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I’m Voting “Choice”
in 2016, Huh?

By Joseph Concannon

Who could argue that parents choose the schools and educational path their children take?  Many of us decided where to settle down and buy homes based upon just how well the school/school district performed.  A recent article written by New Yorkers for Choice in Education expands on the choices we make as young adults for our children and states, “Parents have a fundamental right to guide their children’s education.” The article is supported by the 1948 United Nations Declaration on Human Rights which states, “Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education to be given to their children.”  Of course this begs the question, are parents aware?  Most would argue no way, and that knowledge about school choice is rare at best.  Shouldn’t we at least ask our elected officials, “what about school choice?”

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CLUB’S OCT MEETING MOVES TO NANCY’S RESTAURANT

Roy Fox, celebrated radio personality, historian and lecturer
at the Rufus King Mansion Museum

We’ve established a tradition of offering an optional dinner at our October meeting in honor of Columbus Day. Because of the unavailability of our usual meeting room at the Knights of Columbus each October, we relocate, for October only, to Nancy’s Restaurant.  The dinner meeting is on October 6th, and the eatery is located at 255-41 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park Queens.  There’s metered municipal parking across the street.

This is a dinner meeting, but the purchase of dinner is not required (but definitely recommended).  For $40, we serve a four-course dinner with a choice of nine entrees.  Soda, coffee/tea and dessert are all included along with tax and tip.  Cash bar is available.  This restaurant receives high praise for its food.

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