SPRING CREEK SUN

Vol. 49, No.23 Serving The Spring Creek Community Since 1974 December 3, 2021

SCTA Holiday
Food Distribution

See the Centerfold for Lights on Afterschool Photos

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S 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 Open to residents and uests with completed application documents
ments in the paper. For more information call Pamela
Stern at 718­240­4554 or email pstern@springcreek
towers.com

Sun Index
Page 5 SCTA Food Distribution

Centerfold Lights On After School

HOURS: (Monday – Friday)
3:00 - 7:30PM/Middle-School
3:00- 8:00PM/High-School

Page 17 Young Adults Potluck Dinner

LOCATION: 1540 Van Siclen Ave. (LL Brooklyn Sports Club)
For inquiries contact: (718) 642-7168 (1-7p)

Page 21
SCAN HERE FOR TC APPLICATION
Recipe for Grace’s
Christmas Red Cupcakes Email: Teencentral.Springcreek@gmail.com

Cover Photo by Amanda Moses

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December 3, 2021
2021 SPRING CREEK TOWERS
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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
MANAGE/PAY YOUR RENT & OTH
THER CHARGES
ONLIN
INE
Pay Online via ClickPay
• 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
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FAQs Around Spring Creek Towers
Q: Who can get vaccinated at the Spring Creek Towers
location?
A:The New York State government determines eligibility.
lOver 12 million New Yorkers are now eligible for the vaccine.
lEligible groups include people age 5 and over, New Yorkers
with certain comorbidities and underlying conditions, doctors,
nurses and health care workers, first responders, teachers,
public transit workers, grocery store workers, and public safety
workers.
You can find out if you’re eligible here: https://am-i-
eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
lIf you need transportation to the vaccination site, call us and
we can provide you with options.
Q: How do I schedule?
A: If you are eligible for the vaccine in the state of New York,
you can schedule your appointment now.
You can schedule an appointment by: Calling us at 833-904-
2273.
lVisiting us in-person at a scheduling center in Spring Creek
Towers. We will be set up at 1310 Pennsylvania Avenue (1st
floor) from 10:00 am ET - 6:00 pm ET (near the Post Office).
lGoing online to vaccinefinder.nyc.gov and searching ZIP code
11239. Search for Spring Creek Towers - Cityblock Health.
Q: What vaccine is available?
A: Pfizer-BioNTech only
PAY VIA MONEYGRAM at CVS or CITYFRESH
• 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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Save a Life, Donate Blood
Ricky Thompson is a frequent blood donor and believes it's important to
pay it forward.
BY AMANDA MOSES
On November 19th, NYCHA and the Starrett City Tenant Association
(SCTA) hosted a blood drive at the Brooklyn Sports Club’s (BSC) lower level
from 8am to 2pm.
All were invited to attend the fall blood drive at the BSC with an added
incentive for a chance to win a $1,500 Shopping Spree at Target or
Walmart (as well as other giveaways). Attendees were encouraged to make
an appointment prior to donating. Additionally, presenting donors received
a day pass to the BSC.
Longtime Spring Creek Towers’ (SCT) resident, Phyllis Hall has donated
blood four times this year since her particular blood type, B+, has been
known to work well for cancer patients. The New York Blood Center
informed Hall of her crucial blood type through a letter that also detailed
where her donation went and how many people it helped.
“I donate blood because I know that I’m saving lives and helping people
December 3, 2021
Staff from the New York Blood Center happily greeted all potential
donors.
that are facing some sort of unfortunate issue. I don’t have gold, I don’t
have silver, but I can give some blood and help,” Hall said. She shared that
the New York Blood Center informed her that her latest donation helped
three cancer patients in Mount Sinai.
Ricky Thompson, a retired Department of Sanitation Worker, knows
firsthand how the gift of blood can truly save a person’s life. In 1998,
Thompson suffered a gunshot wound, and needed a blood transfusion.
Thanks to the kindness of a stranger, his life was saved, and ever since
then he has tried to pay it forward.
“It’s important to donate blood because everyone needs blood. If we don’t
start helping each other, unfortunately, you are going to have people dying.
I needed blood and if I was able to get blood from someone, than I should
be able to give blood to someone else,” Thompson said.
Photos by Amanda Moses
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SCTA Food Distribution

distribution. Spring Creek Towers’ (SCT) tenants were invited to sign up for
a free food giveaway, which took place at the Brooklyn Sports Club’s (BSC)
outdoor basketball courts from 11am to 3pm.
Members of the SCTA unloaded four crates briming with delicious edible
items to ensure their peers could enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving, without the
stress of worrying about pricy food to cook.
“People have to eat! It makes me feel good, as I pack their food because
at least I know they are going to have one good meal,” SCTA President,
Rebecca Caraballo said.
A lengthy line of residents, primarily seniors, waited as volunteers with
SCTA packed groceries into their carriages, such as cans of green beans,
corn, cranberries, stuffing, fruit, rice, cookies, and more.
The Stevens sisters joined their mother at the distribution, feeling a
budget relief on their shopping list.
“It’s good that SCTA is having a food distribution, especially during this
trying time, you can get something to put in your refrigerator. It really does
help a lot. It costs a lot to purchase food,” Lydia Stevens said. “Work is
For the holidays, scarce, money is scarce, so any help that you can get, especially with the
SCTA distributed rent and all of that. This virus is still around, and people are still afraid to
food for residents. go out.”
“It does a lot, it helps me budget my food items,” Teresa Stevens said.
Caraballo shared that she was pleased with the turnout, happy to see
BY AMANDA MOSES several members of the senior community partaking in the giveaway.

Tis the season for giving! Photos by Amanda Moses

On November 19th, the Starrett City Tenant Association (SCTA) happily

gave back to the community by aiding residents in need with a holiday food

Girl Scout cookies were one of the delicious snacks

distributed.
SCTA distributed oranges, apple sauce, peanut butter,
and canned goods.

Many of the attendees brought carriages to carry the free groceries.

SCTA President Rebecca Caraballo was happy to
distribute fresh fruit and vegetables for residents.
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Spring Creek Towers Activities
Community Organizations
Starrett City Tenants
Association
The next SCTA meeting is to be
determined. If you are a SCT
resident who has any questions or
comments, please call and leave a
Spring Creek Senior Par tners News
Teen Central TIPS ON HOW TO PREVENT FALLS/INJURIES DURING
Open to Spring Creek Towers WINTER SEASON
residents only, ages 12 to 18,
Monday through Friday from 3 pm •Be sure to wear the correct footwear, wearing shoes and boots that
are not worn out and still provide good traction on the heels and
to 9 p.m. in the lower level of the
Brooklyn Sports Club. No member- soles and also include special anti-skid materials to prevent slips
and falls.
ship fees. For more information

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message with your name and

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•Take your time when moving from one location to another and step

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phone number at 718-642-3892. contact Ms. Mosley at 718-642-

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carefully when you can’t tell if the path is clear; walk with someone

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Your call will be returned. Join your 7168.

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if you can.

Plea s
tenants asso-ciation, “In Unity
There Is Strength.”

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Islamic Circle •Eat foods or take supplements in adequate amounts that will keep

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Islamic Educational Dawah Pro- your bones strong to prevent breaks if you do fall. These
AA and NA

i n d i v i d gram is held weekly at Spring Creek supplements may include those such as calcium, vitamin D and
dairy products — or whatever your doctors recommend.

the
Towers and Canarsie Islamic Cen-

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St. Laurence Roman Catholic

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•Stay active all year to maintain the muscles that will help move

f
ter on weekends. Call Syed Ahmad

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Church, Flatlands and Van Siclen freely and maintain balance on all walking surfaces, especially ice.

t i o
347-529-1662 for more information

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Avenues, host Alcoholics and Nar- •Be sure you know not to be afraid to ask for help if needed.

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and free literature on the Islamic

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cotics Anonymous meetings. The

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•Prepare for an emergency if you do fall. Who will you call? How will

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religion.

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Alcoholics Anonymous meetings you get to a phone? Who will check on you daily to be sure you are

t h e r
are Fridays at 8 pm and Narcotics Boxing Club safe? Is it time for an alert system that can assist in an emergency?

fur
Anonymous meetings are on The Starrett Boxing Club is open to Consider implementing planned check in times when the weather
Thursdays at 7:30 pm males and females, 8 and up. Ses- creates extra risks.

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Spring Creek Youth Federation
t i o n . sions are open Monday-Friday •Prevention takes a little planning and possibly some acceptance
that the risk is higher. You may not be able to keep your senior from

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8am-9pm; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2

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Located at 1430 Freeport Loop, Apt.

inf
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
pm; closed Sunday. The Boxing falling this winter, but when you follow these tips, you may be able
to prevent a serious injury from occurring or provide help before a
Club is now located in the
simple fall becomes something more serious in the cold
Brooklyn Sports Club. For more
information, ask reception for the
Spring Creek Senior Partners offers many events and activities to
boxing club or contact 347-661-
help keep you active, informed and healthy.
6911, 917-686-1670, or 917-723-
0544. For more information, call the office of Spring Creek Senior
Partners and speak to one of the NORC Nurses at 718-348-7620 for
Sisters with Purpose an appointment.
Join the conversation. A support/
ministry group created by women Join us for Pilates and Stronger Longer exercise every Wednesday
living in Spring Creek Towers. Non- from 10:00am to 12:00pm (Virtual)
judgmental and non-demonina- Technology Class every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Virtual)
tional based. Meets every Thurs- Arts/Crafts (Crochet) and Gardening every Thursday (in-person)
day evening @ 7 p.m. For more Game Day/Bingo every Friday (in-person)
information: Susie Williams 646- Dancersize every Friday (in-person)
460-4101. Health/Nutrition every Friday (Virtual)
Snacks, refreshments, GIVE-AWAYS are served for in-person
activities

The staff of Spring Creek Senior Partners is here to assist those

living in Spring Creek Towers who are 60 years and older. You are
always welcome to participate in our many events and activities.
If you need to see one of our case workers or the NORC Nurse,
please call for an appointment. Our number is 718-348-7620.

*****Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday FROM 9:30am to

FOOD PANTRY 12:30pm, Spring Creek Senior Partners offers free blood pressure,
Brooklyn Sports Club
1540 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239 Body Mass Index, Weight and Oxygen Level screenings. Call our
To be distributed OUTSIDE the Community Center office at 718-348-7620 to schedule an appointment.
Lower Level on the following dates & times:
FRESH
t 1 ABOUT SPRING CREEK SENIOR PARTNERS
11 t 1 Spring Creek Senior Partners is a Naturally Occurring Retirement
18 t 1
Community/Supportive Service Program (NORC/SSP) and we serve
all residents who are 60 years or older. Our services are free and
DUE TO THE CURRENT GUIDELINES ISSUED BY open to all residents of Spring Creek Towers. You can visit Monday
THE CDC AND LOCAL HEALTH OFFICIALS OUR
PANTRY OPERATION WILL CHANGE. WE WILL
through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 160 Schroeders Ave. (G5) or call
DISTRIBUTE PRE-PACKED PANTRY BAGS. us 718-348-7620.
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:

www.sisterswithpurpose.net

@sisterswithpurposeinc

@sisterswithpurposeinc

@siswithpurpose
DRY GOODS

646.460.4101
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Education Matters
Donna’s Day: Creative Family Fun
BY DONNA ERICKSON Starrett Early Learning Center
125 Schroeders Avenue - Brooklyn, New York 11239
Twist, Shape and Bake (718) 642-8724 Fax: (718) 642-3019
Healthy Bread Bears
—-
Baking bread is just plain fun
when your preschoolers shape
prepared dough into adorable Great News!
bear shapes. Toss in simple
math along the way too, as your Starrett Early Learning Center invites you to register your child in school
pint-size bakers divide the for the 2021-2022 school year If your child was born in 2017(4K) or
dough into halves, fourths and
2018(3K!
even sixths to form the bear’s
arms, legs and snout. They’ll
watch the dough rise before their Starrett Early Learning Center offers a free, high quality, safe, nurturing
eyes, and they’ll love “painting” 4-K and 3-K program from 8am-2:20pm at two locations:
the bears with an egg wash be- 125 Schroeders Avenue and 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue
fore you pop them in the oven.
Serve them warm, drizzled
with some honey from a little pot Register online.
for a memorable afternoon treat.
Follow the steps below:
Ingredients for two 8-inch-tall
bears: 1. Log into MySchools.nyc
— One loaf of prepared frozen 2. Create a profile.
bread dough 3. Select Starrett Early Learning Center (KBPJ or KBPL) as the 1st school of
— 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon of water choice.
— Raisins 4. Submit your application.
— Honey (optional)
If you have any questions, feel free to email or call.
Here’s the fun:
1. Thaw the loaf of frozen bread dough for two 8-inch-tall bears. Use it
Stay safe and well!
while it is still cold.
2. Cut the loaf in half. Set one of the halves aside for a few minutes while
you form the first bear. Ms. Moore, MS. Ed
3. Cut the dough into two even pieces, and let your child roll one of the Executive Director
pieces into a ball with his hands. Set it on a large, greased cookie sheet for t.moore@starrettelc.org
the body. Press it down to flatten slightly.
4. Cut the other piece in half. Roll one of the halves into a ball for the head
and place it above the body. You may need to pinch the two parts together.
5. Pick off a small bit from the remaining piece for the snout. Cut the rest
into six even pieces. Roll all seven small pieces into balls. Place a ball on
the face for the snout, two ears at the top of the head, 2 arms at the sides
of the body, and 2 legs to the bottom of the body.
6. Make tiny slits in the dough and insert raisins for eyes and for a belly Don’t miss out on Child Tax Credit
button. Repeat steps for second bear.
7. Let them rise, covered with a damp towel or plastic wrap, for about 45
minutes in a warm place until doubled in size.
8. Remove covering and brush some egg mixture on top of the bears. Bake Families who earn up to $440,000 per
at 350 F for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a cooling rack. year are eligible
TIP: Make several bears, and dress them up with thin ribbons tied around
their necks. Set in a basket as treats at a teddy bear party. Families who:
***
Find more family fun at www.donnaerickson.com. Write to Donna at 1) filed tax returns in 2019 or 2020 but did not
Info@donnaerickson.com
give the IRS direct deposit information, and
(c) 2021 Donna Erickson
Distributed by King Features Synd. 2) did not file tax returns in either 2019 or 2020

Brief NYC School Calendar/ must apply for the Child Tax Credit to which they
Closings & Test Dates are entitled.
Sign up for your Child Tax Credit at the Internal Revenue Service web
portal:
December 24th to December 31st
Schools are closed for Winter Recess https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/advance-child-tax-credit-
payments-in-2021
January 17th Schools are closed for Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Day

For the complete New York City Department of Education school

calendar of classes, holidays, closings and tests, go to
schools.nyc.gov

Altice will provide free home internet access for

60 days for any household with a K­12 child and/or
college student who has been displaced. Families
who do not currently have home internet can call
866­200­9522 to enroll in Optimum region.
December 3, 2021 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 9

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Style What Does Niacinamide Do?

Niacinamide is a versatile ingre-
dient with versatile effects on skin.
Here are a few of its key benefits:

• It stimulates ceramide, pro-

The Lowdown on
Today’s Most
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on the side of packaging? Niacina-
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of the more common ingredients in
skin care today, may be one of
those unfamiliar words you’ve had
questions about.
“If you’re confused about niacina-
mide, it’s not your fault,” says
dermatologist, Dr. Michelle Henry.
“Often brands will choose one of the
many versatile benefits of niacina-
mide to focus on when marketing a
particular product, and this can
create confusion. However, it can
target many skin concerns.”
To help you incorporate it into
your routine wisely and better
achieve your skin care goals, Dr.
Henry is offering the lowdown on its
properties and benefits:
filaggrin and lipid synthesis to
strengthen the skin barrier and
boost moisture retention.
• It’s an anti-inflammatory, working
to neutralize skin surface redness
and discoloration.
• A treatment for dark spots and
hyperpigmentation, it evens skin
tone, improves clarity and bright-
ness and radiance.
• Its sebostatic and anti-microbial
activity helps to tighten pores, and
balance oil production and imper-
fections. texture. However it can have drying follow up with a broad spectrum
effects on some skin types. SPF in the morning to protect skin.
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lation helps defend against free- appearance of wrinkles, Dr. Henry products can be daunting, having a
radical damage, revitalize and re- recommends a nighttime routine basic understanding of which
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“Love Hard” — A better title might have been “How to Lose a Guy Who’s

Couch Theater/
Movies Coming Soon To DVD and Blu Ray
BY RACHEL ROSE
“Cusp” — “There is no normal in teenage years,” laments a 16-year-old girl
in this Showtime Original documentary. It’s raw and honest look at the
very real, very adult situations and decisions three small-town Texas teen
girls face as they simply try to grow up at their own pace while surrounded
by toxic masculinity. A Sundance Film Festival award winner, “Cusp” is a
timely film that addresses the difference in perceived versus actual
maturity of young women, and the pressures, fears and consequences that
result. (Premieres Nov. 26 on Showtime)
Just Not That Into Love, Actually, You Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” because the
creators basically took plotlines, dialogue, jokes and characters from
previous movies and series, and strung them together like a strand of
popcorn Christmas tree garland. Even the title is a rip-off. It’s a story of
internet dating, catfishing, lying, posturing, jealousy and family, all with a
wintry holiday theme. The characters are dreadfully self-unaware, and the
movie is wholly predictable and formulaic, and yet it hit Netflix’s No. 1
trending spot. I’m not saying don’t watch it, just don’t expect any
originality. (Netflix)
“Ride the Eagle” — Ever since “Brewster’s Millions,” I have loved movies
involving inheritances-with-a-catch. We
all dream of a windfall from a rich
relative, but isn’t it more exciting when
there’s a creative task to complete before
receiving the handsome reward? Susan
Sarandon’s character, Honey, believed
this, so she videotaped her final farewell
to her son, Leif (played by Jake Johnson,
who also wrote the script). Honey be-
queaths her mountain cabin to Leif, but
there’s a catch. She realized she hadn’t
taught him enough important lessons
while he was growing up, so she created
some tasks and adventures intended to
make up for that. While completing them,
Leif meets Honey’s love-interest, Carl,
played by J.K. Simmons, who expectedly
throws in a few truth zingers about
Honey. It’s a sweet, funny and only occasionally sad story, but in a
heartwarming way. (Prime Video)

“Paradise PD” — Imagine a gaggle of bumbling, inept police officers similar

“Madagascar: A Little Wild Holiday Goose Chase” — The DreamWorks-
produced animated gang is back for some adventure and merriment in this
TV holiday special. Led by Melman the giraffe, the animal friends set off on
a mission to help their new goose friend, Hank, reunite with his family. But
it’s New York City, where nothing is simple and there are lots of
distractions. Will young Alex the lion, Marty the zebra and Gloria the hippo
be able to find Hank’s worried flock in time for Christmas? (Premieres Nov.
26 on Peacock)
to the “Reno 911” television series, but animated and therefore exaggerated
in their respective idiosyncrasies and disgusting habits. Add an awkward
father-son relationship causing much shenanigans, a cocaine-snorting
police dog and occasional song-and-dance numbers. Now in its third
season, “Paradise PD” is touted as an irreverent adult cartoon. This means
it is NOT for the kids because it’s really crass, though the humor is not
particularly clever. (Netflix)
(c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
December 3, 2021
M
Five Ways to Protect
oney Matters
Your Holiday Budget
(StatePoint) It may be the season
of cheer, but for many, the holidays
are rife with anxiety about ex-
penses. A recent survey shows that
staying on budget is Americans’ top
concern this holiday season, follow-
ed by incurring long-term debt,
shipping costs and being charged
late or hidden fees.
Here are five tips to protect your
holiday budget:
1. Set a spending cap with friends
and family. Americans plan to
spend $998 on gifts this holiday
season, according to the National
Retail Federation. ‘Tis the season
for giving, but make sure you don’t
overspend. Know your budget up
front and communicate that with
loved ones. Another idea to limit
spending is to put everyone’s name
into a hat. Each person draws one
name and buys a gift for just the
person they selected. You can add a
bit of intrigue by keeping the
identity of your recipient a secret
until you open gifts!
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A Hybrid Lights On Afterschool

BY AMANDA MOSES

The Spring Creek After School Program hosted their annual Lights On
Afterschool on November 22nd, a cross country initiative that rallies
together thousands of parents, students and instructors to spread
awareness regarding the importance of afterschool programing for
communities.
Launched in 2000 by the Afterschool Alliance, this celebration
honors afterschool programs dedicated to providing safe and
affordable access to educational activities for children. The
Afterschool Alliance reports that these initiatives spark interests in
students and encourages them to enhance their learning, develop
better grades, and improves the children’s classroom behavior.
The Spring Creek After School Program hosted this year’s program
using their first ever hybrid model, allowing parents and family to watch
via Zoom students partipate in-person at PS 346 from 3:30pm to 5pm.
The theme for this year’s event was, “Taking care of ourselves and
being positing to others,” this consisted of an afternoon filled with arts
and crafts, STEAM projects, and several physical activities. Prior to the
festivities, the children recited their program’s chant: “Yo Spring Creek,
Yo Spring Creek, Yo! Spring Creek Kids are here to stay. We came to
learn, we came to play. We strive to be the best we can.” They then
showed off several dance moves with group leader,Jonathan as parents It was an evening of fun with Lights on After School.
watched and clapped along virtually.
After the celebration kicked off, the students were divided
into four groups. Kindergarten and first grade worked
together to create paper boxes, while second and third
graders worked on a team-building project stacking cups
with strings and rubber bands, and fourth and fifth graders
used clay to create objects that reflect their self-expression.
“It feels very good to be back and to be here together. It’s a
great experience and it’s good to be learning a new way of
instructing using technology to create effective, fresh ideas,”
Randi Ray, Site Supervisor for the Spring Creek After School
Program.
Overall, the parents and children relished their time
learning and engaging in new activities together.

Photos by Amanda Moses

The students helped kickoff the event with dancing!

Parents, family,
and friends
watched the
event unfold via
Zoom.

Everyone was given glow

sticks and bracelets.
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Fourth and fifth graders used clay to create objects that

expressed things about themselves.

One of the team building activities included stacking cups using string and
a rubber band.

Everyone was all smiles while participating

in the event.

Lights on After School consisted of STEAM

projects, arts and crafts, and other fun activities.

The students participated in

arts and crafts.
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Did You Know Probiotic Products Can Help Clean Your Home?
(BPT) - When you think of
probiotics, gut health likely first
comes to mind. Whether it’s fer-
mented foods like yogurt, kom-
bucha and sauerkraut, or vitamin
supplements and skin care, probi-
otics are widely accepted as micro-
scopic powerhouses. What may
surprise you is that the benefits of
Dear EarthTalk: How are
Florida’s manatees faring
lately and what has the
government and/or conser-
vationists been doing to
protect them?
-- JoAnne B., Sumter, SC
Indeed, Florida’s manatees
have come back from where they
stood on the brink of extinction
in the late 1960s, when only a
few hundred individuals re-
mained in the wild. Today over
6,000 of the herbivorous “sea
cows” swim the Indian River
Lagoon and Florida’s other near-
shore waterways. But newer
threats including the die-off of
their preferred browse (sea-
grass), habitat destruction due
to shoreline development and
runoff, an uptick in commercial
and recreational activities and
global warming have put Flor-
ida’s manatees back on the
ropes, and conservationists are
again ramping up efforts to
protect them.
Given all we know about being
respectful to wildlife and giving
them space, it’s hard to believe
that 2021 has been the worst
year in recorded history for
manatees, with Florida wildlife
officials reporting a whopping
1003 manatee deaths in state
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probiotics go beyond the digestive
tract. In fact, probiotics are bene-
ficial in your home as well, thanks
to their long-lasting cleaning
power.
Small and mighty probiotics
Probiotics are naturally
occurring friendly bacteria present
waters so far this year. That’s a
37 percent increase in manatee
deaths over 2020, when biolo-
gists recorded 637 kills.
More than half of 2021’s
deaths have been in the Indian
River Lagoon, a 156-mile east
central Florida coastal estuary
that stretches across six coun-
ties. Manatees have long thrived
in the Lagoon’s warm, brackish
waters and consumed its abun-
dant seagrass. Over the past 20
years, however, tens of thou-
sands of acres of seagrass have
vanished; the University of
Florida estimates that up to 95
percent of seagrass is gone from
some areas of the Lagoon. The
main culprit is runoff from ferti-
lizer and septic systems, which
has polluted the water and
promoted toxic algae blooms.
These blooms deplete the
all around us and inside us. The
preposition “pro” means “for” in
Latin and “biotic” means “life” in
Greek, so probiotic literally means
“for life.” These good bacteria have
inherent cleaning properties that
can be used to efficiently clean
interior spaces.
Probiotics are cleaning
superstars
Digestible food, drink and sup-
plement probiotics are good for the
gut, eliminating and balancing out
unhealthy bacteria. But probiotics
can also be used in products to
help clean your house. These types
of cleaners are growing in pop-
ularity because of their long-lasting
cleaning benefits and as people are
seeking more natural ways to clean
their home.
One effective, long-lasting daily
probiotic cleaner is CLR® Active
Clear, a USDA Certified Biobased
Product. This multi-purpose clean-
er is safe to use on 30+ surfaces,
including ceramic, granite, stain-
less steel and more.
Leveraging the power of pro-
water’s oxygen levels and cloud
its surface, decreasing the a-
mount of light available to
seagrasses for photosynthesis.
While it is currently illegal in
Florida to feed manatees in the
wild, conservation groups like
Save the Manatee Club are now
considering taking matters into
their own hands by providing
“supplemental feedings” to halt
the unprecedented starvations.
Meanwhile, rescuing injured or
starving manatees remains a top
priority of the group, which has
helped rescue upwards of 130
manatees in 2021 alone while
also funding facilities to rehab
injured manatees so they can
return to the wild.
Meanwhile, biologists from the
University of Florida, University
of Central Florida and elsewhere
are working to restore water-
December 3, 2021
biotics, these types of cleaners can
tackle dirt and grime to help clean
a home more efficiently and safely.
You can feel good about using a
biobased cleaner because you’re
not putting toxic chemicals into
your home or into Mother Nature,
unlike more traditional bacteria-
tackling household cleaners that
use harsh ingredients and are
sometimes considered pesticides.
Probiotics just keep cleaning
And to top it off, probiotics don’t
stop cleaning when you do. CLR
Active Clear’s 3-in-1 action cleans
dirt and grime, fights odors and
continues working for up to three
days after applied.
Whether you’re tackling the
bathroom, cleaning the kitchen or
tidying the playroom, think before
you spray. Probiotics help keep
surfaces clean long after you’ve
cleaned.
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filtering oyster populations
along the Lagoon. These bivalves
consume and remove harmful
contaminants from the water,
nurturing otherwise dwindling
seagrass communities that
serve as the lifeblood and main
nutrient of manatees.
Just four years ago, the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
down-listed the manatee from
endangered to threatened. In
light of this year’s population
plight, Florida Congressmen
Vern Buchanan and Darren
Soto are currently backing the
Manatee Protection Act, which
would place the manatee back
into endangered status under
the Endangered Species Act. An
upgraded endangered status
would require the FWS to ac-
celerate action on manatee re-
population efforts.
CONTACTS: Save the Manatee
Club, savethemanatee.org;
Indian Riverkeeper: Our
Waters,
theindianriverkeeper.org/our-
waters/; Manatee Mortality
Event Along The East Coast:
2020-2021,
myfwc.com/research/manatee/
rescue-mortality-
response/ume/.
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
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question@earthtalk.org.
December 3, 2021
Game Play
Holiday Video Game Sales
BY DEAN MOSES
It’s the most wonderful time of
the year to catch a deal on video
games, console bundles, and gam-
ing accessories. While Black
Friday and Cyber Monday have
officially ended, there are still
plenty of sales to take advantage
of for the holidays. If you have
PlayStation Plus or the Xbox
Game Pass, there are several
digital downloads that are avail-
able throughout cyber week (some
even continue until the New Year).
Both counsels are offering up to
60% on gaming titles, but you
better act fast!
Game: Marvel’s Avengers
Console: Xbox Series X
Rating: T for Teen
Cost: $15.99 (or $26.99 for the
Endgame DLC edition)
Marvel’s Avengers is an epic,
third-person, action-adventure
game and is the perfect single and
multiplayer game for comic book
lovers. It pays homage to each
Marvel character in the comic
Tech
Talk
How to Ensure Your
Child’s Screen Time
is Educational and
Meaningful
(StatePoint) Did you know that
your child’s screen time can be
educational, thought-provoking
and meaningful? Here’s how to
ensure that happens:
• Make educational screen time
fun: The best learning apps for kids
these days don’t just cover tra-
ditional school subjects, they also
add creativity, problem-solving and
social-emotional skills into the mix.
Such tools will help lay the
groundwork for a lifelong love of
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books while also offering a few
nods to the films as well. Addi-
tionally, with Xbox’s smart deli-
very you will access the upgraded
version, since it was first released
to the Xbox One, with one of the
biggest changes being the load
time, which often could take
several minutes—a nuisance if
your character keeps dying—as
well as the option to play in either
4K mode or Performance mode.
Game: Marvel’s Spider-Man:
Game of The Year Edition
Console: PlayStation 4
Rating: T for Teen
Cost: $19.99
One of Marvel’s most infamous
characters, Spider-Man was re-
leased in September 2018, but
since then it has been remastered
for its game of the year edition.
For a limited time, this version of
our favorite web slinging hero was
originally priced at $39.99, but for
the PlayStation’s end of year sale
it’s come down to $19.99 (It’s also
available on Amazon for the same
price). Try your hand in stepping
to the web crawlers shoes as he
balances his chaotic lifestyle
fighting crime and being Peter
Parker.
Best digital deal: Mortal Kombat
11
Console: PlaySation4/5
Rating: M for Mature
Cost: $7.99 (or $14.99 for the
learning. Seek out educational
games and content presented in
fun and engaging ways.
• Pay attention: For greater peace
of mind, consider leveraging tools
and features that offer insights into
the activities your child is engaging
in online. For example, educational
ultimate add on edition)
Mortal Kombat is perhaps one
of the most recognizable video
game titles to a non-video game
audience next to Mario and Tomb
Raider. The Mortal Kombat time-
line has gone through some con-
fusing and convoluted subplots
over the years, which led to the
series getting a reboot back in
2011. But despite all the narrative
intricacies, the basic premise is
this: another realm known as
Outworld yearns to invade and
conquer earth; however, in order
to do so they must beat our great-
est fighters in ten straight tourna-
ments known as Mortal Kombat.
Many epic battles were had yet
ultimately earth was victorious.
Since that time numerous heroes
have become villains while some
villains have transformed into
heroes, enemies grew into friends
and vice versa. This all really
develops into chaotic territory
when in this latest outing an evil
being known as Kronika mixes up
time, introducing combaters from
the first Mortal Kombat to their
selves of today. Not only does this
provide an intriguing story and a
dose of nostalgia for longtime fans,
it also showcases how much each
apps might feature a parent dash-
board, which can allow you to
check-in and track your child’s
progress with the program’s cur-
riculum.
• Stick with the program: The
most versatile educational tech
tools are ones that grow with your
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one of them have changed, some
for the better, others for the worse.
Conclusion
In addition to digital purchases,
BestBuy and GameStop are still
holding their holiday special buy
two and get one free, but remem-
ber to read the fine print. Some
stores will boast penny pinching
opportunities, however they have
to be a used game or within a
certain price range.
ReUse,
Reduce
and ReCycle
child’s skills and interests and offer
an expansive library of content so
kids never get bored. For example,
LeapFrog Academy, an interactive
learning program designed by edu-
cators for children 3-6 years old,
features over 2,000 engaging
games, eBooks, activities and more.
Kids can earn certificates and
rewards for their achievements.
Plus, the app can be used on a
variety of devices, including com-
puters, tablets and smartphones,
and kids can even save their
favorite activities to play without
Wi-Fi. To start a free trial and learn
more about subscription plans,
visit www.leapfrogacademy.com.
• Set a good example: Your kids
are paying attention to your screen
time use. If you want your child’s
screen time to be meaningful, yours
should be too. Talk to your child
about healthy digital habits and
then set a good example.
One thing is certain, kids abso-
lutely love their tech tools. The good
news is that by seeking out the best
tools, games and apps, screen time
can actually add value to their life.
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Bishop George M. Shorts: senior pastor (718) 251-0450

Religious Listings
590 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
11207 True Worship Church Worldwide
(718) 927-3354 Ministries
Bishop Clarence Keaton
872-874 Crescent Street, Brooklyn, NY
Sephardic Jewish Center of Canarsie 11208
Andrews United Methodist Church The Church of the Holy Redeemer Rabbi Myron Rakowitz, www.trueworshipchurch.org
Rev. Avilo de Leon, (Congregation of the Evangelical 9320 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Phone: (718) 485-9703
91 Richmond Street, Brooklyn Lutheran Church in America) (718) 257-0400
(718) 235-4621 Rev. Stephen G. Marsh, Pastor
2424 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 272-9300 Southern Baptist Church
Bethelite Institutional Baptist Church, Reverend Clarence E. Williams, Pastor
Inc. 820 Stanley Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Rev. Dr. Robert Linden, Pastor Christian Cultural Center of New York (718) 272-4848
447 Elton Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11208 Pastor and founders: Dr. A.R. Bernard,
718-827-0700 Rev. Karen Bernard
12020 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY St. Laurence Roman Catholic Church
11207 Very Rev. Edward R.P. Kane, VF-
Bethlehem Baptist Church (718) 306-1000 Fax: (718) 306-1091 Administrator
Rev. Larry Camp Pastor www.clc.org 1020 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
1962 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY (718) 649-0545
11207 East End Baptist Church
(718) 257-8300 Pastor Woody Proffitt St. Paul Community Baptist Church
263 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Rev. David K. Brawley, Lead Pastor
(718) 385-0811 859 Hendrix Street, Brooklyn, NY
Canarsie Community Reformed (718)-257-1300
Church Since 1876 Greater New Beginning Baptist Church
1155 East 93rd Street, Brooklyn, NY Pastor Earl B. Chester
11239 303 East 98th Street Starrett at Spring Creek Jewish Center
718-649-3759 Brooklyn, NY 11212 Congregation B’nai Israel
718-342-0100 Rabbi Mordechai German
Changing Lives Christian Center GNBBC303.com 671 Louisiana Avenue Brooklyn, NY
Pastor & Founder Paul B. Mitchell (718) 642-8804
1848 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church
11207 Father Chunov, presiding
(718) 272-8277 400 Glenmore Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
www.CLCCMinistries.com (718) 498-0518 Temple Emanu-el of Canarsie
Pilgrim Cathedral of East New York 1880 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY

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Virtual Entertainment DPS Young Adult Program’s Friendsgiving at SCT

BY PAMELA STERN

Coney Island Luna Park: Are you craving the thrills and chills of going to
an amusement park this summer? Well you can virtually go on the
Cyclone or the Thunderbolt and a few other rides from the comfort of your
own home. You can still feel the excitement and you don’t even have to wait
on the long lines while you experience the twists and turns of the roller
coasters.
Visit: https://lunaparknyc.com/experience-coney-island-iconic-rides-in-
360/

Muslims in Brooklyn: a three-year, multi-faceted public history project

designed to amplify the stories of Brooklyn’s Muslim communities and
contextualize those stories in the broader history of the borough, the city, BY AMANDA MOSES
and beyond.
Visit: https://muslims.brooklynhistory.org Spring Creek Towers’ (SCT) Department of Public Safety (DPS)
initiative “SCT Young Adults Program,” hosted a Thanksgiving potluck
on November 19th. Helmed by Officer Charles Royster, about seven
members gathered for the event, which is one of many they have held
this year inviting young adults to try various food products and
participate in themed game events.
The SCT Young Adults program is open to SCT residents ages 18-21
on Thursdays from 7pm to 8:45 pm located in the Teen Central office
in the lower level of the Brooklyn Sports Club at 1540 Van Siclen
Avenue. It provides a safe and educational/recreational space for
young adults who have aged out of the Teen Central Program.
“Everyone needs a safe place free from judgment and harm. A place
where being yourself and showing tolerance, kindness, friendship, and
respect is the only currency needed. We are building such a place,
smile by smile and heart by heart. Feel free to come down and see for
yourself. You’re always welcome at the Young Adults Program,” Officer
9/11 Memorial & Museum: There are both virtual tours and virtual Royster said.
memorial tours. You will be able to take in panoramic views of the rebuilt Weekly activities include anime club, movie screenings, video
World Trade Center, while discovering the meaning behind the 9/11 gaming, and mentorship. Additionally, members have access to lounge
Memorial, learn about what happened on 9/11, and consider how people activities (such as the pool, ping pong, and chess) with even more fun
selflessly responded in the aftermath of the attacks.  Tours are live, to come.
interactive, and led by Museum staff using Zoom. This 45-minute live tour “I’ve been going to teen central since I was in middle school and
explores the design and history of the site, highlighting the stories of those volunteered to help after I aged out of the program. It was always a safe
affected by the attacks. This is recommended for teenagers and adults. space for everyone to interact and I always admired that. Going to the
Visit: https://www.911memorial.org/visit/virtual-tours young adults program feels the same. You get to meet people with
similar interests, and experience new personalities. The planning and
the fun behind the young adults program is worth making time for and
I feel more people should join in and experience it,” said Jomar Cort, a
member of the program.

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ANSWER: Hip replacement is in-

Speaking of Health dicated in people with severe, debili-
tating symptoms (such as pain or
nut oil good or bad? — J.Z.

ANSWER: Coconut oil is “bad,” at

Are Big Dogs
Dangerous Pets
for Seniors?
BY KEITH ROACH, M.D.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently
read that a large percentage of
orthopedic injury to the elderly is
directly related to their falling
while walking large animals, spe-
cifically dogs over 20 pounds.
Can you shed light on this
please? — M.F.
ANSWER: A March 2019 study in
JAMA Surgery did identify dog
walking as an increasing cause of
fracture. Over 4,000 fractures were
identified among dog walkers over
65 in 2017, about triple the number
10 years earlier. However, this
wasn’t a large proportion of frac-
tures (only about 2% of total
fractures), and the authors did not
identify the size of the dog as a risk
factor, although they did suggest
that clinicians recommend a small-
er (and well-trained) dog as a wiser
choice.
Dogs not only provide some social
support, they also encourage ex-
ercise. I have had many patients
(and a few family members) who
have very meaningful connections
with their dogs and other animals.
In fact, I have seen many people
who describe their animal com-
panions as the most important
relationship in their lives.
***
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am schedul-
ed for a hip replacement opera-
tion because X-rays show joint
failure. I am 81 years old and in
excellent health. At the moment I
do not feel any pain in my hip
and am walking very easily. I go
swimming three times a week.
My question is whether I should
agree to this operation as a pre-
ventive method to avoid later
painful and possibly riskier cir-
cumstances because of my age. —
P.H.
loss of function) despite conser-
vative management. That doesn’t
sound remotely like what you are
describing. The findings on the X-
ray are less important than your
symptoms and function, so I could
not recommend a hip replacement
for you at this time. Age by itself is
not a contraindication for hip
replacement should you need one
later on.
I do understand what you are
saying: You are less likely to have a
surgical problem being operated on
earlier. Some surgeons will operate
on people with milder symptoms for
this reason. However, you aren’t
describing even mild symptoms,
hence my recommendation against
surgery at this time.
***
DEAR DR. ROACH: Just wonder-
ing about good versus bad cooki-
ng oils. At one time, coconut oil
was said to be a bad oil, but now
I’m reading that it’s really a good
oil. Some even say you should eat
a spoonful each day to boost your
health! So, which is it? Is coco-
least compared with healthier oils
like olive oil and canola oil. It has a
high saturated fat content, and
people who consume coconut oil
have an increase in their total
cholesterol and unhealthy LDL
cholesterol. If you love the taste of
coconut oil, it’s reasonable in
moderation, but don’t consume it
thinking it is good for your health or
your heart. The available evidence
does not support that.
Dr. Roach regrets that he is
unable to answer individual ques-
tions, but will incorporate them in
the column whenever possible.
Readers may email questions to
ToYourGoodHealth
@med.cornell.edu.
(c) 2021 North America Synd., Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Make Healthy
Eating Choices

What Every New Parent Needs to Know About RSV

cluding congestion, runny nose,
fever, cough and sore throat.
• Very young infants may be irri-
table, fatigued and have breathing
difficulties.
• A barking or wheezing cough can
be one of the first signs of a more
serious illness.
and avoiding them when sick, if at
all possible,” Dr. Rizzo adds.
There’s no vaccine yet to prevent
RSV, but scientists are working
hard to develop one. However,
everyone can help stop its spread
in the following ways:
• Avoiding close contact with
infected people.

(StatePoint) While COVID-19
and influenza continue to make
headlines, another contagious
respiratory virus has been spread-
ing at an alarming rate, one which
can be severe and even life-
threatening to infants and tod-
about RSV’s symptoms, when to
contact a healthcare provider, and
the steps they can take to protect
themselves and their children.
“Typically, peak season for RSV
infection in the United States is
fall through spring, however, a
rise in cases in the summer of
• Infants with severe RSV will have
short, shallow, rapid breathing.
This can be identified by a “caving-
in” of the chest between and under
the ribs (chest wall retractions), a
“spreading-out” of the nostrils
with every breath (nasal flaring),
and abnormally fast breathing. In
addition, the mouth, lips and
fingernails may turn bluish due to
lack of oxygen.
When to call the doctor: Parents
should call their pediatrician if
their child has a poor appetite or
decreased activity level, cold-like
symptoms that become severe, a
shallow cough that continues day
and night, or their child is ex-
periencing any new, worrisome
symptoms. They should seek
emergency care if their child is
having trouble breathing.
• Avoiding sharing cups, bottles or
toys that may be contaminated
with the virus.
• Washing hands with soap and
water after coming into contact
with an infected person.
More information about RSV is
available at Lung.org/RSV.
For parents of little ones, being
aware of RSV is critical during its
peak season and beyond.
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dlers.
Indeed, respiratory syncytial
virus, or RSV, is so common that
nearly 100% of children have been
infected with the virus by age two.
It’s also the leading cause of
hospitalizations in all infants.
While most people, including in-
fants, develop only mild symp-
toms, for some, it can progress to
severe complications. Despite
these facts, many parents have
never heard of RSV. This is why
the American Lung Association
with support from Sanofi Pasteur,
is working to educate expectant
mothers, parents and caregivers
2021 prompted a health advisory
from the Centers for Disease Con-
trol and Prevention. With people
taking fewer precautions as
COVID-19 restrictions are lifted,
RSV is spreading at an unusually
high rate,” says Albert Rizzo, M.D.,
chief medical officer for the Lung
Association.
Recognizing RSV
Here are the symptoms of RSV,
as well as how to recognize signs
that may indicate a worsening
illness:
• Mild cold-like symptoms, in-
Exercise
Preventing Infection
RSV is spread through close
contact with someone who’s in-
fected via coughing and sneezing,
or from touching objects such as
toys or doorknobs that have the
for
virus on them.
“Those in contact with an infant
or young child, especially if they
were born prematurely, are very
Good
Health
young, have chronic lung or heart
disease, a weakened immune
system, or have neuromuscular
disorders, should take extra care
to keep them healthy by washing
hands, covering coughs or sneezes
December 3, 2021 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 19

Speaking of Health
ScanVan visits SCT

SPRING CREEK SENIOR PARTNERS

Nurse on-site every Wednesday and Thursday

Blood pressure and oxygen levels screenings

9: 30am a 12: 30pm

160 Schroeders Avenue - G5
Brooklyn NY 11239
Cindy Heller showcased the equipment used on the mobile ScanVan.

BY AMANDA MOSES

Did you know one in eight women

will be diagnosed with breast cancer
in their lifetime? The American
Cancer Society reports that breast
cancer is one of the most common
and deadly diseases both men and
women face. In light of these stag-
gering statistics, organizations like
Project Renewal’s ScanVan are
combatting it through early detection
methods in the country’s first mobile
mammography and radiology clinic
for homeless and uninsured adults.
On November 16th, the ScanVan,
in conjunction with Spring Creek
Senior Partners, paid a visit to
Spring Creek Towers (SCT), offering
women a clinical breast exam, on the
spot mammogram, tuberculosis (TB)
tests, and health education. Parked
The ScanVan includes both a
outside of 160 Schroeders Avenue,
mobile mammogram machine and
from 10am to 2pm all women 40 and
a back area for a private clinical
older (who have not had a mam-
breast exam.
mogram in the past year) were
invited to visit the ScanVan. This service was free for all uninsured women
over 40 and co-payments/deductibles were waived for those with
insurance.
“What we have here is great. You don’t have to do to a doctor’s office and
wait. It’s pretty much 15 minutes from start to finish and that’s the beauty
of it,” said Cindy Heller, a ScanVan technician.
Heller described the entire process as seamless, quick and the results
are immediately sent to a doctor for review. After the mammogram, a nurse
does a breast exam and provides education materials on how the patient
can perform self-examinations.
“I have a pamphlet section for the patients. As I do the clinical breast
exam, I do tell them how they should do it and what they should look for,”
said Nancy Moravec, a nurse with ScanVan.
Approximately 18 seniors stopped by the ScanVan; however, only 10
were able to obtain the mammogram since the others had already received
their annual exam within the past year.
“Last year, 4 out of every 10 uninsured women did not receive a
mammogram,” Project Renewal states on their website. In one year, the
organization shared that they’ve screened 4,479 low-income women for
breast cancer, detecting breast cancer in 12 patients. The help does not
stop there. ScanVan also ensures follow-up care for those who’ve had
breast cancer detected.
“If they need additional images, we contact the person and there are
navigators who tell them where to go and we help them,” Heller said.

Photos by Amanda Moses

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Divas
THANKSGIVING HAND PIES
Yield: 12 mini-pies
Time: 45 minutes

One package (two 9-inch) pie crust,

or homemade equivalent
ON A DIME 1/2 cup diced turkey
1/2 cup mashed potatoes
1/2 cup stuffing
Enjoying 1/4 cup sweet potatoes or carrots
Thanksgiving 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
1 egg
Leftovers Is Easy Gravy for dipping*

As Pie 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Cover a

BY PATTI DIAMOND
What’s the best thing about
Thanksgiving? I know we’re sup-
posed to say it’s all the friends and
loved ones gathered around the
table groaning with traditional food
and all the blessings and thank-
fulness. Yes, yadda, yadda, what-
ever. Just admit it: It’s the leftovers.
It’s knowing for the rest of the
long weekend you can stand in front
of your open fridge with nothing but
a plate and a fork and come away
with the makings of a gastronomic
masterpiece.
So, what if we could buy an extra
ingredient while doing our last-
minute shopping that will trans-
form these anticipated leftovers and
make them even better? Something
beyond the usual soup and
sandwich (no offense to any sand-
wiches or soups reading this).
Something like pie dough or puff
pastry.
You know that perfect Thanks-
giving bite where you load up your
fork with turkey, potatoes, stuffing
and cranberry? Well, I think it’s
even better when it’s wrapped in a
buttery, flaky crust. See how I am?
baking sheet with parchment
paper.
2. Thinly roll out the pie dough and
cut into desired size circles. (I used
a 4-inch cookie cutter.)
3. Using a teaspoon measure, place
a small amount of each ingredient
on one half of the round, being sure
to leave about 1/4 inch clear on the
outer edges. Fold each dough circle
over to cover the filling, pressing
around the edges with your finger,
letting out as much air as possible.
Use the tines of a fork to seal the
edges. Place on baking sheet.
4. Whisk the egg in a small bowl
with a teaspoon of water and brush
the tops of the pies with the egg
wash.
5. Poke the tops with a fork to vent
steam. Bake for 30 minutes or until
crust is golden and irresistible.
Serve with gravy for dipping.
*optional, but why wouldn’t you?
THANKSGIVING POT PIES
Yield: 6 pies
Time: 50 minutes
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups cooked turkey, diced
3 cups assorted leftover Thanks-
giving veggies
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from a
17.3-ounce package), thawed
1 egg
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease six
(12-ounce) ramekins or bowls, place
on a rimmed baking sheet.
2. Heat butter in a large skillet over
medium heat. Add onion and cook,
stirring occasionally, until tender, 5
to 7 minutes. Add poultry seasoning
and stir. Sprinkle flour over onion
and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Slowly
stir in milk.
3. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring
constantly, until thick and bubbly,
2 to 3 minutes. Stir in turkey and
your choice of leftover veggies.
Season with salt and pepper. Ladle
into prepared ramekins, let cool.
4. Roll out thawed puff pastry on a
floured surface to a 1/4-inch
thickness. Cut out six circles, or
squares, that are 1-inch larger than
ramekins or bowls being used. Top
each ramekin with puff pastry,
crimping edges over sides to seal.
5. Beat the egg with a teaspoon of
water or milk. Brush the pastry
with egg. Bake until puffed and
golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
So, to reprise, if you pick up a
package of pie crusts or puff pastry,
you can make perfectly portioned
pot pies or palate-pleasing portable
hand pies. Happy Thanksgiving
leftovers from Divas On a Dime!
***
Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the
penny-pinching, party-planning,
recipe developer and content creat-
or of the website “Divas On A Dime
— Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous!”
Visit Patti at www.divason
adime.com and join the conversa-
tion on Facebook at DivasOnADime
DotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@
divasonadime.com
(c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes This will give it a nice rich Christmasy red and then you have your
candied Christmas Stockings ready to put on the top of the
cupcakes. Be Careful that you do not break any of them.
4. Now that the cupcakes are cool and the frosting is a nice festive
red, frost the cupcakes, when you put the Christmas stockings on
them you can press it down so that they will stay in place.
Grace’s Christmas Red Cupcakes 5. Once the Christmas stockings are on the top of the cupcakes
center them and press down a little to keep them in place.
BY GRACE CAMP 6. Time to share!
Ingredients:
l1 box yellow cake mix and the stuff to make it with
l1 large box vanilla instant pudding
super size tub of white frosting
l1 large bottle of red food coloring
lChristmas cupcake liners
lBetty Crocker candy cake decorations if you can find all red
Christmas stockings that’s even better
lYou could buy them at a bakery but get a little more than you
need in case of breakage probably won’t happen, but it’s better to
have a little extra on hand
lPre-heat oven 350 and line the cupcake pan and then start on
your batter

Directions:
1. Make cake according to directions. Put the instant vanilla
pudding in it, and blend it in.
2. Pour 1/2 way up into the cupcake liners [or a tad bit more, but
not too much as it rises and will spill over. Place in pre-heated
oven for 10-12 minutes. Oven temperature varies so when the
toothpick comes out clean is your indication that it is done.
3. Let it cool. While they are cooling you can tint your frosting.
Page 22 SPRING CREEK SUN December 3, 2021

bracelets were about $500. There is a good supply of plastic jewelry now
that those who bought in the 1990s are older and “decluttering.” A recent
KOVELS ANTIQUES AND Morphy’s auction sold about 600 pieces in a recent auction. They sold for
a total of $43,000 (yes, I counted the pieces), with an average price of $70.

COLLECTING
***
TIP: Be sure to take off and save any labels on your pieces of glass. Wash
away any glue. The acid in the labels will permanently etch the glass.

Calder Tapestry For more collecting news, tips and resources, visit www.Kovels.com

BY TERRY AND KIM KOVEL (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Photo Credit: Kovels

is best known for his sculpture
mobiles, although he also did
paintings, jewelry and large out-
ARIES (March 21
door statues. He was the first
to April 19) Keep
artist to make a new type of sta-
those sharp
tue of wire and metal that was
Sheep eyes
assembled so it moved with each
focused on a
gust of wind. His creations sell for This maguey fiber tapestry, “Moon,”
hazy situation. As
thousands of dollars, but at one after Alexander Calder, sold at a
things begin to clear
time, you could have bought a Rago auction in 2017 for $4,688.
up, you’ll find a sharper
small rug designed by Calder for FOR THE WEEK OF NOV. 29 2021 picture emerging, showing
much less.
something you’ll need to know.
In 1972, there was an earthquake in Nicaragua and Guatemala that
killed hundreds of people. A group of artists formed a relief fund, and each
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Watch your expenses through
artist contributed art made in a limited edition of 100. The art was sold,
the end of the month. Later, you’ll be glad to have extra
and the money used for the earthquake victims.
money to pay for something that will make an acquisitive
Calder drew 14 designs for a rug or tapestry and a limited edition of each
Bovine’s heart beat faster.
was made by weavers in Guatemala from local fibers. He adjusted the
pattern to use the beige maguey fiber and local weaving styles. Many of the
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re now ready to
rugs are in museums today.
make that oft-deferred commitment, if you still believe it’s
Condition has become the most important feature when determining
what you want. Don’t be afraid to change your mind if you
price. Fame, rarity and history are also considered when setting a price. In
feel you should go in another direction.
2014, “Moon,” one of the Guatemala Calder rugs, sold for $16,250. In
2017, a faded limited-edition rug brought $4,688.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Now that you are moving on with
***
your life after that recent disappointment, how about
Q: My mother says her bracelet is made of bake-a-lite. What is that?
reactivating your travel plans and taking someone special
A: Bakelite is a plastic developed in the early 1900s. It was used for jewelry
along with you.
by the 1930s by major designers. The art deco jewelry became very
popular. Bakelite was needed for the war in the 1940s, so the jewelry
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Many new friends
wasn’t made for about five years. About 1997, the deco jewelry was
come into your personal life, which suits all of you
rediscovered by collectors, and books were published with information and
social Lions just fine. However, one new friend might make
color pictures that made prices skyrocket. Bracelets with inset dots were
demands that you could find difficult to deal with.
selling for $300 to $1,000. Small pins were $75 to $300, and carved
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Communication doesn’t
exist unless it’s two-way. So, if you’re getting no replies to the
signals you’re sending, it could be time to look for someone
Spring Creek Towers Community Center more receptive.
&
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A workplace
!
complication that you thought was ironed out develops new
wrinkles that need attention. Meanwhile, expect continuing
Beginning on 5/20/21 will be hosting a free improvement in your home life.
Online Game Night on the 3rd Thursday of each
month from 5:30p – 7:30p SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A tense
personal problem needs to be talked out before someone
We will have breakout rooms with the following games: decides to walk out. Resist making decisions until full
explanations are offered from both sides.
• Wheel of Fortune SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)
• Trivia A technological glitch that caused problems recently will
soon be repaired, and life can return to normal. A colleague
• Jeopardy has a surprising message to deliver.
• Bingo
! CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your
partner might feel that you haven’t been as open with him or
Please register for game night
her as you should be. Deal with this now, before it turns into
by using the link or QR Code below:
something more difficult to handle.
https://tinyurl.com/SITEC-Game-Nite
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Good
news: Many of the stumbling blocks that affected the
progress of some of your career projects are fading away.
Things also start to look up on the home front.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You’ll need

For additional Info please reach out to Jatava Sevorwell
jatava@igotitotoo.org or 347.369.4407
_____________________________________________________________________
that strong Piscean pluck to get through waters that will be
turbulent for a while. A more positive aspect soon emerges,
along with some welcome news.
BORN THIS WEEK: You are zealous in the pursuit of truth. You
would make an excellent research scientist.

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