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Friday, April 14, 2017

Vol. 77, No. 15

RAISING FUNDS FOR SYRIA

North Side School donates to family in need BY GARY SIMEONE When North Side Elementary School Principal, Frank Mortillaro, found out about one of his student’s parents suffering a medical emergency two weeks ago, he wanted to do something to help out the family. The school donated $200 from its family in need fund to the family of seven year old Julia Furnell, a second grader at the school. “A member of her family needed something and we helped them out,” said Mortillaro. “Whether it’s a staff member or one of our students. We consider them to be part of out family.” Julia’s mother, 33 year old Cindy Furnell, collapsed to the floor of a Hicksville gym after suffering a heart attack and later a stroke. The ambulance came and she was transported to Winthrop university hospital. According to Julia’s father, Joshua, her mother has since been See page 11

The Hicksville High School Muslim Cultural Association (MCA) raised $1,147 for volunteer organization White Helmets, which operates in parts of Syria. Hicksville High School’s Muslim Cultural Association and staff with the check they will be presenting to volunteer organization White Helmets. The MCA ids dedicated to educating students and staff about different cultures.

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Heroin overdose prevention seminar Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano is continuing to combat the heroin epidemic and save lives by hosting a free Overdose Prevention Seminar on Wednesday April 12, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Hicksville Fire Department, located at 20 East Marie St. “This free Heroin Overdose Prevention Seminar is just one part of my administration’s four-pronged approach

to fighting this public health crisis – including education, awareness, enforcement and treatment,” said County Executive Mangano. “These trainings prevent drug-related deaths in our community, save residents lives and keep families whole.” Residents will be trained to administer Naloxone - the lifesaving antidote to a heroin overdose – and learn the warning signs of drug addic-

tion, new and effective treatment options, personal stories of recovery, and more. Approximately 210 Nassau residents died from heroin and prescription painkillers in 2015. Hundreds more were saved from overdoses by those trained to administer Naloxone. Naloxone has been used by paramedics and emergency room doctors for decades, See page 11

Children’s foundation in dire need of funds BY GARY SIMEONE

A children’s Cancer and family center in Wantagh has been part of the community for 11 years and is in danger of closing because of lack of funding. The John Theissen’s Children Foundation, which hosts birthday parties for sick children has recently opened a go fund me page and is looking for financial help from members of the community to keep its doors open. John Theissen said he first got involved with helping sick children in 1992 by starting a holiday toy drive in the community to benefit children in local hospitals. “I became inspired to do this after being diagnosed with a brain tumor myself when I was a Senior in high school,” said Theissen. “I had my surgery at Cohen’s children’s hospital in 1988 and I was traumatized at the time at the amount of sick kids on the med floor.” He said that toy drive got so big that he decided to open the family fun center in 2006 so kids could have a bigger venue to celebrate their parties. The 2,000 square foot center, located at 1881 Wantagh Avenue, usually hosts 60 to 70 birthday parties a year. The space has an See page 11

Levittown honors community volunteers PAGE 8 MacArthur thespians present play PAGE 12

Friday, April 14, 2017

The Mercy Derby

The Hicksville-Syosset-Glen Cove Chapter of the Mercy League will be holding “The Mercy Derby,” a fundraising “afternoon at the races” on Sunday, April 30th The event will be held at The Matinecock Lodge, 14 Main Street, Oyster Bay. Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be

coffee, tea and cake. Wear your best Derby Hat for a fun afternoon. Admission is $10. The Mercy League is a volunteer organization that raises money for enrichment activities and equipment at Mercy Medical Center. For more information contact: Judy G @516-681-2994

Divine Mercy Prayer Service

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Queen of Angels, will be hosting a prayer service at St. Ignatius Parish, Hicksville, featuring Bishop Andrzej on Sunday, April 23rd (Divine Mercy Sunday). The service will be from 3:15-5:15 p.m. Mass will begin immediately fol-

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lowing the conclusion of the prayer service. The Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday. Find the prayers for the Novena and the Chaplet in the following link: https://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/ mercy/novena.htm

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Over the course of three days from April 2nd to April 4th, over 1400 volunteers showed up to pack meals for hungry people at Long Island Lutheran high school in Brookville. It was the seventh annual event at the Brookville campus. Maureen Bonavita, Development Communications Associate at LUHI, said that a total of 316,000 meals were packed thanks to the help of various organizations including local churches, clubs and groups from other schools. “From Sunday to Tuesday we had over 600 people including students, faculty and staff and people from various organizations assisting in the set up of the food table’s and packing the food to be sent out to Island Harvest and other food banks for distribution,” said Bonavita. Student groups from Oyster Bay, Trinity Lutheran and Kellenberg High School’s participated in the food drive as well as local girl scout troops. The groups were set up at

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were nutritious and easy to handle foods such as dried vegetables, pinto beans, vitamin powders, rice, soy and various seasonings. “The great thing about this event is that the kids physically are able to use their hands to package the food which is then sent out to people in need,” said Bonavita. “At this point in time on Long Island, people who visit the food pantries is at an all time high.” She said that 2/3 of the food that is sent out is donated to the Island Harvest organization and other food pantries on Long Island. Packages are also sent to schools in Haiti that were devasted by last year’s hurricane and earthquake in the country. According to Bonavita, a total of 2,201,590 meals have been packaged over the seven year span of the food drive. Meals From The Heart, a meal packaging organization in Minnesota, was instrumental in organization the event and help bringing in all the necessary food supplies.

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Hicksville Public Schools to close for Hindu Diwali holiday

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Hindus have welcomed the inclusion of Diwali, most popular of their festival, as holiday by Hicksville Union Free School District (HUFSD) in New York State on its School Calendar for 2017-2018, thus closing schools and offices on October 19. Nearby Syosset Central School District, East Meadow School District, Half Hollow Hills Central School District, East Williston Union Free School District and Herricks Union Free School District recently declared Diwali as an official holiday; while Mineola Union Free School District announced that no home work or examinations would be given on Diwali, reports suggest. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, describing it as a step in the right direction, urged all other public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in New York State to do the same. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, pointed out that it would be a positive thing to do in view of presence of a substantial number of Hindu students at schools around the state, as it was important to meet the religious and spiritual needs of these pupils. Rajan Zed indicated that schools should make efforts to accommodate the religious requirements of Hindu students and show respect to their faith by not conducting regular business and scheduling classes on Diwali. We did not want our students to be put at an unnecessary disadvantage for missing tests/examinations/papers, assignments, class work, etc., by taking a day-off to observe Diwali. If schools had declared other religious holidays, why not Diwali, Zed asked. Holidays of all major religions

should be honored and no one should be penalized for practicing their religion, Zed added Rajan Zed suggested all New York State schools, public-private-charter-independent, to seriously look into declaring Diwali as an official holiday, thus recognizing the intersection of spirituality and education. Zed noted that awareness about other religions thus created by such holidays like Diwali would make New York State students well-nurtured, well-balanced, and enlightened citizens of tomorrow. Zed urged New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State Education Department Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa and New York State Commissioner of Education MaryEllen Elia; to work towards adding Diwali as an official holiday in all the 728 school districts, and persuading the private-charter-independent schools to follow. Rajan Zed further says that Hinduism is rich in festivals and religious festivals are very dear and sacred to Hindus. Diwali, the festival of lights, aims at dispelling the darkness and lighting up the lives and symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Besides Hindus; Sikhs and Jains and some Buddhists also celebrate Diwali. Zed thanked HUFSD Board of Education President Phil Heckler and other Board members for supporting Diwali holiday. HUFSD operates ten schools and its Vision includes producing “responsible and respectful citizens”. Dr. Carl Bonuso is Superintendent. Hinduism is oldest and third largest religion of the world with about one billion adherents and moksh (liberation) is its ultimate goal. There are about three million Hindus in USA.

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“Slime Time With Mad Science” is a program for children in grades Kindergarten through 5th at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. Create slime using the Mad Science recipe and then enter the Slime Olympics.

April 17

Photo courtesy of the Levittown School District

Career Development students in Levittown held their first science fair.

Levittown students present science research

The Division Avenue High School Career Development Program hosted its first Career Development Science Fair on March 17, under the direction of Donna Negri, Eileen Nelson and Eileen Savino. The students chose an experiment that peeked their interest and worked collaboratively to research and create a project for the fair. The student body and faculty were invited to view the

experiments and listen to the interesting presentations. The Levittown School District congratulated the Career Development Science Fair presenters Nicholas Baggia, Michael Benenati, Alexander Bruno, Antonia Campione, Lauren Foders, Brittany Gendels, Jonathan LaDesso, and Kaitlyn McGlone on this academic accomplishment.

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“Snowden”, starring Joseph GordonLevitt, will be shown at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30 p.m. Rated R, the film runs 134 minutes. At 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, Jeanne Schnupp, Journalist and World Traveler, will present a “Northern Italy Travelogue”. “Evening Yoga Class” will begin today at 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. for beginners and 8 to 9 p.m. for intermediates at the Bethpage Public Library. The series will continue for eight sessions.

April 18

At 1 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, Louise Cella Caruso will present an art lecture on “The Woman, The Garden, In Art”. “A World Erased: Remembering The Holocaust”, presented by Noah Lederman, Journalist and Author, will be held at the Bethpage Public Library at 7:30 p.m.

April 19

A “Paint Party” for adults will be offered by Celicia Cargill at 6 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library to create a one-of-a-kind spring painting. Registration in advance is required.

April 20

“Four-Strand Pearl Bracelet” with Ofra Levin will be taught at the Hicksville Public Library at 6 p.m. Advance registration is required. At 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, Kathryn Hunt will teach Teens how to redesign and restyle old t-shirts during the “T-Shirt Revamp Camp”. Please register in advance to attend.

April 21

Ben Afflect will star in the film “The Accountant” at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m and again at 7:30 p.m. Rated R for violence and language, the film is 128 minutes long.

April 23

“A Musical History Tour from the 1950s to the Present”, presented by The Vic Vincent Band will be held at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m.

April 24

The “ActiveFit” fitness class begins today at the Bethpage Public Library at 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. for session 1 and 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. for session 2. The program series will continue for eight sessions and advanced registration is required. “Simply Stronger” exercise class series begins today and runs through June 26, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library. Please register in advance for the program. “The Light Between Oceans”, starring Alicia Vikander, will be shown at 1:30 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library. 133 minutes long, the film is rated PG-13. In advance of the showing, a “Book-to-Film” discussion will be held at the Library at 12 noon.

April 25

The Baking Coach will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. to demonstrate how to make “Carrot Cake Parfait”. Registration in advance is recommended. At 7 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, Chef Rob Scott will demonstrate how to make “Asiago Cheese Bread”. Advance registration is required.

April 26

“Fruit and Vegetable Container Garden” is the subject of a class at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. with Paul Levine.

April 27

The Young Adult Reading Club will meet at the Bethpage Public Library from 7 to 8 p.m. to discuss Rags & Bones: New Twists on Timeless Tales by Melissa Marr and Tim Pratt.

April 28

“Manchester By the Sea” will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Rated R, the film is 135 minutes long and stars Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams.

April 30

“The Pegu Club All Stars” is a swingera big band, performing the musk of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Chick Webb and other classic bands from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. The performance will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 2 p.m. Compiled by Meg Meyer

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Levittown honors community volunteers

Local community volunteers gathered in the Levittown Memorial Education Center’s Panther Room for the 21st annual Recognition Night for Community Service, where a member from each organization was honored for their pivotal role in making Levittown a better place. The event was hosted by the Levittown School District, and dinner was prepared and served by the culinary and food service students enrolled in the Gerald R. Claps Career and Technical Center’s culinary program. “Communities thrive because of the social contract that is agreed upon by their citizens,” remarked Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Todd Winch. “By working together toward a common goal, we can create a better life for our children than what came before.” The following is a list of honorees and their affiliations: American Legion Levittown Post 1711 – Peter

D’Angelo and Jill D’Angelo Forest City Community Association – Edward Tomaiuoli and Cathy Tomaiuoli Kiwanis Club of Levittown – Lisa Vanderburg Knights of Columbus Post 3581 – Vincent Mineo Levittown Chamber of Commerce – Lois Cornibert Levittown Community Council – Mary Mawn and Thomas Mawn Levittown Fire Department – Thomas Brennan Levittown Historical Society – Patrick Conaghan Levittown PTA Council – All-PTA Volunteers Levittown Public Library – Rich Santer Levittown Public Schools – Kevin McDermott Police Department Second Precinct – Police officer Sherri Jablonski VFW Post 9592 – Robert Spicer Wantagh/Levittown Volunteer Ambulance Corp – James Bello

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Volunteers from the Levittown community were honored during the district’s 21st annual Recognition Night for Community Service.

Students and staff honor senior citizens

The Hicksville Public School District celebrated the community’s senior citizens during the 25th annual Spring Senior Citizen Luncheon held at the high school. The special guests were served delicious meals by members of the school’s National Honor Society in the beautifully decorated gymnasium that was set up as a ballroom. They were also

treated to remarkable performances by the school’s jazz ensemble, vocalists, clarinet choir and theatre department, and were encouraged to view students’ compelling visual artwork that was featured throughout the gymnasium. The event served as a way for students to display their talents and foster an invaluable bond with members of the Hicksville community.

The Hicksville HS Jazz Ensemble entertained guests at the Senior Citizen Luncheon.

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Members of the Hicksville HS National Honor Society who served as volunteers at the 25th annual Spring Senior Citizen Luncheon.

Students served the luncheon to seniors citizens.

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From page 1 stabilized and is in good condition. Mortillaro said he is undeserving of any recognition and just did something that any school should do to help out a family in need. “The father is currently out of work and her mother just suffered this recent medical event so this is something we felt we should do. We wanted to show the heart is coming from us, the schools.” Mortillaro said he also wanted to give

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credit to Julia’s second grade teacher, Arlene Rissoff, for contributing to the Furnell family through the school’s help me fund that generates money through fundraisers and other school related events. This is not the first time that a staff member at the school was instrumental in helping out a member of the school family. In 2015, Cody Lapp, a resource room teacher, helped save the life of a teaching assistant by performing the Heimlich maneuver on him.

Children’s foundation in dire need of funds

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He said that the foundation was $60,000 to $70,000 in the red in 2015 and $80,000 down in 2016. The family center also holds other events for kids and there are various meetings held their to generate revenue. As it stands now, the go fund me page has raised over $15,000 for the cause but $50,000 is needed to help keep the doors of the center open. “The rent is $3,800 and our lease is up at the end of June. I know the landlord will be contacting me soon.” To help donate money or find out more about the John Theissen’s Children Foundation you can visit the website, www.jtcf.org.

Heroin overdose prevention seminar in Hicksville

From page 1 to save lives. A 2006 State law allows citizens to administer Naloxone in an attempt to save a life, without fear of liability. Nassau County has already provided Naloxone training for more than 7,800 people, at 156 trainings, since September 2012. At least 50 trainees have reported using that knowledge - and the Naloxone kit they were given - to revive someone overdosing on heroin or painkillers, and save their lives. Naloxone is administered through a nasal spray, and is provided at no charge to trainees over the age of 18. Social Work and OASAS Continuing Education Credits are available for the

training, as the Nassau County Office of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency - and the Mental Health Association of Nassau County - is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. All residents are welcome to attend, but seating is limited. To attend the twohour seminar, provided by the Nassau County Department of Human Services, please RSVP at www.nassaucountyny. gov/overdosetraining For dates and locations of additional Overdose Prevention Seminars, visit www. nassaucountyny.gov/overdose.

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Friday, April 14, 2017

MacArthur HS thespians present ‘The Breakfast Club’

MacArthur High School thespians captivated audiences with the production of “The Breakfast Club,” held in the auditorium on March 10 and 11. Under the direction of Lisa Levenberg, the play was based on the iconic movie from the 1980s. The setting was once again a school library for Saturday detention where five students

realize, that despite their initial differences, they share many of the same problems and feelings. The cast of seven included seniors Avery Benson, Jenna Stillman and Mackenzie Zorn. Underclassmen Anthony Dominguez, Marc Medina, Jared Stern and Andrew Zabatta were also part of this unforgettable cast.

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MacArthur High School thespians presented “The Breakfast Club” on March 10 and 11.

Marc Medina (Bender), Jenna Stillman (Allison), Andrew Zabatta (Andrew), Mackenzie Zorn (Claire) and Jared Schwartz (Brian) were the thesapians in MacArthur High School’s production of “The Breakfast Club.”

Photo courtesy of the Levittown School District

The Levittown Board of Education, Central Administration and faculty congratulated eight students who were contestants in the Long Island Regional Spelling Bee.

The Levittown School District honored its talented spellers during the board of education meeting on March 15 at the Levittown Memorial Education Center. Elementary school students Benjamin Campbell (Gardiners

Meet Levittown’s top spellers

Avenue), James Ganga (Northside), Alex Gao (Abbey Lane), Melody Hong (East Broadway), Meghan Lazzarini (Lee Road) and Jaslyn Verzillo (Summit Lane) and middle school students Sarah Masroor (Wisdom Lane) and Ariana Zanelli (Jonas E. Salk) were eight out

of 115 contestants who competed in the annual Long Island Regional Spelling Bee, held at Hofstra University. In addition, Alex Gao placed sixth in the final round of the challenging competition. Upon receiving their certificates, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie

McDonald asked the students to spell the word correctly that each spelled incorrectly during the spelling bee. The district’s administration and faculty congratulates the students on this outstanding accomplishment.

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Deer Valley, Utah is Skiers’ Only Paradise with Retro, Refined Vibe

Park City is a veritable skiing metropolis so close to Salt Lake City (35-45 minutes drive), it may well be considered the suburbs rather than this vast Nature’s playground. Not only do you have Park City and Canyons (now combined under the Vail Resorts OneParkCity banner, making it the largest ski resort in

the United States), but literally next door is Deer Valley Resort. Deer Valley Resort is one of the only ski areas in the country that is skiers’-only (Alta, Utah is another). This makes for an old-school, European, retro atmosphere – dare we say dignified? sedate? quaint? As a skier, you don’t have that constant frantic feeling when you hear the looming scrapping sound building

in intensity as snowboarders, tearing up the mountain, come upon you, like Jaws. You don’t have that hip, counter-culture vibe that tends to surround snowboarders. It is frankly more peaceful, calm, quiet. Deer Valley has a deserved reputation of being ultra-luxurious - there are uniformed ski valets to help you with your equipment, parking lot shuttles, free overnight

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ski storage, groomed-to-perfection slopes, fine dining experiences in three day lodges, complimentary tours led by Mountain hosts and limited lift ticket sales so that the slopes are never crowded. It feels less like a resort and more like a country club. It also offers luxurious on-mountain accommodations – See page D2

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indeed, Deer Valley is the home of the world-famous, five-star Stein Ericksen Lodge (www.steinlodge.com) which has held the title of “World’s Best and United States’ Best Ski Hotel” as well as the St. Regis Hotel, a Starwoods hotel, which is accessed by its own funicular from the parking lot. Yet, to our eye when we visited during the last couple of weeks of the season, it seemed unpretentious. Or perhaps that is just because of the relaxed feeling that pervades. Deer Valley affords 2,026 skiable acres over six mountains (about the size of Killington and Pico, Vermont, combined), six bowls, two chute areas. It offers a vertical rise of 3,000 feet to the

highest summit, Empire, at 9570 ft. The longest run is 2.8 miles. There are 21 lifts including a high-speed gondola, 12 high speed quads, one fixed grip quad, five triples and two doubles. Of Deer Valley’s 101 trails, 27% rated “easier”, 41% more difficult and 32% most difficult, making it ideal for families, new skiers and skiers of all abilities. It is a snowy, foggy, generally wet day when we visit, but that doesn’t interfere with the enjoyment. Here too, the mountain is so vast, first-timers to the resort need directions to get to the peak you want to ski if you are particular (I am still working out my confidence issues, especially when visibility is a factor). A mountain Ambassador helpfully maps out for us where we will find the peak with the

best selection of intermediate trails to get me started. That’s Flagstaff Peak, where we head. Eric has exchanged his snowboard for skis – skiing for the first time in years – and immediately leaves Sarah and me in the proverbial “dust.” After a few runs, Eric and Sarah go off to the more challenging Empire Peak (summit at 9570 ft., highest among Deer Valley’s six peaks), with only blue and black trails from the summit. The Empire lift offers some wonderful intermediate tree skiing (not very steep, trees are nicely spaced), so Sarah, who had never skied through glades before, gives it a try. She absolutely loves the experience -- it’s so quiet and peaceful in the trees, and the snow tends to be the softest on the mountain. It really feels like it’s just you and the mountain.

I continue to get my rhythm on Flagstaff (summit at 9100 ft.) with a delectable selection of blue and green trails. We meet for lunch at the Royal Street Café in the Silver Lake Lodge – a full-service restaurant with a lovely firepit in the middle, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and après ski from 11:30 am to 8 pm. The menu is delightful – creative American and international casual cuisine. Our waiter, Alex, makes some marvelous suggestions and we start off with Fresh Dungeness crab tower, made with fresh crab from Washington, avocado tomato crispy spiced wontons, and sauces is wasabi, soy and sweet chili. Sarah and Eric share a Maple Bacon BBQ Bison Burger, made from scratch and served with smoked habañero cheddar,

Deer Valley Resort, one of the few skiers-only mountain resorts, is part of the Park The five-star Stein Eriksen Lodge on the mountain at Deer Valley Resort has held City, Utah skiing metropolis, just 40 minutes from Salt Lake City © 2017 Karen the title of “World’s Best and United States’ Best Ski Hotel” © 2017 Karen Rubin/ Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com goingplacesfarandnear.com

Deer Valley Resort offers loads of easy and intermediate terrain for skiers © 2017 Riding the chairlift at Deer Valley Resort © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear. com Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

views of Jordanelle Reservoir on the resort’s east face. Then, take the scenic gondola ride back up the mountain. You can follow in the tracks of the 2002 Olympians. Know You Don’t and Champion were sites for alpine slalom and freestyle mogul events. There’s no need to pick one or the other — just ride back up on the Carpenter Express. Champion is where local skier Shannon Barhke won silver in 2002, and it’s a favorite run for another local, 2010 mogul bronze medalist Byron Wilson. Deer Valley, like the other Park City-area resorts, also features the Nastar Ski Racing slalom experience. Summer at Deer Valley We are at Deer Valley in the closing days, but in mid-June, the mountain resort transforms for summer: pristine mountain biking trails, hiking, chairlift rides, al fresco dining, a children’s adventure program, and outdoor concerts at the Snow Park Outdoor

Amphitheater featuring headlining musicians, world-renowned artists and local bands. Deer Valley Resort, 2250 Deer Valley Drive South, Park City, UT 84060, 800424-3337, 435-649-1000. Where to stay, what to do, packages and deals and other visitor planning tools are at www. deervalley.com. Park City, Utah is arguably North America’s most accessible mountain recreation destination, just 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport with convenient service. Park City offers over 100 lodging properties including bed and breakfast inns, condominiums and full-service hotels. Home to Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain Resort, Park City affords more than 400 miles of public trails offering year-round outdoor recreation. The area boasts 150 restaurants, stunning boutiques and galleries, plus attractions such as the Utah Olympic Park where you can

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sautéed onions, guacamole, barbeque sauce, habañero aioli, Tuscan bun and garlic-herb-parmesan shoestring fries; and grilled fresh ahi served with mango-avocado salsa, southwest slaw, smoked habañero mayonnaise, crisp corn tortilla shells or grilled fresh white corn tortillas (www.deervalley.com/ Dining/wheretoeat/RoyalStreetCafe). Eric and Sarah go off for even more challenging runs while I happily keep putting on the miles on the blue trails on Flagstaff Mountain. Another option would be to take the Silver Lake Express to the Sterling Express quad up to the 9,400-foot summit of Bald Mountain. There, you have your choice of runs down the mountain or take the Wasatch and Sultan Express quads at the base back up to this beautiful peak. Intermediate and advanced skiers will enjoy Little Baldy Peak and the long run down Jordanelle, named for its sweeping

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experience what it is like on an Olympic bobsled, year-round. For travel planning assistance, contact Park City Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1850 Sidewinder Drive #320, Park City, Utah, 800-453-1360, www.visitparkcity.com.

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Hop On Down to a Happy Easter! BY CLAIRE LYNCH This year Easter Sunday is on April 16, about a month after the start of spring and when most Long Island schools are closed for the Passover and Easter spring break. I really enjoy it when Easter falls on a nice, warm spring day. Sometimes we have an early Easter dinner outside, surrounded by flowers that have bloomed and decorate the area. We cook the traditional leg of lamb and have some roast potatoes and grilled asparagus with it. We also have a tossed green salad and tall glasses of iced tea complete with slices of lemon and sprigs of mint. The cold drinks look delicious and so does our entrée. We complete the meal with a dessert of various homemade pies and some coffee. Later, when we go back inside the house, my family checks out the big Easter baskets that have been placed on the dining room table. There’s one for each of us and even though they look so pretty wrapped in cellophane and tied with bows, some of us hastily open the wrappings and enjoy the candy chicks, the chocolate rabbits, the dyed eggs and more. We save some for the next day since we are pretty stuffed from our delicious dinner and besides, we want to have a treat the next day and maybe the following day, too. Feeling the spring breezes that are welcome after a couple of blizzards this past winter, we enjoy some good conversation and each other’s company. Where I grew up in Rockville Centre, we had a dogwood tree that stood on the lawn of our house and every Easter morning, when we were all dressed up and ready to go off to church at St. Agnes Cathedral, my family and I would pose

for a picture in front of that tree. It had usually blossomed by then (unless Easter was really early in March) and looked beautiful. That dogwood tree was the only one we had. We had plenty of oak trees and maples and cedar trees in our back yard but in the front yard the dogwood stood proudly and majestically alone. Now that I am adult I realize how precious that dogwood tree was not only on Easter Sunday, but all the time. After we took our family photo my dad would inevitably tell the story of the dogwood tree and its symbolism on Easter. This story of the dogwood tree (which is a legend that may or may not be true) has been told for years and passed down from generation to generation. This beautiful little tree explodes in white blossoms each spring and is one of many people’s favorite blooming trees. The legend holds that the tree was once very large and because its wood was strong and sturdy, it provided building material for a variety of purposes. According to the story, it was the dogwood tree that provided the wood used to build the cross that Christ was crucified on. (southernhistory.blogspot.com) Because of its role in the crucifixion, it is said that God both cursed and blessed the tree. It was cursed to forever be small, so that it would never grow large enough again for its wood to be used as a cross for a crucifixion. At the same time, however, the tree was blessed so that it would produce beautiful flowers each spring, just in time for Easter. The most unique part of the legend is that the petals of the dogwood actually form the shape of a cross. If you look closely, it can be seen that the blooms of the tree always have four petals. In the center is a part of the flower that

symbolizes the crown of thorns that was placed upon Jesus Christ’s head. The tips of each of the petals are indented, as if they bear a nail print. Finally, the flowers of the dogwood tree by Good Friday of each year bear unusual red spots that appear on the beautiful white petals. These are said to represent the crucified Christ. The Easter Egg Roll in D.C.: April 17 is the 139th annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House which is the first Easter Egg Roll for the President Donald J. Trump administration. It has long been the custom to have it on a Monday, the day after Easter. This year President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have invited about 35,000 guests to join them on the South Lawn. Participants are represented from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Admission is by ticket only. The Easter Egg Roll runs from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. (whitehouseeastereggroll.com) Each child who participates in the Easter Egg Roll is given a commemorative wooden Easter egg signed by President Trump and the First Lady, according to reports. For a family to attend, they must have at least one child 12 or under. Kids use large serving spoons to roll

hard-boiled colored eggs on the lawn during the Easter Egg Roll. There are lots of additional activities for the kids including sports courts, the story-time stage, the cooking stage, egg dyeing, a yoga garden, crafts, musical groups and more. According to the White House Historical Association, First Lady Dolley Madison, the wife of President James Madison, is the person who originally proposed the idea of a public egg roll around 1810. There are also accounts of informal egg rolls staged by the children of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. The 1878 event hosted by Rutherford B. Hayes on the South Lawn, however, stands as the first official White House Easter Egg Roll. (history.com) The tradition quickly grew in popularity. Presidents regularly watched from the South Portico as families ate picnic lunches on blankets and children played games such as “toss and catch” and “egg picking,” in which they knocked eggs together to see which would crack first. In 1887 President Grover Cleveland personally shook hands with each of the children in the East Room, which afterwards was left littered with crushed See page D12

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Divorced Couple Hits the Social Security Jackpot BY TOM MARGENAU

Today’s column illustrates yet another example of a situation I had never encountered in my 45-year career of working on Social Security issues. And this time it’s the story of two very different Social Security rules intersecting and leading to a bizarre circumstance that allows some lucky people to milk the Social Security system out of unintended benefits. It all started with this email I got from a reader. Q: My ex-wife and I are both about to turn 66. We were married for about 35 years before getting divorced. Neither of us has remarried. We each have worked most of our lives and are due similar Social Security retirement benefits. We have remained friends and would like to maximize our benefits. I am planning to continue working indefinitely. Can my ex-wife “file and restrict” on my account even though I am not yet receiving benefits? A: At first, I was going to simply respond, “Yes, she can,” and be done with my answer. But then I got to thinking through your situation and realized that you guys have hit the Social Security jackpot. Each of you will be able to claim spousal benefits off of the other’s record and save your own Social Security benefits until 70 and get the 32 percent bonus that comes from that delayed retirement maneuver. And in order to show you how this all works out, I’ve got to explain the mechanics behind two different Social Security rules and how they come together in a weird way to help each of you. First, I will discuss the “file and restrict” rule. The law normally says that if you file for any kind of Social Security, you must take your own benefits first. Only after your own retirement is paid, can you look to a spouse’s record to see if you are due any additional benefits on his or her account. But if you wait until age 66 to claim benefits, you can ignore that law. You could file for dependent benefits on your spouse’s record and claim 50 percent of his or her full retirement age rate for the next four years and then, at age 70, switch to your own full benefit plus the 32 percent bonus that goes along with delaying your retirement benefits until 70. (I also must remind my readers that the file and restrict strategy is going away. It only applies to people turning 66 before 2020.) The only stipulation to employing the file and restrict tactic is that your spouse must be collecting Social Security before you can claim dependent benefits on his or her record. And this is where a second unrelated law comes into play in your case. The second rule I need to explain is what is called the independently entitled divorced spouse law. As alluded to in the prior paragraph, a husband or wife

can’t get any benefits off of his or her spouse’s record until that spouse is collecting benefits. But the law has always been different for divorced spouses. For example, a wife can get benefits on her ex-husband’s record even if he hasn’t filed for benefits himself yet. He must be old enough for Social Security (meaning he has to be over age 62), but again, he doesn’t have to be collecting benefits. Here is the reason that law was passed. The law assumes that a married dependent wife can rely on the husband’s income for support until he actually retires and files for Social Security himself. But the law can’t make that same assumption for a divorced wife. She is no longer “dependent” on her ex-husband’s income. She is “independent.” So the law allows an independently entitled divorced wife to get her husband’s Social Security even though he might not yet be getting benefits. (The same rules would apply to a divorced husband.) Now here is how these two laws come together to help you. The “restricted application rule” allows one of you to file for benefits as a spouse and save your own benefits until age 70. And again, normally the other spouse must apply for benefits first. But the independently entitled divorced spouse law says the first spouse does not have to be getting Social Security in order for the other spouse to file. That means you can both file for divorced spouse benefits on the other’s account and then you both can save your own retirement benefits until age 70. To further explain this, let’s use some actual numbers. You said you had similar retirement benefits. Let’s say your age 66 retirement rate is $2,200 and that your wife’s age 66 retirement rate is $2,500. Here is what you could do. At age 66, you could file for one half of your ex-wife’s benefit and get $1,250 per month. Also at age 66, your ex-wife could file for one half of your age 66 benefit and get $1,100 per month. You each would continue to get those divorced spouse benefits until you each reach age 70. At that point, your divorced husband’s benefits would stop, but you would file for your own retirement benefits, with the 32 percent bonus, and receive $2,904 each month from then on. And when she is 70, your ex would stop getting divorced wife’s benefits and she would file for her retirement and start getting $3,300 monthly, again, with the 32 percent bonus. I hope you realize how bizarre it is that you are able to do this. A whole lot of stars had to line up just right. In addition to those two aforementioned laws being in place, you each had to be pushing 66 at the same time (and before the 2020 cutoff date), you each had to have not remarried, and you each had to have your own fairly substantial retire-

ment benefit rate. Just like anyone else employing the file and restrict strategy, you would have to compare the above option with your normal course of action -- which would be for each of you to simply file for your own full benefits at age 66. In other words, instead of getting just $1,250 per month between age 66 and 70, you could be getting your own $2,200 full retirement rate. So you would be giving up $950 per month for 48 months, or $45,600 in order to reap that 32 percent bonus at 70. And your ex could be

getting $2,500 per month between 66 and 70 instead of the $1,100 divorced wife’s rate, meaning she is giving up $1,400 per month for 48 months or $67,200 to get the age 70 bonus. You need to run the numbers for yourselves, make some educated guesses about how long you think you will live, and then decide what to do. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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Park City’s Grand Summit Hotel to Undergo $15 Million Renovation and Join RockResorts

Grand Summit Hotel at Canyons Village in Vail Resorts’ Park City mountain resort in Utah, is slated to undergo a $15 million renovation this spring and be flagged as a RockResorts property. The renovations will bring the hotel up to par with both its location at the base of the largest ski resort in the United States and the modern luxury guests expect in a travel experience. The property will temporarily close from April 17, 2017 – in conjunction with the close of Park City Mountain’s ski and snowboard season – through mid-summer. The Grand Summit Hotel sits majestically in the heart of Canyons Village at Park City. Its 212 lockoff suites provide guests with more

and general store, and refresh of the conference and meeting spaces. The interior design work will be conducted by Boulder, Colo.-based TRH Interior Design, which has also designed and transformed other Vail Resorts properties such as Crystal Peak Lodge in Breckenridge, Colo., as well as other luxury mountain properties such as the Westin Snowmass Resort and the Lumiere Hotel in Telluride. Following the extensive renovation, the Grand Summit Hotel will be flagged as a RockResort. RockResorts, a division of Vail Resorts, owns and operates a collection of premium properties, lavish RockResorts Spas and distinctive dining options in iconic mountain locations.

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A view from the gondola of Park City’s Canyons Village in spring. Vail Resorts, which owns Park CityMountain, now the largest ski resort in the US, plans a $15 million renovation of the Grand Summit Hotel at Canyons Village and to flag it as a RockResorts property © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com than 290 lodging options, including hotel rooms, studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom suites and expansive luxury penthouses. Many rooms have balconies, fireplaces, double showers and full kitchens with service for eight guests. It offers a heated outdoor swimming pool year round. “We couldn’t be more excited to bring the interior of the Grand Summit Hotel up to the same caliber as the world-class resort that’s just steps away from the property,” said Jim Dullanty, president of the Grand Summit Homeowner’s Association. “This transformation will undoubtedly elevate the experience for all of Grand Summit Hotel’s guests as well as the unit owners themselves.” The renovation will include a complete overhaul of all 212 suites, including new interior finishes, furnishings, soft goods, appliances, artwork and technology. The property’s communal spaces will also be incorporated into the renovation, including the lobby and front desk, full remodel of the on-site spa, café

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with exceptional service in our mountain resort locations. We’re looking forward to continuing to deliver extraordinary service and experiences to our guests at the Grand Summit.” RockResorts (www.rockresorts. com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Vail Resorts, owns and operates luxury resorts that offer casually elegant accommodations, lavish RockResorts

Spas, renowned golf courses, awardwinning dining and a variety of exciting outdoor adventures. The RockResorts collection includes The Arrabelle at Vail Square and The Lodge at Vail in Vail, Colo.; The Osprey at Beaver Creek and The Pines Lodge in Beaver Creek, Colo.; and One Ski Hill Place in Breckenridge, Colo. More information about Grand Summit Hotel can be found here (www.

parkcitymountain.com/plan-your-trip/ lodging/grand-summit-2017). Vail Resorts, Inc subsidiaries operate 10 world-class mountain resorts and three urban ski areas, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Perisher in Australia; Whistler Blackcomb in Canada; Afton Alps in

Minnesota, Mt. Brighton in Michigan and Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin, and is in the process of acquiring Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont. The Company owns and/or manages a collection of “casually elegant” hotels under the RockResorts brand, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Visit www. snow.com for more information.

Paris Ray is winner of Gold Coast’s 5th Annual Your Big Break Talent Competition BY KAREN RUBIN, TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE, GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM Judges at the 5th annual final of the Gold Coast Acoustic Café’s Your Big Break talent competition had an unusually hard time picking the winners out of a talented field of six, but in the end, Paris Ray was the grand-prize winner and Julia Lambert the runner-up, at the Gold Coast Arts Center, Great Neck, Long Island, Saturday, April 1. Paris Ray, a 21-year old from St. James who majored in songwriting in college, dazzled the judges with her original song, “The Astronaut” and a second, highly personal original song that gets to the heart of domestic violence, as well as the required George Michael song (each of the contestants only a week ago was assigned a George Michael song to perform). Julia Lambert impressed with her song-stylings on the acoustical guitar, and her original song that soon will be released on an EP (“Take a chance, it will be okay, I promise.”). All of the performers were audience favorites: Julia Hayden, from Port Washington, backed up with a sensational band, performed two original songs plus a tribute to George Michael, which offered a MiddleEastern meets MidWest country feeling, and an really interesting song that featured the drum roll of a marching band (“Carry on”). Lydia von Hof, just 15 years old but conveying a skill and sophistication way beyond her years (she is a classically trained pianist who will be performing Chopin at Carnegie Hall), brings a full, rich voice to her performance. Sydney Perruzza, from Carle Place, brought her bluesy style to her performance. Jaclyn Manfredi, 17, brings a sultry style reflecting jazz, blues and R&B influences, and has performed at the Apollo Theater. She performed an original song, “Warehouse.” The “Big Break” is not just a clever title. The young performers are

competing for prizes that could well launch their career. As the grand-prize winner of the 5th Annual Your Big Break talent competition, Ray will have an opening spot for national acts at major venues like The Paramount, recording time at DCITY Studios and Online TV streaming opportunities, a feature on Reverbnation.com, a $250 gift certificate from All Music Inc. and ZOOM North America, a PR and social media campaign including management, booking and label services consultation with Rick Eberle Agency. Lambert, as the runner up, won a video camera. In addition, Rick Eberle has also invited all the contestants to appear on his radio and TV shows. The judges are major players in the music industry including: ReverbNation.com’s Lou Plaia, All Music Inc.’s Guy Brogna, Songwriter Tara Eberle Drouin and Label Executives Stephen Marcuccio, Jerry Lembo, Linda Ingrisano, Mark Ambrosino. The contestants for Your Big Break were selected out of 1000 submissions

Finals of the fifth annual Gold Coast Acoustic Café Your Big Break talent competition participants, organizers and judges at the Gold Coast Arts Center, Great Neck, Long Island © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

through Gold Coast Arts Center (www. goldcoastarts.com) and Reverbnation. com sites in response to an open call for musicians age 15 to 25 who do not currently have a recording or publishing contract. The artists have to perform with a band or solo with an acoustic guitar or sing to a backing music track. There is no fee to submit. The six finalists came out of two semi-final competitions of performers and were paired with mentors to guide them in performing a song by George Michael, assigned to them, in tribute to the music icon who died last December: American Idol’s Robbie Rosen, Dream Recording Studio’s Jason Melker, Sojourn Record’s Mark Ambosino, arranger/producer/songwriter/ remixer and former VP of A&R at Atlantic Records Jimmy Bralower, singer/songwriter John Hampson of Nine Days, and songwriter/producer Donnie Klang of MTV’s “Making the Band”. Your Big Break is hosted by the Gold Coast Arts Center’s Acoustic Café and Love Revolution Org. The Arts Center is transformed into the Gold Coast Acoustic Café once a month, a music venue that showcases local up-and-coming talent as well as established music acts. With its black box theater performance space and a lounge in the art gallery, the Gold Coast Acoustic Café is one of the few small music venues around which makes for a special and intimate atmosphere for artists and audience alike, especially during Your Big Break. Gold Coast Arts Center, 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck NY. Call 516-8292570, www.goldcoastarts.org. _________________________________ © 2017 Travel Features Syndicate,

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Friday, April 14, 2017

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Co-hosted by Planting Fields Foundation

and new york state office of Parks, Recreation and historic Preservation

PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM STATE HISTORIC PARK

Arbor Day Family Festival SATURDAY, APRIL 29 & SUNDAY, APRIL 30 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine)

ADMISSION: $20 PER VEHICLE ONCE YOU ENTER THE PARK, ALL ACTIVITIES, TREE CLIMB FOR KIDS, EXHIBITS, AND PERFORMANCES ARE FREE! For more information call 516-922-8678 or email jlavella@plantingfields.org

Kid’s Tree Climb • Petting Zoo • Caricaturist • Craft Tent Sporting Life on Long Island Exhibit at Coe Hall • Circus Show • Live Music by Peat Moss and the Fertilizers and by Hoodoo Loungers • Circus Workshop f Stilt Walkers • Playdate Children’s Band • Tree Planting with Smokey Bear • Brass Band • Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix...& more! PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM STATE HISTORIC PARK 1395 PLANTING FIELDS RD., OYSTER BAY, NY 11771

LEAD SPONSOR Proud sponsor of “Kids Climb” tree climbing for children

PLANTING FIELDS FOUNDATION

WWW.PLANTINGFIELDS.ORG OR 516-922-8678

Opening Night & Preview Party

SPORTING LIFE ON LONG ISLAND; THE GREAT ESTATES ERA

OPENING NIGHT & PREVIEW PARTY Friday, April 21, 2017 / Coe Hall / 5:30pm - 7:30pm

The exhibition explores the way in which sports such as fox hunting, game shooting, fishing and horse racing developed as major recreational pursuits for wealthy gentlemen, including W.R. Coe, owner of Planting Fields. $20 Non-Members / Members free / includes wine and cheese PURCHASE TICKETS at eventbrite.com. Search Planting Fields, Oyster Bay, NY. Exhibition on view April 22nd through September 30th, 2017 Open daily 11:30am – 3:30pm / $5 Admission fee for Coe Hall

BROADWAY NIGHT AT COE HALL Saturday, April 22, 2017 / 7:00pm

Reserve seats early! / Tickets are required / Members $40 / Non-members $50 PURCHASE TICKETS at eventbrite.com. Search Planting Fields, Oyster Bay, NY

The 6 finalists of the 5th annual Gold Coast Your Big Break talent competition: grand prize winner, Paris Ray (second from left) and runner up Julia Lambert (fourth from left)with Julia Hayden, Lydia von Hof, Sydney Perruzza and Jaclyn Manfredi © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

Coe Hall will come alive with the sounds of Broadway, as sung by some of the greatest stars from Broadway’s biggest shows. Join us after the show for a chance to meet the performers at a wine and cheese reception in the Dining Room of Coe Hall. For more information about events contact Jennifer Lavella f (516) 922-8678 or email jlavella@plantingfields.org. PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM STATE HISTORIC PARK 1395 PLANTING FIELDS RD., OYSTER BAY, NY 11771

WWW.PLANTINGFIELDS.ORG OR 516-922-8678

PLANTING FIELDS FOUNDATION

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EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED

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OFFICE ASSISTANT: Part time, 20-30 hours per week, computer skills needed, office experience a must. Williston Park. Call 917-821-5435

AIDE/COMPANION With a sunny personality seeking position to care for the elderly. Experience with dementia, alzheimers, recovering stroke patients and sundown syndrome. Excellent references available upon request. Call Marcia 347-551-1720

REAL ESTATE AGENT: Prestigious firm seeking licensed agents. Take your career to the next level. Flexible hours, training, marketing, local & international exposure, amazing income potential. Williston Park location. Call Lisa Strobing 917716-1996 REAL ESTATE firm looking for college Marketing/Communications intern. Goldilocks Real Estate, a boutique firm in Mineola seeks a summer intern to assist in online marketing. Candidate will receive a general education in residential real estate and have hands on opportunity to help create and run a marketing campaign. Employer will coordinate with university to gain credits for students. Call Sandi Polinsky at 917-733-3059 to schedule an interview or email sandi@goldilocksrealty.com RECEPTIONIST P/T: Garden City Physical Therapy Office looking for part time receptionist to perform a variety of clerical tasks. Candidate must be energetic, kind, compassionate & have good computer skills. Please send resume to: lcoors@ ptoptions.com TEACHER INFANT: Immediate hire! Well known program in Roslyn area seeks teacher with minimum 1 year experience teaching infant classroom. Must have CDA or Early Childhood degree. Hours 9-6. Send resume finestgrowing@aol.com

BABYSITTER AVAILABLE: Megan, 21 yrs old, college student, experienced, reliable sitter. Available 2nd week of May until end of August. Has own car. Call or text 516-851-0699 or email at miovino2495@aol.com for rates and further questions. CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones at home or in a health care facility? Call 516-410-9943 for a NY State certified nursing assistant with excellent references !

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EMPLOYMENT

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NOVENAS/PRAYERS

CAREGIVER / HHA VERY HANDS ON LOVING, CARING, COMPASSIONATE HHA with over 10 years experience seeking FT live in or live out position. Great references. Licensed driver. Please call Shawn 516-424-0091

CLEANING WOMAN AVAILABLE: English speaking Polish woman with years of experience, hardworking & responsible is available to clean your home or office. Reasonable rates, excellent references. Please call 516-5640139

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 after the favor is granted. Grateful thanks. (L.S.)

CAREGIVER AVAILABLE Seeking position full time or part time, live in or live out. Able to work weekends. I am very flexible, honest and reliable with excellent references. Available immediately. Please call Paola 516-325-3547 CERTIFIED HHA (certification current) Seeking position as a companion to the Elderly. Available to work Mon-Fri. 15 years of experience. Excellent references. Contact Olive 917-714-7789 CERTIFIED HOME CAREGIVER AVAILABLE: Full time or part time, Live out. Will also do light cleaning, meal preparation for patient. Happy to assist! Excellent references. Licensed driver w/own car. Call Maritza 516-472-8057 CLEANING SERVICES FOR OFFICES OR HOMES. Available 7 days a week. Excellent references. Own transportation. Gift Certificates available! Call 516-974-8959 DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE to advertise? Our Service Directory is sure to bring results. Call 2948900 for rates and information.

HOME HEALTH AIDE/PERSONAL CARE AIDE Available to work full time or part time. Licensed driver. For further information, please contact:Sonia 516-642-1988 HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE Let me do the work for you! Homes, apartments and offices! Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, organizing, etc. Professional appearance Excellent references English speaking Own transportation Free estimates! Loves animals !! Call or text Nancy 516-469-5517. Email: nancybenitez023@gmail.com HOUSE CLEANING Experienced cleaning available. Pleasant, responsible, English speaking, own transportation. Call Debora 516-444-0026 HOUSE CLEANING: Excellent service, with great references, reliable, own transportation, English speaking. Call Selma at 516-690-3550 HOUSE CLEANING: Experienced, English speaking, experienced, own car. Cleans & organizes home, apartment, office, etc. Free estimates. Call or text 516-996-5515 YorlenisOchoa74@gmail.com HOUSE CLEANING: Experienced cleaning service available. Pleasant, responsible. Provides own quality clean products. Own transportation. Local references. Spanish/English speaking. Free estimates. Approximate cost: Small home $79, Mid size $99, Large $118. Please call Diana 516-8597084

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

MARKETPLACE INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Consignment Shoppe and Auction House Open 7 Days a Week Consignments by Appointment Monthly Live & Online Auctions Tag Sale, Appraisals and Estate Sale Services Complete House Cleanouts Moving Services Home Staging Services 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com PIANO FOR SALE KAWAI UPRIGHT Black Ebony $2,000 Good condition, barely used. Certified pre-owned bought from reputable tri-state dealer Frank & Camilles. Serial No. A16435 1990. Bench included. Call 516-946-5585 PRIVACY HEDGE SPRING BLOW OUT SALE. 6’ Arborvitae (cedar) reg. $129 NOW $69. Beautiful, nursery grown. FREE installation / FREE delivery. Limited supply! ORDER NOW! 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttrees. com

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MARKETPLACE

AUCTIONS

TAG SALE

AUTO SERVICES

ONLINE AUCTION! Well maintained golf course equipment/supplies from private golf course. 4/19 @ 1:00pm Bid at: cowley1.com 570-499-8883 PAAU002923L

STEWART MANOR Multi Family Garage Sale Saturday April 8 9am-4pm 94 Fernwood Terrace Furniture, Clothes, Collectibles, Too Much To List !!! RAIN DATE SUNDAY APRIL 9

DETTAGLIO DETAILING: Anthony Masia, Owner/Operator. Dependable, professional detailer, SUVs, 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 $95/cars only. Coupons not to be combined. 631-612-7152. Check us out on Facebook.

WANTED TO BUY LOOK! Old clocks and watches wanted by collector regardless of condition. Highest prices paid. 917-748-7225 LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048 OLD TOOLS, toys, trains, coins, antiques, sterling, costume jewelry, clocks, watches. Pleasant and courteous treatment. In business over 54 years. Immediate payment. Immediate removal. 347-256-7981 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

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

ABE BUYS OLD STUFF

Danish, Modern, Lucite, Lamps, Tables, Paintings, & Chandeliers

917-817-3928

WILLISTON PARK: “Bargains and Blessings” Thrift Shop at RESURRECTION CHURCH, 147 Campbell Avenue @Center Street. OPEN Thursdays 9:30am1pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm. 516-746-2257. EASTER ITEMS, jewelry, clothing, household items, etc. DONATIONS accepted Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm.

PETS PET SERVICES A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256 MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Training Grooming Boarding Walking GC Resident 516-382-5553

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO FOR SALE 1964 TRIUMPH TR4 CONVERTIBLE Driver in “good” condition; great for a tinkerer. Very capable of being upgraded to “excellent”. Newly painted, new valve job, 65.5K miles, British Walnut dash, runs great. $17,950. Call 516-269-1799

AUTOMOTIVE

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

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT GARDEN CITY APRIL’S SPECIALS Top Floor. Three rooms. 1 Bedroom, LR/DR Combo, New EIK, Walk in Shower. Elevator, Doorman. $2,200 Sunny, large 3 rooms freshly painted. New granite counters, A/C, 1 Bed, parking. $2,100 Corner Unit. 4 rooms, 2 Bed, D/R, EIK, parking. June 1. $3,200 Garden City Properties 516-746-1563 / 516-313-8504

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: editor@gcnews.com

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR RENT

VACATION RENTAL

GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Spacious, bright 2 bedroom with dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C, hardwood floors. NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. $1,750 + electric. ALSO 1 bedroom with balcony $1,585.00 + electric. Both available approximately June 1. www.gcbapts.com or 516-742-1101

OFFICE SPACE GARDEN CITY 1565 FRANKLIN AVE RESERVED PARKING Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Available June 1st. Call 516-248-3048

STORE SPACE FOR RENT GREAT NECK: Retail store for rent by owner. 550 Northern Blvd across from Leonard’s. 1600 square foot, fully renovated, new HVAC, new lavatory, office work area and conference room, parking lot, signage, taxes included, separate gas and electric. Ready to move in! $7500 per month. 516-829-1244

VACATION RENTAL HAMPTON BAYS SUMMER RENTAL 4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath, large lot in private community with private bay beach. South of Montauk Highway, close to train, restaurants, beaches and shopping. July and /o r August available. Single family only, no group rentals. July $10,000. August $11,000. July & August $20,000.00 Call 516-426-2247 and leave a message. References/Security required.

FREE JUNK CAR REMOVAL $ We Pay CASH

718-835-2664

CA$H IN A FLASH $500 TAX DEDUCTIBLE Mention This Ad RECEIVE CASH Plus IRS Tax Deductions

HAMPTONS: ON SHINNECOCK BAY Minutes to ocean, train, stores. 2/3 Bedroom, 2 Bath house, open Kitchen. Moor your boat free. Memorial Day to Labor Day $25,000 July to Labor Day $22,000 References/Security required. Call 516-554-2008

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NORTH FORK PECONIC Spring, Summer, Fall Rental. Spacious 4-bedroom, 1-level home with in-ground pool. Short walk to private, Peconic Bay beach. Great for families. Call Deborah703-969-1111 or see VRBO listing #236766 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com SAG HARBOR SUMMER RENTAL Upscale Community. 100’ Noyac Bay Beachfront. 3 BR, 2 Bath, LR, DR, Kitchen, Porch, Bayfront Patio, CAC, Sunsets. Available Aug-LD Call or Text 201-919-6574

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OPEN HOUSE AQUEBOGUE Sunday 4/9 1:00pm-3:00pm 39 Leafy Way Baywoods! Big Bayviews! Beach & Boating right here! Dock slip & pool on Bayside. 3 BR, 2 Bath Colonial. LR/fireplace, Large EIK, FDR, MBR/balcony, CAC, full basement & 1 car garage. $729,000. Colony Realty, Valerie Goode 516-319-0106

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE JAMESPORT 375’ of Bayfront. Location! Location! Spectacular Views. 140’ of sandy bay beach. Boat dock on property. Cape with 3 BRs. Living Room with stone fireplace. Bring your architect. $2,495,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623

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LAKEFRONT LAND LIQUIDATION! 6 acres $99,900 Cortland Co in the Finger Lakes! Unspoiled lake, wooded privacy, great fishing! Ideal country homesite! Call 888-701-7509 NewYorkLandandLakes.com LENDER ORDERED SALE! 39 acres $89,900 NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED! Delaware County. Catskill Mtn setting! Views, woods, meadow! EZ term avail! Call 888-479-3394 today! NewYorkLandandlakes.com SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA (EAST COAST) Beach Cove is an Age Restricted Community where friends are easily made. Sebastian is an “Old Florida” fishing village with a quaint atmosphere yet excellent medical facilities, shopping and restaurants. Direct flights from Newark to Vero Beach. New manufactured homes from 89,900. 772581-0080; www.beach-cove.com

REAL ESTATE WANTED HOUSE WANTED TO RENT GARDEN CITY FAMILY seeking 3 Bedroom House to rent. Email: localgcmom@gmail.com

LAND WANTED LAND WANTED: Cash buyer seeks large acreage 200+ acres in the Central/Finger Lakes and Catskills Regions of NYS. Brokers welcome. For immediate confidential response, call 607353-8068 or email info@NewYorkLandandLakes.com

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SERVICES

TAX & ACCOUNTING: Winnie Malone, CPA, MBA. Smart Allied Accounting & Tax Services. Individual & Business Taxes. Tax Problems Resolved, Financial Statements. Year-Round Accounting. Bookkeeping & Payroll. 516-626-0711. www.smartallied.com. winnie@smartallied. com

RAFTER ONE CARPENTRY: Kitchens & Baths, Windows & Doors, Wainscoting & Molding, all general home repairs. References. License #H010478/Insured. Bill Ryan 516-491-6222

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.

TAX PREPARATION ATTENTION LATE FILERS! Michael Seltenreich, CPA has been preparing individual and corporate tax returns for over 30 years. I will meet with you in person or discuss over the telephone to uncover ways to minimize your taxes! Reasonable fees. Call 516-647-6702 THE CUTTING EDGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN & MAINTENANCE Spring clean ups Weekly service Planting & mulch more! Alex, the owner, has degrees in Horticulture, Landscape Design & Plant & Soil Science! Please visit our website: tceland.com for more details 516-437-5303 Email alex@tceland.com GCHS ‘91 local resident. Licensed & Insured Free Estimates! Happy Spring!

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry SERVICES *Minor Electrical & Plumbing FIX’N FLIPS, HARD MONEY 23year GC Resident /BRIDGE LOANS, No Docu- Lic & Ins H18E2170000 ments—Stated Income Loans, Call BOB 516-741-2154 up to 90% PP, 100% Rehab, Pur- LAMPS FIXED $65 chase—Refinance, One-Four In home service. Handy HowUnits, Mixed Use, Commercial ard. 646-996-7628 Building, 888-565-9477 MASONRY NEW YORK MARRIAGE All types of stonework AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Pavers, Retaining Walls, BelJoan Atwood, Ph.D. An experi- gium Block Patios, Foundations, enced therapist makes all the Seal coating, Concrete and Asdifference. Individual, couple, phalt driveways, Sidewalks, family therapy and anger man- Steps. agement. 516-764-2526. Free Estimates jatwood@optonline.net Fully Licensed & Insured www.NYMFT.com Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886

SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain / rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal Power Washing, Wood Replacement JOHN MIGLIACCIO Licensed & Insured #80422100000 Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office) JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

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

TUTORING CHEMISTRY TUTOR: Call Jonathan, Ivy League Ph.D. AP, SAT II, Regents. I also tutor Biology, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science. itutorchem@gmail.com or 516669-0587

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IVY LEAGUE GRAD TUTOR: 8+ years experience. Specialities include Physics, Chemistry, Math (all levels), SAT, SAT II. Rate $100 / hr. Sessions held in Library. Skype tutoring available. Call 718-415-8118 MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS WANTED! Leona Handelman, Half Hollow Hills Math Teacher. Empowering students K-12. Common Core and enrichment, PSAT, SAT, ACT, Regents / test prep, professional licensing exams. Free evaluation and personalized tutoring programs. 516-652-9851 or 516-627-0024 SPANISH TUTOR: Spanish Grammar-Literature, FLACS A -FLACS B, Exam Preparation / Comps. William Cullen, M.A., Spanish, S.D.A. Chaminade HS, Fairfield University Alumnus. 516-509-8174. wdctutor06@aol. com. References furnished upon request.

VINYASA and GENTLE YOGA

Classes in Mineola Studio.

• $110 - 10 classes • $15 - walk-in rate

Call or Text Carol 516-662-7391 or email YogawithCarol@outlook.com

REAL ESTATE AUCTION ON-LINE ONLY

(Selling separately or as entirety bid)

Beautifully Restored Historical Home with Equine/Recreational Property on West Canada Creek Lot 1: 8040 State Route 28, Newport, NY — Bring your horses and settle into this beautifully remodeled Greek Revival home. 54’ x 52’ 4 Season Pool Room w/ bedroom suite, wet bar, sauna. Gunite Pool Mineral Spring Salt Water. 17-Stall barn with tack room, round pen and lighted riding arena Lot 2: 8061 State Route 28, Newport, NY — Build your dream home on approx. 10 acres along the West Canada Creek. The Boat House is ready and waiting for your boat. Lot 3: Entirety Bid – Combination of Lots 1 and 2 Bidding Begins Online Only: On or about Friday, April 7, 2017 Inspections: Sunday, April 23, 2017, 1 pm - 4 pm Bids Close: Thursday, April 27, 2017, 11 am See Website for Terms & Details www.unclesamauctions.com

Bid Here:

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INSTRUCTION BASEBALL INSTRUCTION Top rated on Long Island New York State Certified Go to: coachup.com/coaches/johns-22 for reviews and info. PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons. com

CLEANING MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE Our excellent cleaning team will get your home or office spotless! Available Monday thru Friday 7am to 6pm Supplies provided if needed Own transportation Excellent references provided CALL 516-849-2026

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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. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

SERVICES 1-866-We Junk It: All phases of rubbish removal & demolition. Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, clean-ups, attics, basements, floods, fires. All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat Service. www.1866wejunkit.com 516-5411557

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Last Hope Animal Rescue’s Cat/Kitten Foster Get Together Please join Last Hope Animal Rescue on Sunday, April 23rd, from 1-3 PM for a kitten/cat foster get together. Last Hope would like to thank current foster volunteers for the tremendous work they do and answer questions for those considering becoming a foster. Learn what this rewarding experience is all about. Without fosters providing a temporary loving home, Last Hope would be unable to save many of the lives that it does. The gathering will be held at the Bide-A-Wee conference room (directly across the parking lot from the Last Hope adoption center at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh) and lunch will be served. Please RSVP by April 21st via email to foster@lasthopeanimalrescue. org or call Doreen with any questions at 631-445-2326.

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Children romped on the South Lawn while the lively tunes played. People enjoyed the fresh air and the camaraderie of the Easter egg roll. The crowds grew each year until more than 50,000 people poured across the South Lawn in 1937. Wartime interfered with the Easter tradition. After being canceled during World War I, the egg roll was again postponed after the U.S. entered World War II. The renovation of the White House under President Harry Truman resulted in further cancellations. In 1953, President Dwight D. Eisenhower revived the tradition after a 12-year hiatus. The Easter Bunny made his first appearance at the egg roll in 1969 when a member of First Lady Pat Nixon’s staff put on a fleecy white costume, and amused the guests. He proved to be a bigger star than

the president in the eyes of some of the children. Five years later, organizers raided the White House kitchen for silverware to stage the first egg-rolling races in which children used spoons to push their eggs in marked lanes. All over the world, the dyeing of Easter eggs in different colors is commonplace. People boil the eggs and some people got brown by using onion peels, black by using oak or alder bark or the nutshell of walnut, or pink by using beet juice, or by using artificial colorings. (wikipedia.org) A greater variety of color was often provided by tying on the onion skin with different-colored wool yarn. In the North of England these are called paceeggs or paste-eggs, from a dialectal form of Middle English “pasche.” They were usually eaten after an egg-tapping competition.

In the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, Easter eggs are dyed red to represent the blood of Christ, with further symbolism being found in the hard shell of the egg symbolizing the sealed Tomb of Christ. The cracking of which symbolized his resurrection from the dead. Why is chocolate so connected with Easter? “The tradition of chocolate eggs began in 19th-century France and Germany and soon spread to the rest of Europe and eventually the U.S.,” said Katherine Tegen, the author of “The Story of the Easter Bunny.” (realsimple.com) Some Christians are also happy to eat chocolate on Easter because many people give up chocolate for the 40 days of Lent. Anne Kathryn Killinger, the author of “An Inner Journey to Easter,” has said, “To receive the special Easter eggs, children were told to make nests from hats or baskets so the Easter Bunny could leave them there.” Another typical Easter food is lamb. “Lamb is traditional because Jesus’ last supper was the Passover meal,” said Karen Jean Matsko Hood, the author of “Easter Delights Cookbook.” “If he ate meat during that meal, it would have been lamb.” Many families like to eat ham on Easter Sunday. “Salted pork would last through the winter and be ready to eat in spring before other fresh meat was available,” Hood said. This year’s Easter dinner, surrounded by family and friends, is sure to be a memorable one. Claire Lynch says Happy Easter and Happy Spring to all!

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The most popular flower for decorating church altars at Easter is the white trumpet lily. It symbolizes grace, purity and virtue. Lilies also account for more than half of all Easter gift plants purchased for the holiday followed by azaleas and African violets. Each year, candy manufacturers produce more than 90 million chocolate Easter bunnies for Easter. Meanwhile, research shows that solid chocolate bunnies are the most popular - followed by hollow chocolate bunnies and marshmallow chocolate bunnies. Studies also indicate that about 76% of Americans will eat the ears on chocolate bunnies first. The number of jelly beans produced in the U.S. each year is 16 billion. And the most popular jelly bean flavor among kids? It’s cherry. The Easter egg toss dates back to the medieval church where a hard-boiled egg was thrown from one choir boy to the next. When the priest called “time up,” whoever held it got to keep the egg. Coloring eggs was brought to a high art when medieval English kings dispersed hundreds of decorated, gold-leafed eggs throughout the royal household at Easter. In 1883, Russian Czar Alexander was responsible for commissioning the famous Faberge eggs - from goldsmith Peter Carl Faberge - as an Easter gift for his wife, the Empress Marie.

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Student Isabella Conforti tried to drop pecks in a bottle, a game popular in the 1940s, during a tour of the Levittown Museum.

On the brink of Levittown’s 70th birthday, students enrolled in the school district have been taking tours at the Levittown Museum, located in the Levittown Memorial Education Center. Northside Elementary School students who attended the tour learned from guides Irene Metzler, Geri Rabb and Bill Wilson that the community was built by William Levitt after World War II and possessed 17,447 homes, nine greens with shopping centers and nine pools. During the tour, students learned about the toys and games popular during this period and select students tried their hand at playing the peg game. They also entered into a replica of a Levittown home’s kitchen, bedroom and living room and were shown housewares utilized during 1947-1951. Many students were able to compare their current Levitt homes with the replicated designs of the original models. Photos courtesy of the Levittown School District

Geri Raab, a tour guide at the Levittown Museum, showed Northside Elementary School students what a 1940s Levitt home kitchen contained.

Levittown Museum Irene Metzler taught Northside Elementary School students about toys during the 1940’s and 1950’s.

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In honor of Read Day and Dr. Seuss’ birthday, third-graders at Kramer Lane Elementary School in the Bethpage School District worked on STEMthemed activities that related

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teetering turtle tower; and “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!,” which allowed students to make hot air balloons. Students enjoyed the unique activities to honor the special day.

Building a nest to protect an egg was one of the STEM projects.

Marking the birthday of Dr. Seuss Northside School students in Levittown celebrated the March 2 birthday of Theodore Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, with a variety of activities. Kindergarten, first- and second-grade students enjoyed making and wearing Seuss-styled hats and sharing their favorite Dr. Seuss books with classmates. Reading teacher Dyanne Case also facilitated an activity with Hofstra University athletes, who visited and read Dr. Seuss stories to the students. Other activities included a sorting activity where first-grade students sorted paper fish after reading “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.” The students also personalized their hats by writing the title to their favorite Dr. Seuss stories on the white bands.

From left, students Justyn Hernandez, Jolie Anglim, Julianna Dias Cruz, Greysen Gomezcoello and Alexa Bella celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday at Northside School.

Hofstra University athletes dressed in Dr. Seuss hats while taking a picture with Northside School students on Read Across America Day.

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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE One Eleven One LLC. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY 2/27/17. Office: Nassau Co. SSNY designated agent for service of process. Copy of process to 15 Notre Dame Av. Hicksville, NY 11801. Purpose: Any lawful MIT 5500 6X 03/10,17,24,31,04/07,14 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of 79 STATE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 3/06/17. Office located in Nassau. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to PO Box 0271, Hicksville, NY 118020271. Purpose: any lawful activity. MIT 5502 6X 03/24,31,04/07,14,21,28 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of 50 NORTH 15TH LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 3/06/17. Office located in Nassau. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to PO Box 0271, Hicksville, NY 11802-0271. Purpose: any lawful activity. MIT 5503 6X 03/24,31,04/07,14,21,28 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of 230 PARKWAY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 3/06/17. Office located in Nassau. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to PO Box 0271, Hicksville, NY 11802-0271. Purpose: any lawful activity. MIT 5504 6X 03/24,31,04/07,14,21,28 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff against WARREN SCAGLIONE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 01, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 25th day of April, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements

thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 25 Stauber Drive Plainview, N.Y. 11803. (Section: 12, Block: 406, Lot: 3). Approximate amount of lien $ 466,080.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 008373-15. Michael Bruce Mirotznik, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street – Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 MIT 5505 4X 03/24,31,04/07,14 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of LLC. CDS Next LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/21/2017. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at c/o Chris Davis, 100 Duffy Ave, Suite 510, Hicksville, NY 11801. Purpose: any business permitted under law. MIT 5506 6X 03/24,31,04/07,14,21,28 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, vs. COLLEEN P. TUZZOLO, MICHAEL P. TUZZOLO A/K/A MIKE P. TUZZOLO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on August 26, 2014, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 02, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 16 Prose Street, Hicksville, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11, Block 310 and Lot 21. Approximate amount of judgment is $237,546.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 11033/12. Ann Marie Diaz, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road,

Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5509 4X 03/31,04/07,14,21 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION; Plaintiff(s) vs. BRIAN JENNINGS; TRACY JENNINGS AKA TRACY L. JENNINGS; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about January 19, 2017, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. On May 2, 2017 at 11:30 am. Premises known as 7 & 9 DAVID AVENUE, Hicksville, NY 11801 Section: 12 Block: 171 Lot: 17, 18, 19, 20 & 51 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Lot Nos. 17 to 20 inclusive and also being part of Lot No. 16 in Block 26 on a certain map entitled, “Map of Willfred Manor” filed in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on 5/2/47 under File No. 631, Case No. 726. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $573,085.59 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 3509-2014 Jeffrey L. Stadler, Esq., Referee MIT 5511 4X 03/31-04/21 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO: GATEWAY CARTING CO. INC. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Julianne T. Capetola, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated February 24, 2017, and filed with the complaint and other papers in the office of the Clerk of the County

of Nassau, State of New York. This action seeks an order from the court canceling and discharging a certain mortgage dated August 1, 1985 given by plaintiffs to secure a debt owed to Gateway Carting Co. Inc., which debt has been paid in full. The mortgage affects property located at 16 Howard Street, Hicksville, County of Nassau, State of New York. MACRI, GREENSPAN & MORMARCO Attorneys for Plaintiffs 393 Old Country Road, Suite 300 Carle Place, NY 11514 (516) 338-5780 MIT 5512 4X 04/07,14,21,28 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU MARTIN DELLACONA, JR. and MARIE DELLACONA Plaintiffs, SUMMONS – against – GATEWAY CARTING CO. INC., Index No. 001120-2017 Date Purchased: 02/24/2017 Plaintiffs’ Address: 1 Ariel Dr., Middle Island, NY Basis of Venue Designated is: Defendant. Address of Subject Property To the above named defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiffs’ Attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated: February 24, 2017 MACRI, GREENSPAN & MORAMARCO Attorneys for Plaintiffs 393 Old Country Road, Suite 300 Carle Place, New York 11514 (516) 338-5780 Defendant’s Address: 66-67 78th Street Middle Village, New York 11379 MIT 5513 4X 04/07,14,21,28 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that

SEALED PROPOSALS for: DISTRICT WIDE COMMUNICATION UPGRADES will be received by the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of the HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT, at the office of the Board, 4 Dean Street, Hicksville, New York, until 4:00 p.m. Prevailing Time, on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 5:00 p.m. Information for Bidders, Proposal, Specifications and Contract Forms may be obtained in electronic format at the office of the District Engineer, H2M architects + engineers, 538 Broad Hollow Road, 4th Floor East, New York 11747, upon deposit of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). Make deposit check payable to HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT. Bidder’s deposit will be refunded when the original disc is returned in good condition within ten (10) days after the bids have been opened. Other deposits will be partially or not refunded. Only plan holders who have registered and paid their deposit are eligible to submit bids. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the Hicksville Water District, in a sum equivalent to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if his bid is accepted, he will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. The Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities therein and to accept the bid which, in its opinion, is in the best interests of the Water District. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT DATED: April 14, 2017 MIT 5515 1X 04/14 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2015-13BTT, Plaintiff, vs. BRUCE TOPOL; CELINA TOPOL, ET AL.,

Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on October 25, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 16, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 63 Carriage Lane, Plainview, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 13, Block 119 and Lot 140 together with an undivided 0.75 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $392,627.83 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 8827/13. Anthony Iovino, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5516 4X 04/14,21,28,05/05 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; Plaintiff(s) vs. GEORGE BAGGIO; PAUL J. BAGGIO; DEANA BAGGIO; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about September 22, 2014, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. On April 25, 2017 at 11:30 am. Premises known as 27 EDWARDS STREET a/k/a 27 EDWARD STREET, BETHPAGE, NY 11714 Section: 46 Block: 590 Lot: 24 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being Bethpage, part in the Town of Oyster Bay and partly in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, as shown and designated on a map entitled, “Map of Brenner Estates situated at Central Park, New York surveyed January 1928 by Baldwin & Cornelius Co.,

Inc., Engineers, Freeport, New York” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on February 23, 1928 as Map No. 651, Case No. 771. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $388,076.64 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 935-14 Bernard Mirotznik, Esq., Referee BN 7208 4x 03/24,31,04/07,14 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF BETHPAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK (MAY 16, 2017) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Budget Hearing of the qualified voters of the Bethpage Union Free School District, Nassau County, Bethpage, New York, will be held in the Little Theatre of Bethpage High School in said District, on May 2, 2017, at 8:00 p.m. prevailing time, for the purpose of discussing expenditures contained in the proposed budget for the ensuing school year 2017-2018. Copies of the budget document will be made available to District residents commencing April 25, 2017 upon request, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, in the office of the District Clerk located in the Superintendent’s Office of the Administration Building. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting, Budget Vote and Election of the Bethpage Union Free School District, County of Nassau, State of New York, qualified to vote at School Meetings in said District, will be held in the Main Gymnasium of the Bethpage Senior High School, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage, New York in said District on May 16, 2017, for the purpose of voting by the qualified voters of the District, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (D.S.T.) on the following separate matters: 1. The estimated expenditures (school budget) for the ensuing school year 2017-2018 and authorizing the levy and collection of necessary taxes thereof.

(Proposition 1) 2. NON-BINDING ADVISORY PROPOSITION ON VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE WORKER EXEMPTIONS THE FOLLOWING IS A NON-BINDING ADVISORY PROPOSITION. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR DECIDING WHETHER TO ADOPT THE EXEMPTIONS DESCRIBED. Shall the Board of Education of the Bethpage UFSD adopt the Volunteer Firefighter and Volunteer Ambulance Worker Tax Exemption pursuant to Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) 466-c and extend that exemption pursuant to RPTL 466-f and 466-h, such that an exemption shall be available to eligible volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers at the rate of 10% of assessed value, a lifetime exemption shall be available to eligible individuals with more than 20 years of service, and the exemption shall be further extended to the eligible un-remarried spouse of a deceased enrolled member if the deceased member was enrolled for at least 20 years and received the exemption prior to his/her death, as well as a deceased enrolled member’s eligible un-remarried spouse, if the deceased volunteer was killed in the line of duty, was enrolled for at least 5 years and was receiving the exemption prior to his/her death? The exemptions would be first applied to tax bills in the 2018/2019 school year. All terms herein are as defined by law and execution of the exemptions shall be pursuant to law. If the Board approves the exemptions it will likely result in non-firefighters and non-volunteer ambulance workers as well as non-eligible firefighters and non-eligible ambulance workers, paying an increase in taxes. 3. NON-BINDING ADVISORY PROPOSITION ON VETERANS EXEMPTIONS THE FOLLOWING IS A NON-BINDING ADVISORY PROPOSITION. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR DECIDING WHETHER TO ADOPT THE EXEMPTIONS DESCRIBED. Shall the Board of Education of the Bethpage UFSD adopt the Alternative Veteran’s Exemption pursuant to Real

Property Tax Law (RPTL) 458-a and the Cold War Veteran’s Exemption pursuant to RPTL 458-b, at the following maximum tax exemption levels, as may be further adjusted pursuant to law, and as first applied to tax bills in the 2018/2019 school year? All terms herein are as defined by law and execution of the exemptions shall be pursuant to law. If the Board approves the exemptions it will likely result in non-veterans and certain veterans paying an increase in taxes. Alternative Veterans Exemption* Eligible Recipients of the Alternative Veterans Exemption - 15% of assessed value not to exceed $12,000** Eligible Combat Zone Veterans - an additional 10% of assessed value not to exceed an additional $8,000** Eligible Disabled Veterans - an additional assessed value multiplied by 50% of the veteran’s disability rating, not to exceed an additional $40,000** *Gold Star parents, military personnel who served in the Reserve component of the US Armed Forces that were deemed on active duty under Executive Order 11519, and cooperative corporations would also be eligible for the exemption. Qualified veterans would be permitted to transfer the exemption to another home purchased in the District as per law. **Or the product of the number listed multiplied by the latest state equalization rate for the assessing unit, whichever is less. Cold War Veterans Exemption^ Eligible Cold War Veterans 15% of assessed value not to exceed $12,000^^ Eligible Disabled Veterans an additional assessed value multiplied by 50% of the veteran’s Cold War disability rating, not to exceed an additional $40,000^^ ^Cooperative corporations would also be eligible and qualified veterans would be permitted to transfer the exemption to another home purchased in the District, as per law. ^^ Or the product of the number listed multiplied by latest state equalization rate for the assessing unit, whichever is less. 4. Any other questions or propositions as to matters or expenditures or authority to levy taxes that may be presented for a vote under the Education

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Law. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the said vote and election to be conducted on May 16, 2017, two (2) members are to be elected to the Board of Education as follows: ONE (1) member is to be elected for a full three (3) year term to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of the term of Anna Israelton, which term expires June 30, 2017. ONE (1) member is to be elected for a full three (3) year term to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of the term of Michael J. Kelly, which term expires June 30, 2017. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all nominating petitions of candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education, shall be filed with the Clerk of the District Not Later Than April 17, 2017 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (D.S.T.), whose office is located in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools at the Administration Building. A separate petition, duly signed by at least 31 qualified voters of the district, said number constituting 2% of the total number of voters who voted at the Annual Meeting of May 17, 2016, stating the residence of each signer, shall be required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. Petitions for school board members shall describe the specific vacancy on the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated; said description shall include at least the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that each person entitled to vote must register. Registration dates, hours, and locations are as follows: WEEKDAYS, until May 11, 2017, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (D.S.T.) when school is in session in the Office of the District Clerk, located in the Administration Building, Cherry and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage, New York. SATURDAY, April 29, 2017, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (D.S.T.), in the Boardroom at the Administration Building, Cherry and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage, New York. The following persons shall be eligible to vote: All persons who shall have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance with section two thousand fourteen

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LEGAL NOTICES of the Education Law and all persons who shall have been previously duly registered for any annual or special meeting or election, who are qualified to vote and who shall have voted at any annual or special meeting or election held or conducted during the four (4) calendar years prior to 2017 (i.e., 20132016). In addition, all persons who are registered to vote pursuant to the provision of section three hundred fifty-two of the Election Law of the State of New York shall be eligible to vote. All persons who registered at the Annual Meeting and Election held on May 17, 2016, will not be required to re-register for the purpose of voting on May 16, 2017. Persons whose names appear as eligible voters as of May 17, 2016 on the Voter Registration Books issued and maintained by the Nassau County Board of Elections, shall be eligible to vote at the Annual School District Meeting and Elections to be conducted on May 16, 2017. (Exception to the School District Registration requirement.) Any qualified voter of the District who is in doubt as to whether she/he is registered to vote at the May 16, 2017 Annual Meeting Vote and Election should contact the District Clerk of the Bethpage Union Free School District. The Board of Registration will meet during the election held in the District on May 16, 2017 at the place where the Annual Meeting and Election is held for the purpose of preparing a register for meetings and elections held subsequent to such Annual Meetings or Elections. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the register will be open for inspection by a qualified voter of the School District on May 11, 2017, up to and including the day of the election, May 16, 2017, Sunday excepted, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with the exception of Saturday, May 13, 2017, when the hours will be from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing school year 2017-2018 for school purposes (budget) and a statement of any expenditure and estimated tax levy for the ensuing year that may be required to fund the school budget appropriation at the

above stated Annual Meeting shall be prepared and made available upon request to any district resident at the Office of the District Clerk, which is located in the Superintendent’s Office at the Administration Building, Cherry and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage, New York and the offices of the principals of all the schools in the District therein and at the Bethpage Public Library during the period of fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the Annual Meeting between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (D.S.T.), Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays excepted. Administration Building Bethpage High School JFK Middle School Central Boulevard School Charles Campagne School Kramer Lane School Bethpage Public Library These documents will also be available on the district’s website at: http://www. bethpagecommunity.com PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, an exemption report detailing exemptions from real property taxation shall be available and appended to any tentative, preliminary or final budget. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that absentee ballots will be available for the election of School Board Members and the Budget Vote. Applications for absentee ballots are available in the Office of the District Clerk, which is located in the Superintendent’s Office at the Administration Building, Cherry and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage. To have an absentee ballot mailed to your home, a completed and signed application must be in the District Clerk’s Office no later than Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Application for an absentee ballot may be made in person from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on any school day and up until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017. Applications can also be downloaded from the district’s website at:http://www. bethpagecommunity.com The right to vote by absentee ballot will be subject to the approval of the Board of Registration. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified vot-

ers of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election (except Sunday), between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, and on Saturday, May 13, 2017, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The list will also be available at the polling place on May 16, 2017. Absentee ballots will be accepted in the Office of the District Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2017. Any ballot received after that time will not be counted. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any propositions or questions to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 79 qualified voters of the District and filed in the office of the District Clerk at least thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting, except for petitions relating to a proposition which must be included in the notice of the annual meeting. Petitions relating to a proposition which must be included in the notice of the annual meeting must be submitted sixty (60) days in advance of the annual meeting. Any proposition may be rejected by the Trustees or Board of Education if the purpose of the proposition is not within the power of the voters, or where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, if the proposition fails to include the necessary specific appropriation. QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING: 1. A person shall be a citizen of the United States. 2. Eighteen or more years of age. 3. A resident of the District for a period of thirty days or more next preceding the election at which he or she offers to vote. 4. Must be registered to vote. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the vote on all propositions and the election

of candidates of the aforesaid Annual Meeting Vote and Elections on May 16, 2017 will be conducted by ballot on voting machines. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BETHPAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT ELENA BECKER District Clerk Administration Building Cherry and Stewart Avenues Bethpage, New York 11714 BN 7210 4X 03/31,04/14,04/28,05/12 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of KP Media, LLC. Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/17/17. Office Location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated an agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be serves. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 31 Lincoln St. Farmingdale, NY 11735. Purpose: Any lawful activity. BN 7213 6X 04/14,21,28,05/05,12,19 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY CITIMORTGAGE, INC. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., Plaintiff against JOSE QUINTERO ,et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein, Such & Crane LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorney(s) for Plaintiff(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered DECEMBER 29, 2016 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the CCP (CALENDAR CONTROL PART COURTROOM) IN THE NASSAU SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501 on MAY 16, 2017 at 11:30 A.M.. Premises known as 5 WILFORD STREET, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. Sec 46 Block 279 Lot 417. ALL that certain plot,

piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $466,411.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 015393/13 . SCOTT STONE, ESQ. , Referee File# QNSRN430 BN 7214 4X 04/14,21,28,05/05 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau U.S. Bank, National Association, as Successor Trustee to Wachovia Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Holders of the MASTR Alternative Loan Trust 2004-6, Plaintiff AGAINST Tejwant S. Sawhney, Harmeet Sawhney, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 10/26/2016 and entered on 11/10/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, The Calendar Control Part (CCP), Mineola, NY on May 16, 2017 at 11:30 AM premises known as 650 Broadway Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 46, BLOCK: 576, LOT: 70. Approximate amount of judgment is $481,064.72 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 10526/2013. Karen C. Grant, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 BN 7215 4X 04/14,21,28,05/05

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First-grade students in Ms. Schmidt’s class at Kramer Lane Elementary School in the Bethpage Union Free School District used their creativity and problem-solving skills to create a perch for their new friend Harry the pompom. After discussing how buildings are constructed and understanding that the

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Perch for the pom-pom

base of a structure is key to holding it up, students were then given specific materials in which to construct their own perch which would hold Harry and allow him to see what is happening in their classroom. This STEM activity allowed for students to plan, revise and test as they built the perfect perch.

Showing their STEM projects

Working together on the project

Photos courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District

Elementary Robo Eagles at Kramer Lane School

Kramer Lane Elementary School in the Bethpage School District hosted a demonstration by members of the FIRST Lego League for its third- through fifth-grade students. The demo was done by Vinaya Raghavan

Students study their robots

and Sridev Raghavan whose son, Ankur Raghavan, is part of an out-of-district FIRST Lego team, Robo Eagles, with fellow fifth-graders from both Kramer Lane and Central Boulevard schools.

The team took their peers through this year’s challenge mat, titled Animal Allies, and showed them how the robot is built and works. Although

Working together on the project

it is only the team’s first year, they were one of 40 that qualified for the championships and won the Robot Design Award for Strategy and Innovation.

The demonstration served to garner interest from students who may want to be part of the team next year.

Photo courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District

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Aspire 10 Run

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph S. Saladino (second from left) recently visited the Great Long Island Running Club’s 40th Annual Aspire 10K RUN in Plainview. Each year, the event attracts hundreds of participants, making the Run one of the greatest road races in the country. Pictured with Supervisor Saladino, are some of the dedicated volunteers, organizers, sponsors and athletes who made this event possible. Jonas Chiropractic Sports Injury Care, located in Syosset, was the tile sponsor for this year’s outstanding event and a portion of the proceeds will benefit FORCE, whose mission is to improve the lives of those affected by hereditary breast, ovarian and related cancers.

Levittown lacrosse player breaks record

MacArthur High School lacrosse player Erin Vaughan Ware now holds the record for highest scorer in assists, points and goals for the Generals, having scored 257 points, 157 goals and 100 assists during her tenure on the varsity team. For a third time, Newsday has also named the third-time Long Island AllAmerican one of Long Island’s Top 100 players. When questioned about her prescription for success, Erin said, “I am very self-motivated and not afraid to fail.” Erin started her lacrosse career during second grade as a member of the Lady Tomahawks, a town team. She said she started playing with the stick in her right hand, but soon learned she was a leftie. “My first shot was a total failure,” she added. Erin keeps fit in the off-season as a sprinter on the winter track team. She also played basketball with the Amateur Athletic Union through her junior year. During her sophomore year, Erin signed a national letter of intent to continue her sport at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York where she will pursue her studies in communications and public relations.

Lacrosse high score record-breaker Erin Vaughan Ware with (left) coach Daniel Agovino and Principal Joseph Sheehan.

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Nassau County Legislator Dennis Dunne, board trustees, members of the Levittown School District administration and senior baseball players were on hand during the dedication of the baseball bleachers.

Levittown dedicates high school bleachers

Levittown Board of Education trustees and administrators gathered at Division Avenue High School’s baseball field on April 5 to dedicate the school’s newly constructed bleachers and walkway. The project was completed with funds donated by the Nassau County Legislature through Legislator Dennis

Dunne, who was also on hand to celebrate the upgrade. After Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald and Dunne cut the ceremonial blue ribbon to commemorate the occasion, Dunne threw the first pitch before the baseball team’s game against Glen Cove High School.

Nassau County Legislator Dennis Dunne and Levittown Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald cut the blue ribbon to commemorate the new baseball filed bleachers.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown School District

Nassau County Legislator Dennis Dunne threw the first pitch at Division Avenue High School baseball team’s game against Glen Cove High School.

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