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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 Freeport Historical Society is 50 page 10 Sporting Devils Freeport’s veterans advocate honored page 9 Freeport BOE president McQuillan resigns page 5 page 2 NAMES MAKE THE NEWS: Read about your neighbors! 493 local people’s names were in your community newspaper this past week. Maybe yours is in this week! See inside. www.freeportbaldwinleader.com Happy Fourth of July The Trump Organization’s deal last week with the state parks to build the long-delayed Trump on the Ocean catering facility at Jones Beach is still being met with skepticism by Pat Friedman, president of the Community League of Garden City South, who told The Leader – as she got set to call the state attorney general’s office – that “the deal is illegal.” “How did the plan get to 88,000 square feet from the original 47,000 square feet called for in the original state bid?” she still wanted to know. She told this newspaper that in 2006 then-Parks Commissioner Bernadette Castro called for bids to build a boardwalk restaurant at Jones Beach and got three bidders, including Steve Carl, who owns The Carltun, and a husband and wife team. Mrs. Friedman said Mr. Carl became the bidder chosen but was a day late in putting in his bid. She said that acceptance of Mr. Carl’s bid a day late made its acceptance invalid, and that new competitive bids should have been offered to the public once more. Instead, she said the project lingered for two years until Mr. Trump partnered with Mr. Carl and “it became a catering facility. “How did it go from a bid for a board- walk restaurant to a catering facility” twice the size of the original restaurant bid, Mrs. Friedman asked. Mr. Trump came up with the catering facility project in order to get the process moving “without any competitive bid- ding” and the state went along with it, she said. There was no competitive bidding for a catering facility, and that makes it illegal, she said. She said the open competitive bidding process is supposed to protect against such arbitrary moves. The Leader reported in September 2011 that Mrs. Friedman famously said to Mr. Trump during a rally to build Trump On The Ocean – weeks after Hurricane Irene that “I beat you once...and I’m going to beat you again.” She was shoulder-to-shoulder with him after he had thanked her for publicly sup- porting his run for president. The Trump Organization’s agreement to build Trump On The Ocean included drop- ping its insistence to use the 14,202- square-foot basement for three kitchens employing over 30. The basement, said a news release from the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), will be used sole- ly for storage purposes. The Trump Organization had agreed to the new storage basement design in 2008 after two public hearings were held, which determined that the facility could not build a basement in a flood zone approximately four feet above sea level. But the organization instead sued the state rather than agree to the new storage basement design, causing several years of delays in implementing the new design until last week, when both the organiza- tion and the state agreed to drop lawsuits against each other and Trump agreed to the storage basement design. Said Barbara Sabbagh Rowan of Wantagh, “I don’t like the idea of such a large catering hall on the boardwalk. A nice restaurant with outdoor seating would keep in character with the boardwalk and not overwhelm the area or take away from the low-key atmosphere.” – Douglas Finlay Is the Trump-Jones Beach agreement legal? FREEPORT VALEDICTORIAN BREA BAKER (above) sings one of the many solos featured by the select chorale, which per- formed under the direc- tion on Monique Retzlaff at the high school’s graduation exercise. The Freeport High School Class of 2012 (right) launched their mortar- boards and celebrated their accomplishments at their graduation, held at Hofstra University. See more on page 7. 77th Year, No. 27 Freeport, N.Y. 11520 The Community Newspaper Thursday, July 5, 2012 75¢ FHS graduates

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HappyFourth of July

The Trump Organization’s deal lastweek with the state parks to build thelong-delayed Trump on the Oceancatering facility at Jones Beach is stillbeing met with skepticism by PatFriedman, president of the CommunityLeague of Garden City South, who toldThe Leader – as she got set to call thestate attorney general’s office – that“the deal is illegal.”

“How did the plan get to 88,000 squarefeet from the original 47,000 square feetcalled for in the original state bid?” shestill wanted to know.

She told this newspaper that in 2006then-Parks Commissioner BernadetteCastro called for bids to build a boardwalkrestaurant at Jones Beach and got threebidders, including Steve Carl, who ownsThe Carltun, and a husband and wife team.

Mrs. Friedman said Mr. Carl became the

bidder chosen but was a day late in puttingin his bid. She said that acceptance of Mr.Carl’s bid a day late made its acceptanceinvalid, and that new competitive bidsshould have been offered to the publiconce more.

Instead, she said the project lingered fortwo years until Mr. Trump partnered withMr. Carl and “it became a catering facility.

“How did it go from a bid for a board-walk restaurant to a catering facility”twice the size of the original restaurantbid, Mrs. Friedman asked.

Mr. Trump came up with the cateringfacility project in order to get the processmoving “without any competitive bid-ding” and the state went along with it, shesaid. There was no competitive bidding fora catering facility, and that makes it illegal,she said.

She said the open competitive bidding

process is supposed to protect against sucharbitrary moves.

The Leader reported in September 2011that Mrs. Friedman famously said to Mr.Trump during a rally to build Trump OnThe Ocean – weeks after Hurricane Irene– that “I beat you once...and I’m going tobeat you again.”

She was shoulder-to-shoulder with himafter he had thanked her for publicly sup-porting his run for president.

The Trump Organization’s agreement tobuild Trump On The Ocean included drop-ping its insistence to use the 14,202-square-foot basement for three kitchensemploying over 30. The basement, said anews release from the state Office ofParks, Recreation and HistoricPreservation (OPRHP), will be used sole-ly for storage purposes.

The Trump Organization had agreed to

the new storage basement design in 2008after two public hearings were held, whichdetermined that the facility could not builda basement in a flood zone approximatelyfour feet above sea level.

But the organization instead sued thestate rather than agree to the new storagebasement design, causing several years ofdelays in implementing the new designuntil last week, when both the organiza-tion and the state agreed to drop lawsuitsagainst each other and Trump agreed tothe storage basement design.

Said Barbara Sabbagh Rowan ofWantagh, “I don’t like the idea of such alarge catering hall on the boardwalk. Anice restaurant with outdoor seating wouldkeep in character with the boardwalk andnot overwhelm the area or take away fromthe low-key atmosphere.”

– Douglas Finlay

Is the Trump-Jones Beach agreement legal?

F R E E P O R TVALEDICTORIAN BREABAKER (above) singsone of the many solosfeatured by the selectchorale, which per-formed under the direc-tion on Monique Retzlaffat the high school’sgraduation exercise. TheFreeport High SchoolClass of 2012 (right)launched their mortar-boards and celebratedtheir accomplishmentsat their graduation, heldat Hofstra University.See more on page 7.

77th Year, No. 27 Freeport, N.Y. 11520 The Community Newspaper Thursday, July 5, 2012 75¢

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by Linda Hendrickson

Athletes are required to maintain theintegrity of their academics, play ontheir sport team to the best of their abil-ities and also show leadership, good cit-izenship and school spirit. Several of theathletic awards presented at the AnnualSports Awards Night revolved aroundthese attributes.

The Halvorsen AwardThe Halvorsen Award is presented in

memory of Bill Halvorsen, past presi-dent of the Sports Boosters Club, to asenior girl and boy who have shown ath-letic interest, leadership, and scholasticability.

Deon Edionwe has earned theHalvorsen Award because she has beenan integral part of the athletic programhere at Freeport. Her greatest asset hasbeen to the girls varsity tennis team. Sheworked her way up the ladder andplayed in the second singles positionthis year.

She served as captain and trulyaccepted this leadership position withhumility, hard work and dedication. Shecould always anticipate the needs ofboth the coaches and the players. Activein the musical program, Honor Societyand a variety of service clubs, she is

graduating 16th in the Class of 2012.This fine athlete also served as captainof the girls lacrosse team and was trulyan unsung hero. She will be headingnorth to the University of Buffalo in thefall.

This next young man fills the positionof Ironman and versatile scholar/athlete.Sayyid Abdullah has been an avid play-er on the varsity cross country, swim andspring track teams. He has worked hardin each sport to improve his skills but atthe same time he has been able to bal-ance his academic responsibilities.

He is graduating 10th in the Class of2012 and has been active in many schoolactivities. In addition to being a dedicat-ed athlete, an excellent student and agreat role model, he is also a gentlemanin the finest sense of the word. He willattend SUNY Binghamton inSeptember.

The Schloss Award The Schloss Award is given to the sen-

ior male and female athlete who reachedbeyond his or her normal skill.

As a three-year varsity cheerleader,Asia Johnson was named to the All-County and All-Long Island Teams. Shewas a member of the Ambassador CheerTeam which guides Long Island cheer-leaders through different community

service projects and events. She wasselected to the LICCA All-Star Team.She is a member of the National HonorSociety and the Athletic LeadershipClub. She will attend William PattersonUniversity in the fall.

Jere Brown’s outstanding offensiveperformance in the Nassau semifinalsagainst Oceanside and the finals against

East Meadow has earned this footballplayer the Schloss Award. As a widereceiver and defensive back, he earnedthree varsity letters, captained the team,earned All-County and All-Long Islandhonors, and won the Nassau CountyReceiver Award as the top receiver inthe county. This young man also offered

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Friday, July 6• Talking about Literature, 12 p.m.; ESOL, 9 a.m.; AA, 4:30 p.m.; OA, 5:30 p.m.;

Zeta Phi Beta, 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, July 7• Eye 2 Eye, 9:30 a.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Monday, July 9• CR: P/C Workshop, 10:30 a.m.; Defensive Driving, 6 p.m.; SP: Computer

Kindergarten, 6:30 p.m.; ESOL, 9 a.m.; AA 4:30 p.m.; Group Meditation, 7:30p.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Freeport Village Hall Court in session, Judge Stephen Drummond presiding, 7 p.m., 40 North Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.

Tuesday, July 10• CR: Kids Read to the dogs, 10 a.m.; Great Books, 1:30 p.m.; Defensive Driving,

6 p.m.; ESOL/GED. 9 a.m.; at the Freeport Memorial Library.• Archbishop Molloy Council # 1974, Knights of Columbus,

Our Holy Redeemer Church basement. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 11• AARP Mature Drivers Course, 9:30 a.m.; CR: Baby & Me, 11 a.m.; CR: Girls

Power (3rd & 4th Gr.), 3:30 p.m.; Animals of the Great Rift Valley, 7 p.m.; ESOL,10 a.m.; Coda of Freeport, 12 p.m.; AA, 4:30 p.m.; Global Associates, 6 p.m.;

Freeport Lions Club, 6:30 p.m.; Kiwanis, 7 p.m.at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Freeport Board of Education, reorganization meeting, 7:30 p.m., Atkinson School.• Freeport Village Hall Court in Session, Judge Stephen Drummond

presiding, 9 a.m., 40 North Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.• Enrico Fermi Lodge, OSIA, 7:45 p.m., Fireman’s Exempt Hall,

9 N. Long Beach Road.• Water and Light Commission, 7:30 p.m., 220 West Sunrise Highway

Thursday, June 12• CR: Hang Your Dreams on Your Personalized Wall Plaque, 11 a.m.; Fresh

Summer Fruit Tart, 3:30 p.m.; Are Your a Entrepreneur?, 7 p.m.; CR: Circle Time,7 p.m.• ESOL/GED, 9 a.m.; NAACP, 7:30 p.m.

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The Bayview Avenue ElementarySchool in Freeport opened its annualmoving-up ceremony withBeethoven’s “Ode to Joy” and maderainbows the central theme that per-fectly set the tone for this celebrationof the Class of 2012.

“I am exceedingly proud of all of you.I look at you and see the coming top tenfor Freeport High School,” gushedPrincipal Odette Wills in her openingremarks. She was making proud refer-ence to the fact that half of this year’s topten high school graduates are BayviewSchool alumni.

Ms. Wills was followed at the podiumby one of those former students, highschool Valedictorian Brea Baker. “If youwant to be successful, you have to work

for it,” was the central point of Brea’skeynote speech.

A vibrant tribute to the fourth-gradeteachers was coupled with brief speech-es about positive character traits,singing and a slideshow recalling thefun times at Bayview Avenue.

Students were then called one by oneto receive their diplomas, a handshakeand a hug from Ms. Wills and AssistantPrincipal Alma Rocha.

The program closed with the studentsperforming one final song before head-ing up the auditorium aisle one last time.The next stop for this crew is AtkinsonIntermediate School, where they start thenext phase of their academic career withgraduates from Archer Street, Giblynand New Visions elementary schools.

BAYVIEW AVENUE SCHOOL GRADUATES celebrate their moving up toCaroline G. Atkinson School with a celebratory song.

THE ATKINSON SIXTH-GRADE CHORUS, under the direction of Dr. TalondaThomas, performed for classmates, friends and relatives at the annual mov-ing-up ceremony.

Atkinson students middle school-boundThe Caroline G. Atkinson School sixth-

grade moving-up ceremony celebratedthe educational advancement of nearly500 students as they crossed the dividebetween intermediate and middle school.

“You need to work harder andsmarter, and you need to step up,” saidFreeport Superintendent of Schools Dr.Kishore Kuncham in his motivationaladdress to the students and all thosegathered on the school lawn.

Special recognition awards wereannounced, and for sake of time giventhe heat of the day, the graduates stoodat their seats as their names were calledin lieu of a procession to the podium.

The program also spotlighted the con-siderable musical talents of this class,

starting with graduating sixth-graderShania Hackett singing the nationalanthem and continuing with perform-ances from the jazz ensemble and thesixth-grade chorus.

“Make good choices. You will havesuccess in life if you make good choic-es,” was the advice dispensed by Boardof Education Vice-President DebraMulé during her turn at the podium.

The graduation was bittersweet forPrincipal Linda Carter, as this was herfinal one at Atkinson. Ms. Carter is transi-tioning to her new role as principal of thehigh school for the coming year, meaningthat in two years these graduates will bereunited with her once they have complet-ed their middle school academics.

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Animal Lifeline auctionAnimal Lifeline is a local not-

for-profit, all-volunteer organi-zation, dedicated to the humanetrapping, spay/neutering andrehabilitation of local stray catsand dogs.

In order to continue our work,we are planning a Chineseauction fundraiser, which willtake place in October atCongregation B’nai Israel inFreeport.

We are seeking the donationof new and very gently useditems of all varieties to includein our auction baskets. Pleasecall Marilyn at 425-5581 toarrange for pickup, or yourdonations can be dropped off atthe Congregation at 91 NorthBayview Avenue, Freeport,Monday through Friday morn-ings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m.

If you wish to receive detailed

notification of the fundraiser,please send an email with yourname and address to [email protected] or call 785-7340. Compassionate friends areour greatest resource and publicawareness is our greateststrength. Thank you on behalf ofthe voiceless.

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Soup kitchen needs newhome

Unable to afford the high rentat its current location, TheFreeport INN, one of TheInterfaith Nutrition Network’s16 soup kitchens, is in need of anew home.

Currently operating out ofthe Freeport Church of GodCommunity Center onBabylon Turnpike, inFreeport, the soup kitchen islooking for a facility that canaccommodate the 100-150

guests it serves each day,Monday through Friday.

Founded in May 1987 by vol-unteers from within the Freeportcommunity, the Freeport INNserves a hot lunch to local com-munity members who are inneed in this changing economy.

“We are appealing to thecommunity to help us contin-ue to provide services vital tothe Freeport community,” saidWarren Graham, INN directorof emergency services. “In thepast we’ve looked for newvolunteers and leaders in thecommunity, and now we’relooking for a new home.”

To suggest or offer a facili-ty, church, or community cen-ter who would be willing toopen its doors to help feedthose who are hungry inFreeport, you can contact Mr.Graham at 486-8506, ext. 112or [email protected].

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HI-HELLO CHILD CARE CENTER held its 14th Annual Hi-Aloha Clam Bake at Otto Sea Grill onThe Nautical Mile in Freeport. Hi-Hello Child Care Center is a private, not-for-profit educationalorganization providing year round, quality, comprehensive childcare for children of working par-ents since 1968. Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby congratulated ExecutiveDirector Joann Bousquet, Board President Gina McGlachlin, Joanne Roth and Bruce Abbate,board members.

TROPIX OPENS: A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held to celebrate the Grand Opening of Tropixon the Mile, a restaurant/bar on Woodcleft Avenue in Freeport owned by Michael Danon, MichaelGross, Chris Squeri, Rocco Anastasio, Ira Kitzen, Mike Calderon and Steve Nessler. MayorAndrew Hardwick, Freeport trustees, President Ilona Jagnow and members of the FreeportChamber of Commerce, and Hempstead Town Councilwomen Dorothy Goosby and Angie Cullinand Town Clerk Mark Bonilla were there to wish the owners well with their new venture.

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From an ugly duckling to a swan

History is what makes the Norman Levy Park andPreserve in Merrick, just at the Freeport border, even morespecial. This beautiful waterfront overlook used to be agarbage dump.

The ugly duckling became a swan.Merrick landscaper Jay Pitti saw its potential back in the

early 1980s. He shared his vision for an overlook preserveand sanctuary with local leaders such as Judge JeromeMedowar, Marian Fraker-Gutin, the late Mildred Donnellyfrom the Merrick Chamber of Commerce and the late FaithLaursen of Merrick Life. Then-Hempstead Town SupervisorThomas Gulotta did a survey and found the wider commu-nity also supported the idea. The state Department ofEnvironmental Conservation (DEC) was convinced to con-sider converting the former landfill into a preserve under thestewardship of then-Sanitation Commissioner Dick Ronan.

And the late state Senator Norman Levy was instrumentalin getting the state to do what the town wanted, saving mil-lions of dollars for taxpayers in the process.

Town of Hempstead Presiding Supervisor Kate Murrayhas also been supportive of the many “green” endeavors atthe preserve, such as the recent acquisition of solar-poweredjitneys used to take fishermen to the pier and sightseers onnature tours.

Sixty-five Eagle Scout projects have been done in thepreserve, saving the taxpayers money. Homes were built forthe goats that do the grass mowing, the guinea hens thatkeep down the tick population and the swallows that eat themosquitos.

About 50,000-60,000 people visit the preserve eachmonth to walk or jog the fitness trails, take kayak tours orfish. Knowledgeable rangers such as Audobonner ScottOglesby lead nature tours.

Deputy Commissioner Mike McConnell has a collectionof flags of all the countries that have sent delegations tostudy and possibly emulate what has been done here. As hetold members of the Friends of Norman Levy Park andPreserve who gathered for their annual tour last week, “Weare here to stay and as popular as ever.”

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Freeport school board President McQuillan resignsThe Freeport school board has

announced the resignation of Board ofEducation President Debra McQuillaneffective June 30.

Mrs. McQuillan, whose term expireson June 30, 2013, is resigning for healthreasons.

“For the last 15 years, Mrs.McQuillan has been devoted to the bet-terment of the Freeport School District.She worked hard to garner communitysupport for the bond issue that ulti-mately resulted in theconstruction of NewVisions ElementarySchool. During hertenure on the board, thedistrict managed to passevery budget, and dur-ing the six years of herboard presidency, sheassisted in keeping theaverage tax levyincrease at a remarkablylow 1.98%,” a schooldistrict news releasestated.

“I have proudly servedthe children and the com-munity in many capacitiesfor many years,” saidMrs. McQuillan. “My passion and lovefor Freeport has brought much joy in mylife. It is unfortunate that I am unable tocontinue my term, but my health mustcome first. I know there are many whoshare my hopes and dreams for this dis-trict and I look forward to working withall of you in the future.”

“She has been one of our strongest sup-porters and leaders for a very long time,and these qualities will be sorelymissed,” said Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Kishore Kuncham. “We know Mrs.McQuillan will continue to be a staunchchild advocate and we fully expect torealize her contributions and energy inthe future.”

Fellow board members of Mrs.McQuillan also weighed in. “As vice-president and acting president of theboard, I was sad to learn that Debbie isresigning because there are few I’veknown who care as much about theseschools and community,” said board

member Debra Mulé.“Even though shewon’t be on the boardany longer, I’m sure wewill all benefit from herongoing contributionsand support.”

“I have served on theBoard of Education for18 years, and it has beena pleasure to work withDebbie on behalf of theFreeport community,”said board member RonEllerbe. “She personifiesthe meaning of commu-nity service.”

“Mrs. McQuillan hasbeen a leader throughout

her time here, and was recognized assuch by the Rotary Club, earning theirCivic Leadership Award. She has beenpresident of the Board of Education forthe past six years, and a Board ofEducation trustee for the past eight. Herleadership roles extend to the PTA where,in addition to being president of the PTACouncil, she was co-president of theColumbus Avenue School PTA and thefirst vice-president of the Archer StreetSchool PTA. For her efforts with the

PTA, she was awarded the NYSPTADistinguished Service Award, and giventhe PTA lifetime membership award,” thenews release continued.

Mrs. McQuillan was also recognized bythe Childcare Council of Nassau with theAdvocate in Training Award, and estab-

lished Friends of Freeport School Children. After the board reorganizes for the

2012-13 school year on Wednesday, July11, it will meet to discuss the alternativesavailable for filling the vacancy createdby Mrs. McQuillan’s resignation, the dis-trict stated.

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skies and warm breezes, the LenoxSchool families met on the field to showtheir community spirit.

Following the beat, the students gath-ered to play African drums and then lis-ten to the award winning AdLib SteelPan Orchestra members ChristianMelhado and Brandon Longchamp, for-mer Lenox School students, and JelaniNoel play steel pan. Mrs. Benedetti,vocal music teacher, and Mr. Gordon,instrumental music teacher helped coor-dinate the event.

The “ticket” for students to play thedrum was to show their Baldwin Library

card. No library card? Not a problem!Lenox School joined with the publiclibrary to help families sign up forlibrary cards and get information abouttheir Summer Reading programs.

Wendy Rathjens, head of children’sservices, along with librarians MarthaGarvey and Dennis Hernandez, andboard trustee Carl Williams from thelibrary eagerly shared information withparents about their programs. For moreinformation on upcoming AdLib eventsgo to www.adlibsteelorchestra.com.For more information on BaldwinSummer Reading programs visitwww.baldwinpl.org.

THE BEAT,BEAT, BEAT OFTHE TOM-TOMS washeard through-out LenoxSchool as theLenox commu-nity gatheredfor a drum cir-cle.

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his athletic talents to the basketball andlacrosse teams and will attendMerrimack College on a football schol-arship in September.

John Jeffries AwardThe John Jeffries Athletic Service

Award was created to honor John Jeffriesfor his many years of service to Freeport’sathletes, Freeport’s teams and theFreeport community through his work atthe Recreation Center. Two very deserv-ing students are receiving this award.

Christopher Gutierrez has sung withthe chorus at our local nursing homes,did Christmas caroling at the library,sang for the Salvation Army, sang forSanta Claus, participated in the PeaceMarch, worked the soup kitchen at OurHoly Redeemer, participated in thestring-athon with the orchestra, workedon stage crew for masque and wig andparticipated in the Memorial Dayparade. Music Awards were Monday

night but this Renaissance man alsoplayed varsity football and winter track.His outstanding work ethic and dedica-tion made him a successful player forFreeport. He will be attending SUNYCortland in the fall.

Stephanie Morales worked as aUNICEF volunteer, collected non-per-ishable food and gift wrapped for theneedy, baked pies for Our HolyRedeemer, served as part of the colorguard for Veterans Day, Founders Day,Memorial Day and other school func-tions.

She has participated in the PeaceMarch, coat drive, Operation SPLASH,Toys for Tots, Purple Heart Pups, Haitidisaster relief and a variety of fundrais-ing walks. She has earned the NavalJunior ROTC Admiral Hoss MillerAward for over 100 hours of communi-ty service. A member of the NationalHonor Society and class president, shewill be attending Virginia Tech in thefall on a full scholarship.

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Sports in FreeportFrom July 2 to 29, the Freeport

Memorial Library and the FreeportHistorical Society present an exhibit ofphotographs related to sports, sportingevents, athletes and spectators inFreeport. If you have items you wouldlike to share, please bring them to theSaturday, July 14, reception from 10 a.m.to 12:30 pm. As part of the annualFreeport Memories exhibit, the FreeportHistorical Society will be displaying pho-tographs and memorabilia relating tosports in Freeport, including semiprofes-sional teams, the Freeport Stadium, andthe Freeport High School band. Visitorswill also have a chance to view imagesfrom a new book on the history ofFreeport, written by librarians Cynthia J.Krieg and Regina G. Feeney.

Great BooksOn Tuesday, July 10, 1:30 p.m.,

William Coble will discuss “Politics” byAristotle, who describes the role politicsand the political community must playin bringing about the virtuous life of thecitizenry.

Great Rift ValleyOn Wednesday, July 11, 7 to 8 p.m.,

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The book chosen for Friday, July 6, is“The Angel’s Game” by Carlos RuizZafon. Offered a deal from an enigmaticpublisher in turbulent 1960s Barcelona,David Martin wonders about his capaci-ty to write a book by which the publish-er claims others will live and die.

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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 Long BeachAvenue 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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Freeport’s Class of 2012The Freeport High School graduating

class of 2012 filled Mack Arena atHofstra University with the buzz ofexcitement, the energy of anticipation,the enthusiasm for the future and thewarmth of unity for their commencementexercise.

After encouraging the graduates toacknowledge their families, teachers,administrators and others who haveinspired and supported them to achievetheir goals, Superintendent of SchoolsDr. Kishore Kuncham proclaimed,“Class of 2012, this is your night.”

He advised the graduates to rememberthe acronym F-O-C-U-S and what itstands for. He explained that “F is forFearless; O is for Opportunity; C is forCommitment; U is for Unique and S isfor Stillness or Silence.”

He continued “Be fearless, manufac-ture opportunities, renew your commit-ment, realize your uniqueness and diveinto your inner world for moments ofstillness and silence every day. Whateveryou do, let it reach your heart and let yourheart reach your action. Have the courageto take risks. Go where there are no guar-antees. Get out of your comfort zone,even if it means being uncomfortable.”He added, “I wish you all a wonderfuland exciting adventure ahead of you.”

To the cheers and applause of students,family and friends, Dr. Kuncham notedthat this graduating class has raised the barin scholarship awards for those who fol-low, and that nearly 100 colleges and uni-versities will be welcoming the newestFreeport graduates this coming September.

The Freeport High School Symphonic

Orchestra performed several numbersunder the direction of Jill Boardman,including a toe-tapping rendition of DukeEllington’s “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If ItAin’t Got That Swing).” On the oppositeside of the stage, the select chorale,directed and accompanied by MoniqueRetzlaff, filled the arena with sweet har-monies on songs such as StephenSchwartz’s “For Good.”

“We are a beautiful family. We aregoing to change the world and give backto our Freeport community,” said ClassPresident Stephanie Morales, who isheading to Virginia Tech on a full schol-arship in the fall.

“Freeport has provided us with some-thing we can’t buy. Character!” remarkedYale-bound Valedictorian Brea Baker,tapping into the camaraderie felt amongher fellow graduates. “Thank you for let-ting me make mistakes and learn fromthem,” said Salutatorian LakieaSimmons in a special thank you to hermother. Lakiea will attend AlleghenyCollege come September.

“Work hard to achieve your successand don’t give up. You are from Freeport.Fly on the wings of your talents and yourmightiest dreams,” said Principal ErnestJ. Kight in this his last graduation beforeretirement.

Mr. Kight then presided over the certi-fication of the graduates, the much-antic-ipated portion of the ceremony that blos-somed into a burst of flying caps and tas-sels as the graduates relished their finalmoments as Freeport High School stu-dents before continuing their celebrationwith family and friends.

DISPLAYING THEIR DIPLOMAS and smiles for all to see, these Freeport HighSchool graduates are ready to continue learning at some of the most presti-gious colleges in the country.

SAYING GOODBYE: From left, Freeport school board trustees MichaelPomerico and Vilma Lancaster, board Vice-President Debra Mulé and SchoolsSuperintendent Dr. Kishore Kuncham prepare to preside over the 119th annu-al high school graduation.

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The J.W. Dodd Middle SchoolCommencement Exercise was the cul-minating event for nearly 475 eighth-grade students who are fully prepared tomeet the challenges of Freeport HighSchool this coming fall.

“I ask you to think about what youwant to do as you move on. Rememberto maintain your commitment and men-tal focus,” said Superintendent Dr.Kishore Kuncham at the ceremony heldin the high school gym.

Keeping with tradition, the symphonicensemble, under the direction of AdamRubin, played Sir Edward Elgar’s “Pompand Circumstance” as the soon-to-be grad-uates entered the room to the cheers andapplause of family and friends. The selectchorus, under the direction of SherillSpruill, sang “The Star-Spangled Banner”to open the event and Celine Dion’s hit “ANew Day Has Come” later on.

The printed program listed page afterpage of awards that individuals withinthe Class of 2012 have earned, includingrecognition for academic excellence,music and athletics.

“I stand here proud. Believe in your-self and the cardinal principles thatmake you special. Seek answers, askquestions,” stated Principal JohnO’Mard from the podium in his sendoffspeech to the graduates.

The presentation of diplomas wasswift as each student was called to thefront of the room to receive a diplomafrom Board of Education Vice-PresidentDebra Mulé. After Principal O’Mardofficially declared the students gradu-ates, the symphonic ensemble playedRalph Vaughn-Williams’ “Sine Nomine”as the newly graduated middle schoolstudents strode out of the room and ontothe next level of their academic careers.

YIPEE! Moments after J.W. Dodd Principal John O’Mard declared the class of2012 as having graduated, their diplomas were sent aloft with joy.

OUTSTANDING STUDENTS were honored at the recent Moving Up ceremony atArcher Street School.

Legislature passes sewagepollution right to know act

by Laura Schofer

The state Legislature recently passedthe Sewage Pollution Right to Know Actwhich requires public notification ofsewage spills.

The bill was co-sponsored by stateSenator Charles J. Fuschillo (R-Merrick) and Assemblyman HarveyWeisenberg (D- Long Beach) in the stateAssembly. The legislation is now wait-ing to be signed by Governor AndrewCuomo. It would go into effect May 1,2013.

The proposed law requires that pub-licly run sewage treatment facilities pro-vide the public notice after raw or par-tially treated sewage spills into thewater. They would have four hours tomake such a report public. The stateDepartment of EnvironmentalConservation (DEC) is the lead agencyrequired to notify the public about a spillthrough the media.

Furthermore, the legislation reads,“The department [DEC], in consultationwith the Department of Health, shallpost reported information on its websiteexpeditiously and shall prepare a reporton publicly owned treatment works andsewer system discharges annually. Thereport shall, at a minimum, include: thetotal number of discharges, details ofsuch discharges including the volumeand treated state of the discharge, andthe duration and location of each dis-charge; as well as any remedial respons-es taken to mitigate impacts and avoidfurther discharges.”

“Whether it’s swimming, boating orfishing, Long Island’s beautiful beachesand waterways are widely utilized byresidents throughout the year, especiallyin the summer. When untreated sewagethat could potentially affect their healthis discharged into the waterway, theydeserve to know immediately,” saidSenator Fuschillo. “Requiring promptdisclosure of sewage discharges willensure that residents who could beaffected get as much information asquickly as possible.”

Adrienne Esposito, executive direc-tor for Citizens Campaign for theEnvironment who has worked toadvocate for this legislation for over ayear, said, “Timely notification about

sewage overflow will allow families totake precautions and avoid swimming insewage, boating in bacteria or fishing infilth. When it comes to harmful sewagepollution, ignorance is not bliss, it isdangerous,” she said.

Sewage carries disease-causingmicroorganisms that cause diarrhea,vomiting, respiratory and other infec-tions, hepatatis and dysentery. A com-mon illness caused by swimming in anddrinking untreated or partially treatedsewage water is gastroenteritis but canlead to more chronic illnesses, especial-ly for children and the elderly, accordingto information provided by the stateHealth Department.

“Waterborne illnesses resulting fromswimming are on the rise nationwide,”explained Ms. Esposito. “The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency[EPA] estimates that between 1.8 and3.5 million Americans become ill annu-ally from contact with sewage in recre-ational waters,” she said.

Sewage pollution is caused by severalfactors including outdated and failinginfrastructure as well as suburban devel-opment that can increase nonpermeablesurfaces. In Nassau County, 80% of thesurfaces are nonpermeable. Water, nor-mally captured and drained into theground, has nowhere to go, creatingstormwater runoff which goes directlyinto the sewer system, thus needing tobe treated.

New York is the seventh state in thenation to pass a sewage pollution rightto know act. Nassau County has its ownversion of the right to know spill bill.Last October the county Legislaturepassed a bill that provides informationabout sewage spills to residents whosign up to receive email alerts.

There is no national standard requir-ing sewage operators to alert the publicabout spills, writes Katherine Baer, sen-ior director of the Clean WaterProgram, American Rivers, on her blog.

“Currently over 200 million peopleare served by treatment plants that pro-vide secondary or more advanced treat-ment, up from 140 million served bywastewater treatment in the late 1960sbefore the Clean Water Act waspassed,” according to the website ofAmerican Rivers.

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Freeport resident and AmericanLegion Past Commander StephenNicolino was one of eight recipients ofthe Town of Hempstead Veterans Medalat a June 30 ceremony at Town Park,Point Lookout. The following is thenomination letter, written by Mr.Nicolino’s brother Albert:

I would like to take this opportunity tosubmit a person whom I believe wouldbe an excellent choice as a recipient ofthe Town of Hempstead Veterans Medal.

His name is Stephen Nicolino, wholives in Freeport and served in theUnited States Air Force during theKorean War. He achieved the rank ofStaff Sergeant and attained the positionof Senior Air Traffic Control Operator.

He comes from a family of patriotswho served their country when theywere called upon. His father was aWorld War I veteran. His older brotherGino served in World War II and was inthe largest battle of World War II, theBattle of the Bulge. Later he was at thebridge in Remagen when the U.S. troopscrossed the Rhein River into Germany.Brother Al served in the U.S. Marinesduring the Korean War and brother Patserved eight years in the NationalGuard.

Stephen is a past Commander of theFreeport American Legion, WilliamClinton Story Post 342 and a member ofthe Henry T. Mohr Veterans of ForeignWars Post 1310. He is also a member ofthe Air Force Traffic ControlAssociation and the Simpson Air ForceBase Association. He has spent an enor-mous amount of time, talent and energyin promoting veterans’ causes in theVillage of Freeport as well as the entirecommunity of Long Island.

He was vice-chairman of the commit-tee to establish a monument of the fallencomrades from Freeport. This monu-ment is testimony to those who gavetheir lives, from the time of the CivilWar, Spanish-American War, World WarI, World War II and the Korean War tothe war in Vietnam. It is one of a kindwith his construction company alongwith partner Al, a former Marine. He

designed and built the foundation, walk-way and benches for the monument. Hehad the support and help from Town ofHempstead Councilwoman AngieCullin, [Supervisor] Kate Murray (wewere on T.V. together) and state SenatorCharles Fuschillo Jr., who awarded ussome grant money.

Stephen was chairman for six years onthe mayor’s veteran advisory board andis currently a member on the board ingood standing. He is also a past presidentof the Freeport Chamber of Commerce.He received the support of the chamberand the community when he served aschairman of the Memorial Day Parade inFreeport. In addition, Stephen haschaired the Veterans Day services for thelast 10 years. He was co-chairman of thebeautiful ceremony held each year by theNassau County American Legion honor-ing the four chaplains who went downwith ship U.S.S. Dorchester, which wastorpedoed in WWII off Greenland.Whenever the opportunity presents itselfyou will find Stephen offering poppieson Nautical Mile.

In addition, Stephen co-chaired acommittee with retired real admiralHoss Miller (Freeport graduate 1949) tohonor seven servicemen who gave theirlives in the Korean War. He presentedFreeport High School with two shadow-boxes filled with medals, memorabiliaand a biography of those seven bravemen. Today those shadow boxes areproudly displayed in the lobby ofFreeport High School.

He has supported the veterans atNorthport V.A. Hospital as well as thevetrans stand-down each year to helpthose unfortunate veterans who are home-less and in need of veterans services.

With all of these programs which Ihave listed in support of our veteransthere is one which I know Stephen ismost proud of. That is the signs whichare currently displayed on the SouthernState Parkway and the Long IslandExpressway. These signs direct personsto the exit for the Long Island NationalCemetery on Wellwood Avenue inFarmingdale.

Stephen’s brother Harry Nicolino, for-

mer Freeport patrolman who was thefirst police officer on Long Island tohave a K-9 Dog in September 1962, isburied in the National Cemetery inFarmingdale. After the attack on theWorld Trade Center on September 11,2001, many servicemen who died in[Iraq and Afghanistan] were being buriedin the cemetery along with those 270,000who were presently buried there.

Stephen noticed for many years, whilepaying respect to his brother, there wereno signs on the parkway directingmotorists to the Long Island NationalCemetery. He embarked on a letter wit-ing campaignn to the New YorkDepartment of Transportation request-ing that a sign be placed on theParkway. To his amazment he kept beingrefused for three years for the mostridiculous reasons. He was so deter-mined to see these signs erected that hewas about to contact President Bush.

Instead, he put pressure on our legisla-tors, who finally had a bill passed in theAssembly and Senate by Senator CharlesFuschillo. Governor Pataki immediatelysigned the bill annd finally in November2005 the signs for the Long IslandNational Cemetery were unveiled onSouthern State Parkway and the L.I.E. Aceremony was held at the cemetery andSenator Fuschillo presented Stephenwith a replica of the sign.

Whenevr he passes the sign on theSouthern State Parkway at Exit 35, he feels

proud that he fought the establishment forthree years and preservered. He made avow he would never stop lobbying for thatsign to the point that he was prepared towrite personally to President Bush.

Thank you for taking the time to readthis letter and I know that Stephenwould be very proud if he were slected.

Respectfully,Albert Nicolino (Ex Marine)

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Freeport Historical Society celebrates 50th anniversaryThe Freeport Historical Society and

Museum will celebrate its 50th anniver-sary on Sunday, July 29, from 4 to 8 p.m.at an event which will take place at anunusual site, the Freeport Junk Yard.

The first historical society was estab-lished in 1941 by former Freeport JudgeHilbert R. Johnson, with assistance fromnumerous other civic-minded individuals.The society was later resumed in 1962 andhas worked tirelessly to preserveFreeport’s storied past. The junk yard, fea-tured on the Science Channel’s televisionseries JUNKies, stands next to the site ofthe former Freeport Municipal Stadium.

“The Historical Society is committed topreserving the storied history of Freeport,”said Cynthia Krieg, president of the histor-ical society. “The junkyard is a naturallocation to hold our event because it sharesthe same passion for our past [that] we do.We are delighted that they are hosting thisevent for us and we hope everyone comesout to celebrate this great occasion.”

As part of the celebration, IsabelleDrach, a former museum president andguiding force to the development of themuseum, and Robert Raynor, who as a

young man helped start the museum in1962, will be honored.

Tickets to the event will cost $50 perperson. The event will feature entertain-ment, food and beverages. For all eventinquiries cal 623-9632. All proceeds sup-port the museum and their ongoing effortsto keep the history of Freeport alive.

The Freeport Historical Society nowfeatures hundreds of years’ worth ofphotographs, sheet music, and theaterPlaybills among other artifacts fromthroughout Freeport’s history.

The Main Room or Reception Room,is reserved for artifacts special toFreeport’s uniqueness, including a1777 13-star flag, the spinning wheelfrom “the oldest house in Freeport”and items pertinent to the Grand Armyof the Republic as well as the AmericanRevolution.

The junkyard contains old pianos,trunks and engineering creations thatrange from hovercrafts to flame cannons.It also displays old local and Freeportbusiness signs from places such as Jahn’s,Ehrhart’s, Freeport Motor Inn and Boatel,Clark’s Bar, Bigelow’s Seafood, State

Farm, the Schooner, Friendly’s and manymore. Originally the stadium hosted“midget” auto races; after World War II itswitched to stock car racing and eventual-ly demolition derbies. Junkyard ownerJimmy Ruocco, better known as Jimmy“The Junk Genius,” will be in attendanceat the celebration.

The purposes of Freeport HistoricalSociety are to promote and encourage his-torical research; to collect and distributeinformation relating to the early history of

Freeport in the State of New York; to gath-er, to obtain by purchase, gift, devise orotherwise to preserve and to exhibit books,photographs, manuscripts, papers andrelics relating to the history of Freeportand contiguous territory; and to preserverecords of the recollections of residents ofthe area concerning its early history. Tocontact the historical society they can bereached by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 623-9632.

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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 July 17, 2012 at 11:30AMPremises 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 of

Nassau 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 986 4T 6/14, 21, 28, 7/5Notice of Sale Supreme CourtNassauWells Fargo Bank, N.A., asTrustee for Merill LynchMortgage Investors TrustSeries MLCC 2004-GMortgage Pass-ThroughCertifcate Vs. Jose A. Zafra;Alexandra Zafra a/k/aAlexandra B. Zafra a/k/aAlexandra E. Zafra., 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 July 5th, 2011. I willsell at Public Auction to the

highest bidder at the CalendarControl Part (CCP) Courtroom,100 Supreme Court Drive,Mineola NY, 11501. OnTuesday July 17th, 2012 at11:30am Premises known as18 Viola Drive Glen Cove NY,11542. SEC: 23 BI: 63 Lots:1. All that certain plot, pieceor parcel of land, situated,lying and being in the City ofGlen Cove, County of Nassauand State of New York.Approximate amount ofJudgment $687,671.24 Plusinterest and cost. Premiseswill be sold subject to provi-sions of filed Judgment IndexNo. 08-013976Chris J. Coschignano, Esq.,REFEREEThe Law Office of Shapiro,Dicaro & Barak. 250 MileCrossing Boulevard Suite oneRochester, NY 14624 Attorney(s) for PlaintiffFL 987 4T 6/14, 21, 28, 7/5NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU

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Pursuant to a judgment of fore-closure and sale duly entered1/23/2012, I, the under-signed Referee will sell at pub-lic auction at CCP (CalendarControl Part Courtroom) in theNassau Supreme Court, 100Supreme Court Dr., Mineola,NY 11501 on 7/24/2012 at11:30 am premises known as70 North Main Street,Freeport, NY 11520ALL that certain plot piece orparcel of land, with the build-ings and improvements there-on erected, situate, lying andbeing in the IncorporatedVillage of Freeport, Town ofHempstead, County of Nassauand State of New York. Block236-01 Lot 205Approximate amount of lien$766,853.23 plus interestand costs; Premises will besold subject to provisions offiled judgment Index # 4600-11Mark L. McKew, Esq., RefereeLYNCH & ASSOCIATES ATTOR-NEYS AT LAW, 462 SeventhAvenue, 12th Floor, NEWYORK, NY 10018Dated: 6/12/2012 FileNumber: 075.208 MNHFL 991 4T 6/21, 28, 7/5, 12

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULEDMEETINGS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE of thefollowing scheduled PlanningBoard Meetings for theIncorporated Village ofFreeport: July 10, 2012August 7, 2012 September 18, 2012. Please be advised that anydate not listed is hereby can-celled BY ORDER OF THEPLANNING BOARD.Pamela Walsh BoeningVillage ClerkDated: June 27, 2012FL 100 1T 7/5NOTICE OF TIME CHANGE OF

REGULAR MEETINGPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that

the regularly scheduled meet-ing of the Board of Trustees ofthe Incorporated Village ofFreeport, to be held onMonday, July 9, 2012 willbegin at 6:00 P.M., in theMunicipal Building, MainConference Room, 46 NorthOcean Avenue, Freeport, NewYork, it is anticipated that theBoard will meet in ExecutiveSession until 7:30 P.M.

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