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Miss Wantagh pageant June 29 Wantagh celebrates the Fourth

“Hard to believe that we are gettingready to crown a new Miss Wantagh,”began Ella Stevens, Fourth of JulyAssociation president and Miss WantaghPageant coordinator.

“We are very grateful to WantaghSchools for allowing the pageant to be heldthere again this year. With growing interestand support from the families and friendsof the Miss Wantagh contestants as well asmerchants in the community, the Fourth ofJuly Association would like to invite theentire Wantagh community so that every-one in our town will be able to enjoy thiswonderful event,” she added.

This year’s semifinalists are alreadypreparing for this special event, which isscheduled for Friday, June 29, at theWantagh High School auditorium at 8 p.m.Doors open at 7:30 p.m. They have beenvisiting merchants throughout our townintroducing themselves, practicing their

speeches and attending rehearsals. You canfollow their moves by visiting the MissWantagh Facebook page.

“It’s very important that everyone under-stands that the Miss Wantagh Pageant isnot a beauty pageant. It is a pageantwhereby the academic excellence andcommunity service these semi-finalistsbring to the table are highlighted. It is notuncommon to find that past Miss Wantaghparticipants have continued giving back totheir community or have shown leadershipqualities in their respective careers,” Ms.Stevens said.

At the pageant the semifinalists will tella panel of judges and the audience all abouttheir achievements and aspirations. Theywill also answer questions, posed by thejudges. “Their talents will not go unno-ticed as they have put together a little skitfor everyone’s entertainment,” added Ms.Stevens.

“Come one! Come all!” exclaimed FredParola of the Fourth of July ParadeAssociation, as he announced that the annu-al Fourth of July Parade will be heldWednesday, July 4. Assembly for the paradewill be behind the Wantagh 5 & 10 ShoppingCenter at 9:30 a.m. Step off is 10 a.m.

This parade has been a favorite traditionfor Wantagh residents and it’s very easy tosee why. “Nothing is quite like the view onWantagh Avenue when you see everyonecoming out of their homes and sitting onbeach chairs or blankets all lined up to seethe parade,” stated Mr. Parola.

“The success of this parade is attributedto parade coordinator Lorraine Rhoads,who has worked tirelessly to enlist andsynchronize all the marchers and floatsthat walk through Wantagh’s streets incelebration of our country’s birthday forall these years. From the smallest to thefinest, Wantagh’s parade makes a hit inthis community. Everyone loves aparade,” he added.

The parade route begins on ParkAvenue and heads north on WantaghAvenue to Island Park Road where itheads east to Beech Street. From Beechthe parade comes to its final destinationat the Wantagh Elementary School, afterpassing by a panel of judges that awaitthem in the showmobile that’s parkedalongside the Wantagh RailroadMuseum. Part of the ceremony at theschool is the announcement of the win-ners of the awards ranging from the mostpatriotic to the most creative floats asjudged by this panel.

“Finally, the ceremony ends with thecrowning of the new Miss Wantagh –another tradition – spotlighting the beauti-ful young ladies who competed for thetitle. The pageant, which is coordinated byElla Stevens and Donna Hartofilis, hasbeen a hit with the community for morethan 50 years. All in all it’s a wonderful tra-dition and a great day for Wantagh and itsresidents.

MOMENTS TO REMEMBER: At right, three proud Wantagh graduates pose dur-ing Wantagh High School’s ceremony. Below right, Seaford SalutatorianMatthew Provenzano joins his fellow graduates at the Seaford graduation cer-emony. Directly below, twins Michael and Christopher Accordino decoratedtheir caps with a special message at MacArthur’s commencement.

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A VISIT FROM MOM OF THE YEAR: Kathy Cerasi, winner of The Citizen’s 2012Mother of the Year Contest, was recently welcomed with her gift prizes by a fewof the contest’s participating sponsors. Above, At Wantagh’s Iavarone Bros.,Joseph Michael Iavarone and Nicole Forero present Kathy and 5-year-old-daugh-ter, Juliana, with a gift basket filled with delicious Italian delicacies and treats.Below, Concord Cleaners is one of Wantagh’s oldest businesses and a peren-

nial Mother of the Year sponsor. Owner Bob Audette welcomes Kathy with hergift prize of a $25 gift certificate for any dry cleaning, laundry or storage serv-ice. Right, Paul Leonard, for 31 years owner of Wantagh’s Animal Appetites,presents Kathy with a $25 gift certificate. Does the Cerasi household includepets? Says Kathy: “When you have four children, you have pets....This prize willbe used immediately!”

Miss Wantagh Pageant

Unlike other pageants, where a win-ner is declared, in the Miss WantaghPageant, the new Miss Wantagh is notcrowned that evening. That occurs at theconclusion of the 4th of July ceremonieson Wednesday, July 4, on the steps ofthe Wantagh Elementary School onBeech Street.

“So, please mark your calendars,because you are invited to spend an

evening learning what these youngladies, vying for the title of MissWantagh 2012, have accomplished.Let’s give these young ladies a greatshow of support for all they havealready accomplished and for the greatthings they are about to do in theirfuture. Join us on Friday, June 29, 8p.m. at Wantagh High School for the56th Miss Wantagh Pageant,” Ms.Stevens concluded.

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Overuse and weather affect our water supplyby Laura Amante

Next time you water your lawn orrinse off your patio, think twice abouthow much water you are really using.Aquifers, which are how Long Islandreceives its fresh water, are beingdamaged due to community overuseand lack of precipitation.

“Long Island is at a deficit,” saidSarah Meyland, co-director of theCenter for Water ResourcesManagement at the New YorkInstitute of Technology (NYIT) since2006. “The lack of fresh water com-ing into the aquifers over the courseof the year increases the chances ofboth saltwater intrusion and aquiferdamage,” she said.

Long Island uses three differentaquifers: Lloyd, the smallest anddeepest aquifer, Magothy, the largestaquifer that holds the most water, andUpper Glacial, which is the newestaquifer. “The different materials in theaquifers are sand, gravel and clay. Thewater in the aquifer is stored in thetiny spaces in between the sandgrains. Due to both the dry weatherand public overuse of water, there is ashortage of water,” Ms. Meyland said.

Along the South Shore of LongIsland, the fresh water comes intodirect contact with the salt water. Thefresh water, moving slowly in theaquifers, is pushing towards thecoastal water, and the salt water ispushing towards land. When there istoo much fresh water coming out, itallows the salt water to push inward,into the aquifers, she said.

“The people on the South Shore,”said Ms. Meyland, “are the first oneswho see the consequences of how we[negatively] use our water.”

People often overuse water, andmany of them do not even realize thatthey are doing so, she said. A generalfalse assumption, said Ms. Meyland,is that overwatering your lawn doesnot waste water.

“Many people think that that watergoes back into the aquifers,” said Ms.Meyland, “but it does not. It evapo-rates into the atmosphere.”

Water use increases 300-400% overthe summer, due to pools, sprinklersand other outdoor use, but the wateruse is often wasteful, she said. “Welose a lot of water over the summer,”said Ms. Meyland, “and we have diffi-culty making it up over the winter.People also waste water by hosingdown their driveways, decks, andpatios. It is important to educate thepublic on the misuse of water, andhow it is impacting our water supplynow and in the future.”

The last time Long Island had a raindeficit was in the 1960s. In 1965 and1966, the Northeast had a severedrought, known as the 100-YearDrought, when the water had the great-est drop. This drought was exacerbatedby local pumping, Ms. Meyland said.

What is the role of precipitation? Even though Long Island has had

many rainy days recently, it is notenough to aid the aquifers, she said.Due to the overuse of water and thelack of precipitation, the aquifers stillhave 50% less water than normal.

It is much better to get scattered raindays instead of a large nor’easter,because when there is too much water,it runs off, and then that water is lost,said Ms. Meyland. When there arescattered rain days, the amount ofwater does not overwhelm the aquifers,which then results in the aquifers cap-turing more water, she said.

The lack of precipitation this past winteris also affecting the aquifers. “Due to thepast dry winter,” said Ms. Meyland, “thereis 50% less water in the aquifers now thanin a normal year.” She thinks that warmer,drier winters seem to be a trend, stating,“this seems to be the way the climatechange shift is occurring.” She is unsure,though, if it is related to global warming.“It is too early to know for sure,” said Ms.Meyland, “because we are at the frontend of change.”

Educating the PublicNassau County has a system in place

where the public can only water theirlawn on odd/even days, depending ontheir house number. Residents are alsonot allowed to water their lawnsbetween 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This isdone because water evaporates at afaster rate when it is hot outside, suchas during the day, Ms. Meyland said.

Many people have their lawns setup on an automatic schedule, whichthen can water their lawn even when itis unnecessary.

“People can install a moisture sen-sor as part of their irrigation systems,”said Ms. Meyland, “If your lawn doesnot need water that day, it will auto-matically skip a day.” Even thoughfollowing a pattern for water use doesnot help save water, it is still benefi-cial to the aquifers, she said.

“Following this system helps tospread out the demand of the waterfacility,” said Ms. Meyland. It is alsoimportant not to water a lawn duringthe day, because this water will evap-orate at a much faster rate due to thesun and heat, she added.

Ms. Meyland thinks that people canbe educated through newspapercolumns that discuss what is going onwith the water supply. “If the publicwere more aware about what is goingon with the water supply,” she said,“they would be more willing to sup-port changes that are needed to betterprotect our water.”

She also believes that the publicwould know how much water theyused if it was easily readable on theirwater bills. “The information is notprovided on the bill in a way that theeveryday person could understand,”said Ms. Meyland.

It is important that residents knowhow they are misusing water, and thesteps they should take to conserve it,she said. Water is a finite resource,and we have to manage how we use it,

she added. “Water that is not taken upby plants evaporates,” said Ms.Meyland. It is important that the pub-lic follows the watering schedule sothat the aquifers do not get more dam-aged, she added. “We are upsettingthe balance of aquifers,” said Ms.Meyland, “which leads to saltwaterintrusion.”

Editors Note: Sarah Meyland is the

co-director of the Center for Energy,Environment and Economics at NYIT.She is an associate professor in themaster's program in the School ofEngineering and Computing Science.Ms. Meyland has also worked onissues related to groundwater protec-tion, water management and environ-mental policy.

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Career development at SHSby Shana Berman

Students in the Career DevelopmentProgram (CDP) at Seaford High Schoolspoke this month at Seaford’s SEPTAmeeting. The mission of this program isto teach students, ages 15-21, vocation-al and interaction skills the students canuse in their work environments.

The students who spoke at the meet-ing told the audience where they prac-tice their vocational skills, stated theirjob responsibilities and what they lovedmost about their jobs.

The job sites that participate in thisprogram include L&M Publications(The Wantagh-Seaford Citizen),Seaford Library, Dollar Tree, Barnesand Noble, Seaford Cinemas,Waldbaum’s, Applebee’s, WaffleHouse, TJ Maxx, Modells, Walmart,Marshall’s and Old Mill Nursery. Theprogram has been able to adjust theirjob sites to include the interests of stu-dents who wish to pursue a certaincareer. For example, this year World

Gym, T.G.I. Friday’s, Central IslandHeathcare and Catholic Charities ofSeaford have been added to the pro-gram.

Some tasks the students perform aretyping, stocking shelves, working inloss prevention/security, organizing,bagging groceries, assisting the elderly,assembling book displays and cleaning.Time management, articulation skillsand work habits are learned andenforced through this program to helpstudents acquire and maintain jobs.

At this time, Seaford’s program hassome former students who are currentlyworking at Old Mill Nursery and DollarTree. JC Penny has also offered some ofthe current students positions to workduring the 2012 holiday season.

We are very pleased with all of theSeaford High School students and theiraccomplishments. We wish them thebest of luck in their future endeavors.

Shana Berman is a job coach atSeaford High School’s CareerDevelopment Program.

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CUTTING AWAY AT HUNGER: Seaford’s Majestic Salon & Spa is an official Island Harvestlocation for contributions of non-perishable (canned and packaged) food, to then be distrib-uted to over 500 agencies and programs for the needy on Long Island. Dropping by with asubstantial donation is Bill Arnold, owner, Rudy’s A-1 Auto Repair and 2011 recipient of thecommunity’s Honorary Patriot Award. Accepting are, from left, Majestic co-owners Lisa Dupuy,Juanita Duran and Iris Slotkis. Food may be dropped-off through the end of June.

60TH ANNIVERSARY:St. Frances de Chantal Churchis marking its 60th anniver-sary. To celebrate this occa-sion there will be severalevents including a picnic onAugust 26, followed by aSolemn Mass on October 21.

Also on October 21 therewill be a dinner dance atVerdi’s of Westbury. Then onDecember 9, there will be arededication of the church.

In conjunction with theseevents, St. Frances de Chantalwill publish a 60thAnniversary CommemorativeJournal. If you are interestedin supporting the journalplease contact the parish at785-2333, ext. 325. The dead-line for ads is July 15.

© © ©ALL YEAR REUNION –

Save Seaford Sports celebratesSeaford Pride with an all-yearSeaford High School reunion atMulcahy’s on Saturday, July14, from 3-6 p.m. Cover chargeof $ 50 includes open bar, foodand live band. Proceeds willhelp reinstate fall/winter mid-dle school sports programs. To purchase tickets you can contact Andrea [email protected] orGeorge [email protected] will also be sold at thedoor.

© © ©NIGHT AT THE RACES

in Seaford will be held onSaturday, June 30, at 5 p.m. atSt. Michael and All AngelsEpiscopal Church, 2197Jackson Avenue. Admission is$12. Food and dessert will beserved. Call 785-3762 for infor-mation.

© © ©ANNUAL BARBECUE:

The Wantagh MemorialCongrgational Church, 1845Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh,will hold its July FourthBarbecue at noon. It will beheld on the lawn behind thechurch following the Wantaghparade.

Tickets are on sale now. $15for the very hungry, $12 foreveryone else. For tickets orinformation call 785-1829.Leave a message and your callwill be returned.

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the Bellmore-Merrick Basket-ball League wishes a healthy,safe summer to all players,families and friends.

To register now for the 2012-13season go to www.bmbb.org, orwrite to P.O. Box 1228, Bellmore.

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ER: Join the New YorkVeterans Advisory Group for afun evening of dinner, dancing,open bar and raffles at theannual NYVAG fundraiser onFriday, June 29, at 7:30 p.m. atMemorare Caterers in Seaford.

NYVAG is a nonprofit organ-ization that provides housing tohomeless veterans. Make a dif-ference in the lives of these for-gotten heroes! RSVP required.Go to www.nyvag.org for moredetails on purchasing tickets tothe fundraiser or call Dex at398-4120.

© © ©SEAFORD HISTORICAL

SOCIETY’S MUSEUM: at3890 Waverly Avenue, Seaford,781-5184, will be openSundays from 2-4 p.m. during

July, August and September.The third schoolhouse in

Seaford and then a firehouse,this 1893 building, a Town ofHempstead Landmark, has his-toric displays including aschoolroom area, a parlor,farming and carpentry tools,photos and a 1906 SeafordSkiff. Admission free.

© © ©VACATION BIBLE

SCHOOL: Seaford’s UnitedMethodist Church is nowaccepting applications for thissummer’s Bible school in ses-sion from Monday, August 20,thru Friday, August 24, from 9a.m. to noon. Fees are $25 forthe first child, $20 for the sec-ond, and $15 for third or more.

For an application callSeaford Methodist Church:785-8877.

© © ©SAVE SEAFORD SPORTS

IS BACK: The Seaford schoolbudget passed; many of the pro-grams were retained. But threeseasons of middle school sportswere canceled. We plan to rein-state our fall, winter 1 and win-ter 2 sports seasons.

Many of our current volunteersare moving up to the high schooland we need new people withnew ideas to run our fundraisersover the summer.

We plan to consistentlyadvise middle school parentsand supporters of the latestfundraising information, plusmonthly status updates over thesummer break. To receive oure-mail advise: [email protected]. We lookforward to hearing from you.

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Declaration of IndependenceIn Congress, July 4, 1776, the Unanimous Declaration of the

thirteen United States of America

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessaryfor one people to dissolve the political bands which have con-nected them with another, and to assume among the powers ofthe earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws ofNature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to theopinions of mankind requires that they should declare the caus-es which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are cre-ated equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certainunalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and thepursuit of Happiness.

That to secure these rights, Governments are institutedamong Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of thegoverned. That whenever any Form of Government becomesdestructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter orto abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foun-dation on such principles and organizing its powers in suchform, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safetyand Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate thatGovernments long established should not be changed for lightand transient causes; and accordingly all experience hathshewn, thatmankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils aresufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms towhich they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses andusurpa-tions, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces adesign to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is theirright, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to pro-vide new Guards for their future security.

Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; andsuch is now the necessity which constrains them to alter theirformer Systems of Government. The history of the present Kingof Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpa-tions, all having in direct object the establishment of anabsolute Tyranny over these States...

We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States ofAmerica, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to theSupreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions,do, in the Name, and by the Authority of the good People ofthese Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That theseUnited Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free andIndependent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegianceto the British Crown, and that all political connection betweenthem and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totallydissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they havefull Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances,establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things whichIndependent States may of right do. And for the support of thisDeclaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divineProvidence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, ourFortunes and our sacred Honor.

Wantagh libraryOngoing

The Wantagh Public Library offershomebound service for patrons whocannot visit the library due to tempo-rary or permanent disability.

Library materials can be deliveredto you at home, with the exception ofnew videos and CDs. For informa-tion, call the Reference Desk at 221-1200.Monday, July 2

9:30 a.m. Wantagh Public LibraryBoard of Trustees reorganization meet-ing with business meeting to follow. Allare welcome.

7 p.m. “I Must Be Dreaming” at thelibrary. Back by popular demand, ven-triloquist Steve Petra’s puppet show ofcomedy, illusions with audience partici-pation.Wednesday, July 4

Library closed: Happy Fourth ofJuly.Thursday, July 5

7 p.m. Installation of the Student ArtShow.

Seaford library

Monday, July 23:30-5:30 p.m. Babysitting and First

Aid. Learn about the do’s and don’ts offeeding, diapering and caring for infantsand young children. First aid, safetyskills, and the handling of emergencieswill be stressed. Bring a doll or stuffedanimal to practice diapering.

Two registered nurse instructors willpresent certificates of completion to

those who successfully complete thecourse. For ages 11-18. Registration atthe Reference Desk has started.Friday, July 13

4-5 p.m. Bird House Crafting. $3materials fee. Paint, color and stencil awooden birdhouse. Bird food supplied.Can be used outdoors or for decoration.For those ages 10-18. Registration at theReference Desk began Friday June 22.Summer Concert SeriesMusic for a Saturday Evening:Saturday, July 7

The Tribunes. A 5-man a-capella DooWop Group featuring music from the’50s and ’60s. Presented in cooperationwith the Friends of the Library, to beheld in the parking lot at the library.Saturday, July 21

Just Sixties. All classic ’50s musicincluding the Beatles, Simon andGarfunkel, Sonny and Cher amongmany others as well as the sharing of funfacts about the songs, artists and eventsof the time. Brought to you in partner-ship with the Seaford Chamber ofCommerce to be held in the parking lotof the library.Saturday, August 4

Risky Business. This very popularLong Island band will dazzle you withtheir extensive playlist of rock songscovering artists from the fifties throughtoday, presented in cooperation with theSeaford Lions Club, to be held in theparking lot of the library.Wednesday, August 22

Bus Trip. Bus leaves at 9:45 a.m.Cost $90. Come to the Bay StreetTheater in Sag Harbor to see the sensa-

tional Tony-award winning LilliasWhite as the legendary blues singerMaybelle Smith. Miss White will blowthe roof off Bay Street Theater as shebrings Maybelle to incandescent life.Luncheon is on your own. Registrationhas begun at the Circulation Desk.Monday, July 9

7-8 p.m. Zumba For Teens. TheZumba program fuses hypnoticAfrican rhythms and easy to followmoves to create a one of a kind fitnessprogram that will blow you away.Bring bottled water and sneakers (noflip-flops). For those ages 10-18.Registration at the Reference Desk hasstarted.Wednesday, July 11

7-8 p.m. Flip-Flop Decoration. $3materials fee. Bring your own flip-flopsalong with your imagination as you goabout decorating your flip-flops for sum-mer. For those ages 10-18. Registrationat the Reference Desk has begun.Wednesday, July 18

7-8 p.m. S’mores Pizza. Learn how to

make s’mores pizza. Participants willmake dough from scratch (measure, mixand knead the dough), then add the top-pings (graham crackers, marshmallowsand chocolate). You will then bake yourcreation at home. For those ages 10-18.Registration at the Reference Deskbegan Wednesday, June 27.

Levittown library

Friday, June 29 2 and 7 p.m. Feature Film. In the

Community Room – no ticketsrequired. “War Horse.” Rated PG, 2hours. 26 minutes. Saturday, June 30

9:30 a.m Empire Safety CouncilDefensive Driving. Fee: $35 (check ormoney order). Registration and fee required.AARP Driver Safety Program

Offered once or twice a month.Preference is given to Levittown SchoolDistrict residents. Fee: $17 for AARPmembers; $19 for nonmembers (checkor money order).

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Freeport and Wantagh volunteer fire-fighters fought a boat fire in the vicinityof Jones Inlet on Friday, June 15, at5:30 p.m.

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A variety of commuter complaintswere discussed at an open forum heldby Legislator Dave Denenberg at theFreeport Memorial Library last week.

The forum covered issues affectingcommuters on the Babylon Branch ofthe Long Island Rail Road.

On hand to address commuter con-cerns was Patrick Gerakaris, branchline manager, South Nassau District,and Robert Brennan, Director ofGovernment and Community Affairsfor the LIRR.

Penalty fees questionedIronically, earlier in the day the rail-

road experienced problems with its tick-et machines at various stations, causingcommuters to have to buy tickets on thetrain and pay the penalty fine for notpurchasing tickets before boarding.

A Bellmore commuter asked if therailroad was aware of the problem, andofficials say they were, and able to put amessage regarding the issue on the sta-tions’ electronic monitors, which theydid, why were commuters still chargedthe higher rate on the train? Mr.Brennan said, “In a perfect world noone would be charged the higher rate.”

While commuters can receive arefund on the overpayment, the onus isput on them to fill out a form on theirticket and mail it in. Mr. Gerakarisadmitted, “It is an inconvenience, butsome of these things are out of our con-trol.” When pressed as to why, if therailroad knew there was a problem,conductors weren’t instructed to simply

charge passengers the regular fee with-out the penalty, he replied, “It’s a levelof internal controls we have to enforce.”

He said as the outage was intermittent“We have to ensure the machine is notworking.” He said this was done byinvestigating each overpayment claimreceived, checking the time and themachine in the system to see that therewas actually an equipment failure. Headded, “We try to be as customer serv-ice-focused as possible.”

One commuter suggested that penal-ty fees be eliminated on weekendswhen less seasoned commuters takethe train into the city with their fami-lies. He said doing so would increaseridership and encourage people toleave their cars at home.

Expiration datesA commuter asked if the MTA had

any plans to return to six-month expira-tion dates on tickets instead of the cur-rent two-week “good for” period. Mr.Brennan said while the MTA has noplans to return to the longer period, leg-islation in Albany was in the works to dojust that. Unfortunately, late breakingnews suggests that at least for now thatwon’t be happening, as the bill has somelegal language issues and the legislativesession ended Thursday, June 21.

Parking problemsIt’s no secret that trying to get a spot

at the Merrick or Bellmore train stationduring a normal workday is a chal-lenge. Claudia Borecky, president ofthe North and Central Merrick CivicAssociation, has been trying to get per-

mit parking for residents. She asked ifthere was any headway made on herattempts, but was told there had beenno new movement on the issue.

A Freeport commuter complained thattaxi cabs can take up to 17 spaces, oftenparking diagonally, making it nearly impos-sible to get a space at that station as well.

Mr. Brennan said of the cabs, “Theyare allowed a certain number of spots.”But he said he will report the issue tothe MTA to be investigated. Mr.Denenberg said he also received sever-al complaints on the same problem.

SafetyA commuter reported severe flooding

on the Merrick and Freeport platformsduring the recent rains. He said, “Thereis a constant flooding problem.” Headded in the wintertime the waterfreezes and in the summer the waterpools damage the concrete. Mr. Brennansaid, “We can definitely look into that.”

A commuter voiced his concern overnighttime loitering at the Freeport sta-tion. Mr. Brennan said, “Mayor[Andrew] Hardwick and I talk and weare very aware of the quality-of-lifeissues at the Freeport station.”

Mrs. Borecky asked that the bottomstep of the stairs at the Merrick stationbe painted white so those withvision/perception problems would havean easier time navigating the stairs.

The birdsA commuter complained of an

excess of bird droppings at theBaldwin station. Mr. Gerakaris said, “Iwill get out there tomorrow and look at

it.” He said he is addressing a birdproblem in Bellmore with the instilla-tion of netting, but will have the area inBaldwin power-washed and cleaned.

Mr. Brennan said, “We have similarproblems at a lot of our stations. Birds areseriously a thorn in our side. No matterwhat we do as far as the newest technolo-gy out there, it’s nearly impossible to getrid of all the birds.”

A Bellmore commuter said the problemis increased by some in Bellmore intenton feeding the pigeons at the station.

Mrs. Borecky asked, “Why doesSeaford not seem to have a problem?”Mr. Gerakaris explained that the Seafordstation had a more recent makeover.“When we redo a station we include allthe bird-proofing.”

Odds and endsA commuter asked about the letter-

ing on the Freeport station. Mr.Gerakaris said, “We have the order into replace the letters and we hope toget that done real soon.”

A Bellmore commuter asked that ahook be installed on the back of thedoor in the women’s bathroom. Shecomplimented the railroad on the clean-liness of the bathroom, but said, eventhough clean, women would prefer notto have to place their coats and purseson the floor when using the bathroom.

Both Mr. Brennan and Mr. Gerakarissaid this would be addressed. Mr.Gerakaris urged commuters to sign upfor the MTAs E-Alert system so thatalerts regarding the railroad could besent directly to each commuter’s cellphone via email or text.

by Michael Trageser

Every Wednesday night The Cup coffee-house in Wantagh has an Open Mic night.

Last week’s Open Mic featured twoyoung Merrick residents – guitarist/singerHarrison Bromberg, 14, and singer HalliFinkelstein, 13. This reporter has the pleas-ure of calling these two talented teensfriends and I was looking forward to hear-ing them live.

After listening to a few other acts, I waswishing Harrison and Halli good luck asthey approached the stage. After a briefintroduction from Harrison, they went rightinto the first song, Natasha Bedingfield’s“Pocket Full of Sunshine.”

Hearing it reminded me of what greatmusicians they are – Harrison effortlesslystrumming his guitar with the precision of

players three times his age. Halli, on theother hand, sang beautifully. Soaring on theborderline of alto and soprano, she trulyshowcased her amazing, powerful voicewith this song.

Up next was a cover of the RollingStones’ 1971 classic “Dead Flowers.”Harrison and Halli are both huge fans ofthe self-proclaimed “Greatest Rock ’n RollBand of All Time,” and it showed in theirfaithful cover of one of the Stones’ moremellow, country-flavored tunes.

Despite this, they also made it their own,with both giving a performance that gaveMick Jagger and Keith Richards a run fortheir money. Once again, Harrison playedamazingly and Halli belted out the song.Overall, it was a great cover of a great song.

For their last song, Harrison and Hallichose “The Time Warp” from the 1975 cult

classic musical film “Rocky Horror PictureShow.” Out of the three songs that theyplayed, this is the one that they really madetheir own.

While the original is an over-the-topglam rocker, Harrison and Halli made itinto a low key acoustic song, whilekeeping the energy of the original. Hallieven did the dance from the film. Aftertheir last song, they came off the stage toa huge round of applause. I left The Cupwith a great memory that I will carry fora long time.

Overall, seeing Harrison and Halliperform at The Cup was an amazingexperience and a great night with greatfriends and music. If you’re interested inperforming at The Cup or checking outone of its Open Mic nights everyWednesday night at 9 p.m. Visitwww.thecupcoffeehouse.com for infor-mation.

If you want to see Harrison andHalli’s performance, it is posted onYoutube under the title “Harrison andHalli at The Cup 6/20/12.”

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DEDICATION of a new multipurpose field at Cedar Creek Park.

New fields dedicated at Cedar Creek ParkNassau County Executive Edward P.

Mangano advanced his “Taking Back OurParks” Initiative at Seaford’s new CedarCreek Park Athletic Complex, where hededicated two new multi-purpose fieldsthat will bring a new era to the park.

“Aperson will have to look far and wideto find parks that match the caliber of theone we have right here in Nassau County,”said County Executive Mangano. “Thisproject is a perfect example of my admin-istration’s commitment to keeping ourparks beautiful and ensuring years ofmemories for all residents and visitors.”

The Cedar Creek Athletic Complex fea-tures two multi-sport synthetic fields thatare marked for football, soccer andlacrosse games. The new fields are outfit-ted with football goalposts, portable soc-cer nets as well as new scoreboards andspectator bleachers for each field.

The side-by-side fields replace naturalgrass fields that, due to constant use, wereexpensive to maintain and were subject tofrequent shutdown due to poor drainage.

The Cedar Creek Athletic Complex alsohas a number of spectator/participant-friendly features that will add convenience

and enjoyment for spectators and players.New handicapped-accessible pathwayslead from parking areas to the fields and anew Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) compliant comfort station is locat-ed immediately adjacent to the fields. Thefacility also has a new gazebo that pro-vides a break from the sun and newly-irri-gated areas for grass, shrubs and trees.

The project was designed by Abel,Bainnson and Butz from New York City,built by Ridge-based Laser Industries.Construction was managed by CameronEngineering and the Nassau County

Department of Public Works. The projectcost for design and construction was $3.5million, of which $1 million was fundedfrom the 2006 Environmental Bond Actand the remainder coming from capitalfunds.

“Standing here today, I am proud ofeveryone who came together for the bene-fit of our parks,” said County ExecutiveMangano. “There is no better place thanNassau County, and I will continue tomake improvements such as these toimprove and protect the Nassau Countyparks system.”

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PUBLIC NOTICESNOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY

CITIMORTGAGE, INC SUCCES-SOR BY MERGER TO ABNAMRO MORTGAGE GROUPINC.; Plaintiff (s) vs. ROBERT T.BONAVENTURE F/K/A ROBERTT. HANNWACKER; et al;Defendant(s) ROSICKI, ROSIC-KI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2Summit Court, Suite 301,Fishkill, NY 12524 (845) 897-1600Pursuant to judgment of fore-closure and sale granted here-in on or about July 21, 2010, Iwill sell at Public Auction to thehighest bidder at CalendarControl Part (CCP) Courtroomof the Supreme Court, 100Supreme Court Drive, Mineola,NY 11501.On July 17, 2012 at 11:30 AMPremises known as 2 WHIS-PER LN, WANTAGH, NY 11793Section: 51 Block: 358 Lot: 1ALL that certain plot, piece orland, with the building andimprovements thereon erect-ed, situate, lying and being in

the Town of Hempstead,County of Nassau and State ofNew York known and designat-ed as Lot 1 in Block 358 onSubdivision Map of Levittown,Section 28 filed as Map No.5196 in the Nassau CountyClerk's Office.As more particularly describedin the judgment of foreclosureand sale.Sold subject to all of the termsand conditions contained insaid judgment and terms ofsale.Approximate amount of judg-ment $385,695.38 plus inter-est and costs.INDEX NO. 13197/09Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., REF-EREEWSC 790 4T 6/14, 21, 28,7/5

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAUCOUNTY. PATRICK J. CAFFER-TY AND MARGARET M. CAF-FERTY, Pltf. vs ALICIA R. KAYA,et al, Defts. Index #1617/11.Pursuant to judgment of fore-closure and sale dated May

23, 2012, I will sell at publicauction at CCP (CalendarControl Part) Courtroom in theNassau Supreme Court, 100Supreme Court Dr., Mineola,NY on Tuesday, July 24, 2012at 11:30 a.m., prem. k/a2868 Arrowhead Place,Seaford, NY. Said propertylocated on the Westerly sideArrow-Head Place, distant 240ft. Southerly from the cornerformed by the intersection ofthe Westerly side of Arrow-Head Place with the Southerlyside of Shore Rd., being a plot100 ft. x 60 ft. Approx. amt.of judgment is $471,716.73plus costs and interest. Soldsubject to terms and condi-tions of filed judgment andterms of sale. MICHELE BEN-CIVINNI, Referee. LAWOFFICES OF ALAN WEINREB,PLLC, Attys. for Pltf., 6800Jericho Tpke., Ste. 207W,Syosset, NY. #81486WSC 792 4T 6/21, 28, 7/5,12

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