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VOTE ON OR BEFORE ELECTION DAY! 2020 Candidates Vying For Your Vote This Election Year: Candidate for President Joseph R. Biden DEM, WFP Donald J. Trump REP, CON (incumbent) Candidate for Vice President Kamala D. Harris DEM, WFP Michael R. Pence REP, CON (incumbent) Justice of the Supreme Court (vote for 8) Valerie M. Cartright DEM, REP, CON, IND Randy Sue Farber DEM, REP, CON Derrick J. Robinson DEM, REP, CON, IND Erica L. Prager DEM, REP, CON Kathy G. Bergmann DEM, REP, CON, IND Joseph R. Conway DEM, REP, CON Timothy P. Mazzei DEM, REP, CON, IND Gary F. Knobel DEM, REP, CON Brian L. Browns IND Patricia M. Blake IND Randy Berler IND Evan Tanenbaum IND County Court Judge (vote for 2) Caryn R. Fink DEM, REP, CON, IND Chris E. Hoefenkrieg DEM, REP, CON, IND Family Court Judge Lisa A. Cairo DEM, REP, CON, IND

District Court Judge, District 2 (vote for 4) Tricia M. Ferrell DEM, REP, CON, IND Ignatius L. Muscarella DEM, REP, CON, IND Darlene D. Harris DEM, REP, CON, IND Robert E. Pipia DEM, REP, CON, IND District Court Judge, District 3 Lisa M. Petrocelli DEM, REP, CON District Court Judge, District 4 (vote for 2) Chris J. Coschignano DEM, REP, CON, IND David W. Wright DEM, REP, CON, IND Representative in Congress, District 4 Kathleen M. Rice DEM (incumbent) Douglas L. Tuman REP, CON Joseph R. Naham GRE Senator, District 8 John E. Brooks REP, WFP, IND (incumbent running unopposed) Member of Assembly, District 14 Kevin C. Gorman DEM David G. McDonough REP, CON, IND (incumbent) Jake Gutowitz LBT TO LEARN ABOUT LOCAL CANDIDATES VISIT PARTY WEBSITES https://www.nassaucountygop.com https://www.nassaucountydems.com

Did you vote early and now have voter's remorse? According to the state Board of Elections, a voter can change their absentee ballot vote by voting in person. So if a New Yorker votes in person, their absentee ballot, which is counted after all the in-person votes are tallied, would be discarded.

"Even if you request or cast and return an absentee ballot, you may still go to the polls and vote in person," according to the board's website.

All in person voting at a designated polling place is final and can not be changed.

If you are mailing an absentee ballot in, it has to be postmarked by Election Day, November 3, and received by the county board of elections by November 10 to be counted.

Daylight Savings Ends November 1 at 2AM Set Clocks Back 1 Hour

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Bellmore Historic Movie Theatre Celebrates Reopening

The oldest movie theatre on Long Island is now open with restrictions. The Bellmore Movies And Showplace on Petitt Avenue in Bellmore is now open after being closed due to the Covid-19 mandatory theatre closings.

At a press conference and celebratory film strip (ribbon cutting) ceremony, theatre owner Anne Stampfel shared how difficult it has been, and how excited and hopeful she is to have the opportunity to move forward following CDC guidelines offering a safe movie entertainment option for people to enjoy.

New CDC protocols in place include 25% capacity seating, temperature checks conducted with touchless ther-

mometers and hand sanitizing station in the lobby for anyone to use. All patrons must wear a mask when entering the theater. Masks should be worn by all patrons except when eating or drinking. Social Distancing protocols have been put in place in the theater including socially distance seating. In between show times the auditorium, bathrooms and lobby will be sanitized.

All employees will be temperature checked and are required to wear face mask and clear face shield as well as gloves while working. Additionally, an upgraded air filtration system has been installed.

Moviegoers should feel comfortable attending movies with the new safety measures in place.

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said, ”Throughout the re-opening, we were getting safer and safer. The Bellmore Movies survived the Spanish flu, and it has survived COVID.” The Bellmore Movies and Showplace is the oldest operating movie theatre on Long Island and was originally a silent film movie house in the early 1900’s.

Today, it is one of the few remaining single film screen movie houses. Bellmore Movies and Showplace is located at 222 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710. Visit www.bellmoremovie.com or call : 516-783-7200 for future updates and movie schedules.

BELLMORE MOVIES AND SHOWPLACE Movie Schedule: Now Playing: “On The Rocks” staring Bill Murray and Rashida Jones Show times: Saturday, October 31 at 2:00pm; 4:30pm and 7:20pm; Sunday, November 1 at 2:00pm; 4:30pm and 7:20pm; Monday, November 2 at 2:00pm; 4:30pm and 7:20pm Starting on Friday, November 6 “Let Him Go” staring Kevin Costner and Diane Lane Sister theatre, Malverne Cinema & Art Center located at 350 Hempstead Avenue in Malverne opened originally on May 26, 1947 with their first film “It’s

a Wonderful Life.” After being closed due Covid-19, they are reopening with the same film.

MALVERNE CINEMA & ART CENTER Movie Schedule: It’s A Wonderful Life show times: Saturday, October 31at 3:45pm; Sunday, November 1 at 3:45pm and Monday; November 2 at 3:45pm.

On the Rocks show times: Saturday, October 31 at 1:00pm, 7:00pm, 9:30pm; Sunday, November 1 at 1:00pm, 7:00pm; Monday, November 2 at 1:00pm, 7:00pm War with Grandpa show times: Saturday, October 31 at 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:15pm, 9:40pm; Sunday, November 1 at 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:15pm; Monday, November 2 at 1:00pm, 4pm; 7:15pm Honest Thief show times: Saturday, October 31 at 2:00pm, 4:30pm, 7:00pm, 9:30pm; Sunday, November 1 at 2:00pm, 4:30pm, 7:00pm; Monday, November 2 at 2:00pm, 4:30pm, 7:00pm

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☞ TABLE OF CONTENTS NEWS PAGE 2: Election 2020 - Candidates and Voting Information

PAGE 3: Bellmore Historic Movie Theatre Celebrates Reopening

PAGE 6: Making Masks Earns Boy Scouts Commemorative Badge; Bellmore Chamber Welcomes PF Parking to Bellmore with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

PAGE 8: Flags Flying Proudly!

PAGE 9: Merrick Chamber Invites Residents To Help Keep The Lights On!; North Bellmore Virtual Class Goes Beyond the Screen

PAGE 11: Mepham Student’s Work Selected For Art Exhibition

PAGE 12: Kennedy Drama Club Performs Theater in the Courtyard; Bellmore-Merrick CHSD Launches Intramural Conditioning Program

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Get Your Vote Out! We have all seen demonstrations supporting both President Trump and Joe Biden as well as activists groups wanting to be heard. The election results will speak volumes in the expectations and goals of the American people.

While everyone is wrapped up in who their candidate of choice for president of the United States will be, please take note that there are several local representative positions on the ballot this year. If you are planning on voting early or mailing in your ballot check times and deadlines inside. And of course, if you are like me and want to vote on Election Day, cast your vote on Tuesday, November 3 at your designated polling location.

Patriotism is alive and well in our community demonstrated by the efforts of residents who organized “Flags Flying High.” This facebook group reached out to residents to support their effort to beautify your town with American flags. Elected officials from the Town of Hempstead presented these groups with a Hometown Hero citation.

Members of Boy Scout Troop 123 earned a commemorative badge for their efforts to make masks for front line workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This pandemic has been difficult for everyone. We all work towards finding ways to move forward both in our personal lives and business. The Bellmore Movies and Showplace on Pettit Avenue in Bellmore is now open. They are following strict CDC guidelines so people can once again safely enjoy a night out at the movies. See what movies are playing and

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find out more about the protocols in place to keep you safe.

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce is looking for community support to “light up the town" for the holidays. This year they were not allowed to host their annual festival fundraiser so they started a gofundme page for those that would like to make a contribution.

With efforts being made to “get back to normal” or the “new normal” learn about the creative efforts being made in our school district. From North Bellmore virtual class teacher’s drive-up meet-andgreet of elementary school kids to Kennedy High School’s drama club courtyard performance, it is clear that we are all moving forward in new creative ways. As the old proverb says, “This too shall pass!” and we will be able to remove our masks and look back at Covid-19 as a thing of the past.

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Making Masks Earns Boy Scouts Commemorative Badge

Members of Boy Scout Troop 123 assisted Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin and Town Councilman Christopher Carini in creating masks for front line workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Boy and Girl Scouts of America were supplied materials by the Town of Hempstead to make masks earning a commemorative badge from the Town.

Councilman Carini said, "It was a honor to present the commemorative badges to these young scouts who continue to give back to our friends and neighbors here in the Town of Hempstead. Thank you for your commitment.”

Christopher Clement, Gus Bresnaider, Kyle Berberich and Declan Cody were recognized for their efforts on October 23 at the Sacred Heart Church in Merrick.

The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores and elected officials welcome PF Parking to Bellmore with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

PF Parking is a full service parking & valet company located at 2306 Bellmore Avenue, Bellmore, NY. 11710. 516-268-2378 • www.pfparkingvalet.com

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Flags Flying Proudly!

Organized Facebook groups have been raising donations beautifying the community with American flags.

It all began with Eric Uss who started the facebook group Flags Fly High in Seaford.

With the help of Seaford resident Michael Hampton they installed over 1000 flags. They received national media attention becoming an inspiration to the neighboring communities to do the same.

Merrick residents Marie and Chris Deacon, Joe Endrich and Jeremy Gillott started the Facebook group Flags Fly High over Merrick. They requested community members come together, putting politics and problems aside, showing patriotism for the country we live in. The streets of Merrick are lined with flags thanks to the group they started!

Ameer Benno and Bob Borzym of Bellmore started Flags Fly High over

Bellmore. Thanks to the group Flags are being raised throughout Bellmore.

Thanks to a project started by Eric Uss, it has grown inspiring many communities. Flags Fly High Facebook groups are also in Wantagh, Massapequa, Island Trees and Levittown to name a few. Elected officials presented all of these groups with Town of Hempstead Hometown Hero citations for their efforts and great display of patriotism bringing our communities together.

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Merrick Chamber Invites Residents to Help Keep The Lights On! The Merrick business community has been struggling to stay afloat since the start of the pandemic. This has resulted in many businesses unable to pay rent, overhead, remain active chamber members and even stay open.

Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the Chamber was not permitted to have their annual fundraising events such as the Spring Fest & Fall Festival.

The Holiday Lights program is funded by the proceeds of September's Fall Festival and the chamber was dependent on that money to light up the community for the holidays.

In order to continue the light program, the chamber is asking all that can, to make a donation to the "Don't Let the Lights Go Out" fund or mail a check made payable to Merrick Chamber of Commerce and send to PO Box 53, Merrick, NY 11566. Over 70 light poles are decorated throughout Merrick and they don't want to see the town go dark for the 2020 holidays. Help keep the holiday spirit going in Merrick by donating to the gofundme.com campaign “Don’t Let the Lights Go Out!”

North Bellmore virtual class goes beyond the screen Many students in the North Bellmore School District are participating in full-time virtual learning this year, an option given to families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The district has dedicated teachers for the remote-only classes which include students from all Photo courtesy of the North Bellmore School District five elementary schools.

Because the interaction between students and their teachers is an important part of education, Danielle Brocco wanted to see them beyond a screen. She hosted a drive-up meet-and-greet for her kindergarten class on Oct. 23 at Saw Mill Road Elementary School, where her classroom is located. She also has students from John G. Dinkelmeyer and Martin Avenue schools.

“I was so excited to see my virtual students,” Ms. Brocco said, who spent a few minutes chatting with each of her kindergartners and their parents as they pulled up in the front driveway. She even snapped a selfie with every student.

One activity in Ms. Brocco’s virtual class is a poem of the week. She and her students read it each day of the week, visualizing it, looking for rhyming words, singing and acting it out, and illustrating it in their poetry notebooks. The poem for the week of Oct. 19-23 was “Pumpkin, Pumpkin,” which Ms. Brocco and her students got to sing together in person at the drive-up meeting.

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Mepham students’ work selected for art exhibition Three Wellington C. Mepham High School students had their artwork accepted into The Art Guild’s 2020 Nassau County High School Student Juried Exhibition.

Brenna Camacho’s piece, “Wonderland,” Hailey Rojas’ piece, “Inner Thoughts” and Jenna Rosenberg’s piece, “Sunrise,” were all created using a digital art program called Creative Suite.

The Art Guild exhibition and competition is open to all Nassau County High School students and considers submissions of 2D or 3D digital artworks.

The virtual exhibition runs Nov. 1-22 and can be viewed online at www. theartguild.org/2020-nassau-county-high-school-student-juried-exhibit. The selection committee will review all entries and notify award winners in late November.

Brenna Camacho

artwork " Winterland"

Hailey Rojas

artwork "Inner Thoughts"

Jenna Rosenberg

artwork "Sunrise"

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Bellmore-Merrick CHSD launches Kennedy Drama Club performs intramural conditioning program theater in the courtyard

In an effort to provide a positive athletic experience for all interested student-athletes after the fall sports season was delayed, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is offering outdoor intramural/pre-season conditioning programs.

“My hope is that by providing this opportunity, our coaches and student-athletes can once again interact and provide some semblance of normalcy for all participants,” explained Eric Caballero, director of physical education, athletics, drivers education & health.

John F. Kennedy, Wellington C. Mepham and Sanford H. Calhoun high schools, as well as Grand and Merrick Avenue middle schools started programs in football, soccer, cross-country, tennis, cheer and kickline in early October.

“It was great to see students out on the fields in the afternoon being active and having fun,” said Calhoun Principal Nicole Hollings in her weekly email to parents/guardians.

The primary focus is maintaining the health and safety of coaches and students. All plans are conducted in accordance with guidelines and recommendations made by the NYSDOH, NYSED and the CDC. “Attendance will be taken daily,” added Caballero. “Students will be required to show their health app screen on their smartphone and temperatures will be checked prior to participation.”

The ultimate goal is to actively plan for three interscholastic sports seasons, as outlined by Section VIII, in January of 2021.

Photos courtesy of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

Photos curtesy of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

The courtyard at John F. Kennedy High School served as the stage, set and scene of the Drama Club’s evening performances of Shakespeare Revued this week.

“Like a lot of people in the world, we had to learn to adapt,” explained Brad Seidman, a social studies teacher and the Drama Club adviser. “We are lucky to have this beautiful courtyard, and we are equally lucky to have a group of talented young people. This production is a testament to their love of theater and ability to adapt these circumstances."

The Drama Club only had three weeks to pull off the production, which ran Oct. 22-24.

“We put this together in Broadway time,” explained Drama Club officer/director Faith Poveromo.

From the stage and school facilities crew to the actors and faculty advisors, the courtyard was transformed into a theatrical backdrop, even utilizing a third-floor window as Juliet’s balcony to call down to Romeo.

“I am so proud of the show and every single cast and crew member has put in an extraordinary amount of effort,” said Drama Club officer Dylan Krapf.

Principal Gerard Owenburg called the performance “amazing.”

“Last spring the school closure forced the cancellation of their spring musical,” he said. “This evening [Oct. 22] was their big return.”