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See you in October!

A Nautical Festival updatefrom Mayor Andrew HardwickFreeport has enjoyed the Nautical

Mile Festival and the celebration ofits nautical heritage for anumber of years. However,as a consequence of risingcosts and requests fromFreeport’s first responders,the Nautical Mile BusinessAssociation, and theChamber of Commerce,the Festival will be movedfrom its June date toOctober.

The summer months arethe busy season for thebusinesses on the NauticalMile, and the NauticalMile Business Associationas well as the Chamber of Commercemade it clear that hosting the Festival

in June will hinder their businessoperations. This recommendation to

host the Festival duringthe fall, more specifical-ly during the month ofOctober, would help andencourage business forthe merchants and pro-vide additional savingsto the village.

If you or someoneyou know are interestedin helping the NauticalMile Festival be a suc-cess this year, pleasecontact the Mayor’sOffice and ask to be apart of the Freeport

Nautical Mile Festival Committee,377-2252.

Major Hardwick

The mother of all civics?by Laura Schofer

The fate of the county’s sewage plantswas a hot topic when the newly formedNassau County Coalition of CivicAssociations held its first meeting lastweek at Lido Beach Park.

The organization was founded “toform a united voice to address issues thataffect our county and to work together tohelp our neighbors navigate through thebureaucracies of local government, pro-tect our environment and improve thequality of life for the people of NassauCounty,” reads its mission statement.

The coalition is made up of nine boarddirectors, each representing the nine stateAssembly districts in Nassau County. At themeeting, eight of the directors wereinstalled. The coalition is still looking for adirector to cover Region Five, whichincludes the northwest corner of NassauCounty.

Each director will act as a liaisonbetween the coalition and civic groupswithin a region, bringing up issues ofcountywide importance to the directors.No issue will be addressed that does nothave two-thirds approval from the board.

“We are here because we believe pub-lic oversight is necessary,” explainedRegion Four board director Ray Paganoof Oceanside.

Each board member echoed that senti-ment. Phil Franco, representing RegionSeven that includes Seaford andWantagh, said, “The county is notresponding to us, so we must take thelead.”

Claudia Borecky, representingRegion Six that includes North Merrickand North Bellmore, added, “The ideaof this coalition is a belief that we canmake a difference. There are those whohope we fail and think this coalition is

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Friday, April 27•Freeport cinema, 3&7.; Dr: Kid’s Celebrate Arbor Day, 6:30 p.m,.

ESOL/GED, 9 a.m.; AA, 4:30 p.m.; OA, 5:30 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, April 28• CR: Etiquette For Children (Gr: Etiquette for Children (Gr: 3 & 4), 11:30 a.m.;

Lost Freeport, 2 p.m.; Delta, 9 a.m.; NAACP-workshops, 10 a.m.; FoundationFighting Blindness, 1 p.m.

at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Sunday, April 29• Soprano and Piano Concert, 2:30 p.m.

at the Freeport Memorial Library

Monday, April 30•ESOL, 9 a.m.; Retire Teachers 10 a.m.; Athena Club, 12 p.m.; AA, 4:30 p.m.;

Group Meditation, 7:30 p.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library• Freeport Village Court in session, Judge Stephen Drummond presiding,

9 a.m., 40 North Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.

Tuesday, May 1Look, Listen and Learn, 1 p.m.; CR: Legomani (GR. 1 & 2), 5:15 p.m.;

ESOL/GED, 9 a.m.; Long Island Links, 6 p.m.; Audubon Society Board meeting, 7 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, May 2AARP Mature Drivers Course, 9:30 a.m.;

ESOL, 10 a.m.; CoDA Freeport, 12 p.m.; AA, 4:30 p.m.; Chi Eta Phi Sorority, 6p.m.; Freeport Lions Club, 6:30 p.m.; Kiwanis, 7 p.m.at the Freeport Memorial

Library• Freeport Village Court in session, Judge Stephen Drummond presiding,

9 a.m., 40 North Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.• Board of Education Budget workshop, 7:30 p.m. at Atkinson School.

Thursday, May 3• Current Events in Perspective, 1 p.m.; ESOL/GED, 9a.m.;

Sewer and Sanitation Commisson, 7:30 p.m., 355 Albany Avenue;

Lost FreeportOn Saturday, April 28, 2 p.m.,

Regina Feeney and Cynthia Krieg willoffer a presentation featuring locationsin Freeport that no longer exist and oth-ers that are in danger of disappearing.

Included are Guy Lombardo’s house,the Brooklyn Water Works building, theElks Club, the Freeport Theatre, andmore. The history of the MeadowbrookBank building, which has been empty

for several decades, will also be dis-cussed.

Song recitalOn Sunday, April 29, 2:30 p.m.,

soprano Jean and pianist BillMcClelland will present works fromclassical composers, popular songs andthe Great American Songbook whichrepresents the best American songs ofthe 20th century.

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

Nassau detectives are investigating arobbery that occurred on Thursday, April19, at 1:10 a.m. in Freeport.

According to detectives, the victim, a35-year old delivery man for Domino’sPizza, drove to a delivery at a FranklinSquare, Freeport, address and wasapproached by a dark-skinned black manin his 20s, about 5’8” tall with a mediumbuild and a round face.

The suspect appeared to be the personaccepting the delivery and when the vic-tim exited his car, two other masked malesapproached him from behind.

One of those men produced a blackhandgun and struck the victim in the headwith it, causing him to suffer a contusion.

All three suspects then went through thevictim’s pockets removing $38 in cash andhis Metro PCS cell phone. The suspects,who made the victim lie on the ground,fled the scene in an unknown direction.

The victim, who refused medical atten-tion at the scene, was unable to furtheridentify his assailants to responding offi-cers.

Detectives request anyone with infor-mation regarding this robbery to callCrime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. Allcallers will remain anonymous.

u u uFreeport police arrested a Freeport man

for Criminal Possession of a ForgedInstrument on Saturday, April 21, at 11:30a.m. in Freeport.

According to detectives, Jalil Burton,18, of Casino Street, Freeport, wasobserved driving erratically and stoppedby Freeport police at West Merrick Roadand Church Street. During the stop he wasfound to be in possession of marihuana.

After being placed under arrest it wasdiscovered the suspect was also in posses-sion of 20 counterfeit $100 bills.

The suspect is charged with 20 countsof Criminal Possession of a ForgedInstrument, Unlawful Possession ofMarihuana and two Vehicle and TrafficLaw Violations.

Hempstead zoning calendarThe following case will be called

before the Board of Appeals of theTown of Hempstead on Wednesday,May 2, starting at 9:30 a.m. at theNathan L.H. Bennett Pavilion,Hempstead Town Hall.

395/12. BALDWIN – AdalgizaMartinez-Rosales, renewal of grant tomaintain 2-family dwelling, E/s GrandAvenue, 533-43’ S/o Merrick Road,a/k/a 2501 South Grand Avenue.

The following cases will be calledbefore the Board of Appeals of theTown of Hempstead on Wednesday,May 9, starting at 9:30 a.m. at theNathan L.H. Bennett Pavilion,Hempstead Town Hall.

445/12. BALDWIN – Curtis andShannon Feggins, Variance, rear yard,maintain wood deck attached todwelling, E/s Ann Street, 109.45’ N/o

Jackie Lane, a/k/a 3199 Ann Street.

452/12. NR FREEPORT – SantosVillalobos, maintain 6’ high solid PVCfence forward of dwelling which maysubstantially obstruct line of sight, E/sDelisle Avenue, 112.53’ N/o OakStreet, a/k/a 4 Delisle Avenue.

458/12. BALDWIN – RobertRuggiero, variance, lot area occupied,maintain addition attached to dwelling,N/s Riverside Avenue, 156.65’ W/oGrand Avenue, a/k/a 711 RiversideAvenue.

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The New York Supreme Court hasdetermined that former Mayor WilliamGlacken did not defame developer GaryMelius, the owner of the property wherethe Brooklyn Waterworks once stood.The decision, made by a panel from theThird District of the Appellate Division,states that “the alleged defamatory state-ments are nonactionable opinion.”

According to court documents, “onFebruary 26, 2009, the defendant[William Glacken] participated in a pub-lic debate held at the Freeport MemorialLibrary among candidates running formayor and trustees in upcoming localelections. Members of the audiencewere given the opportunity to writequestions for the candidate which themoderators then selected and posed tothe candidates.

“When the defendant and his mayoralopponent were asked about the plantiff’slawsuit against Freeport officials[including Mr. Glacken] what wasdescribed as a heated exchange tookplace. During this exchange the defen-dant said that the lawsuit was an attemptby the plaintiff ‘to extort money fromyou,’ i.e. the residents of Freeport. Healso stated that the plaintiff was seekingan amount ‘far in excess of theappraised value’ of the property,” readsthe decision.

Court papers indicate that Mr. Meliussought immediate action to recover dam-ages for defamation based on the defen-dant’s statement as an “extortionist” whowas seeking “to extort money.”

But the court wrote that “considering

the immediate context, a reasonable lis-tener would have believed that callingthe plaintiff an “extortionist’ who isseeking ‘to extort money’ was conveyingthe defendant’s opinion as to the meritsof the plaintiff’s lawsuit and was not afactual accusation of criminal conduct.”

Further, “Looking at the broadersocial context the statement as made inthe midst of a heated political debate, aforum where the audience would antici-pate the use of epithets, fiery rhetoricand hyperbole and would arrive with anappropriate amount of skepticism.”

Meanwhile a lawsuit is still pendingagainst Mr. Glacken and other formervillage officials. In 2008 Mr. Meliusfiled an action against then-MayorGlacken and other village officialsalleging these parties “had conspired totake the Brooklyn Waterworks propertyaway from him by means of an unlawfultax deed scheme,” read court papers, anallegation denied by the defendants.

This lawsuit is still pending althoughMayor Andrew Hardwick settled the vil-lage’s share of the lawsuit in the amountof $3.5 million, as did Nassau Countyfor $500,000.

Freeport Republican Club eventsJust a reminder – the Freeport

Republican Club will hold a Chineseauction for our May 16 meeting. Pleasestart collecting gently used small items(no junk) to be auctioned off. It’s a funevening, so please join us.

Our annual Installation Cocktail

Reception will be held on Thursday,June 21 from 7-10 p.m. at the CoralHouse in Baldwin. We will be honor-ing school board member MichaelPomerico. Tickets are $70 per person.More information to follow.

– Carole Marquart

CorrectionAn error appeared in the Freeport

school budget story that appeared in theApril 19 issue of The Leader.

The correct amount for the 2012-13expenditure budget should be$151,012,254.

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THE FREEPORT LITTLE LEAGUE held its Opening Day Ceremony at the Carolyn G. AtkinsonSchool in Freeport. Little Leaguers, coaches, parents, and elected officials met in the school’sauditorium for a pep rally and address by League President Mike Aviles. Town of HempsteadCouncilwoman Dorothy Goosby, town Supervisor Kate Murray, Freeport Mayor Andrew Hardwickand other dignitaries were on hand to congratulate the players and wish everyone a success-ful and fun filled season.

CHAMBER INSTALLS: The Freeport Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual InstallationDinner Dance at the Chateau Briand in Carle Place. Hempstead Town Councilwoman DorothyGoosby and Freeport Mayor Andrew Hardwick presented the honorees and installed officerswith Certificates of Recognition, along with heartfelt congratulations for a job well done. Fromleft are Mayor Hardwick, Karin and Joachim Frigger, Business Person of the Year,Councilwoman Goosby, President Ilona Jagnow and Citizen of the Year Jerri Quibell.

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Be sure to write to us about that special mother in Freeport/Baldwin who willbe awarded several prizes from our localmerchants.

All nominating letters must be in our officeby noon on Friday, April 27. Nominees mustbe Freeport/Baldwin residents. Mail or bringletters to: The Leader, 1840 Merrick Avenue,Merrick 11566. Make sure to include the

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Prizes will include a $25 Gift Certificatefrom the Imperial Diner, One Free Week forTwo from World Gym, a $25 Gift Certificatefrom The Schooner, a $50 Gift Certificatefrom Vincente Jewelers, a $25 GiftCertificate from Piccolo Pizza and a OneYear Subscription to The Leader.

A head startHow would you explain to someone who lives in

the deserts of Africa or a Pacific atoll the feeling youget when you enter a house smelling of roast turkeyat Thanksgiving, that combination of anticipationand nostalgia? Not easy, right?

That is why St. John’s University professor andjournalist Dr. Marie Lise Gazarian says it is not easyto be a translator. But the best literary critic must bea translator, because to translate a poem, one mustunderstand it thoroughly. It is not enough to knowthe meaning of the words. One must also be able tocapture their cadence, emotions and evocations.

St. John’s University’s Spanish HonorarySociety recently published its 10th annual literaryreview, this time in both English and Spanish, andProfessor Gazarian said it was a daunting butrewarding task because this issue of “EntreRascacielos” or “Among Skyscrapers” required thedeepest attention to analyzing each and every poemin order to translate it in its full meaning and style.

This year, it is expected that half of the studentsgraduating college nationwide will be unemployedor underemployed. Those who have had internshipsand those who have really learned a foreign lan-guage will have a head start.

As far back as 1787, Thomas Jefferson, one ofthe founders of our country, advised his youngnephew to study Spanish. “Bestow great attentionon this, and endeavor to acquire an accurateknowledge of it. Our future connections withSpain and Spanish America will render that lan-guage a valuable acquisition.”

Latin America, which is so full of potential foreconomic growth, is largely Spanish speaking, andmore and more so is the United States, which statis-ticians predict in 2050 will become the nation withthe largest number of Spanish speakers, exceedingeven Mexico. Of course, the majority of us will stillbe speaking English. But what an advantage that isfor us in working together as a hemisphere to devel-op the riches in both continents!

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Homeless man arrested inBaldwin robbery

A homeless man from Long Beachwas arrested in connection with twoburglaries, one of which which occurredin Baldwin.

According to detectives, on Friday,April 20, at 6:03 p.m. Ronald Miller,34, who was known to have an openNew York State Parole Warrant, wasseen by a Long Beach detective onEast Chester Street in Long Beach.

The suspect ran, leading LongBeach police on a short foot pursuitbut was apprehended behind houseson East Chester Street. No injurieswere reported.

Through investigation it was deter-

mined that on Monday, October 31, thesuspect entered Shamrock gas station onMerrick Road, Baldwin, and removed alaptop computer, cigarettes and cash.

Additionally it was determined that onSunday, November 6, he broke a glassgarage door of the BP gas station onDavison Avenue, Oceanside and entered.No loss was reported. The suspect leftbehind evidence at both locations whichlinked him to the burglaries.

Miller is charged with two counts ofBurglary, two counts of CriminalMischief, Grand Larceny, andPossession of Burglary Tools.

Afternoon Book DiscussionOn Wednesday, May 2 at 2 p.m.

join us for a discussion of “The Vault: anInspector Wexford Novel” by RuthRendell. Books are available to be bor-rowed at the Baldwin Public LibraryCirculation Desk and everyone is wel-come.

Film ScreeningOn Friday, May 4 at 2 p.m. and

Monday, May 7 at 6:45 p.m. see thecomedy/drama in which Matt King is anindifferent husband and the father of twogirls who is forced to re-examine his pastand embrace his future when his wifesuffers a boating accident off of Waikiki.

The event leads to a rapprochementwith his young daughters while Matt

wrestles with a decision to sell the fami-ly’s land handed down from Hawaiianroyalty and missionaries. StarringGeorge Clooney. 115 minutes. Rated R.For more details, pick up a moviebrochure at the library or visit us onlineat www.baldwinpl.org

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THE GREATEST GENERATION: Mr. Rader describes how his unit wasambushed by the Nazis in the Brittany region of France.

Freeport WWII vet Rader addresses BHS students

Baldwin High School students had awonderful opportunity to meet twoWorld War II veterans in their socialstudies classes on April 18.

Freeport resident Bernard Radertalked about his experience as a riflemanin the Infantry and how he survived cap-tivity and starvation as a German pris-oner of war but found friendship amongthe local French countrymen. In 2007,Mr. Rader was awarded the FrenchLegion of Honor for his war effort.

Baldwin resident and former BaldwinFire Department chief DominickFamularo gave his story as a 17-year-oldwho left halfway through his senior yearat Baldwin High School to enlist in thearmy. He saw action in the Battle of theBulge and witnessed the NurembergTrials as an MP.

Mr. Famularo never graduated withthe Class of 1945 but will finally walkup to receive his high school diplomathis June with the Class of 2012.

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FREE YOUR MIND: Atkinson Intermediate School Principal Linda Carter withteachers Carrie Frederick and Christina Schwarz, and their fifth and sixthgrade Odyssey of the Mind teams, who went head-to-head with other schoolteams in regional competition.

Drug take-back in FreeportOn Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to

2 p.m., the Drug Enforcement Agency(DEA) will offer the public an opportu-nity to rid their homes of potentiallydangerous expired, unused, and unwant-ed prescription drugs with no questionsasked, by hosting the NationalPrescription Drug Take-Back event atsites nationwide.

Mayor Andrew Hardwick and PoliceChief Miguel Bermudez announce thatFreeport will again participate in thenational initiative.

Rates of prescription drug abuse inthe U.S. are increasing at alarmingrates, as are the number of accidental

poisonings and overdoses. Studiesshow that the majority of abused pre-scription drugs are obtained from fami-ly and friends, including the home med-icine cabinet.

Through the National PrescriptionDrug Take Back program held lastOctober, the American public turned inmore than 188 tons of prescription drugsat nearly 5,400 sites operated by theDEA and more than 3,000 state and locallaw enforcement partners.

Bring your medications for disposalto the Freeport Police Department, 40North Ocean Avenue. The service is freeand anonymous, no questions asked.

Freeport students second inOdyssey of the Mind

Freeport Schools entered twoOdyssey of the Mind teams from theCaroline G. Atkinson IntermediateSchool into regional competition andcame out with second place for thesixth-grade team and honorable mentionfor the fifth graders.

“We are so proud of our teams. Ms.Schwarz and Ms. Frederick provided thestudents with an excellent foundation forcreative thinking, thus preparing themfor the next level of competition at themiddle and high school levels, respec-tively,” Principal Linda Carter stated.

Odyssey of the Mind is a creativeproblem-solving program that chal-lenges students to work as a team asthey present their solution to a pre-defined problem in a competitive envi-ronment. Both teams from Atkinson arecomprised of seven students each andare coached by sixth-grade teachers

Carrie Frederick and Christina Schwarz.Student team members were chosenbased on stage presence, overall interestand enthusiasm for the club, sense ofcreativity, and the ability to “think out-side of the box.”

Once the teams were set in earlyOctober, the club met every Wednesdayafter school, when the students brain-stormed ideas and created their ownskits, scenery and costumes that wouldbest present their problem-solvingstrategies.

“While we didn’t take home the first-place trophy, the fun and experience ofthe competition was rewarding initself,” Ms. Schwarz said.

“Our students showed incredible ded-ication and the ability to transfer previ-ous knowledge to new situations forinnovative solutions,” Ms. Frederickadded.

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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: baldwinchurch@verizon.net 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. Stephen M. Lewis, Senior Pastor,Sunday Morning Worship Service 10 a.m.,Sunday School Service, 8:30 a.m., Bible Study:Wednesday evening, 7 p.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 DECRISTO, 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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French horn player John-MorganBush and collaborative pianist ZhenChen will perform in concert at theFreeport Memorial Library at 2:30 p.m.on Sunday, May 6

Mr. Bush is the founder and creativedirector of the artistic collaborative, theTuxedo Revolt.

The concept for the group is simplyexpressed by its tagline, “ClassicalMusic Performance: Slightly Irreverent,Completely Relevant.”

Tuxedo Revolt was founded in 2010when John-Morgan, then a graduate stu-dent at Manhattan School of Music,became disenchanted with the public’sperception of his instrument and theestablished codes of conduct that sur-round classical performance.

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For me it’s a genuine heartfelt exchange;I get it and I will always honor it.”

The May 6 performance will includeworks by Schumann, Richard Strauss,Franz Strauss, and Beethoven.Admission is free to the public.

TUXEDO REVOLT: French horn play-er John-Morgan Bush will be at theFreepor t Memorial Library onSunday, May 6.

Freeport school staffer isBilingual Administrator of the Year

The Freeport Schools director of sec-ond language programs, Susan Greca,was named Bilingual Administrator ofthe Year 2012 by the New York StateAssociation for Bilingual Education(NYSABE) in an awards ceremony lastmonth.

“We are extremely proud of Sue,”said Dr. Wafa Westervelt, assistantsuperintendent for curriculum andinstruction. “This recognition not onlyhighlights the outstanding work that sheand the staff have accomplished, butalso sheds light on the importance of

bilingual education programs, especial-ly given our current global economy.”

Ms. Greca was given her award at agathering of her peers in bilingual edu-cation at the 35th annual NYSABE con-ference in Huntington.

“It is wonderful to receive recognitionafter so many years in the field,” saidMs. Greca of her acknowledgment. Herglass commemorative plaque is etchedwith the words: “In Recognition of HerLeadership, Commitment andDedication on Behalf of BilingualEducation.”

HONORED: Freeport Schools Director of Second Language Programs SusanGreca was named Bilingual Administrator of the Year 2012 by the New YorkState Association for Bilingual Education.

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painted with a political brush, but wemust be nonpartisan.”

Patrice Benneward from Region Three,which includes Glenwood Landing andGlen Cove, added that “this is a goodopportunity to communicate on issues ofcountywide concern.”

The first order of business was to accepta resolution to address the county’s pro-posal to lease and/or finance the manage-ment, operation and/or control of the coun-ty’s sewage treatment plants. After PhilHealy (Region Two director, Massapequa)asked for some changes in the language,the resolution passed as follows:

“It is hereby resolved that the NassauCounty Coalition of Civic Associations(NCCA) will address the possible sale orlease of the county-owned sewage treat-ment plants at Glen Cove, Bay Park andCedar Creek sewage treatment plants.

“The coalition seeks full disclosure,transparency and accountability at eachstep of the process; legislative hearings;appointment of a citizens’ advisory com-mittee, and a seat on a citizens’ advisorycommittee.

“We seek oversight to protect residentsfrom a potential increase in costs to thetaxpayers, maintain local control and pro-tect the environment, health and safety forthe public.”

The resolution passed unanimously. Ms. Borecky told residents this propos-

al to lease the sewage treatment plantsgoes back to “2010, when the countyissued an RFP [request for proposals]looking for a financial advisor, and pickedMorgan Stanley.”

In December 2011 the countyLegislature’s Rules Committee voted tohire Morgan Stanley for a personal servicecontract to explore proposals from privatecompanies for leasing the county sewagetreatment plants.

The Morgan Stanley deal included a feeof $100,000 per quarter and a minimum of$5 million if a transaction is made.

But the Nassau Interim FinanceAuthority did not accept the contract andthe Rules Committee voted last week on anew contract with Morgan Stanley thatprovides $200,000 for the first two quar-ters, then $100,000 thereafter. The transac-tion fee can be no more than $5 million.

The lease could bring in about $865million to the county, according to county

sources. Possible bidders include UnitedWater, Severn Trent and Veolia.

Two componentsThere are two components to this deal.

The county is seeking a private investor tofinance the deal, and seeking an operatorof the sewage plants. The private investoror financing firm will give the countyapproximately $865 million – $465 mil-lion to refinance the sewer district debtand an additional $400 million to balancethe county’s budget for two years.

Tom Gallagher of Seaford asked, “Whathappens if this goes through? What abouta sewage tax?”

Mr. Franco of Seaford said the “countywill control rates but they don’t mentionother fees.” Mr. Franco reminded resi-dents that they already pay money into asewer district, but now “we’re told there isa deficit. Why? I believe we should findout why this happened. Maybe this issueshould be on a public referendum.”

Another man asked if a “personal serv-ice contract of this magnitude is legal.”

A woman wondered if “we can get thison a public referendum.”

But it was Scott Bochner of Long Beachwho was the most vocal individual on thisissue. He said that leasing the sewagetreatment plants “has nothing to do withmaking the plants any better or providingupgrades. It‘s about bridging the budgetgap. They’re leveraging our assets.”

“County Executive [Ed] Mangano saidhe would not raise taxes but he’s not fix-ing the problem. He wants to lease theplants to solve a $20 million gap,” saidMr. Bochner.

“The county takes in $119 million ayear to run the sewage treatment plants.Say it now costs $140 million. It’s a sim-ple thing – ask residents [households] topay another $1.50 to run the plants. Youdon’t leverage our future. We’ll never beable to pay off this debt.”

In other news, Peter Rosenthal from theLeague of Women Voters asked the coali-tion to look at the issue of redistricting.“We must make sure the districts representthe people and their interests,” he said.

“On May 6 the Legislature will form acommission and by January 2013 theywill present it to the Legislature. We donot know if they will hold hearings.”

NCCA directors said the organizationwas still in flux, but will form committeesto discuss issues and will reach out to allthe individual civic groups.

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LOCAL HISTORY BUFFS Cynthia Krieg (left) and Regina Feeney check outcopies of their new book.

A new book celebratesFreeport’s storied past by John Zaluski

Ask Cynthia Krieg and Regina Feeneya local history question any Wednesdayevening when they work together at theFreeport Memorial Library and watchwhat happens. Each becomes noticeablyanimated and that much more engaged,seizing an opportunity to use years worthof research, collecting, sorting, catalogu-ing, scanning and community networkingfor the benefit of the patron.

Pioneers on Long Island in a growingnational trend of librarians forming part-nerships with their sister historical institu-tions, Cynthia and Regina have beenworking together for nearly a decade, min-ing and developing the resources of thelibrary and the Freeport HistoricalMuseum.

Recently, they have been sharing theirtechnical knowledge with a series ofworkshops for other library professionalson bringing vast stores of local history, indifferent media, into the digital age. Theyhave also been co-presenters at the libraryon several well-attended programs high-lighting different aspects of Freeport’s his-tory.

Now, on the occasion of the publicationof their book, “Freeport (Images ofAmerica)” (Arcadia Publishing, 2012),they have graciously consented to a jointinterview.

JZ: Cynthia, how would youdescribe your role as the current histo-rian for the Village of Freeport?

CK: As the historian for the Village ofFreeport, my major role is to promote thelong history and uniqueness of our com-munity. This includes answering questionsdealing with historic structures and ourfounding fathers. I am looking forward toreading the village board minutes datingback to 1892. They have been digitizedand should answer some of my unan-swered questions.

JZ: Regina, as a librarian, what firstmotivated you to contact Cynthia at theFreeport Historical Museum?

RF: Cynthia and I first met in 2004when I put together a last minute photo-graph exhibit on old Freeport. When theFreeport Memorial Library joined theLong Island Library Resources Council(LILRC) Digitization Project, we wantedto follow the lead of the first participantsin the project by using local, historic post-cards. Since the library did not have manypostcards, I approached the museum forhelp. To my delight, I learned that the vol-unteers at the museum spent two yearsorganizing and describing 300 postcardsin their collection!

JZ: Cynthia, what have been some ofthe challenges in developing this book?

CK: My main challenge in developingthis book was researching all the informa-tion. Arcadia Publishers requires all cap-tions contain 50 to 70 words. Sometimesthey were too long and, more challenging,were too short. Nothing could be includ-ed that wasn’t verifiable from more thanone source. Kudos to all our friends whoread the copy both for historical accuracyand syntax.

JZ: Regina, what is the Long IslandMemories Project, and what has beenyour role?

RF: I coordinate efforts between thelibrary, the Historical Society and LILRC. Ialso do most of the scanning and work with

vendors to digitize our local newspapers.JZ: Cynthia, with your special proj-

ect to organize the library’s FreeportHistory Collection did you find anyinteresting surprises that made theirway into the book?

CK: Since the collection in the LongIsland Room of the Freeport MemorialLibrary dates back to the beginnings of thelibrary, there was a treasure trove of mate-rials. Many of them were valuable assources for the information in the book.Of particular help was the 1900 pamphlet,“Freeport Past and Present,” written by theLadies Aid Society of the FreeportMethodist Church.

JZ: Regina, you and Cynthia aremembers of the Freeport LandmarksPreservation Commission. Are thereany buildings you are currently work-ing to save?

RF: As a member of the FreeportLandmarks Preservation Commission Ireally want to save the old MeadowbrookBank Building on the corner of SunriseHighway and North Grove Street. Thearchitects for the bank were the HoggsonBrothers. They were prolific bank design-ers and builders and by 1914 they hadprojects all over the United States. Today,several of their buildings are on theNational Register of Historic Places. Iwould love for our building to get that dis-tinction. I hope that it isn’t too late to saveit.

JZ: Cynthia, you are also presidentand curator for the Freeport HistoricalSociety. Is the museum looking for anyspecific types of donations fromFreeporters to enhance its collection?

CK: The Freeport Historical Society isalways looking for postcards and picturesof Freeport [for] longislandmemories.org.Both donations and loans are welcome.We lack materials that reflect the impor-tant role played by members of theAfrican and Hispanic American commu-nities.

On a more practical note, our 1920skitchen has everything but the kitchensink. In our parlor, we have a large fire-place, and, legend says, the wooden man-tel and surroundings were burned to heatthe house. We certainly would appreciatea replacement.

JZ: Regina, you grew up in Freeporton Rose Street. Has co-authoring thisbook helped revive any childhoodmemories?

RF: I think co-authoring the book hasmade me even more curious aboutFreeport. I remember as a child having alot of elderly neighbors: Mr. Ward, theShedlocks, Mrs. Schmidt, the Dotters, andMrs. Pell. I wish they were still alivebecause they would have had firsthandexperiences about the Freeport weresearched for the book. I also think thatthey would be proud that I took such aninterest in a town that they loved.

JZ: Thank you both, and congratu-lations on the book.

“Freeport (Images of America)” will bepublished in May and will be availableonline at Amazon.com and Barnes &Noble. If purchased locally, through theFreeport Historical Society, all proceedswill be donated to the Freeport HistoricalMuseum. Cynthia Krieg and ReginaFeeney will be speaking about their bookat the Freeport Memorial Library onMonday, May 14, at 7 p.m.

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HELD ONMay 15, 2012

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat the annual district meet-ing budget/hearing of the qual-ified voters of the BaldwinUnion Free School District,Town of Hempstead, County ofNassau, will be held onTuesday, May 1, 2012, at thegymnasium of theAdministration Building,Hastings Street, Baldwin, NewYork in said School District forthe transaction of such busi-ness as is authorized by lawincluding the following purpos-es:

1. Presentation and discus-sion of the budget for the oper-ation of the district schools forthe school year beginning July1, 2012.

2. Presentation and discus-sion of the budget for opera-tion of the Baldwin PublicLibrary for the fiscal yearbeginning July 1, 2012.

3. Transaction of such otherbusiness as is authorized bylaw.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHERNOTICE that the vote upon theappropriation of necessaryfunds to meet the necessaryexpenditures for the schoolyear 2012-2013, the libraryappropriation, and on allpropositions duly filed with theBoard of Education, to fill twovacancies for Trustee on theBoard of Education, and to fillone vacancy on the Board ofTrustees of the Baldwin PublicLibrary shall be held in thegymnasium of the Senior HighSchool Ethel T. Kloberg Drive,East of Grand Avenue,Baldwin, New York, in saidSchool District on Tuesday,May 15, 2012, between thehours of 7:00AM and10:00PM. The qualified voterswill fill the following vacancies:The office of Mary Jo O’Hagan,a member of the Board ofEducation, which term expireson June 30, 2012, for a newterm commencing July 1,2012, and expiring on June30, 2015.The office of Robert B.A.Schoen, a member of theBoard of Education, whichterm expires on June 30,2012, for a new term com-mencing July 1, 2012, andexpiring on June 30, 2015.The office of Ethell Smith, amember of the Board ofTrustees, of the Baldwin PublicLibrary, which term expires onJune 30, 2012, for a new termcommencing July 1, 2012, andexpiring June 30, 2017, and tovote on the following proposi-tions:

PROPOSITION NO. 1“RESOLVED, that the

Proposed Budget of theBaldwin Union Free SchoolDistrict of the Town ofHempstead, County ofNassau, State of New York, forthe fiscal year 2012-2013 beadopted, and that an amountto be determined be raised bytax upon the taxable propertyof the School District after firstdeducting the monies availablefrom State Aid and othersources.”

PROPOSITION NO. 2“RESOLVED, that the pro-

posed Budget of the BaldwinPublic Library for the fiscalyear 2012-2013 be adopted,and that an amount to bedetermined be raised by taxupon the taxable property ofthe School District after firstdeducting the monies availablefrom State Aid and othersources.”

PLEASE TAKE FURTHERNOTICE that the voting shall beon voting machines as provid-ed by the Education Law andthe polls will remain open from7:00AM until 10:00PM and asmuch longer as may be neces-sary to enable the voters then

present to cast their ballots.The District Clerk is herebyauthorized and directed tohave the necessary ballotlabels printed for said votingmachines in the form corre-sponding as nearly as may bewith the requirements of theEducation Law. The con-densed form of the budgetproposition and the text of allother propositions to appearon the voting machine and adetailed statement in writing ofthe amount of money whichwill be required for the schoolyear 2012-2013 for schoolpurposes, specifying the pur-poses and the amount foreach will be prepared andcopies thereof will be madeavailable, upon request, to anytaxpayer in the district at eachschool building in the district inwhich school is maintainedbetween the hours of 8:00AMand 4:00PM during the periodof fourteen days immediatelypreceding said election of May15, 2012, excluding Saturday,Sunday, and holidays, and atsuch annual election.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHERNOTICE that the election shallbe held in accordance with theRules for the Conduct ofMeetings and Elections adopt-ed by the Board of Education.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHERNOTICE that the nominationsfor the office of members ofthe Board of Education andoffice of member of the LibraryBoard, unless otherwise pro-vided by law, shall be made bypetition subscribed by at least46 qualified voters of theDistrict, and filed in the officeof the Clerk of the Districtbetween the hours of 8:00AMand 5:00PM not later than the30th day preceding the meet-ing or election at which thetrustees shall be voted upon.Such petition shall state thename and residence of thecandidates. Candidatesreceiving the greatest numberof votes shall be consideredelected to their respectiveoffices. Where terms are ofdifferent length, the candidatereceiving the highest vote shallbe elected to the longest term.A nomination may be rejectedby the Board of Education ifthe candidate is ineligible forthe office or declares hisunwillingness to serve.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHERNOTICE that any proposition orquestion to be placed upon thevoting machines shall be sub-mitted in writing by petitionsubscribed by at least 115qualified voters of the Districtand filed in the Office of theClerk of the District betweenthe hours of 9:00AM and5:00PM, not later than the30th day preceding the meet-ing or election at which suchquestion or proposition shallbe voted upon, except that thisrule shall not apply to thosequestions or propositionswhich are required to be statedin the published or postednotice of the meeting or tothose propositions or ques-tions which the Board ofEducation has authority by lawto present at any annual orspecial meeting of the District.Registration shall also be per-mitted in the office of theDistrict Clerk at Baldwin’sAdministration building duringthe hours of enrollment of chil-dren for a school term andalso from 8:00AM to 3:00PMon any school day at any of theDistrict schools not later thanfive days preceding the schoolmeeting and election.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHERNOTICE that the register shallinclude (1) all qualified votersof the District who shall per-sonally present themselves forregistration; and (2) all previ-ously qualified voters of theDistrict who shall have beenpreviously registered for anyAnnual or Special DistrictMeeting or election held orconducted at any time withinfour (4) years (2008-2011)prior to preparation of the saidregister; and (3) voters perma-nently registered with the

Board of Election of the Countyof Nassau.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHERNOTICE that the Board ofRegistration will further meetduring the hours of voting atthe Annual District Election onMay 15, 2012, for the purposeof preparing a register forDistrict meetings or electionsto be held subsequent to May15, 2012. Said register shallinclude (1) all qualified votersof the District who shall pres-ent themselves personally forregistration, and (2) all quali-fied voters of the District whoshall have been previously reg-istered for any annual or spe-cial District meeting or electionheld or conducted at any timewithin four calendar years(2008-2011) prior to thepreparation of said register.

The Register shall be filed inthe Office of the District Clerkof the school district at theAdministration Building,Hastings Street, Baldwin, NewYork where it shall be open forinspection by any qualifiedvoter between the hours of9:00AM and 2:00PM on eachof the five days prior to the dayset for the election, exceptSunday, and on Saturday byappointment only.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHERNOTICE that application forabsentee ballots for the schooldistrict election may be appliedfor at the office of the Clerk. Alist of all persons to whomabsentee ballots shall havebeen issued will be available inthe office of the Clerk on eachof the five days prior to the dayof the election, except Sunday,and on Saturday by appoint-ment only.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHERNOTICE that this Board shallconvene a special meetingthereof within twenty-fourhours after the filing with theDistrict Clerk of a writtenreport of the results of the bal-lot, to meet at the BaldwinSenior High School for the pur-pose of examining and tabulat-ing said reports of the result ofthe ballot and declaring theresult of the ballot; that theBoard hereby designates itselfto be a set of poll clerks tocast and canvass ballots pur-suant to Education Law 2019-a, subdivision 2b at said spe-cial meeting of the Board.

Dated: March 26, 2012 Baldwin, NY

BY ORDER OFTHE BOARD OF EDUCATION

BALDWIN UNION FREESCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUN-TY OF NASSAU,

NEW YORKMary Hobbs, District Clerk

FL 910 4T 3/29, 4/5, 19, 26NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

FREEPORT UNION FREESCHOOL DISTRICT

Nassau County, N. Y.PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that theFreeport Union Free SchoolDistrict, Nassau County, NewYork, shall conduct its AnnualBudget Vote and TrusteesElection on Tuesday, May 15,2012. The vote will be by vot-ing machines at the designat-ed polling places set forthbelow, between the hours of6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. (localtime).TAKE FURTHER NOTICE thatthe following matters will besubmitted to the registeredvoters of the Freeport SchoolDistrict:(1) Two Propositions:Proposition #1 SCHOOL BUD-GETRESOLVED that the AnnualSchool Budget be adopted andthe necessary amount beraised by a tax upon the tax-able property located inFreeport Union Free SchoolDistrict, Town of Hempstead,Freeport, New York, for theSchool Year 2012-2013.Proposition #2 FREEPORTMEMORIAL LIBRARY BUDGETRESOLVED, that the FreeportMemorial Library Budget beadopted and the necessaryamount be raised by a taxupon the taxable property

located in Freeport Union FreeSchool District, Town ofHempstead, Freeport, NewYork, for the Freeport MemorialLibrary for the year 2012-2013.(2) The election of one (1)

School Trustee of the Board ofEducation for a full term ofthree years beginning July 1,2012 and ending June 30,2015 to succeed Debra Mulé.TAKE FURTHER NOTICE thatthe Board of Registration shallbe open, in accordance withthe Laws of the State of NewYork, every school day in theAdministration Building, 235North Ocean Avenue, betweenthe hours of 8:30 o'clock a.m.and 3:30 o'clock p.m. (localtime) until May 8, 2012, forthe Annual Budget Vote andElection to be held on May 15,2012. In addition the Board ofRegistration will be open May1, 2012 and May 3, 2012from 6:00 oíclock p.m. until9:00 oíclock p.m. for residentsto register to vote for theAnnual Budget and Trusteeelection to be held on May 15,2012.Any person who is not regis-tered with the School Districtor who is not registered in theGeneral Election or who hasnot voted at any annual or spe-cial district meeting or electionheld within the last four calen-dar years (2008-2011) mustregister in order to vote on May15, 2012.The voting registers will beopen to inspection by any qual-ified voter on weekdaysbetween the hours of 8:00A.M. and 4:00 P.M. from May8, 2012 to May 14, 2012,excluding Sunday, May 13,2012, and between the hoursof 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M.noon on Saturday, May 12,2012 at the Office of theDistrict Clerk; and at eachpolling place on election day,Absentee ballots will be avail-able for the election of SchoolBoard Members and theBudget Vote. Applications forabsentee ballots are availablein the Office of the DistrictClerk at the Public SchoolAdministration Building, 235North Ocean Avenue, inFreeport. To have an absenteeballot mailed to your home, acompleted and signed applica-tion must be in the DistrictClerk's Office no later than5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 15,2012. Application for anabsentee ballot must be madeat least 7 days before the elec-tion if the ballot it is to bemailed to the voter or up until5:00 P.M. on Monday, May 14,2012 if the ballot is to be per-sonally delivered.The right tovote by absentee ballot will besubject to the approval of theBoard of Elections.

A listing of all people towhom absentee ballots wereissued will be available in theDistrict Clerk's Office until May14, 2012, except Sunday, May13, 2012, during regular officehours. Absentee ballots willbe accepted in the Office of

the Clerk of the school districtno later than 5:00 P.M. on May15, 2012; any ballot receivedafter that time will not becounted.

Candidates for the Office ofSchool Board Trustee must benominated by a petition signedby at least forty-five (45) quali-fied voters of the District. Thepetition shall state name andresidence of the candidate andshall state the name and resi-dence of each signer.Candidates receiving the great-est number of votes shall beconsidered elected to theirrespective offices. Whereterms are of different length,the candidate receiving thehighest vote shall be electedto the longest term. However,a nomination may be rejectedby the Board of Education ifthe candidate is ineligible forthe office or declares hisunwillingness to serve.Petitions shall be filedbetween 9:00 A.M. and 5:00P.M. no later than April 16,2012 at the Office of theDistrict Clerk.

A statement of the amountof money which will berequired for the School Year2012-2013 will be available tothe taxpayers at any of theSchool District buildingsbetween 8:00 A.M. and 4:00P.M. not later than May 1,2012, excepting Saturdaysand Sundays or holidays, andat such annual election.TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that aReal Property Tax ExemptionReport prepared in accordancewith Section 495 of the RealProperty Tax Law will beannexed to any tentative/pre-liminary budget as well as thefinal adopted budget of whichit will form a part; and shall beposted on District bulletinboard(s) maintained for publicnotices, as well as on theDistrictís website.TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that alottery shall take place on April16, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. for thepurpose of determining candi-date placement on the ballotshould additional candidatesfile nominating petitions.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE thata budget hearing will be heldon May 2, 2012 at 7:30 P.M.o'clock in the Caroline G.Atkinson School for the pur-pose of discussing the expen-ditures of funds and budgetingthereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE thata proposition in writing by peti-tion of least one hundred andthirteen (113) signatures ofqualified voters of the Districtis required to place a proposi-tion on the ballot. The petitionmust be filed in the Office ofthe District Clerk on or before5:00 P.M. o'clock (local time)April 16, 2012. Petitions forpropositions which arerequired by law to be includedin the notice of the annualmeeting must be submitted nolater than 5:00 p.m. on orbefore March 16, 2012. TheBoard of Education reservesthe right to edit or amend any

proposition without changingthe intent thereof.TAKE FURTHER NOTICE thatthe election shall be held inaccordance with the Rules forthe Election of School BoardMembers adopted by theBoard of Education.QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING

1. A person shall be a citi-zen of the United States.

2. Eighteen or more years ofage.

3. A resident of the Districtfor a period of thirty days ormore preceding the election atwhich he or she offers to vote.

4. Must be registered tovote.TAKE FURTHER NOTICE thatthe school election districtswithin the school district areas follows:DISTRICT N-1

The Atkinson School VotingDistrict is contained in thearea, which is west of NorthMain Street, south of thenortherly School DistrictBoundary Line, and east ofMilburn Creek and north of theLong Island Railroad. DISTRICT N-2

The Columbus AvenueSchool Voting District is con-tained in the area which isnorth of the Long IslandRailroad, east of North MainStreet, south of the mostnortherly District boundary lineand west of the MeadowbrookParkway.DISTRICT S-3

The Bayview Avenue SchoolVoting District is contained inthe area which is south of theLong Island Railroad right ofway and west of the Easternboundary line which runssouth down South Long BeachAvenue to the southern proper-ty lines of the properties onthe south side of Smith Street,then west along said propertylines to the easterly propertylines of the properties frontingon Bayview Avenue, thenceproceeding south along saidproperty lines to the easterlyproperty lines on BranchAvenue and then southerlyalong the eastern boundarylines of said propertiesfronting on the east side ofBranch Avenue to the northernproperty lines of propertiesfronting on the north side ofLewis Street, thence easterlyalong said boundary to RandallBay. The southern boundary isthe Village Line and the west-ern boundary is the VillageLine. DISTRICT S-4

The Archer Street SchoolVoting District is contained inthe area which begins at thesoutherly side of the LongIsland Railroad right of waywhere same intersects withthe westerly boundary lines ofproperties fronting on the westside of Long Beach Avenue;thence running easterly alongsaid right of way to the wester-ly boundary lines or propertiesfronting on the west side ofHenry Street; thence south-easterly along said boundarylines to the intersection with

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Baldwin Union Free School DistrictProperty Tax Report Card

Budgeted 2011-12 Proposed Budget 2012-13 Percent Change Total Proposed Spending 119,977,586 119,483,487 -0.41

School Tax Levy Limit1

84,300,758Permissable exclusions to the 2,283,969School Tax Levy Limit1

Proposed School Year Tax Levy 84,300,758(not including Permissible Exclusionsto the School Tax Levy Limit)1

Proposed School Year Tax Levy 84,560,456 86,584,727 2.39(including Permissible Exclusionsto the School Tax Levy Limit)1

Public School Enrollment 5,181 5,150 -0.60Consumer Price Index 3.21 Note that these item apply only to Column (B) - Proposed Budget 2012-13 for this year.2 If the proposed School Year Tax Levy in 2012-13 (including Permissible exclusions to the SchoolTax Levy Limit in 2012-13) exceeds the sum of the School Tax Levy Limit for 2012-13 andPermissible Exclusions to the School Tax Levy Limit in 2012-13, approval of 60% or more of thequalified voters present and voting is required.

Actual 2011-12 Estimated 2012-13Adjusted Restricted Fund Balance 16,985,991 9,785,991Assigned Appropriated Fund Balance 3,650,000 2,300,000Adjusted Unrestricted Fund balance 1,457,484 1,400,000Adjusted Unrestricted Fund balance

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South Main Street; thencesoutherly along the west sideof South Main Street to theintersection with Mill Road;thence easterly along thesouth side of Mill Road to theintersection of Mill Road andFreeport Creek; thencesoutherly along Freeport Creekto the northerly boundary linesof properties fronting on thenorth side of East BedellStreet; thence easterly alongsaid property lines to theVillage Line also known asFreeport Creek; thencesoutherly along said line to themost southerly Village Line;thence westerly along saidVillage Line to Hudson Bay;thence north and northwester-ly along Woodcleft Basin toSportsman's Channel; thencenorth along said Channel andits extension to the center lineof Atlantic Avenue; thencewesterly along said center lineof Atlantic Avenue to the east-erly boundary lines of proper-ties fronting on the east sideof Bayview Avenue; thencenortherly along said boundarylines to the intersection of thesoutherly boundary lines ofproperties fronting on thesouth side of Smith Street;thence easterly along saidboundary lines of propertiesfronting on the west side ofLong Beach Avenue; thencenortherly along said boundarylines to the point or place ofbeginning.DISTRICT S-5

The Giblyn School VotingDistrict is contained in thearea which begins at a pointwhere the easterly boundarylines of properties fronting onBayview Avenue intersects thecenter line of Atlantic Avenuerunning thence easterly alongsaid center line to the westernboundary line of propertiesfronting on the west side ofSportsman's Avenue; thencesoutherly along said lines tothe Sportsman's Channel;thence southerly along saidChannel to the WoodcleftBasin; thence southeasterlyalong said basin to easterlyboundary of Village Line run-ning along Hudson Bay; thencesoutherly along said boundaryline to the southerly boundaryof the Village Line also knownas Little Swift Creek; thencewesterly along said Village Lineto a point where same inter-sects Randall Bay; thencenortherly along said Bay to theintersection of the northerlyboundary lines of propertiesfronting on the north side ofLewis Street; thence westerlyalong said boundary line to theeasterly boundary lines ofproperties fronting on the eastside of Branch Avenue; thencenortherly along said boundarylines to the intersection of the

east boundary lines of proper-ties fronting on the east sideof Bayview Avenue; thencenortherly along said boundarylines to the point or place ofbeginning.DISTRICT S6

The Cleveland AvenueSchool Voting District (nowbased at the Freeport FamilyCommunity Center, 30 AlbanyAvenue) is contained in thearea which is south of theLong Island Railroad right ofway, east of the easternboundary of District S-4, withthe eastern and southernboundary being the villageboundaries.BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OFEDUCATIONDebra McQuillan,PresidentMary R. Bediako, Ed. D.,District ClerkFL 915 4T 3/29, 4/5, 12, 26NOTICE OF SALE SUPREMECOURT NASSAU COUNTYPHH Mortgage Corporation vs.Rose Laveaux-Gaboton, JerryGaboton et.al. Defendant(s)Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): TheLaw Office of Shapiro, Dicaro& Barak. 250 Mile CrossingBoulevard Suite One,Rochester, NY 14624.Pursuant to Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale grantedherein on or about March31st, 2010, I will sell at PublicAuction to the highest bidderat the Calendar Control Part(CCP) Nassau County SupremeCourt, 100 Supreme Court Dr.,Mineola NY, 11501. OnTuesday May 1st, 2012 at11:30AM Premises known as85 Wellington 11003. Sec: 32Bl: 391 Lot: 72. All that certainplot, piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and improve-ments thereon erected, situ-ate, lying and being at Elmont,Town of Hempstead, County ofNassau, and State of NewYork. Approximate amount ofJudgment is $392,466.70plus interest and costs.Premises will be sold subjectto provisions of filed JudgmentIndex No.08-021873LISA Y. WALKER ESQ., REFER-EEThe Law Office of Shapiro,Dicaro & Barak. 250 MileCrossing Boulevard Suite oneRochester, NY 14624.Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s)FL 919 4T 4/5, 12, 19, 26

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAUCOUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATESHOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs.JAMES R. SMITH, et al, Defts.Index #11-012566. Pursuantto judgment of foreclosure andsale dated Mar. 7, 2012, I willsell at public auction at theCalendar Control Part (CCP)Courtroom of the SupremeCourt, 100 Supreme Court Dr.,Mineola, NY on Tuesday, May

15, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. prem.k/a Section 55, Block 370, Lot172-173. Sold subject toterms and conditions of filedjudgment and terms of saleand the right of the UnitedStates of America to redeemwithin 120 days from thedates of sale as provided bylaw. THOMAS A. WILLIAMS,Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys.for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., GreatNeck, NY. #81144FL 926 4T 4/12, 19, 26, 5/3Notice is hereby given that alicense, serial number TBD,for seasonal on premisesliquor has been applied for bythe undersigned to sell liquorat retail in a restaurant locat-ed at 395 Woodcleft Avenue,Freeport, New York under theAlcoholic Beverage ControlLaw for on premises con-sumption.FPT SOBE Restaurant Corp.d/b/a Tropix on the MileFL#932 2x 4/19, 26

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAUCOUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATESHOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. IRISBERMUDEZ, et al, Defts. Index#11-010593. Pursuant tojudgment of foreclosure andsale dated Jan. 30, 2012, I willsell at public auction onTuesday, May 29, 2012 at11:30 a.m. in the CalendarControl Part (CCP) Courtroomof the Supreme Court, 100Supreme Court Dr., Mineola,NY, prem. k/a Section 55,Block 220, Lot(s) 508-509.Sold subject to terms and con-ditions of filed judgment andterms of sale. MICHAEL MON-TESANO, Referee. LEVY &LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 TulipDr., Great Neck, NY. #81061FL 933 4T 4/19, 26, 5/3, 10

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 May 22, 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. #81192FL 934 4T 4/19, 26, 5/3, 10NOTICE OF SALE SUPREMECOURT NASSAU COUNTYDEUTSCHE BANK NATIONALTRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEEFOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLD-ERS OF SOUNDVIEW HOMELOAN TRUST 2006-OPT1,

ASSET BACKED CERTIFCATES,SERIES 2006 OPT1 vs. DAVIDV. FARRELL A/K/A DAVID FAR-RELL, JOAN F. FARRELL A/K/AJOAN FARRELL et al,Defendant(s)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 or about November8th, 2010, I will sell at PublicAuction to the highest bidderat the Calendar Control PartCCP Courtroom NassauCounty Supreme Court, 100Supreme Court Dr. MineolaNY, 11501. On Tuesday May22nd, 2012 at 11:30amPremises known as 63 ClinchAve, Garden City, NY, 11530Sec: 33 Bl: 581 Lots: 2, 3, 4,5 and 164. All that certainplot, piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and improve-ments thereon erected, situ-ate, lying and being, in theIncorporated Village of GardenCity, Town of Hempstead,County of Nassau, and Stateof New York. Approximateamount of Judgment is$831,100.40 Plus interestand costs. Premises will besold subject to provisions offiled Judgment Index No.09-006113Adrienne Flipse Hausch Esq.,REFEREEThe Law Office of Shapiro,Dicaro & Barak. 250 MileCrossing Boulevard Suite oneRochester, NY 14624.Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s)FL 938 4T 4/26, 5/3, 10, 17Notice is hereby given that anorder granted by the SupremeCourt, Nassau County, on the10 day of April, 2012, bearingIndex Number 004413-12, acopy of which may be exam-ined at the Office of theNassau County Clerk, locatedat 240 Old Country Road,Room 108, Mineola, New Yorkgrants me the right to assumethe name of Albeiro Gonzalez.My present address is 50North Bergen Pl., Apt. 3E,Freeport, NY, 11520; I wasborn on January 29, 1991 inEast Meadow, Nassau, NewYork; My present name isAlbeiro Gonzales Agudelo AKAA Gonzalez-Agudelo, AKAAlbeiro Gonzalez.FL #940 4/26Notice is hereby given that anorder granted by the SupremeCourt, Nassau County, on the5 day of April, 2012, bearingIndex Number 12-004101 acopy of which may be exam-ined at the Office of theNassau County Clerk, locatedat 240 Old Country Road,Room 108, Mineola, New Yorkgrants me the right to assumethe name of Malek Aquil

Lewis. My present address is20 E. Seaman Ave., Apt. 1,Freeport, NY, 11520; I wasborn on June 17, 1993 inEast Meadow, Nassau, NewYork; My present name isMilek Aquil Lewis AKA MalekLewis. FL #941 4/26Notice is hereby given that anorder granted by the SupremeCourt, Nassau County, on the27th day of Feb., 2012, bear-ing Index Number 12--002269, a copy of which maybe examined at the Office ofthe Nassau County Clerk,located at 240 Old CountryRoad, Room 108, Mineola,New York grants me the rightto assume the name ofWanda Denise Mallard. Mypresent address is 20 E.Seaman Ave., Apt. 1,Freeport, NY, 11520; I wasborn on November 2, 1067 inEast Meadow, New York; Mypresent name is WandaDenise Hines aka WandaDenise Mallard.FL #942 4/26Notice is hereby given that anorder granted by the SupremeCourt, Nassau County, on the18th day of April, 2012, bear-ing index Number 0047825-12, a copy of which may beexamined at the Office of theNassau County Clerk, locatedat 240 Old Country Road,Room 108, Mineola, New Yorkgrants me the right to assumethe name of Robert RubinDelgado. My present addressis 3303 Wolfson Drive,Baldwin, NY, 11510; I wasborn on April 14, 1976 inQueens, New York; My pres-ent name is Robert RubinKassof.FL #943 4/26

NOTICE TO BIDDERS2012 NURSERY SUPPLIES RE-

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NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORKNotice is hereby given that thePurchasing Agent of theIncorporated Village ofFreeport, New York will receivesealed proposals for

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until 11:00 A.M. on May 8,2012 in the Main ConferenceRoom of the MunicipalBuilding, 46 North OceanAvenue, Freeport, New York,11520, at which time andplace they will be opened pub-licly and read aloud.Plans, Specifications andforms of proposal may be seenand obtained at the Office ofthe Purchasing Agent,Municipal Building, 1st Floor,46 North Ocean Avenue,Freeport, New York, 11520,from 9:00 A.M. on April 30,2012 until 4:00 P.M. May 4,

2012. There is NO charge for aset of contract documents.The Board reserves the right toreject any or all bid proposalsreceived and subject to thesereservations, shall award thecontract to the lowest qualifiedand responsible bidder. Bids,which, in the opinion of theBoard, are unbalanced, shallbe rejected.In submitting a bid, biddersagree not to withdraw their bidwithin forty-five (45) days afterthe date for the opening there-of.

Kim WeltnerPurchasing Agent

Village of FreeportVILLAGE OF FREEPORTIssue Date – April 26, 2012FL 944 1T 4/26

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