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VOL. 37 NO. 24

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Family Fishing event to return June 27-28 all walks of life who never really have gotten an opportunity to, and it’s a great way to learn Families, first-time anglers how to fish,” DeAngelis said. and longtime fishing enthusi- “We’ve had many families that asts will gather at Arthur J. have continued on and made Hendrickson Park Lake on fishing a part of their lives.” June 27 and 28, when the VilDEC staff members travel to lage of Valley Stream will host Valley Stream each year to its annual Family assist participants, Fishing Weekend. bringing fishing The free event, equipment, bait and now in its 12th year, educational materiis held in partnerals. They are on ship with the New h a n d t o p rov i d e York State Departinstruction on such ment of Environke y e l e m e n t s a s mental Conservaknot tying, baiting tion and coincides hooks and casting. with one of the A limited numstate’s designated ber of rods and bait free-fishing weekwill be available, ends, when adults though participants can fish in freshwaare encouraged to RIch DEANGELIs ter without a license. bring their own rod Deputy clerk, Activities will and reel. take place from 10 Village of Valley The weekend a.m. to 4 p.m. each Stream operates as a catchday. Par ticipants and-release proare encouraged to register in gram using barbless hooks to advance by calling (516) 821- avoid hurting the fish. Fish are 3786 by June 22. retur ned to the water after Rich DeAngelis, the village’s being caught, photographed deputy clerk, said the event was and removed from the hook. established to introduce resiFishing is generally prohibdents to fishing and provide an ited at Hendrickson Park Lake opportunity for families to during the rest of the year, learn the sport together. making the event one of the “You get a lot of people from Continued on page 11

By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO

azingariello@liherald.com

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A display to benefit history Local artist Jim Zabatta held his first solo show last weekend at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, donating all proceeds to the Valley Stream Historical Society. The Valley Stream resident showcased his artwork, and used it as a way to give back to the community he has long been a part of. Story, more photos, Page 10.

Scouts gather for Camporee, annual weekend of adventure By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

The 44th annual Valley Stream Camporee brought together about 300 Scouts and leaders from Valley Stream and Franklin Square for a weekend of camping, activities and fellowship. The Scouting America gathering was held last Friday through Sunday on the Village Green, and included participants ranging from Cub Scouts to Scouting Troops. Organized around a “Galactic Outpost” theme, the event featured camping, games, educational demonstrations, competitions and opportunities for Scouts from multiple units to spend the weekend together. “Regardless of what number you wear on

your sleeve, you are all a part of Scouting America,” Camporee Co-Chair Patrick Burke, who has served on the Camporee Committee since 2010 and is involved with Cub Pack 367, Troops 116 and 99, said. “You all have a common goal. You’re all part of a movement designed to instill in young people values and leadership skills and to help them become the leaders of tomorrow.” Six units participated in this year’s event. The weekend began on Friday night with campsite setup and a themed movie for families. Opening ceremonies were held the following morning, and included remarks from Town of Hempstead Clerk Kate Murray, Nassau County Legislator Cynthia Nuñez, Valley Stream Village Continued on page 5

e’ve had many families that have continued on and made fishing a part of their lives.