Spring Creek Sun Sept 20

SPRING CREEK SUN
Vol. 53, No. 19 Serving The Spring Creek Community Since 1974 September 20, 2024
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
See Centerfold for Photos of the Mexican Day Parade in NYC

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FAQs Around Spring Creek Towers

A: SCTA meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of the
month between 7pm to 9pm in the lower level of the Brooklyn Sports
Club (BSC) located at 1540 Van Siclen Avenue.
Dates:
September 11
October 9
November 13
December 11
Please note that there will be no meetings in July or August.
Management will be attending the May 8th, September 11th and
December 11th meetings.
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Back to School Magic with FDA VIII Carnival

By Amanda Moses
Frederick Douglass Academy (FDA) VIII kicked off the first week of
school with a fun carnival on September 9th inside of their schoolyard.
Bouncy castles, cotton candy machines, buckets of popcorn and
music were just a few of the activities FDA VIII’s staff utilized to bring
back the school spirt for the start of term. Teachers donned feather boas
as they posed atop of a 360-photobooth while others competed in relay
races with students through a bouncy castle.
It was an afternoon of bonding between peers and their instructors as
they played games to get to know one another better.
Photos courtesy of FDA VIII

Third Annual Twin Pines Management Softball Game

By Amanda Moses
The 3rd annual Twin Pines Management Softball Game hit a home-
run with staff at the Seaview Avenue field on September 13th.
The much anticipated sporting event brought various departments
within the Spring Creek Towers company together as they vied for the
championship trophy. In addition to the friendly competition and
social interaction, staff were treated to a delicious barbeque lunch
complete with hamburgers, hotdogs, and sandwiches.
The skies were clear, and the sweltering sun rays provided for the
perfect weather to see who would win the battle of the departments
and if the Powerhouse could continue to be reigning champions.
Team 1390’s Lori Jones kicked off the game with a stellar rendition
of the National Anthem, and then the first pitch was thrown.
The first set of matches were held simultaneously between the
bright-red rocket 1390 Team versus the thunderous strength of the
Powerhouse (Power Plant Department), while the mighty Maintenance
team faced off against the Safety Enforcers (Department of Public
Safety (DPS).
The first round of games saw the Powerhouse and Maintenance
Department earning wins for their teams. However, in the final inning,
in what the Powerhouse are calling an upset the Maintenance
Department snatched the championship. One might even say the
Maintenance Department swept up the competition by the end of the
evening.
Photos by Amanda Moses

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Community Organizations Spring Creek Senior Par tners News

Starrett City Tenants Association Teen Central BY JAHIAH WILSON,
The next SCTA meeting is to be Open to Spring Creek Towers Executive Director of Spring Creek Senior Partners
determined. If you are a SCT residents only, ages 12 to 18,
resident who has any questions or Monday through Friday from 3 pm Every September, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the
comments, please call and leave a to 7 pm in the lower level of the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) celebrate National
message with your name and Brooklyn Sports Club. No member- Senior Center Month. Older Adult Centers give aging Americans a
phone number at 718-642-3892. ship fees. For more information place to gather, find events, and improve their daily fitness and
Your call will be returned. Join your contact 718-642-7168. health. Many are supported through a mix of city, state, and
federal funding and generous donations from members and the
tenants association, “In unity there
community. Plus, our volunteers are critical to helping our center’s
is strength.” Starrett City Boxing Club
function!
The Starrett City Boxing Club is
This year’s National Senior Center Month theme is “Discover
AA and NA available to all BSC members (two
Your Older Adult Center." The 10,000+ senior centers in
St. Laurence Roman Catholic classes per month are free). You communities and neighborhoods across the country provide access
Church, Flatlands and Van Siclen must register with the boxing club to information, opportunities, and support to improve the lives of
Avenues, host Alcoholics and directly 24 hours in advance. You people in their communities as they age. Celebrated every year in
Narcotics Anonymous meetings. do not need to register with USA September, National Senior Center Month is a time to shine a light
The Alcoholics Anonymous meet- boxing. Must bring their own hand on senior centers, showing the entire nation how vital they are to
ings are Fridays at 8 pm Virtually wraps and boxing gloves. The the health and well-being of a community. Senior centers provide
and Narcotics Anonymous meet- Boxing Club is now located in the countless hours of support and encouragement to older adults and
ings are on Thursdays at 7:30 pm Brooklyn Sports Club. For more have become integral to healthcare delivery in our communities by
For more information call 917-627- information, ask reception for the providing COVID-19 guidance, vaccine education, and vaccina-
0325. boxing club or contact 917-530- tions to their participants. They offer a place for older adults to
1219 discover their unique interests, talents, and aspirations.
Starrett City-Spring Creek Lions If you need to see one of our NORC Nurses or Social Worker, please
Club, Inc. Sisters with Purpose call for an appointment. Our telephone number is 718-348-7620.
This volunteer community-based Join the conversation. A support/ Our Office hours are Monday-Friday FROM 9:30am to 12:30pm,
organization meets the 1st and 3rd ministry group created by women Spring Creek Senior Partners offers free blood pressure, Body Mass
Tuesdays of the month @ 7 pm, living in Spring Creek Towers. Non- Index, Weight and Oxygen Level screenings. Call our office at 718-
Brooklyn Sports Club (1540 Van judgmental and non-denomina- 348-7620 to schedule an appointment.
Siclen Avenue, Lower Level). If you tional based. Meets every Thursday Spring Creek Senior Partners NORC will be conducting several
are community minded, willing to evening @ 7 pm For more infor- workshops this month pertaining to health and wellness.
help others – join us, feel free to mation: Susie Williams 646-460- For more information, visit the office of Spring Creek Senior
visit our meetings. For more 4101. Partners and speak with Jasmine Jennings to attend.
information contact Evetter Pilgrim The staff of Spring Creek Senior Partners is here to assist those
at 718-642-1820. living in Spring Creek Towers who are 60 years and older. You are
always welcome to participate in our many events and activities.
ABOUT SPRING CREEK SENIOR PARTNERS

Spring Creek Senior Partners is a Naturally Occurring Retirement
Community/Supportive Service Program (NORC/SSP) and we serve
all residents who are 60 years or older. Our services are free and
open to all residents of Spring Creek Towers. You can visit Monday
through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 160 Schroeders Ave. (G5) or
call us 718-348-7620.
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Education Matters
Three Tips to Help Kids Stay on Top
of Their Homework
Starrett Early Learning Center
125 Schroeders Avenue - Brooklyn, New York 11239
(718) 642-8724 Fax: (718) 642-3019
Great News!
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(StatePoint) When a new school year begins, most teachers don’t wait
long before they begin scheduling tests, and assigning loads of homework Follow the steps below:
and reading assignments. Here are three tips for helping kids stay on top
of all their coursework: 1. Log into MySchools.nyc
2. Create a profile.
1. Focus on organization: One of the most valuable life skills a student 3. Select Starrett Early Learning Center (KBPJ or KBPL) as 1st school of
can develop while in school is time management. Teach kids how to choice.
prioritize assignments with upcoming deadlines and those which are easy 4. Submit your application.
to knock off their to-do list. Encourage them to find an organizational tool, 5. The Department of Education will notify you in May/June if you your
such as an academic planner or calendar, that works for them. Depending child has receive an offer to attend our program.
on their preferences and learning style, they may prefer to use app-based
tools. The important thing is that they always know what is on their to-do If you have any questions, feel free to email or call.
list and when it must be completed by. If they are struggling, help them
chunk their afternoon into segments so that they budget enough time for Ms. Moore, MS. Ed
each of their tasks. Executive Director
[email protected]
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subject for many students. To make learning simpler, equip them with
tools that are incredibly easy to use. With Natural Textbook Display and an
intuitive icon menu, the fx-9750GIII graphing calculator from Casio is a Brief NYC School Calendar/Closings &
solid, affordable choice for quickly grasping new mathematical concepts.
And because it features nearly 3,000 functions, including graph plotting, Test Dates
probability distribution, vector arithmetic and spreadsheets, students at all
levels will find it an invaluable tool, particularly during test-taking season,
as its exam mode makes it approved for the SAT, PSAT, ACT and AP tests. Brief NYC School Calendar
The fx-9750GIII is also capable of programming in CASIO Basic and
MicroPython, and Python files are easily stored and transferred via USB to October 3rd & October 4th Schools are closed for
a computer. Rosh Hashanah
October 14th Schools are closed for Italian
3. Set boundaries: As a parent, it’s essential that you support your child Heritage/Indigenous People’s Day
in their academic pursuits, however being too hands-on during homework
November 1st Schools are closed for Diwali
time could lead them to rely on you to provide them with answers, not
guidance. While this approach may mean they turn their assignments in November 5th Schools are closed for Election
on time, if they aren’t absorbing the material themselves they could quickly Day (Presidential)
fall behind in the classroom. Set clear boundaries about what your after- November 11th Schools are closed for
school role will be and stick to it. You can also foster your child’s Veterans Day
independence and confidence by helping them differentiate between November 28th-29th Schools are closed for
reliable educational resources and misinformation. Thanksgiving Recess
December 25th-January 1st Schools are closed for
With the right tools and habits, students can keep up with their Winter Recess
assignments and make the most of their study time.
For the complete New York City Department of Education
PHOTO SOURCE: (c) Photodjo / iStock via Getty Images Plus school calendar of classes, holidays, closings and tests, go to
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Commemorating the 23rd Anniversary of 9/11

BY AMANDA MOSES Tower, Flight 93 crashed, and the fall of the North Tower.
Families shared with the Spring Creek Sun that while over 23
Over two decades have passed and the date September 11, years have passed since the horrific attacks ripped a hole in Lower
2001 continues to weigh heavy on the minds of Americans. It is Manhattan and in the hearts of over 3,000 families, it is still
said to be a day that will live in infamy with the words “Never important to say their names out loud every year.
Forget,” as we recall over 2,983 lives lost after the terrorist About 48% of the victim were never recovered from the rubble,
attacks at the World Trade Center site, Pentagon and those leaving families with nothing tangible to bury or even hold on to.
aboard Flight 93. For them, the reading of the names signifies that their lost loved
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum observed the one existed and will always be remembered.
23rd anniversary of 9/11 with a commemorative ceremony Prior to the ceremony, on Sept. 5 a tribute light was lit—which
remembering those who perished in 20021 as well as those who can be seen for over a 60-mile radius—to further remind others
were killed on February 26, 1993. about 9/11.
The victim’s family members from both of these attacks took “With more than 100 million Americans born since 9/11 or too
turns reading aloud the names of those who passed away, as young to remember that tragic day, it’s imperative that we inspire
elected officials such as President Joe Biden, Vice President a new generation by sharing the unity and resilience of our
Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump, Governor Kathy collective response. Tribute in Light’s twin beams reach high into
Hochul, as well as former Mayors Bill de Blasio, Michael Bloom- the night sky to remind everyone of who and what we lost –and
berg, and others looked on in somber respect. found —23 years ago,” said Beth Hillman, 9/11 Memorial &
During the ceremony there were citywide moments of silence Museum President and CEO in a press release.
where houses of worship tolled their bells marking the time the
hijacked Flight 11 hit the North Tower, Flight 175 struck the Photos by Amanda Moses
South Tower, Flight 77 struck the Pentagon, the fall of the South
Celebrating The African American Day Parade
BY AMANDA MOSES Letitia James, Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgato, Speaker of the
NYC Council Adrienne Adams, New York State Senator Cordell Cleare,
On September 15th, New Yorkers celebrated the 55th Annual African Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, New York City Council
American Day Parade in Harlem. Member Yusef Salaam, and New York State Assembly Member Stefani
With the theme “Power through unity,” this year’s parade highlighted Zinerman. Each of these elected officials were a representation of Black
leaders in politics and government by filling the streets with music, excellence and representation in the community.
chants to go out and vote, and more. The parade began as a celebration The African American Day Parade strived to honor black culture and
of African American culture thanks to the Harlem Renaissance and unity through music, dance, and advocacy.
continues to bring awareness to the Black community.
Marching from 111th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard Photos by Amanda Moses
down to 136th Street were grand marshals New York State Attorney
M
Supporting the
oney Matters
er levels of debt, facing an unfair
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New bank and philanthropic pro-
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Success of Black identify capital opportunities to
Women build sustainable small businesses.
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Entrepreneurs working with Community Develop-
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and Minority Depository Insti-
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make significant contributions to additional avenues to accessing
the economy and are key to driving capital. These institutions spe-
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In fact, according to the Wells entrepreneurs, including those in improve access to credit and capital preneurial Center and funded by
Fargo 2024 Impact of Women- low-to-moderate income areas and for underserved entrepreneurs. the Wells Fargo Foundation. The
Owned Businesses Report, between minority populations. These programs are helping to majority of participants (86%) have
2019 and 2023, Black/African Supporting these organizations dismantle financial barriers and been Black, African American
American women-owned busi- and their mission was at the heart build an environment where Black and/or Afro-Caribbean, and have
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crease 32.7%, compared to 12.1% Wells Fargo’s Open for Business businesses can scale, grow and business alongside fellow entre-
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Funding Opportunities tions and technical assistance so important to invest in education growth and helping make genera-
Financing is central to any through CDFIs; the Capital Path- and mentorship programs speci- tional wealth an attainable goal for
business venture, but research ways Workbook, a free resource fically designed for Black/African all.
shows that women of color receive that helps entrepreneurs map their American women entrepreneurs.
less than 0.2% of venture-capital capital needs to business goals and This level of support is at the heart PHOTO SOURCE: (c) JLco - Julia
funding. With about 61% of Black objectives; and a Wells Fargo- of Milestone Circles, a mentoring Amaral / iStock via Getty Images
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Mexican Day Parade Kicks of Hispanic Heritage Month

BY AMANDA MOSES
New Yorkers began their Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with

the 30th Mexican Day Parade on September 15th in the Flatiron
NoMad district.
It was a fiesta to remember last weekend when thousands of
revelers packed the sidewalks from 38th Street to 27th Street on
Madison Avenue. Participants danced to cumbia while holding onto
fresh churros, elote (corn on the cob), tamales, and more. Others
climbed onto scaffolding to get a view of the parade marchers, many
of whom donned traditional Mexican attire all in celebration of the
country’s Independence Day.
The Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 16th,
and it marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. It also honors
Father Miguel Hidalgo y Castilla, a significant figure in history who
rallied against the Spaniards hold onto Mexico with folkloric dance,
religious paintings, and songs.

Delicious Delights at the Feast of San Gennaro

BY AMANDA MOSES
The Feast of San Gennaro returned to Little
Italy in Manhattan from September 12th to
September 22nd. This iconic festival celebrates
the patron saint of Naples and Little Italy, Saint
Januarius, which began in 1926 on Mulberry
Street. What was once a one day, block-long
affair honoring the protector of Naples, has
transformed into an 11-day event spanning 11
blocks in Little Italy.
New Yorkers and tourists were able to once
again enjoy the massive splendor of the festival
with delicious, traditional Italian food such as
brick-oven pizza, eggplant parmigiana, spaghetti
alla carbonara, zeppoles, fried Oreos, gelato and
more. Additionally, there were plenty of booths
selling jewelry, freshly made cigars, clothing,
and other trinkets.
Game Play
Gamers Visit a Galaxy Far, Far Away
with Star Wars Outlaws
the wild galaxy frontier with Star syndicate and slum lords. Instead
Wars Outlaws, set to be the first- of focusing lightsaber fights with
ever open world game in the Jedi an Sith Lords, Star Wars
franchise. Outlaws allows players to sink their
teeth in Han Solo’s world filled with
GamePlay gunslinging gambles on stealing,
Star Wars Outlaws is set between deal making, and smuggling. Go on
Empire Strikes Back and the Return missions with Kay as she attempts
of the Jedi, gamers will play as Kay to settle a score that winds her in
Vess and her companion, Nix, as the cross hairs of a bounty thanks
they try to seek a new life by out to casino crime lord, Sliro.
witting their way through the
galaxy’s crime lords. Since Ubisoft Conclusion
announced the release of Star Wars’ Overall, Star Wars Outlaws is an
first-ever open world video game, action-packed open world game
players have been itching to break that allows you to explore the galaxy
out their blasters and duke it out at your own pace.
amongst the galaxies criminal
By Dean Moses It all started in 1970s in a galaxy,

far, far away by George Lucas and
Game: Star Wars Outlaws has grown into a universe of films,
Platform: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC video games, books, television
Rating: T for Teen shows and comic books. Video
Cost: $69.99 game aficionados got ready to enter
Thuy Enraptures Fans During iHeart Radio Meet and Greet

even conquering the countdown level.
stage for the VMAs in New York. “I looked at my team, and I start-
Ahead of her performance, the R&B ed crying, because I was like we
singer sat down with Crystal Rosas have come so far, and I’m so proud
to talked about her rise to fame. of all the hard work and all the time
Thuy candidly shared that it’s and energy, everything tears like
been a surreal experience, in which wanting to give up multiple times
she feels excited about her accom- and then to get on a festival like
plishments and also surprised. Coachella, which is like the Super
However, as the 32-year-old song- Bowl of all music festivals, in my
writer becomes more seasoned in opinion, was definitely a moment
the industry, she has learned to be where I really told myself I was
less shy and embrace her talent. proud of myself, which I don’t say a
As the daughter of Vietnamese lot, so it was so fun. The whole
immigrant parents residing in San experience was amazing,” Thuy told
Francisco, California, her fame has iHeart Radio.
made her family extremely proud. After the interview, fans were
With her mother even adding that treated to two songs “Girls like me
they never thought it could have don’t cry” and “Cloud 11,” followed
been a possibility to see the inside by selfies with Thuy.
of a prestigious radio station like
iHeart’s Midtown offices. Photo by Amanda Moses
Thuy also made history by be-
ReUse,
coming the first Vietnamese soloist
to be part of the Coachella line up.
Reduce
Upon learning the news of being
BY AMANDA MOSES sive meet and greet interview able to perform at this festival,
/performance in Midtown Man-
and
Thuy shared that she was overcome
A handful of fans won the chance hattan on Sept. 9. with emotion, feeling that breaking
to see Vietnamese American singer Thuy has been taking the world
ReCycle
moment when she had risen as an
Thuy at iHeart Radio for an exclu- by storm with her soulful music, artist to a whole new professional
Lara Active Sizzles Up the Spring/Summer Fashion Season
BY AMANDA MOSES
Designer Lara Active turned up the heat earlier this month with an embolden
fashion show on September 4th at Sony Hall for Runway 7.
Lara Active showcased a trendy NYFW Spring/Summer 2025 set of designs that
offered a wide range of sports hijabs and modest activewear. Each of the models
displaying the attire underscored why Lara Active’s work is about empowerment
with watermelon themed attire, flowing scarves, complementary jumpsuits, and
more.
Runway 7 Fashion is the first vertical platform of its kind, creating a diverse and
inclusive environment of up-and-coming designers for NYFW. In celebration of
Runway 7’s fourth season, the organization worked to donate 50% of all ticket
sales to Mount Sinai hospital for multiple sclerosis research.
Runway 7’s mission is to utilize their hybrid platform to help represent the best
in cultural diversity and inclusivity allowing opportunities for designers to tell
their own unique stories and provide a stage that helps both nonprofits and good
causes.
Bishop George M. Shorts: senior pastor (718) 251-0450
Religious Listings
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11207 True Worship Church Worldwide
(718) 927-3354 Ministries
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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
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1962 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY (718) 649-0545
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Church Since 1876 Greater New Beginning Baptist Church
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Speaking of Health lose. This means I would need to
discard vitamins, antacids, and
beginning to stop using it, more due
to perception than proven harm
even my glucose tabs that I (which there is no evidence for).
occasionally need for reactive Microcrystalline cellulose is sim-
Having Surgery for a Dr. Roach says: You should con-
sider it to the point where you con-
hypoglycemia. Do you have any
guidance on this?
ply an indigestible fiber source
made from wood pulp. It is not ab-
Hernia Could Be sult a surgeon. The operative risk is sorbed. It is used in many foods and
Riskier Than Living relatively small, and despite your
age, it sounds like you are in good
Dr. Roach says: In 1538, a Swiss
physician with the pseudonym
as a filler in tablets and capsules.
You can also buy it as a supplement
With It shape. However, after consulting
with a surgeon, you may decide
“Paracelsus” articulated the basic or use it as a thickener in cooking.
I don’t have any concerns with
premise of toxicology: The dose
against surgery. The most impor- makes the poison. This remains magnesium stearate or micro-
BY DR. KEITH ROACH tant factor is how much the pain critical today. crystalline cellulose at the kinds of
from the hernia bothers you. In Magnesium stearate is commonly doses used in pharmaceuticals and
I’m an 85-year-old man. I’m in general, we recommend surgical used in food, cosmetics and medi- supplements. I also don’t have any
good health, and I exercise and repair for symptomatic hernias, as cines. It is generally regarded as concern with food-grade titanium
swim at the gym for 3 hours the pain tends to gradually increase safe at doses below 175 grams for dioxide as a coloring agent in food
every other day. I am not over- over years. an average-sized adult. A typical or supplements.
weight, and the only prescription No surgery comes without a risk, supplement might contain as much
I have is a nose spray. I do have and your family doctor is right that as 20 mg. It would take well over Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable
mild idiopathic neuropathy, but it is riskier to have the surgery than 8,000 doses at once for a person to to answer individual questions but
I’m still quite agile and mobile. I it would be to live with the pain. But reach a dangerous level. will incorporate them in the column
have a hernia in my lower abdo- the risk is not enormous, so if the Titanium dioxide is used as a whenever possible. Readers may
men. I had one just like it on the pain is to the point where the hernia food coloring, in sunscreen, and in email questions to ToYourGood
right side that was repaired 35 is bothering you a lot, it is certainly medications like styptic pencils. It [email protected].
years ago. worth discussing the risks and has long been considered safe in
My family doctor seems to think benefits of surgery with an expert the United States and Canada. But (c) 2024 North America Synd., Inc.;
that having surgery at my age surgeon. its status in Europe has recently All Rights Reserved
could be riskier than living with been changed, so it is no longer
the hernia. The pain isn’t ter- I saw a post somewhere saying
that we should throw away all
recommended as a food additive. Exercise
rible, but it is frequently uncom-
fortable. Should I consider vitamins or supplements with
The tiny doses of it in medications
and dietary supplements are very for
surgery? magnesium stearate, titanium unlikely to cause harm, but many Good Health
Ready for Open Enrollment? 4 Tips for Choosing the Right Medicare Plan
(StatePoint) With so many Medi- list of drugs covered under the plan.
care options available, selecting a You’ll want to find a plan that will
plan can seem daunting. This year cover your current medications and
you may be wondering how news of any you anticipate your doctor
Medicare drug price negotiations, prescribing over the course of the
economic uncertainties and other year ahead. Finally, carefully con-
factors may impact your coverage in sider your total spend for your
2025. prescription drug plan coverage
Medicare is the government (i.e., premiums plus pharmacy
health insurance program for costs) since the maximum out-of-
Americans 65 and older and others pocket costs for drugs you utilize
who qualify, providing hospital co- will be capped at $2,000 in 2025.
verage (Part A) and physician visits
(Part B) to beneficiaries. Addit- 3. Look for value: No matter what
ionally, there are a variety of options the economic outlook is, it’s wise to
that coordinate with original Medi- select a plan that provides great
care, such as Medicare Supplement value. To that end, you may want to
plans and Prescription Drug Plans, consider an MA plan, which offers
or replace original Medicare with quality and affordability. MA plans
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans cover everything original Medicare
combined with Prescription Drug does, plus more; most also include
Plans. dental, vision and hearing benefits,
During this year’s Medicare Ann- prescription drug coverage, and
ual Enrollment Period (AEP), which other extras like over-the-counter
takes place between Oct. 15-Dec. 7, drugs, transportation to doctor’s
2024, here’s what Cigna Health- visits and pharmacies, healthy “AEP is your opportunity to assess Cigna Healthcare Medicare.
care, which serves millions of Medi- grocery purchases, and fitness ser- your budget and your health needs
care customers nationwide, wants vices. MA plans are often available and find an option that will work for PHOTO SOURCE: (c) jacoblund /
you to know: with $0 premiums, but you’ll also you and your lifestyle in 2025,” says iStock via Getty Images Plus
want to check on what your annual Ryan Kocher, chief growth officer for
1. Check for plan changes: If your out-of-pocket costs could be based
current plan is working for you, you on your health status.
can likely keep it. However, it’s a
good idea to review your plan every 4. Understand your plan: Before
AEP, especially if you’ve experi- enrolling in a particular plan, make
enced major life, health or financial sure you understand its ins and
changes. Any changes to your outs. Call Medicare at 1-800-
current plan will be outlined in your MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) 24/
Medicare plan’s Annual Notice of 7; TTY users can call 1-877-486-
Change (ANOC) letter, which you 2048. Or, visit the Medicare Plan
can expect to receive in September. Finder website at Medicare.
gov/plan-compare. For local assis-
2. Research your coverage: There tance, refer to the State Health In-
are a few key things to watch for surance Assistance Program at
when shopping for a plan. One of www.shiptacenter.org. You can also
them is whether your favorite contact individual Medicare plans,
providers and specialists will be in- including Cigna Healthcare at
network. You should also review CignaMedicareInformation.com.
each plan’s formulary – that is, the
LE SSERAFIM Takes over NYC
Whether it was hitting the streets of New York or the VMA stage, LE
SSERAFIM took a bite out of big apple and tasted sweet success for fans
who were able to briefly meet the K-Pop all-stars.
Longtime fan, Cereza, shared with the Spring Creek Sun that she felt a
kinship with the group by embracing her eccentricates—something LE
SSERAFIM often showcases in their music videos.
“Fearless was all about loving yourself and feeling brave and fighting
against social stereotypes and stuff. That group has brought me a lot of
self-confidence. They helped me realize everything will be okay and your
beautiful no matter what,” Cereza, 17, said.
Brooklynite Tania Vasquez nodded in agreement, adding that LE
BY AMANDA MOSES SSERAFIM showcased that it’s okay to be yourself, something that they
embody on and off the camera.
LE SSERAFIM took New York City by storm ahead of their “They have their own unique style, and so versatile,” Vasquez said.
groundbreaking VMAs performance last week. “CRAZY is my favorite song because it captures everything about them and
These queens of K-Pop have catapulted their way to fame since their us as the fandom…They’re not afraid to be themselves on camera and off
debut in 2022 with their girl-power style, and from September 9th and camera.”
September 10th they paved their way through New York City through a
series of events celebrating their fourth mini album, CRAZY. Photos by Amanda Moses
First the girl group consisting of Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin,
Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae gathered at the Barnes and Nobel Fifth
Avenue for an intimate fan signing and meet and greet for their comeback
album. With bright smiles on their faces, the young women waved eagerly
at fans, affectionately known as FEARNOT, many of whom clung to their
HIS P A NIC
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new albums with pure joy as they got ready to meet their idols. Finale Event Tuesday, October 15: Heritage Lunch
After their signing, the performers then stopped by NBA’s headquarters @ 1pm-3pm
where they donned basketball jersey’s and showed off some of their new
Where:
dance moves found in their new 160 Schroeders Ave Community Room
music video for the title song CRAZY, embodying LE SSERAFIM’s
quirkiness through glamorous voguing amongst a chaotic atmosphere, Food, Drinks & Entertainment will be provided for the Heritage Lunch.
underscoring the importance of spontaneity. Please call 718-348-7620 to RSVP
The Billboard-charting artists are truly fearless, an anagram for LE
SSERAFIM, as they traveled to the 86th floor of the Empire State building
to light up the iconic staple in “fearless blue” for Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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Divas
inch springform pan. Use the olive
oil to coat the bottom and sides of
the pan.
Stretch dough, either on an oiled
baking mat or in your hands.
Channel your inner pizza chef and
ON A DIME give it a little spin! Shape dough
into as big a circle as you can get it.
Lay the dough in the pan and
Deep Dish Pizza stretch it toward the edges until it
starts to shrink back. Cover the
Night: A Slice of dough, and let it rest for 15
Chicago at Home minutes.
Now is when you should preheat
the oven to 425 F. Stretch the
By Patti Diamond dough again to cover the bottom of
the pan, then gently push it up the
Why order out when you can sides of the pan about 2 inches.
create a pizza night that’s both Bake the crust in the hot oven for
budget-friendly and fabulous? 10 minutes, it should barely start
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza isn’t just to brown. While it’s baking, get
any pizza, it’s an experience. A slice your filling ready.
of the Windy City’s food scene that sugar to taste) and pepper flakes, if When the crust is partially
Yield: 1 pizza, 4 servings baked, cover the bottom of the
you can enjoy at home without using. Let this simmer, uncovered,
Total Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes crust with sliced mozzarella, letting
breaking the bank. until it reduces to a thick con-
For the Thick Tomato Sauce: it curve up the crust. Add the
Picture a thick, buttery crust sistency, about 30 minutes. Adjust
1 tablespoon olive oil sausage and/or sauteed vege-
rising to golden perfection, cradling seasoning, adding salt and pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced tables, then generously cover the
layers of gooey cheese, savory as needed.
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste top with the tomato sauce. Sprinkle
meats, fresh veggies and rich
1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes with the grated Parmesan, and
tomato sauce. It’s a knife-and-fork For the Pizza:
1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style diced drizzle with the olive oil.
pizza that turns dinner into an 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
tomatoes, drained Bake the pizza for about 25 min-
event. And the best part? Making it 1 pound pizza dough, purchased
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning utes, or until the filling is bubbly
at home lets you savor this luxu- or your favorite recipe
1 tablespoon sugar, optional and the topping is golden brown.
rious dish without the hefty price 10 ounces mozzarella cheese,
Big pinch crushed red pepper Remove it from the oven, place it on
tag. thickly sliced
flakes, optional a cooling rack and let the pizza cool
Chicagoans take pride in their 1-pound sweet Italian sausage,
Salt and freshly ground black for about 15 minutes before cutting
Deep Dish Pizza, and now you can, cooked
pepper and serving. Molto delizioso!
too. 1 to 2 cups sauteed vegetables
In a saucepan set on medium- such as, peppers, onion,
CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA mushrooms ***
high, heat the olive oil and garlic Email Patti at
Bake this in a 9-inch deep-dish 1 1/2 cups thick tomato sauce,
just until fragrant. Add the tomato [email protected]
pizza pan or 9-inch springform pan above
paste, crushed tomatoes and well (c) 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.
for a jaw-dropping presentation 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
drained diced tomatoes. Whisk this
fresh from the oven. But if you
together and bring to a simmer.
don’t have either one, two 9-inch Prepare your pizza pan; use
Add the Italian seasoning, sugar
round cake pans will do just fine. either a 9-inch round pan or a 9-
(this sauce should be sweet, add
Food for Thought key steps towards improved transparency – in some cases,
publishing their vessel list and vessel supplier lists so that trade
unions and worker rights organizations know which companies
are in the end-buyer’s supply chain – others have seemed to turn
How to Make Sure Your Lunch Isn’t Harming a blind eye to the problem and have made only marginal
People and the Planet improvements or have maintained the status quo.
“There should be no place for modern slavery and environ-
(StatePoint) The United States is one of the world’s largest mental destruction on U.S. store shelves. Retailers need to take
consumers of seafood, and is the largest market for canned tuna. responsibility for the products they are selling and profiting from,”
Unfortunately, advocates have found that most tuna found says Charli Fritzner, Greenpeace USA’s Beyond Seafood project
on supermarket shelves comes from fishing methods lead.
that cause environmental destruction and put According to Fritzner, consumers can make
workers at risk. an impact by starting a dialogue with their
Oceans are being depleted by overfishing grocery stores. She advises asking about
and destructive fishing practices that their tuna suppliers, including whether
disrupt marine ecosystems and harm the store can trace their tuna back to
wildlife. What’s more, the fishing industry the vessel it was caught on, what they
also relies heavily on forced labor and know about the people working on the
human trafficking, with reports of 20-hour vessels and their rights, and what
work days, lack of potable water and nu- policies their suppliers have in place to
tritious food, violence and even death. In fact, minimize bycatch of other animals, such
a report from Pew Charitable Trusts found that as sharks or marine birds.
100,000 fishing-related deaths occur annually. So how can you make sure the food you feed
Workers have reported being beaten, abused and forced your family isn’t harming people and the planet?
to work on ships for months or years at a time. “Individuals can use their voice to let big retailers know
Shining a spotlight on the companies profiting the most from that sustainable, ethical seafood is important to them,” says
tuna fishing, Greenpeace USA’s third edition of the “High Cost of Fritzner. “However, the onus rests on the retailers themselves.
Cheap Tuna Retailer Report” scorecard measures which major They can build trust with their shoppers and communities by
grocery chains are leaders in sustainable and ethical seafood and knowing where the food stocked on their shelves comes from,
which are falling behind. Only two of the 16 retailers surveyed, including the labor involved and environmental impact in
Aldi and Hy Vee, received a passing score. To find out if your producing it.”
supermarket is selling sustainable seafood, visit www.green
peace.org. PHOTO SOURCE: (c) icetocker / iStock via Getty Images Plus
The report found that while a handful of retailers have taken
factories or by hobbyists at home. This may be the case for your coffee set.
KOVELS ANTIQUES AND

Professional decorators would sign the pieces they painted, usually with
their initials. If yours aren’t signed, they may have been decorated by an
amateur, making your set truly one of a kind.
COLLECTING ***
TIP: If you have valuable old glass, you should keep it in a safe
environment. It should be stored or displayed where there is some air
movement to dry off the surface. Glass bottles and containers should be
Grape Art stored with the lids and stoppers open.
For more collecting news, tips and resources, visit www.Kovels.com

By Terry and Kim Kovel (c) 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.
Fall is traditionally a time for harvest, and

ARIES (March
grapes are one of the fruits frequently picked
21 to April 19)
in early October. Since they were cultivated
This might
during the Neolithic era, grapes have been
surprise you,
granted many symbolic meanings, from
but you’re not
power and divinity to life and health, hos-
always right about
pitality, sacrifice, celebration and indulgence.
everything. A troubled
No matter what they might represent, grapes
loved one needs you to be
are something good to eat or a source for a
less demanding and more
tasty drink, so it’s no wonder they often
understanding. Kindness
appear in decorative arts, especially table-
This antique Moser pitcher encourages openness.
ware.
This glass pitcher, decorated with gilt and is decorated with
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your Bovine instinct guides
colorful enameled grapevines, was probably enameled grapevines on
you well this week. A change of heart might be the wisest
made as a decorative piece. It sold for $1,140 shaded red-to-green
course to take. A trusted friend offers good advice, so listen
at a Morphy auction. It was made about 1895 glass.
closely.
by Moser, one of the most famous Bohemian
glassmakers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; the company is still
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be more sensible where money
active today in the Czech Republic. Ludwig Moser, who founded the
is concerned. An urge to splurge needs to be put aside for
company about 1857, started work as a glass engraver. His company is
now. Later, you’ll be able to indulge yourself with the things you
best known for its enameled glass, and this pitcher is an excellent example.
want.
But underneath the enamel, the glass has a coloring called Rubina Verde,
shaded red and green.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A past health problem recurs
and needs attention. It might not be serious, but your family
***
and friends deserve reassurance. Meanwhile, you get news
Q: I have a question on this coffee set, which belonged to my
about a job opening.
grandmother (born 1884). I am confused because this set has four
larger serving pieces (coffee pourer, creamer, sugar and ?). All of these
LEO (July 23 to August 22) A romantic encounter with
items have the Ceramic Art mark (per your guide, says Belleek, 1906-
a loving Libra could make the Lion a happily purring Feline this
1924). The set also has six cups and saucers, which are marked “J.P.L
week. Be open to Cupid’s encouraging signals. In
France” (Again, per your guide, 1842-1898). The pattern of all,
addition, a workplace change is coming.
however, appears to be identical to me, and I haven’t been able to find
it anywhere.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good week
A: That is an interesting question; you don’t often see a complete set of
for mending fences with family and friends. Put those minor
dishes with marks from different makers. The J.P.L. mark was used in
irritations behind you and rebuild those once-
Limoges, France, from the late 1800s to about 1932. It is unlikely that
precious relationships.
Ceramic Art and Limoges made the same pattern, but they did have
something in common: They both made blanks to be decorated at other
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) An investment
opportunity needs closer scrutiny. You’re not getting all the
information you need. On another note, a personal
relationship bodes far more positive potential.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Someone might try

You good? to get you to reveal a secret that you vowed to keep sacred.
Stick with your commitment to your promise and
reject all attempts to get you to give it up.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)

This is a good time to change some longstanding
routines. Let yourself be more flexible in adapting to
new situations. You’ll appreciate what happens
next.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A chance to

travel opens up. Consider asking someone who has recently
become very special in your life to go with you.
Good things are always better when shared.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A neighbor is

revealed as the source of some upsetting events, but you
need to be wary of a confrontation until you have absolute
proof. Other neighbors can help.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A business decision

needs to be made. Be aware that what you decide will affect
a close associate. Talk it over with them before making your
move.
Reach out to a friend about BORN THIS WEEK: Money is strong in your aspect. You not only
their mental health. know how to make it, you also know how to enjoy it.
Find more ways to help at SeizeTheAwkward.org
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