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Vol. 76, No. 31

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Fatal car fire in Syosset

The body of an unidentified person was found in a burning car in Syosset on Wednesday, August 4 at 4:33 p.m. According to police, Second Precinct officers received a call for an occupied car that was on fire on Southwood Circle near the intersec-

tion of Belmont Circle. The fire was extinguished by the Syosset Fire Department and the body of an unidentified person was found in the vehicle, a 2006 Mercedes-Benz. The investigation into this incident continues.

Syosset Summer Stock presents “Peter Pan JR.”

Lori Olsewski, Associate of America’s VetDogs receives a check for $500 from Ed Aulman of the Syosset-Woodbury Rotary Club. Looking on are America’s VetDogs Docent Bill Schneider, from the Syosset American Legion Richard Kaupkey, Commander Gary Goldblatt and holding the puppy Warren Church, Vice President of the Syosset- Woodbury Rotary Club.

Town seeks photos for publications Oyster Bay Town Councilman Chris J. Coschignano invites residents to send in their photos to be considered for use in future Town publications. “The Town accepts photos all year, and summer presents a great opportunity to take some great pictures throughout our beautiful Town,” Councilman Coschignano said. “Photos can depict people, places, community events and scenery.” The Councilman went on to say that photos must be taken within the confines of the Town of Oyster Bay. Digital submissions are preferred, but professionally developed photos, not inkjet printouts, may also be submitted. E-mailed photos, preferably in a jpeg format, should be sent to the Town’s

Public Information Office at photos@oysterbay-ny.gov. Printed photographs should be mailed to Oyster Bay Town Hall, Attention Public Information Office, Calendar Photo Submissions, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay NY 11771. Residents should make sure their name, address, phone number and photo description accompany the photograph. Do not write in ink on the back of the picture. The photographer is responsible for correct information for photos, as well as notifying subjects that their picture may appear in a Town of Oyster Bay calendar or other Town material. You may be asked to supply a waiver if your photo is selected.

The cast and crew of Syosset CSD’s rendition of “Peter Pan Jr.” The Syosset Central School District’s Summer Stock program is presenting “Peter Pan JR.” on Thursday, Aug. 11 and Friday, Aug. 12 in the H.B. Thompson Middle School auditorium, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5; free for senior citizens and children under five. Based on the Disney film and J.M. Barrie’s enchanting play, “Peter Pan JR.” is a modern version of the timeless tale about a boy who wouldn’t

grow up. Syosset’s Summer Stock provides interested district students of various grade levels with the handson experience of putting on a show before the new school year. This year’s production involves 14 cast and crew members who have been rehearsing and preparing during their break under the direction of Dr. Catherine da Silva and Dina Bloomfield.

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THE POLICE BLOTTER

Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include:

On Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park, unknown subjects entered a parked vehicle and removed the victim’s handicap parking permit between 2 and 3 p.m. on July 16.

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Between 10 p.m. on July 21 and 1 a.m. the next morning, unknown subjects removed a victim’s unattended cell phone from a location on Jericho Turnpike in Old Westbury.

yard on Baldwin Drive in Westbury.

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Two arrests were made on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park on July 24. Arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana were a 20-year-old man from Uniondale and a 19-year-old woman from Silver Spring.

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At 10:35 p.m. on July 24, a 23-yearold man from New Hyde Park was arrested on Jericho Turnpike and North 12th Street in that town. The subject was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

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A 21-year-old woman from Mineola was arrested on Old Country Road in Mineola at 10:55 p.m. on July 25 and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

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At Marshalls on Old Country Road in Westbury, a 35-year-old woman from East Garden City was arrested at 1:20 p.m. on July 26. She was charged with Shoplifting.

Driving While Intoxicated was the charge brought against a 29-yearold man from Great Neck, when he was arrested at 1:55 a.m. on July 22 on Lakeville Road in Lake Success. At 2:25 a.m. on July 22, a 25-yearold man from Glen Cove was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Railroad Avenue and Roslyn Road in Roslyn Heights. At the CVS Pharmacy located on East Jericho Turnpike in Mineola, a 56-year-old woman from Floral Park was arrested on July 23 and was charged with Shoplifting.

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At 3 p.m. on July 23, a 55-yearold woman from Great Neck was arrested and was charged with Shoplifting on New Hyde Park Road in North New Hyde Park.

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Sometime between 7 p.m. on July 24 and 6 a.m. the next morning, damage was done to a car that was parked on Calvin Avenue in Syosset.

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Between 9:30 and 10:10 p.m. on July 24, unknown subjects removed a specialized road bike from a victim’s gated back

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Between 10 p.m. on July 26 and 10 a.m. the next morning, a victim has reported that the rear windshield of her vehicle was smashed as it was parked in front of her home on North 7th Street in New Hyde Park.

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On July 26 at 11:58 p.m., a 19-year-old man from Uniondale was arrested on Taylor Avenue in Westbury. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

Grand larceny suspect sought Crime Stoppers and the Nassau County Police Department are seeking the public’s help in identifying the subject of a Grand Larceny which occurred in Syosset. According to police, on Saturday, July 02, at 4:14 p.m., the pictured woman stole several over the counter medications from the CVS located at 55 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset. Police say she placed the items into a Hallmark bag and left the store without paying for the items. The total amount stolen is $2159. The woman fled west on Cold Spring Rd. Crime Stoppers is asking anyone who can identify the subject, or with any information about this crime to call its toll free hotline: 1-800-244-TIPS (8477). A reward is available and you may remain anonymous.

Gregory Museum events Crafts Fair

The next craft fairs will be held on August 13t and September 13.

Rich the Magish

The “Rich the Magish” exhibit’s extended time will be coming to a close soon and will likely be closed and replaced by the Hicksille Gregory Museum’s “Tools of the Trade” exhibit in the next few weeks. So if you haven’t seen the “Rich the Magish” exhibit yet you’d better hurry!

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The upcoming “Tools of the Trade” exhibit will be up until about the last week of September. It will feature tools you might expect to see from the early 20th century. It will feature mainly tools of the crafting based economy that was essential for Hicksville from teh turn of the century. That’s all for now, until then come stop by and enjoy the exhibit dedicated to “Rich the Magish” and other collectors while it’s still up, at the Hicksville Gregory Museum, Long Island’s Earth Science Center

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Syosset UFSD student Tyler Passarella, who is attending Nassau BOCES Barry Tech, was recently awarded $125 in scholarship funds for his exemplary efforts both in and out of the classroom. The young scholar received the award at the 2016 Barry Tech Scholarship Luncheon, held at the Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center. Plumbing student Tyler Passarella earned a $125 Barry Tech Career and Technical Education Achievement Award for exceptional performance in his chosen field of study, active partici-

pation in school activities and community service, and service to his peers as a positive role model. “These students have gone above and beyond their academics to demonstrate a genuine passion and commitment to their fields,” said Barry Tech Principal Laurie Harris. “Part of the Nassau BOCES mission is to enable students of all ages and abilities to achieve their maximum potential. These scholarships help us to do just that, by providing them with financial, as well as educational, support.”

School board to meet There will be a monthly meeting of the Syosset Board of Education on Monday, August 15, at 8:00 p.m. in South

Woods Middle School Auditorium, 99 Pell L ane, Syosset.

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Syosset student Tyler Passarella (center) earned a $125 in scholarship from Nassau BOCES Barry Tech this year. He is congratulated by (from left) Barry Tech Principal Laurie Harris and Nassau BOCES Board Vice President Susan Bergtraum.

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This Week at the Jericho Public Library Friday, August 12th at 2:00 PM

Movie: Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors (Drama/Family) - Based on the true story of Dolly Parton’s remarkable upbringing, this movie takes us inside the tight-knit Parton family as they struggle to overcome devastating tragedy and discover the healing power of love, faith and a raggedy patchwork coat that helped make Dolly who she is today. Starring Alyvia Alyn Lind, Jennifer Nettles, Ricky Schroder. Rated G. 2 hours.

Saturday, August 13th at 10:00 AM

AARP Smart Driving - Completion of this program entitles you to a NYS insurance discount and point reduction. Bring your NY State Driver License and a pen to class. Cost: $20/ AARP Members - $25/Non-members. No Refunds. Show your valid AARP membership card when registering. In person registration ONLY. One person per check payable to “AARP” must be submitted when signing up. Space is limited. Coffee and tea will be available. Bring your lunch.

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Joseph D. Muscarella (right) and Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson (left) recently attended the Town of Oyster Bay’s bi-annual blood drive held at Town Hall South in Massapequa and several other facilities in the Town of Oyster Bay. There is a pressing need to replenish our blood banks as hospitals and patients are always in need of all blood types and platelets. Long Island Blood Services cannot meet its vital, life-saving mission without efforts such as the Town of Oyster Bay’s bi-annual blood drive which makes participation all the more urgent. On hand for the blood drive with Councilman Muscarella and Councilwoman Johnson (from left to right) are Dennis Palmieri of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Team Leader for the New York Blood Center Tess Marullo and donor Helen Pratola who along with the Town Officials, contributed to the blood drive and helped patients in need of blood which could make the difference between life and death.

Monday, August 15th at 2:00 PM

Cary Grant: Prince of Hollywood with Marilyn Carminio. This presentation will explore the many facets of this charismatic movie star. We will follow his life from his humble beginnings as Archie Leach in England, to his final on-stage appearances in “Evenings with Cary Grant”. Learn about this superstar’s life and career including his shortcomings!

Tuesday, August 16th at 5:15 PM

Teens Brownie Batter Dip & End of Summer Reading Party (grades 6 through 12) – Join chef Rob Scott and learn how to make your own brownie batter dip from scratch. The last

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Summer Reading raffle prize winners will be announced and prizes will be given out! Preference is given to Jericho cardholders. Non-residents can register the day of the program as space allows.

Wednesday, August 17th 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. See why most people lose money in the stock market. Find out the best time to buy and sell so that the odds are in your favor. Learn how to read graphs to help you in your stock selection and much more. This program is ongoing and the information cumulative. Register online or at the Circulation Desk.

Thursday, August 18th at 2:00 and 7:00 PM

Movie: The Finest Hours (Action/ Drama/History) - The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952. Starring Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster. Rated PG-13. 1 hours, 56 minutes. A discussion with Cliff Aidala follows the 7:00 PM show.

Friday, August 19th at 2:00 PM

The Musicals of Jerry Herman – with Marc Courtade. Jerry Herman has written old fashioned, well-received musicals. His first Broadway show Milk and Honey paved the way for his next two mega-hits, Hello, Dolly! and Mame. His last musical La Cage aux Folles is very popular and has already spawned two successful revivals. This talk will look at his musicals, showcasing his talents with performances by Carol Channing, Angela Lansbury, Robert Preston, Bernadette Peters and Joel Grey.

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At 2 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, the film “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors” will be shown. Rated G, the film is 120 minutes long.

August 13

AARP Smart Driving class will be offered at the Jericho Public Library at 10 a.m. in a single session. Please register in advance to attend. The Syosset Public Library will hold its Summer Reading Club Closing Program for Kids in grades 1 through 5 at 10 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m.

August 15

“Cary Grant: Prince of Hollywood” will be discussed at 2 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library by Marilyn Carminio. The teen program at the Syosset Public Library will hold a “Candy Bingo Night”, from 7 to 7:45 p.m.

August 17

The Adult Summer Reading Club will hold their “Wrap Up Party” at the Syosset Public Library at 7 p.m. Sigal Samuel, author, will attend and will discuss her debut novel The Mystics of Mile End.

August 18

The film “The Finest Hours”, starring Chris Pine, will be shown at the

Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. After the 7 p.m. showing, there will be a discussion led by Cliff Aidala. Rated PG-13, 116 minutes long. The Syosset Public Library will hold a “Pizza Party Field Day” for the Teen Summer Reading Club at 6:30 p.m.

August 19

At 11 a.m. at the Syosset Public Library, Mary Milano Carter, MS, ANP-BC, RN-BC will discuss “For the Health of It: Pain Management”. At 2 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, Marc Courtade will discuss “The Musicals of Jerry Herman” as part of his Great Performers series. “The Big Short” will be shown at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m. Rated R, the film is 130 minutes long.

August 23

The book Our Souls At Night by Kent Haruf will be the topic of the Afternoon Book Discussion at the Syosset Public Library at 1:30 p.m. An art lecture at the Jericho Public Library is planned for 2 p.m. with Professor Thomas Germano to discuss “Turner and the Whaling Pictures”.

August 24

The film “Zootopia” will be shown at the Syosset Public Library at 2:30 p.m.

Rated PG, the runtime is 108 minutes long. Tommy Lee Jones stars in the movie “The Homesman”, being shown at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m. Rated R, the film is 122 minutes long.

August 25

At 2 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, “The Comedy of Jerry Seinfeld” will be the topic of a program with Dr. Ia Epstein.

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August 26

“Assisted Living Options” will be discussed at the Syosset Public Library at 11 a.m., presented by The Long Island Family Caregiver Coalition.

August 29

“East Side Sushi”, starring Diana Elizabeth Torres, will be shown at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. Rated PG, the film is 100 minutes long.

August 31

At 7 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum representatives will be presenting “Squishy Stretchy Strength” for children in grades 1 to 6 to discover the wonderful world of ocean slime. Compiled by Meg Meyer

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owners, those who will enjoying a pool or those will be supervising children in a pool, to please make sure that these safety measures are taken,” Councilwoman Johnson said. Some pool safety recommendations include: • Always supervise children around swimming pool, including kiddie pools. • Install a four-sided isolation fence, with self-closing and self-latching gates, around a backyard swimming pool. Keep gates and entrances locked when the pool is not in use, to prevent children from accessing the pool unsupervised. • Those who supervise children in pools should learn CPR and get recertified every two years. Keep rescue equipment and a telephone close to the pool. • Learn how to swim and enroll children in swimming lessons. However, even children who have had formal swimming lessons should not be left unsupervised in a pool. • When not in use, make sure that kiddie pools are emptied and stored away and the ladders are properly stored away after use. • Follow safety guidelines such as no running around a pool area which can become wet and slippery. Another important safety guideline is to never

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Councilman warns: Don’t be a victim of phone scams

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Joseph G. Pinto is urging Town of Oyster Bay residents to be alert to the increase of reported telephone scams intent on extracting personal information and money from the unsuspecting. According to Councilman Pinto, the most common scams often involve scammers posing as officials from the Internal Revenue Service, the Attorney General’s Office or other widely recognized agency and frequently target seniors, students, and first-generation Americans. Scammers have also been known to pose as family members in trouble and seeking money. “The last thing families need is to be scammed out of their hard-earned money,” said Councilman Pinto. “It is shameful that scam artists target people with bogus threats and scare tactics, but awareness and following some basic tips can help you fight back and stay safe.” Councilman Pinto said residents can avoid becoming a phone scam victim by only giving out personal information on the phone when you have initiated the call. “Never give out personal informa-

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Town offers energy conservation tips

As more and more residents have expressed interest in conserving energy and protecting the environment, Oyster Bay Town Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone offers some tips in energy conservation. “The best place to start saving energy is at home,” Councilman Macagnone said. “Home heating and cooling systems use a tremendous amount of energy. By making sure they are operating properly, you can help maximize their efficiency and minimize their fuel consumption.” Councilman Macagnone went on to remind residents that there are other ways to help keep heating and cooling bills down, such as finding and repairing leaks around windows, doors, foundations, electrical outlets, exhaust fans and attic openings. Additionally, lighting is another large energy consumer. Residents are encouraged to select energy-saving bulbs and fixtures when replacements are being made. Also, it is recommended that residents light

only areas that are being used, and turn off the lights when you leave the room. You can also apply this same principle to televisions, home entertainment systems and computers. Outside the home, the family car or SUV is the largest energy consumer. To help save fuel, make sure your vehicle is properly tuned up. Have the engine checked regularly to spot any problems that could be increasing fuel consumption. Short car trips consume more energy, so plan one trip to do your shopping and errands rather than taking individual trips. “Conserving energy isn’t necessarily difficult,” Councilman Macagnone said, “but it does take some thoughtful planning. The result, though, is that we will use our resources more effectively while still obtaining maximum comfort and satisfaction from the energy-consuming products in our lives and, perhaps, saving ourselves a few dollars in the process.”

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It hasn’t been a good ten days for Donald Trump. Can he recover? Many of Mr. Trump’s recent troubles have been self-inflicted, if exacerbated by a generally hostile media. He managed to get into a fight with a Muslim Gold Star family that Democrats invited to their convention, then refused to endorse Paul Ryan and John McCain in their primary races, despite having been endorsed by them. A fairly silly comment about Russian hacking of Hillary Clinton’s emails got escalated into a national security crisis. Even a minor incident involving a baby crying at a rally got escalated out of proportion. Meanwhile, supporters of Hillary Clinton have attempted to disqualify Mr. Trump as an alternative for the presidency, not unlike the successful attempts against Barry Goldwater in 1964. Mr. Trump is asserted to be psychologically unfit with alleged manic traits by individuals who have never treated him, similar to the discredited 1189 psychiatrists who claimed Goldwater was unfit. Like Goldwater, Mr. Trump’s fitness to make nuclear weapons decisions is also being questioned. Journalists also claim that Mr. Trump’s candidacy is so unique that he is not entitled to evenhanded treatment with Ms. Clinton. Right now Mr. Trump’s campaign is going in the wrong direction, although estimates vary of how much ground he has lost. The range of Clinton advantage in polls runs between 1.7 percent in the Los Angeles Times poll of likely voters to 15 percent in the McClatchy poll of registered voters. Some observers, like Stuart Rosenberg believe that Ms. Clinton’s lead is virtually insurmountable. My personal view, however, is that while Mr. Trump is a significant underdog, the race is not over, for a number of reasons. First, it is still August, almost three months from the election. Much can happen between now and then, including some dramatic developments. Generally speaking, the news cycle is not a friend of the can-

didate of the party that has held the White House for eight years. Second, it is not like Hillary Clinton is running a mistake free campaign. She made a big blunder when she claimed that she had been vindicated by the FBI in her account of the email controversy, a remark she had to walk back. A few days ago, her staff apparently failed to notice the presence of the father of the Orlando shooter, an Islamic activist, standing behind her at a campaign rally. At some point, if Mr. Trump can get out of his own way, some of these problems will start getting through the media filter. But perhaps the brightest ray of hope for Mr. Trump is that much of his deficit in the polls comes from Republicans crossing over to Ms. Clinton. There is, however, one key issue that will appeal to almost all rank and file Republicans -- the Supreme Court. This is an issue that Mr. Trump must emphasize in his campaign and in interviews with right wing media like Fox News. . Following the death of conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, the Court is equally divided among conservative and liberals justices. Given the age of the present justices, it is very likely that the next president will fill at least three vacancies on the court, possibly more. This has the potential to change the composition of the court for the next 30 years. The would impact not just social issues, but issues involving presidential and regulatory power, affirmative action, first amendment and political speech, criminal law and procedure, second amendment issues, voting rights and a host of other issues, some of which are presently unknown. Even Republicans uneasy about Donald Trump will have to consider whether they want Hillary Clinton to be the one choosing the members of the court. Of course, Mr. Trump, will have to pivot his campaign to be more effective, something that he has had a great deal of difficulty doing. But I’m not yet convinced that the fat lady has sung.

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Come to Albania Now to See Emergence of a Young Country Best Way to Experience Albania is on Bike Tour BY KAREN RUBIN You wouldn’t necessarily come to Albania to see monuments and fabulous architecture, for museums that hold the treasures of civilization or the artifacts that trace your heritage (though one of the surprises are the important cultural and historic sites including a GrecoRoman city reclaimed from the forest overgrowth). You wouldn’t necessarily come for fabulous beaches, though Albania possesses hundreds of miles of coastline along the Ionian and Adriatic Sea, and its own “Albanian Riviera” that reminds you of the French Riviera without the pretension. You wouldn’t necessarily come for stunning and dramatic landscapes – though scenes abound of picturesque farmland that reminds you of Amish Country, dramatic mountains that reach into white clouds, sheer cliffs that drop to the sea, sunsets that take your breath away, villages carved into hillsides that look out to expansive galleys, giving a different hue to each of our days. The scenery, the landscapes are strikingly beautiful to be sure – mountains that rise dramatically to white cumulus clouds, a coastline that follows the exquisitely aquamarine Ionian and Adriatic seas,

The view from the castle of Gjirokaster, a UNESCO-protected living history city in Albania, overlooks a lush valley © 2016 Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com valleys lush with immaculate farms with geometric patterns of color and texture. But most interesting of all are the contrasts without contradiction – farmers burnished by the sun to a leathery brown, working fields with hoes and spades or riding mule-drawn hay-carts up winding hillside roads while chatting on cell phones. In a country where a cinema or shopping mall or even retail stores are rarities, cell phones and cars (and car washes and petrol stations) are ubiquitous. Certainly there are the beautiful landscapes, the picturesque countryside and stunning coastlines,

ample historic and cultural attractions, and traditional tourist delights of beaches and sensational food. But the best reason to come to Albania is for The Now, to see a young country shaking off a tortured past – “an unlucky history/country,” is the odd phrase our guide, Junid, uses. Come to experience a place, a people and a culture that is shrouded in mystery after decades of being imprisoned behind an Iron Curtain, closed off to the world, under the thumb of a paranoid dictator, a place, a people and a culture that is either

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completely unknown or branded with misconceptions and false images. To see that process unfolding is absolutely thrilling. Albania is not what it was 10 years ago, and is not what it will be in the next 10 years. Surprises Abound I was only in Albania a few minutes before I hear a story that proves foundational to my understanding: Albania, the only European country with a Muslim majority, was also the only European country to end World War II with more Jews than it had at the start of the war, because Albanians harbored Jews from the Nazis at great risk to their own lives and that of their children. “Every one of the 200 Jews living in Albania before the war was hidden and taken care of by their mostly Muslim countrymen and countrywomen,” Jim Johnson, president of BikeTours.com who has designed this special “President’s Tour of Albania” that I am on, tells me, as we are taken from the airport to our hotel in the capital city of Tirana. “In fact, nearly 2,000 Jewish refugees fleeing Hitler were welcomed not as refugees but as guests and were ‘hidden in plain sight’ - made part of Albanian families and daily life. This endured even during the German occupation amid extreme threats by the Nazis.” “The Jews were sheltered with See page D2

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their own children – which meant that if they were caught with Jews in their house, their own children would be killed,” our guide, Junid later relates when our group of five cyclists gathers for our first dinner together. “A lot stayed in the north - with Catholics. A lot went to Israel after the war. I’ve had groups where people went to back to the town where a family had sheltered their relatives.” Why the Albanians would do this stems from an ancient code of honor, besa, that emphasizes “compassion and religious tolerance, that links personal honor to respect for and equality with others,” Junid explains. According to The Code, guests must be protected, even if it means losing one’s own life. “Talk to an Albanian today, and you’ll find they still consider their compassionate role during the Holocaust to be part of their national honor.” That begins a series of wondrous surprises about a country that up until now has been largely completely unknown to Americans, who either have no impression or wrong impressions of Albania. The first surprise is that Albania is

a mere 75 minutes flight past Vienna in central Europe, where I switch planes from JFK. Geographically, Albania is part of the Balkans, bordered by Greece, Macedonia, Kosovo and Montenegro, and across the Adriatic Sea from Italy’s boot. The second is discovering this country which for so long had been kept in isolation, shrouded in mystery. American travelers have come under

the spell of Cuba and Myanmar – two other nations which have emerged from enforced isolation - but Albania deserves our attention to revel in how this young country is emerging. The third surprise is that though Albania is majority Muslim (the only European country with a majority Muslim population), it is secular and tolerant of other prominent religions (Orthodox, Catholic), with a large strain of atheists stemming from when its Communist dictator, Envar Hoxha, (dictator from 1945-1985), banned religion altogether, burned down churches and mosques, murdered and imprisoned hundreds of clerics, and made Albania the first officially atheist country in the world. Even after the churches and mosques were reopened in the early 1990s, many remain atheists or keep their religion private. Indeed, I saw more women in headscarves in four days at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, than in two weeks traveling through Albania. The fourth surprise is that Albania (the correct name is Shqiperia, or more officially, Republika e Shqipërisë) is not an extension of Greece, Turkey or anywhere else. The Albanian language, Shqip, is Indo-European in origin and bears little resemblance to any other language today. And even though the alphabet is based on Latin (with a few additions), the sounds the letters make are very different, so you can’t pronounce, let alone read the signs. (See www.omniglot.com/writing/ albanian.htm). Each day, though, Junid, attempts to teach us an Albanian word. I wind up with “gezur” (which approximates to ”cheers” when you drink). But with only 3.5 million Albanians left in the country after millions fled when the borders were finally opened with the fall of Communism and with the way Albania was divided up shortly after independence in 1912, there are more Albanian speakers outside the

country than inside (90% of Montenegro, half of Macedonia’s Parliament and 5% of Greeks speak Albanian). Albania uses its own currency, Lek (at this writing, 1 Albanian Lek equaled 0.0082 US Dollar, or less than one penny). The median income, I am told, is $5,000 a year. I found the value of items roughly 1/5 of the cost here – so a glass of wine (actually extremely good) in a restaurant was about $2; a mug of beer (also extremely good), about $1; admission to a historic site for foreigners about $5 (about $1.50 for Albanians). You could have an entire meal in a fine restaurant for less than $8. In other words, a pleasant surprise is how inexpensive it is to travel here. Biking through the country, I am struck with how pleasant people are, how easy-going, how unstressed. We think of Albania being poor – its reputation is being the poorest country in Europe - but we have more severe and graver poverty in the US. You don’t see the extremes of rich and poor here. You don’t see squalor, hovels, hunger or homelessness (though we do encounter a few panhandlers in the popular tourist towns.) In one of the most popular holiday cities, Saranda, when people come out at night (a custom in Albania), strolling the promenades along the Ionian Sea, it looks like Long Beach, Coney Island or Jones Beach – families, couples, gaggles of girls or boys. They stop at vendors selling popcorn, ice cream, toys, or sit in open-air restaurants and cafes. People are surprisingly scantily clad on the beaches and just strolling about – girls in tight, short revealing dresses, bare midriffs; couples showing affection, fellows wearing t-shirts that make statements of one sort or another; young people with tattoos. Most surprising to me is seeing fathers holding their infants and toddlers, and mothers who clearly have an equal status in their family, and how parents dote (even spoil) their kids. I am struck by how relaxed people are. Perhaps this is because of the comparative stability and freedom – especially considering that the country underwent economic collapse and a civil war in the mid-1990s and is still considered one of the poorest, least developed in Europe. The situation seems stable even from 10 years ago, Junid confirms (I can relate to this, compared to the stress, hysteria and insecurity after the 2008 financial and housing collapse in the US, compared to the way people feel more secure in their homes and jobs now). You don’t see ostentatious wealth or abject poverty. In some ways, Albania is described as a “subsistence economy” – people seem to have at least enough to get by, if not live comfortably. The Albanian people are polite, pleasant to one another (and to us),

(though in Dhimare, we see jetskis, paragliding from the mountaintop, and Mercedes cars) More surprises: how fantastic the food – literally fresh from farm or sea to table. With 300 miles of seacoast (the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea where we bike), we are treated to an abundance of fresh fish—sea bass, mussels, shrimp, squid freshly caught from the sea, farmed trout that finds its way to our plate minutes after being netted, and a fish that is uniquely found in Lake Ohrid. The abundant farms – which use organic practices - make farm-to-table meats—especially lamb and pork— as well as fruit and vegetables plentiful. Albanian cooking blends Mediterranean cuisine with Greek, Italian and Turkish influences; seasoning is mostly subtle – garlic and chili peppers – flavorful but not too spicy. And water! Albania is rich in water which flows from the mountain tops – we fill our bottles from eternally flowing fountains. Some 70% of the country’s electricity is generated from hydroelectric power. Every structure uses solar panels to generate hot water. Another surprise: while few older people speak English, most of the younger generation takes English in school, and seem very plugged into the rest of the world. And they seem to be very welcoming to Americans – indeed, they named a street in Tirana, the capital, for George W Bush after he became the first sitting American president to visit Albania, and only the day before we arrived in the country, a bust of Hillary Clinton was unveiled

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affectionate, fun-loving, like to laugh, seem easy-going, and dare I say, unstressed. It is as if a whole weight was removed when the oppression of Communism was lifted and people could be more free to show their emotions (I had experienced something similar when I first visited China in 1978, during the transition from the Gang of Four to the Four Modernizations, and then returned two years later to find the whole country transformed, as if a blizzard of fresh air had flowed through.) Possibly the relative contentment I observe is related to the fact that there is very little consumerism – we see only one cinema (in Korca, considered the “Paris” of Albania, the most cosmopolitan city we experienced) and one place that could be construed as a “shopping mall” (also in Korca) – but what has become a ubiquitous item is cell phones. We see a man driving a donkey cart hauling hay talking on his cell phone; a woman in a field leaning against her hoe talking on her cell phone. Also cars, petrol stations and car washes which crop up in the oddest places. During the Communism regime, no one was allowed to own a car (except for the Communist rulers who also availed themselves of magnificent waterfront villas). That leads to incongruous sights like a man riding a donkey passing a Kastrati gas station. Cell phones, cars are the ubiquitous consumer items. And apart from restaurants, tavernas, cafes, beach holidays and bridal gowns, there seems to be little else. Simple pleasures prevail

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Cell phones are ubiquitous in Albania, even on a donkey cart© 2016 Karen Rubin/ news-photos-features.com in Saranda. People are very welcoming to us, as well, when they learn we are Americans, and many Albanians have relatives in the US. Everything about Albania is surprising. I knew nothing about this country before I arrived (as I expect is typical of most Americans) – I didn’t even know what city to fly into (Tirana, the capital, where almost 1 million of the 3.5 million Albanians live.) Albania is so unexpected: how fun-loving and friendly people are, how immaculate the farms and how delicious the fresh produce (organic!) we eat at each meal, how picturesque

the mountains (70% of the country), how the fresh water springs just flow, we just fill our water bottles from the rushing fountains; how lush the country is, how easy-going the people are, how scantily clad beachgoers are, how women wear tight, short, revealing dresses and men wear (sometimes) t-shirts with in-yourface slogans, and tattoos, how loving fathers are, how doting parents are of their children, how women seem to enjoy an equal relationship with their men. It is a majority-Muslim country See page D5

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Soon It’s Back-to-School Time! BY CLAIRE LYNCH The first day of school for most public school students on Long Island is Thursday, September 1 for the 2016/2017 school year – before Labor Day which is on September 5. Right now parents and children are going shopping for those very important back to school clothes and school supplies, such as pencils, pens, notebooks, binders, backpacks, laptops, tablets, duffel bags and more. Saying goodbye to summer can be tough for kids and adults but getting back into a routine of fall is welcomed. Kids have full days of school then lots of after-school activities to choose from – baseball, softball, football, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, lacrosse and more. I realize that some new students get butterflies in their stomachs and a general feeling of anxiety, but that usually passes once the kids get into the school, meet their new teachers and get into a routine. Before starting the first grade my younger sister, Susan, used to wonder

about riding the yellow school bus. She knew she was supposed to stand outside on the corner with some other kids waiting for the school bus to arrive. That part went okay - Susan’s concern was the ride home in the afternoon. She would get on the bus as instructed but as the bus driver drove along, she was always afraid that the driver would bypass her stop and she’d be the last one on the bus unaccounted for. My mom promised Susan that she would stand outside the house waiting for her safe return and she needed to do that for a few weeks until Susan was comfortable riding on the yellow school bus. Things have a way of settling into place. When I got back to school and waited for things to settle, I would think back to what I had done over the summer vacation. I went to the beach and swam in the pool. I went upstate for two weeks and did some camping out and lots of toasting marshmallows. I went out in a rowboat one summer in upstate New York, in Lake George,

with my parents and enjoyed that. My three older brothers and dad did some fishing and I watched for a while but I left the fishing to them since as a kid I was a lot more interested in going swimming or reading a good book than going fishing. My mom always said that when I was young, I often had my nose in a “Nancy Drew” book. The stories always piqued my curiosity. I liked the fact that, as an amateur sleuth, Nancy was always interested in something and that curiosity usually got her in trouble – or close to it. Nancy Drew is a 16-year-old high school graduate, and in later versions, is rewritten and aged to be an 18-yearold high school graduate and detective. In the series, she lives in the fictional town of River Heights with her father, attorney Carson Drew, and their housekeeper, Hannah Gruen. An independent gal, Nancy spends her time solving mysteries, some of which she stumbles upon and some of which begin as cases of her father’s. Nancy is often assisted in solving mys-

teries by her two closest friends: cousins Bess Marvin and Georgia “George” Fayne. Nancy is also helped by her boyfriend, Ned Nickerson, a student at Emerson College. Nancy Drew is intelligent and headstrong. She likes to solve the mystery and can’t rest until it is solved. These mysteries always caught my interest and during the summer months I loved seeing how many of them I could read. I’ve recommended the Nancy Drew stories to my nieces and nephews recently but they have other preferences. Many of the girls like the “Dork Diaries” and the Babysitters Club books and the boys enjoy reading Roscoe Riley books and any fiction book by Lemony Snicket or R. L. Stine. To each his own. All I know is summer is a magical time, a time for daydreaming and recharging my batteries. Traveling helps refresh me. This year I had a chance to go away for a few weeks and learn some new things. I had the chance See page D7

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Maximizing Strategy Sometimes Baffles SSA Clerks BY TOM MARGENAU

I’ve received more than a few emails recently from folks who are trying to employ the one remaining Social Security maximizing strategy known as “file and restrict.” These emails demonstrate to me something I’ve long suspected: Employees of the Social Security Administration do a bang up job when it comes to doing routine matters, such as filing a simple Social Security retirement claim. But when things get a little complex, sadly more than a few SSA agents fall down on the job, and sometimes even mislead people. Here are some examples. Q: I just turned 66. I am still working and plan to work indefinitely. I want to suspend my own benefits until age 70 and file for spousal benefits on my ex-husband’s record. He is 68 and getting his Social Security already. We were married for 30 years and have been divorced for 10 years. I never remarried. I called Social Security’s 800 number. The agent told me that I cannot file and suspend. She said that filing strategy was eliminated by Congress. I told her that according to your column, I still could do this. She said: “Who are you going to believe? Me? Or a newspaper columnist?” She told me my only option was to file for my own retirement benefits. I told her I didn’t want to do that. She said there was nothing else I could do and hung up. What should I do? A: You should call them back and hope you get a more knowledgeable telephone rep! But when you call back, I’m going to recommend that you use different terminology. If you used the same language with the phone clerk as you did in your email to me, I can partly understand the confusion. You said you want to “suspend” your benefits. Technically, that is not what you want to do. That probably implied to the Social Security agent that you wanted to file for your own Social Security benefits and then immediately suspend them. There are several reasons, not necessary to explain here, why people used to do that. But the ability to use that “file and suspend” strategy ended on April 30. What you want to do is called “file and restrict.” Or to use more precise government-ese, you want to file for benefits, but restrict the scope of your application to spousal benefits only. Near-term retirees still have four more years to implement this file and restrict strategy. I know this may all sound like just silly jargon, but I’m pretty sure your use of the “file and suspend” language threw off the agent you were talking to. Still, she should have figured out what you wanted to do and been able to take care of you. So call them back, use the right wording and hope you get

a telephone rep who knows what he or she is doing! Q: I am about to turn 66. I want to file and restrict, taking benefits on my husband’s record and saving my own until age 70. I went to the Social Security office to do this. I brought along one of your past columns and showed it to the clerk who was taking care of us. I explained precisely what I wanted to do. He said that because my own benefit was more than half of my husband’s record, I could not take benefits on his account. I continued to press him on this. He spent about 15 minutes looking things up on his computer and eventually told me I simply could not do it. When I persisted even further, he finally went to talk to a supervisor. When he came back, he said I was right after all and proceeded to take my spousal claim. He said he had worked for SSA for 10 years and that my situation was very unusual and that he had never encountered anything like it. A: I sure am glad you were so persistent. And unlike the person who sent in the first question I used in this column, you used all the right terminology. I am really surprised that someone who has worked for SSA for 10 years had never heard of this practice. It has been all the rage among people pushing age 66 for years now. But it’s just further evidence of the point I made at the beginning of this column. SSA gets high marks for doing routine Social Security business very well. But if the emails to my column are any indication, a lot of their representatives get a failing grade when it comes to these more complex situations. So let that be a lesson to other readers of this column. If you are trying to do something that you know is a legitimate transaction, and the clerk that was assigned to you seems puzzled or confused, ask to speak to a supervisor. Q: I’m very concerned about the timing to apply for my Social Security benefits. I will be 66 in September. I want to make sure I get my full benefit. I do not want to accept any reduced retirement checks. I went to a Social Security office this week. But I am afraid that if I apply for benefits now, they will set me up with reduced retirement to start this month. The Social Security clerk I talked to said there would be no problem and that he would set things up to begin in September. I didn’t trust him and walked out. Now I plan to wait. But on the other hand, I’m worried that if I wait until September, that it might be too late. What should I do? A: You are overthinking and worrying too much about this. And this is a good example of a simple situation that SSA does very well -- meaning the

Social Security rep was advising you correctly. You should apply for your Social Security retirement benefits a couple months before you want them to begin. In other words, doing so now is just fine. As part of the application process, they are going to ask you when you want your benefits to start. As long as you answer “September” (the month you turn 66) you will be just fine. So

you can go back to your Social Security office and file your claim. Or you can apply for your Social Security benefits online at www.socialsecurity.gov. 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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C ontinued from page D3 that is secular, and tolerant; there are enormous Christian crosses dotting the countryside. How fascinating archeological sites like Butrint National Park, a UNESCO-protected city that extends back to Hellenic and Roman times (one of the most fascinating archeological sites I have ever experienced), and the UNESCOprotected Lake Ohrid area.

Each day is marked by very different landscapes, different tableaux – geographical and social – and distinctive experiences. You never know what you will see beyond the next turn in the road. Here is another surprise: we are oddities as we ride through. Not because we are foreigners (it isn’t obvious that we are Americans), but because we are on bikes at all. BikeTours,com This was my third trip

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Biking through Albania presents dramatic scenery © 2016 Karen Rubin/newsphotos-features.com Other surprises we discover on our ride: Mother Teresa was Albanian (the international airport in Tirana is named for her), as was the scientist who found the drug that became Viagra (he was looking for a remedy for cardiovascular disease). And the best way to engage, to discover Albania is by bike. Cars, buses would never come to these places – these back country roads, roads that have been bypassed by more recently constructed highways. They would go too fast to get any sense at all of moments that, on a bike, you can snatch up and savor, without the distorted unreality looking through glass windows. But from the perch of a bike saddle, you move at just the right pace, hear the sounds of cows mooing, the bleating of sheep; the bells attached to goats; have to sidestep goats or cows or donkeys walking on the road. You can smell the wild sage growing beside the road, and feel the moist coolness as you ride through the forest. We wave and say a cheery “hello” as we pass, and people wave back. You can stop – even chat- with a shepherd, or take the time to gaze and a scene and capture serendipity in a photo. Such was the experience of stopping to watch a funeral procession, a ritual of walking a goat around St. Naum monastery in advance of the annual feast day to honor the saint, kids frolicking on the Lake, a bride and groom posing for their wedding photos.

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C ontinued from page D5 steer you to a travel agent to book the air. The self-guided Danube Bike Trail trip which I did with my two adult sons - charming bed and breakfast inn, accommodations, detailed directions, the guide spent 2 hours with us making sure the bikes fit and going over the route, suggesting places to visit. The bike/boat trip through the Greek Isles was superb - great bikes fabulous guides, wonderful boat (wood hull, reminded me of a pirate ship) – a fantastic itinerary. This trip to Albania, a specially tailored “President’s Tour” (tacking on a couple of days kayaking in the Ionian Sea and a loop around Lake Ohrid into Macedonia) is a guided trip, and included three meals daily (so much food we had to tell our guide to order less); admissions to attractions, superb bikes (hydraulic brakes, suspension, 30-gears on the hybrids, or, in my case, e-bike that gave me super powers for climbing hills), supported with a van

that followed behind us, and charming, comfortable accommodations (WiFi!) like a guesthouse on a farm and a luxury boutique city hotel. There are still some scheduled departures left this year for “Albania’s UNESCO Sites with Rivers, Valleys, and Gorges ,” 9 nights, Level 4, averaging 37 miles/day (950E or about $1050) (www.biketours.com/albania/albaniaUNESCO-tour). BikeTours.com 1-877-462-2423 or 423756-8907, 1222 Tremont St., Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN 37405, biketours.com. (More to come: Day by Day Biking in Albania) ____________________ © 2016 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com and travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures

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Berries and whole grains are nutritious foods that can help men and women live longer, healthier lives. may reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults. • Fruits and vegetables: Produce is good for the body because it’s low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins and other nutrients. Numerous studies have indicated

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that diets plentiful in fruits and vegetables help people maintain a healthy weight and protect against cardiovascular disease. • Whole grains: Whole grains pack a lot of nutrition into a low-calorie food. Whole grains help protect against type 2 diabetes, and researchers at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center found study participants whose diets included plenty of whole grains and fruit cut their heart disease risk by almost half compared to those whose diets favored meat and fatty foods. • Red wine: A glass a day for women and no more than two glasses daily for men can be beneficial. Moderate consumption of red wine has been shown to slow age-related declines in cardiovascular function, according to the American Heart Association. • Fiber: Increase your fiber intake for a longer life. Research from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that the more fiber you include in your diet, the lower your risk of coronary heart disease. The daily recommendation is 25 to 35 grams. While there may be no such thing as the fountain of youth, a healthy diet can help men and women prolong their lives.

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Common causes of poor vision

Vision loss is a common condition, as the World Health Organization notes that more than 285 million people across the globe suffer some type of visual impairment. Many people can effectively counter their vision problems with prescription lenses, but others may have a more significant issue, such as low vision. The Kellogg Eye Center defines low vision as a reduced level of vision that cannot be fully corrected with conventional glasses. Those with low vision have some useful sight and are not considered completely blind. However, low vision can interfere with performance of daily activities, and some people with this condition are classified as “legally blind.” Symptoms of low vision include difficulty recognizing objects at a distance or problems with differentiating colors. Yet, not everyone dealing with these symptoms has low vision. Specialized testing can determine if a person has low vision or another condition. Many conditions can impact sight and

contribute to vision loss. Here’s a look at some of the more common ones. • Glaucoma: A person with glaucoma may gradually lose peripheral vision. Early symptoms, such as a subtle loss of contrast, may be unnoticeable. Eventually, glaucoma may cause tunnel vision, which occurs when a person can only see through a small window. • Macular degeneration: Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss, affecting more than 10 million people in the United States alone, according to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation. The AMDF offers that macular degeneration is caused by the deterioration of the retina’s central portion, known as the macula. The macula is responsible for focusing central vision in the eye, and it contributes to one’s ability to read, drive a car, recognize faces or colors and see objects in fine detail. • Retinal detachment: An increase of floaters or sudden flashes of light in vision may be indicative of retinal detachment or a tear in the retina. When caught promptly, a detached retina may

be repaired. However, if left untreated and the detachment reaches the macula in the center of the retina, vision loss may be irreparable. The National Eye Institute says those with extreme nearsightedness, those who have had cataract surgery or those with a family history of retinal detachment are at a high risk. • Diabetic retinopathy: Blurring or patchy vision loss can be a side effect of high blood glucose levels. Not all people with diabetes will develop vision problems, but it is common enough to warrant attention. • Cataracts: According to The Mayo Clinic, a cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. Cataracts develop when aging or injury changes the tissue that makes up the eyes’ lenses. Clouded vision can make it more difficult to read or drive. Over time, cataracts may obscure vision so much that they require surgical repair. Routine eye examinations can bring potential vision disturbances to light and facilitate faster treatment. Eye doc-

tors also can make suggestions about lifestyle changes, including the use optical devices to improve sight.

How occupational therapy can help chronic pain sufferers port estimated the costs associated with chronic pain and lost productivity and sick days in Canada to be around $37 billion annually. Chronic pain can be uncomfortable and costly, but there are ways to manage the effects of chronic pain and lead an active, productive life. Occupational therapy is one way for chronic pain sufferers to combat their conditions and improve their quality of life. What is occupational therapy? According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, occupational therapists and their assistants utilize everyday activities to help chronic pain sufferers participate in the things they want to do and need to do, including work. What can occupational therapists do? Chronic pain sufferers rely on occupational therapists in various ways. Occupational therapists may identify the

Millions of people suffer from acute or chronic pain every year, and the effects of that pain extend far and wide. While pain sufferers understandably focus their attention on treating their conditions, it’s important for all people to recognize the nonphysical burdens pain places on people as well. Estimates vary regarding the overall financial burden of chronic pain on healthcare systems, but numerous studies have suggested the overall costs are in the neighborhood of half a billion dollars every year. A recent report from the Institute of Medicine estimated that pain costs American society as much as $635 billion every year, a figure that includes both the costs associated with treating pain and the money forfeited to lost productivity. The costs of chronic pain are substantial in Canada as well. Though the population of Canada is just 35 million (compared to nearly 320 million in the United States), a 2010 re-

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cause of their patients’ pain, suggesting alternatives to activities or behaviors that aggravate that pain. Such identification may include evaluations of patients’ homes and work environments. Occupational therapists also teach methods for decreasing the frequency and duration of painful episodes. This may include adapting environments that tend to trigger pain. For example, if an office environment is identified as the cause of the pain or a primary trigger, occupation therapists can recommend adjustments and equipment to make that environment less conducive to pain. Occupational therapists also teach clients how to use the equipment so their pain decreases while they perform necessary tasks, such as those associated with their jobs. Many occupational therapists work in conjunction with other healthcare professionals who are treating their clients. This cooperation can help to determine

Chronic pain sufferers can benefit from working with occupational therapists. the ideal course of treatment and may help patients hesitant to treat their conditions with medication find other avenues to overcome their chronic pain. Chronic pain is a potentially formidable foe that affects millions of people across the globe. Chronic pain sufferers can learn more about the role occupational therapists can play in combating their conditions by visiting www.aota. org.

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Healthy adults may give little thought to injuries or illnesses. When the going is good, it is easy to forget about the less pleasant side effects of aging. However, putting off these conversations and decisions can lead to unnecessary obstacles in the years to come. Advanced healthcare directives can be invaluable resources for family members and friends who will be responsible for managing a person’s plans should they become unable to make their own decisions. Various organizations, including AARP, offer resources on advanced planning and the options available to adults looking to plan their estates. The National Healthcare Decisions Day movement, a group dedicated to providing clear, concise and consistent information on healthcare decision-making, defines advanced directives as establishing: • a “healthcare power of attorney” (or “proxy” or “agent” or “surrogate”), or the person you select to be your voice for your healthcare decisions if you cannot speak for yourself. • a “living will” to document which medical treatments you would or would not want at the end of life. While these are decisions that people often put off, it’s important to make them as early as possible. Not only will

they dictate your wishes, they’ll take the pressure off of loved ones who would otherwise be tasked with making difficult decisions on their own. Healthcare proxy Appointing a healthcare proxy ensures that there will be someone there who has the legal authority to make healthcare decisions for you if you are no longer able to speak for yourself. This may be a spouse, child, relative, or close friend. The Mayo Clinic suggests choosing a person who can be trusted to make decisions that adhere to your wishes and values and to be your advocate if there are disagreements about your care. Be sure to have a candid discussion with your healthcare proxy in which you go over the types of medical care you wish to receive and any ways you would or would not like your life prolonged. It helps to keep the proxy upto-date on any medical conditions you may have so that he or she can make the most informed decisions on your behalf. Having a healthcare proxy does not mean you are giving up your right to make medical decisions. It’s a fail-safe in the event you are unconscious or cannot direct medical care. Living will An advanced healthcare directive enables you to create specific written in-

Aging is accompanied by a number of physical changes. Some of these changes, such as vision impairment or loss of hearing, are anticipated, while others may arrive unexpectedly. One condition many adults unexpectedly encounter is anemia. While anemia is common in older adults and its prevalence increases with age, it is not a condition that is widely considered part of the aging process. Anemia is often a symptom of a hidden problem that needs to be addressed promptly. Anemia is one of the most common blood disorders, affecting more than three million Americans, says the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The American Society of Hematology notes that anemia is characterized by insufficient levels of red blood cells in the blood. Anemia also occurs when red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen to the various organs and tissues throughout the body, are not functioning properly. Very often the signs of anemia are overlooked or go unnoticed until a blood test determines low hemoglobin (Hb) or hematocrit (HCT) concentrations. Some people discover they have anemia as they attempt to donate blood, at which time their red blood cell count is found to be inadequate. When the body lacks oxygen, any number of the following symptoms may be experienced: • weakness • dizziness

• extreme fatigue • shortness of breath • fast or irregular heartbeat • pale or yellow skin • cold hands or feet Frequently, existing disorders or conditions, such as congestive heart failure, are made worse by anemia. But unless doctors specifically consider anemia as a possible cause of symptoms, its presence can go undiagnosed. The American Academy of Family Physicians says the most common causes of anemia among older men and women include chronic diseases and iron deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency, folate deficiency, gastrointestinal bleeding, and myelodysplastic syndrome are other causes of anemia. The main way to treat anemia is to discover its source and reverse the outcomes. For instance, a gastrointestinal bleed may need to be repaired. If iron deficiency is the source of the anemia, iron supplements may be prescribed. Many methods to correct anemia involve trial and error and experimentation, especially when the source of the anemia is unknown. Anemia is a condition that can affect aging adults but does not need to be accepted as a natural consequence of aging. Correct diagnosis and treatment can mitigate symptoms. Anemia is not usually discovered unless a blood test is ordered. Its symptoms can mimic other conditions.

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structions for future health care, known as a living will. The living will should include wishes regarding life-sustaining medical treatments and resuscitation if you are no longer able to speak on your own behalf. It also can spell out whether you want to remain in a hospital or receive palliative care at home for a terminal illness. A living will can be changed if/when your wishes or circumstances change. Legal and medical advice Although legal advice is not required

for an advanced directive, it can be helpful to iron out the legalities of your directives. Speak with your doctor about your desires and needs. A physician can help you form a coherent directive that is in line with your wishes. Remember, an advanced directive is not reserved for the elderly. Any consenting adult age 18 or older can benefit from a living will and other documentation.

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How to prepare a home for elderly residents

Upon reaching retirement age, new retirees may face decisions regarding their living arrangements. Some seniors may opt to stay put, while others may want to downsize their homes to save money and relieve themselves of the burdens of maintaining larger homes. But those are not the only situations seniors find themselves in. Some seniors realize they can no longer care for themselves without assistance. In such instances, seniors may opt for assisted living facilities or choose to move in with a relative, such as a grown son or daughter. While assisted living facilities are designed to meet the needs of the elderly, young men and women welcoming seniors into their homes may need to take on some home improvement projects to ensure their homes are as safe as possible for elderly residents. • Convert a room on the first floor into a bedroom. While this may not apply to all seniors, some men and women struggle with stairs as they age, and that can make it difficult for them to fully participate in a household. Homeowners with an extra room to spare can convert a room on the first floor of their homes into a bedroom so seniors

won’t have to climb up and down stairs throughout the day. That ease of accessibility to the primary floor of the house encourages seniors to be active participants in a household. If possible, choose an area that is close to a first-floor bathroom. • Take steps to make bathrooms safer. The National Institute on Aging says that more than one in three seniors over age 65 fall each year, and 80 percent of those falls take place in the bathroom. Slippery tile floors can make it difficult for seniors to navigate bathrooms safely, and bathtubs and shower stalls present additional challenges. Install grab bars on bathroom walls and next to toilets to provide support. In addition, consider installing a shower chair or bench and removable shower nozzle in the shower or tub so seniors can sit down while they bathe and rinse without having to stand up on slippery surfaces. Make sure any mats around bathtubs and sinks are nonskid to reduce the risk of falls even further. • Install an extra phone line or two. While kids and adults between the ages of 18 and 50 may never use the landlines in their homes, many seniors still rely on traditional tele-

phones as their primary means of communicating with the outside world. Install extra landlines in your home, including in seniors’ bedrooms, so they can more readily access the phone should they fall and need to call for emergency help. Phones in seniors’ bedrooms may also provide some additional privacy to seniors who don’t want to carry on phone conversations in busy areas of the home, such as the kitchen or living room. Such lines may also reduce feelings of isolation. • Prioritize accessibility when storing items. When storing groceries, books, magazines, or other items seniors are likely to use, choose locations that are accessible to seniors. Avoid storing items on the top shelf of pantries, bookcases or entertainment centers, as seniors with limited mobility may not be able to reach them. Many seniors move in with their adult children to make their golden years safer and more enjoyable and manageable. Such a change in living arrangements may necessitate some changes on the part of homeowners so they can ensure their homes are safe for seniors.

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Soon It’s Back-to-School Time! C ontinued from page D3 to daydream about planets and worlds beyond. As summer comes to an end and fall approaches, there are lots of things I like about this time of year - the gradual weather change, the cooler air when suddenly I don’t feel summer as much anymore but the hint of an approaching fall and thankfully, the lower humidity. I can turn off the air conditioner and not only hear the sounds of the night, but feel the nighttime air that is so crisp and nice. I can throw open the windows and get some cross ventilation. Outside the leaves change color, first becoming vibrant yellows, reds, oranges and browns, then I watch as they slowly fall from the trees and lie in bunches on the ground. My young nieces and nephews and I throw ourselves onto piles of leaves and shriek at the sheer fun of it. Even sevenand eight-year-old kids aren’t too big to throw themselves onto some leaves. We pass the time just having fun and enjoying each other’s company and gradually our talk turns to going back to school. Once into September, I gradually put away my summer clothes and start taking out my autumn clothes – those heavier, bulkier clothes that will keep me warm when the days get cooler. My favorite sweater is perfect. It is not too heavy and not too light. It is well broken in and is just right for keeping me warm in the cooler weather. I think of the winter months and don’t want to prepare for them but know that, sooner or later, I will have to get ready for that cold season. Going back to school has its pros and cons. It is a time of new beginnings – new friendships, new things to learn, etc. On the other hand, most kids I know would much rather hang out on summer days than get back into their schools’ routine. When taking an informal survey of kids on my block and kids I am related to, I found out some interesting things. I asked them about the pros and cons of seeing summer drawing to a close and about their having to go back to school. This is what kids said they don’t like about going back to school after their summer vacation: “We can’t take as many vacations and go places like we did in the summertime because we’re stuck in school.” – 12-year-old Jonathan said. “It’s too much work.” – 8-year-old Jessica said. “No more lazy days at the beach, no more riding the Ferris wheel whenever we want to or the roller coaster or playing miniature golf whenever we want.” – 10-year-old Kara said. “The days get short and before we know it the afternoons get dark early.” – 13-year-old Laura said.

“No more hanging out with my brothers and cousins whenever we want.” – 12-year-old Nick said. “Once we go back to school it seems like we never have corn on the cob or watermelon or as many barbecues as we want. Everything just seems different.” – 10-year-old Patty said. “We can’t set up tents in the back yard and have sleepovers. I mean I guess we could but then pretty soon winter is coming along.” – 9-year-old Michael said. “I like reading what I want to read, meaning I am really passionate about reading non-fiction books about cats and dogs, and once my new teacher gets a hold of me I have to read what she says to read. They like giving us book reports to do. That happens pretty often.” – 8-year-old Jasmine said. And this is what kids said they like about going back to school: “When I’m in school I can look through a microscope and learn about a bunch of neat things.” – 10-year-old Brian said. “My art teacher is the greatest and when I’m using paints or colored pencils my pictures all turn out neat. Super neat, really.” – 7-year-old Tammy said. “My class always goes to the library once a week, sometimes twice a week and when the teacher says we can look around and choose books to take home, I look all over the place to pick out the ones I really, really want to read.” – 8-year-old Hailey said. “If you ask me, having the chance to play basketball in Gym is what I look forward to all the time. I like shooting the ball into the hoop. Some of my friends are good at it and we get a really good game going.” – 9-year-old Luke said. “My favorite part about school is going on the computers. Whether it’s in the classroom or in the library, I have a chance to write things and design things. Then I show my parents what I did in school.” – 8-year-old Molly said. “I like seeing my old classmates from June and I hope nobody has moved away over the summer vacation.” – 7-year-old Ava said. “Recess time is the best part of school because I get to play football outside. I love that. They let us play as long as we don’t tackle anyone or get rough and they are really strict about it so we don’t even try. I want to be a quarterback when I grow up so I always throw the ball to the receivers and hope they catch it.” – 12-year-old Jake said. “I look forward to learning how to do Power Point.” – 10-year-old Gavin said. “I like the science lab. It seems like our teachers do magic in there.” – 6-year-old Carolyn said. I wish all of you students the best of luck in the 2016/2017 school year!!

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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

NURSE’S AIDE Certified, 15+ yrs experience, honest & reliable seeking a home care position. Available full time, part time, overnights & weekends. Licensed driver with own transportation. Contact Barbara 516-468-1340

Announcements HUNTERS Our hunters will pay top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free base camp leasing info packet & quote 866-309-1507 www.basecampleasing.com

Marketplace CIVIL WAR HISTORICAL SCULPTURES by World Renowned Artist RON TUNISON available for sale by original owner. For more information, Call Eve 646-248-0145 GARAGE SUMMER SALE GARDEN CITY Friday & Saturday 8/19 & 8/20 9am to 4pm 176 Garden St (Corner Garden & Grove Sts) Tons of DVDs galore, housewares, appliances, clothes and much more! KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/ KIT Complete Treatment System. Available at hardware stores, Home Depot, homedepot.com OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE GARDEN CITY: HON (600 Series) Lateral File Cabinet 42”W x 19 1/4” D x 53 1/4”H $250 BROTHER IntelliFax 4100E High Speed Business Class Laser Fax $100 Pickup only. CASH only. Call 516-489-2891 (leave msg) or: email: nlzcas@yahoo.com

Wanted to Buy ABE BUYS ANTIQUES: Silver, paintings, rugs and all contents. All Cash! 917-817-3928 CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Up to $35 /Box! Sealed and Unexpired. Payment made SAME DAY. Highest prices paid! Call JENNI today! 800-413-3479 www.cashforyourteststrips.com LOOK! Old clocks and watches wanted by collector regardless of condition. Highest prices paid. 917-748-7225

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

Yard Sale GARDEN CITY Friday 8/12 10am-6pm Saturday 8/13 10am-6pm 37 Mulberry Ave Household items, miscellaneous kitchen appliances including rice cooker, blender, George Forman grill, baby items including stroller & pack n play, jewelry, books, picture frames, clothing, holiday items, tools, Civil War sculptures.... and much more!

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 Auto Services ELITE AUTO DETAILING: Anthony Masia, Owner/Operator Dependable, professional detailer. SUV’s, vans, pick-ups also detailed at a higher price. We specialize in imports/Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati. $10 off complete detail. Spring Wash & Wax Special $85/cars only. Coupons not to be combined 631-612-7152

Real Estate For Rent Apartment for rent GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENTS: 2 bedroom, 2 bath for $1885+ electric, gated parking, laundry room, air conditioning, hardwood floors, near LIRR, NO BROKER FEE. www.gcbapts.com. 516-742-1101 GARDEN CITY Freshly painted 3 room. 1 BR, Updated Kitchen. Immediate. $2100 up “New to Market” CONDO. Three rooms, 1 BR, First Floor Doorman. $2300 Large 2 BR, 2 full Baths, wood floors, modern Kitchen, FDR. Immediate. $3100 Garden City Properties 516-746-1563 516-313-8504 NASSAU RESIDENCE Private entrance. New lower level; 1 Bedroom single occupancy, kitchen, living room, closets. All utilities. Credit check + 1 month security. Near LIRR/buses. No pets/smoking. $1,200. Call 516-488-1346

Vacation Rental OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

UPSTATE NY LAND SALE! Central NY 10 acres $29,900. Catskills Mountaintop 39 acres $99,900. Adirondack Lakefront cabin 30 acres $199,900. No closing costs until 8/21! Terms avail! Call 888-905-8847

Services ** EVON’S SERVICES ** HOME HEALTH AIDES ELDER CARE CHILD CARE AND MORE! We offer the following services: Companions, Home Health Aides/Elder Care Child Care and Housekeeping Laborers Days / Nights Live In or Live Out NO FEE TO EMPLOYERS Call: 516-505-5510 ARMIERI SPECIALTY CONTRACTING, INC. High Quality Professional Services Property Management Project Planning Home Improvements and Maintenance Audio, Video & Technology Smaller Projects Professionally Executed. 516-637-0139 ArmieriSC@gmail.com

Computers COMPUTER REPAIR AND INSTRUCTION Chaminade Graduate Eliminate viruses, malware, bloatware, adware, spyware Computer Instruction Home & Business Networking Reasonable Rates Call Phil at Aspect Networking 516-830-3366 OR email: support@aspectnetworking.co m COMPUTER SERVICES BY GCHS honors graduate, 7 years experience. Set-up, upgrade, repair your computer or custom build one, improve performance, install programs, remove malware, set up printers, backup drives, provide instruction. Low rates. 917-482-0998

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 GRACE ROOFING: Est. 1977. slate, tile flat roofs, asphalt and wood shingle roofs, gutters and leaders cleaned and replaced, professional new roof installation. Free estimates, expert leak repairs. lic/ins, local references, residential/commerical 516-753-0268 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628

Painting & Paperhang JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

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. IS YOUR CHILD READY FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR? NYS Certified through 6th grade teacher available to help your child prepare for the return of the school and also throughout the school year. $30/hour. Call or Text Lisa Connor 516-851-0319 OR email: LFConnor@optonline.net 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

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POWER WASHING SALE! Summer is here! Power washing can make it look new again wherever there is moss, dirt and air pollution. Decks, patios, outdoor furniture, siding, roofs. Lic /ins. In business over 30 years. Trained crew. Grace 516-753-0268 graceroofing.com

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

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.co m www.CollegeArtsAdmissions.com 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 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

GRANDPARENTS - Send in your grandchildren’s photos and enter our “World’s Most Beautiful Grandchildren” contest. Just send a photo and a brief description of the child (or children) along with your name and address to: Litmor Publications, Beautiful Grandchildren Contest, 81 East Barclay St., Hicksville N.Y. 11801. We’ll do the rest!

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JOIN THE ADOPTION TEAM Join the Last Hope cat rescue and adoption team! Volunteer orientations are being held throughout July at our Wantagh adoption center. Orientations will be:

Sunday, August 7th at 3:00 PM Thursday, August 18th at 6:00 PM Sunday, August 21st at 4:30 PM Reservations not needed. The adoption center is located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org

In conjunction with Portraits for Pits, Last Hope Animal Rescue offers an opportunity to have your favorite photo made into a hand painted keepsake! $10 from each pet caricature painted from your original photo benefits Last Hope. Visit us at Last Hope on Sunday, August 21 from 12 noon to 3 PM to see samples and place orders. To order by mail, send your original photo to Terry Burke. Email: terryxoxoxo@aol.com or text: 516-690-3180. Call Terry with questions. For more information and the order form, please visit: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org

Wine tasting for Last Hope Animal Rescue Please join Last Hope Animal Rescue for a Wine Tasting on the grounds of the Walt Whitman House on Friday, September 9th from 7 to 10 pm at 246 Old Whitman Road, West Hills in Huntington. Bring some friends and relax. Featured wines for the evening will be donated by Stew Leonardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Carle Place and Farmingdale, and all proceeds will benefit Last Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dog/cat rescue and rehabilitation efforts. See Paypal at www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org to purchase tickets online. There will also be a tour of the historic Walt Whitman birthplace. A light supper and dessert will be served. Enjoy live music from the Paul Effman Jazz Duo. The night will also feature live and Chinese auctions plus a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $50 per person. Please RSVP by September 2nd. Checks can be mailed to: Last Hope, PO Box 7025, Wantagh, NY 11793. For more information, contact Terri at Montauk1219@yahoo.com. No tickets will be mailed. Your name will be added to our check-in list.

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Oyster Bay Town Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone encourages residents to take simple but effective steps to protect themselves from mosquitoes this summer season, as these measures can not only help lower the risk of being bitten, but also help to reduce the mosquito population. These simple precautionary measures are vital during the summer months and will help guard against the West Nile virus. It could also prove useful if the Zika virus, a growing global threat carried by a type of mosquito not found in this state, ends up making its way to Long Island. “The Town of Oyster Bay offers many fun-filled outdoor activities to enjoy; however, the return of warmer temperatures also brings the threat of mosquitos and the illnesses they are capable of transmitting, such as the West Nile virus,” Councilman Macagnone said. “The best way to prevent this is to avoid mosquito bites, so I am asking Town residents to follow simple recommendations to help make it a safe and healthy summer for all.” Because mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water, Councilman Macagnone says residents should eliminate stagnant water from their homes and yards. This will lower the number of potential mosquito breeding sites and thus reduce the mosquito population and the threat of being bitten. Some common areas where stagnant water accumulates are flower pots, buckets, barrels, containers, discarded tires, clogged rain gutters, wading pools, wheelbarrows and pool covers.

Residents can also protect themselves by using insect repellent and applying it as directed on the label. Since mosquitoes are most active between dusk and dawn, Councilman Macagnone says that residents may want to be sure to take these precautions against mosquito bites when going outdoors at that time. “Mosquitoes have long been a pest during the summer months, but because of the West Nile virus, and now the growing global threat of the Zika virus, which has not been found on Long Island yet but does have the potential to be, they are now a dangerous pest,” said Councilman Macagnone. “That’s why I ask everyone follow these safeguards so that we can reduce the threat and have a very enjoyable summer.” The Councilman noted that the Town’s Highway Division has a comprehensive plan in place to monitor Town-maintained sumps and catch basins and that Town crews will notify the Nassau County Health Department when signs of mosquito breeding are noticed. Residents may report a mosquito breeding area, by contacting Nassau County Mosquito Control at 571-6900 or the Town of Oyster Bay Highway Department at 677-5757. To discuss a mosquito problem, stagnant water or drainage problem, contact the Nassau County Department of Public Works Mosquito Control Center at 5716900. For further information about West Nile Virus, contact the Nassau County Department of Health Mosquito Surveillance at 572-1211,

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Enjoy some natural fun at Long Island Children’s Museum this week. Meet a beekeeper and taste fresh honey; create art in a garden setting and learn about lives of owls. Or just explore the Museum’s galleries for a day of pure fun.

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Tuesday, August 23 and Thursday, August 25 from 1-1:30 p.m. Join us each week as we read childhood classics and introduce new favorites; followed by literature-inspired activities and crafts. Ages 3 to 5. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

Bee Amazed

Tuesday, August 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. Bee amazed! Meet local bee keeper Carl Flatow and learn about the natural history and fascinating world of bees. Discover the art of beekeeping, bee anatomy and all the important contributions bees make to the planet. Create an original bee craft and enjoy tasty treats featuring differentz types of honey! All ages. Free with museum admission.

Art in the Garden

Wednesday, August 24 at 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. Children will take part in outdoor art workshops this summer at LICM. Just as Willem de Kooning was inspired by the light and beaches of Long Island, we’ll take inspirtion from the summer light and a gaden setting to explore his hands-on techniques. Join us in Our Backyard as we create al fresco art. This workshop is funded by The Willem de Kooning Foundation. Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members) Music and Movement Wednesday, August 24 from 11:30 a.m. – noon and Friday, August 25 from 1-1:30 p.m. Join us for a musical morning that gets little bodies moving; pick up a musical instrument and add your voice to our sing along songs session. Ages: 5 and under. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

Calling Young Scientists!

Thursday, August 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. Young scientists will dig into learning all about owls as they find bones and dissect an own owl pellet. Get to the root of how owls eat, hunt and ingest food and discover the answers to many questions. Ages:5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

Kids in the Kitchen (Family Series)

Friday, August 26 from 11:30 a.m. to noon Calling all junior chefs! Have fun creating nutritious, simple dishes that will inspire kids and adults to get cooking together. Create tasty treats, take home recipes and enjoy your yummy creations at the end of each class. Ages:3-8. Material fee: $5 ($4 LICM members).

KEVA Castles

Friday, August 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. Calling all castle builders! Come work cooperatively to build a KEVA castle using a variety of fun and interesting materials. Design and plan as you experiment with the physical forces at work and create the ultimate castle for your royal court characters. All ages. Free with museum admission.

Traveling Exhibit The Art of Andy Warhol

Through Sunday, September 4 Combining history, creativity and the visual arts into one exhibit, visitors will explore the silkscreen process from beginning to end and learn about a leading figure of the “pop-art” movement, which began in the 1950s. Step into a working silkscreen studio, similar to Warhol’s “Factory”; create an original piece of art; dress up like the characters seen in Warhol paintings and play with toys like those collected by the artist. Original artwork featured in the exhibit is from Warhol’s Myth Series; including characters familiar to children such as Mickey Mouse, Santa Claus, the Wicked Witch of the West and Uncle Sam. Week-long artist-in-residence programs will supplement the exhibit experience. Sandra Carrion and Keith Gamache will lead hands-on public workshops and take part in a joint art exhibition at the Museum. This exhibition has been organized by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. This project is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Local exhibit support provided by Astoria Bank. All ages. Free with museum admission. All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Museum Hours: Open Daily (July 5-Sept. 4) from 10 am.-5 p.m. Museum admission: $13 for adults and children over 1 year old, $12 seniors, FREE to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 516-224-5800.

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Royal We – Kids are working together at LICM as they join in the KEVA Castle challenge to create the best home fit for a royal family.

Get Arty Outdoors – Get a lesson in abstract expressionism as you create artwork in LICM outdoor exhibit, “Our Backyard.”

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18 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU EMIGRANT BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANK-LONG ISLAND, Plaintiff against DAVID SACKLER, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein on June 24, 2014, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at (CCP) Calendar Control Part Court Room of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on August 23, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Jericho, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, known and designated Section: 17 Block: 17 and Lot 4-Unit 142. Said premises known as 142 FOXWOOD DRIVE, JERICHO, NY ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Jericho, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated Section: 17 Block: 15 and Lot: 22-Unit 198. Said premises known as 198 ALTA TERRACE, JERICHO, NY Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. We are a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Index Number 14697/2012. GEORGE ESERNIO, ESQ., Referee STAGG, TERENZI, CONFUSIONE & WABNIK, LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

LEGAL NOTICES 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 300, Garden City, NY 11530 JNJ. 7826 4X 7/22,29,8/5,12 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Pltf. vs. HELDER S. MOLINA, et al, Defts. Index #001613/13. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Dec. 18, 2015, I will sell at public auction on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY, prem. k/a 34 Rosanne Dr., Woodbury, NY a/k/a Section 15, Block 175, Lot 86 on a certain map entitled, Map of Pine Hollow at Woodbury, situated at Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, NY, owned by Pine Hollow Building Corp., 136 Woodbury Road, Woodbury, NY, surveyed Teas, Barrett, Lanzisera & Frink, Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors, dated April 17, 1980, and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on August 8, 1980 as Case No. 8846. Approx. amt. of judgment is $890,554.10 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. JANE SHRENKEL, Referee. COHN & ROTH, Attys. for Pltf., 100 East Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY. #89058 SA. 3979 4X 7/29,8/5,12,19 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU EMIGRANT BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANK-LONG ISLAND, Plaintiff -against- GAYLE

ASCHENBRENNER, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein on January 29, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at (CCP) Calendar Control Part Court Room of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on August 30, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section 15 Block 175 and Lot 67. Said premises known as 22 ROSEANNE DRIVE A/K/A 22 ROSANNE DRIVE, WOODBURY, NY Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. We are a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Index Number 015291/2013. KEITH BROWN, ESQ., Referee STAGG, TERENZI, CONFUSIONE & WABNIK, LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 300, Garden City, NY 11530 SA. 3980 4X 7/29,8/5,12,19 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of Rosembarg Constructions, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/21/2016. Off. Loc.: Nassau. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 6 18th Street, Jericho, NY 11753. Purpose: Any Lawful Activities JNJ 7827 6X 8/12,19,26,9/2,9,16

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Town of Oyster Bay residents are invited to “Learn to Skate” this fall by registering for skating lessons at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, located at Bethpage Community Park, according to Oyster Bay Town Councilman Joseph G. Pinto. “The ice skating center offers skating classes for residents interested in learning to skate or in sharpening their abilities all throughout the year,” Councilman Pinto said. “Registration for Series 1 (which runs September 6th through October 31st) will begin on August 9th. Those interested can register at the facility, online (www. TheRinx.com) or by phone at (516) 797-

4126.” The “Learn to Skate” program offers group skating lessons to beginners through advanced levels. Skaters are paired based on age and skill, ranging from pre-school and basic skills through advanced levels. The program is seven weeks and all classes are 30 minutes in length. For residents, the fee is $135 for the session. For non-residents the fee is $175. The “Learn to Skate” schedule is: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to noon, Saturdays from 11:50 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. and Sundays from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration costs include admission into the session for which you are registered on the day of the lesson, membership in the United States Figure Skating (USFS) Basic Skills Program, USFS record book for new members, and stickers and USFS Badges upon mastering of each level. There will also be an evaluation on week seven with a recommendation for the next series. There will be no refunds or makeups and skate rental is not included in price. Helmets, gloves or mittens and warm layers are recommended for all skaters. “The Rinx Skating School staff is comprised of experienced and qualified

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Syosset Woodbury Chamber supports TOB’s Movie by Moonlight event

A spectacular summer evening was the backdrop to Oyster Bay Town’s Movie Night at Syosset/Woodbury Community Park August 3rd. As families strolled into the park, they were delighted to be treated to a wide assortment of treats provided by Syosset’s Chamber members. Special thanks to Sue Sweeney of Stop & Shop Woodbury for providing fruit, cookies, water and chips, and to Danielle Del Grosso of Roslyn Savings for the coloring books!

This was truly a wonderful evening for the community to get together, enjoy the park, enjoy their community, and enjoy “ Inside Out” Save the Date! The Chamber’s Annual Street Fair will be held Sunday September 18 on Jackson Ave., north of the LIRR. This fun filled family day promises vendors, food, music and crafts! For more info, to sponsor or participate contact Ken Robinson at 516-496-9044 or envlaw516@aol.com

Thank you to Stop & Shop for all the “goodies”!

Chamber Member Title Boxing’s Representative Jordyn Leder at Movie Night

The Castro family of Syosset enjoyed the evening Syosset Woodbury Chamber Board members welcomed the community

Travel Quest’s Donna Greenspan (center) with Ruth Seidenberg (Ruth S Interiors) and Susan Granger from Sandals/ Beache`s

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