Jericho-Syosset News Journal (10/15/21)

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Members of the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business group held a networking meeting on September 29th.

Syosset PTA-STA scholarship winners announced

Congratulations to the following two Syosset High School seniors who received the PTASTA Scholarships in June 2021.

Emily Chen, daughter of Hui Chen, is attending Cornell University and planning on majoring in biology and society on a pre-med track.

Angela Wang, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shyve Liang Wang, is attending Rochester Institute of Technology and

will be majoring in animation.

Since 1958, the Syosset Council of PTAs (Parent-Teacher Association) and the STA (Syosset Teachers’ Association) have jointly sponsored the Syosset Scholarship Fund, Inc. giving more than 450 scholarships.

Each year, scholarships are awarded to qualifying graduating seniors to help defray the costs of higher education. Recipients are chosen primar-

ily on the basis of financial need, in addition to academics and community service. The PTA-STA Scholarship is available to any Syosset High School senior planning to pursue any field of endeavor leading to a degree, certificate, or license in an accredited post high school program.

To support these scholar-

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Chamber: Team effort made Street Fair a success

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At its events to start the fall season, including a Networking Night mixer at George White Restaurant and Bar, the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce leadership took time to recognize the hard work of many volunteers who helped make the 2021 Syosset Street Fair, held on Sunday September 19, a tremendous success after it returned from a one-year hiatus.

The 2021 Street Fair saw over 120 vendors and sponsor businesses and organizations line Jackson Avenue and Cold Spring Road, just north of the Syosset LIRR station.

At the Chamber’s George White restaurant Networking event on Wednesday, September 22, Chamber Board member Alan I. Goldberg presented statistics on the Street Fair Syosset Woodbury Chamber membership, as through September 2021 an additional 25 businesses have joined.

“The number of vendors and sponsors that supported the Street Fair was similar to our 2019 tally. We exceeded the Street Fair’s revenue objectives and we even did a little better than we did two years ago, which is fantastic! It was a real team effort, and this represents the collective efforts of many people. I have heard great feedback from attendees, Syosset/Woodbury locals and our vendors,” he said.

The Chamber has announced a tentative date of September 18, 2022 for the next Syosset Street Fair.

To officially honor the dozens of 2021 Street Fair volunteers, Goldberg has organized an outdoor “Thank You Celebration” to invitees, to be held on October 19 at under the tent of Chamber member restaurant Hurricane Grill & Wings. The volunteers will receive free food and drink at this invite-only event.

Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce President Russell Green recognized the Chamber’s 2021 Businessperson of the Year, its board of directors’ member Amanda Johnson for her volunteerism and lending her decorative talent to setting up the Street Fair. Like Green, Johnson has lived in the community for decades and went to great lengths to ensure the Street Fair’s successful return last month.

“Amanda of Balloons by Amanda was in the community, helping put up Street Fair signs, and dealing with the storage issues of all the

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Town of OB: School taxes due

Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato today announced that First Half 2021–2022 School Tax Levy is due on October 1, but can be paid without penalty through November 10.

“This tax bill reflects the new Nassau County reassessment.  If your School Tax bill increases more than the budgeted increase set by your school district, it is due to the effects of the Nassau County reassessment. New York State Law allows my office to provide taxpayers with a 40 day penalty free period from the date the tax is due during which payment may be made without penalty,” Receiver Pravato stated.  “After the 40 days, State Law requires a one percent penalty is added for each month the tax remains unpaid, retroactive to October 1st.  Don’t delay, make your payment before November 10th and ensure you aren’t paying more out of pocket than you need to.”

The Tax Office has resumed in person access, at both Town Hall North, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, and are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. to assist residents and accept payments with a check, cash or credit card.  There are also outdoor walkup windows. Residents are reminded to sign their check, and make it payable to Jeffrey P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes, and indicate their property’s S.D. Code, Section, Block, Lot and Phone number on the check. Residents who prefer to

mail in their payments should send them to the Office of the Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 117711539. On November 9 and 10, both offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  When paying in person, residents are reminded to bring the entire tax bill.

Taxpayers may access 2021–2022 School Tax information online at www. oysterbaytown.com.  Residents may view current tax bills, print out a hard copy, or pay taxes with an ACH check payment for a service fee of $1.75 cents, or by credit card for a much higher fee charged by the credit card companies.   (Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of this fee).

Receiver Pravato reminds residents that school budgets are set by their local school districts, and the Town of Oyster Bay is not involved in that process.  Any questions related to School Tax rates and amounts should be addressed to the resident’s school district.  The telephone number for each school district is printed on the front of the School Tax bill.

Any questions regarding your property assessment should be directed to the Assessor’s office at 516-571-1500”. To reach the Town of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes Office, call (516) 624-6400 or email receiveroftaxes@oysterbay-ny. gov. Residents are requested to have the school district, section, block and lot numbers of the property in question available. This information is listed on the tax bill and on the property deed.

Bethpage School Board to meet

The Bethpage Board of Education will be meeting on the following dates during October:

Tuesday, October 19 -  Agenda Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Bethpage High School Auditorium

Tuesday, October 26 -  Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Bethpage High School Auditorium

Counseling Center begins new program

Town Clerk Kate Murray (second right) congratulated the YES Community Counseling Center in Levittown on the launching of its new B.R.I.D.G.E.S. (Building Resources for Individuals to Develop, Guide, Encourage and Support) program, made possible through a federal grant. Also attending were Executive Director Adrienne LoPresti, Associate Director Corinne Alba, and Tonianne Ach, as well as Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti.

Notify town

when satisfying mortgage

Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato reminds residential property owners that it is essential to notify his office upon satisfying their mortgage.

In addition, Receiver Pravato encourages residents who recently purchased a home, condominium or co-op unit, or recently refinanced, to be sure that notification in writing is sent to Jeffrey P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771-1539 or email receiveroftaxes@oysterbay-ny.gov

“This will ensure that tax bills are received promptly by the homeowner,” Pravato said.  “A homeowner relying on a bank, attorney, or Nassau County to notify the Tax Office may find there is a delay in billing the homeowner directly, which can lead to the imposition of a late payment penalty.”

“When writing, property owners should include the legal property description, including the school dis-

trict, section, block, and lot numbers, as well as the name and address to whom tax bills should be directed. In the case of condominiums, the building and unit number should be noted,” Pravato said.

Residents may also report their information in person by visiting the Office of the Receiver of Taxes at Town Hall North at 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay or Town Hall South at 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa.  Office hours and outdoor walk up windows are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. to assist residents.

Pravato noted that property owners residing in incorporated villages must also notify their village assessor.

Homeowners requiring further assistance should contact the Office of the Receiver of Taxes at (516) 624-6400.

“The knowledgeable and courteous tax information specialists on my staff will be happy to assist you,” concluded Pravato.

Open house for TOB preschool programs

Town of Oyster Bay residents who are interested in enrolling their children in a preschool program are invited to attend an open house at one of the Town’s two preschools, located in Syosset-Woodbury and Marjorie Post Parks. Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson invites parents to the facilities to learn about the popular program available to three- and four-year-olds in the Town of Oyster Bay.

“As a mother of young children, I know how important the early years of a child’s life can be in their development for the future,” Councilwoman Johnson said. “The Town’s Pre-School Program offers a positive environment for each student to help and encourage their love of learning. Teachers focus on making learning and the social experience of the

Pre-School Program fun for all children in an effort to make the first years of their education all the more enjoyable.”

Open houses at Town preschool facilities are scheduled as follows:

• Marjorie Post Community Park: Thursday, November 4, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. at 451 Unqua Road, Massapequa

• Syosset-Woodbury Community Park: Wednesday, November 10, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. at 7800 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury

For more information on the Town of Oyster Bay Pre-School Program, contact the Massapequa program at (516) 797-5386 or  MassapequaPreK@ oysterbay-ny.gov and the Syosset program at (516) 677-5992 or SyossetPreK@ oysterbay-ny.gov,

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Man arrested for robbing bank while his child waited in car

A Smithtown man was arrested on Wednesday, October 6, for allegedly robbing a Bethpage bank while his young child waited in his vehicle.

According to Nassau County Police, Philip Ferrito, 40, entered the TD Bank located at 145 Stewart Avenue, approached the teller and passed a note demanding money.  The teller complied and Ferrito allegedly received an undetermined amount of currency before fleeing to his

vehicle nearby. There were three employees and no customers inside the bank during this incident.

No injuries were reported.

After a subsequent investigation, Ferrito was arrested. Police say that Ferrito's threeyear-old child was present in a rear car seat of his vehicle during the robbery.

Ferrito was charged with Robbery 3rd Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a child.

Bethpage schools receive high marks

The Bethpage  School District recently earned national recognition on Niche.com’s 2022 Best School Districts in America. A data analysis company that aids students and families through the enrollment process, Niche ranked Bethpage schools as the 74th best school district in the country.

Bethpage also earned an A+ rat-

ing from Niche based on its academics, teachers, clubs and activities, and diversity. Additionally, of the 672 school districts in New York, Bethpage ranked 19th in the state. Niche compiles its rankings from nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

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Syosset Street Fair heralds in fall season

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) with local residents, at the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce’s street fair on Sunday, Sept. 19. Featuring a wide array of vendors representing the Syosset-Woodbury business and civic community, the street fair made its triumphant return after foregoing its 2020 edition due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Online auction to support

Boys

& Girls Club programs

On Sunday, October 17, the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich will be launching its second Celebrate the Children Online Auction.  The Auction will run from Sunday, October 17, at 9 a.m. (EST) to Sunday, October 24, at 9 p.m. (EST).

You may participate in this event from anywhere in the world, on any device.  There is an awesome lineup of dazzling and fun items.  Thanks to generous and loyal donors, there’s something for everyone at the Auction:  scores of gift certificates; weekend getaways, sports activities; a variety of merchandise, etc.  There is no charge to bid online, but registration is required to place bids, or to support the Club.  Bidding starts at 9 a.m. (EST) on Sunday, October 17, and ends at 9 p.m. (EST) on Sunday, October 24.  Participants may view the gifts at their leisure, place their bids, and check back and bid as often as they wish throughout the week.

The Gala Committee co-chairs and

Committee members are hopeful the 2021 event will raise the critical funds necessary to fuel the Club’s mission.  Lori Bahnik shared, “Although we will miss seeing you in person at the event, your support is more important than ever before. Our costs per day have gone up significantly all because of safety measures that we want to have in place to keep our kids, staff and all of the families we serve incredibly safe.  Your support is so important not just for today and tomorrow, but for the long haul for our kids and family.”

The funds raised at this event will enhance our efforts to sustain our goals to offer high-quality programming to children, teens and their families.

For more information or questions regarding sponsorship opportunities or Auction donations, please contact:  Denise Ribeiro, Development@bgcoben. com, 516-922-9285, ext. 14 (telephone), or 516-922-6918 (facsimile).

Hands-on fall fun at Woodland Elementary School

Second grade students in Mrs. Pinsky’s class at Woodland Elementary School came together to make homemade applesauce as part of a fall-themed activity. Mrs. Pinsky peeled and chopped the apples at home, then during class, each student scooped apples into the crockpot. They also added cinnamon,

sugar and water as part of the handson activity.

As the applesauce cooked throughout the day, the second graders were able to observe how it changed. The interactive lesson also included writing out the recipe instructions, allowing students to practice sequencing.

Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

Students sprinkled cinnamon and sugar into the crockpot as part of the hands-on activity.

Water district plans

drug take back drive-thru event

The Hicksville Water District (HWD) will host its first ever Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23 in the Hicksville Athletic Center parking lot at 167 S Broadway, Hicksville, 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This contact-less drive-thru event will provide residents with an opportunity to safely and anonymously dispose of unused medications and pharmaceutical equipment. These materials will then be brought to Covanta’s waste management facility in East Northport by the Nassau County Police Department for disposal.

“The Hicksville Water District is proud to bring its first ever Pharmaceutical Take Back Day to our community this month,” said HWD Chairman Karl Schweitzer. “Not

only does this help residents discreetly dispose of potentially harmful materials, but it also helps protect our water supply by preventing them from entering into our single-source aquifer. Protecting our precious water supply is one of the District’s biggest priorities and we are excited to provide the community with a safe and easy way to help us along with that mission.”

Nearly all of Long Island’s water comes from a single-source aquifer located hundreds of feet underground. When residents dispose of their unused medications or pharmaceutical equipment by flushing them down the toilet or sink, they can end up contaminating the water supply.

Tax exemption workshop at Hicksville Library

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview), in conjunction with the Nassau County Department of Assessment, will be holding a Property Tax Exemption Workshop at the Hicksville Public Library on Monday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The Library is located at 169 Jerusalem Ave. in Hicksville.

During the workshop, Department of Assessment staff will assist residents with filing for veteran, senior citizen, Cold War veteran, volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker, limited-income disability and/or home improvement exemptions. Enhanced STAR applica-

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tions will also be processed for homeowners already enrolled in the STAR program prior to Jan. 2, 2015.

To best protect the health and safety of employees and residents, this workshop is by appointment only. Homeowners are asked to make an appointment by calling 516-571-1500 or visiting www. nassaucountyny.gov/assessment and using the appointment scheduler link.

For more information or to receive a list of necessary documentation needed for the tax exemption workshop, call the Nassau County Department of Assessment at 516-571-1500.

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Town plans one-stop passport event

To help residents looking to obtain new passports, Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca announced that his office will offer a special onestop Passport Weekend on Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th from 9am to 3pm at both Town Hall North in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South in Massapequa.

“Residents looking to apply for a new passport are invited to visit Town Hall during Passport Weekend to receive free assistance in preparing their application,” said Town Clerk LaMarca. “We can help you with organizing your documents, obtaining a photo and submitting the documents for approval.”

Requirements for applying for a passport include:

• One 2x2 color photograph with a clear view of the applicant’s face against a plain white or light colored background. Photos will also be available for $10 at both Town Halls North and South during Passport Weekend.

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship – Previously issued undamaged U.S. passport, certified birth certificate,

Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth, Naturalization Certificate, or Certificate of Citizenship.

• Proof of Identity –Naturalization Certificate, Valid Driver’s License (cannot have been issued or renewed in the last six months), Current Government ID (city, state or federal), Current Military ID (military and dependents).

The Town Clerk’s offices are located at Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road in Massapequa.  Passport appointments are available Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 3:30pm, and during this special Passport Weekend on October 23 and 24.

To make an appointment or for more information, contact the Office of Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca at (516) 624-6343 or email townclerk@ oysterbay-ny.gov.  For information on passport requirements and processing times, as well as instructions for passport renewals, visit www.travel.state. gov.

Girl scout partners with town to collect e-waste

To help reduce the amount of dangerous e-waste in landfills, the Town of Oyster Bay has partnered with Girl Scout Gold Award Candidate Joan Olivero to host a Cord Collection Drive. Residents are encouraged to dispose of unwanted or unused cords, cables, and wires at Town Halls North and South from October 1 through October 15.

“Disposing of cords, cables, wires, and other electronic devices through regular garbage or recycle collection is extremely dangerous, as e-waste contaminates our environment, has been linked to health issues in humans and animals, and affects the safety of food production,” said Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Vicki Walsh.

“Unfortunately, e-waste is the world’s fastest growing solid waste stream and is predicted to double by 2050, which is why our community must take action to reduce e-waste.”

While the Town already invites residents to bring e-waste to the Solid Waste

Disposal Complex in Old Bethpage, this partnership will make disposal even more convenient. From October 1-15, e-waste collection boxes will be available between 9:00AM and 4:45PM at Town Hall North (54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay) and Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa).

“I am so proud to partner with Joan as she completes her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, Cord Clutter Connection. She has identified a critical issue facing our town and is actively working to introduce sustainable solutions.” Councilwoman Walsh added. “Only 5% of eligible Girl Scouts work to earn their Gold Award, making Joan’s accomplishment even more inspirational.”

To learn more about this Gold Award Project, please visit www.cordclutterconnection.com. For additional information about the collection at Town Hall, please call (516) 624-6380.

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This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Friday, October 15 at 2:00 p.m.

VIRTUAL: Beauty and Fashion in Ancient Rome

Presenter: Marisa Horowitz, museum educator and expert in Egyptology and Roman archaeology

In ancient Roman times, beauty and fashion were as relevant as they are now. Discover what items would be in your makeup bag and closet 2,500 years ago, as well as the newest toga, hairstyle, and makeup trends throughout the Roman empire. We’ll also touch on the 1963 film “Cleopatra” with Elizabeth Taylor to discuss the movie’s costume choices. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link www. syossetlibrary.org/events/calendar

Saturday, October 16 at 12:00 p.m.

VIRTUAL: Harvest Pumpkin Cake & Apple Pie Bread Cooking Class

Presenter: Chef Rob Scott

You can watch and make along with Chef Rob Scott a harvest pumpkin cake filled with cranberries, walnuts and cinnamon and an autumn apple pie streusel bread. Registration for each time slot is limited. Once you register, you will receive an email with the ingredient list, recipe and Zoom link. To register email splprograms@syossetlibrary.org or call 516-921-7161 ext. 240. Register no later than Friday, October 15.

Sunday, October 17 at 1:00 p.m. IN THE LIBRARY: CONCERT: An Afternoon

with Barely Acoustic

Join Gina Marie Bilardi along with a guitarist as she sings well known songs ranging from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. She will sing powerhouse artists such as Elvis Presley, Etta James, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, James Taylor, Janis Joplin, Billy Joel and many more. Gina is a former member of the famous plus size pop burlesque group, The Glamazons, who were brought into the limelight after making it into the top ten on the TV show “ America’s Got Talent. ” Register by emailing splprograms@syossetlibrary.org or call 516-921-7161 ext. 240. Masks are required while in the theater for events.

Thursday, October 21 at 2:00 p.m. VIRTUAL: The History of Dubbing

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in Hollywood Musicals

Presenter: Richard Knox

Hollywood musicals have a long history of employing professional vocalists to dub the singing voices of actors and actresses who were hired mainly for the acting ability and box office appeal.  We will have a chance to view several prominent examples and watch an extended interview with Marni Nixon whose singing voice took the place of such prominent stars as Deborah Kerr, Natalie Wood, and Audrey Hepburn.

Friday, October 22 at 2:00 p.m. Friday Movie at the Library

Check the library’s website to get details of the movie. Masks are required while in the theater for events.

Syosset PTA-STA scholarship winners announced

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ships, please send a check payable to “Syosset Scholarship Fund, Inc.” to Syosset Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 732, Syosset, NY 11791 or donate through the

PayPal Giving Fund at paypal.com/us/ fundraiser/charity/1348484. Donations may be made “In Honor of” or “In Memory of.” Please indicate that on your check. Contributions are tax deductible.

Chamber: Team effort made Street Fair a success

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items that were provided to the Chamber for the Street Fair... The Chamber is very appreciative of Matt Fiasconaro of Brewers Crackers for finding Syosset High School students willing to volunteer on a beautiful Sunday to help keep Jackson Avenue clean that day. It’s not the most glamorous work, but very necessary to make sure everyone enjoyed their Street Fair experience,” Green said.

At George White on September 22, Johnson told her fellow Chamber members that she overheard a lot of attendees express their thanks for the Street Fair coming back. “Many of them said ‘We Needed This’ and it was a great time to be out with our community. I went around to vendors too and thanked them, but so many of them said how great it was to be at the Street Fair so they could do business,” she said.

Green tipped his cap to every volunteer who spent much time and went above and beyond in their efforts.

“While the 2021 Street Fair was my

Woodbury optometry boutique celebrates World Sight Day

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Optyx eyewear boutique and optometry specialists in Woodbury Village lwill be marking World Sight Day throughout October OPTYX by making a charitable donation and giving complimentary eye exams to those in need.

This year’s theme for World Sight Day is #LoveYourEyes, which calls upon everyone to schedule a vision exam and encourage their loved ones to do the same. Optyx states that globally, there are 1.1 billion individuals that continue to live with vision loss.

“Unfortunately, over 1 billion people also do not have access to eye-care services; 1 in 7 people worldwide,” the company noted.

As OPTYX honors World Sight Day, officially marked on Thursday October 14, it launched a social media campaign to encourage people to take a photo “with a hand-love-heart (emoji) on their eyes.”

The campaign directs social media users to tag @onesight @Optyxnewyork #LoveYourEyesChallenge and #ShareThe Love, “in an effort to spread awareness of blindness and vision impairment as a significant global health issue and share ways to prevent blindness,” Optyx staff explained.

Dr. Christina Law, optometrist at Optyx of Woodbury

Joyhara Vitale, the chief operating officer of Optyx explained, “Eye health isn’t just about sight; it’s about physical and mental health as well. Vision loss has been linked to a greater risk for premature mortality, dementia, anxiety, and depression. Now more than ever, it has become critical for us to be aware of our eye health.”

vision from the minute I was named the Chamber’s new president, it took literally dozens of volunteers, each accepting a small level of responsibility, to make the day a reality, and such a wonderful experience for the thousands of local residents who came out that day. We had a great group of volunteers, including numerous board members, who sacrificed part of their day to ensure the Chamber booth ran smoothly so that visitors to downtown Syosset could get their gift bag and prize wheel coupons,” he said.

Russell Green praised Alan Goldberg’s leadership in the role of 2021 Street Fair chair, “for volunteering hundreds of hours of his time to get sponsors, deal with vendors, and be the glue that kept the entire event going.”

Goldberg commented on the Chamber’s continued growth and success despite the pandemic: “There is real value in joining -- business is being done at the Chamber. We build relationships and friendships, and we recommend one another in doing business,” Goldberg said.

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October 15, 2021

Bike Tour Operators Respond to Boom in Demand With Itineraries Near & Far

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE

Bike tour operators, many still with marvelous fall 2021 itineraries available, are gearing up for 2022, many offering next year’s tours at this year’s prices for those who book early (most have liberal cancellation or change policies).

Responding to a boom in demand for biking, they are back to offering itineraries to international destinations that are classic favorites as well as newly emerging, off-the-beaten track places, as well as coming up with new domestic trips.

Biking has been extremely popular – ideal for enabling people to explore uncrowded destinations while being outside and sufficiently distant, while the wide availability of e-bikes have expanded the boundaries of where cyclists can venture.

Bike tours have been my favorite form of travel – you get to see things at just the right pace to really experience and enjoy, but still cover enough ground to be constantly delighted.

The best bike tours are designed to bring you to the most scenic and interesting places and attractions, provide accommodations in quaint local inns or even incorporate boat or barge.

There is a lot that the tour companies do, beginning with designing itineraries that maximize gorgeous scenery, immersion in local culture, and give you a great ride. They also shuttle bikes to the start and end of a daily ride if you aren’t riding point to point; shuttle luggage inn-to-inn (unless you are on a boat or barge tour, the added beauty of a boat or barge tour is that you don’t have to pack and unpack); booking charming accommodations

E-biking through Albania with Jim Johnson of Biketours.com. Responding to a surge in demand for cycling trips, bike tour operators are offering itineraries as near as the Hudson Valley and as far as Japan and as novel as Norway and Albania © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.co

and dining; and often arrange sightseeing as well as dining experiences. They also can change the itinerary on the spot should circumstances warrant and provide assistance if there is any difficulty along the way.

Self-guided trips also provide a lot of support beginning with an intensive orientation by a guide who provides detailed maps of the route (if not online GPS navigation) and vouchers to the pre-booked accommodations, shuttle luggage from one inn to the next, makes sure the bike properly fits and provide links to service if necessary.

Jim Johnson, Biketours.com founder and company president, preaches the benefits of bike tourism as one of the best ways to explore and become immersed in a destination, heritage and local cultures, a low-carbon, ecologically-friendly way to travel, and especially now, with more interest in being away from crowds.

“By creating a world almost devoid of tourism, the pandemic has provided us with a unique opportunity–a blank slate, in effect–to define what tourism will look like in the future. Bicycle travel provides a superb model for more responsible tourism, for better, more authentic experiences, and for more comfortable traveling,” Johnson writes on his Tailwind blog.

BikeTours.com has a fabulous catalog of European destinations, from Albania to Bosnia and Herzegovina, to Estonia and Montengro, Romania and Slovenia.

Johnson offers this list of eight lesser-traveled European bike tour destinations deserving a visit: Bulgaria; Transylvania; Slovenia; Connemara Ireland; Apulia, Italy; Umbria, Italy; the Balkans.

I’ve traveled with BikeTours through Albania (by e-bike), on an incredible bike and boat tour through

the Greek Islands, and guided tour of Slovenia, and self-guided trips on Danube Bike Trail and Venice to Croatia. The company is a broker for superb in-destination bike tour operators that provide excellent service, bikes, delightful accommodations, and offers excellent value.

I’m next eyeing one of Biketours. com’s Amsterdam-Bruges by bike and boat.

Biketours.com, Chattanooga, TN, 877-462-2423, info@biketours.com, biketours.com.

You can lock in your Discovery Bicycle 2022 biking adventure and your preferred dates for international tours, including the Moselle River Bike & Barge, by booking by November 1.

The 8-day Moselle River Bike & Barge tour, August 13-20, 2022, is maxed out at 24 passengers on the Iris. Just as on other Discovery Bike barge tours, there are two guides and a support van that accompany the riders; breakfasts and most dinners are on board. Cabins have two beds and a shower ($3695).

International travel will likely be extra popular in 2022 so it is recommended to book early.

Other international offerings from Discovery Bicycle:

In Europe tours are scheduled in Sc otland, England, Ireland or Denmark; in Italy, Tuscany, Puglia and  Dolomites to Venice; in Iberia, cycle Spain’s gorgeous Catalonia or take a voyage on the ancient paths of  El Camino de Santiago; or explore Portugal. Other international tours are offered to Chile, New Zealand and  Vietnam. Closer to home, is Quebec’s Eastern Townships.

Discovery Bicycle Tours offers what may be the first to design an itin-

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Bike Tour Operators Respond to Boom in Demand

erary on New York State’s new Empire State Trail, from the tip of Manhattan to Albany (the trail continues north to the Canadian border, and connects with the 353-mile east-west Erie Canalway).

In addition, Discovery has domestic bike tours to Coastal Maine (which I enjoyed this summer); Cape Cod; Idaho; Mickelson Trail & Black Hills, South Dakota; Tucson & Saguaro National Park; Lake Champlain Islands; Crater Lake & Scenic Bikeways; Texas Hill Country; Florida Keys, Florida Gulf Beaches; California’s Death Valley; Taste of Southern California; and Vineyards , Canyons and Charming Inns of California. Discovery Bicycle Tours, 2520 W. Woodstock Rd., Woodstock, VT 05091, 800257-2226, info@discoverybicycletours.com, www.discoverybicycletours.com

Bicycle Adventures is giving a $300 discount on 2022 bookings made by October 31. (No code is needed when booking online, your discount will be applied automatically to your balance payment.)

Bicycle Adventures has itineraries on some of the most wonderful rail trails, like the Mickelson in South Dakota (6 days, $2948) and Trail of the Coeur D’Alenes in Northern Idaho (5 days, $2898), which are ideal for beginners, and Washington’s Olympic National Park & Discovery Trail (6-days, $3398).

Its selection of road cycling itineraries include California Redwoods (6 days, $3698) and Montana’s Lewis & Clark Country (6 days, $3098), a new tour through the Valley of Fire & Death Valley in Nevada (6 days, $3148).

There are also international offerings including a new Ireland ‘s Wild Atlantic Way (7 days, $4373) and a new France Bike and Barge from Strasbourg to Lagarde in Alsace (7 days, $5123); other itineraries are available to Spain’s Medio Camino, Scotland’s Isle of Arran, Chile’s Lakes

and Volcanoes, Mexico’s Yucatan, and for advanced riders, a bike, hike, paddle and sail through the Sognefjord, Norway’s longest, deepest fjord (8 days, $5180).

Bicycle Adventures, Seattle, WA, 800443-6060, bicycleadventures.com.

Wilderness Voyageurs has a marvelous selection of bike tours oriented around rail trails including the New York’s Erie Canalway, Florida’s Sun Coast, Idaho’s Hiawatha, Pennsylvania’s Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath; Wisconsin’s Elroy-Sparta Trail, Missouri’s Katy Trail, South Dakota’s Mickelson Trail & Badlands (which I enjoyed). Explore Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon cycling the Pine Creek rail trail, starting and ending in Black Lick that also features Bald Eagle State Park and Ghost Town trail (3 days, $975).

Wilderness Voyageurs offers a broad selection of road bike trips. Among the intriguing offerings is a “Kentucky Bike & Bourbon” tour that explores the state’s horse farms and whiskey-making (four days, $2100), plus trips through Pennsylvania including Amish Country, Gettysburg and the Civil War; in Virginia, Colonial Williamsburg Shenandoah and Skyline Drive; Washington’s San Juan Islands, and Texas Big Bend. The operator also has expanded its super-popular New York Finger Lakes bike tour to sixdays ($2150).

Another featured bike tour is Cuba Clasico through central Cuba that takes you off the beaten path and Cuba’s tourist track. Biking from Havana, Santa Clara, Trinidad and Sancti Spiritus, Cienfuegos, it’s a tour through Cuba’s heritage and homeland from the best seat in the house—a bicycle seat (8 days, $3990).

Wilderness Voyageurs, 103 Garrett St., Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania 15470, 800-2724141 , https://wilderness-voyageurs.com/

For 2022, Butterfield & Robinson is launching the collection of new trips that were supposed to be launched in 2020, but kept back because of the coronavirus

pandemic. New scheduled trips for 2022 have been refined further to accommodate local regulations and are limited to 16 people – you can join other travelers on a scheduled departure or take over a trip and turn it private with your family and friends. Among them:

Kyushu Biking: In true Japanese style, each intricate detail of this trip was crafted with intention. Pedal into lush subtropical landscapes with green tea fields and smoking volcanoes on the horizon. Connect with the fascinating local culture from samurai practice to mythological stories and “power spots.” Talented chefs, brewers and artisans bring you closer to deep cultural roots, while each stay shows you a new way to relax and rejuvenate.

Alsace E-biking: Wind passed stretches of tidy vineyards, take the time to explore colorful towns and sample regional wines along the way. Alsace is a mix of France and Germany, blending cultures, flavors which make for a unique and hyper-local experience.

Butterfield & Robinson (which offers hiking and walking tours as well), has bike tours in Africa (for example, 8-day Morocco e-biking and Namibia Bespoke), Europe (7-day Bulgaria biking and 6-day Cotswold-Bath biking), Latin America (7-day Chile Wine country and a Costa Rica Bespoke) and North America (Quebec Bespoke). There is a selection of self-guided trips, as well as guided.

Butterfield & Robinson, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 866-551-9090, www.butterfield.com, info@butterfield.com

In 2022, Duvine Cycling & Adventure Co. is traveling to England for the first time with a new Cotswolds Bike Tour (5 days, $4895).

The company has an extensive catalog of “classic” bike tours all over the world including the United States, like a new four-day Hudson Valley Bike Tour ($3695); a new six-day Maine tour to Camden and Penobscot Bay (3995); a new

The Best Space Heaters to Keep Heating Costs Under Control

BY MARY HUNT

Even though winter is still weeks away, we need to brace now for a rude surprise coming soon. I’m talking about winter heating bills. Natural gas and heating fuel prices are surging. The most efficient and easiest way to keep your home’s winter heating bills under control is to set the main source of heat very low then strategically supplement with efficient electric space heaters. You can rely on this method during the day as well as at night.

My husband and I have operated our respective businesses from our home for more than five years. Our offices occupy the lower level of our home. During the cold months, in order to get the office at a comfortable 68 F to 70 F using our forced air furnace, the rest of the house gets a lot warmer-especially the upper level, where

it gets downright hot. That’s totally unacceptable because those parts of the house are not occupied during our workdays. So here’s what we do:

We program the house thermostat to 60 F for work hours on weekdays. Then we rely on a space heater in the lower level, which operates with an appliance timer to come on in time to make the office warm and comfortable at about 68 F. This office area is about 400 sq. ft., and this one heater does a remarkable job of keeping the temperature even throughout the entire space, making the office perfectly comfortable. At night, the house thermostat goes down to 55 F and we set a space heater in the bedroom to 65 F. That plus quality bedding and a down comforter keep us warm and comfy; not too hot, not too cold, but just right.

Santa Fe and Taos bike tour (5 days, $3595), a four-day Shenandoah Valley ($3595) and a four-day Blackberry Farm Bike tour in Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains (46495)

Also new is a Sardinia Yacht & Bike Tour in Italy (7 days, $7695) and new private tours including an 8-day Maui Villa bike tour (8 days, $6995); a 7-day Tuscany Villa Bike Tour (7 days, $5995) and a 7-day Mallorca Villa Bike tour.

Duvine, Somerville, MA, 617 776 4441, 888 396 5383, info@duvine.com, duvine.com.

Trek Travels is celebrating 20 years of cycling vacations in 2022 by inviting people to cycle through a bucket-list destination and the company sure offers many of them – spanning the globe in Europe - like a new self-guided Ireland trip (6 days, $2599); a new self-guided Scotland tour (6 days, $2299); a new self-guided Portugal tour through Alentejo region (5 days, $2199). For avid riders, a new “Classic Climbs-Slovenian Alps Tour” (6 days 3899), and a 6-day tour through the Greek islands of Crete and Santorini ($5499); South America (Chile, 7 days, $5699); Asia (Japan Bike Tour, 7 days, $8799) and North America (South Dakota Glamping, 5 days, $3299).

What could be more “bucket list” than “Classic Climbs: The Tour Bike Vacation” which has you ride the most famous climbs of the Tour de France on a nine-day cycling tour of the Alps and Pyrenees. You ride the legendary cols of Aubisque, Galibier and the mythic Ventoux, along with the test of all tests: the grueling ascent up Alpe d’Huez, following in the tracks of pro riders. Trek Travel, 613 Williamson St., Madison,WI, 866-719-2427, trektravel.com

We use and are super happy with a micathermic space heater. It is remarkably quiet. I find it annoying and disruptive to hear a heater fan cycle on and off, so this one feature may be the biggest reason we are such fans.

There are a number of different types of space heaters, ranging in cost from about $30 to $150, depending where you shop.

MICATHERMIC

The heating element on a micathermic heater is covered in thin sheets of mica. It produces both convection heat and radiant heat, which gives immediate warmth. A nice gentle kind of heat, not a blast of hot air. It provides us a constant source of warmth, not constant warming up to hot then shutting off until it gets cold again.

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BY LOU THEODORE

As indicated in IV, this has become one of my favorites. You are asked to provide the correct answer to the following 20 (plus 1) questions. You already know the routine: 5 points for each correct answer. A grade of 90 indicates that you are brilliant... anything below 25 is, well…

1. Who authored “Fourscore and seven years ago…”

2. Who were the stars of the movie “Sampson and Delilah?”

3. Who is the greatest basketball player of all time?

4. What famous singer said “So when you see your neighbor carrying something, help him with his load”?

5. What famous New York baseball owner’s motto was “If you do something good for someone, and more than two people know about it, you did it for the wrong reason.”

6. Unlike healthcare workers, what professional group refused to

BY JEFF RUGG

Q: Your answer on a lawn that suddenly appeared dead sounds like what many lawns in our area suffered through. We had army worms. One day the grass was green and the next day it was dead-looking.

A: I tell people all the time that there are only three things that affect plants: insects, diseases and everything else. Dead grass looks like dead grass, but we often have to be detectives and coroners to figure out the likely cause of the problem.

The key to diagnosing many plant problems is performing regular inspections. If you know what a healthy plant looks like and you are regularly looking at your plants, you can see the problem as it develops. While the problem is growing, there will be signs and symptoms left by the insect or disease. When looking at plant problems, signs are directly visible evidence of the cause, such as a part of the fungus or insect. Symptoms are visible effects of the problem, such as wilting, yellowing or branches dying.

Sometimes the problem is hard to diagnose. Take the problem at hand: dying grass. We are looking at only half the plant that is above the ground. It wilts, turns brown and looks dead. The top can’t survive if the roots are dead, dying or missing. If grubs ate the roots, then the top will turn brown and die. If a root rotting fungus kills the roots, the top turns brown and dies. If the soil is only a couple inches deep, as in many yards, there aren’t enough roots to supply water in a dry spell, so the top turns brown and dies. So, an insect problem, a disease problem and

work because of health concerns and demanded that they be paid?

7. Prior to 2014, what basketball Hall of Famer had the second highest season scoring average?

8. True or false: The radius of the sun is approximately 900,000 miles.

9. What Hall of Famer broke the baseball color barrier?

10. Who was elected President of the United States in 1952?

11. What Hall of Famer started and ended his career with a Boston team?

12. What famous Astorian won an Olympic gold medal in wrestling and later became boxing’s light heavyweight champion?

13. What was Connie Mack’s real name?

14. True or false: Queens joined New York City in 1898.

15. What has often been referred to as the most Irish town in the United States?

16. What is the currency of Turkey?

17. What animal is located on California’s state flag?

18. What city’s cable cars are the only National Historical Monuments that can move?

19. Where is the Liberty Bell located?

20. What city, located on the West Coast, was destroyed by fire and an earthquake in 1906?

21. Explain the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic.

ANSWERS:

1. President Abraham Lincoln

2. Victor Mature and Hedy Lamarr

3. Full credit. For me, it is Kevin Durant.

4. Bob Dylan

5. George Steinbrenner

6. School teachers

7. A tough one here: Rick Barry. Wilt, of course, had the highest average.

8. False. According to my files, the answer is approximately half this value.

9. Jackie Robinson, Brooklyn Dodgers, 1947

10. Dwight Eisenhower

11. Babe Ruth

A GREENER VIEW

As I See It: The Ultimate Quiz V Diagnosing Plant Problems

an “everything-else category” problem all caused the symptoms of the roots dying first, followed by the top of the grass. Part of the problem is that few homeowners can tell what is affecting their plants. If someone in the neighborhood says army worms or chinch bugs or some other thing is causing lawns to die, then everyone thinks that is the cause of their lawn problem. So-called professionals may agree with the diagnosis so that they can get a treatment sale out of it. It may be a good idea to get a second opinion. If someone says they know the cause of a problem, ask to see proof. Are there actual army worms or chinch bugs visible?

It may be that the problem pest has already moved on. It is also possible that there may be more than one thing causing the problem. Poor soil can cause slow root growth, which causes the top to wilt; then, insects or disease organisms finish the plant off.

A dry summer this year has harmed a lot of trees that are going to go dormant soon without having stored as much water as usual. If the winter has drying winds and bitter cold, then the tree may have problems growing next spring. The tree may grow in the “survive” range and not the “thrive” range next year. Trees that are not doing well are more susceptible to borer insects. The tree may die in a year or two, but the damage started this summer. When the tree dies, who will blame the dry summer this year?

Did lawns in your area have army worms? No doubt. Did all of the dead lawns have army worms? Maybe. Were army worms the only problem? Probably

12. A toughie; Paul Berlanback, 1924 Olympics.

13. Another toughie: Cornelius McGillicuddy.

14. True; and it was first established nearly 200 years earlier.

15. Full credit here. Butte, Montana, a place our family visited three times.

16. Lira

17. A tough one: A grizzly bear named Monarch.

18. San Francisco, California

19. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

20. Once again, San Francisco

21. Epidemic is defined as “prevalent and widespread among many.” Pandemic refers to “over a whole area, country, and universe.” Thus, the difference relates to the size of the affected area.

Prepare for another one VI early next year.

Visit the author at: www.theodorenewsletter.com or Basketball Coaching 101 (Facebook)

not. I appreciate your letting me know about the lawns in your area because it is a good reminder that the answers I give may not be complete. I may not have enough information to make a complete-

ly accurate diagnosis. Anyway, keep the questions and comments coming. Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com. .

COPYRIGHT 2021 JEFF RUGG

Fault Ourselves -- Not Our Politicians

BY TOM MARGENAU

In a recent column, I tried to allay the fears of so many readers who expressed grave concerns about gloom and doom headlines from a few weeks ago that were predicting Social Security’s demise. I told people to chill out. We’ve been down this road many times in the program’s 80-year history. Eventually Congress will get around to instituting reforms that will keep the program going for generations to come.

I then offered eight relatively modest reform proposals -- some that would trim future benefits and some that would raise future revenues. The reaction to that column was interesting and predictable -- on two fronts.

First, I got a wave of emails from readers who blamed Congress for not doing anything so far to solve Social Security’s fiscal woes.

And before I go on, let me address those woes. Many of you wrote and blamed Social Security’s problems on fiscal mismanagement or congressional chicanery with the system’s trust funds. I’ve addressed those persistent and false rumors many times in past columns and won’t do so here today. Social Security’s problems have nothing to do with mismanagement and everything to do with demographics -- the baby boomer bubble. Ten thousand of us are retiring and signing up for Social Security every single day. The system has worked wonderfully for decades with a ratio of three workers supporting one retiree. But with all those boomers moving from the working and taxpaying end of the Social Security pipeline to the retired and benefit-drawing end, the system is heading for a 2-1 worker-to-retiree ratio. And it does not work AS IT IS CURRENTLY STRUCTURED at a 2-1 ratio. But with some relatively simple reforms, it can work.

So now, back to all the comments I got blaming Congress for not doing anything about fixing Social Security. I’m reminded of this line uttered by Cassius to Brutus in Shakespeare’s play, “Julius Caesar.” He is trying to explain to Brutus that we are all responsible for our own fate. He famously says, “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.”

I would change that line just a bit and say: “The fault, dear readers, is not in our politicians, but in ourselves.” I think we citizens and voters must accept a large part of the blame for any inaction on the Social Security reform front. And here is why I think that. Let’s say I am Congressman Tom, and I have introduced legislation to reform Social Security. My plan calls for a slight longrange increase in the retirement age alongside a very modest increase of onefourth of 1% in the Social Security payroll tax. These two changes alone will keep the system solvent for at least the

next 75 years.

But then comes reelection time, and my opponent runs attack ads that essentially say: “Don’t vote for Congressman Tom. He’s got a plan to cut your Social Security checks and raise your taxes at the same time.” And guess what? Congressman Tom gets defeated. I’ve seen this happen dozens and dozens of times in past election cycles. So, do you see why politicians are afraid to touch Social Security with a 10-foot pole? If we voters would just not be so naive and gullible, perhaps members of Congress would be more inclined to make important changes to Social Security.

And speaking of those changes, this gets me back to the second wave of reactions to my recent column that offered proposals to reform Social Security. And let me point out the reforms I offered in that column were not my ideas. I was simply pointing out some of the more commonly cited proposals for changes to Social Security.

Anyway, what I learned from the reactions I heard is this: People say they want Social Security to be reformed. But what so many of them really are saying is: “I like those reforms that cut the other guy’s Social Security check or raise the other guy’s taxes. But don’t mess with my Social Security!”

Here is an example of what I mean. One of the proposals called for a very minor cut, one-fourth of 1%, to the annual cost of living adjustment that all Social Security beneficiaries receive. I pointed out that most economists agree that the formula for figuring Social Security COLAs is too generous. Well, my goodness, you’d have thought the proposal called for cutting everyone’s Social Security benefit in half. Let me repeat, the suggestion was a one-fourth of 1% cut. Not a single older adult who reacted to that reform idea liked it. In fact, it would be fair to say they all hated it and vowed to never vote for anyone who even hinted at such a change.

And most of the emails from these folks bolstered my theory that many older adults also say, “raise the other guy’s tax, not mine!” And that’s because, by far, the most popular proposal was the one that called for wealthy people to pay more into the system. Specifically, the proposal was to remove the cap on taxable earnings. That cap is currently $142,800. In other words, Bill Gates only pays Social Security taxes up to that limit. Removing the cap would mean he would pay taxes on his billion-dollar annual income.

What I didn’t mention in that recent column is that benefits are tied to the taxable income a person has. So, if Bill Gates started paying taxes on his billion-dollar income, he might end up with a monthly Social Security check that’s in the millions of dollars! What you would have to do to make that pro-

posal work is to remove the cap on taxable earnings and simultaneously place a cap on the amount of Social Security benefits they get in return.

I hope people see why Congress has such a hard time dealing with Social Security reform. For one thing, there are simply no easy answers. There are lots of potential reform ideas, but none of them are easy. In the end, someone’s benefit is going to get cut and/or someone’s tax is going to get raised.

The second reason why Congress finds it difficult to discuss Social Secu-

rity reform is that they’d have to get the American people to agree on a set of reforms. We just can’t have everyone saying: “Cut the other guy’s benefit and raise the other guy’s taxes -- not mine!” We’ve all got to be in this together. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www.creators.com/books. Or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets.

COPYRIGHT 2021 CREATORS.COM

Is a vacation or retirement home on your radar?

Have you been contemplating purchasing a vacation home or pied-à-terre in a warm and sunny climate within or even outside the U.S.? Maybe something off shore and exotic, in Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, Nicaragua, San Salvador, Guatemala, the new hot spots in the southern hemisphere? Maybe Mexico too? The dollar has been and is still very strong at the current time in most of these and other localities.

According to an article written by Kate Dore, CFP for CNBC, personal finance on May 18, 2021, and I quote, “nearly 1 in 4 American expatriates say they are very serious or possibly contemplating to drop their U.S. citizenship, a survey from Greenback Expat Tax Services found in a survey of 3100 American expats in 125 countries from 4/15/21 through 5/10/21. Approximately, nine million expatriates live outside the U.S. according to the Dept of State. More than 4 in 10 who would renounce their citizenship saying it’s due to the burden of filing U.S. taxes.” Here is a link for more pertinent information on where everyone is relocating to: https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/ countries-with-the-most-american-emigrants.html

Obviously, when one is finally thinking about cashing in for all those years spending one’s hard earned money in being proactive and keeping up and maintaining their home, the question is, where do we move? Many would thoroughly enjoy staying around or moving closer to their children and grandchildren, which from my current personal experience, there is nothing like that to compare with it in that phase of your life to be around your entire family! It really completes the pie of life for all the enjoyment and fun that you have earned and yearned for. However, unfortunately, not every-

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

one has that option and must make other plans. If you are going to consider moving out of the U.S. as many have pondered about and as many have done, you must research your possible destinations inside and out. The realization of the immensity of this kind of project that it will evolve into and become, makes for life changing decisions as this can become somewhat of a permanent move. How far will your money go as many of us are living much longer than past generations.

possible, to protect your living standards and finances to the point of almost knowing so much; it would be as if you felt you were already residing there. Finding an affordable country and location will also be of tremendous value.

making when considering a move out of the U.S.

Statista Research Dept published an article on Jan. 20, 2021, noting that in 2016 there were 82,000 Centarians (100 yrs or older). It said that number will increase to 589,000 by 2060. Housing is a very critical and important issue, but isn’t the only crucial variable. Food and especially potable clean drinking water will also go hand in hand with living a quality and healthy lifestyle and/or retirement. I would certainly ascertain and look into how the infrastructure is and most importantly the quality of the town’s water supply right now and what if any plans have they adopted and instituted to make improvements going forward into the future? This will be a major component of living as well as a basic survival and staple of life. Our water in the U.S. may not be perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but relocating to another country can be even more perilous and fraught with potential life issues near term and long term.

I can’t imagine that anyone would just move without gaining sufficient knowledge of the country and territory that they would be moving to. But then again, gaining as much information as

As we are living longer, one wants to make sure that our money holds out and that are investments are such that we can continue to enjoy our lives in relocating for a job or position and/or retirement. Will you be earning enough to pay the rent and/ or mortgage in another country? Will you be able to borrow as a U.S. citizen? Assuming you can even borrow any money in a foreign destination, which generally many times is not possible! What will the interest rates be as a foreign national or expatriate, as they usually are much higher with a 30-40% down payment? You could borrow against your U.S. real estate or take a line of credit to alleviate trying to borrow in another off shore destination. There is a very informative article in Investopedia.com from January 1, 2021 by Jean Folger about “How to Finance Foreign Real Estate and if you are considering moving abroad.” It’s an excellent source that will keep you on the straight and narrow! What are the rules as an expatriate or foreign national with owning property? I have conversed in length with many expatriates from the U.S. and Canada and for the most part, they are incredibly happy with their new domiciles abroad and never have to pick up a snow shovel again, lol However, when they do get a visit from their family or go visit their children and grandchildren it’s a top 10 event! So proceed with caution and be prudent and smart in your decision

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 39 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.). He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to http://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

The Best Space Heaters to Keep Heating Costs Under Control

CONVECTION

The general way that a convection space heater works is that it relies on the circulation of air within the room to heat the room. The fan blows air over a heating element and then it is recirculated into the room. Convection heaters push hot air up to the ceiling, which results in energy loss. Because of the fan, this type of heater can be noisy, however still.

PARABOLIC

The best inexpensive parabolic heater uses a computer-designed parabolic reflector to focus heat, like a satellite dish concentrates TV signals. That makes it feel three times warmer than 1,500-watt

heaters, yet uses a third less energy. Because it warms you directly, you feel the heat almost instantly without it first having to heat the entire room.

INFRARED

Infrared heaters offer the lowest wattage per heat provided, which makes this type of space heaters the cheapest to run. Portable infrared heaters work like the sun, producing infrared light waves, not warmed air. An infrared heater will heat you, your dog, your chair, the carpet and the walls, not the air around you.

It’s like the difference between being directly in the sunlight versus sitting in the shade. You feel warm in the sun because the light that hits your clothes and skin

keeps you warm. Infrared warms objects and surfaces, which then radiate warmth back into the room.

HALOGEN

This type of heater operates using energy-efficient halogen lamps. They provide radiant heat, which means that they heat up the objects that are around them but not the air. A halogen heater does not operate with a fan, which should be good news for people who suffer from dust allergies.

RESOURCES

For more information, including specific recommendations by brand and source for all of these types of space heaters, go to EverydayCheapskate.com/spaceheaters.

Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/ contact/, “Ask Mary.” Tips can be submitted at tips.everydaycheapskate.com/. This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “DebtProof Living.” COPYRIGHT 2021

BY CHARLYN FARGO

We’ve all heard it -- from our mothers, from our friends, from our doctors and dietitians -- a healthy diet needs lots of fruits and vegetables. Here’s a just-released study to back it up.

The new study, released this week in the BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health journal, found teens who eat lots of fruits and vegetables are likely to enjoy better mental health.

And while we’re talking about foods that can help the emotional well-being of kids of all ages, adding a nutritious breakfast and lunch is a great idea too, according to a news release on the study.

For the record, it’s a good assumption that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables will help adults enjoy better mental health as well.

There’s even a fairly new Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet that has been shown to help reduce the risk of dementia. The MIND diet includes lots of fruits and vegetables.

“This study provides the first insights into how fruit and vegetable intake

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of October 10-16, 2021

Baby boomers may recall the first days of spaceflight. It was an exciting time to be a child.

From time to time, my father would step into the backyard for an evening smoke, and I would often accompany him to gaze into the starry heavens and wonder.

It was on one of those nights in August of 1960 that my dad told me we would see a satellite named Echo that was carrying President Eisenhower’s voice. As a 9-year-old boy, I imagined watching the satellite pass overhead while hearing Ike’s voice booming from the heavens.

I never heard a thing, of course, but on that night, I did see my first satellite. And what a thrill that was!

Today we can easily see dozens of Earth-orbiting satellites and watching them has become one of my favorite evening activities.

How does one know when and where to look? With the internet and smartphones, it’s quite easy. While you can find many apps available that provide times and paths of bright satellites, my favorite website for predicting satellite passes is heavens-above.com.

Once there, take a few minutes to register. It’s free, and it’ll make your future visits more productive and enjoyable. Not only will you learn which satellites are passing over your neighborhood, but you’ll also find times of sunset, sunrise and twilight, phases of the moon, and much more.

Food and Mental Health

affects children’s mental health and contributes to the emerging evidence around ‘food and mood,’” said Sumantra Ray, executive director of the Need For Nutrition Education/Innovation Programme (NNEdPro) Global Center for Nutrition and Health in Cambridge, United Kingdom, in the press release.

Poor mental health is a growing concern for all young people. Associated problems often persist into adulthood, leading to underachievement and poorer quality of life, according to the study authors.

For the study, researchers at the University of East Anglia collected data on more than 10,800 U.K. students who participated in a 2017 survey focused on well-being.

The survey found that:

-- About 25% of secondary school students and 29% of primary schoolers ate the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, while 10% and 9%, respectively, ate none.

-- Around 21% of older students and 12% of younger kids had a non-energy drink or nothing at all for breakfast, and about 12% of secondary schoolers

skipped lunch.

-- Higher amounts of fruit and vegetables were significantly tied with better mental health scores -- the higher the intake, the higher the score.

-- Eating a full breakfast, and not just a snack, breakfast bar or energy drink, was also tied to better mental well-being. Having just an energy drink for breakfast was linked to lower mental health scores.

-- Skipping lunch was associated with lower mental health scores than was bringing a lunch from home.

-- Younger kids who had a snack or non-energy drink to start the day also had lower mental health scores, as did those who skipped breakfast.

Q and A

Q: Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? If I’m not hungry, is it OK to skip it?

A: Some people just don’t feel hungry when they wake up, or they don’t have time to sit down and eat. However, it’s a good idea to eat something, even if it’s small, to help keep your blood sugar from crashing and to stimulate your metabolism. Even a light breakfast can

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Watching Earth-Orbiting Satellites

To use these features, you must first tell the program where you’re located -- either by selecting your town from its massive database, or for even more precision, by entering your latitude and longitude manually.

Once you do this, you can easily learn the details of upcoming satellite passes. My favorite feature appears from clicking the time of a satellite’s maximum altitude: a full sky map that shows a satellite’s path across the familiar constellation outlines.

Now let’s say, for example, that you discover that the International Space Station or the Hubble Space Telescope will be making a bright pass tonight and you’d like to see it.

First, make sure your clock is set to the correct time. Next, go outdoors a few minutes early and keep watch along the satellite’s projected path for a “star” that appears to be drifting slowly in the correct direction. Don’t be fooled by one with blinking red and green lights: this is not a satellite!

You can easily photograph an Earth-orbiting satellite, too. With your camera on a sturdy tripod, aim it toward one of the constellations along the satellite’s path. Focus on infinity, set your aperture wide open, your ISO to 400 or 800 or higher and your exposure for “manual”. Be sure to try some test exposures just before the satellite appears so you can adjust your settings, especially with bright moonlight this week.

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prepare you for the day. Research shows that skipping breakfast is associated with an increase in total cholesterol levels and a decrease in diet quality. The best breakfasts provide a balance of fiber, protein and healthy fats. Lighter options include an apple with peanut butter; plain Greek yogurt with low-sugar, low-fat whisk together oil and honey, then whisk in eggs, vanilla and milk. Add egg mixture to oat mixture and mix to combine. Fold in apples and remaining 1 1/2 cup oats. Divide batter among muffin pan cups (about 1/3 cup in each) and top with remaining pecans. Bake until tops no longer look shiny, 20 to 25 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.

Per muffin: 225 calories; 4 grams protein; 24 grams carbohydrate; 13.5 grams fat (1.5 grams saturated); 3 grams fiber; 125 milligrams sodium.

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD.

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It’s such great fun to watch satellites pass overhead and even more fun to know

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Celebrate a classic sandwich that goes by many names

Even though making sandwiches usually does not involve any cooking, that doesn’t mean layering flavors and selecting quality meats and cheeses involves any less intuition and skill. One of the most popular styles of sandwiches goes by many names, and what you call the sandwich may let others know which part of the country

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Each May, people pay homage to the “hoagie,” which is the name that people from Philadelphia and southern New Jersey bestow on a long, coldcut sandwich. But these sandwiches can be enjoyed any time of year. There are many theories surrounding the origin of this sandwich’s name, which is known as a submarine, grinder, hero, or torpedo in other regions. According to

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the food resource TheKitchn, this sandwich got its name from Italian immigrants who worked at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, which was once known as Hog Island. Workers were known as “hoggies,” which eventually became “hoagies.” The name soon was extended to the sandwiches these workers frequently ate.

Anyone can craft a delicious sandwich at home. Enjoy this “Classic Italian Sub (Hoagie)” recipe, courtesy of Boar’s Head®.

Classic Italian Sub (Hoagie)

4 slices Genoa salami

1 French baguette half, sliced lengthwise

2 tablespoons Boar’s Head® Deli Dressing (or oil and vinegar to taste)

2 leaves leaf lettuce

6 slices tomato, thinly sliced

1/4 cup red onion rings, thinly sliced

4 slices sandwich style pepperoni

4 slices hot uncured capocollo

2 slices picante provolone cheese, sliced in half

Place opened roll onto a work surface. Drizzle dressing onto the bottom half of the roll. Then top with lettuce, tomato, onions, pepperoni, capocollo, Genoa, and cheese. Crown with the top roll.

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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board proudly welcomed Syosset student athletes Lilah Grubman and Samantha Smith to Town Hall in recognition of their outstanding achievements in track and field. Senior Lilah Grubman is the Girls 2021 Nassau County High School Class AAA High Jump Champion and senior Samantha Smith is the Girls 2021 Nassau County High School Class AAA Pole Vault Champion. Supervisor Saladino remarked how earning this championship award was an amazing accomplishment and a triumphant way to conclude a memorable season, and that the success of this team speaks volumes about the school’s remarkable program and the support they receive from Syosset High School Athletic Director Drew Cronin and track coach Nicole Hoffman.

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The Plainview Water District (PWD) will be hosting its fourth annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 10 Manetto Hill Road, where residents are encouraged to bring any unwanted or expired medications to be disposed of properly. As a part of the PWD’s Preserve Plainview initiative, this annual drive-thru event ensures the proper disposal of pharmaceuticals and prevents them from making their way into the community’s sole-source of drinking water.

“We encourage all members of the Plainview-Old Bethpage community to take advantage of this event to dispose of their expired or unused medications in the safest and most convenient way possible,” said PWD Chairman Marc Laykind. “Our collective responsibility as a community is to protect our sole-source of drinking water. POB residents continue to impress us with their participation each year and we look forward to making this year the most successful yet.”

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Interfaith Open House

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) joined leaders of the Islamic Center of Long Island (ICLI) on Sunday, Oct. 3 to take part in their Interfaith Open House. The event provided neighbors, elected officials and educators an opportunity to learn more about Islam. “Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal for confronting and eliminating bigotry and discrimination from every aspect of our society,” Legislator Drucker said. “I thank the Islamic Center of Long Island for bringing the community together by hosting this enlightening Interfaith Open House.” Photo courtesy the office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker

their way into the community waterways and water supply.

“We could not be prouder of the community’s residents and how receptive they’ve been to this program we launched several years ago,” said PWD Commissioner Amanda Field. “With nearly 300 pounds of unwanted medications being collected last year, the District is hoping for another great turnout to help continue preserving Plainview’s water.”

This year, Pharmaceutical Take Back Day, which is held in partnership with the Nassau County Police Department, will once again include all social distancing and safety protocols. All residents with unused or expired medications are encouraged to go to the District’s headquarters at 10 Manetto Hill Road on October 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

“Protecting our environment from potentially harmful substances is the responsibility of each and every resident of our community,” said PWD Commissioner Andrew Bader. “Pharmaceutical Take Back Day is a wonderful opportunity for community members to do their part in keeping our aquifer safe.”

Free car seat safety checks

To ensure that children ride safely this fall and all year long, Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (Woodbury) and the Nassau County Police Department will be partnering with the Syosset Fire Department to provide free Child Car Seat Safety Checks on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Inspections are available by appointment only.

Certified technicians from the Nassau County Police Department and the County’s Department of Traffic

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Please contact Rena Thomas at Legislator Lafazan’s office at 516-8804029 or rthomas@nassaucountyny.gov to schedule an appointment.

The event will take place at the Syosset Fire Department, 50 Cold Spring Road, Syosset.

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BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 16-228AMENDMENT

SYOSSET

YANMING JIA: Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 16-228 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated May 19, 2016, to allow existing portico and side landing to remain SW/ cor. Baird Ct. & Williams Ave., a/k/a 2 Baird Court, Syosset, NY

APPEAL NO. 21-473

SYOSSET

LIDL: Variance to install wall sign exceeding maximum height and area than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o Jericho Tpke., W/o

OCTOBER 11, 2021

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TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 246-12 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on OCTOBER 21, 2021, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 21-472

JERICHO

IGOR SHILPERMAN: (A)

Variance to allow existing front steps having less front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing side masonry steps and platform having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

W/s/o Yates Ln., 305.01 ft. S/o Saratoga Dr., a/k/a 11 Yates Lane, Jericho, NY

OCTOBER 11, 2021

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

JNJ 7970

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October events at the Jericho Public Library

Monday, October 18

2:00 p.m.: In Person & Virtual - Italian & Jewish Americans In War and Peace with Jack Belillo - America has always been a nation of immigrants. Learn about the trials and tribulations of these “new immigrants” from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Following their major contributions in WWII see how they were accepted into the main body of American society and more.

4:00 p.m.: Virtual Flex & Tone with Mindy Vasta - Put on some comfortable clothing and join Mindy for this exercise class while in the comfort and safety of your home.

7:00 p.m.: Virtual Book Discussion (Grades 1 & 2) - We will discuss “The Paper Bag Princess” by Robert Munsch for Grades 1 and 2.

7:00 p.m.: Virtual Fit & Fabulous with Linda Ray - Spend the evening exercising with Linda!

Tuesday, October 19

11:00 a.m.: Virtual - Guided Meditation for Self-Healing with Patricia AndersonJoin Pat for one or all of the meditation sessions to bring harmony and balance into your life. Learn the beautiful practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu to help your body heal and keep you relaxed.

2:00 p.m.: - Virtual - Understanding This Year’s Ballot: The League of Women Voters of East Nassau with Barbara Epstein - How much do you know about what is on this year’s ballot? Barbara Epstein will fill you in. Besides the candidates for county and town positions there will    be five constitutional amendments. Ms. Epstein will present the pros and cons of each amendment and answer any questions. All are welcome.

7:00 p.m.: Virtual - Talk About Books with Fran Cohen: “Fifty Words for Rain” by Asha Lemmie - Join Fran Cohen for a Virtual Book Discussion in the safety and comfort of your home!        Growing up in post World War II Japan, a half Japanese, half African American young woman lives many lives in her quest to be accepted and free.

Wednesday, October 20

10:30 a.m.: Kids: Virtual Songs for Baby’s Day with Miss Dara - Hello Autumn - Join this fun musical program Hello Autumn and sing along with Miss Dara.

2:00 p.m.: In Person & Virtual - Wednesday Matinee: “Visiting Mr. Green” - A Staged Reading presented by Lantern Theatre -Eighty-six-year-old widower Mr. Green is almost hit by a car driven by young corporate executive Ross Gardiner. Found guilty of reckless driving, Ross is ordered to spend the next six months

making weekly visits to Mr. Green. Tickets required.

5:00 p.m.: Teen: Crochet Squares for Warm Up America - Make simple crochet squares that will be sent to Warm Up America, a non-profit organization that will use the squares to make blankets for people in need. Don’t know how to crochet? No problem! Teen librarian Kim will teach you this fun and useful skill.

7:00 p.m.: Virtual Book Discussion (Grades 3 & 4) - We will discuss “Squish: Super Amoeba” by Jennifer L. Holm for Grades 3 and 4.

Thursday, October 21

10:00 a.m.: In Person & Virtual Chair Yoga with Jolie Bosnjak - This class will begin with a breath practice to calm the mind and meld with the poses. You will move from head to toe, using the chair as a prop for support. This practice is for all levels... including those nursing an injury or coping with a chronic problem. The results will surprise you!

5:30 p.m.: In Person & Virtual - Yoga with Joe - Joe Cilmi is a certified Iyengar Hatha yoga instructor. Join him for this yoga class geared for all levels and reduce the stress in your life while keeping fit!

7:00 p.m.: Teen: Take & Make Leaf Lantern - Pick up a Take & Make kit, then join us on Zoom to create a beautiful Leaf Lantern! Kits will include all materials required, including a few real pressed leaves. Teens are encouraged to forage for some leaves or even flowers - of their own prior to this program to really make their lantern unique!

Friday, October 22

1:00 p.m.: Virtual - Taproot Workshops & Journal: Memoir Writing for Seniors with Sandie Kasimir - Taproot is a not-for-profit organization that encourages amateur writers aged fifty and older to write their stories.

4:00 p.m.: In Person - 30-Minute Total Body Workout with Carol Rodriguez

Saturday, October 23

11:30 a.m.: In Person Table Top Adventures with Lucy Van Horn: Dinner for CompanyCompany is coming and you can make Lucy’s recipe for orange chicken with rice pilaf, an easy to make salad and an apple upside-down cake for dessert. There will be recipes, lots of tasting for   you to take home and more of Lucy’s very helpful tips!

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Town sponsors pet fair, rabies clinic

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray (left) greeted Abey Keneth of Levittown during the Town of Hempstead Pet Fair and Rabies Clinic on October 2, at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh.

Senior Center holds Bingo Pasta Night

Open house for TOB preschool programs

Town of Oyster Bay residents who are interested in enrolling their children in a preschool program are invited to attend an open house at one of the Town’s two preschools, located in Syosset-Woodbury and Marjorie Post Parks. Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson invites parents to the facilities to learn about the popular program available to three- and fouryear-olds in the Town of Oyster Bay.

“As a mother of young children, I know how important the early years of a child’s life can be in their development for the future,” Councilwoman Johnson said. “The Town’s Pre-School Program offers a positive environment for each student to help and encourage their love of learning. Teachers focus on making learning and the social experience of the Pre-School Program fun for all

children in an effort to make the first years of their education all the more enjoyable.”

Open houses at Town preschool facilities are scheduled as follows:

• Marjorie Post Community Park: Thursday, November 4, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. at 451 Unqua Road, Massapequa

• Syosset-Woodbury Community Park:

Wednesday, November 10, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. at 7800 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury

For more information on the Town of Oyster Bay Pre-School Program, contact the Massapequa program at (516) 797-5386 or  MassapequaPreK@ oysterbay-ny.gov and the Syosset program at (516) 677-5992 or SyossetPreK@ oysterbay-ny.gov,

HHS students selected as All-State musician alternates

Two students from Hicksville High School, Brandon Baade and Samantha Mason, were selected by the New York State School Music Association as

alternates for the 2021 All-State Music Conference. Baade was selected for the euphonium and Mason for the flute. All-State musicians are the top stu-

dents from school music departments across New York. Baade and Mason are among the thousands of students who auditioned for the conference by

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The All-State Conference will take place in Rochester from Dec. 2–5.

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