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Friday, January 27, 2017

Vol. 77, No. 4

SCIENCE SEARCH HONOREES

State audit discussed at Jericho schools meeting BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Syosset HS seniors (seated from left) Yash Samantaray, Rushabh Mehta, Adam Canarick and Ben Rhee have been named prizewinning scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search. They are congratulated by (standing from left) Science Coordinator Raymond Loverso, Research Facilitator Veronica Ade, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tom Rogers and Syosset HS Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante. Syosset High School seniors Adam Canarick, Rushabh Mehta, Ben Rhee and Yash Samantaray have been named prizewinning scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search (formerly Intel and Westinghouse), the nation’s oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition. Syosset’s Regeneron researchers covered a wide range of topics. Adam designed a prosthetic tennis racquet to allow amputees to play tennis. Rushabh analyzed the motions of mouns (electrically charged particles) to derive a new model of motion and better understand of how force fields affect the universe. Ben researched a more accurate scale system for predicting the destructiveness of extratropical cyclones such as hurricanes. Yash infused ruthenium nanoparticles (platinum) to hydrogen fuel cells to enhance their effectiveness,

durability, practicality and feasibility as a clean energy source. Alumni of the competition have made extraordinary contributions to science and hold more than 100 of the world’s most distinguished science and math honors, including the Nobel Prize and the National Medal of Science. As a result of their award-winning research, Adam, Ben, Rushabh and Yash will each receive $2,000 and the school will receive an additional $2,000 based on each winner. They are among 300 Regeneron STS scholars recognized nationwide. Later this month, 40 finalists will be named and invited to Washington, DC in March, where they will display their work to the public, meet with notable scientists and compete for additional awards, including the top prize of $250,000.

Following details of an unflattering New York State Comptroller’s audit report on the Jericho Union Free School District and a recent Newsday article highlighting the apparent downsides of the district’s financial operations, residents sought some answers at the Thursday, January 19 Jericho Board of Education meeting, held inside Cantiague Elementary School. As Assistant Superintendent for Business Victor Manual presented a first look at the 2017-2018 district capital budget and anticipated projects, along with Facilities Director Michael Hahn, former Jericho school board member Ira Checkla and resident Sam Perlman scrutinized the financials. Manuel followed by Superintendent of Schools Hank Grishman and Board President William Ferro spoke about

the state audit finding in response to items relating to the budget forecast for next school year. Manuel says the district has authorized $20 million in projects in the last few budget years without borrowing even a dollar. That translates into savings of interest of approximately $7 million by not having borrowed those funds. “One of our current bonds from 1999-2000 will be rolling off in the 2019-’20 and 2020-’21 school years. The reason I bring that up is because it is part of the tax cap calculation. If something rolls off the tax cap is reduced by that amount. If something rolls on your tax cap gets increased by that amount. Looking to the future, it would make sense as we do have projects that are needed – as that principal and interest is rolling off we can try to See page 8

Board explores adding religious holidays to calendar BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Chances for the Jericho Union Free School District to follow its neighboring, albeit substantially larger school system in Syosset with the adoption of Eid and Diwali religious holidays got a boost at the January district school board meeting. Although their opportunity to speak at the January 19 School Board meeting, held at Cantiague Elementary School, came very late in the evening after 9:30 p.m. as

budget and other presentations consumed much of the time, a group of fifteen parents and students made an impact on Board of Education members when they sat up front and organized a schedule of public input. Board President William Ferro, recognizing the hardship caused by the meeting running late and the agenda item hanging in the balance, promises that on the Thursday, February 9 agenda the interested families See page 8

Syosset HS students entertain veterans PAGE 6 Jericho School board welcomes member PAGE 8

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Syosset runner scores in 10 mile run Congratulations to Tim Healy of Syosset for his award winning performance in the 7th annual Sayville

Photo courtesy of the Syosset School District

Harry B. Thompson Middle School’s Model UN Club was the only middle school team to participate in this year’s Metropolitan Model United Nations Conference amidst a field of high school teams from throughout Long Island and Queens. Pictured here is the group with advisers Elizabeth Mayer (far left), Jena Villalba (second from right) and Danielle Kaminsky, who helped to supervise the students.

Tim Healy of Syosset heads for the 10 Mile finish line

Syosset middle schoolers debating at a higher level

Twenty-one members of Harry B. Thompson Middle School’s Model UN Club participated in the Metropolitan Model United Nations Conference held over two days in December at JFK High School in Plainview. The conference welcomed high school students from districts throughout Long Island and Queens, with one exception: HBT Middle Schol was the only middle school to participate. Each HBT student played the role of a UN delegate and was assigned a country and a committee. The “delegates” debated issues from the perspective of their assigned country and worked collaboratively to formulate and vote on resolutions. The HBT Model UN includes students from grades six through eight.

“This was an experience that was totally worth my weekend!” said HBT sixth-grade Model UN member Francesca Napoleone. “Watching the students engage in this conference was a truly amazing experience,” said HBT Model UN co-adviser Jena Villalba. “They took ownership of their roles in each committee. To witness them tackle this endeavor as the only middle school students present at this conference speaks volumes to their commitment, maturity and passion.” Club co-adviser Elizabeth Mayer noted that the students’ confidence grew mightily as the two-day event progressed.

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Running Company 10 Mile Run to the blue Point Brewery, held on the roads of Patchogue, Blue Point and Bayport. Healy crossed the finish line in 1 hour, 11 minutes 41 seconds, earning the third place award in the 60-64 age group. 1331 runners made their way to the finish, as near perfect weather conditions prevailed, chilly but dry. The Run was followed with what has become one of the most popular post-race parties around, courtesy of Anheuser - Busch and all the great people at the Blue Point Brewery. Race management chores were handled by the Greater Long Island Running Club, with GLIRC’s Ric DiVeglio serving as the Director of the Run. Charitable beneficiaries of the Run were Better Understanding of Life in Africa (BULA), and Patchogue - Medford Youth and Community Services. The Blue Point Brewery event is one of the largest running events of the year on Long Island, attracting runners from all over the New York Metropolitan area to test themselves on the ten mile course and enjoy an outstanding post-Run party back at the Brewery.

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COLLEGE NOTES Valerie Moran, a resident of Syosset, has been named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester. n

Daniel Albernas of Syosset is among the more than 1,500 students named to The University of Scranton’s Dean’s List for the 2016 fall semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the fall semester to make the Dean’s List. n

Jericho residents Maria Kiriazis and Hannah Lyman of Jericho were among SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean’s List honors for the fall 2016 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more. n

Carlie Orenstein of Jericho, was among 200 SUNY Oneonta students who earned Provost’s List honors for the fall 2016 semester. To qualify for the Provost’s List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average while carrying a course load of 12 hours

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Kristopher J. Saber of Syosset completed his graduate studies at SUNY Oswego in fall 2016 with a certificate of advance study and a master of arts degree in human-computer interaction and was recognized in December at the college’s Commencement. n

Syosset residents Alissa Marie Como and Danielle Schimel were named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List at the University of Rhode Island. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have completed 12 or more credits during a semester for letter grades with at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 credits with a 3.30 quality point average. Alissa Marie Como is majoring in Accounting and Danielle Schimel is majoring in Psychology - BA n

The University at Albany congratulates more than 3,500 students who were named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List. Syosset students named to the Dean’s List earned at least a 3.5 GPA.: Cayley Gehnrich, Marissa Guttenberg, Gabriella Romano, Victoria Mansa, Anthony Lobko, Angela Marden, Jasmine Wong, Danielle Haft, Joseph Walsh and Asad Jilani

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Friday, January 27, 2017

This Week at the Jericho Public Library

Friday, January 27, 2017

THE VIEW FROM HERE

Trump begins BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

It has been quite a week for our newly inaugurated President, Donald Trump, and for our country. A few thoughts. The actual inauguration ceremony and the lead up to the ceremony were well done. Mr. Trump and his team did just fine without the A list celebrities who mostly backed his opponent. Mr. Trump's relatively brief, 16 minute speech, certainly did not hit rhetorical high notes and was, as critics claimed, somewhat dark. Certainly a reference to "American carnage" is not a commonplace remark in an inaugural address, but that is what his supporters wanted. On the other hand, the speech was not without uplifting moments, as the new President promised to take back the country from entrenched interests and, yes, to make America great again. Of course, as seems to be the case with everything surrounding Mr. Trump, there was much controversy associated with his inaugural weekend. On Inauguration Day, a fairly small group of protestors did not disrupt the ceremony but blocked a key checkpoint and inflicted a considerable amount of violence and property damage. Over 200 people were arrested. Much more significant was the Women’s March in Washington and other cities here and abroad on the day after the inauguration. The District of Columbia march drew hundreds of thousands of protestors, the vast majority peaceful, who were aggrieved about many of the new president’s policies, but particularly those relating to women. Obviously, the demonstrators seized on Mr. Trump’s genuinely offensive remarks about women that came to light during the campaign. The marches were a strong showing of the widespread opposition to Mr. Trump’s presidency, particularly among women. On the other hand, there were many women who voted for Mr. Trump in the 2016 election who were not at all represented by these demonstrators. Then Mr. Trump’s team got into a spitting match with the press over coverage of the size of the crowds attending his inauguration. Having

seen a number of crowd shot pictures taken at the event and not featured on television, I think the president’s team had a point that the media were lowballing the attendance in comparison to prior inaugurations. On the other hand, Mr. Trump’s team could have disposed of this issue (such as it was) by pointing out that most other inaugurations were not beset with threats of major demonstrations. I also think that the phrase “alternative facts” is unhelpful in describing conflicting information. Perhaps Mr. Trump’s opponents will be able to realize their apparent hope of making his presidency seem illegitimate from the beginning, and in effect destabilizing his administration. It is certainly true that Mr. Trump has few friends in the media (indeed, even a fair portion of the right leaning media remains skeptical), the entertainment industry or the academic community, and only limited support in the business community. On the other hand, as Richard Nixon, another president confronting virulent opposition, demonstrated early in his presidency, it is possible to take advantage of residual support among rank and file voters by appeals to the “silent majority”, people who may not fill the streets but nevertheless support the current administration. The other reason that Mr. Trump may be able to get past some of the loud early opposition is that he is committed to a blizzard of action. For example, he signed orders undoing much of the coercive provisions of Obamacare (including the individual mandate), pulling out of the Trans Pacific Partnership and paving the way for completion of the Keystone and North Dakota pipelines. He also has spent time meeting with industry and labor leaders. He is meeting this week with British Prime Minister Theresa May. It may be hard for the opposition to focus on Mr. Trump’s personal failings or label him as out of the mainstream when he seems to making so much progress toward his jobs based agenda. In any event, Mr. Trump’s opponents won’t be going away any time soon, but neither will Mr. Trump.

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THE POLICE BLOTTER

Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: n

A 20-year-old man from Little Neck was arrested at 6:50 p.m. on December 30 and charged with Shoplifting from a location on Old Country Road in East Garden City. n

At 12:45 p.m. on December 31, a 22-year-old woman from Sunnyside was arrested and charged with Shoplifting from Target in Westbury. n

At the Home Depot in Jericho, a 33-year-old woman from Bethpage was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 2 p.m. on December 31. n

An unattended cell phone was stolen from the restroom at a location on Old Country Road in East Garden city. The phone was taken at 8 p.m. on January 2. n

At 3:35 p.m. on January 3, a 19-yearold from East Meadow was arrested and charged with Shoplifting from a location on Old Country Road in East GC. n

A 28-year-old man from Patchogue was arrested at 5 p.m. on January 4 and charged with Shoplifting from the Home Depot in Jericho. n

A 22-year-old woman from Fresh Meadows was arrested and charged with Shoplifting from a location on Old Country Road in East Garden City at 2:10 p.m. on January 5. n

A 4:20 p.m. on January 5, a 20-yearold woman from Syosset as arrested and charged with Shoplifting from a location on Old Country Road in East Garden City. n

At Macy’s in East Garden City, a 67-year-old woman from Springfield Gardens was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 3 p.m. on January 5. n

Sometime between 5 p.m. on January 5 and 7 a.m. on January 6, unknown subjects spray-painted various images on the rear wall of the Honeywell Security building on Eileen Way in Syosset. n

A 36-year-old man from Roslyn Heights was arrested at 12:25 a.m. on January 6 and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on East Broadway in Roslyn. n

On Jefferson St. in Westbury, unknown subjects threw a brick through a victim’s kitchen window, causing damage, at 8:15 a.m. on January 6.

Avenue in Mineola. The subjects included a 20-year-old man from Hempstead, an 18-year-old man from Mineola and a 19-year-old man from Hempstead. All were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

On Astor Place South in Westbury, a 20-year-old man from that town was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 12:05 a.m. on January 7. n

While driving on the Long Island Expressway at Exit 39 in East Hills, a 26-year-old woman from Wyandanch was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 4:35 a.m. on January 7. n

On January 7 at 7 p.m., two subjects were arrested at the Orange Parking Garage of the Roosevelt Field Mall in East Garden City. Charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana were an 18-year-old man from Elmont and a 23-year-old man from Baldwin. n

A 26-year-old man from Freeport was arrested on Great Neck Road in Great Neck Plaza at 1:35 p.m. on January 8. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

On Westbury Avenue in Carle Place, a 25-year-old man from Manorville was arrested at 9 p.m. on January 9. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

At 9:55 p.m. on January 9, two subjects were arrested and were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at the Orange Parking Garage in the Roosevelt Field Mall on Old Country Road in East Garden City. Arrested were a 28-year-old man from Laurelton and a 20-year-old man from West Hempstead. n

Two 21-year-old subjects, a man from Oneonta and a man from Buffalo, were arrested at the Applebees’ parking lot located on Corporate Drive in Westbury at 10:10 p.m. on January 9. Both were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

Two 20-year-old men from Port Washington were arrested on Old Country Road in East Garden City at 10:55 p.m. on January 10. Both subjects were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

At the intersection of Sea Cliff Avenue and Glen Cove Avenue in Sea Cliff, a 44-year-old man from Glenwood Landing was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 12:20 a.m. on January 11.

At 4:40 p.m. on January 6, three individuals were arrested on Liberty

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Syosset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tom Rogers (back, left) joined Board of Education members and Syosset High School Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante (front, center) in accepting the official U.S. Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon award from New York State Assemblyman Charles Lavine (front, left) and State Regent Roger Tilles (front, right).

Syosset honored by State and U.S. Dept. of Education

Prior to its December meeting, the Syosset Board of Education hosted a special public celebration to commemorate Syosset High School’s designation as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Special guests included Regent Roger Tilles of the New York State Board of Regents and State Assemblyman Charles Lavine, who both congratulated and presented the district with certificates recogn-

izing this special accomplishment. In addition to the accolades from Tilles and Lavine, Syosset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers and Syosset High School Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante accepted a certificate from the office of State Senator Carl Marcellino, who was unable to attend in person. Tilles also delivered the official Blue Ribbon plaque from the U.S. Department of Education.

Dr. Rogers reaffirmed that all of the district’s schools are to be commended for their commitment to excellence in preparing students for their high school experience. Members of the board of education, Dr. Rogers and central administration also attended a special faculty meeting held at the high school in December to honor their staff and Blue Ribbon Steering Committee members. The Adelettes, the Brave Gentlemen

Quartet and two quintets of string musicians gave musical performances, all representing the high school. Syosset High School is one of just 279 public and 50 private schools in the country to receive this honor, which factors in performance on state and national exams, graduation rates, school operations, curricula, professional development, leadership, and community and family involvement.

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Syosset High School students entertain at Veterans Hospital Gene Connor, who is a theater teacher at Syosset High School and teaches students classes on acting, took a group of 27 students to perform songs, skits,and dances for a group of veterans at the VA in Northport, on Tuesday December 20th. For many of these students it was the first time they will have the opportunity to speak to some of the men and women who sacrificed so much for our country. For the veterans it will bring a little joy into their holiday season and let them know they are not forgotten. The musical “Hair” will be performed on March 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th at the Syosset High School Auditorium. Syosset

Singing by Talia and piano played by Zachary

HS has some amazing talented singers, dancers and actors who will preform. It is again directed by Gene Connor and Musical Arrangements by Chorus Director Kristin Howell. Mark your calendars for these performance dates. For more information you can contact The Syosset High School. For ticket information contact Kim Rampanelli: email kimr126@ optonline.net. Tickets will be $15. Also if you would like to put an ad into the playbill journal and have a business that you would also like to advertise in the Hair Program you can contact Anna Levitan and email her at alevitan@chyten.com .

The students ready to deliver hand made cards to the veterans. Students from Syosset HS Acting Class and ACT Club perform at Northport VA Medical Center

Nicole Rampanelli- sings White Christmas

Santa’s elfs ready to sing.

Theater Director of Syosset HS Gene Connor is all warmed up and ready.

Chelsea Zak showing her talent playing some holiday music on her guitar.

Jessica & Nicole tapping and singing to a oldie but goodie “Boogy woogy bugle boy for the veterans

Nathan & Zachary perform a duet and proud members of Syosset’s ACT Club , (Association of Creative Thespians,) a theater club gives opportunity to effectively refine & contribute their personal skills to a larger community at SHS

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Elementary students representing every Syosset elementary school met with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers, who presented them with certificates.

Syosset student reps meet the superintendent

Syosset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers and members of the central administration team recently met with the Superintendent’s Student Cabinet to learn more about life at the district schools and discuss how to provide students with an even more rewarding educational experience. The Superintendent’s Student Cabinet is comprised of student ambassadors from every school in the district who serve as the voice of their respective student bodies. Discussions covered student experiences using technology, time management and balancing academics and extracurricular activities and favorite courses and subject areas. Elementary cabinet members were also asked to fill in the blank to the statement “If I were principal, I would…” Responses included utilize certain available spaces for additional student activities or discussion groups; provide additional space for music facilities; and expand Chromebook use.

“There are many ways to assess the quality of our programs. But sometimes the best way is to talk to the students themselves about what they see as the

very best aspects of their experience here as well as their hopes for how it might improve,” said Dr. Rogers. “Their insight has resulted in mean-

ingful action in the past and we will continue to use the information we gain to enhance educational opportunities in our schools.”

Student cabinet members met with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers and received certificates for their service to their school.

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Student cabinet members representing H.B. Thompson & South Woods middle schools with Dr. Thomas Rogers.

Middle school student cabinet members discuss school life with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers and members of the central office team.

Friday, January 27, 2017

School Board welcomes Jill Citron to fill Lorintz’s seat BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

As the Jericho School Board settled in for its first meeting of 2017 on Thursday, January 19, one seat was left vacant next to Daborah Lee. The usual and most familiar face to many in the auditorium was seated in the audience. New County Supreme Court Judge Joseph Lorintz has left the board, as he was a day away from being sworn into his new esteemed position. But his seat wasn’t vacant for long as Jill Citron, an active PTA parent, was selected from a pool of nine applicants to take the fifth spot as an interim school board trustee up until this year’s board election on Tuesday, May 16. School Board President William Ferro explained the recent turn of events from late December into January, as there was a chance the board position could have been vacant for five months. “Joe was elected Supreme Court

but we did Judge and we had a get nine peolengthy discussion ple, which is at our public meetpretty amazing, a great discusing,” Ferro sion on whether explained last or not the board Thursday. should choose He says the to fill the vacandecision was cy Joe left for the really tough remainder of this as each canschool year. Joe didate had left us with a very strong points strong impression and great of what he thought skills to offer. we should do, and Ferro says many of my fellow the pool was a board members “very diverse made their opinions known – but body of peothat night (Decemple.” After ber 23) we decided thanking the Jill Citron we would accept applicants as applications and letters of interest from a group for volunteering to be a part people for that seat. We did not know if of the board and serve the community, we’d get any volunteers or applicants he said a board review of applications

brought forth a unanimous choice for the appointment. Citron’s name was called with the Board of Education resolution appointing her immediately, after a unanimous roll call vote. She got up from her front row seat and sat up on the dais next to Board Trustee Lee. She did not make any remarks upon her confirmation. The PTA offered a statement congratulating Citron during the monthly update. “We look forward to long, constant relationship that will definitely benefit the kids and families of the Jericho School District.” The Council of PTAs in Jericho is hosting an open meeting on Monday, January 30, at 9:30 a.m. at Cantiague Elementary with John Hildebrand, the Education Editor for Newsday. All are invited to hear his perspective on the state of public education and issues for top Long Island districts like Jericho.

Board explores adding religious holidays to calendar

From page 1 will have an opportunity early on at the next school board meeting to address a proper, larger district audience. He gave a choice to the families to tell the board what they would prefer to do, and some in attendance decided they will prepare remarks for February 9. Ferro explained that anyone who wished to speak could do so and leave a copy of their prepared statements for the board, and then repeat it in three weeks with a larger audience, right after monthly student body reports. But a few young people delivered comments to the board last week in support of the new holiday observances, as they are committed to the cause and undaunted by a busy night and waiting patiently in their seats. Jericho High School Class of 2016’s salutatorian Sulaimaan Siddiqui made a return visit to his school district in hopes of seeing younger students of Muslim and Hindu faiths have religious holidays recognized with days off from school in the future. He started in the

district in kindergarten at Seaman Elementary, but throughout his years here the two annual holidays of Eid remained separate from a routine school day. “During my time in Jericho there were multiple times when Eid intersected with the school year. When I was younger I would take the day off and make up my schoolwork later. But then as I transitioned into high school the coursework grew. Missing a day of school meant falling behind in classes. For an academics-first person such as myself, I was conflicted at times with a decision to miss school or missing a religious holiday, a choice no student should have to make. Jericho prides itself on the district’s diversity and inclusion. Muslim students such as myself are among the schools’ highest achievers and an integral part of the fabric of the community which makes Jericho so unique. Recognizing Eid as a school holiday is a vital step towards inclusion, especially given the current political and social climate – hopefully we can work together to make Jericho a most important example and leader

in inclusion among school districts,” he said. One current sophomore at Jericho High School informed the school board that when everyone else is wished a “Happy Holidays” towards a calendar year’s end, a true happy holidays would incorporate the Eid and Diwali days too. Taia Abukoush a seventh grader at JMS who attended Robert Seaman Elementary, told the school board about her schedule as it has existed on Muslim holidays. “After 30 days of fasting we mark our holiday of Eid-al-Fitr. Very early in the morning before 6 a.m. our father gathers the family and we all go pray at the mosque. After that we go visit all our relatives to wish them happy Eid. After that time when we are so excited, just as other children are with the holidays that they celebrate, we need to go to school or miss a day of classes. The best part of the holiday is that each of us is rewarded for our hard work and dedication for the 30 days when we fasted, while not skipping our homework assignments or sports activities. I would

love to celebrate our holidays without skipping a day at school and having to make up for the work I missed,” she said. Two Jericho mothers, Zeina Safa and Shewar Khan, expressed optimism at the start of the January 19 meeting as they were joined by many friends and fellow parents. They explained why they wanted to compel the school board to act soon, as Syosset now has in place holiday observances for the 2017-2018 school year. Khan, a mother of two kids in the district as well as a toodler, told the Jericho-Syosset News Journal there were over 800 residents she has heard from, mostly from either Muslim or Hindu faiths, who have campaigned for the holiday observances in Jericho this school year. She held onto a stack of small, envelope-sized pamphlets containing information on the effort for “Eid in Jericho Schools” and those items would likely be available to any community members who requested one or who attends on February 9.

State audit discussed at Jericho schools meeting

From page 1 time it with potential new interest rolling on, to try to keep the budget steady without spiking or affecting it in any direction. That is our goal and global picture,” Manuel said. Perlman questioned the authorization to spend capital reserve funds last year with the current budget. Manuel says two capital reserves were created, and one was authorized last year and for 2017-’18 use of the second fund is

being requested. “In 2014 we did the funding of the first capital reserve. In 2015-‘16 we did the auditorium, and we authorized to spend the first half last year. Last year we addressed the Priority I projects from our Buildings Facilities’ Conditions survey. This year’s projects are Priority II,” Manuel said. He introduced Michael Hahn along with consultants to the district, John A. Grillo, Jericho Schools’ architect of

record appointed in May 2016, and professionals from the firm School Construction (consulting project managers for the district). On January 19, Grillo said the plans and specifications have been submitted to the New York State Education Department and a timeline is in place. “When we were hired last May the backlog of schools’ projects at NYSED was 38 weeks. We started submitting our projects as we finished designing

them so there are six separate Jericho projects at the SED level for review. Two of the six are now in architects’ hands, but the other four should be back after review by the next three to four weeks. By the end of February all of the $16 million projects revolving around schools, should be put out to bid. Construction should take place in spring during non-school hours. For some larger aspects that we can’t do when school See page 12

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Pench National Park, India, is the Real Locale for Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’. Was Mowgli Real Too? BY KAREN RUBIN, (Our Royal Expeditions ‘Jungle Book Wildlife Safari and Cycling Adventure’ began with our experience cycling through villages and the wildlife sanctuary, itself. See: ‘Jungle Book’ Cycling Adventure Into Tiger Territory of India, 1/13, and ‘Jungle Book’ Cycling Adventure Through Local Villages of India’s Kanha National Park, 1/20) Royal Expeditions new “Jungle Book Wildlife Safari and Cycling Adventure” is set in the land of Rudyard Kipling’s fantastic tale of Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves, and his nemesis, Shere Khan, the tiger. During the course of our six days at Pench National Park and Kanha National Park, in central India, we see many of the characters that populated his story and the landscape (“jungle” is the Hindi word for forest) in which they thrived. And much to my amazement, I learn that there may be some truth to the fantastical adventure. Over the course of our six days – three each at Pench and Kanha – we are scheduled for four game drives, and I soon realize why you need multiple chances if your goal is to spot a tiger: they are really hard to spot. Even without spotting a tiger, each game drive is its own adventure – the landscape of verdant, forest, the serendipitous encounters with animals not even a stone’s throw

Safari vehicle sets off into Pench National Park in pursuit of a tiger © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com away, with nothing between you and them. And never knowing what you will encounter and when, or what’s beyond the next bend. The “hunt” is thrilling: the way the guides track the tigers, looking for tiger tracks in the sandy trail, stopping where the trails cross to

listen for “alarms” from the langur monkeys, or the signs of urgency from the herds of spotted deer (their tails go up when they are anxious). When the guides think they hear an alarm, they take off at fast speed, leaving us to bounce around and hold on to avoid being thrown out of

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the open vehicles. In all my years as a travel writer, this is my first wildlife safari, so the experience is completely new. I am told by my fellow travelers who have much more experience doing safaris See page D2

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Pench National Park, India, is the Real Locale for Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’. Was Mowgli Real Too? Continued from page D1

in Africa (but never before in India), that there are certain similarities to the structure, the way you experience the animals, largely because of the topography, is very different. The first thing that is surprising is how early we get up: 4:45 am for a 5:30 am departure, sending us off with hot coffee, tea and biscuits, in order to be lined up at the entrance to the park by the 6 am opening (we will have a full hot breakfast in the park at around 8:30 am, which is an experience itself). It is quite cold – we dress in layers and the Pench Treehouse Lodge gives us blankets (Kanha National Park, at a higher altitude, is actually colder and the Kanha Earth Lodge where we stay next gives us a hot water bottle along with a blanket). We line up with perhaps 40 other safari vehicles, while our driver (who is also the lodge naturalist) brings our permit (we have to be registered in advance) and shows our passports . We are assigned a park guide and one of four zones where we can explore

Langur monkeys and spotted deer are best of friends © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com (only 292 sq km of the 1180 sq km Pench Tiger Reserve is open to the public). Our vehicle comes from the lodge but when additional ones are needed, they

hire locals who have their own safari vehicle. Access to the parks is heavily restricted because they are already overrun with tourists – about 90% of them Indian people versus foreign tourists (and these are mostly British, with a smattering of Europeans and Americans). As we enter, there is this incredible scene as we watch the orange globe of the sun slowly rising just in front of us and spreading its light through the moisture of the trees. We are lucky on our first drive – my group gets to spot a leopard on a ridge poking out from bushes (the others in

our group, in another vehicle, weren’t so lucky). The leopard is there for a few moments but I manage to get off some shots. Leopards are particularly hard to spot – they are called the “ghost” of the jungle – because they primarily hunt at night. Around 8:30 am, we gather at an appointed place for breakfast – a fantastic meal the lodge has sent along with sunny side-up eggs, pastries, coffee and tea, fresh fruits and juice – which we enjoy in an open area where we see the lake that separates the two national parks, and a vast open area where there is a herd of deer and an assortment of birds. (All the safari vehicles follow the same routine, stopping at around 8:30 am to provide breakfast for their guests.) Continuing on, we spot a group of jackals – one has a bone in its mouth and makes displays of dominance. We come to an area with langur monkeys (my favorite jungle inhabitant) – with black faces with defined, expressive features and silvery fur. One sits on a tree root, posing like an old wise man (Jack Benny also comes to mind). Later we find a group of langur monkeys together with a herd of spotted deer. “They are best friends,” Sagor Mahajan, our naturalist from the Pench Treehouse Lodge, tells us. There is a symbiosis between them: the langur sends down leaves and fruit from the trees for the deer to eat and sends off alarms when a predator approaches, while the deer are easier prey than the langur. We drive under a massive spider

web with a giant wood spider (that’s its name, and for good reason– black and yellow stripes, perhaps 2-3 inches wide. Sagor tells us that the male is tiny by comparison and that the female eats the male after they mate (unless she has something better to eat). For once in my life, I am more fascinated than fearful seeing such a creature so close at hand. He points out the “ghost tree” – it is starkly white, standing apart from the other trees. This tree changes color with the seasons– white, red, green; it gets its name because especially in the moonlight, it looks like a ghost walking in jungle, its tree limbs looking like arms flailing about wildly; the wood is used to make toys and musical instruments and the gum is used as a laxative and as a thickening agent. “People used to eat the roasted seeds when they were hungry,” he says. He points out the “crocodile tree” – Sagawith bark that resembles a crocodile’s hide. “The tribe here worships the tree; if there is no water, they harvest water from the Saga tree.” We come upon a pack of wild dogs – actually a rare sight – devouring a deer carcass. It is amazing to watch their teamwork: a couple stand like sentries, facing out, while the others tear at the carcass, switching off. Watching the dogs, I wonder why we don’t see more

bones around – I learn that the bones are degraded by bacteria and fungus, taking about a year before they are reduced to nothing. There are 60,000 spotted deer in Pench – the largest concentration in India – in fact, too many, we are told. But they provide the food source for the tigers, leopards and other predators. The profusion of birds is unbelievable: in the course of our visit, we see most of the “star attractions”: the Greater Racket-tailed Drongo (my favorite, a blue-black bird with two hanging tails); the White-rumped Shama, the Gold-fronted leafbird, the Indian Roller, the streak-throated woodpecker, the Changeable HawkEagle, the Coucal (big bird, brown and green, red eye), peacocks (they sleep in trees at night; the male loses its feathers during monsoon, then grows new ones), the white-eyed buzzard, the Indian Pond Heron (also called “magic bird” , it looks white when it flies); green parakeet; Crested serpent eagle (feeds on snakes); the Rufus tree pie (known as a tiger bird because has the same colors); and the Red Jungle fowl (the first chicken in the world) and the Crested serpent eagle (feeds on snakes). Sagor says he has personally spotted over 100 species in Pench; there are over 200 in the region.

It is amazing to me what an eye Sagor, our guide, has – he spots two tiny Indian Scops owls the exact color of the knothole in a tree, and stops the vehicle. We can barely see it. He tells us that Pench, which is named after a nearby river and was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1983, has about 43 tigers. That they are methodical (something that helps poachers): they are out until about 8:30 am, then sleep until evening in the winter. They only live about 13-14 years. Only 292 sq km of the 1180 sq km Pench Tiger Reserve is open to the public as Pench National Park, on the borderof Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra states, where a number of endangered species are protected. The tiger is the dominant predator here, The other predators include leopard, dhol (Indian Wild Dog), wolf, hyena, jackal and jungle cat. The prey species include chital (spotted deer), sambar deer, muntjac, gaur, wild boar, langur monkey and rhesus macaques. There is a rich birdlife with over 300 recorded bird species, including parakeets, hornbills, kingfisher, barbets, minivets, orioles, wagtails, and a host of raptors; the crested serpent eagle, crested hawk eagle and white-eyed buzzard. (Amazingly, we see most of these during our visit).

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The Real Jungle Book On the way into Pench National Park for our morning game drive, as we pass villages, Sagor Mahajan, the naturalist from the Pench Tree Lodge, tells us that though this is land is the setting for Kipling’s Jungle Book, Kipling never actually visited here –it was his father who spent time here and inspired his son with his stories. But then Sagor shocks me by saying that the story could have had a basis in fact, of an actual boy brought up by wolves. “There are two stories about Kipling: in the first story, Rudyard Kipling’s father visited often, loved it, and would narrate stories to Rudyard – that’s how young Rudyard Kipling was inspired, but never visited,” he tells us as we rumble along the road. “In the second story: two British guys roaming around a nearby village learned of a story about a young boy who was rescued, who had been brought up by wolf pack. He couldn’t speak human, walk like a human, nothing about him was like a human. The boy was actually found and rescued, but he died two or three years after. Both of them wrote separate books about it.” Kipling, he says, likely read the stories. This is utterly fascinating – but See page D5

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What baseball’s Ernie Banks was all about! BY CLAIRE LYNCH

February is Black History Month and it’s a good time to remember some of baseball’s greatest players. I’m highlighting #14, Ernie Banks. But first some background. The precursor to Black History Month was created in 1926 in the U.S., when historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History announced the second week of February to be “Negro History Week.” This week was chosen because it coincided with the birthday of Abraham Lincoln on February 12 and of Frederick Douglass on February 14. The expansion of Black History Week to Black History Month was proposed by the leaders of the Black United Students at Kent State University in Ohio in February 1969. The first celebration of the Black History Month took place at Kent State one year later, in February 1970. (wikipedia.org) In 1976, as part of the U.S. Bicentennial, the informal expansion of Negro History Week to Black History Month was officially recognized by the U.S. government. When President Gerald Ford spoke about this, he urged Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accom-

plishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” “There’s sunshine, fresh air, and the team’s behind us. Let’s play two.” In 1977, during his Hall of Fame induction speech in Cooperstown, NY, Ernie Banks said his signature line. His sunny disposition was perfect for the “Friendly Confines” of Wrigley Field. It’s been said that maybe no player defined his team as thoroughly as “Mr. Cub,” who played with joy and immense talent for the Cubs from 195371, though never making a postseason appearance. A native of Dallas, Texas, Banks was the second of 12 children born to Eddie and Essie Banks on January 31, 1931. His father, who had worked in construction and was a warehouse loader for a grocery chain, played baseball for black, semi-professional teams in Texas. As a child, Ernie Banks was not very interested in baseball. He preferred swimming, basketball and football. His father bought Ernie a baseball glove for less than $3 at a five and dime store and motivated him with nickels and dimes to play catch. Banks’ mother wanted him to become a minister. Banks graduated from Booker T.

Washington High School in Dallas in 1950. Banks’ school did not have a baseball team but he lettered in basketball, football and track. He played fast-pitch softball for a church team during the summer. He was also a member of the Amarillo Colts, a semi-professional baseball team. History professor Timothy Gilfoyle wrote that Banks’ talent for baseball was discovered by Bill Blair, a family friend who scouted for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro American League. Other sources say that Banks was noticed by Cool Papa Bell of the Monarchs. In 1951, Banks was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Germany during the Korean War. He served as a flag bearer in the 45th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion at Fort Bliss, where he played with the Harlem Globetrotters on a part-time basis. In 1953, he was discharged from the Army and joined the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro leagues for the remainder of that season, achieving a .347 batting average. Banks later said, “Playing for the Kansas City Monarchs was like my school, my learning, my world. It was my whole life.” (wikipedia.org) The Monarchs sold his contract to

the Chicago Cubs in 1953 when Ernie Banks was 22. His debut on September 17th marked the first appearance of an African-American player for the franchise. Banks started every game at shortstop for the Cubs in 1954, finishing second in NL Rookie of The Year voting and 16th in MVP voting. Banks would go on to win Most Valuable Player Awards in 1958 and ’59. (baseballhall. org) Banks was an excellent defensive player at two positions, shortstop from 1953-61, and first base from 1962-71. At shortstop, he led the league in fielding percentage three times, picking up a gold glove in 1960, when he led all NL shortstops in fielding percentage, double plays, games, put-outs and assists. As a first baseman, he led the league in put-outs five times, assists three times, and double plays and fielding percentage once each, compiling a .994 fielding percentage at the first sack. Banks was really great as a hitter. He hit more than 40 homers five times and led the league twice in homers and twice in RBI. He was a three-time .300 hitter who compiled a lifetime batting average of .274, along with 2,583 hits, 1,305 runs scored, and 1,636 runs batted in. See page D7

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Questions About SSI Benefits BY TOM MARGENAU

Q: You’ve written in past columns that the SSI program is not a Social Security benefit. But my sister is getting SSI. And when she gets letters about her payments, they come from the Social Security office. So how can you say SSI has nothing to do with Social Security? A: To answer your question, let me give you a little history lesson. Back before 1973, each state, and sometimes even each county, had its own welfare program for low-income elderly and disabled people. Because there were literally hundreds of such programs around the country, there were wildly different eligibility factors and payment levels. It was not uncommon for an indigent senior citizen in one place to be denied welfare benefits, while just over the county or state line, someone who was better off financially was able to qualify for monthly checks from his or her local welfare office. Congress thought this was unfair. So in 1973 they decided to nationalize the welfare programs for poor folks over age 65 and for people with disabilities who were down on their luck. There would be one set of eligibility rules that would apply to everyone no matter where they lived. There would also be one standard federal payment level -- although they did include provisions that would allow states to add a few bucks to the federal payment if the state wanted to be a little more generous. Then Congress had to figure out who would run the new federal welfare program. They decided the Social Security Administration was ideally suited for the task. SSA already had a network of field offices around the country. And there was more than a little bit of overlap in the beneficiary pool for both programs. (In other words, Congress figured that a lot of the poorer folks getting Social Security benefits might qualify for some extra help from the new program.) Congress also had to figure out what to call the new federal welfare program. And they came up with the name “Supplemental Security Income.” On the one hand, it was a good name, because the program did just what its moniker implied: it “supplemented” someone’s “income” up to various levels in order to provide them with some form of financial “security.” But on the other hand, it was a poor choice for a name because everyone assumed, especially given the fact that the Social Security Administration ran the program, that it was just a new kind of Social Security benefit. After all, Supplemental Security Income, managed by the Social Security Administration, sure does sound like some kind of supplemental Social Security benefit.

So here we are, almost a half-century later, and people are still confused. If my emails are any indication, I will bet that at least three-fourths of the people in this country think that SSI is a Social Security benefit. So let me repeat for maybe the one-thousandth time in this column: Supplemental Security Income is a federal welfare program that just happens to be managed by the Social Security Administration. It is NOT a Social Security benefit and it is NOT funded by Social Security taxes. The money to pay the benefits comes out of the government’s general funds. And SSA is even reimbursed from the general funds for the administrative time it takes to run the SSI program. And to reiterate this point, SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income. It does NOT stand for Social Security Income. Every single day, I get emails from readers who tell me, “I am getting SSI,” when they really mean they are getting Social Security. Q: I have a sister who is about to turn 62. She has been disabled for a very long time and is getting SSI disability payments. (She worked for a couple years, but nowhere near long enough to qualify for Social Security disability benefits.) She was married many years ago to a man who is now 67 years old. They were married for about 15 years before getting a divorce. I have several questions. Is my sister eligible for benefits on her ex-husband’s record? Assuming she is, must she file for those benefits at 62? Or can she wait until she is 66 to claim a higher amount? How does she go about claiming those benefits? And finally, if she gets those Social Security benefits, won’t they just take that money away from her SSI? A: As explained in my answer to the first question, SSI is welfare. And as with any welfare program, the benefits are supposed to be a payment of last resort. What that means is that she must apply for any other benefits she is due before she can get an SSI check. And she must apply for those other benefits as soon as she is due them. So she must file for divorced wife’s benefits as soon as possible to be effective with the month she turns 62. She would get an amount equal to about one-third of her ex-husband’s Social Security benefit. And you guessed right. Whatever she gets from those divorced wife’s benefits will just be deducted from her SSI payment. But because of a little twist in the rules, she will end up $20 ahead. And here is why. The law says that when SSA figures the amount of her SSI check, they can’t count the first $20 of outside income she has. For example, let’s say your sister is getting $730 per month in SSI now. After

she files for divorced wife’s benefits, she starts getting $650 per month from her ex-husband’s account. Normally, she would then get $650 from Social Security and $80 from SSI to take her up to the $730 level. But because of the $20 “disregard” rule, they only count $630 of her Social Security benefits against her SSI. So she would get $650 from Social Security and $100 from SSI, giving her total benefits of $750 per month.

That’s why she ends up with an extra $20 when all is said and done. To file for those benefits, she should just call Social Security at 800-772-1213. She can file over the phone, or make an appointment to visit her local Social Security office. 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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Pench National Park, India, is the Real Locale for Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’. C ontinued from page D3 surely, such a fantastical legend must be part of that village’s folklore, passed down from generation to generation? I’m intrigued enough to do my own research, finding an article in the Times of India by a reporter who did trace the

boy captured near Seoni in 1831. Sleeman was a British soldier and administrator and is known for his work in suppressing thuggery. We found a mention of the wolfboy named ‘Seeall’ in Mervyn Smith’s Sport and Adventure in the Indian Jungle, which describes his capture and behaviour in captivity. “I have reason

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to believe that he was the original of Rudyard Kipling’s Mowgli,” the author writes. Mowgli is still a “pervasive theme” in the district – there are caricatures See page D6

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Pench National Park, India, is the Real Locale for Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’. Was Mowgli Real Too? C ontinued from page D5 on bus stands, an annual Mowgli Mahotsav, Keswani finds, but is not, apparently, a folk story that is widely shared. “The only clue is talk about a cave on the outskirts of Kanhiwada, a village that finds mention in the original tale,” Keswani reports. But in his investigation, he could not find any local people to give credence to it. “In the book, Mowgli may have been the target of Shere Khan, but today the tigers of Pench are the ones in danger,” he writes. (http://timesofindia. indiatimes.com/home/sunday-times/ deep-focus/Did-Seoni-have-a-realMowgli/articleshow/51859280.cms) While we don’t actually see any wolves, we do get to see a pack of wild dogs tearing apart the carcass of a deer, and over the course of our visits into the parks, see many of the animals that animated the Jungle Book characters. But after our three game drives in Pench, we have yet to see the tiger. But we still have our visit to Kanha National Park, where we go next. Pench Tree Lodge What makes the experience all the more special are the accommodations: Pench Tree Lodge (www.PenchTreeLodge) which only opened in 2016, is literally a tree house, built of all natural materials, but with stunning design, local and traditional art, and every comfort and amenity you could crave. There are just six of these tree house accommodations spread over 16 acres. There is a gorgeous dining lodge and

Rhesus monkey, Pench National Park © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear. com the restaurant is headed by sensational chef, Chef Pankaj Fulera who was runner-up for Best India Chef) who is equally adept at traditional Indian cuisine as a fusion Continental (cooking classes and a tour of the kitchen can be arranged). Every dish is served with stunning presentation. The dining lodge has two different dining rooms, plus a lounge area. One night, our dinner is served outside, under a tree that I have taken to think of as The Tree of Life. The atmosphere is breathtaking. We are there just as they are replanting the lodge’s organic garden, which supplies the kitchen.

Our tree houses have a balcony (mine has an enormous Mahua tree, the dropped leaves of which are turned into a liquor), and a stunning bathroom. They both are absolutely perfectluxurious, comfortable, sophisticated and gorgeously designed, but designed to blend perfectly with the environment, and support the local tribal people. They enhance the experience. There is also a fantastic lap-size swimming pool (so much fun to swim and watch the green parakeets flying above). Pench Tree Lodge offers impeccable service, which you note immediately with the staff on hand as our van pulls

up, with moist towels and a refreshing beverage – cold when it is hot in the afternoon and hot when it is cold at night. You really get some of that vibe as if we were a royal hunting party (okay, we are out for photos, not trophies). Our rooms are supplied with coffee, tea and bottled water (flashlights, too). When we leave for our game drives at around 5:15 am, they have coffee and tea and biscuits on hand, blankets in the jeeps. At the Pench Tree Lodge, between dusk and dawn, we must call for someone to escort us to and from our tree house (the lodge is, after all, contiguous with the national park, and I think it also has to do with snakes) and each tree house has a device that emits a high-pitched sound that can’t be heard by humans, that deters rodents from entering. We are warned that at night we might hear the sound of monkeys jumping on the roof and when that happens, I am grateful for the warning. The dining lodge has two different dining rooms, plus a lounge area. (Cooking classes can be arranged). One of the reasons Pench National Park is so popular with tourists is that it is the closest tiger park to a well-connected commercial airport in India -Nagpur is about 3 hours drive. Karmajhiri gate (where we stay at the Pench Tree Lodge) and Jamtara entrance gate of Park are at the furthest points, so get fewer visitors. More significantly, you really feel immersed in local life. Apart from the wildlife, the Royal

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It can be difficult to envision warm summer days when the wind is blowing and the snow is falling. However, the winter months are a great time to explore summer camp options. In fact, many camps have strict enrollment timelines that require decisions to be made prior to spring. Attending summer camp has been a tradition in the United States for more than 150 years. Statistics indicate that around 30 million American kids attend summer camp each year. There are many benefits to summer camp. Camp enables children to stay engaged during the summer when there may be limited interaction with school friends. It also gives parents both a safe and viable daycare solution during the summer. Summer camp pulls together children from different neighborhoods, social classes and backgrounds, which can make it a good place to meet new people -- some of whom may become lifelong friends. Camps also provide a variety of activities that can challenge children to try new things that go beyond their comfort zones. Some children are very receptive to the idea of attending summer camp. Others need a little coaxing. But summer camp should never be forced on a child who does not want to go. In such instances, consider local daytime pro-

grams that may fill the void instead of programs that require being away from home. Once the decision for summer camp is made, there are some questions to answer. • What are your finances like? Do you have a budget for summer camp? • What size camp do you desire? • Should the camp be co-ed or single sex? • How far do you want your child to travel for summer camp? What are the options in your area? • Are there any camps that have been recommended by friends or family members? • What kinds of activities do your children enjoy? These types of questions will help you narrow down your options. Then you can visit and interview camps to find one that is the best fit. When visiting camps, go armed with a checklist of questions. Some of these can include: • What is the philosophy of the camp? • Can you explain a typical day? • What are the types of activities and facilities offered? • What is the camper-to-counselor ratio? • What is the camp’s drug/alcohol policy? • Does the camp have insurance and security personnel?

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Summer camp is a fun way that millions of children spend their summers each year. • What percentage of staff return each year? How are staff selected and trained? • What kind of health care is provided? • Can you tell me about the policy on phone calls and family visits? • What do you do in the event of emergencies? There are many different camps

available. Some offer a “little bit of everything.” Others cater to academics, sports, specific hobbies or even religious preferences. Don’t wait too long to research and sign up for camps because many fill up quite early or have an extensive waiting list. That is why choosing a camp should be part of a winter to-do list.

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A one-to-one school like no other... For students who need an alternative to traditional.

Fusion is a revolutionary place where positive, constructive relationships unlock academic potential. We’re a totally unique private middle and high school providing one-to-one education for kids from grades 6-12. But we’re so much more than that. We’re a community of learning dedicated to creating a supportive campus environment where every kid can flourish – emotionally, socially, and academically.

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If you’re the only one in class, is it necessary to raise your hand? Does lecture look more like conversation in a one-to-one classroom? It’s hard to imagine a school with classrooms that hold just one student and one teacher – but they exist! In fact, there’s one right here in Woodbury. Fusion Academy is a private middle and high school where all classes are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. This unique education model was born over 28 years ago out of frustration with the status quo and the passionate belief in the power of positive relationships to unlock academic potential. But Fusion’s school model isn’t solely about the smallest class size possible, it’s about helping kids flourish not only academically, but emotionally and socially, too. Many of our students feel they don’t ‘fit’ at a traditional school. That sense of not belonging can make school an uninspiring place to be. Fusion serves kids who aren’t flourishing in a conventional environment, and offers them a community where they feel connected, supported, and understood. This creates a perfect solution for kids who have mild learning differences or social anxiety, those who need a flexible schedule, and those who are gifted and need to be more challenged. One-to-One Works

You may be asking how one-to-one classrooms work. First, imagine a cozy office with soft lighting and just one desk. Every classroom is adorned with each teacher’s different subject matter and personal-interest décor. You can’t hide in a oneto-one classroom. You aren’t competing with 40 other students to be heard. You aren’t afraid to speak up or be wrong because it’s just you and the teacher. And there’s no possibility of falling through the cracks. This is why one-to-one works. Students and teachers spend their 50minute class period together working through the material at a pace that works for the student. Our teachers work to first build trust with their students as a foundation for learning. We believe in the model of “love, motivate, teach.” Students aren’t going to care about the material if they don’t feel cared for by their teacher. A mentor relationship naturally forms, and these positive relationships are what makes Fusion work. Don’t take my word for it. Here’s what some students have to say:

“Other schools, you’re just another number, I feel like here you’re actually a person.” - Joe, Fusion Warner Center student Previously I was enrolled in a school that robbed me of my individuality. At Fusion, the loving and motivational environment spurs me to be optimistic about the future. It provided the security that proceeded in accumulating all that was robbed from me.” - Jana Bondurant, Fusion Houston Galleria student Beyond the Classroom You may be wondering how kids have social interaction in a one-to-one environment. Student-led, Fusion-supported social interaction happens where it should: outside the classroom. We have fun nights, student interest groups, and other organizations for students to learn and grow together. Homework doesn’t go home. Yes, you read that correctly. All students complete their homework in one of our Homework Café® spaces on campus. Here, they have access to teacher help, and are kept accountable to finish their homework before leaving for the day. No more nightly homework battles!

The Value of Fusion Every student’s path is different, and we partner with them to help them achieve their goals, whatever they may be. Many of our students go on to attend a college or university, while some pursue a trade school, gap year, or another option. We have post-secondary counselors available to help, and programs and courses to support students’ goals. While other schools may be cutting their art and music programs, we have a robust roster of electives for students to explore and pursue their creativity. We also have a wellness program that includes art and music, along with physical wellness and healthy habits. Students learn healthy self-expression and how to deal effectively with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, body image issues, and social pressures. It is this equal focus on the academic, social, and emotional well-being of our students as individuals that makes Fusion work. Connect with Us Even after reading all about us, there’s nothing like seeing a Fusion campus. You are invited to take a tour, meet our team, and see how one-to-one education really works. Visit us at FusionWoodbury.com to connect with us. We can’t wait to meet you and show you this truly revolutionary way to school.

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Join TODAY!! Spaces are limited! Discounts & Fin. Asst. Available We create a better environment for learning. Rooted in kindness and respect, the ethos of a Catholic school emerges from the fact that students know that God loves them and that they are precious in His eyes. That they are accepted for who they really are. Uniforms remove many of the surface-level distractions of social status and peer pressure, and children learn that their value is not based on how others see them but on Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always faithful love for them. To learn more about Catholic Schools Week Open Houses and to find a school near you, call 516-678-5800 x 258 or visit us online at www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org

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The Mary Louis Academy At The Mary Louis Academy, you will find your own voice— distinctive, confident, intelligent, creative, and empowered—a voice that will be one of your greatest assets in life.

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STEM - An intensive study of the STEM areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math will include honors levels of Geometry, Chemistry, Algebra II, and Physics. Senior electives include Computer Science, Robotics, PreEngineering, Greek and Latin for Scientific Study and Independent Science Research. Students will take part in local and national STEM competitions, attend science-based field trips and forums and serve as a STEM tutor.

Pre-Med/Health Program - Available to highly motivated students interested in pursuing study and career in medicine, dentistry, nursing, veterinary science, pharmacy, physical therapy and other health professions. Advanced study in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology and Math will be required. An additional requirement will be a course in Greek and Latin for Medical Terminology. Students will be required to take part in a summer internship offered by such hospitals as NY Hospital Weill Cornel Medical Center, Lenox Hill Hospital or Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. (Students may also make arrangements with other hospitals in other locations.) Scientific lectures and field trips will be required as is membership in the New York State Science Honor Society.

Art – Students who demonstrate talent and interest in Art may pursue a separate Art major program. Courses include Studio Art, Drawing, Painting, Graphic Arts, and AP Studio Art. An internship in a museum such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art or a specific art gallery is also required.

Dual-Language/International Studies Program- In addition to a 3 or 4 year study of a Language Other Than English (French, Italian, Latin, Spanish) students will take one or two years of a third language. (Modern Greek may be available as a third language.) Students will also study both current and historical events pertaining to the area of language study and produce an independent project on a selected topic.

Music - Students interested in the special designation program in music may choose a Music or Vocal program. A concentration in Music will take Music in Our Lives, History of Music Styles and Theory and AP Music Theory and register for the orchestra. Students who wish to follow a concentration in Vocal Performance must register for Vocal Techniques in Freshman Year, register for the Glee Club or Orchestra. Private lessons in Music will be available. Physical Education and Wellness – The Physical Education program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in personal health, fitness and lifetime activities. The special designation program will include certified training in CPR and as a referee.

For information about The Mary Louis Academy, call 718-297-2120 or visit www.tmla.org.

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School-aged children are busier than ever before, and some may be sacrificing sleep to accommodate their lifestyles. The National Sleep Foundation says school-aged children need between nine and 11 hours of sleep each night to function at a healthy level. Sleep deprivation can be linked to a host of health ailments, including issues affecting the development of the brain. Growing evidence suggests that lack of sleep can cause disturbances in metabolic rates that could affect the risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. A recent study from Johns Hopkins University found that, for each additional hour of sleep a child gets, the risk of that child becoming overweight or obese decreases by 9 percent. Children who slept the least, according to the research, had a 92 percent higher risk of being overweight or obese compared to children with longer sleep duration. The NSF adds that poor or inadequate sleep can lead to mood swings, behavioral problems and cognitive problems that impact kids’ ability to learn in school. To promote good sleep habits in children, parents and other caregivers can establish consistent sleep/wake routines; ensure children avoid excess caffeine, particularly late in the day; create a cool, dark sleep environment; keep televisions and other media devices out of bedrooms; and help children work through stressors that may impact sleep.

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Established in 1973, LIHSA is part of the public education system and is paid for by local school districts. It offers specialized training and instruction to students interested in pursuing careers in dance, drama, filmmaking, instrumental and vocal music, theatre technology, musical theatre and the visual arts. The halfday program enables students to complete their core academic classes in their home high school and receive two and a half hours of intensive training in their field of study. As part of their professionallevel training, students regularly receive one-on-one access to experienced professionals working in their chosen fields. Students have recent-

ly benefitted from Master Classes and Workshops lead by pop-rock icon Billy Joel, actor and director Ralph Macchio and principal Paul Taylor Dance Company dancer Michael Trusnovec, who is a LIHSA graduate, among others. “We are incredibly proud of the instruction and experiences offered at the Long Island High School for the Arts,” said Dr. Robert Dillon, District Superintendent of Nassau BOCES. “Each year, we look forward to our annual Open House to showcase the programs and talent our students possess. We encourage all students interested in pursuing the arts to come down and take advantage of this opportunity to

learn how LIHSA can help you reach your dreams.” Alumni of the school have gone on to develop successful careers in all arts fields. In addition to landing starring roles on Broadway, alumni have danced with national touring companies, illustrated for New Yorker magazine, designed successful swimsuits lines and embarked on technical careers working for companies such as Cirque de Soleil. Graduates have also earned prestigious scholarships and grants to continue their education at some of the nation’s most highly esteemed colleges and conservatories, including the Juilliard School, Boston Conservatory, Cooper Union and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

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Expeditions “Jungle Book” tour also provides distinctive opportunity to experience rural life in India – the “soul of India” is in its villages, where 60% of the 1.2 billion people still live -and meet with local people who live in harmony with wildlife. Just how much in harmony? We see thatched, raised platform shelters so that the farmers sleep in their fields at night to guard against encroaching animals. On our way back from our game drive

in Pench, looking out over the fields being tended by farmers, Sagor Mahajan, our naturalist from the Pench Treehouse Lodge, tells us that the villagers here have lived here for generations – they are descended from people who migrated from South Africa in the 17thcentury. I’m thinking how interesting that is, because of his description of the dragonflies we see, Wandering Gliders, which, he says, migrate back to South Africa, taking four or five generations to

complete the trek, the longest migration of any insect. For more information, contact Royal Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. www.royalexpeditions. com, tours@royalexpeditions. com, or Royal Expeditions’ North American representative: kiki@ wanderlustportfolio.com, 720-328-8595. Next: Tiger, Tiger! On Safari in India’s Kanha National Park ____________________

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What baseball’s Ernie Banks was all about! C ontinued from page D3 On May 12, 1970, he hit the 500th home run of his career, becoming just the ninth player and first shortstop to achieve that goal. He finished with 512. Banks was a member of 11 NL AllStar teams. In a 1969 Chicago Sun-Times fan poll, he was voted the “Greatest Cub Ever.” He was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 1977. Along with Honus Wagner and Cal Ripken, Jr., he was one of three shortstops named to Major League Baseball’s All-Century Team in 1999. Hall-of-Fame manager Leo Durocher, Banks’ manager with the Cubs from 1966-71, was famous for asserting that “Nice guys finish last.” But he made an exception for “Mr. Cub.” He said, “Banks is one nice guy who finished first - but he had the talent to go with it.” One of the greatest players of all time, Banks was voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977, his first year of eligibility and he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013 for his contribution to sports. Though he had been paid modestly in comparison to other baseball stars, Banks had taken the advice of Wrigley and invested much of his earnings. He later worked for an insurance company and New World Van Lines. Banks began building assets that would be worth an estimated $4 million by the

time he was 55 years old. Banks and Bob Nelson became the first African-American owners of a U.S. Ford Motor Company dealership in 1967. Nelson had been the first nonwhite commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. He operated an import car dealership before the venture with Ernie Banks. Banks was appointed to the board of directors of the Chicago Transit Authority in 1969. On a trip to Europe, Banks visited the Pope, who presented him with a medal that became a proud possession. Banks had four children and lived in

the Los Angeles and Chicago areas. He died at 83 in Chicago in 2015. Here are some famous quotes of Ernie Banks: “You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren’t happy in one place, chances are you won’t be happy anyplace.” “The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money.” “I learned from Mr. Wrigley, early in my career, that loyalty wins and it creates friendships. I saw it work for him in his business.” “The only way to prove that you’re a good sport is to lose.”

“Awards mean a lot, but they don’t say it all. The people in baseball mean more to me than statistics.” “The value I got out of (baseball) was patience.” “Work? I never worked a day in my life. I always loved what I was doing, had a passion for it.” “Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I’ve ever thought I’d have.” “Happiness is going eyeball-to-eyeball with those Cub fans. That’s really what I appreciated most about playing in Wrigley Field.”

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Wrigley Field was not built for the Chicago Cubs but rather for the Chicago Federals (known as the “Chi-Feds”) of the short-lived Federal League. The Chi-Feds changed their name to the Chicago Whales in 1915, and are the last professional baseball team to call the ballpark at Clark and Addison their home field and win a respective league championship. When the Federal League folded at the end of 1915, Whales owner Charles Weeghman and men including J. Ogden Armour and chewing gum magnate William Wrigley purchased the Chicago Cubs and moved them from the West Side Grounds to the North Side. - The famous ivy in the outfield was planted by former Chicago White Sox owner Bill Veeck in 1937. Veeck, the son of former Cubs president Bill Veeck, Sr., would later own the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns and the Chicago White Sox. Veeck is also credited with the modernization of the concessions, as well as overseeing the 1937 bleacher and scoreboard construction. The ivy, while planted by Veeck, was the brainchild of P. K. Wrigley, then owner of the club. - There’s a big gate in right field called the “elephant’s gate,” because it was built to bring elephants into the field for the circus. Beside circuses, Wrigley has held a number of events which necessitate those large doors. Today, fans can look through those doors all year round to see what is happening on the field. They’re kept open for viewing. - Wrigley was the first park that allowed fans to keep foul balls. Back in 1915, owner Charlie Weeghman announced that the team’s fans would be allowed to keep balls hit into the stands. Prior to Weeghman’s decision, baseball fans had to give the ball back to an usher. *parade.com, 3/14

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EMPLOYEES AND SUBSTITUTES P/T TEACHER AIDE East Williston School District is seeking P/T School Security Aide (NYS Security Guard Lic required, Ret. LEO preferred) and P/T School Monitors beginning January 2017. Additionally seeking P/T Substitute Cleaners, P/T Substitute clerical and P/T Substitute Bus Drivers for an on call basis. Bus drivers must meet A-19 requirements plus CDL class B with P & S endorsement. Send resume and letter of interest to: EWSD Jacqueline Pirro, Assistant Superintendent for Business, 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568 nor fax 516-333-1937 LEGAL SECRETARY P/T: Small insurance defense firm seeking a part time legal secretary. Salary commensurate with experience. Please fax resume to 516-216-1521 MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST: Part time for busy pediatric practice. Experience preferred but will train. Great personality, work ethic. Fax resume 516-767-8961 or email pugliesem@prodigy.net RECEPTIONIST & CLERICAL POSITIONS: Experienced Receptionist two evenings 5pm to 9pm. Clerical position Tuesday and Wednesday 10am to 4pm. Seasonal positions from February to April 15th in Franklin Square. Call 516-358-9455 TAX PREPARER PART TIME in Franklin Square. Experience required. Retirees welcome. Call 516-358-9455. Fax resume 516-358-9483

CAREGIVER: Seeking a patient, experienced care provider to care for your elderly loved one? If so, please contact me. I would be happy to assist. Call Marva 917-302-5482 CERTIFIED NURSE’S AIDE 15+ yrs experience, honest & reliable seeking home care position. Available full-time, parttime, weekends & overnight. Licensed driver with own car. Contact Barbara 516-734-1165 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT: Certified CNA. Loving, caring, honest, seeking position to care for your elderly loved ones at home, hospital or nursing home. Excellent references. Call 516-808-4956 CLEANING SERVICES FOR OFFICES OR HOMES. Available 7 days a week. Excellent references. Own transportation. Gift Certificates available! Call 516-974-8959 CNA CERTIFIED EXPERIENCED over 10 years in both nursing homes and private cases. Highly recommended with excellent references. Responsible for, but not limited to performing the following: feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients and changing linens. Please feel free to contact with serious inquiries only: Call 862-241-0883

COMPANION/HOME TEMP AGRICULTURAL HEALTH AIDE EQUIPMENT OPERATORWith 20 years experience in —3/1-12/1/17: 8 openings. Op- home care & nursing homes eration, service and maint of seeking position to care for the farm equipment, incl rippers, sick/elderly. Experience with disks, plows, cultivators, trans- Parkinsons, Alzheimers, planters, water wheel planters, Dementia, Stroke. Licensed seeders, harvesting and pack- driver able to transport to aping equipment. Install pump- pointments, etc. References ing sta. and irrigation equip. 6 available. English speaking. months exp req. $13 / hr. Free Please call 347-546-4133 housing, tools provided at not ELDER CARE COMPANION: cost to worker, transport and Mature woman with car availsubsistence expenses pd upon able for shopping, errands, accompletion of 50 percent of contivities, cooking meals, doctor tract; Employment guaranteed appointments, home organifor three fourths of work pezation. Trustworthy, reliable, riod. Pastore Orchards, 626 S compassionate, flexible. Please White Horse Pk, Elm NJ; Apply call Neila Rosenberg 347-387at nearest NJ Dept of Labor of6798 fice and show this ad. Contact Workforce NJ One Stop Career -DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE to advertise? Our Service Directory Center 2 S Main St #1, Pleasantis sure to bring results. Call 294ville, NJ 08232; Ref: Job Order # 8935 for rates and information. NJ1195907

HANDYMAN: looking to work in exchange for free rent. Things I do: House sitting, painting, carpentry, local shopping, local driving. Currently living in Port Washington. Please call me at 516-305-3153. Thank You. HOME HEALTH AIDE/CNA Experienced woman seeking P/T live in position (Fri pm — Mon pm). Willing to do light housekeeping, running errands. Licensed drive w/ own car. References available. Call Joy 516-902-1867 HOUSE CLEANING: Experienced cleaning service available. Pleasant, responsible. Provides own quality clean products. Own transportation. Local references. Spanish/English speaking. Free estimates. Approximate cost: Small home $79, Mid size $99, Large $118. Please call Diana 516-859-7084 HOUSEKEEPER/HOME MANAGEMENT Full Time housekeeper available. Many years of professional training. Highly skilled cook / baker. Catering to various dietary needs of busy family. Excellent organizer, performing all household duties. Clean driving record. Excellent references available. Please call 516485-0761 or email Wltservices@ hotmail.com IN HOME PATIENT CARE Male w/ 30 years experience seeking position to care for in home patient. Available FT/P T. References available. Licensed driver w/vehicle. Please contact: 718-640-7286 OUTSTANDING HOME HEALTH AIDE/COMPANION CARE GIVER: Loving, caring and excellent caregiver for over 10 years of experience working with the elderly seeking FT / PT positions during the weekdays, weeknights and weekends. References available. Serious inquires only. Contact: Elena 646-755-4197 or Danielle 347-320-1986.

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LOOK! Old clocks and watches wanted by collector regardless of condition. Highest prices paid. 917-748-7225

FRANKLIN SQUARE HAIR SALON CHAIRS FOR RENT in a big beautiful salon in Franklin Square. For more information: Call Angela at Love and Hair: 516-354-4822

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 866-296-7093

ANNOUNCEMENTS CONVENTIONAL & BANK RATE FINANCING, Fix’n Flips, Hard-Bridge Loans, No Documents-Stated Income Programs, $100K-$100 Million, Purchase-Refinance, SFH-1-4, Multi-family, Mixed Use, Commercial. 888-565-9477

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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 YAMAHA CLAVINOVA MODEL 204, digital piano for sale. Excellent condition. $800. Call Gil 516-741-3713 or 516-5092498

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LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048 OLD TOOLS, toys, trains, coins, antiques, sterling, costume jewelry. 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 WATCHMAKER TOOLS Lathe wanted. Highest price to pay. Please call 516-414-5212

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

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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

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PET SERVICES DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256 MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Training Grooming Boarding Walking GC Resident 516-382-5553

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EAST NORTHPORT 1 Bedroom, newly painted, private entrance, off street parking. No smoking, no pets. $900 / month; 2 months security; background check. 516-662-2187 FOR RENT BY OWNER: FLORAL PARK VILLAGE 2nd floor apartment- completely renovated 2 BRM /1 Bath. includes EIK with SS appliances, granite counter and D/W. Large MBRM with W/I closet. Hardwood floors thru-out + Laundry room with W/D and 1 car garage, near shops and LIRR. Asking $2150 +utilities. For more information: Call Rose @ 516 655-7501

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GARDEN CITY Three Large Rooms, 1 Bed, New EIK, Tiled Bath w/walk in Shower. Pet Friendly, Doorman $2,400 Top Floor 5 Rooms. 2 Bed, FDR, Owner Paying Full Broker’s Fee $2,800 Garden City Properties 516-746-1563 / 516-313-8504

ROOM FOR RENT GARDEN CITY HOUSE SHARE: Beautifully furnished Bedroom, use of all common areas of house. Includes heat, w/d, a/c. Near public transportation. No smoking, pets or overnight guests. $860/month. Call 516-747-4293

OFFICE SPACE NEW HYDE PARK: 1300 Jericho Tpk, near LIRR lots of natural light, building newly renovated, small office space from $900 month. Tenant controlled heat and AC, includes parking space. Call Greg 516567-1323

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MINEOLA “NEW TO MARKET” 3 Rooms; 1 Bed, New Bath. Close to LIRR and Hospital. Move in condition. $165,000 GARDEN CITY PROPERTIES 516-746-1563 Doris 516-313-7367

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OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE 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

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LAND WANTED: Cash buyer seeks large acreage 200+ acres in the Central/F inger Lakes and Catskills Regions of NY State. Brokers welcome. For immediate confidential response, call 607-353-8068 or email info@ newyorklandandlakes.com

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

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COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com

OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

HOME IMPROVEMENTS AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628

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

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 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. FRENCH TUTOR: Highly experienced college professor and French native available for tutoring Middle School, High School & College students as well as adults. All levels. Email: thebestfrancaisteacher@gmail. com MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314 MATHEMATICS TUTOR: NYS certified math teacher. Experienced and patient. All elementary and middle school grades. HS Algebra, Geometry and SAT prep. Text or call Ken 516-526-8315 or email: kmctutor79@gmail.com

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 PIANO, TRUMPET & TUBA LESSONS given by very patient teacher, very reasonable rates. Flexible hours. All ages welcome. References available. Call 516-746-8349

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 SPARKLING CLEANING SERVICES Offices * Homes * Apartments Own Transportation Free Estimates Experienced with excellent references from many satisfied customers! Call or Text: 516-669-2909

STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. SPANISH TUTOR: Spanish Bonded and insured. 516-538Grammar-Literature, FLACS A 1125 www.strongarmcleaning-FLACS B, Exam Preparation / ny.com Comps. William Cullen, M.A., SERVICES Spanish, S.D.A. Chaminade HS, Fairfield University Alumnus. 516-509-8174. wdctutor06@aol. A & J MOVING & STORAGE: com. References furnished upon Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialrequest. ists. Residential, Commercial, TUTOR AVAILABLE! Piano & Organ experts. Boxes Elementary/Middle School: all available. Free estimates. www. subjects. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 High School: writing, reading, Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# grammar. 10405 GCHS alumnus, Dartmouth College graduate, Master’s DeGRANDPARENTS - Send in gree in Education Certified NYS your grandchildren’s photos and Teacher, classroom and coachenter our “World’s Most Beautiful ing experience. Grandchildren” contest. Just Cell: 516-510-1836 or Email: send a photo and a brief deJOHN.P.DANTONIO@gmail.co scription of the child (or children) along with your name and address to: Litmor Publications, Beautiful Grandchildren Contest, 81 East Barclay St., Hicksville N.Y. 11801. We’ll do the rest!

COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125

PSYCHOTHERAPY: Efrat Fridman, LCSW. Individual, couple and family therapy. effiefrid@gmail.com 2 Pinetree Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-224-7670 or 225 West 35th Street, NY 10001 718-887-4400

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Call 294.8935 Last Hope’s Annual Last Hope Animal Rescue’s Special Needs Day “Catch of the Day” The Special Needs Committee for Last Hope has been working tirelessly and we are so thankful for their Luncheon efforts. This past year, we’ve had an extraordinary

Last Hope’s Fix-A-Feral Program started in 2003 and has assisted the public with financial assistance to spay and neuter the feral cats in their neighborhoods. To date, Last Hope has assisted with the spay and neuter of at least 20,000 feral cats. Please join us Sunday, January 29, 2017 for a fun afternoon to support this much needed program at our “Catch of the Day” Fundraiser luncheon at Popei’s, 760 Grand Blvd., Deer Park, NY. This delicious and fun event will be held from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The price is $50 per person and includes salad, appetizer, entree, dessert, and coffee/tea. (Seating is limited.) We will also feature a Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle. Because the Fix-A-Feral program is so important, we are also offering opportunities for sponsoring the spaying and neutering of multiple feral cats. To read more about sponsoring and/or to download the reservation form, please visit our website at http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/ catch-of-the-day-faf-luncheon-sun-jan-29/ The event flyer can be downloaded here: http:// lasthopeanimalrescue.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Catch-of-the-Day-Luncheon-Flyer-2017.pdf

number of animals needing veterinary care above and beyond the norm. Our special needs fund is depleted and we are holding two great events on Saturday, February 4th that will help to replenish available funds and allow us to continue our life saving work, especially for those animals that need it most. Start your day with shopping at our Flea Market and Jewelry sale from 10-2 at Church of the Advent, on Advent St. in Westbury. Proceeds will benefit the Special Needs committee. You might just find that perfect gift for your valentine! Donations for the sale will be accepted the night before, Feb. 3rd from 2:30 to 7 at the church. After a few hours of rest from shopping, join us for our Bowl-a-Thon. Encourage your friends to sponsor you. Sponsor sheet is the second page of the sign-up flyer you can download below. Or, pick up a sheet at our Wantagh adoption center at the cat desk. All proceeds will benefit the Special Needs committee. When: Saturday, February 4th- from 6 to 8 pm Where: Levittown Lanes, 56 Tanners Place, Levittown 11756 What: 2 hours of bowling, bowling shoes, pizza & soda Price: $25 per person, $20 for kids 7 & under.

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Bowl-a-thon to benefit Last Hope For more information, please visit our web site: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/bowl-a-thon-tobenefit-last-hope-special-needs-cats-dogs-feb-4th/ Who to contact: Terri 631-332-6606 (montauk1219@ yahoo.com); Letty at 631-946-9528

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. HENRY GARBER A/K/A HENRY S. GARBER; CAROL GARBER A/K/A CAROL A. GARBER, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on October 03, 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 February 07, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 12 Wren Drive, Woodbury, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 527 and Lot 6. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,197,280.16 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 18027/11. Bernard Mirotznik, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff SYO 4015 4X 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWMBS, Inc., CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 200530, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-30, Plaintiff AGAINST Steven Hershkowitz, Evelyn Hershkowitz, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 9/16/2016 and entered on 10/3/2016, 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 February 21, 2017 at 11:30 AM premises known as 23 Eaton Road

Syosset, NY 11791. 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: 12, BLOCK: 358, LOT: 47. Approximate amount of judgment is $842,895.34 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 013812/2012. Justin B. Perri, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 SYO 4018 4X 01/20, 27, 02/03,10 SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU EMIGRANT BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH EMIGRANT SAVINGS BANK-LONG ISLAND, Plaintiff -against- GAYLE ASCHENBRENNER, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein on January 29, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at (CCP) Calendar Control Part Court Room of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on February 28, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Section 15 Block 175 and Lot 67. Said premises known as 22 ROSEANNE DRIVE A/K/A 22 ROSANNE DRIVE, WOODBURY, NY Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. We are a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Index Number 015291/2013. KEITH BROWN, ESQ., Referee STAGG, TERENZI, CONFUSIONE & WABNIK, LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 300, Garden City, NY 11530 SYO 4019 4x 01/27,02/03,10,17

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State audit discussed at Jericho schools meeting

From page 8 is in session, the bulk of work would take place in summer 2017,” Grillo explained. He noted that small projects for the transportation building and maintenance building are being put off “as a Phase II.” Jericho Schools’ Priority I (to do this school year) covered the boilers and the roof at Williams Elementary, the High School Little Theater, the general theater, the Cantiague Elementary auditorium, the roof above the gym and cafeteria at Seaman Elementary, the research lab, upgrades for the tech lab at the high school/middle school, the dust collector system, and upgrades for PA systems and fire alarms. Anticipated completion dates for the High School Little Theater and Cantiague’s auditorium should be the coming fall, according to Grillo. The full list of capital projects planned was outlined in a PDF handout and on the district website. Manuel says several items were not included last year during budget discussions, when $16.3 million was allocated for projects for this 20162017 academic calendar. One would be the addition to the Robert Seaman School auditorium. It was discussed but never came to a budget line item a year ago. Air conditioning became a priority topic to create an expense line for the project after summer 2016 and the June and September school board meetings. For athletics the Jericho High weight training room and a new turf football and multiuse field were brought up in early 2016, but they materialize this time around. School board trustee Barbara Krieger says the Jericho district adheres to a philosophy for its infrastructure to analyze facilities and operations every five years. “When our new architects came in a year ago the first thing I asked them is if our report (2016) was accurate. Now a year later they have had time to analyze our buildings and some things such as the ventilation were added, there are new things that have to be done while other items may be part of the wish list,” she told Perlman. Checkla wanted to know what effect the Comptroller’s report has on the business office. Manuel said the district remains in a great financial position. “There are different philosophies from the State Comptroller’s office and what we believe is the best interest for the school district, financial health-wise. The report from them came out three weeks ago and it is on tonight’s agenda for acceptance. What we have done as far as budget approvals over the last three years is a way of illustrating that. We have been able to do the $20 million of project authorizations including the high school auditorium and every project at the state right now with zero bonding. Today’s rates are low relatively speaking too,” Manuel told Checkla. Grishman said 25 different school districts on Long Island received similar feedback from the Comptroller in their reports commenting on reserves and funding. He says just as Newsday carried an article on Jericho there were similar criticisms made of the other districts “based on the Comptroller’s standard of budgeting and reserves.”

“Philosophically we disagree with it. There isn’t any teeth to those audit reports – it is a recommendation that comes back to the district for the district’s response. When the auditors come in they start off with a flawed look at the business office. Their first week on site they are looking for weaknesses that exist in the system: payroll, receivables, payables, purchasing. They do an overview and based on that they wind up zeroing in. As we met with them in the auditing process they kept saying ‘that a boy’ etc. and all the processes were stellar. The only place they had to zero in on and make comments on their total audit was budget and reserves,” Grishman says. Board President Ferro and Manuel added that there’s another difference: the Comptroller expressed admiration for the fact Jericho has had zero tax levies. He says over the phone – part of the story Newsday could not hear about – the amount of compliments on Jericho’s business office were compelling. “The accolades from the people who did the audit – for our office, the way we balanced our budget, even for our reserves and the way we’re able to extend them -- will never be reported by Newsday, but they will be reported by me. The way we handle ourselves and prepare the budget and these presentations, the thought process that- goes into everything we are doing clearly is acknowledged by the state, from what they said on that phone call,” Ferro said. Despite the recent reports Checkla says he believes the residents of Jericho will continue their evident support of the district holding millions in reserves. Manuel spoke first about the New York State tax cap at 1.26 percent, ever so slightly more than the number of 1.25 he estimated. Another aspect for budget calculation will be the tax base growth factor. For Jericho that equals an additional 0.13 percent. “Between those estimates and PILOTs (payments in lieu of taxes) we envision and anticipate the tax cap in Jericho to be close to 1.6 or 1.7 percent. Our goal is to achieve a tax levy for 2017-’18 that is below that. There are two options but as we begin we are recommending to the administration and school board a budget that does not pierce the tax cap,” Manuel said. Positives for the next budget include a flat rate for payments (expense items) with the ERS, employee retirement system, and a decrease in the TRS, teacher retirement system. Manuel said that the TRS change would save Jericho Schools approximately $700,000 next school year. On the flip side the district’s health insurance premiums as a key expense hit a record 12 percent increase, upping the line item by about $1.4 million. There’s a continued impact to Jericho Schools’ budget from the removal of LIPA property within the district. “As of today we do not have our final number (PILOT amount) for the 2016-’17 school year as we were to receive the first half payment by November. Here we are in January and we have not received that information of a specific dollar amount and that is a significant sum,” Manuel explained on January 19 at the school board meeting.

During the week of January 9, Berry Hill Elementary School students worked with artist Cliff Mendelson to create Native American inspired ceramic vessels. Mendelson brought samples of finished work, posters and other visuals from various cultures to make students understand the importance of how design - form

and function - are an integral part of the creative process. He shared his life’s work with students and showed them the art of creating pottery on a wheel. Berry Hill students were given the opportunity to personalize these unique works of art using “scraffito” techniques inscribing the vessels with various symbols and pat-

terns. Mendelson’s visit to Berry Hill is part of the artist-in-residence program sponsored by the PTA’s Cultural Arts Committee. Students are particularly looking forward to seeing the finished ceramic pieces displayed in Berry Hill’s main lobby showcase.

Cliff Mendelson instructed Berry Hill students on how to use “scraffito” techniques. Berry Hill students from kindergarten through fifth grade will not soon forget all the fun they had working with Cliff Mendelson.

These Berry Hill first grade students got inspiration from each other.

Berry Hill students used tools like feathers to make unique patterns on their ceramic works of art. An example of a Berry Hill ceramic masterpiece from Mendelson’s workshop.

Cliff Mendelson encouraged all Berry Hill students to participate in this “hands on” workshop and personalize their vessels.

Berry Hill fifth graders had worked with Cliff Mendelson last year and were happy to expand on their artistic experience working with clay.

Berry Hill third graders enjoyed Cliff Mendelson’s lesson.

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Artist Cliff Mendelson visits Berry Hill Elementary School

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