A monthly guide to your community library, its programs and services

Issue No. 220, June 2007

June holidays The library will be closed Sunday, June Port artist exhibits in Main Gallery 17 in observance of Father’s Day.

Port Washington artist sey, the Judi Rotenberg Gallery Rachelle Krieger exhibits Ex- in Boston, the Wyndy More- Fabulous Finds pressions of Nature, a series of head Gallery in New Orleans oil paintings, through June 28. and the Taylor Jardine Gallery Visit the Reading Room in June for an The Art Advisory Council hosts in London. exhibit of rare, interesting and unusual a reception for the artist on Sat- An award-winning painter, printed books. These include illustrated urday, June 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. Rachelle Krieger has been hon- books, first editions, and inscribed cop- Ms. Krieger was born in ored with the Mark Rothko Me- ies. Several items have been donated to New York City in 1967. Her morial Scholarship, the Alex- the library, and some are from our own work has been exhibited in gal- ander Medal, and the Award collections. leries throughout the United for Excellence in Design from States and abroad. She has had Pratt Institute. She received a several one-person shows, in- BFA from Pratt Institute in Summer fun for teens cluding those at the Mulligan- 1989, and has studied at the Art Shanoski Gallery in San Fran- Students League and New York Registration begins Tuesday, June 12 in cisco, the Karen Mitchell Studio School in Manhattan. TeenSpace for a number of teen pro- Frank Gallery in Dallas and the Her paintings are part of grams/workshops. Dates and descrip- Federal Building in Jamaica, numerous private and corporate tions on back page. Queens. In addition, her work collections including those at has been featured in many the Texas State Bank; Hale & group shows including those at Dorr in Boston; and Rauscher Summer schedule the Simon Gallery in New Jer- Pierce in Houston. June 24 will be the last Sunday that the library is open until September. Begin- ning July 7, we’ll be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Our full week- end schedule resumes after Labor Day.

Summer job board for teens coming soon The library will host the Port Washing- ton Youth Council’s Teen Employment Bulletin Board of summer job listings for teens beginning in July. If you’re looking for student help this summer, contact Marianne Hart at 944-7625.

Need summer reading ideas? If you’re in a reading slump or just don’t have the time to assemble your reading list this summer, let us help. To borrow a bag full of books geared to- ward your interests, simply stop by or call the Information Desk (883-4400, Ext. 136), answer a few questions, and we’ll put together some summer read- ing sure to please and entertain you. For more information, call Lee Fertitta at 883-4400, Ext. 135.

Vacation loans Vacation loans are available for Port Washington patrons with a clear library record. You may request a period longer than the normal 28 days on up The library’s recent Latino Festival was generously funded by the Friends of the Library with special recognition of support from Joyce and Robert Fieldsteel. Additional funding was provided by the Children’s Advisory Council, and a great time was to 10 books. Some exclusions apply, in- had by all. Photographs by Yolanda Froylan and Martin Vogel. cluding new books, books on reserve, travel guides and media materials. Dino DVDs and Velociraptor Videos

This month, Media Services director Jonathan Guildroy displays his collection of dinosaur toys in the Children’s Room. Here are some documentaries about prehistoric life from our circulating DVD and video collection:

• Allosaurus: A Walking with Di- • Nova: Curse of T. Rex nosaurs Special • Nova: T. Rex Exposed • Before We Ruled the Earth • Prehistoric America • Dinosaur! • Prehistoric Giants • Dinosaur Eggs & Babies • The Real Jurassic Park • Dinosaur Planet • Searching for Lost Worlds: • The Dinosaurs! Dragon Hunters: Secrets of the Gobi • Discovering the Great Minds of Desert Science: Paleontology • Valley of the T-rex • Eyewitness: Prehistoric Life • Walking with Cavemen • The Great Dinosaur Hunt • Walking with Dinosaurs • Greatest Discoveries: The Origin • Walking with Monsters: Life Be- and Evolution of Life fore Dinosaurs • Hollywood Dinosaur Chronicles • Walking with Prehistoric Beasts • Land of the Mammoth • When Dinosaurs Ruled • National Geographic: Dinosaur Giants: Found! You’ll also find plenty of fic- • National Geographic: Dinosaur tion films starring prehistoric Hunters creatures — look up the subject • The New Explorers: Fragments “DINOSAURS - DRAMA” in our of Time video catalog for a complete list- • Nova: The Case of the Flying Di- ing! nosaur

Sixth Annual concert with Warren Schein From Broadway to Borscht Belt

The incomparable Warren tained Port Washington audiences Schein takes our library audience as a lead performer with the Port from Broadway to Borscht Belt in Singers as well with the Herrick’s 90 minutes, give or take, on Fri- Community Players and with day, June 15 at 8 p.m. Hofstra U.S.A. Productions. His Warren has been singing most recent career endeavor is as and performing on stages across an actor in television commercials the New York metropolitan area for such well known advertisers as for over two decades. He has The History Channel, American played lead singing roles in many Movie Classics, Nickelodeon, summer stock and off-Broadway M&M’s, Nick At Nite and WPLJ performances. He has also enter- Radio.

SoundSwap film event: Re-inventing Retirement

Join Diane Reynolds on June projects as The Displaced Home- The U.S. vs. John Lennon 4 at 7 p.m. for Reinventing Retire- maker Grant, The Federal Dis- ment. Ms. Reynolds is fascinated placed Worker Program for the Join us on Thursday, June ment seeking to remove a with the role of work in people’s Pan Am World Airways shutdown, 21 at 7:30 p.m. for a SoundSwap “troublemaker.” lives, especially at crucial transi- and the Northrup-Grumman Pro- Film Event: The U.S. vs. John Tony Traguardo will present tion points. She has over 20 years ject. Her current interest is how Lennon (2006-96 min.). a number of related, rarely-seen of experience in career counseling work or “occupation” will play out The story of John Lennon’s Lennon clips before the film, and and out-placement services, and with our expected increased lon- transformation from mop-topped will also moderate a post-film Q&A has worked on such critical gevity. Beatle to crusader for world discussion. peace forms the core of this film by David Leaf and John Schein- feld. Lennon’s anti-war senti- ments, outspoken nature, high vis- ibility, and leftist connections Let’s Talk About It made him a target for the para- noid Nixon administration and his The Port Washington Public monthly discussions led by Sally chief watchdog J. Edgar Hoover. Library proudly announces that it Ann Drucker, professor at The film sheds light on Lennon’s is once again among the 34 librar- Nassau Community College, on crusade — a deeply serious effort ies nationwide selected to receive the theme “Neighbors: The softened by humorous events and a grant from the American Li- World Next Door.” Seminars be- musical “happenings” — and fea- brary Association and NextBook gin at 11 a.m. For further infor- tures some key appearances from for the project initiative “Let’s Talk mation, please contact program the period. It is also a disturbing About It.” coordinator Jessica Ley, 883.4400, look at the methods of persecu- Beginning September 10, Ext. 123. tion employed by a fragile govern- the library will host a series of five Fire Department and library celebrate new oral history and website

Over 150 people gathered at tory of the Port Washington Vol- www.pwfdhistory.com. the library recently for the 100th unteer Fire Department” website, Thanks to the leadership of the anniversary of the Port Washing- Peter Zwerlein played audio ex- Boards of both the Port Washington ton Fire Department and the de- cerpts from interviews, showed Public Library and the Port Wash- but of a website and oral history samples of the thousands of pic- ington Fire Department, this coop- project that will preserve the his- tures and newspaper articles he erative project has resulted in 58 in- tory of our dedicated and very spe- digitized and captioned, and de- terviews, 3000 pages of transcript, cial volunteer fire services. scribed how to navigate through a detailed and lively website, audio Organized by ex-chief Peter the elements. Library users, stu- excerpts from more than 60 hours Zwerlein and library oral historian dents, educators, researchers and of tape, historical narrative about Elly Shodell, the reception also community members can access Protection, Flower Hill, Atlantics honored the more than 50 men the stories, insights and rare vin- and Fire Medic Companies, and vi- and women who participated in tage fire department material suals and newspaper articles dating oral history interviews describing through either www.pwpl.org or back to 1888. their work and lives in the fire de- partment. In their recordings, In memory of they remembered chiefs, hooks and ladders, lucky charms, fires, Myrna Turtletaub wives and families, the Ladies Aux- iliary, signals, social life, “wet In April, the library lost one of its downs,” “rowdies, rangers and most vibrant and talented volun- runts,” changes in the community, teers, Myrna Turtletaub. Myrna and much more. Guiding the pro- was a long-standing member of cess were two talented interview- the Art Advisory Council and ers, Sally Wendkos Olds and Mar- curated many beautiful exhibi- garet Dildilian, with additional tions in the library’s gallery as memoirs gathered by Christina well as contributing her own Southard and Peter Zwerlein work to Council shows. Myrna (Gerry Crooker and Tom was passionate about her art as Mahoney, in 1984). Frank Pavlak she was about all that is beauti- provided archival support and re- ful in life. She freely gave her sources. time, advice, talent and her During his presentation of Project Directors Peter Zwerlein (left) and Elly Shodell (center) with interviewers laughter and we will miss her. the “Answering the Call: The His- Margaret Dildilian and Sally Olds, and fire department historian Frank Pavlak. She was unique. — NC

Government documents: Practical information for daily living Visit the Reference Room for area organizations, such as the government information. We Residents for a More Beautiful maintain a comprehensive collec- Port Washington, the Port Wash- tion of directories, manuals, docu- ington Business Improvement Dis- ments, maps and clippings cover- trict and the General Council of ing a wide range of subjects at Homeowner Associations. every level of government. In ad- The Town of North Hemp- dition to federal directories, stead provides us with codes and guides, and budgets, we can pro- ordinances, proposed and final vide information on contacting budgets, and zoning maps. Our your government representatives, villages and special districts are supply you with voter registration also represented in our collection. forms and absentee ballot applica- We receive documents, policy tions, and direct you to local gov- statements, budgets and publica- ernment and social services of- tions from the Villages of Baxter fices. We have publications on Estates, Manorhaven, Port Wash- emergency management and ington North and Sands Point. evacuation procedures, and our Special districts such as the Wa- THE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB OF LONG ISLAND’S 28TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION map file includes FEMA Long Is- ter, Fire, Police, Garbage and Wa- continues through June 30. Club members photographed landscapes, seascapes, land flood maps. We receive New ter Pollution Control Districts pro- cityscapes, still lifes, portraits, travel pictures and abstractions. Photo above: Ag- York State financial reports and vide us with information and re- ing Pier near old Ben Morgan’s Ferry Dock, Port Washington by Martin Vogel planning documents. ports. The School District is well On a more local level, we represented, and we have a com- have a wealth of material on is- prehensive collection of budgets, sues of environmental and civic newsletters, board agendas, min- Ride ’n Read resumes at LIRR station interest, such as the use of the utes of meetings, calendars, hand- Munsey Park Cleaners site, the books and other publications. Our Library service to Long Island Railroad commuters resumes July LIRR multi-level parking proposal, own library document collection 11. The Port Washington Public Library will be on-site at the LIRR and the restoration of Stannards includes board minutes, newslet- station every Wednesday morning (weather permitting) from 7 to 9 Brook Park. We have copies of the ters, statistical reports, copies of a.m. through September 5. To help make your commute more enjoy- local Shared Vision Plan for the policies and procedures and his- able, a collection of popular paperbacks will be available for you to Port Washington Peninsula, torical items. borrow. which was recently completed fol- Please call the Reference You don’t need your library card to borrow books. After 14 days, lowing an extensive cooperative Desk at 883-4400, Ext. 111 with simply return the books to the library table at the station on Wednes- effort between local government your questions, or e-mail us at day mornings or to the library. agencies, Port’s six villages, and [email protected]. June Library Kids Welcome to the page for Children’s Services. Be sure to look here for upcoming exhibits, programs and articles relating to Children’s Services and the Parenting Information Center. Parents: Please comply with the age guidelines for these programs and be prepared to show proof of local residency. Children’s Garden Father’s Day Workshop Saturday, June 16 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Number One Dad Pup Children in grades K to 6 accompanied by an adult are invited to help Thursday, June 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. plant flowers and vegetables in the Gordon Helman Garden, weather Join Shirley Ruby and make a fun gift to give dad on Father’s Day! permitting. No registration required. Co-sponsored by the friends and For preschool children ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult. Regis- family of Caroline Mary Smith. tration in progress — call Children’s Services at 883-4400, Ext. 150 for availability. Workshop fee: $3. Page Pajama Turners Story Time Tuesday, June 26 at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 at 7 p.m. Fifth and sixth grade members Come in pajamas and listen to in this monthly book group will bedtime stories. For children meet from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. For ages 2½ to 5 accompanied by availability call 883-4400, Ext. an adult. Family members wel- 150. come. No registration required. Summer Fun for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers In-person registration for the following activities begins on Thursday, June 14 at 9:15 a.m. in the Children’s Room. Registration by phone begins Monday, June 18 at 9:15 a.m. by calling 883-4400, Ext.150.

Babies and Toddlers

Book Babies Session I: Wednesdays, July 11, 18 & 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Session II: Wednesdays, August 1, 8, & 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children ages birth to 17 months accompanied by an adult will enjoy books, songs, music, fingerplays and more.

Play Pals Dinosaur Display Session I: Tuesdays, July 10, 17 & 24 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Session II: Tuesdays, July 31 & August 7, 14 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Play together, create a craft together and meet new people. For chil- Media Services director Jonathan Guildroy first fell in love with dino- dren ages 18 to 29 months accompanied by an adult. Children must be saurs as a 6-year-old visiting the 1964 World’s Fair in Flushing. The 18 months old by July 1. appeal of these prehistoric monsters was immediately evident — they were huge, fantastic and ferocious! Ever since then he has collected Preschoolers dinosaur toys, books, cards, models, magazines and skull reproduc- tions. He has also drawn hundreds of dinosaurs and modeled them in Workshops are for children ages 2½ to 5 accompanied by an adult and Sculpey. This summer, Jonathan will display some of his collection of will be held Thursday mornings. Children must be 30 months old by July 1. miniature dinosaurs in the Children’s Room. For the record, his favor- Limit 3 workshops per child.Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library. ite prehistoric creature is Dimetrodon, a sail-backed pelycosaur that Musical Moppets – July 12 actually predates the dinosaurs by a few million years. He writes, “Di- Stories, songs and fingerplays. Workshop I from 10 to 10:45 a.m. for nosaurs continue to inspire wonder and delight with their amazing di- children ages 2½ to 3½. Workshop II from 11 to 11:45 a.m. for chil- versity, their baffling secrets and their sheer size. I hope I’m never dren ages 3½ to 5. too old to feel like an awe-struck 6-year-old whenever I’m staring up at a T. rex skeleton or playing with a tiny Triceratops toy.” Happy Sun Windsock – July 19 Arts and crafts for children ages 3 to 5 with Shirley Ruby. Workshop I from 10 to 11 a.m. Workshop II from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Peek-a-Boo Pup – July 26 Stories and a craft for children ages 3 to 5 with Jeanne Hall. Work- Did You Know? shop I from 10 to 11 a.m. Workshop II from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, Thursday, July 26 & Musical Moppets – August 2 Wednesday, August 29 from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays. Workshop I from 10 to 10:45 a.m. for children ages 2½ to 3½. Workshop II from 11 to 11:45 a.m. for chil- Come explore different cultures dren ages 3½ to 5. around the world through short stories, crafts and food. Learn fun A Time for Kids – August 9 and interesting facts with Senior Movement, stories, songs and a craft for children ages 2½ to 5 with Girl Scout Katherine Corteselli. Donna Green. Workshop I from 10 to 11 a.m. Workshop II from 11:15 For children entering grades 2 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 3. Registration begins on Mon- day, June 11 at 9:15 a.m. in the Children’s Room or by calling 883- Happy Snail! – August 16 4400, Ext.150. Registrants may Arts and crafts for children ages 3 to 5 with Shirley Ruby. Workshop I sign up for one or all 3 dates. from 10 to 11 a.m. Workshop II from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Summer Reading Programs The following three reading programs begin July 9 and end August 17. Pre-registration is not required — sign-up when you are ready to begin and participate.

Smart Start Reading Program For Babies Learning begins at birth, so it is important to focus on early literacy skills even for the youngest children. To this end, we are offering a reading program for children ages birth to 30 months. Participation is simple — just read, sing or do fingerplays with your child. We’ll have gifts for your baby and special story times to be announced.

Get a Clue @ Your Library Readers entering first through sixth grade are invited to join the Get a Clue @ Your Library Summer Reading Club 2007. Participants visit the Junior Aide Program Children’s Room during regular library hours to record the books they have read at home and receive weekly prizes. At the end of the 6-week Children entering 5th and 6th grade program, those who have read at least 6 books will receive a certifi- are invited to volunteer a few hours cate and gift. each week from July 9 through Au- gust 17 to assist with the summer Read-To-Me Club 2007 reading clubs and various activi- Pre-readers, ages 2½ to 5 are welcome to join the Read-To-Me Club ties in the Children’s Room. Regis- with an adult. Families visit the Children’s Room during regular library tration is limited and begins Mon- hours to record the books they have shared together at home and re- day, June 11 at 9:15 a.m. in the ceive weekly prizes. At the end of the 6-week program, children who Children’s Room or by calling 883- have shared at least 10 books will receive a certificate and gift. 4400, Ext.150.

Summer Fun for School Age Kids In-person registration for the following activities begins on Thursday, June 14 at 9:15 a.m. in the Children’s Room. Registration by phone begins Monday, June 18 at 9:15 a.m. by calling 883-4400, Ext.150. Workshops are for children entering grades K to 6 and will be held Saturday mornings. Limit 3 workshops per child. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Kitchen Detectives — July 14 Explore the world of forensics. Extract DNA from pea soup, dust for fingerprints and create invisible ink. Workshop I for children entering grades 1 to 3 from 10 to 11 a.m. Workshop II from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for children entering grades 4 to 6.

Painted Beaded Whirly — July 21 Shirley Ruby will show participants how to create a decorative hanging. Workshop I from 10 to 11 a.m. for children entering grades K to 3 Workshop II from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for children entering grades 4 to 6. Workshop fee: $3.

Clue Chasers — July 28 Learn about cryptography and make secret maps and code wheels with the LI Children’s Museum. Work- shop I from 10 to 11 a.m. for children entering grades 1 to 3. Workshop II from 11:15 to 12:15 p.m. for children entering grades 4 to 6. Decoupage Book Holder — August 4 Decorate a book holder with Shirley Ruby. Workshop I for children entering grades K to 3 from 10 to 11 a.m. Workshop II from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for children entering grades 4 to 6. Workshop fee: $3.

Crazy Planters — August 11 Bring your own container (old shoe, sand bucket, etc.) and create a fun garden planter with Cindy Krezel. Workshop I from 10 to 11 a.m. for children entering grades K to 3 accompanied by an adult. Workshop II from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for children entering grades 4 to 6. Co-sponsored by the friends and family of Caroline Mary Smith. Book Discussion Groups In-person registration for the following groups begins on Thursday, June 14 at 9:15 a.m. in the Children’s Room. Registration by phone begins Monday, June 18 at 9:15 a.m. by calling 883-4400, Ext.150. Books available at time of registration. Another FOL

Chat & Snack — Mondays, July 16 & August 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. success For children going into fourth grade. Book titles include Toys Go Out by Emily Jenkins and The SOS File by Betsy Byars. The Friends of the Library logged another successful Book & Author Summer Page Turners Luncheon (their 38th). Two hun- Wednesdays, July 11 & 25 & Tuesday, August 14 from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. dred guests turned out at the George Washington Manor to hear For children going into fifth and sixth grade. Book titles to be announced. Alice Hoffman (center, right) and David Nasaw (bottom, left) talk Third Grade Thinkers — Mondays, July 9 & August 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. about writing their books and their For children going into third grade. Book titles include Cook-a-Doodle by Janet Stevens and Digging Up careers in general. Well done Dinosaurs by Aliki. Friends! (photos by Will Wright) Registration begins June 12 Don’t miss out on summer fun in TeenSpace Registration begins Tuesday, June days (entering grades 9-12): July 11, Manga/Anime enthusiast Melissa August 9 at 7 p.m. 12 in TeenSpace for teen summer August 1, & 22 at 7 p.m. Join us for Walsh. Workshop fee: $5. Teen Illusion Workshop. Learn slight- activities (all are for students enter- an informal book discussion on the of-hand tricks to fool your friends ing grades 7 through 12 only); all terrace. First book available at reg- July 26 at 7 p.m. and family with illusionist Dan are co-sponsored by the Friends of istration. Refreshments will be Teen Crime Scene: Dead Bodies @ Ferrara. Workshop fee: $5. the Library. Call 883-4400, Ext. 148 served. Free. the Library — A Forensic Workshop. for information. Long Island Science Center experts August 14 at 7 p.m. July 10 at 7 p.m. will show you how to inspect human Slash’em Tees Workshop for Teens. TEEN ADVISORY GROUP: The Point and Shoot! Photography Work- bones for clues and hypothesize Slash’em, decorate’em, make’em Library’s Teen Advisory Group shop. Receive a disposable camera about age, gender and possible your own unique creations with a wants YOU! Help select books, mu- to capture Port on film. Selected pho- cause of death. Workshop fee: $5. little help from crafts specialist sic and DVDs for teens. Have a say tographs from each participant will Shirley Ruby. Bring an old tee shirt in programming. Sign up for the be displayed in TeenSpace during July 31 at 7 p.m. you’d like to turn into a new mod- TAG and let your voice be heard. August. Materials Fee: $5. Bohemian Bandana Bag Workshop. ern masterpiece. Workshop fee: $5. Create your own bohemian ban- TEEN SUMMER READING CLUB: July 12 at 7 p.m. dana tote bag without sewing a August 16 at 7 p.m. “You Never Know.” Read books, Killer Quesadillas: Cooking Workshop stitch with Shirley Ruby. Workshop Lifted @ the Library: Teen Finger- write mini-reviews, win prizes! for Teens. Chef Frank Miale demon- fee: $5. print Analysis Workshop. Learn to Send reviews from camp or vaca- strates the hottest and tastiest trends identify fingerprint patterns with re- tion via mail or e-mail. Register in- in this fun snack food. Workshop August 2 at 7 p.m. tired NYC detective John Whimple. person or online at www.pwpl.org/ fee: $5. Teen Tarot Card Readings. Learn Workshop fee: $5. teenspace. Pick up a packet of read- about the ancient art of interpreta- ing club materials, including a sign- July 17 at 7 p.m. tion with tarot cards from instruc- up prize, while supplies last. Teen Iron Chef Workshop. Work in tor Lee Perrotta. Have your own groups to create delicious delicacies reading. Workshop fee: $5. TEEN WORKSHOPS: Register in- for judging by a panel of teens un- person in TeenSpace beginning der the direction of instructor Lee August 7 at 7 p.m. June 12. Perrotta. No cooking experience Modular Origami for Teens. Ori- necessary. Workshop fee: $5. gami specialist MaryAnn Scheblein- July 9 & July 11 Dawson will show you how you can Teen Books on the Terrace: Summer July 24 at 7 p.m. make all kinds of amazing colorful Book Discussion Group. Mondays Teens Draw Manga. Learn to de- shapes from square papers using (entering grades 7 & 8): July 9 & sign and draw Japanese-style Manga the techniques of Modular Origami. 30, August 20, at 7 p.m. Wednes- characters with art teacher and Workshop Fee: $5. From last summer’s Teen Photo Gallery

Issue No. 220, June 2007

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LIBRARY TRUSTEES: Julie Geller, President, Lee Aitken, Myron Blumenfeld, Joseph Burden, Thomas Donoghue, John O’Connell, Rita Santelli LIBRARY DIRECTOR: Nancy Curtin EDITOR: Jackie Kelly POSTAL CUSTOMER Port Washington, NY 11050 CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE: Jonathan Guildroy, Jessica Ley, Kate Monsour, Suzanne Ponzini, Brooke Salit, Joni Simon, Tony Traguardo

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