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by Linda Delmonico Prussen

Whether or not public water will everbe more than a pipe dream was the ques-tion on everyone’s mind as about 50people gathered at the Merrick RoadGolf Course Clubhouse in Merrick lastweek for a meeting with the WaterAuthority of Southeastern NassauCounty (WASENC).

Despite the heat wave and the date,

only one day after the July Fourth holi-day, the large turnout could easily beattributed to what one newcomer had noproblem expressing: “I’m paying morethan three times the price of people withpublic water!” He described his rates as“astronomical.”

John Reinhardt, secretary ofWASENC, didn’t disagree, saying ofAmerican Water’s rates, “They are any-where from two-and-a-half to five times

higher than other water rates.” A portion of that rate and a major fac-

tor infuriating local residents is a fran-chise tax that American Water, as a pri-vately owned company, must pay toschool districts, even the school districtsthat use public water.

One attendee expressed her frustration,saying, “I don’t mind paying for where Ilive, but I don’t want to pay for other dis-tricts.” If a public takeover does become

a reality WASENC Chairman RichardRonan said a public utility would not besubject to that franchise tax.

TimingBoard members said at a January

meeting they planned on choosing acompany to do a valuation review of thewater company in about 30 days, withthe results of that review available in

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Will public water ever be more than a pipe dream?

Approximately 50 people gathered aroundthe Merrick Gazebo on Independence Day toread the Declaration of Independence aloud –part of a tradition in the two towns of NorthMerrick and Merrick for more than 25 years.

Lawrence Garfinkel, the society president,noted, “We were all so happy to see that somany of our participants were youngsters thisyear. We salute the parents and guardians whobrought us that new group, and the afterglowof the readings were made so much moreimportant as a result of their readings.”

He also noted the special contributions madeto the event – BJ’s of Freeport for providingparticipants with cold water bottles; CourtesyBus and driver Bob for working on his day offto provide transportation for the bus tour atten-dees; Society trustee Betty Lippai, who onceagain donated the American flags for theyoungsters; Senator Fuschillo for the copies ofthe Declaration of Independence handed out to

all; and to the press for their pre-event coverageand their presence at the reading.

Mr. Garfinkel also noted the continued effortsof county Legislator David Denenberg arrivingbreathless from the neighboring WantaghParade to see the bus passengers off on theirfree tour of the Merricks, led by Society TrusteeJerry Medowar and Lynda Bekore.

The group is hopeful that participants whoaren’t already members will join the ranks ofHistorical Society members. The HistoricalSociety of the Merricks can be found online attheir website (www.merrickhistory.org) or canbe reached by mail, sent to the MerrickLibrary in care of the HSM; you can also con-tact the Historical Society of the Merricks onFacebook at www.facebook.com/historicalso-cietyof the merricks.

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JERRY MEDOWAR led the guidedbus tour, showing the historicalspots of Merrick’s past.

MEMBERS OF MERRICK’S HISTORICAL SOCIETY gathered for the reading of the Declaration of Independence. From left are Erin Donohue, Joe Baker, ClaudiaBorecky, Jerry Medowar, Larry Garfinkel, Adrienne Garfinkel, Lynda Bekore and Cecilia Brauer. Merrick Life photos by Pat McKay

LAWRENCE GARFINKEL led thereading of the Declaration ofIndependence at the Merrickgazebo on July Fourth.

approximately six months. It’s now July,and county Legislator Dave Denenbergsaid, “A lot of people want to knowwhat’s been taking that much time.”

Mr. Reinhardt said action determiningthe value of the water company waspostponed during the transfer of Aqua,the previous water company, toAmerican Water.

The board passed a motion at the meet-ing to award a contract to the company ofGeorge E. Sansoucy of Newington, NewHampshire, to complete the first task indetermining the feasibility of a publictakeover: finding out the real value ofAmerican Water.

Resident Harvey Wolff asked, “Howlong is this going to take?” Mr. Ronansaid he thinks the company will be doneassessing the value of American Water inapproximately three months.

Mr. Reinhardt said it may take closer tosix months to get an accurate figure. Hesaid regardless of the value, in all likeli-hood, “We are going to have to take thiscompany through condemnation or emi-nent domain.” He noted American Wateris making over a 10% return on its capi-tal investments and is not likely to wantto sell.

Options on how to run itKnowing how much the company will

cost, Mr. Ronan cautioned, is only stepone. The next will be determining thecost of running the utility. “If we took itover there are many options for operatingit,” said Mr. Ronan.

One option would be to run it as a sep-arate public utility complete with its ownadministrative costs. Another, he men-tioned, would be running it as a “spin-off” of an already established public util-ity, such as Massapequa Water. However,Mr. Reinhardt pointed out, “To operate it

under another district will require statelegislation.”

While residents continue to wait…Mr. Ronan said while the wait contin-

ues, “We got them [American Water] toagree to a two-year rate freeze while wedetermine from a practical sense if itmakes sense to take over the water com-pany.” He added that during that time,“American Water will be doing capitalimprovements despite not knowing ifthey’ll be taken over.”

Another grant is acceptedA motion to accept a grant of $50,000

from the Town of Hempstead was passed.When asked what the grant will beapplied to, Mr. Reinhardt said, “Toaccomplish goals set forth in our missionstatement.”

When pressed for specifics, Mr. Ronansaid the grant will cover a portion of thefee being paid to the company doing thevaluation review.

Mr. Denenberg asked if an attorney hadbeen hired by WASENC. Mr. Ronan saidthe firm of Shan Ward was hired inJanuary and was being paid for by a pre-vious grant.

Mr. Reinhardt noted the Town ofHempstead gave the authority $10,000seed money at its formation in late 2010.And, he said, Oyster Bay gave $5,000 atthat time. Oyster Bay also agreed to givethe authority an additional $25,000.

A pipe dream?Attendee Ken Petrowski asked the

board, “What is your gut feeling as to theviability of this thing?”

Mr. Ronan said there are a number ofcontributing factors in making the deter-mination and, speaking on behalf of theboard, responded, “We think it’s sort of atoss-up. That’s why we have to get anexpert in here.”

The board decided to tentatively meetnext on Wednesday, September 12, at 7p.m. at the Merrick Road Golf CourseClubhouse, subject to the availability ofthe hall. Those wishing to receive e-mailsregarding upcoming meetings can con-tact WASENC board members throughits website www.WASENC.org.

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by Linda Delmonico Prussen

Last month the Long Island Rail Roadexperienced an intermittent, systemwideproblem with its ticket machines. The rail-road, aware of the problem, told passen-gers to purchase tickets on the train, paythe onboard penalty fee and then apply fora refund by mail.

Wouldn’t it be easier for the conductorsto simply waive the penalty fee? Ah, butthat’s thinking like a rider. Let’s think likethe LIRR.

Does the railroad think many peoplewould take the trouble to fill out the backof the ticket, find an envelope, dig up astamp and get to a mailbox for a $5check? Well?

Now you’re thinking like the railroad.At a recent community meeting with

LIRR executives I asked why conductorswere not authorized to waive the penalty

fee. It’s not like riders would be gettingaway with something; they would pay theprice of a regular, functioning ticket-machine ticket. Right?

Patrick Gerakaris, branch line manager,South Nassau District, said that because theoutage was intermittent, the LIRR must besure the machine in question on each claimwas not working.

“It is an inconvenience, but some of thesethings are out of our control,” said Mr.Gerakaris. Well, since it’s the railroad’smachine, why shouldn’t it be the railroad’sinconvenience?

In my informal survey, riders who havehad problems with ticket machines andwere forced to pay onboard penalty feessaid they didn’t bother to press for refunds.

I know. I understand. Me too. It’s tooinconvenient.

But if everyone who deserves a refundfiles for a refund, perhaps the LIRR would

find it more convenient – and more cost-effective – to simply waive the fee whenofficials are aware there is a ticket machineproblem on the train.

When the LIRR’s public affairsdepartment was called and asked if itknew how many people were inconve-nienced by faulty ticket machines whoactually filed for refunds, the answer, asexpected, was “no.”

But there may be a formula for figur-

ing out the economics for that ticketdebacle. Take the number of penaltyfees issued on an average Wednesday,and subtract it from the increased num-ber on that day. From that number, sub-tract the number of refunds issued. Thenumber left over? The sum netted bythe LIRR because its ticket machinesdidn’t work.

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NEEDED: The AmericanLegion Post 1282 will host aBBQ for the Veterans of theStony Brook Veterans NursingHome. They will be given gifts,and the Legion is looking forpeople who wish to donate anymen’s item (except razors andshaving lotion). The items can bedropped off at the next meetingon Monday, July 23, 7:45 p.m. atthe American Legion, 160 WestMerrick Road, or in the box infront of the American Legionbuilding.

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of service, Alyse Middendorfwill be retiring from the NorthMerrick School District Boardof Education. A party in herhonor will be held at TheSands, Lido Beach, onThursday, July 26. For detailscall Joanne Long, districtclerk, at 292-3695.

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books for the unbelievable priceof a dollar apiece are on sale atThe Wing of the Merrick Library,on the corner of Merrick andKirkwood Avenues, everyWednesday from 1:30-5 p.m. andfrom 1:30-8 p.m. on the firstWednesday each month.

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spaghetti dinner fundraiser willbe held on Sunday, July 15, tosupport the Eagle Scout projectof Scott Halleran. He will beraising money to refurbish theparking lot and purchase newsignage for the Merrick UnitedMethodist Church, which willalso be the location of the din-ner event. There will also be aChinese Auction.

The price is $6 (12 andunder) and $12 for adults.Dinner includes salad, pasta,meatballs, garlic bread,refreshments, coffee, tea anddessert. Seatings are between5-7 p.m. Gluten-free foodswill be offered. For ticket ordonor information call Scottat 546-4507.

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DRIVE: On Friday, August 10from 2:45-8:45 p.m., theSacred Heart SchoolAuditorium on 730 Merrick

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Merrick Theatre and Center forthe Arts will show “SocialSecurity,” a smart, fast-paced,contemporary play written byAndrew Bergman.

This hilarious comedy is run-ning to July 29, on Fridays andSaturdays at 8 p.m. andSundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are$20 and student and senior dis-count price is $17 on Fridaysand Sundays.

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Register now for this drivingcourse open to all ages at theNorth Merrick Public Library.Upon completion of the courseyou will be eligible for animmediate 10% discount onyour collision and auto liabilitypremiums including propertydamage, bodily injury and per-sonal injury protection. Youmust attend both sessions foreligibility for benefits.

You will also be eligible forup to a four-point reduction onyour New York State DMVdriving record. This pointreduction could help youavoid license suspension. Acheck for $28, payable toEmpire Safety Council, is dueat time of registration, whichis taking place now.

The classes are Monday, July16, and Thursday, July 19 from6-9 p.m.

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BAND: The Bob CantwellNew Orleans Jazz will performWednesday, July 18, 7 p.m. atthe North Merrick Library. Theconcert will feature jazz num-bers Louis Armstrong madefamous, including “WhenYou’re Smiling”; “Hello,Dolly!”; “Mame”; “AfterYou’ve Gone”; “Kiss Me Once,Kiss Me Twice,” and others.

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Guest Editorial:Write a letter to Congressman Peter King.

It may be the most important letter you ever write

I am a 42-year-old single mother of two. I work 70 hours aweek splitting that time between a large North Shore, LongIsland hospital and a popular South Shore diner. As I sat inEisenhower Park to watch the beautiful fireworks this weekend,I became whimsical about what has become of my gloriousUnited States.

July 4, 1776, marks the signing of the Declaration ofIndependence written by Thomas Jefferson. These colonieswere governed by the Articles of Confederation until the adop-tion of the U.S. Constitution, completed on September 17, 1787.The United States Postal Service was founded shortly thereafter,July 26, 1776.

Since that time the USPS has enjoyed a rich 237-year historyof servicing the community. Tirelessly, they have trundled todeliver correspondence, periodicals and parcels alike, to receivea meager salary and the adoration of the public. But recently thathas changed.

It seems that every day the there is another attack on the postalservice to besmirch its name or to disembowel it all together.The misinformation in the press is bad enough, but it seems nowCongress is circling overhead. The gravest and most recentonslaught is Darrell Issa’s (Republican of California) HR 2309.

Congressman Issa introduced HR 2309, legislation that will doirreversible damage to the United States Postal Service andimpose significant costs to businesses and communities acrossAmerica, including those in your congressional district. There areno solutions in HR 2309; just service cuts. The cuts include:

• Eliminating Saturday delivery, which will hurt allAmericans and cause disproportionate harm to the elderly,those with limited Internet access, rural communities andsmall businesses.

• Closing local post offices, which will delay the timely deliv-ery of products and financial transactions that are processedthrough the mail stream, and wreak havoc on an already suffer-ing economy.

• The loss of home and business mail delivery to the 40 millionAmericans who receive mail directly to their doors, thus forcingthem to retrieve their mail from centralized cluster boxes, riskingthe sanctity, security and convenience of the mail. These cuts willdrive postal customers away because they will be forced to paymore for reduced services.

Within a year’s time over 200,000 postal workers will losetheir jobs, 25% of which will be United States armed serviceswar veterans.

Fellow citizens I ask you, what would Benjamin Franklin thinkabout Darrell Issa’s plan to unravel yet more of the fabric of thisproud nation?

Dawn Mignone

Confidence in the peopleof Sacred Heart parish

To Merrick life:Thank you for your candid and accu-

rate coverage of recent developments atSacred Heart Parish (June 28 issue).Having worked closely with AndrewVessillo, John Rossi and Bill Deere onthe parish finance council, I have deeprespect for their integrity and commit-ment to the mission and people ofSacred Heart. I would like to offer someadditional information.

I completed 12 years of ministry asone of the pastoral associates in theparish last August. For six of thoseyears, I also served as the parish busi-ness manager. With the visionary leader-ship of the previous pastor, Rev. ThomasGallagher, the parish thrived as a com-munity of faith where the leadership ofthe laity was encouraged, developed and

respected. The mission of the gospel ofJesus Christ was the top priority and itsenergy engaged the services of thepriests, sisters (nuns) and laity. Thisdynamic blending of time, talent andtreasure was a model of how a wor-shipping community flows outward inworks of compassion and justice to aworld in pain.

Were there financial concerns whenthe fundraising for the new church col-lided with the national and global eco-nomic crisis? Yes! Did our weekly col-lections dip when our parishioners feltthe sting of the economic downturn?Certainly! As a response, we began tofunction on “austerity”; we reconfiguredstaff with cutbacks in time, rather thanlet people go; we made sure that ouroperating budget didn’t go into deficit.

It was the wisdom and expertise of thefinance council that advised FatherGallagher in planning for a long-termloan with the Christophers as we looked

toward the day that the principle onour construction loan would comedue. At no time did the parish havebills that were unpaid or obligationsunmet. We maintained our parishschool, and paid our annual assess-ment of $100,000 to the Diocese ofRockville Centre.

The parish held to its commitmentof “tithing” from the weekly collectionto 10 charities on a monthly rotatingbasis each year. Sacred Heart parishwas far from irresponsible as it mir-rored the pain felt by so many in thesedifficult economic times.

So what happened here? Why arethings appearing to be so ominous? Ibelieve that the parish of Sacred Hearthas suffered from classic “structural

injustice.” This is what happens wheninstitutions (even religious ones) oper-ate out of power structures that arehierarchical and closed. These struc-tures give inordinate power to thosewithin the closed group. Systemsflowing from such structures oftenlack transparency, integrity and evencompassion.

These systems often lead to a misuseof the very power intended to mediatepeace, justice and God’s creative love.

Jesus Christ suffered from structur-al, systemic violence and injustice androse from it. I have confidence that thegood and faithful people of SacredHeart Parish will do no less!

Sister Marie Danaher, O.P.

Proposed gas station expansion has residents uneasyby Laura Amante

and Carissa Gagliardi

The Hempstead Town Board heard aproposed plan for the North BellmoreCITGO gas station on Tuesday that wouldadd a gas pump, install lit canopies andkeep its convenience store open for 24hours. But several residents attending themeeting voiced their concerns about theproposed plan.

The station, locally owned and operated,is on the corners of street intersections atBellmore Avenue, Jerusalem Avenue andPark Avenue in North Bellmore.

One Bellmore resident presented a peti-tion with 200 signed signatures. She statedthat the proposed plan would require half-a-dozen oak trees to be cut down, and thatcar headlights at the gas station wouldshine into residents’homes. “We feel that itis not fair to longtime residents,” she said.

The resident also said that the conven-ience store being open 24 hours is unnec-essary, since there are other conveniencestores in the area. “This would hinder other

establishments,” she said. North Bellmore resident Maria Morgan

of Park Avenue lives one block south of theservice station and said the intersection is“busy and dangerous.” She complainedabout the amount of truck traffic thatwould go down Park Avenue, and that thestation cannot handle any more gas pumps.

Dan Yngstrom, speaking on behalf ofcounty Legislator Dave Denenberg, said,“Dave opposes this application” becausethe gas station will increase traffic,garbage, loitering and noise.

The Town Board said the decisionregarding the gas station would be made ata future board meeting.

A proposal for parking permits at theMerrick train station was also discussedat the town hearing. The Town Board isworking in collaboration with theMetropolitan Transportation Authority(MTA) to obtain permits for residentsto park in the train station lot.

A 35-year Merrick resident spoke atthe public hearing advocating for thepermits. She said that she moved to

Merrick with the intention of havingeasy access to the train station to com-mute to work, but complains that by 6a.m. all the parking spaces in the lotare occupied.

Claudia Borecky, president of theNorth and Central Merrick CivicAssociation, requested a hearing in the

Bellmore-Merrick community for resi-dents to voice their concerns on thepermit issue.

The Town Board said that they areworking hard to relieve residents of thisparking headache and they will hold ameeting on Monday, July 16 to discussobtaining permits for Merrick residents.

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Not too fast,But not too slow,Always gentleWherever you go.

It’s what you feel,Nothing can repeal,Like how music can’t reveal itself,Without you wanting to free yourself.

Peace may seem too fastFor others might trash it,Or maybe too slowFor another will pass it,But as long as you’re happyThat’s the way to go,The rhythm of peace,For it flows wherever you go.

Peace loves to beAnd loves to be free,Do not try to be what others want to see,For Peace is uniquely for youAnd mine made especially for me.

For peace is heldWhen the heart is content,For peace is heldWhen you don’t prevent,For simple is better,For better or worse,For peace is simple,For balance is first,You’ll find this peaceful rhythmSo your life can be complete.

Spread what you knowFor others to grow,Share what makes us creative,Share what makes us bold,Be the seeker for peace

And share it with your peeps,So together we can findThe rhythm of peace.

Peace is truthTruth is what you follow,What you follow outlines your future,A future that bears your achievements,Achievements bring you closer to thetruth,The truth will create melody.

Your form of rhythm,Your form of peace,Confusion will not harm you,The truth will always comfort youKeep with The fruit of the spiritFor they will outline your rhythmFor the Lord says (Galatians 5:22-23)‘Love, joy, peace, patience,Kindness, goodness, faithfulness,Gentleness and self-control will guideyou.’

Where against such confusion,There is no challenge,Where the rhythm fits your lifeThe rhythm of peace will follow,When you start this journeyYou’ll find your tempo,Your beat,For you are the rhythm and you are theflow,The rhythm of peace wherever you go.

Immanuel, son of Keith and EstelaMellis, is a seventh-grader at GrandAvenue Middle School who aspires tobe a composer of music! He likes toplay chamber music on his violin andcompose music on his iPad. Immanuelstrongly believes that rhythm is vital tobalancing out our lives.

Immanuel belongs to several schoolclubs and teams: SADD (Students

Against Destructive Decisions); theArt Club (where he enjoys drawingportraits and abstracts); and he’s theelected-president of his class groupRice-A-Maniacs. The SADD clubrecently participated in a programcalled “Mugs for Love” for theFreeport Emergency Pantry.

Immanuel is on the track team andwas on the volleyball team in the winter.He is a volunteer (under the direction ofTeresa Simeone, Grand’s social worker)in the “Tobacco Action Coalition,”which is a program aimed to eliminatetobacco advertisements intended to cap-ture the attention of the young.

Recently, Immanuel was nominatedby his science teacher, StephanieSloane, to attend a People to People con-ference in Washington DC. Studentsattending the conference develop andsharpen their leadership skills by exam-ining the leaders of the past, and areempowered to become leaders them-selves and make a positive social impactin their school and communities. Theyare also invited to attend the Presidential

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Outside of school, Immanuel is amember of the Christian Cultural Centerin Brooklyn, where he attends theiryouth ministry. He also enjoys playingvideo games in his spare time - LOL.

Immanuel is a very motivated andwell-rounded young man.

Challenge Dayby Alani Garcia

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When I first walked into the cold,loud room, I wasn’t expecting any-thing spectacular. I just thought itwould be a laid-back day filled withbrainless activities that would try andmake this school friendlier. When Iwalked into the gymnasium I wasgreeted by loud, happy, cheerfulteachers who were dancing and hav-ing a good time. All I said in my cyn-ical head was, “Ugh, it’s way tooearly to be this cheerful.”

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the times says a “Staycation” in ourown backyards. For others it’s justanother season that follows the last,one in which they cannot be secure inbasic needs.

I would ask that you stop and take amoment to be thankful for what youhave and keep our local food pantries inthe area in your hearts because summer-time is one of the most critical times forour food pantries being empty. Whenyou are buying those “sale items” tostock up on, throw a few extra into yourshopping cart and bring it to your localpantry. You can take solace in knowingthat you’ve taken a step to help someonewho isn’t having “summer fun.”

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pessimistic and more enthusiastic.When the leaders, Tony and Echo, weretelling us the sad stories of their lives, Iactually cared to hear about them.Never in my life had I ever felt so badfor someone and wish I would’ve beenthere to help them during their darktimes.

I felt their pain, and I wanted to dosomething to ease their pain, eventhough it happened so long ago the painwas still deep within them.

After they both shared their stories,they started talking about how youshould never judge someone based ontheir looks or their religion. They alsostarted talking about how people put onthis façade to hide their true identityfrom the world because they are afraidpeople would judge them.

I then realized how judgmental thisworld can be. I admit for the firsttime to myself that I can be judgmen-tal to people…..I don’t even realizewant I’m thinking could be so hurtfulto one person.

I never tell anyone what I thinkabout them, but I do judge them forwhat they wear or their religion with-out even knowing who they are as aperson or what their personal life is athome. This day enlightened me somuch, I judge people without evenrealizing it, everyone does!

This day made me want to changemy ways and not judge someonebefore I actually know them. I made somany friends that day from the tearswe shared together. Challenge Daywas an amazing experience. I am soglad my school decided to do it.

This day opened my eyes to much and

made me want to forgive everyone fortheir mistakes – not everyone has ablessed life. I made peace with my ‘ene-mies’, peace with the teachers I wasnever really fond of and peace with myparents. When I went home fromChallenge Day, I gave my mom and dadthe biggest hug and kiss, I told them howmuch they meant to me and how glad Iam to have them as my parents. Neverwill I forget that astounding day or theeffects it had on me.

Alani Garcia is a 10th-grader at CalhounHigh School in Merrick. She is the oldersister to brother Nico, and daughter of par-ents Edna and Roland Garcia. Her futureaspirations are to one day make it big ineither musical theater or fashion.

Alani belongs to Calhoun’s On TourDrama Program, is on the StudentCouncil, and was just inducted to theSpanish Honor Society. Her favoritesubject is English, and Alani considersherself to be very school-spirited.

Alani was also chosen to be a mentorin the Calhoun Express Yourself pro-gram. Express Yourself is a form ofdrama therapy, in the format of a dramaclub, that helps students improve social-ization skills using mentors.

Participants are chosen from theCalhoun On Tour program and paired asmentors for children in the Prep for LifeProgram. (Prep for Life is a special 15-to-1 districtwide program for studentswith severe cognitive disabilities.)

Outside of school she is very busy tak-ing voice, piano and dance lessons, and shehas participated in NYSSMA for singing.She also spends a lot of time with brotherNico, helping him whenever he needs it.

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DISTRICT CHAMPS: The NorthBellmore-North Merrick Little League9- and 10-year-old girls softball teamwon the New York District 31Championship game of the LittleLeague Williamsport Tournament 8-4over Massapequa. From left, in frontrow, are Samantha Intagliata,Amanda Arcese, Brianna Morse,Katie Dunn, Nicole Dubon, JessieLanzisera, Stefanie Simone, JuliaTarantino, Diana Benedetto, NatalieStark, Christina Burns and KaitlinMcArdle. In back row are CoachesJoe Lanzisera, Scott Greiner, TomSimone, Luke Tarantino, CindyDubon and Scott Stark. Next theywill compete in the Little LeagueWilliamsport New York Sectionals.

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Scholar-in-Residence at Congregation Ohav Sholom by Jordan Smith

Stephen J. Savitsky, chairman of theboard of the Orthodox Union, a three-term OU past-president, and a LongIsland resident, will be Scholar-in-Residence at Congregation OhavSholom in Merrick for Shabbat July 21,Parshat Matot-Masei. The synagogue isat 145 South Merrick Avenue.

Mr. Savitsky’s visit is the highlight ofan OU Community Weekend presentedby The Rabbi Jeremiah WohlbergInstitute for Adult Jewish Studies andthe Karasik Department of SynagogueServices of the Orthodox Union.

Shabbat morning, Mr. Savitsky willdiscuss “The OU and Ohav Sholom: APartnership that Guarantees JewishContinuity.” He will also speak follow-ing Kiddish, presenting “Israel Throughthe Eyes of One Prime Minister, OneKing, 15 Generals, 40 Members of theKnesset and a Few Taxi Drivers.”

Finally, Mr. Savitsky will lead aShabbat afternoon discussion on“Major Issues in Jewish Life withPossible Solutions: A Town HallMeeting with Rabbi Ira Ebbin andSteve Savitksy.”

Rabbi Ira Ebbin, rabbi ofCongregation Ohav Sholom, remarked,

“We are very excited to be hostingSteve Savitsky as our scholar-in-resi-dence. One of the challenges we face atOhav Sholom in Merrick, like manyother communities, is to feel connectedto the greater Jewish community andreinforce that we are part of a greatermission and people.

“While we are so proud of the vision

at Ohav, that of a welcoming and warmmodern Orthodox community thatinvites and encourages participationand growth from Jews of all back-grounds, we often turn to the OU andits endless wellspring of resources thatsupport us locally and strengthen ourbond with other communities like us.

“The OU’s phenomenal work with

youth, Israel, Israel advocacy, specialneeds, synagogue services and spiritualgrowth, enables us to feel that what wedo in Merrick has an impact on thegreater Jewish world.”

For information, contact RosemaryHart in Ohav Sholom’s main office at378-1988 or e-mail torhmail@ohav.org.

Stephen J. Savitsky

Eisenhower Park will sponsor sever-al movie nights this summer. Beginningat dusk, films will be shown everyThursday until August 30 on the giantscreen at the Harry Chapin LakesideTheatre. Admission is free.

“Eisenhower Park is the place to beon Thursday nights,” said CountyExecutive Edward P. Mangano. “Grab ablanket, pack some snacks and comeenjoy some family-friendly moviesunder the stars this summer.”

The summer movie night schedule isas follows:

Tonight: “Kung Fu Panda 2” – PG(90 min.) – sunset 8:27 p.m.

July 19: “Puss in Boots” – PG (90min.) – sunset 8:23 p.m.

July 26: “Shrek Forever After”– PG(93 min.) – sunset 8:18 p.m.

August 2: “Wizard of Oz” – G (102min.) – sunset 8:11 p.m.

August 9: “Happy Feet Two” – PG(100 min.) – sunset 8:02 p.m.

August 16: “Smurfs” – PG (103min.) – sunset 7:53 p.m.

August 23: “Dolphin Tale” – PG(113 min.) – sunset 7:43 p.m.

August 30: “Adventures of Tintin” –PG (107 min.) – sunset 7:32 p.m.

The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatreis near parking fields 6 and 6A inEisenhower Park. Special accommoda-tions are available for disabled patrons,including reserved parking, easilyaccessible restrooms and a convenientreserved location on the hill. Assistivehearing devices are also available forthe hearing impaired.

There is no formal seating atLakeside Theatre, so movie-goers areurged to bring folding chairs.

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© © ©Brigid Webster, a Calhoun High School

Class of 2011 graduate, has been placed onthe Dean’s List at Providence College inProvidence, Rhode Island.

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ing students graduated with the Class of 2012during Commencement ceremonies inIthaca, New York, on May 27.

Robert Hackett of Merrick graduatedwith an Artium Baccalarius degree in chem-istry and chemical biology, and English.

Michael Motley of Merrick graduated

with a Bachelor of Science degree in biolog-ical sciences.

Michael Jacobs of Merrick graduatedwith a Bachelor of Science degree in urbanand regional studies.

Mallory Marder of Merrick graduatedwith a Bachelor of Science degree in humandevelopment.

Lauren Granat of Merrick graduatedwith a Bachelor of Science degree in humandevelopment.

Robert Zassman of Merrick graduatedwith a Bachelor of Science degree in appliedeconomics and management.

Marissa Giovino of Merrick graduatedwith an Artium Baccalarius degree in chem-istry and chemical biology.

Naomi Drucker of Merrick graduatedwith a Bachelor of Science degree in land-scape architecture.

Justin Zupnick of Merrick graduatedwith a Bachelor of Science degree in com-munication.

Andrew Imber of Merrick graduatedwith a Bachelor of Science degree in indus-trial and labor relations.

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

A 30-year-old Astoria man was arrest-ed in Merrick Road near BabylonTurnpike, Merrick, on July 1 andcharged with Driving While Intoxicated.

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Unknown vandals keyed a 2000Toyota pickup truck parked on LeonardLane, Merrick, on June 20.

© © ©Unknown vandals damaged property

with red and green paint at LakesideElementary School, Babylon Road,Merrick, on June 27.

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State Senator Charles Fuschillo willhold a “Shed the Meds” program onSaturday, July 21,between 9 a.m. and noonat the Bellmore train station parking lot,northwest corner of Sunrise Highway andCentre Avenue, Bellmore. Residents who wish to participate can sim-ply drive up, drop off their old or unusedmedications and drive away. All collectedmedication will be safely disposed of byofficers from the Nassau County PoliceDepartment.

Sewage treatment privatizationplan back?

County Legislator David Denenbergwill host a forum on Tuesday, July 24, at7:30 p.m. at the Bellmore MemorialLibrary, 2288 Bedford Avenue, to discussCounty Executive’s Ed Mangano’s resur-rected plan to sell or lease long-termNassau County’s sewage treatment plantsat Cedar Creek, Bay Park and Glen Cove.

In March 2010, the county executive

awarded a contract to Morgan Stanley toevaluate a public-private partnership forthe sale or lease of the county’s sewagetreatment plants and infrastructure.

The plan and contract were first reportedin September 2011, which relies upon thesale to balance the county’s budget in2012-14. Then, in April a contract for$700,000 to $5 million was approved forMorgan Stanley to review qualificationsand complete a sale or long-term lease ofthe plants.

The Nassau Interim Finance Authoritysquashed the deal, and has reacted withskepticism to the privatization plan, sayingprivate investors could not likely recoupenough investment through efficienciessuggested by private company operation.

The forum includes a presentation byrepresentatives from We the People SaveOur Waters Coalition, including ClaudiaBorecky, Phil Franco and Mark Salerno,on how this plan or budget fix may impactsewer taxes, the county’s budget and debtand result in usage fees.

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Long Island comedian Rob Bartlett,Don Imus’s funnyman sidekick forover 20 years on the Imus In TheMorning radio program, and Broadwayactor whose most recent dual roleswere in “How To Succeed in BusinessWithout Really Trying,” will headlinethe Bellmore Movies – ShowPlace onSaturday, July 28, at 8 p.m. Doorsopen at 7 p.m.

Mr. Bartlett started his standup careerin the Long Island comedy clubs morethan 35 years ago, and has included per-formances in Bellmore. Since 1998 hehas also been acting and singing onBroadway – though he still keeps hisday job as Imus’s sidekick.

Of Broadway – in which he has alsoappeared in “Chicago” – he says heloves the camaraderie of the casts he has

worked with, marching in theThanksgiving Day Parades and doingother public events that helped promotethe shows he has been in.

Being away from standup, he sayshe’s practicing some new routines andadding some new characters he hopes tohave ready for the Bellmore Movies.

“I’m glad to be coming back home,”he told this newspaper recently. “It’s anintimate theater, and it will require somenew routines.” But he makes clear hewill still showcase his older charactersand routines.

He will appear in a New Jersey clubprior to the Bellmore Movies, for exam-ple, testing new material on the unsus-pecting to hone it perfectly for his showat the theater.

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“He hasn’t done standup comedy onLong Island for quite some time,” Mr.Smith continued. But he said Mr. Bartlettstill has a stable list of characters heengages in on Imus in the Morning.

Mr. Smith says that Mr. Bartlett – likemany comedians who came up duringthe heyday of the comedy clubs in the1980s and 1990s – now prefers to worksmall theaters such as the BellmoreMovies – ShowPlace rather than theclubs, because there is a more comfort-able, intimate feel to them.

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Today, July 12: Long IslandInternational Film Expo at theBellmore Movies warms up with fourblocks of films, starting at noon.

Friday, July 13: LIIFE OpeningNight wine and cheese reception –Technical Awards at the FilmmakersLounge (directly west of the BellmoreMovies) from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free forLIIFE 2012 filmmakers, Gold Passholders and ticket holders; OfficialOpening Night film block at 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 14: LIIFE Panel andFilmmakers Breakfast at theFilmmakers Lounge from 10:30 a.m.-noon. “The Good, the Bad and theHorror Stories: The Perils ofIndependent Filmmaking” moderatedby Mitchell Bard of Snapper Films.Admission is $5 for the general publicand free for 2012 LIIFE participatingfilmmakers; “Write Stuff” panel onscriptwriting from noon-12:45 p.m. atthe Filmmakers Lounge, admission isfree.

Sunday, July 15: LIIFE Film financ-ing/distribution panel at the

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Wednesday, July 18: LIIFE closingnight film block at 7:45 p.m.

Thursday, July 19: LIIFE ClosingNight Party – buffet in the FilmmakersLounge from 5-6:45 p.m. andEntertainment and Awards Ceremonyfrom 7-10 p.m. General admission is$55, admission for participating film-makers and Gold Pass holders is $45.

Saturday, July 21: The ItalianConnection – comedian Sal Richards,along with son Guy Richards andbrother Steve Diamond do “schtick a laThe Rat Pack” at the BellmoreShowPlace at 8 p.m.

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Your HomeGale Montello

Lic. Assoc. Broker

Dawn RobertoOwner/Broker

Arthur MyersLic. Sales Assoc.

Bob StilesLic.. Sales Assoc.

Angel RomanLic. Sales Assoc.

Stephanie SchwartzLic. Sales Assoc.

Susan VonElm-Yuengling

Lic. Assoc. Broker

Clare GleasonLic.. Sales Assoc.

Robin WolfsonLic. Sales Assoc.

John ArenaOwner/Broker

Dianne EtriLic. Sales Assoc.

2170 MERRICK AVE.MERRICK N.Y. 11566

(516) 867-4600FAX (516) 867-3105

“Located in the Heart of Town”

6991

JA17

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Debbie HamburgLic. Assoc. Broker

Visit us on the web @ www.coldwellbankeryourhome.com Notaries Public Available 7 Days A Week

OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND – JULY 14 & 15

**THINKING OF SELLING? CALL ONE OF OUR EXPERIENCED SALES ASSOCIATES TO

DISCUSS THE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES COLDWELL BANKER YOUR HOME REALTY HAS TO OFFER!

NORTH MERRICKOPEN HOUSE

SAT. July 14th • 12:00-2:00

FREEPORTOPEN HOUSE

288 ROSE STREETThis Charming Well Maintained Dutch Colonial

Features Updated Roof, Windows, Kit and Bath,2 Zone CAC, 5 Zone IGS, LR w/Fireplace.

Beautifully Manicured Oversized Property on Lovely Street.

A Real Beauty!!!

$369,000

Sun. July 15th • 12:00-2:00

EAST ROCKAWAYOPEN HOUSE

490 ATLANTIC AVELovely 1st Floor 2 Bedroom Co-op Features: 2 full Baths One In Master Bdr, Updated Elk

W/Corian Countertops & Tile Floor, GasCooking. Formal Dining Room, Large Living

Room W/Relaxing Terrace,Large Closets Thru-Out Plenty of Storage. Laundry Room On SameFloor, Close To Shopping, Railroad And Public

Library. Must See!!!

$179,000

SUN. July 15th • 12:00-1:30

BELLMOREOPEN HOUSE

3129 JUDITH DRIVEThis South Shore Sanctuary Gives You The

Waterfront Home Of Your Dreams. Scenic ViewsFrom Your Ig Gunite Pool

Or From Your Outdoor Wetbar And Kitchen.Features 4 Brs, 2.5 Bths,

Updated Stunning Eik, Granite & Hardwood Throughout.

Glass Window Wall, Many Updates.

$999,000

SUN. July 15th • 2:00-4:00

2246 BROOK AVECUTE CAPE IN MERRICK MANOR

Updated Roof, Windows, Siding And Heating System. Cac,

Pretty Yard With Shady Breezeway. Park Ave El, Grand Ave Middle School,

Mepham Hs.

$319,000