The Mid-Island Times & Levittown Times

“TRY BASKETBALL” PROGRAM

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph S. Saladino (top row, left) and Town Councilman Louis B. Imbroto (top row, right) recently joined with some of the young kids who participated in the Town’s “Try Basketball for Free Program”, which was coordinated with the New York Knicks and New York Liberty, through their Junior Knicks and Junior Liberty programs. The event, which took place at the Town of Oyster Bay’s Hicksville Athletic Center, offers an opportunity to learn basketball in a fun and non-competitive environment.

Annual Spring Festival in Town

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Louis B. Imbroto invites residents and their families to come and celebrate springtime at the Town of Oyster Bay’s Annual Spring Festival.

“The Town’s annual Spring Festival features fun activities for children of all ages, including bouncing castles, spring crafts, a petting zoo, photo opportunities, an assortment of spring games

and much more,” Councilman Imbroto said. “This free event is a great way to come and enjoy the spring weather with your families and friends.”

This year’s spring festival will be held on Saturday, April 22, at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, 7800 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine.

Councilman Imbroto

noted that this event is being sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division (CAPA). For more information, call CAPA at 797-7925 or visit the Town’s website, www. oysterbaytown.com.

‘Hands on History’ kicks off season at Old Bethpage Village

BY GARY SIMEONE

On April 8th the Old Bethpage Village Restoration Center was officially open for their 2017-18 season and there are a lot of great programs featured on this year’s calendar.

To kick off the season, from April 12-14th, the Center hosted it’s ‘Hands on History’ program, with plenty of 19th century activities on hand including butter churning, tool box making, fan making, pinch pots and of course the flat hula hoop game.

Lindsey McKeever, Site Director at the OBVR, said it was the first time that the Center held the program and that the turnout over the course of the three days was incredible.

“We probably had over 500 people come down and participate in all of the activities,” said McKeever. “With all of the kids being off from school we had spring break special pricing and it looked like everyone had a really good time.”

Normally the Center charges $18 for programs but as a spring break special they were offering a $12 rate for children.

Michael Lebrouix, of Bethpage came to the program with his two kids, 11 year old Michael Jr and eight year old Bethany.

“It’s great for them to come here on a beautiful day and see how kids played back in the 19th century,” said Lebrouix. “I told them all cell phones and video games had to be left at home because today we are going back in time.”

Michael Jr said at first he thought the whole thing would be very boring but once he got into the pinch pots and tool box making, he forgot about the video game.

“It was pretty good making things out of the balls of clay,” he said. “You really have to use your mind and your hands for this.”

Upcoming events at the Restoration include a girl scout walk-a-thon next Sunday where girls can compete in both physical and mental challenges for prizes and a mother’s day parade and women’s suffrage rally on Sunday May 14th.

McKeever said the event will be the first of its kind and will focus on the 19th century protest for a woman’s right to vote.

“We will be marking 100 years of women’s suffrage with a rally and a parade and there will also be two shows and speeches for people to see,” said McKeever.

To find out more information about this event and upcoming events at OBVR, you can visit their website, www.obvrnassau. com.

The Mercy Derby

The Hicksville-Syosset-Glen Cove Chapter of the Mercy League will be holding “The Mercy Derby,” a fundraising “afternoon at the races” on Sunday, April 30th

The event will be held at The Matinecock Lodge, 14 Main Street, Oyster Bay.

Doors open at 1 p.m. There will be

coffee, tea and cake. Wear your best Derby Hat for a fun afternoon.

Admission is $10.

The Mercy League is a volunteer organization that raises money for enrichment activities and equipment at Mercy Medical Center.

For more information contact: Judy G @516-681-2994

Divine Mercy Prayer Service

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Queen of Angels, will be hosting a prayer service at St. Ignatius Parish, Hicksville, featuring Bishop Andrzej on Sunday, April 23rd (Divine Mercy Sunday). The service will be from 3:15-5:15 p.m.

Mass will begin immediately fol-

lowing the conclusion of the prayer service.

The Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday.

Find the prayers for the Novena and the Chaplet in the following link: https://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/ mercy/novena.htm

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THE POLICE BLOTTER

Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include:

A backpack, laptop, and headphones were stolen from a vehicle on Stewart Avenue in Bethpage between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on March 24.

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On Springtime Lane South in Levittown, the passenger-side window of her vehicle was discovered to have been damaged sometime between 7 and 11 p.m. on March 25.

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A 58-year-old man woman from Freeport was arrested and was charged with Shoplifting at a shop on Glen Cove Road in Carle Place at 6 p.m. on March 27.

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A 29-year-old man from Bayville was arrested at 6:15 p.m. on March 27 and charged with Shoplifting from Starbucks in Hicksville.

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On March 27 at 11:55 p.m., two subjects were arrested on Corporate Drive in Westbury. A 22-year-old man from Hempstead and a 21-year-old man from Mount Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer were both charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

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On Lee Avenue in Bethpage, a victim has reported that unknown subjects damaged the rear window of her vehicle between 11 p.m. on March 29 and 1:20 p.m. the next afternoon.

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On Talbot Drive in Westbury, a victim has reported that unknown subjects damaged a section of his fence sometime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 30.

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Unknown subjects keyed a victim’s vehicle while it was parked between 4 p.m. on March 31 and 3 p.m. on April 1 on Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead.

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At Macy’s in Hicksville, a 29-year-old man from Rockaway Park was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 6:35 p.m. on March 31.

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Sometime between 12:01 and 9 a.m. on April 1, a victim’s vehicle was keyed

while it was parked on Seitz Drive in Bethpage.

n At 5:30 a.m. on April 1, a victim has reported that the screen on the back door of the Hicksville Sweet Shop, located on Broadway in Hicksville, was damaged.

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On April 1 at 10:30 p.m., a 24-yearold man from Hempstead was arrested on Old Country Road and Merchant Concourse in Westbury and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

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A 21-year-old man from Mineola was arrested on Westbury Avenue in Carle Place on April 1. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

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On Balsam Lane in Levittown, a victim has reported that unknown subjects attempted to break the lock mechanism on his van at 5:30 a.m. on April 2.

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A 27-year-old man from Hicksville was arrested at 3 p.m. on April 3 and charged with Shoplifting from Macy’s in Hicksville.

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At Saks Off 5th in Westbury, a 25-year-old woman from Ridgewood was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 5:30 p.m. on April 3.

n Criminal Possession of Marijuana was the charge brought against a 22-year-old man from Fresh Meadows, when he was arrested on April 4 at 9:40 p.m.

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At 4:10 a.m. on April 5, a 34-year-old woman from Westbury was arrested at the intersection of Salisbury Park Drive and Old Country Road in that town.

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On April 5, between 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., a wallet was stolen from a vehicle at Friendship Connection Pre-School in Plainview.

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At 3 p.m. on April 5, a pocketbook was stolen from a shopping cart at the Fairway Supermarket in Plainview.

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Demonstration gardens help people grow their own food

BY GARY SIMEONE

A community garden in East Meadow helps to show people how to grow their own food and potentially stave off hunger in needy families.

At the Cornell Cooperative Extension at 832 Merrick Avenue, the main mission is to show people how they can grow their own food at home that is nutritious and healthy.

Jennifer Cappello-Ruggiero, Horticultural Community Educator at CCE, said that the location holds a community garden, vegetable garden and a farm stand where produce from the gardens is sold.

“Our community garden has individual plots for people to rent throughout the season,” said Cappello-Ruggiero. “We collect alot of the produce they don’t use and that is sold to soup kitchens in the area.”

She said that there are over 60 garden plots that are rented to people mostly throughout Nassau County.

The idea behind the demonstration gardens is to show people that it is pos-

sible to grow food and lots of it in small spaces where the soil is ripe.

Greg Sandor, Executive Director at CCE, said that the idea is that people will take their expertise and bring it back to their own neighborhoods to grow the best vegetable gardens.

“Through demonstration from some of our master gardeners, people can gain knowledge on how to grow vegetables and even things like composting and bring it back to their own communities,” said Sandor.

He said that residents in lower income neighborhoods have already begun to grow their own vegetable gardens. Some examples include a successful garden at a Westbury senior citizen home and at the Bethany House, a homeless shelter in Roosevelt.

Sandor said that the CCE not only serves Nassau County but has a cooperative Extension in each County throughout the state.

More information on the garden can be found at the CCE website, ccenassau.org.

The Hicksville Middle School Student Council, with Principal Mara Jorisch (left) and advisers Jennifer Presti and Janice Fitzgerald, presented a representative of Island Harvest with a check for $500.

Fundraising for food

The Hicksville Middle School Student Council, under the direction of advisers Janice Fitzgerald and Jennifer Presti, presented a representative of Long Island food bank Island Harvest with

a check for $500.00. The students and teachers fundraised by sponsoring a school dance and coordinating a Souper Bowl initiative.

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Levittown students step onto the dance floor

East Broadway Elementary School students in Levittown have added ballroom dance to their list of educational skills. The students have been learning the tango, merengue, fox trot and rumba during a 10-week workshop with dance instructor Jessica Salvesen of Dancing Classroom of Long Island.

“My goal has been to push the students out of their comfort zones,” Salvesen said. “Through dance, they become more self-confident.”

The students gather in the school’s front lobby where they are paired with partners and dance together in a circle. Half way through each practiced step, the students are then instructed to change partners, allowing them to work with a range of abilities. At the end of each session, two students are chosen to present their favorite “move,” which is then incorporated into a modern line dance with popular music.

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Levittown graduate depicts life in Peace Corps

Steven Corina, a graduate of MacArthur High School (Class of 2010) recently shared his experiences in the Peace Corps with Lee Road Elementary School fourth graders.

Students not only learned about the geographical region of Guyana and his residence in Upper Takutu, but about the various foods and animals and what it is like living with a host family. They

even learned the similarities and differences in the way students attend school.

After his presentation, Corina asked the students for ideas for teaching Guyanese children about life in the United States. Suggestions included the symbolism behind the American flag, various languages spoken, weather and animals.

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Levittown students enter National History Day contest

Levittown students from Wisdom Lane and Jonas E. Salk middle schools who are members of the National History Day Club entered research papers and visual presentations for the regional competition held at Hofstra University on March 19. The Levittown School District initiated the club this past fall to provide middle school students with the opportunity for social studies research, and is directed by teachers Alexander Eichhorn and Robin Insana.

Through membership, the students researched a designated theme chosen for its broad application to state, national or world history and its relevance to ancient or more modern history. This year’s theme was “Taking a Stand in History.”

In addition, the Cradle of Aviation Museum presented Wisdom Lane Middle School participant Andrew Kiphart the Junior Award for Aviation or Military History for his historical

research paper “Bravery in the Face of Discrimination.” In his paper, Andrew wrote about the Harlem Hellfighters, an African-American unit who served the United States during World War I.

The following students entered the competition:

• Anna Conway (grade 7) – Jonas E. Salk Middle School – historical paper on Susan B. Anthony

• Samantha Jennings (grade 8) – Salk Middle School – “Ready! Aim! Rebel!” –project on Fort Sumter and the start of the Civil War

• Andrew Kiphart (grade 8) –Wisdom Lane - “Bravery in the Face of Discrimination” – paper on the Harlem Hellfighters during World War I

• Michael McKenna (grade 7) – Salk Middle School – “The Wall Comes Down” – paper on the Berlin Wall

• Avisa Tonekaboni (grade 6)

– Wisdom Lane – paper on “Martin Luther King Jr.: A Search for Equality”

The Generals march on Disney

Under the direction of Joseph Roman, the MacArthur High School Marching Band performed in an exclusive Magic Kingdom March at Walt Disney World’s famous Magic Kingdom theme park in Orlando, Florida on March 16. The performance was the highlight of a four-day trip and the culmination of months of planning, practice and fundraising by some of the high school’s finest musicians. This was the fourth time that the marching band was selected to participate in the Disney Performing Arts program.

Last October, Romano submitted a video recording of the band and an application to Disney World in the hope of earning a performance opportunity for the group. In November, the Disney

Performing Arts program informed the school that the MacArthur High School Marching Band met the rigorous marching and music requirements and would be scheduled for a parade performance down Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom.

The student-musicians performed John Philip Sousa’s famous march “Semper Fidelis,” and MacArthur High School’s alma mater “March On MacArthur!” Joining the marching band was the school’s award-winning kickline team.

Romano stated, “This trip was just one of the many examples of how Levittown Schools provides educational opportunities for its students. I am so proud of all of the members of the marching band.”

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Abbey Lane students learn to be MACHO

Abbey Lane Elementary School students in Levittown are challenging the stereotype of being “macho.” During an assembly with MACHO Man Foundation founder Cary Epstein, the students learned that MACHO is an acronym, which spelled out, means “my actions can help others.”

Epstein appealed to the students through his references to superheroes and inferred that everyone can be one of these characters with super human powers through the use of compassion, empathy and kindness toward others. “You can be a superhero if you use your heart and be kind to others,” he told the students.

The students pledged to take the MACHO Challenge, which requires the school to collectively document more than 500 acts of kindness over a 10-day period.

Photo courtesy of the Levittown School District

MACHO Man Foundation founder Cary Epstein is pictured with Abbey Lane Elementary School students in Levittown who have pledged to take the challenge to perform random acts of kindness.

Coach Davis Loveland is pictured with the Wisdom Lane Middle School robotics team upon winning the Judge’s Award.

Levittown Roboteers garner Judge’s Award

Wisdom Lane Middle School Roboteers received the Judge’s Award for the robotics team’s design and program skills during the Vex Robotics Competition Qualifier held at Freeport High School. Coach David Loveland said team members prepared for five months and worked for hundreds of hours optimizing the design of their robot. In preparation for competition, students used their knowledge of engineering, science and mathematics to make modifications to a stock Vex robot, being careful to remain within the set rules of the competition. Teams then competed on a playing field, making their robots perform specific tasks. The theme of this year’s competition is Star Gazer, and stu-

dents were required to knock foam stars off of a ledge and pick them up or knock them out of the playing field.

The Levittown School District congratulates the students on this outstanding accomplishment.

Mid Island Y Scholarship Fundraiser

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (center) and Town Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia (right of center) recently attended a charity fundraising event at the Mid-Island Y JCC, of Plainview, which benefitted the American Cancer Society and also helped fund camp scholarships. Events of the day included youngsters playing in a fast paced high energy sport known as GaGa, which is a dodge ball type of game that incorporates running, jumping and agility. Supervisor Saladino and Councilwoman Alesia are pictured with Event Coordinator Jennifer Biren (back row fifth from right) of the Mid-Island Y JCC and the many of the eager participants who helped make the charity event both successful and fun.

Fall Fun Night at Little People’s Play School

Students and staff at Lee Avenue Elementary School in the Hicksville Public School District participated in National Bubble Gum Day to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Students were given permission to chew gum if they donated 50 cents; more than $500 was raised as a result. As part of the special day, Superintendent of

Schools Dr. Carl Bonuso read “Bubble-Gum Artist” by Lester Fizz to students, who learned the importance of altruism in a fun and educational way. Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

The Modern Music Masters (Tri-M) Chapter 503 of Hicksville High School are set to perform at the spring recital.

Magnificent modern music masters

Under the leadership of teacher Amy Noll, the Modern Music Masters (Tri-M) Chapter 503 of Hicksville High School will be presenting their annual

spring recital on April 27. The program will be comprised of a variety of styles and genres, and will feature the remarkable talents of

both solo and ensemble performers. The recital will be held at 7 p.m. in the Mabel Farley Auditorium at the school.

BY KAREN RUBIN, ERIC LEIBERMAN & SARAH FALTER

Like so many, we have come to Park City for its legendary powder snow and sprawling mountain peaks, home to two major ski resorts, Park City (which since Vail Resorts acquired and combined Park City and The Canyons has become the largest ski resort in the US), and

the skiers-only, “retro” Deer Valley Resort.

And besides being one of the easiest world-class ski destinations to reach from every part of the country by air (I literally leave my home on Long Island in the morning and am skiing at Park City Mountain by the afternoon), it affords a perfectly delightful, charming historic town

that rounds out the joyful experience. Which is ideal because one of the major delights of a ski (or any outdoors) holiday is dining out. During our all-too brief stay in Park city, we get to sample the diverse venues.

Just a few blocks long, Park City’s historic Main Street really packs it in: one phenomenal gallery,

boutique, superb restaurant after another. I visit on three evenings of our four-day stay and find new treasures to explore each time.

Park City was born in a silver mining boom of the 1880s. – today, it extracts a different kind of silver, from tourism – indeed, we are told

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that Park City has been ranked the most expensive small town in America (surpassing Aspen).

But the 19th century past is still very much on display – I love reading the historic markers outside some of the buildings which collectively tell the story of a town that survived explosions, flooded mineshafts, a town-wide fire in 1898 which burned 200 of the town’s 350 structures, snows heavy enough to collapse buildings, and a devastating downturn in silver prices that deflated the town’s economy in the mid-1900s, so that by 1951, it was officially named a ghost town. (There is quite a good Park City Museum, 528 Main Street, allocate about an hour.) Sixty-four of the Park City buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Meanwhile, there are more than 1,200 miles of tunnels that wind through the mountains (Park City Mountain Resort offers an on-mountain Historic Mountain Tour on skis that goes to some of the mine shafts.). There are other charming touches, like the free old-timey trolley, and the decorative lights that are strung across Main Street and around many of the buildings.

But out of a silver bust has come a new kind of cash boom: Park City today is considered the “most expensive small town” in America (actually surpassing Aspen) which you sense in the high-end galleries, shops and restaurants. Yet, the ambiance is not in the least snobby or elitist. We are struck by how very welcoming and friendly everybody is – from the shopkeepers to the visitors. The town is one perpetual smile.

There are a mind-boggling number of restaurants to choose from – nearly 150 in the area – from cozy bistros, casual eateries ideal for family gatherings, jazz and live-music venues, and fine dining establishments worthy of Michelin stars.

During our all-too brief stay, we get to sample Park City’s diverse dining options. After all, a ski holiday is one of the few times you can tell yourself, “I’m on vacation, AND I’ve spent the day outside burning up calories.”

The first place to replenish those calories is at Firewood on Main.

Firewood on Main should be a Park City institution. Though it only opened in December 2016, its chef/owner is John Murcko who is responsible for developing many of the fine dining restaurants throughout Park City (The Farm, in the Canyons village and was named one of “Utah’s 25 Best Restaurants” in 2015, is one) and Sun Valley. This is his first restaurant of

his own, and you get the feeling it just gives him the freedom to express his passion for culinary creativity. What we love about it is that although the selections and taste combinations are as sophisticated as you might find in the major capital cities of the world, it still is absolutely true, in ingredients and selections (not to mention décor) to its local surroundings. So there are taste sensations that evoke South America (particularly Argentina’s penchant for grilling) and Asia, but that still feel right at home in Utah.

Chef Murcko has done some interesting things: like creating the Chef’s Library – a literal tiny, private and separated room connected to the

kitchen with a pass-through for the dishes – where you get to create a menu in collaboration with the chef. There is also a second private dining room, and the Nickel Bar on the basement floor (named for the nickels that fill the bar tabletop) which is appropriately dark and woody.

The main dining room features a set of windows that let you see through to the sprawling kitchen (I like that better than when the kitchen is just open to the dining room). You get to see the activity, as well as marvel at the room-length long open grill, that was custom-built, “the Mazzerati of grills,” our server, Sean, notes.

Just about everything is grilled

or seared or fired or smoked in some fashion – even the lemon garnish on the cocktail, to enhance its flavor (more about that in a bit).

I love the décor, which I dub “Mountain Moderne.” It has a quasiagricultural/industrial heritage motif –clean lines but woodsy - that summons Utah heritage with windmill fans that are used as ceiling fans and black-andwhite photos that decorate the room.

Chef Murcko even crafted the tables himself.

We start off with a batch of appetizers that we share:

Grilled Oysters with spinach, wood roasted bacon and beet pickled shallot – the oysters are palm-sized huge and are brought in from Washington and Applewood Smoked Burrata with ash roasted beets and herbed pesto; pork belly (for which Firewood is known) prepared with honey wine apple vinegar, red pear and frisee; and fire-braised seasonal wild mushrooms (wood beech, royal trumpets, chanterelles) served with grilled bread. Delectable.

For our mains, we savor Port Short Rib, so succulent and perfectly prepared over creamy polenta, warm dried stone fruit chutney, and heirloom carrots fired on the grill; Rack of Lamb, with black lentil ragu, cipollini onion, eggplant and red chimichurri, had some wonderful Argentinian influences and it too was prepared and presented to perfection; and American Kobe New York (the best of both cultures!) showed off Murcko’s penchant for grilling, was sensational, served with rosemary pave, baby shiitakes and duxelle jus.

That being said, the menu (which basically touches all cylinders of offerings) shifts nightly to incorporate the freshest seasonal ingredients, locally sourced wherever possible. But the one constant is that everything is cooked over a wood fire. “Chef John Murcko’s vision blends the most primitive of cooking methods—open wood flame— with an innovative menu.” (Firewood On Main, 306 Main Street, Park City UT 84060, 435-252-9900, firewoodonmain. com).

High West Saloon and Distillery

One of the most popular places to be in Park City is High West Saloon and Distillery. It has the look of being around a century but was opened in 2006 by David Perkins and his wife, Jane. David, a former biochemist, was inspired to open his own distillery after seeing the parallels between the fermentation and distilling process and his own work in biochemistry during a trip to the Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky. The old-timey look comes from the fact that Perkins

opened with just a small, 250-gallon still and Saloon in an historic livery stable and garage.

The Saloon features alpine-inspired western fare alongside the original still (you can see it) and the Nelson Cottage offering whiskey-paired dinners. It’s lots of fun and draws huge crowds willing to wait 2 ½ hours for a table (they don’t mind sampling the product in the meantime and looking at the traditional 1,600 gallon copper pot still, or perusing the small “general store”. Notably, High West was named 2016 Distiller of the Year by Whisky Advocate.

We had a fantastically fresh chicken noodle soup and amazing High West Burger 18, made with a bison and beef blend (wonderfully moist), “proprietary

GOING PLACES, NEAR & FAR....

seasoning”, broiled aged gruyere, blue cheese, BBQ glazed sweet onion, crispy fried shallots, served with fries. The Distillery also offers tours, which you can book in advance.

The new High West Distillery and tasting room is located “high in the Wasatch-Uinta Mountains,” in Wanship, Utah, 25 minutes outside Park City and 40 minutes from Salt Lake City, and is open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm).(High West Saloon and Distillery, 703 Park Ave Park City, UT 84060, 435-649-8300, www.highwest.com).

Silver Star Café

We also got to sample Silver Star Café, which is located at one of the bases to Park City Mountain, one of the venues that regularly features live music.

Here, we enjoyed live jazz by the John Flanders Jazz Trio in a most comfortable dining room that made you feel more like being in a living room than a restaurant, with long banquettes and loads of pillows that is clearly a favorite with regulars and locals.

We thoroughly enjoyed the freshness and flavor combinations of the appetizers and salad: General Tso’s Pork Belly Wrap prepared with Butter lettuce, pickled chilies, toasted peanuts; Warm Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad with pomegranate seeds, toasted hazelnuts, pickled onion, pomegranatebalsamic dressing; Winter Greens & Apple with radicchio, arugula, endive, candied pecans, grapefruit vinaigrette.

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The mains offered wonderful choices:

Pork Osso Bucco (a house specialty), featured Niman Ranch pork shank, fresh tomatillo salsa, coconut creamed corn, Queso Fresco, pork jus; Boneless Buttermilk Fried Half Chicken is prepared in a distinctive way and served with Red beans & rice, braised greens, Carolina BBQ; Seared Elk Burger, 8 oz. of our signature elk-bacon blend, figcherry mostarda, bacon burger sauce, served with hand-cut fries on a toasted Ciabatta bun.

James Root, the manager who is an award-winning mixologist, let’s us sample a cocktail he had only just devised: “Lost at Sea” contains

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Don Rickles SAT*-type quiz (Such A Tough)

BY MARJORIE GOTTLIEB WOLFE

Bald-headed, stand-up comedian and actor, Don Rickles, died at age 90. Grab a #2 pencil and let’s see how well you do on this not-so-serious quiz. Good luck!

1. Don Steinberg said that Rickles became beloved by being

a) abrasive

b) on Facebook

c) President of the Brotherhood of the Eggnog

d) the teller of the best Jewish jokes

2. How did Rickles win over his audience?

a) by insulting them. (He called people “dummy.”)

b) by shokeling back and forth like he was praying

c) by imitating Fat Jack Leonard

3. What celebrity did Rickles kiss on the lips?

a) Dean Martin

b) Nancy Reagan

c) Frank Sinatra

4. Mr. Rickles has already recorded the voice of Mr. Potato Head for Toy Story 4. What did he say about this performance?

a) “It’s a fun thing to do. Because there’s no makeup. You sit in a booth like a moron.”

b) “They’re paying me megabucks!”

c) “My wife, Barbara, has the money spent already.”

5. What does Rickles say every man should know about women?

a) “They cost money.”

b) “Check out her family. You’re marrying the whole ‘mishpoche’—family.”

c) “Ask me another question.”

6. Who did Rickles tell, “Don’t worry, Ed—someday you’ll find yourself…and you’ll be terribly disappointed?

a) Ed Bradley

b) Ed Sullivan

c) Ed Asner

d) Edward Scissorhands

e) Eddie Fisher

7. Rickles referred to his mother as

a) Etta the “faynshmeker.” (Note: In Yiddish, a “faynshmeker” is is a person of refined taste.)

b) a “Jewish Patton”

c) Etta with the “shmate” (rag)

8. Rickles was once asked in an interview, “You once sold makeup door to door. What line did you open up with?”

a) “My God, lady, I don’t have spackle.”

b) “Mauv-Lous Memories

c) “Shain Dee Kosher cosmetics

d) “Blush in A Rush”

9. In the mid-60s, Rickles appeared in a series of 4 Beach Blanket movies. He played characters with names like

a) Jack Fanny

b) Big Drag

c) Big Bang

d) all of the above

10. What were the first words Don Rickles said to Johnny Carson?

a) “Hello, Dummy.”

b) “I’d like to say from the bottom of my heart, Johnny, nobody likes you.”

c) “It’s about time.” (“Es iz shoyn tsayt.”)

11. When Rickles appeared on “The Tonight Show” starring Jimmy Fallon, what did he say?

a) “I know you are one of the finest impressionists. You do great impressions. Besides that, I’m delighted to have a show because you’re fresh, you’re funny, you’re great. And I want you to know something. From my

heart, ‘I never liked you.’”

b) “How many minutes have I got?”

c) “My wife was supposed to join me. She couldn’t get out of bed. The jewelry was too heavy.”

12. When Rickles was a panelist on Hollywood Squares he was asked, “You go down to a brook and you catch a frog. Then you rub it on your face! Just what is that supposed to do?” What did Rickles answer?

a) “That’s supposed to put you in the state hospital.”

b) “That prepares you for the next question: “What kind of shoes do frogs wear?” Answer: Open Toad!”

c) “That enables you to ask, ‘What’s a frogs favorite time?’

Answer: A Leap Year!”

13. Pickles did a stint as a summer tummler (pronounced TUMMluhr) in the Catskills. What were his duties?

a) To wake up the guests when they fall asleep around the pool after lunch

b) To excite the guests by sharing jokes and stories.

c) To keep the guests happy and alert.

d) To make a racket

e) All of the above

14. Rickles joined Joe Pesci in a commercial for

a) Joyva Marble Halvah

b) Snickers candy bar

c) Mashuga Nuts

d) N’yuk-N’yuks “the Breakfast of Stooges”

15. In a 1972 interview with Dick Caveat, Rickles was asked if he was ever invited into the alley. (Did he have a serious run-in with an insulted fan?) He replied,

a) “I have Blue Cross…and a fast cab.”

b) “Yes, but God has given the fool hands and feet and allowed him to run.”

c) “Don’t interrupt with unnecessary details.”

16. In the 1998 movie, “Dirty Work,” Rickles played the part of a / an

a) air duct cleaner

b) school custodian

c) theater manager

17. Rickles said to an obese person:

a) “Have you been to Weight Watchers? Join Oprah. 25% off.” BTW, I’m on Weight Watchers AND Jenny Craig because the one wasn’t giving me enough food.”

b) “What do you eat for dinner? Furniture?”

c) “You could be a furniture mover for Moshe’s Moving!”

18. According to Darryl Lyman, Venom, Rickles, is unlikely to ever follow his mother’s advice:

a) Always wear clean underwear.

b) What if everyone jumped off a cliff? Would you do it, too?

c) If you fall out of that tree and break your leg, don’t come running to me.

d) Tell nice stories to Bob Newhart.

ANSWERS

also said at another time.

BY TOM MARGENAU

I’d like to think that when people emal me questions, I give them correct answers with good advice. In fact, I’d guess I do that almost all the time. And when I don’t, it’s usually because the person writing to me didn’t present me with all the facts. Here are a couple reallife examples. (I’ve changed the names to protect the anonymity of the readers involved.)

Bob wrote to tell me that his wife, Carol, who is two years older than he is, has been getting her own Social Security benefits since she was 62. Bob just turned 66 and he was now applying for his own retirement. His benefits are significantly higher than what his wife is getting, so Bob thought Carol would be due more money on his account. But when they talked to their local Social Security agent, they were told that because Carol took early retirement, she can’t get any spousal benefits on Bob’s record. They wrote to ask me if this was correct.

I responded by telling them that it was not necessarily true. The fact that she took her own benefits at 62 does NOT preclude Carol from getting extra spousal benefits on Bob’s account. Here is how they would figure out if Carol is due anything extra from her husband’s record. They would take her age 66 benefit rate and subtract that from one-half of Bob’s age 66 rate. If there is any difference, it will be added to Carol’s reduced retirement benefit.

I told them to do the math. And if it looks like Carol is due anything extra on Bob’s account, she should go back to the Social Security people and insist on filing a claim.

About a month later, Bob sent me a follow-up email. He said his math (based on the formula I gave him) indicated Carol was due an extra $400 per month. They went back to their local Social Security office and talked to the same clerk. Even though she still said no benefits were payable, they demanded to file a claim. And sure enough, a couple weeks later Carol got an “award letter” telling her she was due an extra $415 per month in spousal benefits. Bob thanked me profusely and offered to buy me lunch.

During this same time frame, I got an email from Ted. He relayed a very similar story. He had a wife, Alice, who was getting a small Social Security retirement check that she started at age 62. Ted was now applying for his own much higher Social Security benefit. Once again, he said the Social Security rep they talked to told them that Alice wasn’t due any extra benefits on Ted’s account. I gave them the same advice I had delivered to Bob and Carol. I told them to go back to their Social Security office and insist on filing a claim. Which they did.

Always Insist on Filing a Claim

And several weeks later, I heard from Ted again. They had filed a claim for Alice, but she had just received a letter of denial saying she wasn’t due any extra benefits. The letter explained that because Alice was getting a federal civil service retirement pension in addition to her small Social Security check, that federal pension precluded her from getting any extra spousal benefits.

Ted let it be known that he was a little perturbed at me for getting their hopes up about his wife’s potential eligibility for benefits. Let’s just say that unlike Bob, he was in no mood to buy me lunch. I pointed out that I gave him bad advice because he gave me bad information -- or rather, incomplete information. He never mentioned that Alice was getting a federal retirement pension. Had he told me that, I would have explained to him that an amount equal to two-thirds of her civil service pension plus her own Social Security retirement benefit must be deducted from any spousal benefits she might have been due on Ted’s record.

Even though I did not give Ted the right answer, I did give him good advice: to file a claim for Social Security benefits. And that’s the overall theme of this column. If you think you might be eligible for some kind of benefit, and a Social Security clerk, or a Social Security columnist, tells you that you are not eligible, but you have doubts, insist on filing a claim. You have every right in the world to do so. And that way you will get a legal decision about your claim. And here is one more email with a story that illustrates that point.

Dear Tom: I just wanted to say thank you. I am the woman who wrote to you previously that I was told by someone at my local Social Security office that I was not eligible for widow’s benefits on my deceased husband’s Social Security record because my own benefits were higher. I showed this rep an article that you had written explaining that as a widow, I had the option of taking widow’s benefits now (I’m 66 and still working) and saving my own benefits until 70, when I would get a 32 percent delayed retirement bonus. She rather haughtily said, “Who are you going to believe? Me, an actual Social Security employee, or some obscure newspaper columnist?” She refused to take my claim. Based on your advice, I went back to the office and talked to the same woman again. But this time, I insisted on filing a claim. She grudgingly helped me fill out the forms. Long story short: I just got a check for about $5,000 in widow’s benefits that included a couple months’ worth of retroactive benefits. I also got a letter explaining my eligibility for those widow’s benefits. Thank you again so much for insisting that

I file a claim for benefits! I wrote this woman back and told her to take that letter to her local Social Security office to show the representative who was so adamant that she was not due any benefits. I’ve got to admit that part of me wanted her to do that to put this uppity Social Security clerk in her place. But the other part of me

thought it would be a good educational opportunity for an obviously inexperienced government representative.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

6 Clever Ways to Develop a Saver’s Attitude

BY MARY HUNT

Cutting expenses is the way to spend less so you have money to save, but unless you are actually putting that money into a safe place to be held for some future use, you’re not really saving at all. You’re just spending less.

Even if you cannot save a great deal of money right now, that’s OK. It’s not the amount you save that matters as much as the fact that you make saving money a regular habit.

GRAB ALL THE DISCOUNTS. Many mortgage lenders and student loan companies offer incentives for their customers who set up automatic monthly payments. It’s worth knowing you’ll never be late, and if you can get even 1/4-point reduction in the interest rate over time, that will really add up to be significant. Automobile insurers give discounts to good drivers, nonsmokers, good students, cars with particular safety equipment and any number of other situations. But you have to ask. Make the phone call!

SET DOLLAR LIMITS. OK, so this sounds curiously like budgeting. It is. Deciding ahead of time the amount you are willing to spend for anything is to impose important limitations on yourself.

CHARGE YOURSELF FEES. Banks and credit card companies don’t seem to have much trouble socking us with unbelievable fees, so take a lesson from them and charge yourself fees. Impose a tax equal to one hour’s pay each payday. Consider it the price for having a job, and put it straight into your savings account. Give yourself ample warning that upon your next raise, the fee will jump to two hours’ pay. Every time you make a withdrawal from the ATM or write a check, charge yourself a set fee of $1 by recording the actual amount plus a buck. Deposits? Charging yourself $10 for each deposit sounds about right. When you’ve collected $50 or $100 in fees, settle up and transfer the whole amount straight to your savings account.

EMBRACE CHEAPER SUBSTITUTES. Have you given the store brands at the grocery store a chance? If not, you should. The payoff will be significant, and you could be pleasantly surprised to discover just how many items are identical to the name brand except for the label and the price.

PLAY WITH YOUR MONEY. Decide that from now on you will never spend another dollar. That means all your $1 bills go into a stash. Or get really brave and make that $5 bills. Whatever you decide, remove that particular denomination from your wallet regularly and

save it.

DREAMWASH EVERY PURCHASE. Whatever your goal -- $1,000 in your savings account, a new house, an all-cash wedding, a trip to Spain -whatever it is, dreamwash your mind so you think of every purchase you make in light of this goal. If it’s something tangible (like a house), print out a picture that represents it and hang it in a prominent place in your home to remind you. Make a copy to keep in your handbag. Make a clever sleeve from construction paper or an envelope that slips over your credit card and requires you to see your dream each time you reach for it.

No matter how much or how little you have to save right now, you can develop a saver’s attitude. The things we tell ourselves about money and the attitudes we choose have a powerful effect on our behaviors. I’ve watched people with ordinary incomes do extraordinary things simply because they stopped feeling entitled and became habitual savers.

That has made all the difference.

Mary invites questions, comments and tips at mary@everydaycheapskate. com, or c/o Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Suite B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually.

Mary Hunt is the founder of www. DebtProofLiving.com, a personal finance member website and the author of “Debt-Proof Living,” released in 2014.

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Born in a Silver Boom, Park City, Utah, Heritage Delights Diners, GalleryStrollers, FestivalGoers

Year-Round Destination

Beehive Gin, Absinthe, lime and crème de violette with a cherry set at the base of the glass. It is built about Absinthe, a spirit with a colorful reputation of having been banned and therefore embraced by Parisian artists, bohemians and literati like Hemingway (it was falsely accused of having hallucinogenic properties). What I love about it is that it isn’t too sweet but has an air of intrigue. (Silver Star Cafe. 1825 Three Kings Drive  Park City, UT 84060. 435-655-3456. info@thesilverstarcafe. com, www.thesilverstarcafe.com.)

Galleries Galore

The art galleries are simply breathtaking. The last Friday of each month is a free Park City Gallery Stroll that lets visitors and locals alike the opportunity to enjoy light refreshments while discovering what’s on in the galleries; from 6-9 pm, members of the Park city Gallery Association offer a showcase highlighting artists, special exhibits and art events.

At Burns Cowboy Shop on historic Main Street, family owned since 1876, one of oldest family owned western shops in US (the boots just take your breath away), I meet Jake Quarnberg, the hat shaper, who is steaming a hat and patiently explaining the process to two girls who listen completely enthralled. Quarnberg who used to be a cattle rancher in Utah, grew up with the 6th generation Burns.

Park City is very much a year-round destination – after the snow melts, the mountain bikers and hikers take over.

Park City offers festivities and festivals year-round, the most famous being the Sundance Film Festival when as many as 40,000 come to town each January (remarkably, few actually ski so the slopes are relatively empty).

But the whole calendar is chock-ablock with special events: beginning in June, the Park silly Summer Market festival, each Sunday, showcasing local produce and artisan crafts; in July, Independence Day parade, and Park City Food & Wine Festival; in September, Autumn Aloft hot air balloon festival; in October, the Howl-O-Ween dog parade, to list just a few that have built the town’s reputation as the “Festival City of the Rocky Mountains.” There is also the Park City Institute’s concert series; performances at the picturesque Egyptian Theater (“Annie the Musical” was being performed during our visit).

There are more than 100 lodging properties to choose, from on-mountain hotels, condos and full-service luxury hotels with ski-in/out convenience, to multi-family private homes, bed and breakfast inns, downtown properties (you can hop on the Town Lift to the Park City Mountain base).

Park City, Utah is arguably North America’s most accessible mountain recreation destination, just 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International

College & Education

Creative ways to cut college costs

The cost of college tuition continues to increase, and college graduates are feeling the burn of that trend when the time comes to begin repaying their student loans.

According to an analysis from higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of Cappex, an online resource for students seeking college scholarships, members of the class of 2016 will graduate with an average student loan debt of just over $37,000. That projection, which was based on federal student loan data and variables including tuition inflation, would be an all-time high. Things are not much better in Canada, where the 2015 Graduating Student Survey by the Canadian University Survey Consortium estimated the average member of the class of 2015 graduated with $27,000 in debt.

Though many prospective college students are beginning to question if college degrees are worth taking on the kind of debt many students must take on to continue their educations after high school, statistics still indicate that college graduates have far greater lifetime earning potential than men and women who enter the professional arena with only high school diplomas.

So what can prospective college students do to avoid graduating without tens of thousands of dollars in debt? The answer might not be so difficult.

• Apply to tuition-free schools. Many students and parents might be surprised to learn that there are several tuition-free schools. Admittance to these schools is competitive, but students considering

equally competitive, high-tuition alternatives might make strong candidates for admission to tuition-free schools.

• Apply to fixed-tuition schools. If tuition-free schools are not an option, students can save money by applying for admittance to fixed-tuition schools. Such schools guarantee that the tuition students pay in their freshman year will not increase during the ensuing three years. (Note: Tuition may increase if a student needs a fifth year of schooling.) That can lead to considerable savings, as many schools’ tuitions increase dramatically in just four years.

• Begin at a two-year college. Two-year colleges typically charge considerably lower tuitions than four-year colleges and universities. Students who want to save money may benefit by enrolling in a two-year college out of high school and getting all of their prerequisite courses out of the way at a more

budget-friendly cost. When considering this option, make sure credits at the two-year college fully transfer to the four-year school students hope to enroll in after earning their associate’s degrees.

• Remain in-state for undergraduate degrees. Instate tuition at public universities remains a considerable bargain over out-of-state tuition or tuition at private universities. Students planning to do postgraduate work might benefit by enrolling in in-state public universities and saving their money to finance their postgraduate educations. Students who hope to attend a public university in a state that borders their home state may be eligible for a border waiver, which grants them in-state tuition even though they attended high school outside of the state.

Attending college has never been more expensive, but students and their parents can explore various options that can help reduce the cost of college tuition.

How to earn a college scholarship

The cost of a college education continues to rise. The College Board says the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2015-2016 school year was $32,405 at private colleges, $9,410 for state residents at public colleges, and $23,893 for out-of-state residents attending public universities. In 2013 and 2014, the average cost of a year’s tuition at a Canadian university was $5,772.

The high cost of education compels many students to find ways to finance their education. For many, that means exploring available scholarships.

Scholarships come in different forms and are usually offered to students as a gift to be put toward college or university costs. Some schools offer scholarships, while other scholarships are sponsored by outside organizations.

Students who meet certain requirements may be eligible for scholarships. While academic or athletic skills are the first criteria associated with scholarships, they are not the only avenues by which students can pursue scholarships. Scholarships may be offered to students of certain ethnic groups; children of employees at particular companies; or to students who live in particular states. Local branches of organizations like the Rotary Club or Kiwanis also may give out scholarships.

To improve one’s odds of getting a scholarship, consider the following tips.

• Get involved with the community. Many scholarship sponsors seek individuals who are committed to

volunteerism. Plus, volunteering for various groups puts students in the path of information about scholarships from these organizations.

• Use scholarship search engines. Those who search for scholarship sponsors should find plenty of results if they peruse scholarship search engines such as Scholarships.com, CollegeBoard.com and FastWeb.com.

• Check the local newspaper. The coupon section of the Sunday newspaper may feature scholarships, as might the classified section. This is a great resource for finding locally based scholarships.

• Use networking contacts. Students should ask anyone they know if they are aware of any scholarship opportunities. Students who develop a rapport with guidance counselors or the financial aid department at their prospective colleges or universities may learn about scholarship opportunities that are not highly publicized. These people may have the inside track on scholarship information.

• Apply for all available scholarships. Now is not the time for students to become lazy. Students should apply for as any scholarships for which they meet the eligibility requirements.

Scholarships can help students offset the rising costs of a college education. Those who are willing to put in the research, time and effort to apply may find a wealth of scholarship opportunities at their disposal.

COLLEGE CONNECTION

offers comprehensive college planning and counseling. Guidance and support in choosing a college, getting in to college, and finding the money to pay for college, all while taking the stress, the worry, the frustration and the madness out of college applications and admissions.

At COLLEGE CONNECTION, we’ve not only got your back, we’ve got your best moves forward!

From college matching to admission strategies, application

enhancement to essay development, there is a difference between simply applying to college and actually getting in. That difference is, COLLEGE CONNECTION!

Remember, there’s more to applying to college than filling in the blanks on Common App, and more to getting your hands on the money to pay for college than just submitting FAFSA.

So, before the applications, college admissions, and financial aid forms get to you, you need to get to us -COLLEGE CONNECTION!

Small College for Your Big Future

The future is bright at the State University of New York at Old Westbury. In fall 2016, the College enrolled its largest freshman class in more than 20 years and the largest class of transfer students in its history. Today, applications for 2017 are already ahead of that successful pace. Why are more and more students choosing SUNY Old Westbury?

“At SUNY Old Westbury, you will hear us regularly talk to you about our goal – to help you own your future,” said President Calvin O. Butts, III. “When we say that, we mean that we are dedicated to creating an atmosphere where you can learn and grow to be the person you want to be. It’s not just about being ready for a career – although our students get that preparation – it’s about putting you in a position to think critically about the world around you and your role in it, so you can chart your own course to the successful life you want to lead.”

Diverse, Globally-Focused SUNY Old Westbury offers students a mix of academic excellence, community service, and campus activities that embrace the diversity and complexity of today’s more globally focused world and all those who live in it.

Educating the most diverse student body in the SUNY system, the College offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. From accounting to psychology, communications to computer science, Old Westbury’s programs provide the skills students need to achieve their career and personal goals

All of this occurs in a small, closeknit community of 4,400 motivated students and more than 300 full- and part-time faculty members. This creates a small class atmosphere that is a large part of what makes time spent at Old Westbury so valuable.

Numbering now more than 25,000 strong, graduates of Old Westbury are working and leading in positions throughout Long Island, across the nation and around the world. Some have led public careers, like acclaimed film producer and director John McTiernan and Hostos Community College President Emeritus Dolores Fernandez. Some attended as full-time students. Many worked during their Old Westbury years to support themselves and their families. Most are people like your friends and neighbors, men and women who recognize the need for a quality education and continue to work today to make life better for themselves, their families and their communities.

The Value of SUNY

“Put simply, SUNY Old Westbury’s combination of challenging academic coursework, commitment to the enriching value of human diversity, personal attention, and a vibrant campus life create a very rich, productive educational environment,” said President Butts. “And one that is surprisingly affordable at the price of SUNY tuition.”

Admissions Open House at SUNY Old Westbury is Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 9 a.m. Register to attend by calling 516-876-3200 or online at www.oldwestbury.edu/open-house.

From our intentionally small classes to the skills of our excellent faculty, everything we offer is geared to enrich your experience and prepare you to pursue your own big dream. With nearly 60 undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, education, and the arts and sciences, and among the most diverse, dynamic student bodies in the nation, we provide a solid educational foundation so you have the confidence in your own abilities to succeed at whatever you choose to undertake — to own your future.

Contact us at: (516) 876-3200 or www.oldwestbury.edu

Saturday, April 22, 2017 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Fusion Academy: ARevolutionary Way to School

Fusion Academy is a revolutionary private middle and high school where positive relationships unlock academic potential. We are a nontraditional community of learning with the smallest class size possible: one student and one teacher per classroom. This allows us to personalize and customize curriculum for each student’s unique strengths, interests, and learning style. We are also able to personalize scheduling; students may enroll at any time (even during the summer) and take classes at a time of day that works best for them.

Our supportive staff and campus environment provide a safe space for students to flourish emotionally, socially, and academically. It includes a state-of-the-art recording studio and a mixed-media art studio for students to express their creativity. Our Homework Café®is where students complete all their homework before they leave for the day with help and supervision from a teacher.

Classes are offered at three levels: essential, college prep, and honors. From algebra to yoga and

everything in between, we have a wide variety of classes to choose from. Students can enroll full-time, take classes for credit, or utilize our tutoring services. In addition to academics, we partner with outside therapeutic professionals to support students’emotional health and help foster a balanced life.

traditional school isn’t working. Fusion has over 40 campuses across the country in California, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Washington D.C. To find your nearest campus, visit:FusionAcademy.com/campuses.

The entire staff welcomes him and he finally feels like he fits in. He loves the one on one with the teachers and is able to learn at his pace. Fusion has saved his life and brought happiness back into his school world.”

While it’s impossible to put our students into categories, we generally serve students with the following backgrounds: ADHD, accelerated/gifted learners, dyslexia, mild learning differences, social challenges, school anxiety, or students with challenging schedules. Students who attend Fusion have one thing in common:

Looking for a summer program? Our customized scheduling creates a summer school that won’t take away summer fun. Students can enroll at any time, and take classes at a time of day that works best for them. They can earn class credit with great elective options including arts, music, and yoga this summer.

Chevie, a parent at our Dallas, TX campus says, “I'm so grateful for Fusion and what it’s done for my son. He suffers from anxiety and some learning differences… [The staff has] done an amazing job of getting to know him and teaching him in a way that engages him.

PRIVATE SCHOOL FAIR

You’re invited to join more than 20 greater Long Island private schools and hundreds of educators and parents for this inaugural, education-centered event. Dr. Shefali Tsabary, renowned author and speaker, will be presenting on new ideas in mindfulness and emotional intelligence that you can use at home or in the classroom. Seats are limited. Pre-register for this event at: www.LIPrivateSchoolFair.com.

If you’re in the Long Island, NY area, you’re invited to join more than 20 greater long island private schools and hundreds of educators and parents for Long Island’s First Private School Fair featuring keynote speaker Dr. Shefali Tsabary. Dr. Shefali is a New York Times renowned author and international speaker and will be presenting on new ideas in mindfulness and emotional intelligence that you can use at home or in the classroom. She will be discussing ideas from her book, “The Awakened Family” followed by a Q&Aand book signing. Seats are limited so please pre-register for this event at: www.LIPrivateSchoolFair.com.

To learn more about Fusion Academy Woodbury and to set up a tour, connect with us at FusionWoodbury.com.

6:00 - 9:00pm Greater Long Island Private School Fair

7:30 - 8:30pm

Keynote, Dr. Shefali: Being Mindful for Joy in School and Harmony at Home

8:30 – 9:00pm Dr. Shefali Q&A and Book Signing

Sponsored by:

GOING PLACES, NEAR & FAR....

Jake Quarnberg, the hat shaper at Burns Cowboy Shop on historic Main Street, Park City, Utah. Family owned since 1876, one of oldest family owned western shops in US. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Airport with convenient service from everywhere. Park City - home to Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain Resort and the Utah Olympic Park –affords more than 400 miles of public trails offering year-round outdoor recreation.

Excellent travel planning assistance is provided by the Park City Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau, 800-453-1360, www. visitparkcity.com.

See also:

Park City Mountain, Utah: Biggest Ski Area in US is One of Easiest to Reach

Deer Valley, Utah is Skiers’ Only Paradise with Retro, Refined Vibe

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everyday is earth day

“When we heal the earth, we heal ourselves.”

--David Orr

10 easy ways you can do your part:

• u n p l u g a p p l i a n c e s w h e n n o t i n u s e

* like phone chargers-- energy pours out even when your phone isn’t plugged in!

• i n s t a l l f l o u r e s c e n t l i g h t b u l b s

* they use approximately 75% less energy and last 7 years!

• t a k e s h o r t e r s h o w e r s

* this will lower your water and heating bills too.

• w a s h c l o t h e s i n c o l d w a t e r

* 85% of energy is used in heating your washing machine’s water!

• n o m o r e b o t t l e d w a t e r !

* bottled water is expensive and generates large amounts of container waste-- instead, purify your tap water and re-use bottles.

• b u y l o c a l / o r g a n i c

m e a t a n d d a i r y

* purchasing from local farmers is healthy and keeps money in the local economy.

• t a k e m a s s t r a n s i t

o r c a r p o o l

* helps the environment and saves you gas money!

• b u y s e c o n d h a n d p r o d u c t s

* one man’s trash is another man’s treasure!

• b o r r o w f r o m t h e l i b r a r y

* instead of buying books or movies-this saves you money and reduces the use of ink and paper.

• m a k e y o u r o w n

c l e a n i n g s u p p l i e s

* non-toxic products like baking soda, vinegar, lemon and soap are effective cleaning products that improve the quality of your breathing air!

CLASSIFIEDS ...a sure way to get results.

ONE CALL TO 516-294-8900

AND YOUR AD WILL APPEAR IN 11 LOCAL NEWSPAPERS. CALL TODAY FOR OUR VERY LOW RATES. FAX: 516-294-8924

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Garden City News • Great Neck News • Mid Island Times

Bethpage Newsgram • Syosset Advance

Jericho News Journal • Williston Times - Mineola Edition

New Hyde Park Herald Courier • Manhasset Times Roslyn Times • Port Washington Times

DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADS IS TUESDAY AT 1:00PM.

3 EASY WAYS TO PLACE ADS:

1) Directly on website: gcnews.com & click on “Classified Order”

2) Email Nancy@gcnews.com

3) Fax 516-294-8924

Please include your name, daytime phone number, address and ad copy.

Visa and MasterCard Accepted

EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS-

TANT: to Vice President. 5 days, must be experienced in QuickBooks and Word. Knowledge in AR/AP a must. Email resume to submitresumes3@ gmail.com

AUTO MECHANIC: Full time, reliable, 5+ years experience. Must have inspector certification, drivers license and full tool box to perform all aspects of auto repair. Immediate. Call 516328-7667 or in person at 650 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park.

CLERICAL P/T

Garden City law firms seeks responsible and reliable individual for clerical work and scanning project. Flexible hours. Students welcome. Call Barbara 516-837-7316

OFFICE ASSISTANT: Part time, 20-30 hours per week, computer skills needed, office experience a must. Williston Park. Call 917-821-5435

OFFICE SUPPORT: Full time. Some property management experience helpful. Some Word, Excel, Outlook skills required. Experience with QuickBooks a plus for future planned implementation. Wide range of general clerical duties including: data entry, photocopying, faxing and mailing correspondence, assist in handling requests for information from various city agencies. For consideration, please submit cover letter with resume to: trusdale.properties@gmail. com Old Westbury Long Island location.

EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED

REAL ESTATE firm looking for college Marketing/Communications intern. Goldilocks

Real Estate, a boutique firm in Mineola seeks a summer intern to assist in online marketing. Candidate will receive a general education in residential real estate and have hands on opportunity to help create and run a marketing campaign. Employer will coordinate with university to gain credits for students. Call Sandi Polinsky at 917-733-3059 to schedule an interview or email sandi@goldilocksrealty.com

RECEPTIONIST / SOCIAL

MEDIA: Well-established Real Estate firm seeking full-time Receptionist/Social Media Contributor. Front desk reception w/computer skills. Must be proficient in all aspects of social media. Ability to multitask / work well with others. Call 516297-7771

EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED

TEACHER INFANT:

Immediate hire! Well known program in Roslyn area seeks teacher with minimum 1 year experience teaching infant classroom. Must have CDA or Early Childhood degree. Hours 9-6. Send resume finestgrowing@aol.com

SITUATION WANTED

BABYSITTER AVAILABLE:

Megan, 21 yrs old, college student, experienced, reliable sitter. Available 2nd week of May until end of August. Has own car. Call or text 516-851-0699 or email at miovino2495@aol.com for rates and further questions.

CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones at home or in a health care facility? Call 516-410-9943 for a NY State certified nursing assistant with excellent references !

CAREGIVER:

Seeking a patient, experienced care provider to care for your elderly loved one? If so, please contact me. I would be happy to assist. Call Marva 917-302-5482

CERTIFIED HHA (certification current)

Seeking position as a companion to the Elderly. Available to work Mon-Fri. 15 years of experience. Excellent references. Contact Olive 917-714-7789

EMPLOYMENT

SITUATION WANTED

ELDER CARE: AIDE/COMPANION with 15 years experience available to care for elderly. Days, nights, weekends. Own car. Excellent references. Call 516-775-6171

ELDER CARE:

Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Available to live in or out and nights. Over 20 years experience including in nursing home. References furnished upon request. Call Vicky 718-723-3301

EMPLOYMENT

SITUATION WANTED

HEALTH AIDE: Certified Aide seeking to provide private duty care to Garden City or local area resident. Available Monday through Friday, part time or full time, flexible hours, licensed driver, exceptional references. Call Annmarie 917-586-7433

offer: - Flexible hours - 401k plans with Matching funds - Health Insurance - Life Insurance - Emergency Family leave - Safety & attendance bonus twice a year

HELP WANTED

$15 hr. (Garden City)

Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call the G.C. office at 294-8900 for more information.

Description: Administrative Sales Assistant – Part Time

Looking for a responsible, motivated, articulate candidate who can multi-task in a small office environment. Ability to learn quickly as team player who can focus on the details and work as a self-starter.

Job Purpose: Support sales & marketing efforts by tracking, investigating, and reporting sales information; resolving problems.

Job Duties:

• Seek out prospective clients by reviewing professional publications and online research.

• Write letters and other documents as well as prepare and execute email marketing campaigns.

• Prepare reports by collecting and analyzing information.

• Organize and maintain a filing system.

• Maintain customer database.

• Increase industry knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

Skills and Qualifications: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.

Contact: bill@mcgovern-associates.com Get results!

Positions available for mechanics and bus attendants - Become a NYS Certified school bus driver!

CLASSIFIEDS Call 294.8900

EMPLOYMENT

SITUATION WANTED

HOME HEALTH AIDE / ELDER CARE Home health

aide with over 15 years experience !! Excellent references. Cooking, cleaning, showers, all aspects of daily care. Live in. Available Immediately !! Call Sharon 347-739-7717

HOME HEALTH AIDE:

Seeking PT/FT position as home health aide. Experienced with excellent references. English speaking, also speaks Polish, Russian & basic French. Please call Urszula Anna 347-898-5150

HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE

Let me do the work for you! Homes, apartments and offices! Vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, organizing, etc.

Professional appearance Excellent references English speaking Own transportation Free estimates!

Loves animals !!

Call or text Nancy 516-469-5517. Email: nancybenitez023@gmail.com

HOUSE CLEANING:

Excellent service, with great references, reliable, own transportation, English speaking. Call Selma at 516-690-3550

HOUSE CLEANING:

Experienced cleaning service available. Pleasant, responsible. Provides own quality clean products. Own transportation. Local references. Spanish/English speaking. Free estimates. Approximate cost: Small home $79, Mid size $99, Large $118. Please call Diana 516-859-7084 CAREER TRAINING

AIRLINE CAREERS Start here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866-296-7094

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EVENTS

HUNTINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY PRESENTS: Orff’s “Carmina Burana” plus a first time performance of “The Road that Never Ends” by local composer Michael Bussewitz-Quarm. Sunday 4/30 at 3pm at Huntington High. Tickets $20, free for students. Go to: huntingtonchoralsociety.org for more.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MEETINGS

Come and join us for an informative video & meet great people. Third Wednesday of the month. 7pm. Park City Diner, 101 Herricks Road, Garden City Park, NY 11040. The John Birch Society. JBS. org

NOVENAS/PRAYERS

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (L.S.)

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (L.B.)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOVENAS/PRAYERS

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit thou who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. Thou who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and thou who art in all instances of my life with me. I thank thee for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great material desire may be, I want to be with thee and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Thank You for your love towards me and my loved ones. Pray this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted. (L.B.)

MARKETPLACE

INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN

Consignment Shoppe and Auction House

Open 7 Days a Week Consignments by Appointment

Monthly Live & Online Auctions

Tag Sale, Appraisals and Estate Sale Services

Complete House Cleanouts

Moving Services

Home Staging Services 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR

EGGS Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/ KIT Complete Treatment System. Available at hardware stores, Home Depot, homedepot.com Try Harris Guaranteed Roach Killers too!

MOVING: MUST SELL!!

All mint, like new gas power generator, power washer, Cherry Grandfather Clock, 2 Harden Sofas and 2 Wing Chairs, Nordic Track Treadmill, Ping-Pong Table, Birch Dining Table and 6 chairs. All PRISTINE! Call 516-639-3504

PRIVACY HEDGE SPRING

BLOW OUT SALE. 6’ Arborvitae (cedar) reg. $129 NOW $69. Beautiful, nursery grown. FREE installation/ FREE delivery. Limited supply! ORDER NOW! 518-5361367 www.lowcosttrees.com

MARKETPLACE

WANTED TO BUY

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

LOOKING TO BUY!

Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048

OLD TOOLS, toys, trains, coins, antiques, sterling, costume jewelry, clocks, watches. Pleasant and courteous treatment. In business over 54 years. Immediate payment. Immediate removal. 347-256-7981

TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

TAG SALE

*BROWSE

*SHOP

*CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP

China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles

Tues-Fri 10-4

Sat 12-4

Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount.

All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org

INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN

Monday, April 24 9:30 am 117 Danbury Street Bayshore, NY 11706 Cleanout Sale! Household items, instruments, decorative items, furniture and more.....Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

MARKETPLACE

TAG SALE

WILLISTON PARK: “Bargains and Blessings” Thrift Shop at RESURRECTION CHURCH , 147 Campbell Avenue @Center Street. OPEN Thursdays 9:30am1pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm. 516-746-2257. EASTER ITEMS, jewelry, clothing, household items, etc. DONATIONS accepted Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm.

YARD SALE

PORT WASHINGTON: Moving Sale Saturday, April 22 9am-1pm 32 Seagull Lane Housewares, furniture, tools, jewelry, etc.

PETS

PET SERVICES

A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717

DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE?

HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away.

Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early!

Annmarie 516-775-4256

MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Training Grooming Boarding Walking GC Resident 516-382-5553

AUTO FOR SALE

BMW Z3, 2.5l, 2002; convertible sports car, silver, red leather interior, 56,000 miles, garaged, mint. $14,500. Must sell. 516-508-0955

April 21, 2017

CLASSIFIEDS Call 294.8900

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTO SERVICES

DETTAGLIO DETAILING:

Anthony Masia, Owner/Operator. Dependable, professional detailer, SUVs, vans, pick-ups also detailed at a higher price. We specialize in imports/Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati. $10 off complete detail. Spring Wash & Wax Special $95/cars only. Coupons not to be combined. 631-612-7152. Check us out on Facebook.

AUTOS WANTED

DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR RENT

GARDEN CITY BORDER

APARTMENT: Spacious, bright 2 bedroom with dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C, hardwood floors. NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. $1,750 + electric. ALSO 1 bedroom with balcony $1,585.00 + electric. Both available approximately June 1. www.gcbapts.com or 516-742-1101

GARDEN CITY

Sunny large 3 rooms. Freshly painted, new granite counters, 2 A/C, 1 Bed, parking. $2,100

First floor. Three rooms, 1 Bed, LR/DR combo, new EIK, A/C, Doorman. $2,400

Corner Unit. 4 rooms, 2 Bed, DR /EIK, parking. June 1. $3,200

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

OFFICE SPACE

GARDEN CITY

1565 FRANKLIN AVE

RESERVED PARKING

Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Available June 1st. Call 516-248-3048

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

STORE SPACE FOR RENT

GREAT NECK: Retail store for rent by owner. 550 Northern Blvd across from Leonard’s. 1600 square foot, fully renovated, new HVAC, new lavatory, office work area and conference room, parking lot, signage, taxes included, separate gas and electric. Ready to move in! $7500 per month. 516-829-1244

VACATION RENTAL

HAMPTON BAYS

SUMMER RENTAL

4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath, large lot in private community with private bay beach. South of Montauk Highway, close to train, restaurants, beaches and shopping.

July and/or August available. Single family only, no group rentals.

July $10,000. August $11,000.

July & August $20,000.00 Call 516-426-2247 and leave a message. References / Security required.

HAMPTONS: ON SHINNECOCK BAY

Minutes to ocean, train, stores. 2/3 Bedroom, 2 Bath house, open Kitchen. Moor your boat free. Mem. Day to Labor Day $19,500

June $11,500

July to Labor Day $18,000 No Pets or Smokers. References/Security required. Call 516-554-2008

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily.

Holiday Resort Services. 1-800638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

SAG HARBOR

SUMMER RENTAL

Upscale Community. 100’ Noyac Bay Beachfront. 3 BR, 2 Bath, LR, DR, Kitchen, Porch, Bayfront Patio, CAC, Sunsets. Available Aug-LD Call or Text 201-919-6574

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE

GARDEN CITY ESTATES

Expanded Split. 3-4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath. LR, DR, Kit, Den, 2 car garage, AC, Sprinklers. Prime block: Close to LIRR, Stratford School. Low taxes. $949,000. Principals. Owner: 516-747-1024

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

LOTS FOR SALE

WATERFRONT LAND SELL

OFF! April 29th & 30th. 16 Estate sized lakefront tracts from $89,900! Buy at a fraction of market price! Private wooded setting, spring fed lake with trophy bass! 3 hrs NYC! EZ terms avail! Call 888-479-3394 to register. NewYorkLandandLakes.com

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE

LENDER ORDERED SALE! 39 acres $89,900 NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED! Delaware County. Catskill Mtn setting! Views, woods, meadow! EZ term avail! Call 888-479-3394 today! NewYorkLandandlakes.com

REAL ESTATE WANTED

APARTMENT WANTED

APARTMENT OR ROOM WANTED by single, dependable, financially secure local home maintenance and repair business owner. Non smoker, no pets. Very handy, willing to help you maintain & repair your home. References available including past and present landlords. Call John 516-972-1938

LAND WANTED

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

SERVICES

FIX’N FLIPS, HARD MONEY

/BRIDGE LOANS, No Documents Stated Income Loans, up to 90% PP, 100% Rehab, Purchase Refinance, One-Four Units, Mixed Use, Commercial Building, 888-565-9477

SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AMBIANCE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

*Handyman & Remodeling

*Kitchen Installations

*Furniture Assembly

*Finish Carpentry

*Minor Electrical & Plumbing

23year GC Resident

Lic & Ins H18E2170000

Call BOB 516-741-2154

LAMPS FIXED $65

In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628

MASONRY

All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps.

Free Estimates

Fully Licensed & Insured Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886

RAFTER ONE CARPENTRY:

Kitchens & Baths, Windows & Doors, Wainscoting & Molding, all general home repairs. References. License #H010478/Insured. Bill Ryan 516-491-6222

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

SERVICES

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock

Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish

Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal Power Washing, Wood Replacement

JOHN MIGLIACCIO

Licensed & Insured #80422100000 Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office)

JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES

Interior-Exterior Specialist

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

PARTY HELP

LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY

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

DRIVER AVAILABLE:

Life long resident of Garden City available to provide rides for trips to town, stores, doctor visits, any kind of ride assistance. Available Monday Saturday. Call Joe 516-650-1903

CLASSIFIEDS Call 294.8900

SERVICES

TUTORING

CHEMISTRY TUTOR: Call Jonathan, Ivy League Ph.D. AP, SAT II, Regents. I also tutor Biology, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science. itutorchem@gmail.com or 516669-0587

ENGLISH TUTOR:

Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT/ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.

IVY LEAGUE GRAD TUTOR: 8+ years experience. Specialities include Physics, Chemistry, Math (all levels), SAT, SAT II. Rate $100/hr. Sessions held in Library. Skype tutoring available. Call 718-415-8118

MATH TUTOR:

Middle & High School, Common Core Algebra, Geometry and Algebra 2. Regents and Finals prep. Contact: kjomalley91@gmail. com or 516-426-8638

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

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

SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS

WANTED! Leona Handelman, Half Hollow Hills Math Teacher. Empowering students K-12. Common Core and enrichment, PSAT, SAT, ACT, Regents / test prep, professional licensing exams. Free evaluation and personalized tutoring programs. 516-652-9851 or 516-627-0024

DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE to advertise? Our Service Directory is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information.

VINYASAand GENTLE YOGA

Classes in Mineola Studio.

• $110 - 10 classes

• $15 - walk-in rate

Call or Text Carol 516-662-7391 or email YogawithCarol@outlook.com

SERVICES

INSTRUCTION

BASEBALL INSTRUCTION

Top rated on Long Island New York State Certified Go to: coachup.com/coaches/johns-22 for reviews and info.

PIANO LESSONS

By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons. com

CLEANING

HOUSE CLEANING:

Experienced service, great references, reliable, English speaking. Please call Mirian at 516642-6624

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE

Our excellent cleaning team will get your home or office spotless! Available Monday thru Friday 7am to 6pm Supplies provided if needed

Own transportation Excellent references provided CALL 516-849-2026

SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY

WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out

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

STRONG ARM CLEANING:

Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

SERVICES

1-866-We Junk It: All phases of rubbish removal & demolition. Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, clean-ups, attics, basements, floods, fires. All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat Service. www.1866wejunkit.com 516-5411557

SERVICES

A & J MOVING & STORAGE:

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

BABYSITTING & PET SITTING SERVICES: Garden City Mom (and teacher) is available to babysit and /or care for your pets. Available weekday and weekend evenings. References available upon request. Please call or text: 516-713-0896

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

SERVICES

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

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

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

SERVICES

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Friday, April 21, 2017 Classifieds

Please join Last Hope Animal Rescue on Sunday, April 23rd, from 1-3 PM for a kitten/cat foster get together. Last Hope would like to thank current foster volunteers for the tremendous work they do and answer questions for those considering becoming a foster. Learn what this rewarding experience is all about.

Last Hope Animal Rescue’s Flea Market

Doing some spring cleaning?

Please put aside donations for Last Hope!

The next flea market and jewelry sale will be on Saturday, May 20th from 10am-2pm at The Church of the Advent in Westbury, 555 Advent Street, just off Jericho Turnpike. Donations will be accepted at the church on Friday May 19th from 2:30pm to 7pm.

After this sale, Last Hope will be on a summer hiatus. Be sure not to miss this one! The next sale won’t be until September 9th. All proceeds benefit the Special Needs Animal Fund at Last Hope.

For more information contact Maureen at toestetra@hotmail.com.

To read more about Last Hope and to see photos and bios of the beautiful, adoptable cats and kittens of all ages, colors and personalities, visit our website: http:// lasthopeanimalrescue.org

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First Homeowners Cleanup for 2017

The first of eight Oyster Bay Town Homeowners Cleanup Program dates and the first of four Paper Shredding Programs dates for 2017 will take place on Saturday, April 29, according to Town Councilman Chris J. Coschignano.

“Start the warm weather off strong with some spring cleaning and take any clutter from your home, garage, or storage shed along with any trash to be recycled before the trash piles up,” Councilman Coschignano said. “Residents within the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal District looking to clear up any clutter in their homes can take advantage of the Homeowners Cleanup by taking unwanted, non-hazardous trash or paper to the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal Complex, located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road, Old Bethpage, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Councilman noted that proof of district residency must be shown.

Additionally, if you plan to bring any campers, boats or boat trailers, proof of ownership must be provided and signed over to the Town. The boats must be drained of all oil, gas and other fluids, and all batteries must be removed.

Bushes, tree limbs, fence posts and similar items will be accepted as is and need not be broken into smaller pieces. Used tires, large metal items in excess of four feet, clean fill, clean broken concrete, and boats and boat trailers will also be accepted. Passenger cars, vans, pickup trucks and small trailers are admitted to the program. Six-wheel or larger vehicles are not permitted.

Councilman Coschignano noted that the next Homeowners Cleanup Date will be Saturday, May 13 and the next Paper Shredding date will be Saturday, June 24. For more information, residents can call 677-5943 or visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com.

Oyster Bay Harbor & Beach Cleanup

On “Earth Day,” Saturday, April 22, the Town of Oyster Bay, the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association (NOBBA) and Friends of the Bay will once again join forces to sponsor the annual Oyster Bay Harbor & Beach Clean Up Day, according to Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino.

“For more than two decades, Town employees and volunteers have rolled up their sleeves to complete a thorough clean-up of the beaches and shoreline areas along Oyster Bay Harbor,” Supervisor Saladino stated. “This year, our annual event falls on ‘Earth Day,’ which is a very appropriate time to take on an important environmental initiative such as this one.”

Supervisor Saladino, a strong proponent of protecting and preserving the Town of Oyster Bay’s pristine waterways and beaches, said he is looking forward to working side by side with volunteers at the clean-up. “All day, people walk along the shoreline collecting debris, picking up trash, and even working from boats to clean up floating litter in the water,” Supervisor Saladino said. “This annual clean-up day is an inspiration to residents, as it helps preserve the precious ecology of one of the Town’s crown jewels, Oyster Bay Harbor.”

Supervisor Saladino went on to say that volunteers are being sought to participate in the cleanup, which will run from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Volunteers are also welcome to sign up the day of the event. The central meeting place will be Theodore Roosevelt Memorial

Park launching ramps and waterfront gazebo off of Larrabee Avenue, Oyster Bay. Locations for the clean-up include Theodore Roosevelt Beach in Oyster Bay, Stehli Beach in Bayville and Centre Island Beach in Bayville.

“Each year, countless amounts of paper, food, plastics and other trash are discarded on beaches or dumped overboard from recreational and commercial vessels. Despite popular belief, debris disintegration of all this trash actually takes weeks, months or even years as opposed to a few days,” Supervisor Saladino stated. “Typically, our harbor and beach clean-up results in about forty thousand pounds of debris collected by volunteers. Allowing this litter to remain on our shorelines will only lead to increasingly worse damage for the environment.”

“Anyone who swims, boats or fishes in Oyster Bay Harbor, or just wants to help protect and enhance the environmental integrity of this beautiful waterway, is invited to join me on April 22,” Supervisor Saladino said. “Don’t be discouraged if you can’t stay for the entire day; even a couple of hours will make a difference. Clean-up events like this will go a long way towards preserving the environment for our enjoyment and the enjoyment of future generations.”

Individuals and groups who are interested can get further information by calling the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources at 677-5943 or visit the Town’s website www.oysterbaytown.com.

PROFESSIONAL GUIDE

What’s Happening

April 21

Ben Afflect will star in the film “The Accountant” at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m and again at 7:30 p.m. Rated R for violence and language, the film is 128 minutes long.

April 23

“A Musical History Tour from the 1950s to the Present”, presented by The Vic Vincent Band will be held at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m.

April 24

The “ActiveFit” fitness class begins today at the Bethpage Public Library at 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. for session 1 and 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. for session 2. The program series will continue for eight sessions and advanced registration is required.

“Simply Stronger” exercise class series begins today and runs through June 26, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library. Please register in advance for the program.

“The Light Between Oceans”, starring Alicia Vikander, will be shown at 1:30 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library. 133 minutes long, the film is rated PG-13. In advance of the showing, a “Book-to-Film” discussion will be held at the Library at 12 noon.

April 25

The Baking Coach will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. to demonstrate how to make “Carrot Cake

Parfait”. Registration in advance is recommended.

At 7 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, Chef Rob Scott will demonstrate how to make “Asiago Cheese Bread”. Advance registration is required.

April 26

“Fruit and Vegetable Container Garden” is the subject of a class at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. with Paul Levine.

April 27

The Young Adult Reading Club will meet at the Bethpage Public Library from 7 to 8 p.m. to discuss Rags & Bones: New Twists on Timeless Tales by Melissa Marr and Tim Pratt.

April 28

“Manchester By the Sea” will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Rated R, the film is 135 minutes long and stars Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams.

April 30

“The Pegu Club All Stars” is a swingera big band, performing the musk of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Chick Webb and other classic bands from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. The performance will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 2 p.m.

Compiled by Meg Meyer

Bladder cancer awareness at Winthrop Hospital

Did you know that bladder cancer is the sixth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States? Smoking increases your chance of developing bladder cancer and although men are diagnosed more frequently, women are generally diagnosed at a later stage.

To learn more, the public is invited to attend a free Bladder Cancer Awareness Day educational program at NYU Winthrop Hospital on Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM. The event will be held in the Research and Academic Center at NYU Winthrop, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard, at the corner of Second Street in Mineola.

Speakers Anthony Corcoran, MD, Attending Uro-Oncologist, Department of Urology; Galina Levin, MD, Attending Radiologist, Division of Radiation Oncology; and Mary O’Keefe, MD, Attending Oncologist, Department

Town photo calendar winner

Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino (left) presents an official Town of Hempstead Shutterbug Award to Anne-Marie Brzezinski of Levittown for being chosen as a Town of Hempstead 2017 Photo Calendar winner. This photo took place at Town Hall in Hempstead.

of Oncology/Hematology, will discuss risk factors, causes and treatment options. A question and answer period will be included.

Literature and educational materials will be provided; a light breakfast will be included during registration at 8:30 AM. The program begins at 9:00 AM. To register and for information about parking or the program, please call Kate Owens (516) 663-2316 or e-mail kowens@winthrop.org

The much anticipated affiliation between Winthrop-University Hospital and NYU Langone Health System (NYU Langone) became official on April 1, 2017. NYU Langone is now the corporate parent of Winthrop, creating a clinically integrated healthcare network between our two organizations. With this new affiliation also comes a new name for Winthrop, which will now be known as NYU Winthrop Hospital.

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Challenge Division Opening Day

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph S. Saladino (front row second from left), Town Councilman Louis B. Imbroto (third from right) and Town

Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia (front row second from right) recently attended the grand opening of the Plainview Little League Challenger Division at the Fern Place School in Plainview and extended best wishes to coaches, players and parents for an enjoyable season. The Town constructed the new field last year provide a top tier venue for local special needs athletes who participate in Challenger Baseball.

Campers often describe camp as their ‘happy place’

Writing for the American Camping Association, Audrey Monke says, “… Campers often describe camp as their ‘happy place’, and ‘the best [two] weeks’ of their year. And, from my own observation, I’ve seen that kids and the counselors who work with them are obviously happy at camp. They smile a lot. They look relaxed. There’s a lot of laughter. So many fun things happen at camp every day, that it’s no surprise it’s such a happy place for kids.”

When the word camp enters a conversation many of us conjure up the pleasant memories associated with what we at Oasis, Early Start Imagination Camp (ESIC) call the 4Ss: S’mores, Singing, Swimming, and Soccer. It is the picture of camp as ideal utopia where stress melts away and all that is left are the sounds of laughter piercing the thick summer air But what else does camp offer besides rollicking fun?

It is well documented that with the advent of Common Core, demands on our children have increased significantly, and nowhere is that more evident at the Pre-K and Kindergarten level. In response to those demands, parents increasingly are looking for activities and programs to provide children with

opportunities to flourish. And summer camp is the perfect place for that to happen. Recently the research around the benefits of camp – especially for those children in their younger more formative years – has become compelling.

Studies on grit, popularized by Angela Duckworth, along with the benefits of social-emotional learning (SEL) that have been identified by researchers at the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) make a compelling case for summer camp for the Pre-K population. Awell-organized summer program for children at this age incorporates the best practices of these two constructs.

Oasis’s ESIC program help to form grit in these youngsters by allowing them to try new things often just out of reach of their

competencies, perhaps falling short at first before eventually mastering these skills (whether they are psychomotor or cognitive based). This is vital in building the skills needed to persevere and ultimately succeed in school and beyond. To understand grit, you only need to imagine a child who starts out being painfully shy, and with the appropriate mentoring ends up standing in front of his/her camp

community at the talent show and performs the group’s lip-sync; or the child who has never played an organized game of soccer who by the end of the summer is comfortable and confident on the soccer field.

ESIC provides the opportunity to develop expertise in the skills associated with SELcompetency such as: Self-Awareness, SelfRegulation, Self-Management, Relationship Building, and Decision Making, which are vital for success in school and in life. The mastery of these skills is one of the single best predictors of academic success according to a wide ranging meta-analysis conducted by CASEL. Great camps encourage campers to work together in learning new songs, solving group problems, or making group decisions. They also ensure that campers feel comfortable in trying to spell that new word or remembering the day of the month in a supportive and caring environment.

Old maps of Long Island Motor Parkway found in local business

BY GARY SIMEONE

Howard Kroplick, President of the Long Island Motor Parkway Preservation Society, received a call he wasn’t expecting last week. The call came from building contractor, Roy Knoernschild, who said he found a bunch of old maps of the now defunct Parkway in the basement of a building at 125 Church Street in Malverne.

“I was a little skeptical at first because I’ve received calls like this before from people claiming they’ve discovered old maps that usually don’t pan out,” said Kroplick, who also serves as an historian for the Town of North Hempstead and is a Board member of the Society for the preservation of Long Island Antiquities.

He said the claims turned out to be true after he followed up on the tip.

“I went down into the basement with him in this building, which is now the Learning Circle and in this old wooden chest was over 100 drawings of different maps, sketches and blueprints detailing the design of the Parkway.”

He said there were between 100 to 120 maps, many drawn by Arthur Archibald, a Town of Hempstead surveyor who surveyed the Motor Parkway from 1906 to 1938.

The Long Island Motor Parkway

was one of the world’s first parkways built exclusively for automobiles and was a toll road that stretched from the Fresh Meadows area of Queens to Lake Ronkonkoma. It was originally meant to be used as a race course for the Vanderbilt Cup Races. Parts of the Parkway were located in the Hempstead Plains area, which is now Levittown and in the village of Garden City. The Parkway was first opened in 1908.

“There was a map of the Hempstead Plains area inside the chest as well as surveys of the town’s of Levittown and Garden City,” said Kroplick. “One of the surveys was of the Clinton Road Bridge in Garden City and a toll Lodge which is now a Chamber of Commerce building on Seventh Street.

Other maps show various designs for bridges and tolls and entrance and exit ramps along the Parkway. There is also an eleven foot long map showing the entire plan of the parkways design.

Kroplick said he believed that map was used as a promotional tool by Archibald and his team to present to each village the benefits of installing the Parkway.

He also said that he believes the building at 125 Church Street was used as a design center for the Parkway by Archibald and his team.

Town seeks specialists for GAP summer camp activities

The Town of Oyster Bay is seeking Activities Specialists for its Group Activities Program (GAP) Summer Day Camp, Oyster Bay Town Councilman Louis B. Imbroto announced.

The Town has openings at its camp at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, which will be held from July 5, 2017 through August 11, 2017 between the hours of 9:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.

“The six week program is extremely rewarding and entails working with special needs children and adults between the ages of 5 and 21,” Councilman Imbroto said. “The job is ideal for educators who are off for the summer. It is also a great opportunity for young people seeking to build up their resume.”

Councilman Imbroto said applicants will take a leadership role with running the various activities. They must have a Bachelor’s Degree and have completed 1600 hours working with special needs

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children and adults.

“Our TOB GAP Summer Day Camp is one of the finest programs of its kind in the country and working with the special needs community is truly fulfilling,” Councilman Imbroto said.

The GAP Program, which is administered through the Handicapped Services Division of the Town’s Department of Community and Youth Services, provides a unique social-recreational experience for developmentally disabled town residents in a well supervised setting. The focus of the GAP program is group interaction.

“If you are interested in this great employment opportunity, please contact Program Director Mary E. Hurst at (516) 797-7948,” Councilman Imbroto said. “You are sure to get tremendous satisfaction bringing joy to the program’s participants and being a part of our great team.

The Nassau - Suffolk Greenbelt Trail, which stretches from Massapequa to Cold Spring Harbor, is one of Long Island’s best kept secrets, but the Greater Long Island Running Club is inviting Long Island runners to join us on that Trail on Saturday, May 13, 2017.

The Long Island Greenbelt Trail 50 Kilometer and 25 Kilometer Runs will be held on the northern reached of the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trai that morning, with the 25 Kilometer runners going from the Sunnyside Boulevard trailhead in Painview to the Cold Spring Harbor terminus of the trail and back south again to Sunnyside Boulevard and the finish at the Running Club offices about 1 half mile away from the Trail. The 50 Kilometer runners will being the out and back twice. The Runs will be followed by plenty of food and drink for runners to refuel themselves with.

Each entrant in both Runs will be presented with a special commemora-

tive shirt, and all finishers will be presented with a special commemorative medal when they cross the finish line.

There are awards for the top male and female finishers overall in both races, as well as awards to the top male and female finishers in the 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 plus finishers. The top male and female finishers in the 50K and the first Long Island finisher in the 50K will receive a pair of running shoes courtesy of The Runner’s Edge of Farmingdale.

The Long Island Greenbelt Trail 50 Kilometer Run is the 2017 50 Kilometer Trail Championship of the Long Island Association of USA Track & Field. A portion of the net proceeds of the Runs will be donated to the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference and Hope for the Warriors.

For information or entry forms, go to www.glirc.org or call Nick Palazzo at the Running Club office at (516) 3497646.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Formation of 79 STATE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 3/06/17. Office located in Nassau. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to PO Box 0271, Hicksville, NY 118020271. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Formation of 50 NORTH 15TH LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 3/06/17. Office located in Nassau. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to PO Box 0271, Hicksville, NY 11802-0271. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Formation of 230 PARKWAY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 3/06/17. Office located in Nassau. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to PO Box 0271, Hicksville, NY 11802-0271. Purpose: any lawful activity.

MIT 5504

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Formation of LLC. CDS Next LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/21/2017. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at c/o Chris Davis, 100 Duffy Ave, Suite 510, Hicksville, NY 11801. Purpose: any business permitted under law.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, vs. COLLEEN P. TUZZOLO, MICHAEL P. TUZZOLO A/K/A MIKE P. TUZZOLO, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on August 26, 2014, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme

Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 02, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 16 Prose Street, Hicksville, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11, Block 310 and Lot 21. Approximate amount of judgment is $237,546.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 11033/12. Ann Marie Diaz, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5509

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION; Plaintiff(s) vs. BRIAN JENNINGS; TRACY JENNINGS AKA TRACY L. JENNINGS; et al; Defendant(s)

Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about January 19, 2017, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501.

On May 2, 2017 at 11:30 am. Premises known as 7 & 9

DAVID AVENUE, Hicksville, NY 11801

Section: 12 Block: 171 Lot: 17, 18, 19, 20 & 51

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Lot Nos. 17 to 20 inclusive and also being part of Lot No. 16 in Block 26 on a certain map entitled, “Map of Willfred Manor” filed in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on 5/2/47 under File No. 631, Case No. 726. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale.

Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale.

Approximate amount of judg-

LEGAL NOTICES

ment $573,085.59 plus interest and costs.

INDEX NO. 3509-2014

Jeffrey L. Stadler, Esq., Referee MIT 5511

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO: GATEWAY CARTING CO. INC.

The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Julianne T. Capetola, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated February 24, 2017, and filed with the complaint and other papers in the office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, State of New York. This action seeks an order from the court canceling and discharging a certain mortgage dated August 1, 1985 given by plaintiffs to secure a debt owed to Gateway Carting Co. Inc., which debt has been paid in full. The mortgage affects property located at 16 Howard Street, Hicksville, County of Nassau, State of New York. MACRI, GREENSPAN & MORMARCO

Attorneys for Plaintiffs 393 Old Country Road, Suite 300 Carle Place, NY 11514 (516) 338-5780

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU MARTIN DELLACONA, JR. and MARIE DELLACONA

Plaintiffs, SUMMONS – against –

GATEWAY CARTING CO. INC.,

Index No. 001120-2017

Date Purchased: 02/24/2017

Plaintiffs’ Address: 1 Ariel Dr., Middle Island, NY Basis of Venue Designated is: Defendant.

Address of Subject Property

To the above named defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiffs’ Attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to

appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Dated: February 24, 2017

MACRI, GREENSPAN & MORAMARCO

Attorneys for Plaintiffs 393 Old Country Road, Suite 300

Carle Place, New York 11514 (516) 338-5780

Defendant’s Address: 66-67 78th Street

Middle Village, New York 11379

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County Of Nassau

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST

Angel Thomas, Jerry A. Thomas, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 12/13/2016 and entered on 12/22/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, The Calendar Control Part (CCP), Mineola, NY on May 23, 2017 at 11:30 AM premises known as 30 Jay Street, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 46., BLOCK: 479, LOT: 19. Approximate amount of judgment is $418,600.41 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 3158/2014.

William J. Croutier, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 MIT 5517 4X 04/21,28,05/05,12 LEGAL NOTICE

The Viscardi Center, Henry Viscardi School & Abilities, Inc. (Owner) will receive sealed bids at our facility located at 201 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507 for architectural design services for the expansion of door openings in the Henry Viscardi School High School. A walk through will be hold on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 3:30pm at which time you will meet with our Facilities Director and receive specifications for the project. Bids will be due on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 11:00am at which time they

will be publicly opened. Interested Vendors must contact Maureen Begina at 516465-1558 or email mbegina@ viscardicenter.org to register for the walk through. Failure to pre-register may disqualify you from bidding. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids received and to accept any bid which it deems to be most favorable to the interest of the Owner. No bid shall be withdrawn pending the decision of the Owner. Bids may be mailed, hand delivered or emailed to:

Maureen Begina, Purchasing Manager

The Viscardi Center 201 I.U. Willets Road Albertson, NY 11507 516-455-1558

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

US Bank National Association as Trustee for the MLMI SURF Trust Series 2006-BC5, Plaintiff AGAINST

Melanie Artoglou; Christoduola Artoglou; Harry Artoglou; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated October 26, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on May 23, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 8 Clarissa Drive, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 45 Block 363 Lot 34. Approximate amount of judgment $542,671.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 8875/07. Scott F Guardino, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835

Dated: March 22, 2017

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that Sealed Request for Proposals for “PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES” will be received by the

HICKSVILLE WATER

DISTRICT, at the office of the DISTRICT at 4 Dean Street, Hicksville, New York, until 4:00 P.M., on Monday, May 1, 2017. Proposal information may be obtained at the office of the DISTRICT.

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informality, and to accept such bid as, in its opinion, is in the best interest of the HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT

Towns of Oyster Bay & Hempstead William Schuckmann, Chairman Nicholas J. Brigandi, Secretary Karl M. Schweitzer, Treasurer

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of KP Media, LLC. Articles of organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/17/17. Office Location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated an agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be serves. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 31 Lincoln St. Farmingdale, NY 11735. Purpose: Any lawful activity. BN 7213

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY

CITIMORTGAGE, INC.

SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., Plaintiff against JOSE QUINTERO ,et al Defendants

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein, Such & Crane LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorney(s) for Plaintiff(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered DECEMBER 29, 2016

I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the CCP (CALENDAR CONTROL PART COURTROOM) IN THE NASSAU SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501 on MAY 16, 2017 at 11:30 A.M.. Premises known as 5 WILFORD STREET, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. Sec 46 Block 279 Lot 417. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying

and being at Bethpage, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $466,411.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 015393/13 .

SCOTT STONE, ESQ. , Referee File# QNSRN430 BN 7214

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau

U.S. Bank, National Association, as Successor Trustee to Wachovia Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Holders of the MASTR Alternative Loan Trust 2004-6, Plaintiff AGAINST

Tejwant S. Sawhney, Harmeet Sawhney, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 10/26/2016 and entered on 11/10/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, The Calendar Control Part (CCP), Mineola, NY on May 16, 2017 at 11:30 AM premises known as 650 Broadway Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 46, BLOCK: 576, LOT: 70. Approximate amount of judgment is $481,064.72 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 10526/2013.

Karen C. Grant, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 BN 7215

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REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CITIGROUP

MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST

INC. ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AMC1, Plaintiff –against – DALJIT S. SODHI, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on June 30, 2010. I, the under-

LEGAL NOTICES

signed Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501 on the 23rd Day of May, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 49 Seitz Drive, Bethpage, NY 11714. (SBL #: 49-196-22).

Approximate amount of lien $379,666.87 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 17070/08. Christopher L. Grayson, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 Rochester, NY 14614-1990 Tel. 585/760-8218

Dated: March 21, 2017 BN 7216

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

Selene Finance LP, Plaintiff AGAINST

Steven Campo a/k/a Steven J. Campo; Susan Campo a/k/a Susan A. Campo a/k/a Susan A. Breden; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated January 20, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on May 23, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 175 12th Street, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 46. Block 34 Lot 47. Approximate amount of judgment $374,152.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 16-003920.

Shelly Eaton, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835

Dated: March 17, 2017

BN 7217

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LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID # 004-1718

Notice is hereby given that separate bids, submitted in sealed envelopes for BID # 004-1718 will be received and publicly read by the Board of Education, Bethpage Union Free School

District, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York on May 17h 2017 in the Bethpage School Board Room at 1 p.m.

Nassau County Directors of School Facilities

Purchasing Consortium

Cooperative Bid for CUSTODIAL EQUIPMENT

PURCHASE, SERVICE & REPAIR

COOPERATIVE BID

Participating School Districts:

Bethpage Union Free School

District

Baldwin Union Free School

District

Bellmore Union Free School District

Bellmore–Merrick Central High School District

Carle Place Union Free School District

East Meadow Union Free School District

East Rockaway Union Free School District

East Williston Union Free School District

Elmont Union Free School District

Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District

Freeport Union Free School

District

Garden City Union Free School

District

Glen Cove Union Free School

District

Great Neck Union Free School

District

Herricks Union Free School

District

Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District

Hicksville Union Free School

District

Island Trees Union Free School

District

Jericho Union Free School

District

Lawrence Union Free School

District

Levittown Union Free School

District

Long Beach Central School

District

Lynbrook Union Free School

District

Malverne Union Free School

District

Manhasset Union Free School

District

Massapequa Union Free School

District

Mineola Union Free School

District

North Bellmore Union Free School District

North Merrick Union Free School District

North Shore Central School District

Oceanside Union Free School

District

Plainedge Union Free School District

Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District

Port Washington Union Free School District

Rockville Centre Union Free School District

Roosevelt Union Free School District

Seaford Union Free School District

Syosset Central School District

Uniondale Union Free School District

Valley Stream #30 Union Free School District

Valley Stream CHSD

Wantagh Union Free School District

West Hempstead Union Free School District

Westbury Union Free School District

Sealed bids are to be addressed to the attention of Alison Friedson, Purchasing Agent, Bethpage Union Free School District, Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714. All bids must be submitted to the Purchasing Office on or before the date of opening in sealed envelopes, bearing on the outside BID #004-1718, the name and address of the bidder and the title of the bid in the lower left-hand corner. Detailed specifications may be obtained at the above address weekdays between the hours of 8:00AM and 2:00PM. Contact Ms. Friedson with any questions regarding this bid. afriedson@bethpage.ws

The Board of Education reserves the right to award all or a part of this bid or to reject all bids or any part of any bid and to make awards which are in the best interest of the school district and to waive any informality as to non-material errors or omissions in the submissions.

Date: April 21, 2017

By Order of the Board of Education

Bethpage Union Free School District

BN 7218

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A celebration of jazz

In celebration of Music in Our Schools Month, the MacArthur High School Jazz Ensemble performed at a festival that celebrates the greatest of all American-made art forms, jazz. Under the direction of Joseph Romano, the Jazz Ensemble traveled to Herricks High School in New Hyde Park to participate in the eighth annual Herricks High School Jazz Festival, featuring several of the finest middle school and high school jazz

The Jazz Ensemble’s festival performance featured wonderful solos by Sean Althaus (trombone), Alyssa Breeze (tenor saxophone), John Deegan (trumpet), Grace Derrick (alto saxophone), Theodore Fiber (electric guitar), Alexander Hertler (congas and drum set), Joseph Novello (timbales) and Jared Schwartz (electric bass).

The guest adjudicator for the festival was renowned jazz drum set player, Matt Wilson,

insight on ways in which they could improve their playing both as individuals and as an ensemble. Wilson also took a moment during his critique to “sit in” on drum set with the band.

Mr. Romano said, “Without question, the festival was a valuable learning experience for students in the Jazz Ensemble and will help them in future performances and in their further exploration and education

Relay for Life

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (center) and Town Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia (left) recently attended a charity fundraising event at the MidIsland Y JCC, of Plainview and commended a group of local youngsters known as the “Lifesavers,” who will be participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event slated for Saturday, June 10th at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School. The youngsters joined with many people at the Mid Island Y JCC fundraiser and participated in a water bottle flipping competition benefitting the American Cancer Society and helping fund camp scholarships.

Levittown dedicates high school bleachers

County Legislator Dennis

threw out the

Levittown Board of Education trustees and administration gathered at MacArthur High School’s baseball field on April 17 to dedicate the school’s newly constructed bleachers. The project was com-

pleted with funds donated by the Nassau County Legislature through Legislator Dennis Dunne, who was also on hand to celebrate the upgrade.

After Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Tonie McDonald and Dunne cut the ceremonial red, white and blue ribbon to commemorate the occasion, Dunne threw the first pitch before the baseball team commenced their game against Garden City HS.

MacArthur High School baseball captains Chris Moustouka (left) and Bobby Lewis held the ceremonial ribbon cut during the dedication of the new bleachers and attended by, from left, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services Dr. Donald Sturz, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Debbie Rifkin, Board of Education trustee Michael Pappas, Assistant Principal Mike Scaduto, Nassau County Legislator Dennis Dunne, coach Steve Costello, Principal Joseph Sheehan, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald, Assistant Superintendent for Business William Pastore and Levittown Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics Keith Snyder.

Hicksville High School students visit hospital

Twenty Hicksville HS Students, along with their teachers, toured NUMC and learned about careers in the field of health care. They first were introduced to the various jobs available in a hospital and then they toured a number of areas of the hospital, including the new primary care center, the laundry, print shop, mail room and housekeeping department. The students were also informed about the possibility of volunteering while they are in high school.

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