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Celebrating over 70 years Vol. 75 No. 4 (USPS 049-500) Merrick, NY 11566 The Community Newspaper Thursday, January 26, 2012 Printed on recycled paper 75¢ NAMES MAKE THE NEWS: Read about your neighbors! 93 local people’s names were in your community newspaper this past week. Maybe yours is in this week! See inside. Senators: Governor’s budget falls short page 5 page 2 www.MerrickLife.com pages 10, 11, 12 Let us entertain you pages 16, 17 Vets talk to Mepham students by Erin Donohue Not rain, nor snow, nor sleet or even tiny bits of pierc- ing hail could stop upset Catholic school parents this past Saturday from protesting the slated school closures. The Diocese of Rockville Centre, led by Bishop William Murphy, announced early last month that six schools would be closing this June: Sacred Heart School in North Merrick, St. John Baptist De LaSalle Regional School in Farmingdale, St. Catherine of Sienna School in Franklin Square, St. Ignatius Loyola School in Hicksville, all in Nassau County, and from Suffolk County, Prince of Peace Regional School in Sayville and Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Lindenhurst. Merrick Life has been following the attempts by parents of Sacred Heart in their efforts to save the school, a school whose enrollment is on the rise, a school that is financial- ly rebounding and a school whose parents and alumni in early 2011 spent $80,000 refurbishing the school’s gym that will now be taken away from them. Representatives from all the schools scheduled for clo- sure rallied outside Bishop William Murphy’s residence and St. Agnes Cathedral last Saturday during the first snowfall of the year. Seeking a reprieve, a reason or a complete reversal from the diocese is what the protesters are seeking. “We will not fold our hands and let this happen without a fight,” Sacred Heart parent Shane Pallotta told this newspaper. “I haven’t looked for any other option,” said another parent who wished not be named. “If I find a school out- side of Sacred Heart, that would be giving up on what has become a part of our family.” “Researching other options makes it too easy,” said Robert Mays, an uncle of one of the students in the school. Freeport seventh-grader Kassidy Estrella is upset by the decision. “Just one more year,” she said indicating she’d be graduating with the Class of 2013 – which has been together since the nursery school program at Sacred Heart. Kassidy also has a brother, Zaccariah, who is a fifth-grader at the school. There is a Facebook page, “Save Sacred Heart,” keeping the community, alumni and others informed about about the subject. Mr. Pallotta, one of the parents spearheading the protest, told Merrick Life, “We did everything we could have done...we got our enrollment up 20% over three years…we raised $120,000 and built an $80,000 gym through a grassroots campaign. I have talked to other schools (remaining open) that raised half of that.” As stressful as this has been on the parents, it’s the kids that will end up losing if the action stands, parents say. Joining in the protest with signs were many students, including Meaghan O’Keefe (whose dad Brian took to the bullhorn on Saturday, leading the rally), Molly McGoldrick and Steven Hoffman who held a sign that read “Dictatorship of Rockville Centre – Can’t we even talk?” The students are learning at a young age to fight for what they believe. Seventh-grader James Waldhof’s sign may have asked it best, however: “What would Jesus do?” A statement from the Diocese of RVC: “The bishop and his colleagues who share responsibility for Catholic schools look on today’s vigil with understanding and deep respect for the people who gather in front of the Cathedral to express their feelings and their concern for their children. We share the same commitment. In that spirit of solidarity, the Diocese has been providing opportunities in each of the six schools for parents to learn about nearby Catholic schools that are accepting children whose parents want them to continue in a good Catholic school. There is a space for every one of these children in one or more of the 43 Catholic elementary schools, all of whom offer the same quality Catholic education children and parents have found in their school Parents rally against Catholic school closings Calls for pesticide ban (continued on page 4) HAVE A HEART, SAVE SACRED HEART, read one of the signs (top left) from Saturday’s rally at the Rockville Centre Diocese to save the Catholic schools. Representatives from all six schools and a large contingent from North Merrick came in support of the rally. Top left are third-graders Meaghan O’Keefe and Molly McGoldrick, bottom right is seventh-grader James Waldhof. More photos at facebook.com/merrick life. Brides and Boy Scouts Send us your Boy Scout/Cub Scout news, weddings and engagements for our February 9 special issue.
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Senators: Governor’sbudget falls short
page 5page 2
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pages 10, 11, 12
Let usentertain you
pages 16, 17
Vets talk toMepham students
by Erin Donohue
Not rain, nor snow, nor sleet or even tiny bits of pierc-ing hail could stop upset Catholic school parents this pastSaturday from protesting the slated school closures.
The Diocese of Rockville Centre, led by BishopWilliam Murphy, announced early last month that sixschools would be closing this June: Sacred Heart Schoolin North Merrick, St. John Baptist De LaSalle RegionalSchool in Farmingdale, St. Catherine of Sienna School inFranklin Square, St. Ignatius Loyola School in Hicksville,all in Nassau County, and from Suffolk County, Prince ofPeace Regional School in Sayville and Our Lady ofPerpetual Help School in Lindenhurst.
Merrick Life has been following the attempts by parentsof Sacred Heart in their efforts to save the school, a schoolwhose enrollment is on the rise, a school that is financial-ly rebounding and a school whose parents and alumni inearly 2011 spent $80,000 refurbishing the school’s gymthat will now be taken away from them.
Representatives from all the schools scheduled for clo-sure rallied outside Bishop William Murphy’s residenceand St. Agnes Cathedral last Saturday during the firstsnowfall of the year.
Seeking a reprieve, a reason or a complete reversal fromthe diocese is what the protesters are seeking. “We will not
fold our hands and let this happen without a fight,” SacredHeart parent Shane Pallotta told this newspaper.
“I haven’t looked for any other option,” said anotherparent who wished not be named. “If I find a school out-side of Sacred Heart, that would be giving up on what hasbecome a part of our family.”
“Researching other options makes it too easy,”said Robert Mays, an uncle of one of the students inthe school.
Freeport seventh-grader Kassidy Estrella is upset bythe decision. “Just one more year,” she said indicatingshe’d be graduating with the Class of 2013 – which hasbeen together since the nursery school program atSacred Heart. Kassidy also has a brother, Zaccariah,who is a fifth-grader at the school. There is a Facebookpage, “Save Sacred Heart,” keeping the community,alumni and others informed about about the subject.
Mr. Pallotta, one of the parents spearheading theprotest, told Merrick Life, “We did everything we couldhave done...we got our enrollment up 20% over threeyears…we raised $120,000 and built an $80,000 gymthrough a grassroots campaign. I have talked to otherschools (remaining open) that raised half of that.”
As stressful as this has been on the parents, it’s the kidsthat will end up losing if the action stands, parents say.Joining in the protest with signs were many students,
including Meaghan O’Keefe (whose dad Brian took tothe bullhorn on Saturday, leading the rally), MollyMcGoldrick and Steven Hoffman who held a sign thatread “Dictatorship of Rockville Centre – Can’t we eventalk?” The students are learning at a young age to fight forwhat they believe.
Seventh-grader James Waldhof’s sign may have askedit best, however: “What would Jesus do?”
A statement from the Diocese of RVC:“The bishop and his colleagues who share
responsibility for Catholic schools look on today’svigil with understanding and deep respect for thepeople who gather in front of the Cathedral toexpress their feelings and their concern for theirchildren. We share the same commitment.
In that spirit of solidarity, the Diocese has beenproviding opportunities in each of the six schoolsfor parents to learn about nearby Catholic schoolsthat are accepting children whose parents wantthem to continue in a good Catholic school. Thereis a space for every one of these children in one ormore of the 43 Catholic elementary schools, all ofwhom offer the same quality Catholic educationchildren and parents have found in their school
Parents rally against Catholic school closings
Calls for pesticide ban
(continued on page 4)
HAVE A HEART, SAVE SACRED HEART, read one of the signs (topleft) from Saturday’s rally at the Rockville Centre Diocese to savethe Catholic schools. Representatives from all six schools and alarge contingent from North Merrick came in support of the rally.
Top left are third-graders Meaghan O’Keefe and Molly McGoldrick,bottom right is seventh-grader James Waldhof. More photos atfacebook.com/merrick life.
Merrick Life photos by Erin Donohue
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weddings and engagements for ourFebruary 9 special issue.
by Laura Schofer
Mepham High School students AlexPerlin, Colin Hekimian and Troy Gerritylistened intently as World War II veteranPaul Zadoff spoke about his years in theU.S. Army Air Corps. Mr. Zadoff servedin the Pacific Theater during World WarII and told the boys that “War...well it’svery gory stuff.”
Mr. Zadoff was one of seven veteransinterviewed by Mepham students enrolledin the Gilder Lehrman Institute ofAmerican History, an Advance Placement(AP) program that uses a wide range ofresources to study American history.
The interviews were video recordedand will be filed with the Veterans’History Project of the American FolklifeCenter, which collects personal narrativesso that future generations may hear direct-ly from veterans.
For the students, each veteran offered adistinct perspective of life and war duringthe second half of the 20th century.
Mel Breshin, a captain in the U.S. ArmyDental Corps, served in South Korea in 1971-1972, and was part ofthe 45,000-soldier peacekeeping force. Hesaid he admired the Korean culture and thepeople, and called his experience“Marvelous. I have never regretted my
time there.”Harold Koenig, a
staff sergeant in theU.S. Air Force, alsoserved in Koreafrom 1951-1953,during the KoreanWar. “I was sta-tioned in Okinawa tosupport the flightmissions thatbombed Korea on adaily basis,” heexplained. Like Mr.Breshin, he has “noregrets. I returnedhome,” he said.
These veterans aremembers of thePlainview AssistingCommunity Elders(PACE) program,sponsored by theNorth Shore LongIsland Jewish HealthSystem. It was theircommunity healthnurse, Kelly Soel, anurse from NorthBellmore, who helped connect the veteransand students for these one-on-one inter-
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“My daughter Meaghan attendsMepham, and I knew about the Lehrmanproject and it seemed like a good fit. Ithink the students will be drawn to thestorytelling part. These stories stay withyou forever. It’s much more meaningfulwhen you hear history from those wholived it,” she said.
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Mr. Zadoff provided a colorful asideabout his time on Iwo Jima after theAmericans took the island in 1944. “The[Japanese] had the island for 30 years andhad prepared for this [attack by alliedforces] for a long time,” said Mr. Zadoff.
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that will close in June of this year.The bishop and superintendant of schools have co-written a column in
this week’s The Long Island Catholic newspaper that reiterates what thepurpose and the goal of these difficult decisions represent. We are gratefulfor the parents whose love of their children and desire for a Catholic edu-cation for those children are so concerned and so desirous for the bestfor their children.We also are deeply grateful to the principals andteachers, the pastors and the school boards who have collaborated withthe diocese and with one another in this time of transition.We all feelthe pain but especially we must be attentive to the feelings of the chil-dren whose teachers are doing an extraordinary task of personally help-ing each child through this transition.
The bishop remains committed to his decisions about these sixschools based on the recommendations from the Strategic PlanningCommittee, whose 18-month analysis of the Catholic elementaryschools is a valid, objective and fundamentally sound expression ofhow the church will go forward to strengthen Catholic elementaryschool education across the diocese for the future.
He asks that all those committed to the children and to Catholic edu-cation join together in prayer and mutual collaboration so that thesevaluable goals can be met in a spirit of mutual trust and Christian loveand understanding, and we might all belong more deeply to the Lordand to one another.
Parents protest school closing,RVC diocese responds
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Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick), Senator Jack Martins (R-Mineola) and Senator Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) stated that the recent proposedexecutive budget, proposed by DemocraticGovernor Andrew Cuomo, which calls fora 4% increase in state aid to education,does not provide Long Island schools withtheir fair share.
In the recently announced budget,Nassau and Suffolk Counties receive a dis-proportionate share of state education aid.Long Island is home to approximately 17%of the state’s students.
However, out of the over $19.7 billion instate education aid appropriated for schooldistricts statewide under the executivebudget, aid to Long Island falls short.
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“Long Island taxpayers are tired of set-tling for so much less than we pay for. Ourcommunities are not only some of thehighest taxed in the state, but the country aswell. Yet so much of that tax money nevermakes its way back to our schools and ourchildren. It’s simply not fair and we can’tlook the other way when it comes to ourkids. Long Island can’t keep investing inNew York State if New York keeps short-
changing our children,” said SenatorMartins.
“Long Island property taxpayers shouldreceive the best possible return on theirinvestment. I am hopeful that the budgetbeing negotiated between the governorand the Legislature provides LongIslanders with an equitable share of schoolaid compared with the rest of New YorkState. As the representative for a Senatedistrict with multiple low-wealth, high-needs school districts, I believe it shouldbe of particular concern that all LongIsland school children receive the bestpossible education at the most efficient
cost possible. For the future of our region,it’s imperative that this budget providesequity to my constituents' property taxbills and schoolchildren. I trust that ourgovernor and Legislature will continueworking well together in a bipartisan man-ner in the best interests of all New Yorkers,including all of Long Island,” said SenatorZeldin.
Senator Fuschillo, Senator Martins andSenator Zeldin pledged to continue fight-ing for Long Island’s fair share of stateeducation aid, as well as mandate relief forschool districts, during the legislativebudget review process.
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Night at the Races will be held Friday,January 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the BellmoreCouncil of the Knights of Columbus, 2333Bellmore Avenue, Bellmore.
Included will be a roast beef dinner, andunlimited beer, wine and soda for $20 perperson. For reservations call John Murphyat 221-8599.
Drop off siteCounty Legislator Dave Denenberg’s
office at 2818 Merrick Road is an officialdropoff point for donations to LongIsland Care Inc., The Harry Chapin FoodBank. Needed are cereals, juices, peanutbutter, rice, jelly, pasta, cookies andcrackers, pancake mix, and cannedfruits, meat, vegetables, soups and fish,among many foods.
Also welcome are school supplies, petfoods, new toys, baby care, birthdayparty supplies, new blankets and person-al care items.
For information call Mr. Denenberg’soffice at 571-6219, or the Harry
Chapin Food Bank at 631-582-3663. Or visit www.licares.org.
College athletes programThe Community Parent Center,
Bellmore-Merrick CHSD and countyLegislator David Denenberg will offer apresentation for parents, students andcoaches for starting the college selectionprocess for athletics tonight, January 26,7:30-9 p.m. at Brookside School, 1260Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick.
To register or for information call theCommunity Parent Center at 771-9346. Ore-mail to [email protected].
Bulldogs hockey team fundraiserThe Bellmore-Merrick Bulldogs hockey
team will host a breakfast fundraiser atApplebee’s in Bellmore between 8-10 a.m.on Saturday, January 28.
Bulldogs players will be the waiters andbusboys. Tickets are $10. Proceeds goback into the team. Help out your town’shockey team as players trade their skatesfor plates!
Breast cancer screeningState Senator Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. (R-
Merrick), along with NuHealth/NassauHealth Care Corporation, will sponsor abreast cancer screening program onThursday, February 16, from 8:45 a.m.-noon at the North Bellmore Public Library,1551 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore.
Appointments are necessary and will bescheduled on first-come, first-served basis.Patients and their physicians will be noti-fied of the exam results.
• The program is open to all NassauCounty women ages 40 and over who, ifthey have no health insurance, will incurno out-of-pocket costs.
Call Senator Fuschillo’s office at 882-0630 for more information and to make anappointment.
Jewish film seriesOn Saturday, January 28, at 7 p.m.,
Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El of Bellmorewill kick off its eighth annual Jewish FilmSeries with the documentary “DolphinBoy,” a film about a teenage boy who suf-fered post-traumatic stress and his remark-able four-year journey of recovery atDolphin Reef on the Red Sea.
This film is in English with Hebrew andArabic subtitles.
Producer Judith Manassen Ramon willtake questions from the audience after thescreening.
Tickets are $6 in advance or $10 at thedoor. Checks can be made payable toTemple Beth-El. The temple is at 1373Bellmore Road in North Bellmore. Forinformation call the temple office duringnormal business hours at 781-2650.
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In the recently announced budget,Nassau and Suffolk Counties receive a dis-proportionate share of state education aid.Long Island is home to approximately 17%of the state’s students.
However, out of the over $19.7 billion instate education aid appropriated for schooldistricts statewide under the executivebudget, aid to Long Island falls short.
“The executive budget proposal short-
changes Long Island’s students. The budgetproposal did not raise taxes, and that’s exact-ly the right approach because people cannotafford to pay more. Now it must help pro-vide additional tax relief to residents whopay some of the nation’s highest propertytaxes by giving Long Island schools theirfair share,” said Senator Fuschillo.
“Long Island taxpayers are tired of set-tling for so much less than we pay for. Ourcommunities are not only some of thehighest taxed in the state, but the country aswell. Yet so much of that tax money nevermakes its way back to our schools and ourchildren. It’s simply not fair and we can’tlook the other way when it comes to ourkids. Long Island can’t keep investing inNew York State if New York keeps short-changing our children,” said Senator
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receive the best possible return on theirinvestment. I am hopeful that the budgetbeing negotiated between the governor andthe Legislature provides Long Islanderswith an equitable share of school aid com-pared with the rest of New York State. Asthe representative for a Senate district withmultiple low-wealth, high-needs schooldistricts, I believe it should be of particularconcern that all Long Island school chil-dren receive the best possible education atthe most efficient cost possible. For thefuture of our region, it’s imperative that this
budget provides equity to my constituents'property tax bills and schoolchildren. Itrust that our governor and Legislature willcontinue working well together in a bipar-tisan manner in the best interests of all NewYorkers, including all of Long Island,” saidSenator Zeldin.
Senators Fuschillo, Martins and Zeldinpledged to continue fighting for LongIsland’s fair share of state education aid, aswell as mandate relief for school districts,during the legislative budget reviewprocess.
The governor’s office did not respond tothe senators’ claims by press time.
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from the uncyclists at Just One Wheel, aspart of the diversity program it has beenpromoting this year.
Sixth-grade student Zoe Constantino,above, a unicycle student, showed off herskill on just one wheel. Her mom even gotinto the act and tried out one of the customcycles the program has.
Just One Wheel owners/directors Adam(at right) and Renie Cohen have developeda unicycle curriculum geared to the special-needs community, teaching students bodyawareness and helping them build theirconfidence to overcome a challenge theynever thought possible.
Part of the program at Park Avenue fea-tured Robin – a unicycle student withcerebral palsy who is also deaf – talkingto the students about how, though she isdifferent, she is still the same on theinside as the rest of the kids. For more onthe unicycle program go to www.jus-tonewheel.com.
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Merrick Life photos by Erin Donohue
Boys State is a leadership action pro-gram where qualified male high schooljuniors take part in a practical governmentcourse designed to develop in them aworking knowledge of the structure ofgovernment.
The qualified student must be in the top50% of his class, be of moral character, aleader and in good health. Students taking
part in physical training and organizedsports along with their studies of – and visitto – various offices of state government.
This program is held at the StateUniversity at Morrisville, New York, dur-ing the last week of June. Training courseexpenses, which includes room, boardand transportation, are paid by AmericanLegion Merrick Post 1282. Any high
school junior interested in Boys State andwishes to be considered, and resides in theMerricks, is asked to send his name,address, phone number, class and school toPost 1282, 160 West Merrick Road,Merrick 11566, to arrange for an interviewto be considered as the Post’s representa-tive to attend Boys State.
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Congratulations to Intel semifinalists
To Merrick Life:I would like to congratulate the five
Bellmore-Merrick Central High SchoolDistrict students who achieved nationalrecognition by being named semi-final-ists in the Intel Science Talent Search.
After countless hours of hard work,research and study under the guidanceof their teachers, Ross Iscowitz, BrettGossett, Ross Shulman, Bilal Siddiquiand Asia Brown have earned a placeamong the nation’s premier young sci-entists. It’s wonderful to see these stu-dents achieve this incredible honor as areward for their efforts. I’m certain it’sthe first of many great achievements wewill be seeing from them in the future.
Congratulations again to these fiveincredible students and their teachers atKennedy, Mepham and Calhoun HighSchools on earning this remarkablehonor. The entire Bellmore-Merrickcommunity is proud of you.
State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.Eighth Senatorial District
Rearranging the dust
To Merrick Life:Local residents can expect to see even
more hikes in their school and local taxes,now that the New York State SupremeCourt has sided with County Executive EdMangano and his plan to force our schoolsto pay back tax assessment refunds.
In 2010, along with my Democratic col-leagues in the Nassau County Legislature,I voted against pushing the responsibilityfor the county’s assessment mistakes on toour local schools and municipalities. Butevery Republican legislator voted in favorof this. Now our schools are left to decidewhether they cut programs and servicesour children depend on, or raise taxes.
So when Ed Mangano and theRepublican legislators say they haven’traised our taxes, it doesn't pass the smelltest. Our taxes are increasing under thisRepublican administration. It doesn’t mat-ter which line on our tax bill the increasescome from, the fact is that it ultimatelycomes from our pocketbooks.
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“Chevy Happy Grad,” an ad submittedby 26-year-old Merokian Zach Borst,will be aired during the telecast of SuperBowl XLVI, beating out submissions byindependent filmmakers from around theworld as part of Chevrolet’s Route 66Super Bowl ad contest.
Those with keens eyes have alreadycaught the spot running, as it did thisweekend during the Giants vs. 49ersNFC championship game.
The contest ads had more than 32 mil-lion total online views betweenDecember 22 and January 14.
“We asked filmmakers to depict life’sjourney and how Chevrolet is there alongthe way,” said Joel Ewanick, GeneralMotors’ global chief marketing officer.“When I saw Zach’s spot, I had to laugh,because the situation is something manyfamilies can relate to – expectation andreality. ‘Happy Grad’ clearly shows thepassion that Chevrolet elicits.”
Mr. Borst’s audience on Super Bowl
Sunday isexpected toexceed 110 mil-lion televisionviewers. “ChevyHappy Grad”was filmed nearhis home inMerrick duringa weather win-dow that offeredZach, his cast
and crew onlyfour hours to complete the project.
“My dad was a cop and worked realhard to be able to buy his kids theirfirst cars. They were used, but minemeant the world to me,” Mr. Borstsaid. “Then I wondered: what it wouldlook like if I got a brand new Camaro?I mean, after all, who wouldn’t want aCamaro as a graduation gift?”
Mr. Borst, an aspiring filmmaker,has been producing films since hischildhood and founded his own pro-duction company, Goat Farm Films,based in New York.
His winning commercial can be foundon our Facebook page(facebook.com/merricklife) or at mer-ricklife.com. Congrats Zach, we’rehappy you call Merrick your home.
For more about Zach Borst go to hiswebsite at www.goatfarmfilms.com. Onhis website, created and designed byMr. Borst, he credits the winning com-mercial as follows: Written, directed,produced, edited, sound designed andcolor corrected by himself; cameraoperations and help throughout:Michael Ilkiw.
The commercial stars Brett Siddell,Jamie Keohane, Rob Sciglimpaglia,Mark Ilkiw, Steve White, RobFattorini, Linda Elizabeth Freund andPapa Ilkiw. He gives special thanks toDiane Ilkiw for the robes and to allthe Ilkiws for the house.
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The newest addition to the ever-changing Bedford Avenue will openon Saturday, January 28, at noon:Hershey’s Ice Cream of Bellmore.
The store is owned by brothersBobby, Ronnie and Tommy Geis ofMerrick. All three brothers are localfirefighters who have come together tocreate their own buisness.
The store is a ’50s-style ice creamparlor that will serve only Hersheyproducts, and will have everythingfrom ice cream to frozen yogurt tomovie-style candy. Regular, low-fatand fat-free ice creams and yogurtswill be served.
“[It’s] a place for kids to hang out,”said Bobby. He also said that theirstore will be “totally” different fromany other store on the block, and willbe “drastically cheaper” than the otherlocal dessert-based businesses.
Bobby said he was visiting withHempstead Town Councilman GaryHudes one day and was parked acrossthe street from Gennaro Jewelers, infront of an empty storefront, when theidea flashed across his mind to open anice-cream store at that precise loca-tion.
Bobby said he knew people thatcould help him get a Hershey’s fran-chise within days.
It has only taken two-and-a-halfmonths for these brothers to maketheir vision a reality. “[It was] a prettygood risk to take,” Bobby toldBellmore Life. He said that with thelarge volume of kids and families whowalk Bedford Avenue, “It’s a greatplace to put a kid- and family-friendlyice cream store.”
He said he did not believe the newstore will compete againstInternational Café, for example,because they are both serving differentcustomers. He added that Ralph’s Icewas also different from what they willoffer.
The hours will be Monday-Thursday, 2-10 p.m, Friday, 2-11:30p.m, Saturday noon-11:30 p.m. andSunday, noon-10 p.m. For informationyou can go to the Hershey’s ofBellmore Facebook page.
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LIMH Library series debuts
The Long Island Music Hall of Fame(LIMHoF) announces the launch ofLIMHoF At The Library on Thursday,January 26, at 7:30 p.m..
The series at the Port WashingtonLibrary, One Library Drive, PortWashington, kicks off with two veteransongwriters who have shared a decades-long friendship, Ervin Drake andLIMHoF Inductee Oscar Brand. In thismultimedia program, Mr. Drake and Mr.Brand will speak about their incrediblecareers and accomplishments.
On his radio program, Mr. Brand hasintroduced such talents as Bob Dylan,Joan Baez, and Woody and ArloGuthrie. Call 883-4400 for information.
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You don’t need to go far to find greatentertainment and activities. Check outthese opportunities, practically in yourbackyard!
Nassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumUniondale, 794-9303
February 3 – Rise Against.April 28 – Rammstein.
NYCB Theatre at Westbury Westbury, 334-0800
February 4 – The Temptations & TheFour Tops.
February 16 – Peter Frampton.February 17 – Foreigner.February 19 – Aaron Lewis.March 24 – The Fresh Beat Band.
The ParamountHuntington
February 7 – Nick Carter.February 10 – Southside Johnny & The
Asbury Jukes.February 11 – Citizen Cope.February 15 – Tesla.February 17 – Allstar Weekend.March 1 – Matt Nathanson.March 2 – Children of Bodom.March 11 – Dropkick Murphy.
Our Times CoffeehouseEthical Humanist Society Building
Garden CityMarch 16 – Chasing June.May 18 – The Jammin Devas.
All shows are subject to change withoutnotice. Above lists may not be complete.Visit the venue websites or call for furtherinformation and to confirm times.
Song Box concert this Saturday
The Song Box presents Josh Joffenand Cathy Kreger on Saturday, January28, at 8 p.m. at a private home inSeaford.
Josh JoffenJosh Joffen is an award-winning song-
writer, singer and guitarist, a professionalwho brings an amateur’s love of songs andsongwriting to every song and every show.His songs are exuberant, emotional,humorous, insightful and poetic, crafted ina style that weaves traditional and modern
folk, jazz and pop influences into a tapestryof tunings and guitar voicings.
The son of a schoolteacher and a rabbi-turned-artist who met at a chess club inGreenwich Village, Josh grew up inBrooklyn and, after college, made his ownpilgrimage to the Village to learn the artand craft of songwriting and performing.
He has gone on to perform at coffee-houses, clubs, house concerts and col-leges around the Northeast, doing showswith a galaxy of stars in the folk universe.
Mr. Joffen released “Postcard FromAntigua” in 2010. The CD has gotten greatreviews and airplay on dozens of stationson three continents. “Making it was a greatmusical and personal journey,” he says.“And like all great journeys, first you’reglad it’s over, then you start thinking aboutthe next one.”
Cathy Kreger“Her voice could make a bulldog break
his leash to hug a hound!” says one fanaticfan. Armed with only an acoustic guitar and
a voice as clear as cool water, Cathy Kregerdelivers more pure music per minute than abevy of roadhouse rockers.
Her irresistible voice and guitar haveearned her a place on stage with world-classacts, including Bonnie Raitt, DavidBromberg, The Band, Patty Larkin, MariaMuldaur, Taj Mahal and Aztec Two-Step.
For over 20 years, this girl and her gui-tar have been touring throughout theNortheast performing in small theaters,bars, churches, colleges and homes, gath-ering a devoted following. Her musicalstyle is a unique combination of adultcontemporary and old blues, with an alter-native folk flair.
Her original songs of true-life storieswill pierce your heart, evoking tears andlaughter along the way. Ms. Kreger turnsfolk, rock, blues and pop influences into alyrical and melodic style that is as pas-sionate as it is polished. She has releasedfour CDs to date. Her latest CD release,“Pure Imagination,” has garnered ravereviews, securing her a place in the singer-
songwriter/acoustic arena.Seating is limited to about 35. A pot-luck
buffet is served during the break betweenperformers – bring something if you’re feel-ing creative. A $10 donation is suggested.
You can make advance reservations bysending an e-mail to [email protected].
You will receive a confirmation anddirections via return e-mail. Reservationscan also be made at 579-5365. Leave amessage with your name and phone num-ber and you will be called back to con-firm and give you directions.
Cathy Kreger Josh Joffen
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ENTERTAINING LIFE
Merrick Teens Volunteer –
Scrap Booking for ChildrenParticipate in this program and
receive community service hours.Thursday, January 26, from 3-5 p.m.Help children organize their picturesinto a cool scrapbook.
Teens and TotsWe are looking for friendly, enthusiastic
volunteers in grades 7-12 who will read totots in our Children’s Room.
A training session will take place onTuesday, January 31, from 4-5 p.m.
Volunteers must be available onTuesdays, February 7, 14, 21 and 28 from4-5 p.m.
Scavenger hunt for childrenHelp us to organize and run fun program
for children. Date of the program isThursday, February 23, at 2 p.m. Teenshave to attend a training sessions onThursday, February 9, at 3 p.m.
From the Children’s RoomRegistration has begun for Yoga
Buddies which will meet on Tuesdays,January 31 as well as February 7, 14 and28 from 3:45 -5 p.m., in the multi-purposeroom. Children in grades 5-6 will learnyoga techniques from an instructor and ourtrained teen volunteer assistants. Bring atowel or a mat.
Tots Night Out Thursday, February 9, from 7-8 p.m.
for an hour of music, fun and a craft.Families with children between the ages of
18 months to 5 years (and not yet in kinder-garten) can register in the Children’s Room.
Registration begins February 1.
North Merrick Public Library
Willem de Kooning Art Workshop Thursday, January 26, from 7-8:30 p.mTeens will have an opportunity to
explore the world of abstract art and painttheir very own masterpiece using high endmaterials and canvases. The life, art andinspiration of the abstract expressionistWillem de Kooning will serve as the focusof this workshop.
This is a free program provided by the LIChildren’s Museum through a grant fromthe Willem de Kooning Foundation.
Tots Night OutTuesday, February 7, from 7-8 p.m.
Tot’s night out with a Valentine’s craft. Forages 18 months-5 years old with adult.Registration begins on Tuesday, January 31,at 7 p.m. (up to 25 children).
Join us for an hour of interactive familyevening fun! The program includes games,movement, music, stories and a Valentine’sDay Craft! With A Time for Kids.
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Kennedy students Nicole Toback andJesse Richheimer will serve on the 2012Student Board of the New York StateCouncil for Leadership and StudentActivities (CLSA).
Both students are members ofKennedy’s Student Government andserve in leadership positions. Nicole isthe club’s community service coordina-tor and Jesse Richheimer is a senator rep-resenting the Class of 2013.
The students, along with 13 other mem-bers of the student government, attendedthe state CLSA’s annual conference in Ryein November, where they were elected tothe student board. Nicole and Jesse are thelone representatives for Nassau County onthe board, which consists of 36 student rep-
resentatives throughout the state. They will attend two conferences in
Albany this year, where they will meetwith the other representatives to discussphilanthropic efforts, leadership initia-tives and next year’s state conference.
Nicole Tobackand Jesse Richheimer
Kennedy students to serve on CLSA
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Welcome to the FriedbergJCC Early ChildhoodSummer Camp Experience!At our Merrick/BellmorePreschool location, westrive to incorporate ourschool year philosophy intoa vital, active and -- mostimportantly -- fun summerprogram for children!
Our camp program is unique because EarlyChildhood is all we do. Our experienced earlychildhood specialists coordinate to bring weeklythemes that are filled with creative crafts, dra-matic play, dance, movement and loads ofsports! Our sports program includes Pro-Soccer, yoga, judo, tee ball and tennis. Oursupervised swim program offers one-on-oneinstruction.
Friday Shabbats, entertainment, trips for foursand fives, “Super Science” and lots of “silly days”make our pre-school camp a unique and gen-uine early childhood camping experience foryour child.
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The Friedberg JCC Familyof Camps offers a variety ofcamping experiences forchildren ages, 2-16. Threepreschool camps are con-veniently located inOceanside, Merrick and Long Beach, and areheld in modern, well-equipped surroundings.Each includes sports clinics, drama, music,swim instruction, arts & crafts, professionalentertainment, Judaic culture and more.Campers, grades K-4, enjoy the beauty of 450wooded acres while participating in swim,sports, drama, Judaic culture, nature, scienceand a professionally-designed golf driving rangeand a NEW challenge course. Campers ingrades 3 & 4 enjoy horseback riding andovernight adventures. Explorers, a transitionprogram for grades 5 & 6 have the luxury of tra-ditional day camp, a variety of day trips andextended overnights. Voyagers (grades 7-9),designed with teens in mind, includes fantasticday trips and extended overnights to destina-tions such as Canada and Boston.Transportation for camp is provided on air-con-ditioned buses and meals are included in mostcamps. Specialty camps offered by the JCCinclude Theatre Camp (ages 5-12), Camps forChildren with Disabilities and Sunrise DayCamp, the only dedicated day camp in thenation for children with cancer and their siblings.
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Situated in a spacious wooded area,MapleWood’s activities include a serene blendof moderately sized buildings, athletic fields,sunny playgrounds, and shaded lawns. A non-sectarian private school,MapleWood is chartered by the New York StateBoard of Education for Nursery, Kindergarten,and Elementary Grades for ages 3-12. OurNursery School, Pre-K and Kindergarten cur-riculum encourages freedom of expression, andthe development of self confidence. A spectacu-lar Summer Program is offered for ages 3 - 12.Visit us at www.maplewoodschool.com
Future Stars Summer Camps offer the finestweekly specialty day camps at two convenientlocations, The College at Old Westbury andFarmingdale State College. Summer 2012camps run from June 25 – August 17.Programs are directed by experienced andqualified teachers and coaches who share apassion for working with children. At FutureStars Summer Camps we play with confi-dence, enthusiasm, and a genuine love of thegame!
Future Stars at The College at Old WestburyConveniently located on Rt.107 minutes fromthe LI Expressway in Nassau County. A pictur-esque 500 acre campus offering programs inBaseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, CircusArts, Dance, Drama, Lacrosse, Magic, Multi-Sports, ‘Flag’ Rugby, Soccer, Softball,Swim, Tennis, and Volleyball.Call 516-876-3490 for more information. Visitwww.fscamps.com for details.
Future Stars at Farmingdale State CollegeConveniently located on the Rt.110 corridor onthe Nassau/Suffolk border. A beautiful 300 acrecampus offering programs in Baseball,Basketball, Cheerleading, Field Hockey,Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Magic, Multi-Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track &Field, and Volleyball.Call 631-609-0438 for more information. Visitwww.fscamps.com for details.
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Twin Oaks Country Day School & Camp458 Babylon Turnpike, Freeport516-623-4550www.twinoaksdaycmp.comFor over 35 years, Twin Oaks has been a leader incamping for all ages. From tots to teens we offer afull program of sports, crafts, swimming, drama anda full summer of special events, which are sure tomake each child cheer with excitement. 2 heatedpools, spacious fields, an Arts and Crafts center, alarge indoor gymnasium/theater and state of the artplaygrounds make Twin Oaks the perfect place foryour child to spend the summer. Elective program-ming including, a “Broadway style production”, “CoolCrafts”, “Culinary Magic” and many more offered toour 2nd thru 4th grade campers. Our Gemini TeenTravel Program from 5th thru 8th grade and ourGemini Adventure partial travel program from 4th-6th grade are the best travel programs around. Jointhe fun for summer 2012.
The excitement of Twin Oaks continues all yearlong in our nursery school with the thrill of lFor over35 years, Twin Oaks has been a leader in campingfor all ages. From tots to teens we offer a full pro-gram of sports, crafts, swimming, drama and a fullsummer of special events, which are sure to makeeach child cheer with excitement. 2 heated pools,spacious fields, an Arts and Crafts center, a largeindoor gymnasium/theater and state of the art play-grounds make Twin Oaks the perfect place for yourchild to spend the summer. Elective programmingincluding, a “Broadway style production”, “CoolCrafts”, “Culinary Magic” and many more offered toour 2nd thru 4th grade campers. Our Gemini TeenTravel Program from 5th thru 8th grade and ourGemini Adventure partial travel program from 4th-6th grade are the best travel programs around. Jointhe fun for summer 2012.
The excitement of Twin Oaks continues all yearlong in our nursery school with the thrill of learning.Our caring, nurturing staff provides the best educa-tion. Our fully accredited school prepares your pre-schooler for and easy transition into elementaryschool. Our hands on academic experiences areavailable from toddlers to our Full Day Kindergarten.Call us and give your child the gift of learning. Ourcaring, nurturing staff provides the best education.Our fully accredited school prepares your pre-schooler for and easy transition into elementaryschool. Our hands on academic experiences areavailable from toddlers to our Full Day Kindergarten.Call us and give your child the gift of learning.
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A place for learning and nurturing for all children and their families!
Our school program offers fun-filled educa-tional experiences for ages 18 monthsthrough Kindergarten Enrichment. Our cur-riculum includes such activities as readingreadiness, computers, science, math, cook-ing, creative movement, and music. Ourentire staff is experienced, caring, trained inCPR, first aid, and is NYS certified. We havea security system with a private entrance, anda fully fenced-in playground with safetypadding. We have an indoor playroom, andour entire building is air-conditioned. We offerhalf-day, mini-day, or full day programs for 3-5 days. Early drop off and late-stay available. Our Summer Fun Program accomodates chil-dren from 2 years, 9 months to 7 years old.Each week is a special theme, and snacks togo along with it. Special events include“Backwards Day,” and “Crazy Hat Day.” Eachday the children have the chance to experi-ence the outdoors by going into the play-ground, playing sports, and then some waterfun with the sprinkler, water table, and watergames.
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South Shore Country DaySchool & Camp54 YEARS OFEXCELLENCE!1149 Newbridge RoadNorth Bellmore 785-3311
South Shore Country Day School & Camphas been operating a private preschool and ele-mentary school, as well as a summer day camp
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Kindergarten, Kindergarten Enrichment, FirstGrade and Second Grade. Specialty programsinclude field trips, music, computers, gymnas-tics, and Spanish and more. They have NYSCertified Teachers and the school is chartered byNYS Board of Regents.
South Shore Day Camp has programs fromTots to Teens! Camp activities focus on promot-ing self-esteem, making friends and having fun!Morning, Mini Day, and Full Day Sessions areavailable with 2-3 or 5 days options.
South Shore’s safe, secure campus includesair conditioned buildings, a tree-house play-ground, in-ground pools, and athletic fields. Dailynutritious snacks, lunch, and door to door air-conditioned mini bus transportation is included.
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New information just issued by the stateDepartment of EnvironmentalConservation points to a “chemical cock-tail” in our water supply that could prove toadversely affect the health and well beingof residents.
The draft document, called the LongIsland Pesticide Use Management Plan(LIPUMP) and being developed by theDEC to protect citizens, documents 123pesticides in the water, including the topthree offenders – atrazine, metalaxyl andlmidacloprid.
Atrazine, a herbicide, has been bannedfrom use in the European Union since 2004and has been identified as an endocrine dis-rupter. Metalaxyl, a fungicide, is linked tokidney and liver damage, and lmidaclo-prid, used on lawns and ornamental plant-ings, is toxic to fish and crustaceans.
In response to this report, environmentalgroups are calling for a zero-tolerance pol-icy for pesticides in our ground water.Leading the charge is Adrienne Esposito,director of the environmental advocacygroup Citizens Campaign for theEnvironment (CCE).
“The myriad of pesticides in our drink-ing water are remnants of a toxic legacythat started decades ago. Long Island’sgroundwater will continue to be contami-nated for years to come unless the DECsteps up and adopts a zero-tolerance planfor pesticides. We only have one aquifer;that means only one chance to get thisright.”
“A zero-tolerance policy will offer thestrongest protection for Long Island’sdrinking water and stop the continuance ofpesticide contamination to the aquifer sys-tem,” explained Ms. Esposito at a pressconference this month.
Still in draft form, the DEC has been
working on the plan since 1998 and hasnow made the plan available to the publicfor comment.
More than 20 environmental groups,including Freeport’s Operation SPLASH,have endorsed the zero-tolerance policy forpesticides in groundwater. Other environ-mental groups include the New YorkPublic Interest Research Group(NYPIRG), Vision Long Island, LongIsland Pine Barrens Society, Sierra ClubLong Island Group, Sustainability Instituteat Molloy College and the Long IslandDrinking Water Coalition, among many.
“People have been lulled into a falsesense of security about these chemicals.They figure if they are legal it’s okay, butwe don’t know the long-term effects; peo-ple end up getting sick,” said Rob Weltner,president of Operation SPLASH. “Weneed to be our own watchdog and tell thegovernment what we want.”
The Environmental Protection Agencyhas not established drinking water stan-dards for all the pesticides found in ourwater. According to CCE, of the hundredsof pesticide-active ingredients it registers,the EPA has established maximum contam-inant levels (MCLs) for only 24 pesticides.
“Pesticides in water usually occur incombinations of several compounds ratherthan individually. More than 50% of allstream samples by the United StatesGeological Survey contain five or morepesticides, and nearly 25% of all ground-water samples contain two or more pesti-cides,” according to information providedby the CCE.
Additionally, it is still unknown howchemicals interact with each other or withother contaminants, such as nitrates, com-monly found in Long Island’s aquifer.
“Look at what happens with DDT,” saidMr. Weltner. “After all these years, we arestill finding DDD at the bottom of the
bays.” Mr. Weltner explained that when“DDT breaks down it becomes DDD.”
DDD is dichorodiphenyldichloro-ethane, a breakdown product of DDT. Ithas a half-life of 150 years in the aquaticenvironment, according to the Center forEnvironmental Medicine.
Discharge guidelines for pesticides inthe water are presently at 50 parts per bil-lion. But the water is under assault fromother contaminants as well, includingvolatile organic compounds (VOCs),MTBE and pharmaceuticals. “Our water isunder attack. How long will this be sus-tainable?” asked the CCE’s Ms. Esposito.
The three most egregious offenders –atrazine, lmidacloprid and metalaxyl –need to be banned immediately, said coali-tion members. In August of 2009 atrazinewas featured in the New York Times as a
potential cause of birth defects, low birthweights and menstrual problems whenconsumed at concentrations below federalstandards. A 2010 study by the USGSobserved substantial adverse reproductiveeffects on fish, said the CCE.
Lmidacloprid, which has been in usesince 1995 and was first detected inApril of 2000, quickly leaches into thesoil and has been found in concentra-tions on Eastern Long Island as high as407 parts per billion. It is toxic to fishand crustaceans.
Metalaxyl also readily leaches in sandysoil and is linked to kidney and liver damage.
“The water is just below our feet,” saidMr. Weltner. “It’s not just the aquifer wehave to worry about; it’s all our groundwater. In Freeport you can go down two orthree feet and hit water.”
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FATAL ACCIDENT: Nassau police report that Susan Reffke, age 56, of Merrick,was crossing Sunrise Highway in the vicinity of Hewlett Avenue from south to northin Merrick on Wednesday, at 6:25 a.m. when she was struck by a 2008 Toyotabeing operated westbound in the right lane by a 46-year-old woman. Ms. Reffkewas taken to Nassau University Medical Center, where she was pronounced deadby hospital personnel at 8:51 a.m. There is no apparent criminality.
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PUBLIC NOTICESNotice of Formation of a LLC:Name: Stonehenge AntiquesCo., L.L.C., filed with NY Secy.of State on 12/06/11. Officelocation Nassau County. SSNYis designated as agent of theLLC upon whom processagainst it may be served.SSNY shall mail process to POBox 7528, Freeport, NY11520. Purpose: any lawfulactivity.ML 888 6T 1/19, 26, 2/2, 9,16, 23
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COUNTY TREASURER’SSALE OF TAX LIENSON REAL ESTATE
Notice is hereby given that Ishall on the 21st day ofFebruary, 2012 through the24th day of February, 2012,beginning at 10:00 o’clock inthe morning each day, in theLegislative Chambers, FirstFloor, Theodore RooseveltExecutive and LegislativeBuilding, 1550 FranklinAvenue, Mineola, New York,sell at public auction the taxliens on certain real estate,unless the owner, mortgagee,occupant of or any other partyin interest in such real estateshall have paid to the CountyTreasurer by February 17th,2012 the total amount of suchunpaid taxes or assessmentswith the interest, penalties andother expenses and charges
against the property. Such taxliens will be sold at the lowestrate of interest, not exceeding10 percent per six month peri-od, for which any person orpersons shall offer to take thetotal amount of such unpaidtaxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau CountyAdministrative Code.As required by Section 5-44.0of the Nassau CountyAdministrative Code, theCounty Treasurer shall chargea registration fee of $100.00per day to each person whoshall seek to bid at the publicauction as defined above.A list of all real estate inNassau County on which taxliens are to be sold is availableat the website of the NassauCounty Treasurer athttp://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Treasurer/Annual_Tax_Lien_Sale/tax_sale_list-ing.html. A list of local properties uponwhich tax liens are to be soldwill be advertised in this publi-cation on or about February6th, 2012.Nassau County does not dis-criminate on the basis of dis-ability in admission to oraccess to, or treatment oremployment in, its services,programs, or activities. Uponrequest, accommodationssuch as those required by theAmericans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) will be provided toenable individuals with disabil-ities to participate in all servic-es, programs, activities andpublic hearings and eventsconducted by the Treasurer’sOffice.Upon request, information canbe made available in Braille,large print, audio-tape or otheralternative formats. For addi-tional information, please call(516) 571-3723 (voice) or(516) 571-3108 (TTY).Dated: January 13, 2012
THE NASSAU COUNTY TREA-SURER
Mineola, New YorkTERMS OF SALE
Such tax liens shall be soldsubject to any and all superiortax liens of sovereignties andother municipalities and to allclaims of record which theCounty may have thereon andsubject to the provisions of theFederal and State Soldiers’and Sailors' Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shallhave priority over the County'sDifferential Interest Lien, rep-resenting the excess, if any, ofthe interest and penalty borneat the maximum rate over theinterest and penalty borne atthe rate at which the lien ispurchased. The Purchaser acknowledgesthat the tax lien(s) sold pur-suant to these Terms of Salemay be subject to pending
bankruptcy proceedingsand/or may become subject tosuch proceedings which maybe commenced during the peri-od in which a tax lien is held bya successful bidder or theassignee of same, which maymodify a Purchaser's rightswith respect to the lien(s) andthe property securing same.Such bankruptcy proceedingsshall not affect the validity ofthe tax lien. In addition tobeing subject to pending bank-ruptcy proceedings and/or theFederal and State Soldiers'and Sailors' Civil Relief Acts,said purchaser's right of fore-closure may be affected by theFinancial Institutions Reform,Recovery and EnforcementAct(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss1811 et.seq., with regard toreal property under FederalDeposit InsuranceCorporation(FDIC) receiver-ship. The County Treasurer reservesthe right, without further noticeand at any time, to withdrawfrom sale any of the parcels ofland or premises herein listed.The Nassau County Treasurerreserves the right to intervenein any bankruptcy case/litiga-tion where the property affect-ed by the tax liens sold by theTreasurer is part of the bank-ruptcy estate. However, it isthe sole responsibility of all taxlien purchasers to protect their
legal interests in any bankrupt-cy case affecting their pur-chased tax lien, including butnot limited to the filing of aproof of claim on their behalf,covering their investment insaid tax lien. The NassauCounty Treasurer and NassauCounty and its agencies,assumes no responsibility forany legal representation of anytax lien purchaser in any legalproceeding including but notlimited to a bankruptcy casewhere the purchased tax lienis at risk. The rate of interest and penal-ty at which any person pur-chases the tax lien shall beestablished by his bid. Eachpurchaser, immediately afterthe sale thereof, shall pay tothe County Treasurer ten percent of the amount for whichthe tax liens have been soldand the remaining ninety percent within thirty days aftersuch sale. If the purchaser atthe tax sale shall fail to pay theremaining ninety per cent with-in ten days after he has beennotified by the CountyTreasurer that the certificatesof sale are ready for delivery,then all amounts depositedwith the County Treasurerincluding but not limited to theten per cent theretofore paidby him shall, without furthernotice or demand, be irrevoca-bly forfeited by the purchaser
and shall be retained by theCounty Treasurer as liquidateddamages and the agreementto purchase shall be of no fur-ther effect. Time is of the essence in thissale. This sale is held pur-suant to the Nassau CountyAdministrative Code and inter-ested parties are referred tosuch Code for additional infor-mation as to terms of the sale,rights of purchasers, maximumrates of interest and otherlegal incidents of the sale.Dated: January 13, 2012
THE NASSAU COUNTY TREA-SURER
Mineola, New YorkML 889 2T 1/26, 2/2Notice is hereby given that anOrder granted by the SupremeCourt, Nassau County, on the20 day of October 2011 bear-ing the index number 11-014866, a copy of which maybe examined at the Office ofthe Nassau County Clerk locat-ed at 240 Old Country Road,Mineola, New York, grants methe right to assume the nameof Camila Jose De Rosa. Mypresent address is 69 ChapinAve., Merrick, NY 11566. Thedate of my birth is October 28,1998; the place of birth isNassau County MedicalCenter, Hempstead, Nassau,NY; the present name isCamila Jose Munoz.ML 890 1T 1/26
WRAPPING UP ITS MONTHLY GAS CARD giveaways was Holms Mobil onMerrick Avenue. Joining the station owner to choose the winners were fromleft, Merrick Life’s Elaine Spiro and Jill Bromberg, Emilio Manzo, countyLegislator Dave Denenberg, Mike “Arif” Chaudhray, station owner PeterHolmstedt, Robert Burling, Joseph Saberito, Andrew Licausi, Fran Licausi,Alexander Gilley and Mike Watt. Merrick Life photo by Erin Donohue
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