SPRING CREEK SUN

Vol. 51, No. 11 Serving The Spring Creek Community Since 1974 June 30, 2023

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ment, wedding, birth, special occasion or a death
announcement that you would like to let the community
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• Did you know that we offer ClickPay, an online
payment method, for you to make your rent
payments?
• Check out ClickPay by going to
www.clickpay.com/SpringCreek. It is FREE if you pay
from your checking account (ACH). Fees apply if you
use your credit or debit card.
• Click register and then create your online profile
• Connect your unit by using the account number
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• Set up Automatic Payments or click Pay Now to make
one-time payments
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FAQs Around Spring Creek Towers
Q: What are some of the balcony and window rules?
A: Attached to all resident’s leases are several rules and
regulations, which includes:
l No alterations, additions or improvements to the balconies or
terraces of the demised premises.
l No awnings, aerial or other projections shall be attached to the
outside walls of the building or to the balconies or terraces, and
no blinds, shades or screens shall be attached to or hung in.
The laundry and drying apparatus of Landlord shall be used in
such manner and at such times as Landlord may direct. Tenant
shall not dry or air clothes on the roof, balcony or terrace.
l No garbage cans, ice, milk bottles, mats or other articles shall
be placed in the halls or on the staircase landings, nor shall
anything be hung from the windows, terraces or balconies, or
placed upon the window
l No Balcony enclosures and screens
l No BBQ grills and propane tanks
l No Bikes hanging over rails and E-Bikes
l No Satellite dishes and electrical lighting or equipment
l No Car tires and clothing
l No Use of balcony as storage
Management does not provide permission for any of the above
guidelines. Please remove all hazards immediately to avoid a
public safety incident, lease violation and/or legal proceedings to
terminate signed lease agreement with Spring Creek Towers. You
may reach our Call Center at 718-240-4646 for more information.
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“Oh the Places You’ll Go:” Starrett Early Learning Students Step-up to the Next Grade
BY AMANDA MOSES

Students in the Starrett Early Learning Center (SELC) hosted a

series of graduations from June 16th until June 23rd, where children
in 3K stepped to pre-kindergarten, and pre-kindergarteners moved on
up to kindergarten.
“Welcome to the stepping up celebration for the class of 2023,” each
teacher announced at the beginning of the stepping-up ceremonies.
One by one, the children marched to their seats dressed in their very
best attire as dozens of parents and family members whipped out their
phones to capture this moment in time.
For SELC Executive Director, Tammy Moore these ceremonies
represent the beginning of a child’s journey rather than the end. While
the road toward graduation was not easy, each of the students learned
the foundational skills necessary to take them on their next level of
learning. Whether that’s the days of the week or the ability to sit in
place while listening to their instructors. Manners and self-awareness,
friendship and teamwork, were all lessons taught at the SELC.
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men and
women,” Moore said, reciting her favorite quote from Frederick
Douglass.
Moore has often stressed the adage, “It takes a village to raise a
child,” and she reminded parents that their children’s education starts
at home, and they must continue to read and engage with them over
the summer.
The ceremonies ended with the distribution of certificates, and fun
dancing and eating cupcakes together.

Photos by Amanda Moses

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Community Organizations
Starrett City Tenants Association
The next SCTA meeting is to be
determined. If you are a SCT
resident who has any questions or
comments, please call and leave a
message with your name and
phone number at 718-642-3892.
Your call will be returned. Join your
tenants association, “In unity there
is strength.”
AA and NA
St. Laurence Roman Catholic
Church, Flatlands and Van Siclen
Avenues, host Alcoholics and
Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
The Alcoholics Anonymous meet-
ings are Fridays at 8 pm Virtually
and Narcotics Anonymous meet-
ings are on Thursdays at 7:30 pm
For more information call 917-627-
0325.
Starrett City-Spring Creek Lions
Club, Inc.
This volunteer community-based
organization meets the 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays of the month @ 7 pm,
Brooklyn Sports Club (1540 Van
Siclen Avenue, Lower Level). If you
are community minded, willing to
help others – join us, feel free to
visit our meetings. For more
information contact Evetter Pilgrim
at 718-642-1820.
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Spring Creek Senior Par tners News
Teen Central
Open to Spring Creek Towers
residents only, ages 12 to 18,
Monday through Friday from 3 pm
to 7 pm in the lower level of the
Brooklyn Sports Club. No member-
ship fees. For more information
contact 718-642-7168.
Starrett City Boxing Club
The Starrett City Boxing Club is
available to all BSC members (two
classes per month are free). You
must register with the boxing club
directly 24 hours in advance. You
do not need to register with USA
boxing. Must bring their own hand
wraps and boxing gloves. The
Boxing Club is now located in the
Brooklyn Sports Club. For more
information, ask reception for the
boxing club or contact 917-530-
1219
Sisters with Purpose
Join the conversation. A support/
ministry group created by women
living in Spring Creek Towers. Non-
judgmental and non-denomina-
tional based. Meets every Thursday
evening @ 7 pm For more infor-
mation: Susie Williams 646-460-
4101.
Line Dancing withJasmine
When: Wednesday July 5th & July 12th
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BY JAHIAH WILSON
JULY IS MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, is observed
each July to bring awareness to the challenges that some racial and
ethnic minority groups face regarding mental health.
Mental Health is just as important as physical health at all stages
of life. Symptoms of Mental Health are present in 1 out of 5 older
adults. Mental Health is treatable and often preventable.
Spring Creek Senior Partners will be expanding mental health care
for the older adults residing in Spring Creek Towers by connecting
anyone seeking mental health services with a licensed clinical social
worker.
If you need to see one of our NORC Nurses or Social Worker, please
call for an appointment.  Our telephone number is 718-348-7620.
Our Office hours are Monday-Friday from 9:30am to 12:30pm,
Spring Creek Senior Partners offers free blood pressure, Body Mass
Index, Weight and Oxygen Level screenings.  Call our office at 718-
348-7620 to schedule an appointment.
Spring Creek Senior Partners NORC will be conducting several
workshops this month pertaining to health and wellness. Some of
the topics include:
1. Walk-A-Thon, every Monday & Thursday from 11am-12pm.
(Waters are provided for each participant following each walk)
2. Presentation by Amelia Home Care Services, July 07, 2023 11am-
12pm. Presentation will be facilitated in English & Russian.
3. Wellness Wednesday’s Line Dancing from 11am-12pm
4. Bingo every Friday from 2pm-3:30pm.
5. Senior Partners Field Trip Day to Dances For A Variable
Populationis on June 30, 2023 from 11am-2pm
6. Brooklyn Cyclones Games July 26, 2023 at 12pm
For more information, visit the office of Spring Creek Senior
Partners and speak with Jasmine Jennings to attend.
The staff of Spring Creek Senior Partners is here to assist those living
in Spring Creek Towers who are 60 years and older.  You are always
welcome to participate in our many events and activities. 
ABOUT SPRING CREEK SENIOR PARTNERS
Spring Creek Senior Partners is a Naturally Occurring Retirement
Community/Supportive Service Program (NORC/SSP) and we serve all
residents who are 60 years or older. Our services are free and open to
all residents of Spring Creek Towers.  You can visit Monday through
Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at 160 Schroeders Ave. (G5) or call us 718-
348-7620.
reek Senior Partners for
Join Spring C
Wellness Wednesdays
Time: 11am-12pm
Place: 160 Schroeders Ave, G5
Come learn the most popular line
dances with step-by-step instructions
so you can dance like a pro or just for
fun! Beginner friendly.
Please call to RSVP at 718-348-7620
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Education Matters
Independence Day,
the 4th of July Facts

When: July 4th.

The fourth of July is the birthday of our nation. Today, we celebrate and
enjoy the freedom that comes with the event that made this day so special.
Thomas Jefferson, is the author of the Declaration of Independence. He led
a committee that crafted the declaration between June 11-28, 1776.
Jefferson and other representatives from the thirteen colonies, voted and
approved it on July 4, 1776. The document declared freedom for the 13
colonies from British rule. It currently resides in the Exhibition Hall of the
National Archive in Washington, D.C.

Did you know? The Declaration of Independence was not signed by all
representatives until August, 1776. To make it official, John Hancock,
President of the Continental Congress signed it. Now, can anyone guess
where the saying “put your John Hancock on it” came from!?!
Today, we enjoy the benefits of the freedom which the framers signed and
ultimately fought for. For us, it is a time for baseball, hot dogs and family
Starrett Early Learning Center
125 Schroeders Avenue - Brooklyn, New York 11239
picnics. Summer is in full swing and life is good.
(718) 642-8724 Fax: (718) 642-3019
Fourth of July is not complete without parades and fireworks. Fireworks
are enjoyed by almost everyone. You can see a beautiful display of
fireworks on July 4th at 10pm at Coney Island Beach which is sponsored
by the Coney Island Alliance.

Great News!

Altice will provide free home internet Starrett Early Learning Center invites you to register your child in school
for the 2023-2024 school year!
access for 60 days for any household with a K- 718 642-8724 I
12 child and/or college student who has been If your child was born in 2019(4K) or 2020(3K) he or she is eligible.

displaced. Families who do not currently have
home internet can call 866-200-9522 to enroll
in Optimum region.
Starrett Early Learning Center offers a free, high quality, safe, nurturing
4-K and 3-K program from 8am-2:20 pm at two locations:
125 Schroeders Avenue and 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue
We also offer a very limited extended care option for a monthly fee.
(*** priority given to current students)

Register online.

Follow the steps below:

1. Log into MySchools.nyc

2. Create a profile.
3. Select Starrett Early Learning Center (KBPJ or KBPL) as the 1st school of
choice.
4. Submit your application.
5. The Department of Education will notify you in May/June if you your
child has receive an offer to attend our program.

If you have any questions, feel free to email or call.

Stay safe and well!

Ms. Moore, MS. Ed

Executive Director
t.moore@starrettelc.org
718-642-87
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If you are going through meno-
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There are other simple lifestyle
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Bergendahl

US Book Show Hosts “Must Be Dreaming” Panel with

Cartoonist Roz Chast
everybody experiences this state,”
Chast said.
“I’ve always on and off through-
out my life kept a little journal of
dreams…I started remembering
my dreams again thinking about
them. And some of them were so
funny that I would just sort of
extrapolate the things that were
illustratable or that seemed hila-
rious to me and do a little cartoon
about them. And I did this for a
while and then thought, well,
maybe this could be a book. So
that’s really the start of it,” she
added.
Chast is an award-winning car-
toonist, earning the Kirkus Prize,
the Heinz Award, and the Reuben
Award. She has published over
800 cartoons and her graphic
memoir, Can’t We Talk About
Roz Chast, award-winning cartoonist. Something More Pleasant?, won
Emily Flake and Roz Chast discuss dreams and their meaning at the US
the National Book Critics Circle
Book Show.
Award.
During the US Book Show, both Chast and Flake discussed the various
BY AMANDA MOSES types of dreams we have and the interpretations surrounding them. Chast
shared that some may have dreams about teeth or falling, while Flake
Last month, the US Book Show hosted a four-day hybrid extravaganza added there are the nightmares that we have that seem so terrifying at first
introducing seasoned as well as emerging authors whose work is set to be and then ridiculous once we analyze it.
published in the coming months. Chast shared a silly nightmare where she imagined there was a creature,
For the first in-person event on May 23rd, attendees were invited to the she called a Pringle that had a long, stretched out body about three feet in
NYU Kimmel Center near Washington Square Park to celebrate illustrators length. If this creature was spotted in your home, you would have to leave
of children’s and adult comics as well as meet graphic novel authors. and never come back. In the dream she was terrified, even wailing her arms
In a conversation with National Book Critics Circle Award Winner and in her sleep, but upon waking up she laughed about it.
New Yorker staff cartoonist, Roz Chast and Emily Flake, a cartoonist and “It was absolutely terrifying, but then writing it down, I remembered it
writer living in Brooklyn, the pair discussed Chast’s upcoming graphic very clearly, and I could see it in my head,” Chast recalled.
novel, Must Be Dreaming. Chast shared there are more odd and funny dream-based stories in her
“The title of the book is Must Be Dreaming and it is a book about my book that readers will enjoy. Must Be Dreaming will be released in October.
dreams and also a little bit about various theories of dreams. I’ve been kind
of curious about dreams since I was a little kid, I think partly because it’s Photos by Amanda Moses
such a sort of strange state. You are yourself but you’re not yourself and
June 16, 2023
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PS 346 Students Are Stepping Up

BY AMANDA MOSES

Last week, Abe Stark Primary School (PS) 346 held three
stepping up ceremonies for their 3K, pre-kindergarten, and
kindergarten classes.
From June 20th to June 22nd, the walls of school’s audito-
rium were covered in pictures of each class, balloons, and there
was even a small wooden archway with the letters “ABC” in
rainbow colors erected for the children to pass through as they
made their way to the stage for their performance.
The ceremonies all began the same, with the students danc-
ing their way into the auditorium, which was jam-packed with
eager parents, family, and friends clutching congratulatory
balloons. Additionally, the stepping up events invited the
children to wear matching t-shirts indicative of their grade (3-K
wore ivory shirts, pre-kindergarten donned red shirts, and
kindergarten dressed in yellow).
The festivities included songs about what the students
learned over the year, including the days of the week and the
importance of friendship and teamwork.

Photos by Amanda Moses and Voshon Thomas

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Over the Rainbow: Celebrating Stonewall Day and Pride Parade

BY AMANDA MOSES Pride Grand Marshal
Billy Porter
June marks Pride Month, an annual celebration of the Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+ (LGBTQ) community.
During this time, advocates gather to bring awareness to the
ongoing struggle members of the LGBTQ+ community face, such
as banning queer books, anti-LGBTQ+ laws, and Drag Story Hour
(an event that invites local drag artists to read stories to
children and teens at local libraries, schools, and other
community spaces to help celebrate gender and diversity).
On June 23rd, hundreds honored Stonewall Day, an annual
commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall riots, at the Hudson
Yards with stellar musical performances and remarks by
renowned activists. Hosted by actress Angelica Ross, who
introduced performers Christina Aguilera, Johnny Manuel,
Kellen Stancil, Mila Jam, Netta and BETTY, and DJ Lina
Bradford.
There also were powerful speeches regarding unity,
sisterhood, and kindness from Chelsea Clinton, Laverne Cox,
Alok Vaid-Menon, Raquel Willis, Dale Soules, Valentina Sampaio, Julie J,
and more.
On June 25th, thousands of New Yorkers lined the streets of Fifth
Avenue waving the rainbow flag among plumes of colorful confetti in
celebration of the 53rd Annual Pride Parade.
NYC Pride organizers stressed that Pride is first and foremost a
protest, underscoring the continued battle for equality, freedom of
expression, and rights that all in the LGBTQ+ should have. This year’s
theme was “Strength in Solidarity,” and the Grand Marshals were Billy
Porter, asexual activist Yasmin Benoit, nonprofit leader AC Dumlao,
activist Hope Gisell, and
civil rights trailblazer
Randolfe “Randy” Wicker.
The parade route kicked
off on 26th Street and 5th
Avenue and proceeded
down toward Greenwich
Village, past Stonewall Inn,
and concluded at 14th
Street and 6th Avenue.

Photos by Amanda Moses

Actress Laverne Cox

Singer Christina Aguilera

Governor Kathy Hochul, Rev. Al Sharpton and Senator Brad Holyman-

Sigal celebrate the new law that makes New York a safe haven for
gender affirming care along with advocates and other elected officials.
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Game Play
Masters of Horror
Discuss Alan Wake
Sequel at Tribeca
Festival
BY DEAN MOSES
Perhaps considered the kings of
horror from two very different
mediums, two directors met on
June 13th to discuss the long-
awaited sequel to Alan Wake and
the inspiration behind the most
anticipated video games of the year.
Moderated by Mike Flanagan
(known for directing Doctor Sleep
and the Haunting of Hill House) sat
down at the SVA Theatre with Sam
Lake, the Director of Remedy En-
tertainment (responsible for the
creation of Alan Wake and Max
Payne) to discuss the world of Alan
Wake and what to expect in its
sequel—a survival horror game set
to be released on October 17th on
the Xbox Series X and PlayStation
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Originally, Alan Wake was re-
leased in 2010, and now 13 years
later Lake announced at the
Tribeca Festival that although it
has taken a long time to get the
game off the ground, it will be
hitting the shelves this fall and will
include live action scenes and more
surprises.
Alan Wake holds a special place
in many gamers’ hearts. Its com-
bination of unique gameplay fea-
tures and engrossing storytelling
worthy of a novel endeared itself to
fans, leaving them clambering for a
sequel. For over a decade fans have
only seen a remaster of the beloved
classic, but now according to Lake
the wait is over.
“When I look at Alan waiting, I
think it’s a story about duality. It’s
about light and dark and external
light and dark, internal light and
dark. And you’ve given us a hero in
Allen, who is flawed, and who is
confronting a lot of his own dark-
ness internally, and you’ve created
a metaphor that we all get to par-
ticipate in by having him confront it
externally. That is the kind of
Mike Flanagan, Sam Lake, and Matthew Porretta attend the red carpet
for a Tribeca Festival gaming discussion on Alan Wake 2 at the SVA
Theatre on June 13.
character work I think that makes gonist as he fights to rescue his
effective horror,” Flanagan said, beloved wife from a strange evil. A
gushing over the opportunity to writer, Wake travels to Bright Falls,
have an in-depth horror conver- a fictional Washington town for a
sation with Lake. vacation with his wife. While at-
“Alan Wake, somehow he’s kind tempting to garner some inspira-
of the most precious character to tion to begin another book, his wife
me. And that’s why I was spending is taken by an unknown dark force
10 years on and off trying to see leaving him in a desperate battle to
what happened,” Lake said. “It is a rescue her. In the first iteration,
sequel, but at the same time it is Wake
something completely new. And I literally battles the darkness,
do think that time affects it. At using his flashlight, flares, flash-
Remedy we tried to get the sequel bangs, and even flare guns in order
started many times, the first time to overcome enemies possessed by
the darkness. Drawn forward with
right after finishing the first day. It
wasn’t the right time for it. And
then we created Quantum Break,
a narration by Wake that would
make Stephen King proud, players
which is a time travel story,” Lake are thrust into an intriguing and
said.
Alan Wake follows the prota- continued on page 23

BY: PAMELA STERN &

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Religious Listings
Andrews United Methodist Church
Rev. Avilo de Leon,
91 Richmond Street, Brooklyn
(718) 235-4621
Bethelite Institutional Baptist Church,
Inc.
Rev. Dr. Robert Linden, Pastor
447 Elton Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11208
718-827-0700
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Rev. Larry Camp Pastor
1962 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY
11207
(718) 257-8300
Canarsie Community Reformed
Church Since 1876
1155 East 93rd Street, Brooklyn, NY
11239
718-649-3759
Changing Lives Christian Center
Pastor & Founder Paul B. Mitchell
1848 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY
11207
(718) 272-8277
www.CLCCMinistries.com
SPRING CREEK SUN
The Church of the Holy Redeemer
(Congregation of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America)
Rev. Stephen G. Marsh, Pastor
2424 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 272-9300
Christian Cultural Center of New York
Pastor and founders: Dr. A.R. Bernard,
Rev. Karen Bernard
12020 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
11207
(718) 306-1000 Fax: (718) 306-1091
www.clc.org
East End Baptist Church
Pastor Woody Proffitt
263 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 385-0811
Greater New Beginning Baptist Church
Pastor Earl B. Chester
303 East 98th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212
718-342-0100
GNBBC303.com
Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church
Father Chunov, presiding
400 Glenmore Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 498-0518
Pilgrim Cathedral of East New York
June 16, 2023
Bishop George M. Shorts: senior pastor (718) 251-0450
590 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
11207 True Worship Church Worldwide
(718) 927-3354 Ministries
Bishop Clarence Keaton
872-874 Crescent Street, Brooklyn, NY
Sephardic Jewish Center of Canarsie 11208
Rabbi Myron Rakowitz, www.trueworshipchurch.org
9320 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Phone: (718) 485-9703
(718) 257-0400
Southern Baptist Church
Reverend Clarence E. Williams, Pastor
820 Stanley Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 272-4848
St. Laurence Roman Catholic Church
Very Rev. Edward R.P. Kane, VF-
Administrator
1020 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 649-0545
St. Paul Community Baptist Church
Rev. David K. Brawley, Lead Pastor
859 Hendrix Street, Brooklyn, NY
(718)-257-1300
Starrett at Spring Creek Jewish Center
Congregation B’nai Israel
Rabbi Mordechai German
671 Louisiana Avenue Brooklyn, NY
(718) 642-8804
Temple Emanu-el of Canarsie
1880 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY
June 16, 2023 SPRING CREEK SUN
Tribeca Tv Premiere’s The Horror of Dolores Roach
Kita Updike, Gloria Calderon Kellett, Justina Machado, Alejandro
Hernandez and K. Todd Freeman attended The Horror Of Dolores Roach
World Premiere during the Tribeca Festival at SVA Theatre on June 15.
BY AMANDA MOSES
The Tribeca Festival held the world premiere of the dark thriller/comedy
The Horror of Dolores Roach at the SVA Theatre on June 15th with a
spectacular red carpet, featuring the all-star cast and celebrity guests.
Prime Video’s The Horror of Dolores Roach is based on a Spotify podcast
that has an urban twist on the Demon Barber Sweeny Todd legend—except
this time it takes place in Washington Heights and includes empanadas
with a secret meat recipe. Starring Justina Machado as Dolores Roach, a
woman who was incarcerated for 16 years and returns to her home in
Washington Heights only to find her neighborhood has been gentrified.
With little work options, Roach uses her skills in massage therapy and
works as a masseuse in the basement of her friend Luis’ empanada shop
(played by Alejandro Hernandez). After her underground business begins
to succeed, one man attempts to jeopardize all that she has done, but what
she does to survive might make others weak in the stomach.
At the Tribeca Festival, stars Justina Machado, Alejandro Hernandez,
Kita Updike, K. Todd Freeman, Gloria Calderon Kellett and others shared
with the Spring Creek Sun what drew them to their roles and the message
that this new series tries to send when dealing with topics on incarceration,
gentrification, and more.
For Machado, the focus of her playing Dolores Roach was not solely the
issue of incarceration among the Black and Brown community, but rather
the struggle and fight a woman has to make in securing her survival.
Machado has played in both the horror and comedy genre, but never in a
role that incorporated both.
“The role is an incredible role that is hardly played by women, any color,
any race, any nationality, any ethnicity. It’s exciting to get out of the box
that they try to put us in. You know, we have a lot of messages in the show.
Yes, we have a message about what happens post incarceration. What
happens with Black and Brown people get locked up for something like
selling weed for like 16 years? What happens when a neighborhood is
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Jessica Pimentel attended the premiere of The Horror of Dolores
Roach on June 15.
gentrified? But the show was much more than that,” Machado said.
“It was freeing. It was exhilarating. Imagine just playing somebody
unhinged. She wouldn’t hurt a fly, but she’d snap your neck. So, there’s
something really exhilarating and fun and a little dark but it’s a horror
comedy. So, I’ve never been involved in a horror comedy. I’ve been involved
in a horror film and a comedy, but not both of them together,” Machado
added.
Jessica Pimentel, known for her role in the Netflix hit Orange is the New
Black, says that the criminal justice system is an ongoing topic because it
continues to dish out unfair sentencing for the Black and Brown
community.
“Yes, once again, we’re talking about a criminal justice system where
someone gets an unfair amount of time for something that is right now not
even illegal anymore. And you have people that are still serving sentences
for very minor nonviolent crimes. And it’s something that needs to be
looked at, corrected, and fixed. We have to figure out a better way,
especially for the people who are already in. We need to correct this and
give them their justice that they deserve, especially now since times have
changed and things have changed, especially in New York City,” Pimentel
said.
Additionally, Pimentel shares that the meat pies, called empanadas, can
be seen as a metaphor for eating away or fighting back against
gentrification.
“Yes, I mean, the whole thing is, to see it as a metaphor, you know,
eating it up, eating up that gentrification, eating up that destruction of
culture, eating up that complete virus of society, all-consuming. So just see
it all as a big metaphor of how people can destroy their own environment
or infiltrate an environment that is not theirs and completely erase what
was there. Not everyone is going to take it lightly,” Pimentel said.
Alejandro Hernandez, who plays Roach’s stoner friend and owner of the
infamous empanada shop, describes the role as bizarre but also a bit
relatable due to the battle against gentrification.
“It was a role that I found very unique and strange and very, very bizarre,
but at the same time familiar. There are a lot of things about Luis, ixnay
on cannibalism and all that stuff in his psychotic nature, there’s a lot of
Luis that I’ve found to be very, very reminiscent of my views and
reminiscent of his fears like cultural gentrification. Having your community
and your culture kind of wiped out and washed over and him going
through really, really extreme measures to preserve that. But definitely
that sense of like culture and a sense of pride and that sense of like legacy
I believe in that,” Hernandez told the Spring Creek Sun.
Executive Producer, Gloria Calderon Kellett also added The Horror of
Dolores Roach is a television series that finally focuses on Latinos and the
struggles trying to maintain their cultural identity in an ever-changing
world.
Photos by Amanda Moses
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Speaking of Health
Possible Heart Disease
Symptoms Are Written
Off Due to Weight
BY DR. KEITH ROACH
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been
experiencing pain in my chest,
dizziness and shortness of breath
on exertion. The chest pain lasts
for a few hours. At one point, it
was so bad that I couldn’t walk a
hundred feet, had to use a cane
and severely limit my physical
activity. I’ve been to the doctor
about this before. They take an
EKG, which comes back normal,
so they chalk it up to anxiety, then
tell me I’m fat. (I am not unaware
that I’m fat, but even when I was
doing intense martial arts twice a
week, I couldn’t lose the weight.
And my physical therapist told me
not to do yoga.)
If it makes a difference, I’m also
a Type 2 diabetic and have fibro-
How Urologists Detect Bladder Cancer With Blue Light Cystoscopy
(StatePoint) Like many bladder
cancer survivors, Karen S. often
reflects on her personal experience
with the disease, and the support
she received throughout her health-
care journey.
Karen was diagnosed with blad-
der cancer in 2010 at age 54, after
experiencing symptoms for two
years. As an oncology nurse for
more than 40 years, she was well
aware of the many forms of cancer.
Nevertheless, she assumed her
frequent urinary tract infections
and discomfort were gynecological
in nature and never expected her
doctors to discover a tumor or to be
diagnosed with bladder cancer.
After receiving a variety of medi-
cal treatments, Karen still had
persistent disease. She transferred
to a National Cancer Institute-de-
signated cancer center where her
bladder cancer specialist informed
her about a technology called Blue
Light Cystoscopy (BLC) that would
allow her doctor to see tumors that
white light alone may miss.
“BLC was a quick and easy
procedure that gave my doctor the
ability to identify tumors early on,
allowing for earlier and less ag-
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myalgia as well as PTSD. This is
not the only issue that doctors
have refused to treat because they
decide to blame it all on my
weight. My diabetes went un-
checked for a while because my
doctor only told me to lose weight,
instead of ordering blood tests
when I complained about the
symptoms.
When these symptoms happen,
my friends tell me to go to the
doctor, but they don’t do anything
to change the situation. Why
should I pay over $1,000 and
waste a few hours for an urgent
care visit and an EKG only to get
told that I’m fat and anxious,
when I can cover my chest with
stickers, play on my phone and
tell myself I’m fat at home for free?
Who’s right, me or my friends? —
S.T.
ANSWER: I am very sorry to hear
how poorly you are being treated. I
have heard from many people that
doctors do not take symptoms
gressive treatment,” says Karen.
Each year, about 81,000 people
in the United States are diagnosed
with bladder cancer, according to
the National Cancer Institute.
Symptoms in both men and women
can mimic common urinary tract
infections, like they did for Karen.
For men, however, the more com-
mon symptom is blood in the urine.
Whatever the symptoms, it is
important to see a doctor.
According to Karen, people with
bladder cancer, or those who sus-
pect they may have bladder cancer,
should ask their doctor questions
and seek a second opinion. Once
diagnosed, they should explore
support groups and do research on
bladder cancer, including learning
about the latest treatments and
technologies available.
“It’s especially important for me
to inform others about the benefits
of BLC, since many people may not
be aware of this option. BLC may
help others diagnosed with bladder
cancer the way it helped me,” says
Karen.
A cystoscopy is a medical pro-
cedure where a urology healthcare
professional uses a thin, tube-like
seriously in people who are over-
weight or obese. (There is strong
evidence that this is true, and that
women and people of color are also
treated worse systemically. People
with any mental health issue,
such as anxiety or PTSD, are often
disbelieved.)
While I understand that you are
frustrated, your symptoms are
very concerning. Particularly if
you are over 50, they are highly
suggestive of heart disease —
especially in a person with dia-
betes, which increases risk of
heart disease.
Given your poor experience, how
much you are paying and your
PTSD, I can absolutely under-
stand why you are reluctant to go.
However, you deserve to get good
care, and I believe you will be able
to find a doctor who can treat you
well and not automatically write
off any complaint due to your
weight and anxiety. I’d recom-
mend you be completely honest
about your concerns.
When I have a patient with
multiple ER or acute care visits for
possible heart disease, I often re-
commend a more definitive test
telescope called a cystoscope to look
directly into the bladder for a close
examination of the lining. This
procedure is used to help find the
cause of symptoms and to treat and
monitor the condition. Historically,
the only type of cystoscopy avail-
able used white light. BLC, how-
ever, uses both white and blue light
to offer significantly improved de-
tection of suspicious areas com-
pared to white light alone and has
been proven to increase the detec-
tion of non-muscle invasive bladder
cancer.
Today, Karen is cancer free and
continues to support those affected
by bladder cancer, including pa-
June 16, 2023
than an EKG and blood testing,
which is the usual acute care
evaluation when looking for da-
mage to the heart muscle. This
may be a coronary CT angiogram,
which is highly sensitive and spe-
cific. (The weight limit for this test
depends on the scanner, but is
typically 450 pounds.)
If you have blockages in your
heart causing your recurrent
symptoms, it needs to be treated
to prevent a heart attack. If
blockages aren’t the cause, the
EKGs usually aren’t helpful, and
you’ll need a different type of
evaluation to find out where these
symptoms are coming from.
Dr. Roach regrets that he is un-
able to answer individual ques-
tions, but will incorporate them in
the column whenever possible.
Readers may email questions to
ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.e
du.
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All Rights Reserved
tients, caregivers and their loved
ones, by hosting support groups
and working with the Bladder
Cancer Advocacy Network. These
resources can be found by visiting
https://bcan.org/.
People experiencing symptoms of
bladder cancer and those who have
been recently diagnosed should ask
their urologist about BLC, because
it’s not available everywhere. To
search for a location where BLC is
offered near you, visit https://
rebrand.ly/BLC-Locator.
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Spring Creek Senior Partners Hosts a Father’s Day Luncheon

BY AMANDA MOSES

On June 16th Spring Creek Senior Partners (SCSP) “It’s important to host Mother’s Day and Father’s
hosted their first Father’s Day luncheon inside of Day events because we want to pay homage to the
their multipurpose room at 160 Schroeders Avenue. great work that they’ve done not only with their
With the aroma of delicious food and relaxing families, but within the community. We want to
music, about a dozen fathers and father-figures were acknowledge the phenomenal work, and the service
able to relax, unwind and enjoy an afternoon of that they provide to Spring Creek Towers and to the
socialization and fun. According to SCSP Director, extended families,” Wilson told the Spring Creek Sun.
Jahiah Wilson, this luncheon is one of many efforts For Ira Peterman, the Father’s Day event was a
being made to involve the older adult men in the wonderful opportunity to discuss what activities the
Spring Creek Towers (SCT) community. men would like to participate in at SCSP, such as
attending the Cyclones baseball games and other trips together.
“I think it’s terrific here, people get together, and they get out of the
house,” Peterman said.

Photos by Amanda Moses

Fathers and father-figures enjoy a delicious lunch together.

Football Kickoff: Spring Creek After School

Program plays against the Italian-American
After School Program
BY: PAMELA STERN

Fourteen students and

four adults who are parti-
cipants and staff of The
Spring Creek After School Spring Creek Senior Partners (SCSP) Director Jahiah Wilson poses with
Program and The Italian- attendees at the Father's Day luncheon.
American After School Pro-
gram participated in this
fun-filled football game.
This recreational game
took place on Tuesday, June 13th in the gymnasium of PS 346. Both
after school programs chose to have the game played in the gymnasium
of the school. Mr. Jonathan acted as the referee for the scrimmage. The
Spring Creek After School Program’s teammates wore purple shirts and
The Italian-American After School Program’s teammates wore multi-
colored shirts. The color of the shirts denoted which player was on the
Spring Creek or the Italian-American After School team.
The Spring Creek After School Program played against The Italian-
American After School Program and won the game. The score was not
recorded, but this event was a scrimmage and a kid-friendly event.
You may be wondering how this collaboration came together for the
two after school programs, well Jonathan of The Spring Creek After
School Program believed it would be a great idea to show the school
community and parents how the after school programs can come
together and show a form of unity. Therefore, he connected with Ms. Liz
the Italian-American After School Program’s Site Director and pitched
the idea of creating an event that the children would enjoy. This football BY: PAMELA STERN
scrimmage was designed to strengthen the relationship between The
Spring Creek After School Program and The Italian-American After So Very Sly is a dance rendition that took place on June 29th and a
School Program, through collaboration and fostering a positive second showing will take place on June 30th at the Mark O’Donnell
environment for the children. Theatre at the Entertainment Community Fund Arts Center at 7:30pm.
The scrimmage lasted for approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Upon the This is musical production that features the music of the group Sly &
children and parents arrival to the gym Mr. Jonathan gave a welcome The Family Stone and is produced by the Thelma Hill Performing Arts
speech and shared his appreciation to all of the parents, and guests in Center (THPAC). This is celebration of music and dance was conceived
addition to everyone’s efforts in putting this wonderful event together. and produced by THPAC Executive Chairman, Alex Smith, Jr.
Approximately 30 parents and other children attended the game to This show was developed to showcase the influence that Sly & The
cheer on and support the children. Though the game was for pure fun Family Stone’s music has and how they transformed the music
and positive sportsmanship, the game ended well with a win for The industry. Some of their more popular songs are; “ Everyday People,”
Spring Creek After School Program. “Hot Fun in the Summer,” “Dance to the Music,” “ I Want To Take You
“This was a sports event the children will never forget. It was nice to Higher,” “Thank You,” and “ It’s A Family Affair.”
have Jonathan coordinate an event that showcases why After School “This is not a retro piece; it is a new musical interpretation of the
Programs are so important,” said Randi Ray, Assistant Site Director band’s music,” said Smith, Jr. “The intention is to share this powerful,
Of  Spring Creek After School Program. After the game all of the driving music to a new generation while giving it a dynamic dance
participants were highlighted with special awards.   dimension.”
Photos courtesy of: Spring Creek After School Program Photo Courtesy of: THPAC
Screenshots by: Pamela Stern
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Divas
ON A DIME
Rediscover the
Forgotten King of Carbs:
Mouthwatering Stuffed
Baked Potatoes
By Patti Diamond
Remember stuffed baked pota-
toes? I was discussing food with
some friends, and none of us could
recall the last time we had stuffed
baked potatoes. We’ve been so
occupied with quinoa and cauli-
flower rice that we overlooked the
King of Carbs — good carbs, of
course.
The humble potato is underrated.
It’s a low-fat, low-cholesterol source
of carbs and protein, packed with
vitamin C, vitamin B6, iron, cal-
cium and more potassium than a
banana. The bad reputation comes
from typical toppings, like copious
amounts of butter, sour cream and
bacon.
I suggest adding baked potato
night to your meal rotation. They’re
a versatile canvas for any topping
you can imagine, and of course,
they’re budget friendly, because
that’s how I roll.
Before topping, we must bake the
potatoes. Crispy skin and fluffy
insides are achieved with russet
potatoes. Here’s how to bake them
perfectly:
For oven baking, preheat to 400
F. Thoroughly wash the potatoes,
poke them with a knife to release
steam (to avoid explosions), and rub
them with olive oil and salt. Place
directly on the upper oven rack with
a baking sheet below. Bake for 45
minutes to an hour, until a knife
easily pierces the potato.
For microwave cooking, poke, oil
and salt the potatoes. Place them
on a microwave-safe plate and cook
for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for
another 5 minutes. Repeat until
cooked through.
If time is limited, start in the
microwave and finish in the oven for
20 minutes.
Now, here’s a dinner recipe:
Inside-out Shepard’s Pie. It’s a com-
plete, quick and easy meal. Instead
of the traditional casserole, we place
the filling on a baked potato. That’s
much simpler than mashing pota-
toes.
INSIDE-OUT SHEPARD’S PIE
Yield: 4 servings
Time: 1 hour
4 baking potatoes
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 to 2 tablespoons Worcestershire
sauce, to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can (1 1/2 cups) beef
broth
1 (14.75 ounce) can creamed corn
1 (12 ounce) bag frozen mixed
vegetables, thawed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Cook the potatoes using your
preferred method.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, on me-
dium-high heat, brown the ground
beef until mostly cooked; drain
excess fat. Add the onion, garlic,
salt and pepper to taste. When the
beef is cooked, add the tomato
paste, Worcestershire and broth,
stirring to combine. Add your corn
and veggies, and let this mixture
simmer until the potatoes are
cooked. It’s going to be saucy. Ad-
just seasoning to taste. When the
potatoes are cooked, place them
close together in a pie plate or
baking dish. Cut them open part-
way, fluff the insides and spoon the
filling inside the potatoes. Divide
the cheese between the stuffed
spuds and return to the oven or
microwave to melt the cheese. Serve
with a salad, and dinner is done.
Here are two more great flavor
combinations for inspiration:
Pizza Stuffed Potato: Scoop the
insides out of four baked potatoes.
Mash with pizza sauce and shred-
ded mozzarella, and stuff back into
the skins. Top with sliced pep-
peroni, more mozzarella and
Parmesan, and broil to melt.
Broccoli, Ham and Swiss: Scoop
the insides out of four baked
potatoes. Mash with butter, add
diced ham, shredded Swiss cheese
and steamed broccoli. Stuff into the
skins, top with more cheese and
broil to melt.
I hope this inspires you to pick up
some potatoes next time you shop.
As a wise person once said:
“Potatoes give us french fries,
potato chips and vodka. It’s like the
other vegetables aren’t even trying.”
***
Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the
penny-pinching, party-planning,
recipe developer and content crea-
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— Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous!
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Recipes 3. Stir until melted.

4. Add marshmallows stirring quickly. Stir the mixture until
everything is melted.
5. Add chow mein noodles. Stir until they are coated.
6. Drop onto wax paper to your choice of size.
7. After the cookies cool for an hour, melt chocolate.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Chow 8. Drizzle with chocolate making a big dollop in the middle. Cool and
put in a covered container. Enjoy!
Mein Noodle Cookies Final Step: Share!

BY DEBORAH HURTADO

 Prep time: 1 Hr 30 Min

Serves: A big group!

Ingredients
3/4 cups of chunky peanut butter
2 pkg chow mein noodles (5 oz each)
1 pkg marshmallows (10 oz)
1/4 c butter or margarine
1 c butterscotch morsels
1 chocolate candy bar, melted to drizzle (4.4 oz)

Directions
Test Kitchen Tips: Be careful to not have your stove too hot when
melting the butterscotch mixture or it will burn and seize up. You
may not need the entire second can of noodles. We suggest starting
with half the can to make it easier to coat the noodles.

1. Melt butter in a 5 qt saucepan swirling around to coat the sides

and bottom.
2. Over low heat, add peanut butter and 1 cup of butterscotch
morsels.
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recently sold for $50 to $100 each. However, your friend is correct: If you
have a set of six to eight, they can sell for upwards of $200 each.
KOVELS ANTIQUES AND ***

COLLECTING TIP: If the photograph album you buy smells like plastic, don’t use it. The
fumes will eventually destroy the pictures.

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Antique Advertising
(c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.
BY TERRY AND KIM KOVEL

Collectors of antique advertising look

for vivid colors and eye-catching graphics.
And who would have brighter colors than ARIES (March
a dye company? Today, few people buy 21 to April 19)
fabric dyes outside of craft projects, but You might have
most families wore homemade clothes in to turn your
the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Arian charm up
Clothing was made to last, and items a few degrees if
were often repaired or remade multiple you hope to persuade that
times before they were retired. People persistent pessimist to see the possibilities in your project.
would buy dyes for home use to make Whatever you do, don’t give up.
their clothing or give a new look to old
clothes. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A “tip” about a co-worker’s
Diamond Dyes, a leading dye company “betrayal” might well raise the Bovine’s rage levels. But
around 1900, is known for its advertising. before charging into a confrontation, let an unbiased
Their trade cards, advertising booklets colleague do some fact-checking.
and store cabinets are especially popular Diamond Dyes is a favorite
with collectors today. This cabinet with a company of collectors of GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although a relationship still
colorful tin lithographed scene of children antique advertising. Its seems to be moving too slowly to suit your expectations, it’s
playing outdoors sold for $750 by advertisements featured best not to push it. Let it develop at its own pace. You’ll
Morford’s Antique Advertising. Watch out vibrant images, like this soon get news about a workplace change.
for reproductions! cabinet with a scene of
children playing. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A continually changing
*** personal situation makes you feel as if you’re riding an
emotional roller coaster. But hold on tight; stability starts to
Q: I bought several chairs from a resale shop. The shop owner said they set in early next week.
came from the boardroom of Lockheed Martin. The chair seat and back are
one piece of curved wood. The legs are silver metal. They are stackable. The LEO (July 23 to August 22) Believe it or not, someone might
sticker on the bottom says, “Westnofa Furniture made in Norway.” I only dare to say “No!” to the Regal One’s suggestion. But instead
paid $15 each for them but was recently told they are valuable. Is this true? of being miffed, use this rebuff to recheck the proposition and,
perhaps, make some changes.
A: Westnofa manufactured furniture that exemplifies mid-century
Scandinavian design. The style became popular because of its simplicity VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might find it difficult
and functional design, like the ability to stack the chairs. Your chair was to make a decision about a family matter. But a delay can only
designed by Oivind Iversen and is called the “City Chair.” Mid-century lead to more problems. Seek out trusted counsel and then
furniture is in demand by decorators and collectors. Chairs like yours have make that important decision.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Concentrate

your focus on what needs to be done and avoid frittering
You good? away your energies on less important pursuits. There’ll
be time later for fun and games.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Although

the conflicts seem to be letting up, you still need to be wary of
being drawn into workplace intrigues. Plan a special weekend
event for family and/or friends.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your quick

wit helps you work through an already difficult situation
without creating more problems. Creative aspects begin to
dominate by the week’s end.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Be patient. You’ll

soon receive news about a project that means a great deal to
you. Meanwhile, you might want to reconsider a
suggestion that you previously turned down.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) There are still

some aspects about a new job offer that you need to
resolve. In the meantime, another possibility seems
promising. Be sure to check it out as well.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Opening up your

emotional floodgates could leave you vulnerable to being
hurt later on. Watch what you say in order to avoid having
your words come back to haunt you.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re usually the life of the party, which gets you on
Reach out to a friend about everyone’s invitation list. You also have a flair for politics.
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Find more ways to help at SeizeTheAwkward.org
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Alan Wake Sequel at Tribeca Festival Fun Features Answers
continued from Page 15 as the master himself Stephen
King, Twin Peaks as well as de-
entertaining world.
tective noir.
Alan Wake 2 finds Wake trapped
“What are some of the biggest
in a dark nightmare fighting to flee
things that have influenced the way
it by constantly writing stories.
you’d like to tell stories because you
Joining Wake in the macabre tale
focus on character and atmosphere
are FBI agents who are involved in
over cheap scares, over kind of the
solving a murder mystery only to
trappings of genre. And that’s
find themselves trapped in the
something that I admire and re-
nightmare as well. Lake also adds
spect a great deal because that’s
that there will be two playable
something that I’ve aspired to try to
characters, splitting the experience
do in my career, and I feel like, I’m
in half. One as a female FBI Agent
assuming, we have a lot of the same
working a case and the other as
heroes and influences,” Flanagan
Wake himself.
inquired.
“You are pretty much playing
“I love when things are unknow-
each character (half of the
able and scary in that way. I love
experience). She comes in and his
cycle psychological thrillers. I love
work, a case to be sold but then we
to go deep into the character in
have a horror story as we had in the
places that the character doesn’t
first game that stops from true. And
recognize or know about what they
she’s mentioned in the total story.
fear, and that then comes out
She’s drawn into that and so very
externalized into often supernatural
fast. It becomes very, very personal
horror. To me that kind of idea
to her an as much as this is fighting
keeps it’s being this kind of a
the supernatural forces of darkness
recurring starting point for building
and solving that mystery. It is about
a character and building an inte-
solving the mystery of herself,” Lake
resting forward character who can
said.
be at the heart of the story,” Lake
During the hour-long conver-
responded.
sation, it was clear to see that both
Flanagan and Lake draw from
Photo by Dean Moses
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