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Vol. 49, No.18 Serving The Spring Creek Community Since 1974 September 10, 2021

We Remember
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See Centerfold for Back to School Messages From Local Principals

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STARRETT JUDO CLUB

Be a part of the award winning world renowned Starrett Judo Club!
Enroll today for in person lessons

Learn & Train with the BEST under

the direction of Judo Coach, Parnel
Legros, US Judo Federation’s Coach
of the Year & Former Olympian.

2021 Junior Olympics National Championships

SJC Judokas and Instructors

Program Orientation August 12.

Classes will begin on September 8 and will
be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday
from 3-5 p.m.

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Program sponsored by the Spring Creek Office of Community Relations & Public Affairs

This activity is not sponsored or endorsed by the New York City Department of Education or the City of New York

pring Creek Towers’ residents, do you have an

upcoming special birthday, anniversary, engage-
ment, wedding, birth, special occasion or a death
announcement that you would like to let the community
know about?
The Spring Creek Sun will be running these announce-

Index
ments in the paper. For more information call Pamela
Stern at 718-240-4554 or email pstern@springcreek
towers.com
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2021 SPRING CREEK TOWERS

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FAQs Around Spring Creek Towers
Q: What are residents allowed to have on their balconies?

A: Residents may have chairs and a small table (no larger than 2” x
4’”feet) on their balconies. Residents are not allowed to have any kind
of grills and they are prohibited from having anything hanging off their
balconies.
Attention All SCT Residents of the
2021 High School Graduating Class
SCT College Scholarship Applications are
Now Available if you are entering College
in the 2021 Fall Semester

For more information and all eligibility

requirements please email:
sctscholarship@springcreektowers.com

APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. MUST BE A SCT RESIDENT FOR PAST 2 YEARS ON
LEASE & FAMILY MUST BE IN GOOD STANDING
2. BE A 2021 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE
3. MEET MINIMUM GPA REQUIREMENTS
4. MEET COMMUNITY & SCHOOL SERVICE
REQUIREMENT
5. SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION, INCLUDING
ESSAYS, TRANSCRIPTS AND LETTERS OF
RECOMMENDATION

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Pay Online via ClickPay PAY VIA MONEYGRAM at CVS or CITYFRESH

• Did you know that we offer ClickPay, an online
payment method, for you to make your rent
payments?
• Check out ClickPay by going to
www.clickpay.com/SpringCreek. It is FREE if you pay
from your checking account (ACH). Fees apply if you
use your credit or debit card.
• Click register and then create your online profile
• Connect your unit by using the account number
found on your monthly statement
• Set up Automatic Payments or click Pay Now to make
one-time payments
• Questions or help please call ClickPay at 800-533-
7901 or www.ClickPay.com/Help
• If you do not have a checking account you may make
a payment via MoneyGram.
• The nearest MoneyGram location to SCT is City Fresh
Market. You can check out other locations by going
to:
https://www.moneygram.com/mgo/us/en/locations
• To make a MoneyGram payment you will need to
present the following:
• Acct # from your monthly statement
• Receive Code 16459
• Company Name: BSC Owner LLC
• You will be charged a $3.95 payment fee
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terrorist hijackers aboard the four airplanes. Citizens of 78 countries died

in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.

Numerous memorials have been constructed, including the  National

September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City, the  Pentagon
Memorial in Arlington County, Virginia, and the  Flight 93 National
Memorial at the Pennsylvania crash site.

BY: PAMELA STERN
Saturday, September 11th marks the 20th year since the terrorist
attacks on the United States of America by Al-Qaeda. It was a beautiful
Tuesday morning, starting like just any ordinary day, but then it turned
out to be a horrific day that changed the world.
The four flights that forever changed the world were:
American Airlines Flight 11 flew into the North Tower of the World Trade
Center (WTC) at 8:46 am.
United Airlines Flight 175 hit the WTC’s South Tower at 9:03 am
Both 110 story towers collapsed.
American Airlines Flight 77 collided into the west side of the Pentagon at
9:37am (The headquarters of the American Military.) in Arlington County,
Virginia causing a partial collapse of the building’s side.
United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in a field near Shanksville,
Pennsylvania at 10:03am
On every anniversary in New York City, the names of the victims who
died there are read out against a background of somber music at Ground
Zero with four moments of silence — to observe the times when each plane
hit and each tower fell, beginning at 8:46 am. Family members of all 9/11
victims are always invited to attend.
Nearby  St. Paul’s Chapel traditionally hosts morning bell services
followed by Prayers for Peace and ringing of the Bell of Hope in
remembrance of 9/11.
“The Tribute in Light”  Comprised of 44 7,000-watt xenon light bulbs
arranged into two 48-foot squares in the shape of the twin towers, the
tribute in light is located at West and Morris Streets in Lower Manhattan.
Each year, the lights are lit at sunset on 9/11 and burn brightly until
sunrise on September 12.
The National 9/11 Memorial was dedicated on September 11, 2011, on
the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in a ceremony for victims’
families. The following day, it opened to the public on September 12, 2011
and remains open for visitors with advance passes. 
The memorial features the country’s largest man-made waterfalls
dramatically cascading into two sunken pools. These pools mark the
footprints of the Twin Towers. The names of 2,980 victims have been etched
in granite around the edges of the memorial. The effect seeks to create
closure for families belonging to the nearly 40 percent of victims whose
bodies were completely obliterated by explosions during the attacks. 
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, The
HISTORY® Channel will premiere three documentary specials, starting on
September 10th.

A total of 2,996 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks, including the 19
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Spring Creek Tower

Covid-19 Vaccination Site Protect Your Health,
Beginning March 18th, eligible New York residents can get their Family and Community
COVID-19 vaccine at 1310 Pennsylvania Avenue (1st floor).
All New Yorkers can and should get a COVID-19 test today –
even if you don’t have symptoms or pre-existing conditions.
ELIGIBILITY SCHEDULING NYC is offering free testing in your neighborhood.
You must be eligible by If you are eligible, make an
Spring Creek Towers (Starrett City)
New York State guidelines appointment by visiting us in
to receive your vaccination. person or calling at 718-240-4646 1279 Pennsylvania Ave
Check your eligibility online at (for Spring Creek residents only). Or Brooklyn, NY 11239
covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov go online to vaccinefinder.nyc.gov Testing available 7 days a week
or by visiting us in person. and searching ZIP code 11239.
No appointment needed. It’s free, confidential and safe.
You will not be asked about your immigration status.
QUESTIONS?

We have teams ready to help. For eligibility questions and scheduling, Did you know? We also have mobile units in different locations each week!
visit us at the vaccine site: 1310 Pennsylvania Avenue (1st floor) from Learn more at www.nychealthandhospitals.org/covid-19-testing-sites
10am – 6pm, 7 days a week.

For more information call

All medical services are provided by licensed physicians and health care practitioners practicing
within a group of independently owned and operated professional practices collectively known as 212-COVID19 (212-268-4319)
“Cityblock Medical Practices.” Cityblock Health, Inc. does not itself provide any physician, mental or visit testandtrace.nyc
health or other healthcare provider services.
SEPTEMBER 2020
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September 10, 2021 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 5

book with hole punches in it, other prevalent information. Ama-

allowing you to remove the pages
and insert in a binder, or simple
buy a packet of loose-leaf paper.
Amazon: 500 sheets for $10, Target:
100 sheets for $3.59 or Staples:
400 sheets for $4.
Daily Planner: In the whirlwind of
getting accustomed to in-person
learning, your student should write
down assignment due dates on
their planners. Amazon: $9.99 and
up, Target: $8.99 and up, Staples:
$12.49 and up.
Home Calendar: Many parents
have often been blindsided by
assignments requiring additional
materials, especially when the
student shares this information
with them the night before. In order
to help mitigate this problem, try
having a home desk or wall
calendar (you can even use an
eraser board) to mark down
assignment due dates, permission
slip submission deadlines, and
Target and other outlets have several back to school supply sales.
zon: $7.99 and up, Target $8.99
and up, Staples $7.99 and up.
Pens, pencils, highlighters, and
markers: These writing and
studying tools are easily lost and
are always needed for in-person
lessons as well as completing
homework assignments. Amazon:
$5.92 and up for an 18 pack,
Target: 12 pack of BIC pens .99
cents, Staples: 60 pack of BIC pens
$5.99.
An optional product to invest in
may be a laptop. While schools
supplied many students with
laptops, it might be work worth
investing in a Chromebook,
desktop, or laptop that allows the
students to work on digital
assignments. Chromebooks are
relatively cheaper than the average
laptop; however, they do not have a
lot of storage space (in fact much of
the data is either saved through
Google Drive or other cloud drives).

BY AMANDA MOSES first supplies parents should pur-

After 17 months of the COVID-19
pandemic, which forced New York
City schools to shift from in–person
learning to remote/hybrid teaching,
it’s been announced by the
Chancellor of the New York City
Department of Education, Meisha
Porter and Mayor Bill de Blasio that
schools will resume back to in-
person lessons, only.
According to the DOE’s Home-
coming 2021 handbook, masks will
be required for all who enter any
NYC public schools. So, one of the
chase are masks and hand
Brief NYC School Calendar/
sanitizer.
What to prepare for?
Closings & Test Dates
During the first week of school,
teachers will most likely distribute Sept 13 First day of school for students
supply lists for parents as well as Sept 16 School is closed for Yom Kippur
required reading materials. It’s Oct 11 School is closed for Italian Heritage Day.
important to not overbuy until you Indigenous People’s day
know what your child will be Nov 11 School is closed for Veterans Day
required to purchase.
Try to stick to the basics, such as: For the complete New York City Department of Education school
College ruled loose-leaf paper: calendar of classes, holidays, closings and tests, go to
Almost every grade usually utilizes schools.nyc.gov
this to take notes in class on. It’s up
to you to either purchase a note-

New York State

SCAN VAN PROGRAM
Emergency Rental
Assistance Program
MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY
FREE
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program assists households behind on their rent that have SCREENING MAMMOGRAMS FOR ELIGIBLE WOMEN
experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability.

At Spring Creek Senior Partners

In addition, the program can provide temporary rental assistance and assistance with unpaid utility bills.

DO I QUALIFY?
Eligible residents must meet the following criteria: 160 Schroeders Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11239 (G-5)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021
• Household gross income at or below 80 percent of area median income, which varies by county
and household size.

Starting at 10:00am
• A member of the household received unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in
income, incurred significant costs or experienced financial hardship, directly or indirectly, due to
FOR WOMEN 40 AND OLDER WHO HAVE NOT HAD A MAMMOGRAM
the COVID-19 pandemic.

IN THE PAST YEAR

• The applicant owes past due rent at their current residence.

HOW DOES IT WORK? ALL insurance plans accepted. Co-payments

This assistance can pay up to 12 months of Applications can be submitted and deductibles are waived
FREE for uninsured women 40 and older
past due rent and for some households, pay
up to 3 months for future rent. The program
online beginning

June 1
can also pay for up to 12 months of overdue
electric or gas bills. Please note, payments
will always be issued directly to the landlord An appointment is necessary
or utility provider.
Please call 1-646-415-7932
Funded by:
For more information, visit otda.ny.gov/ERAP or call 844-NY1RENT (844-691-7368) Cancer Services Program of Brooklyn
&

JUDGES AND LAWYERS BREAST CANCER ALERT

(JALBCA)

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OFFICE LOCATED AT 1390 PENNSYLVANIA

718-642-7000 AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR

RECERTIFICATION DEPARTMENT * RESIDENT PHOTO ID'S TAKEN

MONDAY 9 am - 4:pm THURSDAY 9 am - 11:30 am 2:15 pm - 4 pm
TUESDAY 9 am - 4 pm FRIDAY 9 am - 12 pm
WEDNESDAY 9 am - 7:20 pm
THURSDAY CLOSED GARAGES*
FRIDAY CLOSED MONDAY 9 am - 12 pm 1 pm - 4 pm
TUESDAY 9 am - 12 pm 1 pm - 4 pm
HUD FORMS SIGNED WEDNESDAY 11 am - 12 pm 1 pm - 7 pm
MONDAY 9 am - 4 pm THURSDAY 10 am - 12 pm 1 pm - 4 pm
TUESDAY 9 am - 4 pm FRIDAY 9 am - 12 pm
WEDNESDAY 9 am - 7:20 pm
THURSDAY 9 am - 4 pm BILLING
FRIDAY 9 am - 4 pm MONDAY 9 am - 1 pm 2 pm - 4 pm
TUESDAY CLOSED
PROPERTY MANANGEMENT WEDNESDAY 11 am - 1 pm 2 pm - 4 pm
MONDAY 9 am - 4:30 pm THURSDAY 9 am - 1 pm 2 pm - 4 pm
TUESDAY 9 am - 4:30 pm FRIDAY 9 am - 12 pm
WEDNESDAY 9 am - 7 pm
THURSDAY 9 am - 12 pm
FRIDAY 9 am - 12 pm For all maintenance concerns, please call 718-240-4646
Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)

* Appointments for Recertification/Billing/Garages can

COLLECTIONS be made at www.springcreektowers.com
MONDAY 9 am - 1 pm 2 pm - 4 pm or call 718-240-4682
TUESDAY 9 am - 1 pm 2 pm - 4 pm PUBLIC SAFETY–718-642-7550
WEDNESDAY 11 am - 1 pm 2 pm - 7 pm
THURSDAY CLOSED For Project Based Section 8 tenants only:
FRIDAY 9 am - 12 pm If you have concerns that cannot be addressed by
your onsite manager, please contact:
LOCKSMITH CGI Contact Center
MONDAY - FRIDAY 4 pm - 4:30 pm 866-641-7901 (toll free)
155 Elmira Loop 800-662-1220 (TTY Service)
Spring Creek ID required info@pbcany.com

If you have cable service, the Lobby Channel

[building security camera] is now 591

Laundry Room Renovations

S PRING CREEK SUN

1540 Van Siclen Avenue • Brooklyn • NY 11239-2429
Tel 718-642-2718 • Fax 718-642-7301

AMANDA MOSES ALEX SMITH, JR DEVORAH L. FONG

PAMELA STERN
Editor-in-Chief Copy Editor/Reporter
n DEADLINES: All material for publication must be
submitted no later than Friday, 3 p.m. the week prior to
publication, except with prior consent of the editor. All
items must be doubled spaced and the name and
telephone number of the writer must be included.
l Annual Subscription Rates: $60.00
n All Rights Reserved: Material in this newspaper,
including all copy advertising and artwork is the property
of the SPRING CREEK SUN and may not be
reproduced, in whole or part, without written permission
of the publisher. The SPRING CREEK SUN is not
responsible for any unsolicited items and cannot
Graphic Publisher
Designer
Upgrades to the laundry rooms are underway and will continue until
September 2021. The upgrades consist of the installation of new
guarantee the return of any photographs or machines, new seating, laundry carts, freshly painted rooms, and a new
manuscripts.
The views expressed in columns, articles, letters
digital pay option. Upon completion of the new laundry room each unit
to the editor and op-ed pieces do not necessarily in the building will be issued a complimentary new laundry card with $5
reflect the newspaper’s point of view.
We reserve the right to edit, or omit any advertising
on it.
and/or subject matter without reason. All material
published is subject to publisher’s approval.
Existing old card balances may be transferred to your new card by
The use of the Spring Creek Towers (Starrett City)
name, which may appear from time to time in our calling 844-272-9675.
newspaper ads, does not constitute an endorsement of
the merchant, or his or her product.
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Spring Creek Towers Activities Spring Creek Senior Par tners News
Community Organizations Although the Spring Creek Senior Partners office is currently
Teen Central closed for the safety of the staff and residents because of the
Starrett City Tenants Coronavirus (COVID-19), seniors are encouraged to call 718-348-
Association Open to Spring Creek Towers
residents only, ages 12 to 18, 7620 if they have any concerns, or problems the staff is able to
The next SCTA meeting is to be assist you.
determined. If you are a SCT Monday through Friday from 3 pm
Spring Creek Senior Partners will be having three virtual

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to 9 p.m. in the lower level of the

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resident who has any questions or

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workshops online which you may take part in via the ZOOM

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Brooklyn Sports Club. No member-

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message with your name and iPad, tablet or computer (This is necessary for participation in the

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phone number at 718-642-3892. workshop.)

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tenants asso-ciation, “In Unity will run on Wednesdays from 10am to 11am, and Stronger Longer,

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Islamic Circle

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Health & Nutrition, which will take place on Fridays from 3pm to

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St. Laurence Roman Catholic workshops from their electronic devices in the comfort of their

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Church, Flatlands and Van Siclen

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home. For more information about these workshops call 718-348-

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Avenues, host Alcoholics and Nar- 347-529-1662 for more information

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7620.

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and free literature on the Islamic

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are Fridays at 8 pm and Narcotics

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Boxing Club

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males and females, 8 and up. Ses-

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Spring Creek Youth Federation
Located at 1430 Freeport Loop, Apt.
1A, the office hours are Monday,
Wednesday, & Friday from 6 - 8:30
pm and on Saturday 10 am to 1 pm
For information, call 718-642-
1663.
Starrett City-Spring Creek Lions
Club, Inc.
This volunteer community based
organization meets the 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays of the month @ 7 pm,
Brooklyn Sports Club (1540 Van
Siclen Avenue, Lower Level). If you
are community minded, willing to
help others – join us, feel free to
visit our meetings. For more
information contact Evetter Pilgrim
at 718-642-1820
sions are open Monday-Friday
8am-9pm; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2
pm; closed Sunday. The Boxing
Club is now located in the
Brooklyn Sports Club. For more
information, ask reception for the
boxing club or contact 347-661-
6911, 917-686-1670, or 917-723-
0544.
Sisters with Purpose
Join the conversation. A support/
ministry group created by women
living in Spring Creek Towers. Non-
judgmental and non-demonina-
tional based. Meets every Thurs-
day evening @ 7 p.m. For more
information: Susie Williams 646-
460-4101.

Free Online Tech Support

Spring Creek Towers Community Center
&

FOOD PANTRY Online Support can be offered in the Following Areas

Brooklyn Sports Club - ZOOM PLATFORM
1540 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239
- GOOGLE MEETS
To be distributed OUTSIDE the Community Center - MICROSOFT TEAM
Lower Level on the following dates & times: - GOOGLE SUITE
FRESH
September 11
- GOOGLE CLASSROOM
P 9am to 10am
September 18 9am to 10am
- TECHNICAL ISSUES
September 25 9am to 10am - EMAIL
- MICROSOFT WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT
- OTHERS AS NEEDED
DUE TO THE CURRENT GUIDELINES ISSUED BY
THE CDC AND LOCAL HEALTH OFFICIALS OUR
PANTRY OPERATION WILL CHANGE. WE WILL
DISTRIBUTE PRE-PACKED PANTRY BAGS.

UPON ARRIVAL PUBLIC SAFETY WILL GIVE

EACH PARTICIPANT A TICKET NUMBER. ONCE
YOUR TICKET NUMBER IS CALLED YOU WILL BE
HANDED YOUR PANTRY BAG.

Please be advised there is no entry into the facility. For

CANNED more info & special inquiries: Online support will be available using the Zoom Platform
G Mondays – 10a – 3:30pm , Tuesday – Friday – 1:30pm – 7pm
Please register for a 30 minute time slot
by using the link or QR Code below:
www.sisterswithpurpose.net
https://forms.gle/YP3Kexnp1escXDrQ6 -
@sisterswithpurposeinc

@sisterswithpurposeinc

@siswithpurpose For additional Info please reach out to Jatava Sevorwell

DRY GOODS
718.348.7763 or jatava@igotitotoo.org
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646.460.4101
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Education Matters
Safety Guidelines for NYC
Public Schools
Starrett Early Learning Center
125 Schroeders Avenue - Brooklyn, New York 11239
(718) 642-8724 Fax: (718) 642-3019

BY AMANDA MOSES
New York City public schools will open on September 13th for full in- Great News!
person lessons with no remote learning option.
On August 26th, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the latest COVID-19 If you have a child or know of someone with a child born in 2017 or 2018,
guidelines for New York City public schools through a handbook that
he or she is now eligible to attend 3K or 4K in September 2021!

includes an emphasis on masks, vaccines, facility maintenance and more.

Entitled the NYC Department of Education (DOE) Homecoming 2021:
Starrett Early Learning Center offers a free, high quality, safe, nurturing

Our Commitment to Your Health and Safety, the 13-page handbook

4-K and 3-K program from 9am-3:20pm at two locations:

outlines the measures that will be put into place during the school year.
“We’re committed to continuing and enhancing our health and safety
125 Schroeders Avenue and 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue

measures to ensure that we are doing all we can to create conditions in our There are limited slots for early arrival (7:45am-9am) or extended day
buildings and classrooms that keep our students safe. Our efforts, (3:20pm-5pm). Both are fee for service.
including our vaccination mandate for all staff, are important measures
that we are taking to keep our track record of low positivity rates and
Follow the steps below to register today:
transmission in our schools. We look forward to kicking off this “Year of
Homecoming” and partnering with you throughout the year to make sure
1. Log into MySchools.nyc

your child has the best learning experience – one where they feel
2. Create a profile.

welcomed, affirmed, and excited about learning and all the possibilities
3. Select Starrett Early Learning Center (KBPJ or KBPL) as the 1 st school of

before them,” wrote NYC Chancellor Meisha Porter in the handbook.

choice.

What to know about vaccination requirements?

4. Submit your application.

The first step that is underscored is the emphasis on families having
their children vaccinated if they are 12 years old or older as well as
submitting signed COVID-19 consent testing forms. DOE staff are required
to be vaccinated and must be fully vaccinated by September 27, 2021. In
addition, anyone enrolled in a Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) will be
Beginning early May/June, The Department of Education will send you an
offer letter for the school they have assigned your child to attend. Upon
receiving the offer letter/notice, you will call the school to accept.
Once you have accepted the offer for your child to attend Starrett Early

required to have a vaccination since it is considered a high-risk for COVID-

Learning Center, the enrollment process will begin.

19 transmission.
According to the handbook, “High-risk sports include football, volleyball,
If you have any questions, feel free to email or call.

basketball, wrestling, lacrosse, stunt, and rugby. Vaccination will also be Stay safe and well!
required for participation in bowling because it takes place in spaces that
require vaccination. Participants in fall high-risk sports must get their Ms. Moore, MS. Ed
first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the first day of competitive play, Executive Director
which varies by sport. Winter and spring PSAL participants have until the
t.moore@starrettelc.org

beginning of their season to be fully vaccinated.”

Health Screenings
Like last year, prior to entering the school building staff and students
must complete a health screen each day, attesting that they are not
experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, have not tested positive, and are
not under quarantine due to close contact to a person that has been
infected.
For families who have a child that is immunocompromised due to a
medical condition or is undergoing medical treatment have the option of Don’t miss out on Child Tax Credit
enrolling in home instruction with a licensed teacher. A few of these
conditions include active cancer, chronic renal diseases, sickle cell, cystic
fibrosis, liver disease, tumor, and others. If your child has a medical Families who earn up to $440,000 per
condition that is not listed in the DOE handbook visit homein-
structionschools.com to inquire about eligibility. year are eligible
Masks Requirements
DOE requires that all students when riding a school bus, on school Families who:
property (outside or inside), regardless their vaccination status must wear
a mask. If a child needs a mask, the school office will have ample supply 1) filed tax returns in 2019 or 2020 but did not
as well as hand sanitizer in each classroom. Masks may only be removed give the IRS direct deposit information, and
when eating lunch during lunch time, as well as “mask breaks,” which are
designated times that allow students to remove their mask while 2) did not file tax returns in either 2019 or 2020
maintaining social distance.
Please note that the DOE has listed on their website alternative must apply for the Child Tax Credit to which they
accommodations for those who are not medically able to tolerate masks.
Social Distancing are entitled.
To maintain contact tracing, students in elementary schools will be kept
consistently in the same group or will have the teachers move from classes.
Sign up for your Child Tax Credit at the Internal Revenue Service web

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

portal:

“recommends schools maintain at least 3 feet of physical distance between https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/advance-child-tax-credit-

students within classrooms to reduce transmission risk. When it is not payments-in-2021
possible to maintain a physical distance of at least 3 feet, such as when
schools cannot fully re-open while maintaining these distances, it is
especially important to layer multiple other prevention strategies, such as
screening testing.”
Ventilation and Cleaning Procedures
Throughout the past 17 months, DOE has worked to improve ventilation
within the schools with the installation of two HEPA purifiers in each
classroom, cafeterias, as well as the inclusion of window-based exhaust
fans for additional circulation. See your local school ventilation status at
https://www.nycenet.edu/schoolsearch
Cleaning procedures will remain vigilant, with high-touch areas such as
doorknobs and water fountains being consistently cleaned throughout the
day and a deep cleanse using disinfecting technology.
For more information about NYC DOE Homecoming 2021 visit:
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-
library/doe-homecoming-health-and-safety-guide
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color to incorporate into your décor Interiors, grower of foliage and

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Five Stylish Ways to

balance studying and plant care,
2. Use Friendly, Warm Lighting. with lots of easy-care plant options

Make Your Dorm Room
Feel Like Home
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canvas allows you to bring your
personality to life! Here are some
fun, unique ideas to incorporate
style and comfort into your space
that you can enjoy while you study,
socialize and sleep:
1. Add a Pop of Color. Most dorm
rooms are bland and neutral, but
you can jazz up your space with
color! Colorful bedding is a good
staple, but why not kick things up
by tossing some brightly colored
throw pillows onto versatile white
bedding? Or pick a lively accent
Fluorescent lights make dorms look
stark, which is not something you
want when you’re away from home.
Softer lighting can provide a cozy
feel that’s easy on the eyes. A floor
lamp is another way to add a softer
vibe to a bland, institutional room.
For a more industrial look, opt for
an Edison bulb lamp, or a smart
bulb that adjusts from cool to warm
tones. Don’t forget string lights!
They’re an easy, affordable way to
create a twinkle effect, and rope
lighting can provide a fun colorful
alternative.
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Adding a cozy blanket or rug only
boosts the comfort factor. It’s also
another great way to seamlessly
incorporate that accent color or a
fun pattern into your space.
Nothing’s more comfy than a good
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especially when you’re away at
school.
4. Bring the Outdoors In. Plants in
any size, shape and color add a
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ranging from low light to bright sun.
Mix big and little, flowering and
foliage, tall and cascading – get wild
with your plant choices!
5. Macrame I Help? Think great
heights! Hanging a trendy macrame
planter from the wall or ceiling is a
wonderfully creative way to fill the
room with greens and vibrant living
décor while saving on space.
Suspending your plants leaves
more room for books, not to
mention other fun décor items, to
give your dorm room spark and
personality. Wild Interiors’ curated
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macrame hangers. Opt for an easy
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Couch Theater/
“Only Murders in the Building” The comedy team of Steve Martin and
Martin Short is together again, now with the added bonus of Selena Gomez.
The trio play neighbors who are strangers to each other until they’re
Movies Coming Soon To DVD and Blu Ray informed of a murder in their building. Their shared obsessions with true-
crime mysteries turn them into a band of amateur sleuths, suspecting
everyone in the building of the crime, including each other. What follows is
a silly quest of on-the-sly, CSI-type probing and their own true-crime
podcast. This 10-episode series also includes appearances by more big
names like Nathan Lane, Tina Fey and Sting (yes, really ... Sting!). (Hulu)

By Rachel Rose

“Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles” With in-person

concerts still in the sketchy zone of safety, recording phenom Billie Eilish
graces us with a fancy concert to watch from home. Filmed at the
Hollywood Bowl, Eilish performs every song, in order, on her soon-to-be-
released “Happier Than Ever” album. Accompanied by the L.A.
Philharmonic and featuring the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, she touts
the concert as a tribute to her hometown. The production incorporates
extensive animated visuals as part of the storytelling, along with iconic
backdrops of the city. Premiering Sept. 3. (Disney+)

“The Dawn Wall” Rock climbers are a special kind of athlete. Not only can
they scale the flat side of a mountain using only their fingertips and toes,
but they possess a unique internal drive for pursuing their sport. After
experiencing two significant events that would have made most people give
up climbing on the spot and never look back, Tommy Caldwell managed to
turn anguish and tragedy into his strongest motivator yet. His ultimate goal
of successfully completing a never-before-climbed face of El Capitan in
Yosemite National Park was thought impossible. Even if climbing isn’t your
thing, watch this documentary for the incredible scenery. (Netflix)

In Case You Missed It

“Hart to Heart” I will be the first to admit that in the pool of celebrities who
could potentially carry a talk show, Kevin Hart did not make my short list
(pun not intended). But the comedian’s new venture is surprisingly
watchable. His first celebrity guest for the hour-long Peacock original was
singer/actress Miley Cyrus, and the two established a great rapport and
played off each other smoothly. Even the show’s set design is fresh and
interesting. Upcoming guests include fellow show hosts Jimmy Kimmel and
Kelly Clarkson, which should make for relatively clever banter. Call this one
the season’s surprise hit. (Peacock)
“Late Night” Emma Thompson plays a seasoned nighttime talk show host
about to lose her gig unless she conjures up some new excitement for her
show. Enter Mindy Kaling as the young new writer in a roomful of men (she
also wrote the movie). You can probably guess how the plot unfolds from
here. Kaling is comedically perfect, and her chemistry with Thompson is
dynamic. Sure, this 2019 film is a little formulaic in its storyline, but still
worth a watch. John Lithgow and Hugh Dancy also star. (Prime Video)
(c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
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oney Matters
Here are five tips to help you

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Busting Your Budget 1. Consolidate your shopping

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kids are more eager than usual for
a fresh start after being away from
school during the pandemic. That
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to-school sales in the U.S. are
expected to grow 6.7% from 2019
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Don’t let the excitement of this
year’s back-to-school season
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around, try to do all your shopping
in one stop (or two at most),
whether online or in person. It’s
easier to keep track of exactly how
much you’re spending on clothes
and supplies for the kids if it’s all
on one or two bills, rather than
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2. Shop online - or alone
If you still have time, shop online if
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Starrett Early Learning Center Abe Stark Primary School (PS) 346
Welcome to the beginning of the 2021- Welcome back, P.S. 346 com-munity! I hope you all enjoyed your
2022 school year! It is my excited summer vacation. Summertime in the City is a wonderful opportunity
pleasure to begin a new school year with to meet good people and make great
families of young scholars at The Starrett memories. I am excited to be back
Early Learning Center. and even more delighted that you
The last 18 months have been chal- are all returning to the building after
lenging for many on so many levels. The eighteen months of remote instruc-
pandemic’s toil on the emotional, social, tion. To the students, teachers, and
physical and mental capacities on both parents of Abe Stark, I am in awe of
children and adults are unprecedented. the resilience and determination
My work this school year is undergirded you displayed during an extremely
with a determination to build upon the challenging year. You were driven to
strong foundation that was laid upon my your limit at times, but you showed
arrival three years ago. That foundation includes a holistic grit and overcame whatever
approach to providing a learning environment which addresses the adversity was thrown your way. You
students need for social and emotional development as well as kept the focus on education and
cognitive growth. providing a social and emotional support system for our children.
I look forward to collaborating with the families in the work of Parents, you took on the role of teacher and were able to see firsthand
building and developing emotionally and cognitively strong how difficult yet rewarding the job of a teacher is. Our teachers made
resilient learners. There is a saying which states, “It takes a village sure that your children, our students, received a top-tier educational
to raise a child.” I believe this wholeheartedly and because of it, experience day in and day out.
the amazing work of ‘raising’ this generation is one I gladly share We have learned a lot during the pandemic, mainly how technology
with all of the leaders within our village. Our main focus is to is a valuable tool to support teaching and learning. I have witnessed
prepare the students for kindergarten and beyond while having fun firsthand that S.T.E.M (science, technology, engineering, and math)
by providing a wonderful and joyful experience! education must be an integral part of what our students learn and are
So, as we embark upon the year, the staff of Starrett Early exposed to at the elementary level. S.T.E.M education is an area I hold
Learning Center will remain focused on the goal, our young dear to my heart, and it will be emphasized at P.S. 346; it is a vital
scholars! component of our Mission and Vision for this upcoming school year
and beyond.
Take care of yourselves and one another!
Remain safe! Remain focused! Remain caring! Remain Kudos to you all on a job well done!

Sincerely,
compassionate!

Thank you! Jabari Edwards, Principal

Tammy Moore, MS.Ed
Executive Director of Starrett Early Learning Center

In 2016, PS 346 children were happy for the

first day.

In 2019, students in SELC were happy to work together.

September 10, 2021
Frederick Douglass
Academy VIII
“What’s possible for me is possible for you!”
Principal Chantal Grandchamps
Welcome all parents/ guar-
dians and scholars to the 2021-
2022 school year. The staff and
I have worked hard this sum-
mer to prepare for an awesome
year. A new school year is an
opportunity for a fresh start
towards growth and excel-
lence. Academic and social-
emotional supports for the
scholars remain our number
one priority at the school. We are
looking forward to welcoming each one of our scholars
home. Our theme this school year is Love, Joy and Family.
As a family, we will focus on creating a safe and healing
school environment while supporting their academic
growth.
At Frederick Douglass Academy VIII, our scholars are
problem solvers and critical thinkers who identify
challenges, gather information, generate potential
solutions, refine ideas and test solutions. This year will be
filled with opportunities to express your creativity,
knowledge and power as a scholar through science,
technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. We have
added college and career readiness classes in order to
prepare our scholars to society as global citizens.
Communication is key in building a strong home-school
connection. I hope to continue building strong partner-
ships this year with our APP and other digital platforms.
There will be monthly “Coffee with the Principal”. Ms.
Balfour, our Parent Coordinator, will send out information
about these opportunities through the monthly
calendar/newsletter.
We will continue to use our school messaging system,
OTUS, and Liveschool to send key information about your
child’s academic performance and attendance. It is
important that you provide the school with an updated
phone number and email address. You will also receive
notifications and invites to special events happening at
the school through these systems. Our school website
www.fdaviii.org will be updated in the upcoming weeks.
You can also follow us on Twitter @FDAVIII or Instagram
frederickdouglassacademyviii.
This is going to be our best school year yet with the
support of committed parents/guardians, a supportive
Spring Creek community, hard-working scholars and
dedicated staff in place; we will go all the way up!
Respectfully,
Chantal Grandchamps
Principal
In 2018, children
gathered in PS 346's
school yard, hugging
each other after a long
summer away.
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Gateway Intermediate School (IS) 364
Welcome Home. Let us start by
extending welcoming salutations to
our Gateway Intermediate School
364 Falcon family. This 2021-2022
school year brings about a
homecoming. We are welcoming
you back to a sense of normal in a
time when we have experienced
abnormal for the last year and a half.
We want to start by reassuring our
families that we have gone above
and beyond to ensure that we not
only meet but exceed the existing
DOE guidelines. All our classrooms
have been fitted with permanent see-through desk shields, desks have
been placed 3 feet apart, and 3 feet of social distancing will remain in all
areas, including the cafeteria. Students will remain in their classrooms for
the duration of the day and will not share spaces with other students. We
are committed to the safety and well-being of all students and will make
any necessary adjustments where necessary.
During the 2021–2022 school year, we will also continue our Social
Emotional Learning (SEL) work. Over the last few years, we have partnered
with the organization Morningside to support instituting an advisory
program that provides strategies and tools for implementing social and
emotional curriculum and instruction in the classroom setting. This year
we will continue our SEL work beginning with the first ten days of school.
We look forward to learning about our Falcons and developing an
individualized approach to dealing with their unique middle school
challenges. We know that the transition to Middle School comes with a
sense of anxiety, especially after the year and a half that we have all had.
We believe that the strategies we have in place will support each student
to relieve some of those feelings. 
We also want to make sure that we are embracing the cultural
differences and challenges that are taking place in our world. We will be
implementing a culturally responsive curriculum through the use of
school-wide literature circles. We will start with the book Black and Blue by
Jared Sams. Black and Blue shows young people how to better understand
how to communicate their differences. It inspires them not to give up hope
and helps them realize that they have the power. The text articulates that
we can learn to bring about changes for ourselves and others in our
community and the world if we set aside differences and listen to one
another. We can’t wait to share all the school-wide activities that go along
with this curriculum.
We will continue with our Falcon Universities which introduces our
school community to various topics and an open forum to discuss and
share ideas. Whether a Falcon or not, we invite all families to check out our
Gateway Intermediate School 364 Facebook page, where you may find
previous Falcon University workshops to view. 
The administrative staff of Gateway Intermediate School 364 are
incredibly excited about all that this year will bring. We invite you to reach
out to us with any questions or concerns as we move through our Falcons
journey.
Looking forward to a productive year as we move TOGETHER TOWARD
EXCELLENCE!!!!
Sincerely,
Nicole Fraser Edmund, Principal
Treena Hall, Assistant Principal
Frances Jeffrey, Assistant Principal
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Three Ways to Fuse Art and Nature in Your Home
(StatePoint) Beyond sprucing up
your work and living environs,
there’s certainly much to love about
houseplants, whether it’s the
simple act of taking care of some-
thing or the fact that some varietals
can even improve the air quality in
your home (peace lilies, we’re
looking at you).
However, if you’re like many
Dear EarthTalk: Is so-called
“Off-Earth Manufacturing”
really the environmental pa-
nacea that Jeff Bezos and
other proponents say it is?
-- M. Traney, Smithfield, RI
In July 2021, Richard Bran-
son rocketed into suborbital
space aboard a craft he helped
fund, launching a new era of
commercial space travel. About
a week later, Amazon’s Jeff
Bezos flew into space on his own
Blue Origin rocket. Both rockets
emitted plumes of white smoke
and tons of kerosene, releasing
more greenhouse gases in a few
minutes than a typical car
would over two centuries. These
rockets also emitted black car-
bon—or soot—into upper layers
of the atmosphere, conta-
minating the air for years to
come.
Space companies counter
environmental concerns about
space flight with promises to
construct greener spacecrafts
and to transform space into the
newest global economic power-
house. “We need to take all
heavy industry, all polluting
industry, and move it into space
and keep Earth as this beautiful
gem of a planet that it is,” said
Bezos after returning from his
trip. Bezos’s vision, otherwise
SPRING CREEK SUN
people who have done virtually
everything from home this past
year, your living room has turned
into a veritable plant nursery.
Rather than add more plants to
your living spaces haphazardly,
consider these easy tips from
LiveTrends, a company that creates
and designs over 500 original living
art product collections each year:
known as “Off-Earth manufac-
turing,” centers around the
transition of planet-exploitative
industries into space.
Many materials extracted on
Earth are also available in
space. Celestial bodies like
asteroids and the Moon contain
water and water-derived propel-
lants that can be used for in-
space infrastructure. With the
global mining industry tumbling
from a market value of over $1.6
trillion in 2010 to $656 billion in
2020, space resources appear as
realistic alternatives for mining.
A report by Goldman Sachs,
asteroid mining has costs “com-
parable to traditional mines.”
“Off-Earth manufacturing”
does drive energy and mining
industries away from exploiting
the finite resources on Earth,
but the construction of such
complex systems in space poses
many challenges. Apart from the
huge expense of launching
materials into space, architects
familiar with normal conven-
• Befriend color. When it comes to
pots for your greenery, succulent
and shrubs, you may think neutral
is the way to go. Think again. Right
now, it’s all about attention-grab-
bing colors, such as the mustard,
navy and wine, which are featured
in the Harvest Votive and Agatha
styles from LiveTrends’ fall 2021
collection. When you fuse nature
with bold hues, you can easily
elevate a houseplant into art status.
Bonus: You don’t have to shell out
serious dough like you would for
framed wall art or a sculpture.
• Add joy. The pandemic accele-
rated the plant parent trend and
many found themselves deeply
embracing “biophilia,” or the innate
desire to connect with nature —
from the great indoors that is. To
give you a moment of joy during
your day or even perk up your
Go Green
tions of physics will be forced
into a foreign field of designing
for zero-gravity spaces. Addi-
tionally, large amounts of mate-
rials need to be produced and
transported that are incredibly
durable, able to withstand ex-
treme temperatures, and that
transmit information without
loss.
The road to space com-
mercialization is long and ardu-
ous, but the launching of
SpaceX and Blue Origin rockets
is a key stepping stone. As
expenses of space travel
continue to decrease, interest
and investments in the global
space industry will only in-
crease. Bezos has already
announced he is spending $1
billion every year on Blue Origin.
Venture capital firms are pour-
ing money into space startups.
According to recent data from
Space Capital, almost $38
billion has gone to space infra-
structure companies over the
past decade. On a wider scale,
September 10, 2021
Zoom background, look for whim-
sical and fun plant designs.
• Make holiday swaps. Add vitality
to your holiday home decorating
game by swapping in festive plants
for elements in your regular lineup.
During Halloween for example,
LiveTrends offers designs like the
delightfully ghoulish yogi skeleton
mini plants, a collection of skeleton
figures seated in Sukhasana pose.
During the winter holiday season,
their “Snomann” plants make a
cute and festive addition to your
mantel or tablescape.
For more design inspiration and
tips or to view the latest collections,
visit
instagram.com/livetrendsdesign.
By fusing nature with art, you
can elevate your houseplant
collection and create truly beautiful
living spaces in your home.
the global space industry is
expected to generate over $1.1
trillion by 2040 in a report by
Morgan Stanley, up from the
$447 billion in a 2020 report by
the Space Foundation.
Will time tell if Off-Earth man-
ufacturing can help ease en-
vironmental pressures down
here on our own planet? One
has to wonder why we are so
concerned with moving our
polluting industries off-planet
when we could concentrate
instead on cleaning them up
down here or eliminating them
entirely.
CONTACTS: “Can we get to
space without damaging the
Earth through huge carbon
emissions?”
latimes.com/business/story/20
20-01-30/space-launch-
carbon-emissions; “Why big
business is making a giant leap
into space,”
knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/
article/commercial-space-
economy; Making Stuff in
Space: Off-Earth Manufacturing
is Just Getting Started,
space.com/40552-space-based-
manufacturing-just-getting-
started.html.
EarthTalk® is produced by
Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss for
the 501(c)3 nonprofit
EarthTalk. See more at
https://emagazine.com. To
donate, visit
https//earthtalk.org. Send
questions to:
question@earthtalk.org.
Game Play
September 10, 2021
Nintendo
Switch OLED
BY DEAN MOSES
On October 8th, Nintendo will be
releasing their latest version of the
handheld counsel Nintendo Switch
OLED. The newest edition will
feature a larger OLED screen, a
dock with a LAN wired port, and
includes 64 GB of storage.
Screen difference
For many fans, the latest
iteration is not exactly the vast
upgrade they were looking for, but
it is a start. While the original
Switch functioned with a 6.2 LED
screen, the newest version will have
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save a lot of money.
Are you free to go? While carrier
contracts in the U.S. are quickly
becoming things of the past, you
still have to make sure you’re free
and clear of any obligations to start
up somewhere new without getting
hit with penalty fees. If you’ve
bought a phone from another
carrier, double-check to make sure
you’ve paid it off in full, or else you
may need to pay the rest of what
you owe before you can cancel
your service.
Will you need to buy a new
phone, or do you have one already?
Unless you’re bringing your own
existing cellphone to your new
network, you’ll need to buy one.
You can either pay for the whole
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a more vibrant OLED touch screen
that is 7 inches long. In terms of
visuals, games will appear brighter
with vivid colors and crisp
contrasts.
The downside is that the resolu-
tion remains at 720p in handheld
mode and 1080p when docked.
With the addition of a new screen,
some may have hoped for 4K
capabilities to match the likes of
the Xbox Series X and PlayStation
5. However, the Nintendo Switch is
still the most powerful handheld
counsel out now, so it may take
time to create a version that can
compete with the graphics featured
on the latest generation of counsels
on such a small platform. Ad-
ditionally, the audio has been en-
hanced from the system’s onboard
speakers, which makes handheld
play a bit easier to hear.
Features
Nintendo Switch OLED will have
a wide, adjustable stand for its
tabletop mode, allowing for more
flexible, optimal viewing experi-
ence. This definitely is a plus, since
the current stand is smaller, thin-
thing up front, or via monthly
installments. These are payments
you’ll need to factor in as you
calculate how much you want to
pay your new carrier each month.
If you plan to bring your own
phone, make sure it’s unlocked
and works on your new carrier’s
network. When in doubt, give their
customer service departments a
call, or check for BYOD (“Bring
Your Own Device”) information on
the carrier’s website. Nowadays,
transferring your phone (and
number) to a new carrier can be as
simple as swapping out the
phone’s SIM card.
Individual or family plan? Are
you looking for yourself or for a
group? A shared plan or family
plan, which splits the minutes,
texts and data on your monthly
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spaces, like 128GB and up.
Conclusion
The Nintendo Switch OLED is
not exactly the upgrade we all
wanted, but it’s the start of,
hopefully, something great. The
OLED will cost $359, while the
current Switch Counsel is $299.99
(the LITE version is $199.99).
Currently, pre-orders are sold out,
ner and a bit flimsy. As for
but the system drops on October
connectivity, while both Switches
8th, so keep an eye out on retailers
connect to the internet through
to try and snag one.
WIFI, the OLED’s dock, which now
comes in white, will feature a wired
LAN port for a more consistent
internet connection.
ReUse,
Storage
Reduce
and
ReCycle
Both versions of the Nintendo
Switch use a microSD for internal
storage. The OLED will include
64GB, while the older version
offered 32GB. This is not exactly a
game changer since many gamers
would often purchase their own
microSD card with larger storage
And sometimes you’ll flat out find a
great overall deal: Consumer Cel-
lular, for instance, regularly re-
ceives top recognition in inde-
pendent consumer surveys for its
low-priced, no-contract service as
well as its top customer support.
How good is carrier coverage in
your area? The fanciest phone on
the market won’t get you anywhere
if you can’t get data or voice
service. Ask your friends, col-
leagues and neighbors which
carriers they use, and how good
their reception and signal strength
are where you work and live.
There’s no shortage of compe-
tition for your cellphone dollars
these days. By finding the right
answer to these questions, switch-
ing won’t be hard: you’re sure to
find a carrier that fits your needs,
and at a price you’re satisfied with.
plan among multiple phone lines,
usually wind up being cheaper per
Read The
month than going solo. The down-
sides? You get a smaller amount of
data for yourself, and you can’t
Sun
predict how much everyone else on
your plan will use. Carriers can
also vary widely on how much they
For News
charge for adding extra lines to
your account, so be sure to
compare to find the best price.
&
Is low price something or every-
thing? How important is price to
you? If you simply need the lowest
rate, look for seasonal sales or
Information
promotional offers. Some carriers
will cut you a better deal if you
bring your number over from a
previous carrier or trade in your
old phone. Occasionally, you’ll find
a deal that pairs a specific phone
model with a particular rate plan.
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Speaking of Health
Alkaline Diet
May Help Boost
Cancer
Treatment
BY KEITH ROACH, M.D.
What is your opinion of the alka-
line diet? I have several friends
who have battled cancer, and
they have adopted alkaline diets
as adjuncts to their cancer
treatments. Do alkaline diets
assist in the treatment and pre-
vention of cancers, or is it just
another urban myth?
Dr. Roach says: A diet high in
fruits and vegetables may have a
beneficial effect on cancer
treatment, in combination with the
best cancer treatments available,
whether they are surgical, chemo-
therapeutic or radiation based.
Some of the “alkaline diets” I have
read about do emphasize fruits and
vegetables, and they may help and
certainly will not hurt. However,
there is no diet that is a substitute
Reduce Your Risk of Falling by Taking These Simple Steps
Physical therapist and patient work on a balance exercise.
(StatePoint) A fall can result in
unwanted outcomes, including
injury, loss of independence, and
a decreased ability to do the
things that are most important to
you or a loved one.
Each year, three million older
adults are treated in emergency
departments for fall injuries. Even
falls that don’t lead to injury can
provoke a fear of falling that
causes you to avoid the activities
that keep you healthy, strong,
and ultimately less likely to fall.
While falls are dangerous, the
good news is that experts say
they’re largely preventable.
“While many factors can con-
tribute to our chances of falling as
we get older, falling is not a nor-
mal part of aging,” says physical
therapist and American Physical
Therapy Association spokes-
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for comprehensive cancer care.
The body has powerful mechan-
isms for maintaining an exact pH,
regardless of the acidity (or
alkalinity) of the food you eat. Both
the lungs and the kidneys work
together to maintain the body’s pH
at a slightly alkaline 7.4. Only with
severe illness will the body’s pH
come out of its narrow range of
normal, and when it does, that
portends a poor outcome without
immediate treatment.
The mechanism by which fruits
and vegetables have been shown to
benefit some cancers is not
precisely known, but it probably
has to do with healthful compon-
ents of the food, not through any
effect on body alkalinity.
***
I am a 67-year-old male in
excellent physical health. The
only issue I have is occasional
bouts of vertigo. These episodes
started when I was about 44
years old. My symptoms are
varying degrees of dizziness and,
with extreme episodes, nausea.
The frequency has increased the
past couple of years to about
every two weeks.
person Greg Hartley, PT, DPT.
“Working with a physical thera-
pist can empower you or a loved
one to regain balance and
strength.”
The American Physical Therapy
Association offers the following
tips to help you reduce your risk
of falling:
1. Get moving. For older adults,
physical activity reduces the risk
of falling and fall-related injuries.
Stay active to maintain the
strength, flexibility, coordination,
and balance needed to prevent
falls. From swimming to yoga to
walking, take part in a variety of
physical activities that you enjoy.
Talk to your physical therapist to
determine which activities are
safe for you.
I do the Epley maneuver to
relieve the symptoms, which go
away one or two days after doing
so. Epley is the only treatment
available that works for me. Is
there any new research or treat-
ments for this? I am also curious
about what foods might be
contributing to the onset of
vertigo.
Dr. Roach says: Vertigo is a
sensation of movement when there
isn’t any. Most often, people will
describe a spinning sensation.
Others say the world is spinning,
but swaying or tilting are other
descriptors. Although dizziness is a
very nonspecific term, vertigo has a
fairly limited number of diagnostic
possibilities. Further, the fact that
you get better with the Epley
maneuver (more on that below) tells
me the diagnosis is very likely to be
benign paroxysmal peripheral
vertigo.
Each ear contains an organ of
balance, also called the semi-
circular canals, which work by the
movement of hair cells inside those
fluid-filled bony structures. Some-
times small crystals (called oto-
conia) form in one semicircular
canal. These press on the hair cells
2. Know your risks. A physical
therapist can help you assess
your risk factors and develop a
plan to address them so you can
remain independent. Tell your
doctor or physical therapist if you
have any dizziness, loss of ba-
lance, or trouble seeing. Be sure
to tell them whether you fell in the
last year.
3. Check your medications.
Many drugs can cause dizziness,
loss of balance, blurry vision, and
more. If you have any of these
symptoms, review your medica-
tions with your pharmacist or
doctor.
4. Assess your home’s safety.
Assess your home to fix or remove
anything that could cause trips or
slips, such as throw rugs, clutter,
poor lighting, and wobbly furni-
ture or handrails. It’s also a good
idea to install a secure grab bar in
the shower and next to the toilet
for sturdy support on slippery
floors. If you can’t make these
safety improvements yourself, ask
a friend or family member to help.
Check with your doctor, physical
therapist, or area agency on aging
for local programs that offer home
safety assessments.
5. Work with a physical thera-
pist. Physical therapy (with exer-
cise) focused on balance, stability,
and the ability to perform com-
mon tasks is recommended and
can prevent falls, according to the
U.S. Preventive Services Task
Force. Physical therapists are able
to help you avoid a fall in the first
place, as they are movement
September 10, 2021
and cause the two organs of
balance to send conflicting signals
to the brain about movement,
which is perceived as vertigo. Diet
is not likely to have a significant
effect on causing or treating BPPV.
The Epley maneuver, like other
repositioning maneuvers, is de-
signed to move the crystals out of
the semicircular canals. Recur-
rence of vertigo after a successful
Epley maneuver is not uncommon,
but recurrences as often as every
two weeks for over 20 years is
outside my experience. I have read
about surgical options for refrac-
tory BPPV, but I have had success
referring patients to vestibular
rehabilitation, performed by trained
occupational or physical therapists.
Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable
to answer individual questions but
will incorporate them in the column
whenever possible. Readers may
email questions to
ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.ed
u.
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experts who can work with you to
assess your fall risk factors and
develop a plan to address them.
They will advise you on making
your home safer, educate you
about medical risk factors linked
to falls, and design a safe balance
training program specific to you.
To learn more about the hands-on
care, patient education, and
prescribed movement that a
physical therapist can provide,
visit ChoosePT.com, where you
can contact a physical therapist
directly for an evaluation. To find
a physical therapist in your area,
visit ChoosePT.com/FindaPT.
With the right resources and
support, you can reduce your risk
of a fall and maintain your quality
of life.
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Plus
Exercise
for
Good
Health
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Speaking of Health
Great Ways to Keep Your
Mind Sharp As You Age

(StatePoint) September, which is World Alzheimer’s Month, is an

excellent reminder to keep your mind and body healthy through the
years. Experts say that doing so can reduce your risk for cognitive
decline. Try taking on these new hobbies to keep your mind sharp as
you age:

• Cooking: Not only can the development of a new complicated skill

such as cooking improve cognitive functions like problem-solving and
concentration, but having the ability to create your own nutritious
meals at home has the added benefit of being good for brain health.
From TikTok tutorials to online classes taught by master chefs, today,
there are more avenues for picking up culinary know-how than ever
before.

• Music: Learning to play a musical instrument has countless benefits

for brain health, helping improve memory, hand-eye coordination and
more. It’s also a mood booster, which is important, as depression is
considered a risk factor for dementia. Check out instruments designed
to build skills quickly. Whether you’re a total novice or taking up the
piano after a long hiatus, Casiotone Keyboards, for example, are You good?
portable, easy to use and connect to an app that features lessons and
more.

• Exercise: The mind-body connection is strong. For ultimate brain

health, stay physically active; and if you can do so outdoors, all the
better. Research suggests that connecting with nature is good for one’s
mental well-being, reducing stress, anxiety and depression. Support
your journey with tools that track your activity and inspire you to delve
further into adventures, whether that be hiking, fishing or rock
climbing. The watches in the Pro Trek line feature Quad Sensor
technology to provide you with temperature and barometric pressure so
you can keep your eye on the weather conditions while out and about,
as well as sunrise and sunset times, an app for anglers and much more.

• Camaraderie: Having an active social life can improve brain function.

Unfortunately, if you aren’t proactive about it, there are not always that
many opportunities to make new friends in adulthood. Whether it’s a
sewing circle or a bowling league, consider joining a club or team for
camaraderie and fun.

• Fast fingers: Did you know that you can use your calculator to keep
your mind engaged when there’s downtime or you’re on-the-go?
Calculator games can build math skills, improve memory and keep your
mind nimble.

Just as it is important to maintain physical fitness as you age, it’s also

critical to exercise your mind. Stay mentally active by trying new
hobbies, building new skills and seeking out new experiences.
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frozen and zapped in the

microwave.

I updated the recipe, but the

essence remains. Most recipes
from back in the day called for a
can of this and a packet of that.
My recipe is made simply from
scratch, and the difference is
glorious. This lip-smacking
savory, beefy delight is even better
Retro Dinner when it’s homemade.

Gets a Modern CLASSIC SALISBURY STEAK

Makeover
WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY

Yield: 4 servings Time: 45-60

BY PATTI DIAMOND
Perhaps best known as an
iconic TV dinner, Salisbury steak
has been a favorite dinner in my
family for decades. It’s such an old
school, comforting meal from back
in the day. In honor of National TV
Dinner Day, Sept. 10, 2021, let’s
revisit a classic.
When I was a kid, it was a
special occasion for me to get a TV
dinner, reserved for those rare
times when my folks went out and
I had a babysitter. Do you remem-
ber the ones in the aluminum
pans with the individual compart-
ments for each food? When I was 8
years old it was so exciting. A
whole miniature meal, all for
myself. My favorite was the Sali-
sbury steak dinner with whip-ped
potatoes that had a yellow square
of what we can only assume was a
pat of butter, peas and perfectly
square carrots, and in the upper
center compartment, a blissful
chocolate brownie! Oh, joy!
Kids today just don’t under-
stand the excitement. (Boy, I
sound ancient!) Now everything is
minutes
Serving suggestion: mashed
potatoes and steamed vegetables.
1 onion, half minced, half sliced
into rings
1 1/2 tablespoons olive or
vegetable oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds hamburger (85/15,
you want these juicy)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs or crushed
crackers
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon horseradish
1 tablespoon Worcestershire
sauce, divided
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth, low
sodium
1 tablespoon cold water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1. Start with the onion. To clarify
— cut the onion in half. You’ll
finely mince one half and thinly
slice the remaining half into rings
or half-moons depending on which
direction you sliced the onion.
If you’re serving mashed potatoes,
start them now or they won’t be
ready when the Salisbury steaks
are done.
2. OK! Now, heat a large skillet to
medium-high heat. When it’s hot,
add 1/2 tablespoon oil and sauté
the minced half of the onion until
softened. Keep your eye on this
while you move on to the next
step.
3. In a medium bowl, mix the
hamburger, breadcrumbs, egg,
horse-radish, 1/2 tablespoon and
a little salt and pepper. Add the
softened onions from the skillet,
then reduce the heat on the skillet
while you mix and combine these
ingredients. Divide mixture into 4
portions and form oval-shaped
patties about 1/2-inch thick.
4. Return your skillet to medium-
high heat and add another 1/2
tablespoon oil. Place the patties
into the skillet and cook about 4
minutes per side, flipping once.
Set aside and keep warm.
until soft and golden brown. Re-
move the onion and mushroom
and set aside. Add the broth, and
using a spatula or wooden spoon,
stir, scraping up all the lovely,
browned bits. Mix the cold water
and cornstarch together until very
smooth (no lumps!) and pour into
the broth.
6. Bring to a simmer for 2 to 3
minutes, or until thickened. Add
the remaining 1/2 tablespoon
Worcestershire. Return the pat-
ties, onions and mushrooms to the
pan and give it a stir to coat. Let
this simmer for a few minutes to
let the flavors develop.
If we made brownies for dessert,
my inner child would think I’d died
and gone to heaven.
Photo Credit:
www.JasonCoblentz.com

Recipes
5. In the same skillet, sauté the (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
rings of onion and the mushrooms

used Lime and Strawberry but I don’t know if it was the flavor she
liked or the lack or choices back then... but I say go with whatever
you like... do some Berry Blue and Raspberry for Independence
Day or Strawberry and Lime for Christmas... Whatever you like
(keep In mind that you will have about 1/2 to 1/4 of the Jello
mixture left over per bag of marshmallows.
Jellomellows 2. Insert a tooth pick into each marshmallow
and arrange on a tray or cookie sheet.
3. Take the marshmallow by the pick and dip
into the water up to the top of the barrel.
BY SARAH FILLBRANDT 4. Roll over the paper towel to get the excess
moisture off.
Prep time: 10 Min 5. Roll in the Jello powder mix - set aside and
Serves: 5-20 Depending on how repeat the process for the rest of the bag :)
much they like them! 6. Refrigerate for about an hour and serve.
These form a bit of a crust and smell divine. I
INGREDIENTS think they taste better the cooler they are but
they are good no matter what.
1 pkg jumbo marshmallows 7. ***** Get creative! I have thought about
1 pkg jello flavor of your choice (3 oz. trying to use pre-sweetened koolaid but that
box) might get too sweet or I have even thought of
crushing up some Pop-Rocks and mixing them
TOOLS in the Jello mix for a fun twist! Or mix in some Pixi-Stix powder if
Toothpicks you like them tart! The possibilities are endless! :D *NEW IDEA -
Small dish of water about 1-1/2 inch deep My mother and I were talking about how good these would be for a
Dry rag or paper towels winter party - make them with cocoa or chocolate pudding mix
and serve on a tray with nice hot cocoa. Put them on a longer pick
DIRECTIONS and people can either eat them cold or swirl their cocoa with it...
1. First you need to pick out your Jello flavor and pour power hey it IS a marshmallow. :D
mix into a shallow dish or shallow bowl. My Grandma always Last Step: Don’t forget to share!
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KOVELS ANTIQUES AND
COLLECTING
Satauma Vase
BY TERRY AND KIM KOVEL
Satsuma pottery is from Japan. It was made
in the 1860s and was sometimes purchased by
American visitors to Japan and brought home.
During World War I, American housewives who
enjoyed hand-painting china could not get any
from Germany, so they imported undecorated
white Satsuma and made what is now called
“American Satsuma” with stylized art deco
decorations. But by the 1950s, the antique Sat-
suma was rediscovered by collectors and the
pottery from Asia was prized. Old Satsuma
has a creamy, slightly yellow background This Satsuma vase with
decorated in red, green, blue and orange, and intricate reticulation and
highlighted with gold paint. decoration brought over
A rare type of old Satsuma made in the $14,000 at a Cottone
Meiji period (1868-1912) is called Reticulated
Satsuma because it has not only painted decorations, but also designs
made of tiny, shaped holes. A vase of this type needs a liner to hold water
if it is used for flowers. Reticulated china is very complicated and difficult
to make. Large pieces often collapse in the kiln.
Cottone Auctions had a spring sale that featured a 19-inch vase with an
11-inch diameter that was totally covered with a painting of iris leaves and
flowers, and a partial design of a woman in a garden painted over a black
background. The vase came with the original insert and was signed by the
artist. The successful auction bid of $14,160 was over the high estimate of
$10,000. Look for the Shimazu crest mark on old Satsuma. It is a circle
with a cross inside.
***
Q: I have a “long case” clock with “Edm Smith, Edm St Bury” on the
face. I think it means it was made by Edmund Smith in Bury St
Edmunds, but I can find very little information about it. Can you tell
me more about it? I’m also trying to establish a value.
A: Long case clocks were first made in England about 1660. They are
usually at least 6 feet tall and have a long case that encloses the weights
and pendulum. They are also called “tall case clocks” or “grandfather
clocks.” The term “grandfather clock” became popular because of the song
“My Grandfather’s Clock,” which was written in 1876. Edmund Smith was
a watch and clockmaker in Bury, St. Edmunds, from 1753 to 1779. Your
long case clock, in good working condition, might sell at auction for about
Spring Creek Towers Community Center
&
!
Beginning on 5/20/21 will be hosting a free
Online Game Night on the 3rd Thursday of each
month from 5:30p – 7:30p
We will have breakout rooms with the following games:
• Wheel of Fortune
• Trivia
• Jeopardy
• Bingo
!
Please register for game night
by using the link or QR Code below:
https://tinyurl.com/SITEC-Game-Nite
For additional Info please reach out to Jatava Sevorwell
jatava@igotitotoo.org or 347.369.4407
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$1,500 to $2,000. It should have a chime for the hour or more often.
***
TIP: Dust your antiques regularly but carefully. Dust leads to mold growth
and attracts insects.
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ARIES (March 21
to April 19) As
tensions ease
on the home
front, you can
once more focus
on changes in the
workplace. Early difficulties
FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT. 6, 2021 are soon worked out. Stability
returns as adjustments are
made.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new romance tests the
unattached Bovine’s patience to the limit. But Venus still rules
the Taurean heart, so expect to find yourself trying hard to
make this relationship work.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s a good time to consider
home-related purchases. But shop around carefully for the
best price — whether it’s a new house for the family or a new
hose for the garden.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A contentious family member
seems intent on creating problems. Best advice: Avoid
stepping in until you know more about the origins
of this domestic disagreement.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) A recent job-related
move proves far more successful than you could have
imagined. Look for continued beneficial fallout. Even
your critics have something nice to say.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Ease up and stop
driving yourself to finish that project on a deadline that is no
longer realistic. Your superiors will be open to
requests for an extension. Ask for it.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You should soon be
hearing some positive feedback on that recent business
move. An old family problem recurs, but this time you’ll know
how to handle it better.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Some surprising
statements shed light on the problem that caused that once-
warm relationship to cool off. Use this newly won
knowledge to help turn things around.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your
spiritual side is especially strong at this time. Let it guide
you into deeper contemplation of aspects about
yourself that you’d like to understand better.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your merrier
aspect continues to dominate and to attract folks who rarely
see this side of you. Some serious new romancing
could develop out of all this cheeriness.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You’re always
concerned about the well-being of others. It’s time you put
some of that concern into your own health situation,
especially where it involves nutrition.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Just when
you thought your life had finally stabilized, along comes
another change that needs to be addressed. Someone you
trust can help you deal with it successfully.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a sixth sense when it comes to
finding people who need help long before they think of asking for it. And
you’re right there to provide it.
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Money Talk Taboo Fun Features Answers
continued from page 11
Whatever your family’s reasons for dodging dollars and cents
around the dinner table, Liersch offers these tips for starting the
conversation:

1. Write down your responses to the following questions. What’s the

number one thing you want money to do for you? Do you feel you
have enough — just enough, more than enough, or not enough —
to get that job done? What’s holding you back from getting the job
done? What could you do to make sure that it does? Who do you
need to talk to or what resources do you need?

2. Store these answers in a secure, handy location.

3. Have conversations with those that may be impacted by the

conclusions reached, such as your partner, children and parents,
and then collaborate with them on next steps.

4. Set aside time regularly to focus on this information and to take

incremental steps toward making your money work for you.

For more insights, download the 10-episode “About Money”

podcast on Spotify by visiting conversations.wf.com. To learn more,
visit lifescapes.wellsfargoadvisors.com.
“No one is born with the knowledge of how to use money. It’s an
abstract concept — like language. And like language, if you wait too
long to learn it, you’ll never master becoming a native speaker,”
says Liersch. “Today, as I sit around the kitchen table with my
family, all topics are fair game, including those money-related
topics that used to be taboo.”

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