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Bawk! Backyard Chickening BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

he lovable, domesticated chicken finds its roots in ancient history, and according to some researchers, maybe even in prehistoric times, as descendants of dinosaurs. But for as deep of a trace back in time, chickens are growing in popularity today as backyard pets. Chickens were domesticated more than 10,000 years ago in Southeast Asia, so it’s no surprise that there is an estimated more than 19 billion worldwide today. They are among the most common pets, which also provide a source of food (meat and eggs). According to Long Island Agway, businesses like Chestnut Vale Feed in Hicksville and Barn Pet Feed and Supplies in Deer Park say they’ve seen the demand for backyard chicken supplies and feed increase significantly in recent years. This might seem implausible, given that nearly every municipality in Nassau County makes it illegal or requires a special permit to keep the birds as pets within residential zoning. Although many Suffolk flock owners have more lenient parameters with the ancient practice of raising backyard birds, just because you can have chickens, doesn’t mean they’re for everyone. Choosing chickens as pets is similar to the decisions you would make for bringing a dog or a cat home, but with far more choices, such as which breed to pick, and variables to take into consideration including shelter, feed, flock management, care and biosecurity...just to name a few. Each breed produces different results, with the eggs produced dependent upon the disposition of the chicken and how well it reproduces. Looking at the variations between two seemingly similar hens, one might

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be friendly and social, the other shy and withdrawn and still another may be aggressive and bossy. All of these different personalities play into the pecking order of a flock—determining who will be the boss, who will serve as dinnertime predator watch, who

eats first, who eats last, who enters the coop at bedtime in which order. It’s purposeful and instinctively aligned within each flock, necessary for survival and order. Protecting a flock is critical on Long Island, where everything wants a bite

of the bird, including hawks, foxes, owls and raccoons. This requires nearly daily inspection of the coop structure and place where your flock can roam. It’s not the most pleasant discussion to have, but natural prey/predator instincts cannot be controlled. It’s something you have to resolve because the sad reality of having your flock completely wiped out by any one of its predators on any given day is a real possibility. It’s animal husbandry at its finest and not for the faint of heart. Minus some of the unpleasantness of flock ownership, there is a huge advantage. The egg. The glorious egg. With a 28-hour egg cycle, healthy egg-laying hens of many breeds produce nearly an egg a day on average. This is one of the main reasons for cultivating this domestic relationship because nothing compares to a farm-fresh, day-old laid egg when you know what’s going into your flock’s daily nutrition is going to prove to be the golden egg on the other end. The difference between a fresh, backyard egg and a monthold (or more) store-bought egg is undeniable. The whites are crystal clear; the yolks are brilliant, rich and golden. And the taste...indescribable.

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Bird Mascots: Baseball Edition BY DAVE GIL DE RUBIO

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Fredbird (St. Louis Cardinals)

Created in 1979 and introduced by then-team owners Anheuser-Busch as a way to entertain fans, Fredbird (a play on the term “Redbird”) rides an ATV, “beaks” the head of supporters and throws T-shirts to fans in the stands with help from Team Fredbird, a group of young women employed by the club to help Fredbird out. Following Cardinal home victories, he’ll take a ﬂag with the team logo and go on the ﬁeld with it.

rofessional sports mascots have been a part of the entertainment landscape for the past couple of decades. Many credit the San Diego Chicken with firmly kickstarting this trend for the Padres back in the 1970s. Major league baseball has firmly embraced this idea of anthropomorphic characters, particularly teams with some kind of animal identity. The following are some of the more popular avian characters fans have come to embrace. Ace and Junior (Toronto Blue Jays)

One of four mascots the Blue Jays have had (BJ Birdy from 1979 to 1999 and Diamond from 2000 to 2003), Ace came into being in 2000 alongside the latter. Junior was a second blue jay mascot that was introduced to be present during “Junior Jays days”, usually Saturday home games, when children are invited to run the bases after the games. Junior’s number is 1/2.

The Oriole Bird (Baltimore Orioles)

Pirate Parrot (Pittsburgh Pirates)

The Oriole Bird is a cartoon version of the bird of the same name that was “hatched” out of a giant egg prior to Baltimore’s 1979 season opener at Memorial Stadium. According to Orioles.com, The Oriole Bird’s favorite foods are “mostly bird seed, with occasional crab cake.” The Oriole Bird’s head was featured on the team’s caps from 1966 until 1988 and again since 2012. For more feathered fodder, go to page 25A.

While the team’s identity is based on swashbucklers, the mascot was inspired by the bird owned by Long John Silver in Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. Created in 1979 as a counterpart to the interstate rival Philly Phanatic, the Parrot went from initially wearing pirate garb to sporting a baseball jersey and backwards cap.

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Boys & Girls Club Celebrates Its 67th Annual Dance

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James and Meghan Wydin, Board Member Nick Trum, Kaleena Buccholz, Kerri Martin and Ron Horman Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club held its 67th Annual June Dance recently at La Selva, the home of Debra and Claudio Del Vecchio in Upper Brookville. More than 300 people were in attendance to applaud this year’s honorees, the community organizations of Locust Valley. Also celebrated at the dance was the club’s Youth of the Year, Andres Cisneros. The list of honorees included: Friends Academy, Green Vale School, Locust Valley Bayville Soccer League, Locust Valley Central School District, Locust

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“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear,” wrote Mark Twain. One of the critical questions those VIEWPOINT in the increasingly self-described “Resistance” movement must answer Michael A. Miller is this: Why did the grassroots Occupy Wall Street movement fail to achieve significant, practical, national, political influence compared to that of the Tea Party movement? One answer: The Tea The county is in chronic, structural Party rolled up sleeves and in many deficit, which is actually a delayed tax places took over the machinery and the increase, stretching for forever. We’ve mantle of an established political party. closed police precincts. We’re kind The impressive rallies, marches and of past this level of approaching the protests are for the most part not hapsubject. You don’t need to have all the pening on Long Island. A lot of people answers, but show that you’ll have the chose Manhattan for their resistance. guts and the priorities to make hard, Some of this is due to the geography of bold choices. Long Island sprawl and its lack of true A recent study found that in the 2016 civic centers. political cycle, campaigns wasted $245 In Colorado, Kentucky, Nebraska, million on TV ads shown to viewers in Oregon, Washington and Wyoming, the wrong districts. Sanders supporters have taken control As of July 5, there are 124 days until over much of the state Democratic the general election in November and Party machinery. In a mere 69 days until fact, New York is the the party primary only “solid blue” state election on Sept. 12. in which there are no It needs to get better serious plans to do than this. this, and it’s reflected Why? Because she at the local level. may very well win, One “new” reand Nassau is out of form group, which time. advertised in these The most common newspapers, says that question I have been Legislator Laura Curran it’s “loosely affiliated” asked by winning with the Nassau Democratic organiza- candidates is: “What do I do now?” I tion, which is no longer affiliated with have always told them to go back to the the concept of reform. campaign literature and do that. You’re in or you’re out. You’re for This goes for all the candidates. And something new and different, or for you, too. you’re mouthing the words and will July 13 is the deadline for submitlikely come across as another poser. ting designating petitions to run for Remember all that talk about “authen- neighborhood-level party representicity” last year? Still goes. tative (“county committee”). You can Legislator Laura Curran is the county run a write-in campaign by submitting Democratic leadership’s recommended an “Opportunity to Ballot” petition by candidate for County Executive, but as July 27. a punishment for showing independent You can run as an independent canthought is not allowed to sit in their didate for any office on the November tightly controlled party caucus at the ballot by submitting nominating county legislature. Is this supposed to petitions by Aug. 22. be some kind of triangulation? All forms, requirements and inWhy hasn’t she told the party to take structions are online at www.elections. their designation and rotate on it? Let go. ny.gov Curran the person seems far more Our local governments need to be authentic than Curran the candidate, rethought and re-imagined for this and that’s a problem. Her campaign century. It doesn’t have to be up to website, for example, makes several them. It can be up to you. safe, inoffensive suggestions. She’ll “anMichael Miller has worked in state alyze every expense line” in the county and local government. The views budget and evaluate value and costs. expressed are not necessarily those of Do consultants say to talk like this? the publisher or Anton Media Group.

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Holocaust Survivors Share Stories Of Strength Memories of the Holocaust were as fresh as they were 77 years ago for women forced into Nazi concentration camps as children, who miraculously survived to tell their stories as adults. Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation hosted “Stories Of Strength—A Holocaust Remembrance,” to document the lives of three survivors. The forum was held in Parker’s auditorium on June 15. The panel discussion was made possible by a grant from the Association of Jewish Aging Services. According to Michael N. Rosenblut, Parker president and CEO, the forum featured a panel of Holocaust survivors discussing the challenges and hardships they endured.

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Above, Forum speakers were (front): survivor Sam Feuer’s wife Mia; survivor Alice Tenenbaum; survivor Chana Pfeifen and (back row) Rabbi Hillel Fox and Beth Lilach, director of education at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County.

“Our goal was to foster interfaith and intergenerational awareness of the Holocaust. The forum was designed to not only allow survivors to share their stories of purpose and hope in a facilitated panel setting, but to also ask them the question, ‘why and how did you survive? What can you identify as the factor(s) that allowed you to survive when others did not?’” Teaching the history of the Holocaust can be a daunting, emotional and difficult task, Rosenblut noted. “Parker’s objective was to teach the lessons of the Holocaust and their relevance for today’s world. With fewer survivors alive each year, we video recorded this historic forum to document the lessons of the Holocaust and their relevance for present and future generations,” Rosenblut added. —Submitted by Parker Jewish Institute

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The Seasons Alter: How to Save Our Planet in Six Acts Monday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m. New York Public Library - MidManhattan Library 455 Fifth Ave. 212-340-0863 www.nypl.org Philosopher of science Philip Kitcher gives an illustrated lecture with everyday solutions to communicating about climate change (free).

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National parks are America’s prized treasures. Visitors come from all over the world to see our gorgeous landscapes, snow-peaked mountains, vast deserts, lush forests and iconic coastlines. These protected areas, home to unique geological features and wildlife, are not only wonderful for sightseeing, but are valuable to maintaining the biodiversity humanity needs to survive. The America the Beautiful Annual Pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites, including all 59 national parks. The $80 cost covers entrance for all passengers in a single vehicle and is free for current military members. Turn the page for just a taste of what United States national parks have to offer.

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President Grant established Yellowstone as the first national park in 1872. Located in the northwest quadrant of Wyoming, this 3,400-square-mile park contains lakes, canyons, rivers, mountain ranges and the notorious Old Faithful geyser. Notably, Yellowstone Lake is positioned above a volcanic caldera, also known as a supervolcano, which has the potential to erupt with an explosion more than a thousand times as powerful as Mount St. Helens. Luckily, there’s no sign of eruption just yet.

Yosemite

Officially established in 1890, during spring and summer each year Yosemite sees millions of visitors, who are attracted to the park’s signature rock formations, many waterfalls and boundless wilderness. The drive down Tioga Road into Yosemite Valley is as breathtaking as the actual park. Located within the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, the park was a favorite of naturalist and author John Muir, photographer Ansel Adams and countless hikers, kayakers, bird watchers and campers today.

Death Valley

A study in superlatives, Death Valley is like no other place on Earth. It boasts the highest air temperature ever recorded in the world—134 degrees in 1913, the lowest point in North America—at an elevation of 282 feet below sea level, and wildlife that exists nowhere else in the world—the rare and extremely endangered fish called Devils Hole Pupfish. These extremes are what draw visitors to the park, which is not the lifeless wasteland it sounds like. The 3.4-million-acre area contains the most striking landscapes, from mountain ranges and sand dunes to badlands and natural hot springs. (Yosemite and Death Valley photos by Kimberly Dijkstra)

Arches

The natural arches and bridges contained within Arches National Park are a wonder to behold. Dubbed the “Holey Land” by Utah.com, the park features 2,000 named arches that beckon hikers, bikers, off-roaders, rafters, photographers, climbers, campers and stargazers to the red rock wonderland.

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Though smaller than the others at 47,000 acres, Acadia National Park is no less beautiful with its rugged and awe-inspiring terrain. Located on several islands in Maine, Acadia is the oldest national park east of the Mississippi River. In the early 1900s, John D. Rockefeller Jr. developed more than 50 miles of trails and 16 arched granite bridges which remain today.

Great Smoky Mountains

In addition to being a national park, the Great Smoky Mountains are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, joining the ranks of Stonehenge and Machu Picchu. This ancient mountain range between North Carolina and Tennesse is named for the fog that settles among the peaks and valleys every morning. It is Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most visited national park, by those seeking tranquility and recreation alike.

Everglades

In addition to being a national park, the Everglades are a World Heritage Site, an International Biosphere Reserve and a Wetland of International Importance. The southern-most 20 percent of Florida was dedicated as a park in 1947 to protect the fragile ecosystem that supports hundreds of species of birds, fish, mammals and reptiles. Upon arrival, the network of tranquil wetlands can be experienced on foot, by bicycle, by canoe or kayak or from a tour boat.

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Four Days Of Magical Waterside Music

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Celebrating its 11th anniversary, the Great South Bay Music Festival will be running four days this year. As always, it remains one of the more family-friendly music events around and includes something for everyone. The first night caters to emo fans (Taking Back Sunday/New Found Glory/Saves The Day), the second night is

a nod to rap-rock/reggae (311/ The Wailers) the, third night is all about jamband nation (Gov’t Mule/G. Love & Special Sauce/ Rusted Root/Zen Tricksters) and the final night is all about classic rock (Zombies/Eddie Money/ Dave Mason/Poco/Jesse Colin Young/Aztec Two-Step). Info is as follows: Great South Bay Music Festival Shorefront Park, Patchogue. www. greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com. July 13, 14, 15 and 16.

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The Ritz-Carlton Residences Achieve 100 Closings

The Ritz-Carlton Residences in North Hills recently announced that it has achieved 100 closed sales of luxury condominiums in phase one of the one-of-a-kind luxury residential project. Residents enjoy the legendary services and world-class amenities of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in a gated-community with park-like grounds and a 25,000-square foot clubhouse, exclusively for the use of residents and their guests. The first 100 closed sales represent more than $180 million in sales volume, with fewer than 10 residences remaining in phase one. Construction on phase two of the project is well underway, with another 120 luxury condominiums scheduled to be completed between the end of 2018 and early 2019. The Ritz-Carlton Residences are situated on a 17-acre site located just 20 miles from Manhattan. “This is a significant milestone for us at North Hills and in our company’s expansion into the residential development space,” said Scott Rechler, chairman and CEO of RXR Realty, the property’s developer. “We knew there was a market for this luxurious and

Gatehouse, The Ritz-Carlton Residences full-service way of life on Long Island and the volume and velocity of sales continue to validate our vision of this development concept. Long Island was ready for this kind of living, and our residents are now among our greatest ambassadors. I thank them, and all the others who had the confidence in this vision to make it happen.” Residents of this resort-like property enjoy 24-hour concierge service and lavish amenities. The clubhouse features grand entertaining spaces, a resident lounge and bar, board room, theater-style screening room, game/ billiards room, a state-of-the-art fitness

center with saunas, steam showers, and indoor/outdoor swimming pools. The park-like setting includes a walking path, an expansive pond and lush gardens throughout the property. Individual residences at the North Hills property range from 1,500- to 4,300-square-feet, with two- to four-bedroom options. Each residence boasts private balconies or terraces, high ceilings, gourmet kitchens, well-appointed bathrooms and two parking spaces. In addition to the amenities in the clubhouse, each residential building features its own club room, fitness center and yoga studio.

The Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty team has worked closely with RXR throughout the marketing and sales process and is very proud to have reached this sales milestone at North Hills. “Every day our sales professionals listen to the needs of home buyers. We knew from the start that The RitzCarlton Residences were going to meet a need for affluent Long Islanders,” said Patricia J. Petersen, president and CEO of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty. “We work with many people of all ages who can afford the very best and don’t want to have to deal with the responsibility of maintaining a private residence or estate. They have a clear preference for a lifestyle that includes luxury amenities and hotel-services and The Ritz-Carlton Residences suit their needs extraordinarily well. It continues to be our great privilege to work side by side with RXR to have helped to put The Ritz-Carlton Residences in North Hills on the map.” Visit www.theresidenceslongisland. com for more information. —Submitted by The Ritz-Carlton Residences

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Holiday Mathis Holiday Mathis Mathis HOROSCOPES ByByByHoliday ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s painful to watch someone being too self-conscious to make a real connection, and it’s even more painful to be that person. It’s also easily remedied. When you feel yourself thinking too much about how you’re coming across and whether or not they like you, turn your eyes to them. Observe. Get curious.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Some aspire to normality, while others try to get away from it. Both ways are problematically based on a comparison to others. “How does this feel to me?” is quite a different question from the question of “How does this fit into the national average?” or “How are most people doing this?” GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Love and the law come together in matters of marriage and in other ways, too, this week. Feelings can’t be measured in the terms of a logistical agreement, but they will certainly be indicated by how far we go to provide proof of affection, devotion and future intention. Bottom line: If you love it, lock it down. CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s a time to be exceptionally cautious, reveal nothing and trust no one without first scrutinizing the situation for red flags. It’s not that these are dangerous times; it’s just that you have so much to gain now by increasing your awareness of nuances, looking for hidden opportunities and being generally strategic. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your interactions should feel like a dance. In a dance, neither party causes the other to move; rather, movement is the natural flow. Dances leave room to follow the impulse of the moment. If it feels forced, it’s something other than a dance -- maybe a manipulation or a con. You’re a dancer and deserve the same. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s like the stagehand of life is giving you a follow spot right now, whether you want one or not. Make the most of this shiny hot attention by showing off a skill, pointing people to the causes you care about or generally having fun with your moment. These don’t come along every week, you know! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There will be key opportunities to speak your mind. Much that you say will be accepted. If you do say something that doesn’t land quite right, it’s probably because you’ve been misinformed, or have made an incorrect assumption. By speaking up, you’ll find the holes in your knowledge and remedy the situation. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Sometimes you can will reality to go a certain way and it actually seems to bend to your will. Then there are times (more of which will be represented this week) when reality is like an insurmountable wall you come up against. Meet reality where it is instead of wishing it were otherwise. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The king doesn’t often go to where the subjects are. Instead the subjects seek an audience with the king and are willing to enact the required protocol as part and parcel of the privilege of royal attention. Something about this arrangement doesn’t sit right with you. You will, therefore, seek the council of equals. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You already know all about the dangers of getting too comfortable. That’s when mistakes happen that could have easily been avoided with a little vigilance. This week the atmosphere will feel safe, people will be lovely and warm toward you, and yet it would still be unwise to let your guard down too far. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There will be opportunities to understand that in some situations you are the receptor, not the transmitter, of the signal. Accepting this role will bring relief, and a rush of new energy, since you no longer have to try hard to get your message across; you need only to hear what is being expressed. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). This is a time to remain keenly aware of your influence over others. It could be argued that each person is the conductor of his or her own mind, and yet you know that there are times when advantages can be pushed. You will ultimately be held accountable, so it’s best to take responsibility up front.

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AROUND LONG ISLAND Great family events happening this month around the Island

Friday, July 7

Evening Concert Nassau County hosts an “Oldies Show” as part of its Evening Concerts Series at 8 p.m. at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. Bring a chair or blanket. Call 516-572-0355 for updates. Eisenhower Park is located in East Meadow with entrances on Hempstead Turnpike at East Meadow Avenue and at the intersection of Stewart and Merrick Avenues.

Saturday, July 8

Fireworks Town of Hempstead’s Veterans Salute and Fireworks, at Town Park, Point Lookout, begins at 7:30 p.m. starring Jerrod Niemann. Visit www.toh.li or call 516-292-9000, ext. 7382, for information.

Heritage Festival Plattdeutsche Park will host its German American Festival on July 8 and 9. Fun for the whole family, including live bands, dancing, food, beer, vendors, games and more. Admission is $10 per person (kids under 12 are free). Call 516-354-3131 for details. Evening Concert Nassau County will host Desert Highway, a tribute to the Eagles, as part of its Evening Concerts Series at 8 p.m. at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. Bring a chair or blanket. Call 516-572-0355 for updates.

Sunday, July 9

Movie Night The Town of Oyster Bay presents Secret Life of Pets as part of the 2017 Family Movies by Moonlight series on July 9 at Marjorie R Post Community Park (451 Merrick Rd., Massapequa). Family Fun Nights begin at 6 p.m. with bounce inflatables, games, refreshments and more. Movies begin at dusk. Bring your picnic blankets and beach chairs. Call 516-797-7900 for information. Variety Band The Town of North Hempstead presents Alive & Kickin’, a variety band, as

Jerrod Niemann part of its 2017 Sunday Afternoons at the Beach series on July 9 at 1 p.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park (175 West Shore Rd., Port Washington). Concerts are free, but parking fees apply. Visit www.northhempsteadny. gov/summer for more details.

Monday, July 10

Heritage Festival Nassau County will host Italian American Night on July 10 at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park as part of the The International Music Nights Concert Series. The two-hour show begins at 7 p.m. Parking and admission are free. Bring folding chairs or blanket. Call 516-572-0355 for details.

Tuesday, July 11

Theatre Performance Plaza Productions will perform Hairspray at Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore on July 11 at 7:30 p.m., hosted by the

Town of Hempstead. Visit www.toh. li or call 516-292-9000, ext. 7382, for information. Country Music Tribute The Town of Oyster Bay presents Salute to America Southbound, a country tribute to America, as part of the 2017 Music Under The Stars Summer Concert Series on July 11 at 7:30 p.m. at John J. Burns Park (4990 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park). Bring your picnic blankets and beach chairs. Call 516-797-7900 for details. Performance The Town of North Hempstead presents Plaza Theatrical Productions musical of Madagascar, a family night musical, as part of its 2017 Summer Concert Series on July 11 at 7 p.m. at Clark Botanic Gardens (193 I.U. Willets Rd. in Albertson). Visit www.northhempsteadny.gov/summer for more information.

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Thursday, July 6

Town Concert The Town of Oyster Bay presents Petty Rumours, a tribute to Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac, as part of the 2017 Music Under The Stars Summer Concert Series at 8 p.m. at Ellsworth W. Allen Park (45 Motor Ave., Farmingdale). Bring your picnic blankets and beach chairs. Call 516797-7900 for information.

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Eggceptional Chick Flicks BY CHRISTY HINKO

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he chickens in most movies aren’t the stars, but there are dozens of leading and unforgettable roles that chickens have played. Here are five reader favorites: Chicken Little

After Chicken Little causes widespread panic, the young chicken is determined to restore his reputation. But just as things are starting to go his way, a real piece of the sky lands on his head. Chicken Little and his band of misﬁt friends attempt to save the world without sending the town into a whole new panic.

Rocky / Creed

Rocky Balboa struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch. One of the most memorable scenes in the movie, among so many, is the chicken-catching training scene. In Rocky II, Mickey makes Rocky chase chickens as part of his boxing training to prepare for this ﬁght. In Creed, Rocky puts Creed through the chicken-chasing training treatment.

Moana

In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain’s daughter’s island, she answers the Ocean’s call to seek out the Demigod to set things right. Moana discovers that her pet rooster, Heihei, has stowed away on her boat.

Robin Hood (Lady Cluck and Alan-A-Dale)

Chicken Run

Having been hopelessly repressed and facing eventual certain death at the chicken farm where they are held, Rocky the rooster and Ginger the chicken decide to rebel against the evil Mr. and Ms. Tweedy, the farm’s owners in the animated comedy, Chicken Run. Rocky and Ginger lead their fellow chickens in a great escape from the murderous farmers and their farm of doom.

Characters Lady Cluck and Alan-A-Dale appear in the 1973 Disney classic, Robin Hood and delight throughout as the swashbuckling hero of Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood, and his valiant sidekick plot one daring adventure after another to outwit the greedy prince and his partner as they put the tax squeeze on the poor. (Descriptions courtesy of IMDB)

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DINING

Eggs

Letting the eggs settle before flipping is the key to over-easy.

Overwhelming BY STEVE MOSCO SmoSco@antonmediagroup.com

often think about the first of our species to ever eat an egg. I imagine millions of years ago, some brave hominid hunter-gatherer sat watching a prehistoric creature pillage a nest for the gooey prize inside. Fast forward through eons and there I stand bleary eyed and half asleep in my kitchen, pulling from my refrigerator a carton of eggs generously hunted and gathered by someone else. Eggs are the perfect protein punch in the morning and whether they are prepared over-easy, scrambled, poached, hard-boiled or whatever, they serve as the centerpiece for any respectable breakfast. Beyond morning meals, eggs also serve as perhaps the greatest and most overlooked condiment in our culinary arsenal.

Over-easy eggs add a fatty spark to burgers and steaks, while scrambled eggs transform disappointing BLTs into heartier BELTs. For breakfast and more, here’s a day in the life of egg consumption:

7 a.m.

Over Easy

Set the burner to medium heat and melt a pat of butter, regardless of whether or not you are using a nonstick skillet. Crack the egg on a flat surface to guard against shell shrapnel and drop it carefully into the pan. Let it sit there for 30 seconds to one minute, depending on your heat source, salting and peppering the upside to taste. At this point you could opt for sunny-side up, but that leaves you open to wet whites, and no one likes that. You can flip the egg without breaking the yolk, just

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hold your spatula firmly against the pan and with a quick motion, shove it under the egg and flip it softly, but without hesitation. Let the egg cook for another 30 seconds or until the whites set. Once it’s plated, break into the creamy yolk with toast wedges or a sausage link or your finger.

scrambled eggs continue to cook even after removed from the heat, so do so swiftly. Stack your sandwich like so: bottom bread, scrambled egg sheet, bacon, more bacon, tomato, lettuce, top bread.

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Ramen With Poached Eggs

The BELT

I have a fundamental problem with BLTs: too much lettuce, not enough substance. This problem is solved by adding scrambled eggs to the equation. A Bacon, Egg, Lettuce, Tomato on hearty rye is a much more satisfying lunch than the more popular, but eggless, forebearer sandwich. For the perfect scrambled addition, whisk at least two eggs with salt, pepper and a pitch of cold tap water (this will help keep the eggs fluffy) and pour the mix into a hot, buttered pan set to medium heat. If these were standard scrambled eggs, you would need to keep those eggs moving, but since this is for a sandwich, you want those eggs to settle so that it forms a solid egg sheet and so no scrambled bits fall out the back of the sandwich. After it has settled for about 20 seconds, gently pull the eggs across the pan with a spatula, lifting and folding it over itself. Remember,

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7 p.m. A bowl of ramen is the perfect vehicle for whatever leftovers are nearing expiration in your fridge, whether that’s the scraps of a chicken, Chinese take-out or kale purchased weeks ago with the best of intentions. Poached is the perfect unctuous additive to soup. To pull off poached eggs, add a small dash of white vinegar to a pot of steadily simmering, salted water. Crack the eggs into a cup or ramekin, as doing so directly into the water could result in a disastrous broken yolk. Before dropping the egg into the water, create a whirlpool by stirring slowly in one direction. Drop the egg into the center of the whirlpool—the swirling water will help prevent the whites from spreading. Once the egg is in, turn off the heat and cover for five minutes. No peeking or poking. Remove the egg and transfer immediately to your waiting bowl of hot ramen. Now break the yolk and let the savory yellow spread throughout your creation.

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