Massapequa Post 06-06-2024

73, No. 23

Nick Capizzi

WEDNESDAY, June 5, 2024

IN THE NEWS

Plainedge wrestlers recognized in Albany

Assemblyman John Mikulin, right, stands with the Plainedge wrestling team in the state’s Chamber. Athletes are: Dominic Agovino, Thomas Andersen, Jake Anglim, Matthew Caliendo, Jaden Camp, Kyle Carter, Vincent Cito, John Cynar, Jake DePhillips, Cole DiLeonardo, Shane Dobbins, Devin Downes, Dylan Fella, Jon Luca Frucci, Joseph Gallo, Nick Gerbasi, Ryan Gurien, Dan Healey, Kieran Judge, James Kass, Joe Manfre, Peter Mastroserio, Jake Nieto, Luke Nieto, James Petzold, Vincent Petzold, Thomas Throo, Mike Ventricelli, Steven Ventricelli, Nick Aquino.

The members of the Plainedge High School varsity wrestling team were introduced by Assemblyman John Mikulin to the Assembly Chamber in Albany last week. Mikulin congratulated this talented team on an amazing season and also wished coaches Robert Shaver, Matthew Rich and Andrew Rakitzis and

all the youth athletes the best of luck next year. “It was my privilege to welcome the Plainedge wrestling team to the Assembly Chamber,” said Mikulin.

“This exceptional team celebrated a championship season this year. I have no doubt they will continue this legacy well into the future.”

Meet some of our local scholars...

•Ashley Efstathiou of Massapequa has been recognized by the Omicron Delta Epsilon at McDaniel College.

•Jessica Ozner of Massapequa Park has been inducted into the Beta Beta Beta Honor Society at SUNY Oneonta.

•The following students have been awarded for student leader-

ship at Hofstra University: Olivia Remusat of Farmingdale and Jack Rhein of Massapequa Park.

•The following students have been inducted into the honor society at Phi Kappa Phi: Alyssa Ragno of Massapequa Park; Daniel Auleta of Massapequa and Amanda Fedele of Massapequa.

Oyster Bay Town Board enacts law codifying odd-year elections

Issue

likely to be subject of future litigation

By Mike Polansky

The Oyster Bay Town Board has enacted an amendment to the town’s election law to codify the “custom and practice of the Town to hold elections for Town officers in odd-numbered years.” That “custom and practice” has been in effect since 1899.

The board’s action was in direct response to a new state law, signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in December, that mandates that the election of town officials be held in even-numbered years in conjunction with the election of state and national officials.

The new Section 26-5 of Oyster Bay Election Code specifies that a biennial election for Town Supervisor, Town Council members, Town Clerk and Town Receiver of Taxes be held “on the Tuesday next succeeding the first Monday in November of every odd-numbered year.” The Town Board unanimously voted to adopt the new Section 26-5 at its May 21 meeting, following a hearing on the issue.

The state action, known as the Even Year Election Law, has triggered a plethora of litigation in opposition, including lawsuits brought by Onondaga County, Oneida County, Jefferson County, Nassau County, and one planned by Orange County. Suffolk County and the Town of Hempstead are among those who have joined as plaintiffs in the Jefferson County lawsuit.

Town officials declined to discuss the measure further saying it is their practice not to speak about nor comment on pending litigation. A spokes -

person noted, however, that the town had not yet decided whether to pursue litigation on its own or to join with an already

existing lawsuit.

Other lawmakers did speak to the issue, however.

Assemblyman Michael Durso, a Republican, had strong words for the state’s actions: “The governor and state legislature moving local elections to even numbered years, alongside federal elections, is a gross overreach of power,” he said. “I voted against it because national issues will now overshadow local matters and that will have a negative impact on our quality of life.”

On the other hand, Charles Lavine, a Democrat who serves as chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the State Assembly, totally disagreed with the town’s new law and the legislators who support it. “The Town of Oyster Bay’s response is entirely symbolic,” he said. “This is a matter of state, not local, law.”

In other business at its meeting, the Town Board:

•authorized agreements with performers at the town’s 2024 Music Under the Stars concert series, including the Country Fest concert to be held at John J. Burns Town Park in Massapequa on August 10

•authorized enhancements to the Senior Summer Programs by presenting “National Hot Dog Day” on July 17 and “National Spumoni Day” on August 21, both at the North Massapequa Community Center.

The next Town Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 11, at 10 a.m. at Town Hall, 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay.

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“George’s morning runs were predictable and uneventful. This morning, however, George’s detective radar picked up on some unusual activity. Keeping his pace steady, he watched a tall Italian-looking lady, driving a black Range Rover, stop three quarters around the vehicle pathway, step out, pick up four pebbles, and put them on the left side of the bench in front of the vehicle.”

Follow George’s journey through intrigue and suspense in this story set in scenes of familiar Massapequa.

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Cadet Singh of Massapequa welcomed to the Capitol on West Point Day

United States Military Academy Cadet Navroop Singh of Massapequa was welcomed by Assemblyman Durso to the Capitol for the 72nd Annual West Point Day in Albany recently.

Durso was accompanied by his colleagues in the New York State Legislature to host this celebration of cadets and leadership of the U.S. Military Academy.

duty, honor and country,” said Assemblyman Durso. I want to thank CDT Singh and his fellow cadets for putting service above all.”

“I was proud to honor CDT Navroop Singh of Massapequa and present him with a citation in recognition of his commitment and dedication to the ideals of

CDT Singh was inspired to serve and attend West Point due to his family’s history of serving our nation. His great-grandfather and great-uncle both served in World War II. Upon graduating from West Point, CDT Singh plans to branch Infantry and to be assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vicenza, Italy. He eventually wants to pursue a path in Special Operations.

Last Hope SPAYghetti Dinner, June 7

Last Hope animal rescue. Is hosting a fundraiser, SPAYghetti dinner on Fri., June 7. Proceeds from the event will benefit the. organizations fix-a-feral program and its low-cost TNR clinic open to the public.

Are you ready for a fun night which includes dinner, musical entertainment by The Jades Trio, gift basket raffles and more?

The event is at the Merrick Golf Club Clubhouse, 2550 Clubhouse Rd., Merrick.

Tickets are $40 per person in advance and $45 at the door, and includes spaghetti (or spaghetti and meatballs), salad, dessert and soda/coffee/tea.

Music will be provided by The Jades Trio; The female vocalist, Lisa Niebling, is a long-time Last hope volunteer.

Tickets can be purchased by mailing your check to Last Hope Inc, PO Box 7025, Wantagh, NY 11793 or by going to. lasthopeanimalrescue.org.

Massapequa Historical Society’s annual Strawberry Festival, June 15

Mark your calendars for the Massapequa Historical Society’s annual Strawberry Festival ,which is scheduled this year for June 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the grounds of the historic complex, 4775 Merrick Road.

There will be music by the Banjo rascals, vendors selling homemade items, a kids’ table, game corner and a tour of the grounds.

For more information call 516-7992023 or. go to massapequahistoricalsociety.org.

Oyster bay ride, post NLT, June 8

Don't miss out on this a great summer event. Grab your bike and join the Empire State Ride Long Island, in Oyster Bay on Sat., June 8. This one-day fundraising event is to help end cancer.

You can ride solo or with family and

friends or form a team to have an even bigger impact!

Not a cyclist? Another way you can participate is by volunteering. There will be food, music and a fair following the ride. To ride or volunteer got to: www.esrlongisland.com

Dominican Sister finds an expression for her faith through art

By Christie Leigh Babirad

When Sister Mary Anna Euring paints, she does so through love and a desire to bring joy to others, which she believes is our main purpose in life no matter what we choose to pursue.

Most recently, Sister Mary Anna raised money with the sale of over 100 of her original Asian Brush paintings. All proceeds went to help immigrants on Long Island through Visitation Ministry, run by Sister Flor de Maria Buruca. The event was held in the historic Rosary Hall at Queen of the Rosary Motherhouse in Amityville. Sister Mary Anna has been a member of the Order for 65 years.

Sister Mary Anna first took up the art of Asian Brush painting as she was healing and in remission from cancer, though she has been interested in Asian culture for as long as she can remember,” she said.

She also discovered later that her pull toward Asian culture and art was in part due to the one percent Asian that she discovered in her background.

Sister Mary Anna Euring at work in her studio. she had always held one in her hand

“Growing up I always wanted to try Asian Brush painting,” she said. “It now makes me feel one with my ancestors.”

She first considered pursuing this mode of art through an advertisement she saw for a class offered by the Islip Art Museum, and said that when she picked up the brush the first time it was as if

POLICE BLOTTER

The following incident has been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department’s Third Precinct and other police and law enforcement agencies:

Massapequa: The Seventh Squad is investigating a Robbery that occurred on Sat., May 25, at 3:20 p.m. in Massapequa. According to Detectives, an unknown male entered 7-Eleven at 5570 Merrick Road. The subject began concealing various items in his pockets and attempted to pass all points of purchase without rendering payment. The store employee confronted the male subject who then displayed a knife. The subject fled scene in an unknown direction. No injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing.

The subject is described as a male black, 5’5” tall, with a thin build wearing a black shirt and black pants.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above listed crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

•A representative of CVS pharmacy at 20 Broadway reported that an unidentified male entered the store at approximately 9 p.m., May 29 and left with three containers of ice cream without paying for the items.

“That the brush often takes on a life of its own and what may start out as her painting the Great South Bay will suddenly transform into a waterfall,” she. said. “It’s like an enchantment when you feel the spirit of God moving through you, and when it happens you know that the work being created is beyond you.”. \

Sister Mary Anna gravitates toward painting nature.

“I see God’s presence through my art in paint -

ing nature, the water, sky, tree, birds and flowers.”

She explained that in Asian art, people are painted very small because it is believed that we are a part of the cosmos, not the center.

As far as her process, she begins by meditating first in front of her singing bowl to center, feel her breath and become aware of God’s presence. She will then listen to her favorite Asian musicians for inspiration while she paints.

Sister Mary Anna’s ministry has taken her many different paths from teaching elementary school, directing pastoral care and working with the terminally ill, including AIDS patients during the 1980s and 90s health crisis in New York City. But now she refers to this new chapter as “re-engaging,” as an artist and musician, as she has also played the flute since she was 9 years old.

“Art and my ministry teaching has brought me great joy, and if God gives me the strength, I plan to have another art show next year to help those in need,” said Sister Mary Anna, adding that she believes art and reaching out to those in need is an avenue to connection, and when we connect on a deep, spiritual level with others, those bonds are never broken.

For more information on Sister Mary Anna’s art, go to contemplativearts.vpweb.com or email her at maryanna.euring@gmail.com.

Massapequa HS student Carly Madden recognized by Tobay

Carly Madden, a senior at Massapequa High School and a prospective Eagle Scout was recently recognized by Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and his colleagues for her Eagle Scout project. Carly, a member of Boy Scouts Troop 186, partnered with the town’s Department of Environmental Resources to construct protective nest cage structures for northern diamondback terrapin turtles at Centre Island Beach.

“With March being Women’s History Month, it is important to note that Carly is a trailblazer who will soon earn the prestigious rank of

Eagle Scout,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Efforts like Carly’s have helped save this species of terrapin turtles, which neared extinction in the early 1990’s.”

Carly also collaborated with Friends of the Bay and the Seatuck Environmental Association to complete her project, successfully fundraising for necessary supplies and creating educational signage for the entrance to the turtle conservation area at Centre Island.

Honoring the fallen: Remembering the sacrifices of D-Day, 80 years later

This week marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy on Tuesday, 6 June 1944. Known as Operation Neptune, but more commonly referred to today as D-Day, it was the largest seaborne invasion in history and laid the foundation for the Allied victory on the Western Front.

The invasion exacted a tremendous toll in terms of human life and suffering. German casualties on D-Day are estimated to have been between 4,000 and 9,000 men. Allied casualties were documented at a minimum of 10,000, with 4,414 confirmed dead.

According to various sources, the invasion began shortly after midnight on June 6th with extensive aerial and naval bombardment, as well as an airborne assault involving the landing of 24,000 American, British, and Canadian airborne troops. The early morning aerial assault was soon followed by Allied amphibious landings on the coast of France at approximately 6:30 a.m. The target 50-mile stretch of the Normandy coast was divided into five sectors: Utah,

Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. Strong winds blew the landing craft east of their intended positions, particularly at Utah and Omaha.

The men landed under heavy fire, and the shore was mined and covered with obstacles such as wooden stakes, metal tripods, and barbed wire, making the work of the beach-clearing teams difficult and dangerous. Casualties were heaviest at Omaha, with its high cliffs. At Gold, Juno, and Sword, several fortified towns were cleared in house-to-house fighting, and two major gun emplacements at Gold were disabled using specialized tanks.

By the end of August 1944, all of northern France was liberated, and the invading forces reorganized for the drive into Germany, where they would eventually meet with Soviet forces advancing from the east to bring an end to the Nazi Reich.

Though eight decades have passed since that event, every American would do well to take some time this week to remember the lives lost that day.

PUBLIC COMMENTARY - By Glenn Molette

Hope for living can be found in the wisdom of Jeremiah

There is much you and I can’t do anything about. If you live, you can’t stop aging. The only way to stop aging is to die. We can’t make ourselves younger. The eighteenyear-old may wish to be a few years older for various reasons. Once you turn nineteen you can’t go back to eighteen. You can look young for a long time but looking young and being young are two different things. There are many illnesses you can’t do much about. You can see the finest doctors in the country and obtain the latest medications and procedures, but they aren’t always a silver bullet for health. Cancers have a way of invading and growing despite the

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best treatments. Multiple sclerosis has a way of being relentless in attacking the body. Dementia has a way of robbing a person slowly of his or her health. Hope keeps us going. Jeremiah 29:11 says, “I know the plans I have for you declares The Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.” The passage was written to thousands of Jewish people exiled to Babylon under the siege of Nebuchadnezzar in 587 B.C... The writer of the words was giving the people a word of encouragement, help and hope to not give up but to keep living life and to go forward with their lives despite their circumstances.

Things would eventually change, and they would return to their homeland, but it would be seventy years before it would occur. It's not easy to go forward despite circumstances but when we lose hope, we give up while the smallest ray of hope keeps us going.

Many years ago, the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah had a word for God’s people. The message was a coming prosperity, hope, and a future. May this be true for us all.

The writer is an author, columnist, and musician. You can reach him at GlennMollette.com.

Happenings at Your Public Library

Massapequa

40 Harbor Lane, 516-799-0770

• Movie: Thursday, June 6, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The library will present two showings in the Bar Harbour Auditorium of “American Fiction,” starring Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Leslie Uggams, about a novelist who's fed up with the establishment profiting from Black en-tertainment, and uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of the hypoc-risy and madness he claims to disdain.

take Social Security.

Your Local Calendar of Events

• Book Discussion: Friday, June 14, 2 p.m. Join the group to discuss “Lessons in Chemistry,” by Bonnie Garmus, which tells the story of Elizabeth Zott, who becomes a beloved cooking show host in 1960s Southern California after being fired as a chemist four years earlier.

• Empire Safety Defensive Driving: Saturday, June 15, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This course is of-fered by Empire Safety, and is given in one six-hour session, including a break for lunch.

• Boating Safety Course: Saturday, June 8, 9:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Assemblyman John Mikulin and Mike Durso are sponsoring this boating safety course in the Bar Harbour Auditorium.

• Stop Polluting, Littering, and Save Our Harbors: Tuesday, June 11, 7 p.m. Operation Splash is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to improving the quality of Long Island’s south shore bays, waterways, and beaches. Join an educational lecture by Operation Splash in the Bar Harbour Auditorium, explaining how they carry out this mission through marine debris cleanups, as well as through advocacy efforts and education programs.

• Fresh looks for Spring and Prom: Wednesday, June 12, 7 p.m. This class in the Central Avenue Children’s Room will teach teens great ways to do makeup for prom and other spring occa-sions.

• Delayed Opening: Thursday, June 13. Both the Bar Harbour branch and the Central Avenue branch will open at noon.

• Iolanthe: or the Peer and the Peri: Saturday, June 15, 2 p.m. Register to see the Gilbert & Sul-livan Light Opera Company of Long Island's 2024 principals only production of Iolanthe, which tells the story of a half-fairy shepherd who falls in love with a ward of the Lord Chancellor of England. This production offers a brilliant blend of comedy, romance and drama makes it a natural for musical-theatre fans of all ages.

Plainedge

1060 Hicksville Road, Massapequa 516-735-4133

• Baking Powder Biscuits: Thursday, June 6, 7 p.m. Join staff from Judy’s Bake Shop to create tasty Baking Powder Biscuits. Please bring a rolling pin and cutting board to class. $3 fee.

• How to Maximize Your Social Security: Thursday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. Join Christian LaPeter for this interactive seminar and find out what the best possible choices are for deciding when to

You will be eligible for percentage discounts on vehicle liability, PIP, and collision insur-ance. The class is taught by a trained instructor, and is approved by the New York State De-partment of Motor Vehicles. $33 per person.

• Summer Reading Kick-Off Event: Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library will have entertainment and fun activities for this summer reading event.

Farmingdale 116 Merritts Road, 516-249-9090

• Springtime Floral Arrangement: Thursday, June 6, 7 p.m. Learn how to design and assemble an elegant, everyday bouquet using pink and white peonies. Space is limited. $6 per person. All supplies provided.

• Novels After Noon Book Club: Monday, June 10, 2 p.m. Join the group to discuss “Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted,” by Suleika Jaouad, a deeply moving memoir of illness and recovery that traces one young woman’s journey from diagnosis to remission to re-entry into “normal” life.

• Farmingdale Library Cinema: Tuesday, June 11, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The library will present two showings of “Ferrari,” starring Adam Driver and Shailene Woodley, a movie set in the summer of 1957, with Enzo Ferrari's auto empire in crisis, the ex-racer turned entrepreneur pushes himself and his drivers to the edge as they launch into the Mille Miglia, a treacherous 1,000-mile race across Italy.

• Child Food Choking Prevention: Tuesday, June 11, 7 p.m. This workshop, run by JT’s Law Foun-dation, provides guidance about the dangers of child food choking and educational tips to pre-vent choking. A doctor will be present to provide training on how to perform choking rescue procedures on infants, small children, and adults.

• Let’s Dish: Tuesday, June 18, 7 p.m. This month's cookbook is “Marblespoon at Home,” by Vera Newman. Stop by the Reference Desk to register and to pick out a recipe.

Owen Louis Kilgannon Jr., Massapequa resident, at 85

Owen Louis Kilgannon Jr., 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, surrounded by family and listening to his beloved Irish music.

Owen was a raconteur equally affable at a business meeting, holiday table or cocktail hour at his bayfront house in Massapequa where anyone – legislator or landscaper – was welcomed for a drink and conversation.

His house was often filled with his four children, Keith, Corey, Kery, and Jodi, and his stepchildren, John and Jimmy. As well as his beloved grandchildren -- Melanie, Emily, Lena, Sofie, Eli, Ella, Wilson and Lily -- and his great-grandchildren, Dillon and Natalie.

With a work ethic forged by his parents -- Owen and Margaret, immigrants from rural County Sligo, Ireland – Owen

grew up in West Hempstead along with his twin brother, Frank, who died in 2021, and his sister, Mary Abatemarco.

Owen was a proud graduate of Chaminade High School and St. John’s University, after which he grew a tiny tax business into a prominent accounting firm where he gained a reputation as a savvy strategist for builders and bankers alike.

Owen served on the boards of several charity and financial organizations and prided himself on knowing elected officials, business leaders and having met every living U.S. president.

He played tennis and waterskied well into his golden years and never stopped going into the office. He attended the past 42 Mets home openers and held season tickets during the Islanders Stanley Cup dynasty.

There will be a funeral mass this Saturday, June 1, followed by a celebration of his life at his home.

ATTENTION FAMILIES AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Family members and funeral directors may submit obituary notices to us at: Massapequa Post Newspaper, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 or may call us at 516-569-4000 ext. 329.

We will also consider publishing clear black and white or color photos with the articles.

Owen L. Kilgannon Jr.

Memorial Day Parade • May 29, 2024

Honoring our

Photosby: MikePolansky

Pets, Pets, Pets...

by Joanne Anderson

Furry Paratroopers: The Brave Pets Who Took the Plunge and Changed WWII

Look at the date above. As a paw-note to the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and the battle for Norman-dy, British airborne forces used parachuting dogs, nicknamed “paradogs,” during the invasion. These canines were trained to sniff out landmines, booby traps and explosives, and to search for friend and foe. The dogs wore their own parachutes and were trained to jump out of planes.

Certain eyewitnesses felt that the paradogs were not distressed by the experience since after sev-eral practice jumps, they would often exit the aircraft without coaxing. However, this thought re-mains highly debated. The dogs were trained to jump by not feeding them prior to an operation. Their handler would then lure them with a bone or piece of meat as they jumped through the door of the aircraft. The dogs would receive a treat once reaching the ground.

*Glenn: Despite usually performing willingly in practice, the noise of invasion frightened the dogs. In the 9th Parachute Battalion, dogs were taught to jump before their handlers. Glenn, an Alsatian (German Shepherd) attached to the battalion, was known to enjoy parachuting. Yet on D-Day, Glenn refused to jump due to the heavy anti-aircraft fire over Normandy and had to be pushed from the aircraft by his handler Private Emile Corteil.

dren’s book “The Amazing Adventures of Bing the Parachuting Dog” by Gil Boyd was published in 2012.

*More about the Dickin Medal: ln the early 1900s, the medal’s namesake, Maria Dickin, a social reformer in London, noticed too many of the city’s animals were living in appalling conditions. One night, while nursing her own sick puppy, she had an epiphany: It was her destiny to provide animals with free health care.

Dickin’s plan to provide care for the “sick and injured animals of the poor” was initially scoffed at by veterinarians. But in 1917, with a small group of supporters, she opened her first clinic in a cel-lar and began to train her own veterinarians. By the 1940s, her institution, People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA), had become one of Britain’s largest animal care facilities.

German Shepherds as “Alsatians” because of their enemy.

In an interview with the Imperial War Museum, paratrooper James Baty recalled: “Glenn was trained to jump out…to stand still as soon as he hit the ground. Of course, he loved jumping, but when it came over to…Normandy, all the flack coming up… he must have had a premonition be-cause he wouldn’t jump.”

Both landed safely but were tragically killed by friendly fire from an RAF Typhoon fighter bomber on D-Day. Glenn was buried with his handler Emile Corteil in the Commonwealth War Graves Ceme-tery in Ranville, Normandy.

*Bing: An Alsatian and Collie mix, Bing (originally named “Brian”) was given to the British Army in 1944 when his owners, the Fetch family in Leicestershire, were no longer able to feed him due to rationing. He was one of four dogs trained at the Army War Dog Training School in Hertfordshire. During his training, he learned to identify minefields. The dogs were to be the soldier’s “eyes and ears” on the battlefield, as well as mascots and they provided emotional support for the men.

Bing first saw action with his trainer and handler Lance Corporal Ken Bailey with the 13th Para-chute Battalion over Normandy on D-Day June 6, 1944. Bailey was chosen as the dog trainer be-cause of his veterinary background.

Ranee, another Alsatian, was the only female of the four canine recruits. Ranee did well in the practice jumps. Bailey said: “I called out and she immediately turned in my direction and wagged her tail vigorously before jumping. The dog touched down 80 feet before I landed. She was com-pletely relaxed, making no attempt to anticipate or resist the landing, rolled over once, scrambled to her feet, and stood looking round.”

Meanwhile, because of all the anti-aircraft being fired at his plane on D-Day, Bing had to be ‘helped’ out of the plane with a piece of meat before landing in a tree and waiting several hours to be res-cued. Later, Bing was wounded by mortar fire and treated at the Vet Kennels near Stockport in Eng-land.

Bing served in France as a sniffer and sentry dog until September 1945. On March 24, 1945, Bing dropped out of a plane behind enemy lines over the Rhine with another paradog, Monty, and his new handler Corporal Jack Walton. Bing took part in Operation Varsity and the advance into Ger-many. After the war ended, Bing spent time on duty in occupied Germany. He made a total of seven parachute jumps.

After the war, Bing was eventually returned to the Fetch family. In March 1947, Bing received the Dickin Medal (the military animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross) for his service and bravery in World War II. This bronze medal was for his “conspicuous gallantry.”

Bing died of natural causes in 1955 when he was 13. A model of Bing is on display in Britain’s Impe-rial War Museum. A chil-

Around this time, Dickin also devised a plan to recognize the efforts of animals (pigeons, horses, and dogs) being used in war— partly out of love for the creatures, but also as a publicity stunt to raise awareness of the PDSA. In the medal’s first six years (1943- 1949), 32 of 54 medals were awarded to pigeons. This is not surprising since during both World Wars, nearly 800,000 pigeons were used to transmit messages—sometimes flying up to 600 miles to complete the task.

In 1943, the foundation instituted the Dickin Medal, an award to acknowledge animals’ “conspicu-ous gallantry or devotion to duty while serving in war.” Since then, the bronze medallion, has only been given to the most deserving animal ‘soldiers.’ Awarding the Dickin Medal ended after World War II but resumed after Sept. 11, 2001.

*For Adoption at Babylon Animal Shelter (631-643-9270) 80 New Highway, N. Amityville: Chicago #4-226 is an adorable female tabby kitten, three months old, while Gunner #24-192 is a handsome, one-year-old fellow with somewhat of a Lab/Weimaraner look.

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Chicago #4-226- female tabby, 3 months old

Your Local Calendar of Events

THURSDAY, June 6

• Town of Oyster Bay Zoning Board of Appeals: 7 p.m., Town Board Hearing Room, Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. Call 516-624-6200 with related questions. Live streaming is available at https://oysterbaytown.com/town-board-livestreaming/

• Massapequa School District Board of Education: 8 p.m., Board Room, 4925 Merrick Rd., Mas-sapequa. Call 516-3085001 or email boe@msd.k12.ny.us. for related questions.

FRIDAY, June 7

• Simpson United Methodist Church: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call 631-7892569.

• Our Lady of the Island K of C 6911 BINGO: 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes School, 855 Car-mans Rd., Massapequa Park. For more information, call 516-798-9887.

SATURDAY, June 8

• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. Tubers will be available for sale starting in April. For more information call 631-972-8829 (leave message) or vis-it www.longislanddahlia. org.

SUNDAY, June 9

• Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce Second Sundays: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street, Farm-ingdale. Hosted by Colored Colors, this monthly event features local artists, artisans, musicians, poets, and more. Free to attend. For more information, visit coloredcolors.com.

MONDAY, June 10

• Nassau County Legislature Committee Meetings: 2 p.m., Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building, 1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola. For more information, call 516-5716200 or go to the county legislature’s website at nassaucountyny. gov.

• Massapequa Fire District: 7:30 p.m., One Brooklyn Avenue, Massapequa. For information, call 516-798-2648 or visit massfd.org.

• Massapequa Public Library Board of Trustees: 7:45 p.m., Bar Harbour Meeting Room, 40 Har-bor Lane, Massapequa Park. For more information, call 516-799-0770 or visit https:// www.massapequalibrary.org/.

• Massapequa Park Village Board Meeting: 7 p.m., 151 Front St., Massapequa Park. For more information, go to https:// masspk.com/ or call 516-798-0244.

TUESDAY, June 11

• Town of Oyster Bay Board: 10 a.m., Town Board Hearing Room, Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay, NY. Call 516-624-6380 or visit https://oysterbaytown.com/calendars/ with related questions.

• Republic Airport Commission: 7 p.m., 7150 Republic Airport, Room 201, Farmingdale. For in-formation, call 631-7527707 x6109 or email info@republicairport.net.

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• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Free weekly, in-person meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at 631-3320552 or Jill at 516-220-7808. All calls are confidential.

• Plainedge School District Board of Education: 7:30 p.m., Innovative Learning Center, 241 Wyngate Dr., N. Massapequa. For more information, call 516-992-7457 or visit plainedgeschools.org.

WEDNESDAY, June 12

• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. Tubers will be available for sale starting in April. For more information call 631-972-8829 (leave message) or vis-it www.longislanddahlia. org.

• Massapequa Park Zoning Board of Appeals: 7 p.m., 151 Front St., Massapequa Park. For more information, go to masspk.com or call 516-798-0244.

• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free weekly, virtual meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at 631-332-0552 or Jill at 516-220-7808. All calls are confiden-tial.

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Massapequa Takes Action (MTAC) with Save the Great South Bay cleans Massapequa Preserve

Massapequa Takes Action (MTAC), in conjunction with the Save the Great South Bay’s Creek Defender program held a clean-up event throughout the Massapequa Preserve.

Headed by Donald Nedbalsky Massapequa’s new Creek Defender, volunteers worked to collect and dispose of 52 bags of debris from the area.

Each community has a Creek Defender who works with Save the Great South Bay organization to cleaning, caring for and protecting the 50 creeks. That bring freshwater into the Bay.

“Sadly, these streams also bring the garbage that people throw into them into the Bay,” said Nedbalsky. “That is why we clean them.”

For information on the Creek Defender program and how you can help, go to savethegreatsouthbay.org or email them at: info@savethegreatsouthbay.org.

Nominations open to honor local veterans in TOB

The Oyster Bay Town Board is now accepting nominations to honor veterans at the Town’s ‘Salute to America’ Celebration on Tues., July 9 at 7:30 p.m. at TOBAY Beach.

Residents are invited to nominate extraordinary individuals who have made a positive difference in our veteran communities.

“The Town of Oyster Bay’s ‘Salute to America’ Celebration provides the ideal backdrop to recognize veterans and individuals who continue to actively serve in the community and advocate for issues and concerns relative to veterans. The town is proud to recognize and honor amazing individuals who have helped to shape our communities for the better through their continuing advocacy and exemplary community service each year,” said Supervisor Saladino. “I hope residents will consider submitting a nomination of an individual who deserves special recognition for their continued efforts on behalf of the veteran’s community. I look forward to recognizing the efforts of outstanding individuals who have impacted the lives of our veterans

in an extraordinary way yet again this year.”

Nominations are being accepted in three different categories of recognition: Veterans Volunteer of the Year (awarded to a veteran), Friend of Veterans Volunteer of the Year (awarded to a non-veteran) and Lifetime Achievement Award (awarded to a veteran or a non-veteran).  All entries must include a supporting narrative describing the nominee’s on-going veterans related activities, and all nominees must be town residents. Nominations must be postmarked no later than Mon., June 3.

Winners will be recognized as part of a special program during the ‘Salute to America’ Celebration, a patriotic evening of top-flight musical talent and fireworks, which serves as a thank you to all our veterans and active military for protecting the freedoms we enjoy each and every day as Americans.

To submit a nomination for the Veterans Awards, please visit oysterbaytown.com, email kfileccia@ oysterbay-ny.gov or call 516-797-7925 for an application.

Public Notices

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as successor-in-interest to all permitted successors and assigns of JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Specialty Un-derwriting and Residential Finance Trust Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-BC2, Plaintiff AGAINST

Eddie Maiorino a/k/a Eddie A. Maiorino; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 5, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 18, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 45 Beverly Place, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Massapequa, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 65 Block 101 Lots 2314, 2315, 2316, and 2317. Approximate amount of judgment $590,059.64 plus

John Kennedy, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: May 7, 2024 24-601 5/15,22,29,6/5 POST

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-24-118605 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 2232 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, County of Nassau, for on premises consumption at Rincon Criollo Garden City Park Corp. 24-608. 5/29, 6/5 Post interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 614095/2017. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine."