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Syosset Deputy Superintendent Adele Bovard (second from left), Syosset High School Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante (far right), Science Coordinator Raymond Loverso (far left) and Research Facilitator Veronica Ade (second from right) are pictured congratulating the high school’s nine semifinlalists in the Siemens Competition.

Nine Syosset High School seniors were named regional semifinalists in the Siemens Foundation Competition for Math, Science and Technology. A day after learning that the school had achieved a school record for semifinalists and second-most semifinalists of any Long Island school this year (tied for most projects selected at seven), they learned that two of these students advanced as finalists.

Finalists Eric Pun and Nikhil Saggi collaborated on a project that infused the chemical sodium silicate into concrete for durability. They used varying conditions to conclude that cold weather and water had a mitigating effect on this process.

Mohamed El-Abtah, Crystal Li, Rushabh Metha, Dahyun Park, Yash Samantaray, Jordan Sanford and Jonah Wu round out the

school’s semifinalists.

Dahyun and Jordan worked as a team, while Yash and Crystal collaborated with students from other school districts for their research.

“I am very proud and excited for our school record of nine Siemens semifinalists,” said Ade. “These students have worked diligently in our research program, spending countless hours on their projects in order to put their best product out there.”

Syosset was one of three Long Island high schools with two finalists among 10 Island finalists overall. Eric and Nikhil will present their research to judges from Carnegie Mellon University on Nov. 19 via videoconference. Winners are eligible for scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $100,000 and will be announced November 21.

Jericho MS leads the way against bullying

BY SUSAN HEILIG

Dr. Donald Gately, Middle School Principal, and Mrs. Joanne Verdino, Jericho Middle School social worker, along with the entire staff of the Jericho School District from our security guards to our bus drivers, the Middle School PTSA, Jericho Teachers Association, and Jericho SEPTA proudly supports the Jericho Olweus Program, now in its fifth year.

The Olweus program encompasses many key links that make it work so successfully. Foremost, Olweus is a full year program for the students, their teachers and staff. The Olweus program includes a very active advisory board of teachers, staff and parents that meet regularly, and have volunteered to help end bullying in our schools and community.

This year was no exception, as the Board met several times last year and this school year, to make sure we were ready for another successful year and Kick off. For the past four years, we have had a Kick off for Olweus by hosting a full day walk-a-thon that all teachers, staff and students can participate in. We walk four times around our school track (each lap gets a popsicle stick) when you have four sticks you turn them in for a necklace and a colorful plastic foot. For each additional mile walked, you add another foot to your collection, and this goes on all day during school hours. The teachers are given the option of giving up class time and going out

as a team and walking together, or incorporating their lesson plans into the walk.

This year we are proud to announce we walked 5,482 miles as a community! Middle School parents were invited to join us to walk, or run, at any point during the Kick Off program to end Bullying along with their children. Several families, individuals, companies, and organizations helped sponsor the Olweus Kick Off Walk-a-thon to ensure every sixth grade student, new teacher and staff member had the official neon yellow school t shirt.

The t shirts are worn by all participants on the day of the walk which was held on Wednesday, October 19. The t shirts have our motto of “We don’t stand by; We stand up”. This year our theme was “Everyone Counts” and was supported by notes of support on all the Middle School lockers on the morning of the Walkathon. During the days leading up to the event, signs were handed out saying “He/She counts” and foam number 1 fingers in the school colors of gold and blue. Pictures and videos were taken with all the classes, parents visiting the school, and staff using the foam fingers and signs, and reciting “that everyone counts”. In our foreign language classes they learned the motto in their chosen language! These were used in our opening and closing ceremonies as highlights!

With all the flood of yellow shirts on the day of the event it

Photo courtesy of the Syosset School District

Nerd Camp coming to Jericho Middle School

Nerd Camp is coming to the Jericho School District on November 5 and all are welcome. Nerd Camp is similar to a traditional education conference, but in an untraditional way. The focus is on literacy in learning with scheduled speakers opening attendees’ minds to reading and writing in the classroom. Educators arrive in the morning and take advantage of a “session board” where they can post a topic to teach others or choose a session that they might be interested in learning about. A great perk is if a literacy session isn’t exactly

what you hoped for, you can move to another session.

During the afternoon, from 2 – 3:30 PM, parents and children from the surrounding communities are invited to stop by and meet authors and illustrators from around the country. More than 20 children’s authors will be available to speak with visitors about the craft of writing books for young people. Additionally, autographed books will be on sale for children to read and enjoy.

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Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include:

On Jericho Turnpike in Mineola, the antenna from a parked car was removed at 2 p.m. on October 10.

At 3:45 p.m. on October 10, a 30-yearold man from Whitestone was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana on October 10 at 3:45 p.m.

On October 10, between 4 and 6:45 p.m., unknown subjects removed a baby stroller, baby bath tub and diaper jeannie from the trunk of her vehicle as it was parked on Station Road in Mineola.

At the intersection of Cruiksjhank Avenue and Greenwich STreet in Hempstead, a 29-year-old woman from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 4:40 a.m. on October 11.

Sometime between 12:35 and 2 p.m. on Kent Place in West Hempstead, the rear passenger window of a victim’s vehicle was damaged on October 11.

While driving on the Long Island Expressway at Exit 35 in North Hills, a 32-year-old man from Douglaston was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 4:40 a.m. on October 12.

On October 12 at 9:15 p.m., a 29-yearold man from North Merrick was arrested at the corner of 2nd Street

and Roslyn Road in Mineola. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

n Personal property was stolen from a vehicle on Central Avenue in Westbury. The items were taken between 10 p.m. on October 12 and 7 a.m. the next morning.

At JC Penney in East Garden City, a 40-year-old woman from Hempstead was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 2 p.m. on October 13.

A 38-year-old woman from Hempstead was arrested at 3:30 p.m. on October 13 and charged with Shoplifting from Macy’s in East Garden City. … At Saks Off Fifth Avenue in Old Westbury, a 42-year-woman from Queens Village was arrested at 7:22 p.m. on October 13 and charged with Shoplifting.

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

n At the Outback Steakhouse in Westbury, assorted personal property was stolen from a vehicle between 6 and 9:15 p.m. on October 17.

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

Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

COLLEGE NOTES

Corey Gold of Jericho, began as a SUNY Canton Mechanical Engineering

Annual Breast Cancer Summit builds bridges and raises awareness

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Seven-time Olympic medalist Shannon Miller will headline Wednesday’s Long Island Breast Cancer Summit at the Woodlands, in Woodbury. A mom of two young children, Miller is now a published author at age 39. People magazine recently reported on her five-year mark for being cancer-free, as she survived the rare germ cell ovarian cancer in the public eye, now 20 years after her epic 1996 Olympic performance. But on November 2, Miller will join women from all over Long Island who can attest to resources found in communities nearby, from Garden City to Syosset and local hospitals and medical practices to Adelphi University. One of those women presenting to the crowd on November 2 was a Summit attendee last year, and in 2016 she returns to share her story.

Ann Hogan of Glendale, Queens volunteers with Adelphi University’s statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Hogan is a 14-year survivor of a rare form of breast cancer, “invasive lobular carcinoma.” In 2002 she underwent a bilateral mastectomy followed by chemotherapy. Since then Hogan has lived courageously and built on her interactions with people every day, from her work in sales and

merchandising to taking and making calls to those in need of support with the hotline.

She joined the Adelphi Breast Cancer hotline as a volunteer in October 2003, and her perseverance has stood the test of time. At the Summit on November 2, Hogan will deliver a speech titled “Both Sides of the Phone.” Fourteen years ago when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she researched online and learned of Adelphi’s hotline – its phone number is 1-800-877-8077. The hotline and local support program has been part of her life ever since.

“I called, I went to one of Adelphi’s groups and different programs they have offered and I took up training as a volunteer. For me it was a way to give back to other women what this support has given to me when I needed them. It is very empowering to be able to pick up the phone and hear someone where I was 14 years ago and help them, and walk them through it. When I tell that woman I am a 14-year survivor, it gives such hope to a person who’s newly diagnosed,” Hogan says.

Exactly a year ago, a new form of support and motivation came her way. In November of 2015 she attended the annual Breast Cancer Summit at the Woodlands and heard inspiring words from Dr. Noel Natoli, a partner with Long Island Plastic Surgical Group

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“She spoke so eloquently and so thoroughly about the procedure. I was very impressed so I spoke with her afterwards and then met with her,” Hogan explains.

Thirteen years after mastectomy she was considering the reconstruction surgery, but the Summit and all the information she heard there facilitated her decision. She had met with another doctor before to discuss reconstruction, but Dr. Natoli made her feel the most comfortable and added a positive outlook. The goal of LIPSG in founding the annual Summit, which is now in its sixth installment, was to meet the needs of greater access to information and support for patients and survivors on Long Island. Ann is a great example of that motive at work.

One month after the November 2015 Summit Ann Hogan decided to have Diep Flap breast reconstruction surgery with Dr. Natoli. The procedure involves blood vessels called deep inferior epigastric perforators (DIEP), plus the skin and fat connected to them being removed from the lower abdomen and transferred up to the chest to reconstruct a breast after a mastectomy. Her experience has grown and her life has been enriched, but surgery added to a decade and a half healing process that’s led Hogan into communi-

ty outreach, speaking engagements and educating people on early detection.

“It all comes down to making people feel like they aren’t alone when they’re going through this diagnosis,” she said.

Awareness and early detection are always seen as the keys, and outreach is the best way to spark it. Adelphi’s program states that like Hogan, most of its volunteers are breast cancer survivors, “compelling them to make sure that no person affected by breast cancer has to face it alone.” On October 17 the Garden City Public Library’s Board of Trustees approved a request for Adelphi’s Breast Cancer Program to set up tables at the village’s library on Tuesday, November 1, from 11 am to 2 pm and again on Wednesday, November 16, from 5 pm to 7 pm. All are welcome to stop by the information tables and gather information.

This year at the Woodlands, the November 2 Breast Cancer Summit begins with light breakfast and registration at 8 am before transitioning to featured speaker presentations. First up is Scott Bradley Glasberg, MD, who will provide attendees with an update on the federal Breast Cancer Patient Education Act from 9 to 9:30 am. Dr. Glasberg is the past president of the American Society of Plastic See page 20

Town Council woman visits school

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia recently visited Mrs. Lori Levien’s 2nd Grade class at Walt Whitman School in Woodbury. Councilwoman Alesia read the book “Duck for President” out loud to the class as part of the Parents As Reading Partners (PARP) Reading Program. The PARP Reading Program encourages children to read at home in order to be better prepared and succeed in school, and fosters a love of reading in children, as well as encouraging parents to read with their children.

Candidates discuss issues at Plainview - OB Middle School

BY GARY SIMEONE

The general public got a chance to ask pertinent questions to five electoral candidates at the ‘Meet The Candidates’ night at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School on Thursday. The event was put together by the Plainview-Old Bethpage Board of Education and PTA Council and was moderated by Board President, Jodi Campagna.

New York State Senator of the 5th Senate District, Carl Marcellino, was in attendance as well as his opponent in the race, James Gaughran. Democrat Arnie Drucker, of Plainview, was seated on the forum as well as his opponent, Louis Imbroto. Both candidates are seeking the vacant legislative seat left behind when county Legislator Judy Jacobs died. Republican, Jeff Vitale, who is running against State Assemblyman, Charles Lavine, was also in attendance.

Questions for the candidates involved a variety of topics including how to keep young people from leaving Long Island, issues with Common Core standards and what new ideas they would bring to the table if elected.

With the recent indictment of County Legislator, Ed Mangano and Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor, John Venditto on corruption charges, corruption in government was a hot button issue on

the panel.

Gaughran, a former legislator in Suffolk County, said we need to look at banning or severely limiting outside income for politicians.

“Too many of our politicians are using public office for their personal benefit and using campaign funds for personal purposes. This needs to stop,” said Gaughran. “We need to sponsor legislation and have a real tough mandate in place to prevent this from happening.”

Imbroto, a Plainview resident and an attorney for Nassau University Medical Center, said transparency in government and full disclosure is the key.

“We need a new face in office who is going to bring in fresh ideas and get the job done honestly,” said Imbroto. “Not somebody who is already entrenched in the system and might owe political favors.”

Senator Marcellino said that once he found out Mangano, his wife Linda and Supervisor Venditto had been charged with a federal crime, he and his colleagues in Mineola asked that they step down from office.

“We were on the steps of the Legislative building the very next day after this happened and publicly asked that they step aside,” said Marcellino. “That’s how it should be, move on and continue on in government.”

Another question asked of the candidates was how to stem the tide of young people moving from the Island in search of a more affordable life.

Imbroto said this issue was one of the main reasons he was running for office.

“Being a young man myself living here, I look at three things we need to consider; property taxes, housing and jobs for young people. We need to do something to keep our property taxes low, look at building attainable housing such as transit oriented developments and invest in our infrastructure to keep young people from moving to more affordable areas out of state.”

The candidates were also asked about their opinion of the current Common Core standards and if any revision was needed.

Vitale, a Sea Cliff resident, said the issue with the Common Core is that teachers are teaching to a test instead of trying to get the most out of kids creativity.

“Teacher evaluations need to be based on more than following the Common Core standards,” said Vitale. “We need to look at their whole portfolio, graduation rates, is education leading to gainful employment, etc.”

He said that ample funding should also be provided for organizations like BOCES, “which will helps kids gain helpful skills for the job market.”

Each candidate was also asked where do they think their advocacy is needed most specifically in the Plainview- Old Bethpage area.

Imbroto said that quality of life issues are a big priority in his campaign.

“I thought it was a travesty when they cut all those trees down on South Oyster Bay Road. People live on Long Island because of the beautiful, green open spaces and I will fight to ensure that every new project doesn’t change or damage our environment.”

Vitale said that the current heroin epidemic is something that he feels strongly about.

“If elected I will make sure that the criminals selling this stuff get the stiffest possible punishment allowed by law and that people suffering from heroin addiction get the help they need.”

Drucker said that he will fight to see that our parks, musical venues and outdoor recreational areas are preserved and that the necessary funding is in place to preserve them.

“I will make sure our County budget is managed properly and we continue the influx of money into our community for our critical infrastructure, maintenance and grant funding amidst the giant $100 million deficits we are facing.”

The polls will be open for Election Day on Tuesday, November 8th.

ATTENTION SCHOOL & CAMP DIRECTORS

Friday, November 4th from 10 AM to 2 PM

Free Health Screenings - St. Francis Hospital’s Outreach Bus will be in our front parking lot. Screenings include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, a simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes body mass index. They will offer appropriate education and referrals as needed. Flu shots will be available. No appointment necessary. You must be 18 or older.

Sunday, November 6th at 2 PM

Lydia Sabosto performs More Memories – Award winning singer/pianist Lydia Sabosto returns to the JPL to bring us along on her musical journey. This concert is a compilation of music that has touched Lydia’s life and will now touch yours. Non ticketholders will be seated as space allows.

Tuesday, November 8th at 2 PM

Movie: He Named Me Malala (Documentary) – Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai was targeted by the Taliban at the age of 15 and severely wounded by a gunshot. She miraculously survived and is now a leading campaigner for girls’ education globally. Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 28 minutes.

Tuesday, November 8th at 7 PM

Talk About Books with Fran Cohen

This Week at the Jericho Public Library John Ellis Kordes Photography

- Did You Ever Have a Family? by Bill Clegg. This stunning debut novel from bestselling author Bill Clegg is a magnificently powerful story about a circle of people who find solace in the least likely of places as they cope with a horrific tragedy. Join Fran for a discussion of this heartrending and heartening book. Refreshments will be available. Listeners are welcome!

Thursday, November 10th at 2 PM

The Sinking of the S.S Robin Moor. In May 1941, six months before Pearl Harbor, a German U-boat blew up a neutral American merchant ship, the Robin Moor, off the coast of Africa. Join George Haber as he recounts the experiences of the survivors of the sinking, as told in his book, Outrageous and Indefensible: The Sinking of the SS Robin Moor.

Friday, November 11th at 2 PM Movie: Genius (Biography/Drama)A chronicle of the complex friendship and transformative professional relationship between the world-renowned book editor Maxwell Perkins and the larger-than-life literary giant Thomas Wolfe. Rated PG-13.

Starring Colin Firth, Jude Law, Nicole Kidman. 1 hour, 44 minutes.

Syosset man arrested for car burglaries

Nassau County Police arrested a Syosset man on Friday, October 21, for allegedly stealing items from vehicles during September and October.

According to Detectives, an internal investigation by Northwell Health of Syosset revealed defendant Christopher Moffitt-Gabis, 25, of Syosset had entered the vehicle of the 44 year old male victim and removed his employee ID badge from his vehicle that was in the parking lot of Northwell Health. Police say

he then used the ID to enter the building and gain access to an unauthorized room and remove a laptop computer without the authority to do so.

According to the police, Moffitt-Gabis was also responsible for two additional larcen-ies from two separate autos both located on Jericho Turnpike, Syosset on September 28, 2016 and October 7.

Christopher MoffittGabis was charged with Burglary 3rd Degree, Grand Larceny 4th Degree and two counts of Petit Larceny.

Crafts fair

A crafts market will be held at St. Bernard’s School Saturday, November 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The fair will be held indoors. The school is located at 3100 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756

Admission is free and open the public.

There will be 60+ crafts and gifts vendors. All new merchandise. Fresh

Christopher Moffitt-Gabis

Jericho MS leads the way against bullying

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was very obvious that we all count in Jericho! The high light of the event was Jennifer Campos, one of the founding member of the non profit organization “Project Picture Day” volunteered to fly a drone over our football field. Mr. Martinez, one of our Middle School gym teachers, spent several hours working on a plan that would allow the students, teachers, staff, and volunteers before the Kick off to stand on field and spell out “JMS WE STAND UP”. He mapped out the letters on the field so everyone

knew where to stand. The resulting video was inspiring to see as well as having participated in. It can be found on youtube.com, under Jericho Middle School.

Our Grand Marshall, Jeremy Lin, from the Brooklyn Nets was unable to make our event to lead the start of the Kick Off, due to a scheduling conflict, as we had to move the Walk-a-thon up due to heavy rain being forecast on our actual day. He sent Twitter messages to the Jericho Middle School in support for our program. Plans are underway

for him to Skype with the entire middle school, and speak with the students and staff! Throughout the Kick off Walka-thon, messages were sent to Mr. Lin showing what we were doing as we walked to stop bullying! To show his support to the Jericho Middle School, Mr. Lin has offered to bring students up to meet with him and his team mates, as well as to watch the Brooklyn Nets play a game in the near future.

Dr. Gately, Mrs. Verdino, and the Olweus Advisory board members wish to thank all who contributed, and sup-

ported our Kick Off this year, including Jeremy Lin, our Grand Marshal, and Project Picture Day, co-founders, Jules Alonzo and Jennifer Campos. We are looking forward to another productive year putting an end to bullying in Jericho.

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Re-Elect Assemblyman

MICHAEL MONTESANO

We Can Depend On Assemblyman Mike Montesano

✯ As a Police Officer, Mike Kept Us Safe

✯ As an Attorney, He Was There When We Were In A Jam

✯ As a School Board Member, Montesano Put Our Children First

MICHAEL

As Assemblyman, Mike Montesano Has Been VERY Dependable

✔ Passed Historic Income Tax Relief

✔ Made The Property Tax Cap Permanent

✔ Passed Women’s Equality Laws

✔ Enacted Common Core Reforms

✔ Secured $166 Million To Fight Heroin

✔ Voted to Strip Pensions From Crooked Politicians

✔ Delivered Record School Aid

✔ Endorsed by Newsday

MONTESANO Dean Hart?

You Can’t Get Much More Despicable.

Police Calls, Arrests, Orders of Protections & Allegations of Millions Stole From His Mom

It’s So Bad, Prominent Democrats Are Ditching Democrat Dean Hart. (Newsday 10/4 ) Police Were Called On Hart – After Verbal Tirade Against His Mother & Perceived Threats

Hart’s Wife Pleads Guilty After Violent Altercation With His Wheel-Chair-Bound –Mother (Newsday 9/29)

Conned His Sick Mom Out Of $4.5 Million, Says Her Lawyer (Newsday 9/29)

Hart’s Mother Obtained An Order Of Protection Against Him – For Her Safety (Newsday 9/29)

We Can’t Choose Our Family, But We Can Choose Our Assemblyman.

Dean

Cantiague School holds Book Fair

Principal Faust, dressed in pirate attire, helps a student choose a good book.

This Book Fair gets a thumbs up, maty!

These students are excited to buy new books to read!

Riding the pirate ship headed towards Cantiague’s Bookaneers Book Fair.

Cantiague School PTA holds annual Fall Festival

The Cantiague Elementary School PTA hosted their annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 29th from 12-3 pm. Students came dressed in their Halloween costumes for a time of fun activities including face painting, balloon animals, carnival games, photo booth and a scavenger hunt. There was an assortment of food including Nathan’s hotdogs, ice cream, popcorn and of course a candy goody bag for each child. The PTA also used class dues and donations from local businesses to raffle 15+ gift baskets and grand prizes. This wonderful community event could not have happened without the efforts of the PTA, school staff and families.

One of our many raffle winners who won baskets filled with various items and gift cards donated by local businesses.

Students enhanced their costumes with face painting.

Students playing foosball in their Halloween costumes.

Trying to figure out the answer to the Scavenger Hunt to get candy good bags and inflatable guitars!

Principal Gina Faust, parents and high school volunteers worked hard to make this event a huge success!

Vail Resorts Look to 2016-17 Season With $100M in Improvements, Acquisition of Whistler Blackcomb

BY KAREN RUBIN, ERIC LEIBERMAN, DAVE E LEIBERMAN

Each year, Vail Resorts has something sensational to announce and this year is no different: the company, already the largest collection of major mountain resorts, is acquiring the iconic Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia. That would give Vail Resorts the largest resort in North America as well as the largest ski resort in the United States, Park City, Utah, which Vail merged with Canyons.

“Whistler Blackcomb is one of the most iconic mountain resorts in the world with an incredible history, passionate employees and a strong community. With our combined experience and expertise, together we will build upon the guest experience at Whistler Blackcomb while preserving the unique brand and character of the resort as an iconic Canadian destination for guests around the world,” said Rob Katz, chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts. “We are delighted to add such a renowned resort to Vail Resorts and look forward to expanding our relationships in the Sea-to-Sky community, British Columbia and Canada.”

Whistler Blackcomb, the largest resort in North America with 8,100 acres, is famous for hosting major alpine skiing events like the 2010 Vancouver winter Olympics, and for its Peak 2 Peak Gondola, the longest (2.7 miles) and highest lift in the world.

“As the number one ranked and most visited resort in North America, Whistler Blackcomb has enjoyed tremendous success by delivering an exceptional mountain experience for our passionate and loyal

Keystone Mountain Resort is the ultimate family resort destination, offering more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain, average of 300 days of sun a year, night skiing, convenient lodging and variety of on- and off-snow activities and is one of the closest ski resorts to Denver © 2016 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

guests — both locally and from around the world. That’s going to continue as we work with our new colleagues at Vail Resorts as well as our employees, local businesses, community and government stakeholders to make Whistler Blackcomb better than ever,”

Dave Brownlie, Whistler Blackcomb’s chief executive officer said. “We will also continue our discussions with the Squamish and Lil’wat First Nations, on whose traditional lands we operate, See page D2

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GOING PLACES, NEAR & FAR....

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regarding a business partnership that will benefit our communities, our province and our company for decades to come. Our board of directors has also been monitoring the unique challenges facing the broader ski industry due to the unpredictability of year-toyear regional weather patterns. Whistler Blackcomb, with its unprecedented acreage of high alpine terrain and Glacier bowls, is well positioned, but by no means immune to these challenges. Partnering with the geographically diversified Vail Resorts and extending its successful Epic Pass products to Whistler Blackcomb are customer-focused ways of securing the long-term future of our resort, our industry and our community.”

Whistler Blackcomb won’t be fully integrated into Vail Resorts’ EpicPass until next year (though passholders will get five lift tickets), but through acquisitions and collaborations, EpicPass already gives its passholders global reach, with unlimited and unrestricted access to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe, Afton Alps near Minneapolis, Mt. Brighton near Detroit, Wilmot Mountain near Chicago and the 2017 Perisher season in Australia. New for the 2016-2017 season, Epic Pass holders can ski for a specified number of days in some of Europe’s most iconic resorts in Austria, France, Switzerland and Italy (Europe is Epic details at EuropeIsEpic.com). The Epic Pass pays for itself in just over four days, while also saving more than 45 percent versus tickets purchased at a resort lift ticket window. The Epic

pass also provides other discounts, including 20% off lodging, even off already discounted specials. Multiple pass options are on sale now at EpicPass.com.

Vail Resorts continues to raise the bar for skiers and riders investing $100 million in the guest experience for the upcoming winter across its resorts, bringing its five-year investment total to more than $500 million. The most significant improvements include a new restaurant on Peak 7 at Breckenridge, an upgraded high-speed chairlift accessing Vail’s Back Bowls, significant renovations to the guest rooms of The Pines Lodge, a RockResort, at Beaver Creek, and $13 million to completely re-imagine the guest experience at Wilmot Mountain, located near Chicago.

222“Guests expect a premium experience when they visit one of our resorts, including the highest levels of guest service as well as the cutting edge in lifts, restaurants, lodging and other elements of their vacation,” said Kirsten Lynch, chief marketing officer of Vail Resorts. “This year’s resort improvement plan reflects our goal to continue to deliver an Experience of a Lifetime for all of our guests.”

Here is a summary of new developments: EpicMix Time expands to Park City and Lake Tahoe to provide crowd-sourced lift line wait times to guests – EpicMix™ Time – an expansion of the award-winning ski and snowboard app, EpicMix – will debut at Park City in Utah, and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood at Lake Tahoe during the 2016-17 season, allowing guests to access real-time lift line wait times enabling them to better navigate the mountain and make the most out of their ski and ride experience. EpicMix Time uses proprietary technology to calculate and display up-to-the-minute chairlift and gondola line wait times. This innovative application

of crowd-sourcing technology debuted last year at the Company’s four Colorado resorts.

Heavenly Mountain Resort, Lake Tahoe

Vail Resorts is assuming management of Zalanta Resort at the Village, a new luxury condominium property, South Lake Tahoe’s first whole-ownership luxury condominium development in more than 30 years, just steps away from the Heavenly Mountain Gondola, shops, dining, and in close proximity to showrooms, casinos, beaches and world-class golf. The first phase of the project – slated for completion in late-January 2017 – will include 30 luxury whole ownership residences, year-round heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tubs, a fire pit, fitness center and complimentary access for owners and guests to Lake Tahoe’s semi-private Lakeshore Beach. The development will also include more than 19,000-squarefeet of retail space, which may include a 6,500-squarefoot restaurant.

Northstar

California

Our favorite activities are back at Northstar California: Tost, a 2 pm ritual of a champagne (or apple cider) toast on the mountain, and this year, select dates will feature live music; Mountain Table Dinner series, featuring a mountaintop gourmet meal paired with wines from a local winery on the mountain in the Zephyr Lodge with stunning panoramic views of the sunset behind the Sierra Nevada’s Pacific Crest. Luxury is a key theme at Northstar California, and the resort is introducing customizable Platinum Access program, new ultimate luxury winter vacation experiences for a day, weekend or the entire season. Amenities include pass access to exclusive lift lines, Primo mountain-guided exploration, a highly elegant daily on-snow celebratory Champagne event, readilyavailable stowed equipment within Northstar’s ski valet, and a member’s lounge offering intimate, and elevated après-ski relaxation.

Park City, Utah

Vail Resorts’ EpicMix Time, the ski and snowboard app, is debuting at Park City Mountain, allowing guests to access real-time lift line wait times, better navigate the mountain across 7,300 acres of skiable terrain.

Guests will reap the benefits of Vail Resorts’ $50 million investment in the merger of Park City Mountain Resort with Canyons, including a new eight-passenger Quicksilver Gondola connection, new restaurant (Miners Camp) and new King Con Express six-person chairlift and Motherlode Express fourperson chairlift. The resort, now the largest in the US, offers over 300 trails, 41 lifts, 8 terrain parks, one super pipe and one mini-pipe. “The mountain is as big as you want to make it.”

Special features: Night skiing at Park City base area, free Mining Tour with a mountain host; sleigh rides in the evening, an alpine coaster at Park City base, ice skating rink, snowshoeing, music in the base area, a robust après-ski scene on Main Street (you can ski in/out to Main Street and take a free bus back).

Events are big in Park City: Snowbound Celebration, a 16-day festival with musical acts, entertainers, torchlight parade, visit from Santa; Spring Gruv Celebration, a 16-day fest in March with free concerts and Pond Skimming Contest.

Vail Mountain Sun Up Express, Vail Mountain’s ninth new chairlift in the last 10 years, isl debutting this winter, replacing the Sun Up Lift with a four-passenger, high-speed chairlift. The new express chairlift increases capacity by 65 percent and cuts the average ride time from eight minutes to four minutes. The new lift becomes a primary lift on the Back Bowls of Vail Mountain, serving intermediate and advanced

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terrain. This means that 19 of Vail’s 22 chairlifts, and all of its core lifts, are high speed. “If you haven’t skied Vail in 10 years, it will be a completely different experience.”

In other news, The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort just steps from The Eagle Bahn Gondola, has gotten a refresh (www.arrabelle. rockresorts.com).

Highlights of winter events include: Vail Snow Daze (Dec. 9-11), Vail Holidaze

(Dec. 16-18, 31); CarniVail (Feb. 25-28), and the BurtonUS Open Snowboarding championships (Feb. 27-March 4).

Visit vail.com/lodging to find the best vacation deals.

Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek, famous for luxury, takes that to an extreme with its white Glove Winter Package – travel in style with first-class airfare into Vail/ Beaver Creek’s Eagle Airport (EGE), private helicopter transportation to the base of Beaver Creek Mountain, and private car to the excusive Trappers Cabin. Nestled among aspen groves at 9,500 ft, Trappers Cabin is the ultimate in luxury, with your own gourmet chef and private Ski School Ambassador, Epic Passes, Helly Hansen gear and other lux perks (valued at $50,000, BeaverCreek.com/White Glove).

And that’s not all: Beaver Creek’s White Carpet Club , an exclusive private retreat within Beaver Creek Village, is available for the duration. It hosts spacious lockers, continental service island, on-site concierge, priority access to SaddleRidge Restaurant, preferred parking and slope-side equipment check.

White Glove First Tracks provides exclusive access to the pristine slopes at sunrise, a five-star gourmet breakfast on the mountain at Allie’s Cabin. Gusts board the Centennial Express lift at 7:30 am, enjoy a private guided tour of the mountain and relax over breakfast, all before the resort opens (select dates, reserve 866-250-1679).

Allie’s Cabin is offering special Wine Dinners on select Thursday evenings,

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What’s Special About Fall!

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

I’ve been south and I’ve been north and one of the things that I like about living on Long Island is the change of seasons. Going from summer to fall has its pluses. The heat and humidity of the summer are gone. The air is cooler in autumn but not freezing cold yet. I love the smell of autumn on Long Island and the sight of all the leaves changing colors. This display of beautiful colors happens only in the fall. I have always liked fall the best! Here are some other highlights of fall:

Through Cats’ Eyes

Seeing my kitten, Smokey, watching the autumn leaves as they fall in a whirlwind from trees to the ground for the very first time (she was born in February) is a real treat. Her eyes are sharp and her ears are alert, listening for any new and unusual sounds. This “shower of leaves” looks like it should be snowflakes, maybe, but that’s for

another season. She tries to catch the leaves by jumping up on the windowsill even though a pane of glass separates her from the natural outside world. She jumps and hops and reaches her paw up, grabbing for just one leaf that she can play with, but to no avail. Smokey is amazed at the sight of dancing autumn leaves. So am I! Usually the trees are full with green leaves and usually the trees don’t move unless there’s a stiff wind. I imagine what it likes to stand under this shower of yellow, orange and burnt red leaves as it cascades around me - and I bet Smokey wants to run outside and frolic in this autumnal shower. My 4-year-old nephew, Nate, says, “It’s raining leaves!” every time he sees a whirlwind of leaves cascading down in autumn and he is right. It certainly does look like it is raining leaves! It’s magical!

Squirrels Gather Acorns

With a long, cold winter approaching, in autumn squirrels gather acorns

to store. They start gathering their food for the upcoming winter in August and by fall they are fully engrossed in gathering the nuts. They bury them in the ground but many times forget where they have buried them. For squirrels to have enough food to survive the winter, they often need to set aside some for later. That’s why some people call storing up food for the winter “squirreling” food away. If another animal finds a store of food and eats it, the squirrel will still have many other stores of food and won’t go hungry. Some squirrels even get tricky with their food hiding. Scientists have learned that some squirrels bury fake acorns. To fool other animals, they dig holes but bury nothing in them. They just pretend in order to make other animals think something is buried there. (wonderopolis.org) On Long Island we have mostly eastern gray squirrels. By collecting acorns from trees, they help themselves survive the approaching winter – and

organized with celebrated wineries, accompanied by fireworks display over Beaver Creek Village. Guests arrive via open-air sleigh for a gourmet culinary experience in the cabin. New this winter and offered during select weekends, Allie’s Cabin Family Dinners.

Gourmet Snowshoe Adventures and Wine Tasting –Three versions are available, each combining wellness-promoting 90-minute guided snowshoeing tour, scenic gondola ride, See page D6

they also help the trees. Trees need to shed their nuts and do they do so either with the help of gravity – or with the help of squirrels who willingly collect them. When nuts are planted in the earth in various spots, new trees eventually grow!

Enjoying Apples in Fall

Last year a friend showed me how to bake the perfect apple dessert. Katie, a native Long Islander who is into growing her own fruits and vegetables and composting, showed this native Brooklynite how to look around my world, pluck some fruit and enjoy eating it. We happened to be in a park in September, on a beautiful crisp day, when she looked around and stopped suddenly. “Look at all of the apples,” Katie said. “They are perfect for baking!” A little perplexed, I hesitated. Then she invited me over and explained how she collects the apples that have fallen from the trees, takes them home,

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washes them well, takes the cores and seeds out, then prepares them for going into the oven. She uses a recipe from the “Joy of Cooking.” Katie places the brown sugar, cinnamon, currants or chopped raisins or pecans in a small bowl and combines. She puts the apples in a baking dish and stuffs each apple with the sugar stuffing mixture. She places a dot of butter on top of the sugar. She pours the boiling water into the bottom of the baking dish and covers the dish with tin foil. After baking the apples at 375°F for 30-45 minutes, until the apples are cooked through and tender, she lets them cool slightly and adds a dash of whipped cream or ice cream. Every time I dig in, my taste buds tell me that it is fall.

Preparing for Winter

Autumn is a good time to get prepared for the upcoming winter months. My family and I take care of the lawn, rake the leaves, bundle them up and watch as they are taken away.

We also get extra food supplies in the house and store up on de-icing fluid, antifreeze and rock salt. We make sure the snow blower is in working order for when we will need it. Fall rains saturate the land and we hope there won’t be any flooding. I can’t help it, I love the sound of a heavy rain falling in October and even though I love sunny fall days, I love how a day’s rain in the fall cleanses everything and there are some gorgeous sunsets to be seen in the western sky after a day of rain. At some point we get the first frost of the season. Last year it happened on October 18. Farmers and people with outdoor plants across Long Island were warned that cold temperatures would come overnight so they either moved plants and crops inside or covered them against temperatures that had dropped into the 30s. When I went out early that day, I layered up and bundled up and put on my scarf and gloves for the first time of that season. It was brisk outside!

“Moon River,” That Oldie

The song, “Moon River,” is one of my favorites. It was featured in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” film which came out on October 5, 1961. I was only six at the time but I heard “Moon River” played so many times in the years following that I have of course memorized the words:

“Moon river, wider than a mile

I’m crossing you in style some day

Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker

Wherever you’re goin’, I’m goin’ your way

Two drifters, off to see the world

There’s such a lot of world to see

We’re after the same rainbow’s end, waitin’ ‘round the bend

My huckleberry friend, moon river, and me …”

After a preview screening of the film, Paramount executive Martin Rackin reportedly said that he wanted the song, composed by Henry Mancini and written by Johnny Mercer, to be removed. The normally mild-mannered Katharine Hepburn protested. The song would go on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song. (vogue.com) People have sometimes asked about the meaning of the phrase “huckleberry friend.” As a child, Johnny Mercer picked huckleberries (like wild blueberries) in the summer. To him, the berries had a personal connection with a carefree boyhood, strengthened by association with Mark Twain’s character Huckleberry Finn. That song is an oldie but a goody!

Statue of Liberty

It was in the fall of 1886 that the Statue of Liberty opened. On October 28, 1886, President Grover Cleveland dedicated the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. Approximately 1 million people watched the event. The copper statue was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, a French sculptor, and was built by Gustave Eiffel. It was a gift to the U.S. from the people of France. Native New Yorker Emma Lazarus wrote a sonnet called “The New Colossus” in 1883 and its first few lines are inscribed on a bronze plaque mounted inside the lower level of the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. It reads in part: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free …”

Dressing Differently

The cooler temperatures mean that I have to pack away my summer clothes and pull out my favorite autumn clothes. It seems like ages since I’ve worn my corduroys and blue jeans, my boots and suede shoes, but wearing

Vail Resorts Look to 2016-17 Season With $100M in Improvements, Acquisition of Whistler Blackcomb

followed by gourmet decadence for which Beaver Creek is renowned at the Osprey Fireside Grill. Guests can choose among Women’s Wednesday Walk & Wine, Winter Wine Excursions (Thursdays), and Fonduye + Shoe (Fridays).

The Pines Lodge, A RockResort in Beaver Creek has undergone a

significant renovation of its 60 hotel rooms, keeping the unique European charm that the ski-in hotel has always offered while introducing a modern mountain luxury theme, enhancing the guest’s experience and comfort.

Beaver Creek Signature Winter Events include the Audi Birds of Prey Men’s World Cup and EverBank America’s Winter Opening (Nov. 29-Dec. 7), and Beaver Creek Winter

The Heavenly gondola with views to Lake Tahoe. Vail Resorts is assuming management of Zalanta Resort at the Village, a new luxury condominium property, South Lake Tahoe’s first whole-ownership luxury condominium development in more than 30 years, steps from the Heavenly Mountain Gondola © 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Culinary Weekend (Jan. 19-22).

Breckenridge Ski Resort

Breckenridge Ski Resort will open Pioneer Crossing, a new, 490-seat restaurant just steps from Independence SuperChair on Peak 7, one of the resort’s five iconic peaks with dramatic views of Summit County. The restaurant will highlight Breckenridge’s mining history. Also Breckenridge Distrillery, offering a farm-to-table experience and new distilled flavors, is being expanded.

Classic Peak 9 village base area is getting a face lift, and is the scene for Breckenridge’s signature events which this year includes the Dew Tour (Dec. 8-11), returning for its 10th anniversary, when world-class winter athlete4s compete; Ullr Fest (Jan. 11-14), a 50-year tradition for the Breck community to pay tribute to the Norse god of snow; and 27th annual International Snow Sculpture Championships (Jan. 24-28). Take advantage of Breck Guides

Skiing at Northstar California, with a view of Lake Tahoe. New this year: EpicMix Time guests to access real-time lift line wait times enabling them to better navigate the mountain and make the most out of their ski and ride experience © 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Program, a European-style, in-bounds guide experience. You get to explore some of Breck’s best high-alpine terrain (more than a third of the total ski area terrain) and secret powder stashes with a private guide, and get on the mountain earlier before the public. Create your own experience by choosing the skills and terrain you’ll learn that day, from the basics of avalanche awareness, to the high alpine travel and avalanche rescue. Each participant has the option to carry his/her own pack with a beacon, shovel, and probe.

Keystone Mountain Resort Keystone Mountain Resort, one of the easiest major resorts to reach from Denver International Airport, one of the few that offers night skiing, as well as combined access to Arapahoe Basin with its lift ticket, is famous for its family-oriented programs.

Keystone’s Kids Ski Free Program Turns 5: Keystone has long been the place where kids rule, and this year the resort’s unmatched Kids Ski Free program turns 5. More than 100,000 free kids’ lift tickets have been provided to families since the program began in 2012. Every day, all season long, kids 12 and younger ski for free at Keystone with no blackout dates when parents book two or more nights in one of Keystone’s accommodation options, ranging from affordable hotel rooms to family-sized condominiums.

NEW Kidtopia Mountaintop Spectacular – Dec. 16-18, 2016: Keystone’s Kidtopia presents free activities and events on and off the

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snow every day of the week starting Friday, Nov. 25. This winter Keystone presents the inaugural Kidtopia Mountaintop Spectacular, a weekend of festive on-mountain fun, including nightly firework displays, a torchlight ski parade led by Keystone’s Ski & Ride School, and a mountaintop celebration where guests can enjoy free snow tubing, snowcat photo opportunities, live music, hot cocoa and fireside stories with Santa. Kidtopia will animate the mountaintop with Bigfoot adventure walks and a ski patrol-dog meet and greet, plus a special lighting ceremony of the world’s largest Snow Fort to create an unforgettable weekend.

The Kidtopia Experience March 5-11, 2017: With the addition of the Kidtopia Mountaintop Spectacular, this winter season is bookended by two Kidtopia events as the Kidtopia Experience returns for an extended week-long celebration, with kid-centric festivities and live outdoor music.

Behind-the-Scenes Chocolate Tours with Keystone’s Very Own “Willy Wonka”: Keystone Resort’s executive pastry chef Ned Archibald welcomes guests for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into his world of decadent desserts and chocolate making. Take a break from the slopes one morning to experience tours designed for kids (and parents), and meet the man himself, tour his chef’s workshop and make delicious treats of your own to take home. No golden ticket required, these Chocolate Tours are free to attend. Offered on select dates throughout the

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them again feels good. Putting fans away and doing a “fall cleaning,” I also rummage through the closet and pull out my favorite blanket. It has been tucked away since March, when I washed it, dried it and folded it neatly for safekeeping until fall. My favorite blanket is old and has been well used, but it does its job keeping me warm on those autumn nights when the temperatures fall outside but indoors it’s still too warm for the heat to come on and the radiators to start rattling away.

Football Widows, Unite!

The football season starts for real in September and throughout the fall there is college football on TV on Saturdays and the NFL on Sundays, Thursday nights, etc. I happen to be a football nut who likes watching the play by play action on the field, but I can understand why some women feel like “football widows” on Sundays when their spouses are tied to the TV watching the games – or actually going to the various football stadiums dressed in their favorite team’s colors and jerseys.

Here is a favorite quote by Jim Bishop about fall:

“Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.”

season. Schedule TBD.

On-Mountain Family Adventures: With Keystone’s enclosed River Run Gondola, mountaintop adventures like snowcat tours, snow tubing and fondue dinners are accessible to the whole family regardless of skiing ability. The Mountaintop Snowcat Tour is a popular family activity that brings you to Keystone’s high-alpine bowls for breathtaking views of the Continental Divide and surrounding mountain ranges. Adventure Point, just steps away from the Kidtopia Snow Fort, features up to eight lanes of high-speed tubing action for kids and kids at heart. To cap off an evening of mountaintop adventure, guests can enjoy two gondola rides en route to Keystone’s North Peak, where Der Fondue Chessel offers an exciting and interactive dining experience for the whole family, complete with accordionwielding musicians in lederhosen, all at 11,640-feet elevation.

Family Private Lesson: Whether your family is new to skiing and snowboarding or you’re seasoned snow veterans, those looking to develop new skills, improve technique or explore the mountain like never before can enjoy the Keystone Ski & Ride School’s Family Private Lesson together. Taking advantage of shared on-snow time, bonding is just an added bonus to these specially designed lessons. Private

lessons can be reserved for up to six family members (or friends) of similar ability, with instructors who specialize in working with the whole family.

Keystone Resort’s more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain, average of 300 days of sun a year, convenient lodging and variety of on- and off-snow activities all combine to provide the ideal location for winter vacations. As one of the closest ski resorts to Denver, Keystone is the ultimate family resort destination. Convenient touches like free parking, including front-row family parking, and complimentary red wagons to help parents tote gear and kiddos to and from the slopes help make a winter family visit to Keystone easy and hassle-free. (keystoneresort. com).

For more information or to book trips at any of the Vail Resorts mountains, visit snow.com.

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D O N A T E Y O U R C A R to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

Real Estate For Rent

Apartment for Rent

GARDEN CITY BORDER

APARTMENTS: Spacious, bright 1 bedroom with dining area+ outdoor balcony, gated parking, laundry, air conditioning, hardwood floors, near LIRR. NO BROKER FEE. $1,550.00+ electric. www.gcbapts.com 516-742-1101. Available November 1st

GARDEN CITY

Large new EIK & Bath w/ walk in shower LR/DR combo, Doorman, elevator. Immed. $2,400

Renovated 4 rooms

Magnificent EIK, New Bath w/ walk in shower, wood floors, elevator, parking. $2,400

Five rooms, 2 Bed, 2 full Bath, DR OWNER PAYING BROKER’S FEE. $3,000.

Garden City Properties 516-746-1563 516-313-8504

Garage Space for Rent

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

Real Estate For Rent

Office

Space

GREAT NECK DENTAL OFFICE: located 1 block south of LIRR. Large, modern dental office 2-3 days per week. Use of digital x-ray equipment, sterilization area, laboratory and equipment. Does not include instruments, handpieces or dental office supplies. Storage area provided. Details, please email: greatneckdds@yahoo.com

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

Real Estate For Sale

Co-Ops and Condos

PORT WASHINGTON: Mill

Pond Acres. Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 full baths. Nantucket style condo in 55+ gated community. 24 hour security. Features: Vaulted ceilings with skylights, fireplace, central air, backyard with garden and patio, garage, handicapped accessible, indoor pool, tennis and gym. By owner. By appointment only. Qualified buyers only. $1,099,000.00 Contact John at 917-435-8098. Email: jebreen18@gmail.com

Homes for Sale

GARDEN CITY ESTATES SECTION For sale by owner. Slate Roof Tudor. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, new kitchen, new bathrooms, new windows, alarm, central ac & sprinklers. MUST SEE! $959,000. Principals only. Call 516-330-4885

Lots for Sale

WATERFRONT LAND!

5 acres $99,900unspoiled lake, next to state land, just 3hr NYC! Private wooded setting! Build, camp or invest! EZ ter ms. 888-905-8847 NewYorkLandandLakes.com

Services

HOME CARE & HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES: We provide these services: Live in or out maids, companions, home care, housekee ping. Haya’s & Rona Agency. Haya office 516-482-4400. cell 516-298-9445. Rona office 516-441-5555 cell 516-316-0111. 25 Great Neck Road, Suite 3, Great Neck, NY 11021

Services

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

Computers

COMPUTER REPAIR AND INSTRUCTION

Chaminade Graduate Eliminate viruses, malware, bloatware, adware, spyware

Computer Instruction

Home & Business Networking

Reasonable Rates

Call Phil at Aspect Networking 516-830-3366 OR email: support@aspectnetworking.c om

Home Improvements

AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

*Handyman & Remodeling

*Kitchen Installations

*Furniture Assembly

*Finish Carpentry

*Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154

DEVLIN BUILDERS Since 1979. We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS. No job too small. Bob Devlin 516-365-6685. Insured License H18C730000

LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628

SKY CLEAR WINDOW and

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

Health & Fitness

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

Services

Painting & Paperhang

JV PAINT

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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

Party Help

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

Tutoring

CHEMISTRY TUTOR: Call Jonathan, Ivy League Ph.D. AP, SAT II, Regents. I also tutor Biology, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science. itutorchem@gmail.com or 516-669-0587

COLLEGE ESSAYS: Make your application stand above the rest. Call Jonathan. 516-669-0587 or ifixessays@gmail.com, an Ivy League PhD with proven Ivy League results.

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 suppor t to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314

ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

MATHEMATICS TUTOR: MATHEMATICS PROFESSOR with 25 years ofsuccessful, results oriented tutoring experience available for tutoring. All Mathematics subjects. Call or text 516-313-2704

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

Services

Tutoring

PERFECT APPLICATION: College Application Consultants. Dedicated professionals help your students maximize their chances for college admissions success. Todd Lewis, President. Sharon Janovic, Director. 1 Linden Place, Suite 410, Great Neck, NY 11021. PerfectCollegeApplication@gmail.com. 516-441-2468

SPANISH TUTOR: CERTIFIED High School Spanish Teacher. Experienced in all levels ofSpanish: Middle School/ High School/College Level/AP Spanish/IB Spanish. Experienced with all levels ofChaminade curriculum and exams. Excellent references provided upon request. Phone 516-655-8194 or email: mmiller@emufsd.us

SPANISH TUTOR: Spanish Grammar-Literature, FLACS AFLACS B, Exam Preparation/ Comps. William Cullen, M.A., Spanish, S.D.A. Chaminade HS, Fairfield University Alumnus. 516 -509-8174. wdctutor06@aol.com. References furnished upon request.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Certified K-6. Many years experience teaching skills/ strategies, reteaching content and suppor ting homework for the struggling student. Longtime GC resident. Call Christine 516-263-0830

STOCK MARKET INVESTORS, ATTN: Let me show the advantages ofusing stock options to participate in market volatility with less capital. Protect prof its and g ain income 516-288-2110

STOCK MARKET TUTOR: Retired banker and experienced stock market trader available for tutoring high school students on the stock market. Should have some knowledge of the market. Adults welcome. Text/call Ron Goldberg 516-567-8434

Services

Instruction

PIANO LESSONS

By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy ofplaying the piano. Private lessons in your home, free noobligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054

www.iwantmypianolessons.c om

Cleaning

CLEANING HOMEOFFICE:

Weekly, monthly since 1979. Insured/ bonded. Trusted/ reliable. Call Olympia Cleaning 516-883-0359

SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS

GARDEN CITY

WINDOW CLEANING

Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner

Free Estimates Inside & Out

Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686

STRONG ARM CLEANING:

Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-538-1125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

Services

1-866-WE JUNK IT: All phases ofrubbish removal & demolition. Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, clean-ups, attics, basements, floods, fires. All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat service www .1866w ejunkit.com 516-541-1557

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

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

Services

COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL

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

DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE

YOUR HOME/OFFICE: Organize all aspects ofyour home or office. We stage. We pack & unpack. We sort, donate and toss. Free Consultation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx & Randi Yerman. 516-319-2762. Email: neatfreaks1976@outlook.com

DON’T LET BUGS RULE

YOUR WORLD! Remove bed bugs, remove head lice. Environmentally friendly. Lice & Mites! Nontoxic Kleen Green stops pests dead. Safe for children and pets. Fast shipping! www.KleenGreen.com 800-907-9350

FC FINISHING TOUCH MA-

SONARY: pool patio, driveways, sidewalks, brickwork, Belgium block, retaining walls, patios, steps, pavers, Nicolock, Cambridge, stucco, cultured stone, stone veneer. Facebook FC Finishing Touch, web: fcfinishingtouch.com Nassau H0432180000. 516-635-4315

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

PSYCHOTHERAPY: Efrat Fridman, LCSW. Individual, couple and family therapy. effiefrid@gmail.com

2 Pinetree Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-224-7670 or 225 West 35th Street, NY 10001 718-887-4400

BASEBALL TRAINING

WINTER WORKOUTS WITH LI DUCKS MANAGER KEVIN

BAEZ

6 weeks: Sunday 11/6 thru Sunday 12/11 10am to 12pm Action Baseball Academy 50 Nassau Terminal Rd New Hyde Park, NY

Will cover hitting, fielding, pitching and proper ways to warm up Ages 11 to 14 Fee $275. Space is limited. Call Today! 516-343-6722

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Last Hope Animal Rescue - Free Feral Cat TNR Clinic

Last Hope is holding a Free Feral Cat TNR clinic at My Pets Vet located at 448 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY11743 on 11/6/2016.

We are holding no more than 4 spots per cat caretaker. Reserve Your Spots Now!

To reserve spaces or for more information, please contact Barbara at feralpats@yahoo.com or 516-223-6673

All cats at Last Hope Free TNR Clinics are spayed/neutered, vaccinated for rabies and feline distemper, treated for fleas and ear mites, given pain medicine and ear-tipped (to identify their altered status upon release into their colonies).

PLEASE NOTE: Arrangements should be made to allow for cats to recuperate humanely after surgery – females need a few days and males at least 1 full day. Decision not to do surgery is the veterinarian’s decision. All cats must be in traps - no carriers. All cats will be ear notched.

SHOPPING FOR SUPPORT

Clipping pet item coupons for Last Hope is a great and easy way to give your support. Every coupon we receive helps to defray our costs, particularly for dog and cat food. They can either be dropped off at our adoption center at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, or mailed to Last Hope, PO Box 7025, Wantagh 11793. Please share our need with your friends and family. Thank you!

Visit http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org to read about Last Hope’s programs and to see the fabulous array of fantastic felines eagerly awaiting adoption into their forever homes!

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Syosset Brownies tour Fire Department

Kickin’ it!

Syosset 3rd grade Brownie Troop 3450 (Village Elementary School) recently toured our local Syosset Fire Dept. to learn about fire safety (Stop, Drop & Roll!). Lt. Ken Johnson very patiently showed the girls various areas of the Cold Spring Road building, fire equipment as well as gave them an up-close, hands-on look at a fire truck and ambulance. The Brownies saw a demonstration of a firefighter getting dressed in his gear (though at a slower pace than during a real fire alarm!). An interesting statistic passed on is that 90% of firefighters are men and only 10% are women. Perhaps one of these girls scouts will become a volunteer firefighter when they are older! Thanks to the Syosset Fire Dept. for hosting our troop.

THE VIEW FROM HERE

The November Choice

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

I have been following presidential elections since 1960, when as a kid I was quite interested in the contest between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon. Nevertheless, I have never seen a race like this.

And that's not a good thing. While I can't say that there have been many elections where I felt sorry that one of the candidates had to lose, this year has been a particularly unappealing competition. There are compelling reasons not to favor the election of either Donald J. Trump or Hillary Rodham Clinton, but that is the selection on the ballot.

So what to do?

At the outset, I reject the idea of casting some sort of protest ballot, by voting for a no hope (and not well qualified) candidate like Gary Johnson or by leaving the presidential ballot line blank or by writing in the name of some person that I admire. With due respect to a number of people I know who are doing some variation of this, I believe that this is an abdication of responsibility. The results of this election are too important to leave it to other voters willing to make a choice between the only two people who realistically can possibly be elected.

The one thing you can say about Hillary Clinton is that, at least in a technical sense, she is qualified to be president. She has a variety of relevant experience, from First Lady of Arkansas and the United States, United States Senator, Secretary of State and twice a presidential candidate. In the course of her long career, she certainly has acquired the policy knowledge needed to function effectively in the Oval Office and she actually lived in the White House, so she knows what is involved in the job of President.

Unfortunately, however, experience and policy knowledge are not the end of the analysis when it comes to Ms. Clinton. She has long been a controversial figure, from her secretive efforts heading her husband's health care reform team, to questions regarding the

Whitewater land deals in Arkansas, to her apparent cooperation with attempts to defame women involved with her husband, to questions about the explanation for the Benghazi attacks to the latest major controversy -- her decision as Secretary of State to house sensitive emails on her home computer. Not surprisingly, most voters do not regard Ms. Clinton as honest and trustworthy.

So what of Donald Trump? He has fashioned a successful and lucrative career in construction and entertainment. As a political leader, his populist message has obviously struck a chord among millions of disaffected voters who feel abandoned by traditional politicians. But, there are obvious potential problems with a Trump presidency. Many of his proposals, like building a border wall and having Mexico pay for it or eliminating all Muslim immigration are unrealistic, if not potentially dangerous. (Not surprisingly, Mr. Trump has dialed back his emphasis on these proposals.) He seems to have lost sight of the benefits of a global economy. His personal life has been less than exemplary, his temperament mercurial and thin skinned.

For me, I guess it comes down to a referendum on the past eight years. If you vote for Hillary Clinton, you are pretty much resigned to four more years of the Obama Administration, years of very limited economic growth and heavy regulation, tremendous increases in the national debt, a health plan in crisis, a feckless foreign policy, and, amazingly enough, less rather than more social and racial harmony. And you are giving control of the Supreme Court to the left for the next 20 or 30 years.

Will things be better than now with Donald Trump? On the Supreme Court, yes. On everything else, perhaps yes, perhaps no, and I fully understand why some people regard him as a very risky choice. But it’s Mr. Trump or Hillary Clinton on offer, and sometimes you cast your vote based on your hopes rather than your fears.

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Having fun on the Fire Truck.

Lt. Ken instructing the Brownies.

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. THE BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH TRUST 2007-10, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200710, Pltf. vs. NICK KOULETTAS, et al, Defts. Index #011111/11. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Aug. 30, 2016, I will sell at public auction on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY prem. k/a 7 Berkley Lane, Syosset, NY a/k/a Section 12, Block 483, Lot 6. Said property beginning at a point on the easterly side of Bluebird Lane (Ronald Lane), distant 80.34 ft. southerly from the southerly end of a curve having a radius of 33.26 ft. and a length of 36.01 ft. which curve connects the easterly side of Bluebird Lane with the southeasterly side of Carolyn Court (Carol Street), being a plot 100 ft. x 75 ft. Approx. amt. of judgment is $748,700.02 plus costs and interest. This is a First Mortgage. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. KAREN GRANT, Referee. DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP, PLLC, Attys. for Pltf., 242 Drexel Ave., Westbury, NY. File No. 25772 - #89793

SA. 3996

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Nassau County D.I.Y. Online Property Tax Reduction Service L.L.C. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 10/14/16. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 20 Lincrest St., Syosset, NY 11791. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

SA. 3997

6X 10/28,11/4,11,18,25,12/2

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, DBW TL HOLDCO 2013 LLC, Plaintiff, vs. GIOVANNA PUNZI A/K/A GIOUANNA PUNZI, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on August 08, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 06, 2016 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 22 Audrey Avenue, Plainview, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 19 and Lot 52. Approximate amount of judgment is $29,086.27 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 4835/15.

James McGahan, Esq., Referee Windels, Marx, Lane & Mittendorf, LLP, 156 West 56th Street, New York, New York 10019, Attorneys for Plaintiff SA. 4000

4X 11/4,11,18,25

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FISCAL AFFAIRS OF SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2015 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2016, HAVE BEEN EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, AND THAT THE MANAGEMENT LETTER PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXTERNAL AUDIT BY THE INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT HAS BEEN FILED IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE WHERE IT IS AVAILABLE AS A PUBLIC RECORD FOR INSPECTION BY ALL INTERESTED PERSONS. PURSUANT TO §35 OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, THE GOVERNING BOARD OF SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, MAY, IN ITS DISCRETION, PREPARE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE MANAGEMENT LETTER BY INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND FILE SUCH RESPONSE IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE AS A PUBLIC RECORD FOR INSPECTION BY ALL INTERESTED PERSONS NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 31, 2016. SA. 4001 1X 11/4

Annual Breast Cancer Summit builds bridges and raises awareness

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Surgeons. He will be followed by a talk on “Exploring Clinical Trials” from Johanna Lee, RN, CBCN and MBA with Winthrop University Hospital.

Hogan speaks at 10 am. She says the Summit will cover many aspects of the lives of breast cancer patients and survivors. “We welcome people newly diagnosed and those that have been living with a diagnosis for 14 years like myself. It’s good to hear the journey from all different people. What’s funny is that most people living in and around Garden City are not even aware that there is this breast cancer hotline right out of Adelphi University, covered 24/7 for people to call and get calls back any time. And not many know about the Casting for Recovery fly-fishing program, which I actually did years ago. Programs like that for women going through breast cancer exist and people just don’t know about them. The more we spread the word, get it out there and the Summit represents an excellent way to get out the information and resources that the community simply doesn’t know about,” Hogan said.

She believes Shannon Miller’s presence at the Summit, similar to headlining presenters over the event’s six years, is really helpful as people can look to those with a public image to find out information and raise awareness. She

cites Angelina Jolie’s diagnosis and mastectomy and her sharing her experience as a way in which average, everyday women listened and maybe some more people took action with testing. Similar to Jolie, Hogan has tested positive for BRCA gene mutation, a major cancer-causing mutation.

“She went and had her mastectomy due to her BRCA testing result. I had the same test and me going out and saying it isn’t going to impact as many people as she could. The world looked at her confronting the issue and people believe it is something they should talk about with a doctor and do the testing. Somebody famous can helps us bring cancer awareness to the surface. But we also need to remember that there are millions of women going through breast cancer diagnoses every day that we are not hearing from – it’s about helping the everyday woman,” Hogan said, alluding to the voices she has heard on the hotline. She says many callers ask questions related to healthcare and insurance, and the hotline responders always have lists of resources for people to turn to.

The 2016 Breast Cancer Summit sponsored by Long Island Plastic Surgical Group will be held from 8 am to 12 pm at the Woodlands, 1 South Woods Road in Woodbury, New York.

For information on the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer hotline visit breast-cancer. adelphi.edu

Free women’s seminar:

“Eat right, move right”

As part of its extensive outreach program highlighting what women can do for themselves and their families to maximize health benefits, Winthrop-University Hospital will offer a free program, “Eat Right, Move Right: Building Blocks for Good Health,” on Thursday, November 3, at 7 p.m. It will be held at Winthrop’s Research & Academic Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard, at the corner of Second Street in Mineola.

Susan Hannon, MSN, RN and Grace Rowan, MSN, RN, Community Educators at Winthrop, will discuss the following: “How to Prevent Food Portion Distortion”; “Choose ‘My Plate’ – for a Healthier You”; and the “Benefit of Daily Exercise - It Can Be Easy.” A question and

answer period will follow.

Admission is free, but pre-registration is required. To register for this program, please call (516) 663-3131 or e-mail inspiringwomen@ winthrop.org. For parking information, please call (516) 663-9761.

The program is being offered as part of Inspiring Women™: The Women’s Wellness Initiative at Winthrop-University Hospital, a free community education series dedicated to the health and well-being of women. For information about Inspiring Women events or other programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP or visit www.winthrop.org/ community-programs.

It’s time to clean out the garage and turn that “junk” into cash - list your old power tools, machinery, and sports equipment in the Classifieds section today!

Baylis School car wash raises funds

On Saturday, October 15, the 5th graders from Syosset’s Baylis Elementary hosted a Car Wash in front of their school on Woodbury Road. It was an unseasonably warm and sunny mid-October day that set the scene for a wonderful event where the students earned charitable donations from family, friends and neighbors. The proceeds from the car wash will go toward the 5th grade activities. There were approximately 40 students who participated in the car wash that was held from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. The highlight of the event was a visit from ladder truck #55 from the Syosset Fire Department!

Teamwork!

The Syosset Fire Truck was the highlight of the event.

It was a warm and sunny day for a car wash

Baylis car wash!

It was all smiles during the car wash

Fifth grade boys enjoyed the event

Scrub a dub dub!

Fusion Academy: ARevolutionary Way to School

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’ solely about the smallest

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’ no possi

“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 Classr

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.

ported social interaction happens where have fun nights, student interest groups,

It is this equal focus on the academic, social, and emotional well-being of our students as individuals that makes Fusion work.

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to finish their homework before leaving for the day. No more nightly homework

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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Jericho Middle School PTSA hosts Scholastic Book Fair

The Jericho Middle School PTSA hosted the annual Scholastic Book Fair in the Jericho Middle School Library over several days. The students and their families were able to look through books that represent the curriculum of the school, as well as ones that made for good reading. This year the PTSA held in conjunction, with the book fair, a community service project.

Donation of books to S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, a fantastic Long Island youth development organization that fights violence and gangs by promoting positive values through youth empowerment programs and collaborative initiatives in schools, is encouraged.

STRONG Youth recently presented our Jericho Board of Education President, Bill Ferro, with the Community Business Leader Award. Students and parents could buy a book for them, and place it in the designated bin in the Middle School Library.

As the Middle School PTSA strongly supports the Olweus Program, our two favorite authors: Aija Mayrock, (Survivors Guide to Bullying) and Lynda Mullaly Hunt (Fish in a Tree), had copies of their books available for purchase at the Scholastic book fair. On November 5th, the Jericho Students and their families have been invited to meet the authors, and have their books autographed. Over 50 authors

and illustrators of children books will be at the Sam Springer Gym for nErD

Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call the G.C. office at 294-8935 for more information.

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On View at Syosset Library

Eileen Shaloum, Mixed Media Paintings

Nov. 6 – Nov. 27, 2016

Eileen Shaloum’s paintings will be exhibited in the library’s art gallery from Nov. 6 through Nov. 27. Reception, Sat., Nov. 5, 2-4. Open to the public.

Eileen is an abstract painter and mixed media artist who enjoys the process of layering paint and found objects. Using bold color and a variety of texture, her goal is to draw the viewer closer so they might interact with the themes in her spirited compositions.

Her latest body of work called “Invisible Cities” is inspired by the book “Invisible Cities” by Italo Calvino. His book is a jumping off point for her abstract landscapes. The imaginary places described by him, parts of Kubla Khan’s empire, have become her fanciful internal landscapes.

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Camp Long Island to autograph books.

Students around the community service collection bin in the Middle School library.

Photo by Esther Reich.

A Degree from Lawrence Technological University Boosts Your Earning Potential

Possible is everything

The Brookings Institution ranks Lawrence Technological University fifth among U.S. colleges and universities for boosting graduates’ earning potential. Payscale.com reports that salaries of LTU bachelor's graduates are in the top 10 percent nationally. Some 88 percent of students are employed or have selected grad school by the date of their graduation, greater than the national average.

Innovative Programs, Small Class Sizes

LTU is a private, 4,500-student university that offers more than 100 innovative programs in Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and Management – all featuring exceptional exposure to theory and practice.

As a student, you’ll benefit from small class sizes, with classes, studios, and labs taught by faculty with current industry experience. Lawrence Tech is ranked among the nation’s best universities by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review

Located in Dynamic Suburb

The University is situated in Southfield, a dynamic suburb in Oakland County, Michigan. Hundreds of Fortune 500 and international companies are located nearby, and the region has one of the largest concentrations of engineering, architecture, and technological jobs in the world. Southeastern Michigan also offers a rich variety of recreational and cultural activities, with public transportation making most areas accessible to students.

Technology to Help You Succeed

Lawrence Tech provides the tools required to compete and succeed in a technology-driven world. You’ll be provided your own high-end laptop loaded with industry-standard software – retailing on average over $75,000 – a benefit you’ll only get at LTU. www.ltu.edu/LTuZone

Clubs and Sports

More than 60 student clubs and organizations, including fraternities, sororities, honor societies, and student chapters of professional groups, sponsor a variety of activities.

LTU features NAIA, ACHA, MCLA, NWLL, and USBC varsity and junior varsity athletics in men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, lacrosse, bowling, ice hockey, golf, tennis, volleyball, and cross country, as well as women’s softball, and men’s baseball. You can also show your Blue Devil spirit as a member of the pep band or dance team. Learn more at www.LTUAthletics.com

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Don’t let foot and ankle injuries stand in your way.

With the amount of time we spend on our feet, it’s no wonder they can be prone to injury. Join us at our upcoming free seminar to learn about:

– Common foot and ankle injuries – in everyone from weekend warriors to athletes

– Diagnosis and treatment of ankle arthritis

– Surgical and nonsurgical procedures for the foot and ankle

– Prevention and treatment options for foot and ankle pain

Preventing and Treating Common Foot and Ankle Injuries

Cost: Free

Date: Thursday, November 10

Time: 7pm – 8:30pm

Location: Huntington Hospital Gillies Conference Room 270 Park Avenue Huntington, NY 11743

Presented by: Adam Bitterman, DO Orthopaedic Surgeon, Foot and Ankle Northwell Health Physician Partners

Snacks and light refreshments will be served.

GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

NOVEMBER 10-15, 2016

Visit goldcoastfilmfestival.org for a screening schedule and to purchase tickets.

BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE

At Douglas Elliman, our love of film and the beauty of our Long Island landscape and communities have compelled us to support The Gold Coast International Film Festival since its inception. Only at Douglas Elliman, we put our clients in lead roles. So whether you are looking to buy a home with cinematic views or to market your property through showcasing its best angles, we have a real depth of field to guide you skillfully from beginning to end. Put the power of Elliman to work for you.

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Jericho-Syosset News Journal

S YOSSET S IEMENS S CIENTISTS

Jericho MS leads the way against bullying

Nerd Camp coming to Jericho Middle School

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Annual Breast Cancer Summit builds bridges and raises awareness

Town Council woman visits school

Candidates discuss issues at Plainview - OB Middle School

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This Week at the Jericho Public Library John Ellis Kordes Photography

Syosset man arrested for car burglaries

Crafts fair

Jericho MS leads the way against bullying

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Cantiague School holds Book Fair

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