Copiague High School seniors Emma Luvera and Fabrice Cormier were recently honored at the 25th Annual Butch Dellecave Awards held at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook. Each high school in the county is invited to nominate one male and one female member of its senior class. Finalists must demonstrate a rare combination of athletic prowess, academic achievement, and meaningful civic involvement.
Pictured: Copiague High School nominees Emma Luvera and Fabrice Cormier are flanked by Butch Dellecave Foundation President Mark Dellecave (left) and Executive Director Guy Dellecave (right).
Photo courtesy of Artist Lake Medi
Showcasing Success At Science Research Symposium
Highlighting the many award-winning research projects completed this year, Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School held its 11th annual Science Research Symposium in the school’s cafeteria. Joined by administrators, Board of Education members, local government officials, family and friends, the students proudly displayed their hard work and
dedication to science. Guests were invited for a gallery walk to witness some of the projects completed by students in the varying levels of science research classes at the high school. Science chairperson Renee Locker, alongside science teachers Tracy Wenzler and Dr. Kaitlyn Thompson, welcomed guests and acknowledged the
students’ many successes and the research program overall. Seniors were called to the podium to receive certificates and be honored for their hard work.
Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School Principal Joseph Agosta applauded the students for their passion for the sciences. “Your passion for discovery is inspiring,” he said.
“Remember, the journey of science is not always a straight line. It includes setbacks, surprises, and moments when the data may not make sense. But every challenge you face brings you closer to understanding the world, and your success and the success of your fellow science research students speaks to the support and guidance you
receive from your mentors both at the Walton G. O’Connell Copiague High School and the variety of institutions with which you collaborate.”
Students from Introduction to Science Research, Independent Science Research, Advanced Placement Science Research and Advanced Science Research classes presented and
showcased some of their research findings. To close out the event, keynote speaker Dr. Youngjoo Kim, associate professor at SUNY Old Westbury, urged students to continue their hard work and dedication to the sciences and keep working to make a change in the world.
Photos courtesy of Copiague School District
Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School held its 11th annual Science Research Symposium
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Greek Couscous
TheFourth of July is a day to celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. Americans celebrate the Fourth of July in various ways, many of which involve spending time outdoors with family and friends. Grilling delicious foods often is part of the July 4 game plan. Burgers, hot dogs and chicken drumsticks will never fall out of favor for Fourth of July fare, but savvy grillmasters know to pepper the offerings with foods that will tempt palates in unique ways. This recipe for “Grilled Eggplant with Feta and Greek Couscous” from “Cooking Light Fresh Food Superfast” (Oxmoor House) by the Cooking Light Editors appeals to vegetarians, vegetable lovers and anyone who wants something a little lighter from the grill.
Serves 4
2 small eggplants (about 1 pound each), each cut into 4 lengthwise slices
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat grill.
2. Drizzle eggplant slices with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with oregano, salt, and pepper. Grill 6 minutes on each side or until tender. Sprinkle eggplant with cheese; grill 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
3. While eggplant grills, prepare Greek Couscous.
4. Place 2 eggplant slices on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with 1 cup couscous. Garnish with oregano sprigs, if desired.
1 15-ounce can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes.
MICHELLE LYNNE KERN
OCTOBER 2, 1985 - JULY 2, 2002
Thinking of our daughter every day & always on July 2nd. She left us at age 16, twenty three years ago, but will forever be in all our family’s hearts.
~ The Moran & Kern Families
Moose Corner
Lindenhurst Moose Lodge 1421 883 South Broadway Lindenhurst, NY 11757
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The following is a listing of our upcoming events at Lindenhurst Moose Lodge
JULY 2025 EVENTS
Sunday, 07/06/25
“Family Brunch & Moose International Chairman of the Board Official Visitation”: Enjoy our “All You Can Eat Brunch”, featuring a Custom Egg / Omelet Station”. Due to the Chairman of the Board for Moose International official visitation to the Lodge, the event will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Come down for a relaxing and delicious brunch, remember to call early to make reservations, please contact Theresa Restivo (631) 252-4203 or Bridget Ahlers (631) 8344742.
Sunday, 07/27/25 “Family BBQ & Car
Show”: To celebrate the 112th Birthday of “Mooseheart”, we will be holding a combination BBQ & Car Show, starting at 1:00 pm. Tickets are $25 for Adults, and $12 for Children 12 & under. Include with the ticket is Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Corn on the Cobb, Salads, and more. Additionally, it includes Soda, Wine or Domestic Tap Beer, while supplies last. Advance Tickets purchase is required, and can be purchased from our Social Quarters, or from Theresa Restivo (631) 2524203
The Lodge Membership Meetings are every 1st & 3rd Monday at 8:00pm. The WOTM Chapter Social Gathering is on the 1st Tuesday at 7:30pm and the Chapter Membership Meeting is every 3rd Tuesday at 7:30pm. Our Main Hall is available for your Special events, Shower, Weddings,
Birthdays, etc. Please contact Barbara Colasanto (631) 754-7477 or Theresa Restivo (631) 252-4203 for information. All events are for members and qualified guests. Members must always present their membership card upon entering the building. All qualified guests and members without their membership card must sign the guest book. If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please contact the Lodge at (631) 226-4364, via email at Lodge1421@ gmail.com
For all events and our calendar, please visit our website at www. MooseLodge1421.com
Thank you for supporting our Community, Mooseheart, Moosehaven & our Lodge.
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Copia gue Public Schools FREE Summer Meals Pr og r am
Free meals available for kids and teens 18 and younger. Open to ALL – NO enrollment & NO cost
USDA Requires Meals be Eaten on Site
Copiague Memorial Library
50 Deauville Blvd, Copiague
July 11 – August 22
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Deauville Gardens East Playground
45 Waldo St, Copiague July 7 – August 21
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Comidas gratuitas disponibles para niños y adolescentes de 18 años o menos. Abierto a todos: Sin inscripción ni costo.
El USDA exige que las comidas se consuman en el lugar.
Libreria Publica de Copiague
50 Deauville Blvd, Copiague
Julio 11 – Agosto 22
Martes, Miercoles & Viernes
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Patio de Deauville Gardens East
45 Waldo St, Copiague
Julio 7 – Agosto 21
Lunes a Jueves
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Picina de North Lindenhurst
1700 Straight Path, Lindenhurst
Julio 7 – Agosto 21
Lunes a Jueves
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Picina de North Amityville
300 New Highway, Amityville
Julio 7 – Agosto 21
Lunes a Jueves 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Contacto para más información: Departamento de Cafetería Teléfono: (631) 842-4010 x451
Treehouse For Kids
(NAPSI)—Treehouse
JULY HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2nd
7:30PM
FARMINGDALE VILLAGE POPS ON THE VILLAGE GREEN
Farmingdale Village Pops On the Village Green, 43rd Season and Crowd Favorite! Wednesdays July 2nd, July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd & July 30th. Held on the Village Green, 361 Main Street, or along Main Street (as noted). Outdoor events are weather permitting. Bring chairs/blankets for seating for Movies, Pops concerts & theatre performance. For more information, please call Farmingdale Village, 516-249-0093
FRIDAY, JULY 4th
8:30AM-12:00PM
INDEPENDENCE DAY 4 MILE RUN/WALK
At Bellmore Fire House, 230 Pettit Ave Bellmore. 8:30AM 4 Mile Start, 8:00AM 1 Mile Start. Rain or Shine. Sanctioned by USATF-LONG ISLAND & an individual scoring race in the USATF-LI Grand Prix. All are welcome, you can also become a member today to score! This event is a USATF-Long Island fundraiser, with all proceeds going directly to Long Island Track & Field. For more information, please call 516-531-3323
SATURDAY, JULY 5th
3:00PM
CONCERT OF PATRIOTIC MUSIC
Celebrating God and Country featuring Kathryn Wilson, soprano soloist. A free-will offering will be taken. Grace United Methodist, 515 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631-226-8690
MAKE A SUBMISSION!
Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more info, call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
SATURDAY, JULY 12th & SUNDAY, JULY 13th
10:00AM-6:00PM LONG BEACH ARTS AND CRAFTS BOARDWALK FESTIVAL
The City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that the 2025 Arts and Crafts Boardwalk Festival has returned. Vendor applications are available. All artisans are encouraged to apply! For more information, please call 516-705-7414
THROUGH JULY 13th
5-11PM WEEKDAYS AND NOON-11 PM SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS & JULY 4th
EMPIRE STATE FAIR
This family-fun annual event features a variety of live entertainment, four nights of spectacular Fireworks by Grucci, exciting rides and games for the whole family, and plenty of delicious fair food. For more information, please call 866-666-3247
SATURDAY, JULY 19th
10:00AM-4:00PM ANTIQUE CAR SHOW
Wantagh Preservation Society's 4th Annual Antique Car Show.(Rain date Sunday July 20th) Wantagh Preservation Society Museum, 1700 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. Cars from 1960's & older. Entrance fee $1. Refreshments for sale, 50/50 raffle, music! Go inside Wantagh's 1885 Train Station, Wantagh's 1907 Post office & get your free ticket to board the 1912 Jamaica Parlor car, (Parlor car open from 12 - 2pm). emailWantaghmuseum@gmail.com (Matt)
6:30PM-10:30PM HAWAIIAN LUAU
Grab your grass skirt & Hawaiian shirt. Brumidi Lodge, Deer Park is hosting a HAWAIIAN LUAU. Hawaiian Style Buffet Dinner, Slushies & soda included, Tiki Bar, Brumidi’s Famous Hawaiian Entertainment DJ Gene & Joanne Spinning in the Music Hut. Raffles & Much More Summer Fun For tickets and more information, please call Anita 631-422-6914. Sons & Daughters of Italy in America 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park.
SUNDAY, JULY 20th
11:00AM-4:00PM
SPIRIT OF SUMMER ART FESTIVAL Spirit of Huntington Art Center, 2 Melville Rd. N. Huntington Station. A day of celebrating inclusion and diversity in the arts, hand-made goods, community, food trucks, raffles, games, music performances, fun crafts and activities for the whole family! Hosted by the Spirit of Huntington, a non-profit community art center that teaches creative expression classes to all ages and all abilities. Connected with over 500 participants and dozens of local organizations across Long Island. For more information, please call 631-470-9620
MONDAY, JULY 21st
9:00AM-12:00PM
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Saint John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 36 E. John Street in Lindenhurst. July 21st through July 25th. Bible lessons, Music, Games, Crafts, Snacks, and more! FREE!! Grades K-6th. Register at https:// saintjohnsvbs.myanswers.com
One-on-One Medicare
Counseling and Assistance
Fridays, July 18, August 15 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Register for a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a Suffolk County RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) volunteer from HIICAP (Health Insurance
Copiague Memorial Public Library
Information, Counseling & Assistance Program) to answer questions and provide information regarding Medicare health insurance, benefits, and savings programs. Registration is necessary.
Medicaid Enrollment Assistance for the Aged,
Blind and Disabled Fridays, July 25 August 22 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Representatives from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will assist aged, blind and disabled patrons in enrolling in various Medicaid programs that may be available to them. Assistance will be given on a first come, first served basis. For more information, please call the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-9634168. Registration is not necessary.
Free Lunch for Children and Teens
Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19
Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20 Fridays, July 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15, 22 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Calling all kids and teens 18 and under! Stop by the Library to fuel up for summer fun with free lunch. In partnership with the Copiague School District, the Library is offering free lunch as part of the USDA Summer Meals Program. This program is open to all. Registration is not necessary.
The World of Sharks Monday, July 7 6:30 - 8:00 PM
It’s shark week! Join a member from the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society as they discuss the amazing world of sharks. Learn about the largest and smallest sharks in the world and the various shark species that can be found in New York waters. Find out about the different conservation projects being conducted in New York
and New England waters and the threats shark face around the world. Registration is necessary.
Live Aid: The Show Heard Around the World
Tuesday, July 8
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Join author Clive Young to discuss the wild true story of how Live Aid happened, based on years of research and personal interviews with artists and crew members! Go backstage at the legendary benefit concert that featured Queen, U2, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Phil Collins, Elton John, Madonna, Bob Dylan, and dozens more. They gave incredible performances, raised $190 million and were watched by nearly 40 percent of the world’s population—but behind the scenes, it almost fell apart multiple times!
Registration is necessary.
Laughter Yoga
Wednesday, July 9
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Boost your health, brighten your day and reduce stress with laughter. Laughter yoga is a unique concept where anyone can laugh without relying on humor, jokes or comedy. Join certified yoga instructor Patty and see why laughter truly is the best medicine! Registration is necessary.
Afternoon Book
Discussion Thursday, July 10
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick
Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is necessary.
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July 4 Pool Party Safety
Americans gather in backyards across the United States in celebration of the nation’s independence each July. Festivities often include delicious foods cooked on the grill, music, laughter, and, if there is a pool in the yard, hours of splashing around.
Pools are great places to cool off from the hot sun. But pools also can be dangerous. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, drowning remains the No. 1 threat to children. Previous July 4 drownings should serve as sober warnings to those planning to celebrate in and around a pool this Independence Day. Simple precautionary measures can save lives.
• Never leave a child unattended in a pool or around any body of water no matter how small, even for a minute.
• Teach children basic water safety.
• Avoid overloading the pool with too many boisterous swimmers, especially if adults, older kids and young kids are in the water. Small children can quickly get lost in the fray.
• Avoid swimming if you have been consuming alcohol.
• Designate a lifeguard, whether it’s a hired, certified professional, or someone who has taken on the task and will keep eyes fixed on the pool at all times while swimmers are
present.
• Establish rules and enforce them. Prohibit diving into shallow water and running around the slippery edge of the pool.
• Learn how to administer CPR to both children and adults.
• If a child goes missing, look for him or her in the pool first.
• Minimize the use of pool floats that can obscure the view of the pool floor when there are many swimmers present.
• Keep a phone handy at all time. Promptly call for emergency services if the need arises.
• Ensure everyone immediately exits the pool if thunder is heard or lightning is seen.
• Turn off the filter pump while guests are swimming, particularly to protect against entrapment on pool drains or pipes.
• The American Association of Pediatrics advises against allowing infants and toddlers in hot tubs. Older children should not be in a hot tub for more than 20 minutes at a time.
• Be sure the water chemistry is balanced in pools and spas so that swimmers are not irritated by the chemicals and the water is sanitary. Also, keep in mind that swim diapers are not foolproof. Check youngsters often so that waste does not end up in the pool.
Did You Know?
Scores of people insist that exercising with a partner is a great way to remain committed to a fitness regimen, and now research is beginning to support that assertion. A 2023 study from researchers in Japan published in the Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics found that exercising both alone and with a partner two or more times a week helped to lower risk of cognitive impairment, but the risk was decreased by a more significant margin among those who exercised with others.
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