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GRADUATION 2019 | Vol.6 No.5
Your NewsMag
☞ TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGES: 2 ,3, 18
Dr. Douglas Livingston of North Bellmore appointed Chief of Podiatry at Glen Cove Hospital of Northwell Health, Inc.; Bellmore-Merrick Cultural Arts Foundation celebrates students at 40th Anniversary Luncheon; Kiwanis Club of Merrick honors high school students
PAGES: 2, 20-22 CELEBRATING INDEPENDENT FILMS
The 22nd Annual Long Island International Film Expo brings filmmakers and stars to Bellmore. The festival includes film screenings, panels and an award ceremony honoring those who've made an impact on LI film. LIIFE will be at the historic Bellmore Movie on Pettit Avenue July 12 through July 19. Full schedule and ticket information inside.
PAGES: 6 - 13 GRADUATION
Meet the Valedictorians and Salutatorians from Calhoun, Kennedy, Mepham and the Meadowbrook Alternative Program; Also see your son, daughter, nephew, niece, grandchild, brother or sister listed along with fellow graduates from their high school class; Graduation message of encouragement from Superintendent John DeTommaso.
PAGE 14: CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIPS:
Scholarships awarded by Bellmore and Merrick Chambers of Commerce
ON THE COVER, PAGE 17:
Graduation photos courtesy of Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District
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Congratulations Class of 2019! On to the next chapter in life to experience a wonderful journey of living, learning and taking on new responsibilities. As a tribute to the hard work and effort required to reach the high school graduation milestone, each student is named in a list along with their fellow graduates from Calhoun, Kennedy, Mepham and the Meadowbrook Alternative Program. Take a moment to meet the valedictorians and salutatorians and don’t forget to check out photos from graduation day. John DeTommaso, Superintendent of Schools at the Bellmore-Merrick CHSD offers parting words of encouragement for the graduating students. The Bellmore-Merrick Cultural Arts Foundation celebrates students at the 40th Anniversary Luncheon. Students were selected to showcase their musical, theatrical and visually artistic talents. During senior recognition night many seniors were honored for their efforts, achievements and citizenship. The school administrators match qualities of deserving students to the spirit that each generous scholarship donor represents. Look inside to find out who the Bellmore and Merrick chamber scholarship recipients are this year and which students the Kiwanis Club of Merrick honored at the Club’s 52nd Student Recognition Night. Meanwhile, movie stars and filmmakers are coming to Bellmore for the 22nd Annual Long Island Intern-
national Film Expo (LIIFE) celebrating independent films from around the world. The festival includes film screenings, panels and an award ceremony honoring those who've made an impact on LI film. LIIFE will be at the historic Bellmore Movies on Pettit Avenue July 12 through July 19. Full schedule and ticket information inside. Looking for more things to do this summer? See what’s going on “In And Around” town for some ideas. Your NewsMag is delivered to homes in the Bellmores and Merricks free of charge because you live here and are residents of the communities. Advertising support pays for Your NewsMag, so please support participating businesses by shopping locally. If you know something that is newsworthy, please let us know. If your business is having an anniversary or someone in your family is celebrating a special occasion, we want to know. After all, your news is our news. Please join us on Facebook and visit yournewsmag.com for updates throughout the month. I hope you enjoy this special edition!
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In & Around … JONES BEACH BANDSHELL FREE LIVE MUSIC SERIES and Family Cinema Night Enjoy FREE live entertainment! Some of the hottest artists, bands and tribute acts, kids performers, and dancing coming to the stage at Field 4 patrons can also enjoy watching some of their favorite films right UNDER THE STARS on select Thursdays. THURSDAY, JULY 11:Family Cinema Night - Disney’s Christopher Robin; FRIDAY, JULY 12: Barometer Soup - A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett; SATURDAY, JULY 13:The Doobie Others - A Tribute to The Doobie
Brothers, Katie & Devin; TUESDAY, JULY 16: Kids Night with The MickMags; WEDNESDAY, JULY 17: Line Dancing with Marianne Taylor;THURSDAY, JULY 18:Family Cinema Night - The Grinch; FRIDAY, JULY 19: Awaken - A Tribute to YES, The Foschino Brothers; SATURDAY, JULY 20:Desert Highway - A Tribute to The Eagles, Brooke Moriber. TUESDAY, JULY 23: Kids Night with Rock N' Roll University;WEDNESDAY, JULY 24:Line Dancing with Marianne Taylor; THURSDAY, JULY 25:Family Cinema Night - Aquaman; FRIDAY, JULY 26:Misty Mountain - A Tribute to Led Zeppelin, Ed Ryan; SATURDAY, JULY 27:PUMP - A Tribute to Aerosmith, John Nagle & Danni Christian; TUESDAY, JU-
LY 30: Kids Night with Keri Wirth; WEDNESDAY, JULY 31:Line Dancing with Marianne Taylor. For full schedule visit: www.JonesBeachBandshell.com. BELLMORE FRIDAY NIGHT CAR SHOW Every Friday evening until October 4 from 6pm to 10pm at the Bellmore LIRR Parking Lot. NASSAU COUNTY MARKETPLACE An outdoor “street fair style” Shoppers Village is now open in Merrick on Sundays from 10pm - 5pm at the Town of Hempstead municipal parking on Sunrise Hwy. COUNCILWOMAN ERIN KING SWEENEY CAR SEAT SAFETY INSPECTION 9AM2PM at Newbridge Road Park Wed. Aug 14 and Thurs August 15. Call 583-1900, Ext. 7709 to arrange an appointment.
