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Vol. 76, No. 32

PETER PAN JR.

Syosset School Board focuses on food, allergies BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

At the August meeting of the Syosset Board of Education, students performed three songs from their summer stock performance of “Peter Pan, Jr.” See page 13. Above: (Front row) Meghan Powers, Melanie Sena, Molly Powers, “Peter Pan” Victoria Graceffa, and “Tink” Sofia Shah boys in back) Lucas Cang and Minze Fan. S

At the Monday, August 15 Syosset Central School District meeting Peggy Grosso, coordinator of Educational Services, reported on the district’s Nutritional Advisory Committee and the Food Allergy Committee, established nearly 17 months ago. Grosso defined the charge of the nutrition committee as reviewing the school district’s current nutritional program and “to explore new ideas to enhance nutrition awareness for our students.” The committee consists of teachers, PTA, district administration, school nurses, food services personnel and students. For 2016-’17 the committee focuses on opportunities to discuss food choices, nutrition, ways of increasing student awareness while making food selections and ongoing education to comply with new USDA regulations. The committee and PTA have cooperated to explore ways to promote healthy lifestyles to all community members. In 2015-’16 building representatives

from each Syosset school met periodically with district committee members. As a result, Grosso explains that significant changes were made to food services in Syosset. She detailed the improvements for the school board, students and parents on Monday night: “Pre-made sandwiches are now offered, particularly to benefit students who do not have time in their schedules to spend waiting in line. A greater variety of vegetables has been added for sandwiches and wraps. There is an increase in the variety of fruit as well as hummus, all of which were requested by students,” she said. Grosso spoke about procedural improvements for food services “as a result of this collaboration” for nutritional education. “More assistance (staff) has been added to accelerate wait time. There are now breakfast carts in all three secondary schools (Syosset High and H.B. Thompson and South Woods Middle Schools). The committee will continue See page 15

Tax levy for 2016-’17 approved by School Board BY RIKKI N. MASSAND Three months after voters approved the Syosset Central School District budget of $219.86 million, the local tax levy calculation was established at the August 15 Board of Education meeting. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers explained that although the annual budget was adopted by the board in spring “the budget is a spending budget” and by law, the tax levy is not adopted by the school board until the end of summer.

A resolution on Monday night’s meeting agenda noted under “financial operations of the school district” covered setting the Syosset schools’ and public library tax levies for 2016-’17. Dr. Patricia Rufo, the assistant superintendent for business, explained details of the tax levy for this school year as $187,650,187 plus an additional $6,919,960 for the public library’s budget of the district, creating a grand total of $194,570,147. “The tax levy represents a .14 percent increase over the prior year’s tax levy. Also this amount is under our calculat-

ed tax cap for New York State. The tax levy is the portion of revenue that is paid for by residents of the district. We arrive at this amount by starting at our budget expenditures. Then we subtract out items like state aid, local revenue (for example PILOTs, the largest component of local revenue) and we subtract out district reserves. We are allocating about $5 million from our fund balance this year based on savings from the prior year, and about $3.8 million in our restricted reserves. When we backed all of that out that leaves us with the tax

levy amount,” Rufo said. To clarify for residents Rufo said the role of the Syosset school district is to set the tax levy, coming to that one amount. “How that is distributed among homeowners is a result of the taxing mechanism of Nassau County (assessments) and there is a formula that they use impacted by things such as base proportions – different proportions that the different property tax classes are alloSee page 15

Syosset student blazes new trails PAGE 10 Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor’s Run PAGE 4

Syosset HS ranks among the best in the nation again

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Grand Opening Hmart Jericho is just about ready to open its doors and making the final preparations. Hmart Jericho is set to open its doors at 10 AM on Thursday, August 25th. With closing on Waldbaum’s, left only one major supermarket in town, and townsfolk had driven to Hicksville, Westbury, Syosset or further for grocery shopping. Hmart is a grocery store that serves both traditional and international food, well as produce, meat, poultry, fishery, and other food items such as “ready-to-eat” items. Which could be one-stop shopping for all the shoppers in different ethnicities and ages. Many community leaders and representatives are set to participate in the Grand Opening ceremony of the morning of August 25th. Hmart has plans for

special performances representing the Korean culture with Traditional Folk Dances, Chinese Lion Dances, and so much more. Face Painting and Hmart Baloon giveaway event will be held for children for the Grand Opening weekend. FREE GIFTS will be given out for new and current Hmart Smart Card members as well as shoppers visiting until supplies last. Hmart Jericho manager Ms. Ena Singh says “As much as the community has waited for Hmart Jericho to open, Hmart will work hard each and every day to serve customers and go above and beyond any expectations. She is sure that the community and customers will fall in love with Hmart Jericho since Day 1. Hmart Jericho is located on 336 N Broadway Jericho, NY 11753. (516) 513-5050

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Syosset High School was rankd 118th in the nation by Newsweek. Newsweek has once again recognized Syosset High School as one of the best high schools in the country as part of its 2016 America’s Top High Schools rankings. In its 2016 list of the nation’s top 500 high schools, Syosset was ranked 118th nationally. The Newsweek rankings are based on a college readiness score determined by average AP/IB, ACT and SAT scores, along with graduation rate (99.3 percent) and college-bound percentage (97.6). Counselor-to-student ratio and student retention rate over four years of enrollment also factor into the ranking. “I am extremely proud that Syosset High School is again being recognized as one of the top high schools for student achievement and preparation for postsecondary education and professional life,” said Syosset Superintendent of

Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers. “This is a testament to the school’s leadership, dedicated faculty and guidance department, supportive parents and hardworking and mindful student body. I marvel how our students excel in so many areas, gain acceptance to a wide variety of major colleges and universities and still find time to participate in the fine arts, athletics, school and community service activities and many other enriching experiences available to them.” Syosset High School regularly appears in Newsweek’s list of America’s Top High Schools and has been recognized by the news organization in the past for helping low-income students score at or above average on state assessments. Newsweek used data from the National Center for Education Statistics for its 2016 rankings.

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.

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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

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“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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Congratulations to Jason Fishbein, Tim Healy and Bert Jablon of Syosset, and Donna Rosen of Jericho, each of whom won an award in the annual Lynn, Gartner, Dunne & Covello Sands Point Sprint on Saturday morning, August 10th. Jason Fishbein completed the 5 Kilometer course in 23 minutes, 35 seconds, earning the second place award in the 40-44 age group. Tim Healy scored first in the 60-64 aged group with a finishing time of 22:41. Jericho’s Donna Rosen earned the 3rd place award in the women’s 60-64 age grouo, finishing in 33:06 notwithsatnding taking a nasty spill on the trail section of the course. The irrepressible 89 year old Bert Jablon was the oldest finisher in the race, finishing in 44:14. The Sands Point course is not an easy course, although it is clearly a scenic one, showing off the beauties of one of Long Island’s hidden treasures. The Run closes with a tough half mile of trail followed by a really nasty hill just before the three mile mark and the sprint to the finish. Extra special thanks go to the title sponsor of the event, the leading Nassau County law firm of Lynn, Gartner, Dunne & Covello. Partner Ken Gartner navigated the course in 27:24, 49 seconds faster than in 2015. John Dunne scored in 46:16, notwithstanding arriving at Sands Point more than ten minutes after the Run had started, and several other runners associated with the firm were also in the field. Race management chores were handled by the Greater Long Island Running Club.

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Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor’s 5K run

Runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes from all over Long Island and beyond are cordially invited to join in the fun on Saturday, October 15, 2016 for the new and improved Oyster Bay Town Supervisor’s 5 Kilometer Run. This year’s Run will feature a new course that heads east from downtown Oyster Bay on East Main Street, south on McCoun’s Lane, west on Berry Hill Road, up School Street and down Kellogg Street before heading north on South Street and returning to the exciting finish at Townsend Square. The Run will once again be part of the USATF-LI Grand Prix of Long Island Road Races, a Grand Prix Team event, and the USATF-LI 5 Kilometer Championship for 2016, with outstanding refreshments, excellent raffles, and awards five deep in five years age groups, as well as Athena, Clydesdale and wheelchair awards. Registration and packet pickup will be at the usual place – in the Community Center in Townsend Square Parking Lot, just off East Main Street near OBEN High School. The entry fee will be only $25 for those who preregister, $22 for preregistered residents of the Town of Oyster Bay, and $30 for those who register on the day of the Run. There is a 50% discount for pre-registered runners under age 16. Thanks to the continuing generosity of Bob Cook and The Runner’s Edge,

the host Greater Long Island Running Club will once again be offering the Long Island Champions Challenge to the top three male and top three female finishers in Oyster Bay on October 15th. The Club will be presenting cash prizes of $250 each to the first male and first female finishers who are bona fide residents of either Nassau County or Suffolk County, cash prizes of $150 each to the second male and female finishers who are bona fide residents of either Nassau County or Suffolk County, and cash prizes of $100 each to the third male and female finishers who are bona fide residents of either Nassau County or Suffolk County. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Chris Coschignano (who is also a partner in our Presenting Sponsor Sahn, Ward & Coschigano) will be running the 2015 Oyster Bay Town Supervisor’s Run to raise funds AUTISM SPEAKS and its efforts to fund research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism, to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders, and to advocate for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. AUTISM SPEAKS is a great organization that is doing amazing work, and if you want to help Chris in his efforts, contact his office at Town Hall at (516) 624-6303. Thanks for making the event possible to Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, to Presenting Sponsor Sahn, Ward & Coschignano and good

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All smiles as they announce plans for the October 15th Oyster Bay Town Supervisor’s 5 Kilometer Run are (Front L to R) Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia, Councilman Chris Coschignano, GLIRC Executive Director Linda Ottaviano, GLIRC President Mike Polansky, (Rear L to R) Receiver of Taxes Jim Stefanich, Councilman Tony Macagnone, Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Councilman Joe Pinto, Councilman Joe Muscarella, and Town Clerk Jim Altadonna buddies Chris Coschignano and Mike Sahn, to supporting sponsors Pro Sports Physical Therapy, and to Bob Cook and the gang at The Runner’s Edge This is a great family event. Bring the entire family to the Run and then

stick around for the fun at the 33rd annual Oyster Festival . You can register online at www. glirc.org, or call the Greater at (516) 3497646 for hard copy entry forms or more information.

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Mercy League Bowling League is looking for additional female bowlers. This fun (not sanctioned) league meets at Syosset Bowl on Jericho Turnpike on Fridays at 10AM. League play begins on Sept. 9, 2016. League fees include a luncheon at the end of the year. For additional information or to sign up contact Dolores S. at 516-931-4106.

Alex S. Wolff of Jericho has been named to second honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2016 semester. To be eligible for second honors, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, of a maximum of 4.3 (all A+s).

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The Nassau County Police Department Intelligence Section is asking for your assistance in the investigation of a countywide series of residential burglaries that have occurred over the past few months. The Burglary Pattern Team reports that two subjects, one male and one female, have been observed as suspects in burglaries that occur on weekdays, particularly on Tuesdays and Mondays, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. The subjects approach a home in a black Mercedes SUV ML350 with push guards around headlights and grill and with a plastic tinted cover on the rear license plate, which is a gold New York plate. The normal pattern is that the female knocks on the front door to ensure that no one is home and the male make entry into the residence through prying the rear door

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open. Reported losses are concealable items, mostly jewelry. Please contact the Nassau County Police if you have any information on these cases. ■ Other incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: ■ On July 14, between 12 and 1 p.m., a credit card was stolen from a locker at Lifetime Fitness in East Garden City. ■ On Hickory Road in Bayville, a vehicle that had been parked between 11 p.m. on July 27 and 7 a.m. the next morning was discovered to have been damaged. ■ A victim has reported that a glass pane door was damaged and a Craftsman lawn mower was removed from a shed

Defensive driving class Reduce your insurance expense for the next three years. A defensive driving class will be held on Saturday, September 10 from 8:30 to 3 p.m. in St. Edward’s Holy Family Room. Please park in parking lot and enter to the left next to handicapped ramp. The Defensive Driving Course

is sponsored by the National Safety Council. The cost is $49 per person (non-refundable) and space is limited. Please send checks payable to Martin Hirschfield c/o Driver Education Consultants, P.O. Box 314, Lake Grove NY 11755.

in the rear yard of his home on Fish Avenue in Albertson. The damage was discovered on July 29. ■ On Merrilon Avenue in Westbury, a victim has reported that unknown subjects broke the rear left window of his vehicle while it was parked on July 28 at 6 p.m. ■ On July 28, at 9:40 p.m., a rock was thrown through the front window of a home on James Place in Uniondale. ■ A wallet and its contents were stolen from a vehicle on Hicks Street in Westbury between 8 p.m. on July 29 and 6:30 a.m. the next morning. ■ At 2:35 a.m. on July 30, a 37-yearold man from Uniondale was arrested

and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Merrick Avenue in Westbury. ■ At LA Fitness in East Garden City, a wallet and its contents were stolen from a locked vehicle between 4 and 5 p.m. on July 31. ■ At 11:55 p.m. on August 1, two tires of a car that was parked in front of a victim’s home on Jefferson Street in Westbury were found to have been slashed. ■ Between 9 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. on August 3, the rear windshield of a car that had been parked on 4th Street in New Hyde Park was discovered to have been smashed. Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

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Squeezing out last days of summer fun outdoor environment and interact with a variety of fun materials. Get inspired and learn about the environment. Engage in gardening, nature fort building, art projects and observation stations; make mud pies and reconnect with the natural world. This series is made possible with the support of National Grid. Ages: 3 and up. Free with museum admission.

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Monday, August 29 through Friday, September 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come be led by our Green Teens, as you explore Our Backyard, LICM’s

Tuesday, August 30 and Thursday, September 1 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).

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Wednesday, August 31 from 11:30 a.m. – noon and Friday, September 2 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).

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Interact with Nature – Enjoy the last days of summer as you design and create with natural materials during Nature Maker Week at LICM. Friday, September 2 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).

Pirate School with Captain Billy Bones

Friday, September 2 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Billy Bones is generally a Good Pirate! Youngsters of all ages have a little bit of pirate in them. Like pirates, kids naturally yearn for adventure, independence and self-actualization. They love discovery, carousing and challenging authority. These traits captivate children’s imaginations and, when presented in a nurturing, non-violent environment; it’s embraced by parents. This production was created by David Engel, a veteran family entertainer based in New York who has toured throughout the U.S, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia. Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $9 with museum admission ($7 LICM members), $12 theater only.

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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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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.

Tuesday, August 23rd at 2:00 PM

Art Lecture: Turner and the Whaling Pictures - with Professor Thomas Germano. Joseph Mallord William Turner is the artist of four whaling scenes which were shown at the Royal Academy in London in 1845-6. The parallels between paintings and Melville’s epic novel Moby Dick are apparent.

In addition to the whaling paintings, selections of related watercolors and seascapes painted throughout Turner’s career will be discussed.

to assist her. Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Hilary Swank. Rated R. 2 hours, 2 minutes.

Wednesday, August 24th at 7:00 PM

Henny Youngman - with Ira Epstein. Henny Youngman was a comedian and violinist famous for his “one liners” usually delivered one after the other. Most fondly remembered for “Take my wife - please!” these four words of fun became his trademark. Join Ira as he showcases this funny man’s talents.

Movie: The Homesman (Drama/ Western) - Three women who have been driven mad by pioneer life are to be transported across the country in a covered wagon by the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy, who employs low-life drifter George Briggs

Thursday, August 25th at 2:00 PM

Property tax exemption workshops As part of his continued efforts to help homeowners reduce their property tax burden, County Executive Edward Mangano will be hosting a series of Property Tax Exemptions Workshops in September at libraries and community meeting halls throughout Nassau County. Department of Assessment staff will be on hand to assist any homeowner who would like to file for the Veterans, Senior Citizen, Cold War Veterans, Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers, Limited Income Disability, Home Improvement or (for homeowners already in the STAR Program) the

South Oyster Bay Road Homeowners who will be filing for a property tax exemption are encouraged to make copies of their 2015 Federal and State Income Tax Forms, Driver’s License, and any other documentation that is required prior to the workshop. Documentation requirements can be viewed on the application available on the Department of Assessment website at www.mynassauproperty.com. For further information regarding property tax exemptions that are offered by Nassau County, please contact the Department of Assessment Exemptions Division at (516) 571-1500.

Enhanced STAR property tax exemption on-site. The property tax exemptions workshops will be offered from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the following locations: • Friday, September 9 at Levittown VFW Post 9592 located at 55 Hickory Lane • Wednesday, September 14 at the Jericho Public Library located at One Merry Lane • Tuesday, September 20 at the Bethpage Public Library located at 47 Powell Avenue • Thursday, September 29 at the Syosset Public Library located at 225

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Syosset student lauded for blazing new trails

Syosset CSD student Victoria Difilippo was honored recently for breaking new ground in career and technical education (CTE). Victoria, who is studying Police Science and Criminal Justice at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech, earned the 2016 Vanguard Award for seeking academic and career paths that defy conventional gender roles. The award recognizes exceptional students enrolled in CTE programs that prepare them for nontraditional careers. The Vanguard Award was created by the Nontraditional Employment and Training (NET) Project, which provides statewide assistance to CTE institu-

tions that offer nontraditional programs. NET is funded through the New York State Education Department and is committed to preparing students for the workforce through the promotion of gender-neutral educational strategies and practices. “These students are the future of the American workforce,” said Barry Tech Principal Laurie Harris. “At Barry Tech, it is our goal to teach our students the skills they need for employment and to give them direction for college. But we’re also creating thoughtful, knowledgeable leaders who will contribute to the advancement of equity in the workplace.”

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Biking Albania: Exploring Heritage Sites of Lake Ohrid, Ancient City of Ohrid BY KAREN RUBIN (Our BikeTours.com discovery of “Albania’s UNESCO Sites with Rivers, Valleys, and Gorges” began with the 8/12 column.) I travel to Albania with BikeTours. com’s President Jim Johnson on a specially constructed “President’s Tour” itinerary that modifies the regular “Albania’s UNESCO Sites with Rivers, Valleys, and Gorges” trip. Johnson has been working with USAID and the Albanian government to help cultivate sustainable tourism – bike tours are the best form with the least adverse impact for return – to not

included – that’s why my visit here was so surprising, not for how exotic Albania proved to be compared to other “hot” off-the-beaten-track destinations like Myanmar and Cuba, but to see a young country emerging). What is more, tourism helps generate the funding to sustain important historical and heritage sites as well as infrastructure improvements that might otherwise be lost to time and future generations because of neglect (this is what “ecotourism” is about: sustaining heritage and environments). We could appreciate this aspect as we traveled newly built and

extraordinary ancient sites as Butrint and environmental treasures like Lake Ohrid. This was my third trip with Biketours.com – essentially a broker that selects the best local cycling tour companies that give us the most “authentic” experience but also the best value and service. I had previously done a self-guided Danube Bike Trail trip with my adult sons, and a bike/ boat trip of the Greek Islands and had every confidence that BikeTours. com would select the best operator in Albania (if not the only cycling tour company). Bike touring in Albania is a very

new idea and unusual – indeed, our appearance with our helmets and state-of-the-art hybrid bikes (as well as the e-bike that I used) – draw attention since it is so unusual. After all, about 70% of the country is mountainous and our route takes us up and over mountain passes (the regular tour has as much as a mile-high climb in elevation in a day; our trip maxes out at about two-thirds of a mile elevation, but that’s why I opt to try an e-bike for the first time, and I have no problem at all with the climbs). The See page D2

11th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island Finishes Off With Really Hot Jazz BY KAREN RUBIN

Nighttime in Tirana, Albania’s bustling capital city © 2016 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com only boost the economy but to bring Albania out of darkness into the world community. Americans, particularly, have either no impression at all about Albania or have woefully wrong impressions and stereotypes (myself

paved roads (as well as biking on the old battered or abandoned roads that make us really appreciate the quality hybrid bikes with hydraulic brakes and suspension), the hotels and inns and coffee stops along our way, and of especially, touring such

Talk about Hot Jazz! The heat and humidity could not dampen the celebratory spirit for the final weekend of the 11th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island, where the weather was hot but the jazz was hotter. People still turned out in their vintage 1920s outfits, re-creating the Gatsby-era. The entertainment throughout the day is topnotch: Gregory Moore and The Dreamland Follies, evoking the Ziegfield Follies, puts on stunning and sophisticated dance routines; Roddy Caravella & The Canarsie Wobblers consistently wow with fanciful costumes and choreography; The Minsky Sisters, a 1920s-inspired sisters tap act in the tradition of classic vaudevillian family acts; Queen Esther, an award-winning vocalist with a four-octave range who is also a

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songwriter, actor, and recording artist performing regularly in NYC, who sets her own standard of Jazz Great while paying tribute to jazz royalty of yore with her jazz quintet The Hot Five; Peter Mintun, “world’s greatest piano man” and Molly Ryan, known for her silvery voice and lush, elegant vocal style; plus musical interludes on vintage 78 records from the 1920s played on a 1905 antique phonograph. There are special attractions, as well, starting with lessons in Charleston or the Peabody by Roddy Caravella and his wife; dance competition (in Charleston or Peabody); a “High Court of Pie” contest; Scores of vintage vendors add to the atmosphere – if you didn’t have your own vintage outfit, you can rent or buy, and if you didn’t have your See page D5

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local operator that BikeTours.com has enlisted purchased a fleet of Taiwanbased Giant bikes manufactured in the Netherlands. But bike touring affords the opportunity to really explore, really discover a place. We travel through small rural villages, national parks, cities and along the coast to beach communities (a post-Communist creation). We travel at a pace and with the ability to stop and really look around (take pictures or even chat with a shepherd or a group of ladies sitting on a bench with their knitting) without the artificiality of staring through a bus window. We get to see things that would otherwise sweep past our notice: a man sitting on a donkey cart loaded up with hay, chatting on his cell phone; a woman in the field leaning on a hoe talking on her cell phone. The meticulously maintained farms remind me of Amish country, especially with the use of donkeys and mules and manual tools and a minimum of automated equipment. What is more, you feel part of what is around you – in the moment – more of a participant than a spectator. Each evening we are given an orientation about the next day’s ride, given a map with the route outlined,

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doesn’t happen, though). Our itinerary is modified from the regular Albania cycling trip because this is the President’s Tour, and Jim Johnson, president of BikeTours.com, has requested certain special features. This trip includes a circumnavigation of Lake Ohrid, a UNESCO-protected lake that is shared between Albania and Macedonia, which enables us to visit the ancient town of Ohrid in Macedonia, plus two days of kayaking and a stay at Albania’s #1 rated beach, added on to the end, for a total of 13 days versus 9 days. Each day is characterized by a highlight, and in my mind, a different color: blue of Lake Ohrid, green/brown patchwork of the farms; grey of the ancient city of Butrint, aquamarine of the Ionian Sea. Day 1: Arrival in Tirana We arrive at the international airport in Tirana, named for Mother Teresa, perhaps Albania’s most famous heroine, where we are met by Bato, who will be our van driver during the trip. I am immediately surprised as we drive into the capital city to see palm trees (this

area is subtropical), mountains, and a bustling, if small scale, city. Our hotel in the center of town is only a short walk from the National Museum, but I do not know that and make a terrible mistake by not rushing out in the waning hours of the afternoon to visit the museum – it would have provided an excellent foundation for appreciating Albania’s history and cultural heritage. Our group of five meets up for an orientation with our guide, Junid Jegeni, at the hotel before walking over to a restaurant for dinner. After dinner, I walk about the city, amazed at how busy it is - it turns out that it is the custom of Albanians to come out in the evening how pleasant and how comfortable I feel wandering around. Day 2: Cycling to Lake Ohrid After dinner and overnight in Tirana, we depart for a two-hour ride in the van to the northeast side of Lake Ohrid on the Albanian side. Our coffee stop is at a lovely hotel along a stream, where we chance to see a bride who we guess is there to take her wedding photos. Our first day’s ride is designed to be an easy warm-up, beginning with a long downhill and mostly flat ride for 41 km, with a total elevation gain of 140 meters, but an elevation loss of 360 meters, taking us around one side of Lake Ohrid. At the top of Qafe Thana Pass, Bato unloads the bikes (it takes me two minutes to learn how to operate the e-bike and three minutes to get comfortable riding it), and begin our 27.5 km ride, cycling counter-clockwise from the northwest side of the lake to the southwest side, to the city of Pogradec. We see gorgeous farms that hug the shore. It is very beautiful riding on the road alongside the lake. We have to avoid two donkeys that wander blissfully across the street as we reach a picturesque town of Tushemisht, a popular lakeside holiday village filled with bright-colored umbrellas and scantily clad beachgoers. Lake Ohrid is one of Europe’s deepest (at 1000 ft.) and one of the largest biological reserves in Europe. One of

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(passports please!) to visit the 1000-year old monastery of St. Naum, where there is a small church that holds magnificent 500 year old frescoes. We are here at an auspicious time: it is the day before the annual festival to St. Naum, who is said to have built the monastery with his own hands, between 900-905, and is buried in the church. People have come from all over. We witness an interesting custom: people take turns parading a lamb around the church as they are followed by two men banging on a drum. The next day, the lambs (there are 2) will be sacrificed for a feast. Another unusual feature of this place are peacocks that are everywhere. There’s a hotel right next to the church; a market as you walk up the cobblestone path to the church. There

is actually a beautiful beach place at the foot of the walk up to the monastery at the top of a hill overlooking the lake. People line the lakeshore for swimming, boating, lounging, which strikes me as an odd contrast to the monastery. We get back to our hotel with time to enjoy a swim in Lake Ohrid before a lakeside dinner that includes one of Lake Ohrid’s unique fish, Belushka, while enjoying an exquisite sunset. After dinner, we gather in the hotel lobby to watch the Euro Soccer championships on TV. Day 3: Cycling to Ohrid, UNESCO World Heritage Site For our second day cycling, we complete the circumnavigation of Lake Ohrid, but start off with a transfer by the van back up to The Qafe Thana Pass where we had started cycling yesterday.

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the oldest lakes in the world (1 million years), it has primeval life forms which no longer exist anywhere else or only exist as fossils. It is an aquatic ecosystem of such global importance, that Lake Ohrid is protected by UNESCO (on the Macedonian side, so far). It has more than 200 endemic species (like Belushka, which we get to savor for dinner). The lake lies in a basin surrounded on all sides by mountains with peaks of over 2,000 meters: to the east, Mount Petrino and Mount Galacica; to the south, hills and lower mountains of Albania. Twothirds of the lake surface belongs to the country of Macedonia and one-third to Albania. In the afternoon after a delightful lunch on the lakefront patio of our hotel, The Millennium, we cycle 4 km, taking us across the border into Macedonia

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But this day, we ride clockwise. It’s also completely designed by Johnson, who is very anxious for us to visit Ohrid, a historic city on the Macedonia side of Lake Ohrid, and not part of the regular Albania cycling tour. Today’s ride is one of the longest, at 65 km, but mostly downhill or flat, with the three progressively higher climbs at the end of the day, for an elevation gain of 545 meter and elevation loss of 784 meters. We start with a mild ascent to the Albanian-Macedonian border (passports please!), then a long, steep downhill ride to the road that follows the lake (passing Viagra Beach – a coincidence, but our guide, Junid remarks that Ferid Murad, an Albanian-American, won a Nobel See page D6

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Those quaint southern expressions BY CLAIRE LYNCH I spent a few weeks down South recently and couldn’t help but notice some of the differences not just in our accents but in the phrases and expressions we use when speaking. They call it sweet tea, we call it iced tea. No self-respecting Southerner would make instant grits as opposed to homemade grits (according to the character of Sam Tipton in the movie, “My Cousin Vinny.” Southerners “take pride” in their grits) and I don’t think any self-respecting Southerner would ever leave without saying, “See y’all soon, now!” Now that is really a Southernism! In the John Grisham novel-based movies such as “The Firm,” “The Pelican Brief” and “The Runaway Jury,” the actors pronounce the word “insurance” as in-surance (accent on the first syllable) and ce-ment rather than cement (also accent of the first syllable). Many Southerners like to call motor oil “earl” or “o-l” like the word “old” without the “d” on the end which is rather different than what we are accustomed to. Hush puppies as we refer to them on Long Island are shoes. Down South they are little corn muffins smothered with butter or dripping with honey. When I placed my takeout order at an Italian restaurant for dinner down South, my smiling face greeted the waiter’s smiling face. On Long Island when I pick up my takeout order at a local Italian restaurant I am a familiar face to them but mostly I am a number, as in, “Your order will take 15 minutes to prepare and you are #18 or #23” for example. I had to have two dresses dry cleaned at a place in North Carolina and they were as friendly as could be when I entered the shop. Sure they gave me a ticket with a number imprinted on it (because after all no one wants to have their dry cleaning misplaced or picked up by another unsuspecting person) but

they chatted with me for a few minutes and I have to say again that on Long Island when I went to the dry cleaners I was a number, simply a number. Down South I found the post office that was closest to where I was staying was in the back of a large local hardware store which I found rather unusual but it worked fine for me! I was able to get stamps, mail my package and shop for hardware-related items all in one stop. Up North we say, “Have a good day.” They say, “Have a blessed day” or “Have a blessed afternoon.” When we want to go shopping at Walmart we go to Walmart. In some parts of North Carolina they “go Walmarting.” Down South I’ve noticed that most times they don’t call it the “Civil War.” They call it the “War of Northern Aggression.” In North Carolina I wasn’t exactly in the deep, deep South, so I never heard any Southern colloquialisms such as, “He’s crazier than a road-runnin’ lizard” and “I’m a stuck duck in a dry pond” (meaning a very difficult situation to get out of). I was glad about that because I really don’t know what is meant by “That possum’s on the stump!” (Translation: “That’s as good as it gets!”) I guess I could figure out that “He is busier than a moth in a mitten!” means “He’s very busy!” and the expression, “He thinks the sun comes up just to hear him crow.” (Translation: “On farms, roosters usually crow when the sun rises. This wakes up the house and signals time to start work. A very cocky rooster might think the sun rises simply because he crows and a very cocky man might think the same when he speaks — and also that everyone should listen to him.) It takes me a few moments to translate the colloquialisms in my mind – and to process the rather vivid images. I’ve discovered that Southernisms are actually regional dialects. In Alaska many residents often drop the final “g”

in -ing words and they might say, “I’m havin’ a real good day” and many residents of Alaska pronounce the word “about” a-“boot” as they do in Canada. In Massachusetts many people have been known to say “I had a wicked good time” or “That birthday cake is wicked good!” Southern accents like Andy Griffith’s accent can sound folksy and also warm and buttery. They have a sweet, down home ring to them. I kind of like it. I’m always put off when I ask a Southerner directions and s/he responds, “Over here, over there, over yonder” because I really don’t know what they are talking about and hate to admit it! It always strikes me that Southernisms aka Southern expressions are easier to understand than the colloquialisms. In South Carolina some residents have been known to say, “Cut da light on/off, y’all.” Southerners don’t actually say that someone is “Knee high to a grasshopper,” at least not nowadays, but that misnomer has been perpetuated. When reprimanding children some adults have been known to say, “You’re goin’ to mind me now, ya hear?” I found some good quotes by Kim Holloway on the web site, stuffthatsouthernerslike.com. She says, “If the array of casseroles and cakes at the family reunion makes you happier than a pig in slop, don’t go overboard or you’re liable to end up full as a tick on a hound dog.

Oh, I know you want just one more slice of red velvet cake, but people in hell want ice water. (Unless they’re Southerners they want sweet tea.)” They also say, “When it’s hotter than blue blazes, let’s hope you have air conditioning (“Good lord willing and the creek don’t rise”) or you’ll be suffering.” As Mark Twain once wrote, “Southerners talk music!” Yes, indeed, there’s no language more musical. Well, I have to admit that French is a very musical language (I like the musical lilt of that “Bonjour Madame!” when the French or French Canadians say good morning to me but having gotten back recently from the South, I still think that the Southern pronunciation is very nice, very soothing, very musical. I make a distinction between Southernisms and colloquialisms. As mentioned earlier, Southernisms are really regional dialects so certain words that we hear in North Carolina we don’t usually hear in New York. Colloquialisms are words, phrases or other forms used in informal language such as, “What did you think of ‘Star Trek Beyond?’” Answer: “It was awesome! I loved it!” (They thought it was a great movie). Two others are “Off the hook” and “Off the chain.” (It’s great.) In New York many of us often go into a deli (aka “delicatessen”) and ask for a bagel with a schmear (of butter or cream See page D7

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Gullible Social Security Naysayers Will Believe Anything BY TOM MARGENAU

There is a silly, dumb and totally misleading email about Social Security that is floating around online -- being passed around from one uniformed email recipient to the next. Not a day goes by that a copy of it doesn’t land in my inbox, usually with a comment similar to the one I got today: “I knew the system was rigged, and this email proves it!” I simply can’t believe how gullible some people can be! But I guess if you are predisposed to think that Social Security is biggest scam ever perpetrated, then you will believe anything you read on the internet. The email starts off with this headline in big bold letters: “Who died before they collected Social Security?” It then goes on to make this twisted point: “The only thing wrong with the government’s calculation of available Social Security is they forgot to figure in the people who died before they ever collected a Social Security check. Where did that money go?” Of course it’s true that over the 80-year history of the Social Security program, millions of people died before they ever had a chance to collect Social Security checks. So where did their Social Security contributions go? Well, the email’s author failed to take into account that the vast majority of those deceased taxpayers left behind widows or widowers who received Social Security benefits on their accounts. Or in the case of deceased younger workers, they left behind tens of millions of minor children who got billions of dollars in monthly survivor’s benefits. (I was one of those kids about 55 years ago -- although my share of the billion-dollar pot was all of $22 per month.) And for every deceased worker who died with no eligible dependents, there are hundreds of Social Security recipients who lived well into their 80s, 90s, or even beyond and who received far more in benefit payouts then they ever paid in Social Security taxes. If you want more precise data about where all the Social Security money went, it’s available. The Social Security Administration’s actuaries can account for every nickel ever collected in Social Security taxes -- from 1937 to present. Go on the Social Security government website. Under “Menu” at the top of the homepage, click on “Actuarial Resources” in the “Research, Policy, and Planning” section, and then on “Trust Funds.” There you’ll find all the information about all those nickels. Just as an example, here is a snapshot of Social Security’s balance sheet for 2014 (the most recent complete data I could find). Total income: $884.3 billion -- 85.5 percent of that came from payroll and self-employment taxes, 11.1 percent came from interest earned on trust fund assets and 3.4 percent came from taxation of Social Security benefits. Total outgo: $884.3 billion -- 96 per-

cent of that went to pay monthly checks to Social Security beneficiaries, 0.7 percent went to administrative expenses, 0.5 percent went to the Railroad Retirement Board to cover Social Security benefits paid to RRB beneficiaries, and 2.8 percent remained as assets in the Social Security trust funds. The silly email then goes on to try to make the point that Social Security is a rotten deal for all Americans. Using some cockamamie math, it determines that had the big bad government not stolen your money from you (in the form of Social Security payroll taxes), you would have accumulated a nest egg of $892,919.98. Gosh, they figured that right down to the penny. They sure must be smart people! What a deal! Every working man and woman in this country would have been almost a millionaire if it wasn’t for that awful, money-wasting Social Security program. Old timers or historians reading this column will remember how wonderful things were before the Social Security program was enacted. Everyone was living the good life and all senior citizens retired with Warren Buffet-sized nest eggs. Those sure were the good old days. (Actually, more than half of all senior citizens were living below the poverty level before Social Security. After 80 years of Social Security, that rate is well below 10 percent.) Then the email trots out the timeworn Ponzi scheme argument. In really big and bold letters, the email states: “The folks in Washington have pulled off a bigger Ponzi scheme than Bernie Madoff ever did!” As I have pointed out so many times in this column, Social Security is NOT an investment scheme. It is what its name clearly implies: a “social” insurance system. Because Social Security’s potential beneficiary pool includes almost every man, woman and child in this country, you simply cannot set aside enough capital to fund all future benefits. Like ours, almost every Social Security system on earth (and there are about 165 Social Security programs around the world) runs on a “pay as you go” basis -- with the taxes collected from today’s workers funding benefits payable to today’s Social Security recipients. If you want to call that a Ponzi scheme, go ahead. But it’s worked in this country for 80 years, and it’s worked in other countries for over 100 years. It’s simply the only viable way to run a large nationwide social insurance program. Finally, the viral email goes off on a big rant about Social Security being labeled an “entitlement.” After offering a lot of misleading arguments about the alleged benefits received by members of Congress, the email says: “And they have the nerve to call my Social Security an entitlement!” It’s too bad that word has taken on such a negative connotation. Because

you see, Social Security is an “entitlement” in the truest sense of the term. Social Security benefits make up Title II of the Social Security Act. So when you become eligible for Social Security benefits, and sign an application for such benefits and your claim is approved, then you are legally “entitled” to those monthly checks. Social Security is just one of many government “entitle-

ments.” It’s simply a legal term. But so many people, including the author of this goofy email, get so darn worked up about it. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2016 CREATORS.COM

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11th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party C ontinued from page D1 own picnic blanket, you could purchase from the General Store.Bathing Beauties and Beaus Promenade; Kidland carnival games and prizes for junior gents and Flapperettes; 1920s Motorcar Exhibition (get up close and personal with flivvers, Tin Lizzies and “Buttercup,” Gatsby’s very own 1925 Rolls-Royce “Twenty”); Vintage Portraits (immortalize yourself while perched upon a Paper Moon); and boutonnieres and mini floral arrangements bestowed upon guests fromBloomThat, a flower start-up. The enchantment begins as you board the ferry from South Street or from Brooklyn for the short ride to Governors Island. You think you have stepped back to the 1920s – crowds of giddy people are dressed in flapper dresses and linen suits, caps and suspenders (making their best accommodation considering the heat wave that sent the heat index above 100 degrees). The unquestioned star of the day long festival is Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra, one of the world’s great Jazz Age dance bands, specializing in the Hot-Jazz of the 1920s. “Conductor, composer, musician and singer Michael Arenella presents a personally transcribed songbook for your listening and dancing pleasure.” (Michael Arenalla also can be heard Wednesday nights at the Clover Club, Smith Street in Brooklyn and at the Red Room, the last Thursday of the month, 85 E 4th St, NYC, and at the Clover Club, see www.dreamlandorchestra.com). The Jazz Age Lawn Party started in 2005 as a small gathering of about 50 friends and fans of Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra and their version of prohibition-era music and fun. Soon it was drawing thousands of fans who revel in the music and zeitgeist of the 1920s and 1930s and has become what is arguably the world’s largest outdoor musical celebration of the Jazz Age, but is undoubtedly one of the highlights in a crammed calendar of summer happenings in New York. (For more information, visit JazzAgeLawnParty.com). Governors Island: Playground for the Arts The Jazz Age Lawn Party is only one of the happenings on Governors Island during the summer. The Island has become known as New York City’s “Playground for the Arts,” hosting cultural events, food festivals, concerts, performances throughout the season. It is a fantastic destination to explore – and really feel you have gone far away even if only 10 minutes ferry ride, and but 800 yards, from workaday “civilization” in Lower Manhattan (even closer to Brooklyn). My favorite way of experiencing Governors Island is to bike from Penn Station, down the Hudson River Conservancy to the Governors Island ferry at South Street.

Then, it is fabulous to bike around the 172-acre island to explore its various sites including a museum, the Civil War era Castle Williams (one of the triumvirate of forts that guarded the entrance to New York Harbor; the second is Battery Park and the third is the fort that is now the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty) and Fort Jay (where my parents lived for a time during World War II). Many of the homes along Colonels Row have been converted to various uses. There are fabulous, creative playgrounds and places to explore, and on a typical weekend, special activities. There are always serendipitous discoveries – such as the Civil War reenactment that took place the weekend of the Jazz Age Lawn Party. You also are treated to breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan’s skyline, the Harbor, the Statue of Liberty and the massive cruise ships going out of the harbor from Manhattan and Bayonne, New Jersey piers. The island has a fabulous history that goes back to the Native Americans, to the Dutch and the British. It has had a military purpose going back to the Revolutionary War. Between 1806 and 1809, the U.S. Army reconstructed Fort Jay and built Castle Williams on a rocky outcropping facing the harbor. During the War of 1812, artillery and infantry troops were concentrated on Governors Island. The island continued to serve an important military function until the 1960s. During the American Civil War, it was used for recruitment and as a prison for captured Confederate soldiers. Throughout World War I and II, the island served as an important supply base for Army ground and air forces. Over the years, Governors Island has served as the backdrop for a number of historic events. In 1986, the island was the setting for the relighting of the newly refurbished Statue of Liberty by President Ronald Reagan. In 1988, President Reagan hosted a U.S.-U.S.S.R. See page D7

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Prize in Medicine in 1998 for discoveries that led to the development of Viagra to treat impotence (he was looking for a way of opening blood vessels to remedy cardiovascular conditions). It’s irresistible not to stop to take pictures in front of the Viagra Beach sign. We ride the beautiful (and flat) road - which has been largely replaced by a new road so it has very few cars - into the historic town of Ohrid. Johnson leads us on a fast-paced walking tour of the city (starting with his favorite baklava shop where we sample the pastry), walking up old, typical narrow cobblestone streets. Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the oldest human settlements in Europe, with a history extending back 2000 years. The city was built mainly between the 7th and 19th centuries and still preserves the most complete collection of ancient urban architecture of the Slavic lands (St Pantelejmon is believed to be the oldest

Slav monastery). You can find more than 800 Byzantine-style icons dating from the 11th to the end of the 14th century, “which, after those of the Tretiakov Gallery in Moscow, is considered to be the most important collection of icons in the world,” according to UNESCO World Heritage notes (whc.unesco.org/ en/list/99). At one point, Johnson tells us, Ohrid had 365 churches, one for each day of the year. One of the most impressive medieval buildings in Ohrid and a rare work of architecture of the Byzantine era, St. Sophia is a large three-nave cathedral with a dome at the center, built on the foundation of an ancient cult during the period of King Samuil. St. Sophia boasts the largest collection of 11th C frescoes in world, Johnson tells us (no time to visit inside though). With wonderful acoustics and a gorgeous garden, St. Sophia is the main stage for festivals including the annual Ohrid Summer Festival. Other important monuments include

Samuel’s Fortress and a classical theater built 2000 years ago (in the late Hellenic period or shortly after the Roman occupation). We also pass an intriguing National Workshop For Handmade Paper, where you can see a demonstration of paper making by hand, and a Gutenberg printing press (no time to stop, though). After a delightful lunch al fresco on the lake, we get back on the bikes. The end of the ride is the toughest, with a steep uphill climb, made unusually difficult because of the volume of traffic of people who have come for the festival of St. Naum. Normally there is hardly any traffic on the road, Junid tells us. We pass an intriguing “bone museum” – a reproduction of an indigenous village which appears to float on the lake. Completing the circumnavigation brings us back to the Hotel Millennium, the only hotel where we will stay two nights during the biking portion of our trip. Dinner is at the Millennium hotel’s lake-front restaurant with gorgeous

views of the setting sun. The scene reminds me of Lake Tahoe. 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. Next: Riding through Albania’s ‘Breadbasket’ into Korca, the “Paris of 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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Warning signs of childhood vision troubles

Adults know when they are beginning to experience trouble with their vision. In such instances, men and women will book appointments with their eye doctors to determine what’s causing their problems. But whether it’s a fear or eyeglasses or simply feeling their symptoms are normal, kids might be hesitant to tell their parents about any vision problems they’re having. As a result, parents must learn to recognize certain warning signs that indicate their children are experiencing vision problems. Vision problems in youngsters can be especially problematic, as many of the lessons kids learn in school still begin on a chalkboard. The following are some potential indicators that kids might be dealing with vision problems that require medical attention. • Reading habits: Vision problems may be most noticeable when kids are reading. As youngsters learn to read, they might use their fingers to keep their place while they figure out the pronunciation of certain words. But kids eventually grow out of that habit. Kids who are still doing so long after they have learned to read may be having trouble seeing words on the page. In addition, kids who pull their reading materials very close to their eyes may be struggling to see the words. • Viewing habits: Peculiar viewing habits may also be indicative of poor vision. Kids who sit too close to the television may be struggling to see what’s on as opposed to just being overexcited to see their favorite shows. Kids who prefer to watch programs on tablets they can hold as opposed to televisions may also make that choice because it’s easier for them to see on their tablets than on the television. In such instances,

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ask why they prefer tablets to television. When kids watch TV, ask them to move further away from the television. If they complain moving back makes it hard to see, book an appointment with an eye doctor. • Eye rubbing: Many kids, and even adults, rub their eyes when they are feeling fatigued. But kids who seem to rub their eyes frequently and at times of the day when they should not be tired may be experiencing vision troubles and feeling frustrated that they cannot see very well. • Eye activity: Some kids begin to close one eye when reading, watching television or attempting to read signs. That may be indicative of a refractive vision disorder, in which the eye struggles to focus, or refract, light correctly on the retina. Such problems can often be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses, but some refractive disorders may require surgery. • Squinting: Kids who squint a lot may be finding it difficult to focus on words on a chalkboard or even television programs. Squinting may also be brought on by a corneal abrasion. Parents who notice their youngsters are squinting should consult the child’s eye doctor to determine the cause of the problem. Vision problems can be especially harmful to children, who rely on their vision to perform their schoolwork. Parents who learn to recognize the various warning signs of vision troubles can nip problems in the bud before they have too great an impact on youngsters.

Summer is a season of relaxation, especially for school-aged children who are not yet old enough to work. Such youngsters no doubt enjoy the chance to spend summer days lounging poolside or at the beach, all without a care in the world or any homework to complete. Though summer is synonymous with R&R, parents of young athletes who hope to compete in scholastic athletics when the school year begins in autumn may need to take steps to ensure their kids aren’t at risk of injury once the curtain comes up on fall sports season. • Examine and replace equipment if necessary. The right equipment can protect kids from injury and help them realize their full athletic potential. But damaged or outdated equipment can increase kids’ risk of injury. Examine kids’ equipment long before fall sports season begins so you have time to bargain hunt should anything need to be replaced. • Schedule a physical for your child. Many school districts mandate that athletes receive and pass physicals before they can compete. Speak with the athletic director at your child’s school to learn the guidelines that govern athletic physicals. The physical will need to be conducted by a predetermined date, but you may also need the physical to be conducted after a certain date for it to be considered valid. Speak with your child’s physician if any problems are found during

the physical. • Let kids heal. Kids’ schedules are busier than ever before, and many youngsters play several sports during the school year. Summer vacation may be the only extended period all year that youngsters’ bodies get to heal. While it’s important that kids stay physically active throughout the summer, make sure they don’t overdo it, as you should emphasize the impor-

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How to find the right school fundraiser for you The school year is in full swing, and parents of school-aged kids have no doubt been involved in at least one fundraiser already. Fundraisers help schools raise money for supplies or special activities that may not have been included in the budgets established by the local school district. Parent participation is essential for school fundraisers to be successful. Though requests to join in a school’s fundraising efforts can be overwhelming at times, rather than avoiding fundraisers completely, parents should research the fundraisers to determine which fundraising efforts best suit their schedules and interests. Parent-teacher organizations or the fundraising committees are great sources of information for inquisitive parents. Such groups may already have a schedule of fundraisers that you can peruse to find a match. If a fundraiser seems particularly attractive, you can mark your calendar to participate. Attend PTA meetings to learn how fundraising dollars are being spent. This can make it easier to find a fundraising activity to support, as you are more likely to participate in activities when you know just where the fruits of your labors will be going once the event has come and gone. It’s also important for parents to understand the rate of return on fundraisers. Schools and other organizations

receive a percentage of return on a fundraiser. It may be 50 percent, less or more. Aim to participate in fundraisers that provide schools with the best return on their investments. Purchasing a T-shirt for $15, $10 of which will go directly to the school, is more effective than participating in several fundraisers that only offer marginal returns. Another way to ensure your participation will yield results is to choose fundraisers that are being operated in conjunction with companies that have a long-standing record of success. When choosing a school fundraiser to pitch in with, ask the school if its efforts are being made in conjunction with a local business. If so, ask about the school’s track record with this particular business. If the results are good, you might feel better about offering your help. Don’t be afraid to offer your opinions if you feel a fundraiser is not being run as efficiently or smoothly as you think it could be. Speak up at a PTA meeting or volunteer your services to a committee. Other volunteers may just need a push in a new direction or some fresh ideas to make fundraising efforts more effective. Schools often offset miscellaneous costs by soliciting communities and parents of their students for assistance through fundraisers. People can select the fundraisers that interest them and offer the best return on investment to the school.

Many families find the rush is on to make it to school and work on time each morning. Feeling rushed in the morning is a recipe for added stress. Rushing through things is a poor way to begin a day, and those feelings of uneasiness can put a damper on the rest of the day ahead. Making mornings less hectic involves a few different strategies that parents and kids can easily incorporate into their daily routines. • Wake up slightly earlier. Getting up earlier than normal, even if it’s just 15 to 20 minutes before you’re accustomed to getting out of bed, can help reduce morning stress. Resist the temptation to hit the snooze button over and over again. A few extra minutes each morning can make you feel more relaxed and make for a smooth, stressfree start to the day. • Get some work done the night before. Prepare lunches the night before and have them ready in the refrigerator. In addition, lay your clothes for the following day out each night. This saves time and takes a couple more things off your morning to-do list. • Ease back into a routine. As a new school year dawns or a long vacation comes to an end, begin going to bed earlier and start waking up earlier as well. This can make the transition from

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• Carpool whenever possible. Busy families can save themselves extra work by proposing a neighborhood carpool. Sharing school dropoff detail frees time up for parents once or twice a week, and kids may enjoy traveling to school with their friends. Mornings can be tricky when family members are getting ready for school and work at the same time. By practicing a few daily rituals, it’s possible to curb the rush and start the day happier and more relaxed.

Make school and work mornings less harried with some easy tips to add to routines. carefree mornings to busy mornings go more smoothly. • Prep backpacks in the evening. Look through folders, sign paperwork, check assignments, and do whatever is you need to do the night before to save your family from having to scramble in the morning. This ensures those permission slips get signed and items make it back into school bags.

• Opt for school lunch a few times. Look ahead on the school lunch menu and speak with children about which meals they enjoy. Let kids purchase school lunch on those days to give yourself a day off from lunch detail. • Have quick breakfast foods available. Smoothies, cereal bars, oatmeal, and whole-grain cereals are fast and nutritious ways to start the day.

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The dawn of a new school year is an exciting time. Kids may not want to say goodbye to days spent lounging by the pool, but such disappointment is often tempered by the prospect of returning to school with friends. For parents, getting kids ready for a new school year is about more than updating their wardrobe or organizing carpools with fellow parents. Reacclimating kids to the routine of school after a relaxing summer is a significant undertaking, and the following are a handful of ways for parents to get a head start as the school year draws closer. * Establish a routine over the last few weeks of summer. Summer vacations typically lack the structure of the school year, and that lack of structure can help kids unwind and make the most of the freedom that summer vacation provides. But as summer starts to wind down, parents can begin to reintroduce some structure into their kids’ lives to make the transition back to school go more smoothly. Plan morning activities so kids can readjust to waking up early each day. In addition, serve breakfast, lunch and dinner at the same time you typically serve it during the school year so kids’ bodies can begin to readjust as well. * Take kids along when shopping for

As a new school year draws nearer, parents can employ several strategies to help their kids readjust to the rigors of the classroom. school supplies. If you plan to buy your child a new computer or other supplies for the upcoming school year, take him or her along on your shopping trips. Kids who get to choose their supplies might be more excited about returning to school than those youngsters who are given what they need without offer-

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their kids when possible. Read the books along with them if you think it will help engage them. If kids were not assigned summer reading lists at the end of the school year, assign your own books, rewarding kids when they finish a new book. Kids who read throughout the summer may be more likely to start the school year off on the right foot than those who don’t crack a book all summer. * Encourage kids to sign up for extracurricular activities. Many school-aged athletes get a head start on the new school year by trying out for sports teams. Such tryouts often commence a week or two before a school year is scheduled to begin, and this can help kids ease their way back into the school year. But even nonathletes can begin pursuing extracurricular activities before the first school bell of the year rings. Theater programs may begin auditions or encourage interested youngsters to attend orientation meetings before the dawn of the school year, and such sessions can be a great and pressure-free way for kids to ready themselves for a new school year. The arrival of a new school year can be both exciting and daunting. But parents can help their youngsters readjust to school in various ways after a relaxing summer.

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Mobile phones can be convenient tools for today’s students. Shopping for back-to-school supplies was once limited to picking up a few folders, spiral-bound notebooks and assorted writing implements. But today’s students need much more, including a variety of technological gadgets, to keep up with their classmates. Technology is now an integral part of many classrooms, where Internet-ready devices such as tablets, computers and smartboards are part of daily lessons. Although some educators believe overuse of such devices in the classroom can have a negative impact on students and make it more difficult to capture and hold students’ attention, many feel that technology integrated into the curriculum improves students’ learning processes and outcomes, noting that interactive media and use of technology are conducive to project-based learning. Many students already know how to browse the Internet, create blogs or manipulate photos. But they may not know how to make use of digital resources with regard to their education. Students cannot learn such lessons unless they are equipped with the tools to facilitate digital learning. Parents who want their youngsters to embrace technology as part of their education may want to consider the following devices. * Internet-ready devices: Internet-ready devices include desktop computers, laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, and even smartphones. Assignments may require that students use the Internet, and many of today’s teachers create their own websites where they

list assignments or post links to supplemental materials. Students may have to confer with teachers via email or share materials with classmates. * Word-processing applications: Whether students are writing a 20-page term paper or have to type up a short summary for a homework assignment, eventually they will need access to word-processing software that includes basic typing, editing and desktop publishing functions. Many computer software bundles come with a word processor pre-installed. If not, software is available for purchase or parents can download free shareware. Examples of word-processing software include Microsoft Word, Wordperfect, TextMaker, Corel Write, and Google Docs. * High-speed Internet: Households that have not yet upgraded to digital Internet services are well behind the times. Many cable and fiber optic television providers now offer television, Internet and phone bundles for reasonable fees. Compared to the dial-up services and initial coaxial Internet of yesteryear, today’s Internet speeds are light years ahead. Students who need to stream movies or other content or upload and download large picture or text files often find high-speed Internet invaluable. * Digital planners: Many devices come with calendars and planner functions built in, and those that don’t can often be upgraded by simply downloading an app that performs such functions. A calendar is a handy tool for students who need to keep current on assignments and tests, extracurricular activities and other important dates to remember. Students may want to lean toward a calendar app that is integrated across many platforms. This way calendar events can be synched and viewed on phones, laptops and tablets. * Phones:Smartphones are akin to mini computers capable of more functions than one can imagine. Kids can use their phones to get a head start on homework assignments or to email teachers if they forget an assignment at school. In addition, students who have their own smartphones can easily contact their parents in case of emergencies, and parents can rest easy knowing their kids are always just a phone call or text message away. Depending on the courses they take, students may need additional gadgets, such as graphing calculators, scanners and printers. Parents can speak their kids’ teachers to determine which devices will support lessons students are learning in the classroom.

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and come to a stop light, we’re confused that no one floors it as soon as the light turns green. When everyone just sits there and no one honks or gets upset, isn’t that strange? I heard a lot of “Yes, ma’am” and “No, ma’am” when I was in the South and take it from me, people always hold doors for the next person. When we find out that someone is from “the city” we automatically ask where they went to high school. Down South, not so much. New Yorkers can say, “Thanks, Jack” to any man who has been helpful with directions and say “Hey, kid,” to anyone under 18 whose name you don’t know. We New Yorkers usually pronounce the word “idea” with an “r” on the end so it sounds like “idear” and when we say never, it’s usually pronounced “nevv-a.” Regional dialects can be amusing, confusing and often frustrating. Still, we generally speak the language of our region that is most familiar to us – and that we are most comfortable with. I enjoyed my trip down South and thinking of all of the Southernisms that I not only heard along the way but that tickled my fancy. Of the many different, very varied choices, I think that my favorite Southernism is “y’all.” When they say, “Y’all have a good day now ya hear!” I think I will. And I hope y’all do, too!

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CHILD CARE WANTED: Garden City family seeking child care assistance during the school year for our 9 yr old son & 7 yr old daughter who will enter grades 4 and 2 respectively. Hours vary, not fixed on a weekly basis. You may be needed as early as 7am and until as late as 5pm. Most days would include only picking the children up from School and supervising them until a parent comes home but may entail bringing them to an after school activity. Pay is generous and includes compensation for you being ready to watch our children should they be ill and unable to attend school. Must be available school vacations. Potential for summer employment as well. Experience and References as well as a car are required. Please call 917-204-4470 after 5pm to discuss.

AFTER SCHOOL BABYSITTER WANTED for two school age children in our Garden City home from approximately 3:00-6:30pm Monday thru Friday. Must be able to drive to local activities. Prefer local college student. Please call 516-616-5191 AFTER SCHOOL BABYSITTER wanted for Garden City family. MondayFriday 2:45 to 3:45 for two boys, second and third graders. Please call 347-528-0735 to discuss BABYSITTER NEEDED: Hours include 630am until school starts then after school 330pm until 730pm. Car required. Must have references. Call 516 747-1385 BOOKKEEPER: Experienced, 10 hours per week. $15 per hour, flexible hours, credit card, bank statement, A/R &A/P reconciliation, monthly profit and loss statement. Quickbooks a must. Please call Debbie 917-204-9964

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HOUSEKEEPER/DRIVER WANTED to help this busy family of five! Looking for a responsible, hard working, trustworthy and caring individual to keep our home in order and help manage the busy schedules of 3 kids (15,12,10) and 2 working parents. 20-40 hours a week, Garden City, some flexibility on time/days. Please call Kathy 917-757-3934

BABYSITTER AVAILABLE: Responsible, loving caretaker to watch your baby or child in my home. Former Teacher’s Aide. Experienced with autistic children. References available. Monday through Friday. Call 516-244-2170

CNA CERTIFIED EXPERIENCED over 10 years in both nursing homes and private cases. Highly recommended with excellent references. Responsible for, but not limited to performing the following: feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients and changing linens. Please feel free to contact with serious inquiries only: Call 862-241-0883

MEDICAL ASSISTANT/SECRETARY Part-Time in Garden City Doctor’s Office: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. Will train. Email: go2489680@gmail.com or fax: 516-248-9683 PART TIME SELF-STORAGE ASSOCIATE wanted. Good people skills, computer literate. Self-starter, detail-oriented a plus! Will train. Friendly, comfortable work environment. Please send resume to: sg.storage123@yahoo.com TEACHER ASSISTANTS: Full time and part time. Fast hire. Will train. Growth potential for warm, loving, creative individuals. Expanding established prestigious Nassau County Preschool. Email resume to J10291@aol.com or call 516-625-9080

Situation Wanted AIDE/CARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE Available Mon-Fri live in to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Cooking, light housework, personal grooming, administer medications. References available. Please Call 516-448-0502

BABYSITTING: COLLEGE STUDENT Experienced babysitter to work Mondays & Fridays. Flexible hours. Solid references. Licensed driver with car. Call 516-404-1045 CERTIFIED NURSE’S AIDE 15+ yrs experience, honest & reliable seeking home care position. Available full time, part time & weekends. Licensed driver with own car. You can contact Barber 516-468-1340 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT: Certified CNA. Loving, caring, honest, seeking position to care for your elderly loved ones at home, hospital or nursing home. Excellent references. Call 516-808-4956 CHILD CARE AVAILABLE: GC resident, 2016 College grad, seeking childcare position before starting grad school in 2017. Valid NYS driver’s license and car. 6 years childcare experience with references. Call or text Katherine Kelly 516-732-2249 CLEANING AVAILABLE for homes, apartments & offices. Monday-Saturday. Excellent references. Honest, reliable, trustworthy. Years of experience. Also available for Spring & Fall cleaning, cluttered closets, messy garages. Experienced in organizing. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed! Call Cathy 516-582-9682 CLEANING available for Office & Home. Good references. Free estimates. Call Vanessa 516-451-8330 or 516-451-2446

COMPANION/HOME HEALTH AIDE With 20 years experience in home care & nursing homes seeking position to care for the sick/elderly. Experience with Parkinsons, Alzheimers, Dementia, Stroke. Licensed driver able to transport to appointments, etc. References available. English speaking. Please call 347-546-4133 ELDER CARE COMPANION Experienced, reliable & energetic woman with own car available to take you anywhere you need to go and also do cooking, cleaning and much more! Please give me a call. Doris 516-280-5833 ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Available to live in or out and nights. Over 20 years experience including in nursing home. References furnished upon request. Call Vicky 516-943-4312 EXPERIENCED NURSING AIDE seeking position to take care of elderly. Evenings or weekends. Own car and good references. Please 917-796-5917 HOME HEALTH AIDE/ ELDER CARE Home health aide with over 15 years experience !! Excellent references. Cooking, cleaning, showers, all aspects of daily care. Live in. Available Immediately !! Call Sharon 347-739-7717

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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 NURSING ASSISTANT/ HOME CARE ATTENDANT Nurse’s assistant available to care for the elderly. Live in or live out. Offering compassionate home care full time or part time. Available for overnight also. Please call 347-543-5960

Announcements Adoption ADOPTION: UNPLANNED PREGNANCY? Need help? FREE assistance. Caring staff, counseling and financial help. You choose the loving, pre-approved adoptive parents. Joy 866-922-3678 www.ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org Habla Espanol.

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

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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 INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Tuesday, August 23 10:00 am 115 Cedar Ave Hewlett Bay Park, NY 11557 Beautifully decorated home selling stunning large dining room table and chairs, den furniture, rugs, bedroom furniture, books, housewares, posters, many collectibles, attic filled, clothing, jewelry....Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details ! INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, August 24 9:30 am 1623 Lowell Avenue New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Dining room, living room, kitchen and bedroom furniture, costume jewelry, artwork, crystal, rugs and garage items...Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

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 PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING Doggie Day Care Boarding Dog Walking Mobile Socialization Program Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553

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Real Estate For Sale Homes for Sale GARDEN CITY ESTATES Split Level. Meadbrook Rd. Center of block. Near Merillon Ave RR & Stratford School. 3 BR, 2.5 Baths, Den, 2 car garage. Gas heat, IGS, CAC, new elec. 60x110. $899,990. Principals 516-747-1024

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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

MOUNTAIN TOP LIQUIDATION 30 mile views! 9.1 acres only $49,900. 2,100 sq ft Cabin Package $149,900. 90 mins NYC! Excellent financing! Call now 888-320-0920

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

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

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!

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

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.c om

Home Improvements AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 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 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

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IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking XARELTO between 2011 And the present, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

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

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

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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.

ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314 MATHEMATICS TUTOR: NYS certified math teacher. Experienced and patient. All elementary and middle school grades. HS Algebra, Geometry and SAT prep. Text or call Ken 516-526-8315 or email: kmctutor79@gmail.com

Cleaning CLEANING HOMEOFFICE: Weekly, monthly since 1979. Insured/ bonded. Trusted/ reliable. Call Olympia Cleaning 516-883-0359 HOME & OFFICE CLEANING SERVICE Energetic and reliable team ready to make your home or office sparkle! All jobs are serviced by owner to provide excellent services. Free estimate. SPECIAL PRICING FOR MONTH OF AUGUST! Insured/Bonded Call Doris 516-280-5833

Services 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

Services A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www.ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

Services 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 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

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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 21st at 4:30 PM Reservations not needed. The adoption center is located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org

Pet Portrait Event

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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BY GARY SIMEONE Ahead of three musical numbers performed at the August 15 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers described the Summer Stock Production of “Peter Pan Jr.” the musical as one of the most fun things about summer school, specifically the enrichment basis for middle school students who performed.

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Pan Jr. was directed by two district vocal music teachers: Dr. Catherine da Silva of Robbins Lane Elementary and Dina Bloomfield of Walt Whitman Elementary. A crowd of 40 parents gathered at the August board meeting to enjoy the brief show. The play was featured at the H.B. Thompson Middle School auditorium on the previous Thursday and Friday, August 11 and 12.

“Captain Hook” Michelle Jin, Gianna Magrino, Ria Chadha, Autumn Avery and Sachi Sethi.

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our efforts to educate students on the value of good nutrition practices and help support healthy lifestyles,” Grosso said. From page 1

The Syosset Food Allergy Committee has made several “important changes” which Grosso outlined this week. All parents of Syosset students will receive a comprehensive letter on food allergies prior to the start of school (Thursday, September 1). The letter will address the expansion of the district’s order objectives program. “Information communicated to our food service workers has been improved to be more detailed to provide easy electronic access to the most current information available on the students’ food allergies at the time of purchase. Further, Food Services identifies and lists food allergies contained in each of the daily entrees with the use of a whiteboard for display at all schools. The information on both ends of a food purchase in schools has been improved with enhanced safety measures for stu-

dents,” Grosso explained. She said with new policy and procedures in place the committee would likely be meeting again a few months into the coming school year, possibly in December, to review operations and initiatives to date. School Board Trustee Rob Gershon asked Grosso about new provisions for students who have Celiac disease and must avoid gluten and any cross-contaminations of gluten. Grosso says the district administration and Food Services work together to provide excellent food choices for students. “The students are really well-educated on what their needs are and expressing those needs. Menu options are constantly being revised to meet those needs. The other provision would be in the event that a student has a food allergy; allergies are listed so that food service workers can see that and make sure that the student won’t run into any trouble. A couple of years back at the high school we introduced an oven that could not be cross-contaminated by

Comptroller honors Eagle Scout

Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos honors young members of our community who achieve greatness through their hard work and public service. He recently presented an honorary citation to Hayden Dancy of Syosset for becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest rank within the Boy Scouts of America.

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Syosset School Board focuses on food, allergies

gluten-containing items. Unfortunately with all the promotion of our initiatives and what we tried to have the kids do, which they did very enthusiastically, the no gluten options have not done particularly well. We promoted gluten free pizzas and other items but there did not seem to be terrific demand,” says Grosso. “We then went the next step and said to students, ‘if you don’t remember on the spur of the moment then let us know and Food Services would be happy to make gluten-free for you.’ There still wasn’t as much demand as we thought there may have been, although we have reached out in a number of ways. We are always willing to listen to any suggestions that the kids have,” she told the school board. Board Trustee Tracy Parker asked Grosso about the listing of food allergens in daily entrees on whiteboards. She says the featured entrees each day will have each allergen noted, but regular items offered every single day will not. All components of the entrees, whether breads or meats, will have any

food allergens for them listed on the whiteboard. But the allergens will not be listed by form, such as “soy lecithin” as Parker wanted to know. Grosso says the description will be “soy” but depending on school nurses’ knowledge of students’ food allergies, descriptions can be elaborated on. Therefore food service workers can have more specific information for children in their school building. The first roundtable meeting of the newly formed Food Allergy Committee was held on May 27, 2015 at South Woods Middle School and it was well attended. Prior to that, at a board meeting during the 2014-2015 school year a group of parents approached Dr. Rogers and the school board about food allergy concerns with their children eating at school. According to F.A.R.E. (Food Allergy Research and Education) more than 15 percent of school-aged children with food allergies have had an allergic reaction at school, ranging from mild to severe and even fatal.

From page 1 cated in a given year. While there are many components in terms of how individual taxes are calculated the school district is only in control of the tax levy. For this year that represents a .14 percent increase from 2015-’16,” she said. Syosset Class of 2016 Soars into Colleges At the August 15 Syosset Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Rogers announced milestones for the district’s Class of 2016 as they arrive at college this fall. Ninety-nine percent of students who graduated Syosset High School this June will be pursuing full-time post-secondary education, Rogers said. “These students received in total 584 scholarships, in the aggregate of $38 million. Almost 13 percent of our 2016 graduating class was accepted to Ivy League universities, which is a ‘high water mark’ for the last several years,” Rogers said on Monday. Among those headed to prestigious Ivy League schools are Benjamin Senzer, Class of 2016 valedictorian who is attending Harvard to study biology, and salutatorian Michael Collet who will attend Cornell University to study applied economics and management. At the June graduation ceremony for 550 seniors held at Hofstra University, the class was recognized for its academic achievements during the 2015’16 school year. They include National Merit scholars and finalists, semifinalists and Commended Students, as well as Intel Science Talent Search semifi-

nalists, a Siemens Competition semifinalist and regional finalist. Meanwhile Rogers commented on the progress made by 748 students at Syosset High School for summer school, some for remediation and others for enrichment programs, as was the case with a dozen students attending the August 15 meeting to perform songs from their play, Peter Pan Jr. Roofs Ready? Also on August 15, Dr. Rogers commented on two key capital projects: the roof replacement project at A.P. Willits Elementary School and a partial roof replacement at the high school, which represents the last piece in a multiphase roof replacement. The timeline is winding down for each project to be completed in time for the start of school. Rogers says if any setbacks occur this week or next due to the weather then work will take place over the weekends if necessary. All that remains at A.P. Willits are punch-list items. At Syosset High School there still may be “several more days’ work” according to Dr. Rogers. “Obviously on days there is a substantial risk of rain we cannot risk opening up the roof because we are not certain we would be able to close it up again in time if it’s raining. That could potentially impact our project schedule,” he said. The new school year begins on Thursday, September 1 with a full day of instruction for all grades. Superintendent’s Conference day for staff is August 31.

Tax levy for 2016-’17 approved by Syosset School Board

Friday, August 19, 2016

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

LEGAL NOTICES 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 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 15th day of July 2016 bearing the index number 16 001583 ,a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Nassau County Clerk located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, grants me the right to assume the name of Wasi Uddin Chowdhury. My present address is 5 Van Sise Court ,Syosset, NY 11791. The date of my birth is 01-02-2009, the place of birth is Plainview Hospital , New York . The present name is Ihaad Chowdhury. SA. 3983 1x 8/19 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on AUGUST 25, 2016, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 16-361

SYOSSET DONALD RUSSO: (A) Variance to allow existing deck having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard (Ava Drive) than permitted by Ordinance. NW/ cor. of Ava Dr. & Lewis Ln., a/k/a 38 Ava Drive, Syosset, NY SEC. 15 BLK. 93 LOT 3 ZONE R1-7 AUGUST 15, 2016 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK SA 3982 1X 8/19 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU EMIGRANT BANK (FORMERLY KNOWN AS EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANK AND NEW YORK PRIVATE BANK & TRUST), Plaintiff -against- O. CARL WISEMAN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein on July 15, 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 September 20, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Woodbury, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section 13 Block 73 and Lot 16. Said premises known as 31 KODIAK 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 7346/2012. LEO MCGINITY, SR. ESQ., Referee STAGG, TERENZI, CONFUSIONE & WABNIK, LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 300, Garden City, NY 11530 SA. 3984 4X 8/19,26,9/2,9

Homeowners cleanup program The fifth of eight Oyster Bay Town Homeowners Cleanup Program dates and the third of four Paper Shredding Programs for 2016 will take place on Saturday, August 20, according to Town Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson. “The Homeowners Cleanup & Paper Shredding Program provides residents residents within the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal District the chance to clean up any unwanted, non-hazardous trash and take it to the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal Complex, located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road, Old Bethpage, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,” Councilwoman Johnson said. The Councilwoman noted that proof of district residency must be shown. Additionally, anyone planning to dispose of any campers, boats or boat trailers, must show proof of

ownership and must sign over the vehicles to the Town. The boats must be drained of all oil, gas and other fluids, and all batteries must be removed. Bushes, tree limbs, fence posts and similar items will be accepted as is and need not be broken into smaller pieces. Used tires, large metal items in excess of four feet, clean fill, and clean broken concrete will also be accepted. Passenger cars, vans, pickup trucks and small trailers are admitted to the program. Sixwheel or larger vehicles are not permitted. Councilwoman Johnson noted that the next Homeowners Cleanup Date will be Saturday, September 17 and the next Paper Shredding date will be Saturday, October 22. For more information, residents can call 677-5943 or visit the Town’s website at www. oysterbaytown.com.

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So this column does not turn into a weekly discussion of the many controversies involving Donald Trump, I’m going to turn the page a bit and discuss the life and times of a rather improbable public figure of another time, John Morrissey, the nineteenth century prizefighter and politician who also founded Saratoga Race Track. Morrissey’s story is well described in a new brief (133 pages) and highly readable account by Brien Bouyea, Bare Knuckles & Saratoga Racing: The Remarkable Life of John Morrissey (History Press 2016). As described in Mr. Bouyea’s biography, the Morrissey family escaped tremendous poverty in County Tipperary, Ireland, but their experiences in America were only marginally improved. Morrissey’s father was a low paid laborer in Troy, New York, where the family settled. Young John, born in 1831 as the only son of eight children, was expected to help out with the family’s earning in factory jobs. His education was basically limited to one year and John never learned to read or write until he taught himself at age 19. Young John Morrissey did have one important distinction, however. He was big, strong and absolutely fearless, traits that were extremely valuable when he worked as a bouncer in a rough establishment in Troy. Soon the young man got a job on shipping vessel that traveled between Troy and New York (after becoming more respectable, he eventually married the daughter of the captain). Coming to New York at age 17, he became a “shoulder hitter” for Whig and Know Nothing Party politicians in New York, a job that Mr. Bouyea describes as an intimidator who would drag immigrants to the polls and vote as instructed. Morrissey could definitely handle himself in confrontations with city tough guys, although at one point he had to be rescued when, during a fight with a rival immigrant runner, he was pushed into hot coals at a bar, severely scarring his back and giving him the nickname Old Smoke.

The next major chapter in Morrissey’s life was as a prize fighter. At age 21, he left New York for the California gold rush, but ended up making some good money winning a bare knuckles prizefight against a well-regarded Englishman, George Thompson. He then moved back to New York, where he switched political sides to join the Tammany Hall Democratic machine and, just as significantly, became world boxing champion after a controversial decision following a 37-round fight with Yankee Sullivan, a fight that led to rioting for the next days. He later successfully defended his title against John Heenan, which would be his last fight. During these years, he continued to be involved in numerous altercations outside the ring with political and gang foes, but managed to escape a jail cell. As a successful prizefighter and politically connected individual, Morrissey was also able to go into the gambling business in New York, running a number of successful establishments that the police chose to ignore. By 1863, in the middle of the Civil War, he decided to open up a race meet in Saratoga Springs, taking advantage of a legal loophole. The meet was instantly successful, despite a tremendous shortage of horses, which were being used for the war. By this time, Morrissey’s social standing had risen meteorically and he became a close friend of Cornelius Vanderbilt. Not satisfied with his many other exploits, Morrissey decided to go into elective politics, serving two terms in Congress, and then, breaking with notorious Tammany boss William Tweed, was elected to the state senate, where he served for three terms. He died young in 1878 at age 47, probably of pneumonia. While Morrissey isn’t completely a role model, his story is remarkable in that he was able to use his physical talents and force of will to overcome an extremely poor background and, in a relatively short life, become a quite significant figure. Just one more amazing example of the American dream.

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Sold Price: $1,900,000 Date: 07/15/2016 5 beds, 5 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1

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22 Azalea Drive, Syosset Sold Price: $710,000 Date: 07/20/2016 3 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Split # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 80x130 Schools: Syosset Total Taxes: $13,502 MLS# 2852393

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Sold Price: $655,000 Date: 07/06/2016 4 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Split # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 75x122 Schools: Syosset Total Taxes: $12,860 MLS# 2843765

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