June 12, 2024 South Bay Shore

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DAY PARADE

Thousands of excited spectators came out on Sunday, June 2 for the 58th Annual Puerto Rican-Hispanic Day Parade in celebration of Hispanic history and heritage. The parade, which runs along Fifth Avenue in Brentwood and Bay Shore, attracted nearly 3,000 participants, including State Senator Monica R. Martinez and her team.

Thousands of excited spectators came out on Sunday, June 2 for the 58th Annual Puerto RicanHispanic Day Parade in celebration of Hispanic history and heritage. The parade, which runs along Fifth Avenue in Brentwood

Senator Martinez Joins Thousands

For Annual Puerto Rican-Hispanic Day Parade

and Bay Shore, attracted nearly 3,000 participants who walked, danced, or rode in decorated cars and floats along the route, including State Senator Monica R. Martinez and her team.

“The Puerto Rican-

Hispanic Day Parade is a celebration of culture and shared experiences,” said Senator Martinez. “This annual tradition unites Long Island’s Hispanic communities in recognition of our rich heritage.”

on June 2, 2024.

Bay Shore Student Wins Drama Award

BAY SHORE STUDENT WINS DRAMA AWARD - Bay Shore High School student performer Isaiah Baston won the Roger Rees Award for Outstanding Performer for his role in Children of Eden. He will move on to compete nationally in the Jimmy Awards. Photo courtesy of the Bay Shore Union Free School District

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ANNUAL PUERTO RICAN-HISPANIC DAY PARADE - State Senator Monica R. Martinez joins participants of the 58th annual Puerto Rican-Hispanic Day Parade held

Gene Dinapoli Presents The Unforgettable Music Of Barbra Streisand And Frank Sinatra

Sunday, June 23 at 3:00 PM

At The Bayway Arts Center

Gene DiNapoli presents the unforgettable music of two of the greatest entertainers of all timeBarbra Streisand and Frank Sinatra with a spectacular performance by Frank Frizalone and Dorian Clara, accompanied by Long Island Sound Big Band at the Bayway Arts Center 265 E. Main St. East Islip, NY 11730. Frank Frizalone is a powerhouse entertainer renowned for his signature style inspired by legendary recording artists such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and Dean Martin. With his uncanny resemblance to the “Chairman of the Board,” Frizalone will transport you to a time when Sinatra ruled the stage, and his music was the sound of the era. Dorian Clara is a true talent, enchanting audiences for over three decades with her incredible voice. Together, Frizalone and Clara pay a heartfelt tribute to these musical icons, breathing new life into their most beloved hits. Don’t miss this captivating journey back in time, filled with soulful performances and oldstyle nightclub entertainment. For more information, please call 631-581-2700 or visit https://www.baywayartscenter.com

Grilling is a convenient way to impart flavor on various foods and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine along the way. Many people work hard to hone their grilling skills, including many of the individuals on Father’s Day shopping lists. Grilling is an opportunity for dads to

Great Grilling Gifts For Dad

flex their culinary muscles and deliver plenty of flame-licked foods.

Various organizations that specialize in grilling have found that men are twice as likely to grill compared to women. Therefore, gifts that cater to dads’ grilling gusto can be ideal this Father’s Day.

• BBQ grill tools: Every grillmaster needs a quality set of tools to do the job. Ultimate grilling kits often come complete with spatula, fork, tongs, heat-resistant gloves, skewers, and additional grilling gear.

• Digital food thermometer: Cooking food to

the correct internal temperature is vital for safety and flavor. Various food thermometers are on the market, but ones that can remain in the food and then send temperatures back to an app via Bluetooth can keep grillers apprised of the cooking progress minute-by-minute.

• Engraved cutting board: Laser-engraved cutting boards can be customized with special messages or monograms so that Dad will feel extra-special serving up his grilled feast.

• Premium wood chunks: Foods can be enhanced with extra flavor when grillmasters utilize wood during cooking. Put together a gift package with woods like hickory, apple and maple.

• Smoker: Expand Dad’s outdoor setup by buying him a smoker. Smokers enable low-and-slow cooking and are ideal

for making briskets, pork roasts and ribs. Some smokers come as combination models that have a grill on one side and a smoker box on the other.

• Meat grinder: Whether it’s a free-standing appliance or an attachment for a stand mixer, a meat grinder enables a person to make his own custom blends of ground meats to use in burgers or sausages. This allows full control over the quality of the meat

cuts used.

• Personalized grill mat: This type of mat will add a personal touch to the grilling area. These mats look good, and many are made with anti-slip backing to ensure they stay in place. Standing on the mat can be more comfortable than standing on concrete or pavers.

Dad deserves the best for Father’s Day. For men who enjoy manning the grill, grilling accessories can heat up gift-giving.

Amvets Post 76 In Bay Shore Placement Of Flags

PLACEMENT OF FLAGS - For Memorial Day, the Amvets Post 76 of Bay Shore, joined together to place American Flags on the graves at Oakwood Cemetery in Bay Shore for those who served in the armed forces. Participating in this volunteer activity is a heartfelt way to show appreciation and respect to those men and women. Shown here are Hank Schroeder, Chris Quevach, Eric Sumpter, Pete Kutujian, Rich Butera, Penny Butera, Susan Zappia, Troop Leader Jim Maybach, Sean Ashley PPC, Jim Lanigan and Chris Ciejka, PPC. Missing from photo is Gloria Miltner. Amvets Post is located at 44 West Main Street, Bay Shore. Open 7 days a week at 3 p.m. Phone 631-665-3526. Photo by Charlene Lanigan

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June Happenings

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

9:00A.M. to 1:00P.M.

AMITYVILLE FARMER’S MARKET

Opening day Saturday, June 15, continuing every Saturday until October 26. Featuring many familiar vendors and some new ones. Parking is available on the street, and at the municipal parking lot across the street. Continued support of the community is greatly appreciated. For more information, contact the Bay Village Civic Association at bayvillagecivic@aol.com. Interested vendors should contact amityfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

10:00AM-3:00PM

THRIFT SHOP/YARD SALE

St. Patrick's Church in Deer Park is hosting a thrift shop/yard sale. Pack a bag for $5. Many new items in all categories. New and gently used women's, men's, and children's clothing and shoes as well as home goods. Something for everyone! For more info please call 631-242-7530.

7:00pm-9:00pm

JAZZ UNDER THE STARS

Join us for our 2nd annual Jazz Under the Stars at Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, 2030 Wellwood Avenue in Farmingdale. Enjoy an evening among the soft glow of string lights and soothing live jazz music honoring some of the great jazz musicians who are resting peacefully at Pinelawn, including John Coltrane, Count Basie, Lloyd Trotman, and Guy Lombardo and The Royal Canadians. Light refreshments will be served. FREE event for Pinelawn families and the community, registration is required. For more information, please call 631-249-6100, www.Pinelawn.com

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 x211 or send events to natalieraccuglia@longislandmediagroup.com.

7:30PM LIFE - MUSIC OF THE 1970S

Presented by The Babylon Chorale at 666 Albin Ave, West Babylon. $25 for adults, $19 for students and seniors, $10 for children 10 years and under. To purchase tickets online or for more information, please visit their website at www.babylonchorale. org or email them at info@ babylonchorale.org.

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HELPING HANDS KIDS MEAL, AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

Kids don't get school free lunch during the summer months. They need us! Fill a decorated lunch bag with non perishable kids meals, school supplies, backpacks, kids beach towels, flip flops are also needed. Drop off at the West Islip Firehouse, Dispatch 309, Union Blvd. Please consider a monetary gift https://www.paypal. com/donate?hosted_button_ id=Q84FKWW5F42DW

TUESDAY, JUNE 18

6:00PM

NORTH BABYLON LIBRARY MEETING

The Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library will hold its June meeting in the Library. The public is invited to attend. For more information call 631-669-4020.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

11:00AM

KIDS FUN FARM DAY

Come down to Organics Today Farm, at 169 Washington St. in East Islip, for hay rides, old-fashioned sac races, kids yoga, fun photo cut outs, a honey bee class. Learn how

to build a Worm Farm and more. $25 admission for Parent and 1 Child. For more info visit OT Farm on Facebook or text/call 631-480-6497.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

9:00AM

FEAST OF PENTECOST

The Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Pentecost (50 days after Orthodox Easter) will be celebrated by Archbishop Michael of New York and New Jersey on Sunday, June 23 at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. For more information, call 516-483-3649 or htocem@gmail.com.

3:00PM

SINATRA & STREISAND

Gene DiNapoli presents the unforgettable music of two of the greatest entertainers of all timeBarbra Streisand and Frank Sinatra with a spectacular performance by Frank Frizalone and Dorian Clara, accompanied by Long Island Sound Big Band at the Bayway Arts Center 265 E. Main St. East Islip, NY 11730. For more information, please call 631-581-2700 or visit https://www. baywayartscenter.com/

THURSDAY, JUNE 27

7:00PM-10:00PM

MUSIC BINGO

Yes Community Counseling Center will host a special fundraiser to support the mental health and wellness of local children. $50 per ticket, includes buffet and bingo. Raffle tickets available at event. For more info, please call 516-799-3203 or visit www.yesccc.org.

Plants As Long-Term Investments?

Though plants might not seem like the first thing individuals think of when they ponder long-term investments, perennials can be just that. The home and garden experts at HGTV note that some perennials can live for a very long time. For example, according to HGTV, the colorful flowering plant peony, despite a blooming season that usually lasts just seven to 10 days, has been known to survive

for 70 to 100 years. Hostas are another popular perennial because they require little maintenance, and that extra free time can add up over the course of the hosta's life, which can exceed 15 years. Long-living perennials are not necessarily unusual, but gardeners should know that many perennials, and påarticularly those characterized as "short-lived," tend to live around three years.

Students Celebrate College Choices

More Than 6,800 University Of Rhode Island Students Named To Spring 2024 Dean’s List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Spring 2024 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List represent nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries. They include:

• Luke Ciolino of Amityville (11701)

• Michael Deegan of Amityville (11701)

• Leah Tilocca of Amityville (11701)

• Lauren Ragen of Babylon (11702)

• Amanda Gilmore of Babylon (11702)

• Christian Pillitteri of Babylon (11702)

• Mariah Love of Bay Shore (11706)

• Spencer Asofsky of Bay Shore (11706)

• Alexis Kerr of Bay Shore (11706)

• Claire Kittel of Bay Shore (11706)

• Marcela Torres of Copiague (11726)

• Clare Hardiman of Massapequa (11758)

• Alexa MacPherson of Massapequa (11758)

• Alana Cardona of Massapequa (11758)

• Kaylee Harri of Massapequa (11758)

• Isabella Fontana of Massapequa (11758)

• Rachel Castonguay of Massapequa (11758)

• Jackie Cangelosi of Massapequa (11758)

• Christina Misita of Massapequa (11758)

• Sophia Greco of Massapequa (11758)

• Sarah Hughes of Massapequa Park (11762)

• Gianna Ventura of Massapequa Park (11762)

• Olivia Scheuermann of Massapequa Park (11762)

• Lacey Bowen of Massapequa Park (11762)

• Paige Goodstein of Massapequa Park (11762)

• Emily Inga of North Massapequa (11758)

• Christopher Trahey of East Islip (11730)

• Brianna Callahan of Farmingdale (11735)

• Maddie Burhart of Great River (11739)

• Conor Elling of Islip (11751)

• Erin Healy of Islip (11751)

• Daniella Pearsall of Islip (11751)

• Jackson Davis of Islip (11751)

• Ava Von Voigt of Lindenhurst (11757)

• Jenna Bryant of Lindenhurst (11757)

• Alyssa Gagliano of Massapequa (11758)

• Kelsey Gil of Seaford (11783)

• Danielle McHugh of Seaford (11783)

• Amanda Pomilio of West Babylon (11704)

• Hailey Davis of West Babylon (11704)

• Jordyn Hickey of West Babylon (11704)

• Andrew Spiratos of West Islip (11795)

• Quinn McCarthy of West Islip (11795)

• Jacqueline Triglia of West Islip (11795)

• Cole Gavin of West Islip (11795)

• Taylor Davies of West

Islip (11795)

• Lauren Ginocchio of West Islip (11795)

• Olivia Martone of West Islip (11795)

• Corey Braga of West Islip (11795)

• Isabella Schrimp of West Islip (11795) To be included on the Dean’s List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable earning at least a 3.30 quality point average.

About the University of Rhode Island

The University of Rhode Island is a diverse and dynamic community whose members are connected by a common quest for knowledge. As a global education leader and the state of Rhode Island’s flagship public research institution, URI offers distinctive opportunities designed to meet the global challenges of today’s world and the rapidly evolving needs of tomorrow. Founded in 1892, URI now enrolls more than 18,000 students and offers more than 200 degree programs across nine schools and colleges. As a land- and sea-grant institution, URI is a key driver of economic development in Rhode Island and contributes significantly to the health and vitality of the state, the New England region, and the nation. To learn more, visit: uri.edu.

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Cheese Is The Focus Of Classic Comfort Dish

Much like bacon, cheese makes many meals more flavorful. When cheese is the centerpiece of a dish, cheese lovers know it will be tasty and potentially even a little addictive. Such is the case with macaroni and cheese. Many people have a go-to mac and cheese recipe in their culinary repertoire that they pull out anytime they desire some cheesy goodness. For those looking for a new mac and cheese recipe, “Crusty Mac and Cheese” from “Virgil’s Barbecue Road Trip Cookbook” (St. Martin’s Press) by Neal Corman is comfort food at its finest. This version has a little spiciness for an added flavor kick.

Crusty Mac and Cheese

Serves 4-6

1 pound elbow macaroni

1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt

1⁄8 teaspoon ground white pepper

1⁄2 cup chicken stock

3⁄4 cup heavy cream

1⁄2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1⁄2 tablespoon hot sauce

1⁄2 tablespoon Creole mustard

11⁄4 cup Cheese Wiz®

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.

2. Boil the macaroni in a 2-quart saucepan filled the water, until it is al dente, or still has some snap when you bite it. Strain the pasta and rinse thoroughly with cold water. Set aside.

3. Combine the remaining ingredients, except for the shredded cheese, in a medium saucepan over medium heat. The mixture should be barely simmering. Whisk periodically. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes.

4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheese sauce with the pasta and about one-third of the shredded cheese. Transfer to the baking dish, covering with the remaining shredded cheese, and bake covered for 10 minutes.

5. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes more, or until the top is golden brown.

Islip Spring Senior Advocate Schedule

Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Islip residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Spring 2024 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or

recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.

“This is an excellent chance for senior citizens to get the assistance and information they need by connecting with the County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk

County Office for the Aging provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”

In the coming months, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Islip:

• Bishop McGann Housing, 200 Bishop McGann Drive, Central Islip: Monday, June 24, 10 am – 12 pm

• Brentwood Senior

Nutrition, 16 Second Avenue, Brentwood: Monday, June 24, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

• West Islip Senior Center, 90 Higbie Lane, West Islip: Thursday, June 13, 10 am – 12 pm

Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as food stamps), Medicare

Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.

“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library

One South Country Road, Brightwaters, NY 11718

631-665-4350 www.bsbwlibrary.org ***

The Library hours are: Monday through Thursday 9:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M Friday and Saturday 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Sunday 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. The Library will be closed on May 26th and May 27th.

Mini Food Pantry – The Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library has a Mini Food Pantry for those in the community that might need some extra help. If you are interested in contributing, please bring items to the Circulation Desk. Non-perishable food, baby items or paper products are greatly appreciated.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: All films begin at 2:30 P.M. No registration is necessary.

June 12th – The Notebook (2004) June 26th – Miss Juneteenth (2020)

ADULT PROGRAMS:

June 12th – Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. to 11:15 A.M. – Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease (BBA332) – Concerned about dementia? Get the facts and dispel the myths regarding memory loss. This workshop offers an understanding of the causes and types of dementia.

June 12th - Wednesday at 7:00 P.M – Fireside Book Discussion – The book to be discussed is The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende. Copies of the book in various formats are available a month

before the next meeting at the Circulation Desk. If you are interested in joining the discussion, please email the Library at: staff@bsbwlibrary.org. The discussion is held inperson and on Zoom.

June 14th - Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. – Defensive Driving Class (BBA124) – The fee for this class is $30.00 which must be paid at sign up. Learn to be a better driver and save money on your auto insurance with the Empire Safety School Driving Course. Please bring your New York State Driver’s License with you to this class. There will be a half hour lunch break.

June 18th – Tuesday from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. – Rainforest Butterflies (BBA333) –View spectacular butterfly and moth displays from the world’s tropical rainforests. Learn about science concepts including camouflage, mimicry, insect anatomy and more. Steve Fratello has explored the world’s tropical rainforests and led major scientific expeditions for the Smithsonian and Field Museums.

June 21st – Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. – Windows Computer Cleanup and Security (BBA334) – The nonrefundable fee for this class is $10.00. In this lecture and demo class, students will learn how to clean up their Windows computer, improve performance and speed up tasks, protect your computer from viruses, spyware, and much more. This class is for intermediate and advanced users.

June 28th – Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. –The non-refundable fee for this class is $10.00 – Learn the most popular Office functions to help improve your skills for Word,

Excel and PowerPoint. Prerequisites: Basic computer knowledge and general knowledge of the programs.

July 8th – Monday - 2024 SUMMER READING PROGRAM BEGINS for Adults – Pick up your bingo card and begin reading for a chance to collect fun library swag. Enter our raffle drawings and make the most of what your library has to offer.

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You must have a valid Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library Card in order to register for any programs.

Community Service Hours – Middle and High School students can earn community service hours by bringing in travel size hygiene products. Four items will earn students one hour of community service. These products will be used in the library’s clean cabinet for our community members in need. Please bring your items to the teen or children’s desk.

June 18th – Tuesday from 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. –Togetherness Buttons (BBYA604) – Make buttons for the community to promote kindness and togetherness.

June 24th – Monday from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. - Community Service Squad (BBYA100) – Earn Community service credit by helping to prepare for programs and aiding our librarians with tasks around the library.

July 8th – Monday – 2024 SUMMER READING PROGRAM BEGINS for Children ages birth through fifth grade. Earn prizes for reading or listening to any books you choose. Visit the library to sign up.

Student Wins Poster Contest

STUDENT WINS POSTER CONTEST - The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) announced the 12 winners of the New York State “Kids Safe Online” Poster Contest. The winners were selected from more than 530 participants from schools across New York State and Tavea Minto a fifth-grade student from Gardiner Manor School is a winner of this prestigious award. Photo courtesy of the Bay Shore Union Free School District

The Summer Solstice

According to the National Weather Service, the summer solstice, which marks the official beginning of summer, occurs at the moment the earth’s tilt toward the sun is at a maximum. As a result,

on the day of the summer solstice, which in 2024 occurs on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

Though it’s not always sunny on the summer solstice, when the sun is out throughout the solstice

people in the Northern Hemisphere can expect more hours of sunlight than any other day of the year. That provides yet another reason to welcome the official arrival of summer.

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100 Years Ago This Month: Historical Events From June 2024

The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in June 1924.

• Austrian Chancellor Ignaz Seipel is shot by a disgruntled worker on June 1. Seipel survives after a bullet is extracted from his lung.

• The Chicago radio station WDAP is rechristened “WGN” on June 1 after it is purchased by the Chicago Tribune. The station’s new moniker refers to the newspaper’s slogan, “World’s Greatest Newspaper.” Both the WGN station and a television station of the same name continue to be operated out of Chicago today.

• The Indian Citizenship Act is signed into law on June 2 in the United States. The law recognizes all Native Americans who had been born in the United States or its territories as U.S. citizens.

• Influential novelist Franz Kafka dies in Austria on June 3. Kafka, only 40 at the time of his death, suffered from laryngeal tuberculosis and died from starvation after eating became too painful. Kafka, now considered a literary giant of the twentieth century, was a relative unknown at the time of his death.

• The German Reichstag approves the Dawes Plan on June 6. The plan staggers German reparations payments that were mandated in the aftermath of World War I.

• The United States enacts the Clarke-

McNary Act on June 7. The act facilitates the purchase of land to expand the country’s National Forest System.

• Geologist and mountaineer Noel Odell watches British mountain climbers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine ascend from their base camp at Mount Everest on June 8. Mallory and Irvine are never again seen alive, and no trace of either man is discovered until 1999, when Mallory’s body is discovered at an altitude of more than 26,000 feet.

• Ecuador extends the right to vote to women on June 9, becoming the first country in South America to do so.

• The Newton Gang carries out the largest train robbery in American history on June 12. The gang makes off with more than $3 million (the equivalent of roughly $54 million in 2024) after stopping mail train number 57 near Rondout, Illinois.

• The International Football Association Board legalizes the scoring of a goal by corner kick on June 14.

• On June 16, Italian Fascist politician Cesare Rossi surrenders to police in connection with the kidnapping of socialist and Italian Chamber of Deputies member Giacomo Matteoti earlier in the month. Matteoti’s body is ultimately found in August and signs suggest he was beaten to death. Though Rossi ultimately serves ample prison time for anti-fascist activities,

he is not arrested for his involvement in Matteotti’s murder until 1947.

• The Grand National Assembly of Turkey passes the Surname Act on June 21. The act requires every Turkish citizen to have a surname.

• Fritz Haarmann is arrested in Hanover, Germany, on June 23. Prior to his arrest, Haarmann was seen stalking boys, and a subsequent search of his apartment uncovers evidence that Haarmann is a serial killer. Sometimes referred to as the “Butcher of Hanover,” Haarmann is ultimately found guilty of murdering 24 young men and boys and is executed by guillotine in April 1925.

• Publisher William Randolph Hearst launches the New York Daily Mirror on June 24. Hearst launches the paper to compete against the New York Daily News.

• Brothers Jesse Barnes of the Boston Braves and Virgil Barnes of the New York Giants toe the rubber against one another on June 26. The game marks the first pitching matchup between brothers in Major League Baseball history.

• American President Calvin Coolidge’s 16-year-old son, Calvin, Jr., plays tennis on the White House tennis court on June 30. The president’s son plays wearing tennis shoes but no socks and develops a blister on his toe that develops into sepsis. The younger Coolidge passes away on July 7.

The class of 2024 soon will be donning their caps and gowns and receiving their diplomas. After commencement ceremonies, graduation parties will soon follow. For party guests, that means finding the right gifts for grads. Some high school graduates will continue their studies at colleges and universities. Others may pursue careers in various trades. Still, some graduates may be ready to enter the workforce right away. No matter the direction, these gifts can treat graduates to something special.

Streaming TV device

While it's certainly possible to watch favorite shows or films on mobile devices, viewing is that much clearer on televisions. Rather than

graduates having to invest in cable television wherever they go, streaming devices like AppleTV or Roku are portable, which means they can be used at home, in a dorm room or on vacation.

Secured credit card

Individuals typically are eligible to apply for credit cards once they reach age 18, which is the age most students are when they graduate high school. Credit cards are one method of establishing solid credit, so it can be beneficial for a teen to have one. But it can be challenging for individuals with no credit histories to get approval. A secured card, according to CapitalOne, is a credit card that requires money deposited with the credit card issuer in order

Gift Ideas For Graduates

to open the account. This security deposit is held by the issuer as long as the account is open. Often the security deposit is the same as the credit limit. Giftgivers can help establish secured cards for grads by providing the funds for the security deposits.

Framed memorabilia

Whether a graduate was a star athlete or a premier member of the marching band, gift-givers can provide special memories of time spent in school. Frame ticket stubs, sports jerseys, show programs, or other memorabilia that commemorates a graduate's glory days at their alma mater.

Travel accessories

Graduates may want to go on a trip before they take the next step in their lives. Quality travel gear is a worthy investment. Select luggage that won’t exceed airport carry-on limits so grads can cut the baggage check lines when they dart away to locales near or far. Carry-on bags also fit easily in bus cargo areas or in the trunks of cars. Pair the gifts with standard or digital luggage tags.

Wireless earbuds or headphones

Upgrade grads’ audio with the newest wireless earbuds or headphones. This way they can take them to the gym or use them to listen to shows or music while sharing spaces with others, including college roommates.

Smartphone wallet case

Teenagers are seldom without their phones. A smartphone wallet case enables graduates to stash IDs, credit or debit cards and some cash into specially designed pockets built into the phone cases. This keeps all essentials in one spot.

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Father’s Day History

Each year, the third Sunday in June is a time to pay homage to fathers and the millions of other men who have stepped into the role of father. While it may seem as though Father’s Day has been around forever, it didn’t become a nationally recognized holiday in the United States until 1972, when President Richard Nixon signed Joint Resolution 187 into law.

Many thank Sonora Smart Dodd for making Father’s Day happen. In 1909,

while attending a Mother’s Day sermon in church, Dodd felt fathers were equally deserving of praise. To honor her own father, a Civil War veteran and widower who raised six children alone, Dodd petitioned for a Father’s Day on June 5th (the anniversary of her father’s death) in her native Spokane, Wash. The celebration was deferred to the third Sunday in June. Another account says Grace Golden Clayton came up with the idea for a Father’s Day in 1908 in Fairmont, West

Virginia. Clayton was inspired to celebrate fathers after 361 local men perished in a deadly mine explosion. Clayton brought the idea up to the minister of her local church. Historians say that Father’s Day may even be a much older idea. St. Joseph’s Day, which was celebrated each year on March 19 in Catholic nations of Europe since the medieval era, and later elsewhere around the world, commemorates Joseph, the husband of Mary and father figure to Jesus. It was said

that Joseph should be held up as the ideal example of fatherhood. The Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates St. Joseph’s Day on July 20. In the Orthodox Christian Church, the second Sunday before the Nativity is celebrated as the Sunday of the Forefatherscelebrating all of Jesus’ male ancestors, with an emphasis on Abraham, the patriarch of the Jewish faith.

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July 4th is a day when Americans celebrate their independence, but it's also a day to commemorate two men who played vital roles in procuring that independence. Both John Adams, the second President of the United States, and his successor Thomas Jefferson passed away on July 4, 1826. The two men had an interesting relationship that became increasingly complex as the nation they helped to found developed. According to History.com, Adams and Jefferson were confidantes in the 1780s, but as time wore on, each man developed a different view of what the United States government should be, creating a rift in their relationship that was only widened by the 1800 presidential election. The men ran against each other in that election, which is still considered one of the more contentious elections in American history. Jefferson ultimately claimed victory, a result so unnerving to Adams that he left Washington, D.C. prior to Jefferson's inauguration. The two men would ultimately reconcile, exchanging more than 150 letters before dying within hours of one another on Independence Day in 1826.