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Graduating amid a pandemic Catholic University of America, was in Florida with her college softball team when she first The boisterous pomp and cir- heard that NCAA Division I cumstance that accompany col- schools were canceling sports lege graduations softened to a seasons amid coronavirus conhum this year, as restrictions on cer ns. The group had just large gatherings remained in wrapped up spring training in effect to curb the Orlando and was spread of Covid-19. returning to CUA, Though some coma D iv i s i o n I I I mencement cereschool, in time for monies were rec l a s s e s, wh i c h , scheduled, many they were told, moved to virtual would be moved venues, depriving online. graduates of that “It was such an once-in-a-lifetime emotional ride walk. back,” said BadalaIn March, as to, a Mer rick seniors set off on native who had spring break vacaplayed on the team tions or came home since her freshman to see their famiyear. “We tried not lies, they unknowto think about our ingly arrived unseason getting canprepared, with celed, but if the D1 only a week’s schools were doing worth of clothes. KAciE BAdAlATo it, we figured it was They never imag- Merrick only a matter of ined0 that a global time. It was such a pandemic would feeling of gloom.” force them to return home for Badalato, 21, remained in the rest of the semester, and, Washington, D.C., for two weeks eventually, their graduations. before returning to Long Island.

“In the beginning, I had hope

By AlYssA sEidMAN aseidman@liherald.com

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Courtesy Coleman Country Day Camp Facebook

Ross ANd KElli Coleman, owners of the Coleman Country Day Camp, announced last week that the camp would not open for the summer.

Camps close because of coronavirus concerns

By ANdREw GARciA and AlYssA sEidMAN

agarcia@liherald.com, aseidman@liherald.com

Three popular BellmoreMerrick area summer camps — Merrick Woods Day Camp in Merrick, and Coleman Country Day Camp and Twin Oaks Day Camp, both in Freeport — have closed for the summer because of the coronavirus pandemic.

“A summer without Merrick Woods is not something we anticipated when this

started back in March, or quite honestly ever,” wrote owners Adam and Amy Langbart in a letter posted on the camp’s website. “Based on what we know now — and more importantly, what we don’t — we feel it is the only logical decision to make. It is painful, because [we] know how devastated our campers and counselors will be, but it is the right thing to do.”

Merrick resident Andrea Buzermanis’s daughter, Valentina, 4, has attended Twin

Oaks since she was 2. “All year [she asks] when will it be time for camp, and to have to tell her camp will not be happening is devastating,” Buzermanis wrote in an email to the Herald Life. “Twin Oaks has made the right decision, as they always put health and safety first.”

“It certainly won’t be the same, but we will keep the Twin Oaks spirit alive in the Hernandez household,” said Tricia Hernandez, of BellContinued on page 3

t’s easy to get miserable and negative, especially in this situation, but you have to acknowledge what you can still do and just keep moving forward.

The new normal sets in

Kacie Badalato, a senior at

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Families react to a summer without camp more.

The announcement of Coleman’s closure came from owners Ross and Kelli Coleman on May 21 in a video posted on social media.

“We’ve wanted nothing more than for camp to happen this summer — to reunite with our Coleman f amily here on the ranch,” Kelli said. “We miss you, and we love you.”

“It’s that love that drives this painful decision not to open camp,” Ross said. “We’ve done everything to figure out a way to safely reunite with each of you. So, with all the emotion in the world, we start the countdown to summer 2021.”

“We can’t wait to see all of the memories we’ re going to make together in the future,” Ross added.

“You best believe we’re coming back next year better than ever.”

After the announcement, reactions f r o m p a r e n t s a n d c a m p e r s a l i ke flooded social media, many reflecting on their memories of the camp.

“It’s sad to say, but I know it was the right decision to close camp this summer,” wrote Dylan Kratenstein, 14, of Bellmore. “Coleman is like a second home to me with my second family. This would have been my 11th summer there, as well as my first year as a counselor-in-training.”

“It makes me sad that my summer is not going to look the same as it has my whole life, but my summer is to be deter mined,” she added. “It certainly won’t be as fun, adventurous, memorable or amazing as usual, but let the countdown to summer 2021 begin!”

“I am really proud of Ross and the rest of the Coleman family for making an extremely difficult decision, but as far as I am concerned, there is no question it is the right one,” wrote Raquel Bodner, of Merrick. This year would have been the seventh for her daughter, Ella, 10, and the fifth for her son, Zachary, 8.

“It has always been clear to me h ow m u c h Ro s s a n d h i s p a r e n t s [George and Marla Coleman] truly care about the families at their camp,” she added.

“Although we are all very heartbroken and shocked that camp is closed, my f amily has the utmost re s p e c t fo r t h e C o l e m a n f a m i ly, ” w r o t e M e r r i c k r e s i d e n t Ro s a l i a Melaccio, whose son and daughter have spent the last three summers at Coleman. “To put the safety and care of the children before the money in their pockets shows you how they genuinely love all the children of their camp.”

Courtesy Tricia Hernandez

JaKe HernanDez, of Bellmore, in his favorite Twin Oaks T-shirt. The camp is one of several in the area that will be closed this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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steve meltzer, Center, accompanied by “camp mayors” Haley Hepworth, 7, and Andrew Shea, 10, carried a torch at the start of Merrick Woods’ Olympics-themed competition in 2013.

Courtesy Dylan Kratenstein

Dylan Kratenstein, top left, of Bellmore, has attended Coleman Country Day Camp for more than 10 years. This summer, she would have been a counselor-in-training.

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Kacie BadalaTo, lefT, of Merrick, became emotional when her best friend from high school, Liz David, drove by her house on May 16. That day, Badalato’s parents organized a car parade to celebrate her graduation from the Catholic University of America.

Courtesy Jillian Rossii

Jillian Rossi, an alumna of John F. Kennedy High School, recently graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in songwriting. The college hosted a virtual graduation for the class of 2020 on May 9.

College grads look to uncertain future conTinued fRom fRonT paGe that it would blow over, but then I realized I had to come home,” she said. “I went from constant movement and having people around to being in my bedroom at home, so it was an adjustment.”

On March 15, just before she was due home for spring break, Jillian Rossi, a senior at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, was waitressing near her school.

That week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo instituted New York’s stay-at-home order, so when Rossi, returned to her hometown of Bellmore, “I never ended up going back” to school, she said.

At Berklee, Rossi, 21, was songwriting major and musical theater writing minor.

She graduated a year early. Many of her classes involved “hands-on collaboration” with other students, she said, so working via Zoom put a dent in the creative pro-

cess.

“It was weird adjusting to video classrooms and hard to write music over FaceTime,” she said. “Virtual writing sessions do happen in the industry, but I would’ve liked for them to be in person for my last semester.”

Graduation day

The Catholic University of America sent out a survey to graduating seniors to see which commencement option — virtual, in-person or postponed — they would prefer, but “the school made it clear that we weren’t going to have a genuine graduation at the time,” Badalato said.

On May 16, the same day as CUA’s online commencement ceremony, Badalato’s parents organized a car parade in her honor. Friends and family drove by the house while honking horns and bearing gifts, signs and celebratory balloons. The

spectacle brought tears to the graduate’s eyes. “It was bittersweet,” she said.

Rossi said she expected her graduation would be held virtually, as well. On May 9, she donned a cap and gown over her pajamas and sat in her living room as a digital ceremony played on the television screen.

“I was excited to be done, but I felt defeated,” she said.

The next chapter

Badalato graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and is now applying to pharmacy school. Because of the pandemic, some institutions have waived applicants’ requirement to file Pharmacy College Admission Test scores with their applications, which works to Badalato’s benefit — her PCAT on April 3 was canceled and has yet to be rescheduled.

Rossi earned a Bachelor of Music in three years, and was planning to move to

Los Angeles this September to get an early start in the music industry. While her plans for the fall are now up in the air, she will remotely intern at a music licensing company in New York City this summer.

As the class of 2020 enters an uncertain job market, with unemployment at its highest point since the Great Depression, both Badalato and Rossi had messages of certainty to share with their fellow graduates.

“The world’s not ending,” Rossi said.

“We’re gonna get through it, and the class of 2020 will only come out stronger.”

“Don’t stop pushing for your goals — life is gonna go on,” Badalato said. “It’s easy to get miserable and negative, especially in this situation, but you have to acknowledge what you can still do and just keep moving forward.”

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Long IsLand RaIL Road stations, which only months ago were crowded with people at peak travel times, are now virtually empty during the morning rush.

Ahmed Bazille, left, an attorney from Freeport, headed into his Manhattan office on May 21. He was one of a handful of commuters at the Freeport station at 7:45 a.m.

Photos by Scott Brinton/Herald

Riding the rails while a pandemic rages

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never imagined the emptiness. It left me with a sinking feeling, a sense of aloneness that I had not experienced before as I stood on Long Island Rail Road train trestles during the middle of what should have been rush hour.

The coronavirus crisis has truly a l t e r e d o u r h u m a n l a n d s c a p e.

On a sunny May 21, I drove from station to station along the Babylon Branch of the LIRR, stopping in Seaford, Bellmore, Freeport, Rockville Centre, Lynbrook and Valley Stream, to document the emptiness — and the small number of people who are riding the rails these days.

Then I headed down the Far Rockaway Branch to the Lawrence station, and over to the Long Beach branch to the Long Beach ter minal.

Where only two and a half months ago tens of thousands of commuters

crowded onto cement platforms early in the morning, awaiting stainless-steel trains to carry them to New York City or points east, now there are but a handful of people — the essential workers who cannot telecommute, but are thankful to still have their jobs. Often, a platform was devoid of people, as if it were part of a ghost town. I had no trouble finding parking.

It requires a certain fortitude, I thought, to ride the rails amid the coronavirus pandemic, knowing the virus is out there, still lurking, unseen.

People truly are resilient. Today's LIRR riders are, in a sense, pioneers, showing the rest of us how we will overcome when, eventually, Gover nor Cuomo gives the OK allowing everyone to return to work and life as normal.

–Scott Brinton

a neaRLy empty Seaford LIRR station at 6:39 a.m., above. Cathy Wiley, of Seaford, right, an LIRR engineer, headed to work.

thIs muscLe caR was among the few vehicles parked at the Bellmore LIRR station.

The Bellmore sTaTion at 7:30 a.m.

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lourdes marTinez, of Valley Stream, was on her way to her job at a physical therapy office in the city at 9:45 a.m.

raj PaTel, of the Kaval Deli and Convenience Store, at the foot of the Rockville Centre LIRR station, with a plastic tarp around his front counter to protect himself from the virus.

aBove, The emPTy parking lot of the Lawrence station.

At left, the 10:23 train out of Long Beach, headed to Penn Station.

Workers jackhammering The underside of the Lynbrook LIRR station, where a major renovation project is under way.

Merokean pursues sustainable cotton fashion

By ANDREW GARCIA agarcia@liherald.com

“Cotton is one of the biggest natural resources that almost everyone uses,” said Mer rick resident Alexa Geller, a junior at the fashioncentric LIM College. Harvesting the material, however, is a process that can be refined to produce less waste — that’s what her vertical tree farm project aims to do.

Geller designed a vertical indoor far m, The Three Farm, with two other students. It allows for yearround cotton farming in an efficient, sustainable system that uses solar cells to generate heat necessary for cotton to grow, and collects rainwater as a consistent water source.

“Anything that comes with commercial farming comes with pollution,” said Geller, 24. “This could be a really good step forward in producing cotton.”

The Three Farm would be an alternative to cotton farming that largely takes place in southern United States’ hot climates. Many farms use

“municipal water” to tend the fields, Geller said, but her project’s exter nal water tanks for rainwater collection creates sustainability for the process.

The concept won Geller’s group first place in The Cotton Climate Challenge Competition, which was held during LIM’s first Virtual Sustainability Expo on April 27 and 28. Since students were homebound due to the pandemic, they presented their projects virtually to a panel of judges. The group could not create a physical example of their project due to the virus, however.

Geller and her partners received a $1,000 scholarship along with the first-place title. After graduating from LIM College, she plans to pursue fashion law, which has been an interest of hers since childhood, she said.

“I’ve always been interested in climate change,” Geller said, “and fashion is one of the biggest contributors to that. It’s definitely something I want to learn more about and focus on.”

Photos courtesy Alexa Geller

MERokEAN AlExA GEllER has conceptualized a vertical tree farm for harvesting cotton, which she said would make processing more sustainable.

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Levy Preserve reopens with new guidelines

By ALYSSA SEIdMAN aseidman@liherald.com

The Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick reopened to the public on May 19, but visitors now have to follow “additional guidelines,” according to a release from the Town of Hempstead.

The new protocols are a response to the “ongoing outbreak of Covid-19,” the release read. Residents looking to venture to the preserve for some fresh air or exercise must wear masks and practice social distancing. Additionally, all tours, jitney rides and ranger-guided kayak tours are suspended until further notice.

The 52-acre park is located off the Meadowbrook Parkway. It encompasses three miles of hiking and jogging trails, 18 exercise stations and a 500-foot fishing pier into Merrick Bay. Town officials moved to close the preserve “out of an abundance of caution” in mid-March, just weeks before the peak of the coronavirus pandemic in New York.

Hempstead’s medical director Dr. David Neubert told the Herald Life in March that “crowd capacity in the park exceeded . . . state and federal guidelines for large gatherings,” so he asked that the park be closed. “We [didn’t] want a situation like

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NOrMAN J. LEvY Park and Preserve in Merrick reopened to the public on May 19, but visitors must wear masks and practice social distancing. what [was] seen in Florida during spring break,” he said.

The Herald Life took to Facebook following the announcement to ask residents whether they’d visit the preserve under the new guidelines. Some said it could be difficult to social distance on crowded trails; others said fresh air and exercise would do people good, so long as they take the proper precautions.

Danielle Happes, of Merrick, disagreed with the new guidelines. “I do not see the

need to be forced to wear a mask if I am outside and socially distancing appropriately,” she wrote.

Mickey Solan, of Merrick, wrote, “I love the preserve. If I need to wear a mask I will — no big deal.”

Alison Casey, of Merrick, agreed with Happes, adding, “No one should wear a mask when exercising either. That is a health hazard — you are breathing in your own CO2,” she wrote. “As an asthmatic, the mask creates breathing issues for me,

so I will not go while masks are required.”

Resident Lisa Schechter said she would visit the park under the new guidelines.

“This new way of life is the only way at this time,” she wrote.

Resident Jessica López said since the trails provide enough space to social distance, masks are a moot point. “The guidelines, even for inside, are to wear [a mask] when you can’t maintain six feet of distance,” she wrote. “I don’t expect people will be on top of each other.”

Resident Judy Losner thought differently, however. “I don’t think that most of the path is 12 feet wide. Thus, unless everyone is wearing a mask, I don’t think you can be sure that you will be socially distancing at Levy,” she wrote. “On the other hand, you are outside and the virus is more likely to disperse quickly in the air.”

The park’s hours for May through August will be 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and entrance gates will close 30 minutes prior to closing time.

Although the ranger station is closed to the public, residents can still call (516) 8042000 for assistance. Pamphlets and tide tables are available in the brochure boxes outside the station, as well as on the kiosk in the park.

Belmont Stakes kicks off Triple Crown Racing fans will watch from afar with no spectators allowed

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Jay Hegi has only missed a handful of Belmont Stakes since 1978 when he witnessed a classic in his first experience at the event as Affirmed nipped Alydar to complete the Triple Crown.

“That race was incredible and it hooked me to keep coming back,” said Hegi, a North Merrick resident since 1999.

“I remember standing for that race with my father [John] and a friend,” he added.

“After that I’ve always bought reserved seat tickets as part of a group. I had 6 tickets for this year.”

Hegi and thousands of other ticket holders now need to take steps to get a refund. Because while the Belmont Stakes is set for Saturday, June 20, serving as the opening leg of the Triple Crown for the first time in history, New York Racing Association officials announced it’ll be held without fans in the stands.

The Kentucky Derby, meanwhile, will be held on Sept. 5, and the Preakness Stakes will be held on Oct. 3.

“I’m going to miss being at the Belmont but I’ll definitely be watching,” Hegi said. “I’ve been to the World Series, Super Bowl and so many major sporting events, but the 2015 Stakes when American Pharoah won the Triple Crown was the loudest crowd noise I’ve ever heard. From the second he turned into the stretch, it was thunderous.”

Vince Roth, of East Rockaway, hasn’t

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ThE 152Nd BELMONT Stakes will be run June 20 with no fans in the stands. missed a Belmont since 2004 when he stood trackside as Smarty Jones’ bid for the Triple Crown was foiled by a fast-closing Birdstone. “Smarty Jones is my favorite horse of all-time but I’ve seen two Triple Crowns in recent years so it came full circle,” said Roth, a managing partner of Final Furlong Racing Stable. “Being at the Belmont is a ton of fun and a great experience. It’s definitely going to be strange watching from home, but I’m excited about it and hopefully it’ll be the one and only time it has to be the first leg of the Crown.”

Like Roth, Rockville Centre resident Matt Magione had hopes of seeing a Triple Crown winner in 2012 after I’ll Have Another captured the Derby and Preakness. However, a day before the Belmont he was scratched and eventually forced to retire due to tendonitis.

“The Belmont Stakes is one of my favorite days of the year,” Magione said.

“You get to see some of the best horses in the country. I understand why there can’t be fans and why they couldn’t run it in the fall, but I’m still going to watch and wager that’s for sure.”

Anyone who purchased tickets for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival is eligible for a refund. Those who purchase tickets directly from the NYRA box office or a NYRA sales representative can request a refund online, and fans who purchased tickets on Ticketmaster will receive an email directing them to log into their account to request a refund.

This year’s Belmont will differ from prior years because it will be shorter. Traditionally, horses run 1 1/2 miles on “Big Sandy,” but this year they will only run 1 1/8 miles, to account for the scheduled adjustments to the Triple Crown. The distance was 1 1/8 miles in 1893 and 1894.

“While this will certainly be a unique running of this historic race, we are grateful to be able to hold the Belmont Stakes in 2020,” NYRA President David O’Rourke said in a statement. “Thanks to our partners at NBC Sports, fans across the country can look forward to a day of exceptional thoroughbred racing at a time when entertainment and sports are so important to providing a sense of normalcy.”

NBC will stream coverage on Belmont Stakes day for three hours beginning at 3 p.m.

News of the Stakes date came three d ay s a f t e r G ov. A n d rew C u o m o announced NYRA officials can begin live horse racing on June 1 without fans. Belmont’s spring/summer meet will be conducted from June 3 through July 12.

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Merrick’s Rachel Rabinowitz gives back

By ANDREW GARCIA agarcia@liherald.com

Rachel Rabinowitz’s corporate position at Macy’s New York City headquarters was her first major job out of college after earning a business degree.

Despite working there for four years, the John F. Kennedy High School alumnae, now 26, was furloughed in April as the Covid-19 outbreak intensified.

Although she is currently job searching, Rabinowitz is still renting her New York City apartment, she said. She’s keeping expenses minimal by staying with her parents in Merrick.

Instead of staying holed-up in their home in the interim, Rabinowitz decided to support several neighbors in her community and beyond. “I tried to not really get down about it,” she said.

Being furloughed “wasn’t based on my performance or anything personal — it’s what they had to do for the business to stay afloat. So, I just wanted to stay positive and figure out different ways to stay busy.”

Rabinowitz put her baking skills to use and started a charitable challah

bread-baking business through her Instagram page, @challah.at.me_. Limiting her efforts to roughly 50 challahs per week, she delivers them to customers or allows for pick up. The challahs come in a variety of flavors, including plain, cinnamon sugar and everything bagel.

After starting the page earlier this month, Rabinowitz collected more than $600, all of which she donated to No Kid Hungry, a charity that helps feed hungry children in the United States.

Through Invisible Hands, a communitybased organization, Rabinowitz has also been delivering groceries to families in Merrick, East Meadow and Seaford.

“It’s rewarding,” she said, noting that one appreciative senior left her flowers and a thank-you note. “It’s nice to be able to help people who aren’t young and healthy and feel uncomfortable going out.”

Despite the pandemic, Rabinowitz has maintained a positive attitude amid, “baking” the best out of a bad situation.

“It’s important to . . . think outside of the box when things aren’t what we’re accustomed to,” she said.

Photos courtesy Rachel Rabinowitz

MERokEAN RAChEl RABINoWItz is baking challahs for the community and donating the proceeds to No Kid Hungry. hER ChAllAh flAvoRs, top left, include cinnamon sugar French toast, everything bagel, plain and challah stuffed with sundried tomato pesto.

RABINoWItz’s ChAllAhs, NEAR left, can be purchased through her Instagram page, @ challah.at.me_.

PEts ARE usuAlly fans of Rabinowitz’s challahs, too, bottom left.

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Celebrating victories at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar’s Bellmore location has been a longstanding tradition for the Kennedy High School baseball program, and even though the spring sports season was cancelled, the 2020 Cougars were recognized by their go-to restaurant.

On May 21, Applebee’s stepped up to the plate and honored the program’s 25 athletes and coaches with a virtual pasta dinner as a last hoorah of the baseball season that never was due to Covid-19.

The Cougars picked up their entrees at the Bellmore location and then joined a Zoom meeting where they enjoyed their meals together.

“At Applebee’s, we are committed to giving back to the communities we serve, and after hearing the Kennedy baseball team could not take part in their tradition of celebrating their victories at our restaurant, we knew we had to do what we could to give this team one last celebration,” said Kurt Pahlitzsch, Vice President of Operations for Doherty Enterprises, which owns and operates Applebee’s of Bellmore. “We hope the team enjoys this meal, and we look forward to celebrating their future accomplishments with us.”

The idea to acknowledge the team

came after several members of Applebee’s public relations department read the Herald Life’s article “Bellmore-Merrick athletes reflect on no sports” (May 7-13).

In the article, pitcher/first baseman Chris Costaro, a senior, mentioned that heading to Applebee’s after winning a game would be one of the things he’d miss most this spring.

“It came as kind of a shock,” Costaro said of the Applebee’s team party. “It was really cool what they did for us.”

The entrees offered were the restaurant’s signature three-cheese chicken penne and classic chicken tenders with fries.

Kennedy varsity coach Mike Gattus has been a member of the coaching staff for five years, and said post-game meals serve as a key ingredient to team bonding and camaraderie. “Going to Applebee’s after games has become part of our team’s culture,” he said. “It was cool to have Applebee’s reach out to us and provide another great experience for the kids. It was such a nice gesture.”

Pahlitzsch added, “The Applebee’s team knows how great the end of the school year can be, especially for senior students. Celebrating the last game, going to prom and walking at graduation are rites of passage the class of 2020 will miss. We hope this small celebration will bring some joy to this team during a confusing and unprecedented time.”

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s the Covid-19 pandemic has turned our lives inside out, the tendency has been to find ways to soothe ourselves during this period of upheaval. While we’re doing our part to observe public health measures and reduce exposure to the disease, let’s use these days at home to focus on our personal well-being.

Yes, we’re all preoccupied with dealing with realities of our daily lives, but at the same time we’re practicing social distancing, we have an opportunity to protect and improve or own health. Healthy eating is especially important for keeping your immune system in top condition. Here are some steps you can take to eat healthy in the times of Covid.

Minimize trips to the supermarket Before you shop…

Plan ahead. Visualize breakfast, lunch, and dinner for at least 5 days. What will you serve? What do you need? Consider the foods your family likes, your food preparation methods, interests and skills, and the time and energy you will have for preparing meals. Working from home may not mean there is more time to cook—especially if you are now responsible for teaching your kids and doing the work your employer expects.

Have children at home? Include children in meal planning, preparation, and clean up while teaching them writing, math, reading, and science.

Reading/Writing: Ask your kids to make a list of what’s in the pantry and refrigerator. Then, have them look through cookbooks or online recipes sites to find meals and snacks that use up what is on hand. Have them share their breakfast, lunch, or dinner meal ideas.

Math: Find math in measuring spoons and cups, counting out numbers of ingredients, taking stock of pantry items, or planning the time it will take to prepare, cook, eat, and clean up a meal.

Science: Get kids involved in baking bread, cooking an egg, or creating a homemade salad dressing— then, search the internet to discover the science behind why ingredients change when they are combined, heated, or blended.

Think nutrition The healthiest meals emphasize whole grains, vegetables, and fruits — serve them in the greatest amounts. Meat portions should be smaller — this will save money and help keep dietary saturated fat in check.

Make a shopping list —and use it! You’ll be less like to forget items or buy impulse items. Stock up on nutrition-packed foods that will stay fresh for a week or longer. √ Breads: corn tortillas, whole grain English muffins, bagels, breads, wraps, frozen whole wheat waffles √ Grains: instant oatmeal, pasta, frozen brown rice, couscous, refrigerated pizza crust √ Fruits: fresh, dried, plain frozen, canned in juice or water √ Vegetables: fresh veggies, plain frozen, low sodium canned, sun-dried

√ Sauces: tomato pasta sauce, salsa √ Soups and broths: canned, frozen, shelf-stable cartons √ Juices: 100 percent juice √ Milk: fresh, shelf-stable packages √ Eggs and cheese √ Beans/legumes—canned and dry √ Nuts and seeds: bagged, canned, nut butters √ Poultry, meat and seafod √ Flavorings: add zing with dried herbs and spices, vinegars, mustard, hot/steak sauces, lemon/lime juice, light dressings, honey, Greek yogurt Go easy on the frozen dinners — most are high in sodium, fat, and calories —and limit purchases of tempting foods like chips, sodas, cookies, and ice cream.

Prepare for the unexpected. Since supermarkets are running low on many, be ready with a back-up plan if an ingredient you need is unavailable.

Keep the less fortunate in mind. Contribute to local pantries and soup kitchens now. Then, when it is all over, donate extra food you stocked up on that is still fresh and safe to eat.

Use contactless payment or credit cards. If you use the payment keypad, tap the buttons and screen with your knuckle—then use hand sanitizer after completing your payment.

When you bring the restaurant home Eat “out” safely. If you want to have take-out meals, take the food home right away and eat it while it is hot.

Store leftovers safely — wrap tightly and refrigerate any dishes with meat, fish, poultry, or dairy products. Be sure to reheat these leftovers thoroughly before eating.

Make eating together at home a positive experience Whether it is homemade or takeout, eating more meals at home is a new routine for many families. Keep the stress down by making mealtime fun.

Get the family involved. Kids can help set the table, pour the water, make the salad, or grate the cheese. Make mealtimes a family affair.

Try some new recipes. If you have never made homemade pizza, roasted a whole chicken, or cooked meatballs from scratch, now is a good time to try! For the less adventurous, start slowly by looking for those recipes that call for only a few ingredients and use common kitchen tools.

Reconnect with the family. Eat together at the table or spread a blanket on the floor and have an indoor picnic. Be sure to separate mealtime and TV time; watching while eating makes it too easy to pay attention to TV and not your food, so you are likely to overeat. Wonder what to talk about at mealtime? Chat about things you will do this summer, tell jokes; just keep the conversation upbeat and fun.

Above photo: In an ideal scenario, you’d have a balance of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and dairy at every meal. It might be hard to pull that off now, and that’s okay.

What you eat affects your physical and mental health, and both are a priority. Start with what you have and fill in the gaps.

Are you feeling stress, fear and anxiety as the pandemic drags on? If so, you’re not alone. The recommendations for social distancing affect nearly every part of our lives, including finances, relationships, transportation, jobs and healthcare.

Some common causes of stress during the coronavirus pandemic are uncertainty, lack of routine and reduced social support, says Mark Flanagan, LMSW, MPH, MA. Routines As humans, we don’t like uncertainty and tend to thrive in routines, says Flanagan. Routines are essential because they create a sense of normalcy and control in our lives. This sense of control then allows us to manage the challenges that come our way.

“When we don’t have a routine, much our time is spent trying to establish one,” says Flanagan. “Without a routine, we often pay attention to the things that are most ‘flashy.’ When big news happens, we tend to focus on it more.”

Social support Not only are our routines currently disrupted, but the routines of everyone around us are as well.

“When something goes wrong in our lives, we can usually rely on others to get a sense of calm,” he says. “But when everyone is experiencing the same sense of uncertainty, there’s no real ‘anchor’ to help manage some of the stress.”

Stress Stress management is essential for good physical health, and it’s especially important right now as our world addresses the Covid-19 pandemic.

“While short-term pressures and stress are normal and can help us change in positive ways, chronic stress causes a huge deterioration in our quality of life on a physical level,” says Flanagan. “When we are more pessimistic, depressed or anxious, our immune system goes down and produces more stress hormones, reducing our immunity and increasing inflammation.”

Stress can also put a strain on your mental health, relationships and productivity, he notes.

Steps to stress reduction “Rather than dwell on nervousness, focus on the things you can control,” Flanagan suggests. “When you move the locus of control from something outside yourself to inside yourself, you powerfully reduce anxiety and boost confidence.”

He suggests the following steps to regain control and reduce stress.

Follow the recommended health guidelines. These guidelines include frequent hand-washing, social distancing, practicing respiratory etiquette and cleaning commonly used surfaces. See the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Not only will you pro-

tect your health, but you’ll also protect the health of vulnerable people in your community, like older adults and those with serious or underlying health issues.

Create a morning routine. When you’re stuck at home, it can be tempting to let go of basic routines, but Flanagan says a morning routine can help you feel more productive and positive. Consider waking up at the same time each day, exercising, showering, meditating, journaling, tidying your home or having a healthy breakfast as part of your morning ritual.

Check in with loved ones regularly. While social distancing is essential to slow the spread of the virus, you can still check in with family and friends by phone, video chat, text or email.

Consider ways to help others. This can include picking up groceries for a neighbor and leaving them at their door, donating to a local charity, or purchasing gift cards from your favorite restaurant.

By taking the focus off yourself, you can experience reduced stress and a greater sense of well-being.

Have a daily self-care ritual.

Self-care can include exercise, meditation, walking outside, reading, taking a bubble bath, painting, journaling, gardening, cooking a healthy meal or enjoying a favorite hobby. Pick one thing and do it at the same time each day. It will help anchor your day and provide a welcome respite.

Limit news and media consumption. “When we constantly check our newsfeeds and see bad news, it activates our sympathetic nervous system and can send us into fight-or-flight mode,” says Flanagan. He recommends limiting how often you check the news to once Continued on page 8

Above photo: Stick with your routine as much as you can. Go to bed and get up in the morning on your usual schedule. Eat meals at regular times. Find ways to exercise away from the gym — do yoga in the living room, trim the hedge, have a scavenger hunt in the backyard with your kids, or just toss a ball or play tag as a family.

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These antibody tests are authorized by the FDA and have a high degree of reliability. The presence of COVID-19 antibodies in your system is an indication that you were probably exposed to the virus, even if you did not have any symptoms, and that you may have some degree of immunity to the virus, although this is not proven yet.

“The results and information gained from antibody testing will help the medical community determine and understand the spread of the virus, establish public health recommendations and reduce the risk for future surges of the virus in our communities,” said Aaron E. Glatt, Chair of the Department of Medicine, Chief of Infectious Diseases at Mount Sinai South Nassau.

If you have developed antibodies to the virus, you may be eligible to help others by donating antibody-rich plasma at the New York Blood Center, which has established a plasma bank that hospitals can access immediately to treat patients with serious or lifethreatening COVID-19 infections.

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hen the temperatures rise, getting enough to drink is important whether you’re playing sports, traveling or just sitting in the sun.

And it’s critical for your heart health.

Keeping the body hydrated helps the heart more easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles. And, it helps the muscles remove waste so that they can work efficiently.

“If you’re well hydrated, your heart doesn’t have to work as hard,” says John Batson, M.D, a sports medicine physician and an American Heart Association volunteer.

Dehydration can be a serious condition that can lead to problems ranging from swollen feet or a headache to life-threatening illnesses such as heat stroke.

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How much water do you need?

What does being well hydrated mean? The amount of water a person needs depends on climatic conditions, clothing worn and exercise intensity and duration, Batson says.

A person who perspires heavily will need to drink more than someone who doesn’t. Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease, may also mean you need to drink more to avoid over-taxing the heart or other organs.

People with cystic fibrosis have high concentrations of sodium in their sweat and also need to use caution to avoid dehydration. And some medications can act as diuretics, causing the body to lose more fluid.

Thirst isn’t the best indicator that you need to drink.“If you get thirsty, you’re already dehydrated,” Batson says.

Batson said the easiest thing to do is pay attention to the color of your urine. Pale and clear means you’re well hydrated. If it’s dark, drink more fluids.

If you want to know exactly how much fluid you need, Batson recommends weighing yourself before and after exercise, to see how much you’ve lost through perspiration. It’s a particular good guide for athletes training in the hot summer months.

“For every pound of sweat you lose, that’s a pint of water you’ll need to replenish,” Batson says, adding that it’s not unusual for a high school football player, wearing pads and running through drills, to lose 5 pounds or more of sweat during a summer practice.

People who are in good shape tend to sweat more, and need to drink more even if they aren’t feeling fatigued, Batson says.

Not sweating during vigorous physical activity can be a red flag that you’re dehydrated to the point of developing heat exhaustion.

Water is best For most people, water is the best thing to drink to stay hydrated. Sources of water also include foods, such fruits and vegetables which contain a high percentage of water. Sports drinks

with electrolytes, may be useful for people doing high intensity, vigorous exercise in very hot weather, though they tend to be high in calories.

“It’s healthier to drink water while you’re exercising, and then when you’re done, eat a healthy snack like orange slices, bananas or a small handful of unsalted nuts ,” Batson says.

He cautioned against fruit juices or sugary drinks, such as soda.“They can be hard on your stomach if you’re dehydrated,” he says.

It’s also best to avoid drinks containing caffeine, which acts as a diuretic and causes you to lose more fluids.

Batson says drinking before you exercise or go out into the sun is an important first step. “Drinking water before is much more important,” he says. “Otherwise, you’re playing catch-up and your heart is straining.”

Not just for athletes or exercise Hydration isn’t just important during physical activity.

Sitting in the sun on a hot or humid day, even if you aren’t exercising, can also cause your body to need more fluids.

People who have a heart condition, are older than 50 or overweight may also have to take extra precautions.

Above photo: According to doctors, there’s no one-sizefits-all formula for daily water intake. The amount of water you should drink daily depends on your body, your health conditions, your medications, and other factors.

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Even those in good health can start to feel anxious and fearful when the words ‘pandemic’ and ‘social distancing’ are mentioned.

But can you stay active and mentally healthy while social distancing? The answer is a resounding yes.

While routines have changed, it’s critical that people keep exercising and eating nutritious meals, since the body is often able to better fight off illnesses when it’s healthy and strong. Taking these steps helps fight off stress, which most people are experiencing right now in one way or another.

Get off the couch and step away from the computer to maintain your well-being during this unsettling time.

Get outside: While it’s important to limit physical interactions, getting outside for a run, walk or bicycle ride is a great way to boost endorphins and enjoy fresh air. Just make sure to maintain six feet between yourself and others.

If weather or other reasons limit your ability to go outside, many companies and gyms are offering free online exercises right now.

Endorphins have been found to reduce stress, increase feelings of happiness and help fight against depression.

Get proper nutrition: Add fruits and vegetables to your plate for colorful, nutrient-rich meals. Vegetables also are a good source of fiber.

Eating well will help you feel better and give you

energy to keep moving. Now is a great time to try that new recipe or food subscription box!

Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of water can help prevent dehydration. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dehydration can cause unclear thinking and mood swings, among other health problems.

Not sure how much to drink? Many medical professionals suggest following the 8x8 rule, eight ounces of water eight times a day.

Stay connected: Just because you can’t be with friends and family in person doesn’t mean you can’t stay in touch. Set up time to connect with video chats, phone calls and emails. Staying connected doesn’t have to be high-tech.

Have kids or just a kid at heart? Write encouraging messages on your driveway or in your windows for your neighbors, and postal and delivery workers.

Know Your Options: One of the best ways to prepare is knowing what to do if you start to show symptoms. To minimize your exposure, call or email your doctor or local health system about a telehealth visit to be screened. The provider will then identify what steps you should take next.

Get support: Talking through concerns and fears can help put them in perspective and make you feel calmer. You may want to reach out for professional support if you’re struggling.

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or twice a day (ideally not first thing morning or after dinner), turning off news alerts, and obtaining information from one or two reputable news outlets.

Set boundaries around social media.

“There’s this concept of toxic sociality where we constantly have to be connected, even in superficial ways, and when we’re not, it feels like part of us isn’t being ‘fed,’” he explains. “It’s important to practice social distancing with social media too.

We may not think we’re having any effect on our newsfeed, but we can take steps to reduce the ripple effect of panic on social media.”

He suggests posting positive messages online and being mindful of your likes, shares and comments.

Meditate. Meditation can help restore your sense of control as you focus on your breath or a positive word or phrase. “Meditation can help you activate your parasympathetic nervous system, and that’s an antidote to fear,” says Flanagan.

“And when you’re more centered, you’re able to create a calm reality around you.”

Encourage others. “Often, when we are scared, it can be tempting to repeat negative

messages, but actively encouraging family and friends is really important,” he says.

“Chances are, someone is having a harder time than you are. Your words matter and people will respond accordingly. It’s important to realize we are not victims; we are helping to create our environment and change it for the better. By sending positive messages out into the world, you’ll not only affect those around you, but those words will come back to you.”

Finding hope “It’s important to remember that this will pass sooner or later,” says Flanagan. “The world has gone through many different challenges, like disease outbreaks, war and uncertain times. For better or worse, these times always pass.

That doesn’t mean this time isn’t significantly challenging, but if we focus on what we can control and do things that are good for our health and the health of those around us, we will come out of this in perhaps a more whole state and with a renewed perspective. It’s important to look toward the future and begin building for that future. You can always have hope. Hope never leaves us.”

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s the temperatures rise and we emerge from our homes to move our fitness programs outside, we can easily overdue it by not paying attention to the effect temperature has on our bodies. Keep in the mind some tips from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association while enjoying pursuing your exercise routines — and, of course, be mindful of your social distancing.

“Many cases of heat illness are preventable and can be successfully treated if such conditions are properly recognized and appropriate care is provided in a timely manner,” said certified athletic trainer Brendon McDermott, MS, ATC. To guard against heat illnesses, NATA recommends following these steps: 1. Gradually increase activity in terms of intensity and duration in the heat. This prepares your body for more intense, longer duration exercise in warm conditions, and helps prevent injury and heat illness.

2. Intersperse periods of rest during activity and assure adequate rest between exercise bouts.

Rest breaks are an important defense against heat illness, and proper sleeping habits decrease your risk as well.

3. Begin outdoor activities only after you’re properly hydrated. Drink water or sports drinks throughout physical activity in the heat.

4. A darker urine color is a quick indicator of dehydration. Your urine should look more like lemonade than apple juice.

5. Exercise during cooler portions of the day

(early morning or late evening), if possible.

6. Do not participate in intense exercise if you show signs of an existing illness (i.e. fever, diarrhea, extreme fatigue, etc.). These can decrease your body’s tolerance for heat and increase your risk of a heat illness. Back off on exercise intensity or duration if not feeling well (i.e. walk instead of run, cut the session short, etc.)

Heat-Related Ailments “We are not invincible when it comes to exercise in the heat” said McDermott.“In extreme cases, if medical care is not provided in a timely manner, long-term damage can occur.”

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Keep in mind these heat-related ailments when working or playing in the heat: Exertional heat stroke. This is an extremely serious illness that can result in death unless quickly recognized and properly treated. Signs and symptoms include an increase in core body temperature (usually above 104°F/40°C); central nervous system dysfunction, such as altered consciousness, seizures, confusion, emotional instability, irrational behavior or decreased mental acuity; nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; headache, dizziness, or weakness; increased heart rate; decreased blood pressure or fast breathing; dehydration; and combativeness.

What to do: It’s very important that treatment for exertional heat stroke be both aggressive and immediate, provided adequate medical personnel are on site. Key steps to take when exertional heat stroke is identified include immediate whole-body cooling, preferably through cold-water immersion, followed immediately by medical treatment in an emergency room or trauma center.

Heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion is a moderately serious illness resulting from fluid loss or sodium loss in the heat. Signs and symptoms include loss of coordination; dizziness or fainting; profuse sweating or pale skin; headache, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; stomach/ intestinal cramps or persistent muscle cramps.

What to do: Heat exhaustion patients should immediately be transported to a cool, shaded environment with feet elevated, and fluids should be replaced. If their condition worsens or does not improve within minutes, they should be transported to the emergency room for evaluation and treatment. Those suffering from heat exhaustion should avoid intense activity in the heat until at least the next day. NATA also recommends a trip to the doctor to rule out any underlying conditions that predispose them to heat exhaustion.

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Appoint persons you trust to be your children’s, parents’, or your own guardians in the event of death, incapacity, or absence.

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Protect your assets and beneficiaries in the event of bankruptcy, lawsuits, or debt left behind at death.

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Local church group ministers with masks “They don’t give the same level of protection as surgical masks or the N95s,” Geng Vassilakis added. “But people can It has become common over the past wear them as covers for surgical masks, two months to enumerate the ways in so the masks will last longer.” And even which the country failed to prepare for cloth masks can help prevent contagion, the coronavirus pandemic. But those especially when worn by those who have problems have also given rise to a range tested positive for Covid-19. of humanitarian cottage industries, like Recently, the group also began sewing ad hoc grocery delivery services and the elastic headbands with large buttons on production of protective gear either side, for those who for first responders and frontwear their masks for long line workers. periods. Geng Vassilakis Holy Trinity Orthodox explained that the straps hurt Church, in East Meadow, some people’s ears, and that began such an effort in fastening them around the March, when its Sisterhood buttons alleviates the discomof Our Lady of Kazan estabfort. lished a “mask ministry” for Many of the community’s its members. The parish, own front-line workers which serves all of southeastreceived masks weeks ago. ern Nassau County, including Now the group also supplies Seaford and Wantagh, counts local health care facilities, police officers, firefighters, NaNcY gENg like Mercy Hospital, where emergency medical techniparishioner Shelly Krzeminscians, nurses and at least one VaSSIlakIS ki is a nurse. nursing home mana g er ‘Mask ministry’ Each mask takes about 20 among its members. minutes to make, Geng Vassicoordinator The team was led by lakis said, and to date, the parishioner Nancy Geng Vasteam has made more than 600 silakis, of Merrick, who has her own of them. Sisterhood members Alexis business making custom jewelry and dec- Acheson, who is a nurse, and Tamara Ligorative fabric items. “[Parish President] uori, a retired Nassau County police serLoraine Babaian had some really beauti- geant, handle most of the deliveries, crissful antique fabric from the 1960s and ’70s,” crossing the county.

Geng Vassilakis said. “I cut the fabric into Holy Trinity’s pastor, the Very Rev. 6-inch by 9-inch rectangles, [and parishio- Martin Kraus, said the initiative embodners] Valerie Eagen, her daughter Ruth ied the church’s Christian values. “This is Ann and Mary Ann Crowley sewed pairs a unique point in history,” he said, “and of the rectangles together,” adding straps it’s really inspiring to see our parishioand reinforcement across the nose. “The ners stepping up, extending themselves masks are 100 percent cotton, and they’re both for their fellow parishioners and for reversible and washable.” the whole community.”

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Olga MElNYk, TrEaSurEr of the Holy Trinity Orthodox parish, received communion from the church’s pastor, the Very Rev. Martin Kraus, for the first time since the statewide pause order in March.

Some churches resume public worship In the nearly two months since Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued his stay-at-home order, most local churches have abided by it, suspending regular services. As the state began easing some restrictions last week, some churches offered worship services to a limited number of members.

Parishes in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre were to remain closed, according to a May 12 letter from Bishop John Barres. But other denominations were allowing small numbers of members to return, while monitoring the results carefully.

Seaford’s St. Gregory of Nyssa Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church already allowed some members to join in its services, starting with the Easter liturgy, according to its pastor, the Rev. Andrew Gromm.

And at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, in East Meadow, which serves Seaford, Wantagh and most of the South Shore, worship resumed on a limited basis on Sunday, with the first public liturgy in two months.

Services at Holy Trinity that will be open to parishioners will be limited to Sunday communion liturgies. All others — weekly vespers, vigils, the daily Paraklesis service and memorials, for example — will continue to be available

only via streaming. The church has streamed its services for over two years, but smaller parishes, like St. Gregory’s, do not have that capability.

Holy Trinity will invite families to attend on a rotating basis, with no more than 10 attendees per service. “This week we allowed a limited number of parishioners to attend,” the church’s pastor, the Very Rev. Martin Kraus, said.

Attendees included a much-reduced choir; Kraus; his wife, Matushka Dennise Kraus; and a half dozen members of the parish council.

Others who wanted to receive communion could do so by appointment after the service. “No one should just show up,” Kraus cautioned.

There were some questions, he added, about whether the government had the constitutional authority to order churches closed. The First Amendment’s Establishment Clause forbids any measure restricting the “free exercise of religion.”

Like many jurisdictions, Kraus said, the Diocese of New York and New Jersey, which includes Long Island, posted updated guidelines for public liturgies last week. He added that the parish would err on the side of the safety of its members, their families and their communities.

NaNcY gENg VaSSIlakIS helped coordinate the creation of more than 600 colorful handmade masks, using antique material.

THE MaSkS, 100 percent cotton and washable, were designed to protect the surgical masks worn underneath them, so they could be used more than once.

Photos courtesy Nancy Geng Vassilakis

Mepham Pirettes win first national championship

HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS — May 28, 2020

The Wellington C. Mepham varsity kickline team won its first national championship in program history on March 8 at the World Disney World Resort in Florida.

The Pirettes earned a score of 95.03 in the large varsity kick category after competing against seven of the best teams in the country. The team also received the Superior Showmanship Award for the performance. The last time the team competed in Kick was in 2013, and the last time they made finals in the Kick category at nationals was 2011.

“The closest placement the team has had to first was a second-place finish in the small varsity jazz category in 2012,” said coach Kerry Dennis.

In addition, their other three routines made it into finals, with their pom routine finishing in sixth place and their team performance routine earning a NDA Unleashed Award and a third-place finish.

Their jazz performance placed 26th out of 46 in finals, and they also earned the high honor of the NDA Sportsmanship Award.

“The award is presented to one team at the competition and is voted on by the staff,” Dennis added. “It acknowledges athlete, coach and fan behavior throughout the weekend.”

The team returned home from Nationals on March 9 — the same day the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District began canceling school trips due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “The team is so

Courtesy Bellmore-Merrick Central High School Districtt

The MephaM pireTTes won their first national championship in program history this year at the World Disney World Resort in Florida. appreciative that they had the opportunity to go to nationals and represent both Mepham and Bellmore-Merrick on the national level,” Dennis said. “They did an unbelievable job this season when they went down to Orlando to win their first championship ever. Although schools closed the week after they returned, they

look forward to celebrating an incredible season when they are able.”

The UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship is the most prestigious high school championship in the country, and is nationally televised on ESPN every year. In 2020, they hosted 20,000 athletes and 950 teams.

Dennis, who is in her 12th season as coach, led the team throughout the season along with captains Chloe Shipley, Jessica Roth, Jenna Buehler and Danielle Scalamandre.

— Compiled by Andrew Garcia

The ‘100 Deadliest Days’ for teen drivers A message from Community Parent Center Director Wendy Tepfer

This is a crucial time for education, awareness and smart decision making.

Keep your teen driver safe by:

By WeNDY TepFer agarcia@liherald.com

This is a message from Wendy Tepfer, director of the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center.

Summer is usually an exciting time for teens to enjoy a carefree break from the stress and pressure of school. It’s the season for celebrations — proms, graduations and summer vacations. For teenage drivers, it’s usually the perfect time to get into the car and have some fun!

However, it is that way of thinking that makes these next 100 days so dangerous for teens every year, and especially this year.

We are living through an extremely scary and unsettling time, faced with making hard, but necessary, choices to ensure the health and safety of our families. The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives in many ways, and we will all have to adjust to the “new normal” as we move forward.

Sadly, one thing that has not changed is that motor vehicle crashes are still the leading cause of death and injury for teens.

New York State schools are officially closed for the remainder of the academic year due to the crisis, and teens have been at home, learning remotely and social distancing for over two months. Therefore, many more teen drivers will be tempted to get out on the roads.

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■ Limiting how often they drive in highrisk situations (at night, on weekends, in bad weather) ■ Limiting the number of passengers permitted in the car ■ Prohibiting alcohol or other drug use ■ Banning use of cell phones and all other electronics devices ■ Making sure that seatbelts are always worn by the driver and all passengers Herald Life file photo

The sTarT oF Memorial Day marks the beginning of the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers, according to Community Parent Center Director Wendy Tepfer.

With more teens driving, parents need to remember that Memorial Day marks the start of the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers. The 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are historically among the deadliest for teen drivers; a time when the number of teen driving-related injuries and deaths increase dramatically.

In 2019, the average number of deaths from crashes involving teen drivers was approximately 17 percent higher per day compared with other days of the year, a sobering statistic. The National Highway

Traffic Safety Administration attributes the higher crash rates for teens to having more free time, less adult supervision and more opportunities to drive at night with their friends.

Parents can play a vital role in reducing the risk of a teen car crash by taking advantage of the extra time they have at home, and speaking with their teens about driving safety. Parents should not take anything for granted, make no assumptions, and expect the unexpected when it comes to their teens’ driving behaviors.

Parents are the most important influence on their teen when it comes to risky behaviors and driving. Be a positive role model for your teen driver. It’s hard to convince your teen driver to engage in safe driving practices, like wearing a seat belt, obeying the speed limit or turning off the cell phone, if you are not also demonstrating these behaviors.

Please continue to practice social distancing to keep your family healthy and safe during the COVID -19 crisis, and help keep your teen driver safe on the roads by following the suggestions offered.

Be well and stay safe.

— Compiled by Andrew Garcia

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTE OF THE BELLMOREMERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual vote of the qualified voters of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, Nassau County, New York, will be held exclusively by absentee ballot voting on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 for the following purposes: PROPOSITION NO. 1 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, is authorized to expend the sums in the General Fund Appropriate of one hundred sixty-six million, six hundred sixty-one thousand, four hundred sixty-four dollars ($166,661,464) to be raised through taxation in the several districts included with the Central High School District after first deducting the monies available from state aid and other sources.

PROPOSITION NO. 2CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, is hereby authorized to expend the sum of seven hundred fifty one thousand, eight hundred eight dollars ($751,808) representing the balance of monies in the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 2016 for the following purposes: parking lot, tennis courts and track resurfacing, and floor and ceiling tile replacement at W.C. Mepham High School, Grand Avenue and Merrick Avenue Middle Schools and door and lock replacement at all buildings.

Since the funds to be expended hereunder come from the Capital Reserve Fund approval of this proposition will not require a tax levy upon the real property of the district. This Proposition shall be independent of Proposition No.1.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that any resident of the school district who wishes to be a registered voter for this election may register with the board of elections by submitting an on-line application for voter registration with the Department of Motor Vehicles at https://dmv.ny.gov/morei n f o / e l e c t r o n i c - v o t e rregistration-application.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a person shall be entitled to vote at the annual meeting and election who is a citizen of the United States, eighteen years of age, a resident of the Union Free School District in which he intends to vote for a period of thirty days next preceding the election he offers to vote.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes (school budget) and copies of propositions involving expenditure of moneys and the operation of the school system for the ensuing year, may be viewed by any taxpayer in the District during the fourteen days immediately preceding the annual vote on the district’s website.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district.

Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot.

Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 14, 2020. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is received in the Office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PATTIANNE GUCCIONE DISTRICT CLERK The above notice will be published in the Bellmore and Merrick Herald Life newspapers on Thursday, May 14, 2020 and May 28, 2020.

121813 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEE ELECTION OF THE NORTH MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY (June 9, 2020) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing will be held remotely by the Board of Trustees of the North Merrick Public Library (the “Library”), Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York on, May 26, 2020, at 7:15 PM, for the purpose of discussing expenditures contained in the Library’s proposed budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that absentee ballots will be mailed to each qualified voter within the North Merrick Union Free School District with a postage paid return envelope and that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, solely through the submission of such absentee ballots pursuant to Executive Order 202.26. Absentee ballots must be received by the Office of the District Clerk of the North Merrick Union Free School District (the “District”) at 1057 Merrick Avenue, North Merrick, NY 11566 no later than 5:00 p.m. prevailing time, on June 9, 2020, at which time voting pursuant to the Annual Meeting Budget Vote and Election shall be concluded.

Additional information regarding the Budget Vote and Election will be posted on the Library’s website at www.nmerricklibrary.org.

The absentee ballot submitted to each qualified voter will include a vote upon the following items: 1. To adopt the annual budget of the Library for the fiscal year 2020-21 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To elect one (1) member of the Library Board of Trustees for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2020, and expiring on June 30, 2025 to succeed Marion Schurade, whose term expires on June 30, 2020.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of such budget or statement may be accessed on the Library’s website or obtained electronically by any resident of the District upon request beginning May 19, 2020 by emailing the Library’s Director at nmpltomwitt@yahoo.com or the Clerk of the District jlong@nmerrick.org AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Library Board of Trustees are due to be filed with the Clerk of the District, Harold D. Fayette School, 1957 Merrick Avenue, North Merrick, NY, not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 11, 2020.. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District;; must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required, and no person shall be entitled to vote at the meeting whose name does not appear on the register of

the School District prepared thereof. Given the health and safety concerns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person registration will not be available, but an individual may properly register by filing an application with the Department of Motor Vehicles online by utilizing the following link https://dmv.ny.gov/morei n f o / e l e c t r o n i c - v o t e rregistration-application or by mail through the Nassau County Board of Elections. Any qualified voter of the Library who is in doubt as to whether she/he is registered to vote at the June 9, 2020 Budget Vote and Election and/or believes she/he should have received an absentee ballot, should contact the Clerk of the District via email at jlong@nmerrick.org AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that given the health and safety concerns associated with COVID-19 pandemic, the register and/or list of persons to whom absentee ballots and/or military ballots are issued will not be available for in-person inspection by qualified voters of the District, but may be inspected electronically by emailing the Clerk of the District at jlong@nmerrick.org commencing with the issuance of such absentee ballot, and on each of the five school days prior to the election.

Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may apply for a military ballot and military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Library. A military ballot application and/or registration application may be requested from the District Clerk and must be returned to the Office the District Clerk, at 1057 Merrick Avenue, North Merrick, NY 11566, not later than 5:00 PM on the twenty-sixth (26th) day before the election (May 14, 2020). A military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the military ballot application and/or registration application by mail, facsimile transmission, or e-mail (or as otherwise directed by the Governor or applicable legislation).

Dated: North Merrick, New York May 6, 2020

By Order of the BOARD OF TRUSTEES NORTH MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY North Merrick, New York Thomas Witt, Director 121884 LEGAL NOTICE AVISO LEGAL AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTO PRESUPUESTARIO Y ELECCIÓN DE FIDEICOMISARIOS DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE NORTH MERRICK

(Junio 9, 2020) SE DA AVISO POR LA PRESENTE, que la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de North Merrick (la “Biblioteca”), Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, el 26 de mayo de 2020 a las 7:15 PM, con el propósito de discutir los gastos contenidos en el presupuesto propuesto de la Biblioteca para el año fiscal 2020-2021.

Y SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que las boletas en ausencia se enviarán por correo a cada votante calificado dentro del Distrito Escolar Union Free de North Merrick con un sobre con franqueo pagado y que dicho Presupuesto y Elección se realizará el martes 9 de junio de 2020, únicamente mediante la presentación de dichas boletas en ausencia de conformidad con la Orden Ejecutiva 202.26. La Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito Escolar Union Free de North Merrick (el “Distrito”) debe recibir las boletas en ausencia en 1057 Merrick Avenue, North Merrick, NY 11566 a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. tiempo vigente, el 9 de junio de 2020, momento en el cual se concluirá la votación de conformidad con el Presupuesto de la Reunión Anual y la Elección. Se publicará información adicional sobre el presupuesto de votación y elección en el sitio web de la biblioteca e n www.nmerricklibrary.org.

La boleta en ausencia presentada a cada votante calificado incluirá un voto sobre los siguientes elementos: 1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca para el año fiscal 2020-21 y autorizar que la porción requerida de la misma se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito.

2. Elegir a un (1) miembro de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca por un termino de cinco (5) años que comience el 1 de julio de 2020 y expire el 30 de junio de 2025 para seguir a Marion Schurade, cuyo término expira el 30 de junio de 2020.

Y SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que cualquier residente del Distrito puede obtener una copia de dicho presupuesto o declaración en el sitio web de la Biblioteca u obtenerla electrónicamente a partir del 19 de mayo de 2020 por correo electrónico al Director de la Biblioteca e n nmpltomwitt@yahoo.com o la secretaria del distrito jlong@nmerrick.org Y SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que las solicitudes de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Fideicomisarios

de la Biblioteca deben presentarse ante la Secretaria del Distrito, Harold D. Fayette School, 1957 Merrick Avenue, North Merrick, NY, no después de las 5:00 pm el 11 de mayo de 2020.

Cada petición se dirigirá a la Secretaria del Distrito; debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato y debe describir la vacante específica para la cual el candidato está nominado.

Y SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes, y ninguna persona tendrá derecho a votar en la reunión cuyo nombre no figura en el registro del Distrito Escolar preparado para ello. Dadas las preocupaciones de salud y seguridad asociadas con la pandemia de COVID-19, el registro en persona no estará disponible, pero una persona puede registrarse adecuadamente presentando una solicitud en línea en el Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados utilizando el siguiente e n l a c e https://dmv.ny.gov/morei n f o / e l e c t r o n i c - v o t e rinscripción-application o por correo a través de la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau.

Cualquier votante calificado de la Biblioteca que tenga dudas sobre si está registrado para votar en la Elección y Voto de Presupuesto del 9 de junio de 2020 y/o cree que debería haber recibido una boleta en ausencia, debe comunicarse con la Secretaria del Distrito por correo electrónico a jlong@nmerrick.org Y SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que dadas las preocupaciones de salud y seguridad asociadas con la pandemia de COVID-19, el registro y / o la lista de personas a las que se emiten boletas en ausencia y/o boletas militares no estarán disponibles para inspección en persona por votantes calificados del Distrito, pero pueden ser inspeccionados electrónicamente enviando un correo electrónico a la Secretaria del Distrito a jlong@nmerrick.org comenzando con la emisión de dicha boleta en ausencia, y en cada uno de los cinco días escolares antes de la elección.

Los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito escolar pueden solicitar una boleta militar y los votantes militares que no están actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados de la Biblioteca. Una solicitud de boleta militar y/o una solicitud de registro pueden solicitarse a la Secretaria del Distrito y

deben devolverse a la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, en 1057 Merrick Avenue, North Merrick, NY 11566, no más tarde de las 5:00 PM del día (26) día antes de las elecciones (14 de mayo de 2020). Un votante militar puede indicar su preferencia por recibir la solicitud de boleta militar y/o la solicitud de registro por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico (o según lo indique el Gobernador o la legislación aplicable).

Fecha: N o r t h Merrick, Nueva York 6 de mayo de 2020 Por orden de la JUNTA DIRECTIVA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE NORTH MERRICK North Merrick, Nueva York Thomas Witt, Director 121886 LEGAL NOTICE VISO DE VOTO ANUAL DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK SE DA AVISO DE QUE el voto anual de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Central de Bellmore-Merrick, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo exclusivamente por votación en boleta en ausencia el martes el 9 de junio de 2020 para los siguientes propósitos: PROPOSICIÓN NUMERO 1- PRESUPUESTO DEL DISTRITO CENTRAL DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA RESUELTO, que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Central de la Escuela Secundaria de BellmoreMerrick, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, está autorizada a gastar las sumas Apropriadas del Fondo General de ciento sesenta y seis millones seiscientos sesenta y un mil cuatrocientos sesenta y cuatro dolares ($166,661,464) que se recaudarán a través de dólares de impuestos en los distritos escolares incluidos en el Distrito Central de La Escuela Secundaria después de deducir los fondos disponibles de la ayuda estatal y otras fuentes de ingresos.

PROPOSICIÓN NUMERO 2PROYECTOS DE MEJORA DE CAPITAL RESUELTO, que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Central de la Escuela Secundaria de BellmoreMerrick, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, está autorizada a gastar la suma de setecientos cincuenta y un mil ochocientos ocho dólares ($751,808) que representan el saldo de fondos en el Fondo de Reserva de Capital establecido en mayo de 2016 para los siguientes p r o p ó s i t o s : estacionamiento, cancha de tenis y repavimentación de pista,

reemplazo de azujelos piso y techo en La Escuela Secundaria de WC Mepham y Las Escuelas Intermedias de Grand Avenue y Merrick Avenue y reemplazo de puertas y cerraduras de las puertas en todos los edificios escolares. Dado que los fondos que se van a gastar provienen de la reserva de capital, no habrá impacto fiscal adicional para los residentes si se aprueba la propuesta.

Y AVISO SE DA TAMBIÉN de que cualquier residente del distrito escolar que desee ser un votante registrado para esta elección puede registrarse en la junta electoral mediante la presentación de una solicitud en línea para el registro de votantes con el Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados en https://dmv.ny.gov/morei n f o / e l e c t r o n i c - v o t e rregistration-application.

Y AVISO SE DA TAMBIÉN de que una persona tendrá derecho a votar en la reunión y elección anual que sea ciudadano de los Estados Unidos, dieciocho años de edad, residente del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión en el que tiene la intención de votar por un período de los treinta días que preceden a la elección que ofrece para votar.

Y AVISO SE DA TAMBIÉN de que una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año siguiente para fines escolares (presupuesto escolar) y copias de propuestas que implican gastos de dinero y la operación del sistema escolar para el año siguiente , puede ser visto por cualquier contribuyente en el Distrito durante los catorce días inmediatamente anteriores a la votación anual en el sitio web del distrito.

SE DA MÁS AVISO que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden aplicar para registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito escolar pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votantes militares, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Los formularios de inscripción de votante militar y los formularios de solicitud de boleta militar deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p.m. el 14 de mayo de 2020. No se realizará una votación

Gov.: L.I. to start Phase One reopening May 27 sbrinton@liherald.com

Governor Cuomo rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday, the first day the trading floor was open in two months because of the coronavirus pandemic. The symbolic gesture came on the same day the Mid-Hudson Valley started Phase One reopening of its economy, and only one day before Long Island was to begin the first phase.

As of May 24, Long Island had still not met two of the seven criteria to start Phase One; it had not seen a 14-day decline in hospital deaths, and it did not have a sufficient number of contract tracers in place to identify Covid-19 hot spots and isolate them. As of May 26, it had seen the necessary drop in deaths, and was bringing the last of the required contact tracers on board, enabling the Island to reopen May 27, according to Cuomo.

When Long Island reopens, that will only leave New York City to start Phase One among the state’s 10 regions. It was unclear, however, when the city would be able to begin. As of May 24, it had met four of the seven criteria. It did not have enough available hospital beds and intensive care beds, and needed more contact tracers.

Reopening the economy will play out

by re gion in four phases: P h a s e One: Construction, manufacturing, wholesale trade, select retail for curbside pickup only, and agriculture, forestry and fishing. Phase Two: Professional services, finance and insurance, retail, administrative support, and real estate, rental and leasing. Phase Three: Restaurants and food services, beyond takeout and delivery. Phase Four: Arts, entertainment and recreation, and education.

If the number of deaths, hospitalizations and new Covid-19 cases remains stable or declines for two weeks, a region can move on to the next phase of reopening.

To prepare for Phase One reopening, the governor said over the Memorial Day weekend, the Long Island Rail Road was sanitizing its trains and adding cars to them to enable riders to spread out more. A Herald tour of South Shore LIRR stations during rush hour found only a handful of riders at any one station.

Cuomo emphasized that personal behavior will determine the success — or failure — of the reopening process. “The trajectory,” he said Tuesday, “is decided by people.”

He repeated that people should wear masks in public spaces, wash hands frequently and aintain social distance.

“We want [the] economy to come roaring back,” he said.

Public Notices

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militar a menos que se reciba en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p.m. el día de las elecciones POR ORDEN DE JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN BELLMORE-MERICK DISTRITO DE ESCUELA SECUNDARIA CENTRAL PATTIANNE GUCCIONE SECRETARIO El aviso anterior se publicará en los periódicos Herald Life de Bellmore y Merrick el Jueves, el 7 de Mayo de 2020 y el 28 de mayo de 2020.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BELLMOREMERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will hold a Public Hearing remotely on June 2, 2020 at 8:00 p.m., for the purpose of transacting all business as is authorized by the Education Law, including, but not limited to, discussion of the expenditure of funds and budgeting therefore relative to the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures of the

Central High School District for the school year 2020-2021 and on propositions involving the expenditure of funds or the levy of tax, at which time and which place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof concerning the same will have an opportunity to be heard.pu AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes (school budget) and copies of propositions involving expenditure of moneys and the operation of the school system for the ensuing year, will be available to any taxpayer in the District seven days immediately preceding the public hearing on the District’s website.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report, prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on the District’s website.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PATTIANNE GUCCIONE DISTRICT CLERK

The above notice will be published in the Bellmore and Merrick Herald Life newspapers on Thursday, May 7, 2020 and May 28, 2020.

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LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA DE BELLMORE-MERRICK DISTRITO DE ESCUELA SECUNDARIA CENTRAL PUEBLO DE HEMPSTEAD CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK AVISO SE PROPORCIONA de que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de Bellmore-Merrick celebrará una reunión pública de forma remota el 2 de junio de 2020 a las 8:00 p.m., con el propósito de tramitar todos los negocios según lo autoriza la Ley de Educación, incluyendo, entre otros, la discusión del gasto de fondos y el presupuesto, por lo tanto, en relación con la asignación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos necesarios del Distrito Central High School para el año escolar 2020-2021 y sobre las propuestas que involucran el gasto de fondos o la recaudación de impuestos, en qué momento y en qué lugar todas las personas interesadas en el tema de los mismos tendrán la oportunidad de ser oídos.

Y TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO de que una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año siguiente para fines escolares (presupuesto escolar) y copias de propuestas que involucren gastos de dinero y la operación del sistema escolar para el año siguiente , estará disponible para cualquier contribuyente en el Distrito siete días inmediatamente antes de la audiencia pública en el sitio web del Distrito.

Y TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO de que un Informe de exención del impuesto sobre bienes inmuebles, preparado de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley del impuesto sobre bienes inmuebles, se adjuntará a cualquier presupuesto provisional / preliminar, así como al presupuesto final adoptado del que formará parte; y se publicará en el sitio web del Distrito.

POR ORDEN DE JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN BELLMORE-MERICK DISTRITO DE ESCUELA SECUNDARIA CENTRAL PATTIANNE GUCCIONE SECRETARIO El aviso anterior se publicará en los periódicos Herald Life de Bellmore y Merrick el Jueves, el 7 de Mayo de 2020 y el 28 de mayo de 2020.

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Eimaan Khan, prESidEnt of Wellington C. Mepham High School’s Key Club, is sewing masks for the community.

Khan and thE Key Club are accepting donations of funds and supplies to make their masks.

Mepham’s Eimaan Khan sews masks for Key Club When Wellington C. Mepham High School junior Eimaan Kahn saw a need for fabric masks during the Covid-19 pandemic, she wove together a plan in true Key Club fashion.

Kahn, the club’s president, began sewing masks for people in the community with some help from her mother.

“It’s easy for us to stay home and do something to help the community,” Kahn explained. “According to the CDC’s recommendations, people should wear a mask in public when they cannot social distance.”

Kahn pitched the idea at a Key Club Zoom meeting where members were brainstorming on how to best help the community. Members had already baked good for essential workers and wrote thank-you letters to accompany deliver-

ies.

“The goal is to keep kids engaged in a time when we all feel helpless,” explained Theana Cheliotes, a school social worker and faculty adviser to the club. “This is a way we can help from our homes in a safe manner.”

Kahn also posted a video to social media letting the community know about the masks.

Donations are welcome, as are fabric and/or supplies. All proceeds are put toward future Key Club community-minded projects or given to a charity.

Follow their Instagram account @ mephamkeyclub or email mephamkeyclub@bmchsd.org to order.

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I’ll sit and listen to ’em by myself.

I simply short-circuited. After weeks of relative isolation, and being bombarded by constant sad news, I kind of numbed out. I was concerned when the pandemic hit, then I was actively worried, then I was frantic, and then I was numb.

Numb is the worst.

We all know the fight-or-flight response. Anxiety just takes over, and ratchets your brain and heart into overdrive, Randi even when you kReiss have nothing more stressful to do than prepare a meal or go to sleep. Sleeping is tough. That’s when the unbidden thoughts take over and the what-ifs rule.

For me, anxiety is a buffet: Shall I pick the what-if-I-never-get-to-see-my-kidsagain, or perhaps a tasty what-if-Trumpgets-re-elected — or maybe today I’ll chew on what-if-this-kids’-inflammatory-syndrome-explodes-across-the-country, or what-if-what’s-left-after-this-administration-trashes-the-health-care-system-theeconomy-the-environment-and-our-

democracy-doesn’t-resemble-Americaanymore.

These mean thoughts float around me, and it requires a concentrated effort to acknowledge the threats and then create a decent hour or a good day or a peaceful night. What I’ve discovered is that music is often the magic that breaks through the numbness and actually brings joy into the moment, or allows a few cathartic tears.

For us Boomers, rock ’n’ roll is still the bomb. It zooms us directly back to memories of being young and fearless and in the thick of it. Of not being trapped in a pandemic. So many of the lyrics were dopey but they’re attached to the one great philosophical question in life: Why must I be a teenager in love???

Last week, someone sent me a video montage of New York City with Frank Sinatra singing “New York, New York.” It didn’t feature a deserted Times Square or an empty subway car; it showed the prepandemic frenzy and fun, the tumult of the crowds and the street vendors and the joggers.

Sinatra went deep into These little town blues/Are melting away/I’ll make a brand

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new start of it/In old New York/If I can make it there/I’ll make it anywhere/It’s up to you/New York, New York.

Corny as hell, but it did what no amount of thinking things through could do: It made me feel. It brought tears.

Maybe music will help you get through. I’ve heard that several area hospitals pipe “Here Comes the Sun” over the P.A. system every time they discharge a Covid19 patient. Nice.

I took myself for a walk a few days ago, and was listening to a bunch of music I had downloaded. Up came “We Shall Overcome,” sung

by Peter, Paul and Mary.

Deep in my heart/I do believe/We shall overcome, some day. So, yes, I was that woman walking and belting out the great civil rights anthem.

Opera houses and entertainment halls, ballet companies and theaters are all offering online performances, many for free. If you can settle your mind into it, you can catch “La Traviata” in the privacy of your home, or stream anything from rock to metal to show tunes. Bach or Beyoncé, it’s all good medicine.

Other lyrics weave different spells.

When I was a kid, the Jerry Lewis Tele-

es, I was that woman walking and belting out the anthem ‘We Shall Overcome.’

thon was a really big deal over Labor Day Weekend. We went to my Aunt Zelda’s house, where our whole melodramatic family watched Jerry singing and crying his eyes out. We loved every minute of the cheesy sentimentality.

We all waited for it: At the very end, Jerry would sing “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” by Rodgers and Hammerstein, and audiences across the country would weep and the money would pour in. It was a thorough cleansing of the soul and the tear ducts.

Two Sundays ago, with Jerry dead now for years and telethons not so popular anymore, I saw a full-page ad in The New York Times, a tribute to Columbia University’s graduating class of 2020. It mentioned that Hammerstein had graduated from Columbia in 1916. Rodgers, it said, graduated in 1923. It shared the lyrics that the iconic team had written in 1945: Walk on through the wind, Walk on through the rain, Though your dreams be tossed and blown.

Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart, And you’ll never walk alone!

You’ll never walk alone.

“We walk on, together,” the ad said.

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Remembering our warriors’ sacrifices

e marked Memorial Day on Monday, honoring all those who died in military service to our nation. It was a holiday unlike past years, however. Gone were the community-wide parades and elaborate ceremonies.

Gatherings were limited to 10 or fewer people, by order of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.

We weren’t entirely sure any ceremonies would be allowed until the governor gave the final word on May 19.

We hope everyone took some time to reflect on the meaning of the holiday.

Nearly 2.9 million Americans have died in battle since the Revolutionary War was fought from 1775 to 1783.

Leaving for war is any citizen’s highest form of service to the nation. He or she must be willing and ready to die. When the bullets and mortars fly, soldiers run toward them, not away from them, if they expect to win.

Right now, our nation is engaged in a war of a different sort, battling an unseen enemy, a viral invader that ravages many, while, strangely, leaving others untouched.

Our warriors are the doctors, nurses, EMTs, police officers and firefighters in the hospitals and in the communities that have become our new front lines. The coronavirus has been an unrelenting foe, but this fight must continue, and we must win it. We have no choice.

Winning requires sacrifice on the part

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letters Thanks for the common sense, Randi To the Editor: Every Friday I thumb through the Herald to get to Randi Kreiss’s weekly entry, knowing that I will see support for my thoughts and views. I registered as a Republican back in the ’80s, when politicians at least displayed an outward dignity and respect for the jobs we gave them to do. Out of laziness, I haven’t changed my political designation, so the Trump trash still crosses my threshold. (There hasn’t been much lately, which seems odd, when the staged campaign love-ins can’t be held. I guess they don’t want to know the truth?)

I read a New York Times article recently about how the coronavirus has affected Russian doctors and

of us all. Some will give more than others.

Some will even give their lives in service to others.

During World War II, when the fate of the nation and world were at stake, people asked what they could do for their country.

Now we find ourselves facing a hostile aggressor that has attacked around the globe. The question each of us must ask is, what can we do to help?

That might mean holding a fundraiser, volunteering for or donating to a food pantry, making personal protective equipment for others or just wearing a mask in public. Whatever the case, even though so many of us are asked to stay at home, we are all in this fight together.

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opinions

he coronavirus will be with us for the foreseeable future. The shutdown we have been struggling with has been painful, inconvenient and sad. We have seen loved ones and pillars of our communities die suddenly of a virus no one knew about a year ago.

Classes are being held online, and graduations have been canceled.

Businesses deemed non-essential were ordered closed overnight.

Thirty-six million Americans — two million of them in New York — have applied for unemLaUra ployment benefits. sCHaeFer There is no precedent for the devastation of our local economy.

The silver lining is that the shutdown lowered the curve, as intended. A few weeks ago, my daily updates from the Nassau County Department of Health included the danger of hospitals being overwhelmed because of a shortage of ventilators, the county morgue being filled beyond capacity and the county running out of body bags. Today those dangers have been alleviated.

There was a daily effort to ensure that

the brave men and women who were on the front lines, battling the effects of this virus — doctors, nurses, police officers, ambulance drivers and other first responders — had the necessary equipment to protect themselves and their families. This effort extended to getting PPE to those who were working in essential businesses, like supermarkets and funeral homes.

The question now is, when will we be able to reopen other businesses? I agree that opening too early may pose a danger to our health, but opening too late poses a danger as well, and I’m afraid that is what we are starting to experience now. I have already heard from business owners who will be closing their doors for good. I shudder as I drive past so many that have been unable to open in any capacity since March. I understand the need to limit the number of people exposed to this horrible virus, but when do we get to be personally responsible again?

We have learned the importance of social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks to limit the spread of Covid-19. We have learned about mitigating the risks as much as possible, and for the most part, we have been respectful of one another. Signs in essential businesses

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ive us the opportunity to get back to some semblance of the lives we used to live.

LeTTers health care workers. With a little editing, the story could just as well have been about this country. It’s frightening that the lies and cover-ups in Russia are so similar to what’s been coming out of the White House. Thankfully, in this country we aren’t automatons, and can think for ourselves and get a job done when government fails us. I’m very dismayed that Dr. Anthony Fauci is being silenced. We need truth now more than anything!

The first reaction I had when the pandemic was declared was of the plagues during the Middle Ages. Everything changed then, as it is doing now. This is God’s way of slapping us across the face and saying, “Wake up!” — and in so many ways we are waking up. We’ve changed the way we work and learn; shown more love and tolerance to family, friends and neighbors; given the environment a much-needed break; gained more respect and appreciation for teachers, law enforcement and health care workers; changed our views on universal health care and salaries; and seen the true colors of our elected officials, to name just a few.

Then I thought of what some have deemed horrible possibilities: Is this nature’s way of “culling the herd” to protect herself ? Why are some “chosen” to die and others not? What if we never had war, famine, disease, ethnic cleansings?

How many people would populate the earth now — or would we have become

remind us of how customers and employees can protect themselves and others.

So why aren’t we allowing other businesses to do that as well? If someone can make an appointment to buy a car, why can’t they make an appointment to get their hair cut, using the same precautions? It seems to me that barbershops and hair salons are a great example of businesses that can open safely under specific, stringent guidelines: wear masks and gloves, and limit the number of customers allowed inside. That’s it.

If the guidelines aren’t followed, a business owner runs the risk of being shut down.

Restaurants should similarly be able to reopen with limited capacity, if that’s even profitable for them, and for many it won’t be. But without the option of reopening before we reach seemingly random benchmarks, these businesses face losing thousands of dollars a day. Every “shut-down” day brings them one day closer to closing forever.

Many municipalities are developing a “circuit breaker” approach to reopening, in which a shutdown would be reinstituted if there were a sudden surge in Covid cases. That protocol could easily be put in place. Perhaps it will be, but when?

Small business owners are our neigh-

bors, and many are active in our communities, sponsoring our Little Leagues and community events. And many of them have told me they may never reopen if we don’t provide them with a way to do so in a smart, effective and safe manner now — not a month from now. They understand that if they don’t take safety precautions, there are customers who won’t enter their stores or utilize their services, which will only result in more lost revenue.

Some people will not go out to any store until they feel completely safe.

That’s their prerogative as well. It’s a personal choice, and I believe we’re all ready to make those kinds of choices.

I don’t disagree that if we start to see a resurgence of coronavirus cases, we will have to make adjustments. But give us the opportunity to get back to living some semblance of the lives we used to live.

Let’s get back to feeling in control and safe again, because we will be vigilant about safety, and expect — and even demand — that of others.

Wear a mask, wear gloves, cover yourself from head to toe if that makes you feel safest. When the vaccine is finally available, it will be a game-changer. But let people make up their own minds, so we can get back to business before our economy reaches the point of no return.

Laura Schaefer is a Nassau County legislator representing the 14th District.

Framework by Roni Chastain

extinct long ago?

Fortunately, and unfortunately, I won’t be around to see what results in generations to come, but I’m very interested, and almost excited, to see what happens in my lifetime. Thank you, Randi, for our weekly Common Sense class, and keep up the great work!

VIVIENNE SMITH Sea Cliff

Which Queens guy puts the other to shame?

To the Editor: Re Jerry Kremer’s column “Cuomo puts the other guy from Queens to shame” (April 30-May 6): There certainly is no comparison between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Donald J. Trump. One is a typical politician, much like Kremer, and the other is a businessman who accomplishes things he promises. Where has Kremer been the past three years? Under this president, we have had the best economy, more people working, fewer people on welfare, a history-making stock market and on and on.

Cuomo praised President Trump for sending aid that he requested, including the hospital ship Comfort, in record time, only to hoard the ventilators and

We can smell it from here — Oyster Bay

hardly use the Comfort. The arrogant Mr. “America was never that great” Cuomo sent Covid-19 patients to nursing homes. Because of his stupidity, many elderly people died. No, Cuomo is at the bottom of the list of governors, only one above that incompetent governor of Michigan.

If Kremer would get his face out of

the fake news and think for himself, he would find that President Trump is working tirelessly for the America people. I look forward to another four years of his leadership.

CHARLES VAN HORN Glen Head

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It’s time to un-pause Nassau County

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