Mid-Island Times (8/6/21)

SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVIT TOWN

WOMAN OF DISTINCTION Oyster Bay named Best Regional Harbor

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board recently took the opportunity at a Town Board meeting to rec-

ognize Bethpage resident Lauren Fiumara, an exceptional women who was named as one of the Town’s “Women of Distinction” this

year, but was unfortunately unable to attend the ceremony the evening it was held.

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Hockey program to return

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the Town’s Dek Hockey League will return for the fall season. The league will kick off this September and is open to boys and girls aged 6–14. Dek hockey is a variation of traditional ice hockey, where the games are played

sans skates on the ‘dek’ of an ice rink after the ice has melted away for the season.

The season will feature 10 games and practices over a 10-week period concluding with a playoff competition.

“Boys and girls aged 6–14 who are enrolled in the Town’s Youth Dek Hockey

League will have a great opportunity to not only improve their hockey skills, but to also learn important life lessons like good sportsmanship from our talented and dedicated coaching staff,” Supervisor Saladino

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The U.S. Harbors organization has awarded Oyster Bay the Best Harbor winner for the Mid-Atlantic region in 2021.

“With 2,500 votes for over 370 harbors, we are so pleased that so many visitors recognize the gem that is Oyster Bay Harbor,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “We have made many efforts to keep the vitality of our harbor, including a highly successful shellfish management program with a hatchery that produces millions of clam and oyster seedlings annually. We proudly take part in the SOAR (Supporting Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration) program through which we plant tens of thousands of mature oysters, which

further helps replenish the supply in our waters while benefitting the local economy.  These initiatives help to naturally clean our waters, absorb wave action for shoreline stabilization, and filer local waterways while spawning additional shellfish.”

Started by US Harbors in 2019, the ‘Best Harbor in the U.S.’ contest allows users to vote on their favorite of over 1,400 coastal and Great Lakes harbors from March to May of each year. U.S. Harbors notes that the contest ‘truly reflects the pride and passion people feel for their local coastal communities.’

“The protection of our natural assets is a high priority for our Town

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August virtual events at the Jericho Public Library

Monday, August 9

2:00 p.m.: Virtual Profiles: Grimm Tales with Dr. William ThierfelderBetween 1812 and 1857, seven editions of their often dark-hued folk tales, 200 stories and 11 legends, found their way into the Western consciousness. We will look at the history of folk tales and then explore the research that Jacob and Wilhelm undertook to collect significant stories from around Europe. Their accomplishments have created many of the great archetypes we find in modern literature, art, sociology and psychology and in our daily lives from advertising to our favorite TV shows.

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 Fit & Fabulous with Linda Ray - Spend the evening exercising with Linda!

Tuesday, August 10

11:00 a.m.: Virtual Guided Meditation for Self-Healing with Patricia Anderson - Join 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.

Wednesday, August 11

10:30 a.m.: Virtual 1,2,3 Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead: Dog Days of Summer (18 Months–5 Years) - These preschool STEM programs include music movement, fine and gross motor development and storytelling followed by a craft! Make a cute dog craft after learning all about the dog days of summer!

1:00 p.m.: Virtual Watercolor Demonstration with Chuck Van Horn - Chuck will give descriptive instruction as he paints each week.  There will be time for questions and critique of

your work at the end of the demo

5:00 p.m.: Virtual Minecraft Mania for Teens - Physics - Join us on Zoom as we use Minecraft’s physics engine to explain velocity and gravitational force by launching objects with TNT!

7:00 p.m.: Virtual: End of Summer Celebration with Jester Jim - Join us to celebrate of the end of summer with this hilarious show featuring comedy, beatboxing and lots of juggling. Jim will be performing live in our theater while the whole family can be entertained in the comfort of your home.

Thursday, August 12

10:00 a.m.: 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.: Virtual Yoga with JoeJoe 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!

Friday, August 13

10:30 a.m.: Virtual Jump for Joy with Joyce Oddo (18 Months–5 Years)Come to this lively program of music and activities for you and your child.

Saturday, August 14

11:30 a.m.: Virtual Table Top Adventures with Lucy Van Horn: Summer Fare - Join Lucy once again from her home kitchen on Zoom as she prepares a steak sandwich with   brie, summer fruit salad and strawberry margarita ice cream for dessert!

For all events, go to www.jerichopubliclibrary.org/events/month to register.

August streaming events from the Syosset Public Library

Virtual Book Discussion:  “Fleishman is in Trouble”  by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

Join Lisa Hollander, Readers’ Services Librarian for a virtual book discussion of the New York Times best-

seller and SPL Staff Pick, “Fleishman is in Trouble” by Taffy BrodesserAkner. Copies of the book will be available at the second floor Readers’ Services Desk one month before the program.  No registration required.

Join via Zoom from the link on the Calendar of Events: www.syossetlibrary.org/events/calendar

Afternoons with the Author:

Virtual Author Visit with Alka Joshi

Novelist Alka Joshi returns to discuss her summer 2021 release, “The Secret Keeper of Jaipur,” a follow-up to the 2020 New York Times bestseller, “The Henna Artist.” The story continues as Lakshmi arranges for her protégé, Malik, to intern at the Jaipur Royal Palace, leading to the discovery of a web of lies.

Free. No registration required.

Join via Zoom from the link on the Calendar of Events: www.syossetlibrary.org/events/calendar

Bethpage School Board

August meetings

The Bethpage Board of Education will meet on the following dates during August:

Tuesday, August 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building, District Conference Room. This will be an Agenda Meeting.

Tuesday, August 31, at 7:30 p.m. in the  Administration Building, District Conference Room. This will be a regular Business Meeting.

School Board to meet

The Syosset Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 16 at 8 p.m. at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset. The public may observe the meeting via livestream broadcast at the district's website, www.syossetschools.org

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Town demolishes “zombie home” in Plainview

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The Town of Oyster Bay demolished a dilapidated zombie home in Plainview on August 3, following years of complaints from neighbors and failed inspections by Town Code Enforcement officers. This demolition marked the 22nd eyesore that has been taken down by the Town of Oyster Bay since the formation of the Quality of Life Task Force less than four years ago.

“Protecting our suburban quality of life is a top priority for the Town Board,” said Supervisor Saladino. “No community should be forced to deal with unmaintained and dangerous eyesores that serve as havens for swatters, rodents and other such problems. We will continue to make way for new families by tearing down zombie homes and charging banks or homeowners for the demolition costs due to long-term lack of maintenance.”

extreme dilapidated condition, with multiple holes in the roof, leaving the interior exposed to the elements. The interior of the residence was in extremely poor condition, leaving unsanitary conditions and mold existing throughout, with rotting floors and joists, and signs of mold present. In the recent past, the rear extension of the home necessitated a partial demolition by the Town as it had collapsed into itself.

“Our Town has continued its mission to aggressively combat dilapidated properties through code enforcement and our demolition program,” said Councilman Lou Imbroto, chairman of the Town’s Quality of Life Task Force. “Our Town Board takes quality of life concerns seriously and we will continue our efforts to safeguard our neighborhoods and protect our taxpayers.”

The Code Compliance Bureau of the Department of Planning and Development is charged with the enforcement of all codes, rules and regulations pertaining to zoning, housing and public safety. It is expressly designed to handle requests of citizens regarding possible violations.  To file a complaint, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com/codeenforcement Our Professional Guide is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information.

For health and safety reasons, a judge granted the Town permission to tear down this hazardous eyesore. Code Enforcement Officers had repeatedly visited this property due to deplorable conditions and lack of maintenance. The property stood vacant and unmaintained for over 10 years, and has deteriorated to

Free Senior Citizen Day at Syosset Community Park

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced an upcoming ‘Senior Citizen Day’ Event offered by the Department of Community and Youth Services (CYS) at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park. Line dancing, music, games and refreshments are just some of the activities seniors can enjoy at this new fun, free event that will take place on Thursday, August 19. Registration must be completed in advance for those who wish to attend.

“My administration has always put our seniors first and I am proud that we can host events for our senior residents to participate in these free activities, where they can enjoy the company of others, make new friends, and stay active and engaged,” Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said.

The following programs will be offered as part of 2021 Senior Day on August 19:

• Line Dancing with Fran10:00 a.m.

• Music with John Walters11:15 a.m.

• St. Francis Outreach Van10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

“Senior Day 2021 promises to be a popular new event here in the Town, and will offer our seniors a chance to experience all of the senior summer activities we have to offer, all in one convenient location, in a single day,” said Councilman Labriola. “I encourage all those interested in our programs to come out and enjoy a fun day of cards, games, rummikub, dancing, and refreshments.”

In addition to the recreational activities, St. Francis will have an Outreach Van on hand at the event from z 10 a.m.–2 p.m., offering seniors in attendance the chance to utilize their services. For more information on 2021 Senior Day, contact the Division of Senior Citizens Services at (516) 7977916 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

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High school music program receives prestigious honor

The Hicksville High School Chamber Singers submitted a virtual performance for the LIMHoF High School Music Department Recognition Program. Hicksville was one of 12 schools on Long Island to be named a winner. Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

Thirty-five students from Hicksville High School, who are members of the school’s select choir chamber singers, received a tremendous honor last month. The students were recognized by the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, for their rendition of the patriotic song, “America The Beautiful.”

first year that students from Hicksville were recognized for their performances.

“We are very proud of them for their recognition and hopefully they’ll be able to receive an in-person award in the future,” said Wyman.

Chad Wyman, supervisor of fine arts at Hicksville Public Schools, said that because of pandemic restrictions, the students submitted their entries in a virtual format in April.

“They each did the rendition of the song in their homes, and sent the video tracks to Michelle Shmuel, our school’s choral director, so that she could compile for submission,” said Wyman. “This was the first year that students performed virtually instead of in-person, because of the pandemic restrictions.”

He said that it was the fifth year that the LI Music Hall of Fame held the recognition awards, and it was the

James Faith, a board member of the LI Music Hall of Fame, said in a statement, “twelve Long Island high school music programs were awarded recognition wins and celebrated via video format. The video entries were accepted that showcased the amazing music that school’s created under unbelievably difficult conditions and pandemic restrictions.”

He added that it was the first time in the organization’s history that music videos from each applicant would on the LIMHoF website.

If you’d like to see student performances from the twelve high school's that were chosen, you can visit their website, limusichalloffame.org.

Officials plan back to school supply drive

Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (Woodbury) and New York State Senator Jim Gaughran will be teaming up with community partners  to support the Youth and Family Counseling Agency of Oyster Bay-East Norwich by hosting a back-to-school clothing and supply drive to gather new and unused backpacks, sneakers, socks, school supplies, clothing (bottoms, tops, light jackets) and sweatshirts and sweat jackets.

Community groups which are par-

ticipating include: the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying (LICAB), the Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States; Long Island Laboring Against COVID-19 (LILAC); Girl Pride International; Students Combat Corona and Sunrise Syosset .

The drive will take place on Saturday, Aug. 7, between 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Youth and family Counseling Agency of Oyster Bay-East Norwich, 12 Irving Place, Oyster Bay.

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Summertime STEM in Bethpage schools

Summertime STEM students try out ideas outdoors.

Allison Robb’s summer STEM class in the Bethpage School District have been learning about different concepts in science through videos, demonstrations and discussions each day. The students are then challenged to design, construct and test creations related to the les-

son of the day. Some challenges have included creating catapults, constructing “earthquake proof” towers out of uncooked spaghetti and marshmallows, and making slingshots after learning about potential and kinetic energy.

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This Week at the Syosset Public Library

August 6 at 12:00 p.m.

Virtual Author Lunch and Visit with Kate White

Grab your lunch and zoom in to “meet” Kate White, author of “The Fiancée.”  Kate White is the New York Times bestselling author of fifteen novels of suspense: seven standalone psychological thrillers, including  “Have You Seen Me?”  No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link – www. syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

Friday, August 6 at 2:00 p.m.

Dick Van Dyke:

America’s Funny Man (Virtual)

Presenter: Marc Courtade, executive director, Huntington Arts Council

Dick Van Dyke has been one of America’s favorite performers for almost 60 years. In spite of several attempts at retirement, he has worked on stage, screen and television ever since. He received five Emmys, a Tony and a Grammy Award. At age 91, he shows no sign of stopping. This talk will show the talents of a multitalented performer. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link – www.syossetlibrary.org/ live-streaming.

Monday, August 9 at 11:00 a.m.

The Supreme Court

in American History (Offsite)

Presenter: James Coll, adjunct professor of American and Constitutional History at Nassau Community College and Hofstra University and a retired NYPD detective

Learn about the establishment of the U.S. Supreme Court and its important history since the first assembly that took place in 1790. In-person lecture held outside at the Plainview Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview. Lecture is in a covered tent. Registration is required. To register, email splprograms@syossetlibrary.org or call 516921-7161 ext. 240.

Tuesday, August 10 at 3:00 p.m.

Virtual Book Discussion

Join us for a discussion of “Fleishman is in Trouble” by Taffy BrodesserAkner. Led by Lisa Hollander, Readers' Services Librarian. Join via Zoom. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link – www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming. Copies of the book will be available at the 2nd Floor Readers’ Services desk one month before the program.

Wednesday, August 12 at 2:00 p.m.

The Supreme Court in Review (Virtual)

Presenter: James Coll, adjunct professor of American

and Constitutional History at Nassau Community College and Hofstra University and a retired NYPD detective

This lecture will focus on selected cases and controversies that came before the justices during the court term from October 2020 to June 2021. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link – www. syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

Thursday, August 12, at 7:30 p.m.

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Author Mayhem: The Horror Edition

Grab a seat and watch a group of creatives get silly while playing “Blather Round,” a “Jackbox” game which tasks the players to describe a pop-culture phenomenon correctly without directly naming what it is. In this edition a group of authors, filmmakers and bloggers with an interest in horror will face off and chat about their projects. This event is in celebration of the close of Summer Scares. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link – www.syossetlibrary.org/ live-streaming.

Friday, August 13 at 2:00 p.m.

The Roosevelts of Hyde Park (Virtual)

Presenters: Howard Ehrlich & Harvey Sackowitz, professors, St.

John’s University

Hyde Park in Dutchess County was the ancestral home of Franklin D. Roosevelt our Nation's longest serving President. During Franklin’s four terms, many momentous decisions were made in this home concerning the Great Depression and World War II.  The First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt also proved her ability to fight for woman’s rights and civil rights in Hyde Park. Hyde Park also houses one of the leading Presidential Libraries in the Nation. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link – www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

Friday, August 13 at 2:00 p.m.

Friday Movie at the Library (In person program)

Some Like it Hot (1959, NR)

After two male musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all-female band disguised as women, but further complications set in.

No registration required - Movie will be shown in the theatre. All are welcome.

Seating will be on a first come first served basis.

Movies may be canceled due to changing Covid-19 directives.

Check the library’s website at www. syossetlibrary.org/events/calendar to see what movie is being shown.

Division Avenue Champions garner post season accolades

Levittown’s Division Avenue High School varsity baseball team, who captured the Conference III Championship, is proud to announce that 10 players received post season awards from the Nassau County Coaches Association.

The coaching staff and the district congratulates the following players on an outstanding season:

Matt Bolton – All-League

Will Guiliani – AllConference

Matt Klass – Honorable Mention All-League

Mike Knapp – AllCounty

Chris Lettiere – AllLeague

Chris Powers –Honorable Mention AllLeague

Nick Roselli – AllLong Island, All-County, Diamond Award Finalist and League MVP

Lou Sabino – All-League; Colin Siegel – All-County

James Sill – AllConference

Oyster Bay named Best Regional Harbor

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Board, and we will continue our vast efforts to protect the quality and resiliency of our waters,” said Supervisor Saladino. “We thank U.S. Harbors for

this great honor and all who supported Oyster Bay Harbor as the best mid-Atlantic regional. We also thank our partners, including Friends of the Bay, Pew Charitable Trusts and The Nature Conservancy.”

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Hockey program to return

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said. “Dek Hockey is a really fun variation of traditional ice hockey, and I am excited for the boys and girls of our Town who will give this program a try!”

Registration will take place at the Allen Park Community Room (45 Motor Ave, Farmingdale) on Tuesday, August 17 from 4:30 p.m.–8 p.m., and at Syosset Woodbury Community Park (In the Skatehouse) on Wednesday, August 18th from 4:30 p.m.–8 p.m. The program will cost $95 for residents, and $110 for

non-residents. Each child will need to provide their own equipment, a list of which will be supplied upon registration.

Families must provide proof of residency and a copy of their child’s birth certificate at registration. Only checks or money orders made payable to “Town of Oyster Bay” will be accepted. If a session is canceled due to inclement weather, make-up day(s) will be attempted. For more information, please call (516) 797-7945.

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Town honors Bethpage resident as “Woman of Distinction”

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Lauren is a nurse manager at LIJ at Northwell Health where she manages a psych/telemetry/post-op unit that was converted into a COVID Unit in March 2020. Since the onset of the pandemic, Lauren has spearheaded the hospital’s COVID response on the frontlines. Her

dedication to the well-being of patients, as well as her staff, has demonstrated her true selfless nature. On top of her courageous actions during the pandemic, Lauren has organized clothing drives among the staff of the hospital, helping patients in need upon their discharge from the hospital.

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New Levittown Public Library trustee sworn in

New York State Assemblyman John Mikulin (R, C, I-Bethpage) helped welcome new board member Greg Kelty to the Levittown Public Library Board of Trustees at their recent meeting on

July 22. The assemblyman gave Kelty the oath of office, as Kelty was sworn in as the board’s newest trustee.

“Our libraries are wonderful spaces that serve in educating, socializing

and expanding the imaging of citizens in ways we never dreamed possible. I am excited to work so closely with the libraries in our district, and glad that Greg is going to be a part of the team in

Levittown to further add to the exceptional service provided to the town,” said Mikulin. “Congratulations to new Trustee Kelty!”

August 6, 2021

Mystery on the Historic Maine Windjammer Victory Chimes

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE

There is a mystery to be unraveled, as intriguing as an Agatha Christie whodunnit, but without the murder and mayhem: How were the 26 passengers on the historic Maine Windjammer, Victory Chimes, who came from as far as California, Utah, North Carolina, Virginia, and Pennsylvania connected? And who among us is the interloper, unconnected to anyone else? Is it coincidence or providence that brings us together?

The mystery provides marvelous intrigue during the course of the six-day cruise sailing from Rockland, Maine, among the islands of Penobscot Bay.

A windjammer cruise is as much about experiencing the thrill of the Great Age of Sail, when these mighty schooners – an American innovation - sailed with the wind and waves to bring the timber, building stones and raw materials that built the nation –literally engines of the economy - as it is about reconnecting with the joys of simple pleasures as basic as conversation and song.

Song and storytelling, indeed, are the theme of this sailing (many windjammer cruises have a theme or focus), which features music on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings by singer/songwriters Mike and Amy Aiken, who are joined for the Friday evening musicale by Cara Lauzon on her fiddle. And on another enchanting evening, several of us listen in as Mike and the multi-talented Chef Adam Travelioni (who is also

The Victory Chimes, one of the Maine Windjammer fleet of historic schooners, anchored for the night in a cove off Burnt Island © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com.

a musician in addition to being a fabulous chef, raised in his family’s restaurant) compose a song honoring the legacy of the Victory Chimes. The Aikens have sailed up to Rockland on the boat they have lived on for the past 21 years from their homeport on the Chesapeake (a clue to solving the mystery).

Here in Maine are the largest concentration of these historic sailing ships in North America, nine of which are members of the Maine Windjammer Association, sailing out of Rockland and Camden.

Each has its own story, its own character. And each sailing is different, even on the same ship - the product of the serendipity and alchemy of people (passengers as well as captain and crew), weather (which often pro-

vides the drama, whether because of fog or squall), and where we wind up anchoring. There is no itinerary. The captain sets course, depending upon wind, weather and whimsy.

Each afternoon, after we set anchor in some cove or harbor, Captain Sam Sikkema, the newest owner/caretaker of the Victory Chimes’ 121-year legacy, gathers us around with a map, reviews that day’s route and tells us the back stories of the people and places we have sailed. In the afternoon or the morning before we set out again, we tender to shore to explore. (Maine has some 3,000 islands and 7,000 miles of coastline.)

The Victory Chimes – the largest in the Maine Windjammer fleet at 132 feet, a capacity for 40 passengers, and the only three-masted schooner

left in North America out of 4,000 built in this Great Age of Sail - was designed to be sailed by just three, which seems amazing considering how 10 of us line up to help haul in the line to raise the sail.

There is a motor to raise the anchor but no propulsion engine, so now - as then - there is a yawl boat, Enoch, that pushes the ship when the wind is not sufficient. That innovation, indeed, is what made the Victory Chimes such a cash-cow for its original owner, Robert Riggen, who made back the $12,000 he paid to build her in 1900, in the first year, naming her the Edwin & Maude for his kids.

The schooner rigging - as opposed to the square rigging of ocean-going ships - was a major American innovation that allowed the vessels to be nimble and fast, and operated with a minimal number of crew for maximum profit for the owner.

Cruising each day, we get to help raise the sails, but it is really a marvel to watch the intricate ballet of the crew (made up of men and women) performing physically demanding tasks - even daring-do – such as climbing the tall masts to repair rigging, or snapping to with agility, strength and precision, to reposition sails and rigging to sail us out of the way of a storm.

Captain Sam or Chief Mate Tripp shout commands or signal with hand gestures and the crew calls back, “Ready throat, ready peak. Mainsail halyards hoist away. Ease the lee lift. Throat make fast. Peak make fast. Heave [to which we respond Ho]. Heave. [Ho]. Ease up, drop the line.”

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Mystery on the Historic Maine Windjammer Victory

Things get exciting – and we passengers just stand quietly out of the way, watching in awe and fascination – as the crew races to maneuver Victory Chimes out of the way of a squall. Captain Sam shouts out with urgency: “Hard left. James start the boat. Ahead 2000. Take in the mizzen. Take in the outer jib, then take in everything else. Bring James his foulies!”

He navigates far south, tacking to avoid the storm. “The crew mustered the hell out of that squall,” he says later with a combination of pride and relief.

Where there are passenger cabins today would have been open space to haul cargo – lumber, mainly, but also salt, pumpkins, fish scrap for fertilizer or anything to pay the freight. And the two showers (and three heads) would have been an unheard of luxury, even 50 years ago.

The Edwin & Maude worked carrying cargo through World War I, the Spanish Flu, the Great Depression and World War II.

But then, mechanization of the war effort gave rise to bigger ships that made the old wood ships uneconomical. Hundreds were burned or just left to decay.

By 1946, the Edwin & Maude ended her career transporting cargo but instead of being scrapped, was converted for a new concept of “dude cruiser” by Herman Knust of Chesapeake Bay Vacation Cruises.

In 1954, Capt. Frederick “Boyd” Guild brought the ship to the Maine coast and renamed her Victory Chimes after a

BY CHARLYN FARGO

Many of us keep our grill handy all year long, but we typically use it more in the summer months. As the temperatures rise, grilling your food is a great way to keep the kitchen cool.

Our family grills meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables and even fruit -- the grill brings out the flavors in a way that other cooking methods don’t. When you think about grilling, it’s important to think also about food safety.

A recent study by the Food and Drug Aministration found that there is an increase in the number of foodborne illnesses during the warm summer months. Each year, there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness -- the equivalent of sickening 1 in 6 Americans each year. And these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths yearly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Canadian coastal schooner he admired as a boy that had been launched on Armistice Day.

She survived a succession of owners: A Minnesota bank president wanted to sail it on Lake Superior but couldn’t get certified (his own bank foreclosed). It was purchased at auction in 1987 by Domino’s Pizza and renamed Domino Effect. When Domino’s sold off its fleet, Victory Chimes was slated to be sent to Japan to be converted into a restaurant.

Captain Kip Files and Captain Paul DeGaeta, who oversaw the Domino’s restoration, purchased the vessel to keep her from leaving the country. They immediately changed the name back to Victory Chimes and returned her to the Maine windjammer trade. Maine’s Legislature welcomed her back with a special resolution.

In 1997, Victory Chimes was named an American National Historic Landmark under the Maritime Heritage Program of the National Parks Service, becoming one of only 127 vessels with that designation.

Now Captain Sam Sikkema and partner Cara Lauzon have the weighty responsibility of being Victory Chimes’ owner/caretakers. They acquired Victory Chimes in 2018 and had a great season in 2019 before being locked down by COVID-19 in 2020 – for perhaps the first year in its long history. PPP funding helped them stay afloat.

Captain Sam has sailed around the world, on every ocean, in schooners, square riggers, training ships, yachts, fishing vessels and commercial vessels. He served as Chief Mate to Captain Kip

on the 1841 whaling ship, the Charles W Morgan, at the Maritime Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. And he has a cat, Fiji, who delights us with her antics.

While every windjammer cruise is different, there are certain constants – the feeling of being transported back into this Golden Age of Sail and the traditional lobster dinner. Some of the captains do it on a secluded beach; others, like Victory Chimes, serve on board (as elegant as eating lobster can be) but each one is an unmatched culinary experience of the freshest, most succulent and sweetest lobster in unimaginable abundance that spoils you for lobster forever.

The hours spent sailing are relaxing - like a floating beach holiday - reading, playing games like backgammon, scrabble. A group is doing macrame (usually there are knitters); we photographers are constantly looking out for picturesque scenes to capture. But a main activity is just chatting, which is key to solving the mystery of what brought all of us together on this particular cruise.

By the time we depart, Diane has charted the relationships, solving the mystery: Just about everybody - through college roommates, music, book club, Philly folk festival, sailing, childhood friendships and family - is somehow linked with the Aikens. Who is the interloper? Me.

Schooner VICTORY CHIMES, P.O. Box 1401, Rockland, ME 04841, 800-7455651, victorychimesinfo@gmail.com, www.victorychimes.com.

You stay overnight on Victory Chimes at the dock before departing

Rockland (giving me time to enjoy Rockland and an outdoor Blues festival). On return, you depart usually by 10 am, giving you time to see the sights in Rockland: the not-to-bemissed Farnsworth Museum of Art and Homestead (www.farnsworthmuseum. org); walk the three-quarter mile long breakwater to the Rockland Lighthouse, and visit the Lighthouse Museum. If you overnight in the area (there are lovely B’n’Bs like the LimeRock where we have stayed), visit the Owl’s Head Lighthouse (www.lighthouse.cc/owls/) and the Transportation Museum, both in Owl’s Head.

The Maine Windjammer Association represents the largest fleet of traditional sailing schooners in North America: American Eagle, 800-648-4544; Angelique , 800-282-9989; Heritage , 800-648-4544; J. & E. Riggin, 800-8690604; Ladona, 800-999-7352; Lewis R. French, 800-469-4635; Mary Day, 800992-2218; Stephen Taber, 800-999-7352 and Victory Chimes, 800-745-5651. For information, 800-807-WIND; or visit www.sailmainecoast.com.

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Here are a few food safety tips for grilling safely.

No. 1. Thaw safely. Keep meat, poultry, and seafood cool until you are ready to use it. Leaving food on countertops provides bacteria the opportunity to multiply and reach dangerous levels. And it is even more important to keep these items cool in warmer weather. If the temperature is 90 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, the time needed for harmful bacteria to reach unsafe levels can be as little as one hour. It’s best to thaw items in the refrigerator on the lowest shelf to reduce the risk of contaminating other foods.

No. 2. Use a marinade only once. A marinade is a savory, usually acidic sauce in which meat, poultry, seafood or a vegetable are soaked to either enrich flavor or tenderize. When marinating, always keep foods refrigerated. When it’s time to grill, discard the marinade or bring it to a full boil to destroy any harmful bacteria.

No. 3 Cook to the right temperature. To do that, you need to use a thermometer rather than relying on color. Cook beef, pork, veal, lamb roasts, steaks and chops to a minimum internal temperature of least 145 F. Cook ground beef, veal, lamb and pork to a minimum internal temperature of at least 160 F. And cook poultry to a minimum safe internal temperature of 165 F.

Q and A

Q: What are liquid aminos?

A: Liquid aminos are culinary seasonings that have a look and flavor similar to soy sauce and are made by treating soybeans with an acid solution to break them down into free amino acids, or by fermenting coconut sap with salt and water. They have a salty and savory flavor. Compared to soy sauce, aminos have less sodium and are gluten free. They are also a source of amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Try them as a replacement for soy sauce.

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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Notes From Saratoga Race Track opening weekend

BY ED ROTONDO

After a year of not having horse racing fans in attendance, NYRA was happy to be able to open for the 153rd meeting at Saratoga Race Track with no restrictions. Saratoga Springs has become one of the key summer destinations in New York state, predominantly during racing season. It has also become an excellent vacation spot year-round because of a now sprawling downtown area that will remind you of Garden City’s Seventh Street. But if you’re up there during race season be sure to make reservations or you could be out of luck or eating very late!

If you are an early riser, I would suggest getting to the track for the early morning workouts, as well as jumping on a tram to the barn area for a quick glimpse of the work that goes into racing. It’s especially a unique experience if you get out to the track while the morning fog is still settling over the race track. A scene right out of a movie!

area, a little more fan friendly than Belmont Park. And whether you are bold enough to make the mad dash as the gates open to reserve a table or can get a reserved table in the Miller Lite Picnic Paddock section, having a home base in the picnic area definitely puts you in the middle of the action. What could be better than bringing in your cooler, enjoying the weather under the trees and watching some great races.

For a different view, sitting in the newly created Cutwater Stretch gives you a picture-perfect view of the horses as they come around the last turn and into the stretch. These are great seats if you want to see the riders jockey for position and make that big move as they come down the final stretch. They are not so good though if you’re hoping to see who wins in a photo finish, for that you’ll be watching the tv screens! And of course, if you’re looking for a seat to call home base during the day with some cover from the possible late afternoon showers, getting a reserved grandstand seat or a general admission seat is always an option. You’ll still have access to all the best food stands, be able to get up to the rail or walk over to the paddock.

In the morning, you will get to see the exercise riders working the horses both on the main track as well as the much smaller training track adjacent to the barns. See ‘hot walkers’ taking horses for a walk around their barn area after they’ve been put through their workouts. Maybe catch a glimpse of a horse being washed down by a groom or stable hands and getting a picture of the steam rising off their bodies. But the highlight for most visitors is getting an up-close look at these amazing and powerful racehorses. Maybe even a sighting of that horse you will be rooting on later in the day!

Tickets for reserved sections are mostly sold out for the season but there is a big re-seller’s market for many of the best seats in the house. My favorite thing about Saratoga is the picnic

After the races while in town you won’t go hungry or thirsty. Just keep in mind that like the races, a lot of restaurants are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so be sure to check ahead of time while you’re making those reservations. If you’re looking for an Italian restaurant that hits on all cylinders, I would highly recommend Solevo Kitchen, you have to try the eggplant chips – they are amazing! But as with most of the highly rated eateries, reservations are a must and almost impossible to get unless booked days in advance.

Looking for a casual dinner with great bar food there are plenty of options with two of my favorites being Druthers Brewing Co. on Broadway or Whitman Brewing Company, a few blocks off Broadway with their take on Detroit style pizza. Both offer a wide selection of home brews, so maybe doing a flight is the best idea. For a unique menu give Boca Bistro a try with their interesting tapas menu, and a paella for 2 to 3 people that is delicious. Their mocktails and sangria were a hit with our family. Weekend brunch is very popular and a tough seat to get, but I would suggest The Merc or Max London’s. Both will help start your day off with

a win! And if it’s a NY style bagel with your morning coffee that you’re craving, head over to Uncommon Grounds. Don’t worry if the line is out the door, they move very fast.

A go to spot for me a little outside of the Broadway bustle is The Olde Bryan Inn, great for the option of take out for those still avoiding crowds. If you’re looking for a lunch spot off the beaten

path, make it a point to get to Eddie F’s New England Seafood for a lobster BLT or lobster grilled cheese, you won’t be disappointed.

Or you could just wait to get to the track and enjoy the many options that are offered there.

Enjoy a tram ride through the barn area to see the work that goes into racing.

I’ll Tell You What’s Right With Social Security!

BY TOM MARGENAU

I get a lot of emails from readers that start with some version of the phrase: “I’ll tell you what’s wrong with Social Security!” And then they go off on a little bit of a rant, almost always citing some misinterpretation of Social Security laws.

In the past, I’ve written a similar column with all the rants coming from men who were usually griping about some misunderstood issues involving the politics of Social Security. However, today’s questions all come from women with some misplaced gripes about Social Security benefits for spouses. In each case, I will set the record straight and explain what is right with Social Security.

Q: I’ll tell you what’s wrong with Social Security! I am 61 years old. My husband is only 51. I have worked most of my life and paid Social Security taxes for many years. And now I’ve learned that I will not be able to collect a dime of my Social Security until my husband is getting his own Social Security. This is totally unfair!

A: Yes, it would be totally unfair if it was true. But it’s not true. You can get your own Social Security retirement benefit beginning as early as age 62, whether your husband is 51 or 151 ... or 21, for that matter. His age and his Social Security eligibility have nothing to do with your potential entitlement to benefits.

It is true that you wouldn’t be able to collect any dependent wife’s benefits on his record until he is old enough for Social Security and getting his own monthly checks.

But you are talking about your own retirement benefits. And nothing about him and his Social Security has anything to do with you and your own Social Security.

Q: I’ll tell you what’s wrong with Social Security! I was a teacher in Texas, and Iget a pension from our teachers’ retirement system. It’s about $3,500 per month. But my husband worked all his life and paid into Social Security. If he dies, I won’t be allowed to get a nickel in Social Security widow’s benefits because of some stupid offset law. This makes no sense!

A: Actually, what you call a “stupid offset law” is a very well thought out provision of Social Security law that makes perfect sense. It’s called the “government pension offset.” In a nutshell, it says that an amount equal to two-thirds of your teacher’s pension must be deducted from any spousal benefits you are due from Social Security.

Why does the law make sense? Consider this: Assume you had worked all your life at a job covered by Social Security and you were now getting $3,500 in a Social Security retirement benefit instead of a teacher’s retirement benefit. You would never be eligible for anything on your husband’s record after he dies

because your own Social Security benefit would offset any widow’s benefits you might be due. The government pension offset law merely makes sure your teacher’s retirement pension is treated the same way as a Social Security retirement pension has always been treated.

Q: I’ll tell you what’s wrong with Social Security! I just heard something about the program that is making my blood boil! I am 63 years old, and I never worked outside the home. My husband is 62, and he is still working. He doesn’t plan to retire and apply for Social Security until he is 70 years old. And I was told I have to wait until he signs up for Social Security before I can get any Social Security myself. If this is true, I’m upset. But here is what really ticks me off. I have a friend who is divorced. She is 62 years old. Like me, she never worked. Her ex-husband, like my husband, is 62, and he’s still working. He plans to keep working until age 67 before he signs up for Social Security. But my friend says she has already applied for divorced wife’s benefits, and her checks will start soon! How can this possibly be fair?

A: It’s totally fair. And I’ll explain why. It all has to do with the issue of dependency -- the core entitlement issue for any kind of Social Security spousal benefit.

You and your husband are still married. Because you don’t work outside the home, you are financially dependent on your husband. That’s what makes you potentially eligible for a dependent wife’s benefit on his record. But because he is still working, the law assumes he is still supporting you financially. There is no reason to pay you a dependent spouse’s Social Security benefit while your husband is still working. To put it more bluntly: Why should the taxpayers support you when your husband is still supporting you?

Someday he will retire, and Social Security will start paying him a retirement benefit that’s intended to partially replace the income he’s lost because he stopped working. And at that time, Social Security will start paying you a wife’s benefit that’s intended to partially replace that portion of his income he was using to support you.

But your friend’s case is different. The law cannot assume that her ex-husband is supporting her. So the rules cut divorced women a bit of a break. She is able to get a dependent wife’s benefit on her husband’s record even if he isn’t yet getting Social Security retirement benefits himself. He simply has to be old enough to qualify for benefits. You said your friend’s ex is 62. That makes him old enough for Social Security. And your friend is also 62, meaning she is also old enough to qualify for divorced wife’s benefits.

Q: I’ll tell you what’s wrong with Social Security! It’s these deadbeat women who’ve never worked, so they mooch Social Security benefits off of a husband’s or ex-husband’s record. I’m a single woman who has worked hard all my life, and I will get my own Social Security check. Get rid of these gold digging wives, and Social Security wouldn’t have any problems!

A: I usually don’t like to touch these rants -- which always come from other women, by the way -- with a 10-foot pole! I’ll simply make this point: There are a

whole slew of reasons why some women don’t work outside the home. And because of the dependency issues cited in the previous answer, the law has always said these women are entitled to spousal benefits on a husband’s Social Security account.

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.

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REAL ESTATE WATCH

DIY projects have grown due to the Covid-19 Pandemic

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

Ihave provided numerous columns on how to prepare and what to do that is crucial in preparing the outside exterior of your home, not only for your personal satisfaction but moreover to keep it looking pristine and top notch when readying and considering putting it on the market for sale. It can be a lot of work or it can be simplified as long as you have a plan and stick to it on a regular basis.

As we all know humans are creatures of procrastination and putting things off will be detrimental possibly to your health but as well to your pocketbook! Most homeowners just don’t want to face the facts that no matter how long you delay chores and projects and being grouped into the “Monday morning quarterback” crowd where most reside; they eventually either “wake up and smell the coffee” and step up to the plate and be responsible and diligent in realizing that they must get things done or suffer the consequences in a lower selling price.

I try to advise all my clients (or assist them with a solid and stressfree short or long term plan to follow) to sit down and create either an excel spread sheet or a simplified outline of what really needs to be accomplished. This will go a very long way to make whatever repairs and jobs much easier with the least amount of headaches as well as potential arguments with your significant other. The inside of your home is another area of great concern when it comes to enjoying your time in your home as well as what you need to

do to be proactive and just keeping up with having a beautiful living environment. I also understand and totally get it, that for many, the Covid-19 Pandemic has put a kibosh and hold on many improvements and even basic repairs due to loss of income from one’s job and/or business.

However, have you ever thought of being and becoming a DIYer (do it yourselfer) to save a boatload of dineros? Well so many are reverting to this method and enjoying the journey of learning how to do so many jobs and projects on their own, almost like becoming your own general contractor and hiring either some day labors, which is an art in itself or having family and friends chip in with their labor. One will reap the financial and satisfactory benefits of being more self sufficient and creating greater R.O.I. not only on their own primary residences but also on their investment properties. This trend has been expanding exponentially as you can read further on these links: https://www.jchs. harvard.edu/blog/despite-devastating-effects-broader-economy-pandemic-has-been-boon-us-home-improvement as well as https://www.jchs.harvard.edu/blog/recent-upturn-diy-remodeling-projects-unlikely-continue-long-term and lastly, https://www. npr.org/2020/09/11/909264580/why-

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Sometimes little perks like a keg of beer, food etc. can go a long way in satisfying the equation in gaining the required help. However, there are many things that one can do on their own without any assistance whatsoever. One of the biggest chores is just de-cluttering that almost anyone can accomplish over the course of a few months or as little as a few weeks, all depending on how much clutter you have and what you will be taking with you and what you will either give away and take a charitable deduction (talk with your CPA to have him/her advice), take with you or just throw in the garbage.

Most of the big box entities have “free” classes for anything from plumbing, heating, electric and I have even seen some provide interior design classes. However, there are so many presentations online where you can receive a superb education on whatever you want to become more proficient at doing and again at the same time, saving quite a lot of money. It’s like eliminating the middle man where you keep the profit you are handing over to a contractor by reducing outside costs by becoming a Do It Yourselfer. It can seem like a daunting task to learn something new, but the satisfaction of completing tasks and projects

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is tantamount to self-satisfaction; but its like going back to school and getting remunerated for the knowledge instead of you taking money out of your pocket. It may not be for everyone, but if you are really strapped and want to save your hard earned dollars then my professional opinion is to follow the most advantageous path to take; as I teach my new and seasoned agents very similar concepts: to learn, listen, absorb, and most crucial and critical practice and applyc your new knowledge to make things happen while saving a lot of time, effort and money as you earn. So, as a new or seasoned homeowner being a “DIYer” will put more money back in your pocket when you are ready to sell.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years of 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). For a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, a value analysis of your home, or to answer any of your questions or concerns he can be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com Just email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your ideas or suggestions on future columns with your name, email and cell number and he will call or email you back.

Dividing Iris and Iris Borer Problem

BY JEFF RUGG

Q: We have some bearded iris that have spread out from their original planted spot and now form a circle with an empty spot in the middle. Can we divide them and replant them back into the spot they came from? It is the best location to see them from between some bushes.

A: Yes, you can divide them, and now is a good time to do it. Generally, we divide perennials in the fall or spring when they are dormant, but irises are an exception to the rule. They have large rhizomes that store food and water, allowing them to be moved in the summer heat without too much of a problem. Some people divide irises every five years or so, while others have never done so at all. They are easy to dig up

because the horizontal stem called the rhizome is at or near the surface, and there are only a few small roots down into the soil. After lifting them from the ground, you can wash them off or just break off any remaining clumps of soil.

Use a sharp knife to separate the rhizomes into pieces with two fans of leaves. Any leftover sections with only one fan of leaves are good for giving away or planting in new locations. The single fan sections may or may not bloom next year.

You can cut two-thirds of the leaf off before replanting. Mix in some compost to the soil where the iris will be planted. Plant the rhizome so the top is just at ground level and add a couple of inches of mulch on top.

While you are doing the transplanting, look for iris borers. Iris borers are

the caterpillars of a night flying moth. The tiny caterpillars eat ragged holes along the edge of the leaf, and then work their way into the center of the leaf. The weakened leaf will hang over as if it is wilted, when it really has an insect problem. They then burrow down into the rhizome.

The caterpillar eats the inside of the rhizome. Not only is this a bad thing, but the iris can then get bacterial diseases that kill the plant. As the rhizome and root system die, the leaves look wilted again, but this time it is a combination of fewer roots and the diseases.

Watch for the top of a leaf to turn brown and start wilting. Follow that leaf down and see if it has any soft mushy areas down near the base. If a light tug pulls the leaf off, look inside it by holding it up to the light or opening it up. If

the caterpillar is inside, just step on it. If it is not, check down at the leaf base to see if it has made it into the rhizome. Pry it out with a wire and step on it. If you cannot find the larvae, you may want to apply a systemic insecticide to the irises.

If the borer rhizome damage is not severe, go ahead and plant it. If there is a lot of soft rotting tissue, cut out that section of rhizome. Small amounts of rot can be scraped off. Then dip the rhizome in a one-part bleach to nine-parts water solution for a few minutes. Rinse it off and allow it to dry before planting it.

E-mail questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com.

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BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of August 1-7, 2021

The man who flew a kite in a lightning storm so that we might one day have electricity and penned such poignant words as “in this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes,” the great 18th century philosopher, statesman and scientist Benjamin Franklin, also had a profound interest in astronomy.

Not only was he the widely read author of “Poor Richard’s Almanack,” he also philosophized about the possible existence of life elsewhere in the universe, and he even charted the path of the planet Mercury during one of its rare transits across the face of the sun.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Mr. Franklin peered with a telescope at the heavens from time to time from the streets of Philadelphia, which had no light pollution back then, and perhaps he even marveled at the glorious ringed planet Saturn. I wonder if he ever shared that planetary view with any first-time telescope viewers.

This month you, too, can get a great view of Saturn. It appears now at its best, reaching its official opposition point on Aug. 1. That means not only is the ringed planet at its nearest and brightest, but it also rises around sunset so that it remains visible to planet

The Ringed Planet at its Finest!

watchers all night long.

As the sky darkens this week, look for Saturn low in the southeastern sky, and not far to its lower right lies the brighter planet Jupiter; it will reach its opposition point on the Aug. 19.

Saturn will remain in our evening sky throughout the summer, but this month, you can expect a small telescope to present it as a truly spectacular sight. If you’ve got one, this is definitely the time to aim it toward the ringed world. Not only is Saturn about as close to the Earth as it can get (around 831 million miles), but its rings are tipped beautifully in our direction.

If you’ve never viewed this planet for yourself, you have no idea what a stunning view you’re missing. Even a small instrument with a magnifying power of only 30x or so will show its rings; of course, a larger telescope with a higher magnification will show not only the rings but also the larger separation between them known as the Cassini Division and even some cloud bands in its atmosphere. Additionally, Saturn’s largest and brightest moon Titan appears with even the smallest of instruments.

What intrigues me most about Saturn is how people react when seeing it for the first time through a telescope. I can always count on an initial gasp of amazement, often followed by a joking

accusation that I slipped in a photographic slide to trick them.

Maybe now you can understand my curiosity about whether Franklin ever shared his view of Saturn with any firsttime telescope viewers. If he had, I’d wager that he would have heard people gasp even more excitedly than they do today. And I suspect that being the wise man that he was, Franklin might have

written his now-famous quotation just a bit differently:

“...ºin this world nothing can be said to be certain except death, taxes and the reaction of stargazers to the amazing ringed planet.”

Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com.

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ASK CARRIE

You Spend Money on Fun Without Feeling Guilty?

BY CARRIE SCHWAB-POMERANTZ

Dear Carrie: I’m feeling a little overwhelmed by all the things I need to save for. From retirement and emergency funds to my son’s college account and home repairs -- on top of trying to pay extra on the mortgage and student loans -- I feel as if I have very little left over for anything else. I know these bigger things are important, but sometimes I just want to splurge on something fun. How can I spend my money without feeling guilty? -- A Reader

Dear Reader: I’m impressed with your question. Most people have the opposite problem. They overspend on the fun and put saving on the back burner. So first give yourself a big round of applause for being so responsible. Then cut yourself some slack. Though preparing for the future is important, especially saving for retirement, so is enjoying the present. And I believe you can do both. It just takes organization and prioritization -- plus the flexibility to make changes if life throws you some curveballs. Take a Fresh Look at Your Essential Expenses

It sounds as if you have a pretty wellthought-out budget and you’re good at sticking to it. That’s great! However, if you’ve earmarked all of your income toward necessities plus savings, maybe now’s the time to review where your money is going and see if there might be some wiggle room.

First, focus on your necessities, such as your mortgage, utilities, transportation,

insurance, food, clothing and tuition. Don’t forget to factor in any payments toward consumer debt or annual obligations, such as real estate taxes. This exercise should reaffirm that everything is covered.

Review Your Savings Goals

Let’s start with your emergency fund. The common recommendation is to have three to six months’ worth of living expenses in an easily accessible account to

cover yourself and your family should someone be unable to work because of illness or a job loss. How close are you to meeting this goal? Once you have the money set aside, that’s one fewer savings obligation.

You also mention home repairs. This, too, can be a finite goal. Actual maintenance costs vary year to year, so having a certain amount of cash set aside for immediate repairs is a good idea. However, you might also consider a home equity line of credit if you have sufficient equity in your home. This will add to your debt load (and you must always pay the minimum due every month) but can also give you more flexibility as you save for multiple goals.

Now review your projections for both college and retirement savings. (Schwab MoneyWise has good college savings and retirement calculators.) Though it’s always good to be a conscientious saver -- especially for retirement -- it’s possible you’ve set your bar a bit too high. If you haven’t reviewed your progress for a while, now would be a good time to see how you’re doing. Perhaps you’ll be able to cut back just a little on your monthly contributions and still meet your ultimate goals. If not, you’ll need to look for

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other places to make trade-offs.

Don’t Let

‘Good’

Debt Get You Down

Though keeping on top of debt should always be part of financial management, you may be able to take a step back when it comes to paying extra on your mortgage and your student loans. That’s because both fall into what we call “good debt,” meaning they are generally lowcost and have potential tax -- as well as personal -- advantages. So even though it’s always nice to pay down debt, paying off “good debt” is not so important as paying off credit card debt. (Of course, you never want to be late with your minimum payments.)

Bottom line, it’s a tough call. You could consider stopping your overpayments until you get a raise or have disposable income from another source. It’s all a matter of balance.

Make Some Room for Discretionary Spending

Budgeting is about creating buckets for each area of expenditure. For many people, discretionary spending -- the bucket for fun -- is inordinately large. It seems to me that your discretionary bucket may be too small or even nonexistent.

As you look at your overall budget, make sure you now add in the bucket for fun and start filling it. See where you can carve even just a bit of extra money out of your monthly income for such things as entertainment and a family vacation. You might also put a good portion of any unexpected money -- for instance, a bonus, a refund or a gift -- toward your discretionary spending.

Make this as important a goal as the others. That doesn’t mean you’ll always be able to contribute to it -- life has a way of presenting changing financial challenges -- but don’t always put it last, either. Just keep filling this bucket as regularly as you can.

The main point is that with money earmarked especially for the nice-to-haves -- whatever they may be -- when you do choose to spend it, you can do so freely, without worry that you’re jeopardizing some other aspect of your financial life. And speaking of fun, just think how much fun you and your family will have watching that money grow and planning what you’ll do with it. Enjoy!

Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, Certified Financial Planner, is president of the Charles Schwab Foundation and author of “The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty.” Read more at http:// schwab.com/book. You can email Carrie at askcarrie@schwab.com. The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice.

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Lighter fare is in season every summer. Salads may dominate menus, while vegetable-rich side dishes can dress up barbecues, brunches or outdoor buffet meals.

Spinach not only packs a nutritional punch, it can add flavor to any dish. According to Judy Joo, a French-trained Korean American chef

Serves 4 as a side dish

and author of “Judy Joo’s Korean Soul Food” (White Lion Publishing), mature spinach has a heartier, meatier texture than its baby variety. Mature spinach is the star of the show in this recipe for “Seasoned Spinach,” a nutritious side dish with a delicious dressing.

Seasoned Spinach

1 pound mature spinach with stem and roots Sea salt

Dressing

2 tablespoons roasted sesame oil

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon spring onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds, crushed

1 teaspoon sagwa-shikcho (Korean apple vinegar)

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 garlic clove, grated or finely chopped Black pepper, freshly ground

Fill a large saucepan with water, salt well and bring to a boil. In a large bowl, prepare an ice bath.

Rinse the spinach with cold water to remove

any dirt, especially around the roots. Remove any hairs from the roots. Cut the spinach into 13⁄4-inch-long pieces, keeping the purple roots intact. Split the roots in half horizontally and keep separately.

In a medium bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside.

Blanch the spinach in two separate batches. In the boiling salt water, blanch the spinach stems with leaves until just wilted, about 1 minute, remove the spinach from the water and plunge in the ice bath. Repeat with the spinach stems with roots, but cook for 1 to 2 minutes before plunging into the ice bath. Remove from the ice bath, drain well and gently squeeze out any excess water.

Gently loosen the clumps of spinach with your fingers and transfer to a bowl. Toss well with the dressing. Cover and chill for about an hour to allow the flavors to mellow before serving.

Town holds STOP program

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin (left) and Town Clerk Kate Murray (right) assisted Rick Ekbern of Levittown as he participated in the Town of Hempstead Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P.) Program on July 17, at Town of Hempstead Parking Field 2 in Levittown. This program allows residents to dispose of harmful pollutants – such as antifreeze, drain cleaners and pesticides – in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.

Town Clerk Kate Murray

officiated the wedding of Robert

and Sarahanne Rosado of Levittown on July 20, at Hempstead Town Hall. Residents interested in obtaining their marriage license and/or scheduling a wedding ceremony should call the Office of the Town Clerk at (516) 812-3014 or visit hempsteadny.gov/marriage.

Stephanie A. D’Angelo, Esq.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant to law, a public hearing will be held before the Town Board, in the Hearing Room, Town Hall, East Building, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on the 17h day of August, 2021, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., prevailing time, or as soon thereafter as practicable, to consider the condemnation of real property known as N/E/C/ West Barclay Street & Wyckoff Street, Hicksville, New York (a/k/a 47 West Barclay Street), and designated as Section 11, Block 185, Lots 2 & 8 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County, and to determine the need and location of a commuter parking lot, a public use, prior to any acquisition of the aforementioned real property required for the project, which will provide open parking for commuting residents of the Town of Oyster Bay. All persons interested in the subject matter of said hearing shall have an opportunity to be heard in connection with the aforementioned hearing at the time and place designated herein.

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JOSEPH S. SALADINO, Supervisor.

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Plainview Jewish Center honors outgoing president

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran (third from left) and Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker (fourth from right) present plaque to outgoing Plainview Jewish Center president Michael Portnoy. Photo courtesy Office of the Nassau County Executive

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) joined Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and the Plainview Jewish Center in honoring outgoing President Michael Portnoy on Thursday, July 22. During the testimonial dinner, Legislator Drucker presented Mr. Portnoy with a Nassau County Legislature Citation in recognition of his many contributions to the families served by the Plainview Jewish Center, including his past

service on the Jewish Center’s Men’s Club board and the Executive Board. “As President of the Plainview Jewish Center, Michael Portnoy skillfully guided our faith community and its congregants to brighter days,” Legislator Drucker, a member of the Plainview Jewish Center’s Board of Trustees, said. “It was my pleasure to join County Executive Curran and Michael’s family and friends to congratulate him on a job well done.”

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Syosset HS conducts annual commencement celebrating Class of 2021

During the 63rd Syosset High School Annual Commencement, held on June 23 at Hofstra University, over 560 seniors stepped up to the podium and accepted their high school diplomas.

Students marched into the James H. Shuart Stadium as “Pomp and Circumstance” played in the outdoor stadium, after which members of The Adelettes performing a stunning rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

This year’s class was highlighted with 32 National Merit Finalists, 38 National Merit Commended students; as well as five Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars.

Syosset High School Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante delivered the welcoming remarks, acknowledging and thanking first responders and essential workers for their service throughout the pandemic as the crowd applauded. “It is from here that you will be able to go forward, perhaps weathered by the storm, but not lost,” remarked Dr. Durante as he addressed the students directly. “It is with a sense of purpose and newfound knowledge of your own capabilities that you graduate from Syosset High School and commence with the next part of your life.”

Superintendent Dr. Thomas Rogers reflected on the school year and offered some advice from his own experience leading a school district during a pandemic. “As you enter your future, full of possibly, adventure and undoubtedly some uncertainty, remember the motto that guided us through the challenges of the last 15 months,” he advised students. “Make the best decisions you can with the knowledge you have. Remember your strength and resilience. Value your community. Never underestimate the importance of your own unique voice, and don’t let anything dampen altruistic spirit.”

Board of Education President Tracy Frankel commended the students on rising to the unique challenges of this school year. “Recognize how special you are. Understand that the resilience and fortitude that you have mastered will take you wherever you wish to go,” she advised the students. While addressing the students,

Board Trustee Carol Cheng stated “Let the past be your guide, and do not let uncertainties of tomorrow prevent you from exploring the possibilities of today,” and Board Trustee Anna Levitan stated “You are now well prepared to go out there in a big, complex and profoundly uncertain world that is still hurting from the shared pain and challenges [of the pandemic].”

Class of 2021 Student Government

President Krish Pamnani and Senior Class President Devin Lefkowitz presented the class gift, a statue to be placed in front of the high school. And while addressing the audience, Class Speaker Suha Chowdhury spoke about the importance of slowing

down to make time to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.

The two salutatorians of the Class of 2021 then addressed the audience. Salutatorian Maiya Raghu talked about the importance of learning from one another. In her speech she stated, “Being surrounded by a diverse, multi-talented student body at Syosset High School, I can see how much we learn from each other whether we mean to or not.” Salutatorian Jacob Rosenberg thanked the faculty by saying “I’m so grateful for my teachers and administrators for building an environment for me to learn not what to think, but how to think, and how to enjoy thinking.” Valedictorian Joshua Langman

reflected on his growth over the four years of high school. “If our high school years have shown us anything, it is that we are ready for the years ahead,” he remarked. “Going forward, know that as our lives change, we have proven that we are capable of adapting, not just to survive, but to thrive.”

The recipient of the Elisabeth T. Babcock Award, and the National Merit Finalists, National Merit Commended students, and Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars were recognized during the ceremony.

The commencement culminated with each student receiving their diploma and the traditional cap toss.

Rochester Institute of Technology conferred degrees on the following local residents during the 2020-2021 academic year:

Joey Nepravishta of Levittown received a BS in applied arts and sciences.

Olivia Lobo of Hicksville received an MST in visual arts - all grades.

Josh Haber of Plainview received a BS in web and mobile computing.

Richard Wang of Syosset received a BFA in industrial design

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Adil Yousuf of Jericho received a BS in management information systems.

Elms College conferred a Bachelor of Arts in mathematical science on Annie Gao of Syosset during commencement exercises on May 15.

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Kaeley Johnston of Levittown, New York, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from The Citadel. Johnston graduated during the South Carolina Corps of Cadets commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 8.

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Adelphi University honored the following local students for their superior academic work during the Spring 2020 semester:

Bethpage

Adam Ayroso, Katherine Beaudet, Gabriella Carbonaro, Nicole Cecere, Elizabeth Cobb, Daniella Difino, Alyssa Host, Bridget Kammerer, Gina Kurian, Ciji Lanning, Nicholas Lafalce, Ashley Maderich, Alessandra Nicholes, Holly Solomon

Hicksville

Harleen Anand, Nicole Carcach, Kate Cimino, Jessica Corrado, Alberto Cruz, Biagio De Risi, Nicholas Diano, Erica Farsang, Isabela Gama, Steven Gareau, Alexandria Giresi of Hicksville, Emma Greenfield, Daya Gyawali, Kerrin Heuser, Niko Ianniello, Hina Iftikhar, Harmandeep Kaur, Manjot Kaur, Simranjit Kaur, Lauren Mannlein, Katie McDevitt, Jessica Rotondi, Naveed Shah, Bhavleen Sodhi, Anthony Squillacioti, Jessica Tarone, Gabriela Vidad, Bhargawi Vutukuri, Andrew Weiss, Terence Wong Levittown

Nikol Antoniou, David Beaudrie, Andrea Bentivegna, Mary Kate Blank, Shayla Cohen, Samantha Collins, Daniel Conigliaro, Nicolette Decota, Alexa Delles, Gerard Fiorenza III, Carissa Giuliano, Kevin Granger, Rene Hernandez, Sarah Herrschaft, Kelly Hogan, Samantha Igneri, Anthony Johnston, Sean Kennedy, Khushi Kumar, Adriana Lemieux, Anthony Lettiere, Siara Louie, Melissa Maldonado, Samantha Morales, John Nortwich, Jessica Petry, Allison Reyes Gutierrez, Daniella Roselli, Sebastian Rosales, Kayla Schmidt, Ankush Sharma, Gabriella Sferrazza, Eren Sonmez, Alyssa Theofanis, Evelyn Turcios

Old Bethpage

Kristin Gough

College Notes

Plainview

John Benizzi, Lauren Cardilicchia, Stephanie D’Agostino, Nicole Franco, Paul Golombek, Melanie Golubow, Justin Johnes, Alison Krinsky, Mikayla Moerler, Jason Rosen, Kayla Schiavone, Emma Smitelli, Samantha Vitti

Syosset

Osama Asghar, Michael Chite, Gabriella Fosso, Marika Georgopalis, Kristina Kallansrude, Anna Komninos, Steven Kueper, Ramsha Mahmood, Sean McGrath, Eric Meirs, Eunice Park, Haeji Park, Daniela Romano, Tanya Sarin, Michael Sparer, Richard Spelatis, Jennifer Williams Woodbury

Sophie Breslow, Nikolina Dangeva, Edina Saljanin

The Dean’s List includes full-time students registered for 12 or more credits who have completed at least 9 graded credits and achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above for the semester.

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Montclair State University congratulates local students named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List.

Templar Wright of Syosset

Joseph Castro of Syosset

The Dean’s List, issued after the close of the fall and spring semesters by the academic deans, gives recognition to students with a 3.50 or higher semester GPA if a minimum of 12 credits is earned in courses that contribute to the GPA and if there are no incomplete grades for that semester.

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Tasfia Sharmin of Bethpage was recetnly named to the Dean’s Honor Roll at the University of Wyoming for the spring 2021 semester.

The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average.

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Rochester Institute of Technology announces its Spring 2021 Dean’s List!

Undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their GPA is greater than or equal to 3.40 for nine credit hours of traditionally graded coursework; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete,” NE, D, or F; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.

Bethpage

James Badstuebner, who is in the mechanical engineering program.

Hicksville

Stephen Ketelsen, who is in the computer science program.

Hersh Nagpal, who is in the software engineering program.

Amanda Sauerland, who is in the criminal justice program.

Jericho

Scott Kim, who is in the mechanical engineering technology program.

Irtaza Abbas Razvi, who is in the

mechanical engineering technology program.

Julia Serchuk, who is in the mechanical engineering program.

Brandon Weiss, who is in the mechanical engineering program.

Levittown

Riley Muessig, who is in the computer science program.

Plainview

Ben Hyman, who is in the computer engineering program.

William Jeon, who is in the game design and development program.

Corin Lund, who is in the ASLEnglish interpretation program.

Sarah Morgenthal, who is in the ASL-English interpretation program.

Cameron Robinson, who is in the software engineering program.

Brian Zhu, who is in the computing and information technologies program.

Syosset

Jake Leonardi of Syosset, who is in the industrial design program.

Wilson Chow of Syosset, who is in the film and animation program.

Owen Bondar of Syosset, who is in the mechanical engineering program.

Richard Wang of Syosset, who is in the industrial design program.

David Lin of Syosset, who is in the 3D digital design program.

Rose Core of Syosset, who is in the physician assistant program.

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Jordana Luther was named to the Dean’s List at Miami University for the 2020–21 spring semester.

Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within their division for second semester 2020–21 have been named to the Dean’s List recognizing academic performance.

Luther, from Old Bethpage, is earning a Bachelor of Science in speech path & audiology

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New York Institute of Technology presented Student Leadership and Service Awards to students who demonstrated leadership, served the university, and enhanced fellow students’ experience.

Awardees included:

Akil Boby of Hicksville

Amanda Lagan of Levittown

Venkata Sai Varma Mandapati of Hicksville

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Several local students earned Dean’s List honors for the spring 2021 semester at SUNY Oneonta. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a gradepoint average of 3.5 or higher.

Bethpage

Samantha Cadwallader - Early Childhood/Childhood Education (B-6)

Patricia Cipriano - Childhood Education (1-6)

Casey Collette - Mass Communications

Luke Gensinger - Professional Accounting

Jenna Kachadourian - Early Chld/ Childhood Ed (B-6)

Jaclyn Kennedy - Adolescence Ed: Social Studies

Brandon Mansfield - Business Economics

Nicole Muhs - Early Chld/Childhood Ed (B-6)

Jaimee Napolitano - Biology

Ryan Reggio - Music Industry

Hicksville

Margaret Colasanti - Food Service & Restaurant Adm

Kristen Collins - Business Economics

Mackenzie Hickey - Early Childhood/ Childhood Education (B-6)

Selena Phan - Exercise Science

Lauren Van Aken - Sociology

Rachel Vasti - Digital & Studio Art

Jericho

Molly Blumenau - Fashion and Textiles

Levittown

Lauren McDonough - Early Chld/ Childhood Ed (B-6)

Brendan Muller - History

Mariah Nessim - Psychology

Christine PanganibanCommunication Studies

Gina Tedesco - Psychology

Adriana Ventrice - Communication Studies

Nicholas Weinert - Psychology

Amanda Busch - Psychology

Plainview

Amanda Busch - Psychology

Maggie Chan - Digital & Studio Art

Alexa Cirri - Undeclared Major

Christine Corsaro - Adolescence Ed: Social Studies

Alexa Costiera - Childhood Education (1-6)

Danielle D’Elia - Psychology

Ashley Elbogen - Early Childhood/ Childhood Education (B-6)

Jamie Garron - Early Chld/Childhood Ed (B-6)

Griffin Hoffman - Music Industry

Cooper Levine of Plainview (11803)Childhood Education (1-6)

Gianna Maher - Undeclared Major

Mark Stalzer - Business Economics

Syosset

Carly Bondar - Adolescence Education: Social Studies

Dani Cherkis - Early Chld/Childhood Ed (B-6)

Dalton Dancy - Exercise Science

Lindsay Dictor - Fashion and Textiles

Grant Doherty - Undeclared Major

Georgi Greenberg - Communication Studies

Victoria Shapiro - Dietetics Woodbury

Merissa Berman - Psychology

Taylor Cayne - Undeclared Major

Rachel Fajiram - Business Economics

Emmie Levy - Childhood Education (1-6)