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FIRE ON DOROTHY COURT in south Merrick completely demol-ished a garage late Friday afternooon. According to ThomasFernandez, chief of the Merrick Fire Department, the fire spreadto the home as well as the garage and the home next door.[Above, a bystander watches the flames between two neighboringhouses on Rosebud Avenue.] Chief Fernandez said no injurieswere reported and no one was sent to the hospital. About 75 vol-unteer firefighters from the Merrick, North Merrick, Bellmore,Roosevelt and North Bellmore Fire Departments were also on thescene to help battle the blaze. The cause of the fire has not yetbeen determined, Chief Fernandez said. – Karl Tepfer

Report: Sea levels could rise 13 inches by 2050by Laura Schofer

Sea levels may rise by 13 inches inNassau County by 2050, making rarefloods more common by adding to tidesand storm surges, asserts a new reportcalled “Surging Seas,” issued by ClimateCentral, a nonprofit journalism andresearch organization.

The report, issued last month, states that

global warming has already raised the sealevel about eight inches since 1880, and therate of rise is accelerating.

Nassau County has the largestexposed population in New York Stateliving on land less than four feet abovethe local high tide line. The state ranksfourth in the nation for exposure to ris-ing sea levels and floods.

Locally, the most vulnerable communi-

ties include Long Beach, Oceanside,Freeport, Massapequa, Copiague,Woodmere, Baldwin Harbor, Merrick andSeaford.

The study made these determinations byusing the National Elevation Dataset(NED), a product of the U.S. GeologicalSurvey. It is also based on two publishedpeer-reviewed studies that includes anational analysis of sea level rise in 20

years. The papers can be found atwww.surgingseas.org/papers.

Even small amounts of sea level rise willmake rare floods more common, said thereport. Analyzed data prepared by ClimateCentral indicates that the odds of a 100-year flood by 2030 will increase by 26% inNew York state because of global warm-ing. A 100-year flood is one so high it

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The Hempstead Town Board votedTuesday to approve a comprehensive“Complete Streets” policy for the Townof Hempstead, creating a blueprint forthe development of safe roadways thatare viable for all people traveling onthem, including motorists, pedestrians,children, senior citizens, bicyclists,commercial vehicles and public trans-portation.

The “Complete Streets” policywould mandate that new road projectsallow for the co-existence of manymethods of travel, making it safer andmore convenient for all.

“The Town of Hempstead is uniquein that motorists, pedestrians and bicy-clists of all ages, as well as mass tran-sit, all travel along many heavily traf-ficked roadways,” stated HempsteadTown Supervisor Kate Murray.

“By developing this all-encompass-ing ‘Complete Streets’ policy, the townis laying the groundwork for creatingmore efficient roads that are safe for allresidents,” she continued.

Studies have shown that whenstreets are designed to incorporatemultiple modes of transportation,more people will start walking, bicy-

cling or taking mass transit. Not onlydoes this reduce the number of vehi-cles on the road, it cuts down on pol-lution and helps promote a more plan-et-friendly environment.

Under this new policy, the Town ofHempstead would require that all new

road design and construction be under-taken with this “complete streets” con-cept in mind. Such developments wouldallow for the accommodation of pedes-trians, bicycles and mass transit. In addi-tion to creating additional avenues for

Report: Sea levels could rise 13 inches by 2050would historically be seen with only 1% orless chance per year.

“Critically, a small change can make abig difference, like the last inch of waterthat overflows a tub,” reads the report.

“Sea level rise is raising the launch padfor storms and high tides, and [is] beingexperienced by the ever-more frequentoccurrence of extreme high water levelsduring these events.”

While the state Department ofEnvironmental Conservation doesn’t pro-vide exact figures, it agrees that sea levelrise and coastal flooding from storm surge

will increase. A report issued by the DECin 2010 states “sea level rise will cause allshoreline ecosystems to become more fre-quently inundated.”

According to “Surging Seas,” theseincreases are likely to cause an enormousamount of damage and, locally, couldeffect 33,100 homes or 76,884 people.

FEMA working aggressivelyThe Federal Emergency Management

Agency (FEMA) estimates that disaster aidcaused by floods from Hurricane Irene andTropical Storm Lee in 2011 will top $1.3billion in the state.

“These were huge storms, which caused

unprecedented damage to communitiesacross the state,” said FEMA’s FederalCoordinating Officer Philip E Parr.“FEMA continues to work aggressively tohelp these communities rebuild.”

During the height of the response effortlast year, 895 FEMA employees wereworking on the two disasters. FEMA hasapproved a total of 33,073 registrations forindividual assistance providing more than$155 million for housing grants, rentalassistance, home repair costs and their dis-aster-related needs. Additionally, 14,089claims worth $417,002,602 have been paidunder the National Flood InsurancePrograms for both disasters.

To address these concerns the stateLegislature created the Sea Level RiseTask Force in 2007 and charged it withpreparing a report that addresses theseissues, including recommendations for anaction plan to protect coastal communitiesand natural resources from rising sea lev-els. The Task Force has made 12 recom-mendations to prepare for the future.

“The responses needed to protect com-munities from the threat posed by sea levelrise will take time, and now that the chal-lenges are better understood, governmentis obligated to protect its citizens whilethere is time to do so effectively,” reads theDEC report.M

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Miriam (Meme) Wanderman hasannounced her candidacy for re-election tothe Merrick Library Board of Trustees. Sheis serving as its vice-president and has beena trustee since 2001.

Mrs. Wanderman has been a profes-sional librarian for 40 years. She holds aMasters of Library and InformationScience degree from Pratt Institute andbachelor’s and master’s degrees in arteducation from Hunter College. She is anassistant professor of library services atHofstra University.

A 34-year resident of Merrick, Mrs.Wanderman and her husband, Jay,have three sons (Adam, Joshua andDaniel), one daughter-in-law (Adina),

and one grandson (Ryan).Mrs. Wanderman served as co-president

of the Levy-Lakeside School PTA,Merrick Avenue Middle School PTA,Kennedy High School PTA and theBellmore-Merrick Central High SchoolDistrict Council of PTAs. She was also his-torian for the Nassau Region PTA. Shecontinued to be involved, even after herchildren graduated.

She has received numerous awards forher work on behalf of children and youth,including the New York State PTALifetime Achievement Award, the NewYork State Distinguished Service Award(twice), the National PTA LifetimeAchievement Award, and the Bellmore-

Merrick United Secondary Teachers’(BMUST) PTA Service Award. Mostrecently, she was chosen to be the 2011Merrick’s Woman of the Year.

Mrs. Wanderman said she has a deepconcern for our community and is a strongadvocate for children and libraries. Alongwith fellow board members, she workedhard to have the referendum passed so thatthe new library could be built. She was anintegral part of its planning, design anddecorating, and diligently worked on theLibrary Wing renovations.

Mrs. Wanderman fully understands theimportance of libraries. She says, “I feelthat the library should serve as a vital partof our community, our schools and ourlives. Our state-of-the-art facility is a safe,happy place for our entire community,including our children, teens, adults andseniors, and we are totally ADA(Americans with Disabilities Act) compli-ant. I am extremely proud of the superbservices that we provide to all of ourlibrary patrons.”

Mrs. Wanderman has also been a mem-

ber of the South Merrick Community CivicAssociation (SMCCA) since its inceptionin 2006, and has been listed in “Who’sWho in America, ”Who’s Who ofAmerican Women” and “Who’s Who inthe World.”

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Dr. Donald Clifton was a psychologist who decidedrather than study what is wrong with some people tosee what healthy people do right. His popular book,“How full is your bucket?” inspired psychologists,and also marketers and teachers. Now, local school-children learn to put a lid on their bucket of goodthoughts to keep others from bullying them with neg-ative comments.

Is your glass half-full or half-empty? Here, atyour local newspaper, we work very hard to bringthe news to you and to help local businesses suc-ceed with their advertising. Often, it seems to uswe hear most often when there is a typo or newssomeone did not want to hear. And so we treasurethe moments when someone calls or stops by tofill our bucket.

We rejoice with the reader who just won freetickets to a show through our reader appreciationprogram.

We are glad when someone Facebooks a friendto say how cute their kid looks in a photo on ourFacebook page.

We are touched when readers take the time to sendin their thanks to a beloved retired family doctor. Orwhen they nominate their moms in the annual Motherof the Year contest.

We are happy when an advertiser calls to report hiscustomers liked the photo in his print ad. And alsowhen another advertiser reports an upswing in regis-trations each time it is re-posted online.

We celebrate with Realtors when their ads sellhouses and with pet owners when a “lost” ad findstheir best friend.

We are glad when an organization gets off theground or a fundraiser is a success in part becausewe helped spread the news.

When we say we work here and someone says, “Ilove that paper,” it really makes our day!

SPRING TRACK REGIS-TRATION: It’s time for springtrack with Curé of Ars CYO! Forregistration, e-mail Rich Carlsonat [email protected] fee is $65 per child. The sea-son is set to start Sunday, April29, and run through mid-June.

© © ©BOARD OF EDUCATION

MEETING: CHSD’s BOCESElection Board of Election meet-ing will be on Tuesday, April 17,at 8 p.m. in the board room at1260 Meadowbrook Road,North Merrick.

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the Father Jeremiah J. ReillyCouncil 6561 Knights ofColumbus for its 25th AnnualSpaghetti dinner on Saturday,April 21, at Sacred Heart SchoolCafeteria on Merrick Avenue,from 4-7 p.m.

The dinner will feature theirfamous sauce, spaghetti andmeatballs, all you-can-eat buffetstyle, served continuously. Price,which includes coffee, tea anddessert, is only $5.

For information call AndyMarincsak at 623-4561 or [email protected].

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CURBS: Merrick Life learnedduring a public works meetinghosted by county LegislatorDave Denenberg at the MerrickLibrary that plans still have to bedrawn up to build curbs andplace new sidewalks on MerrickAvenue, north from CampAvenue to Old Mill Road. “Thisis not continued revitalization ofMerrick Avenue,” as are complet-ed sections in front of businesseson Merrick Avenue in NorthMerrick that now have brickpavers, decorative lighting andseats, Mr. Denenberg said.

Rather, the project is new curbconstruction to help alleviateflooding while adding sidewalksfor safety. But, he continued,building new curbs by CampAvenue school would reduceparking for occupants of thebuilding, and discussions are

underway with the school districtto address those concerns.

He added that public worksprojects overall have becomebacklogged, taking longer toimplement, even though millionsof dollars from 2009-10 countybudgets are still available to com-plete the projects.

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DEFENSIVE DRIVINGCOURSE: Sacred Heart RomanCatholic Church, 720 MerrickAvenue, will hold a defensivedriving class on Saturday, May19, from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cost is $45 per person. Forinformation and registration callKathy Wojno at 771-8605.

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FOOD AUCTION: The UnitedMethodist Women of theMerrick United MethodistChurch invite all those whowish to enjoy an evening ofgood food, fun and fellowshipto their annual Lasagna Dinnerand Food Auction.

The event will take place onFriday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. inColby Hall of the church, 1425Merrick Avenue, North Merrick(1/2-mile south of SouthernState Parkway). Parking is avail-able at the rear of the church offof Little Whaleneck.

The dinner includes lasagna,salad, beverages and a Viennesedessert table. Dinner is followedby a “Chinese auction” of foodand paper goods.

The cost of the evening is $12for adults and $5 for children 12and under. For reservations callthe church office at 378-9222 orDiane 228-1095. All proceeds goto worthwhile missions.

© © ©NMCM CIVIC MEETING:

The North and Central MerrickCivic Association’s next meetingwill take place on Monday, April16, at 7 p.m. at the North MerrickLibrary, 1691 MeadowbrookRoad, North Merrick.

First Precinct police officerswill report on criminal activity inour area, followed by updates on

the privatization of our sewertreatment plants, the ban onhydrofracking wastewater, LIRRparking permits, the MerrickAvenue Beautification Projectand other community issues. Allmeetings are open to the generalpublic.

If anyone has concerns that itwould like the NCMCAto address,come to the meeting or callPresident Claudia Borecky at 972-6988. All calls will remain confi-dential, she said. You can visitwww.northmerrickcivic.org or e-mail [email protected].

© © ©MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:

The Merrick Lions Club will holda membership drive on Tuesday,April 17, from 5-8 p.m.

This meeting will allow you tolearn about the Lions Club andmeet officers of the club whileenjoying hors d’oeuvres and acomplimentary cocktail.

The meeting will take place atLeft Coast Kitchen and Cocktails,1810 Merrick Road in Merrick,868-5338.

© © ©MBCCA CONCERT:

Merrick Bellmore CommunityConcert Association invites youto enjoy a night of jazz and tapon Saturday, April 21, at 7:30p.m. at Calhoun High School,1786 State Street, Merrick.

Hear and see the dynamicinteractions between the interna-tionally acclaimed DavidLeonhardt Jazz Quintet, withvocalist Nancy Reed, and theShelley Oliver Tap Dancers.Admission is $20.

Visit www.concertsmbcca.org.or phone Barbara at 868-5366.

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SUPPORT GROUP: Non-Sectarian support group starts onMonday, April 16. the group willmeet for eight Mondays from7:30-9 p.m. at Sacred HeartParish Center, 720 MerrickAvenue. For information call Sr.Lynn at 379-1356 ext. 19 orParish Outreach at 379-6123.

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State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo Jr.(R-Merrick) recently partnered withAutism Speaks to help raise awarenessabout autism spectrum disorders.

He arranged for quilts made byAustism Speaks to be displayed in thestate Legislative Office Building inAlbany through Monday, April 16, aspart of Autism Awareness Month.

Merrick resident Michael Giangregorio,the father of an autistic child and AutismSpeaks’ Long Island volunteer executivechair, helped Senator Fuschillo coordinatethe quilt display.

Each piece of the quilts is fromteam shirts worn by walkers at AutismSpeaks’ Long Island Autism Walk.The Autism Walk, one of the largest inthe country, is an annual event atJones Beach that helps raise fundingfor autism research. Over 30,000 par-ticipated in last year’s walk, whichraised over $1.3 million.

“These quilts are a very movingway to tell the stories of familiesaffected by autism. Displaying themwill help remind us how much of animpact autism has on our communi-ties, and the need for continuedawareness and research,” said Senator

Fuschillo. “I thank the members of Autism

Speaks, especially MichaelGiangregorio, for helping to put thisdisplay together,” the senator said.

Senator Fuschillo has been astaunch supporter of the fight againstautism. Most recently, he authoredNew York State’s autism insurancereform law.

The law will enable individualswith autism spectrum disorders toreceive insurance coverage forscreening, diagnosis and treatment.The law will save families withautism tens of thousands of dollars ayear in out-of-pocket costs for autismtreatment and therapies, which manyinsurance companies refuse to cover.The law takes effect on November 1.

Senator Fuschillo hosts autism awareness eventQUILTS SPEAK: Senator Fuschillostands in front of Autism Speaks’many quilts on display in the stateLegislative Office Building in Albany.Senator Fuschillo arranged for theexhibit to help raise awarenessabout autism spectrum disorders.

North Bellmore Public Librarybudget passes; roof installed

The North Bellmore Public Library’s2012-13 budget of $2,604,250 passedlast week as voters approved it, 115 infavor to 28 against. The budget willreflect a 1.95% increase in the tax levyfor the 2012-13 fiscal year.

Books, magazines, newspapers,recordings and audiovisuals will betrimmed by $4,000, to $269,000,while cataloging, circulation, automa-tion and programs will increase by$3,000, to $82,000, as examples of thenew budget.

Building maintenance and repairs willalso increase by $1,000, to $137, 250.

New roof installedMeanwhile, Tom Bazzicalupo, the

library’s director, told this newspaperthat a new roof has been installed at acost of $301,500. “This was part of acapital improvement project” that wasnecessary to implement due to the age

of the previous roof.“I’ve been here for 21 years and there

had only been patches applied to theroof, where necessary,” he continued.

He said two layers of the old tar roofhad been removed – using asbestosabatement to prevent any residue ofasbestos from escaping, and a newtapered polyurethane was applied, com-plete with new roof board on top of that,and a membrane on top of that.

“We have checked for leaks and wecan find none,” Mr. Bazzicalupo said.

Contractors are busy putting newflashing on the roof, which will befollowed by the addition of solar pan-els to help generate electricity.“Within two years those solar panelswill pay for themselves,” Mr.Bazzicalupo added.

Ethna Lay became a new libraryboard trustee, as she garnered 120votes. She ran unopposed.

Pure gratitude for all the help

To Merrick Life:The North and Central Merrick Civic

Association was so pleased to be able tokeep the Merrick tradition alive this yearand would like to express our gratitudeto the people of Merrick for saving thisyear’s Eggstravaganza.

Due to bad weather last year for boththe Eggstravaganza and the HalloweenSpooktacular, the NCMCA did not haveenough money to put on this event.

In such difficult times, it was heart-warming to have received donationsfrom so many of our neighbors. DougMills from Printing Emporium gener-ously offered to co-host the event.[State] Assemblymen [David]

McDonough and [Thomas] McKevittand [county] Legislator [David]Denenberg co-sponsored it and theMerrick American Legion AuxiliaryUnit 1282 not only sponsored it, but alsostuffed the eggs.

Its members Florence Hoffman,Bridget Tonn and Toni Uberti helped thechildren write cards to our soldiers.

Thanks to a united communitypulling together to save this event, itwas our greatest year ever. Over 300children came down to Fraser Park lastSunday to meet the Easter Bunny andhunt for eggs.

And we actually raised enough moneyto be able to not only cover our expens-es, but will also be able to again awardscholarships to our high school seniorswho have volunteered their time to bet-ter our community.

But what has always proved to beMerrick’s greatest treasure and the truesavior of this year’s Eggstravaganza wasour children. When Camp AvenueBrownie Troop 2398 heard that wemight not have enough funds to hold theevent this year, Troop Leader Tina Flynnasked her troop to “Save their Pennies”to “Save the Eggstravaganza.”

I would personally like to thankMaggie Araneo, Kaitlin Bondi,Katherine Brown, Rebecca Collins,Allison Flynn, Brianna Geraci, AlexaLeavy, Rachel Macnamara, KellyMartin, Colleen McGrath, ClairePhillips, Alexa Secondino, MirandaToback, Olivia Wojewoda and AshleyYegidis, which for not only raisingenough money to save our event, but alsofor coming down and helping us out.

And thank you David Basile for onceagain leading the activities and official-ly cutting the yellow tape, setting thechildren loose to scoop up as many eggsas they could fit into their baskets.Joann Paolillo, Joan Benn, NicoleBasile, Dan Yngstrom and HeleneManas helped coordinate the event. Andthe chocolate house that was made bythe very talented Joan Benn was won byAnna Stone.

The NCMCA thanks Assemblyman

McKevitt, Legislator Denenberg,[Hempstead Town] Supervisor [Kate]Murray and Town Clerk [Mark] Bonillafor stopping by. The event’s success islargely due to the hard work and enthu-siasm of a community coming togetherto keep this tradition alive.

Of course, the star of the day was theEaster Bunny, who made a special trip toMerrick to visit our children. Specialthanks to Eddie Nallan for sitting witheach child and making their holiday sea-son eggs-traordinary.

Claudia Borecky, President, NCMCA

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Merrick LibraryCurrent Events Club

April 12 and May 10, 2 p.m.Attention news junkies! If you follow

current events, the Merrick Library’s dis-cussion group, moderated by local histori-an Jack Bilello, is the place to be! We willlook behind the headlines of stories local,national and international. Learn moreabout what’s going on in our world! All arewelcome to attend.

How to use your digital cameraMonday, April 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m

Learn how to use the basic features of adigital camera including flash settings,optical and digital zoom, menu settings,image quality and much more. Bring yourdigital camera, your manual and yourquestions. Registration has begun.

Spring planting for teensWednesday, April 25, from 3-5 p.m.Roll up your sleeves and get your hands

dirty. We will plant some flowers in thelibrary garden. Gardening tools, glovesand snack will be provided. Sign up at theMedia Desk. Community Service Creditswill be awarded for volunteer programs.

Bead for Life party for teensWednesday, April 18, from 4-5 p.m.We are hosting a “Party with Purpose” at

our library. Come with your friends, makejewelry and learn how recycled paperbecomes beautiful beads, income and hopefor Ugandan women. Sign up at the MediaDesk.

From the Children’s RoomThe family movie, “An American Tail,”

will be shown in the Children’s ProgramRoom on Friday, April 13, from 2-3:30p.m. for children ages 4 years and up.Follow Fievel Mousekowitz, a boy mouseon his journey from Russia to America.The film is rated G and there is no regis-tration.

Tuesday, April 17, from 6:30-7 p.m.,Dara Linthwaite returns for SpringLullabies. Babies up to 24 months and acaregiver will enjoy soft lullabies, gentlemusic and simple fingerplays before bed-time. Registration has begun.

On Wednesday April 18, from 4-5p.m., in celebration of Earth Day, childrenin grades 3-6 are invited to create banksusing only recycled materials. Registrationhas begun.

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This notice is to advise you that selected fire hydrants in your area will beopened to flush our water mains. Your water will remain safe!

Why do we have a flushing program?Our water is pumped from the pristine aquifer located beneath Long Island.

This water while containing no manmade contaminates, does contain natural min-erals such as iron, which deposit in our water system. These natural deposits arenot harmful. They can however cause aesthetic conditions, such as rust coloredcold water, if stirred up by changes in water use.

We flush fire hydrants in the spring to eliminate these deposits before thehigher summer water use occurs. This is part of every water suppliers’ normalpreventive maintenance program.

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because of the wonderful schools.However, in the past few years,decreases in New York State aid andincreases in costs have forced difficultdecisions regarding educational pro-grams and services.

After careful consideration and inputfrom community members and parents,along with teachers and administrators,the Merrick Board of Education hasadopted a budget that will help towardmeeting the educational needs of our chil-dren, while being fiscally responsible.The budget supports small class size, full-day kindergarten and continuation of aforeign language program for grades 3-6.

We urge all community members toplease come out and exercise your right tovote on Tuesday, May 15. The polls willbe open at Norman J. Levy-LakesideSchool from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Together, we can maintain the traditionof excellence in our schools. The childrenof our community deserve the most solideducational foundation we can give them.

Jennifer Birke and Sheryl WatersCo-Presidents, Levy Lakeside PTAHeather Fisher and Dominique Tirino

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Praises to Dr. CasoTo Merrick Life:

I hope it is not late for me to sing thepraises of Dr. George Caso. Dr. Georgestarted taking care of my four sonswhen they were newborns. He was myfamily doctor until he retired.

He was the most caring doctor. Hehad a way of always putting you atease, no matter what the problem.Having very little money in those days,Dr. George would always give me“special rates” and samples galore.

I remember one time my son Johnhad strep throat. He had a 105º feverand was seeing “pink elephants.” Dr.George came to the house and sat at hisbedside until the fever broke at a “veryhigh” fee of $8. I will never forget hiskindness and gentle calming ways. Inow go to Dr. Gina Caso, who is somuch like her dad, it is amazing. Shehas the same calming, caring ways.

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Kennedy Students of the Month salutedThe administration and staff at

Kennedy High School recently nameda student from each academic depart-ment to receive “Student of theMonth” recognition, to highlight theirachievements and/or efforts for themonth on March.

The students are Jonathan Orellana-Solis (vocal music), Jeremy Blitzer(physical education), Chelsea Simon

(English), Melissa Castillo (Languagesother than English – LOTE), AnthonyCalagna (family and consumer sci-ence), Brandon Klein (business),Sufeeya Irani (social studies), RavenPeterson (health), Beatrice Brown(math), Sara Rosenzweig (instrumentalmusic), Ross Iscowitz (science) andDiana Mayer (art).

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Tailgate party fundraiserThis fundraiser will assist Corporal

Kevin Vaughan recover from hiswounds as well as help John and RitaGilson with their medical bills fortheir four-year-old son Matthew, whois afflicted with Marfan syndrorne.

The tailgate party begins with aham and egg breakfast at 9 a.m.,served by athemn “Chef of theFuture,” Larry Shannon. TheStarbucks team will be serving freshbrewed coffee to the set up crew.

This will be the fourth benefitfundraiser for The Fire FamilyTransport Foundation, The TerryFarrell Firefighters Foundation andThe Wounded Warriors. Over $5,000has been raised in the past three years,and the goal for 2012 is $6,000.Corporal Kevin Vaughan, UnitedStates Marine Corps, will also gethelp in his recovery from wounds suf-fered in Afghanistan last September.

There will be tents and bagpipers,donated by the Wantagh AmericanLegion Pipe Band, and a “little john”

set up. Look for a large silver/greytent at parking field 6 south, the sec-ond light pole west of the mainentrance, close to HempsteadTurnpike right across from Starbucksat Hofstra University.

A restored 1956 Ford firetruck willbe on site. The Bay Shore FireDepartment will be there to hand outred Fire Chief hats to all. A group pic-

ture will be taken at about 12:30 p.m.with the firetruck as the center piece.

Any donated raffle prizes or giftcertificates are appreciated. The raffleis the only source of fundraising. Theraffle will begin about 12:15 p.m. Lastyear 125 people attended.

For information call KevinGallagher at 924-2785, or LarryShannon at 302-7139. Please join them– rain or shine – for a worthy cause.

The hockey gameThe 39th Annual NYFD vs. NYPD

Benefit Hockey Game will be held onSaturday, April 14, at 1 p.m. at the

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to the Coliseum box office.Ticketmaster adds a $5 processingfee. Doors open at noon, and there isopen seating, no assigned seats. Try togather at the south end of the rink upin the upper level.

If you are entering the mainentrance head to your left and go up.Fireman hockey supporters will be onthe east side, and police supporterswill be on the west side.

Tickets are $21 for kids and adults,benefiting the widow fund of bothdepartments.

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The Hempstead Plains were once amighty prairie, a meadow of grasses ashigh as a grown man. When theEuropean settlers arrived on Long Islandmore than 350 years ago, this prairiewas covered in wildflowers – luminouscolors of gold, blue, pink and lavender.

The Hempstead Plains covered about40,000 acres of land in the central partof Nassau County that extended fromthe Queens border to Plainview, andsupported an abundance of birds, smallmammals and insects.

Today, only small pieces of prairieremain at three different locations inNassau County. One is the well-pre-served 19-acre site on the grounds ofNassau Community College off CharlesLindbergh Boulevard in Garden City;

nearby is a 25-acre site owned by NassauCounty between the Nassau Coliseumand the Meadowbrook Parkway; and athird site along Old Country Road andMerrick Avenue is part of EisenhowerPark’s Red Golf Course.

“This is still a very special place,” saidMerokian Betsy Gulotta, conservationproject manager for the Friends ofHempstead Plains who works with the 19-acre site at Nassau Community College.

Mrs. Gulotta explained that theHempstead Plains played a key role inthe history of Long Island. It is the onlytrue prairie east of the AlleghenyMountains. “The first cattle grazedhere,” said Mrs. Gulotta. “The Town ofHempstead owned it and common graz-ing took place. It was farmed as wellbecause the soil is fairly fertile and vil-lages settled there.”

The land was alsoused for recre-ation. “The firsthorse races wereon the HempsteadPlains,” explainedMs. Gulotta. And,it was the venuefor the cradle ofAmerican aviationand the UnitedStates symbol ofsuburbanizationfor the postwarperiod. “This is ahistoric relic thatshaped the wayNassau Countywas developed,”said Ms. Gulotta.County Executive

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agreed. “The HempsteadPlains is an important partof the natural history of ourcounty,” said Mr. Manganoin a press release that sup-ports efforts to preserve theprairie.

By the late 1980s someindividuals realized that theHempstead Plains were dis-appearing and needed to bepreserved. Between 1988and 2000 the NatureConservancy was the man-ager of the 19-acre prairie atNassau Community College.Then in 2001 a nonprofit –Friends of Hempstead Plainsat Nassau CommunityCollege – was formed to“preserve, restore and offereducational programs aboutthe Hempstead Plains,”reads its mission statement.

Mrs. Gulotta, who justretired from fulltime teach-ing biology at NassauCommunity College for 42years, became project man-ager. “I wanted to learnabout the prairie. I’m a fieldperson and I like being outthere. I took it by the handand went with it,” shelaughed.

Indeed. Since then, theFriends have worked toprotect the globally endangered plant,Sandplain gerardia; developed andimplemented a management plan tocontrol invasive plants; completed ascientific survey of nearly 200 flower-ing plants; taught college classes inbiology, physical science and ecologyon site; increased awareness througheducational programs in libraries,schools and community groups; con-ducted tours of the site on a regularbasis; hosted teacher training work-shops and a conference for local his-torians, ecologists and grassland man-agers; and held community volunteerworkdays for prairie restoration, andpoetry and art workshops.

Now the Friends are looking to thefuture.

In 2006 they received $360,000 fromthe Nassau County Environmental BondAct to help build a state-of-the art envi-ronmental Education Center thatincludes a children's nature play garden,a visitor center and classroom poweredby alternative energy, a grass roof andstabilized earth walkways. It will begreen and sustainable in every way,explained Mrs. Gulotta.

The building will be constructed fromrecycled shipping containers with compos-ite lumber decking, recycled rubber andcork flooring and a compost rest room.Visitors will stroll along interpretativetrails winding through the prairie and learnthe natural saga of this historic habitat.

The entire project has been accepted asa pilot project for the Sustainable SitesInitiative, a rating system for sustainablelandscapes, dedicated to fostering atransformation in land development andmanagement practices.

The project has been designed and putout to bid but needs additional funding tocomplete it.

The Friends will hold their SeventhAnnual Prairie Benefit at the HofstraClub on Friday, April 27, at 6 p.m.,where they will honor founding memberJeffrey D. Forchelli, Esq. of Forchelli,Cuarto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo, Cohn

& Terrana, LLP; a visionary award willbe given to Harriet Carotenuto, a botani-cal artist and Vincent M Carotenuto, ofCarotenuto & Yanover BusinessServices. Anyone interested in attendingmay contact Betsy Gulotta at 572-7570or e-mail [email protected].

The Friends are also looking for inter-ested individuals to become members.All members will receive the Friend’snewsletter, program updates, invitationsto programs, field trips and other events.Contact the number or e-mail addressmentioned above.

“It is such an incredible place!” saidMrs. Gulotta, referring the HempsteadPlains. “My favorite time might be lateafternoon. The light is spectacular andeverything sharpens.”

Long Island poet Walt Whitman mayhave agreed. In his poem, “A PrairieSunset,” he called the light in the prairie“pure luminous color fighting the silentshadows to the last.”

Editor’s note: Look on our website atwww.merricklife.com to see photo-graphs of the Hempstead Plains.

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BETSY GULOTTA AT THE HEMPSTEAD PLAINS.Mrs. Gulotta has devoted her entire professionalcareer to passing on her love of nature through edu-cation and activism. After teaching biology atNassau Community College for 43 years. Mrs.Gulotta retired from fulltime teaching and becamethe conservation project manager for Friends ofHempstead Plains. She continues to lead efforts topreserve and restore the Hempstead Plains andeducate Long Islanders, and will lead Friday afternoonwalks at the Hempstead Plains held at 3:30 p.m. onApril 20, May 4 and 18, June 1, 15 and 29, and July6. Bring cameras and binoculars, and wear sneakers.

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Filling buckets is not only with people, you can fill yourtown’s bucket, too. The town is not a person but it is some-

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CONGRATULATIONS TO HAROLD D. FAYETTEELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINNERS of Keep A-Merrick-A Beautiful Contest 2012! The themethis year was “Be a Merrick Bucket Filler.” Thewinners are Kate Ammirati, kindergarten;Sophia Philis, first grade; Emma Nallan, sec-ond grade; Brian Manson, third grade; JessicaZhang, fourth grade, Celestial Hakim, fifthgrade; and Anjali Puri, sixth grade.

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by Jessica Zhang

It’s important to be a bucket filler. Notjust to your friends and family, but toeveryone else too. What it means to be abucket filler is to be a person who isrespectful, caring, a good citizen, fairresponsible and trustworthy. If yourbucket is full, it means you feel happy!If your bucket isn’t full, that means youare unhappy, sad or even mad. Supposeeveryone’s bucket is full. Wouldn’t thatbe great? Everyone would be happy.They would be even happier to bearound people with full buckets.

It’s great to be a bucket filler. If youfill someone’s bucket, which means youhave brightened their day. It’s easy to fillsomebody’s bucket. You can just hold a

door open for them. Or even a smilewould do. If you fill a bucket, yourbucket will also be filled. She will defi-nitely smile. Wouldn't it fill your ownbucket to know that you were the onewho made her smile? Of course itwould! You probably would’ve earnedyourself a new friend too.

It’s OK to not be happy sometimes.But you must never take your anger outon other people. In other words, whatev-er you do, you can not be a bucket dip-per. If you are a bucket dipper, you areacting like a bully. Bullies take dippersand scoop happy feelings out of otherpeople’s buckets! Bucket dippers makepeople unhappy, sad and mad.

To avoid being a bucket dipper, thinkabout what you say and do before yousay or do it. Think about how it wouldmake another person feel. Think about ifyou would like them saying or doing itto you. Even if others try to dip yourbucket you can never try to dip theirbucket. After all, two wrongs don’t

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filler is and how to be one, why not filla bucket now? Why not be a bucketfiller today, tomorrow and every day?

by Anjali Puri

Have you ever felt your stomachchurn? Or heart get a little heavier. Haveyou ever experienced a bucket dipper?Think of them like a virus that sucksyour insides. Think of shadows forinstance, they are like your feelings andemotions. If your sad it might drape overyou like a cloth. If you’re happy it mightstand tall and proud. Bullying can hurtpeople and make them feel like nothing.Sometimes people think it’s a game butwhen people feel hurt or abandoned the“fun” is over. In order to be a good citi-zen you have to accept people and seewith your heart, not with your eyes. Youhave to try to look at their lives and their

perspective of things. Even it’s a smile ora “hello.” It might just make a kid’s dayor make them feel important. Anotherexample of being a Merrick bucket filleris to help the world and don’t be recklesswith our planet. We should help the plan-et and try to make a difference by plant-ing trees and instead of using plastic bot-tles try a water bottle. Remember thisworld is amazing and consists of somany beautiful gardens and differentlandmarks. We should take care of ourworld and animals. For generations tocome. The bucket represents you. Whatyou stand for and how you feel. It showsto come together and try to understandpeople. Don’t judge people on their race,how they look, or where they are from.People have love, feelings and passions,like you. Don’t leave people out becauseyou might get to meet a great person.The world and the people in it are ourfriends. Let’s treat the world kindly andbe a great person. Everyone work togeth-er planting one tree at a time...

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ing an event with talk show host, formerjournalist and politician Jerry Springer onTuesday, May 8, at Adelphi University’sOlmsted Theatre. The event will takeplace at 7 p.m. Admission is free for stu-dents, $5 for press club members and $10for non-members.

Mr. Springer will answer questionsfrom PCLI President DominickMiserandino about his perspective ontoday’s media landscape.

“We are thrilled that Jerry has foundthe time to talk to us,” Mr. Miserandinosaid. “We’d love to explore media fromhis perspective.”

Mr. Springer was a political reporterand commentator on Cincinnati’s NBCaffiliate, WLWT. Later, he became pri-mary news anchor and managing editor.He would remain a commentator atWLWT until 1993, and was awarded 10Emmys during his tenure at WLWT. Inaddition, he was a progressive radio talkshow host on Air America for two years.

Caesar’s Hotel tripThe Merrick Auxiliary of ucpn will

sponsor a trip to Caesar’s Hotel andCasino in Atlantic City on Tuesday,June 12. Cost is $40 per person, with$25 back in slot play upon arrival atCaesar’s. Bus leaves promptly at 9a.m., so arrive 15 minutes before atMerrick Golf Course, 2550 ClubhouseRoad, Merrick.

Bus leaves same day, at 6 p.m. Seatingis limited, so reserve early and by May 1.Mail checks payable to MerrickAuxiliary ucpn to Seri Di Lapi, 2712

Beacon Hill Drive, North Bellmore11710. Or call Seri or Frank at 783-0533.

Supermarket BingoThe Catholic Daughters of the

Americas, Court Mother Seton 2413, willhold their annual supermarket bingo onFriday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the cafete-ria of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School.

Admission is $5, which includes coffeeand cake. For information call 785-2526.

Broadway tunesHit songs from favorite current

Broadway shows performed by trainedcommunity singers on Sunday, April 29,3-4:30 p.m. at the Bellmore PresbyterianChurch, 2740 Martin Avenue, corner ofBellmore Avenue. $10 admission benefitschurch restoration projects. For informa-tion call 826-5686 or e-mail [email protected].

Job fairState Senator Charles Fuschillo Jr. will

sponsor his annual small business net-working expo on Thursday, May 10, at theSeaford Knights of Columbus MemorareClub, 2183 Jackson Avenue, Seaford.

This event provides an opportunity forlocal entrepreneurs to learn from govern-ment agencies and nonprofit organizationsabout how they can start or expand a smallbusiness, get access to small business loansor write a business plan.

Additionally, there will be a chanceto network to exchange ideas andinformation. If you have questionsregarding this event call SenatorFuschillo’s office at 882-0630.

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He was the husband of the late RoseMarie, nee Mahon. He is survived bytwo daughters, Kathleen A. Connellof New York and Susan M. Culshaw,and one son, William T. Connell. Heis predeceased by his daughter LindaM. Connell. He was also the brotherof Robert and Richard Connell and

the late Julian Corcoran, brother-in-law of Margaret Olson, Anne Mahon,Patricia Campbell and MarilynCrystal. He was also the uncle of theConnell, Corcoran, Campbell andOlson children.

The family received visitors thisweek at N.F. Walker 2039 MerrickAvenue.

A funeral Mass will be held today,April 12, at Sacred Heart Church, 720North Merrick Avenue at 9:45 a.m.with burial at Holy Rood Cemetery inWestbury.

lifepassing County Legislator Denenberg: Ban synthetic marijuana

Nassau County Legislator DavidDenenberg (D-Merrick) announced anew bill to ban synthetic cannabinoids –chemical compounds that mimic theeffects of marijuana – during a pressconference last week at the SuffolkCounty Legislature building.

He was accompanied by SuffolkCounty Legislator Kate Browning (WF-Shirley), whose bill to ban the substancewas passed in Suffolk last month.

The bill proposed by LegislatorDenenberg, which was introduced latelast month, would ban the sale of syn-thetic marijuana and have it removedfrom stores, “away from NassauCounty’s youth,” said Mr. Denenberg.

Usage of this harmful product has

risen due to its easy access and compa-rable effects to marijuana. It is sold invarious convenience stores, gas stationsand online, while being marketed as pot-pourri and incense. Side effects areknown to cause paranoia, hallucina-tions, disorientation, vomiting, elevatedheart rates, seizures and panic attacks.

“This bill goes farther than a recentNew York State Department of Healthinitiative by imposing an outright banon synthetic cannabinoids,” saidLegislator Denenberg.

“I’m pleased to team with LegislatorBrowning to promote public safety andprotect the health and welfare of ourchildren in Nassau and Suffolk.”

SUPPORTING A BILL: Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg (D-Merrick)and Suffolk County Legislator Kate Browning (WF-Shirley) jointly announce abill to ban synthetic cannabinoids in Nassau.

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JUJITSU KUDOS: Goshinkan Dojo’s most prestigious award is theSportsmanship Trophy. The 2012 award for outstanding sportsmanship waspresented to Carson Termotto of Merrick. “Carson demonstrated a dedicatedand respectful attitude at all times. He is a model of true sportsmanship,respect and black belt attitude,” said Sensei Jeff Lovering. From left areJames Gunnels, Sensei Jeff, Carson Termotto and Sensei Katie Carroll.

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LEGAL NOTICENotice of formation of POPICON LLC Arts, of Org. filedwith the Secy. of State (SSNY)on 2/1/12. Office loc.:Nassau County. SSNY is desig-nated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against itmay be served. The addressSSNY shall mail copy ofprocess to 265 CoveredBridge Rd., Merrick, NY11566. Mgmt. of the LLC shallbe by one or more members.Purpose: Any lawful activity.ML 899 6T 3/22, 29, 4/5, 12,19, 26NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL

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TY OF NASSAU, NEW YORKNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that the annual vote of thequalified voters of theBellmore-Merrick Central HighSchool District, NassauCounty, New York will be heldon Tuesday, May 15, 2012, atthe several polling places des-ignated by the Bellmore,Merrick, North Bellmore, andNorth Merrick Union FreeSchool Districts, as follows:

BELLMORE UNION FREESCHOOL DISTRICT, at theShore Road School, 2801Shore Road, Bellmore, N.Y.between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00p.m.

MERRICK UNION FREESCHOOL DISTRICT, at theNorman J. Levy LakesideSchool, 21 Babylon Road,Merrick, N.Y. between 7:00a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

NORTH BELLMORE UNIONFREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, atthe Newbridge Road School,1601 Newbridge Road,Bellmore, N.Y. between 6:00a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

NORTH MERRICK UNIONFREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, atthe Harold D. Fayette School,1057 Merrick Avenue, Merrick,N.Y. between 2:00 p.m. and10:00 p.m.a.) To vote upon the annualschool budget for the year2012-2013 and to authorizethe levying of a tax upon thetaxable property of the districtfor the foregoing purposes.b.) To vote upon such otherpropositions as may properlycome before the voters,AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVENthat registration shall be con-ducted at the several pollingplaces stated above by theBoards of Registration of theseveral component districts asfollows: the Bellmore UnionFree School District at the dis-trict office, 580 WinthropAvenue, Bellmore,New York, onall school days of the schoolyear until five (5) days preced-ing the vote between the hoursof 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.and additionally on May 1,2012 at the Shore RoadSchool, 2801 Shore Road,Bellmore, New York, betweenthe hours of 4:00 p.m. and8:00 p.m.; the Merrick UnionFree School District at the dis-trict office, 21 Babylon Road,Merrick, New York, and at alldistrict schools on all school

days of the school year untilfive (5) days preceding thevote between the hours of9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; theNorth Bellmore Union FreeSchool District at theAdministrative Office, 2616Martin Avenue, Bellmore, NewYork, and all district schools onall school days of the schoolyear until five (5) days preced-ing the vote between the hoursof 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.;and the North Merrick UnionFree School District at theHarold D. Fayette School,1057 Merrick Avenue, Merrick,New York. on all school days ofthe school year until five (5)days preceding the votebetween the hours of 9:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and addi-tionally on Wednesday, May 2,2012 at the Harold D. FayetteSchool between the hours of4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for thepurpose of preparing a registerof the qualified voters entitledto vote at the school meetingand election for which suchregister is prepared, in themanner provided by law. Theregister, as so prepared, willbe filed in the office of theclerk at each of the respectiveUnion Free School Districts asset forth in this notice of meet-ing and such register is to beopen for inspection at reason-able times for at least five (5)days prior to the date set forvoting on the budget and elec-tion, except Sunday.AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVENthat a person shall be entitledto vote at the annual meetingand election who is a citizen ofthe United States, eighteenyears of age, a resident of theUnion Free School District inwhich he intends to vote for aperiod of thirty days next pre-ceding the election he offers tovote and registered to vote forsaid election. A person shallbe registered to vote if he orshe shall have permanentlyregistered with the NassauCounty Board of Elections orwith the Board of Registrationof the component Union FreeSchool District in which heresides. Only persons whoshall be registered shall beentitled to vote.

AND NOTICE IS FURTHERGIVEN that the Boards ofRegistration of the severalcomponent Union Free SchoolDistricts will meet during thehours of voting on May 15,2012 at the polling places ineach of the Union Free SchoolDistricts for the purpose ofpreparing a register for districtmeetings or elections to beheld subsequent to May 15,2012; said register shallinclude (1) all qualified votersof the Union Free SchoolDistricts, who shall presentthemselves personally for reg-istration: and (2) all qualifiedvoters permanently registeredwith the Nassau County Boardof Elections.AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVENthat a copy of statement of theamount of money which will berequired for the ensuing yearfor school purposes (schoolbudget) and copies of proposi-tions involving expenditure ofmoneys and the operation ofthe school system for theensuing year, may be obtainedby any taxpayer in the Districtduring the fourteen daysimmediately preceding theannual vote except Saturday,Sunday or holidays, at eachschoolhouse in which school ismaintained during the hours of8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHERNOTICE that applications forabsentee ballots for the schooldistrict election may be appliedfor at the Office of the Clerk ofthe District. A list of all per-sons to whom absentee bal-lots shall have been issued willbe available for inspection inthe office of the Clerk betweenthe hours of 9:00 a.m. and4:00 p.m. on each of the five(5) days prior to the day of theelection except Sundays andon the Saturday preceding thevote by appointment only.

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ML 900 4T 3/29, 4/12, 26,5/10 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGOF THE BELLMORE-MERRICKCENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DIS-

TRICTTOWN OF HEMPSTEADCOUNTY OF NASSAU,

NEW YORKNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatthe Board of Education of theBellmore-Merrick Central HighSchool District will hold aPublic Hearing on May 2,2012, at 8:00 p.m. in theBoard Room of the CentralAdministration Building locatedat the Brookside School, 1260Meadowhrook Road, Merrick,New York, for the purpose oftransacting all business as isauthorized by the EducationLaw, including, but not limitedto, discussion of the expendi-ture of funds and budgetingtherefore relative to the appro-priation of necessary funds tomeet the necessary expendi-tures of the Central HighSchool District for the schoolyear 2012-2013 and on propo-sitions involving the expendi-ture of funds or the levy of tax,at which time and which placeall persons interested in thesubject matter thereof con-cerning the same will have anopportunity to be heard.AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVENthat a copy of statement of theamount of money which will berequired for the ensuing yearfor school purposes (schoolbudget) and copies of proposi-tions involving expenditure ofmoneys and the operation ofthe school system for theensuing year, will be availableto any taxpayer in the Districtseven days immediately pre-ceding the public hear ingexcept Saturday, Sunday orholidays, at each schoolhousein which school is maintainedduring the hours of 8:00 a.m.and 4:00 p.m.AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVENthat a Real Property TaxExemption Report, prepared in

accordance with Section495 of the Real Property TaxLaw, will be annexed to anytentative/preliminary budgetas well as the final adoptedbudget of which it will form apart; and shall be posted onDistrict Bulletin board(s) main-tained for public notices, aswell as on the District's web-site.

BY ORDER OF THEBOARD OF EDUCATION

BELLMORE-MERRICKCENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DIS-

TRICTCLAIRE NEUFELDDISTRICT CLERK

ML 901 4T 3/29, 4/12, 26,5/10

ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICTMEETING AND ELECTION

NORTH MERRICK UNION FREESCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NAS-SAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatthe Budget Hearing of theinhabitants of the NorthMerrick Union Free SchoolDistrict, Town of Hempstead,County of Nassau, State ofNew York, qualified to vote atschool meetings in saidDistrict, will be held atHAROLD D. FAYETTE SCHOOL,1057 MERRICK AVENUE,Merrick, New York, on the 8thof May, 2012, at 8:00 PM forthe transaction of such busi-ness as is authorized byEducation Law.NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN thatvoting on estimated expensesfor School purposes for theschool year 2012-2013 andfor voting upon such proposi-tions as may properly comebefore the meeting, and for theelection of two members of theBoard of Education will be heldin said District at the saidHAROLD D. FAYETTE SCHOOLon Tuesday, May 15, 2012.Voting will be on machines,and polls will be open for vot-

ing between the hours of 2:00PM and 10:00 PM on that day. PLEASE TAKE FURTHERNOTICE, that at the AnnualDistrict Election of the NorthMerrick Union Free SchoolDistrict, qualified voters of theBellmore-Merrick Central HighSchool District shall vote forthe following purposes: (A)vote upon the annual schoolbudget for the year 2012-2013and to authorize the levying ofa tax upon the taxable proper-ty of the district for the forego-ing purposes. (B) To vote uponsuch other propositions asmay properly come before themeeting. NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN thatpursuant to the resolutionadopted by the Board ofEducation, personal registra-tion is in effect in the NorthMerrick Union Free SchoolDistrict. The Board ofEducation has designatedWednesday, May 2, 2012,between the hours of 4:00 PMand 9:00 PM for the Board ofRegistry to meet to preparethe Register of the SchoolDistrict at the HAROLD D.FAYETTE SCHOOL, 1057Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NewYork. Residents may also reg-ister on school days between9:00 AM and 3:00 PM in theDistrict Clerk’s office at theHAROLD D. FAYETTE SCHOOLuntil five days before theDistrict vote. Qualified resi-dents of the North MerrickUnion Free School Districtmust register at this time if notpreviously registered, in orderto be eligible to vote on theNorth Merrick School DistrictElection and to vote on theBellmore-Merrick Central HighSchool District Budget andPropositions. Any person shallbe entitled to have his/hername placed upon such regis-ter provided that he/she isknown or proven to the satis-faction of the District Clerk or amember of the board of regis-tration, to be then or thereafterentitled to vote at the annualdistrict election for which suchregister is prepared. Chapter629 of Laws of 1975, amendssection 352 of Election Lawand provides that any person,otherwise qualified to vote,who is registered under theprovisions of Article 15 of theElection Law for general elec-tions, will be entitled to vote atall school district meetingsand elections without furtherregistration.NO PERSON will be entitled tovote at the Annual DistrictMeeting and Election of theNorth Merrick Union FreeSchool District and theBellmore-Merrick Central HighSchool Budget Vote whosename does not appear oneither the Register of the NorthMerrick Union Free SchoolDistrict or the County registra-tion by the County election offi-cials no later than ten (10)days prior to the AnnualDistrict Election.NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN thatpursuant to the Education Lawof the State of New York andBoard Resolution, voters quali-fying to vote by absentee ballotmay apply and receive anabsentee ballot from theDistrict Clerk of the District. Alist of all persons to whomabsentee ballots shall havebeen issued, will be availablein the Office of the DistrictClerk on each of the five daysprior to the day of the electionexcept Sundays. PLEASE TAKE FURTHERNOTICE that a copy of thestatements of the amount ofmoney which will be requiredfor the ensuing year for schoolpurpose, exclusive of publicmonies, may be obtained byany qualified voter of theDistrict during the fourteen(14) days immediately preced-ing the Annual Meeting exceptSaturday, Sunday, or Holidays,between the hours of 9:00 AMand 3:30 PM at each of theschool houses in said District,to wit: CAMP AVENUE,HAROLD D. FAYETTE, and OLDMILL ROAD SCHOOLS and at

the Annual Meeting.NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN thatthe Register of the school dis-trict shall be filed in the officeof the District Clerk located atthe Harold D. Fayette School,1057 Merrick Avenue, withinsaid District, where it shall beopen for inspection by anyqualified voter of the SchoolDistrict, between the hours of9:00 AM and 3:00 PM on eachof the five days prior to and theday of the Annual DistrictElection, except Sunday, andon Saturday, May 12, 2012 byappointment.AND NOTICE IS FURTHERGIVEN that the Board ofRegistration of the NorthMerrick Union Free SchoolDistrict will meet during thehours of voting on May 15,2012, at the polling place forthe purpose of preparing a reg-ister for District meetings orelections to be held subse-quent to May 15, 2012. Saidregister shall include: (1) allqualified voters of the UnionFree School District, who shallpresent themselves personallyfor registration; and (2) allqualified voters permanentlyregistered with the NassauCounty Board of Elections; and(3) all previously qualified vot-ers of the District who shallhave been previously regis-tered for any annual or specialDistrict meeting or electionand who shall have voted atany annual or special Districtmeeting or election held orconducted at any time withinthe four calendar years (2008-2011) prior to preparation ofthe registration of voters.PLEASE TAKE FURTHERNOTICE that petitions nominat-ing candidates for the office ofMember of the Board ofEducation of the North MerrickUnion Free School Districtmust be filed with the Clerk ofthe District between the hoursof 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on orbefore April 16, 2012.NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVENthat for the purpose of electingtwo (2) members of the Boardof Education of the NorthMerrick Union Free SchoolDistrict, for the following two(2) positions:

(1) The office of Trustee,presently held by AlyseMiddendorf, 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.

(2) The office of Trustee,presently held by Neil Brown, amember of the Board ofEducation, which term expireson June 30, 2012, for a newterm commencing July 1,2012 and expiring on June 30,2015.

Each of the above vacan-cies is a separate office and aseparate petition is required tonominate a candidate to eachseparate office. No personshall be nominated for morethan one separate office onthe Board of Education. Anomination may be rejected bythe Board of Education if thecandidate is ineligible for theoffice or declares his/herunwillingness to serve. Eachpetition must be directed tothe Clerk of the District, muststate the name and residenceof the candidate, and mustdescribe the specific vacancyfor which the candidate is nom-inated, setting forth at leastthe terms of office and thename of the incumbent, andmust be signed by at least 25qualified voters of the NorthMerrick Union Free SchoolDistrict or 2% of the number ofqualified voters in the last elec-tion of a school board mem-ber, whichever is greater (forthis election a minimum of 25signatures is required on thepetition for candidacy).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 for the purpose of examin-

ing and tabulating said reportsof the result of the ballot anddeclaring the result of the bal-lot; that the Board hereby des-ignates itself to be a set of pollclerks to cast and canvass bal-lots pursuant to Education Law§2019-a, subdivision 2b atsaid special meeting of theBoard.BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OFEDUCATIONNORTH MERRICK UNION FREESCHOOL DISTRICTTown of Hempstead, Merrick,New YorkJOANNE LONG, DISTRICTCLERK1057 Merrick Avenue, Merrick,New YorkML 902 4T 3/29, 4/12, 26,5/10NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING,

ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTION AND REGISTRATION

OF VOTERS, MERRICK UNION FREE

SCHOOL DISTRICT,TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NAS-

SAU COUNTY, NEW YORKNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,

that a public budget hearing ofthe Merrick Union Free SchoolDistrict, Town of Hempstead,Nassau County, New York, willbe held at the Katherine E. ReifAdministration Center, Merrick,New York on May 8, 2012 at7:00 p.m. for the purpose ofdiscussion of the expenditureof funds for the 2012-2013school year and the budgetingthereof and for such otherbusiness as is authorized bythe Education Law of the Stateof New York.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN,that the vote upon the appro-priation of the necessaryfunds to meet the estimatedexpenditures of said schooldistrict for the 2012-2013school year (school budget)will be held at the annual meet-ing of said school district onTuesday, May 15, 2012 at theNorman J. Levy-LakesideSchool, Merrick, New York.Voting shall take placebetween the hours of 7:00a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Votingmachines will be used for vot-ing at said annual election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN,that an election to fill three (3)vacancies, each for a term ofthree (3) years, for the office ofmember of the Board ofEducation, will be held at theNorman J. Levy-LakesideSchool, Merrick, New York, onTuesday, May 15, 2012. Thepolls for voting at said electionwill be open from 7:00 a.m. to9:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN,that a copy of the statement ofthe amount of money whichwill be required for the schoolyear 2012-2013 for schoolpurposes may be obtained byany resident of the district dur-ing the fourteen (14) days pre-ceding the vote, exceptSaturdays, Sundays, or holi-days, at the schools of the dis-trict from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30p.m.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN,Pursuant to Chapter 258 ofthe Laws of 2008, Section495 was added to the RealProperty Tax Law and requiresthe School District to attach toits proposed budget an exemp-tion report. Said exemptionreport will show how much ofthe total assessed value onthe final assessment roll usedin the budgetary process isexempt from taxation. Thereport will list every type ofexemption granted, identifiedby statutory authority, and willshow the cumulative impact ofeach type of exemptionexpressed either as a dollaramount of assessed value oras a percentage of the totalassessed value on the roll, thecumulative amount expectedto be received from recipientsof each type of exemption aspayments in lieu of taxes(PILOT) or other payments formunicipal services, and thecumulative impact of allexemptions granted. Thisexemption report shall be

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PUBLIC NOTICESposted on any bulletin boardmaintained by the District forpublic notices and on the web-site maintained by the District.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN,that petitions nominating can-didates for the office of mem-ber of the Board of Educationmust be filed with the Clerk ofthe District between the hoursof 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.,and no later than 5:00 p.m.,Monday, April 16, 2012. Suchnominating petition must besigned by at least forty-two(42) qualified voters of the dis-trict. The three (3) candidatesreceiving the highest numberof votes will be elected tooffice. Personal registration isa prerequisite for voting at allelections in this school dis-trict, and no person will beentitled to vote at such elec-tion whose name does notappear upon the register pre-pared for such election; exceptthat any person, a resident ofthe district, who is permanent-ly registered with the NassauCounty Board of Elections tovote at elections other than aschool district election andwhose registration is current,shall also be qualified to voteat this election without furtherregistration.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN,that the Board of Registrationand the District Clerk will meetat the District Office in saiddistrict on Tuesday, May 1,2012 between the hours of12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. forthe purpose of preparing theregister of the school districtfor such election; at such timeand place, any person will beentitled to have his or hername placed upon such regis-ter provided that he or she isknown or proven to the satis-faction of the Board ofRegistration to be entitled tovote at the meeting or electionfor which such register is to beprepared. Qualified individualsmay also register between9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ondays when school is in sessionat the schools of the district,except that no registrationshall take place less than five(5) days preceding the elec-tion, this year May 10, 2012.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN,that the Board of Registrationwill meet on Tuesday, May 15,2012, at the Norman J. Levy-Lakeside School, Merrick, NewYork, between the hours of7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. toprepare the Register of theSchool District to be used for

meetings or elections heldsubsequent to the annualSchool District election andbudget vote, at which time anyperson may be entitled to havehis or her name placed onsuch Register provided that atsuch meeting of the Board ofRegistration he or she isknown or proven to the satis-faction of said Board ofRegistration to be then orthereafter entitled to vote atthe school meeting or electionfor which said Register is soprepared.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN,that the register thus preparedwill be filed in the office of theSuperintendent of Schools andthat such register will be openfor inspection to any qualifiedvoter of the district at theoffice of the Superintendent ofSchools and the District Clerkin the Katherine E. ReifAdministration Center betweenthe hours of 9:30 a.m. and3:30 p.m. during each of thefive (5) days prior to the dayset for the election, exceptSundays, and on the Saturdayprior to the election by appoint-ment only.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN,that applications for absenteeballots for election of school

board members and for votingon the school budget of thedistrict may be applied for atthe office of the District Clerkbetween the hours of 9:30a.m. and 3:30 p.m., at leastseven (7) days before the elec-tion if the ballot is to be mailedto the voter; or the day beforethe election if the ballot is tobe delivered personally to thevoter. No absentee voter ballotshall be canvassed unless itshall have been received atthe office of the District Clerkno later than 5:00 p.m. on thedate of the election. A list of allpersons to whom absenteeballots have been issued willbe available in the office of theDistrict Clerk on each of thefive days prior to the electionexcept Sunday.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN,that the Board of Educationshall convene a special meet-ing thereof at the Katherine E.Reif Administration Centerwithin twenty-four hours afterthe filing with the District Clerkof a written report of theresults of the ballot, for thepurpose of examining and tab-ulating said reports for theresults of the ballot, for thepurpose of the ballot anddeclaring the results of the bal-

lot; that the Board hereby des-ignates itself to be a set of pollclerks to cast and canvass bal-lots pursuant to Education LawSection 2019-a.2-b, at saidspecial meeting of the Board.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN,that at the election of theMerrick Union Free SchoolDistrict, qualified voters of theBellmore-Merrick Central HighSchool District shall vote forthe following purposes:

To vote upon the annualschool budget for the 2012-2013 school year, and toauthorize the levying of a taxupon the taxable property ofthe district for the foregoingpurposes.To vote upon such other propo-sitions as may properly comebefore the meeting.DATED: March, 2012

Merrick, NYBY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF EDUCATIONMERRICK UNION

FREE SCHOOL DISTRICTCLARICE REBENTISCH, DIS-

TRICT CLERKML 903 4T 3/29, 4/12, 26,5/10

ASSESSOR'S NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE FINAL

ASSESSMENT ROLLTHE ACTING ASSESSOR OF

THE COUNTY OF NASSAUHEREBY GIVES NOTICE that hehas completed the2012/2013 final assessmentroll, which will be used for the2013 levy of Town and CountyTaxes in the Towns ofHempstead, North Hempsteadand Oyster Bay, and the City ofGlen Cove and the City of LongBeach, and for the2012/2013 levy of schooltaxes in such Towns and in theCity of Long Beach. An elec-tronic copy of the roll was filedwith the Department ofAssessment on April 2, 2012.The electronic roll may beexamined on public terminalslocated in the offices of:

DEPARTMENT OF ASSESS-MENT

NASSAUCOUNTY OFFICE BUILDING240 OLD COUNTRY ROAD,

FOURTH FLOORMINEOLA, NY 11501

where the same will remainopen for public inspection forfifteen days.Dated this 2nd day of April,2012.

JAMES E. DAVISActing Assessor, Nassau

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