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North Bellmore Public Library To Renovate with Passage of $8.9 Million Bond

escribing the North Bellmore Public Library facility as outdated and in critical need of new space to reflect the changing dynamics of the community, library Director Tom Bazzicalupo presented a new $8.9 million capital bond issue to North Bellmore School District residents that passed last month during school district voting, with 1188 votes for and 520 votes against the proposal. The bond will add an additional $71.10 a year in taxes, or $5.93 per month, to residents tax bills. The bond, to be financed over 15 years, will enlarge the 13,367 square-foot building by 35% - or 4000 square feet more of space - to expand the Children’s Room, increase and renovate the existing Community Room, enlarge and enhance space for teens and add additional meeting space for community based activities.

The new addition will “wrap” around the existing structure and use large-scale energy-efficient non-glare glass windows to allow more natural light into the building, and “provide a better sense of connection to the community.” Discussions with architect Gallin Beeler Design Studio of Tarrytown, New York, also centered on creating a circular driveway on the lawn directly in front of the main entrance, which could act as a drop-off point for parents dropping off children from programs ; or creating a parking lot specifically for library users, offering quick access into the library. Bazzicalupo told attendees last month at a North Bellmore Civic Association meeting that two all-day meetings - one between full-time staff and one between part-time staff - took place to gather essential information on how they believed existing conditions could be

improved for both library users and staff. Discussions revealed the need for more space for departments to develop new programs, remarked Raymond Beeler, principal at GBds. For example, another program room would provide for a second program offering each night, and expanding the Children’s Room by 90% would provide for newer, more spacious areas for doing homework and reading to children. Putting the Young Adults Department in a glass-enclosed structure behind the circulation desk and adding more comfortable seating to encourage more group studies was also being considered. The Community Room would not only include more and better seating for residents to come in, sit down and read a book, but the south-facing room would also feature a fireplace.

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With passage of the bond, engineers will gather to see what heating and cooling efficiencies can be included in the bond, said Beeler. Solar panels were a possibility, along with new boilers that could run both oil and natural gas. One attendee raised the question of whether solar power would enable the library to sell power back into the Long Island power grid when there was more power stored up than could be used. “That’s a distinct possibility,” answered Beeler. Beeler said construction could take up to two years to complete, with the first year

identifying and reconfirming the infrastructure needs and then putting out a bid, and the second year in actual construction. The library will remain open during reconstruction, added Bazzicalupo. New construction would also include shelves in new configurations for more books and DVDs; complete access for the physically challenged; and a spacious, remodeled entranceway with sliding doors. Additionally, a new parking lot or circular driveway at the front of the building would provide for quick access to the Veterans Memorial Monument. Stu Weinstein, president of the North Bellmore Civic Association, said he likes the renovations and is glad the bond passed. “The wrap-around concept with the windows will help brighten the environment immensely,” he said. - Douglas Finlay

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The Thrill of Graduation … and the Commencement of Adult Life

ohn DeTommaso, superintendent of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, spoke with Your NewsMag to ponder the thrill of graduation for the upcoming Class of 2015: “When you think about a student graduating high school you think about the culmination of their 13 years in the Bellmores and the Merricks , it is a time to reflect back on their elementary, middle school and high school life, and how they’ve grown within their school districts, their communities – and their families. But when you think about commencement, you also think about

beginnings, it’s the beginning of the next phase in life, whether onto more advanced university studies, into the work world or into the armed forces. It is indeed a thrill for a student to earn that right to walk across that stage to graduate as the great Class of 2015. All these students have earned their individual achievements and successes, whatever they may be, and yet, on this one planned day 13 years in the making they all graduate as one! That Class of 2015! They all walk across the stage and they all receive that diploma – together as one class! They will be forever linked to this

one day in their lives, wherever they go next. And it is a powerful message for the students.” DeTommaso maintained the bond of those 13 years together will be strong enough that during reunions many decades from now, students will think back to those experiences they had in school before they discuss their present lives and what they do for a living, for example. “These same students who graduated as one class in 2015 will come to seize an understanding of and appreciate the life-long relationships they kindled during these formative years,” something not apparent to them at present.

The importance of these early school years, he continued, has prepared students for the next challenges in life, and the thrill of graduating will provide the drive to face those new challenges. Parents, too, he explained, will also experience the thrill of graduation as their children do, if in a wholly different manner: “In many ways, graduation is as much a parent’s day as it is a student’s day – perhaps even more. When a parent watches a graduation, they too - even more than the student who is living in the moment of the ceremony of

this wonderful right-of passage – witness before their eyes the ‘time of their child’s life.’ Parents are the ones who look at graduation as a culminating event, the event that conjures up remembrances of walking their kids to the bus stop in kindergarten, or walking them to school, helping them with homework, and now ‘My baby is walking across that stage, and life will change for them … as it will for me.’ It is an emotional tie to childhood, to watch a child evolve into adulthood in walking across that stage. It is a precious moment, indeed, for a parent.”

North Merrick School District To Rebuild Failing Infrastructures

orth Merrick School District’s capital bond initiative to raise $14,650,000 in new bonds to address the failing infrastructures of its three schools and improve them over five years passed last month with 564 votes for to 246 against. Meanwhile, a capital reserve fund not to exceed $3 million also passed, with 565 votes for to 238 votes against. The cost to local residents of the district will average $127.55 annually in new taxes amortized over 15 years. David Feller, superintendent of schools for the North Merrick School District, told Your NewsMag after the vote he was pleased and “happy for the district.” The schools, he said, will become safer for all the students and more efficient, creating a better environment for them to learn in. “The schools will be warmer in winter, and cooler in summer,” for example, he said. James Saitta, the district’s director of school facilities, said the new capital bond was necessary to fix or completely replace several integral compo-

nents within the schools that keep them operational. New boilers were needed, for example, to convert the schools from oil to natural gas heat, and new heating systems were needed to convert the steam heat to hot-water heat. Saitta said installations of new boilers will include an upgrade capacity so the boilers could run on oil or natural gas. A study by Keyspan indicated the district may save $137,332 annually with the option to use natural gas, Saitta noted in a presentation to the North and Central Merrick Civic Association last month. He noted that the 92-year-old steam piping encased in the walls of Camp Avenue School should be replaced with hot-water piping, similar to the replacement of similar pipes at the North Bellmore School District’s Newbridge Road School recently. That replacement cost the NBSD $3.2 million at the time. Saitta said that all windows at Old Mill Road School and Harold D. Fayette School needed to be replaced, because they are

65 year-old original equipment. He said the new windows would provide highly visible and needed energy savings improvements at the schools. External masonry problems in all the schools would be addressed, as well as all lintels above the windows. He also remarked that the “univents,” air handling equipment in all three schools, needs overhauling to make them more efficient in dispersing both heat and cool air. He further maintained, the district would instead create one large cooling space in an area of general assembly in each building, rather than work at providing smaller cooling spaces in several areas throughout each building. Anthony Calamusa, a longtime North Merrick resident, said he has been attending district meetings for over three years, in which there was talk then of needing to replace the boilers. “We can only fix things so many times before they are beyond repair,” he told Your NewsMag. He added that all the improvements to the facili-

ties will increase the property values of the homes, because the schools will be first-rate facilities once again.

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Camp Avenue School, built in 1923 - with new additions in 1939 and 1956 - will have the boilers replaced, along with all associated heating and cooling; the 92 year-old steam lines removed for hot-water lines; existing univents replaced and upgraded in all spaces to meet State Education Department code; one cooling space created in an area of general assembly, such as the gym or auditorium; damaged masonry and window lintels repaired; and security systems enhanced. The cost breakdown for the school is $6,462,276 of the $14,650,000 bond. H.D. Fayette School, built in 1950, will have its boilers and all associated heating systems replaced; its univents and air handling equipment replaced; all existing exterior windows replaced; damaged window lintels and masonry replaced; security systems enhanced;

and creation of one cooling space in a general assembly area, such as the general purpose room or the cafeteria. The cost breakdown for the school is $4,036,469. Old Mill Road School, constructed in 1953, would also have its boilers and associated heating and cooling systems replaced; existing univents and air-handling equipment replaced; all exterior windows replaced; the bus loop asphalt and adjacent concrete replaced; the parking lot repaired, along with addressing drainage problems around the property; creation of one cooling area such as the gym or auditorium; and security systems enhanced. The cost breakdown for the school is $4,151,255. Additionally, the district could use remaining funds to remove asbestos-containing floor tiles at Camp Avenue and replace them with new VCT tiles, and repair and paint decorative exterior wood molding around the perimeter of the gym. Douglas Finlay

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Summer beckons with … uber possibilities!

☞ TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGES 2-9: NEWS North Bellmore Public Library to renovate its facility; the Thrill of Graduation – and commencement to adult life; North Merrick schools to get infrastructure upgrades; The Annual Fourth of July reading of the Declaration of Independence; LICC to offer workshops on senior citizen depression; middle schools induct students into Honor Society

PAGE 10: THE ARTS

The 36th Annual Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Cultural Arts Luncheon See which 8th and 12-grade students showed talent and placed during the traditional event

PAGES 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22 AND 23: GRADUATION Student listings for the three high schools and MAP, commencement times. PLUS the valedictorians and salutatorians

PAGE 24: SUMMER RECREATION

There is Something for Everyone at Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve Fishing, kayaking, exercising, bird watching, photography, jogging come to mind in this oasis of nature

PAGES 25, 27 AND 28: LIIFE The Long Island International Film Festival reins supreme at the Bellmore Movies July 8-15

PAGE 30: TRADITIONS

Ketubah Art Still Graces the Jewish Wedding Contract

PLUS: Summer wine sippers; celebrating 50 years in Bellmore; Senior Experience classes can help shape a student’s world; In & Around

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ith the school year coming to a close, graduating students look forward to a fun-filled summer before getting ready for the next chapter in their lives. We congratulate the graduating class of 2015! The next step is a wonderful journey, with uber possibilities to suit any interest. The high school Senior Experience program gives our seniors an opportunity to work in a field of interest before they go to college. Many local businesses take high school seniors under their wing, and introduce them to their business or trade. This is an amazing program that can help direct or redirect a student’s career choice. Indeed, graduating seniors Jack Rosenzweig and Alec Thea told Your NewsMag about their senior experience with OurHarvest, taking the course because of an interest in business. Cultural arts presents uber possibilities in expressing creativity. The Bellmore-Merrick Cultural Arts Foundation showcased visual and performing arts from talented students grades 8 and12 at its 36th annual luncheon. Remember the names of these students, you are sure to hear more about them in the future. Creativity is all around us in the Merricks and Bellmores. I am thrilled to have so many people in our neighborhood reach out to me to share their art with you, through Your NewsMag. I am interested in hearing from you. Please send an email and I will respond as soon as possible. For example, Joan Katz of Merrick, a nationally known ketubah expert, shares the tradition of ketubah art with Your NewsMag. Speaking of uber possibilities, right here in our neighborhood, the Bellmore Movies on Pettit Avenue, lovingly referred to as “The Itch” for decades

by so many, is host to the 18th annual Long Island International Film Festival. LIIFE is all about uber possibilities of the most creative kind, celebrating independent films around the world. Look inside for the full schedule of events. Experience the 18th Annual LIIFE between July 8 -16. You’ll be glad you did! Longtime residents and business owners of Livingston Footcare Specialists are also celebrating a milestone anniversary: 50 years of serving the community!. Congratuations! Read on to find out their secret to success. Your NewsMag is delivered to every home in the Merricks and Bellmores free of charge because you live here and are members of the community. Advertising support pays for Your NewsMag, so please support participating businesses by shopping locally. If you know of something that is newsworthy, please let us know. If your business is having an anniversary or someone in your family is celebrating a special occasion, we want to know. After all, your news is our news. Please join us on facebook and visit www.YourNewsMag.com for updates throughout the month. I hope that you enjoy the June graduation issue of Your NewsMag. Enjoy the spit of celebration. Congratulations to the graduates, happy Father’s Day and have a fun Fourth of July. JILL BROMBERG Publisher Jill@YourNewsMag.com 516-633-8590

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Bellmore's Strawberry Festival! Fourth of July Reading of the Declaration of Independence

LICC Workshops Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (second left) and Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby (left) visited senior residents at the Uniondale-Merrick Senior Center to announce the first of six Senior Citizen Counseling Workshops led by the Long Island Crisis Center of Bellmore. The town is partnering with LICC to help local senior citizens who may be suffering from depression and other mental issues. Murray and Goosby were joined by Long Island Crisis Center Executive Director Linda Leonard and Uniondale senior Pierre Mazile.

Maintaining a tradition that began in 1976, the Historical Society of the Merricks will once again sponsor and present a complete reading of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, the Fourth of July at the Merrick Gazebo, beginning at 10 a.m. The tradition, which started with the country’s 200th birthday, calls for those in attendance and participating – and who wish - to read one line each of the Declaration until the document is completely read. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to this once-a-year event that engages participants – especially students – to explore and understand this living document. All participants of the annual reading event – whether reading a line or not - will receive a booklet bearing the Declaration of Independence courtesy of New York State. The annual reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place rain or shine.

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Middle Schools Induct Honor Society Members

ore than 300 eighthgrade students were inducted into the Honor Society at Grand Avenue and Merrick Avenue middle schools, combined. Held in separate ceremonies just before the Memorial Day break, the students marched into their respective auditoriums and swore the oath to become official members of the prestigious organization. At Merrick Avenue Middle School, 141 students were sworn in after remarks from Principal Taryn Johnson and honor society supervisor Susan Danis. The evening also featured performances from the school’s wind ensemble under the direction of Richard Gilley. The students performed Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA,” Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 and a medley from the hit TV series “Glee.”

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GAMS Principal Carlo Conte, sitting at far right Grand Avenue Middle School swore in 166 new members after first hearing opening remarks from Principal Carlo Conte. The school’s chamber orchestra performed “Spring” from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons,” and Bizet’s “Carmen Suite.” Honor Society supervisor

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Bellmore, Merrick Chambers of Commerce Present Scholarship Awards

ach year the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores and the Merrick Chamber of Commerce present scholarships to deserving students from each of the three high schools, as selected by the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District. This year the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores announces that its three recipients of the $500 scholarship are: Emily Austein of Calhoun High School;

In & Around … THE BELLMORE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION, comprising the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores, the Bellmore Memorial Library and the North Bellmore Public Library, will holds its first quarterly meeting of the new association on Monday, June 29, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore. The historical association was formed after the demise of the Bellmore Historical Society on December 31, and has chartered a course to collect, house, maintain and restore Bellmore documents and artifacts that highlight the history of the Bellmores. For information on the meeting call the Memorial Library at 785-2990 or the chamber at 679-

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The 36th Annual Luncheon of the CHSD Cultural Arts Foundation PHOTOS BY EMILY SCHREIBER

he 36th Annual Cultural Arts Luncheon, hosted by the Bellmore-Merrick Cultural Arts Foundation, was held in May in the Ballroom of the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale. At the event, which showcases Arts in Education within the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, extraordinarily talented eighth and 12th grade students, in both the visual and performing arts, either displayed their work or performed in front of more than 150 people. The music and art teachers in the five district schools recommend the students and auditions are held. Members of the committee — both Cultural Arts Foundation members and teachers — are the adjudicators. In each school, one student is selected in each category: Visual Arts, including photography and sculpture, if competing; and Music — band, orchestra and vocal.

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Sanford H. Calhoun Valedictorian: David Braunstein David has excelled and achieved to unparalleled levels in everything he has undertaken, from academics and co-curricular involvement to science research and the Calhoun jazz band. David’s academic performance at Calhoun has been remarkable, as he has pursued the most rigorous academic program available, and has demonstrated mastery of every course taken. He has been recognized as an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction, earning a five on all of his AP exams. He is also a National Merit Commended Student and a recipient of the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award from the University of Rochester, recognizing him as one of the country’s outstanding juniors in math and science. This year, he earned an Intel Research Report Badge, and was a top scorer in the American Mathematics Contest. He is president of the National Honor Society and a member of four other academic honor societies. David has earned repeated national recognition as a three-time gold award winner in the National Spanish Exam, scoring in the 99th percentile. His love for language and writing has been ever-present with his work as a special editor for Hoofbeats, the school newspaper. He attributes his diverse range of coursework and extracurricular activities to the broad scope of Calhoun’s offerings. “Not only were the classes very informative, but there were also courses offered beyond the core,” he said. “For example, I participated in the advanced science research program and I’m in band….In addition to academics, Calhoun has a lot going for it in terms of extracurricular activities.” For the past two summers, David has interned at the Feinstein Institute of Medical Research. In addition, he is a four-year member of the jazz band, serving as the trombone section lead. He will be attending Boston College in the fall to study biology. Salutatorian: Christine Collins Self-disciplined, multitalented, intelligent and genuinely kind are words that describe Christine Collins, this year’s salutatorian. With a 100 average, this three-season athlete is a member of five honor societies, and conquered her fear of public speaking when she made her speech while running for National Honor Society vice-president. Christine is an outstanding contributor in the classroom and a humble student, never believing she is better than anyone else, and always listening to and respecting others’ opinions and views. She is as successful on the sports field as she is in the classroom, playing soccer, basketball and lacrosse in school and on travel teams. In addition to her athletics, Christine is a musician. She grew up listening to her grandfather play piano and accomplished a personal goal by perfecting Chopin’s Prelude in D flat major. Christine also has a strong commitment to service. She has volunteered at the Special Olympics, Calhoun’s Relay for Life and South Nassau Communities Hospital. She recalled her experience with the Relay for Life event as one of the most memorable of her career at Calhoun. “I stayed up for 24 hours for the first time ever, and we raised money for a good cause,” she said. Christine credits Calhoun’s faculty with preparing her for the rigors of college coursework. “I took a lot of AP science courses at Calhoun that were difficult, but they helped in preparing me for what I want to do in college,” she said. “A lot of the teachers were approachable and easy to access, which taught me to not be timid about asking for help.”

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Caso, Nicholas Cassisi, Michael Cederroth, Christopher Cerniglia, James Chen, David Cheng, Angel Cheng, Steven Cheng, Kevin Chin, Jacqueline Cianfrone, Mickey Ciliotta, Grace Clark, Melissa Cohen, Gillian Coleman, Christine Coleman, Caitlin Colgan, Kayla Collins, Christine Coppola, Philip Cornell, Samantha Cosnett, Dillon Cronin, Thomas Cruz, Christopher Curcio, Anthony Darienzo, Lauren Dateno, Jake Davie, Alexandra Davies, Adrienne Decolator, Alex Deguerre, Esther Delgado, Sean Deneroff, Charles Deneroff, Cassandra Dickstein, Meryl DiFiglia, Steven DiGiovanni, Victoria DiMarco, Stephanie Dolan, Kevin Donato, Daniel Donnelly, Brandon Dragan, Elizabeth Drexler, Karrynne Dunn, Matthew Earle, Elizabeth Eichholz Julian Elliot, Colleen Eshel, Daniel Eyerman, Robert Falbo, Benjamin Falci, Nicole Fazio, Marissa Federico, Andrew Fennelly, Derek

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USE YOUR OWN CELLS TO HEAL YOURSELF BY Dr. Leon Livingston, Dr. Douglas Livingston and their Associates at Livingston Foot Care Specialists At Livingston Foot Care Specialists we use your own cells to heal your pain. People who suffer from pain from conditions such as heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, tendinitis, arthritis, and many other severely painful conditions can be treated with this new technologically advanced treatment. The doctors at Livingston Foot Care Specialists actually harvest the patient's own cells and utilize them to heal the painful conditions. This treatment eliminates the possibility of foreign reactions and side effects since it comes from the patient's own cells. Platelets found in blood are a very rich source of growth factors and it has been found that using the patient's own blood, by isolating, concentrating and activating the platelets along with white cells and injecting this into the area of pain can reduce inflammation. Many studies have found that platelet rich plasma (PRP) helps in the healing process by concentrating the growth factors in a specific area. Because the materials used in the treatment are derived from the patent's own body, the chance of adverse drug retains is eliminated, making the process safe. At Livingston Foot Care Specialists, the doctors have remarkable success using this therapy to treat resistant pain from inflammatory conditions. Patients are able to resume their normal activities quickly after treatment. Platelet rich plasma is a viable alternative to surgical intervention for chronic heel pain, tendinitis, bursitis and fasciitis without requiring a long post-operative recovery period. For more information on this treatment modality or to determine if you are a candidate for PRP, call Livingston Foot Care Specialists 1685 Newbridge Road,

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Valedictorian: Beatric e Bro w n Beatrice is the living embodiment of what a high school valedictorian should be well-rounded and multitalented. Not only are her academic abilities top-shelf, she’s also an immensely accomplished student-musician, having earned All-National, All-Eastern and All-State designations for her flute performances. She has performed at venues such as Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, and is the principal flutist for the Metropolitan outh Orchestra. Her academic achievements are also noteworthy, because she has earned semifinalist designation in the Intel Science alent Search, and is a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship Program. She was also a Presidential Scholar and the winner of this year’s oung Naturalist Award from the American Museum of Natural History. Beatrice attributes much of her success to the teachers and course offerings at ennedy. “I couldn’t have asked for a better school,” she said. “I love it here and I’m going to miss it. he teachers were all fantastic, supportive and very passionate about what they teach. I’ve had a lot of opportunities here and I couldn’t be more thankful.” She recalled her final flute performance at ennedy as one of her most memorable moments. “Last night was our last spring concert, which was definitely bittersweet,” she said. “I played a solo that may have been the pinnacle of my music experience here. It was kind of an emotional roller coaster.” Beatrice will attend ale niversity in the fall.

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Salutatorian: N ic h o l as F iel d Nicholas is an AP Scholar with Honor and a National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist with a wide range of interests and talents. He is a two-sport varsity letterman in baseball and soccer, with exceptional academic skills in science, mathematics and foreign language. He is a member of four national honor societies and, in his sophomore year, earned a silver medal in the National Spanish Exam, placing first at Calhoun in the American Mathematics Competition. In addition to his academic and athletic achievements, Nicholas also carves out time to serve his community as a camp counselor, Little League coach, and through peer tutoring. His lengthy resume of activities and accomplishments will serve him well as he prepares to enter college. “ ennedy taught me a lot about balancing my schoolwork with everything else in life,” he said. “I had to work hard because the classes were tough. hey got you ready for college, but at the same time, I learned to make friends, have a social life, do things outside of school and be a part of teams and clubs that mean a lot to me and will mean a lot to me in the future.” His club activities include membership in SADD, the Art Club, the Math eam and the HOPE Club. But his fondest memory at ennedy was formed on the baseball diamond. “ My fondest memory was from sophomore year, when I was called up to varsity for baseball,” he said. “We were in a one-game playoff and were down the whole game, and in the last inning we came back and won. hat was a really special moment. We all knew this is what it feels like to be a part of a team.”

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Senior Experience Interns Explore the Nuts and Bolts of Business

urHarvest, an online farmers’ market offering farm-fresh, local, all-natural products at fair prices, featured two Kennedy High School interns from the Senior Experience class working with them this semester: Jack Rosenzweig and Alec Thea. “Having Jack and Alec intern with us was a great experience. Hopefully, they learned about what it takes to run a business, and we really appreciate their support and enthusiasm,” remarked Scott Reich, co-founder of OurHarvest. Mike Winik, also a co-founder of OurHarvest, added that “Jack and Alec did a great job they helped us with marketing, operations and research, and we really enjoyed getting to know them. The ‘Senior Experience’ is a very worthwhile opportunity for kids to gain knowledge.”

meal to a local food pantry or food bank (and has donated several thousand meals since its inception last year). The pick-up location is at Temple Israel of South Merrick on Clubhouse Road every other Thursday, from 4:30-6:30 pm.

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Jack Rosenzweig, left, and Alec Thea as Senior Experience interns Customers who visit the website www.ourharvest.com, select items they want and then simply show up on the date they select. OurHarvest works directly with local suppliers to offer products at peak freshness and without the mark-ups of middlemen, so the products are top quality, and the prices are reasonable and affordable say the co-founders. For every order above $25, the online market donates a

Of his senior experience working at OurHarvest, Jack said, “For the past few weeks I have been able to partake in this program, which has allowed me to work with a local company known as OurHarvest. This company is essentially an online supermarket because it finds local farms and homegrown foods and helps deliver them to people all over Long Island. “This experience has allowed me to learn a lot about the business world and how small businesses operate. This is a topic that interests me, because I plan on studying business in

college.Not only does OurHarvest help bring customers the best local food, they also donate a portion of their money to help provide meals for people that are less fortunate. The senior experience program is something that all students should take advantage of, because it allows you to get a feel for whatever field you might be interested in in the future.” Alec, the other Senior Experience student, also commented on his time at OurHarvest: “The senior experience program at Kennedy High School has given me an opportunity to intern at a business and gain some real world experience. The business that I have been able to work for is called OurHarvest, an online supermarket created to cut costs for the consumer, while providing them with delicious high-quality products. “I’ve learned quite a bit at my time at OurHarvest so far,

such as relationships with suppliers, other businesses and customers are essential in the process of a start-up company or any company. Getting to know the people that you are going to work with and see often can help to increase business productivity, keeping the business as well as the customer happy. “I have enjoyed my time at OurHarvest and am thankful that they gave me the chance to experience and gain knowledge of real world business.” The Senior Experience is an elective for students in each of the three high schools taking classes in Participation in Government, Economics or English 4 during their senior year. Calhoun and Mepham high schools offer it as a yearly semester course, while Kennedy High School offers it as a several-week course toward the end of the school year.

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W elling ton C. M ep ham Valedictorian: A nand Bradl ey Anand Bradley is a student who demonstrates authenticity, humility and decency on a daily basis. For two consecutive summers, Anand spent eight weeks commuting to Manhattan and working full days as an intern in the pathology department of the prestigious Cornell-Weill Medical Center. his experience was a life-changing opportunity for Anand, which pointed him in the direction of a career in oncological research. He is specifically looking to find a balance among research, analysis and treatment of women’s reproductive cancers. Anand is exceedingly versatile among the disciplines. He has earned both gold and silver awards through his participation in the National Spanish Examinations, and has played trombone in both the school and jazz bands since freshman year. He has served as president of the National Honor Society, captain of the track and cross-country teams, and as editor of Mepham’s school newspaper. “I think there’s a great sense of collaboration at Mepham between the teachers and students, and that’s been a great help in learning how to work well with others and contribute toward a common goal,” said Anand. “I think Mepham provides a really good environment for that.” Anand’s 101. overall weighted average helped him post perfect scores on the AC exam, as well as the molecular biology, chemistry and math level II College Board subject tests. He has been recognized as an Advanced Placement Scholar of Distinction, having achieved fives on all of his AP exams. He will be attending Harvard College in the fall to study biological sciences. Salutatorian: J ane K o g an An AP Scholar with Distinction, ane is a member of the English, Math and French National honor societies, as well as the National Honor Society. Her academic achievements include an invitation to the presidential inauguration in 2012 and membership into the National Society of High School Scholars. In her junior year, she was invited to participate as a Chemistry Olympiad member at Adelphi niversity and in the Physics Olympics at Farmingdale State College, where she helped her team win first place overall. But ane is not all textbooks and AP courses. A talented performer, she acted in the fall Skull and Bones Drama Club production of “Auntie Mame,” took part in Mepham’s Poetry Out Loud competition and participated in the Shakespeare Festival at Hofstra niversity. She attributes her diverse experience in academics and the arts to Mepham’s dedicated teachers and commitment to broadening student involvement. “One of the greatest things about Mepham is that they have many different classes you can take, depending on what you want,” she said. “I was able to take some excellent courses in science, and we have really good teachers who help push students toward greater success.” Her philanthropic work also makes ane a standout student of the Class of 201 . In fact, she cites her volunteer work as one of her fondest memories at Mepham. Speaking of the SADD Club’s Senior Citizens Prom, she said, “We do a little get-together for the senior citizens in the area, and it’s just a really nice night to give back.”

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formation or for directions, call 247-5200. Or visit www. thetheateratwestbury. com. Parents of students graduating at NYCB Theatre at Westbury are encouraged to arrive early to ensure adequate parking, and to find seats within the theater for the best views of the graduation ceremonies. Ample areas will be provided outside the theater for family and friend photos after each graduation ceremony. The theater is located at 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. For theater in-

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rom “trash-to-treasure” is an expression several have used to characterize the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve, a once-garbage-strewn landfill transformed in 2000 into a natural oasis that now draws hundreds if not thousands of local residents and others weekly to its natural setting, and plays host to scores of recreational outings and other activities – at no cost to participants. There’s something here for everyone, remarked Chief Ranger Tina Ryan of Bellmore. “Residents come from all around to fish off the dock, run and walk on the trails, exercise at the fitness stations, view the Manhattan skyline or bird watch, photograph the flowers and surroundings, draw and paint the scenery,” she told Your NewsMag during a visit to the park-preserve. Add to that several school outings the park and preserve hosts every week to enable children to see things such as the Guinea hens feed on ticks, or goats as they naturally feed on vegetation that helps keep the trails trimmed from overgrowth. Ryan says the 25 Nigerian Dwarf goats are taken out onto the trails made of fine clamshell debris every morning for a couple hours to areas in which the vegetation is jutting out into the trails, and there eat to reduce the crowding vegetation. “Park employees also have to cut or trim the more dense areas,” Ryan maintained, but the goats play a large role in keeping vegetation from creeping onto the trails.

upon greater challenges throughout the walk. Two former members from the Kennedy High School kick line team now attending university were doing back stretches before setting out on the trail. Providing only the name Angela, a junior this fall at SUNY at Oneonta studying public relations, she and her companion Alisa, a junior in the fall also at SUNY at Oneonta who is studying accounting, first walk the entire length of the circular trail before jogging around it one more

This butterfly house atop the preserve houses butterflies, which light upon milkweed and other wildflowers for their nutrition time. That translates into a 3.2-mile aerobic exercise Angela said they both do three times a week. “It’s an absolutely great place to run and exercise,” Angela said. She said there are plenty of trails to branch out onto, and “we use the majority of the exercise stations” while they exercise. The lower circular trail also leads to the popular dock, a 500-foot wooden pier that goes out into Merrick Bay to provide a central spot to fish for striped

Osprey nests are seen in the marshes surrounding the park-preserve. bass, bluefish and other seasonal fish as they come into the bay.

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The dock is also a well-known location to see and photograph osprey nests and other wildlife that occupy the marshes that surround the park. Ryan says in the morning the ospreys can be seen diving into the water for their breakfast, bringing up fish in their claws and flying it to their nest. Cormorants and other birds can also be seen diving for their breakfast first thing in the morning. Providing for a completely natural experience, the preserve has no electricity or running water. Two bathrooms, one on the trail by the pier, and another at the beginning, are known as Clivus Multrum, using a process of humidity and good ventilation to decompose the nutrient without creating odor. The floors of the decomposing chambers contain soil, peat, wood shavings and other organisms - such as carbon to keep the material porous - that help break down the elements.

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The main trail for recreational enthusiasts might be the 1.6-mile circular trail that follows around the base circumference of the park. The trail features 18 fitness stations in which to stop and do pushups, sit ups, stretch the legs and back, and more. There are several trails that branch off the main trail and go up steep steps toward the skyline trail for those who insist

Former Kennedy kickline teammates Angela, left, and Alisa, stretch before exercising on the trails.

Tours of approximately onehalf hour around the park are provided by electric jitneys for anyone requesting one, although parties of five or more have to call in advance for a reservation. The jitney will also

in which there are some breathtaking views.” Ryan noted that along the 3 and 1/2 miles of trails, wildflowers were planted to bloom throughout the seasons to provide washes of color, from spring into the fall. She pointed to butterfly houses that adorn the trails, saying they were placed near milkweed and other flowers that butterflies feed from – to attract them. Walking the trails anywhere in the preserve provides perfect spots to witness the more than 200 species of birds that call the preserve their home, Ryan said. While all the recreational activities are free, perhaps the most

Lifelong Merokian Harrison Sollish and companion Lyndsay Sullivan at the hawk lookout, atop the park-preserve. provide transportation to the fishing pier, for example, or up to the skyline walkway in which viewers can see the expanse of the bays, the Manhattan skyline and the treetops of virtually all the Nassau County neighborhoods – and their landmarks.

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Featured on the skyline walk is a hawk lookout, where Your NewsMag met lifelong Merokian Harrison Sollish and his companion Lyndsay Sullivan. Sollish said he has been coming to the preserve for years, and is taken by the openness of the space, the good trails to walk along and the recreational possibilities the park-preserve offers to remain fit and close to nature. Sullivan, a Connecticut resident, said she was surprised such as place existed on Long Island, calling it a “beautiful place

popular activity, kayaking, requires a fee in which to launch into the Meadow Brook to begin a journey along the brook and into Merrick Bay with a park ranger to see wildlife that may not appear in the park and preserve. Kayakers can bring their own kayaks to be part of a group or can kayak on their own, and will not be charged the $10 nonrefundable kayak charge. Prices for kayakers with a ranger are $25 for single kayaks or $35 in tandem. Hours of operation of the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve are 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m. through Labor Day; 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. from Labor Day through September 30; 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., October 1-31; and 7 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. November 1 through February 28, 2016. For information call the park and preserve at 804-2000. - Douglas Finlay

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LIIFE’s 18th Year Will Feature More Independent Films

he Long Island International Film Expo, LIIFE, Long Island’s premiere independent film festival and one of the world’s top 25 coolest film festivals, will settle into the Bellmore Movies for a week of star-studded independent movie-going from Wednesday, July 8 to Wednesday, July 16, and show 175, short and feature-length quality independent films from around the world, including many filmed on Long Island. Held at the historic Bellmore Movies on Pettit Avenue, the festival, now in its 18th year, kicks off on Wednesday, July 8, with an 8 p.m. film block including a music video, two short films (Elias Plagianos’s, Man from the City and Intention Films and Media’s The Last Taxi Driver) and the feature film (Christine Vartoughan’s, Living with the Dead), all featuring or starring actor Robert Clohessy from prime-time television’s the Blue Bloods. The two short films were filmed on Long Island (Roslyn, East Meadow). Clohessy will return

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Livingston Foot Care Specialists Celebrate 50 Years

t is unusual for a medical practice to celebrate its 50th anniversary with the original doctor still treating members of the community. Livingston Foot Care Specialists at 1685 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore, is that special practice.

Dr. Leon Livingston started Livingston Foot Care specialists on June 3, 1965. The office had one treatment room directly across the street from the practice’s present location on Newbridge Road in North Bellmore. From that humble beginning, the office was ex-

panded in 1969 when 1685 Newbridge Road was converted to a home office combination. Dr. Livingston thought he would never require anything more than the two treatment offices that were built adjacent to his home. All of that changed in 1999 when Dr. Douglas Livingston joined his father at Livingston Foot Care Specialists. Today, the building houses nine treatment rooms with five associate podiatrists joining the father-son team. It is not unusual for them to see the third generation in a family, and Livingston Foot Care Specialists has become a landmark in the community. The patients think of themselves as part of the professional family, and believe they receive the best quality foot care in a caring environment. Led by Dr. Douglas Livingston and Dr. Leon Livingston, Livingston Foot Care Specialists renders state-of-the- art care utilizing the most advanced techno-

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logical procedures to treat all foot conditions, from the simple corn to total reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Drs. Brandon Naing, Alison Graziano, Martha Aponte, Eugene Manno and Edward D’Amico all continue the traditions established by Dr. Leon Livingston 50 years ago. Livingston Foot Care has evolved into a practice that employs not only seven doctors but a staff of 29 to help facilitate quality care. The men and women working there all have the philosophy that quality care comes with caring.

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For the past 50 years Dr. Leon Livingston has been an example to new members of the podiatric community. He was instrumental in developing the Department of Podiatry at Massapequa General Hospital, where he was chairman of the Department of Podiatry for 30 years. He also served for 10 years as a member of the New York State Board for Podiatry. Now Dr. Douglas Livingston continues that tradition, helping to train podiatric residents in all phases of advanced surgical procedures at the hospital. Dr. Leon Livingston continues to dedicate himself to his family and to the care of his patients. He says he is proud of his son, Douglas, who has taken Livingston Foot Care Specialists to a higher level of patient care, and who is respected by the medical community and his patients.

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Story Of My Life, 6 minutes I Am Gone (Music Video), 7 minutes Ashes to Ashes, 13 minutes The White Room, 13 minutes Pick a Hostage, 13 minutes Metamorphosis, 20 minutes True Love, 22 minutes I Arrived, 30 minutes 222 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710 2 hours 4 minutes www.LongIsandFilm.com Thursday, July 9 - 7:45 p.m. 516-783-3199 Ready to Run (Music Video), 6 minutes Nothing Can Come from Nothing, 7 minutes Strings Attached, 19 minutes Joe's War, 111 minutes 2 hours 23 minutes Wednesday, July 8 - 5:00 p.m. Spiral, 3 minutes Friday, July 10 - 1:15pm For the Moment (Music Video), 4 minutes Moonlight Rider, 7 minutes Father's Day, 9 minutes Open 24 Hours, 7 minutes The Crossroad, 12 minutes Anniversary, 8 minutes The Bag, 15 minutes Playing by Ear, 20 minutes The Break In, 21 minutes Stuck, 85 minutes Who Killed Charles Foster, 77 minutes 2 hours 7 minutes 2 hrs 21 minutes

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LIIFE Kicking Off! Wednesday, July 8 - 8:00 p.m. Dragging My Heart - Laura Reed (Music Video), 4 minutes The Man From The City, 11 minutes The Last Taxi Driver, 14 minutes Living with the Dead, 93 minutes 2 hours 2 minutes

Thursday, July 9 - 2:30 p.m. Press Start to Play, 3 minutes The Perfect Pair, 5 minutes Love & Let Live, 5 minutes Make Me Laugh, 9 minutes Vicarious, 11 minutes Cops and Robbers, 13 minutes Grace, 15 minutes Join Hands: The Life and Art of Matt Seasow, 61 minutes 2 hours 2 minutes

Friday, July 10 - 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

For Long Island Filmmakers NY LOVES FILM ROADSHOW - 25 Maximum Local Filmmakers - MUST RSVP via Eventbrite In the Filmmakers Lounge Meet the team from the New York State Governor's Office of Motion Picture & Television Development for a roundtable discussion of all things productive in NYS - Tax incentives, location scouting, finding stages and crew, and more. Whether you're a first time filmmaker wondering where to start or a veteran producer looking to catch up on the latest, this informal face-to-face Q&A is an invaluable opportunity to Meet Team NY and hear firsthand about all the great things New York State has to offer.

Friday, July 10 - 3:30 p.m. Fukushima, Tip of the Iceberg, 5 minutes The Orphan And The Polar Bear, 9 minutes Infinite, 23 minutes Keeper of the Past, 29 minutes Death and the Maiden, 30 minutes Simpler Times, 33 minutes 2 hours 9 minutes

Friday, July 10 - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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Official Opening Film Block Friday, July 10 - 6:45pm Leaving, 10 minutes Halina, 31 minutes Wildlike, 98 minutes 2 hours 19 minutes

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Saturday, July 11 - 1:15pm Leaving (Trailer), 1 minutes Dating Eliza, 13 minutes A Little Scar, 14 minutes Zizi & Honeyboy, 15 minutes 2094, 17 minutes The Syndrome, 87 minutes 2 hrs 28 minutes

Saturday, July 11 - 4:15pm

Junkie Heaven (Trailer), 2 minutes Mommy, 3 minutes Playback, 4 minutes Teeth, 6 minutes Oh! My Princess, 17 minutes Night of the Demons (Nacht Der Damonen), 18 minutes Transference, 20 minutes Helio, 20 minutes Bloodlines, 22 minutes Caring for the Recently Deceased, 30 minutes 2 hours 22 minutes

When Bullies Become Bosses (Trailer), 3 minutes Shaman's Harvest - Dangerous (Music Video), 4 minutes Still Beautiful - Vanaka (Music Video), 8 minutes Wrinkled Lines and Long Strokes, 9 minutes T.P., 10 minutes I Thought I Told You to Shut Up, 13 minutes The Red House, 19 minutes One Night in Aberdeen, 24 minutes The Sun Devil and The Princess, 30 minutes 2 hours

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Ask a Lawyer A free opportunity to have an open Q & A with entertainment attorneys Marc Jacobson and Michael Prywes. Moderated by Jim Cook of Spirit Owl Films 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Film Financing and Distribution Panel Hear Industry professionals discuss the current state of independent film financing and distribution. Moderated by Marc Jacobson, P.C. 1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Learn about the New York State Tax Credits A discussion on how the NYS film tax credit works, and how it works in other states. Moderated by Marc Jacobson, P.C. 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. How to Start Up an Independent Film Production Company (or Have Your Lawyer Do It). Moderated by Michael Prywes.

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Saturday, July 11 - 9:40pm The Devil Goes Down, 10 minutes What's Eating Dad, 11 minutes The Minions, 12 minutes These Things We Hold, 19 minutes Lords of BSV, 79 minutes 2 hours 11 minutes

Saturday, July 11 - 9:40pm The Devil Goes Down, 10 minutes What's Eating Dad, 11 minutes The Minions, 12 minutes

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Saturday, July 12, 2015 Panels in the Filmmakers Lounge (Directly West of the Bellmore Movies) 10:30 a.m. - Noon Panel and Filmmakers' Breakfast The Good, The Bad and the Horror Stories: The Perils of Independent Filmmaking." Moderated by Mitchell Bard, Snapper Films General Public - $5. 2015 LIIFE Filmmakers and Gold Pass Holders - Free 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. "Write Stuff" Panel on Scriptwriting - Free Moderated by Mitchell Bard, Snapper Films 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. "Improv Like a Pro When the Unexpected Happens" Workshop instructed by Katha Cato of the Queens World Film Festival - Free The ability to sustain a well- developed character and remain fully present and immersed in the creative process while the cameras are rolling, the theatre explodes, or the other actor goes completely off book is a valuable skill set. In this workshop, you will be immersed in a series of improvisational technieques designed to calm your fears about improvisation while strengthening your ability to remain present in the moment, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. "So You Want to Be an Actor" Moderated by Joseph A.Halsey For the beginner or someone already on an early course of their acting career. Learn the dos and don'ts of auditions, training, prep and set life and what to expect from a career in the industry. And need to deep digger into a challenging role? Joe can help with that too

Sunday, July 12 - 1:30pm Erasmo, 6 minutes Old Days (Music Video), 6 minutes The Boats of Jamaica Bay, 9 minutes Hanka's Tattoo, 15 minutes Memory after Belsen, 76 minutes 1 hour 52 minutes

Sunday, July 12 - 4:15pm Daughter of an Ocean, 3 minutes Hands of Flame, 9 minutes Once, 10 minutes

I'm Just a Super, Man (Solo Soy un Super, Mano), 18 minutes Day Release, 80 minutes 2 hours

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Tuesday, July 14 - 12:00 noon

The Fall Four - Siren Song (Music Video), 3 minutes Picnic, 12 minutes He's the Best, 6 minutes The Cask of Amontillado, 24 minutes Chit-Chat, 7 minutes Come Simi, 82 minutes Disco, 90 minutes 1 hour 58 minutes 1 hour 46 minutes

Sunday, July 12 - 9:30pm Stand Up Guy (Trailer), 1 minutes Kentish Fire - In Our Band (Music Video), 4 minutes Junkie Heaven, 18 minutes Awaken, 89 minutes 1 hour 52 minutes

Monday, July 13, 12:00 noon Granny Smith, 7 minutes Write with Me, 10 minutes The Country of Wolves (Amaqqut Nunaat), 12 minutes Marovo Carver - Carvings From The Solomon Islands, 14 minutes If The Trees Could Talk, 24 minutes Where is Elle-Kari and What Happened to Noriko-san? 50 minutes 1 hour 57 minutes

Monday, July 13 - 2:30pm Tick Tock, 9 minutes New York Vet, 15 minutes The Single Ladies of NY, 18 minutes Before the Full Moon Returns , 20 minutes Ladies of Science, The Extraordinary Story of Mary Rosse & Mary Ward, 57 minutes 1 hour 59 minutes

Monday, July 13 - 5pm Stories in the Shadows, 4 minutes Tilley and the Moon, 5 minutes Vanaka - the Silver Girl (Feat. Oriana Sanders) (Music Video), 6 minutes Black Dawn, 13 minutes My Friend John, 17 minutes Falling to Pieces, 18 minutes Angel of Nanjing, 67 minutes 2 hours 10 minutes

Monday, July 13, 7:45pm Savant: Kali 47 (Music Video), 3 minutes Fruitcake, 13 minutes

Tuesday, July 14 - 2:30pm So In Love, 2 minutes Broke Juke, 5 minutes Kalelis, 7 minutes The Astronaut's Kiss (El Beso Del Astronauta), 8 minutes Rebecca, 12 minutes The Restoration, 15 minutes The Invisible School, 18 minutes Prisons For Profit, 22 minutes Against Night, 29 minutes 1 hour 58 minutes

Tuesday, July 14 - 5pm River City Extension - Indian Summer (Music Video), 4 minutes Shadows, 13 minutes Lightning in the Hand, 15 minutes Is This the Real World, 90 minutes 2 hours 2 minutes

Wednesday, July 15 - 5pm First Aid Kit - Master Pretender (Music Video), 4 minutes The Rat, 8 minutes Tomgirl, 14 minutes For Francis, 15 minutes Boots, 17 minutes Electric Indigo, 24 minutes The Vow, 40 minutes 2 hours 4 minutes

Wednesday, July 15 - 7:45pm Cinnamon, 10 minutes Birthday, 11 minutes February, 14 minutes The Escape Plan, 14 minutes The Cat's Cradle, 15 minutes Samca, 18 minutes Ellie, 20 minutes Crossroads, 20 minutes The Wild,The Child & The Miracle, 24 minutes 2 hours 26 minutes

Thursday, July 16, 2015 Closing Night Party and Awards Ceremony 5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. in the Filmmakers Lounge Filmmakers Buffet - $55 for General Admission, $45 per filmmaker or Gold Pass Holder 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony in the Bellmore Movies

Tuesday, July 14 - 7:45pm Lion Shepherd - Lights Out (Music Video), 6 minutes Daytona, 8 minutes Taste of Love, 14 minutes Broken Jam, 15 minutes Leaves of the Tree, 97 minutes 2 hours 20 minutes

Wednesday, July 15 - 12:00 noon Intellectual People, 7 minutes Auguste and Louise, 8 minutes Broken, 14 minutes Zone 7 (Purok 7), 93 minutes 2 hours 2 minutes

Wednesday, July 15 - 2:30pm

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This Father’s Day: Balance Family and Work Life

rofessional obligations and family commitments can be at odds, particularly for those who hold leadership positions or possess jobs with long hours. And many people learn that the hard way. “At one point, I became quite one-dimensional. It was all work and I had little time for family or other activities,” says Charles D. Morgan, CEO of PrivacyStar, who served as CEO of Acxiom Corporation from 1972 to 2008, overseeing the pioneering database marketing services and technology provider’s growth from 25 employees to 7000. Morganreveals his work-life balance struggles in his new memoir, Matters of Life and Data: The Remarkable Journey of a Big Data Visionary Whose Work Impacted Millions (Including You). While working at his first job at IBM as a systems engineer, Morgan was called back just a few days into his honeymoon due to an urgent office matter, marking the beginning of an all-consuming career. Despite ups and downs in both the professional and personal arenas, he eventually hammered out a successful career and a peaceful family life. In time for Father’s Day, Morgan is sharing some insights into the eternal challenge of striking the balance between competing interests.

• While you may feel compelled to be involved in every aspect of the business, delegating tasks to the people who can do a better job than you can will benefit both you and the company. So, know your strengths and weaknesses for better time management. • Find ways at work that simplify operations and make things happen faster, even if it means rocking the boat. For example, when seemingly important processes were eliminated at Acxiom, the cultural shift didn’t make everyone happy, but in the end, the company became more efficient and flexible, giving everyone more time at the end of the day. • No matter what you are wrestling with at work, be available for your children during the day. Make sure your kids know that they are important to you. Attend their recitals and ball games and find hobbies that you can share with them. Be reachable as much as possible. More information about the book can be found at www.mattersoflifeanddata.com. Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity for those struggling with the work-life balance to think about how to streamline work to make more time for family. – State Point

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Ketubah Art Still Graces the Wedding Contract “Like the rose maintaining its beauty among the thorns, so is my beloved... Like the fragrant apple among the barren trees of the forest, so is my beloved” Song of Songs 2:2-3: By Erin Donohue

uch is the expression of the language on a ketubah, a traditional pre-nuptial contract entered into by all Jewish couples for the last thousands of years. Joan Katz of Merrick has been in the business working with of ketubot (the plural) since the early 1980s after answering an ad in the former Merrick Life newspaper for a job in an art studio. “I had a background in art, but I didn’t know if this was going to be a job I could really do,” she explained. It was a sales position - unlike any job she had before. Not only could she do the job, it turned out, but she ex-

celled at it, growing local artist Joanne Fink’s ketubah and calligraphy business nationally. Now, after 30-plus years, she continues the work that began in Fink’s art studio job selling ketubot. Working mostly off of referrals, Katz is nationally known as a ketubah expert, leading over 125 lectures in New York and Florida at libraries, community centers and synagogues on the history of the 2500 yearold Old Testament document. The ketubah, for the uninformed, outlines the rights and responsibilities of the groom in regards to his bride. It is a contract worded to protect the wife in the event of an end of the

marriage, either by death of her husband, or by divorce. More of a tradition than an actual legal-binding document, Ketubot have been cherished for centuries by those of the Jewish faith and have changed with the times. “There are ketubot for the orthodox, conservative, reform, and interfaith couples… it is an important part of every ceremony to have a ketubah read,” Katz said.

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a display of hand-crafted tiles scattered along the wall of her south Merrick kitchen. These custom-made squares feature delicate bone china from plates, sugar bowls and teapots. Her creations grew out of looking to repurpose a piece of her mother’s china, and there are now over a dozen such tiles decorating the home she shares with her husband of 52 years, Myron, and where they raised their sons Jeremy and Ross. If you are interested in a ketubah as a wedding or anniversary gift, you may be able to catch Katz driving around town in her car with a custom “K TUBA” license plate. Although it’s probably easier to get in touch with her at 868-5572 or email her at ketubahkatz@gmail.com. She has samples from many artists to choose from, or with whom you can commission a custom ketubah design.

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Summer Sippers—It’s time to Have Fun! By Linda Delmonico Prussen

he newest trend in wine goes perfect with the coming summer season—wine cocktails. You’re already familiar with the classic tried-and true wine cocktails like mimosas, Bellinis and sangria, but what you may not realize is that wine, especially sweeter low-alcohol wines, can serve as a great base mixer for wine cocktails - and you can be creative. First thing to keep in mind: do not buy a bottle of Caymus and decide to experiment. Please, just don’t. But, by the same token, do not buy the cheapest vino on the shelf and hope for the best. As I’ve mentioned in previous columns, there are some awesome lowcost, high-quality wines that would be perfect for mixing. If the recipe you’re using doesn’t suggest a wine, try Wine Spectator’s Best Buys: http://www.winespectator.com/valuewines. Next, a simple start: seltzer. Do you remember the days of white and red wine spritzers? Me too! And if so, I promise not to tell! Both plain and flavored seltzers can help lower alcohol content; a welcome relief on hot days. TIP: for pairing with a sweet wine, split it with a plain seltzer/club soda for a refreshing low-al-

cohol cocktail. With a dryer wine, experiment with a flavored seltzer such as vanilla or black cherry for a sweeter fun alternative. One of the best bartenders I know, Tricia at Nolan’s, a casual, fun, laid-back bar in Long Beach, came up with a quick and east sangria I served at my sister’s house to absolutely rave reviews. Start with Yellow Tail Shiraz and add ginger ale, fruit (frozen or fresh) and ice. Use less ice if you use frozen fruit. Why does this sangria work? The trend is to use ginger brandy in sangria. Ginger ale is a great substitute and it provides the sweetness without adding alcohol, something party hosts now need to be conscious of. For Skinny-girl fans I used diet ginger ale and it tasted just as good. My best advice: Have fun. Buy decent lowcost high-quality wine and if you buy sweet wine, try a plain or dryer mix, with a dry wine try a sweet mixer. I’m posting one last wine cocktail that might be the most polarizing link I ever post. But if you love cola you can try one of the most popular international wine cocktails—red wine and cola: http://www. huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/16/kalimotxodrink_n_1428364.html

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