SPRING CREEK SUN

Vol. 40, No.20 Serving The Spring Creek Community Since 1974 November 8, 2013
Community Walks for
a Cure
FDNY Visits ELC Costumed
Characters
page 2 page 8
centerfold
page 18
Voters Say Why
We Our
veterans
Salute
W
hat is the difference
between Veterans Day
and Memorial Day?
Many people confuse Memorial
Day and Veterans Day.
Memorial Day is a day for
remembering and honoring
military personnel who died in
the service of their country,
particularly those who died in
battle or as a result of wounds
sustained in battle.
While those who died are also
remembered on Veterans Day,
Veterans Day is the day set aside
to thank and honor ALL those
who served honorably in the
military in wartime or
peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day
is largely intended to thank
living veterans for their service,
to acknowledge that their
contributions to our national
security are appreciated, and to
underscore the fact that all those
who served not only those who
died have sacrificed and done
their duty.
A complete history of Veterans
Day, and why it is observed on
November 11, can be found on
the United States Department of
Veterans Affairs webpage at
http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday
/
Lhota was the head of the MTA doesnt
mean he is ready to be mayor.
Hargraves revealed that had Anthony
Weiner been on the ballot as a mayoral
candidate, he would have received her
vote. De Blaiso was always her second
choice.
Seventy-five year old Rose Lopez
wants what is best for Brooklyn and
New York City. She wants a mayor that
will be an active force throughout the
city. The retired clerical assistant also
wants a change of pace, and believes Joe
Lhota would bring about the change necessary to revive New York City.
I vote to change the things I do not like, and Lhota would be the most
suitable mayor because he [would] make
necessary changes. I think de Blasio is
only a tall handsome man, but beauty
will not run the city, Lopez said.
I try to vote for people who will work
for the working class and low income
people. I am an independent at heart,
but I do lean towards a lot of Democratic
politicians. De Blasio is the best option
for mayor. I think Lhota [would] be
another Giulliani, said Lydia Stephens,
50, who also admitted, I am not exactly
clear on where de Blasio stands on
several issues. Stephens votes because it is her civic duty. And while not
all candidates are the cream of the crop, she is determined to exercise the
right to have a say in who shall represent her community, and the policies
she agrees with.
Mary Weigand was happy to cast
her votes for the Democratic Partys
candidates on the ballot. I like what
they stand for, and de Blasio will be
good for New York because he stands
up for everyone. It doesnt matter
their race, religion or if theyre gay or
straight, said the 55-year-old retired
NYPD secretary. A staunch supporter
of the Democrats, Weigand said the
partys nominees represent her beliefs
and will fulfill the needs of her
community. Photos: Amanda Moses
Page 2 SPRING CREEK SUN November 8, 2013
APPLEBEES FREE
Thank You Meal for Veterans
O
n Monday, November 11
th
Veterans Day, Applebees is continuing its tradition started five years ago of
thanking our nations veterans and active duty military and inviting them to their neighborhood
Applebees for a FREE Thank You Meal. Applebees expects to serve more than one million FREE meals
from its special Veterans Day menu of seven signature entrees like the 7 oz. House Sirloin.
Hours vary by location and Guests should call their local Applebees restaurant in advance to inquire about
specific location hours or visit www.applebees.com for more information.
Applebees is also encouraging Guests to show their gratitude by leaving a message for current and former
military members at ThankYouMovement.com. Visitors to the Thank You Movement website will be directed to
their local Applebees Facebook page, where personal Thank You messages will posted by neighborhood and
tracked in real time on the Thank You Movement website.
Since creating the Thank You Movement in 2011 to collect messages of appreciation for each of the 24 million
current and former members of our Armed Forces, Applebees Guests have written more than 4.5 million
personal Thank You messages communicated through the Thank You Movement website. Veterans and active
duty troops can go online anytime to see and hear the heartfelt thanks of the
people they serve.
Applebees will continue to support veterans year-round through a partnership
with The Mission Continues, an organization that promotes veteran-led
community service projects in neighborhoods throughout the country.
PLEASE NOTE:
Guests will need to provide proof of service, which includes: U.S. Uniform
Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card,
Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card,
photograph in uniform or wearing uniform, DD214, Citation or
Commendation.
BY AMANDA MOSES
AGNES E. GREEN
The crisp cold air of autumn did not
stop Spring Creek Towers residents
from casting their ballots on November
5. A Spring Creek Sun person-on-the-
street Election Day survey found a
high percentage of voters voted for
candidates that they believe would be
active change agents, and would help
better their community. The range of
reasons for voting went from a need for
change to honesty.
On his way to pick up and escort his
90-year-old uncle to the polls, Steven Colon, 55, said, I dont think the
current mayor has been good for New
York City, and I am glad he is termed
out. I would like Bill de Blasio to be
mayor. He is more down to earth
than Lhota. I also think Lhota
[would] be like Giuliani, working to
help the rich people to continue to
prosper. A construction worker by
profession, he believes de Blasio best
represents his ideas and goals for his
community. Voting, as a means of
change for the better, he said, is a
family tradition.
As she walked into her polling site at P.S. 346, Kathleen Filippone was
unsure for whom to vote. A busy student studying computer literacy, she
has not had time to really evaluate all of the candidates. I have been
running around, back and forth. So, I think that I will have to judge them
on the brief ads that I have seen, said
Filippone, 55, who added that she was
voting because she knows it is the right
thing to do as a citizen.
I want politicians who are honest and
for the people and not for the pay
check, said Jade Hargraves, who
explained that de Blasio seems honest
to me and that is what matters. The 38-
year-old mother of two thinks de Blaisos
experience makes him better prepared
to be the citys mayor, just because
Community Casts Votes For NYC's New Leadership
Steven Colon
Jade Hargraves
Rose Lopez
Lydia Stephens
Mary Weigand
Kathleen Filippone
Spring Creek Sun
and
Spring Creek Towers
Management Offices
will be closed in
observance of
Veterans Day
on
Monday,
November 11
November 8, 2013 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 3
BY GIANNI NAJEE BARNES
"Good evening everyone, we have
safely landed in Accra, Ghana.
Enjoy your trip." As I looked out the
window, I knew that this was no
longer New York City. I was
surrounded by darkness, the
airport sticking out like a lightning
bug in the middle of the night.
All that I could see was a tiny
building and planes parked
sporadically. There were no jet
bridges, and the pathway to the
next four weeks of my life was a
tiny staircase. The humidity hit
me instantly like a pile of bricks
and it was dark with only a few
lights twinkling in the boarding
area. As we got in the car, the
pavement soon turned into
dirty mahogany roads. This
was not a big city and far from
my comfort zone.
When I was nominated to
travel to Ghana with my school
many of my friends and family
thought I was crazy to be
traveling to a developing
country. I listened to what they
were telling me, but kept an
open mind. My duty here was
to give back to the Ghanaian
community. In New York,
poverty is isolated to certain
communities. In Ghana, I saw
poverty was at every angle,
especially while I worked at a
kindergarten. Upon arrival, the
children were very excited to see
and interact with us. Through the
course of the two week period in the
capital city of Ghana, we were able
to remake the exterior design of
the school, teach the children
math and English skills, and teach
them American multipurpose
games like Red Light Green Light
and Musical Chairs.
Although we began to
reshape one aspect of the Ghanaian
community, the country still needs
help. My experience in Ghana has
allowed me to realize that it takes
constant work to stabilize a region.
I would love to study abroad in the
future to give back to a population
outside of the United States.
Globally, we are a community that
needs to support one another. With
the support of my peers we were
able to reshape a small aspect of a
large community.
Since I have returned to the
United States, I am more aware of
my family, my neighborhood, what I
have obtained, and what has been
provided to me. I appreciate and
respect the traditions and beliefs of
different cultures. Through this
experience, I have gained a
sensitivity and curiosity to ideas
and lifestyles different from my
own, which I hope to explore.
This trip provided me with the
strength to go through personal
growth as I have become more
independent and able to adapt to a
new environment. I learned that I
can be self-reliant while being
globally sensitive. I also learned
how much people can do for one
another when working together.
Overall, this experience showed me
that I can personally make an
impact and it gave me the drive to
continue working with other
communities around the world.
Photo: A.E. Green
Volunteer Work in Africa Makes Lasting Impression
Editors Note: This essay was written by Gianni Najee Barnes and was
submitted as part of her application for a Spring Creek Towers College
Award Program scholarship. is the recipient of a Community Service and
Academic Achievement Award and will receive $1,000 each year for four
years as undergraduate student. Barnes is currently enrolled at SUNYs
Buffalo State University. She graduated from Urban Assembly for Law
and Justice High School with an 86.13% GPA and a combined 1390 SAT
score. After completing college, Barnes looks forward to a career as an
Educator.
Open to all Spring Creek Towers
high school residents.
I
f you are a high school senior planning to start
college this year, or a high school junior who will be
applying to colleges next year; the Spring Creek
Towers College Award Program invites you to learn
more about its scholarship program open to only Spring
Creek Towers residents.
On Tuesday, November 12 and repeated Wednesday,
November 14, the scholarship committee will hold an
orientation session for all students and
parents/guardians who would like to apply for a Spring
Creek Towers college scholarship.
YOU ARE INVITED: Information sessions will be held
6 7:30 p.m., in the 1st floor club room at the
Brooklyn Sports Club (1540 Van Siclen Avenue); light
refreshments will be served. All attendees will receive a
complete review of the Spring Creek Towers College
Award Program and how to successfully apply. RSVP
THAT YOU WILL BE THERE, CALL SPRING CREEK
TOWERS OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY
RELATIONS 718/240.4530
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
The Spring Creek Towers College Award Program was started by
Starrett City Associates, Inc. to help students and their families meet
financial challenges associated with acquiring a college education.
Scholarships are awarded to students who distinguish themselves in one
of two categories Scholarship or Community Service and Academic
Achievements.
Since 1986, the program has given close to $2 million, in varying
amounts, to collegebound Spring Creek Towers residents. Some
recipients have received as much as $4,000 a year while enrolled as
undergraduates in accredited fouryear colleges and universities. In 2013,
the Spring Creek Towers College Award Program instituted a new award
category that also gives scholarships in varying amounts to high school
seniors who plan to enroll in a twoyear program at an accredited
community college.
The scholarship committee invites you to familiarize yourself with this
great scholarship opportunity by checking out the following:
FOURYEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY APPLICANTS are encouraged to
visit the Spring Creek Towers College Award Program website
http://springcreekscholarshipprogram.org where a complete description
of the scholarship categories, eligibility criteria, selection process and
online application are posted.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPLICANTS may also visit the College
Award Program website http://springcreekscholarshipprogram.org for a
complete description of the scholarship categories and selection process.
For information about eligibility criteria and how to apply, you must
contact Devorah L. Fong, Director Public Affairs, Community Relations,
Spring Creek Towers College Award Program, 718/240.4545 or
Dfong@grcrealty.com
GRADUATING NEXT YEAR if you are now a high school junior, get a
head start on applying for next years scholarships. You are welcome to
attend either one of the informational sessions on November 12 and
November 14. If interested, please let us know that you would like us to
stay in touch with you. With your parents and/or guardians permission,
send us your name, address, phone number and email address; as well as
contact information for your parents and/or guardians.
Spring Creek Towers
College Scholarship Opportunity
ATTEND SCHOLARSHIP AN INFORMATION SESSION, NOVEMBER 12 OR 14 ... DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY
... CALL 718/240.4530, RESERVE YOUR SPACE.
Page 4 SPRING CREEK SUN November 8, 2013
BY: AMANDA MOSES
When was the last time you
disposed of the unwanted
prescriptions drugs cluttering your
cabinet?
Thelma Goring cannot remember
the last time she cleaned out her
medicine cabinet. Over the years,
the 80-year-old Spring Creek
Towers resident has accumulated
pills for an assortment of ailments,
so many that she has a section in
her cabinet dedicated to expired
and unused prescription
medications.
Sometimes I hold onto them
because it might come in handy one
day, said Goring, who has often
confused her current medication
with an expired one. Goring
thought the only way to dispose of
the medication was to rinse them
down the sink. The retired housing
property manager did not always
have a clutter of pills in her
bathroom cabinet, she recalls a
time when pharmacies would take
back the unused drugs.
Pharmacies, like CVS, have an
environmentally friendly
prescription drug return system,
called Take Away. Residents can
purchase a Take Away packet
($3.99), place all of their unused or
unwanted drugs and then return it
to the pharmacy that ships them to
a pharmaceutical company for
proper disposal.
The Federal Drug Enforcement
Administration (FDA) holds a
nationwide event every few months
to identify locations where people
have access to a safe and
convenient means of disposing
their unwanted/unused
prescription drugs.
According to the New York City
Department of Mental Hygiene,
prescription drug abuse has
developed into a public safety
threat. The department reports that
in 2010, 32% of unintentional drug
overdoses involved prescription
painkillers. Toddlers and even
animals may ingest prescription
drugs that have not been properly
disposed of when simply tossed in
the household trash.
Reba Hawkins usually finishes
all her medicine as prescribed. If
there is any left, she flushes them
down the toilet. The elementary
school guidance counselor was not
aware, however, that flushing
prescription drugs down the toilet
is not a good thing. I didnt realize
that I was polluting, said Hawkins
after learning that her disposal
method contributes to the creation
of hazardous waste that pollutes
our waters and environment.
The United States Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) reports
that when drugs are flushed away
they pass through waste water
treatment plants that are not
equipped to routinely remove
medicines.
Edited by Agnes E. Green
Right Way to Get Rid of Medicines
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz hosted an Italian-
American Heritage and Cultural Month celebration at Brooklyn Borough
Hall; last month on October 10. It was the twelfth and final such
celebration hosted by him as Borough President.
Speaking to hundreds of attendees, Markowitz lauded Italian-
Americans, There is no end to the contributions Italians have made and
are making to Brooklyn and this country. Suffice it to say, in every field of
endeavor art, politics, film, design, music, cars, fashion you name it,
Italians are at the top! America would not be as successful, powerful,
prosperous, talented or delicious without Italian-Americans.
Markowitz's Final Celebration As Boro Prez, Italian American Heritage Month
Borough President Markowitz celebrated Italian-American Heritage and
Culture Month with youth dance troupe Figli Maria S.S. Addolorata, who
performed at the celebration.
Diana and the Honorable Frank V. Carone (left-center), were recognized
by Borough President Markowitz as Power Couple of the Year, along
with their children, Francesco and Gabriella, Monsignore Jamie
Gigantiello (left) and Reverend Monsignor David L. Cassato (right).
Those who attended the event were treated to food and refreshments
served up by dozens of local businesses. Entertainment was provided by
singers Cristina Fontanelli and Salvatore Spatola as well as the youth
dance troupe Figli Maria S.S. Addolorata.
Photo Credit: Kathryn Kirk/Brooklyn BPs Office
TIPS FOR SAFE HOME
DISPOSAL OF PRESCRIPTION
DRUGS
EPAs household disposal steps,
which follow the guidelines from
the Office of National Drug
Control Policy, are:
l Take prescription drugs out of
the originally container.
l Mix the drugs with an
undesirable substance, such as
cat litter or used coffee grounds.
l Place the mixture within a
container (one that has a lid),
such as an empty margarine tub
or sealable bag.
l Conceal all personal
information written on the
original prescription drug
container by using a permanent
marker or scratching it off.
l Place the sealed container with
the mixed drugs into the trash.
Think
Think
Safety
Safety
November 8, 2013 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 5
STARRETT
MEDICAL CENTER
D I R E C T O R Y D I R E C T O R Y
1390 Pennsylvania Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11239
INTERNAL MEDICINE &
CARDIOLOGY
718-642-6200
Prem C.Goel, M.D. Kavita Goel, M.D.
PEDIATRICS
718-642-9855
Nabil Raoof, M.D.
Rebecca Raoof, M.D.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
718-642-1100
Richard Bodian, P.T.
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Eye Specialist
718-642-8219
Arthur H. Gerber, M.D.
Insurance by Arrangement
PODIATRY
Foot Specialist
718-642-2088
Brian Levy, D.P.M
The Internal Revenue Service has
warned consumers about a
sophisticated phone scam targeting
taxpayers, including recent
immigrants, throughout the
country.
Victims are told they owe money
to the IRS and it must be paid
promptly through a pre-loaded
debit card or wire transfer. If the
victim refuses to cooperate, they
are then threatened with arrest,
deportation or suspension of a
business or drivers license. In
many cases, the caller becomes
hostile and insulting.
This scam has hit taxpayers in
nearly every state in the country.
We want to educate taxpayers so
they can help protect themselves.
Rest assured, we do not and will
not ask for credit card numbers
over the phone, nor request a pre-
paid debit card or wire transfer,
says IRS Acting Commissioner
Danny Werfel. If someone
unexpectedly calls claiming to be
from the IRS and threatens police
arrest, deportation or license
revocation if you dont pay
immediately, that is a sign that it
really isnt the IRS calling. Werfel
noted that the first IRS contact with
taxpayers on a tax issue is likely to
occur via mail
Other characteristics of this
scam include:
Scammers use fake names and
IRS badge numbers. They generally
use common names and surnames
to identify themselves.
Scammers may be able to recite
the last four digits of a victims
Social Security Number.
Scammers spoof the IRS toll-free
number on caller ID to make it
appear that its the IRS calling.
Scammers sometimes send
bogus IRS emails to some victims to
support their bogus calls.
Victims hear background noise
of other calls being conducted to
mimic a call site.
After threatening victims with
jail time or drivers license
revocation, scammers hang up and
others soon call back pretending to
be from the local police or DMV,
and the caller ID supports their
claim.
If you get a phone call from
someone claiming to be from the
IRS, heres what you should do:
If you know you owe taxes or you
think you might owe taxes, call the
IRS at 800/829.1040. The IRS
employees at that line can help you
with a payment issue if there
really is such an issue.
If you know you dont owe taxes
or have no reason to think that you
owe any taxes (for example, youve
never received a bill or the caller
made some bogus threats as
described above), then call and
report the incident to the Treasury
Inspector General for Tax
Administration at 800/366.4484.
If youve been targeted by this
scam, you should also contact the
Federal Trade Commission and use
their FTC Complaint Assistant at
FTC.gov. Please add IRS Telephone
Scam to the comments of your
complaint.
Taxpayers should be aware that
there are other unrelated scams
(such as a lottery sweepstakes) and
solicitations (such as debt relief)
that fraudulently claim to be from
the IRS.
IRS Warns of Pervasive
Telephone Scam
IRS DOs and DONTs
The IRS encourages taxpayers to
be vigilant against phone and
email scams that use the IRS as a
lure. The IRS does not initiate
contact with taxpayers by email to
request personal or financial
information. This includes any
type of electronic communication,
such as text messages and social
media channels. The IRS also does
not ask for PINs, passwords or
similar confidential access
information for credit card, bank or
other financial accounts. Recipients
should not open any attachments
or click on any links contained in
the message. Instead, forward the
e-mail to phishing@irs.gov.
Be a
WATT
Watcher
Conserve
Energy
Page 6 SPRING CREEK SUN November 8, 2013
AGNES E. GREEN
Editor-in-Chief
AMANDA MOSES
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HOURS & S CHE DUL E S
As of July 1, 2013, the RECERTIFICATION
DEPARTMENT will be changed for
interviews:
Office Hours for Interviewees
Monday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
*Wednesday 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.
HUD Forms Signed
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9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
*Evening hours are only for working residents.
IN CASE OF IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY EMERGENCY
S Spring Creek Towers Office of Public Affairs and Community Relations is
constantly updating its list of residents who require special attention in
emergency situations.
If you have any life support equipment in your apartment that might be
affected by a temporary loss of electrical power in your building, put your
name on the emergency list. Contact the Office of Public Affairs and
Community Relations at 718/240-4530.
October 23/4:27 a.m. While on
patrol, a Spring Creek Towers (SCT)
Department of Public Safety (DPS)
officer saw a large group of young
individuals in front of bldg. C4.
They were acting loud and
disorderly. DPS directed them to
disperse. One individual, a non-
resident of SCT, was taken to DPS
headquarters after refusing to leave
the area. He received a summons
for Disorderly Conduct.
October 23/1:21 a.m. The head of
household in a third floor
apartment in bldg. D5 was issued
an Environmental Control Board
(ECB) summons for Excessive
Noise. DPS went to the apartment
after receiving a noise complaint.
Upon arrival, the officer heard a
loud noise. Knocks on the door
went unanswered.
October 20/3:10 p.m. DPS issued
an ECB summons to the head of
household after receiving numer-
ous complaints that a dog was
loudly barking inside of a 15
th
floor
apartment in bldg. C7. No one
answered the door.
PROPERTY DAMAGE
(surveillance video, DPS
investigating)
10/26@5:40 p.m., lower glass panel
of the rear entrances outer door
was broken when a female youth
ran into it at bldg. C3; 10/21
@12:18 a.m., an unidentified male
kicked and broke the lower glass
panel of the front entrances outer
door as he entered the lobby of
bldg. H3; 10/18@4:10 p.m., a SCT
resident, known to DPS, broke the
glass panel of the maintenance
locker room door reimbursement
is being sought; 10/18@8:41 a.m.,
a young female, known to DPS,
kicked and broke the glass in the
entrance door as she entered the
lobby of bldg. F4. Parent has agreed
to pay reimbursement; 10/15
@4:27 p.m. an unidentified
individual punched the top panel of
the rear entrances outer door until
the glass broke.
November 8, 2013 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 7
Spring Creek Towers Activities
Community Organizations
Starrett City Tenants
Association
The next Advisory Board Meeting
will be Wednesday, November 13 @
7 p.m. until 8:45 p.m., at the
Brooklyn Sports Club. If you have
any questions or comments, please
leave a message with your name
and phone number at 718/
642.3892. Your call will be re-
turned. Join your tenants associa-
tion "In Unity There Is Strength".
AA and NA
St. Laurence Roman Catholic
Church, Flatlands and Van Siclen
Avenues, hosts Alcoholics and
Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
The Alcoholics Anonymous meet-
ings are Fridays at 9 p.m. and
Narcotics Anonymous meetings
are on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Spring Creek Youth Federation
Located at 1430 Freeport Loop, Apt.
1A, the office hours are Monday,
Wednesday, Friday 6 - 8:30 p.m.
and on Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 p.m.,
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: Lion Janice
Lacroix at 347/413.7268 or Lion
Jerry Killebrew at 718/974.0669.
Spring Creek Senior Partners News Spring Creek Senior Partners News
Teen Central
Open to Spring Creek Towers
residents only, ages 12 to 18,
Monday through Friday from
3.p.m. to 9 p.m. on the lower level
of the Brooklyn Sports Club. No
membership fees. For more
information contact Ms. Brown or
Mr. Rogers at 718/642.7168.
Islamic Circle
Islamic Educational Dawah
Program is held weekly at Spring
Creek Towers and Canarsie Islamic
Center on weekends. Call Syed
Ahmad 347/529.1662 for more
information and free literature on
the Islamic religion.
Boxing Club
The Starrett Boxing Club is open to
males and females, 8 and up.
Sessions are open Monday-Friday
12 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10
a.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Sunday.
The gym is located in the garage at
Hornell Loop. For information, call
718/ 642.1277.
Sisters with Purpose
Join the conversation. A support/
ministry group created by women
living in Spring Creek Towers. Non-
judgmental and non-religion
based. Meets every Thursday
evening @ 7 p.m. For more
information: Susie Williams
646/460.4101.
JASA
JASA Starrett Senior Center invites
all military Veterans to our Annual
Veterans Day Service on Thursday,
November 7th at 10 a.m. For
further information, call
718/642.1010
TIPS ON QUITTING SMOKING
If you are a smoker, quitting can be one of the most important
steps you can take to improve your health. Whether youre a teen
smoker or a lifetime packaday smoker, quitting can be tough. But
the more you learn about your options and prepare for quitting, the
easier the process will be. With the right game plan tailored to your
needs, you can break the addiction, manage your cravings, and join
the millions of people who have kicked the habit for good.
Why quitting smoking can seem so hard
Smoking tobacco is both a physical addiction and a psychological
habit. The nicotine from cigarettes provides a temporary, and
addictive, high. Eliminating that regular fix of nicotine will cause
your body to experience physical withdrawal symptoms and
cravings. Because of nicotines feel good effect on the brain, you
may also have become accustomed to smoking as a way of coping
with stress, depression, anxiety, or even boredom.
At the same time, the act of smoking is ingrained as a daily ritual.
It may be an automatic response for you to smoke a cigarette with
your morning coffee, while taking a break from work or school, or
during your commute home at the end of a long day. Perhaps
friends, family members, and colleagues smoke, and it has become
part of the way you relate with them.
To successfully quit smoking, youll need to address both the
addiction and the habits and routines that go along with it.
Your Personal Stop Smoking Plan
While some smokers successfully quit by going cold turkey, most
people do better with a plan to keep themselves on track. A good
plan addresses both the shortterm challenge of quitting smoking
and the longterm challenge of preventing relapse. It should also be
tailored to your specific needs and smoking habits.
If you want to quit and need help, our staff can provide
important resources and support. Give us a call!!
FreeSNAP [formerly food stamps] Screening
Get help applying for the food assistance you need!
FINAL TWO MONTHS
Meet with specially trained SNAP screeners,
to walk through the application process *not a formal interview
Dates SNAP Screeners will be present:
November 18 and December 9
@ SPRING CREEK SENIOR PARTNERS
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 1-718/348.7620
to sign up for a slot
Back By Popular Demand: DAY TRIPS
We will be organizing a trip to The Holocaust Memorial &
Tolerance Center of Nassau County. Join us for an educational
experience and this unique trip. We do not have a date set
currently, but it will be sometime in early December. Seats will be
limited so call Rema Kabani at 718/348.7620 to reserve your seat!
This is a trip you do not want to miss!
JOIN US FOR OUR FALL BALL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL
Tuesday, Nov. 26
th
NOON 3 PM
Join us for a day of festivities, food and music just in time for
Thanksgiving! Bring your favorite dish to share, with your neighbors!
This is a fun event, you dont want to miss. Please call Rema Kabani
718/348.7620 with any questions and also let us know what you
are bringing! We always have plenty of desserts, so we kindly
request savory dishes and sides!
WEEKLY GROUP ACTIVITIES
Tuesdays 10:00 am Indoor Walking Group
Tuesdays 9:30 am Blood Pressure Monitoring
Wednesdays 3:00 pm English/Russian Classes
Thursdays 9:30 am Blood Pressure Monitoring
Fridays 10:30 am Dancercise
ABOUT SPRING CREEK SENIOR PARTNERS
Spring Creek Senior Partners serves all Spring Creek Towers
residents who are 60 years or older. We are located at 160
Schroeders Avenue (G5). You can visit our office Monday through
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or call us 718/348.7620. Our staff is
available to answer your questions and assist you. If you cannot
come to our office, our caseworkers or Community Health Nurse will
visit you in your home. It is important to call us if you have a
neighbor who you think needs assistance. Spring Creek Senior
Partners is a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community/Supportive
Service Program (NORC/SSP). We are a partnership of the residents,
Spring Creek Senior Partners, Inc., Spring Creek Towers, MJHS, and
Metropolitan council on Jewish Poverty.
Page 8 SPRING CREEK SUN November 8, 2013
Education Matters
Education Matters
BY AMANDA MOSES
AGNES E. GREEN
After conducting a routine fire
safety inspection at the Starrett City
Early Learning Center (ELC) last
month, members of FDNYs Ladder
Company 103 gave ELCs pre-
schoolers an up close and personal
look at being a firefighter.
While making their rounds of the
learning centers classrooms, the
firefighters came across a red
cardboard replica of a fire engine;
large enough to accommodate two
children inside at one time. The
engine was built as part of ELCs
program activities related to its
learning lessons during Fire Pevention
Month; nationally recognized each
year in October.
The firefighters stayed on to talk to pre-schoolers. They explained how the equipment
worn and used works for them while doing their jobs. They were great, they really went
into detail, even showing the children how they use an oxygen mask, said ELCs director
Susan Plesnitzer. For most of the children, the biggest thrill of their visit was when they
left their classroom, went outside and then climbed up and got to sit in Ladder Company
103s big red real fire engine.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Starrett Early Learning Center
Ladder Company 103 Gives Pre-Schoolers
A Rare Treat
(StatePoint) Think bullying is just
harmless teasing? An estimated
160,000 children miss school every
day due to fear of attack or
intimidation by other students,
according to the National
Education Association. And Yale
health researchers have found a
connection between suicide the
fourth leading cause of death in
children ages 10 to 14 and
bullying and being bullied.
Experts say that kids themselves
have the power to put a stop to
bullying. Unfortunately, both
victims and bystanders dont
always know the best way to handle
bullying situations as they occur.
Most kids feel terrible when they
see friends or classmates get
bullied. They want to help, but they
dont what to do, says Alice Cahn,
Cartoon Network Vice President of
Social Responsibility. Having
strategies for these situations can
help prepare children to intervene
when the time comes.
With this in mind, Cartoon
Network launched the Stop
Bullying: Speak Up (2010) to
educate kids on what to do when
they see friends getting bullied. The
pro-social campaign offers parents
and kids tips to help stop bullying
in their schools:
Tell an adult: When someone gets
bullied, tell a parent, teacher or
trusted adult. Talking about it isnt
tattling or snitching. Its helping
someone out.
Be friendly: Bullying can make a
victim feel alienated and lonely.
Saying a few kind words to the
person who has been bullied makes
a huge difference.
Volunteer: Your schools bullying
prevention program needs parents
and students to help encourage
everyone to speak up against
bullying.
Say it loud: Ask your school to fly
or display the official Stop Bullying:
Speak Up flag, which indicates that
the school is a place where bullying
actions will not be tolerated.
No child should feel like his or her
school is not a safe place to learn.
Parents, teachers and students can
work together to make a difference.
Learn more: Free online resources
can help you learn how to deal with
bullies. Visit
www.StopBullyingSpeakUp.com to
access public service
Talking With Your Kids about Bullying
announcements, two 30-minute
documentaries and tips sheets for
parents and teachers that offer a
step-by-step guide for safe and
effective ways to be an active
bullying bystander. All materials are
available in English and Spanish.
(StatePoint) From brushing up
on interview skills to honing the
perfect essay, the college
admissions process seems to
become more complicated every
year.
While students in the past may
have prepared for one standardized
admissions test, now some experts
now advise taking both the
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and
the American College Test (ACT).
The ACT may have once played
second fiddle to the SAT. But the
test is gaining momentum and
popularity with college admissions
officers, says Chris Arp, author of
Up Your Score ACT, a new test-
prep study guide.
The SAT was designed to judge a
students ability to reason, and the
ACT was designed to determine a
students knowledge of the basic
high school curriculum.
Arp, who wrote Up Your Score
ACT in conjunction with three
students with perfect ACT scores,
offers these tips to test-takers:
Take a practice test of both the
SAT and the ACT, timed, in a
setting that allows you to
concentrate for three-plus hours. If
you score much higher on one, then
take that test. If the scores are
similar, Arp says to consider this:
Which test made you want to pull
out a smaller percentage of your
hair?
Make a manageable schedule,
breaking preparation into chunks.
But remember, the actual test is
long, so building endurance is
crucial. Ramp up your practice
sessions until you can take the
whole test in one sitting.
Practice makes perfect. Take
several practice tests at home and
learn from both your successes and
mistakes.
When it comes to math, dont sell
yourself short, says Arp. Saying
you dont understand math is a
cop-out. If you cant solve a math
problem, its because you have
either forgotten or never learned the
concepts involved.
On the reading section of college
entrance exams, check your
outside knowledge at the door. You
are being tested on what a passage
says, not on what you already
know.
Simple Steps for Preparing
for College Entrance Exams
continued on page 14
November 8, 2013 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 9
Scholarship and Intern Opportunities
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
OPPORTUNITY
Ronald McDonald House
Charities New York Tri-State
Area (RMHC-NYTSA) will be
awarding four-year scholarships to
local graduating high school
seniors. Applications are now
available online at
https://aim.applyists.net for
students in the New York, New
Jersey and Connecticut (Fairfield
County) areas. The submission
deadline is January 21, 2014.
The RMHC-NYSTA Scholarship
program is comprised of the
following four individual scholar-
ship programs:
RMHC/AAFA - African American
Future Achievers Scholarship
Applicants must have at least one
parent of African American or
Black Caribbean heritage
RMHC/ASIA - Asian Student
Increasing Awareness Scholarship
Applicants must have at least
one parent of Asian/Pacific-
Islander heritage
RMHC/HACER Applicants
must have at least one parent of
Hispanic heritage
RMHC Scholars All students
may apply regardless of ethnic
heritage. Asian, African American
and Hispanic students are welcome
to apply for the RMHC Scholars
program provided they have not
applied for one of the three
scholarship programs listed above
For further information on the
Ronald McDonald House Charities
New York Tri-State Area, visit
www.rmhcnytristate.org,follow us
at @RMHCNYTriState or call
732/623.8549.
MITES 2014 APPLICATIONS
AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER
Through the MITES (Minority
Introduction to Engineering and
Science) program at MIT
(Massachusetts Institute of
Technology), three rigorous resi-
dential and on-line, academic
enrichment programs are offered
for promising high school juniors
who are interested in studying and
exploring careers in science and
engineering. These national
programs stress the value and
reward of pursuing advanced
technical degrees and careers while
developing the skills necessary to
achieve success in science and
engineering. The programs are
rooted in MITs belief in the
importance of students from
diverse populations to pursue
higher education and careers in
these fields.
Each enrichment program
provides unique opportunities to
engage in STEM activities with MIT
students, staff and faculty. Each
program is 100% scholarship-
based. Funding from industry,
foundations, grants, individuals,
and MIT covers all living and
educational expenses for each
admitted student.
The MIT Office of Engineering
Outreach Programs (OEOP) in the
School of Engineering offers:
Minority Introduction to
Engineering and Science (MITES)
This six-week residential program
has leveraged a demanding aca-
demic atmosphere to help students
develop the skills and confidence
needed for success in technical
fields. Along with calculus, physics,
natural science, and humanities
courses, students take a hands-on
elective course and participate in
lab tours and social events.
Engineering Experience at MIT
(E2@MIT)
In this one-week residential
program, students take one of six
intensive project-based courses,
which focus on specific science and
engineering disciplines and culmi-
nate in final presentations. Outside
of class, students attend admis-
sions and financial aid sessions,
tour labs, meet with MIT faculty,
students, and alumni, and parti-
cipate in social events.
MIT Online Science, Technology
and Engineering Community
(MOSTEC)
For six months via an online
community, students interact with
faculty and staff at MIT, receive
admissions and financial aid
advice, and participate in facilitated
discussions about science and
engineering research. Students also
complete projects that they present
during a five-day conference at MIT.
Eligibility: Students must apply
during their junior year in high
school to attend the MITES
Program.
Citizenship: Applicants must be
US citizens or permanent resi-
dents and will be asked for docu-
mentation upon acceptance.
Criteria: All eligible applicants
are welcome to apply. MITES
strongly encourages students
who are truly passionate about
learning and willing to spend
their summer doing course work
to apply.
Cost: All programs are
completely free of charge.
Participants only have to provide
their transportation to and from
the program.
Housing: Simmons Dormitory at
MIT
Course credit: Students are given
qualitative final evaluations,
instead of credit for courses.
Each enrichment program provides
unique opportunities to engage in
STEM activities with MIT students,
staff and faculty. Each program is
100% scholarship-based. Funding
from industry, foundations, grants,
individuals, and MIT covers all
living and educational expenses for
each admitted student.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: email
the MITES Program at mites@mit
.edu, call at 617/253.3298, or fax
@ 617/ 324.1120 or the OEOP @
617/253.8052, oeop@mit.edu
Office hours are 9 a.m. 5 p.m.
Mailing address: Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, MITES
Program, Room 1 123, 77
Massachusetts Avenue,
Cambridge, MA 02139
Sports
Shorts
BY A.E. GREEN
Combining 3-point shooting with
moving around the court, with three
minutes on the clock, winners put
up enough points to earn bragging
rights and trophies in the Brooklyn
Sports Clubs Run N Gun, 3-Point
Shootout Contest.
October 25 27, BSCs held its
annual shooters contest (2-days of
prelims, 1-day of finals) where
getting the pill to consistently fall
through the hoop from 3-point land
is truly a matter of skillz.
Coming out of the prelims, the
top five scorers, in each age division
adults (18+), teens (15-17) and
juniors (12-14), qualified for the
Hoopin It Up,
Matter of Skillz
THE WINNERS (Front row, left to right) Son of Jesse James, Zyaire Pettus,
Mysiah Williams, David Donaldson and Malcom Williams; (Back row, left to
right) Jesse James, Mark Forde, Kevin Campbell and Brandon Speller.
finals. When the shootout was
over, the following competitors were
winners: Adult winners: 1
st
place
Mark Forde, 2
nd
place Kevin
Campbell, 3
rd
place Jesse James;
Teen winners: 1
st
place Brandon
Speller, 2
nd
place Zyaire Pettus;
Junior winners: 1
st
place Mysiah
Williams, 2
nd
place Malcolm
Williams and 3
rd
place David
Donaldson.
Spring Creek Towers College Scholarship - Attend Information Session @
Brooklyn Sports Club, November 12 or 14, Call 718/240.4530 to reserve a seat.
BY GEORGE W. GAFFNEY
Let me start by
saying this is the front
runner for the 2013
Academy Award as best
picture and Tom Hanks
will be nominated as
best actor. Gee, I guess you could stop
reading now, I have told you the bottom
line. Captain Phillips, the film, just makes
good decisions after good decisions.
Except for Hanks, they dont have an
actor in the film you can name or ever saw
before - this makes you accept the
characters as real people and not
Hollywood personalities playing real people.
The Somali pirates are actually Somali
citizens (but not actors or criminals ).
When you know the ending, because the
story is fact based ... and yet, you worry
about each step the characters make, that is the sign of an outstanding
production.
Credit must be given to the writers
and director, Paul Greengrass, when
they can make the audience care and
even become emotionally involved with
the villains (pirates) in the story. It is a
rare film that has you hoping that both
the good guys and the bad guys
survive this ordeal. Somali pirate
captain, Barkhad Abdi, will be in the
mix for best supporting actor.
One last outstanding feature of this
film is its ability to have you physically
and emotionally share the stress that
this hostage situation places on every
member of the cast. I dont recall one
joke, one moment that the movie
allowed in the usual comic relief - this
is a hardcore emotional roller-coaster
and you will need time to recover from
this film.
Page 10 SPRING CREEK SUN November 8, 2013
Big Gaff @ The Movies Big Gaff @ The Movies
From the Book Shelf / "Fangirl" By Rainbow Rowell (St. Martins Griffin)
Review
Hip HOP
REVIEWED BY EALISH WADDELL
Cath is more than a little anxious about starting college. Its hard living
apart from her twin sister, Wren, for the first time ever, and even harder
when Wren seems so excited about it. Everyone around Cath seems to be
confident and capable, from her intimidating roommate to all the fellow
English majors whose cool sophistication she feels hard-pressed to
emulate.
So Cath retreats to the safe haven of her imagination. Shes an ardent
devotee of the Simon Snow book and movie series (a thinly veiled riff on
Harry Potter), and over the past few years her fanfiction set in that world
has amassed an avid following of its own. But as school assignments and
outside stresses begin to crowd her time, even that beloved escape begins
to feel like yet another hungry maw demanding constant attention.
Meanwhile, academic setbacks are making her question if shes on the
right track. She worries about Wren, whose drinking binges are reaching
a troubling frequency. She worries about her dad, whose bipolar
tendencies she fears will take over now that hes on his own. And she
worries about Levi, her roommates boyfriend, whose reassuring
friendliness and heart-twisting smile is becoming more precious to her
than she can admit.
Cath is a great character, just as introverted, awkward and nerdy as she
is intelligent and witty, more used to navigating imagined worlds than
actual ones. Refreshingly, these traits are not derided and suppressed, but
refined and even celebrated over the course of this coming-of-age tale. Yes,
Cath will come to realize that real life can hold its own magic but,
reassuringly, she doesnt gain this at the expense of her imaginary
adventures, but rather by learning to find the right balance of both.
(c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
BY DONOVAN MOORE
New Yorks Power 105.1 celebrated its 2013 Powerhouse concert last
Saturday. The sold-out event was held at Barclays Center in Downtown
Brooklyn. A little over a year ago, Marcy Projects former street dealer
turned music mogul Jay-Z christened the sports arena (home of the
Brooklyn Nets) with a string of eight consecutive sold-out shows. Since
then, the iconic borough has played host to all kinds of musical and sport
events including Rihannas Diamond World tour and Drake and Futures
Would You Like a Tour? concert. And last week, the BK Nets started their
2013 NBA season in the sports and entertainment compound.
On November 2, R&B singers Sevyn Streeter, Trey Songz and K.
Michelle, Maybach Music Groups Meek Mill, G.O.O.D Musics Big Sean,
Harlems own
A$AP Rocky & the A$AP Mob, Young Money rapper and former
American Idol judge Nicki Minaj, Brooklyn-native Fabolous and multi-
platinum West coast rapper Kendrick Lamar (he served as the headliner for
this years show) all took to the Barclays stage for Power 105.1
Powerhouse.
The night started with a stand-out performance from Atlantic Records
singer Sevyn Streeter and another R&B set by her label mate K. Michelle.
Trey Songz held it down for the ladies and took off his shirt when he
performed a medley of his chart-topping hits during his smooth R&B
segment.
It was the Hip-Hop fellas who
owned the night. Big Sean kicked
off the rap part of the show for the
urban Hip-Hop audience, after
being introduced by Power
1051s Breakfast Club (DJ
Envy, Angela Yee and C Tha God).
He performed selections from his
latest Hall of Fame album.
Meek Mill brought out a couple
of guests including Jadakiss
(Heaven or Hell) and Nicki Minaj (I
B On Dat). 2 Chainz ripped the
stage while performing a choice
selection of his Hip-Hop songs.
Compton, California dope
lyricist and BET Award winner
Kendrick Lamar closed out the
show. He took the stage just
before midnight and came out
rapping to his m.A.A.d city
platinum-selling album. His set
included Backseat (Freestyle),
Swimming Pools (Drank, and
Dont Kill My Vibe. The biggest
moment of the night was when
Kendrick said to the crowd, This is the home of Notorious B.I.G, right?,
Its only right that I bring somebody up here that was influential in this
game and still is. A female, by the way. Where Brooklyn at? asked Lil
Kim as she stormed the stage in an all-black ensemble. She performed her
iconic verses to Get Money and All About the Bejamins. This was one of
the most exciting Hip-Hop events in Brooklyn so far this year. Power
1051s Powerhouse turned out good and as always Brooklyn goes hard.
Celebs Flocked To Barclays Center
For 2013 Powerhouse Concert
"Captain Phillips" Compelling Action-Packed Drama
Kendrick Lamar and Lil Kim
November 8, 2013 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 11
Whats Happening
in and around our
community...
Spots
Compiled by A.E. Green
and Amanda Moses
Friday, November 8
3 P.M. Veterans of Color @ the
Brooklyn Museum: Celebrate
Veterans day with a film featuring
emotionally packed interviews of
the reality African American
veterans faced when returning
home from World War II, the
Korean and Vietnam wars. The
movie is shown in conjunction with
the War Photography exhibition,
Images of Armed Conflict and Its
Aftermath. Admission $12 Info
718/638.5000 www.brooklyn
museum.org 200 Eastern Parkway
Friday, November 8-10
2 P.M./3 P.M./8 P.M. South
Pacific @ the Goldstein Theatre:
Watch a deeply felt drama of two
parallel lovers, set on an island
paradise during World War II, who
are threatened by prejudice and
war. Admission: $22 Info: 718/
793.8080 or www.kuper
ferbergcenter.org The Goldstein
Theatre @ Kuperberg Center for the
Arts 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Queens
11367
Fridays, November 8-16
8 P.M Twelve Angry Men @ The
Heights Players: Witness the inner
workings of the United States
justice system as jury members
confront the issue of whether the
defendant did or did not commit a
murder. The story is about 12 men
gathered in a jury room to decide
the fate of a teenage boy accused of
murder. These men are strangers to
each other, but their true feelings
are revealed as the story unfolds. Is
he innocent or guilty? Find out this
November! Admission: $20 Info:
718.237.2752 or www.heights
players.org The Height Players @ 26
Willow Place Brooklyn 11201
Saturday, November 9
1P.M. Thunderbird American
Indian Dancers @ Brooklyn
Childrens Museum: Watch an
amazing and diverse performance
of Native American dance that
reflects the groups multicultural
tribal membership. The American
Indian Dancers were established in
1963 and are the longest running
New York Native American Dance
company. Admission: FREE with
museum admission Info: 718/735
.4400 or http://www. brooklyn
kids.org/ 145 Brooklyn Avenue at
St. Marks Avenue
Saturdays and Sundays,
November 9-December 22
1 P.M.- 3:30 P.M. Open Ice
Skating @ Coney Island: Winter is
coming and what better way to
prepare for the cold chill than
breaking out your skates! Glide
across the Abe Stark Ice Skating
Rink with your very own skates or
rent a pair for $5. Admission: $9
Info: 718/846.6536 West 19
th
Street and the Boardwalk @ the Abe
Stark Ice Skating Rink
Wednesday, November 13
11 A.M. Much Ado About Nothing
@ the Brownsville Recreation
Center: Enjoy one of
Shakespeares best comedies that
combines hilarious moments of
shame, meditations on honor and
satirical court politics. The tale is
about two completely different
couples, Benedick and Beatrice
(who declare their disdain of love)
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1:30 P.M. Sleeping Beauty @
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as a rhymed verse. This new spin
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Page 12 SPRING CREEK SUN November 8, 2013
BY: AMANDA MOSES
One step at a time is how members of the Spring Creek Towers (SCT)
community helped to Make Strides Against Breast Cancer during the
fundraiser for the American Cancer Society (ACS) on Saturday, October
26.
SCTs Great Lawn was the starting place of the communitys fourth
consecutive walk, where pink was the predominant color witnessed by tee
shirts, ribbons, balloons and registration tablecloths. The Starrett City-
Spring Creek International Lions Club, the fundraisers coordinating
sponsor, led over 200 people in a three-mile trek in and around SCTs
building sections loops.
The annual walk is a part of a national ACS campaign to help raise
money for cancer research, breast cancer awareness; and in honor of
those who have survived or are currently battling the disease.
The morning started with the Lions Club members registering walkers
and setting up raffle tables. At 11:30 a.m., participants began the
community walk to demonstrate their commitment to helping to find a
cure. In support of their involvement, onlookers on the ground and from
windows and terraces of their high-rise apartments clapped and cheered
them on.
Lions member Jerry Killebrew said he was surprised by the number of
children (ages 6-10) who participated with their families. It was great
seeing the children excited even though they are
too young to understand the magnitude of their
participation, said the event co-chair.
Several youth groups were also present
lending their support to activity; the Starrett
City Girl Scouts (SCGS), the UFT Charter
School and the Brooklyn Dymondz, a
community-based cheerleading squad. The
Scouts raised $211 in donations that day for
their handmade pink ribbons, bracelets, hair
barrettes, cupcakes and lemonade.
After the two hour walk was completed,
participants received a Thank You bag filled
with bottled water, chips, cancer research and
early detection literature and coupons for a
local fast food business. They celebrated the
occasion with entertainment provided by
a DJ playing party music, the Brooklyn
Dymondz performing choreographed
dance steps, and a well-received rap
song stressing the importance of cancer
awareness was sung by Matiba Lewis
who was backed-up by SCGS Cadet
Troop and the Dymondz. The after party
also included a raffle drawing whose prizes included a hat covered
with lottery tickets, an entertainment packages filled with movie
tickets and coupons to Red Lobster, and other goodies.
While the turnout for this years walk was significantly less than last
year, The spirit was great and it was a beautiful day, said Max Abelson,
a cancer survivor and President of the Lions Club.
The Lions Club has set a goal of raising $25,000 in donations from the
cancer walk; so far it has accumulated $3,000. The civic group will
continue to collect donations until the end of November. Killebrew says a
$5 donation from every SCT household would help them to reach the goal.
Edited Agnes E. Green
Donations can be sent to the Starrett City-Spring Creek International Lions
Club, PO Box 172, Brooklyn, NY 11236 (all checks must be made payable
to the American Cancer Society) or donated directly to the American Cancer
Society by calling them at 800/227.2345, be sure to tell them the team
name Starrett Lions Plus.
Annual Cancer Walk Demonstrates
Community Cares
Starrett City Girl Scouts are
active participants in the annual
community walks.
Cathy Johnson and Joy Adams
were in great spirit during the
late-morning stroll through Spring
Creek Towers.
Starrett City
Spring Creek
International Lions
Club members
Jerry Killebrew and
Janice Lacroix
were this years co-
chairs of the fourth
annual community
walk for a cancer
cure.
November 8, 2013 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 13
The Brooklyn Dymondz, Spring
Creek Towers own cheerleading
squad, walked the walk and
entertained participants.
Two-time raffle winner Adams (left)
also received certificates for a
dinner and movie package. Her
friend Sakinah accepted a dinner
and movie package for another
friend and raffle winner, Michelle
Coleman.
Grandmother Christabel Smith, a cancer survivor,
was joined by her granddaughter Irajah Graham in
this years walk for a cure.
All participants in the Making Strides Against
Breast Cancer walk received a Thank You
bag. This young man happily accepted his from
Lions member Jean Holden.
Rap artist Matiba Lewis, backed up by members of the
Brooklyn Dymondz, rocked the mic with strong cancer
awareness message.
Angel was an excellent walking partner for his
grandmother Maria.
The Dymondz
did their thing
with style.
Modestine Fullilove was
another raffle winner. Her
prize a candy dispenser.
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top-end manual camera or
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down to the eye-level of the subject.
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Learn to play with it.
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Theres a natural
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Outside the studio,
every scene has its
own rhythm, every
place its beat. Listen
for that. If youre in
sync and just a little
bit lucky, the shutter
will open at just the
right beat.
Keep shooting:
Often I see people spending more
time examining the shots theyve
just taken on their camera screen
than taking more pictures. This is
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cant predict when youll get a good
shot in a sequence, and you
certainly cant see it on a tiny
screen. Just keep shooting. No
harm asking most subjects for a do-
over and another. For kids its a
game.
Use objects out of context: Props
often make portrait-taking easier by
giving subjects something to relate
to and play with, distracting them
from the camera. Props taken out of
context a dining chair on a lawn,
even in a snowstorm immediately
add interest and fun.
By rethinking the way you shoot
your familys holiday portrait, you
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November 8, 2013 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 15
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Dear EarthTalk: Whats the
skinny on essential oils? I love
them, but a friend told me they
are no good for the
environment. Mary M., via e-mail
Essential oils are more popular
than ever for medicinal and
therapeutic purposes as well as in
fragrances and flavorings for food
and drinks. Typically produced by
harvesting and distilling large
amounts of various types of plant
matter, essential oils are in many
cases all-natural and can take the
place of synthetic chemicals in
many consumer applications. But
some wonder whether our
fascination with essential oils is so
good for the planet, now that their
popularity has turned them into big
business.
It often takes hundreds of
pounds of plant material to make
one pound of essential oil, reports
aromatherapist and author Mindy
Green of GreenScentsations.com.
She adds that it takes 50-60
pounds of eucalyptus to produce
one pound of eucalyptus oil, 200-
250 pounds of lavender for one
pound of lavender oil, 2,000
pounds of cypress for a pound of
cypress oil and as many as 10,000
pounds of rose blossoms for one
pound of rose oil. Production of
these source crops takes place all
over the world and is often
organized by large multinational
corporations with little regard for
local economies or ecosystems.
Growing the substantial
quantities of plant material needed
to produce essential oils results in a
monoculture style of farming, with
large swaths of land dedicated to a
single species, says Green. These
systems are most efficiently
managed by intense mechaniza-
tion, and irrigation is frequently
used for optimal oil production of
the plants.
As global citizens we have not
learned how to equitably distribute
vital resources like food, and water
resources are trending toward a
crisis of the future, adds Green, so
there are deep ethical concerns
about devoting croplands to
essential oils destined for use in
candles, bath oils, perfumes, or
lavish massage and spa purposes.
Green also warns that many
essential oils are not produced from
sustainable sources. Some species
are at risk, particularly those
occupying marginal habitats such
as dwindling tropical forests, she
reports, adding that the poverty-
stricken in developing countries will
harvest and sell whatever they can,
in order to put food on their own
tables.
Cropwatch, a non-profit that
keeps tabs on the natural
aromatics industry, maintains a list
of wild species threatened by the
fast-growing essential oil trade. Of
particular concern are essential oils
derived from rosewood, sandal-
wood, amyris, thyme, cedarwood,
jatamansi, gentian, wormwood and
cinnamon, among others, as they
may well be derived from
threatened and illegally harvested
wild plant stocks.
Also, some essential oils must be
treated as hazardous if spilled and
should be kept out of sewers and
local waterways. Mountain Rose
Herbs, a leading retailer of essential
oils, reports that if its tea tree oil
spills, it should be absorbed with
inert material and sealed it in a
container before disposal at a
hazardous waste collection site.
Such information is included on the
companys Material Safety Data
Sheet for every essential oil and
includes information about flam-
mability and chemical composition.
Consumers would be well served to
check the MSDS for any essential
oils they might likeMountain
Rose will supply them to customers
by requestto make sure they are
using (and disposing of) them
correctly.
CONTACTS: Green Scentsations,
www.greenscentsations.com, Crop
watch, www.cropwatch.org, Moun
tain Rose Herbs, www.mountain
roseherbs.com.
EarthTalk is written and edited
by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss
and is a registered trademark of E -
The Environmental Magazine
(www.emagazine.com).
Some wonder whether our fascination with essential oils is so good for the
planet, given that it can take hundreds if not thousands of pounds of plant
material to make just one pound of oil. Pictured: A lavender field at the
Norfolk Lavender farm and nursery and distillery in Heacham, Norfolk,
England.
November 8, 2013 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 17
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Dressed for the Occasion, The Harvest Fest
T
he Brooklyn Sports Club (BSC) gymnasium was transformed into a
spooky carnival for the Childrens Annual Fall Harvest Fest.
Held on Halloween Day (4 7 p.m.), more than 300 children of all ages
from the Spring Creek Towers community accompanied by parents and
guardians, came dressed for the occasion. They wore costumes that sprung
from their imaginations, resembled their favorite
television/cartoon/storybook character, famous people or interesting
things, and for some their scariest look ever.
Dancing to the sounds of Michael Jacksons Thriller and the classic
Monster Mash, superheroes, princesses, zombies, masked avengers and
villainous criminals enjoyed playing classical carnival games, getting their
faces painted and just having fun with other kids.
It would not have been a real party, if there were no tasty treats. From
freshly popped popcorn to candy to an assortment of other goodies, it was
all there for the asking.
Hosted by the Starrett City Tenants Association with chaperon and
volunteer help from members of the Starrett City-Spring Creek
International Lions Club, the festival was a safe and fun children's party.
Photos: Amanda Moses
November 8, 2013 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 19
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BY ANGELA SHELF MEDEARIS
Because so many Americans
including my husband, mother,
father, youngest sister and many
other family members and friends
are diabetics, I decided to collect
150 of my favorite, healthy recipes
and create The Kitchen Divas
Diabetic Cookbook: 150 Healthy,
Delicious Recipes for Diabetics and
Those Who Dine with Them.
This is an easy-to-use cookbook
that addresses the health and
dietary needs of pre-diabetics,
juvenile diabetes, Type 1 and Type
2 diabetics, women with gestational
diabetes related to pregnancy,
those with diabetic-related
complications or anyone seeking to
embrace a healthier diet and
lifestyle. The recipes also are
satisfying for non-diabetics, and I
use them when entertaining family
and friends.
Holiday dining and celebrations
are a culinary challenge for most
Americans, especially those with
diet-related illnesses. While Im not
a diabetic, my family medical
history provides a cautionary tale.
The American Diabetes Association
estimates that while almost 24
million people in the U.S. have
diabetes, only 18 million actually
have been diagnosed. This means
almost 6 million people have
diabetes and dont know it.
Some of the signs and symptoms
of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are:
increased thirst; frequent urination;
extreme hunger, unexplained
weight loss; ketones in the urine
(ketones are a byproduct of the
breakdown of muscle and fat that
happens when theres not enough
insulin); fatigue; blurred vision;
slow-healing sores; mild high blood
pressure; and frequent infections,
such as gum or skin infections and
vaginal or bladder infections.
This recipe for Roasted Tomatoes
Stuffed with Lemon and Herb
Cauliflower Couscous is from The
Kitchen Divas Diabetic Cookbook.
Its easy and delicious, and provides
a healthy side dish for diabetics and
those who dine with them during
the holidays, and every day!
STUFFED ROASTED TOMATOES
This is the perfect way to
showcase large, multi-colored
seasonal tomatoes. Roasting them
brings out their sweetness, and
stuffing them with the Lemon and
Herb Cauliflower Couscous adds
another dimension of flavor and
creates a unique and visually
beautiful side dish, or a lovely light
lunch dish on a bed of salad greens.
8 large, ripe tomatoes (red, green,
yellow or color of choice)
8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh, chopped
basil or flat-leaf, Italian parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon and Herb Cauliflower
Couscous (recipe follows)
1. Cut a 3/4-inch slice off the
bottom of each tomato, reserving
them for lids. Scoop out the seeds
and the center pulpy flesh and set it
aside. Place a clove of garlic inside
each tomato. Mix together 1
teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper
and the basil or parsley. Then
sprinkle a pinch of the mixture
inside each tomato. Drizzle some of
the oil inside each tomato. Put the
sliced tomato lids on and roast at
325 F for 10 to 12 minutes or until
the tomatoes just begin to soften,
but not so long that they lose their
shape.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the Lemon
and Herb Cauliflower Couscous
(recipe follows). Combine the
couscous with the reserved tomato
pulp until they are thoroughly
incorporated. Spoon the warm
cauliflower mixture into the hot
tomatoes, and top with the lids.
Serve immediately. Makes 8
servings.
LEMON AND HERB
CAULIFLOWER COUSCOUS
I enjoy turning a familiar vegetable
like cauliflower into a new and
exciting look-alike dish. Youll be
surprised by how pulsing it finely in
a food processor and flavoring it
with lemon and herbs makes it
resemble couscous. The lemon and
herbal flavors pair well with
chicken, pork or fish, or as a
stuffing for tomatoes.
4 cups bite-sized cauliflower florets
(about 1 small head)
1 cup water or reduced-sodium
chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn
continued on page 23
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November 8, 2013 SPRING CREEK SUN Page 21
ARIES (March 21
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Although your
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commitments.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your serious
Twin has been dominant in your life for quite a while. Its time
now to let that wilder half take you out for some good times
perhaps with someone very special.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Career aspects
are high for Moon Children who make a good impression. Show
people not only what you can already do, but also how you can be
more valuable to them in the future.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Things start to brighten
for the Lions immediate financial future. But be
careful to resist the urge to splurge. You need to tuck
something away to help you through another tight period.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Having to do
too many tasks in too short a time could lower your
mood to just above the grumbling level. But if you handle things one
at a time, youll get through it all soon enough.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your usually
carefully made holiday plans could be subject to
change later this month. Use this week to prepare for that possibility
by starting a Plan B just in case you need it.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Be careful about joining
a colleagues plan to solve a workplace problem.
Investigate it thoroughly. Otherwise, you could find yourself in a
predicament with other associates.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)
Slow down that high-paced whirl youve been on.
Spending quiet time alone or with people you care
for can be both physically and spiritually restorative.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)
Make suggestions, not demands. Youll be
more successful in getting people to follow your lead if you
exercise quiet patience instead of strong persuasion to get your
ideas across.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You
still need more facts before you can make an informed career
choice. One note of caution: Be careful about whom you ask for
that information; otherwise, you could be misled.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Changing
situations through the end of the week could
lead to some challenging opportunities for those perspicacious
Pisceans who know how to make them work to their
advantage.
BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of being both daring and cautious,
traits that could make you a research scientist or maybe even a rocket-ship
designer.
(c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 18, 2013
COLLECTORS CORNER
Arabian Rocker
BY LARRY COX
Q: I have an Arabian folding rocker, which was said to be carried on
the backs of camels during travel. Can you give me any idea of its
value and authenticity? Hope, Coventry, R.I.
A: Your rocker is, indeed, unique. You are now faced with a decision. Do
you pay a professional appraiser to date, document and value your rocker,
or do you just continue to enjoy it? Only you can determine the answer. To
find an appraiser in your region, go to the International Society of
Appraisers (http://isa-appraisers.org) or American Society of Appraisers
(http://www.appraisers.org).
Before you fret about spending money for this service, let me share a true
story. A reader contacted me about a year ago about five older rugs she
had. I recommended she have them appraised. She decided, instead, to rely
on the advice of a neighbor. To cut to the chase, she sold her rugs for about
$1,500 only to discover that three were Navajo rugs from the 1920s and
worth about $5,000 each. There is a lesson to be learned here.
Q: I have a jug made in England that was given to me in 1949 as a
wedding gift by a friend. I am enclosing pictures of it and would like
to know if it is hand painted and any other pertinent information.
Helen, Albuquerque, N.M.
A: I have examined your pictures, and although your jug does, indeed,
look hand painted, it is impossible for me to determine that without
actually seeing the piece. I suggest you show it to an established dealer in
your area for his or her opinion. Most dealers are quite helpful, and I think
that would be a good place to begin your search.
Q: I have a Princess Diana Bridal doll that I would like to sell. Anne,
Sun City West, Ariz.
A: I went to eBay, where I found dozens of Princess Diana bridal dolls
being offered for sale. I dont know who manufactured your doll, but you
should be able to research it online and get a rough idea of current values.
Incidentally, this website might be a good marketplace to sell it, too.
Write to Larry Cox in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475,
Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com. Due to
the large volume of mail received, he is unable to personally answer all
reader questions. Do not send any materials requiring return mail.
(c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
(StatePoint) One of the best parts about holiday entertaining is spending
quality time with friends and family. If youre rushing around trying to cook
and prepare everything, your food may taste great, but youre missing out
on a key element of the season togetherness.
But the quality of your food doesnt need to suffer for great conversation,
say cooking experts.
With a little advanced planning you can have it all at your holiday
gathering both a delicious, hearty meal, and quality time with your
friends and family, says Christy Jordan, author of the new cookbook
Come Home to Supper, a collection of budget-conscious, kid-friendly
recipes designed for busy families
Jordan presents this handy checklist for a more fulfilling holiday
entertaining season:
Two to Three Days Ahead
Shop for groceries and make dessert.
If I know I am going to have company, I like to make my dessert a few
days ahead of time so when its time for dessert, I know all I have to do is
cut and serve! says Jordan.
Jordan points out that refrigerator cakes are wonderful for holiday
entertaining, because they can be made in advance and actually get better
as the days go by. They also taste great cold.
One to Two Days Ahead
Assemble the main course.
Many entres can be made ahead of time, such as chilly weather soups
and stews. Casseroles also do very well if assembled ahead of time and
then placed covered in the fridge to be baked just before supper.
You may also consider doubling your recipe and freezing half for later
use. Since the season is a busy time of year, having extra meals on hand
can save you a mid-week headache.
The Big Day
Set the table, make the bread, pop the entree on the stove or in the
oven. Enjoy!
I like to have as many things done as possible before company arrives
so I have more time to enjoy my guests, says Jordan.
Making most of the meal beforehand can save you valuable minutes just
before supper to bake fresh bread a true treat and easy to make.
More useful cooking and entertaining tips can be found at
www.SouthernPlate.com.
Entertaining Checklist
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1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black
pepper
2 tablespoons minced basil or
Italian flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup finely diced, peeled
cucumber
1. Working in batches, process the
cauliflower in a food processor until
minced into small pieces
resembling couscous or rice.
2. Place the water or broth, olive oil,
garlic and poultry seasoning in a
medium saucepan. Bring to a boil
over high heat, and then decrease
the heat to low. Add the cauliflower
and corn, simmer, stirring
occasionally, until tender and most
of the water has evaporated, about
5 minutes. Remove the couscous
with a slotted spoon and toss it with
the lemon zest and juice, 1/2
teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon
pepper, basil or parsley, and the
cucumber. Makes 6 servings.
Angela Shelf Medearis is a culinary
historian and author of seven
cookbooks, which includes The
Kitchen Divas Diabetic Cookbook.
Her website is www.divapro.com.
(c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.,
and Angela Shelf Medearis
Healthy Cooking With Diabetes
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