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Enthusiastic crowds get out to enjoy the Massapequa Park Village’s July 4th Parade

The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce, Committee Chairperson and Chamber Treasurer Karen Gawrych preseted Alexandria Puccia as this year’s Plainedge winner of Chamber’s Scholarship Award. This award is presented to a senior student from Plainedge High School who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, volunteerism, extra-curricular interests, and academic excellence.

Alexandria was honored during the Plainedge Scholarship Awards Night. She has had major achievements inside the classroom with her outstanding academic performance, and outside twith her passion for giving back and volunteering, all of which will serve her well in her career as a nurse.

By Mike Polansky Near perfect weather conditions greeted a crowd estimated at several thousand happy July 4th who gathered for the annual Massapequa Park Independence Day Parade.

More than forty local organizations marched the 1.6-mile parade route that started at the Walker Street/Lakeshore Drive intersection and headed south on Lakeshore Drive onto Park Boulevard and through the Village to Front Street.

Leading the way along the route were the Nassau County Police Color Guard, the Nassau Police Motorcycle Platoon, and the New Wave Drum & Bugle Corps.

They were followed by a group of local elected officials who included Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Town Board members Steve Labriola, Tom Hand and Laura Maier, N.C. Leg. James Kennedy, State Senator Alexis Weik, State Assemblyman Michael Durso, Massapequa Park Village Mayor Daniel Pearl, Deputy Mayor Tina Schiaffino, Village Trustees Todd Svec and Dana Durso, and Massapequa School District Board of Education President Kerry Wachter and Secretary Cher Lepre.

Many veterans groups were part of the parade, including American Legion Post 1066 and its Amityville Pipe Band, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7763, AMVETS, the Sunrise Detachment of the Marine Corps League, and the 101st Airborne Living Historian Group with its 2 World War II Willys Jeeps Among the other organizations that participated were the Tara Pipes and Drums, the Museum of American Armor with five vehicles, the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce, the Massapequa Historical Society, the Knights of Columbus, the Sons of Italy, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Massapequa International Little League, the local Cub Scouts, Brownies and Boy Scouts, and the Massapequa Families of Multiples.

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Massapequa Hall of Fame golf outing Tues., August 5 Eleven honorees named The Massapequa Hall of Fame is holding its annual Golf Outing and recognition dinner on Mon., Aug. 5 at The Woodlands Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course, 1 S. Woods Rd, Woodbury. Golf is at 10 a.m., and cocktails and dinner is at 5 p.m. This year’s honorees are: Billy Alba, Jim Annunziato, Linda Hanna, Dylan Nealis, Sean Nealis, Christopher O’Brien, Eric Reid, Bruce Stegner, Brian Mulcahy, Gail Klubnick and Dr. Stephen Peters (posthumous recognition) Tickets for a day of golf and dinner are $200 per person; dinner alone is $80 per person. For tickets or information call Joe & Debbie Burke 516-795-3745.

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Meet Some of Our Local Scholars

The following students were recently recognized for academic achievements and graduation at their respective colleges: •Olivia Hinck of Massapequa Park, attending Siena College, was named to the Spring 2024 President’s List.

•Grace McClelland of Farmingdale, attending Siena College, was named to the Spring 2024 President’s List.

•Kevin Bonner of Farmingdale, attending Siena College, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

•Jennifer Carman of Massapequa Park, attending Siena College, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

•Jack Cavaioli of Farmingdale, attending Siena College, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

•Julia Coben of Massapequa Park, attending Siena College, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

•Louis Iaccino of Farmingdale, attending Siena College, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

•Mary Koster of Massapequa Park, attending Siena College, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

•Jake Metzner of Massapequa, attending Siena College, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

•Patrick Radomski of Massapequa Park, attending Siena College, was

named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

•Gabrielle Zontini of Massapequa Park, attending Siena College, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

•Imani Finegan of Farmingdale received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Hartford’s College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions.

•Alexa Schwartz of Farmingdale, attending the University of Hartford, was named to the Spring 2024 President’s List.

•Antonella Lazcano of Farmingdale, attending the University of Hartford, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

•Alexa Raymond of North Massapequa, attending the University of Hartford, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

•William Smith of Massapequa, attending the University of Hartford, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

•Madison White of Massapequa, attending the University of Hartford, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

•Troy Behar of Massapequa Park graduated cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the School of Ar-

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•Andrew Reiter of Massapequa Park graduated cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the School of Architecture and Planning.

•Paige Pagano of Massapequa graduated cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the School of Management.

•Emma Gerstenfeld of Massapequa graduated cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in public health from the School of Public Health and Health Professions.

•Jake Pulis of Massapequa graduated cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the School of Public Health and Health Professions.

•Julie Poplawski of Massapequa graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from the College of Arts and Sciences.

•Connor Callow of Massapequa graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

•Michael Mcnamara of Farmingdale graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

•Andrew Dooling of Massapequa Park graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

•Paige Geraghty of Massapequa Park graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the School of Management.

•James D’Ulisse of Massapequa Park graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in environmental design from the School of Architecture and Planning.

•Matthew Ascher of Massapequa graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

•Laura Falk of Farmingdale graduated summa cum laude from the Uni-

versity at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing science from the College of Arts and Sciences.

•Anna Markey of Massapequa Park graduated summa cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the College of Arts and Sciences.

•Matt Hynes of Farmingdale, attending Roger Williams University, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

•Lara Kester of Massapequa, attending Roger Williams University, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.

•Kristin Margaret Browne of North Massapequa recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, NY. Browne earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U.S. armed forces. She also earned a Merchant Marine officer license, which qualifies her to serve as an officer on any ship in the U.S. flag merchant marine. She is a graduate of Farmingdale High School.

•Tyler S. Schultz of Farmingdale graduated from SUNY Canton with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Psychology.

•Robert B. Croes of Massapequa graduated from SUNY Canton with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

•Jason N. Guzman of Massapequa graduated from SUNY Canton with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Law Enforcement Leadership.

•Michelle G. Parra of Massapequa graduated from Clarkson University with a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a certificate in Power Systems Engineering.

•Madison Lapiana of Massapequa Park was named to Commonwealth University’s Spring 2024 President’s List.

A.G. Berner High School Class of 1974 Reunion scheduled for October

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The A.G. Berner High School Class of 1974, 50 Year Reunion will be taking place on Sat., Oct., 12 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Captain Bill’s in Bay Shore.

The cost is $100 per person. For tickets and more information, please email berner1974reunion@gmail. com, call Maureen Sweeney-Oehl at 516-234-1679 or Nancy Viglietta-Campbell 631-252-3527. Captain Bill’s is located at 122 Ocean Ave., Bay Shore.

Beloved Farmingdale music director honored posthumously by BOCES sat on the board of directors of the Newsday Marching Band Committee, where she was instrumental in organizing the prestigious Annual Marching Band Festival, which hosts thousands of band students and teachers each year.

“Gina Rose Pellettiere was a beloved figure in Farmingdale Schools, the loss of whom will affect the district, its educators and its students for years to come,” said Nassau BOCES Board Gina Pellettiere was one of two people killed in a school bus accident in SepPresident Susan Bergtraum tember, 2023 on her way to a school music function. (Facebook) at the awards ceremony. “Her “Gina Pellettiere is, and always will be, a huge part infectious spirit and natural ability to bring people together earned her enormous respect among her of why I am a musician and music educator today,” students and colleagues. Gina’s devotion, love and said former music student John Luther. “I hope that loyalty were extraordinary. She was second to none, one day my students look back at their time with me and her memory will forever be imprinted on the and feel the gratitude and warmth that I feel when I think of my time as her student.” hearts of every Daler whose life she touched.”

For additional information about the Nassau Pellettiere was revered by her students and colleagues alike, serving as a mentor to new teachers BOCES Education Partner awards, including proand as lead teacher for the entire music department. files of prior year honorees and information on how She was a fixture at school sporting events, pep ral- to attend the gala, visit www.nassauboces.org/edulies, concerts, honor society inductions, and musi- cationpartner. cals.

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There was also a long section of the parade dedicated to antique cars.

The Massapequa Fire Department Color Guard, the Fire Department Band, about a hundred marching Fire Department members, and a lineup of Fire Department apparatus brought up the rear.

There were plenty of American flags displayed along the route, thanks in large part to the efforts of Coldwell Banker real estate agency on Park Boulevard, who started distributing them to the crowd an hour or more before the start of the parade. Tom Murtagh, who manages the local Coldwell Banker office estimated that his office had supplied over a thousand flags to the crowd.

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino set the tone for the morning when he addressed the crowd from the Show mobile.

“On behalf of all the elected officials, we’d like to thank our Mayor Dan Pearl and the Village Trustees for hosting the best 4th of July parade in America,” he said. “Thank you to the entire Village team for this great parade; you’re the best!”

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By Carolyn James Massapequa firefighters, assisted by six other fire companies, battled a major house fire—as well as record heat and humidity— on Michigan Avenue in Massapequa Park shortly after 5 p.m., Thurs., July 4.

The fire broke out in a two-story home with the left side of home becoming quickly engulfed in flames and extending to both floors and the attic.

“The attic contained a lot of clutter, old furniture and such,” said Chief of Department Jeffrey Friedland. “It took us about two hours to get the fire under control and extinguished.”

Two residents of the home were rehoused with the assistance of the Red Cross after the Town of Oyster Bay de-

termined the home was unsafe and uninhabitable. There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

The hot weather added difficulty for the volunteers at the scene. Friedland said the Bellmore-Merrick fire department sent in cooling fans and set up a cooling tent for the firefighters, preventing them from heat exhaustion.

In addition, the department was assisted by the Seaford, Wantagh, Amityville, Bethpage, North Bellmore and Farmingdale fire departments at the scene.

“The volunteers did a terrific job under difficult conditions,” said Friedland. “And we thank our neighboring departments for responding and helping to ensure that everyone was safe.”

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The Farmingdale School District recognized the late Gina R. Pellettiere as one of the most devoted supporters of public education on Long Island. Pellettiere is among 14 honorees to receive the 2024 Nassau BOCES Education Partner award, bestowed annually on those individuals and organizations that have had a profound effect on education in Nassau County.

Award-winning conductor, passionate musician and beloved educator Gina Pellettiere was honored posthumously at an awards gala held this Spring by the Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation. The Foundation is an independent non-profit organization that raises funds for innovative educational programs that fall outside of the agency’s budget.

Pellettiere was not only the Farmingdale High School Wind Ensemble and Marching Band Director, but she was also an exceptional mentor, a gifted musician, a dedicated colleague and a loyal friend.

During her tenure at FHS, she more than doubled the size of the school music program, transforming it into one of the most impressive programs on Long Island.

Under Ms. Pellettiere’s direction, the FHS marching band has become the pride of the community, their halftime shows as responsible for packing the stands at Friday night football games as the championship Dalers themselves, said BOCES officials.

She vastly improved the quality of the Farmingdale Wind Ensemble, which now performs at the highest levels at the annual New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) festival. To date, they have earned three Gold ratings and ten ratings of Gold with Distinction.

Pellettiere was an active member of NYSSMA and the National Association for Music Education (NAFME). She has served as an officer in the Nassau Music Educators Affiliation, as chair of multiple all-county music festivals, and as a guest conductor for both Nassau and Suffolk all-county festivals. She

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DRAWING CONCLUSIONS:

By Kevin Eastwood

EDITORIAL

A call for civility in the face of political violence The attempted assassination of Donald Trump on Saturday, the tragic death of Corey Comperatore, and the injuries inflicted upon others at the rally serve as a harrowing wake-up call to our nation. We now stand at a crossroads where our collective response will define us. Will we uphold the values of life, national pride, and human dignity, or will we allow political discord to unravel the fabric of our society, replacing understanding with animosity and common ground with division?

We have seen these patterns before, too many times. The bloodshed of our past continues to echo through the halls of our democracy, reminding us of the fragility of our principles. The architects of our nation—those who crafted the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution—were far from uniform in their views. They debated fiercely, even over the role of political parties. Haunted by the bitter divisiveness that had plagued England and sparked bloody civil wars, they sought to create a democracy founded on ideas, not enmity.

Alexander Hamilton warned of political parties as a “most fatal disease” threatening any government, while James Madison and Hamilton, in the Federalist Papers, argued for a “well-constructed Union” designed to mitigate and control the violence of faction. Their experiences and fears were deeply etched into the foundation of our republic, a solemn reminder of the dangers posed by unchecked political strife.

Thomas Jefferson, writing from France in 1824, acknowledged that “Men by their constitutions are naturally divided

into two parties.” He recognized that differing opinions were an intrinsic part of our democracy and that political parties could serve as a venue for debate and discussion, not as instruments of violence.

Yet here we are, mired in bitterness and anger, increasingly resembling a civil conflict where the lines of division are drawn not merely by political ideology but by an erosion of civility itself. As inheritors of the democratic vision our forefathers so painstakingly crafted, we are charged with the responsibility to transcend these failures and embrace the ideals of mutual respect and unity.

We extend our deepest sympathies to Donald Trump, wishing him a swift recovery, and we grieve for Corey Comperatore, a firefighter and devoted family man whose life was cut short, as well as for the injured and, yes, even the young shooter whose heart and mind were poisoned by the vitriol that has come to overshadow our national discourse.

President Joe Biden aptly reminded us on Sunday night that while disagreement is a cornerstone of American democracy, it must never descend into violence. "Politics should never devolve into a ‘killing field,’" he said. “We’re neighbors, we’re friends, co-workers, citizens, and most importantly, we are fellow Americans.” In this pivotal moment, let us heed these words and find the resolve to stand together, to bridge our divides with empathy and respect.

Let us hope and pray that we can reclaim the vision of our forefathers and rebuild a nation where discourse is civil and our common humanity is cherished above all else.

PUBLIC COMMENTARY

Seeking solutions for problems is more productive than complaining

By Bryan Golden Is complaining an effective strategy for solving problems? Will complaining improve your situation? Do others enjoy listening to you complain? The answer to all three questions is no. Then why do people complain?

There are a number of reasons a person complains.

He or she may be looking for sympathy, assistance, support, or just letting off steam. There are also people who are habitual whiners who are never satisfied or content.

In the case of sympathy, there is an erroneous assumption that if enough other people feel sorry for them, it will somehow improve the complainer's situation. All that will be accomplished is that others will grow tired of their moaning and give them a wide berth. Everyone has their own problems and very few people want to spend their discretionary time listening to the tales of woe of others.

Sympathy seekers tend to dwell on their problems rather than seeking solutions. When potential solutions are presented, they invariably find fault with and summarily dismiss them. These complainers seek attention and monopolize conversations. They look for opportunities to show how their plight is worse than everyone else's.

Spending time with sympathy seekers can be draining.

They are consumed with their own situation and show little or no interest in other people. Regardless of how good you may feel, a gripe session with a sympathy seeker will depress your mood.

Some complainers are looking for assistance in solving a problem. In this case they are interested in advice that will lead to a solution. The danger here is that they will indiscriminately seek guidance from anyone. In their attempt to

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overcome an obstacle, they will try virtually any remedy offered without considering the qualifications of the source.

Following bad advice can exacerbate a problem. Advice seekers that jump from one bad suggestion to another will become frustrated as they fail to solve their problem. The result is the erroneous conclusion that their situation has no solution.

Complainers in search of advice must be very selective in whom they approach.

Only those who have successfully solved similar problems or who have appropriate expertise should be sought out.

When the right person is identified, they should be asked for advice directly rather than complaining to them.

Perhaps a complainer is looking for support. They may be overwhelmed by unexpected events or overloaded with responsibilities. This type of complainer is likely looking for help rather than advice. If you are so inclined, offer to lend a hand.

Even when they are helped out, some complainers always wind up in another crisis situation. Helping them out again will only improve their situation temporarily. Without a change in strategy, they will soon become immersed in another crisis.

Complainers who are incessant whiners find fault with virtually everything. They complain about their lives, other people's lives, the weather, politics, religion, society, etc. Everything they comment on is flawed. All of life is tainted. Their glass is always half empty and probably leaking. These people are not happy unless they are unhappy.

Whiners will never be satisfied. They don't want sympathy, solutions, or help. They just want to complain. These people will never change and their minds are closed to new ideas. Your only option is to limit exposure to their griping.

Complaining is unproductive and destructive. If you have problems, find solutions. If you need help, ask. Occasional complaining to seek understanding or let off steam is ok. But don't make it a way of life or a topic of every conversation.

The writer is the author of "Dare to Live Without Limits."

Contact Bryan at Bryan@columnist.com or visit www.DareToLiveWithoutLimits.com.

Massapequa 40 Harbor Lane, 516-799-0770 • Phil Costa and the Something Special Big Band: Saturday, July 20, 2 p.m.

In a concert in the Bar Harbour Auditorium, Phil Costa and the Something Special Big Band return to take you down memory lane, where you’ll hear exciting and jazzy music of the big band era. There’ll be some old-time classics and some newer tunes; the band will play something for everyone.

• Movie: Thursday, July 25, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The library will present two showings in the Bar Harbour Auditorium of “Dirty Dancing,” starring Patrick Swayze, about a young lady spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family who falls in love with the camp’s dance instructor.

• Family Movie Afternoon: Tuesday, July 30, 1:30 p.m. Bring the whole family to the library’s showing of “Treasure Buddies,” rated G. • Law Lecture: Thursday, August 1, 7 p.m. Are you curious about the importance of wills and trusts in securing your legacy and protecting your loved ones?

Join a free event to learn the intricate details of wills and trusts, exploring what each entails, how they can benefit you and your family, and answering all your questions.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with officials from Catholic Health to host a Pool and Summer Safety Seminar at Marjorie Post Community Park.

In recent years, fatal drownings for children under the age of 15 has increased by 12 percent, with drowning remaining the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 years old.

Additionally, children under the age of 5 make up nearly 80 percent of all nonfatal drowning injuries each year.

“We all know that summer is time for fun in the sun and cooling off in the pool. However, that fun comes with a great deal of responsibility.

That’s why we hosted this Summer Safety Day in the Town of Oyster Bay,” said Saladino. “We thank St. Joseph Hospital and Catholic Health for partnering with us to host this important program and bring-

Your Local Calendar of Events

• St. Francis Outreach Bus: Friday, July 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The St. Francis Hospital Community Health, Education and Outreach Program offers free health screenings to to the library on a first come, first served basis, no appointment necessary. Staffed by Registered Nurses from St. Francis Hospital/ Catholic Health, screenings include a brief cardiac history; blood pressure; cholesterol (finger stick blood test); and diabetes (finger stick blood test). The St. Francis Outreach Bus will be stationed in the Bar Harbour Library building parking lot.

• Defensive Driving: Saturday, July 27, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. NY State DMV-approved Defensive Driving course sponsored by Empire Safety Council presents a six-hour safe driving class. Completing this course can save 10% on your auto insurance each year for three years, and may reduce up to four points off your license.

Plainedge 1060 Hicksville Road, Massapequa 516-735-4133 • Summer Picture Book Time: Wednesday, July 24, 10:15 a.m. Children ages 2-5 with an adult are invited to enjoy fun, themed stories, creative movement, and crafts.

• Creative Writing Club: Thursday, July 25, 7 p.m. Fellow writers ages 18 and up meet to share their works in progress, exchange writing tips, ideas, and to create new stories, essays and poems.

Farmingdale 116 Merritts Road, 516-249-9090 • Scherenschnitte with Marcia Olsen: Thursday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. Join instructor Marcia Olsen for a class where you will create a fun fantasy scene using Scherenschnitte, the art of hand cutting paper into decorative design and translates into “scissor cuts” in German. All supplies provided. Space is limited. $6 fee at registration.

• Tell the Tale of Your Adventure Memoir Workshop: Monday, July 22, 6:30 p.m. This workshop begins with an introduction to memoir writing followed by a quiet period of writing.

Prompts will be provided for inspiration. The program will conclude with a workshopping session in which each participant shares what they have written and receives feedback. This workshop is open to anyone interested in memoir writing, experienced or not.

• American Southern BBQ with Ma’s Barbecue: Tuesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m.

Learn about the roots of American BBQ, from its origins in Haiti through its development throughout the South as a way of cooking poor cuts of meat that made them tastier and more tender, and more recently, the explosion of Southern BBQ, “low and slow” cooking over an open fire. Pitmaster Brian Collins explains how the average person can get the same result using the BBQ grill they probably have at home. Pulled pork, smoked chicken and sides will be served. $6 fee per person. Come hungry, leave happy!

• Page Turners Book Discussion Group: Thursday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.

Join the group to discuss “Run,” by Ann Patchett, a book about a racially mixed family in Boston that is ultimately about secrets, duty, responsibility, and the lengths parents will go to protect their children

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ing pool safety awareness to hundreds of youngsters.”

Seminar attendees learned about healthy swimming, basic first aid, hypothermia, cramping, drowning prevention, basic CPR (not certification), recreational water wellness and EMS ambulance education.

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Veteran's Column

By Sal Polito As the summer is in full swing, there are lots of things a veteran can do to enjoy some leisure time such as playing golf. There is a golf course at the Northport Golf field which offers veterans discounted rates.

The current fees for veterans are, Monday through Friday, $16 + $1 reservation fee, and weekends $20 + $1 registration fee.

Call the VA Northport Golf Course at (631) 261-8000 for full information.

The course is not a hard and there are not many obstacles on the course if one chooses to walk and not cart.

Veterans should join their local American Legion, Am Vets, Veterans of Foreign Wars, or any valid veteran group to form a team. The American Legion Post 1066 in Massapequa has their Tee time every Wednesday 7 a.m. and they usually finish 3-4 hours later and go back to the post and enjoy a lunch. This is a great way to reinforce comradery amongst vets.

Calling All Veterans And speaking of our veteran organizations, ranks are thinning, and aging and these organizations need the support of younger veterans. It is important to keep membership up since these organizations

provide invaluable assistance to all veterans in a variety of areas. These organizations also help veterans make disability claims and are there to assist and fill out the appropriate forms that are needed for other important benefits.

After joining any one of these veterans organizations veterans should come to the Town of Oyster Bay Veteran Service Office at 977 Hicksville Road Massapequa or call(516-797-797-7875 to make an appointment to see one of the advisors who are certified and qualified to assist and fill out the required forms needed to start a disability claim. They are there to help in other ways such as advising veterans on how to apply for and receive a real estate tax reduction, getting information on the benefits of the Nassau traffic court, veterans Treatment Court and other services for those suffering from alcohol or substance abuse. The court is at 99 Main Street Hempstead, and their phone number is 516-493-4145. Veterans can also call Director Ralph Esposito at 516351-5057 so he can start the process on both Traffic and Addict court.

At a recent Nassau Veterans Advisory

Meeting Director Ralph Esposito asked all members to bring food items, clothing, etc., to the Food Mart, which is in the rear of Nassau Community Medica Center, directly adjacent from the VA Clinic. It is open 9 a.m., to noon. These items are provided to veterans in need and a service office is located there where certified officers can assist any veteran who needs help.

In addition, Director Esposito is reaching out to veterans who are available to drive other veterans to medical appointments.

If you have a clean driving record, and no criminal record, your assistance would be appreciated.

Finally, there is still time to apply for

the Pact Act, a law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors —with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve. Call 800-698-2411 to get all information you need.

The writer is a member of the American Legion Post 1066 Massapequa, N.Y. and works for the town of Oyster Bays Veterans Services.

If any veteran needs information about this article or any other veteran related information please call us a Town Hall South (516) 797-7875 and any one of their certified representatives can help you.

Free Child ID Card Program in Massapequa New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy, and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, is holding a free Operation Safe Child ID Card Program on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at Marjorie Post Pool in Massapequa. The program is free and open to Nassau County residents only. The ID cards will be produced on site and available in minutes. No appointment is necessary.

When a child goes missing, every moment is precious. Law enforcement

needs accurate information and quickly. The Nassau County DA’s Operation Safe Child program provides parents with an identification card for their children containing pertinent physical information to give law enforcement officials a head start on a missing child.

Information on each card includes the child’s name, birthdate, age, gender, hair and eye color, height and weight, fingerprints, and a high-resolution digital photo.

For more information on this program, please contact Assemblyman Durso’s district office at (516) 541-4598.

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Town of Oyster Bay Zoning Board of Appeals TOWN HALL, AUDREY AVENUE, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 11771-1592 - TELEPHONE: (516) 6246232 – FAX: (516) 624-6149 RITA BYRNE, Chairwoman – LOIS SCHMITT, Vice Chairwoman – LEWIS J. YEVOLI KATHLEEN MULLIGAN –REBECCA M. ALESIA – ANDREW MONTELEONE – LISA CICCOLELLA PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 24612 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JULY 25, 2024, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 24-189 MASSAPEQUA PARK SHARI WESTBROOK: (A) Variance to construct a second kitchen in a onefamily dwelling for use as a PARENT/CHILD residence.

(B) Variance for the reduction of off-street parking spaces. Reduction of spaces to 1 when 3 parking spaces are required.

NW/ cor. of Westwood Rd. S. & Carmans Rd., a/k/a 1 Westwood Road S., Massapequa Park, NY APPEAL NO. 24-282 MASSAPEQUA PARK SHARI WESTBROOK: (A) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high PVC fence, wood fence and chain link fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard (Carmans Road) than permitted

by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing one story front addition having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(C) Variance to allow existing cellar entrance having less average side/front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(D) Variance to construct one story rear addition having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted

by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters.

(E) Variance to construct one story rear addition, allow existing one story front addition, gazebo and shed ex-

Public Notices — Your right to know ceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (F) Variance to construct one story rear addition, allow existing one story front addition and gazebo exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted

by Ordinance. (G) Variance to allow existing shed having less side/front yard setback (Carmans Road) than permitted by Ordinance.

(H) Variance to allow existing gazebo having less side/ front yard setback (Carmans Road) than permitted by Ordinance.

NW/ cor. of Westwood Rd. S. & Carmans Rd., a/k/a 1 Westwood Road S., Massapequa Park, NY APPEAL NO. 92-319 AMENDMENT MASSAPEQUA JLP & ASSOCIATES INC.: Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 92-319 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated September 23, 1992 to eliminate the prior condition of approval and the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants.

E/s/o Biltmore Blvd., 120 ft. S/o Baldwin Ave., a/k/a 100 Biltmore Boulevard, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 24-181 MASSAPEQUA KATIE SKEI: (A) Variance to allow existing pool equipment having less side/front yard setback (Cedar Shore Drive) than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing rear one story addition having less rear yard setback and exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (C) Variance to construct second story addition having less roof pitch than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to construct second story addition and allow existing rear one story addition exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance.

NE/ cor. of Exeter Rd. & Cedar Shore Dr., a/k/a 125 Exeter Road, Massapequa, NY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF 07/25/24 PAGE 2 APPEAL NO. 24-270 MASSAPEQUA MICHAEL FAY: (A) Variance to construct two story addition exceeding maximum height, building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing driveway having less side

yard setback than permitted

by Ordinance. (C) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 21-430 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated October 7, 2021.

W/s/o Division Ave., 2047.59 ft. S/o Garfield Pl., a/k/a 64 Division Avenue, Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 24-116 NORTH MASSAPEQUA KEVIN LEATHERMAN: (A) Variance to allow existing wood platform having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Variance to allow existing one story attached garage having less aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o N. Manhattan Ave., 500 ft. E/o N. Summit Dr., a/k/a 111 N. Manhattan Ave., North Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 23-550 NORTH MASSAPEQUA 194 N. CHESTNUT ST. LLC: Variance to allow existing three-family dwelling in R1-7 residence district.

S/s/o N. Chestnut St., 127.8 ft. E/o N. Broadway, a/k/a 194 N. Chestnut Street, North Massapequa, NY APPEAL NO. 24-28 MASSAPEQUA JLP & ASSOCIATES INC.: (A) Variance to construct new dwelling on subdivided lot having less width of lot at street and width from front property line to required rear yard than permitted by Ordinance. PARCEL A (B) Variance to construct new dwelling on subdivided lot having less width of lot at street and width from front property line to required rear yard than permitted by Ordinance. PARCEL B E/s/o Biltmore Blvd., 120 ft. S/o Baldwin Ave., a/k/a 100 Biltmore Boulevard, Massapequa, NY July 24, 2024

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YOR 24- 624 7/17 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 C h a s e B a n k , Nat i o n a l Association, as Trustee for

Specialty Underwriting and Residential Finance Trust Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005BC2, 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 August 6, 2024 at 2:00PM, pre m is e s k now n as 4 5 Beverly Place, Massapequa, NY 11758. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements ere c te d, situate, lying and being at Massapequa, 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 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 10th Judicial District.

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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: June 18, 2024 24-618. 7/3 10, 17, 24 Notice of formation of More Growth Esthetics LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/22/2024 Office location, County of Nassau.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a process served to: More Growth Esthetics LLC, 520 Franklin Ave. Ste L21-C Garden City, NY 11530 Purpose: any lawful act.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Education of the Amityville Union Free School District, Towns of Babylon and Oyster Bay, Suffolk, and Nassau Counties of New York invites sealed proposals for Request for Strategic Planning Facilitator as specified in the contract documents. Proposals will be received until 11:00 AM, prevailing time on July 29, 2024, at the District Administrative Offices at 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York 11701. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any proposals and waive any informality in any proposal. It shall, further, make awards in any way it deems advisable to the School District's best interest. Any proposals submitted will be binding for forty-five (45) days after the formal opening, and no proposal shall be withdrawn during that time, pending the decision of the Board of Education. Any firm wishing to receive a copy of the above proposal must call the District’s purchasing department at (631) 5656039.

24-625. 7/17 The Amit y v i l le S cho ol D ist r i c t an nou nc e s it s participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civ i l r ig hts regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions particpating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Program information may be made

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To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: https://www.usda. gov/oascr/how-to-file-aprogram-discriminationcomplaint (link is external), and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requesd in the form.

To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 202509410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@ usda.gov.

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THURSDAY, July 18 • Open Mic & Jam Session by Chuck and Vinny: 7 p.m., Farmingdale Village Green, 361 Main Street, Farmingdale. Presented by Farmingdale Cultural Arts Committee. For more information, call 516-249-0093, or visit www.farmingdalevillage. com.

• Town of Oyster Bay Planning Advisory Board: 7 p.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.

FRIDAY, July 19 • 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 Carmans Rd., Massapequa Park.

For more information, call 516-798-9887.

SATURDAY, July 20 • 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. For more information call 631-972-8829 (leave message) or visit www.longislanddahlia.org.

• Town of Oyster Bay Music Under the Stars—Disco Unlimited: 8 p.m., Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach, Oyster Beach. Vehicles will be admitted to the parking lot on a firstcome, first-served basis beginning at 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.oysterbaytown.com or call 516-797-7925.

SUNDAY, July 21 • Farmingdale Farmers Market on the Village Green by Schneider’s Farm: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 361 Main Street, Farmingdale. For more information, call 516-249-0093.

MONDAY, July 22 • Massapequa Fire District: 7:30 p.m., One Brooklyn Avenue, Massapequa. For information, call 516-798-2648 or visit massfd. org.

TUESDAY, July 23 • 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.

• 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.

• Town of Oyster Bay Music Under the Stars—Kashmir featuring Jean Violet, the Spirit of Led Zeppelin Live: 8 p.m., John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa. Vehicles will be admitted to the parking lot on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.oysterbaytown.com or call 516-797-7925.

• Movies on the Village Green—Kung Fu Panda 4: Farmingdale Village Green, 361 Main Street, Farmingdale. Movies start at dusk, preceded by cartoons. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Free popcorn and ice cream will be served. For more information, call 516-249-0093, or visit www.farmingdalevillage.com.

WEDNESDAY, July 24 • 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 visit www.longislanddahlia. org.

• 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 confidential.

• Town of Oyster Bay Music Under the Stars—Badlands, Tribute to the music of Bruce Springsteen: 8 p.m., Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, Plainview. Vehicles will be admitted to the parking lot on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.oysterbaytown. com or call 516-797-7925

MASSAPEQUA POST — July 16, 2024

Requiem for Beverly: of her mind. She called the shelter the next day to learn they We lost Beverly, a petite wouldn’t let her adopt Felicia because she was from New York. *Sue was beside herself. She knew Los Angeles shelters were Poodle mix last Friday.

She spent years fending packed with tiny dogs, partly so numerous due to the film for herself on the streets “Beverly Hills Chihuahua.” A senior, unkempt dog with tremors of Los Angeles, despite didn’t stand a chance. She was determined to adopt the dog. I was suffering from full body one of many advising her to rethink this escapade. “If you want a tremors and at times matted, tiny dog that shakes, I’ll find you one at Babylon Shelter,” Pets, Pets, Pets... eating rocks to make her I told her. That didn’t dissuade Sue one bit.

Sue got in touch with Beverly Mitchell a volunteer who worked empty stomach feel full.

by Joanne Anderson The second half of with the LA shelters in southern California. Beverly told her Beverly’s long life changed the same thing: “Neither a city shelter nor private group will dramatically in June 2015 give Felicia to you because you live too far away.” Sue pleaded when her soon-to-be with Beverly to look at her Face book page to see they were so mom, Sue Butz, saw her much alike, both devoted to dogs in need. Beverly did see their pathetic photos and story bi-coastal pup parallels. She agreed to adopt Felicia and then transfer her to Sue. “That’s good,” said Sue, on Facebook, and pleaded with west coast “because I booked my flight for tomorrow.” shelter authorities. Sue was so determined Sue Flew to LAX. She planned to spend to adopt the shaking moppet that she flew the night in a hotel and return the next day. to California and returned with Beverly She met Beverly and transferred Felicia’s the same day. paperwork. The hotel was near the runway.

The five-pound waif returned Sue’s Felicia was terrified of the airport noise; her impulsive kindness, by making a huge tremors were on full throttle. She wouldn’t impact on Sue’s family and on hundreds eat, or walk where there was no grass, so of children who would meet Beverly and Sue took a red-eye back to New York with hear the saga of her transformation from her tiny waif the same day. Before doing so, street dog to therapy dog. she renamed her gray moppet “Beverly” Team Timmy: Beverly was the second after her LA rescuer, and subliminally member of Last Hope’s “Team Timmy” to after “Beverly Hills.” Sue and Beverly have succumb to the ravishes of old age this year. stayed in touch.

She must have been at least 16. All three Beverly Became a Long Island Pup: members of Team Timmy were physically She cleaned up well and fit in with Sue’s impaired dogs adopted and cherished by other small dogs. Beverly was timid around Sue Butz, Last Hope volunteer and retired music teacher. Timmy, a three-legged Beverly on the streets of Los Angeles. new people and growled at me the first time we met. (She must have telepathically Lhasa , passed in February. He was the known how I tried to convince Sue not to original member go to LA to save her.) and leader of Team Beverly needed a spay and dental. Sue’s vet felt the Timmy, along with his tremors were a result of exposure to or recovering house-sisters , Beverly from distemper. Her first vaccination was probably and Pammy Sue. at the LA shelter. Beverly had her surgeries done by For the last a specialist. Most of her teeth were removed, making nine years, Team her tongue hang out.

Timmy had been Roast Beef Epiphany: Beverly became comfortable our trio of disabled with her family life. The tremors all but ceased. She dogs turned Last was a companion to Sue’s mom who died last year at Hope ambassadogs 101. She sat on her lap while she sewed or crocheted. during tours at our We attributed her end of tremors to two factors- love Wantagh Adoption and weight. She doubled to ten pounds.

Center and visits Beverly watched her dog siblings leave for therapy to schools, camps, dog visits. She was too shy clubs, churches, and Beverly with Timmy at home. to accompany them until a temples. Since Sue was dramatic turning point. In an elementary music teacher, we liked to think of Timmy 2018, we spoke about Last as the Tony Orlando of the tiny troupe, with Beverly and Hope to a New Hyde Park’s Pammy Sue as Dawn, his back-up singers. ladies’ church group. Beverly Pammy Sue was Sue’s second foster failure. Her badly tagged along. The dogs fractured leg was her first “break” in life. This Shihtzu was were allowed to explore the used as a breeding female at a Kentucky puppy mill. She meeting room during our was about two when she must have gotten her leg caught talk. There happened to be a and twisted in the bars of her cage prison. She came to Last kitchen with roast beef handHope after being transferred from a Kentucky kill shelter. outs . From then on, Beverly Pammy had mostly free, complex, orthopedic surgery always chose to go with Team at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in NYC via Timmy. their “AMC to the Rescue” program. One summer, Sue Not an Official Last Hope chauffeured her to the AMC almost daily for rechecks.

Dog: Beverly completed Our goal was for each Team Timmy session to convey Team Timmy because she was two important messages to kids. First, that with time and Sue’s dog. She wasn’t adopted patience, rescuing a homeless, shelter dog or cat can result via Last Hope. However, she in the pet’s magical metamorphosis. Second, we hoped the represented Last Hope and children would realize everyone can rise above a physical shelter rescue for nine years. disability or challenge, as our little dogs did.

Kids were shocked when Beverly’s Flight to the Good Life: In May 2015, Sue Beverly at a Last Hope tour. they saw her refugee “before” was perusing Facebook when she came upon the photo of a tiny, gray mop dog called “Felicia” from a North Central Los photo, and then met the groomed Beverly before their eyes. She Angeles shelter. The dog had been on her own for a long time. was a survivor, with so much punch packed into a five-pound She eluded capture . The description said Felicia was about seven Mini Poodle.

Now Beverly is with Timmy, and we will miss both of them to nine, had severe dental disease and a neurological problem with tremors in all four limbs. Sue couldn’t get the photo out forever.

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By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Gutted by roster departures and injuries, the Long Island Ducks completed the first half of the Atlantic League baseball season July 5 with a 30-33 record, 13 games behind the North Division-winning York Revolution.

First-year Ducks manager Lew Ford, the franchise’s all-time hits leader with 1,036 and a key member of three championship teams, witnessed plenty of second-half turnarounds in his 13 seasons and is hopeful for another.

“I try to look at the positives and so far we’ve helped eight guys sign to play either in a Major League organization or professionally overseas,” Ford said. “We’ve had a ton of turnover and some injuries, but I like our roster entering the second half.”

The offense, led by outfielder Tyler Dearden and first baseman Frank Schwindel, did its part through the first 63 games averaging 5.25 runs. Dearden and Schwindel finished first and third in the league in batting, hitting .361 and .353, respectively, Dearden, who spent his first six professional seasons in the Boston Red Sox organization and played at the Triple-A level in 2023, appeared in 55 first-half games and cracked 12 homers with 46 RBIs and 37 runs.

His contract was purchased July 2 by the Minnesota Twins organization.

Schwindel, who has 145 games of Major League experience, appeared in 39 games and belted 11 homers and drove in 38 runs in the first half.

“Those guys were our MVPs in the first half,” Ford said of Dearden and Schwindel.

The most accomplished player Ford has penciled into the lineup is outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., who appeared in 1,182 MLB games and won a World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2018. He totaled 109 homers, 449 RBIs and 69 stolen bases over an 11-yer career.

A lower body injury forced Bradley Jr. to miss 35 games thus far. When healthy, he’s raked to the tune of a .360 average, 7 homers and 22 RBIs. Catcher Chance Sisco, with nearly 200 MLB games under his belt, hit a team-leading 14 homers in the first half. Ivan Castillo has been steady with the glove and batted .298 with 6 homers, 23 RBIs and 7 steals in 42 first-half games.

Improving a team ERA of 5.34 and a league-worst .280 opponents’ batting average will go a long way in the Ducks’ chances of getting back to the playoffs. By far their most impressive arm to date is reliever Ramon Santos, who carries a 0.71 ERA with 3 wins (one shy of team leader Stephen Woods Jr.) and 45 strikeouts in 25 innings.

“We have to pitch better and the staff knows that,” Ford said. “They’re all capable.”

Ducks reach 9 million fans all-time

The Ducks welcomed their record 9 millionth fan through the gates of Fairfield Properties Ballpark June 18 prior to their

Tyler Dearden, signed by the Minnesota Twins July 2, hit .361 with 12 homers and 46 RBIs in 55 games with the Ducks. game against the Staten Island FerryHawks.

“This is another special day in the history of this great franchise,” Ducks General Manager Sean Smith said. “Reaching 9 million fans is a testament to the incredible support from our fan base since we first opened the gates in 2000 and to the fun and excitement Ducks baseball continues to provide Long Islanders every year.”

Five-year-old Ethan Oldham from Islip entered through the West Gate at 5:56 p.m. with his mother, Katie; father, Craig; and baby brother, Nolan. In doing so, Ethan became the 9 millionth fan in franchise history to attend a Ducks game in their home ballpark.

Long Island became the first club in Atlantic League history to reach the milestone attendance figure despite having begun play in the league’s third year of existence (2000). The Ducks are also currently the league’s all-time leader in sold out crowds with 707, have led the league in attendance 17 times and currently lead the league in 2024 attendance as well with an average of more than 4,500.

Ethan was recognized during a VIP onfield ceremony for being the 9 millionth fan.

Sheldon Ellison, General Manager of the Levittown P.C. Richard & Son location, presented the lucky fan with a $1,000 gift card to use at any of the Ducks charter sponsor’s locations. In addition, the Ducks presented Ethan with a jersey featuring “9 Million” as the name on the back and the number “24”, representing this season. Ethan threw out a ceremonial first pitch, received a 2024 Ducks team-signed baseball, and he and his family were upgraded to VIP tickets for the night.

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Reliever Ramon Santos pitched to a 0.71 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 25 innings through the season’s opening half.