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Printed on recycled paper F F F r r r e e e e e e p p p o o o r r r t t t B B B a a a l l l d d d w w w i i i n n n www.freeportbaldwinleader.com page 6 Town Hall meeting in Baldwin page 10 Tackapausha’s fate? page 2 Operation SPLASH returns page 8 Faith Mission needs a new home NAMES MAKE THE NEWS: Read about your neighbors! 54 local people’s names were in your community newspaper this past week. Maybe yours is in this week! See inside. 77th Year, No. 7 Freeport, N.Y. 11520 The Community Newspaper Thursday, February 16, 2012 75¢ Columbus says ‘we appreciate you’ Rules Committee passes Precinct Plan STUDENTS FROM COLUMBUS AVENUE SCHOOL celebrated the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the song “We Appreciate You” at a recent Freeport Board of Education meeting. See page 7 for more. Send us your Girl Scout news and photos for our March 8 Girl Scout salute! by Laura Schofer On Monday, February 13 the Nassau County Legislature’s Rules Committee voted 4-3 along party lines to transform four police precincts, including the First Precinct in Baldwin, to community policing centers. Voting in favor of the proposal were Republicans Peter Schmitt, Howard Kopel, Dennis Dunne and Rose Marie Walker. Those opposed were Democrats Kevan Abrahams, Judy Jacobs and Wayne Wink. Legislator David Denenberg told The Leader that residents waited four hours to speak before the Legislature. Committee chairman Dennis Dunne [Republican, 15th L.D.] “refused to per- mit the public to speak first. He had the [police] commissioner [Thomas V. Dale] and deputy county executive [Rob Walker] make their presentations and then took questions from legislators. Then the public was permitted to speak,” said Mr. Denenberg. Last week County Executive Edward Mangano put a proposal before the Rules Committee to close the First, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Precincts that will save $20 million. The proposal will eliminate 100 positions within the police department; 87 officers and 13 civilians. However Legislator David Denenberg told our sister paper Bellmore Life that the county’s budget review office stated the savings would be closer to $12 mil- lion and does not factor in termination pay and the construction costs needed to convert the closed precincts into policing centers as well as update the remaining four precincts. “Baldwin [First Precinct] has two hold cells, Seaford has one cell,” said Mr. Denenberg, referring to upgrading the Seventh Precinct. The county says the plan will put 48 officers back on the streets. But Mr. Denenberg told The Leader this is “mis- leading. You need those police officers in the new community policing centers,” he said. “There will be no additional POP [Problem Oriented Policing] officers.” But the county executive believes this initiative will change the status quo and serve the public well. “When you dial 911, the call goes to a 911 Call Center in New Cassel, then to the police car in your neighborhood. That will not changed under this plan as all 177 patrol cars remain in their current neighborhoods. The three dozen police officers earning six-figure salaries that staff administrative desk jobs in the back office of the police precinct will not be moved,” said County Executive Mangano in a prepared statement. “Currently, these officers are restricted by contractual rules from leaving their position to assist the public. They must man these positions 24 hours a day, seven days a week and do not have police cars at their disposal. This plan consolidates these administrative desk positions within the four precincts while keeping all eight current buildings open four as precincts and four as Community Policing Centers.” But Mr. Denenberg pointed to a poten- tial loophole in the police contract that could possibly reduce the number of patrols on the street. “The number of patrols is tied to the number of precincts,” said Mr. Denenberg. “If you eliminate four precincts, you could by contract reduce the number of police on the street.” Mr. Mangano said the objections to the closing of precincts are “playing politics with public safety.” But county Legislator Joseph Scannell scoffed at this accusation. “When [for- mer County Executive] Thomas Suozzi wanted to move the precinct to Roosevelt, I fought him. He was a Democrat,” said Legislator Scannell. “Baldwin has had a precinct for 75 years and we want it to remain in Baldwin.” Linda Prussen contributed to this story.

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Rules Committee passes Precinct Plan

STUDENTS FROM COLUMBUSAVENUE SCHOOL celebrated thememory of Dr. Martin Luther KingJr. with the song “We AppreciateYou” at a recent Freeport Board ofEducation meeting. See page 7for more.

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by Laura Schofer

On Monday, February 13 the NassauCounty Legislature’s Rules Committeevoted 4-3 along party lines to transformfour police precincts, including the FirstPrecinct in Baldwin, to communitypolicing centers.

Voting in favor of the proposal wereRepublicans Peter Schmitt, HowardKopel, Dennis Dunne and Rose MarieWalker. Those opposed were DemocratsKevan Abrahams, Judy Jacobs andWayne Wink.

Legislator David Denenberg told TheLeader that residents waited four hoursto speak before the Legislature.Committee chairman Dennis Dunne[Republican, 15th L.D.] “refused to per-mit the public to speak first. He had the[police] commissioner [Thomas V. Dale]and deputy county executive [RobWalker] make their presentations andthen took questions from legislators.Then the public was permitted to speak,”

said Mr. Denenberg. Last week County Executive Edward

Mangano put a proposal before the RulesCommittee to close the First, Fifth, Sixthand Eighth Precincts that will save $20million. The proposal will eliminate 100positions within the police department;87 officers and 13 civilians.

However Legislator David Denenbergtold our sister paper Bellmore Life thatthe county’s budget review office statedthe savings would be closer to $12 mil-lion and does not factor in terminationpay and the construction costs needed toconvert the closed precincts into policingcenters as well as update the remainingfour precincts.

“Baldwin [First Precinct] has two holdcells, Seaford has one cell,” said Mr.Denenberg, referring to upgrading theSeventh Precinct.

The county says the plan will put 48officers back on the streets. But Mr.Denenberg told The Leader this is “mis-leading. You need those police officers in

the new community policing centers,” hesaid. “There will be no additional POP[Problem Oriented Policing] officers.”

But the county executive believes thisinitiative will change the status quo andserve the public well.

“When you dial 911, the call goes to a911 Call Center in New Cassel, then tothe police car in your neighborhood.That will not changed under this plan asall 177 patrol cars remain in their currentneighborhoods. The three dozen policeofficers earning six-figure salaries thatstaff administrative desk jobs in the backoffice of the police precinct will not bemoved,” said County ExecutiveMangano in a prepared statement.

“Currently, these officers are restrictedby contractual rules from leaving theirposition to assist the public. They mustman these positions 24 hours a day,seven days a week and do not havepolice cars at their disposal. This planconsolidates these administrative deskpositions within the four precincts while

keeping all eight current buildings open– four as precincts and four asCommunity Policing Centers.”

But Mr. Denenberg pointed to a poten-tial loophole in the police contract thatcould possibly reduce the number ofpatrols on the street. “The number ofpatrols is tied to the number ofprecincts,” said Mr. Denenberg. “If youeliminate four precincts, you could bycontract reduce the number of police onthe street.”

Mr. Mangano said the objections to theclosing of precincts are “playing politicswith public safety.”

But county Legislator Joseph Scannellscoffed at this accusation. “When [for-mer County Executive] Thomas Suozziwanted to move the precinct toRoosevelt, I fought him. He was aDemocrat,” said Legislator Scannell.“Baldwin has had a precinct for 75 yearsand we want it to remain in Baldwin.”

Linda Prussen contributed to thisstory.

Volunteers from Operation SPLASH(Stop Littering Polluting and SaveHarbors) will meet at All Island Marineand Bay Park Fishing Station inOceanside, board boats and head out toremote islands along the South Shore ofLong Island for OpSPLASH22 onSaturday, March 24. For the 22nd year,volunteers will donate their morning tohelp clean up the local bays.

Bags in hand, volunteers will be onthe lookout for any trash and debris theycan find. Litter most commonly foundon the marshes include Styrofoam cof-fee cups, bottles, and juice boxes.

Many think that the trash is a result ofcareless boaters; however, the majorityof trash starts out as ordinary street litterand gets washed into storm drains as farnorth as Garden City and then releasedinto the bay.

Last year, volunteers collected 10,000pounds of shoreline trash – enough tofill a barge 14 feet wide, 36 feet long and8 feet deep. One of the SPLASH boatsreported hauling back seven tires, fourboat fenders, a 10-gallon water heaterand 46 bags of trash.

“I never realized that the marshescould look so beautiful but be filled withso much trash” reported Captain DonHarris, vice-president and 21-year mem-ber of Operation SPLASH. He contin-ued, “Anyone who likes to swim in thesummer, go fishing or enjoy our LongIsland shoreline should be part of thisworthwhile event. It feels good to be

part of the solution!” Volunteers should dress in appropriate

clothing depending on the weather thatday (dressing in layers is a good idea),with waterproof boots and work gloves (ahat is also recommended).

For safety reasons, no sneakers orshoes will be allowed on the marsh. Inaddition, volunteers should bring achange of clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen,water and any other essential items.Children must be at least 12 years old toparticipate and must be accompanied bya parent or guardian.

Founded in Freeport in 1990,Operation SPLASH is a 2,500-member,grassroots, all-volunteer organizationdedicated to improving the quality of thewaterways along the South Shore ofLong Island.

Throughout its 21-year history,SPLASH volunteers have removedmore than 1,000,000 pounds of trashfrom the local waterways. The organiza-tion is working on other important proj-ects designed to protect and preserve thefragile South Shore estuaries.

Meetings are held at the FreeportRecreation Center on the first Tuesdayof every month at 7:30 p.m.

To arrange a presentation at yourschool, Scout group or civic organiza-tion, call 378-4770 or email [email protected]. For moreinformation and future SPLASH eventsvisit www.operationsplash.org or call378-4770.

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Friday, February 17• Lunch & Travel, 12 p.m.; Photography Moviefest, 6:45 p.m.

ESOL/GED. 9 a.m.; AA, 4:30 p.m.; OA, 5:30 p.m.; Delta. 6 p.m.;Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Youth Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

at the Freeport Memorial Library.• Kids’s Cafe, Friday evening supper for local families in need, 5:15 p.m., ETS Youth Division, 87 Pine Street.

Saturday, February 18• Defensive Driving, 9:15 a.m.; V.I.T.A. 12 p.m.; Delta, 1 p.m.

at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Sunday, February 19Concert, 2:30 p.m.; Dowsers, 1 p.m.

Monday, February 20• The Freeport Memorial Library closed for President’s Day

• Plumbing Board, 8 p.m. at the Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Road.• Freeport Village Hall Court in session, Judge Stephen Drummond

presiding, 7 p.m., 40 North Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.

Tuesday, February 21• CR: Cake Pops, 10:30 a.m.; Look, Listen and Learn, 1 p.m.;

V.I.T.A., 5 p.m.; YA: Babystting Workshop, 6 p.m.; Anchor’s Edge Owners, 6:30 p.m.; Landmarks Commission, 7:30 p.m.; Human

Relations Committee, 7:30 p.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library• Archbishop Molloy Council # 1974, Knights of Columbus,

Our Holy Redeemer Church basement. 7:30 p.m. • Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Village Hall, 46 North Ocean Avenue.

Wednesday, February 22• CR: Freedom Quilts, 11 a.m.; All About e-mail, 1 p.m.; CR: Game Day, 2:30

p.m.; ESOL, 10 a.m.; Coda of Freeport, 12 p.m.; AA, 4:30 p.m. Freeport Camera Club, 7 p.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library.

• Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., Village Hall, 46 North Ocean Avenue• Freeport Village Hall Court in session,

Judge Stephen Drummond presiding, 9 a.m., 40 North Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.

Thursday, February 23• CD: Mad Mixtures, 10 a.m.; CR: Watts Up, 11 a.m.;

The Role of African American Seamen in the 19th Century Whaling Industry,2:30 p.m.; CORE 4, 6 p.m.; CR: Winter Wonderland, 6:30 p.m.; Men and women of the Underground Railroad on LI, 6:30 p.m.

at the Freeport Memorial Library.• Mayor’s Advisory Veteran’s Council, 7:30 p.m., Freeport Memorial Library, 144 Merrick Road.

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JUST A SMALL PART of what Operation SPLASH hauled out of the local water-ways in 2011.

Arrest in Freeport robberyNassau police arrested a Long Beach

man for robberies that occurred inHempstead and Freeport.

According to detectives, on Thursday,January 19, at 9:57 p.m., Jamar Felder,23, and two others (not yet arrested),entered the Mabel Food Market onStewart Avenue, Hempstead, displayed asilver handgun and removed an undeter-mined amount of cash from the registerand a box of cigars. They then fled onfoot in an unknown direction.

On Wednesday, February 1, at 10p.m., Mr. Felder and the two othersapproached two men, ages 19 and 21, on

Whaley Street, Freeport, and demandedmoney. One of the suspects displayed ablack handgun, while the other dis-played a silver revolver. Mr. Feldertook a wallet containing cash and per-sonal papers and a cell phone from thevictims, police said.

After a joint investigation with theRobbery Squad, First Squad and theThird Squad, Jamar Felder was arrestedon Cooper Street, Hempstead withoutincident.

Mr. Felder is being charged with fourcounts of Robbery and two counts ofCriminal Use of a Firearm.

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Rec Senior Center March eventsThe following senior events will take

place in March at the Freeport RecreationCenter, 131 East Merrick Road:

Monday March 510 a.m.-noon. Safety Seminar for

seniors with Detective Zina R.Leftenant. Free.2:30-3:30 p.m. Zumba Gold, $25 foreight consecutive Mondays.

Wednesday March 7, 10 a.m.-noon. Seniors dance. Dance

to the music of the Golden Tone

Orchestra. No admission price.

Wednesday, March 1410 a.m.-noon. St Patrick’s Dance for

Seniors. Kick up your toes to the musicof the Golden Tone Orchestra. Noadmission price.

Thursday March 1510 a.m.-noon. Coffee and Bagels

with Mayor Andrew Hardwick. Themayor will sit in with seniors and fieldideas and thoughts about how to makethe center more attractive to seniors.

HELPED CHILDREN: Archer Street School math teacher Linda Marino (left)and Principal Paula Lein with the school’s top ten fundraisers in benefit of St.Jude Children’s Hospital. The student Math-A-Thon raised nearly $1,200 thisyear.

Archer students supportSt. Jude Hospital

Archer Street Elementary School stu-dents participated in the St. JudeChildren’s Hospital Math-A-Thon thisyear and collected nearly $1,200, bring-ing their ten-year total to over $27,000.

Fourth-grade student Sheilly Duqueearned the distinction of being namedschool champion in funds collected,having garnered a total of $209.

“The children are not just learning howto solve math problems, they are alsolearning the life lesson of helping otherswho are less fortunate,” said ArcherStreet School Principal Paula Lein. “Iwant to thank the students and the

Freeport community for their support.”The top ten students received prizes

for their efforts, including backpacks, T-shirts, games and certificates. The Math-A-Thon is a fundraising program inwhich students obtain sponsors for thenumber of problems completed in amath “Funbook” distributed to all par-ticipants.

Students ask family and friends forpledges based on an amount-per-prob-lem or a one-time donation. After stu-dents complete their work, they collectthe pledges, and all donations are sent toSt. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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“Falsettos” at B’Nai IsraelThe musical “Falsettos,” by

William Finn and James Lapine,Congregation B’Nai Israel’s first-ever musical, will be prsented onSaturdays at 8 p.m. on March 3,10 and 17; and on Sundays at1:30 p.m. on March 4, 11, 18 and25.

Admission is $22, seniors andstudents $20 on Saturday only.For reservations and group salescall 221-4485. CongregationB’Nai Israel is at 91 NorthBayview Avenue, Freeport.

Feline FrenzyBobbi and the Strays Freeport

Adoption Center, 2 Rider Place, isholding a “February FelineFrenzy” this month. Come meettheir kitties – give a homeless ani-

mal your heart this month andhelp those animals in need; halfoff cat adoption fees this month.

Call 378-4340 for more infor-mation.

Police precinct closuresCounty Legislator Dave

Denenberg will host a meetingwith the North and CentralMerrick Civic Association andthe South Merrick CommunitiesCivic Association to discuss theproposed consolidation of theNassau County police precincts.

The current First and SeventhPrecincts, which serve our dis-trict, will be represented at themeeting Thursday, February 16,at 7 p.m. at the North MerrickLibrary, 1691 MeadowbrookRoad, North Merrick.

Volunteer help wantedA blind 61-year-old Merrick

woman is looking for femalevolunteers to keep her compa-ny. She would like as many vol-unteers as possible, and asksthat they sit with her, talk withher and take her out. They canbe high-school-aged to seniorcitizens.

She requests company allyear long, during the week andon the weekends, in the after-noon. She has lived in Merrickall of her life, attendingChatterton Elementary School,Merrick Avenue Middle Schooland Kennedy High School. Herparents have died and she islonely. Contact AllynWeisenberg at 546-3838 if youare interested.

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VALENTINES FOR VETS: Hempstead Town Councilwoman Angie M. Cullin of Freeport (right,third row) commends students from Atkinson Elementary School in Freeport for making beau-tiful and colorful handmade cards for the 2012 Valentines for Vets program. Through this pro-gram, which the town instituted in 2001, students create valentines to send to veterans atlocal VA hospitals. Many of these men and women don’t have families and it means so muchto them to know that the young children appreciate them for the sacrifices they made for ournation. Also joining the students are Mary-Kate Robinson and Nancy Hanrahan.

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ADVOCATE FOR THE ARTS: The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport (LIAC) honored 23 out-standing advocates for the arts this year, at their annual evening program. Freeport MayorAndrew Hardwick (left) was among the honorees, and proudly holds the plaque he receivedfrom the executive director of the LIAC, Marnie Katzman (right). Mayor Hardwick’s efforts topromote the arts in Freeport with the recurring talent showcase entitled “Freeport’s GotTalent,” earned him this prestigious award. Hoping to bring more cultural arts to the Villageof Freeport, Mayor Hardwick said, “Our society just would not be the same without the arts,and it is important that we continue to encourage the younger generations to get involved inthe various forms of the creative arts. Art requires passion, passion requires love, and thatis what the world needs more.”

Guest editorial: Why newspapers matter

by David Lillard

While the environment isn’t a high priority in Washington this electionyear, local newspaper editors – and by extension their readers – say itought to be. Clean water, public health and climate change are all highlyimportant issues in every region of the U.S., according to a new BlueRidge Press survey of newspaper editors.

The editors of the nation’s more than 4,000 dailies, weeklies andmonthlies rarely ever get asked their views. And I should know; I’m oneof them! But as editor of The Observer, in Jefferson County, WestVirginia, I can tell you that my 25,000 readers do have a point of view,and they care deeply about the environment.

When federal and state officials failed to regulate natural gas frackingto protect West Virginia’s drinking water, The Observer reported the issue.Despite typically cordial relations between the gas industry and environ-mentalists in our state, everyone is concerned that poorly regulated gaswells can pollute drinking water and wreck property values.Here’s what a hundred surveyed newspaper editors had to say: a

resounding 85% declared safe drinking water “very important” totheir readers, while 93% said “clean rivers and lakes for recreation”are just as important.

A Maine editor explains why: The “fishing and hunting culture” – hisreadership – wants to keep rivers and lakes clean and accessible. AVirginia editor agrees, saying that despite his readers’ conservative out-look, they “value deeply where they live” and want to keep their waters“primarily pristine.”

“Direct effects are what my readers are really concerned about,” addsa Southwest editor. If a federal or state policy is negatively impacting thelocal environment, then people are going to oppose it. An editor fromMontana sums up this concern: “Our local economy depends on goodenvironmental preservation efforts.”

Americans are especially unhappy with national energy policies andbig corporations that don’t take their home interests to heart. Another edi-tor observed that even before Japan’s Fukushima nuclear disaster, hisreaders were upset with “where the nuclear industry is going” in terms ofan “aging infrastructure and site selection.”

Coastal newspaper editors, like those in Maine or on the Gulf spoke of“alarming changes in fishery regulations that impact both the economy andtourism.” ASouth Dakota editor explains this intensity of local passion, say-ing: “What happens upstream [in Washington or in corporate boardrooms]is always going to flow downstream.”

This grassroots concern is something Congress should seriously con-sider as it tries to gut the Clean Water Act and impose hydraulic frackingon voters. The failure of Washington to adequately protect the environ-ment means that local interests must now step forward to protect com-munities and families.

The Blue Ridge Press National Editor Survey, sponsored by the ParkFoundation, confirms that the 20th century national focus of the envi-ronmental movement has clearly shifted in the 21st century to a localfocus. Many Americans now see the protection of limited local naturalresources against big government and extractive industries as vital.

That’s a message politicians need to hear in the run-up to the 2012election. And you can bet local newspaper editors will be getting theword out loud and clear.

David Lillard is publisher and editor of The Observer newspaper inJefferson County, West Virginia, and the director of Blue Ridge Press.

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IT’S IN THE BAG: Baldwin Middle School mentors and mentees recently par-ticipated in a community project by creating original artwork on grocery bags.The mentoring pairs first talked about the ideas and values that were impor-tant to them before illustrating these ideas on the paper bags. Some of theideas shared with the community this year were: “Don't Drink and Drive;” “EatHealthy”; “Smile – It is Contagious;” “Thank You for Shopping in ourCommunity;” and “Pick up a Piece of Litter Every Day.” The bags were thendelivered to Harbor Deli and Stop & Shop who used them to package theirpatrons’ purchases.

ESOL program at libraryThis program helps adults whose

native language is not Englishimprove skills in speaking, compre-hending, reading and writing English.

Classes will be held on 10 consecu-tive Wednesdays beginning March 21,from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fee is $55.

Class size is limited. In-person regis-tration begins Wednesday, February22 at the Adult Reference Desk. Thefirst five days of registration are forresidents of the Baldwin SchoolDistrict only. Questions? Call 223-6228.

Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) is partnering with theInterfaith Nutrition Network (INN) insponsoring a first aid supply drive tohelp individuals in need.

All first aid items collected throughthe drive will be used by the INN toserve families in need throughout ourcommunities.

Residents are invited to donate any ofthe following new, unused items:

Alcohol swabs; gauze pads; cottonballs; Band-Aids (adult and child); per-oxide; A&D ointment/Neosporin; med-ical tape; Ace bandages; thermometersand tissues.

Items can be dropped off at any of thefollowing locations throughout themonth of February:

• Baldwin Public Library: 2385 GrandAvenue, Baldwin

• Massapequa Park Public Library:40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park

• Massapequa Public Library: 523Central Avenue, Massapequa

• Merrick Library: 2279 MerrickAvenue, Merrick

• North Bellmore Library: 1551Newbridge Road, North Bellmore

Residents who need additional informa-tion about the First Aid Supply Drive cancall Senator Fuschillo’s office at 882-0630.

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Robbery in BaldwinBaldwin-based First Squad detectives are

investigating a Robbery that occurred onTuesday, February 14, at 4 a.m. in Baldwin.

According to detectives, a 42-year-oldwoman was working in the 24 HoursLaundromat on Grand Avenue when a manknocked on the glass door while holdingwhat appeared to be a laundry bag. Thewoman opened the door, allowing himentry. He immediately placed a mask overhis face and brandished a large kitchenknife.

The woman was forced to the back of

the store and told to open a locker contain-ing an undetermined amount of cash. Shewas also forced to turn over her cell phoneand an unknown amount of cash from herpocketbook. No injuries were reported.

The robber fled of foot southbound onGrand Avenue. He is described as black,thin build, 23-25 years old, 5’9” to 6’0” tall,short black cropped hair, wearing blackhooded sweatshirt, and black pants.

Detectives ask anyone with informationabout the crime to contact Nassau CountyCrime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.

Celebrate Fat Tuesdayin Merrick

RS Jones Restaurant continues theirannual tradition of celebrating FatTuesday, this coming February 21 from 5to 10 p.m. The menu will feature all cajunfoods (a la carte) and hurricanes will beavailable at the bar. There will be lots of

giveaways, beads and face-painting. Cajun music will play throughout

the night and the Mardi Gras Kingwill be crowned at approximately 9 p.m. RS Jones is at 153 MerrickAvenue in Merrick, 378-7177.

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African-American whalersOn Thursday, February 23, 2:30 p.m.,

Mickey Maxwell Cohen, senior natural-ist at The American Littoral Society, willpresent a slide/lecture about the well-known African-American heroes of thewhaling industry, documented throughphotos by the last commercial whalingvoyage out of New Bedford,Massachusetts.

Also on display will be items such ashunter’s tools, whalebones, teeth andsamples of scrimshaw and whale oillamps. Please preregister at theReference Desk.

QuakersOn Thursday, February 23, 6:30 p.m.,

Kathleen Velsor, professor, SUNY OldWestbury, offers an informative presenta-tion of the early Quakers’ initiatives inthe antislavery movement in Queens andLong Island.

Family homes and secret passages areexplored as well as the stories how theearliest settlers helped freedom seekers tosafety. Please preregister at theReference Desk.

ConcertOn Sunday, February 19, 2:30 p.m., the

concert will feature The Harlem Blues &Jazz Band. Founded in 1973 by KingOliver’s trombonist/blues singer ClydeBernhardt and jazz aficionado AlVollmer, the band has as its main conceptto keep significant side-men of the clas-

sic jazz period working and not forgotten. It has performed at Lincoln Center,

numerous jazz festivals here, in Europe, atthe American Embassy and TchaikovskyHall. The continued quality of this grouphas caused the band to be declared anational treasure and one of the mostauthentic Swing Bands playing today.

PhotographyOn Friday, February 17, 6:45 p.m., the

Long Island Center of Photography andthe library, moderated by Marc Josloff,will continue with movie documentariesfeaturing great photographers, followedby a discussion.

Additional photographer documen-taries will be shown every three months.The feature this session will be the moviedocumentary “Annie Leibovitz: LifeThrough a Lens,” followed by a discus-sion. Please preregister at the ReferenceDesk.

Lunch and TravelOn Friday, February 17, at noon, the

Friends of the Freeport Memorial Librarysponsor the popular Lunch and TravelSeries. The program will be presented byRoni M. Chastain who will take you on avisual journey to the East African countryof Tanzania.

During this fascinating slide show andlecture, you will see the people, wildlifeand landscape. Bring a brown bag lunchand a friend. A beverage and dessert willbeserved.

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Town meeting in Baldwin March 6Hempstead Senior Town Councilman

Anthony J. Santino will bring Town Hall toBaldwin and South Hempstead residentswhen he hosts a Town Hall meeting onTuesday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. The meet-ing will be held at the Baldwin MiddleSchool, 3211 Schreiber Place in Baldwin.

“Feedback from residents is essential inmaintaining an effective representativegovernment,” said Councilman Santino.“An open line of communication betweentown government and its citizens is thevery foundation of democracy. It gives usdirection on how to serve the needs of thecommunity. I look forward to a largeturnout of Baldwin and South Hempsteadneighbors.”

Representatives from many Town ofHempstead departments will be on hand atthe meeting to address concerns and dis-cuss any issues with Baldwin and SouthHempstead residents.

“In the past, town meetings haveproven to be very successful,” concludedCouncilman Santino. “Many improve-ments in the community are a directresult of the input of our residents. Roadand park renovations, the upgrade of theBaldwin train station and a clean-up ofcommercial areas have all stemmed fromthese community meetings. I urge resi-dents to attend the town hall meeting onMarch 6. It will help me help the com-munity.”

Lent at Christ LutheranAsh Wednesday, February 22, begins

Lent this year. Lent means spring andis the church season leading to HolyWeek and Easter Sunday, majorChristian holy days.

Christ Lutheran-Iglesia Luturana deCristo plans four Wednesday soup sup-pers beginning February 29 and endingMarch 21. This is a light supper at 6p.m. followed by a half-hour sungservice at 7 p.m. Neighbors are invitedto attend.

On Ash Wednesday, Pastor EmilceErato will lead two services at 7 p.m.(English) and 8 p.m. (Spanish).

Pastor Emilce reports that the teensof the congregation collected soupcans and over $100 on Super BowlSunday to give to a local food pantry.

The church is at 61 North GroveStreet, on the corner of North Groveand Randall Avenue, one block northof LIRR. The church phone is 378-1258, available weekday mornings.

FIRST CHURCH BALDWIN, UNITEDMETHODIST, 881 Merrick Road. Worshipservices are held each Sunday at 10 a.m. AdultSunday School meets at 8:45 a.m. Child care forsmall children. Call 223-1168. Visit our website:www.firstchurchbaldwin.com EBENEZER CHURCH OF SEVENTH DAYADVENTIST, 97 Broadway. Michael R.Bernard, Pastor; Saturdays, Church at Study,9:15 a.m.; Morning Service, 11 a.m.; YouthService, 4 p.m. 379-1054DEAN STREET CHAPEL, 23 West DeanStreet. Sundays, Breaking of Bread, 9:15 a.m.;Adult Bible Class, 10:15 a.m.; Family BibleHour, Sunday School (pre-K through seniors),11:15 a.m.; Wednesdays, Prayer Meeting, 8 p.mSOUTH NASSAU CHRISTIAN CHURCH,3147 Eastern Parkway, Baldwin, 379-0720,David Dooley, Minister. Sunday School, 9:30a.m.; Sunday Worship Service, 10:45 a.m.;Wednesday Adult Bible Study, 8 p.m., YouthGroup, 8 p.m..ST. PETER’S EVANGELICAL LUTHER-AN CHURCH, 2332 Grand Avenue, Baldwin,223-1951. The Rev. Edward G. Barnett, Pastor.The Service of Holy Communion, 10 a.m.ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH(Anglican) – 2375 Harrison Avenue, Baldwin,223-3731, The Rev. Dr. Charles G. Ackerson,Ph.D., Rector. Sunday: Holy Eucharist, 8 a.m.;Sung Eucharist , 10 a.m. Wednesday: HolyEucharist 10 a.m.; Church Office Hours, 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHOF BALDWIN, 717 St. Luke's Place,Baldwin 11510, (516) 223-2112 Welcomingand Supporting Individuals and Families toGrow in Faith! Sunday Services at 10o'clock. Rev. Adrian J. Pratt, Pastor.www.firstpresbyterianbaldwin.org. E-mailto: [email protected] IGLESIA CENTRO BIBLICO DEFREEPORT – 50 North Main Street, 546-0473,C. Luis Vargas, Senior Pastor. Sunday services.TABERNACLE OF FAITH, 286 WestMerrick Road, Freeport, Walter Gibson, Pastor.Sunday Services, 8 and 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.;Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Friday night service,8:30 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday Bible School,7:30 p.m.THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHOF FREEPORT, 178 South Ocean Ave. &Smith St.; Sunday worship at 10 a.m., celebratescreatively and joyfully. Child care available.Adult and Cherub Choirs; Dance Ministry. ThirdSunday of each month – Family Sunday –embracing & nurturing our children and youth.Communion open to all. Contact Rev. EddieJusino at 379-1114.BETHELA.M.E. CHURCH, 420 North MainStreet. Reverend Dr. Harry J. White, II., SeniorPastor, Sunday Morning Worship Service 10a.m., Holy Communion – Every 1st Sunday,Senior Program – Tuesday, Wednesday &Thursday: 10 a.m.BALDWIN JEWISH CENTER, 885Seaman Avenue. Daily minyan, Monday andThursday 6:25 a.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday andFriday, 6:35 a.m.; Friday services 8 p.m.;Saturday services 9 a.m. and 5:50 p.m.; Sundayservices, 9 a.m.FREEPORT UNITED METHODISTCHURCH, 46 Pine Street, 378-0659. Rev.David Henry, Pastor. 10:30 am SundayMorning Worship Service. Nursery Care &Church School Classes for Pre K- 8th grade.All are welcome! CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL, 91North Bayview Avenue, 623-4200.Conservative, egalitarian congregation. Fridayservices, 8 p.m.; Saturday services, 9:30 a.m.Weekday minyan followed by breakfast, 6:45a.m. Sunday services, 9 a.m., followed by break-fast. Religious school, pre-K through highschool. Adult education. SOUTH NASSAU UNITARIAN UNIVER-SALIST CONGREGATION, 228 SouthOcean Avenue, 623-1204. www.snuuc.org. Aliberal faith community where all people andbeliefs are welcome: Sunday services 10:30 a.m.Children’s religious education, youth groups,childcare, small group interactions, social justicework and special events.CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERANCHURCH/IGLESIA LUTERANA DE

CRISTO, North Grove Street and Randall Aves.Rev. Emilce Erato. Sundays – 9:30 a.m. –Worship Service; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School andAdult Education; 11 a.m. – Spanish Mass. 378-1258.WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES, 80 WestMerrick Road, Freeport, non-denominational;Stephen and Roseann Brower, Senior Pastors;Sunday morning Worship 10 a.m.; Children'sChurch 10 a.m.; Nursery available. WednesdayCare Groups in the homes; Friday eveningsministries; Care (home and hospital visits),Children’s Ministry 7:30 p.m., 18-month resi-dential program for substance abuse. BibleEducation Center. 546-3344.FREEPORT CHURCH OF GOD, 580Babylon Turnpike. Reverend Harold E. Banarsee,Senior Pastor. Morning services: 11:15 a.m.;Sunday School: 6 p.m.; First Sundays: nightservice at 6 p.m.; counseling on Thursdays byappointment; prayer service and Bible study:Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.SALVATION ARMY, 66 Church Street, P.O.Box 725, Sunday: Morning Worship 11 a.m.;Afterglow Service 12 p.m.; Home LeagueLadies Group Thursday 11 a.m.; Bible StudyFriday 11 a.m.; Mid-week Service Wednesday,12 p.m.; Senior Citizen Center, Monday toFriday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Family Supper Programon Tuesday at 5 p.m. followed by Scoutingactivities 5:30 to 7 p.m. Call 378-4557. TRANSFIGURATION EPISCOPALCHURCH – (ANGLICAN), South LongBeach Avenue and Pine Street. Tuesdays HolyEucharist 8:45 a.m. Sundays, Holy Eucharist 8and 10 a.m. Sunday School, noon.CHURCH OF OUR HOLY REDEEMER, 37South Ocean Avenue. Weekday MassesMonday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m.,Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. (Spanish); Friday 12:10p.m. followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet;Saturday Morning Mass in the Church, 8 a.m.Saturday Evening (Sunday Vigil Masses) 5p.m. and 7 p.m. (Spanish); Sunday Masses 8a.m., 9:30 (Family), 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.(Spanish); Miraculous Medal Novena,Saturday following 8 a.m. Mass. BlessedSacrament Chapel open 24 hours.ST. CHRISTOPHER’S R.C. CHURCH, 11Gale Avenue, Baldwin. Sunday Masses:Saturday at 5 p.m.; Sunday at 7:30 a.m.; 9:30a.m. (Folk Group); 11 a.m. (Choir); 12:30 p.m.;5 p.m. (Contemporary Music Group). DailyMasses: Monday through Friday: 7 and 9 a.m.;Saturday: 9 a.m. Holiday Masses: Please consultthe weekly Bulletin the Sunday before the holy-day. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OFFREEPORT, Pine Street and South Long BeachAvenue. Sunday Worship – 10:45 a.m.; SundaySchool for adults & children, 9:20 a.m.; WednesdayBible Study & Prayer, 8 p.m.; 379-8084.COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THENAZARENE, 301 Atlantic Avenue. Sundays,Sunday School for all ages, 10 a.m.; MorningWorship Service, 11 a.m.; Evening Praise andPrayer Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, EveningBible Study in Spanish and English, 7:30 p.m.Second and fourth Fridays, Youth Night inChurch gym, 8 p.m.GREATER SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH,129 East Merrick Road. Reverend Mallette,Sundays, Morning Service, 11 a.m.; EveningService, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Prayer Meeting, 8p.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.SOUTH BALDWIN JEWISH CENTER,2959 Grand Avenue, Baldwin; Rabbi AntonioDeGesu. Conservative. Twice daily minyan.Weekdays: Sunday 9:30 a.m.; Monday-Friday6:50 a.m.; Sunday-Thursday 8 p.m.; Shabbat: 8p.m.; Shabbat morning 9:30 a.m.; Sat. afternoon 10minutes before sundown. Religious school; Adulteducation; Mens Club and Sisterhood. 223-8688.ZION CATHEDRAL, COGIC, 312 GrandAvenue, Freeport. Bishop Frank Otha White,Senior Pastor; Dr. Frank Anthone White, Co-Pastor. Sunday: 7:30 and 11:15 a.m., WorshipServices; 10 a.m., Sunday School. Tuesday: 12-1 p.m., Noonday Prayer; 6:30-8:30 p.m.,Spiritual Empowerment Service, Fridays at 6p.m., Youth Activities.

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The Freeport Public Schools opened arecent board meeting with a salute tothose diligent community memberswhose contributions to the school sys-tem otherwise go largely unrecognized.These are the people usually referred toas “unsung heroes.”

The first person honored was DanielleClukies, the current Columbus AvenueSchool PTA treasurer. “Wherever goodthings are happening for our children,Danielle can be found nearby,” saidschool Principal Peggy Miller.

School board member Mike Pomericothen introduced Freeport policeDetective Patrick Franzone. DetectiveFranzone spearheads the Toys forFreeport Tots initiative, the arm of theFreeport PBA that collects donationsand, working with the school district’ssocial workers, ensures that every childin Freeport has a joyful – and toy full –holiday in December. “If I have a toy,you’re going to get a toy,” were thewords Detective Franzone used todescribe his passion for giving to thosein need.

Recognition was paid to both TheUnited Way of Long Island’s Vice-President of Education InitiativesSandra A. Mahoney and JP MorganChase Vice-President of CommunityAffairs Vinford A. Mentar.

“I want to thank Dr. Kuncham for let-ting us into the schools. We’re here forthe long haul,” said Mr. Mentar. Ms.Mahoney and Mr. Mentar workedtogether to establish a new and multi-faceted afterschool educational programfor Freeport students.

The newly-appointed president andCEO of United Way of Long IslandTheresa Regnante was also honored,although she was not present.

A brief musical interlude featured aperformance by Columbus AvenueSchool students, who saluted Dr. MartinLuther King Jr. by singing “WeAppreciate You.” This lively song,punctuated by the children pointing tothe audience as they sang “We appreci-ate you, you, you!” seemed to honorthose being recognized at the gatheringas well as Dr. King.

The meeting continued with theacknowledgment of a long, diverse anddistinguished roster of employees whohave attained 20 years of service toFreeport Schools. This group includedteachers, teaching assistants, adminis-trative, lunchroom and maintenancestaff, and athletic coaches, among oth-ers.

“We collectively honor over 300 yearsof service tonight,” an appreciative Dr.Kuncham said in testimony to the com-

bined longevity of those who have givenso much to the school system over thelast two decades.

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Faith Mission needs a new homeby John H. Mayer

The First United Methodist Churchin Roosevelt had been the home ofFaith Mission, an all volunteer soupkitchen, since the fall of 2010. Beforethat time the group was located in theHoly Redeemer Roman CatholicChurch in Freeport for 12 years.

When the work to upgrade the kitchenwas too costly, the group moved to thelower level of the Roosevelt church andthe regulars followed. Faith Missionfeeds about 250 hungry people.

On April 30, the church will close and

the soup kitchen will be forced to moveagain. Mary Joesten, the volunteerdirector, said they are looking for a newhome that can accommodate 250 peopleseated at Faith Mission’s own tables anda kitchen with commercial stoves andlegal fire compressing hoods andexhaust system.

Ms. Josten and Jennifer Lyon, assis-tant director, are desperately looking fora location in Nassau County before theirApril 30 deadline. Ms. Joesten can bereached at 922-5063 or Ms. Lyon at633-8659.

Senior ID program in FreeportSenator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-

Merrick) will be partnering with Townof Hempstead Town Clerk Mark Bonillaand town Supervisor Kate Murray insponsoring a free Senior ID CardProgram in Freeport.

The program will be held onWednesday, February 29, from 1 to 4p.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library,144 West Merrick Road in Freeport. AllTown of Hempstead residents ages 60and over are eligible to participate andreceive a free senior ID card.

The wallet-sized senior ID cardincludes a photo and the holder’s per-

sonal data, physician’s contact informa-tion, and emergency contact phonenumbers which could be useful to para-medics in a medical emergency.

Allergies and other vital informationcan also be printed on the cards. Thecard is also a useful form of non-driveridentification and can be helpful inobtaining senior citizen discounts.

There is no fee to obtain a senior IDcard.

Residents who would like more infor-mation about the free senior ID programon February 29 can call SenatorFuschillo’s office at 882-0630.

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Police reports come from lawenforcement agencies. Suspects arepresumed innocent unless and untilconvicted in court.

Nassau police arrested a Baldwin manfor a burglary that occurred inOceanside at 1:10 p.m. on October 17.

According to detectives, John F.Robinson, 18, of Grant Avenue, entereda residence on Nantucket Lane througha front window and removed jewelryand electronic equipment.

The suspect was identified throughphysical evidence left at the scene andwas arrested without incident at 7:30a.m. on February 8. Mr. Robinson ischarged with Burglary.

u u uTwo suspects attempted a deception

robbery last Thursday in Baldwin.According to detectives, the female

victim, 31, was in her Chestnut Streethome when two individuals rang herdoorbell.

They told her they wanted to comeinside the house and check her waterquality. The victim did not open thedoor even though the suspects insistedand told her it would only take a half anhour. The suspects eventually left thescene in a gray or silver Nissan SUV.

The female suspect is described aslight skinned Hispanic, mid-40s, darkcurly shoulder length hair with blondehighlights and sunglasses. She spokeSpanish to the victim. The male suspectis described as light-skinned Hispanic,mid-40s, black short hair, 5’ 6” tall with

a thin build, wearing a black leatherjacket and dark jeans.

Detectives ask anyone with informa-tion regarding this incident to contactNassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remainanonymous.

u u uA Baldwin man was arrested for a

burglary that occurred in Jericho onMonday, February 13, at 9:55 a.m.

According to detectives, JahvisWilliams, 18, of Jefferson Street,entered a residence on Seaman Road bybreaking a glass door on the side of thehouse. Once inside, he took an Applecomputer and Apple Ipod and fled thescene.

At 12:22 p.m., Nassau police officersresponded to a call for suspicious per-sons on Schoolhouse Road/ParksideDrive North in Levittown.

An off-duty New York City femalepolice officer, who observed the suspectthere, notified Nassau County police,and then followed the suspect, who fledin his vehicle when he noticed he wasbeing watched.

Third Precinct police officers locatedhis vehicle on Hempstead Turnpike/Merrick Road in East Meadow. Theproceeds from the burglary were recov-ered from Mr. Williams’ auto in additionto marijuana.

He is charged with Burglary, CriminalPossession of Stolen Property,Possession of Burglar Tools, UnlawfulPossession of Marijuana and RecklessDriving.

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at Calendar Control Part (CCP)Courtroom of the NassauSupreme Court, 100 SupremeCourt Drive, Mineola, NY11501.On February 28, 2012 at11:30 AMPremises known as 72 WestRoosevelt Avenue, Roosevelt,NY 11575Section: 55 Block: 428 Lot:97, 98 & 99 All that certain plot, piece orparcel of land, situate, lyingand being at Roosevelt, Townof Hempstead, County ofNassau and State of New York.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 $325,718.50 plus inter-est and costs.INDEX NO. 004053/08MICHAEL HENRY SAHN, Esq.,REFEREEFL 856 4T 1/26, 2/2, 9, 16

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAUCOUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATESHOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs.KASEEM H. SIMPSON, et al,Defts. Index #11-010794.Pursuant to judgment of fore-closure and sale dated Dec.13, 2011, I will sell at publicauction on Tuesday, March 6,2012 at 11:30 a.m. in theCalendar Control Part (CCP)Courtroom of the SupremeCourt, 100 Supreme Court Dr.,Mineola, NY, prem. k/aSection 55, Block 213, Lot(s)185-186. Sold subject toterms and conditions of filedjudgment and terms of sale.FRANK A. DODDATO, Referee.LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf.,12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY.#80785FL 860 4T 2/2, 9, 16, 23

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Saxon Mortgage Services,Inc.; Plaintiff(s)vs. ABRAHAM ZUNIGA; et al;Defendant(s)Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s):ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCI-ATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court,Suite 301, Fishkill, NY 12524(845)897-1600 Pursuant to judgment of fore-closure and sale granted here-in on or about July 9, 2008, Iwill sell at Public Auction to thehighest bidder at CalendarControl Part (CCP) Courtroomof the Supreme Court, 100Supreme Court Drive, Mineola,NY 11501.On March 6, 2012 at11:30AMPremises known as 75Denhoff Avenue, Freeport, NY11520Section: 55 Block: 251 Lot:

264 & 265 ALL that certain plot, piece orparcel of land, situate, lyingand being in the IncorporatedVillage of Freeport, Town ofHempstead, County of Nassauand State of New York, knownand designated as and by LotNumbers 264 and 265 on acertain map entitled, "Map ofMount Estates, Inc. CivilEngineers, Freeport, NewYork," and filed in the Office ofthe Clerk of the County ofNassau on June 3, 1920 asMap Number 520, CaseNumber 445.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 $324,619.56 plus inter-est and costs.INDEX NO. 011730/07WILLIAM FRANCIS MACKEYJR., Esq., REFEREEFL 861 4T 2/2, 9, 16, 23

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAUCOUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATESHOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. DOU-GLAS STENNETT, et al Defts.Index #11-010648. Pursuantto judgment of foreclosure andsale dated Jan. 4, 2012, I willsell at public auction at theSupreme Court, CalendarControl Park (CCP), 100Supreme Court Dr., Mineola,NY on Mar. 13, 2012 at 11:30a.m., prem. k/a Section 55,Block 269, Lot 321. Approx.amt. of judgment is$25,888.26 plus costs andinterest. Sold subject to termsand conditions of filed judg-ment and terms of sale andthe right of the United Statesof America to redeem within120 days from the date of saleas provided by law. SCOTT F.GUARDINO, Referee. LEVY &LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 TulipDr., Great Neck, NY #80884FL 867 4T 2/9, 16, 23, 30NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTYOF NASSAUCREDIT BASED ASSET SERVIC-ING AND SECURITIZATION, LLCc/o Litton Loan Servicing, LP,

Plaintiff,AgainstFIDELINA MORONTA, ET AL;

, Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of fore-closure and sale duly entered4/30/2008, I, the under-signed Referee will sell at pub-lic auction in the CCP(Calendar Control PartCourtroom) in the NassauSupreme Court, 100 SupremeCourt Dr., Mineola, NY 11501on 3/13/2012 at 11:30 ampremises known as 205Lincoln Avenue, Roosevelt, NY.ALL that certain plot piece or

parcel of land, with the build-ings and improvements there-on erected, situate, lying andbeing at Roosevelt, Town ofHempstead, County of Nassauand State of New York.Section 55 Block 474 Lot 304,305 and 306Approximate amount of lien$349,255.34 plus interestand costs; Premises will besold subject to provisions offiled judgment Index #13271/07William F. Mackey, JR., Esq.,RefereeSHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATESAttorneys at Law, 255 MerrickRoad, Rockville Centre, NY11570Dated: 2/1/2012 File Number: 21784 MNHFL 868 4T 2/9, 16, 23, 3/1REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS –INDEPENDENT PUBLIC AUDIT

Request for ProposalsThe Freeport Housing Authorityis requesting proposals for anIndependent Public Accountantfor audit services for our feder-ally subsidized housing pro-gram (350) Public HousingUnits and 211 Section 8Vouchers and its 501c3 entity.Where applicable the annualaudit shall include CapitalFund Programs close outs.Duties: The Contractor shallaudit the accounts and recordsof the Freeport HousingAuthority for the twelve monthending period endingDecember 31, 2011 in accor-dance with generally acceptedauditing standards for financialand compliance audits con-tained in the Standards forAudit of GovernmentalOrganizations, Programs,Activities and Functions,issued by the U.S. GeneralAccounting Office; the singleAudit of 1984 and OMBCircular#A-128 and orCircular#A-133: Audit of Stateand Local Governments. For your proposal be consid-ered it must be received by theclose of business on March 1,2012.The books of account andfinancial records to be auditedare maintained and located atthe Freeport HousingAuthority’s Office at 3 BuffaloAvenue, Freeport, NY 11520-4098. These books andrecords will be made availableby the Freeport HousingAuthority at the contractor’srequest for the contractor’suse at the Authority’s officeduring normal business hours.The Freeport Housing Authorityrequires the Contractor tohave:Experience and competence inthe type of work outlined.Capability and capacity, includ-ing adequate facilities andresources to accomplish thework within the required time.

Experience with similar proj-ects.Knowledge of government con-tracting principles.Understanding of the problemsand scope of work.Please submit your proposalsby the closed of business onMarch 1, 2012 to:FREEPORT HOUSING AUTHOR-

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ENGINEERING SERVICESThe Freeport Housing Authorityis issuing a Request forQualifications for theArchitectural/EngineeringServices for the HUD CapitalFund Program (CFP)FY2010/2011Responses will be accepteduntil 2PM on March 1, 2012If you are interested in provid-ing this architectural service,please apply during businesshours for a copy of theRequest for Qualifications(RFQ) at:

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The Freeport Housing Authorityreserves the right to reject anyor all proposals.FL 875 2T 2/9, 16Notice is hereby given that anorder granted by the SupremeCourt, Nassau County, on the25th day of January 2012,bearing Index Number000816/12, a copy of whichmay be examined at theOffice of the Nassau CountyClerk, located at 240 OldCountry Road, Room 108,Mineola, New York grants methe right to assume the nameof Meilee Marcella Bartley. Mypresent address is 4Bainbridge St., Roosevelt, NY,11575; I was born on March1, 1977 in San Leandro,California; My present nameis Jemille Marcella KizziMcElroy.FL #877 2/16

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAUCOUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATESHOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs.NOEMY R. JOYA, PEOPLE OFTHE STATE OF NEW YORK,Defts. Index #11-013800.Pursuant to judgment of fore-closure and sale dated Jan. 3,2012, I will sell at public auc-tion on Tuesday Mar. 20, 2012at 11:30 A.M. in the CalendarControl Part (CCP) Courtroomof the Supreme Court, 100Supreme Court Drive, Mineola,NY, prem. k/a Section 62,Block 145, Lot(s) 540-541.Sold subject to terms and con-

ditions of filed judgment andterms of sale. ROGERHAUSCH, Referee. LEVY &LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 TulipDr., Great Neck, NY. #80876FL 878 4T 2/16, 23, 3/1, 8Notice of Sale Supreme CourtNASSAUWells Fargo Bank, N.A., asTrustee for Option OneMortgage Loan Trust 2007-6Asset-Backed Certificates,Series 2007-6, vs. Carmin C.Perrone a/k/a Carmin C. Vinci;Victor Perrone, Jr., et al;Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): TheLaw Office of Shapiro, Dicaro& Barak. 250 Mile CrossingBoulevard Suite oneRochester, NY 14624.Pursuant to Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale grantedherein on November 1, 2011, Iwill sell at Public Auction to thehighest bidder at the CalendarControl Part (CCP) Courtroom,100 Supreme Court Drive,Mineola, NY 11501. OnTuesday, March 20, 2012 at11:30 a.m. Premises knownas 999 Windmere Road,Franklin Square, NY 11010,SEC: 35 BI: 501 Lots: 18. Allthat certain plot, piece or par-cel of land, with the buildingsand improvement thereonerected, situate, lying andbeing in Town of Hempstead atFranklin Square, County ofNassau, and State of NewYork.Approximate amount ofJudgment Index $535,239.83plus interest and costs.Premises will be sold subjectto provisions of filed JudgmentIndex No. 09-026205Robert F. Harper ESQ., REFER-EEThe Law Office of Shapiro,Dicaro & Barak. 250 MileCrossing Boulevard Suite oneRochester, NY 14624.Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s)FL 879 4T 2/16, 23, 3/1, 8

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On Friday, February 17 at noon, a newlyformed organization – Friends ofTackapausha – will host a rally atTackapausha Museum, 2225 WashingtonAvenue, Seaford, to encourage the commu-nity to tell Nassau County officials to keepTackapausha Museum and Preserve open.

“We want the county to tell us what is

going on,” said Richard Schary, presidentof the Friends for the Massapequa Preserveand a member of the Long IslandGreenbelt Trail Conference, two organiza-tions that are component members ofFriends of Tackapausha.

“That’s why we invited them to attendthis rally. We have questions: Why is thishappening? What is the status ofTackapausha [Preserve] and the museum?

What’s the budget look like? This is theonly [Nassau County-owned] facilitywhich is a museum and preserve on theSouth Shore and it’s closed. We want itopen and we want the county to know thatwe will work with them [to keep it open].”

Katie Grilli-Robles, a spokesperson forthe county, told The Citizen “for the pastyear the museum has been hosting per-mitted events by request due to the reno-vations of the exhibits. Once the new dis-covery center and outdoor educationalcenter is complete, the county will reopenthe site in the spring during peak hoursand for school groups, appointment,events, Scouts and birthday parties. Thebuilding is not being closed.” There wasno response to our question regarding thecosts to run the museum.

However, The Friends of Tackapaushawant to keep the museum out of the handsof private enterprise and in the hands ofthe county.

The Tackapausha Museum, onWashington Avenue in Seaford, is aNassau County facility and is adjacent tothe 84-acre preserve.

The 3,000-foot natural history museumfor children has displays about the ecolo-gy of Long Island, animal exhibits andshows and interactive activities for chil-dren. One of its most popular exhibits fea-tures live animals.

The preserve is an 84-acre tract of gla-cial outwash plain that serves as a wildlifesanctuary, consisting of wet, deciduouswoods, wetlands, streams and ponds and asmall well-drained grassy area reminis-cent of the Hempstead Plains, the coun-ty’s website states.

The preserve itself consists of three sec-tions divided by major roads, with trailsthat meander through each part, including

the largest Atlantic white cedar stand orgrouping of trees in Nassau County, asmall secluded pond that draws waterfowland amphibians and a small wetland.

Environmental bond money had beenset aside to renovate the preserve. Althoughsome work has been done, the pond stillneeds renovation, said Mr. Schary. “What isthe status of the restoration?”

Then in January, the county closed themuseum and removed the director. That’swhen the Friends decided to take action.

“We want to see the pond restored andthe museum opened,” explained Mr.Schary. “The Friends of Tackapausha willassist the county with programming butwe want this to remain a county facilitythat is run, operated and maintained byNassau County. No privatization.”

He pointed to the longstanding rela-tionship environmental and neighbor-hood groups have had withTackapausha. “Volunteers have workedhere for 30 years – Eagle projects, theSeaford Wellness Council, Long IslandGreenbelt Trail Conference and manyother [local] groups have volunteeredhere. What happens to Tackapaushaaffects the quality of life for the com-munity including property owners andlocal businesses,” he said.

Lisa Schary, also of the Friends ofMassapequa Preserve and the LongIsland Greenbelt Trail Conference,added that “our tax dollars paid for therenovation of the preserve. When willwe reap the benefits of this project? Inall the years we have been fighting foropen space, a museum has never beenpadlocked to the public. It really upsetsme and everyone else. We are invitingthe county to answer our questions andtell us what’s going on.”

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