by saying, “How in the world would I know?” But I won’t be so snippy and instead will give you this very abbreviated benefit eligibility overview. Assuming you have worked and paid taxes for a specified period of time, you could get retirement benefits if you are 62 or older or disability benefits at any age if you have a physical or mental impairment that

keeps you from working. You could get benefits from a husband if they pay more than you are due on your own record. Or if your husband is deceased and you are over age 60, you might be

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What’s Up on Vermont’s Mountain Resorts Slopes C ontinued from page D3 Stowe Mountain Resort Stowe Mountain Resort, newly acquired by Vail Resorts is now Epic (as in Epic Pass) for the 2017-18 winter season. Starting at only $859, the Epic Pass offers unlimited, unrestricted access to Stowe Mountain Resort and the Epic Local Pass, $639, will offer 10 days of skiing at Stowe. The iconic, East Coast resort is the newest among 45 of the world’s most renowned mountain destinations to be offered with the Epic Pass – which includes the best of the West throughout 10 world-class destination resorts. The new, $30 million Stowe Adventure Center is a state-of-the art facility that sets a new standard in the industry for kids and family amenities. Located at Spruce Peak, Stowe’s Adventure Center is home to all the children’s programs. From daycare facilities to ski and ride programs for kids 3 and up, the new Adventure Center has significantly advanced and expanded luxurious family amenities and services at the resort. The building also includes new shops, an Indoor Climbing Center (called Stowe Rocks) and family-friendly dining in The Canteen restaurant Fulfilling the need for family fun off the slopes has been the number one trend at Stowe Mountain Resort over the past several years. That’s why Stowe has recently opened several new amenities in the beautiful Spruce Peak Village Center. Here, at the base of Stowe Mountain, families can enjoy free ice skating (11 am to 9 pm daily) on the new rink centrally located at Spruce (rentals available). On one end of the rink is the new Pavilion building that hosts both children’s activities such as arts and crafts, along with a wine bar for the adults. Also, adjacent to the outdoor ice rink is the Stowe Rocks indoor climbing center. Suitable for all ages, Stowe Rocks has 6 different program walls and a free-standing 40-foot ‘Elephant Head’ tower. Spruce Peak is also home to the relatively new Stowe Mountain Lodge, one of the most awarded new ski-in skiout luxury hotels & spas in the world. Sugarbush Uphill travel at Sugarbush continues to see huge increases in popularity over the last few seasons. The resort offers free uphill travel passes valid for skinning up designated routes at the resort before and after lift-served operating hours. Sugarbush enters its fourth year with such a policy. The resort hosts Tour De Moon several times throughout the season – a guided skin to Walt’s at the Glen House at Mt. Ellen and offers an

uphill travel option for Allyn’s Lodge Fireside Dining. In addition, the resort is replacing two of its older double lifts, the Village Double and Sunshine Double, with new fixed-grip quads. There are new RFID gates to speed access, new snowmaking. With the widespread conglomeration of ski resorts, Sugarbush is emphatically proud of being independently owned and operated (the owner can be found skiing some 100 days). Sugarbush is replacing the old ticket scanning system with RFID gates at all base lifts. Other projects to improve the guest experience include purchasing new SnowLogic guns, replacing the motor for the North Ridge Quad, installing a new snowmaking pipe on Which Way, new air compressor for snowmaking and purchasing two new Pisten Bully groomers (one specifically designed for the terrain park). New for the 2017-18 season, Sugarbush has joined the Mountain Collective, an international pass with access to 16 premier ski destinations all over the world. The resort is creating new trails for hiking and mountain biking for spring 2018, and Nordic and snowshoeing and ski biking at its center. Tuesday nights offer snowshoeing and picnic on the mountain. Killington Resort Killington, “The Beast of the East,” the site of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup over Thanksgiving Weekend, brings new, lower season pass pricing on their Unlimited Season Passes offering unrestricted access to the longest season in the East at an even better value than last season. Killington continues to replace snowmaking infrastructure to ensure their ability to deliver a consistent ski and ride experience. See page D6

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Here’s What’s Up on Vermont’s Mountain Resorts Slopes for 2017-18 Season C ontinued from page D6 Killington is committed to providing the highest quality snow surface possible. As part of this commitment, POWDR continues to upgrade the resort’s snowmaking system, from pipes and pumps, to snowguns and snowcats. As part of a $1M investment in conjunction with Efficiency Vermont, Killington and Pico will add new lowenergy tower-mounted snowguns that use a fraction of the power compared to older models. Additionally, three new state-of-the-art energy efficient snowcats will produce top-notch manicured trails and terrain parks at Killington and Pico. A Learn to ski and snowboard Discovery” program consists of 4 days lift tix & rental, then you get a free pair of skis. Killington and Pico are catering to increasing popularity of “uphill travel” with guests choosing to reach the peaks of Bear Mountain, Snowdon, Ramshead and Pico via human vs. machine power with designated routes for each mountain area and 24/7 access (when designed routes are open). (We were delighted to learn that Casey’s Caboose, a delightful restaurant near Killington, had been closed for four years, but was acquired by a Brit who loves Killington and has reopened the restaurant.) Killington and Pico are two of four Vermont resorts to offer the M.A.X Pass add-on for season passholders. The add on at $329, gives purchasers five days of additional skiing and riding at any of the 42 participating resorts nationwide, including Stratton, Okemo,

Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Windham (just joined), Whiteface and Gore. Mount Snow Resort Always a pioneer when it comes to snowmaking, Mount Snow has completed $30 million in snowmaking upgrades for the upcoming season, including doubling their ability to make snow and increasing storage capacity six-fold. These upgrades give Mount Snow one of the most powerful snowmaking systems in the East, meaning more trails opening faster to start the season, and better coverage all winter long. Mount Snow also plans to open a 42,000 sq. foot base lodge at the terrain park. Part of Peaks Resorts, Mount Snow is included in the Peak Pass family which allows recipients access to seven mountains from New Hampshire down to Pennsylvania, including sister resorts Attitash, NH and Hunter Mountain, NY. Packages are available from $101/night. Okemo Mountain Resort Okemo’s dedication to creating a superior snow surface continues with the addition of two new grooming machines to its fleet of Prinoth Beasts. The Prinoth Bison demonstrates excellent maneuverability and climbing ability - even in adverse conditions - and the Bison X is the ultimate park vehicle. Snowmaking upgrades include a new feeder pipe from Okemo’s Base Pump to mid-mountain Pump Station, and additional pipe upward. Okemo is also adding HKD SV 10 snowguns, bringing its arsenal of HKD snow guns to 1,300 mountain-wide. Okemo continues its rental equipment replacement program

Ski school at Mount Snow © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

with the purchase of more new skis and snowboards, and, to keep all that equipment in top condition, Okemo is upgrading tuning equipment in the shops at both base areas. Okemo is a frontrunner with simplified season pass offerings and reduced prices across the board. Skiers and riders can choose from the Ultra Pass, Classic Pass, Midweek Pass and College Pass. And all passes qualify for a M.A.X Pass add-on – five days of skiing and riding, with zero blackout days, at each of 42 other resorts across North America. Mad River Glen Mad River Glen’s goal is to maintain and preserve the experience rather than overhaul or upgrade it. The ability of Mad River Glen to consistently reinvest in the mountain’s infrastructure is a testament to the success of the Cooperative. Both the skier-owners and the management understand that skiers come to Mad River for the unique combination of legendary terrain, sense of community, low skier density and intimate atmosphere. In over 20 years of co-op ownership, Mad River Glen has invested well over $5 million in capital improvements. Mad River Glen’s Naturalist Programs are becoming more popular every year. Ever wondered why there are so many snowshoe hare tracks on the slopes? Or seen the bear bites and scratches on trees and questioned the meaning behind them? Perhaps you have encountered Moose tracks and pondered how they can survive the winters. Valley visitors can learn more about these animals, mountains and forests of Vermont by taking part in

one of Mad River Glen’s award-winning Naturalist Programs. Bromley Mountain Resort Kid’s fun is the focus at Bromley. On snow, Bromley has reworked their terrain park to embrace the learning progression for smaller statures, with a progressive flow that keeps kids jumping and spinning safely as they move from beginner to professional jib hunter. Off snow they’ve kept the après options easy, with a dedicated kid’s space in the lodge, complete with Vew-do balance boards, movies, video games and, on some nights, special guest entertainment. Bromley’s cozy base lodge is getting a new roof, the Sun Deck has been resurfaced (all the better to support après firepit hangs), and the rental equipment fleet has a superbly restocked quiver. Don’t own your own? Bromley is expanding the highperformance options in the rental shop this season with more new Rossignol Experience 80 skis, plus all new junior boots in the latest comfy model for happy kid feet. Jay Peak Resort Jay Peak is adding reels and rappelling to its list of activities for the coming winter. The resort is opening a 142-seat movie theater and Clip ‘n Climb climbing facility in the 15,000-square foot Clips and Reels recreation center opening at the Stateside area of the resort. Weather-proofing the New England ski and ride vacation is a trend Jay Peak started when they opened their Ice Haus in 2010. The arena offers public skating times, figure-skating lessons and stick-and-puck pick-up games.

Skiing at Pico which is connected to Killington, “The Beast of the East” © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Jay Peak expanded the weather-proof menu in 2011 with the 60,000-square foot Pump House, an indoor waterpark that guarantees exhausted children. Suicide Six Suicide Six (the ski mountain that is owned by the grand Woodstock Inn) continues to make trail improvements, with widening, stumping and thinning of glades in many areas across the map. Contour and grade changes will allow for faster and better snowmaking coverage, as well as newly constructed load and unload decks at the recently installed summit quad. Snowmaking improvements continue with the addition of new snow producers, as well

as pipeline and infrastructure repairs. Look for better coverage and higher quality when you visit this season and expect more to come in the future. Trapp Family Lodge North America’s first crosscountry skiing center is turning 50! Trapp Family Lodge (founded by the family immortalized in “The Sound of Music”) is celebrating with a week of events, from January 20-26, including a celebration at the Bierhall, a ski with the von Trapps and a specialty brew by von Trapp Brewing. Mountain Top Inn & Resort In addition to the abundance of winter activities including 60km of cross

country ski (much of it groomed and petfriendly) and snowshoe trails, Mountain Top Inn & Resort is leading Vermont’s rising trend as a premier 4-season wedding destination. Snow covered winter weddings are a rising trend right now and the property beckons couples with one of Vermont’s most spectacular views, gorgeous event barn, year-round activities and luxurious accommodations. Offering a magical winter wonderland, many of these weddings involve avid skiers wishing to infuse their favorite past-time into their special day. More information from Vermont Ski Areas Association, https://skivermont.

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The Woodstock Inn & Resort Offers Ski & Stay Packages for Winter 2018 WOODSTOCK, VT– With predictions of a “snowier-than-normal” winter this year by the Farmer’s Almanac, the Woodstock Inn & Resort is already gearing up with two ski packages available for guests at its private Suicide Six Ski Area, offering more than 100 acres of skiing and snowboarding on 24 trails and slopes with terrain suitable for all abilities. And, the resort’s Tubbs Snowshoes & Nordic Adventure Center provides adventurers with an additional 30 kilometers of trails to explore via Nordic skis, fat tire bikes or snowshoes. Nestled in Vermont’s Green Mountains, Suicide Six is one of the oldest ski areas in the country. Couples are invited to ramp-up winter romance on the slopes with the Teach Your Honey How to Ski package, available from January 1 through March 10, 2018 and includes: luxury accommodations for one night; two hour private lesson for beginners (includes lift ticket); one regular lift ticket for the second person; two après ski cocktails to toast a day on the slopes together; use of the Athletic Club’s fitness equipment, indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub (package rate starts at $493 per couple). The Suicide Six Ski package is available from January 1 through March 10, 2018 and includes: luxury accommodations for one night; all-day ski passes for two adults at Suicide Six Ski area; hearty breakfast for two at the Red Rooster; use of the

Athletic Club’s fitness equipment, indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub (package rate starts at $381 per couple; additional people may be added for an added cost, plus tax, gratuitity and $30 per room, per night resort fee;

or retreat to The Spa, a 10,000 square foot facility complete with a relaxation space, Shaker wood stoves, a hot tub, and a Scandinavian sauna. The game room is fully equipped for game night with a giant Scrabble board, foosball

The grand, historic four-season Woodstock Inn (in spring) in the quintessential New England village of Woodstock, offers ski and stay packages with its ski area, Suicide Six © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com blackout dates apply). For après ski, Pearly’s Pourhouse at Suicide Six has local Vermont beer on tap, hearty winter-fare and a woodburning fireplace. Guests can also warm up by the Inn’s iconic lobby fireplace

table, vintage pinball machines, board games,. A choice of culinary options includes the Red Rooster, a fine dining restaurant that emphasizes fresh, local ingredients sourced from the best purveyors in New England, and

the comfortable Richardson’s Tavern, known for its heartwarming fondue made from nearby Billings Farm cheese. Recognized as one of the “prettiest small towns in America,” Woodstock is quintessential New England, brimming with history and New England charm. For shopping and strolling, downtown Woodstock’s quaint antique shops, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, specialty food markets and more are just outside the resort’s front door. And, also a short walk away are The Billings Farm and Museum and The MarshBillings-Rockefeller Mansion, Laurance and Mary Rockefeller’s home, which are part of the March-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park. The Woodstock Inn & Resort defines country sophistication. The 142room, AAA Four Diamond Resort and a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts LVX Collection, offers awardwinning dining in two restaurants, ranked among the finest in New England. The Woodstock Inn & Resort is owned and operated by The Woodstock Foundation, Inc. Proceeds from Resort operations support The Woodstock Foundation and Billings Farm & Museum education and conservation programs. For more information about the Woodstock Inn & Resort, visit www. woodstockinn.com.

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Hope springs eternal for the Hofstra Men’s Basketball season C ontinued from page D3 college basketball is operated.” Really? Anybody believe him ever since the feds accused coaches, financial managers and an Adidas executive of using bribes to influence athletes’ choices of schools, shoe sponsors and agents. Nothing has been done and no one really expects

anything to be done. College basketball remains corrupt and the NCAA remains corrupt. Yes, the right word is corrupt. What a shame. I still maintain that the NCAA’s concept of the student-athlete is one of the all-time great scams perpetrated on the public. As noted on numerous times in the past, attending Hofstra games still

remains the best sports buy in the New York Metropolitan area. There is ample free parking, the concession stands are not a rip-off, there isn’t a bad seat in the house, and its $6 for seniors and children. In the meantime, the second edition of my Basketball Coaching 101 book is in the works. It will unveil my umbrella

offence – the basketball offense of the future. Consider buying the book – I really do need the royalty money to help subsidize my gambling habits. Visit the author at: www.theodorenewsletter.com or on his Facebook page at Basketball Coaching 101

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CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE: Full time or weekends. 20+ year experience, light housekeeping, shopping, activities, etc. Own transportation. Please call 516-236-1711

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

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 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

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

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LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048 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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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

INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Monday, December 11 9:30 a.m. 100 Stratford Avenue West Hempstead, NY 11550 Dining Room, Bedroom, Living Room Furniture, Rugs, Costume Jewelry, Books, Vintage items, Household and Attic... Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details ! INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, December 13 9:30 a.m. 2039 Vine Drive Merrick, NY 11566 Artwork, Mid Century Furniture, Men’s Suits, Clothing and Accessories, Household, Crystal, Books, Records and more.....Visit www.invitedsales.com for 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

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PETS PET SERVICES 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 MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Training Boarding Walking EFT Pet Therapy Therapeutic Healing GC Resident 516-382-5553

AUTOMOTIVE AUTOS WANTED 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

ROOM FOR RENT 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

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE HOMES FOR SALE FRANKLIN SQUARE HOMES FOR SALE: Cherry Lane; 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, rear dormer, full basement, garage. Carukin Street; 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, full dormer, finished basement, 2 car garage. LISA DP REAL ESTATE Text or call: 516-319-3647

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE 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 516658-2623 UPSTATE NY LAND! 5 to 41 tracts! Waterfront, old farmland, country bldg lots! Liquidation prices. Terms. Call 888-9058847 newyorklandandlakes.com

SERVICES 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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SERVICES 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 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 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

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

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

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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

GENERATORS Sales and service. Maintenance contracts. Generac, Kohler. Mohrmann Electric Co., Inc. 516-826-3311

DEFEND YOURSELF! Tactics for self defense: In home, empowerment, flexible hours, any age or gender, discourage bullies. Free consultation. Please call 631-707-0029

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

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PARTY HELP 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

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

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

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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

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Friday, December 8, 2017

Syosset Woodbury Chamber’s 19th Holiday Lighting Spectacular

The Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce ushered in the Holidays with a delightful afternoon. The community was treated to a “home grown” Holiday Lighting Spectacular! Toddlers, seniors, and everyone in between enjoyed the talent of our local singers and dancers, Santa’s arrival via firetruck, as well as receiving blessings from the clergy, and partaking in refreshments donated by Stop & Shop, Bagel Master, and Mario’s Pizza. Special thanks to Jack Biondo and the Biondo Family of Plaza Realty Properties for providing the venue and for their continued support of the

Chamber’s events, to chairperson and emcee Frank Urso, to talent coordinator Kim Rampanelli to“The Banjo Rascals” for their merry music on this special day and to Santa and the Syosset Fire Department. A SPECTACULAR and fun holiday afternoon it was! The Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce extends its very best wishes to residents and businesses in the community for a happy holiday season and great New Year. For more info on the Chamber go to www.syossetchamber. com.

North Shore Performing Arts Center’s Competition Team Kick Line performed “We Need a Little Christmas”! Here comes Santa!

Hunter and Margo Cohen are happy to perform Chanukah O Chanukah!

The Banjo Rascals keep the music going!

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Hundreds of residents enjoyed the afternoon!

Sally and Jack Biondo sit on Santa’s lap

Thanks to Sue Sweeney and Stop and Shop for refreshments

Singer Nicole Rampanelli with Holiday Lighting Emcee Frank Urso

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Giddy up for books at Berry Hill BY GINA JAMES

Berry Hill’s PTA hosted their annual Fall Scholastic Book Fair. This year’s Book Fair fell on Western Day during Spirit Week at Berry Hill. Many students were excited to attend the Book Fair while dressed in jeans, plaid shirts, and cowboy hats. Parents were invited to shop with their children and volunteer to help other students choose age appropriate books within their budget. Berry Hill’s PRIDE Pals were on hand to help the younger grades shop for books and other fun items as well. PRIDE Pals are 4th and 5th grade students who have volunteered to help with various tasks around the school.

This year the teachers were asked to create a “Wish List” of books they would like for their classroom before the fair began. The PTA volunteers pulled these books from the shelves and placed them in special bins labeled with each teacher’s name. This gave students as well as their parents an opportunity to purchase one or more of those selected books and donate it to their child’s classroom. Lisa Sakhai and Jen Bernard, Co-Chairs of the Book Fair for many years, put together another successful event, which raised a great deal of “Scholastic Dollars” which can be used to buy additional books for the school.

Students at the Book Fair

PRIDE Pals helping some kindergarten students shop for books.

Helping kindergarteners choose books

Parents were welcome to shop with their children.

Third graders love books.

The 4th PRIDE Pals were so excited to help the younger students for the first time this year.

Moms love good books, too!

Bins were filled with books from the teacher’s “Wish List” for parents to buy and donate to their child’s classroom.

The 3rd graders enjoyed shopping with friends for books and posters

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Sports entrepreneur visits Syosset High School

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The 7 Line founder Darren Meenan speaks to Syosset High School students about creative marketing and how he parlayed his love for the Mets into a lucrative apparel business.

Syosset High School’s SYOTalks series recently welcomed The 7 Line founder Darren Meenan to the school’s Little Theater to speak with students about how his creativity and love for his team launched a business – and a following – that has become popular among Mets fans. Meenan, a devoted Mets fan, began his business by designing unique T-shirts. His business has grown through the years to include caps and a variety of different Mets accessories. In conjunction with the merchandise he develops, he also organizes large groups of Mets fans to attend games, both at Citi Field and on the road. Through his use of different social media platforms and overall word of mouth, The 7 Line brand has flourished without spending any money

on advertising. In recent years, the online store has expanded by opening a merchandise stand at Citi Field. Meenan has even developed a partnership with Major League Baseball and New Era caps. Following the visit, Meenan blogged favorably about his experience at Syosset High School, pointing out that it was only his second public speaking engagement ever, even admitting that he was a little nervous beforehand. “I wanted [the students] to go home excited to tell their family that they stayed after school for a good reason,” blogged Meenan. His visit was coordinated by the high school business department’s Entrepreneurship Club.

Photo courtesy of the Syosset School District

This Week at the Jericho Public Library

Friday, December 8th at 2:00 PM

Movie: Lost in Paris (Comedy) - Fiona visits Paris for the first time to assist her myopic Aunt Martha. Catastrophes ensue, mainly involving a homeless man who has yet to have an emotion or thought he was afraid of expressing. Starring Fiona Gordon, Dominique Abel, Emmanuelle Riva. (France) Subtitles. Not Rated. 1 hour, 23 minutes.

Sunday, December 10th at 2:00 PM

A Holiday Mix with Naomi Zeitlin - The holiday season is filled not only with good cheer, but a vast array of seasonal music. There are numerous songs about wintertime, Christmas and Chanukah. Listen to Naomi’s renditions of many of the classics as well as some lesser known gems for an enjoyable afternoon. Tickets are required. Non-ticket holders will be seated as space allows.

Monday, December 11th at 7:30 PM

Tuesday, December 12th at 2:00 PM

Talk About Books with Fran Cohen – Join us for a discussion of Let Me Be Frank with You by Richard Ford.

Board of Trustees Meeting - The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees. The public is invited to attend. News Currents with Elinor Haber Participate in an informal exchange about topics of the day — the international, national and local scene. We’ll focus on trends that affect us now and in the future.

Tuesday, December 12th at 7:00 PM

Understanding the Stock Market with Ron Goldberg - Learn and discuss different buying and selling strategies from a retired banker and experienced stock market trader. Bring your questions regarding any stock that you may be interested in buying, selling or holding. Ron will show you how to dissect all available information on the company (including graphs) to help you make a more informed decision.

Tuesday, December 12th at 7:00 PM

Wednesday, December 13th at 8:45 AM

Bus Trip: Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular - Cost: $103.00 per person. No Refunds. Includes: round trip bus transportation, orchestra seat and gratuities. There will be time on your own for lunch and exploring the city after the show. A few spaces left – sign up today!

Thursday, December 14th at 2 & 7 PM

Movie: The Women’s Balcony (Comedy/ Drama) - A bar mitzvah mishap causes a major rift in a devout Orthodox community in Jerusalem. Starring Evelin Hagoel, Igal Naor, Orna Banai. (Israel) Subtitles. Not Rated. 1 hour, 36 minutes.

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Syosset Real Estate Market Conditions •

Median sales price

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Demographics near Syosset, NY

$680,000

City

Population

County

18,872

1,361,350

3,794

4,744

42.2

41.3

Median Household Income

140,915

98,401

Average Income per Capita

59,140

42,949

Population Density Median Age People per Household

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11 Jackson Court, Syosset Sold Price: $675,000 Date: 09/15/2017 4 beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths Style: Exp Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 39x112 Schools: Syosset Total Taxes: $19,470 MLS# 2939565

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Sold Price: $1,340,000 Date: 09/20/2017 4 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Splanch

2 East Street, Syosset Sold Price: $590,000 Date: 09/07/2017 3 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 60x100 Schools: Syosset Total Taxes: $12,859 MLS# 2935414

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