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Friday, November 18, 2016

Vol. 76, No. 45

KEEPING FAMILIES WARM

Montesano re-elected to State Assembly BY GARY SIMEONE

Community Service Committee with Andrew Briller receiving the cleaned coats. BY DARLENE PERGOLA-APOLANT During the week of October 23rd, 2016, the Robert Seaman PTA held their annual Community Service Coat Drive. All the coats were donated to the Interfaith Nutrition Network of Hempstead (INN) and will be given to needy families on Long Island.

Thanks to everyone’s efforts, 150 coats were collected to keep 150 homeless people warm this winter! A special thanks was given to Andrew Howard Cleaners for their generous donation of cleaning the gently used children’s and adult coats. Thank you for all your hard work!

Republican candidate, Michael Montesano was re-elected to the New York State Assembly over Democrat, Dean E. Hart in last Tuesday’s election. Montesano won by over 6,000 votes beating the Democratic candidate 29,848 to his 23,512 votes. The Assemblyman said that he was elated to be re-elected to the 15th Assembly District. “It shows that the people have confidence in me to return and I hope to be able to serve their needs,” said Montesano. “The areas that I plan to focus on include increasing the economy on Long Island, ethics reform and attacking the heroin epidemic head on.” Montesano said this particular campaign was different for him because he was forced to run some negative campaign ads against his opponent. “Usually I’m not in the business of doing that but my opponent put out some untruthful information about me. He improperly linked me to some corruption going on in government and I was forced to respond.” He said that he was thankful that the public was able to see through all of the election smear tactics that his opponent employed.

Arnold Drucker fills Judy Jacobs seat:

Democrat Arnold Drucker, a Trustee at Nassau Community College, defeated Republican Louis Imbroto in a special election to fill the seat of the late County Legislator, Judith Jacobs. Drucker will serve the final year of Jacobs’ term in the 16th District and will need to run again next fall for a full two-year term. He won by a vote count of 17,647 to Imbroto’s 12,774. Drucker said that he is a Judy Jacobs democrat through and through and that he will offer a strong, unwavering stance for his community. “I will have the best interest of my neighbors and the people in my community at all times,” said Drucker. He said that corruption in government will be something that he will take a stand on after the recent indictments of Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, his wife Linda Mangano, and Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto. “I’m going to look into the outsourcing of political contracts, these jobs given out to business cronies and family members like lollipops and try and prevent the cronyism and corruption that has permeated our political landscape,” said Drucker.

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Robert Seaman School PTA candy and costume drive

What’s Happening November 18

“Health Reference Program: Fall Prevention and Home Safety For Seniors” will be held at the Syosset Public Library at 11 a.m. The Great Performers series at the Jericho Public Library continues with “The Mysterious Greta Garbo” at 2 p.m. with Marc Courtade. “Every People Under Heaven -Jerusalem 1000-1400”, with Professor Mary Vahey, will focus on the exhibit that is currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The program will be presented at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m. At 4:30 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, a “Craft Corner” program will be held for children ages 3 years to grade 2 to work with teen volunteers.

November 19

“Table Top Adventures… A Holiday Party” with Lucy an Horn is a cooking demonstration to be held at the Jericho Public Library at 11:30 a.m. Please register in advance.

November 21

Students showing all the fantastic costumes and delicious candy BY DARLENE PERGOLA-APOLANT With Halloween over, the PTA at Robert Seaman Elementary School has found a solution to the candy overload. This past week, students had the opportunity to donate their leftover candy to the Interfaith Nutrition Network.The

organization’s mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. Along with the excess treats, students and parents were invited to offer gently used costumes and other Halloween items to the INN. It was a great way to spread cheer to residents on Long Island!

From 7 to 7:45 p.m at the Syosset Public Library, children in grades Kindergarten through 2nd are invited to join a “Thanksgiving Craft” program. Please register in advance to attend. “Questions About Medicare?” with Steve Levy, will be held at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend.

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“News Currents With Elinor Haber” will be held at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. Join the discussion. At 4:30 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, grades 2 to 4 can work with teen volunteers in the “Lego Buddies” program. From 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, a “Meet the Artists Reception” will be held.

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“Stay & Play”, for ages birth to preschool with their caregiver, will be held at the Jericho Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. A film based on the real life story of Empress Cixi of China, “The Empress Dowager”, will be shown at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. Not rated, the film runs 94 minutes long.

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The Syosset-Woodbury Rotary Club would like to express its sincere thanks to individuals and businesses who supported us in our latest fund raising effort for those in need in our community. Recently, the club held a Karaoke Night at the Marriott Residence in Plainview, which was attended by over 100 people. The attendees enjoyed a buffet meal, raffles and music by DJ Singing Sam. However, the highlight of the evening was the musical performance by students from the Music Academy for Special Learners. For more information about the academy , please contact Maria Lamon at 631-6156707 or at music4speciallearners.com Following is a list of individuals and local community businesses who supported Rotary’s efforts: Bagel Boss Butera’s Restaurant Solomon’s Jewelry Rustic Root Restaurant Shop-Rite Pamper’s Cleaners

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Trader Joe’s Roslyn Bank Phil’s Pizzeria Dr. Craig Drucker Iavarone Brothers Celebrity Diner Cindi’s Boutique Dr. Eileen Gentilcore Astoria Bank Jay Nathan, CPA Andrea’s 25 Restaurant Plainview Diner Douglas Elliman Chabina Insurance Home Depot Lowe’s Excel Minuteman Press CVS Trio Hardware Cafe Testarossa Blue Bay Diner Post Liquors PC Richards Music Academy for Special Learners

The Jericho Public Library has partnered with Island Harvest to collect food and more for the holidays during November and December. A box will be in the lobby where you can donate non-perishable foods,

including low sodium canned vegetables, soups, fruit, canned meat, whole wheat pasta and cereal, as well as nutritional beverages such as Boost and Ensure. Personal care items and are also appreciated.

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This Week at Jericho Public Library

Friday, November 18th at 2:00 PM

The Mysterious Greta Garbo – with Marc Courtade. Greta Garbo’s career began in silent films, yet even her Swedish accent could not keep her from becoming a major star of talking films. Her screen roles include such highly regarded movies as Anna Christie, Grand Hotel, and Camille. Join Marc when he showcases this beautiful actress who still captivates us more than 70 years after her last film.

Saturday, November 19th at 11:30 AM

Table Top Adventures… A Holiday Party with Lucy Van Horn. Butternut squash and apple soup is a festive treat to warm you up on a cold winter’s day. There will be red onion confit, individual party breads stuffed with rosemary chicken salad and an easy to make zuppa Romana. Bring your appetite. There will be lots of tasting, recipes and Lucy’s tips and tricks. Cost: $3.00 per person (Non-refundable) Space is limited. Register online or at the Circulation Desk by November 14th.

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Art Lecture: Hellenistic Art – with Professor Thomas Germano. The conquests of Alexander the Great (330 BCE - 323 BCE) transformed the ancient world, making trade and cultural exchange possible. Alexander’s artistic patronage of classically trained Athenian master artists provided a model for his successors, the Hellenistic kings, who came to rule over much of his empire after Alexander’s death. Professor Germano will present a visual lecture on three centuries of the Art of the Hellenistic World.

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Movie: Captain Fantastic – (Comedy/ Drama/Romance) In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent. Starring Viggo Mortensen, Kathryn Hahn, Frank Langella. Rated R. 1 hour, 58 minutes.

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Let me first observe that a little humility is in order for the GOP side. Mr. Trump won the presidency with around 47 percent of the popular vote. If one voter in a hundred in each state had switched to Hillary Clinton (thus producing a 2 percent swing), we would be talking about a new Democratic administration. This was a close election in an almost equally divided nation. The spirit of humility should extend to Mr. Trump’s loss of the popular vote to Ms. Clinton, but only to a degree. Ms. Clinton may well end up with a popular vote plurality of over a million ballots. On the other hand, as Newt Gingrich pointed out on Sunday, Mr. Trump won in the 49 states that do not include California by about 2 million votes. Mr. Trump simply made a decision not to contest Ms. Clinton’s majority in California since, under the winner take all rules governing the electoral college, there was no reason to make any effort there. He won under the rules that governed both candidates. Having made the point about humility, this was a great and very important victory for Donald Trump. Mr. Trump was able to understand that many people felt lost in the economic shuffle and believed that their concerns about immigration and free trade were being ignored by the urban elites and media, and who resented the relentless attempts to impose political correctness in every facet of life. Mr. Trump’s strong supporters wanted sweeping change and were not particularly persuaded by Ms. Clinton’s efforts to disqualify Trump from the presidency. And the media and entertainment complex, with its disdain for Mr. Trump and excessive optimism about Ms. Clinton’s prospects, were thoroughly rebuked. Of course, Mr. Trump also depended on more moderate traditional GOP voters who simply felt on balance that he was a better choice than Hillary and who frequently were very concerned about Supreme Court nominations. Mr. Trump, like successful candi-

dates before him, understood that he needed a coalition to prevail. With the help of key advisers like Kellyanne Conway, he managed to moderate his tone, and stayed on message in the final days. Mr. Trump certainly changed the model of how you win an election, with his relatively low budget style emphasizing large rallies rather than media buys, consultants, data collection or major get out the vote drives. This strategy may only work for Donald Trump, but this campaign will be studied for years to come. Mr. Trump’s victory is magnified by the strong Republican performance in the Senate and House. In the Senate, the party had to defend 24 of the 34 seats up for election, and losses were likely held to 2 seats for a 52-48 majority in the new Congress. In the House, the GOP only lost a handful of seats from their large majority and should have around a 240-195 majority. This means that the Democrats’ ability to oppose Mr. Trump’s proposals is limited. Democrats will only be able to filibuster legislation in the Senate that is not part of the budget process. Republicans also won the battle for the courts. Mr. Trump will nominate a conservative justice to succeed the late Antonin Scalia, which will restore the general 5-4 conservative advantage, and may well get at least one more pick during his term. The lower federal courts will also see an influx of Republican appointees. It is still hard to predict what policies Mr. Trump is going to embrace. The best guess is that he will generally combine the standard GOP low tax/low regulation mantra with a more restrictionist stance on immigration and a more protectionist posture on trade, and the erection of a wall. The long and difficult 2016 election is over. The views of a few diehard protestors notwithstanding, Americans of good will recognize we will have only one president starting on January 20 and he is Donald Trump.

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Marching to the top

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The Division Avenue High School competitive marching band at the State finals The Division Avenue High School competitive marching band, under the direction of Michael Bastone in the Levittown School District, placed sixth in the Small School 2 division of the New York State Field Band Conference Finals, held at Syracuse University’s Carrier Dome. This is the first time that the band has competed in a higher class. “The band was advanced to the Small School 2 class after having received second place in the Small School 3 class last year with a score of 81.10, the highest score recorded by Division Avenue High School in this competition,” Bastone explained. “Transitioning into their class of Small School 2, the band is graded on a higher level and the criteria is more stringent.” The band performed a show titled “Imagine,” which portrays the story of a young painter and her journey from inspiration to reality. The music was

arranged based on “Pure Imagination” from the original “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” and was the common melodic theme throughout the show. Bastone also recognized band student leaders Drum Majors Alyssa Breeze and Julia DeVincentis, Field Majors Grace Derrick and James May, Color Guard Captain Teresa Neri, Associate Color Guard Captains Loraine Oswald and Rita Rogers, Drum Line Captain Brandon Smith, Front Ensemble Captains Jason Waitkus and Melanie Singh, Brass Captain John Deegan and Woodwind Captain Julia Riley. “Without the leadership of our students, staff and the support from our parents and administration none of this would be possible,” Bastone said. “It was a remarkable season and we look forward to next year.”

Robbins Lane Car Wash Robbins Lane Elementary School’s 5th Grade hosted a car wash to raise money for the PTA on September 24th. Robbins Lane families from all grades

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T H E P O L I C E B L O T T E R Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: n

On October 12, between 7 and 10 p.m., personal property was stolen from a vehicle on Central Avenue in Westbury. n

A 40-year-old woman from Hempstead was arrested at 2 p.m. on October 13 and charged with Shoplifting from JC Penney in East Garden City. At Macy’s in East Garden City, a 38-year-old woman from Hempstead was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 3:30 p.m. on October 13. n

A 42-year-old woman from Queens Village was arrested at 7:22 p.m. on October 13 and charged with Shoplifting from Saks Off Fifth Avenue in Old Westbury. n

At 9 p.m. on October 16, assorted personal property was stolen from a vehicle on Elm Street in Westbury. n

At the Outback Steakhouse in Westbury, assorted personal items were stolen from a vehicle between 6 and 11:15 p.m. on October 17. n

On Middle Neck Road in Great Neck, unknown subjects damaged the fence of a home at 1 p.m. on October 18. ...A 19-year-old woman and an 18-yearold woman, both from Uniondale, were arrested and charged with Shoplifting from Target in Westbury at 9 p.m. on October 18. n

A 19-year-old woman and an 18-yearold woman, both from Uniondale, were arrested at 9 p.m. on October 18 and charged with Shoplifting from Target in Westbury. n

At a parking lot on Corporate Drive in Westbury, a 23-year-old woman from Rockville Centre was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana on October 20 at 10:15 p.m. n

At 3:40 a.m. on October 21, a 48-yearold man from Seaford was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Northern State Parkway in Roslyn. n

A 24-year-old man from New Hyde Park was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 4:38 a.m. on October 21. n

At 3:30 a.m. on October 22, a 21-yearold woman from Hicksville was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale. n

At Century 21 on Old Country Road in Westbury, two women from Queens were arrested at 7:35 p.m. on October

22. Arrested were a 39-year-old woman from Astoria and a 25-year-old woman from Maspeth. Both were charged with Shoplifting. n

At 1 a.m. on October 23, a 63-year-old man from Port Washington was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Old Northern Boulevard and Middle Neck Road in Flower Hill. n

At the intersection of the South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway and West Shelter Rock Road in North Hills, a 22-year-old man from League City was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on October 23 at 4:25 a.m. n

While driving on the Long Island Expressway at Exit 37 in Roslyn Heights, there were two arrests for Driving While Intoxicated at approximately 5:15 a.m. on October 23. Arrested were a 22-year-old man from Huntington Station and a 21-year-old man from Brentwood. n

At Shop Rite Supermarket on New Hyde Park Road in North New Hyde Park, a 29-year-old man from Richmond Hill was arrested and was charged with Shoplifting on October 23 at 5:47 p.m. n

On Bryant Avenue in North New Hyde Park, a victim has reported that unknown subjects removed his mountain bike from his rear yard at 6:30 p.m. on October 23. n

A victim has reported that unknown subjects entered his locker at LA Fitness, located on Marcus Avenue in North New Hyde Park sometime between 7:20 and 8:45 a.m. on October 25, and removed US currency. n

On October 25 at 5 p.m., a victim reports that an unknown subject removed his unattended cell phone from a table at an office suite on Old Country Road in Mineola.

cle at Dick’s Sporting Goods in East Garden City between 5:15 and 6:20 p.m. on October 21. n

On October 21, between 2 a.m. and 1 p.m., a MacBook Air and headphones were stolen from a vehicle on Ward Street in Westbury. n

At Dick’s Sporting Goods in Garden City, a 27-year-old man from Rego Park and a 29-year-old man from Valley Stream were arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 6 p.m. on October 21. n

A cell phone case was stolen from a vehicle on Old Country Road in East Garden City between 8:15 and 11:15 p.m. on October 21. n

tim’s rear yard at his home on Shafter Avenue in Albertson sometime between 11 p.m. on October 28 and 9 a.m. the next day, cut wires and removed a surveillance camera. n

On Northern Boulevard in Manhasset, a 29-year-old man from Brentwood was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 10:50 p.m.on October 29. n

At 11:45 p.m. on October 29, an 18-year-old woman from Jamaica and a 19-year-old woman from Elmont, were arrested and were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at the Pines Motor Lodge parking lot on Taylor Avenue in Westbury. n

At 10:45 p.m. on October 21, sunglasses were stolen from a vehicle at the Cheesecake Factory in Westbury. n

A 31-year-old man from Massapequa was arrested at 2 p.m. on October 22 and charged with Shoplifting from Walmart in Westbury. n

Luggage containing a passport, clothing, and shoes was stolen from a vehicle at AMF Garden City Lane in East Garden City at midnight on October 22. n

At Northwell Health Imaging in East Garden City, a vehicle was damaged between 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. on October 25. n

While driving on the Long Island Expressway at Exit 38 in East Hills, a 26-year-old woman from Uniondale was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. n

At 12:05 a.m. on October 31, a 25-yearold from Great Neck was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana on the North Service Road in North Hills. n

Between 3:30 p.m. on November 1 and 7 a.m. the next morning, a victim has reported that unknown subjects damaged two sections of cyclone fencing and one fence post on Wentworth Avenue in Albertson. n

On the Long Island Expressway at Exit 38 in East Hills, a 28-year-old man from Franklin Square was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 6:02 a.m. on November 2. n

At the intersection of Roslyn Road and the North Service Road of the Long Island Expressway in Roslyn Heights, a 50-year-old woman from Melville was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. n

At the Red Roof Inn, located on Dibblee Drive in Westbury, a 25-yearold man from Albany was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 9:10 p.m. on October 27.

On Old Country Road at Tennyson Avenue in Westbury, a 59-year-old woman from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 12:56 a.m. on November 3.

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A 21-year-old man from Brooklyn was arrested at 5:15 p.m. on October 10 and charged with shoplifting from a location on Old Country Road, East GC. n

At 12:45 p.m. on October 16, a 25-year-old woman from Malverne was arrested and charged with Shoplifting from Saks Off 5th in East Garden City. n

At Macy’s in East Garden City, a 22-year-old woman from Jamaica was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 6:45 p.m. on October 20. n

A bicycle was stolen from the parking lot of JC Penney in East Garden City at 4:30 p.m. on October 20. n

A backpack was stolen from a vehi-

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From Following in Explorers’ Footsteps to Caring for Giant Pandas, Tour Companies’ Offers Facilitate New Adventures BY KAREN RUBIN

Operators specializing in ecotourism, adventure, and experiential travel have come up with very special programs. Here are some of the most intriguing:

Rare Chance To Help Care for Giant Pandas on Natural Habitat Adventures’ Wild China Trips

BOULDER, CO – Natural Habitat Adventures has introduced a new opportunity to get behind the scenes and assist with panda care on its China nature adventures. Guests can participate in a one-day volunteer experience at a Chinese research base that has helped pull giant pandas back from the brink of extinction. The optional caregiver opportunity takes place at Dujiangyan Panda Valley, China’s newest facility for panda research, education and conservation located outside Chengdu. It is included on both Nat Hab’s Wild Side of China Nature Odyssey and Wild Side of China Photo Adventure. On both panda-focused itineraries, travelers have the rare chance to spend a day with panda keepers, enjoying pandas at close range while assisting with tasks that are part of the daily care routine,

Ride & Seek has unveiled a cycling tour of historical proportions: tracing the footsteps of Julius Caesar on a 33-day, 2,929 km journey from London to Rome. such as feeding pandas and cleaning enclosures. This intimate contact comes in the context of a celebratory victory for conservation, as China’s giant panda population was recently downgraded from endangered to vulnerable. While giant pandas are still at risk,

their numbers continue to rebound. More than 1,800 were counted in the wild in China’s 2014 survey, a jump of 17 percent since the 2003 national census. Top naturalist Expedition Leaders provide insight into this success story on Nat Hab’s two

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From Following in Explorers’ Footsteps to Caring for Giant Pandas, Tour Companies’ Offers Facilitate New Adventures Continued from page D1

native habitat, including two days in a remote mountain nature reserve in Sichuan Province that few tourists ever see. On this rare expedition into the Minshan Mountains, walks and wildlife drives in this virtually unvisited preserve provides reveal the panda’s native environment, including lush bamboo forests, river gorges and waterfalls. Because wild pandas are highly elusive, guests are not likely to see them, but approximately 60 live within this densely forested 100,000-acre sanctuary. The reserve is rated as a Grade I global biodiversity hotspot by World Wildlife Fund and is home 430 different mammal species including golden monkeys, Tibetan and rhesus macaques, musk deer, muntjac, serow, wild boar, blue sheep, and endangered moon bears and red pandas. More than 2,400 different plant species and 150 bird species are also found in the park, including the golden pheasant. Both itineraries also include Jiuzhaigou National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and UN Biosphere Reserve, containing some of China’s most dramatic wild landscapes. Guided walks showcase steep peaks, ravines, forest, meadows, marshes and a multitude of lakes and waterfalls. The park’s most distinctive feature is its terraced limestone pools filled with turquoise water that flows in crystalline cascades from ledge to ledge. Each departure is led by a Nat Hab Expedition Leader who has trained with

Experience Darwin’s discoveries up close and enjoy the comforts of a small luxury yacht while receiving instruction from a renowned South American photographer on Travel Vision Journeys’ new Ecuador: Galapagos Magic tour. WWF scientists and researchers, along with a top Chinese naturalist guide. Travelers benefit from a breadth of expert scientific knowledge, authentic cultural insight and attentive personal service. Photo tour departures feature personalized guidance from an expert professional photographer. This unique itinerary also offers an unusual chance for Western visitors to witness rural Chinese life. In the Gansu Muslim village of Qing Xi, guests stroll among 300-year-old wooden buildings from the Qing dynasty. On an overland journey onto the Tibetan Plateau, they traverse a landscape dotted with fluttering prayer flags and chortens

and share lunch with a Tibetan family. And on a visit to a small farm, they learn about a WWF-supported biowaste project that uses agricultural by-products to create cleaner cooking fuels, reducing local wood consumption and preserving habitat for pandas and other wildlife. The per-person rate, based on double occupancy, starts at $10,495, for both regular and photo departures. 2017 season departures are: April 2, April 6 (Photo Tour), April 16, April 20 (Photo Tour), May 1, May 4 (Photo Tour), Sept. 3, Sept. 17, and Oct. 7 (Photo Tour). Dates also available for 2018. For information on Natural Habitat Adventures, a world leader in responsible adventure travel and nature-based ecotourism, call 800-5438917 or visit www.nathab.com/. Cycle

in the Footsteps of Julius Caesar: Ride & Seek Unveils 33-Day, 2,929K London-to-Rome Bike Tour

Wildland’s Central America immersion for the active and curious traveler includes the Corn Islands (70 km off Nicaragua’s eastern Caribbean coast), a sunswept destination well known in the past to pirates and buccaneers but off today’s tourist map

(Sydney, Australia) -- Ride & Seek has unveiled a cycling tour of historical proportions: tracing the footsteps of Julius Caesar on a 33-day, 2,929 km journey from London to Rome. Split into two stages, the “Caesar Expedition” traverses England, Belgium, France, Switzerland and Italy on a historical, gastronomic and cultural excursion. Crossing waterways, vine-clad hills and mountain passes, this is the only tour of its kind being offered today. The twostage Caesar Expedition is slated for June 3, 2017 to July 5, 2017 and starts

at $14,276 USD for the full tour or $7,405 USD for a 17-day stage. “Caesar is considered by many historians to be the foremost figure in Western civilization,” said Ride & Seek Co-Founder Dylan Reynolds. “Our journey with him begins at the farthest northern point he reached as the first Roman invader of Britain, and ends in Rome, the city he eventually ruled as dictator and was assassinated in 10 years later.” Starting in London, riders head to the white cliffs of Dover before traversing the channel into France by boat. The cycling route through France includes the Champagne region and into the gastronomic heartland of Burgundy. From there, guests ride alongside Lake Geneva in Switzerland and over to Italy. The route through Italy heads towards the picturesque northern lakes of Como and Maggiore before moving up towards the stunning limestone peaks of the Dolomites. From that point on, riders experience a bit of respite descending down to Venice and along the Adriatic coast. After crossing the mythical Rubicon, once marking the boundary between Roman controlled Italy and Cisalpine Gaul, the route heads inland through the more rugged regions of Abruzzo and Molise, before heading due east to Rome. “We’ll enjoy some relief from the hills as we follow the Adriatic Coast before heading inland to the Via Amelia and crossing the Rubicon as Caesar did uttering those fateful words, ‘The die is cast’, as he descended on Rome ,” said Ride & Seek Co-Founder Sam Wood. For more information, visit www. rideandseek.com/epic/caesar.

Photograph Darwin’s Discoveries With Volcanic Backdrop Of Galapagos Islands

ARLINGTON, Mass. – Experience Darwin’s discoveries up close and enjoy the comforts of a small luxury yacht while receiving instruction from a renowned South American photographer on Travel Vision Journeys’ new Ecuador: Galapagos Magic tour. Before departing the mainland, you’ll stay at an exotic private cloud forest filled with butterflies, birds and waterfalls. Then, against a volcanic backdrop on the equator, you’ll immerse yourself in one of the world’s best conservation success stories. The 11-day tour is $7,500 and is scheduled for Aug. 8-18, and Oct. 24-Nov. 3, 2017. A nine-day itinerary is also available. For more information, visit http://travelvisionjourneys.com/

environment), iguanas, blue-footed and Nazca boobies, waved albatrosses, Darwin’s finches, flamingos, toucans, hummingbirds, sea lions and seals, penguins, reef sharks, spotted eagle rays and stingrays, and possibly whales, dolphins and giant rays. Travel Vision Journeys was born from Founder Lauren Hefferon’s love of photography and insatiable curiosity for authentic cultural experiences and gorgeous views. Hefferon also founded the award-winning travel company Ciclismo Classico. Learn more at http:// travelvisionjourneys.com.

Five Historical Routes that Follow in Footsteps of Explorers Truly undiscovered places on the planet are rarer and rarer, but following in the footsteps of some of the great explorers is a fantastic way to discover a new adventure. From the Silk Road to the seas of the Antarctica, here are five historical routes that you can follow today. 1. .Shackleton’s Footsteps - Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton was a polar explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic, and one of the principal figures of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. With shipping restricted by impenetrable pack ice to just two brief months each austral summer, few people have ever visited the Ross Sea region of Antarctica. Join Adventure Life on a 30-day voyage, helmed by skillful sailors and knowledgeable guides, to

experience nature on a scale so grand there are no words to describe it. http://www.adventure-life.com/ new-zealand/cruises/2961/in-thewake-of-scott-shackleton 2. Greenland Explorer - Hans Poulsen Egede was a DanoNorwegian Lutheran missionary is credited with revitalizing DanoNorwegian interest in Greenland after contact had been broken for hundreds of years. Join Big Chill Adventures on a trip designed to highlight all that Greenland has to offer, including calving glaciers, palatial icebergs, dogsledding, hut camping with Inuit people, wildlife viewing, a speed boat tour of the fjords surrounding Nuuk, kayaking amongst icebergs, mountain biking primitive trails, and helicoptering to a supra glacial lake. http:// bigchilladventure.com/trips/ greenland-june-2017/ 3. Follow the Silk Road - Marco Polo is probably the most famous Westerner who traveled the Silk Road. Silk, spices, teas, precious metals and jewels, carefully lashed to pack camels, once made their way from one world to another along this route. Visit Kashgar, one of the most exotic cities in the world, skirt the infamous Taklamakan Desert on camelback, and admire the breathtaking views across 12,000-foot Torugart Pass on MIR Corporation’s most comprehensive Silk Road offering. http://www. mircorp.com/trip/chineseturkestan-central-asia/ 4. Visit Amazon Tribe - Despite the fact that indigenous people had been living in the Amazon for at least 10,000 years; the Amazon River was

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tour/galapagos. “Herman Melville first called the Galapagos ‘Las Islas Encantadas’ (The Enchanted Isles), and even today you’ll be mesmerized by them,” said Travel Vision Journeys Founder Lauren Hefferon. “You’ll also be able to completely relax and enjoy the impeccable service of the expert crew aboard the small yacht Beluga.” The Ecuador: Galapagos Magic itinerary starts in Quito with a visit to the Intinan Museum, which explains the history of the equator and indigenous groups of the area. Then, you’ll stay at the private 700-hectare Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve and Lodge. There, you’ll find a vast array of orchids, rare birds and incredible waterfalls. The remainder of the trip will be spent hopping from island to island aboard the 16-passenger Beluga, which is small enough to gain access to sites closed to larger cruise ships. You’ll swim with seals, turtles, tropical fish and the occasional friendly shark; see schools of dolphins surround the boat; walk pristine white sand beaches; and awe at the volcanic landscape. Aboard the Beluga, you’ll receive daily instruction and one-on-one reviews from Ossian Lindholm, a nature photographer, filmmaker and teacher from Tucuman, Argentina, who has published five books and hosts a weekly documentary series on TV. Highlights include: The islands of Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Espanola, Sombrero Chino, Genovesa and more. Charles Darwin Research Station, a giant tortoise and land iguana breeding program and interpretation center. Wildlife: Giant tortoises (both in captivity and in their natural

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“discovered” by a Spanish explorer and conquistador, Don Francisco de Orellana. Gondwana EcoTours offers a 10-day tour of Ecuador that visits the Achuar, a tribe of 6,000 indigenous people still living traditionally in small Amazon communities along the Ecuadorian and Peruvian border. http:// gondwanaecotours.com/tour/ amazon-rainforest-ecotour/ 5. Hannibal Expedition - Hannibal led the military forces of Carthage that fought against Rome in the Second Punic War. Join Ride & Seek on a ride of historical proportions cycling in the footsteps of Hannibal from Barcelona to Rome. Biking some of Europe’s most iconic and picturesque touring routes through Spain, France and Italy, this epic journey has it all. Traverse some of the iconic climbs of the Grand Tours, roll through the vineyards of the Languedoc, Provence, Piedmont and Tuscany, and sample the delights of the diverse gastronomy to be found along the route. http://www.rideandseek. com/epic/hannibal

Spend a Day in an Igloo on New Arctic Ice Adventure for Families (BJORKLIDEN, Sweden) - Off the Map Travel invites families to experience their own winter wonderland with an exploration of Sweden’s spectacular ice formations and a hunt for the Northern Lights, See page D5

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What Thanksgiving Day is all about BY CLAIRE LYNCH Thanksgiving Day is not just a day off and a national holiday but it’s a great day to get together with family and friends and give thanks. This year Thanksgiving falls on November 24. Many people make a four• day weekend out of it. I do, too, and I enjoy all of the festivities connected with Thanksgiving but I also try to remember why this day is a holiday – and why we should be thankful. We’ve got lots to be thankful for – our freedom, good friends and family, and a holiday feast that’s great. Here in America, Thanksgiving is one of our most treasured holidays and traditions. While there are some constants in the way we observe the day, it can mean different things to different people. The Thanksgiving Day holiday began as a feast in the early days of the American colonies almost 400 years ago. In 1620, a ship called the Mayflower

filled with more than 100 people sailed across the Atlantic Ocean from England to settle in the New World. This religious group had begun to question the beliefs of the Church of England and they wanted to separate from it. They called for a return to a simpler faith and less structured forms of worship. They wanted to return to worshipping in the way the early Christians had. Because these people wanted to purify the church, they came to be known as “Puritans.” The Pilgrims settled in what is now the state of Massachusetts and their first winter in the New World was difficult. They arrived too late to grow any crops, and without fresh food, half of the colonists died from diseases which were contracted on the voyage from England. The following spring the Wampanoag Indians who lived in the area befriended the Pilgrims and taught them how to smoke and dry indigenous meat and

fish. They also taught them how to plant corn, barley, beans, pumpkins and squash in mounds that were fertilized by fish and blessed by powdered tobacco, which is also a natural insect repellent, according to Dr. Kinorea “Two Feather” Tigri, a cultural practitioner and educator from Chippewa. (post• gazette.com) The New England soil was unfamiliar to the Pilgrims and they had never grown corn before. The Wampanoag Indians also taught the Pilgrims how to hunt and fish. The Pilgrims were from Babworth, East Retford and Nottinghamshire, England – villages that are not on the coast. Since they were right on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean the Indians taught them how to navigate from place to place by water and over land, how to tan hides used for clothing, how to identify toxic plants and berries and they explained the medicinal and culinary use of herbs that were native to

America. The Pilgrims saw these things for the first time. In the autumn of 1621, plentiful crops of corn, barley, beans and pumpkins were harvested. The colonists had much to be thankful for so a feast was planned. They invited the local Indian chief and 90 Indians. The Indians brought deer to roast with the turkeys and other wild game offered by the colonists. The feast went on for three days. See page D8

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Foreign Pension May Reduce Your U.S. Social Security Benefit BY TOM MARGENAU

Q: I have lived and worked in the United States for the past 15 years. But I was born in Great Britain and worked there for about 30 years before moving to the states. I am 66 years old and about to retire. I get a British Social Security pension and just applied for my American Social Security benefits. Before I did so, the estimates the Social Security Administration mailed me said I would get about $900 per month. But when I filed my claim, the agent at my local SSA office told me I would get only $450. He said this is because I was double dipping, and the law didn’t allow me to do this. I think this is totally unfair. I paid into both social insurance systems and think I should full benefits from both programs. I plan to appeal. Can you help me? A: You can appeal if you want. But you are not going to win your case. And I will explain why. The Social Security agent misled you by using the term “double dipping.” That is not why your U.S. Social Security benefit will be reduced. It will be reduced because, without the reduction, you would be getting an unintended windfall in retirement benefits. And the law that applies to you is called the windfall elimination provision. To understand the reasoning behind the law, I’ve got to explain something about our Social Security retirement system. There are social goals that have been built into that system since the program began in 1935. One of those goals is to help raise the standard of living for poorer people when they retire. And the way that is done is with a retirement benefit formula skewed in their favor. That formula gives poorer people a better deal, or more appropriately, a higher rate of return, than is paid to wealthier people. And when I am talking about a “rate of return,” I am talking about comparing their Social Security benefit to their average pre-retirement income. This formula can best be expressed in terms of percentages. A poor person could potentially get a Social Security benefit that represents up to 90 percent of his or her average wage. A wellto-do person will get significantly less -- maybe in the 25 percent range. The rich person is still going to get a much higher Social Security benefit because 25 percent of his or her income is way more than 90 percent of the poor person’s income. But still, the poor person gets a better deal out of Social Security. The return rate payable to the average person, a typical middle-class worker, is in the 40 percent range. So he or she can expect to get a Social Security retirement check that represents about 40 percent of his or her pre-retirement income. So now I will get to the “windfall” that you are getting. All Social Security retirement benefits are based on a 35-year base of earnings. You said you worked in this country for only 15 years. So there are 20 years of “zero” earnings

on your Social Security record. When your Social Security benefit is initially tallied up, Social Security computers think you are poor because of all those no earning years. So they initially give you a benefit rate intended for a poor person, with something close to the 90 percent return rate. Those computers don’t know that you are not really poor. They don’t know that you spent all those years working in another country and earning a retirement pension from that country. That’s why the benefit estimate letters you received prior to filing for benefits had the higher benefit rate. But once you actually filed for benefits and told the Social Security people that you spent all those years working in England and earning a British retirement pension, they then used the windfall elimination provision formula to refigure your benefit. In other words, that $900 monthly benefit rate you were quoted in the letters was based on the 90 percent, or poor person’s rate of return. But again, you are not poor. You are a middle-class person and should get the same rate of return that all middle-class people in this country get. So that $450 monthly benefit you will actually receive was based on the WEP formula that gives you the same 40 percent return rate that all average Americans get. Q: I am a Canadian citizen who moved to the United States in 2010. About two years ago, I married a woman who is a U.S. citizen. We are both 66. She just filed for Social Security and will get $2,800 per month. My Canadian Social Security pension is $3,200 per month. Am I able to claim husband’s benefits on my wife’s U.S. Social Security record? When my wife filed for her Social Security, the representative she talked to said no. But I know of other Canadians living here who do get spousal benefits from Social Security. A: Obviously, I don’t know all the facts about your case. So there may be something I am missing. But based on what you told me, the Social Security agent misinformed you. You should be able to collect $1,400 per month in husband’s benefits on your wife’s Social Security record. Having said that, I will make this point. I think our Social Security laws on this issue are wrong and need to be changed. I’ll use some examples to explain why. Bill is a U.S. citizen who spent his life paying into Social Security and now collects $2,600 per month in retirement benefits. His wife, Ann, gets her own Social Security check amounting to $1,800 per month. Bill can’t get any husband’s benefits on Ann’s Social Security record because his own retirement benefit offsets any spousal benefits. And for that matter, Ann can’t get any of Bill’s Social Security (at least before he dies) because her retirement benefit offsets any spousal benefits she would be due. Mary is a retired teacher in

California. She never paid into Social Security, but she gets a California teacher’s retirement pension of $3,900 per month. Her husband, Frank, did work and pay into Social Security, and he gets $2,100 per month in retirement benefits. Mary can’t get spousal benefits on Frank’s Social Security record because her teacher’s retirement benefit offsets it. But for some reason that I can’t explain, there is a loophole in that off-

set law for foreign pensions. You are going to be able to get your Canadian retirement pension and a full dependent husband’s benefit from the U.S. Social Security system. So go ahead and jump through that big loophole. But I just don’t think it’s right. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2016 CREATORS.COM

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On Wildlands’ off-the-beaten-track Central America itinerary, explore Granada, Nicaragua’s historic city, with its cobblestone streets and colorful markets resonating with the mysteries of pre-Columbian embellishments.

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Tour Companies’ Offers Facilitate New Adventures C ontinued from page D5 up and coming Nicaragua along with a slice of the Caribbean little known to most travelers in its new 9-day/8-night Colonial Granada, Highlands and Island Adventure. Wildland’s Central America immersion for the active and curious traveler includes the Corn Islands (70 km off Nicaragua’s eastern Caribbean coast), a sunswept destination well known in the past to pirates and buccaneers but off today’s tourist map. A secluded white-sand beach adventure is the trip finale after… •Bicycling through the oldest city in the Western hemisphere, Granada, •Zip lining in the cloud forest highlands of the Mombacho Volcano, •Hiking in Masaya Volcano National Park and •Kayaking among the 365 islets on Lake Nicaragua In addition to securing off-the-beaten-track experiences, a defining element of all Wildland Adventures is flexibility. For example, when guests arrive on Big Corn Island, they can choose to be hosted at Arenas Beach Hotel or move on to Yemaya, considered one of the most beautiful island luxury lodges in the world on the more secluded Little Corn Island, a perfect romantic hideaway. Throughout the trip guests stay active, but here they can choose just to lie in a hammock – or snorkel or swim. The itinerary rates are also flexible depending on the number of people in a party. Departures may be arranged for a minimum of just two people starting at $1,995 per person double occupancy for a group of six or more. Children ages 6-11 receive a 20 percent discount. See: http://www.wildland.com/trips/central-america/nicaragua/ colonial-nicaragua-highland-and-island-adventure/overview.aspx After arriving at Managua International Airport the adventure begins in the colonial city of Granada (Est. 1524), exploring its cobblestone streets and colorful markets resonating with the mysteries of pre-Columbian embellishments. One day focuses on rural Nicaragua, with opportunities to visit artisan workshops in Masaya, the country’s most popular handcraft market. This day also introduces ceramic artists in San Juan de Oriente and Nicaragua’s geologically eruptive nature with a visit to Masaya Volcano National Park and the stunning and active Santiago crater. Views of Mombacho Volcano, a sleeping giant rising to 4,626 feet, are omnipresent in Granada, which only adds to the excitement of a zip line tour along the flanks of the volcano, soaring through a verdant cloud forest rich in hanging moss and epiphytic plants. A cooking lesson in a local kitchen is followed by a visit to a Choco Museum that exhibits the country’s pride, chocolate. The importance of chocolate moves to front and center in a chocolate workshop where guests learn how to roast, winnow, grind, mix, conch, refine and mold their own morsel of chocolate. In the mountain zone of Matagalpa resides an eco lodge icon in Nicaragua, Aguas del Arenal Lodge. Here guests stay for two nights while exploring the birdlife (Nicaragua has over 700 bird species) and La Bonanza, a coffee plantation harvesting this export in a sustainable manner. Then it’s time to return to Granada for an overnight before a short flight to Big Corn Island for a deep breath on the Caribbean beach – sans tourist attractions. Wildland Adventures also offers two other itineraries in Nicaragua that focus on the mainland’s culture and beach activities along the Pacific coast. Nicaragua Adventure Tour is a 9-day program for families and active travelers that includes hiking, biking and kayaking, touring rural villages and understanding the volatile life of volcanoes. The per person rate is from $3,795. Nicaragua Family Vacation is an active 9-day exploration that brings young and old alike into contact with the friendliness of locals and the fun of zip lining, kayaking and hiking. The per person rate is from $3,495. For Central American travelers with a passion for snorkeling, Wildland Adventures suggests any of its four holidays, including one for families, exploring Belize. Here the focus is on the barrier reef, Mayan ruins, sailing excursions, rainforest hikes and even treehouse accommodations. The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System offers snorkeling and scuba diving amongst the magic world of corals; its expanse is second only to Australia’s famed Great Barrier Reef. Three of Wildland Adventures’ opportunities for adventure travel in Costa Rica are designed with families in mind. Other itineraries feature river rafting and immersion into the country’s complex and diverse eco systems where birds, monkeys and other wildlife thrive. For more information on Wildland Adventures’ worldwide offerings, call 800-3454453, email info@wildland.com, visit www.wildland.com. __________________________________________________________________

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The Wonders of Hydrogen Peroxide BY MARY HUNT A few days ago, I got a message that reminded me about the wonders of an ordinary product most people have somewhere in the house. It read: “I had a cut on my hand that opened up while I was putting my expensive duvet cover (a recent wedding gift) over my comforter. Now there are bloodstains on the duvet cover. I tried using a carpet cleaning solution and washing it, but the stains remain. I’m worried they will be there permanently. Is there any hope of getting the stains out completely? Thanks so much for your help! -- Georgia” In hopes that she’d not set those stains forever, I responded immediately, directing Georgia to soak the stains with full-strength hydrogen peroxide. I heard back quickly. The hydrogen peroxide lightened the stains almost immediately, and within hours they disappeared completely. See what I mean? The stuff is downright wonderful. Hydrogen peroxide is as harmless as it is powerful both as a household cleaner and all-around remedy. It is nontoxic, safe, really cheap and available in any grocery or drug store in a food-grade 3 percent dilution. It’s a wonderful cleaning product and a reliable sanitizer. But there’s one thing you need to keep it mind to avoid disappointment: Hydrogen peroxide has a limited shelf life: about one year unopened, and only six months once opened -- provided it’s stored in a dark place. Sunlight dissipates it quickly, turning it to plain water and oxygen. Just remember, it needs to be fresh to be effective. VEGETABLE WASH. You can stop paying $7 or more for veggie wash. Make your own by adding 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide to a sink of cold water. Wash your fruit and vegetables in the solution, and then rinse them thoroughly with cool water. DISHWASHER. To disinfect your dishwasher, add 1/4 cup 3 percent hydrogen peroxide before you close the door to run a load. CUTTING BOARD SANITIZER. Spray your cutting board with undiluted hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit for a minute or two, and then rinse clean.

WHITE TEETH. Make a paste of table salt, baking soda and hydrogen peroxide for the best whitening toothpaste. T-SHIRT ARMPIT STAINS. Those yellow stains on white T-shirts are quite annoying. To get them out, soak the stains in 3 percent hydrogen peroxide, which acts as a natural alternative to bleach, and allow the shirt to sit for a few hours. Then, launder as usual. SANITIZE TOYS AND LUNCHBOXES. Because hydrogen peroxide is a nontoxic sanitizer, it’s perfect for cleaning plastic toys and lunchboxes. HUMIDIFIER CLEANSE. Add 2 cups 3 percent hydrogen peroxide to 1 gallon water. Run the solution through your humidifier or steamer to clean and sanitize. STINKY TOWELS. Can’t get rid of that annoying odor? Try this: Put 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide and 1/2 cup white vinegar together with those stinky towels in the washing machine. Fill the machine with hot water and your regular detergent, and allow the towels to soak for 15 minutes. Then, continue the cycle as normal. AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE. Use hydrogen peroxide to control fungi and other pests in fish aquariums. It will not harm the fish if you use it sparingly. CUTS AND INFECTIONS. Soak any infection or cut in 3 percent hydrogen peroxide for 10 minutes several times a day. I could go on and on with more ways to use hydrogen peroxide, and perhaps I will sometime in the future. In the meantime, make sure you keep a good supply of hydrogen peroxide on hand. Mary invites questions, comments and tips at mary@everydaycheapskate.com, or c/o Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Suite B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of www.DebtProofLiving.com, a personal finance member website and the author of “Debt-Proof Living,” released in 2014. COPYRIGHT 2016 CREATORS.COM

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NOW INTERVIEWING.... Co-investors re 1. Professionally appraised “unique & oversized” residential property with commercial neighbor. 2. Professionally managed multi use space in busy retail community. Central Nassau. Mail proforma background checks to Sheila at 209 Glen Cove Road, Box 143, Carle Place, NY 11514

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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 HOME HEALTH AIDE/CNA Experienced woman seeking P/T live in position (Fri pmMon pm). Willing to do light housekeeping, running errands. Licensed drive w/ own car. References available. Call Joy 516-902-1867 HOME HEALTH AIDE/PERSONAL CARE AIDE Available to work full time or part time. Licensed driver. For further information, please contact: Iona 516-642-1988 HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABE: Hello. My name is Ana. I am available for a full time or part time housekeeping position. I worked at Roosevelt Field Mall in Housekeeping for 11 years. I am agile & a quick learner for your needs. Own transportation. Contact: Ana 516-242-1295 HOUSE CLEANING: Experienced cleaning service available. Pleasant, responsible. Provides own quality clean products. Own transportation. Local references. Spanish/English speaking. Free estimates. Approximate cost: Small home $79, Mid size $99, Large $118. Please call Diana 516-859-7084 NANNY/ BABYSITTER Experienced Babysitter available FT/PT. Trustworthy, responsible, active, creative and fun! Child development background. Excellent references. Licensed driver. Call Doris 516-330-0230 or email: dorischris910@gmail.com NURSING ASSISTANT/ HOME CARE ATTENDANT Nurse’s assistant available to care for the elderly. Live in or live out. Offering compassionate home care full time or part time. Available for overnight also. Please call 347-543-5960 NURSING ASSISTANT: Available Part Time or Full Time, live out/nights preferable. Reliable with excellent references. Please call Kay 516-445-9952

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Announcements Adoption ADOPT: Caring married couple looking to adopt. Stable employment and a loving happy home awaits your child. Please call Blair and John at 1-888-753-9328 ADOPTION: UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Need help? FREE assistance. Caring staff, counseling and financial help. You choose the loving, pre-approved adoptive parents. Joy 866-922-3678 www.ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org Habla Espanol.

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Wanted to Buy ABE BUYS ANTIQUES: Silver, paintings, rugs antique cars & all contents. All Cash! 917-817-3928CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $40 /Box! Sealed and Unexpired. Payment made SAME DAY. Highest prices paid! Call Kerri today! 800-413-3479 www.cashforyourteststrips.com FREON 12 WANTED: R12 collecting dust in your garage? We pay CASH for R12. Cylinders or case of cans. EPA certified 312-291-9169 sell@refrigerantfinders.com JUDIACA Silver, Rugs, Jewelry Chinese Art, Antiques Call Mark 516-243-7095 No Saturdays Please LOOK! Old clocks and watches wanted by collector regardless of condition. Highest prices paid. 917-748-7225 LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, Call George flatware. 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

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INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Monday, November 21 9:30 am 190 Brookville Road Muttontown, NY 11545 Decorative items, furniture, books, armoire, basement packed, bamboo sectional, housewares, antiques, artwork, barware, sporting items, garage items... Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !WILLISTON PARK: Resurrection Thrift Shop shared ministry between St. and Resurrection Aidan’s housed at Resurrection. 147 Campbell Ave @ Center Street. OPEN Thursdays 9:30-1 and Saturdays 10-2. 516-746-5527. Jewelry, clothing, household items, etc. DONATIONS accepted Monday through Thursday 9am-1pm. CHRISTMAS SHOP open November 12th through December 22nd.

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 516-505-9717 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

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

Real Estate For Rent Apartment for Rent FRANKLIN SQUARE: Bright, beautiful, spacious large 2 bedroom, private home 2nd floor, private entrance. New appliances, newly finished hardwood floors. No pets. No smoking. Ample street parking. Own thermostat. Proof of steady income (income verification and employment a must). Utilities included. Asking $1,900. Available January 1st. Call 917-848-3744 GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENTS: Spacious, bright studio apartment $1,275+ electric, gated parking, laundry room, air conditioning, dishwasher, hardwood floors, near LIRR. NO BROKER FEE. www.gcbapts.com 516-742-1101. Available December 15th GARDEN CITY Prestigious GC apts. 1,2,3 Bedrooms available. Doorman, New Kitchen & Baths, Wood Floors. $2300 & up Five rooms, 2 Bed, FDR, EIK, corner unit, parking. $2,800 Garden City Properties 516-746-1563 516-313-8504

Garage Space for Rent PORT WASHINGTON PARKING SPACES FOR RENT: For LIRR located three blocks from train station. $175 per month. Call Marita Christiansen 516-767-5470

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MINEOLA: Office, Meeting or Rehearsal spaces (3), varied sizes, computer and file storage. Hourly, weekly or monthly. All plus WI-FI included. Fax contact info to Sheila 516-747-2689

NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516-764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.NYMFT.com

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PECONIC NORTH FORK SUMMER RENTAL: Waterview Gem! Mint Contemporary Interior. 2 BR, 2.5 Bath, LR/Cathedral Ceiling/Gas Fireplace, Den, DR, Kitchen, CAC, Deck, Patio, Walk to Sandy Sound Beach. Available July 1, 2017 to August 14, 2017. $30,000 Plus Utilities. No Pets, No Smokers. EXCLUSIVE GERALYN LANG REALTY 516-375-8468

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Real Estate For Sale Lots for Sale FINGER LAKES LAND BARGAIN! 23 acres, $39,900 private lake access, woods, fields, apple trees, lots of wildlife! 3 hrs NYC! Paved road, utilities, terms avail! 888-905-8847 NewYorkLandandlakes.com LAKEFRONT LAND SALE! 5 acres, 343 feet water front, unspoiled lake, woods, views, perfect for getaway cabin. 3.5 hrs NYC! Wine Country! $99,900. EZ terms. 888-479-3394 NewYorkLandandLakes.com

Out of Town Real Estate CATSKILL ABANDONED MTN FARM! LENDER ORDERED SALE! 39 acres, assessed value $95,700 available now for $89,900! Valley views, woods, fields, apple trees, great hunting! 3 hrs NYC. Owner terms! 888-701-7509 AUCTIONS Commercial building & land auction live on site & online 12/8 at 1pm EST, 2326 S Main St, Mansfield, PA near hwy interJelliffAuctions.com change. 570-835-4214 UC-Jelliff Auction Group Lic# AY002118 See terms online

Home Improvements AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 DEVLIN BUILDERS Since 1979. We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS. No job too small. Bob Devlin 516-365-6685. Insured License H18C730000 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Inc. Window Restorations 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

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Tutoring CHEMISTRY TUTOR: Call Jonathan, Ivy League Ph.D. AP, SAT II, Regents. I also tutor Biology, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science. itutorchem@gmail.com or 516-669-0587 COLLEGE ESSAYS: Make your application stand above the rest. Call Jonathan. 516-669-0587 or ifixessays@gmail.com, an Ivy League PhD with proven Ivy League results.

Tutoring ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT/ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student. 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 MATHEMATICS TUTOR: NYS certified math teacher. Experienced and patient. All elementary and middle school grades. HS Algebra, Geometry and SAT prep. Text or call Ken 516-526-8315 or email: kmctutor79@gmail.com PERFECT APPLICATION: College Application Consultants. Dedicated professionals help your students maximize their chances for college admissions success. Todd Lewis, President. Sharon Janovic, Director. 1 Linden Place, Suite 410, Great Neck, NY 11021. PerfectCollegeApplication@gmail.com. 516-441-2468

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Instruction PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free noobligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.c om

Cleaning CLEANING HOMEOFFICE: Weekly, monthly since 1979. Insured/ bonded. Trusted/ reliable. Call Olympia Cleaning 516-883-0359 RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL Houses, Apartments & Offices Free Estimates Reasonable Rates Excellent References Call for more information: Karina and Francisca 516-325-4521 or 516-343-2645 SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686 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. 516-538-1125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

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.co m 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 DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE YOUR HOME/OFFICE: Organize all aspects of your home or office. We stage. We pack & unpack. We sort, donate and toss. Free Consultation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx & Randi Yerman. 516-319-2762. Email: neatfreaks1976@outlook.com FC FINISHING TOUCH MASONARY: pool patio, driveways, sidewalks, brickwork, Belgium block, retaining walls, patios, steps, pavers, Nicolock, Cambridge, stucco, cultured stone, stone veneer. Facebook FC Finishing Touch, web: fcfinishingtouch.com Nassau H0432180000. 516-635-4315 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 PSYCHOTHERAPY: Efrat Fridman, LCSW. Individual, couple and family therapy. effiefrid@gmail.com 2 Pinetree Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-224-7670 or 225 West 35th Street, NY 10001 718-887-4400

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Our next Last Hope Flea Market is scheduled for Saturday, December 3rd from 10: AM-2 PM at Church of the Advent, Advent St., Westbury. We would appreciate donations for the sale. New items are best. With Hanukkah and Christmas at the same time this year the season will be very busy. Please do not bring books, clothing, records, cassettes or furniture as they don’t typically sell. Jewelry is always popular around the holidays. We can always use more because we sell so much. As we don’t have storage space, donations can be brought to Advent on Friday, December 2nd from 2:30 to 7 PM during set up. If you have any questions please contact Maureen at toestetra@hotmail.com. Read more about our organization and our wonderful cats and dogs available for adoption: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org

SHOPPING FOR SUPPORT Clipping pet item coupons for Last Hope is a great and easy way to give your support. Every coupon we receive helps to defray our costs, particularly for dog and cat food. They can either be dropped off at our adoption center at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, or mailed to Last Hope, PO Box 7025, Wantagh 11793. Please share our need with your friends and family. Thank you! Visit http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org to read about Last Hope’s programs and to see the fabulous array of fantastic felines eagerly awaiting adoption into their forever homes!

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What Thanksgiving Day is all about C ontinued from page D3 In following years, many of the original colonists celebrated the autumn harvest with a feast of thanks. After the U.S. became an independent country, Congress recommended one day a year of thanksgiving for the whole nation to celebrate. President George Washington suggested the date November 26 as Thanksgiving Day and then in 1863, at the end of the long Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln asked all Americans to set aside the last Thursday in November as a national day of thanks. Congress passed a law on December

26, 1941, ensuring that all Americans would celebrate a unified Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November every year. For the last few years my family has had a tradition on Thanksgiving that’s kind of nice. After we eat our meal but before having dessert, we sit around and people mention things that happened during the previous year that they are grateful for. We’ve been doing this for about five years now. It’s interesting to hear what my relatives come out with. It isn’t always what I expect they’ll say. Some things are serious and others are quite humorous. Last year my niece, Kylie, said she was grateful for the birth of her son, Michael. My other niece, Kathleen, and her husband, Paul, said they were so happy to see their five• year• old daughter, Mary, get on the yellow school bus in North Carolina and go

off to kindergarten. They added that it was bittersweet – seeing her go off confidently to school meant that she was growing up. Their son, Gavin, said that he was glad that he had Mrs. Johnson as his second• grade teacher this year in school. Both Mrs. Johnson and Gavin are Carolina Panthers fans and every so often in class people would talk about winning games. There was another teacher in second grade, Mrs. Walker, who liked the Denver Broncos because she was from Colorado and the Panthers and Broncos are rivals so Gavin was happy with Mrs. Johnson.

she said, “No way. I just hit them and when my friends who were ahead of me jumped up and down excitedly – even more excitedly than usual – I figured something was up. I was proud. It’s a golfer’s dream! So of course I had plaques made up commemorating the dates.” My best friend and her family stopped by for dessert last Thanksgiving and as we chatted, it turned out that Dylan is quite the football fan. Dylan, who’s 8, said that he likes the N.Y. Jets and Giants but he didn’t think they would make it to the Super Bowl. He was right. “The defense is lacking and the

My brother, Philip, said he was grateful for good health and added that he and his wife were looking forward to a fun cruise to Bermuda the following spring. They would do plenty of sightseeing. Phil wanted to check out the historic areas of Bermuda such as the Royal Naval Dockyard and St. Peter’s Church which was built in 1620 and Kathy was looking forward to seeing the pink sands of Elbow Beach and going snorkeling. My sister, Michelle, said that she was excited about getting her second golfing hole in one a few months prior. Michelle sank a hole in one on a Hilton Head, S.C., golf course about 10 years prior and more recently she got a hole in one on an 18• hole course in southeastern North Carolina, just north of Myrtle Beach. I asked Michelle if she knew when she swung the golf club each time that they would end up as holes in one and

offense could step it up a lot, too,” he said. Dylan likes the Minnesota Vikings and said last Thanksgiving that they should go to the Super Bowl sometime soon. I noticed that Dylan knew all of the players’ names – on all three teams – and he seems to be a font of knowledge when it comes to football. Baseball isn’t really his game – he likes the action of football and talking about it with others on holidays like Thanksgiving Day. All I know is it’s fun having everyone get together and when I make a mental note that the holiday season – Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s – is here, I give a big Whoop! and get everyone to applaud because now, at last, we can celebrate!

Here are some Thanksgiving facts thanks to whsv.com:

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ing close by. The weather was bright and sunny and perfect for this first time event. Costumes varied from spooky and glamorous to sports stars and super heroes and many of their favorite characters. The teachers got into the Halloween spirit as well. You couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but to be swept up into the spirit of Halloween!

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Nassau County D.I.Y. Online Property Tax Reduction Service L.L.C. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 10/14/16. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 20 Lincrest St., Syosset, NY 11791. Purpose: any lawful purpose. SA. 3997 6X 10/28,11/4,11,18,25,12/2 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, DBW TL HOLDCO 2013 LLC, Plaintiff, vs. GIOVANNA PUNZI A/K/A GIOUANNA PUNZI, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on August 08, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 06, 2016 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 22 Audrey Avenue, Plainview, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 19 and Lot 52. Approximate amount of judgment is $29,086.27 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 4835/15. James McGahan, Esq., Referee Windels, Marx, Lane & Mittendorf, LLP, 156 West 56th Street, New York, New York 10019, Attorneys for Plaintiff SA. 4000 4X 11/4,11,18,25 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE

LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST WILLIAM GRIGORIAN and KARINE GRIGORIAN, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March 21, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on December 20, 2016 at 11:30AM, premises known as 19 CAMBRIA ROAD, SYOSSET, NY 11791. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being near Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 12, BLOCK 347, LOT 14. Approximate amount of judgment $770,245.05 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 007640/2012. Jane Shrenkel Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 SA. 4003 4X 11/18,25,12/2,9 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 17th day of October, 2016 bearing Index Number 2015-008773, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Nassau County Clerk located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, grants me the right to assume the name of NOELLE PARIS DOERING. My present address is 352 Woodbury Road, Woodbury, New York, 11797. NY. My date of birth is August 26, 2003. My place of birth is Queens, New York. My present name is NOELLE PARIS OLSON. SA 4004 1x 11/18

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Race Director Ric DiVeglio (Rear, center) and GLIRC Executive Director Linda Ottaviano (Rear L) join with Carter, DeLuca, Farrell & Schmidt partners (Rear L to R) Dana Brussel, Joe Schmidt, Robert Michal, Ray Farrell, Frank Sardone, (Front L to R) Chris Trainor & Pina M. Campagna get together to develop plans for the 2016 edition of the Run Runners and walkers from Syosset, Jericho, Woodbury and nearby communities, and their families are invited to help celebrate the Holiday Season by being part of the fun at the Carter, DeLuca, Farrell & Schmidt Ho Ho Ho 5 Kilometer Run on Saturday morning, December 17th. This is the 29th annual running of the event, which will be returning to the great new course from the John F. Kennedy Middle School in Bethpage that was launched in 2014. The event will once again be managed by the Greater Long Island Running Club, and GLIRC Race Director Ric DiVeglio will be working with lots of volunteers to stage what should be another spectacular morning of family fitness and fun. Santa Claus will be making his annual visit to serve as the Official Starter, and race officials expect hordes of reindeer, elves and other denizens of the Holiday Season to be at the Middle School to join in the fun. Thanks to the continued generosity of the Intellectual Property law firm of Carter, DeLuca, Farrell & Schmidt and Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW, the new Bethpage-based presenting sponsors Steel Equities and Gold Coast Studios, and the baked goods donated by the generous sponsor All Round Foods and its CEO Glen Wolther, this year’s edition of the Run will offer all the great amenities of past years....and MORE! There will once again be special prizes for the best Holiday costume and for the first “centipede” to cross the finish line. Runners and walkers are most definitely encouraged to run/ walk in costumes appropriate to the season. There will, of course, be a Fun Run for the youngsters on the grounds of the Middle School

before the 5K main event. There will also once again be a GIANT postrace door prize drawing that will be highlighted by the Grand Prize of a flat screen high definition TV and a second prize of a top-of-the-line digital camera. Everyone who is entered in the Run has an equal chance to win a prize. Please note that the GLIRC policy of offering a 50% discount for preregistered 5K runners age 16 and under will be in effect once again this year. A large portion of the net proceeds will, as always, be turned over to The Opening Word, an education program hosted by the Dominican Sisters to provide poor uneducated immigrant women with the tools that they need to become productive members of American society. Runners from the local area have always played a major role in the Run. In 2015, a strong local contingent was led by Patty Santella of Syosset, who was the second place finisher in the women’s 45-49 age group, Kim Solomine of Syosset, who earned the second place award in the women’ 55-59 age group, Constance Sehlmeyer of Syosset, who took top honors among the women in the 70-74 age group, and the seemingly ageless Bert Jablon of Syosset. Wcored first in the 85-89 age group. You can register online at www.glirc.org. For printed applications or more information call the GLIRC office at (516) 349-7646. One final note: Please bring a new unwrapped toy to registration to benefit local children in need? Toys will be donated to the John Theissen Children’s Foundation.

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Baylis Elementary’s Fall party On October 28, Baylis was transformed in true ghostly fashion for its Annual Fall Costume Party. The evening, one of the first major school celebrations each year, is sponsored by the PTA. The party is highly anticipated and always fun! The children were right “in the spirit” upon entering the festivities. DJ Jay provided terrific entertainment in the gym and set the mood right from the start! The kids (and some parents, too) looked fantastic in their costumes. They showed their dance moves and also had a chance to take pictures in front of a Baylis Step and Repeat! The students and parents danced the night away and enjoyed the great tunes. In the All Purpose Room, kids and parents enjoyed making crafts and were treated to

face painting by Heather and her team. The fantastic face painting designs added to the great costumes the students were wearing. In the All Purpose Room, kids and parents enjoyed making crafts and were treated to face painting by Heather and her team. The fantastic face painting designs added to the great costumes the students were wearing. It was an amazing night and it wouldn’t have been possible without the volunteers, including the SHS Future Leaders of America who came to help out. A great big thank you to all of the parents who volunteered their time to help set up, work a shift, and help clean up- all of which was so helpful to make this event a great success.

There were colorful M & M’s

The force was with everyone

It was all smiles

The PTA hosted a fun event

Happy witches!

Sesame Street and others were well represented

Superheros enjoyed the party

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