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Bellmore Jewish Center Becomes Congregation Beth Ohr

n a ceremony that included walking two Torahs from separate synagogues through the streets of Bellmore, the Bellmore Jewish Center officially welcomed and absorbed the Beth-El congregation from Massapequa into its membership as it changed its name to Congregation Beth Ohr. Congregation Beth Ohr is located at 2550 Centre Avenue. Rabbi Dahlia Bernstein, presiding over the new congregation, told them the new name would symbolize a lighthouse. “We name this new congregation Beth Ohr, or … House of Light! We are bringing new light into our community, to provide a central focus; we will act as a ‘lighthouse’ to reach out across to those who seek our teachings of open-mindedness and welcoming spirit.” She added that by combining two lit candles, one for each temple, “they will join together to create an even brighter flame!” Fran Gusoff, a Bellmore Jewish Center congregant, said after the ceremony,

“This is a great day. It is bringing in more people to our congregation, and for that we thank the rabbi in helping to grow the congregation.” Tina Baron, president of the new Congregation Beth Ohr, told Your NewsMag that Congregation Beth-El of Massapequa approached the Bellmore Jewish Center in February 2015 to discuss the possibility of a merger between the two congregations. “Later, in June, after having discussed similar possibilities with other temples in the area, they approached us again and more serious discussions ensued, because they found there were cultural similarities” between the two congregations. Both synagogues are conservative congregations, in which there is rejoice in a welcoming and open-minded spirit in which women can serve as rabbis, for example, and other official capacities. Marc Miller, president of Congregation Beth-El in Massapequa, explained that demographics played a large role in

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Beth-El seeking partnerships outside of Massapequa. “Young people are leaving Long Island and the communities are not being replaced with those of similar faith,” he said. He added that interfaith marriages were also impacting both Jewish and Christian faiths, all factors of which have led to a decline in the numbers of congregants within their temple. He noted that 11 years ago a congregation from Lindenhurst joined with their congregation because of similar demographic challenges. He concluded that Bellmore-Merrick communities have very large and established Jewish communities, and the support is welcomed. Remarked Felix Berman, a former Bellmore Jewish Centre congregant since 1967: “The demographics are indeed changing, so the merger certainly meets the needs of both congregations. It will make us a stronger community.” The mood about the merger during lunch after the official ceremony was generally upbeat and positive, from both congregations. Ira Levy of Bell-

more said “It is a joyous coming together of two congregations, the result of which will be a bigger, brighter, more spirited community of worshippers. The new congregation will be made up of people who will share their lifestyles.” Harold Lefkowitz, chairman of merger committee, Massapequa, said “This is fantastic! We are bringing together two vibrant communities, in which there is generous support for one another. Still, for some, the move was not without strong reflection. Breena Nachbar of Massapequa, the youngest congregant, told Your NewsMag “It is sad, because I have gone to the Massapequa temple since I am 4 days old, and I am 14 now. “ Her mother Lorraine added,“It’s bittersweet. I’ve been going to that temple for 53 years, so it is tough to say goodbye. But it is also a happy occasion that we are joining with a supportive and celebratory congregation that welcomes us.” DOUGLAS FINLAY

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Andrea Beganskas is flanked by Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and Chris Pendergast, Girl Scouts of Long Island representative.

Erin St. John is flanked by Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and Chris Pendergast, Girl Scouts of Long Island representative.

North Merrick Girl Scouts Win Honors

wo Girl Scouts from North Merrick were awarded honors at a ceremony in the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola recently. The Girl Scouts were pre-

sented with Gold Awards, the highest award for Girl Scouts. Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, presiding over the awards event, remarked that “It is a great year

Assemblyman McDonough Begins 12th Annual School Supply Collection Drive

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ew York State Assemblyman David G. McDonough (R,C-Merrick), in association with the John Theissen Children’s Foundation, has begun collecting school supplies for the 2016-17 school year, which will then be distributed to underprivileged children from low-income families. “The John Theissen Children’s Foundation has been conducting a ‘Back to School Program’ for many years. Back to school time can be extremely difficult for many children whose families cannot afford new clothes or school supplies. With your donation, you can make a child feel good about themselves and look forward to attending school,” said Assemblyman McDonough, adding, “it has been my privilege to be able to participate in this program for the last eleven years.”

Donations that are being sought are supplies that include, but are not limited to, backpacks, spiral notebooks, pencils, pens, crayons, markers and other classroom necessities. In addition, the foundation, through monetary donations, also provides new clothing for children to wear. The collection drive will run through September 2, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. Items may be dropped off at Assemblyman McDonough’s District Office at 404 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore. For information, contact Assemblyman McDonough by calling 409-2070 or via e-mail at mcdonoughd@ assembly.state.ny.us. In addition, you can contact the John Theissen Children’s Foundation by calling 679-5098, or by visiting their web site at www. jtcf.org.

when we can honor so many Eagle Scout and Gold Award recipients from the scouting program here in Nassau,” He added that all award recipients earned their recognition through hard work and

dedication throughout the years, and that they should be commended. The two North Merrick Girl Scouts who received Gold Awards were Andrea Beganskas and Erin St. John.

Town Salutes Bellmore VFW Ladies Auxiliary Chaplain

Mary Lou Peterkin of the Bellmore Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary was presented with the town’s Veterans Volunteer Service Award recently for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to veterans in need. Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino (third right), Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby (second left), Councilman Gary Hudes (second right), Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad (right) and Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (left) presented the award to her. Peterkin,

from Wantagh, joined the Ladies Auxiliary of the Bellmore Veterans of Foreign Wars 45 years ago, and currently serves as the organization’s chaplain. She collects food, supplies and gifts for troops overseas, the Northport VA Hospital, the Veterans Beacon House and Veterans Stand Down. She has also traveled to Albany and Washington, D.C. to advocate on behalf of veterans, and each year, attends the Vietnam Veterans Reunion in Indiana to read poetry to vets.

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Bellmore Jewish Center merges with Congregation BethEl to become Congregation Beth-Ohr, Hempstead T own Salutes Bellmore VFW Ladies Auxiliary chaplain, Assemblyman McDonough kicks off School Supplies Program, Bellmore Historical Association prepares slideshow that tracks before-and-after locations, NYAmerican Water looks to raise rates, DogVinci paints in Merrick for a good cause

PAGE 10, 11: COVER STORY Hotspots for dining out in summer

Summertime is in full mode and there are places to go to indulge in fabulous food while dining outside

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LIIFE as calling card to independent Bellmore-Merrick film makers The annual Long Island International Film Festival is helping inspire indie filmmakers to make that first step to get their own movies shown on their home town screen

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See who was presented with Gold Awards, and who made Eagle Scouts

PAGE 20: GRADUATION

It was graduation time for seniors and time to move up for elementary and middle school kids

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Summer Breezes Take Us Outdoors There is something about outdoor dining that is very inviting. When the weather takes a positive turn, dining choices are geared to our favorite restaurants with tables set up where we can feel the warm breeze of fresh air. Somehow, even food seems to taste better outdoors–or is it just the experience that feels so good? Several of our local restaurants offer great summer hot spots where a visit feels like a slice of summer vacation to a tropical island, with breathtaking water views and an alfresco experience that excites the senses with the sights and sounds of outdoors. From alleyway dining that transports you to a romantic restaurant in Italy to a veranda in New Orleans, the food is better when eating in a more casual partylike atmosphere in the open air. There are many outdoor free entertainment options during the summer. The Department of Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series includes tribute bands from the most popular groups we all know and enjoy. There are many other entertainment options without leaving the neighborhood, including the Friday Nite Car Show. Start a fun family night out with a visit to one of the local eateries then take a stroll through the parking lot at the Bellmore train station to see the cars on display. Did you catch local film makers and actresses from the Bellmores and Merricks this year at the annual Long Island International Film Expo? Bellmore Movies’ owners Henry and Anne Stampfel and North Merrick resident Debra Markowitz, director of the Nassau County Film Office, helped host the 19th edition of the ever-growing LIIFE festival on Pettit Avenue in Bellmore, which celebrates independent films from around the world. Indeed, LIIFE has now become the ‘calling card’ and inspiration for several talented Bellmore-Merrick film makers to present their work. This year there were local residents featured in some of the

films presented. See inside to read what local talent had to say about the festival. Members of two synagogues marched together with their Torahs in celebration of a merger recently. Bellmore Jewish Center became Congregation Beth Ohr after a merger with Congregation Beth El of Massapequa. Scouts honored Andrea Beganskas, Bianca Liriano, Maribel Sabino and Erin St. John with the prestigious Girl Scouts Gold Award for leadership and excellence. Eagle Scout rank, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scout program, was awarded to Joseph Anselmo, Frank Czarnecki and Frederick Schneider. Congratulations to all of these fine young men and woman on their prestigious achievements. Mary Lou Peterkin, Chaplin of the Bellmore Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, was awarded the town’s Veterans Volunteer Service award for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to veterans in need. She has been helping our veterans for the last 45 years. Your NewsMag is delivered to every home in the Bellmores and Merricks free of charge because you live here and are residents of the communities. Advertising support pays for Your NewsMag, so please support participating businesses by shopping locally. If you know 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 you enjoy the Summer July issue of Your NewsMag. Jill Bromberg PUBLISHER 516-633-8590 Jill@YourNewsMag.com

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BHA Slide Show Takes Attendees Back in Time

he Bellmore Historical Association, a joint venture among the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores, the Bellmore Memorial Library and The North Bellmore Public Library, met for its quarterly meeting this month, and presented its first comprehensive comparative slide show detailing several popular places known within the Bellmores back at least 100 years, and what occupies those locations today. The meeting also had a visit from a 94-year-old farm hand who worked on a vegetable farm in North Bellmore, and from a gentleman who later displayed a collection of antique Bellmore postcards to Bellmore library archivists Martha DiVittorio and Chryssa Golding after the meeting. DiVittorio noted during her opening remarks that word is getting around on such social media sites as facebook and other Bellmore facebook groups about the new association, and thanked the more than 20

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participants at the meeting for those who are able to promote the association there. The slide show represented a culmination of hours of diligent work the archivists have given to be able to verify all of the structures they showed, and of tracking and verifying where precisely those locations are today. The first slide showed Bedford Avenue in the 1940s placed alongside Bedford Avenue today. Attendees

caught a rare glimpse of the differences in shops, automobiles, street lighting and more. The next slide showed the old one-room schoolhouse, circa 1907, which was built in 1888. It is now a private residence at 3251 Orange Street. After 1920, a second school house was built that had six rooms, and was located where the current Winthrop Avenue school field is, off Bedford Avenue. Another slide showed the last graduating class of

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It was also mentioned that the one-room school library within the six-room school house moved across the street, and became the Bellmore Library. DiVittorio noted that the library made a home on Bedford Avenue for a short time as well, before going back to its original location.

The Thomas D. Smith house on the corner of St. Marks and the south side of Merrick Road is now where the Northwell Urgent Care Center is located. Smith served as a Hempstead Town Supervisor while living in Bellmore. DiVittorio remarked that Florence Gatto, who runs the Long Island Writers Guild at the Bellmore Library, wrote an article about the scalloped design of a similar house to Smith’s in the area. The India House, a well-known structure at the northeast corner of Bellmore Avenue and Merrick Road was at first a private house before becoming a restaurant. It later became a boarding house. It is now home to a Gulf service station. McCluskey’s Steakhouse, a mainstay of the dinner crowd that was built in the 1930s, is where Applebee’s is now. Still another slide showed a rundown structure called the Bellmore Garage, at the corner of St. Marks [CONT. ON PAGE 12 ]

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NYAmerican Water Requests Rate Hike

scant two months after a panel calling itself the Water Authority of South East Nassau County–to study the feasibility of taking public the private water company NYAmerican Water–dissolved itself amid angry allegations it had not completed its work, the water company has requested a rate hike of 8.3% through the New York Public Service Commission that would affect residents living in the Bellmores and the Merricks Should the public service commission grant the water company request, new rates would go into effect on April 1, 2017. In a letter to the commission dated April 29, NYAmerican Water laid out several reasons for its rate increase request, among them continued investment in infrastructure, effective management and reduction of operating and maintenance expenses, escalation of property taxes, and consolidation of the numerous tariffs currently in effect throughout the company’s service territory.

The company added that “there are certain costs, such as property taxes, that are primarily beyond the company’s control, and that drive the need to request rate relief.” While claiming to have challenged property assessments in the past, and refunding over $20 million to its customers in the past 10 years, “property taxes comprise more than 20% of the company’s requested revenue requirement change in this proceeding.” NYAmerican Water says it “requests a revenue requirement increase of approximately $8.49 million,” resulting in an overall increase in present rate revenues of 8.3%.

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Reaction has been swift to its rate increase request. On a public website to record comments on the proposed rate increase, residents within the water district are saying strongly they oppose any rate increase. “I do not understand another surcharge for this company. I know people in other

communities not paying as high water bills as this company. It appears that our bills go up, not determined by water usage, rather by an arbitrary surcharge. I am against this additional charge. My usage has gone down, but my bill has gone up,” remarked one NYAmerican Water user. “I am opposed to this rate hike! The company has on my bill and has had since it acquired the former company [NY Water] under Other Charges.... System improvement Surcharge of 0.98, also a RAC/PTR Surcharge of 5.92 which totals $6.90. Now it requests this rate increase of 8.3%?” said another irate customer. Dave Denenberg, co-director of the Merrick-based Long Island Clean Air Water and Soil Ltd. wrote in a letter to the commission that the group opposes the increase, the water company’s first increase since 2012. Claiming the water company passes 100% of its tax liability onto residents in the districts it serves, Denenberg says in the letter that “This unequivo-

cally means that town and county taxpayers who are American Water customers pay county, town and local district property taxes for their water company's property, which … benefit ALL county, town and district taxpayers, while water district customers do not pay property taxes for [other] water district's property. The result is NY American Water Company's customers pay for maintenance, supply and American Water's record profits as well as American Water's property taxes, which benefits ALL taxpayers, while water district customers only pay for maintenance, supply and usage. Clearly, the PSC must redress this violation of equal protection rights.” Claudia Borecky, president of the North and Central Merrick Civic Association, also wrote a letter to the commission, explaining that “The people residing in the southernmost parts of North Merrick pay three times more than residents in the northern parts of North Merrick who get their water from the Town of Hempstead.”

She added that for those paying three times as much as Hempstead town residents for the same water, residents have serious concerns regarding their water, “ ... with recent main breaks; lead, iron and volatile organic compounds discovered in our aquifers; the Grumman Plume's migration into our service area; an increase in brown water and decrease in water pressure.” While a sparsely attended public hearing on the matter was held in Oceanside in the afternoon recently, Jim Denn, spokesperson for the state’s Public Service Commission, told Your NewsMag that groups, organizations or individual residents can request another public hearing. He noted there would be time until the beginning of March 2017 to phone or email responses in. In response, the NCMCA requested another public hearing in September. To comment on the NYAmerican Water increase, visit www.dps.ny.gov, go to “search” and type in case # 16-W0259.

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Dog Paints in Merrick for Charity

ogVinci, the dog that paints abstract paintings and earns revenue from commissions while he fundraises for charitable events, was seen painting in Merrick recently at the Mutts and Butts store, sponsored by Merrick Moms. Jodi Turk, president of the Merrick Moms, told Your NewsMag that DogVinci, whose real name is Dagger II, was painting to raise funds for Canine Companions. “It’s among the Merrick Moms special charities.” The dog painting event is also part of Mutts and Butts 40th anniversary in Merrick. According to artist Yvonne Dagger, who owns Dagger II, the dog began showing an interest in canvas over a year ago. “She was being trained to be a canine companion and was watching me paint one day in the studio when she walked over to a canvas and nudged it,” she said. With tongue-in-cheek, Dagger said she thought to put a paint brush in the dog’s mouth and encourage him to nudge, or push the brush on the canvas. The dog did so, and out came strokes on the canvas that looked very abstract.

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Sam and Jenna Borell with DogVinci. With Dagger having created a schedule for DogVinci that includes fundraisers, TV shows such as “Inside Edition,” the “Today Show” and “Rachel Ray,” and write-ups in Time magazine, he now receives commissioned requests on his facebook site, and his paintings have sold worldwide. Sam Borell of Merrick, going into seventh grade at Merrick Avenue Middle School, said of DogVinci, “He’s awesome. I wonder how he does it.” His sister Jenna, going into first grade at Levy-Lakeside School, added that “Dogs are my favorite animals.”

DogVinci, a three-and-a-half year old Lab-Retriever mix, has raised over $7000 for charities, said Dagger, and has painted over 150 paintings while a painting for little over a year. Ultimately, DogVinci didn’t make it into the Canine Companions program “because of security issues,” Dagger concluded. You can view DogVinci’s work at his facebook page Dagger II aka DogVinci, or visit www.dogvinci.com to see how you can contribute to Canine Companions. A quarter of the day’s proceeds were presented to Canine Companions, concluded Merrick Moms’ Turk.

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Outdoor Dining Hotspots in the Neighborhoods

he George Gershwin lyric “summertime and the living is easy” is all the more meaningful during summer, especially when livin’ is particularly easy and fun in figuring out where to indulge at delectable outdoor dining hotspots within the neighborhoods. Whether for spontaneous afternoon nibbles on sumptuous salads or finger foods beside the canals or planned evenings out, there are outdoor dining hotspots “on the menu” Your NewsMag discovered that might be worth a visit. Open since Memorial Day, the newest member in the south Merrick neighborhood along the Merrick Bay corridor that could soon come to rival Freeport’s Nautical Mile, SALT impresses with its open air dining layout that overlooks Merrick Bay as it impresses with its choice of tasty seafood dishes that fit its outdoor dining ambience. Diners can spend an hour indoors at the bar unwinding indoors from an afternoon of work, shopping or plowing in the garden by imbibing in a selection top-shelf cocktails s before being seated at an outside table, warm breezes continuing the mood. Local musicians play favorite songs four nights a week as revelers can partake in

SALT. several already popular house dishes to please the palate. SALT, for Sea And Land Together, offers several best-selling signature dishes such as Fish Tacos and Red Snapper that will ‘jump” off the plate. There is also a northern take on southern Chicken with Waffles, as well as a host of other dishes. Red Snapper is pan-seared in a spicy dry rub and placed atop a risotto cake. Fish tacos, of which there are three, are made of cod in a buttery beer batter with a hint of sweetness, are flaky, wrapped in soft tacos and topped with cabbage and tomato drizzled with a chipotle mayo drizzle. A section of lime is included for adding extra zest to the meal.

They can also be ordered on the brunch menu, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. Chicken with waffles are pieces of lightly fried chicken strips over a Belgian waffle that includes a mildly spicy honey sauce for dipping the chicken and pouring over the waffle. These are also available in the brunch menu. For broccoli lovers, one distinctive appetizer that will wake the palate is Broccoli and Burrata, charred crunchy stalks of broccoli that are transformed with the smooth creamy taste of burrata cheese mixed throughout. Calamari rings are crispy on the outside, tender and soft on the inside. They come with either a marinara or Thai sauce, at the diner’s request.

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When dining out and hoping to be seated outdoors, diners may wish to take a look at their surroundings to see how the restaurant approaches the outdoor dining experience. Ivan Sayles, proprietor of the new Nawlin’s restaurant in Freeport – as well as owner of Rachel's Waterside Grill – remarked that diners have several reasons for requesting outdoor dining, from the fresh air to the openness of the environment.

At Nawlin’s he gives diners two choices for outdoor dining: close to music, and separate from music. Being close to the music involves being closer to the bar bands that will play, and the bar. The restaurant’s other outdoor dining deck overlooks the Freeport canal, and is quiet, offering opportunities to view cormorants and other birds in the water or flying, or to witness the moon reflecting off the water, within a more romantic setting. Nawlin’s is an authentic slice of New Orleans gastronomy, offering jambalayas and po’ boys, chowders with crawfish, and a variety of seafoods such blackened redfish. The restaurant serves up beignets, and features the signature Hurricane cocktail.

and slide shut during rainy weather. The Clubhouse, at the intersection of the Bellmore Canal and Club House Canal - at the tip of Clubhouse Road in Bellmore – is an easy-living dining hotspot away from home. Offering lunch, dinner and late-night snacks in an openyet-cozy setting with cool breezes coming off the canals, The Clubhouse is a dream come true for former Merokian Lenny Zross. He purchased the building six years ago but had to endure the destruction from both Hurricanes Irene and Sandy before finally being able to open the restaurant last year. Diners can come by boat for casual dining because there are 15 dockside slips for docking boats. The open air space is

Cara Mia offers intimate alleyway outdoor dining. Nawlin's also features a concoction called Bloody Sunday for Sunday brunches, which comprise a Bloody Mary that can be spiked with shrimp and bacon, and accompanied by a muffalettta sandwich. At Rachel’s, there is an area of the restaurant for outdoor seating that can double as an enclosure to protect against weather elements if the weather suddenly changes. Glass doors atop the enclosure simply slide open in good weather,

particularly useful for fun with the family, as games such as bean bag throws are front-andcenter on the oversize deck while diners revel in within the restaurant. Plenty of seafood and Mexican appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, pastas and seafood entries make up an enticing menu from the chef. For Sergio DeCiantis, owner of Cara Mia Due in Seaford, many people love to sit outside in his [CONT. ON PAGE 11 ]

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at Merrick Road that is now where ACE Hardware is located.

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The first Bellmore post office was located on Pettit Avenue, which became the Firemen’s Exempt Hall between the Bellmore headquarters and the Bellmore Movies. The second Bellmore post office was located at 2742 Grand Avenue, and was a three-story structure that also served as a firehouse at a later time. There is currently a physical fitness studio on the first floor of the building. A member of the fitness studio showed Your NewsMag the back of the building, which included brick outlines of where fire bays used to be. Someone in attendance remarked that Judge Johnson held court at 2742 Grand Avenue as well, while being a member of that same fire department.

An old bowling pin from Sunrise Bowl is made of solid hard wood. Kids would get jobs setting these pins up. The Old St. Barnabas Church, slide circa 1930, was a wooden structure built in 1913 that was eventually replaced with the current structure in 1959. The Methodist Church, circa 1907, was first built on property now occupied Spigga Bakery. In 1913 the church moved to Royle Street, and then in 1958 a new Methodist church structure was built on Clarendon, next to the church on Royle. The Methodist church structure still stands on Royle to complement the Clarendon structure. The Adam Emeigh’s Dock on Pub-

lic Highway, circa 1900, off Bellmore Avenue south of Merrick Road, was a dock that featured a grocery store and coal bins for selling coal. The space is now occupied by Villa D’Aqua Restaurant. Meanwhile, Ahren’s Bellmore Casino was a gambling casino back in the 1950s and earlier that is now occupied by The Clubhouse Restaurant. A Carvel Dairy Freeze that was the delight of the kids in the community in the 1950s is now occupied by a 7-Eleven and Arby’s , at the corner of Sunrise Highway and Bellmore Avenue.

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A residence on Bellmore Avenue became the Oak Chalet in 1981 after the house burned down. The woman who purchased the property after the house burned, Roy Weinman told Your NewsMag, was the same woman who once owned Sunrise Village, where Piccolo’s Ristorante is located. After the husband who owned the Sunrise Village died, said Weinman, Sunrise Village lasted

perhaps for a year or more until the wife sold it. But because there was still a large German contingent in the Bellmores, she eventually took an interest once more in building a new restaurant and purchased the destroyed home to build Oak Chalet. The Western Electric Radio Transmitter acted as an early NBC transmitter at a location that later became the Army base on Maple Avenue, before the space was rebuilt into a housing development. Once the slide show was complete Bill Wilgus, chamber board member who is involved in the historical aspects of the chamber and association, opened up discussion on the floor by showing artifacts such as an old bowling pin from Sunrise Bowl. “My father had a place on Royle Street,” he told the audience, “and we found a lot of bowling pins from the old bowling alley.” He then said the old bowling pins were used as firewood in the pot-belly stove his father used at their place of business. “They are made of hard wood,” he said. Valerie Skelly, who has written a book about growing up in Bellmore,

noted that in the 1940s many young men had jobs as pin setters at such places as Sunrise Bowl and Bellmore Bowl. Wilgus also showed a small railroad lantern that featured a red globe. Ninety-year-old Al Farina came to the meeting and spoke of when he worked at the Farina Brothers Farm where Bellmore Road and Southern Parkway now meet. He told Your NewsMag that he the vegetable farm was there from 1927 to 1937, and used to provide vegetables such as beets, carrots, corn, potatoes and a whole host more to the Gansvoort Market in New York City. DiVittorio hoped Farina could sit in to orally record his story on equipment the library has received back from its StoryCorps project to continue to record oral histories of historical Bellmore figures. She told those in attendance she had collected 23 oral histories for Story Corps. The next meeting of the Bellmore Historical Association will be Thursday, October 13.

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LIIFE as Calling Card for Bellmore-Merrick Film Makers DOUGLAS FINLAY quiet force moves throughout the LIIFE management team that seeks to draw not only big-name world-class talent to the Bellmore Movies theater and present important independent films with themes that resonate with audiences, but also to attract local film directors, producers, screenwriters and actors from the Bellmores and Merricks to help showcase their works in their own neighborhoods and provide them a step into the professional world and business of independent filmmaking. Even Bellmore and Merrick residents are finding themselves the subjects of independent films, as well. “I consider Bellmore to be my second home, after Paris,” award-winning French director Arthur Joffe told Your NewsMag during a phone interview from Paris discussing his entry into this year’s Long Island International

Shari Umansky, Kennedy graduate, and Dina Morgan, Mepham graduate, were prominent figures at the LIIFE. Film Expo in Bellmore about a woman from town with a definite flair for the artistic. Titled “Sacred Fire,” Dina Morgan is the muse for his latest film, a filmmaker log book about the passion for filming against all odds. “She appears in my home in Paris after the first 25/30 minutes of the film and we see her often, crossing the Atlantic and in Bellmore,” Joffe, who has won at the Cannes Film Festival, said of her vital role in the

Henry Stampfel, owner of Bellmore Movies, and Debra Markowitz, director of the LIIFE.

film. “We also see briefly her parents Georgia and Danny Morgan in their home in Bellmore” as well, he continues. Indeed, Morgan plays piano in the movie’s film score, he said.

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When looking for inspiration to land locally and present their works, local film talent often approach North Merrick’s Debra Markowitz - and her LIIFE associ-

ates. As director of the Nassau County Film Office, she has been at the helm for over 25 years and has been able, over the past several years, to present her own works as director, producer, screenwriter and casting director. “LIIFE is the ‘calling card’ into the independent (indie) film industry,” she told Your NewsMag recently about its impact on young independent film makers, actors and others with film aspirations.

“And, it’s especially attractive when you have the talent to get into the festival and are able to show your film to your neighborhood friends” in the neighborhood theater for free, she said. Those who can get into the festival can show other directors, producers and funding sources of their credibility in film making, she said, which invariably leads to new opportunities. Noting newer faces from the Bellmores and Merricks either debuting or presenting films, or seeing Bellmore and Merrick talent as subjects of films, she said “Nothing makes me happier than to get such local talent into the festival.” The general caveat: The quality of the work has to be undeniable to make the festival, she said. Her latest, “By Blood,” was shown during opening night on Friday, July 15. It stars Jackie “The Jokeman” Martling, who has previously been an awards presenter at LIIFE, and who has held [CONT. ON PAGE 17]

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several one-man comedy shows within the Bellmores and Merricks. Merrick born and bred Lee Kolinsky, a screenwriter showing his “Stand Up Guy” said the Long Island International Film Expo offers a great start for local film makers because of the “screenwriting, acting and fundraising workshops and seminars” that are hands-on, gritty and pull no punches about what film makers, actors and others need to know to achieve success in the independent film business – or at least obtain a complete working knowledge of it. “And,” continued Kolinsky - who went to Kennedy High School and now lives in Bellmore, local film makers, screenwriters, actors or directors can see their films in a local

theater with a full house of moviegoers. Kolinsky’s movie stars a “local hair dresser within the Bellmore-Merrick community” who plays a mobster that gets out of prison after 15 years and attempts to gain back “family business” lost during his incarceration IN THE BACKYARD Shari Umansky of Bellmore, a screenwriter and co-producer of Immunity, agreed with Kolinsky’s examination of LIIFE in providing locals a chance to see their professional works through the prism of the community they grew up in. “I’m thrilled with LIIFE being in my backyard, I can walk to the theater from home to see my film screened,” she told Your NewsMag. Having recently worked with Markowitz on “Chosen” as screenwriter - starring Cathy Moriarty, who has been presented with the LIIFEtime Achievement Award - Umansky added that with LIIFE screening “Immunity” in her hometown, she wouldn’t need to pay for a

screening to promote the film. Her film, set in Auschwitz in 1942, peers into the ages-old theme of whether humanity can exist when subordinated by pure evil. “Is evil taught, or is it inherent,” the film pointedly asks. Umansky attended Kennedy High School, and also attended the Long Island School of the Arts for musical theater. Bellmore’s Leslye Abbey, who won the LIIFE award for Best Documentary in 2014 with “Buffalo Nation,” remarked that “independent filmmakers have a difficult time getting distributed and earning revenue on their works,” so it is very gratifying when a filmmakers can see their films shown, especially at the neighborhood movie house, because it verifies their labors. She told Your NewMag that “Buffalo Nation” was recently shown at a special screening to over 200 people in Washington, D.C. A GRATIFICATION Sal Del Guidice of Bellmore, who won Best Documentary two

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years running in 2011 and 2012, called LIIFE a very reputable film festival that is professionally run and is so much fun to be a part of. “LIIFE provides a sense of gratification and validation that is hard to earn anywhere else,” he said. He said the validation helps him continually strive to make art he feels is important to him, and perhaps to a generation as well. His latest documentary, “Walking Through Purgatory,” examines the heroin epidemic on Long Island as seen through the eyes of a father with three addicted sons who has been released from jail. Joe Ciminara, who has a film studio in Bellmore said of the LIIFE that it does a great job of helping young film professionals network with others to learn where to distribute their films. “I am lucky that I can distribute my films, but for independent film makers it can be a tough industry to break into,” and the film festival helps get those contacts made. He notes that he has made low-budget films for $8000, in

which executives have remarked at the creativity involved at so little a cost. Robbie Rosen, Merrick’ s charming Calhoun High School teenager who was a contestant on “American Idol” several years ago, will get a shot on the big screen at this year’s LIIFE, to keep it close to home. Rosen appears in Malverne film maker James Phillips’ music video called “Chains” on Saturday, July 16, at 9:40 p.m. In an email to Your NewsMag, Phillips said “I met Robbie through his father who works in Malverne. His dad had seen some of my work from another film festival and introduced me to Robbie. “He [Robbie] and Sarah Barrios, a Connecticut recording artist, had just recorded a unique duet version of “Chains” by Nick Jonas and asked if I'd be interested in shooting a video for the song. “It's a very moody, dark, intriguing sort of song, which made the project even more interesting. I said yes of course. And that's how it all came about.” A Hoppl family restaurant A name of quality since 1932

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In & Around … EXPANSION: The Brokerage Comedy Club at the corner of Merrick Road and Bellmore Avenue appeared at the Town of Hempstead’s zoning Board of Appeals to request variances to include the former Bellcrest Deli space next to the Brokerage, in order to expand the comedy club … NEW HOTLINE: State Senator Michael Venditto offers a hotline for residents to report zombie properties in their neighborhoods, saying the creation of the hotline will address and ensure restoration of neighborhoods and keep property values from slipping. Call the Department of Financial Services (DFS) at 800-342-3736 or visit online at www.dfs.ny.gov. … BACK DOOR COLLECTION: The Town of Hempstead has discontinued back door collection of refuse in Merrick, North Merrick and some North Bell-

The Mepham Prom, held at the New Hyde Park Inn, was a load PHOTO BY PARTY TRAIN ENTERTAINMENT of fun for seniors and their dates. more streets, citing cost-savings measures of $1 million and more . The town requests that residents put their bags of refuse out on the curb for pickup. Back door collection of refuse was a service the town continued in the Merricks after it absorbed a private vendor decades ago that offered the same service. Bellmore residents were never provided with this service …

CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL is undergoing asbestos abatement within its main office, guidance office and attendance office even as it undergoes HVAC removal and a new HVAC system is installed. The construction is part of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School’s $19 million bond initiative to upgrade the school buildings as it placed new synthetic turf athletic fields

… LAUGHTER SAVES LIVES is Thursday, July 28, as several comedians present “Moms Gone Wild” at the Bellmore Movies, starting at 8 p.m. Organized by Bellmore comedian and former firefighter John Larochia, the show will raise funds for the Heather Pendergast Fund. Call the theater box office at 7833199 or visit www.laughtersaveslives.org … NEW RFPs are expected to go out by the end of the year for the second phase of rehabilitation of the existing aqueduct underneath Sunrise Highway running through Merrick and Bellmore – if it is determined the aqueduct can be rehabilitated for use in transferring up to 50 million gallons a day of treated sewage to the Cedar Creek outflow pipe (see YNM, June 2016).The new RFP would address effluent pumping improvements at the Bay Park sewage treatment plant; rehabilitation of the Sunrise Hwy aqueduct; a new force main from the Sunrise Hwy aqueduct at Wantagh Avenue to the Cedar

Creek WPCP; and, improvements to the Cedar Creek WPCP effluent pumping facility … 1908: According to Henry Stampfel, owner of the Bellmore Movies, the first legitimate document proving the existence of the building that houses the current Bellmore Movies was dated 1908 … VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Merrick United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Vacation Bible School on August 16, 17 and 18 and August 23,24 and 25, from 9:30 a.m.to-12:30 p.m. for children 4/kindergarten through grade 6 . The theme will be 'Arctic Edge Where Adventure Meets Courage' and the program includes Arts and Crafts, Fun and Games and Refreshments. The fee is nominal. 10% off if registered before August 1. The church is at 1425 Merrick Avenue in North Merrick, north of Camp Avenue and South of Southern State Parkway. For further information and to obtain registration forms call the church office 378-9222.

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