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February 20, 2019 • Volume 15• No. 50

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It may have been the coldest day of winter in Wantagh, but Forest Lake Elementary School’s kindergarten penguins kept warm during various activities during their annual Penguin Day celebration.

For the past several weeks the students have studied the Emperor, Little Blue, Macaroni and Rock Hopper penguins through English language arts, science and math activities.

To celebrate their hard work, the students, dressed in black and white clothing and wearing penguin hats, marched down to the cafetorium’s South Pole to try their skills at the penguin huddle, egg waddle, slide and blubber activities, taking the time to pretend to be one of their favorite animals.

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Eleanor Roosevelt heat like penguins at the South Pole. Photo courtesy of the Wantagh School District

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HUDDLING PENGUINS - Forest Lake Elementary School kindergarten teacher Robin Conte huddled with students to test whether they can generate more heat like penguins at the South Pole. Photo courtesy of the Wantagh School District

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The Division Avenue also earned first place for awarded fourth place for received fifth place for High School Science Fossils. In addition, Fuchs Boomilever and Rashmika Mousetrap Vehicle.

Olympiad team competed and Jasmine Velez were Beesam and Holly Dukacz at the annual Science Olympiad Division C Invitational Tournament at Yale University on January 26th and took home numerous awards.

The competition featured Science Olympiad teams from other high schools and was run entirely

by Yale undergraduate students with Connecticut State Science Olympiad Director Brendan Herlihy.

Division Avenue students competed in a variety of Science Olympiad events with the leadership of their adviser Gerard Marzigliano.

Students Leah Draluck and Emily Fuchs earned first place for WINNING SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM - Division Avenue High School’s Wright Stuff, while Nikhil Science Olympiad team participated in the Science Olympiad Division C Invitational Keer and Sabrina Manos Tournament at Yale University. Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

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Narcan Training for Rabbis In response to the growing need for education, awareness, and training resources around opioids and opioid safety, Chabad of Mineola hosted a Narcan Training class for Chabad Rabbis from around Long Island.

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by Chad Thompson, Fire Commissioner for Lido Point Lookout. Joining this session were Rabbi Mendel Goldberg of Coram, Rabbi Chaim Grossbaum of Stonybrook, Rabbi Mendy Heber of Brookville, Rabbi Sholom Lipszyc of Woodbury, Rabbi Tuvia Teldon of Commack and Rabbi Sholom Wolf of Great Neck.

Each Rabbi is now certified to administer NARCAN (naloxone) a Nasal Spray which is a prescription medicine used for opioid emergencies.

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ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS!

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By: Allison Kugel

The Morning Hour I find there is nothing more spectacular than rising early in the morning before others awaken, to take an hour or two to simply... be. The sun is just starting to rise, the house is quiet and still, nobody needs anything from me, and I don’t yet have to get ready for my day. Most significantly, I don’t have to be “me” yet. What do I mean by that?

When our body awakens in the morning, there is a process that immediately starts unfolding. If we’re fortunate to have a bit of extra time, we can slowly open our eyes, stretch our body, take some cleansing breathes and enjoy the comfort of our bed for a few precious moments. But what happens next? Suddenly we remember who we are, as the preset programs rapidly download into our waking mind. We’re hit with a rush of information. “I have to get up and feed the dog, and get the kids ready for school, and get ready for work, and I have that deadline to meet, and there is going to be rush hour traffic this morning, and I have to pay that bill... and, and, and...

Once the old programs begin to play, we’ve lost that special energy field we’re in when we first wake up. Lately, I like to wake up at least an hour early. I use this “hour of power” to stretch, breathe, pray and sit in front of my fireplace sipping my coffee as the run rises. I focus on gratitude and count my blessings. Then, I take a moment to focus on my goals for the day, the week, the month. Not my obligations, there is plenty of time for that later in the day. In this sacred hour, I focus on my goals; the things I want to achieve to further empower my life and to be of service to others.

It’s not easy being you, as it is not easy being me. That is, the me that is my daily program of stressors, responsibilities, obligations, dramas and problems. Have you noticed that when you are on vacation you feel invigorated, as though you’ve suddenly got a new lease on life?

It’s because that new atmosphere jolts you out of the past and the future, and delivers you directly into the present moment where you forget to be you. You forget

all of the regrets of the past, the worries about the future, and you are just pure consciousness. You are no longer trapped in space and time. You are existing in no time (past or future), no space (your worldly designations), no thing (you). You achieve this same feeling when you are newly in love, or on those days where you serendipitously have the best day ever that just seemed to magically come together; one of those days you always remember. You, quite literally, forget to be stressed or unhappy. The joy of the moment has put you in the now. It’s a different state of consciousness.

You can create that feeling daily by allowing yourself an extra hour in your day, when you first wake up, to revel in a pocket of time where you are nothing in particular, and yet everything, at the same time. It takes some discipline to wake up an hour before you have to, but the feeling of positivity and empowerment it affords is well worth practicing this new habit. You are investing one hour in you, the best investment you can make.

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Send Coming Events to: South Bay’s Neighbor Newspapers, 565 Broadhollow Road, Suite 3, Farmingdale, NY 11735; Fax to: 631.226.2680; or E-mail to: EditorSB@SouthBayNews.com Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, contact: 631.226.2636, extension 275.

Wednesday February 20 Dane Cook "Tell It Like It Is" will take place Wednesday February 20th and Thursday, February 21st at 7:30 p.m., at The Paramount Theatre, 370 New York Avenue in Huntington. For details and tickets, visit www. paramountny.com.

Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society Fundraiser Paint Night will take place Wednesday, February 20th, 7 p.m., at the museum located at 328 Hawkins Avenue in Ronkonkoma. Come out and paint, while sipping wine. One glass $25, 2 glasses $35.

Refreshments and all materials are included. Reservations are a must. Please reserve by February 15th. For information and to make reservations, contact 631.588.7599.

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Thursday February 21 Tobay Hadassah Film Forum Presenting the Film, "Varian's War" will take place Thursday, February 21st, 1 p.m., at Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Road in Plainview. The film is based on the true story of one of WW II's greatest and most forgotten heroes. Varian Fry was an editor and scholar who rescued over 2,000 artists from Nazi occupation in France. Admission is free. For information, contact Rachell Berkowitz at 516.313.0131.

Bay Shore Historical Society Meeting will take place Thursday, February 21st, 7 p.m., at Bayshore-Brightwaters Library, 1 s. Country Road in Brightwaters. Angela Reich, Brightwaters resident, educator and author will discuss her research of the south shore's shipwrecks and sea captains in her presentation of her novel, "Shipwreck of Hope."

All welcome. Free event.

Refreshments will be served.

For information, contact Barry at 631.665.1707.

in Huntington Station, in the south cafeteria. Connect with veteran service providers, human services providers and other not for profit agencies in one convenient location. Lunch provided and Chinese auction.

This event is being offered through The Huntington Opportunity Resource Center in partnership with The American Legion Greenlawn Post 1244.

Guitar Workshop for Beginners will take place Friday, February 22nd, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at east Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road in East Northport. Guitar instructor Chris Fury will explain the fundamentals of guitar playing.

Both electric and acoustic guitars are welcome. No previous experience necessary.

Registration ongoing. For information, contact the library at 631.261.6930.

Saturday February 23 Hail to the Queen: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin will take place Saturday, February 23rd, at West Babylon Public Library, 211 Route 109 in West Babylon. Join Rhonda Denet for this incredible tribute, paying homage to Aretha Franklin, "The Queen of Soul."

Enjoy renditions of Aretha's most successful hits. For more information, contact the library at 631.669.5445.

Sunday February 24

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Bird Walk at Mill Pond Park will take place Sunday, February 24th, 9-11:30 a.m. at Mill Pond Park, on the north side of Merrick Road, west of the Wantagh State Parkway (Wantagh/Bellmore). Bring binoculars. Walk leaders and birders will be glad to share their knowledge during the walk. This event is free. Rain, snow or temperatures below 25 degrees cancels the bird walk. For questionable weather, visit their Facebook page.

For information, contact Joe Landesberg at 516.467.9498 or visit www.ssaudubon.org.

First Annual Veterans Services Day will take place Friday, February 22nd, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Walt Whitman High School, 301 West Hills Road

2019 Academy Awards Night Fundraiser will take place Sunday, February 24th, at Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington. Doors

open at 6 p.m. See the awards show on the big screen with your cinema friends and family. Tickets include one entry into ballot contest and a chance to participate in the Red Carpet Photo Contest.

Evening includes wine bar, Taste of Long Island Dinner, and dessert from Herrell's Ice Cream. Tickets for members are $75, and $100 for non-members. No refunds, rain shine. For information, contact 631.423.7611 or visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Wade-Burns VFW Post 7279 Sunday Morning Breakfast will take place Sunday, February 24th, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at 560 N. Delaware Avenue in Lindenhurst.

Pancakes, French toast, eggs, bacon, coffee, tea, orange juice and more. Breakfast is $8 pp, all you can eat.

Children under 12 eat for free. For information, contact 631.888.9854.

will be hosted by Long Island Blood Services. Bring ID with signature or photo, weigha minimum of 110 lbs., no tattoos in the past 12 months, ages 16-75 (16 must have signed parental permission).

Age 76 or older, must have a doctor's note. Walk ins welcome but appointments are preferred. For more information, contact the library at 631.261.6930.

A "Taste" of Stony Brook Village... Ladies Night In will take place Tuesday, February 26th, 6-8 p.m., at Ward Melville Heritage Organization, Stony Brook Village Center, 111 Main Street in Stony Brook. Over 20 shops and restaurants will participate in this event. Food samples, demos, raffles, give-aways, Chinese auction and 90s themed music and dancing.

For information, contact 631.751.2244.

Wednesday February 27

Sunday Street Concert Series will take place Sunday, February 24th, 3 p.m. at Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A in Stony Brook with acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist, fiddler and pianist, Joe Crookston. Advance tickets are $25 and $30 at the door (cash only).Concert tickets do not include museum admission. For information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.sundaystreet.org.

To speak with the museum directly, contact 631.751.0066.

Going My Way - Bing Crosby: Swinging on a Star, The War Years 1940-1946 Screening will take place Wednesday, February 27th, 7:30 p.m., at Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington.

Film screening and book discussion, a story of the most popular performer of his time, Bing Crosby. Members $11, public $16. Includes reception and discussion.

For information, visit www. cinemaartscentre.org.

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Thursday February 28

I Love Music Senior High School Scholarship Competition will take place Monday, February 25th, 1 p.m., at United Methodist Church of Islip, 350 Main Street & Church Avenue in Islip. After the competition, stay for refreshments, socializing and meeting the contestants. For information, contact the church at 631.581.7663.

Learn About the Heroin and Opioid Epidemic on Thursday, February 28th, 4-6 p.m., at West Babylon Public Library, 211 Route 109 in West Babylon. Dr. Simon Zysman, a clinical psychologist, will give an informative presentation on the heroin and opioid epidemic, addressing current opioid epidemic's impact on the community, prevention, warning signs and where to go for help. Registration is underway. For information, contact the library at 631.669.5445.

Tuesday February 26 A Blood Drive will take place Tuesday, February 26th, 1-7 p.m., at Northport Public Library, 151 Laurel Avenue in Northport. The blood drive

Senator Phil Boyle's 7th Annual Black History Month Awards Celebration will take

place Thursday, February 28th, 6-8 p.m., at Bay ShoreBrightwaters Public Library, 1 South Country Road in Brightwaters. Performances by the Angels of Divine Expression from the First Baptist Church of Bay Shore and the KAPPA Leaguers of Wyandanch Memorial High School. Light refreshments will be served. For information, contact Senator Boyle's office at 631.665.2311.

Friday March 1 Bakithi Kumalo and Friends will take place Friday, March 1st, 7 p.m., at The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook Village. Bassist Bakithi Kumalo will perform with his quintet. He is well known for his work with Paul Simon as well as many other jazz and pop notables. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors.

For information, contact 631.751.1895 or visit www. thejazzloft.org.

Girl Scouts, BSA Girl Troop 580 Open House will take place Friday, March 1st, 7:30-9 p.m., at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton School, North Cafeteria.

Registration and program fees will be discussed at the time of open house. Come and find out about the exciting programs offered by Scouts, BSA! For informatino, contact Gus Ham at 516.987.8361 or email hamfoo2000@yahoo.com.

Astronomy Lecture: From Deep Sea to Space will take place Friday, March 1st, 7:30-9 p.m., at Chancellors Hall, Stony Brook University Southampton Campus, 239 Montauk Highway in Southampton. Speakers will be John Bouvier, Southampton Town Councilman and former NASA engineer. Event is free, no registration necessary.

For information, contact montaukobservatory@ gmail.com or visit www. montaukobservatory.com.

Ballroom Dance with Julius Solano will take place Friday, March 1st, 7 p.m., at Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road in Holbrook. Swing into spring with East Coast Swing with professional rhythm and smooth competition finalist Julius Solano. All are welcome

to attend this free event. For information and to register, contact 631.588.5024.

Saturday March 2 Lenten Journey to the Cross: A Women's One Day Study about Jesus' journey to the cross and His resurrection will take place Saturday, March 2nd, 9 a.m.to 2 p.m., at Massapequa Reformed Church, 302 Ocean Avenue in Massapequa. A great time to study and prepare for the Lenten season. Brunch will be provided. Please bring your bible. Tickets are $5 and can be reserved through the MRC office. For information, visit www.massreformedchurch. org.

Lindenhurst Kiwanis Food Drive will take place Saturday, March 2nd, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stop & Shop, 575 Montauk Highway, West Babylon.

Help feed the hungry in our community! For information, contact the Lindenhurst Kiwanis Club at 631.388.7891.

New Born Church of God Ground of the Truth Yearly Building Banquet will take place Saturday, March 2nd, 7-11 p.m., at Obsession Banquet Hall, 1184 Route 109 in Lindenhurst. For information contact Pastor Margaret Douglas at 631.842.9720.

Sunday March 3 Bird Walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge will take place Sunday, March 3rd, 9-11:30 a.m. Take the Belt Parkway to Cross Bay Boulevard, exit 17 South. Continue south past the North Channel (Addabbo) Bridge. Bird Walk is free of charge. Rain, snow or temperature below 25 degrees cancels the Bird Walk.

For information, contact Joe Landesberg at 516.467.9498 or visit www.ssaudubon.org.

Monday March 4 A Screening of the Film, "The Panama Papers," will take place Monday, March 4th, 7 p.m., at Theatre Three, 412 Main Street in Port Jefferson. General Admission tickets are $8. Run time is 100 minutes. This film is not rated. For information

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Tuesday March 5 Southold Historical Society's Winter Lecture Installment, "The Story of Long Beach Bar Lighthouse (Bug Light)" will take place Tuesday, March 5th, 4 p.m., at Peconic Landing Auditorium, 1500 Brecknock Road in Greenport.

Admission is free, and RSVP is recommended. For information and to RSVP, contact 631.765.5500.

Wednesday March 6 The Farmingdale United Methodist Church will distribute ashes on Wednesday, March 6th at 12 p.m., to mark the beginning of Lent at 407 Main Street (Grant Avenue) in Farmingdale.

Many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, abstinence and spiritual discipline. For information, contact the church at 516.694.3424 or visit www. farmingdaleumc.org.

St. Patrick's Night Social will take place Thursday, March 7th, 7:30-10:30 p.m., at Marconi Lodge, 333 Moffitt Boulevard in Islip. $20 pp includes buffet dinner, wine, beer and soda and coffee.

Music by DJ Rick. For information and reservations, contact Joe at 631.669.7275.

Saturday March 9 Friends of Copiague Library Book & DVD Sale will take place Saturday, March 9th, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Copiague Memorial Library, 50 Deauville Boulevard in Copiague. Come and browse or shop for used DVDs and books. For information, contact the library at 631.691.1111.

Supermarket WINGO & Chinese Auction will take place Saturday, March 9th, 7 p.m., at Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst.

Doors open at 6p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Admission

Spirituality for Singles will take place Saturday, March 9th, 8:30 p.m., St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Avenue in Williston Park. Ages 35 and up with a $5 donation. Snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. For information, contact Ray at 516.561.6994.

Sunday March 10 Annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner will take place Sunday, March 10th, 5 p.m., at St. Thomas Episcopal Churchwomen, 298 Conklin Street in Farmingdale. Adults $15, children under 12 $5. For information and reservations, contact the church office at 516.752.9254.

Tuesday March 12 Independent Art Society Watercolor Demonstration will take place Tuesday, March 12th, 6:45-9 p.m., at PlainviewOld Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Road in Plainview.

Free watercolor demonstration by acclaimed artist, Angela D'Aleo. This is a free event for everyone. For information, call the library at 516.938.0077.

Ongoing Events Bereavement Support Group for Widows and Widowers will take place starting on Fridays, March 1st, 7-9 p.m., at St. Joseph Parish Center, 39 N. Carll Avenue in Babylon. To register, call 631.661.8994 or Terry at 631.669.0198.

Comedy Workshop for Veterans will begin in March, taught by Project9line Director of Comedy, Tugboat Manny Erias. Learn about developing a comedy persona, comedy writing and showcase your talent in front of a live audience. All veterans are FREE. For information about this ongoing class, contact 631.841.1141 or email info@ project9line.org.

"Rani Carson: One Under the Sun" Art Exhibit at Suffolk Lyceum Gallery will be on display through March 2nd at the Eastern Campus. Rani Carson paints spiritual friends and experiences from within the Jamaican Rastafarian culture. For information, contact 631.548.2536 visit the artist's website at www. rastafari-inspiration.com.

and teen mothers and their children in Blue Point and Sayville. Currently accepting a variety of items. Donations are accepted Monday-Friday at 436 West Main Street in Patchogue. For more information on what items to donate or to call ahead, please contact 631.447.3978 or visit www.mercycenterministries. org.

Knitting Circle Meet Up will take place at 1:30 p.m., every other Thursday at the Prince Building located at 54325 Main Road in Southold. No prior registration required. Just bring your crafting supplies and yourself! For information, contact 631.765.5500 or email info@southoldhistorical.org.

Anxiety Sufferers: Recovery International, Inc. Meeting is taking place every Tuesday, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Convent, 55 Toomey, in West Islip. For information, contact Michael at 631.968.9154.

Families Anonymous 12 Step Support Group for Parents For Parents Dealing with Family Addiction will take place on an ongoing basis in several locations throughout the West Islip, Babylon and North Babylon areas. For information about this group, and where and when to attend, contact 631.587.0966 or visit www. familiesanonymous.org.

Mt. Sinai Congregational Church Grief Support Group will continue every Saturday at 10 a.m., through Saturday, March 9th. If you have suffered a loss and you are looking for a safe place to come to be with others who are trying to deal with and process loss, you are welcome to join this grief support group. There is no fee, but it is suggested that you call the church office to register at 631.473.1582.

Weekly Art Classes will take place on Thursdays at 11 a.m. at Project9line HQ, 25 Union Avenue in Islip. Choose your own media; any skill level is welcomes and work at your own pace with individual instruction. Please register in advance. For information and to register, contact 631.841.1141 or email mryan@project9line.org. Visit www.project9line.org.

Mercy Center Ministries is Seeking Ongoing Donations The ministry provides shelter for homeless teen girls, ages 16-23 in Patchogue;

Free Counseling with a NYS Licensed Social Worker for Children, Teens and Adults.

The Crime Victims Center dba Parents for Megan's Law provides ongoing no-cost confidential short and long-

term counseling to victims of domestic violence, gang violence, stalking, assault or other violent crimes.

Offices in Ronkonkoma and Patchogue. Call the helpline at 631.689.2672 for information.

Vendors Wanted Vendors are wanted for AMVETS Auxiliary Craft and Vendor Sale Fundraiser, Saturday, April 6th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at AMVETS Hall, 141 Carleton Avenue in East Islip. For information, contact Gloria Morck at 631.277.9842.

Save the Date Kiwanis Club of Islips and Bay Shore Red, White and Blue Ball will take place April 27th, 7:30-11:30 p.m., at Marconi Manor, 33 Moffitt Boulevard in East Islip. Tickets $85 pp,

$850 per table. Sponsorship opportunities available. For information and to purchase tickets, contact Sandy at 631.882.4994.

Creative Ministries Presents The Journey, the Cross and the Crucifixion will take place Friday, March 29th at 8 p.m., at Simpson United Methodist Church, 30 Locust Avenue in Amityville. Play is a live dramatic presentation of the Stations of the Cross.

Experience the trial of Jesus, his journey through the streets of Jerusalem and His final moments on the cross. For information, contact the church at 631.789.2569.

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Helping You Help Others By: Noelle Lambert

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February’s Charity of the Month is: Paws of War www.PawsOfWar.org

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“Helping Both Ends of The Leash” Paws of War is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that trains and places shelter dogs to serve and provide independence to our U.S. military Veterans who suffer from the emotional effects of war. In turn, each Veteran can ex p e r i e n c e the therapeutic and unconditional love that only a companion animal can bring! Since 2014, Paws of War has supported over 100 Veterans with service dogs rescued from kill shelters.

As explained in my previous articles, Paws of War offers many different services to our Veterans. In addition to those services, this organization runs various programs which gives those in our community the opportunity to get involved.

Their Youth Program aims to develop the character of our nation’s youth. A critical part of what Paws of War does with this program is sharing stories of their Veterans and their dogs to inspire and motivate children. This character development based program will provide students opportunities to explore the concepts of courage, patriotism, sacrifice, integrity and humility, and how these values can be exemplified in daily life!

Paws of War also allows their community to get involved through Community Fundraising Events. They feel their supporters are full of great ideas for raising funds and awareness! Some examples of events you can host to benefit this organization are: Bowling Nights, Bake Sales, Concerts, 5K/10K Walks, or even a Themed Dinner! If you would like to organize a fundraiser to benefit Paws of War, please let them know by registering your event on their website! They will let you know when your event has been approved and then they will support your fundraising efforts in various ways, such as by sending you a fundraising tool kit and event posters!

Lastly, you can get involved with their Corporate or Non-Profit Partnership Program. The commitment and financial support from their partners is critical to their organization’s success. You can partner with them in a number of ways, such as arranging a sponsorship/co-sponsorship event or through cross-promotional marketing!

As this organization relies heavily on donations and devoted volunteers to continue providing all they offer, please call their office at (631) 406-6595 if you would like to donate or become involved in any way. Additionally, if you are a Veteran and believe you can benefit from any of their services, please contact Paws of War...they are here to serve you! Thank you for serving our great nation.

Another Organization You Can Get Involved With: Guardians of Rescue www.GuardiansOfRescue.org The Guardians of Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is located in Smithtown. They are comprised of members who work tirelessly to protect the well being of all animals and to

come to the aid of those in distress. The Guardians are keenly aware that there is no shortage of animal neglect and abuse in our world. Their goal is to help in as many ways as possible to make sure animals are always taken care of. This organization runs multiple campaigns and programs

(see a full list on their website). If you know of a situation where an animal, or animals, are in need

of help, please contact Guardians of Rescue at their toll free number: (888) 287-3864. Also, if you are interested in volunteering with or donating to this non-profit, the opportunity is available!

If you would like your organization to be featured in this column, e-mail Noelle@SouthBaysNeighbor.com!

Braille Challenge at W.T. Clarke The 12th annual Long Island Regional Braille Challenge returned to W.T. Clarke High School on Feb. 2 as the East Meadow School District hosted students, families and volunteers.

The Braille Challenge is an academic competition developed by the Braille Institute to motivate school-aged visually impaired or blind children to continue their study of Braille.

Visitors were welcomed by members of the W.T. Clarke High School band, and participants marched into the school’s cafeteria for the opening ceremony while district officials, families and community members cheered.

Braille Challenge coordinator and teacher of the visually impaired Petra Tarrant welcomed the day’s guests and students before introducing 15-year-old Kaleigh Brendle. Kaleigh,

a New Jersey native, delivered a remarkable rendition of “The StarSpangled Banner” to kick off the event. It was announced that Kaleigh has already qualified for the national competition in June at the Braille Institute’s headquarters in Los Angeles.

Among those on hand to greet the attendees were Superintendent of School Dr. Kenneth A. Card Jr., W.T. Clarke High School Principal Timothy Voels, W.T. Clarke Middle School Principal Stacy Breslin, Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services Patrice Dobies and Board of Education member Marcee Rubinstein.

“It is always an honor to host this Challenge as a district and I want to wish all the best to today’s participants,” said Dr. Card.

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a thank you to all of the parents, volunteers and building workers for their added dedication and commitment to this event each year. He added, “year after year it is a thrill to welcome back the students for a great day at Clarke High School.”

“This is one of my favorite days of the year,” said Ms. Dobies. “I look forward every year to see the growth of the challenge and of the students involved. Congratulations to all the participants.”

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Fourth-grade students at Winthrop Avenue School in Bellmore were immersed in a two-day in-house field trip to American Indian territory to hone their knowledge of the Eastern Woodland Native Americans. The curriculum-based event, Journeys Into American Indian Territory, discussed the geographical location of the Algonquian and Iroquoian peoples, their government and modes of

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Forest Lake Elementary School fourth-grade students in Wantagh became more versed in Native American life and culture upon participation in the school’s annual Native American Day, held on January 29th.

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Rita Moreno: Legacy of a Hollywood Pioneer and Humanitarian

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Multi-award-winning actress, singer and dancer, Rita Moreno, blazed an iconic trail as the first mainstream Hispanic actress to grace Hollywood, when she played Anita in 1961’s classic film, West Side Story.

Throughout the decades, the Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony award winner continued to take on roles on her own terms, proving her staying power for six decades. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, she played Sister Peter Marie Reimondo in HBO’s first original dramatic series, OZ. Moreno currently stars as Abuelita Lydia Riera, the hilariously, spicy grandmother on the new incarnation of Norman Lear’s television creation, One Day at a Time, now streaming its third season on Netflix. The show’s official premise is, “Two Cultures, One Familia.” It’s an updated twist on the 1975 hit series starring Bonnie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips, Valerie Bertinelli and Pat Harrington, but with a twist. The reboot centers around a Hispanic American family.

Recently, Moreno got the call from Steven Spielberg, for a remake of the film that put her on the map, West Side Story. Moreno will play a role in the film as well as Executive Produce. I sat down with Rita Moreno to discuss her career and journey.

Allison Kugel: When you won your

updated version, there’s an extra layer to the story in that the family are Hispanic Americans. After all you went through in terms of fighting for roles that accurately represent Hispanic people, do you feel a sense of vindication at portraying a positive representation of a Hispanic family on television?

Rita Moreno: Vindication implies that I’m still angry. No, I don’t feel any sense of vindication. I’m just so happy and so proud that Hispanics have more representation.

I think we’re still not there. I think we are underrepresented. But feeling vindictive is a waste of time, don’t you think?

Allison Kugel: Wrong choice of words. Perhaps a better way to put it would be, “a sense of wholeness.”

I was watching an episode earlier, and there’s a scene where your character, Lydia, is talking about the racial slurs she endured in her generation. When her daughter and granddaughter ask her for specifics, Lydia summons up the courage to say the word “spic” out loud. The context of the scene is that she is disempowering that word that was so painful for her.

Rita Moreno: What was so remarkable about that scene is that kids don’t even [fully] understand that word. Lydia is carrying on and on about the word “spic,” and everybody in the room is like, “Yeah, so?” It was a terrible word in my time. I love that!

Allison Kugel: What do you hope viewers of the updated ODAAT will learn about Hispanic American families?

Rita Moreno: It’s what I think they are learning, because we have now gained an American audience as well. We always, of course, had the Hispanic community watching the show. People who are not Hispanic are learning that family is family is family. It’s universal. That’s what Norman was hoping for. You want the universality of the situation to work on people, and that’s what has happened. That moment of, “Oh My God. We’re like that too!” Just add in some spice and some deliciousness, which is the Hispanic nature of the show.

Allison Kugel: When you hear other Hispanic performers speak, and I know I have heard this from Jennifer Lopez, they always refer to you as the gold standard of excellence and inspiration. You made them believe that this career was achievable for them. Have you had a chance to

speak to any of the younger Latino actors and singers about your influence on them?

Rita Moreno: I’ve heard it from Jennifer, and I’ve heard it from Rosie Perez, and also from Andy Garcia.

Allison Kugel: As someone who emigrated to the states from Puerto Rico as a young girl and who wanted to be a performer, who did you look to as a blueprint?

Rita Moreno: Well, you know what?

No, there were no role models when I was young, and working in the movies in my late teens. There was nobody. I chose one for myself.

I chose Elizabeth Taylor, because she was close to my age and she was brunette (laughs); and she was beautiful and gorgeous. I made her my role model. But, you know, there was just nobody that looked like me.

The Hispanic community very often calls me La Pionera, the Pioneer.

Allison Kugel: Let’s talk about the upcoming remake of the film West Side Story.

Rita Moreno: Isn’t that astonishing though? Talk about coming full circle.

Allison Kugel: How did you become involved as Executive Producer?

Rita Moreno: [Steven Spielberg] always wanted to do the film and he was a good friend of Robert Wise, who co-directed the original film with Jerome Robbins. The interesting thing is that he’s not updating [the story]. It will still take place in 1957. It’s Romeo and Juliet. What’s wonderful about the young girl that he chose for the remake (17-yearold newcomer, Rachel Zegler) is that she is a young girl. Natalie Wood was a woman. I was a woman, playing Anita. I was really, way too old for that role. But that’s how it happened, then. Tony Kushner is doing the script. He wrote Angels in America.

The storyline in the new film will be that Doc, who owned the candy store

in the original film, passed away, and now it’s Valentina who runs the candy store (being played by Moreno). They offered the Executive Producer credit to me, because Steven feels that I am the bridge to this movie.

Allison Kugel: In the original West Side Story, Natalie Wood who played Maria, was not Hispanic.

Is the young actress who will play Maria in the remake, of Puerto Rican descent?

Rita Moreno: She’s Hispanic, and that’s what counts. I think she’s Columbian. Here’s the thing; she’s Hispanic, she sings and she’s seventeen. With Romeo and Juliet, that’s how old Juliet was supposed to be. Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner have been absolutely crazy when it comes to finding Hispanic people to play the Hispanic roles. They even called the University of Puerto Rico and made an appointment for a panel meeting with an audience who were allowed to ask questions about the movie, and [express] how they felt about it. But I did tell Steven, I said, “You know, there are always people with agendas. There will always be somebody who’s not happy with it because of… whatever. So, get used to that. It’s going to happen.”

Photo Credits: Rita Moreno Headshot, Austin Hargrave; One Day at a Time still, Courtesy of Netflix The third season of One Day at a Time is now streaming on Netflix.

Allison Kugel is a syndicated entertainment columnist, and author of the book, Journaling Fame, available on Amazon. Follow her online at www.AllisonKugel.com.

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In 2014, Actor Morgan Freeman presented Moreno with the Screen Actor’s Guild Lifetime Achievement Award, calling her “a world class actress, singer and dancer,” and just as significantly, “a fighter, who battled to break free of racial and sexual barriers that plagued Hollywood’s golden age.” Before there was Rosie Perez, Salma Hyek or Jennifer Lopez, there was the inimitable Rita Moreno.

Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1962 for the film, West Side Story, you thought you would transcend racial stereotypes with the parts you would be offered.

Rita Moreno: And I was very disappointed (laughs). Not only disappointed, but it really, really broke my heart.

Allison Kugel: Your famous quote about this phase of your career was, “I showed them. I didn’t work for seven years.”

Rita Moreno: When I say, “I showed them,” of course I’m being facetious.

Allison Kugel: Of course. And in this business, it’s very hard to turn down work. Writers write; Actors act. It’s what you do, and you crave it.

Rita Moreno: Not only crave it. It pays the rent.

Allison Kugel: Yeah, and then there’s that! (Laughs) Any regrets about taking that stance?

Rita Moreno: I think it was a very good decision on my part, because the only thing that was being offered, really, were gang movies, and they certainly weren’t as interesting as West Side Story. I think it would have depressed the heck out of me to go back to that stuff. It paid off in the sense that I had peace of mind, and I didn’t feel like I was being insulted.

Allison Kugel: Let’s talk about the amazing Norman Lear and the One Day at a Time reboot on Netflix you’re starring in.

Rita Moreno: Isn’t he something?!

Allison Kugel: I think he is a genius!

Rita Moreno: He is a genius, you’re right. He’s still going strong. He’s going to be 96, and he can speak and he can walk (laughs). He’s a remarkable man, and a lovely, lovely person.

Allison Kugel: All in the Family is my favorite sitcom of all time.

Rita Moreno: Oh, it’s one of my favorite shows too!

Allison Kugel: The way he has tackled race, gender, religion, sexuality...on and on, has helped to re-shape society. The original One Day at a Time with Bonnie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips, Valerie Bertinelli was very progressive in that single motherhood was much more taboo at that time. With this

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