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Weekly Recap: Mepham Teacher Wins Essay Contest, New Business to Open in Bellmore

A look at what happened around the Bellmore area this week.

Busy week? No worries. Patch highlighted the top stories of the week so you can catch up on all of the local news. This week, the top stories are:

3. New Fitness Studio to Open in Bellmore: The Fabulous Place will open at 2578 Merrick Road in September.

2. Former Mepham Teacher Honored For Serving 50 Years As Lifeguard: Captain Ed Peters, a former math teacher at Mepham High School, was recently honored for 50 years of service as a Jones Beach lifeguard. 

1. Mepham Teacher Wins Essay Contest: Melanie Sirof, a Mepham High School teacher, was recently named the grand prize winner in the Teacher Division of the 13th Annual School Essay Contest, sponsored by the Long Island Presidents’ Council of New York State United Teachers. 

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