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HICKSVILLE STREET FAIR

Legislator Arnold W. Drucker with Vision Long Island Executive Director Eric Alexander and his team during the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce’s 18th annual Street Fair on Sunday, Sept. 19.

The Hicksville Chamber of Commerce held its 18th annual Street Fair on Sunday, September 19. The event featured a craft and merchandise bazaar with more than 80 vendors; a food court, a rock-climbing wall, inflatable rides for chil-

dren, a live DJ, and more. Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker attended the event and said, “The Hicksville Street Fair is a joyous celebration of the diversity and entrepreneurial spirit that makes this such a vibrant hub

of commerce and culture in our region. It’s always a pleasure to meet with the residents and businesspeople contribute so much to making Hicksville such a special place to live, work, and raise a family.”

Motorcycle crash in Hicksville

A serious crash involving a motorcycle and automobile took place on West Old Country Road and Newbridge Road on Thursday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m.

According to Nassau County Police detectives, a 58-year-old

male operating a 2004 Suzuki motorcycle, was involved in a collision with a 49-year-old male operating a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. As a result of the collision the motorcyclist suffered multiple trauma injuries and was transported to an area hos-

pital, currently listed in stable condition.

Both vehicles were impounded for a brake and safety check.

The male operator of the Hyundai remained at the scene and was not injured.

TOB launches “Back the Blue”

ribbon campaign

The Town of Oyster Bay has joined with local and police officials to encourage residents to support the ‘Back the Blue’ ribbon campaign in recognition of Police Appreciation Week, a national recognition celebration in honor of men and women in blue. Typically held in May but rescheduled due to pandemic restrictions, National Police Week honors law enforcement officers who service to protect the safety of our communities, as well as those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

During a kickoff ceremony on October 4, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino was joined by Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilman Tom Hand, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca, Assemblyman Michael Durso, 1st Vice President of the Superior Officers Association Edward J. Perkins and President of the Detectives Association John Wighaus.

“The Town’s Blue Ribbon campaign encourages residents to show their support for men and women in blue by decorating their homes, businesses, storefronts or trees with blue ribbon,” said Supervisor Saladino.

Anyone who would like to receive a complimentary strand of blue ribbon from the Town of Oyster Bay can contact the Town via Facebook or call (516) 624-6380.

Nassau County Detectives Association President John Wighaus, Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Councilman Tom Hand, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca, Assemblyman Mike Durso and Supervisor Officers Association 1st Vice President Edward J. Perkins tie a blue ribbon in support of Police Appreciation Week.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Remembering Judy Jacobs

To the Editor:

It has been a privilege and an honor to serve the resident of District 16 as a Nassau County Legislator these past five years.

Before embarking upon the people’s business during our Monday, Sept. 13 Legislative session, we observed a moment of silence in honor of our beloved and longtime Legislator Judy Jacobs, who had passed away exactly five years earlier.

Judy was an institution whose passion for service enhanced the lives of countless Nassau County families over her 20-year tenure at the Nassau County Legislature. Since that time, I have worked hard each and every day to honor her legacy by continuing her inspiring tradition of community service. When she passed away, she bequeathed to the residents the benefits of her exemplary commitment, conviction, and dedication - and to me, the biggest shoes to fill.

Though this year marks the fifth anniversary of her passing, Judy’s spirit continues to serve as a guiding force. I’ve continued Judy’s commitment to health

– especially the health of our children – by passing Tobacco 21 legislation banning the sale of tobacco and nicotine products to individuals under age 21, finishing the work Judy began and devoted great time and effort to throughout the years.

I remain inspired by her example as I advocate for legislation to support and protect the Asian American and Pacific Islander community against hatred and violence in the wake of COVID-19, and fight for common-sense legislation to enhance our safety and quality of life for all residents through infrastructure improvements here in Nassau County.

Throughout the pandemic, as my office connected virtually with hundreds of students and found new ways to reach countless isolated senior citizens, I knew Judy would be proud.

I am proud to be your Legislator, and I will always be humbled by the opportunity to build upon the legacy of such an extraordinary leader.

Arnold W. Drucker, Nassau County Legislator, 16th Legislative District Plainview

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 Safety

will be on hand to conduct inspections and ensure that the car seats are properly installed and providing optimal protection for the children riding in them.

Please contact Rena Thomas at Legislator Lafazan’s office at 516-880-4029 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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13th Annual Walk for Autism

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Michele Johnson and Councilman Tom Hand recently joined with colleagues in local government, Assemblyman Michael Durso and County Legislator James Kennedy to support the Town’s 13th Annual Walk for Autism held at John J. Burns Town Park. This walk has helped increase awareness for autism and supports those on the spectrum, and this year, more than $4,300 was raised to benefit the Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities, a dedicated facility that offers families comprehensive assessments, family support and updated information on autism research while also building awareness. For more information on the Fay J. Lindner Center, call (516) 686-4400.

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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Officials visit Senior Center Girl scout partners with town to collect e-waste

Girls Volleyball car wash fundraiser

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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Syosset HS Tennis named Team of the Year

Syosset High School’s tennis team has been named Long Island High School Tennis Team of the Year by the United States Tennis Association (USTA). This award is given to the Long Island public or private high school that best exemplifies sportsmanship and encourages growth of the game by ensuring that young players experience the fun of representing their school tennis teams and participate in community service events.

This honor comes after a championship season for both the Boys and Girls teams. Syosset Girls went 10-1 last season as they secured their second Nassau County Championship in the last three seasons. Boys Tennis went 15-0 for the season and took home their third Long Island Championship in the last four seasons.

In addition, students Ansh Chadha, Alex Ho, Eesha Kaushik, Evan Lee and Nikhil Shah were named All County athletes. Students Alexa Brecher, Brian Gao, Jeremy Levine and Rachel Lin were named All State.

Syosset Tennis Coach Shai Fisher, who was also named Newsday’s Coach of the Year, accepted the

award at the USTA’s Annual Awards Dinner in September. He credited the award to his students’ dedication to their sport, even through a pandem -

ic. “It is a testament to the hard work they have put in year-round, both on and off the courts,” said Fisher.

The USTA is the national govern -

ing body for the sport of tennis whose ongoing mission is to promote and develop the sport’s growth on every level in the United States.

Golden Eagles win caps festive homecoming

Brian Luzzi found his way around a defender to score a second-quarter touchdown for the Golden Eagles, which defeated the Floral Park Knights, 30-27.

When the Golden Eagles scored a late touchdown to win the game, it was the icing on the cake for the players as well as the fans who came out for Bethpage High School’s homecoming celebration on Oct. 2.

Homecoming began with a parade up Stewart Avenue. Beginning at the Long Island Rail Road station, it was led by the Nassau County Police Department and Bethpage Fire Department. A steady crowd lining the sidewalk in front of the high school cheered when they saw the flashing lights approaching. The parade featured the marching band, cheerleaders and kickline team, youth organizations and movie-themed class floats.

At the high school, tables were set up where community members could buy baked goods, popcorn and Bethpage attire, including pink shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There were also numerous raffles.

Halftime festivities featured the marching band’s tribute to the Beatles, as well as performances by the cheerleaders and the Golden Girls kickline team. Andrew Miller and Ava Nargentino were announced as the homecoming king and queen. Two quarters of play later, the Golden Eagles had their third win of the season with a 30-27 victory over the Floral Park Knights.

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage School District

The Bethpage High School senior class selected “Space Jam” for its movie-themed float in the homecoming parade on Oct. 2.

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Levittown seniors receive Letters of Commendation

Three high school seniors from the Levittown Public Schools were recently recognized as Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Simar Parmar from Division Avenue High School, along with Andrew Baek and Eunice Lee from General Douglas MacArthur High School, are among about 34,000 students who received this honor for their academic promise after earning high scores on the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Aside from their strong academic skills, all three Levittown seniors play active roles in their school communities. Parmar is the class president, president of mathletes and is a member of the Science Olympiad team, girls varsity lacrosse team, and Key Club. She is also the captain of the girls varsity soccer team, a peer leader and tutor, and is involved in the

school’s National Honor Society and World Language Honor Society. Baek is a member of the Math, National and World Language Honor Societies. Outside of school, he volunteers at a local hospital. Like her peer, Lee is also involved in the Math and National Honor Societies, along with the Tri-M Music Honor Society. She is a talented musician who participates in the chamber ensemble and has performed in noteworthy music festivals. In addition, Lee is a peer leader, member of Science Olympiad, environmental club and is part of the school’s tennis and badminton teams. Although Parmar, Baek and Lee will not continue on in the competition, some Commended Students can become candidates for Special Scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses.

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YOLO Strong event will raise money for sick children

Nearly 120 participants will run in a 4x4x24 race on October 22 to support the YOLO Strong Foundation.

BY GARY SIMEONE

The sound of feet pounding the pavement will be heard on Friday, October 22, as nearly 120 people will participate in a running event sponsored by the YOLO Strong Foundation. The not-for-profit foundation, which was started by Oyster Bay resident Danielle GangemellaTaylor, will be holding a 4x4x24 race to support children with special needs and preexisting medical conditions.

“I started The YOLO Strong Foundation nine years ago, and as a result of the ongoing pandemic, these

past 18 months have been so difficult for so many families, businesses and children alike,” said GangemellaTaylor. “Many children with compromised immune systems have not been getting the medical care they need because of COVID patients in our hospitals and because one or both parents have lost their jobs and the necessary income they need to support them.”

She said that that Oyster Bay Town officials, such as Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, and the community as a whole have rallied in support of the

Foundation to help make this event happen.

The event will take place beginning at 11 p.m. on October 22, at Beekman Beach in Oyster Bay. Runners will do their four mile legs in blocks, starting at 11 p.m.; 3 a.m.; 7 a.m.; 10 a.m.; 3 p.m.; and 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 23. After the race, an afterparty will take place at Del’s Bar & Grill in Oyster Bay.

“The runners will start at Beekman Beach and run to the Bayville Bridge and then back for a total of four miles,” said Gangemella-Taylor. “The reason we chose this route is because it is a flat surface, a straight line with no twists and turns and public safety officials from the Town have agreed to help guide our runners in their vehicles at night.”

She said that the running teams, which are made up of families and friends and students from local high schools, will participate in the 4x4x24 and other teams will be a walking teams who will participate in the relay part of the race.

“I had previously done a 4x4x48 race earlier this year, and the stop and go aspect is definitely interesting on the body. By the third leg, which is a total of twelve miles, your muscles start to stiffen and your mind can play tricks on you. I really applaud all of our participants for their effort to help these children who are in desperate need.”

Gangemella-Taylor said that it has been a crazy eighteen months for the Foundation and its over 250 volunteer members.

“During the lockdown period last year, we didn’t hold any events and there were no donations coming in. We knew that we had to continue to forge ahead with our goal of helping to make meaningful impacts in the lives of children. When things started to settle down a bit, we were able to put together small fundraisers to help raise money for our cause.”

Yolo Strong held their first fundraising event in October last year at Coach Meeting House in Oyster Bay, and from October–June was able to gather small donations from local community members.

She said that in June, when the Foundation normally held its grueling Spartan races, they put their heads together to figure out what to do next.

“At the time I had been reading this book by a former Marine named David Goggins about the 4x4x48 challenge. It really inspired me and both of us ended up doing one of these races back in March. We raised over $4,000, which we donated to local businesses in Oyster Bay who have been in support of our Foundation since we started.”

She said that doing the race gave her the idea to hold one in her hometown.

“I thought that maybe a 4x4x48 was a little bit too much so we trimmed it down to the 4x4x24 which will be taking place in a few weeks.”

To find out more about the YOLO Strong Foundation and the upcoming race, you can visit their website www.yolostrong.com.

Free mega job fair planned for October 12

The Town of Oyster Bay and The Workforce Partnership will be holding a Mega Job Fair  on Tuesday, October 12th, at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, located at 1001 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage.  There is no charge for admission and parking is free. Veterans’ admission begins an hour earlier, at 9:00 a.m., while doors for General Admission open at 10:00 a.m. The event runs until 2:00 p.m.

Employers from across Long Island will be seeking candidates for positions including entry and middle management level, licensed professional, hospitality and food service industries, banking, staffing and

individuals with technical and IT experience.

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “The Workforce Partnership and Town of Oyster Bay are committed to helping residents find meaningful employment opportunities as well as assisting local businesses in recruiting qualified employees.  This Mega Job Fair will connect private and public sector employers with job seekers, while also providing attendees with employability workshops onsite.”

The Town of Oyster Bay serves as administrator of The Workforce Partnership, a consortium of local governments funded by the

Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that provides free valuable resources to both employers and job seekers at Career Centers in Hicksville and Massapequa.  These centers help train employees to meet the needs of the private sector, connecting qualified job seekers with employers, and by assisting applicants in accessing job opportunities.  The Centers offer Resource Rooms, which are equipped with state-of-theart computer workstations, complete with Microsoft software and internet access.  Additionally, these Centers offer residents access to job listings, resource materials, photocopiers, fax machines and telephones.

The Centers provide employability and computer workshops, as well as career counselors who will guide residents through their job search. Computer workshops are taught on-site in modern computer labs. Residents can increase their marketability by updating or acquiring new computer skills at the Centers. For more information about this program and the many other great services that the Town’s Workforce Partnership program offers, contact (516) 797-4560 or email business@ oysterbay-ny.gov.

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Jericho HS tests the Vitruvian Man theory

Students helped each other to measure.

Taking exact measurements was important.

Is the Vitruvian Man theory accurate? Students in Jill Kipnis and Karen Singer’s science class set to find out.

The Vitruvian Man was a drawing made by Leonardo da Vinci in about 1490 and the drawing contains notes based on the architect Vitruvius.

This theory says that arm span was equal to height in a perfectly proportioned body.

The students tested this theory, as well as seeing if their foot span was equal to their wrist to elbow and some other measurements.

Testing their theories.

Taking measurement.

Syosset School Board to meet

The Syosset Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting at 8 p.m. on Monday, October 18 at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset. The meeting will be livestreamed on the district's website, www.syossetschools.org

Bethpage HS holds activity fair

Bethpage High School’s clubs and organizations filled the hallway near the school’s entrance during an activity fair on Sept. 30.The fair, which was organized by high school Assistant Principal Ralph Tocco, was held as a way for students to familiarize themselves with the school’s groups. Students checked out all of the clubs that the school has to offer, and many signed up to join different groups.

“Friday Night Under the Lights”

People of all ages enjoyed a family-friendly evening during the Bethpage Union Free School District’s first PTA Council Back to School Community Bash on Sept 24. More than 3,000 district residents took part in the festivities at Bethpage High School’s athletic complex to kick off the 2021–2022 school year.“What a turn out on a beautiful Friday night under the lights,” said district Superintendent Dave Schneider. “Nothing like a few thousand Bethpage Golden Eagles coming together to celebrate the start of the new school year.” Schneider also thanked the PTA for their continued support.

Tech-savvy senior wins Computing Medal Award

General Douglas MacArthur High School senior Pooja Ginjupalli from the Levittown Public Schools was honored with the Computing Medal Award from the Rochester Institute of Technology for outstanding achievement in computing during the 2020–2021 school year. She is now eligible for a $32,000 RIT Computing Medal Scholarship or $8,000 per year, if she is accepted and enrolls at RIT full time after graduation.

To be selected by RIT, recipients must demonstrate excellent academic performance in a rigorous curriculum, along with strong leadership abilities. They must also rank in the top 10 percent of their class during their junior year and express an interest and ability in computing.

Ginjupalli is a strong student who has challenged herself at MacArthur High School with advanced placement and college-level courses. Among her computer-related classes, she has taken app inventor, college graphic design I and II, computer programming I and II and desktop publishing. Ginjupalli is currently enrolled in AP Computer Science A and attended Stevens Institute for Technology this past summer where she was enrolled in the pre-collegiate program, Intro to Coding. Her love of coding is also evident through her involvement in virtual programs such as Kode with Klossy and Girls Who Code.

Most Glorious Fall Foliage is Right in Our Neck of the Woods

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE

GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

Take advantage of the outdoors this fall – hiking, biking, kayaking, pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, and camping!

And New York State really has it all.

The I LOVE NY weekly foliage report is a great tool for visitors looking to plan a seasonal getaway – you can not only follow the progress of the changing colors, but the new interactive fall foliage map, located on the  I LOVE NY foliage website, showcases great foliage viewing locations in each of the various regions throughout the state. You can use the map to see what the foliage is like during peak viewing in a given area find nearby, must-see attractions and events, from harvest festivals to Halloween celebrations, craft beverage trails, museums and family fun. Reports and the new interactive map are updated Wednesdays throughout the season at  www.iloveny.com/foliage or dial 800/CALL-NYS (800/225-5697).

Thanks in part to its size and location, New York State has one of the longest and most colorful foliage seasons in the country. From late September through mid-November, some part of the state is likely experiencing peak foliage.

The colors are already turning in the Adirondacks, which peaks around Columbus Day weekend. Adirondack Experience lists hikes in categories, one of which is “best summit views” with excellent descriptions (also alltrails.com gives precise maps, elevations). Last fall, based

Hiking Chimney Mountain, in New York’s Adirondacks to take in the fall colors © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

on their recommendation, we did Chimney Mountain and Castle Rock hikes in one day (www.adirondack. net). The  Adirondack Fall Foliage Meter  ( www.adirondacksusa. com/fall) provides up-to-the-minute fall foliage reports on where the leaves are prettiest and most colorful.  More sources: Adirondacks Regional Tourism, visitadirondacks. com; Hamilton County Tourism, adirondackexperience.com, 800-6485239.

A little later in the season, Greene County and the Great Northern Catskills are spectacular (https:// www.greatnortherncatskills.com/ outdoors) – like hiking through the exquisite North South Campground, which is part of the Hudson River School Art Trail (a network of trails and attractions like Frederic Edwin

Church’s Olana, where besides his extraordinary home, you can visit Olana’s 250-acre landscape for free (olana.org) and the Thomas Cole House (thomascole.org). I’m still partial to spending as much time outdoors as possible, so I am happy following the Hudson River Art School Trail (hudsonriverschool.org). (These days, it is best to check the website to make sure indoor attractions are open and if they require advance purchase, timed tickets.)

The Finger Lakes region has over 1,000 waterfalls and gorges, 650 miles of shoreline, more than 16,000 acres of  National Forest, and over 2,000 miles of  hiking and biking trails –such as we enjoyed in Watkins Glen State Park and Letchworth State Park, the “Grand Canyon of the East” (where the state has just opened an

innovative autism nature trail . Also, vineyards, wineries, breweries, railtrails. museums, art galleries, historic sites, theaters. Excellent planning aids are available from The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance, 309 Lake Street Penn Yan, NY 14527, 315-5367488, 800-530-7488, www.fingerlakes. org. Another excellent source of visitor information is Visit Finger Lakes, 585-394-3915, info@visitfingerlakes. com, www.visitfingerlakes.com

New England Beckons NEW HAMPSHIRE’s Lakes Region not only offers gorgeous scenery, hiking, biking, but wonderful fall festivals and events.

I have my sights set on the 58-mile long Northern Rail Trail. Set geographically right in the middle of classic New England, it crosses New Hampshire beginning just north of the state’s capitol in Concord, N.H. and extends almost to Vermont in Lebanon, N.H. Now a recreational trail, it was once the rail bed of the Northern Railroad built in 1847, so the gradient never exceeds 1 percent. It traverses rivers, working farms, orchards, horse and alpaca farms, lakes, quaint towns and historic covered bridges and affords classic New England vistas. Railroad buffs will love seeing the historical artifacts that remain: there are the original granite mile markers a couple of old railway stations and noteworthy rock work supporting trestle crossings and culverts. (More information: Friends of the Northern Rail Trail, www.fnrt.org )

New Hampshire innkeepers have made it easy to turn the Northern Rail Trail ride into an inn-to-inn bike

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tour. Seven historic inns throughout the Lakes and Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee regions are connected by the trail and offer inn-to-inn packages. For more information, maps and rates, visit Bike the Northern Rail Trail, http://bikethenorthernrailtrail.com, and find the innkeepers at www.nhcountryinns.com.

The Lakes Region tourism office has a fantastic site to plan a stay: https:// www.lakesregion.org/

Of course, VERMONT’s has practically trademarked “fall foliage.” Indeed, three-quarters of the state are blanketed with forests, most of it maple trees that turn the vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow. You can track the progress of the color changes with the state’s foliage forecaster and sign up for Vermont’s fall foliage report to get real time updates on where the color is peaking each week.  Find trip planning inspiration, ideas and resources at https://vermontvacation. com/seasons/fall

There, you can link to Vermont’s 10 federally designated scenic byways routes and roads that take you through Vermont’s forests and farmland to historic villages and towns that are vibrant hubs of culture, commerce and recreation. These byways range in length from 14 miles to 400 miles and provide access to museums, art galleries, antique auctions and curio shops, trail heads, swimming holes, waterfalls, hikes and valley views (https://vermontvacation.com/byways). You can

BY JEFF RUGG

Q: Last week you answered a question about removing fungus from houseplant pots before bringing them in for the winter. My plants always seem to have whole armies of crickets, pill bugs, ants, earwigs or worms. How do I get rid of them?

A: I am glad you asked, because I have an update to my answer from last week, but first let’s talk about your question. I have found lots of insect pests in flowerpots, but it can be worse. Other, larger animals can come indoors hidden in flowerpots, such as frogs, toads and mice. The easiest way to get rid of most of these pests is to submerge the whole pot in a bucket or tub of water. Leave the pot in the water for 10 to 15 minutes and most of the insects and larger pests will work their way out of the pot. Remove the pot carefully so as to not dislodge the plant in the muddy soil. Let the water drain out of the pot for an hour, or longer if necessary. This method can be a bit slow if you are trying to bring all your houseplants in the day before a cold spell, so plan to do it early. In fact, it is better for the plants if

also follow  the Vermont Arts Council’s recommendations for arts and foliage viewing destinations along Vermont›s most scenic drives during foliage season ( www.vermontartscouncil.org/blog/ autumn-and-art).

MASSACHUSETTS is the 8th most forested state in the United States, with over 3 million acres of forest, accounting for 62% of the entire state. Some parts of Western Massachusetts are over 90% forested. Its foliage season stretches from mid-September to early November. Here are some highlights and “secret gems”: CAPE & ISLANDS: In Cape Cod, a secret gem is the West Barnstable Conservation Area, one of the largest conservation parcels (1,114 acres) on the Cape. The entire tract is filled with glorious fall colors from mid-October through November. Better yet, rather than drive, Cape Cod is a paradise for cyclists, with the most wonderful bike paths that basically extend over the entire Cape.

Foliage comes later to Martha’s Vineyard than the rest of Massachusetts, typically peaking for brilliant colors at the end of October into early November. TRAILSMV is a free app that allows visitors to explore the Island’s fabulous network of pristine trails for walking, biking and hiking that make leaf peeping so much fun.

WESTERN MA: In the gorgeous Berkshires, find the best fall foliage at this site: https://berkshires.org/ four-fabulous-ways-to-enjoy-fall-foliage/#more-82593

Mohawk Trail: Hoosac Range Trail (2441 Mohawk Trail) located at the first summit on the Mohawk Trail features high elevation long views and sublime rock cliffs formed by “glacial plucking” with trees twisted into fantastical forms by wind and ice. (https://www. bnrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ Hoosac_Range_trailmap.pdf)

Mount Greylock State Reservation is the highest point in Massachusetts.  At 3,481’, on a clear day, you can see as far as 90 miles away.

NORTH OF BOSTON: Some secret gems are: Harold Parker State Park in Andover; Old Town Hill in Newbury; Ravenswood Park in Gloucester; and Pipestave Hill and Mill Pond in West Newbury.

Drive the 90-mile  Essex Coastal Scenic Byway that links 14 coastal communities from Lynn to Salisbury and features breathtaking vistas, working harbors, quaint villages, worldclass art and culture, and distinctive local food, shops, lodging and visitor services.

CENTRAL MA: The secret gem here is the Tully River Valley: Royalston, Athol, and Orange offers many options for hikers, bikers, and paddlers. A 4.5mile foot trail loops around Tully Lake and the quarter-mile cascades of Doane’s Falls, and a 7.5-mile mountain bike and hiking trail circles adjacent Long Pond, passing by red maple trees that offer vivid foliage along the water’s edge starting in late September. Access is available at Tully Lake Recreation Area on

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you bring them in while the outdoor and indoor temperatures are close to the same, rather than waiting until the last minute.

Another method for getting rid of the insects in the soil is to use a soil drench insecticide. These products are often billed as once-a-year insecticides as they soak into a plant and protect it for a year. Always follow label directions. Some of these products are meant for outdoor use and not for indoor flowerpots. Also, check to see if the product can be used on food-producing plants if you are growing plants that you intend to eat.

Last week I wrote about fungus gnats being a problem on houseplants. They eat the fungi on the soil in the pot and sometimes eat the plant’s roots. They are even more of a pest when they start flying around the room every time you brush past your plants.

I didn’t mention a solution to the fungus gnat problem. You can use insecticides that mention on the label that they can be used as a soil drench for killing fungus gnats.

Many people want a more natural method of killing insects indoors. I often recommend Mosquito Bits for outdoor

Route 32, and Tully Lake Campground and Doane’s Falls Reservation on Doane Hill Road (https://thetrustees.org/content/tully-trail/).

SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS has some of the largest cranberry bogs in the nation and is a great place to see foliage alongside the cranberry bogs flooded with crimson berries.

Plymouth/South of Boston: A great experience in Plymouth County is the wet harvesting of cranberries at the height of fall foliage.  The A. D. Makepeace Company in Wareham gives cranberry bog tours starting in late September that takes you into the heart of cranberry country in Massachusetts (www.admakepeace.com)

To track fall foliage in Massachusetts State Parks, go to https://www.mass. gov/location-details/fall-foliage-seasonin-the-parks.

A great guide to visiting Massachusetts is available at https://www.visit-massachusetts.com/state/foliage/.

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use to kill mosquito larvae in backyard ponds, birdbaths and rain barrels. After last week’s article, Bill Stengel of Summit, the company that makes Mosquito Bits, informed me that the product can also be used to control fungus gnats.

The active ingredient of Mosquito Bits is the naturally occurring bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis. This specific bacterium kills the larvae of mosquitoes and their close relatives, fungus gnats. This variety of Bacillus thuringiensis does not harm bees, butterflies or other animals like people, pets, birds or fish. Other varieties of the bacteria are used as insecticides for caterpillars of pest moths and butterflies, so be sure to look on the label for a mention of fungus gnats.

Mosquito Bits are easy to use. Soak some of the bits in water for a half-hour, skim off the bits and pour the bacteria-laden water on the flowerpot soil.

Mosquito Bits are sold in garden centers and hardware stores.

The fungus gnats are feeding on fungi in the soil. The fungi are growing because the soil is wet, probably too wet for good plant growth. For good plant health, let the top few inches of soil dry out and the

fungi will dry up too. With less food available, the fungus gnat problem may go away. Replacing the top two inches of soil with sand may also work. A layer of sand on the soil won’t harm the plants, but cats may decide to use the pot as a litter box.

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How Columbus and his exploring changed the world

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

On October 11 we celebrate Columbus Day and it’s a time to remember this important figure in history. Christopher Columbus is the person who thought there had to be more to the world than just Europe and the Eastern hemisphere. It was because of his curiosity and his persistence that trade between the Western hemisphere and the Eastern hemisphere opened up. Christopher Columbus was a navigator who explored the Americas under Spain’s flag. Some people think of him as the “discoverer” of America, but technically this isn’t true. He is credited for discovering the Americas in 1492, although today we know that people were there long before him. Through his voyages across the Atlantic, Columbus opened the door for others to explore the New World.

Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, part of present-day Italy, in 1451. His parents were Dominico

Colombo and Susanna Fontanarossa. He had three brothers, Bartholomew, Giovanni and Giacomo and a sister named Bianchinetta. An apprentice in his father’s wool weaving business, Christopher also studied mapmaking and sailing.

Genoa is a small seaport town on the Mediterranean Sea and Columbus

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for the cute little terra-cotta Brown Sugar Saver I spied in a fancy kitchen store, I headed to the Home Depot garden center and found a tiny 3-inch unsealed terra-cotta saucer for 50 cents and followed the same instructions: Soak the disk in water for 30 minutes. Snuggle it into your brown sugar and it will stay soft for up to six months per soak. Mine might not be quite as cute, but it works like a charm! -- Jody

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always felt drawn to the sea. As a boy he studied arithmetic, drawing, geography and Latin. Fascinated with cartography and astrology, Columbus was impressed by a book he owned called “The Travels of Marco Polo” which detailed expeditions by Marco Polo’s father and uncle to China and later of Polo’s own travels there by sea and land between 1271 and 1295.

Columbus was determined to find a passage to Asia by sailing west. He didn’t accomplish this mission - his explorations mostly included the Caribbean

and parts of Central and South America which were already inhabited by Native groups.

As a teenager he left his father’s business to join the Genoese fleet, to work on a merchant ship and sail on the Mediterranean Sea. After one of his ships wrecked off the coast of Portugal in 1476, he decided to remain there with his younger brother Bartholomew where he worked as a mapmaker and bookseller. He married Doña Felipa Perestrello e Moniz and had two sons, Diego and Fernando.

In the mid-15th century, Portugal was desperately trying to find a faster trade route to Asia. Exotic goods such as spices, ivory, silk and gems were popular items of trade. Europeans often had to travel through the Middle East to reach Asia, however. Hearing this, Christopher Columbus decided to try and make this revolutionary journey himself - not by land but by sea.

It’s worth noting that the explorer who sailed the ocean blue in 1492 didn’t set out to prove the earth was round, not flat. It was generally accepted thinking by Columbus’ time that the earth was round.

BY TOM MARGENAU

Every single day, I get emails from readers who seem to be absolutely obsessed with the idea of “maximizing” their Social Security benefits. And frequently, those emails are dripping with anxiety and sometimes almost torment. It’s like these folks are just worrying themselves sick that they might be missing out on a few bucks in potential Social Security benefits.

I think this maximizing mania stems in large part from all the financial planning come-ons that are out there. If you’re over the age of 55, I’d bet my bottom dollar that you’ve gotten more than a few flyers in the mail telling you that you are missing out on thousands of dollars in potential Social Security benefits because you don’t know all the secrets. Then you are invited to a seminar (that’s usually a sales pitch for other products and services) where you learn that the so-called big secret is simply to wait as long as possible to file for your Social Security benefits -- because of a little bonus you get for delayed retirement.

On the one hand, I totally understand the desire to get as much as possible out of the Social Security system. I mean, who wouldn’t like more money, right? Well, maybe not everybody would. I’m reminded of a story I’ve shared with my readers before, but I think it’s time to do so once again. It goes back to the early days of my career working for the Social Security Administration. It was around that time that I met a guy who said that he was getting too much money!

The story dates back to 1973. I was working in a little Social Security branch office in a small farming community in central Illinois. Congress had recently passed the Supplemental Security Income program. As I’ve explained many times in this column, SSI is not a Social Security benefit and is not funded by Social Security taxes. It is a federal welfare program for low-income elderly and disabled people that just happens to be managed by the Social Security Administration.

So anyway, as SSI was being rolled out, SSA employees were sent on a mission to help as many people as possible apply for the benefits of the new program. But those “benefits” weren’t really all that impressive. At the time, the SSI program could supplement someone’s income up to $160 per month. In other words, if a person was getting a $120 monthly Social Security check and had no other income, he or she could get an additional $40 from the new SSI program.

(Gosh, it may seem to some of my younger readers that I am writing about the Great Depression era. I even find it hard to believe that in my lifetime, people were living on $160 per month, or

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even less!)

Well, speaking of even less, one of the folks I came across in our efforts to find people potentially eligible for SSI benefits was an old man living all alone in a two-room house on the outer fringes of our little town. I’ll call him Don. Don was about 70 years old. He was single and living on an $80 per month Social Security check. That was his only income in the world! His little house was paid for, and with the help of food stamps and some assistance from a local government agency with his utility bills, Don managed to get by on that small amount of monthly income.

When he came into the office to see me with a letter we had sent him about the new program, I explained that an SSI check would double his monthly income. Instead of receiving just $80 per month from Social Security, he would get an additional $80 per month from SSI. His monthly income would go up to a whopping $160! But surprisingly, Don was reluctant to sign up. He explained that he was getting by just fine without the extra help. But what convinced him to apply for SSI was the added bonus of automatic eligibility for Medicaid benefits. (Medicaid is the federal health insurance program for poor people, as opposed to Medicare, which is usually tied in with Social Security eligibility and is available to both rich and poor Americans.)

Don applied for the new program, and within a few weeks, his monthly SSI checks started to roll in. After he got his first check, I went to his home to visit him. He proudly showed me the used TV he bought with his first SSI check. He said he was sure glad I talked him into signing up for SSI benefits. The next check came in, and I learned that Don bought a toaster oven.

Fast forward about three months, and one day Don parked his bike next to the big picture windows that fronted our little Social Security branch office and walked in. I noticed his bike was festooned with a new basket and bell, and he even added some of those colorful “streamers” you see attached to the handlebar grips of kids’ bikes. (One of the ways Don got by on such a small income was by walking or riding his bike most places he went. He hadn’t owned a car in years.)

He came up to my desk looking a bit sheepish and said, “Tom, I want you to take me off this gosh darn SSI program.” When I asked why, he told me he just didn’t need all that money! I tried to point out that $160 per month really wasn’t all that much money.

But to Don, it was. He said, “Tom, look at my bike. I bought that bell and those silly streamers because I had the extra cash. I look like a damn fool riding around town now.” And then he went on: “And that stupid TV. I used to sit around

at night and read. Now I’m glued to that darn contraption, and I waste my time watching ‘Love Boat’ and ‘Laugh-In!’” I pointed out to Don that the extra money was one thing, but that the potential benefits of the Medicaid program could be invaluable to him. He thought about it for a minute and finally said, “I just don’t want it. I’ve gotten along just fine for years now on my Social Security checks and Medicare. I simply don’t need SSI and Medicaid.”

I had to do a bit of digging through our rulebooks because I had no idea how to take someone off the SSI program. But I found the instructions, located the right form needed to withdraw his application and helped Don fill it out. He signed it and walked out the door a satisfied man. As he got on his bike, I saw him pull the streamers off the handlebar grips and stuff them into his pocket.

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REAL ESTATE WATCH

Pricing your home for sale in the current market

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

Have you noticed that higher priced homes sales are cooling off a bit especially, especially above $1,500,000 if they had been overpriced based on comparable sales, as many are now still currently overpriced even in our continued hot seller’s market? The lower priced properties less than $1,200,000 are still doing quite well and are not staying on the market for very long as the demand in that price point is still doing extremely well and are being snatched up quite rapidly.

However, the demand for coops and condos have chilled a bit, but are still selling, but just taking longer to close due to the coop approval process. Schools at the present time are also tantamount in the decision making for buyers and a major benefit to those that are selling as they set a standard for those who put that variable at the top of their “must have” list.

Another very important item that comes into play are our real estate taxes as the affect from the SALT Tax is still in major play in NYS, CT, NJ and California where the taxes are off the wall and causing an exodus greater than what had been occurring prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic! People are waking up to the reality of their costs of living and changing attitudes are such they are exiting those states at a more rapid pace. They should absolutely repeal the SALT Tax and I am wondering is anyone doing anything about this onerous tax on not only our current homeowners who have resided in their places for a very long time, but all those who have decided to leave NYS, putting one more nail in our coffin!

Moreover, the major affect it is having on new sales, with our insanely high prices and those new purchasers that want to stay local or who are coming here to Long Island and other highly taxed states. They want to bring up their families and build roots in their communities and stay for the long

run. What will happen as interest rates increase and inflation continues to be a thorn in the side of everyone? Are you aware of what the actual real inflation rate is when you add back food and energy(which government doesn’t want you to know about)? Call me and I will explain it all to you!

The brain drain has been occurring for so many years (since 1987 as mentioned in one of my previous columns when I was running for the Town of North Hempstead Supervisor) and spoke in front of a congregation in Manhasset NY). It will only continue to get worse and we are at a critical juncture and tipping point in time, where quality workers are and will no longer want to come to Long Island, due to the fact of higher than normal real estate taxes and rent too!

Only those making hundreds of thousands of dollars per year will be able to afford Long Island and or New York City, as we become an elitist society. But what is happening to our middle class will continue to be downgraded and lost to a non-existent entity! So it is extremely important to make our area more conducive for people to stay and remain on Long Island or come to relocate and live here. But how will this be accomplished and successful?

Overall taxes are so egregious that it is forcing people to leave to other states with not only lower taxes but no state income tax and in many ways a better lifestyle! When will our state and federal governments look into their “spend thrift” ways to reduce the overall running of their institutions and go after those that are not taxed enough, and they know who they are? Yes Covid has depleted many coffers of money throughout the U.S. but at the same time there are many ways to cut costs

and spending and it’s about time that it be figured out and implemented in a non-partisan way, (which lately is next to impossible) instead of always coming to us, which is the path of least resistance, to grab more of our hard earned money in various ways! I apologize for the rant and getting off the topic and digressing a bit, but it really pees me off to no end! However, as I mentioned in another previous column it will be far more to your advantage to purchase in the current market at the still historically low interest rates, even if you have to go to asking or above asking price to secure your “next place to call home.”

A future lower price of let’s say 10% or more may still cost you a lot more in interest over a 30 year span of your mortage at that time. I had previously done an Excel spread sheet proving this fact from 3.5%-6% mortgage rate. Unless you are paying up front for your purchase or prepaying your mortgage way in advance of it being due, waiting surely will be detrimental to your future wealth. Only time will tell if I am accurate or not but figures don’t lie, and I have it in writing. Staying in the current market and finding that special place will be the best opportunity you can have or the choice is yours and bailing out of NYS to other more economical states.

So homeowners, if you are planning to sell now or in the very near future or beyond, be extremely careful in your pricing as this market will be eventually changing further, maybe not radically, but will change, as interest rates increase and so will our national debt. Realize that the market will eventually determine your sale price and right now one has to watch for overpricing. One must go by what is available, under contract, sold and withdrawn

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and released as a barometer in pricing your home now and later on. You may think, believe and feel that you have Platinum but the buyer knows that you really only have Gold or Silver. However, in reality, feelings are never relevant to market value!

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.

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Later that evening, I stopped by Don’s place. I just wanted to make sure that he really wanted to stop his SSI checks before I submitted his withdrawal form.

But as I walked onto the porch of his modest little house, I could see through a window that the TV was gone. Don was sitting in a chair reading. I didn’t even bother knocking on the door to ask him about his decision. I knew he was happy!

Now, I’m not recommending that my

readers give up most of their earthly goods and live a simple life. But I am suggesting that there might be other things in life besides a maximized Social Security check that could make you happy.

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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BY CHARLYN FARGO

September is officially designated as Family Meals Month. I’ve always thought it’s funny we need to designate a month for that. I grew up eating family meals every night. Even with volleyball practice and basketball games, we fit in a family meal.

Somehow my parents knew that gathering around the table to eat as a family offered all kinds of benefits. My brother and I grew up eating what my mom fixed -- and we learned to like foods we weren’t crazy about at first.

I tried to do the same with my own daughter and son. Family meals allow parents to be role models and create a supportive environment that promotes healthy eating. Even if you can only eat a couple of meals a week together, it’s worth the effort.

Studies have shown that children of families who regularly eat together are

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more likely to have higher intakes of fruits and vegetables and are less likely to be obese, have behavior problems or use drugs, cigarettes or alcohol when they get older. Plus, they’re closer to their parents.

Here are some tips to make family meals happen more often in your home:

-- Keep it simple. Attempting to make a meal with 20 ingredients is a recipe for disaster. Instead, build a small collection of go-to recipes to help you get in and out of the kitchen in under 30 minutes.

-- Choose ingredients that make extra. Instead of preparing just three chicken breasts, consider making six. This way, you can use the extras in other dishes such as chicken salad, quesadillas or fajitas.

-- Say no to takeout. A quick trip to the drive-thru might seem like a speedy way to get dinner on the table, but it could

be adding to your family’s waistline. A simple meal made at home from lean protein, whole grains and fresh, frozen or canned vegetables is more likely to contain the nutrients your family needs without all the extra sodium and dietary fat.

-- Make it a habit. You may not be able to have dinner at the same time every day, but at least try to have dinner together whenever schedules accommodate.

-- Ask for help. You probably have a little army of helpers right at your fingertips. Asking kids to set the table, pour drinks, chop veggies or help make a salad doesn’t just make your job easier -- it also teaches them that taking the time and effort to eat together as a family is important. Little kids can practice counting skills by getting the correct number of forks and napkins for the table. Teens love the independence they

have when shopping for groceries. Hand them some money and a grocery list and let them pick out an extra vegetable or some whole-grain bread for dinner.

-- Make it fun. Add some fun and excitement with food themes. You can use a checkered tablecloth for an Italian-inspired meal or prepare fresh Asian cuisine and eat with chopsticks. Throw a blanket on your family-room floor and enjoy a family picnic. Let everyone choose a theme and you’ll see that your choices are endless. Keep everyone involved in conversations by asking each person to share something that happened that day or week that was funny, weird, scary or challenging.

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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The Smallest Constellations (Asterisms)

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of October 3-9, 2021

Unlike people, who the U.S. Constitution declares as “being created equal,” constellations are most certainly not. In fact, constellations aren’t even visible. They are simply regions of the sky that were important to the ancients’ storytelling. What we see or create as patterns among the stars are known as “asterisms,” and there are some tiny ones visible at this time of year.

Head outdoors after dark and look overhead. There you’ll spot the grand asterism known as the Summer Triangle, outlined by the three bright stars Deneb, Vega and Altair. Nearby, however, you’ll find a few smaller constellations that are often overshadowed by the fame of the Triangle. These include Delphinus, Equuleus, Lacerta, Sagitta and Vulpecula -- most of which you’ve probably never heard of. So maybe it’s time to check out these faint and often ignored celestial gems.

Since many of these stars and star groupings are tough to find under even dark, rural skies, the best time to search will be this week before bright moonlight returns early next week.

Let’s begin with Delphinus, the dolphin, just to the east of the Triangle -- perhaps the easiest of the bunch to spot. This group of five stars probably originated in ancient Greece and, amazingly, looks like a tiny dolphin leaping from the water. When Poseidon, the god of the sea, wanted to marry Amphitrite,

she became so disgusted at the thought of living underwater that she fled to the distant Atlas Mountains. Poseidon sent several messengers after her in hopes that she might return to him; it was only the Delphinus who succeeded, and it was rewarded with a place in the heavens.

Just to the east of the dolphin lies another beloved animal: Equuleus, the little horse. These stars form an ancient group whose origins are lost in history.

The first-century astronomer Claudius Ptolemy mentioned this constellation in his great book “Almagest,” but since Ptolemy borrowed much of his material from earlier writers, one must wonder if Equuleus might have actually been created by the Greek astronomer Hipparchus three centuries earlier. The second tiniest constellation in the heavens -- and one of the faintest -- Equuleus is tough to see under even the darkest of conditions.

On the western side of Delphinus lies Sagitta, identified as a stray arrow shot by Apollo to kill the Cyclops or even as one of Cupid’s arrows; interestingly, its name comes from ancient Hebrew, Armenian and Arabic, and in all these languages, means “arrow.” This is the smallest of all the constellations in the sky and has no stars bright enough to see easily from under city or suburban lights.

The remaining two small constellations are relatively new, created by the seventeenth-century Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius in his 1690 atlas ti-

tled “Firmamentum Sobieski.”

One of these is Lacerta, the lizard. Hevelius created this star grouping to enclose the stars of such a tiny area of the sky where no other constellation would fit.

Another was Vulpecula, the fox. Hevelius originally introduced Vulpecula

with a celestial companion and was named “Vulpecula cum Anser,” meaning Fox with Goose. Oddly, however, the fox remains, but the goose no longer appears on modern star charts.

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Mathematics Teacher

Fallsburg Jr/Sr High School is seeking a qualified math teacher to fill a high school leave replacement vacancy available immediately through Nov 29, 2021. Candidates from all New York regions are encouraged to apply as this position can be taught virtually from a remote setting. An experienced candidate may perform all duties of the job virtually through synchronous teaching. Salary: $105 to $125 per day, increases to $250 per day after 10 days NYS 7-12 Cert. Required

Please forward resume & Fallsburg’s application (located at fallsburgcsd.net) by Oct 11th To fallsburg-recruitment@scboces.org Attn: Math Teacher position EOE

Senior Health Plan Finder has an opening for a Part Time Administrative Assistant. We’re looking for a detail-oriented assistant who is organized, has strong computer skills, is efficient with Microsoft Excel & is able to maintain confidentiality of records & information. The candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Answering phones in a professional manner & taking detailed messages is a must.

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Crustless pie a treat for those with gluten intolerance

The holiday season is a popular time to entertain. Food is often a focal point of holiday season entertaining.

Individuals who navigate food allergies or intolerances may shy away from certain celebrations out of fear that a nibble of this or a bite of that may trigger an allergic response. In such instances, concern about ingredients can cast a pall over normally festive occasions. Those with Celiac disease or gluten intolerances must

be mindful of the foods they consume. Meals or desserts containing gluten, a protein found in grains like wheat, semolina, rye, barley, graham, spelt, farina, and more, can trigger intestinal distress and other symptoms. With delicious pies, cakes and cookies on the holiday serving table, gluten is likely to make an appearance. However, with careful planning, people who cannot stomach foods that contain gluten can still indulge in their favorite holiday flavors.

“Crustless Libby’s® Famous Pumpkin Pie” is a variation on traditional pumpkin pie served at Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. Without the crust, individuals who avoid gluten can still dive into that pumpkinand-spice combination that’s so popular around the holiday season. Enjoy this recipe, courtesy of Libby’s® Pumpkin.

Crustless Libby’s® Famous Pumpkin Pie

Makes 8 servings

3⁄4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger

1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves

2 large eggs

1 can (15 ounces) Libby’s® 100% Pure Pumpkin

1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestlé® Carnation Evaporated Milk

Nonstick cooking spray Whipped cream (optional)

1. Preheat oven as directed below. Glass baking dishes without crust require a cooler oven, and in most cases, a longer baking time.

2. Spray baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or lightly grease bottom of baking pan or baking dish.

3. Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves in a small bowl. Beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in pumpkin

and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.

4. Bake as directed below or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.

5. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

COOKING TIMES

9-inch-round glass pie dish: 325 F; bake for 55 to 60 minutes

10-inch-round glass pie dish: 325 F; bake for 45 to 50 minutes

8-inch-round cake pan: 350 F; bake for 45 to 50 minutes

9-inch-round cake pan: 350 F; bake for 35 to 40 minutes

8-inch-square baking pan: 350 F; bake for 45 to 50 minutes

8-inch-square glass baking dish: 325 F; 50 to 60 minutes

9-inch-square baking dish: 350 F; bake for 35 to 40 minutes

11x7-inch glass baking dish: 325 F; bake for 45 to 50 minutes

13x9-inch baking pan: 350 F; bake for 35 to 40 minutes

13x9-inch glass baking dish: 325 F; bake for 40 to 45 minutes

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Passport Day at Hempstead Town Hall

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray (left) assisted Jeff and Sean Moran of Levittown as they applied for their travel documents during Passport Day in Hempstead Town on August 15, 2021. Passport Day allows residents to apply for their passports on a convenient weekend date. For more information, please call the Office of the Town Clerk at (516) 812-3100 or visit hempsteadny.gov/passport-services.

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Levittown schools welcome new director

Patrick Burke was appointed as the director of social studies and family consumer science in the Levittown Public Schools. Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

The Levittown Public Schools is proud to announce that Patrick Burke was appointed as the district’s new director of social studies and family consumer science. He began his new role on Aug. 1, replacing former social studies director Steve Costello who retired at the end of the 2020–2021 school year.

Mr. Burke is no stranger to the Levittown Public Schools. He graduated from General Douglas MacArthur High School in 1998 and has served as a social studies teacher there for the past 19 years. Mr. Burke has taught ninth and tenth grade Global History Regents courses, eleventh grade United States History and Government courses and ninth grade Global Honors courses. He

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As a Levittown teacher, Mr. Burke created active lessons for inclusion classes with special education teachers, prepared and delivered lessons that addressed diverse learning styles and abilities, collaborated with fellow colleagues in peer coaching activities, coordinated social studies field trips and more. Aside from teaching, he has been involved in several noteworthy associations such as serving as co-advisor for MacArthur High School’s National Honor Society where he introduced a new program in 2017 to make the society more inclusive with fall inductees.

Mr. Burke received his Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Hofstra University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He later received his Master of Arts degree in American history from St. John’s University College of Liberal Arts, and his Advanced Certificate in school building leader/school district leader from St. John’s University College of Education.

“I am very humbled and honored that the Levittown School District has named me the Director of Social Studies and Family Consumer Science,” said Mr. Burke. “It is an honor to work for a school district that has such persevering students, a very dedicated staff and a supportive school community. I am very fortunate to be a part of the Levittown SchoolDistrict and to support the students and families.”

Halloween-themed movie nights

The Town of Oyster Bay will be holding two special Halloween-themed movie nights at Town parks. Movie nights include fun pre-movie activities and are held outdoors, weather permitting. Residents and families are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for their viewing comfort.

“What better way to kick off the fall season than a fun Halloween-themed movie night at your local Town park,” said Supervisor Saladino. “We hope all residents and their families join us at these not so spooky and fun movie nights.”

Movie screenings include:

• Friday, October 1: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at Ellsworth Allen Park, 45 Motor Avenue in Farmingdale.

• Saturday, October 9: “Hocus Pocus” at Syosset-Woodbury Park, 7900 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. This event features a special guest appearance by the three Sanderson witches, courtesy of Royal Events Princess Parties.

Movies begin at dusk with pre-movie activities beginning at 4:30 p.m. Movies are subject to change and will be held weather permitting. Call (516) 797-7925 for updated information.

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Upcoming events at the Jericho Public Library

Monday, October 11

2:00 p.m.: Virtual Profiles: The Big One - Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Tsunamis with Dr. William Thierfelder - We will look at some of the major seismic and volcanic events of the last few thousand years, not only in the Western USA, but around the Pacific Rim. We’ll separate fear-filled hype from science-based facts and discuss the causes and how tectonic movement changes our globe across time.

3:00 p.m.: Teen: Virtual Insect Discovery -- The Role of Arthropods in the Web of Life - From taxonomy to defense mechanisms, our presenters will introduce you to the extraordinarily diverse world of insects and other arthropods. Scientific observation, identification, and the natural history of arthropods are just some of the areas we focus on to teach you about their key role in the web of life. Learn how to make an impact preserving fragile ecosystems and the animals that depend on them to survive!

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

Tuesday, October 12

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.

7:00 p.m.: Board of Trustees Meeting - The public is invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.

Wednesday, October 13

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.: In-Person - Aura Readings with Domenick MelilloYou’ve heard of auras, but have you ever seen one? An aura is the energy field that surrounds you. Knowing the color of yours will help you understand who you are. Areas of your body hold different types of energy represented by the colors of the rainbow. Learn what the different colors mean and ways to enhance the weaker fields. In this presentation we will take an intimate look at the energy field that surrounds you and discuss how it can be used to learn and possibly change who you are.

Thursday, October 14

10:00 a.m.: In-Person & VirtualChair 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!

2:30 p.m.: Virtual - Controversial Public Art in NYC with Sylvia Laudien-Meo, Museum Educator, Tour Guide, College ProfessorControversial public artworks have been under attack, specifically during 2020. Most are historic figures associated with colonialism or racism. Many of these sculptures have been either toppled or officially removed while new ones will be   commissioned to celebrate some of the many women who made important contributions to our history. There are many interesting cases where public art has been debated, dismissed, moved, discarded, redesigned, renamed or shipped abroad throughout the years.

5:30 p.m.: In-Person & VirtualYoga 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!

Friday, October 15

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.

2:00 p.m.: In Person & Virtual Great Performers: Charlton Heston Epic Movie Star with Marc Courtade -

Charlton Heston appeared in almost 100 films in his 60-year acting career, but is remembered for his monumental portrayals of Moses, Ben-Hur and Michelangelo. A physically   imposing man, he had a touch of the rugged American in his roles and as an effective off-screen spokesman for the causes in which he believed. This talk will examine the man and his career, focusing on his passionate spirit and his larger than life performances.

4:00 p.m.: In-Person - 30 Minute Total Body Workout with Carol Rodriguez - This class includes dance, strength training and balancing while having fun. Bring a medium sized towel, a squeezable ball and 1–2 lb. weights.

Saturday, October 16

11:30 a.m.: Kids: Virtual Mother Goose (Ages Birth to 30 Months) - This is an interactive program of Mother Goose rhymes, songs, stories and more. 2:00 p.m.: In Person - The Great Give Back - Create Hope for OthersJericho cardholders only. No registration required. Join us at the Library to create “Stars of Hope” with messages of healing & love and take home a JPL bag!

For all in person events, masks are required. Jericho cardholders only may register until 7 days before event. For all events, go to https://www. jericholibrary.org/events/month to register

This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Friday, October 8, at 2 p.m.

VIRTUAL: How the Internet Changed the Media

Presenter: Brian Rose, retired professor of communications, Fordham University

This illustrated lecture will examine the many ways the Internet has radically transformed the old media of newspapers, magazines, the recording industry, film, radio and television. It will trace how this revolution took place in such a short period of time and what lies ahead in the continually changing era of new media. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link www. syossetlibrary.org/events/calendar

Monday, Oc tober 11 at 9:15 a.m.

VIRTUAL: Dancercize

This fitness class combines aerobic

exercise with dance movements. Register at www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming

Thursday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m.

IN-PERSON: Toys, Games & Collectibles You Grew Up With Presenters: Howard Ehrlich & Harvey Sackowitz; professors, St. John’s University

Come along on a most enjoyable trip back to when the toughest decision was, “What flavor ice cream do I want from the Bungalow Bar Ice Cream man.” Let’s look at the objects that produced so many enjoyable moments such as Hula Hoop, Silly Putty, Tinker Toys, Easy Bake Oven, Erector sets, View Master and many more!

Thursday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m.

VIRTUAL: Micro Memoir Workshop

for Post Pandemic Healing

Join us for an evening of stress relieving interactive writing exercises and writing prompts designed to help you explore your feelings and experiences during the pandemic. We’ll discuss how to turn those memories and feelings into a therapeutic, creative outlet and mini-memoir. This is part of the Syosset COVID Remember Project.

Thursday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m.

VIRTUAL: Historic Haunts of Long Island

Spooky tales weaving together local history and the spiritual realm with historian Kerriann Flanagan Brodsky, author of “Haunted Long Island Mysteries,” and medium/paranormal investigator Joe Giaquinto. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar

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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

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Plainview-Old Bethpage schools open for 2021–22 year

Students in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District were welcomed back to their classrooms last week for full-time, in-person learning. Each school eagerly opened its doors to greet returning and new students on the first day of the 2021–2022 school year. Students had the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and form new friendships as they navigated the halls and met their new classmates.

“The effort that was put into preparing for our reopening was evident in the successful first days we had at each of our schools,” said Dr. Mary O’Meara, superintendent of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central

School District. “It was wonderful welcoming our students back into our classrooms, and we were thrilled to see how excited our students were to begin this new school year.”

The District adopted the theme “Soaring to New Heights” for the 2021-2022 school year and will focus on the importance of connectedness, providing students opportunities to connect with peers, staff, and their school, while continuing to identify and meet each student’s academic, social-emotional, and physical needs. This year’s theme is all about discovering that when students and staff support each other, the sky is the limit.