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Veolia contract OKd 18-0 page 2 WHS National Honor Society ceremony page 3 Printed on recycled paper Vol. 59 No. 51 Wantagh, N.Y. 11793 The Community Newspaper - at the gateway to Jones Beach Thursday, December 22, 2011 75¢ Seaford chamber celebrates the holidays page 10 WFD saves a life page 16 NAMES MAKE THE NEWS: Read about your neighbors! –82 local people’s names were in your community newspaper this past week. Maybe yours is in this week! See inside. ‘Investigate privatization,’ Denenberg urges Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg (LD 19) is calling on state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to investigate the legality of privatizing the county’s sewage treatment plants as well as its contract with Morgan Stanley. The firm was awarded a contract to evaluate and formulate a request for pro- posal (RFP) for the privatization, through sale or lease, of Nassau County’s sewage treatment infrastructure and assets. The county has three sewage treatment plants including the Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant in Seaford, the Bay Park water treatment facility in East Rockaway and the Glen Cove treatment plant. Legislator Denenberg made this announcement at a press conference at the Cedar Creek Park on Thursday, December 15. A formal letter calling for an investi- gation was sent to state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli on Wednesday, December 14. “The Republican majority just ratified an inside contract with Morgan Stanley which was entered into clandestinely 18 months ago,” said Mr. Denenberg in a press release. “Under the contract we are spending $500,000 of taxpayer money to figure out how to sell sewage treatment plants that were built with federal and state funds. How can we ever sell public assets built with public money?” But the county has defended its position in its mutli-year plan, pointing to other “U.S. governments that have successfully pursued similar P3 transactions.” Furthermore, the memorandum regarding the contract with Morgan Stanley from Timothy P Sullivan, deputy county executive of finance, stated “it is anticipated that this transac- tion will generate net revenue of approximately $400 million for the county and aid in bridging the gap to achieving long-term recurring budget- ary balance. Additionally, this transac- tion will retire approximately $465 mil- lion of debt.” But last week a rating service, Fitch, downgraded the county’s bond rating, citing among other things the sale of the sewage treatment assets for one- shot revenue being used to balance the budget. Mr. Denenberg, in his letter, wrote that the proposed privatization “is a classic one shot budget gimmick that will result in higher sewage charges to taxpayers and less public oversight of this vital county function and environmental issue.” Mr. Denenberg is also requesting that the investigation look at the Morgan Stanley contract with the county and “whether state municipal laws and/or regulations with respect to proper bid- ding processes and proper contracting processes were violated.” The contract was first brought to the Legislature for a Rules Committee review and vote on December 5, although Morgan Stanley had been retained in the spring of 2010 for $24,500. This newspaper previously reported that Morgan Stanley will receive $100,000 for its contact with the coun- ty per quarter for 2012 as well as another $100,000 for the last quarter of 2011. The contract never went before the entire Legislature. It was put through as a rules-only contract. Personal service con- tracts, such as this one, do not have to be approved by the entire Legislature. Additionally, prior to the December 5 vote, Morgan Stanley had been hired for $24,500, a sum that does not need full legislative approval. “The Republicans, including Dennis Dunne and Peter Schmitt, voted for the contract,” Mr. Denenberg told this paper in an earlier interview. “It couldn’t have passed without Dennis’ vote.” But Legislator Dennis Dunne (LD-15) said “misinformation is being given out. This vote was for the Morgan Stanley contract only to explore our options, not for privatization. I did what everyone should do. I did my due diligence for a study that might help us find a way to remove some of the tax burden to the people of Nassau County.” “This will be an above-board process. I told Tim Sullivan there must be public hearings so that there is a record, so that everything is transparent. But it may never happen and if it does, I will listen to what the people want. If they want me to vote no, I’ll vote no.” – Laura Schofer COUNTY LEGISLATOR David Denenberg (second fron left) discussed sewage plant pri- vatization plans with, from left, John Weber of Surfriders, Long Beach City Councilman Michael Fagen, Cedar Creek Oversight Committee member Ralph Spagnolo, North and Central Merrick Civic Association President Claudia Borecky and Scott Bochner. May you and your family enjoy a Happy Chanukah and a Merry Christmas! WantaghSeafordCitizen.com W W a a n n t t a a g g h h S S e e a a f f o o r r d d

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Page 1: The Citizen 12.22.11

Veolia contract OKd 18-0

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WHS National HonorSociety ceremony

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Printed on recycled

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Vol. 59 No. 51 Wantagh, N.Y. 11793 The Community Newspaper - at the gateway to Jones Beach Thursday, December 22, 2011 75¢

Seaford chamber celebrates the holidays

page 10

WFD saves a life

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‘Investigate privatization,’ Denenberg urgesNassau County Legislator David

Denenberg (LD 19) is calling on stateAttorney General Eric Schneiderman toinvestigate the legality of privatizing thecounty’s sewage treatment plants as wellas its contract with Morgan Stanley.

The firm was awarded a contract toevaluate and formulate a request for pro-posal (RFP) for the privatization, throughsale or lease, of Nassau County’s sewagetreatment infrastructure and assets. Thecounty has three sewage treatment plantsincluding the Cedar Creek Water PollutionControl Plant in Seaford, the Bay Parkwater treatment facility in East Rockawayand the Glen Cove treatment plant.

Legislator Denenberg made thisannouncement at a press conference at theCedar Creek Park on Thursday, December15. A formal letter calling for an investi-gation was sent to state Attorney GeneralEric Schneiderman and New York StateComptroller Thomas DiNapoli onWednesday, December 14.

“The Republican majority just ratifiedan inside contract with Morgan Stanleywhich was entered into clandestinely 18months ago,” said Mr. Denenberg in a

press release. “Under the contract we arespending $500,000 of taxpayer money tofigure out how to sell sewage treatmentplants that were built with federal andstate funds. How can we ever sell publicassets built with public money?”

But the county has defended its positionin its mutli-year plan, pointing to other“U.S. governments that have successfullypursued similar P3 transactions.”

Furthermore, the memorandumregarding the contract with MorganStanley from Timothy P Sullivan,deputy county executive of finance,stated “it is anticipated that this transac-tion will generate net revenue ofapproximately $400 million for thecounty and aid in bridging the gap toachieving long-term recurring budget-ary balance. Additionally, this transac-tion will retire approximately $465 mil-lion of debt.”

But last week a rating service, Fitch,downgraded the county’s bond rating,citing among other things the sale ofthe sewage treatment assets for one-shot revenue being used to balance thebudget.

Mr. Denenberg, in his letter, wrote thatthe proposed privatization “is a classicone shot budget gimmick that will resultin higher sewage charges to taxpayersand less public oversight of this vitalcounty function and environmentalissue.”

Mr. Denenberg is also requesting thatthe investigation look at the MorganStanley contract with the county and“whether state municipal laws and/orregulations with respect to proper bid-ding processes and proper contractingprocesses were violated.”

The contract was first brought to theLegislature for a Rules Committee reviewand vote on December 5, althoughMorgan Stanley had been retained in thespring of 2010 for $24,500.

This newspaper previously reportedthat Morgan Stanley will receive$100,000 for its contact with the coun-ty per quarter for 2012 as well asanother $100,000 for the last quarterof 2011.

The contract never went before theentire Legislature. It was put through as arules-only contract. Personal service con-

tracts, such as this one, do not have to beapproved by the entire Legislature.Additionally, prior to the December 5vote, Morgan Stanley had been hired for$24,500, a sum that does not need fulllegislative approval.

“The Republicans, including DennisDunne and Peter Schmitt, voted for thecontract,” Mr. Denenberg told this paperin an earlier interview. “It couldn’t havepassed without Dennis’ vote.”

But Legislator Dennis Dunne (LD-15)said “misinformation is being given out.This vote was for the Morgan Stanleycontract only to explore our options, notfor privatization. I did what everyoneshould do. I did my due diligence for astudy that might help us find a way toremove some of the tax burden to thepeople of Nassau County.”

“This will be an above-board process. Itold Tim Sullivan there must be publichearings so that there is a record, so thateverything is transparent. But it maynever happen and if it does, I will listento what the people want. If they want meto vote no, I’ll vote no.”

– Laura Schofer

COUNTY LEGISLATOR David Denenberg (second fron left) discussed sewage plant pri-vatization plans with, from left, John Weber of Surfriders, Long Beach City CouncilmanMichael Fagen, Cedar Creek Oversight Committee member Ralph Spagnolo, North andCentral Merrick Civic Association President Claudia Borecky and Scott Bochner.

May you and your family enjoya Happy Chanukah and a

Merry Christmas!

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by Laura Schofer

In a surprise move late on Monday,December 12, the Nassau CountyLegislature approved a contract agree-ment with Veolia Transportation to man-age and operate the Long Island bus sys-tem. The vote was 18-0 in favor of thecontract.

The Long Island Bus system will oper-ate under a new name – Nassau Inter-County Express – starting January 1. Thecontract maintains current fares for oneyear, preserves the Able-Ride servicearea for three years and restores some ofthe MTA’s planned route cuts. The con-tact is for five years, after which time afive-year renewal is possible.

Michael Setzer, vice-president of VeoliaTransportation, wrote in a letter to thisnewspaper [December 7] that the coun-

ty’s contract with Veolia gives it “con-trol in a number of ways, includingoperating the bus system under the over-sight and control of both the county anda transit committee comprising countyresidents. The contract will also providelittle discretion for Veolia over routeadjustments and will require Veolia toissue a quarterly report.

“The contract also allows the county tomake changes to the contract and to uni-laterally terminate its relationship withVeolia with 90 days notice. Veolia mustgive the county one-year’s notice of ter-mination,” said Mr. Setzer.

Kevan Abrahams (Democrat, 1stLD), minority leader of theLegislature, said “Our concern wasthere would be no bus service as ofJanaury 1. We had to do something toensure there would be bus service for

our residents. That’s why we workedso hard to help negotiate a strongercontract,” he said. The MTA contractto run the bus system for NassauCounty will expire December 31.

Legislator David Denenberg told thisnewspaper he and other members of theDemocratic caucus met with represen-tatives of Veolia over the weekend toget some assurances that there wouldbe no fare increases or cuts in servicefor one year, and no cuts to ABLE rid-ers for three years.

Just prior to the vote, LegislatorDenenberg said he was inclined to sup-port the contract, especially sinceVeolia was also hiring Long Island Busdrivers and the mechanics.

But there are complications. Veoliabelieves the MTA was top-heavy andthere will be cuts in administration andsome washers, explained Mr.Abrahams. “But we don’t have all thatinformation yet.”

County Comptroller George Maragosin a review of the contract said therewere both pros and cons to the contract.“It will reduce the annual subsidyexpense [by the county] to $6.6 millionfrom the current of $9.1 million.”

But he also noted “potential servicecuts may impact the portion of federal($16.4 million capital grants) and state($53.9 million in operating assistance)funding received by LIB due to a reduc-tion in service level. This risk would bethe same or greater under the MTAplan.”

Legislator Abrahams countered thatthe “money is still available. The differ-ence is that the federal and state goven-rment will give the money directly to

the county and we must pay Veolia.That money comes to about $35-$40million. The federal funds will subsi-dize the purchase of new buses, whilethe state money will be used for mainte-nance and operations,” he said.

Legislators also tried to smooth outthe concern about the recentannouncement that VeoliaEnvironnement, the French conglom-erate and owner of VeoliaTransportation, plans to exit thetransportation business. But VeoliaTranportation has said the sale willnot effect American operations.

“We asked if the sale represented achange to its warranties,” said Mr.Denenberg.

Veolia, in turn, provided “a bond-ing note, a bank letter to indicate theywould be able to fulfill their con-tract,” explained LegislatorAbrahams.

County Executive Edward Manganothinks this is a positive move for thecounty. “Nassau’s public-private part-nership with Veolia symbolizes a new,smarter and more efficient way ofproviding service in Nassau County.Additionally, true cooperation andinput from legislators on both sides ofthe aisle benefitted Nassau residents,taxpayers and riders alike.”

Editor’s note: Just after our deadlinelast week The Citizen learned about thislast-minute agreement to hire Veolia totake over the bus system in NassauCounty. You can go to our website atwww.wantaghseafordcitizen.com forupdates on developing stories.

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WHS: 124 new NHS membersWantagh High School proudly

inducted 124 new members into theNational Honor Society. Students andtheir families gathered in the highschool’s auditorium for an eveningthemed on a quote from Aristotle: “Weare what we repeatedly do. Excellenceis, therefore, not an act, but a habit.”

In her welcoming remarks at theinduction ceremony, Principal CarolynBreivogel said, “This is one of myfavorite nights—one that honors thetraits we have observed in you for thepast three or more years.” She pointedout that the National Honor Society ismore than 100 years old, adding, “Youwere admitted because this is whereyou deserve to be. I am very proud ofyou.”

The assistant to the superintendentfor instruction, Dr. Maureen Appiarius,was also at the prestigious event to offerher congratulations. “You will becomepart of history, not just here in Wantagh,but nationally…Look back at youraccomplishments proudly,” she advisedthe students.

As keynote speaker for the evening,social studies teacher Michael Tallarine,said to the honorees, “In your lives

you’ve already been faced with manydecisions, and you have repeatedly setexamples for your peers. You have beendoing the right thing even when it waschallenging or unpopular… You need toremain on the path… Getting inductedinto the National Honor Society is justone step in a long flight of positivedecisions.”

NHS advisor Margaret Swanson ledthe candle-lighting ceremony in whichfour candles were lit to represent schol-arship, service, leadership and charac-ter. This tradition was punctuated by thethoughtful comments of the NHS exec-utive board. Co-President PeterMountanos quoted the late Steve Jobs,stating, “People who think they arecrazy enough to change the world arethe ones who do.” Added NHS Co-President Kelley Garland, “Habitsshape who we become, so don’t take theeasy way out. Spend your time wisely.You earn the excellence you deserve.”

Among the highlights of the eveningwere musical performances by theWHS String Chamber Ensemble, thenational anthem sung beautifully byJustine Ré, and the profound thoughtsoffered by all of the speakers.

THE CANDLE-LIGHTING CEREMONY was performed by NHS Advisor MargaretSwanson (right) and executive board members Krystin Sinclair, Teresa Clark,Daniel Reilly and Kiera Fitzpatrick.

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Bc creative this holiday seasonMadison Avenue dictates many of the gifts on our holiday

shopping lists, especially those for the kids. Others requiremore thought. Some of the most imaginative and appreciat-ed gifts can be had right here in our hometown, sparing usfrom crowded parking lots at the malls and big box storesand helping support the local economy. Local merchantshelp pay for local schools and services and they often spon-sor local teams and give to local houses of worship.

Here are a few of our favorite presents given orreceived during holidays past:

• Resetting a cherished ring at Gennaro Jewelers inBellmore, where they also served ruggulah while we waited.

• A gold leaf to leave the cell phone on from Nature’sMuseum in Bellmore.

• Sheet music for a Taylor Swift song special ordered byNew World Music Center in Baldwin and getting afavorite guitar repaired.

• A beanie bear from Merrick Flower Shoppe and achance to visit with the folks who have helped sponsorSanta’s visit for many years.

• A gift certificate for hot yoga sessions.• Calendars for all the family featuring the wedding

photos and created at J&D Card and Gift Emporium inNorth Merrick.

• A kit from the post office in Wantagh that lets you cre-ate your own postage stamps using a photo of a lovedone.

• Dinner at The Schooner on the Nautical Mile inFreeport.

• Chipping in for an operation for a beloved pet.• One lady at the local drug store was buying 10 flash-

lights, one for everyone in her family. She said they wouldbe useful for the folks and fun for the kids. Great idea!

Perhaps these ideas will also help you as last-minuteshopping ideas. And may we add that a gift subscriptionto your hometown paper lasts for 52 weeks!

We are happy to report one of our Merrick readers sawthe ad about “Boutique Alley” in Wantagh and Seaford,enjoyed discovering them, and also finding out where theCurtain Shoppe had moved. Many younger readersattended the Toxin concert in Bellmore benefiting Toysfor Tots. And Luanne’s in Merrick is giving a good chunkof its last-minute shopping sales to United Cerebral Palsy.Mutts and Butts in Merrick donated a truckload of petfood to Bobby and the Strays Animal Shelter in Freeport.Now that’s the holiday spirit!

FLOWERS MAKE THE HOLIDAY BRIGHTER: In Wantagh Library’s sparkling, and newly renovat-ed a/v room, Miguel Hernadez (center) owner of Wantagh’s Numa’s Florist on Wantagh Avenuerecently held a seminar designed to help beautify your home for the holidays. Entitled: “FestiveFloral Pieces You Can Do!” all were shown easily made arrangements. All examples created thatevening were then auctioned to attendess with proceeds forwarded to the Library Fund.

TOT SHABBAT: TempleB’nai Torah, 2900 JerusalemAvenue (corner of Oakfield),Wantagh, will host a TotShabbat service Friday eveningJanuary 13, at 5:30 p.m.

The community is invited tojoin Rabbi Marci Bellows,Cantor Steve Sher, GailGoldstein and Emily Altmanfor this, special early childhoodShabbat experience of singing,and storytelling. Temple B’naiTorah, a Reform congregationof over 500 families, serves theSouth Shore of Nassau County,including: Wantagh, Bellmore,Merrick, East Meadow,Levittown, Seaford, Massa-pequa and Massapequa Park.

© © ©KIDS PRE-NEW YEAR’S

PARTY: Hosted by SaveSeaford Sports, on December30, from 7 to 11 p.m. at St.Jude’s in Wantagh at $ 25 perchild. RSVP Eileen Sapracone:[email protected]. Checks madeout to Save Seaford Sports maybe sent to PO box 1706,Seaford 11783, or cash at thedoor. Donations, i.e. bakedgoods and trays of food areappreciated. To advise of dona-tions, you can contactsaveseafordsports @gmail.com.

© © ©SEAFORD CHAMBER

ELECTS The Officers andDirectors for the SeafordChamber of Commerce for2012 were chosen at theGeneral membership meet-ing/Holiday party at Cara MiaDue. The Installation ofOfficers and Directors will takeplace on Thursday, January 19,at Il Felice, 3943 Merrick Road,at 6:30 p.m., all are welcome toattend. Congratulations to allthose elected.

President Gia Schembri(Astoria Savings)

Immediate Past President

Ken Jacobsen (LPL Financial)First Vice-President Bill

Arnold (Rudy’s A1 Auto Body ) Second Vice-President

Juanita Duran (Majestic Salonand Spa)

Secretary Karen Cass (ExitRealty Premier)Treasurer Michael Glasner(South Shore Properties)

Board of Directors:Curt Schmitt – Schmitt’s

Funeral HomeBarbara Shane – Shane’s

Anchor RealtyCarla Powell – Universe Gas

Heating, Central Air andAppliance Repair

Paul Roberts – The WantaghSeaford CitizenSeth Sultan – Allstate InsuranceCompanies, The Sultan AgencyPaul Jervis – Bethpage Federal

Credit UnionSergio DeCiantis – Cara Mia

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LONG ISLAND GENER-ALS TRAVEL BASEBALL:Baseball tryout and workout forthe Summer 2012 season: 13-14year olds, 2-3:30 p.m.; 15-16year olds 3:30-5 p.m.

Tryouts will be held at theMacArthur High School Gym,3369 North Jerusalem Road,Levittown.

Tryouts and teams are run bycollege baseball players. Thetryouts are on Sundays, January15, 22, 29, February 12 and 19.For information please call 355-6207 or [email protected].

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needs more volunteers to helpwith a fundraiser that couldmake us $10,000 to $20,000 ormore, but in order to reach thatgoal the group needs people tohelp sell raffle tickets.

Here is how is works: Thegroup picks a few trips, Super

Bowl, Stanley Cup, Disneycruise, and land trip, Indy 500,NASCAR, Europe, etc., the pos-sibilities are endless, and givesthe winner their choice of trip.They also get a second prize, ex:a TV and a third prize, ex: aNook. They have to sell, let’ssay, 1,000 tickets at $20 a ticketby April 2. They will pick a win-ner at one of their events, whowill then get to pick the trip oftheir choice. It includes hotel fortwo, airline tickets and extrasand you can downgrade to makeit a family trip.

In order for this to work theyneed a lot of people to agree tosell a book of 10 tickets by April2. Without volunteers this willnot work. It is a chance to helpyour community become a bet-ter place to live, and a goodchance for Seaford to get itsspring sports back. They willnot start this till after the holi-days, when things settle down.

You can reply to SaveSeaford Sports, PO Box 1706,Seaford 11783, if you are inter-ested in helping. This will onlywork if they have everyone onboard. Thank you and helpSave Seaford Sports.

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FLAKES: Those festivesnowflakes courtesy of TheSeaford Chamber ofCommerce will again beinstalled throughout the com-munity, albeit now assessedwith a LIPA utility bill. Todefray this cost, the chamberseeks Snowflake sponsors at$250. Utility pole sponsors are$100 per pole. Or, donate dol-lars or a prize to the chamber’sholiday party raffle (funds willalso absorb the LIPA bill).Send checks payable to theChamber, PO Box 1634,Seaford 11783, or call CurtisSchmitt at 785-3380.

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NYS AHPERD HONORS BRYAN COOPERSMITH with the Jay B. NashOutstanding Major Award: A resident of Wantagh and a physical educationmajor at Long Island University, C. W. Post Campus, he was honored with theJay B. Nash Outstanding Major Award by New York State Association forHealth, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD), a statewideorganization whose membership consists of K-16 professionals and futureprofessionals. His plaque was presented at the Jay B. Nash award dinner dur-ing the Association’s 74th Annual Conference held at the Turning StoneConvention Center in November. From left are Mara Manson, NYS AHPERDPresident and Bryan Coopersmith.

Take a hike on New Year’s DayThe New York State Office of Parks,

Recreation and Historic Preservation isplanning “First Day” Hikes atConnetquot River State Park Preserveand Jones Beach State Park on NewYear’s Day.

Start the New Year off right with aguided sensory nature hike. Join a threemile, leisurely stroll through beautifulConnetquot River State Park Preserve,an adventure for the whole family.

Or take a one and a half hour sealwalk at Jones Beach State Park andlearn about the seals that visit our areaeach winter. Meet at the Nature Centerfor an introductory program, then driveto another location within the park for

an easy walk along the water whereseals are frequently viewed.

Walkers should dress warmly andwear comfortable shoes, as well as hatsand gloves.

Locations and times:Connetquot River State Park Preserve

– 631-581-1072, 1-3 p.m.Jones Beach State Park Nature Center

– 780-3295, 10:30 a.m.-noon.Registration is required for both

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To The Citizen:Let’s disband the Nassau County

Police Department and jettison the con-tract and work rules under which it oper-ates. I’m sure we could bring in a pri-vate contractor (Blackwater?) to takeover police responsibilities. That wouldsave a bundle.

How about we terminate regulargarbage pickups and require each citi-zen to bring his or her garbage to a cen-tral location in each community weeklyat a specific time. That too will save tax-payers’ money. We could also requirehomeschooling and virtual classrooms

to save really big dough.None of the above reflect desirable

outcomes. Like policing, primary edu-cation and refuse collection, sewagetreatment is an essential governmentservice which simply cannot be out-sourced to the private sector whosemotive is to make a profit for its owners.

Government does some things welland other things poorly, but thingswhich affect the safety, health and wellbeing of the public must remain solelywith government to administer.Sewage treatment, in a large, denselypopulated county such as ours, mustremain a function of government. I urgeresidents to speak out against privatiza-tion.

Eric Jurist

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The staff of L&M Publicationswishes you a Safe, Happy and Healthy

Holiday Season and New Year!Bellmore Life • Merrick Life • The Wantagh-Seaford Citizen • The Freeport-Baldwin LeaderBellmore Life • Merrick Life • The Wantagh-Seaford Citizen • The Freeport-Baldwin Leader

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Wantagh library

OngoingThe Wantagh Public Library offers

homebound service for patrons whocannot visit the library due to temporaryor permanent disability.

Library materials can be delivered toyou at home, with the exception of newvideos and CDs. For information, callthe reference desk at 221-1200.

The Wantagh Public Libraryreopened to the public on Monday,December 5.

We thank you for your patience whilethe library was under renovation andlook forward to seeing and serving youin our newly refurbished library.Friday, December 23

10:45 a.m. Winter Story Time forchildren ages 3 to 6.Wednesday, December 28

10:30-11:15 a.m. Dot Paint Designfor ages 2-6 with an adult.Thursday, December 29

1:30-2;15 p.m. Fingerpaint Fun. Allages with an adult.

Seaford library.

Friday, January 1310 a.m-6 p.m. AARP Mature Driving.

Payment by check only. One check perperson payable to AARP. Space is limit-ed. No refunds. Each person may regis-ter for one additional person.Registration has begun at the ReferenceDesk. Saturday, January 14

10 a.m.-2 p.m. SAT/ACT PracticeTest and Preparation. Take an SAT/ACT

combo practice test. Bring a calculatorand pencils. Then come back onTuesday, January 31, for the resultspresentation. For those in the graduatingclasses of 2012 through 2014. Parentsare welcome to attend the results presen-tation. Registration has begun at theReference Desk.Wednesday, January 18

7-9 p.m. IRS Secrets Revealed: 147Tax Saving Strategies. Barry Lisakoffers a seminar to help reduce one’sfederal and New York State taxes.Topics include education, home owner-ship, charitable, medical, investment,employee and miscellaneous deduc-tions. The new 2011 tax laws will behighlighted and a free booklet “LastMinute Year End Strategies from A to Z”will be distributed to all attendees.

Registration has begun at theReference Desk. Wednesday, January 25

3 p.m. Book Discussion: “The VirginSuicides.” Join librarian EricWasserman for a fun and lively discus-sion of this critically acclaimed novelfirst published in 1993 that announcedthe arrival of a major new Americannovelist. Registration has begun.

Levittown library

December Display Cases: CamilleCostanzo – nutcrackers and snowglobes.Wednesday, December 28

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Adult GameClub. There are tables available for peo-ple to meet and play cards, checkers,mahjong, and any other table game for

fun. No registration required. Tables areavailable on a first-come, first-servedbasis. Join a group or bring your ownplayers. Please bring your own gamesupplies. Thursday, December 29

11:30 a.m. Interactive concert withLee Knight. For children 1 1/2 to 5 yearsold (not yet in Kindergarten) Join LeeKnight on stage with props, puppets,and costumes to sing, dance, and per-form songs written to favorite stories.Tickets are available in the Children’sDepartment. Preference is given toLevittown School District residents forprograms requiring tickets. Thursday, December 29

2:30 p.m. All Aboard: LaughingAround the World. For Children GradesK-6. Join Steve Petra and his puppets todiscover the answers to questions like:what kind of shampoo does a bald eagleuse? Tickets available in the Children’sDepartment. Preference is given toLevittown School District residents forprograms requiring tickets. Saturday, January 7

3 to 4 p.m. Xtreme Cakes. Design atie-dye/splatter paint cake using colorfulfrosting and edible paint. JoinMaryAnne Impostato and take yourcake decorating skills up a notch.Registration for LUFSD teens hasbegun. Non-resident teen’s registrationbegins December 27.Saturday, March 10

Bus Trip: Matinee, $76 per personincludes: opera (“Don Giovanni”),transportation, and all gratuities.

Limited tickets are on sale from theLevittown Public Library Community

Room (located lower level) for LUFSDresidents. A Levittown School Districtresident must be present to purchasetickets. Proof of residency is required.Limit four tickets per patron.Remaining tickets are on sale at theReference Desk for LUFSD residentsand non-residents. Non-refundable pay-ment is due at the time of registration.Money order or check accepted (nocash), made payable to the LevittownPublic Library.

The opera is in Italian, but can betranslated for free on individual screenson the back of each seat. All of theopera will be visible and audible. Youmay rent binoculars at the coat checkstation if you do not have your own.The bus will arrive early for you toexplore the Met or nearby ColumbusCircle. Inside the Met there is the GrandTier Restaurant and the Revlon Bar.Both serve food and drinks and are openbefore the opera and during intermis-sion. The bus will leave the library at9:30 a.m. and return back at approxi-mately 5 p.m.

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Police reports come from law enforce-ment agencies. Suspects are presumedinnocent unless and until convicted incourt.

SeafordAn 18-year-old resident of West

Babylon was arrested on SunriseHighway near Jackson Avenue, Seaford,on November 30 and charged withDriving While Intoxicated and five vio-lations of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

u u uA 23-year-old resident of Riverside

Avenue, Seaford, was arrested at theNassau County Correctional Facility,East Meadow, on November 30 andcharged with Petit Larceny.

u u uA 51-year-old resident of Massapequa

was arrested on Island Chanel Road,Seaford, on December 3 and chargedwith Driving While Intoxicated.

u u uA resident of South Seamans Neck

Road, Seaford, was arrested on SunriseHighway near Beech Street, Wantagh,

on December 4 and charged withDriving While Intoxicated and one vio-lation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

u u uA 19-year-old resident of Locust

Avenue, Seaford was arrested on SpruceStreet near Merrick Road, Wantagh, onDecember 9 and charged with DrivingWhile Intoxicated and one violation ofthe Vehicle and Traffic Law.

u u uWilliam A Gamez, a 41-year-old resi-

dent of Central Islip, was arrested on theSouthern State Parkway near theSeaford-Oyster Bay Expressway,Seaford, on December 10 and chargedwith Driving While Intoxicated and oneviolation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

u u uA Miami Street, Seaford, resident dis-

covered assorted jewelry missing fromher residence.

u u uThree windows were reported broken

by unknown vandals at the formerSeaford Avenue School, Seaford, onNovember 30.

u u uAssorted jewelry was reported stolen

from a house on Marinor Street,Seaford, on December 2.

u u uUnknown thieves stole copper tubing

from an exterior oil tank at a vacant loton Washington Avenue, Seaford, onNovember 9.

u u uUnknown vandals poured what

appeared to be paint thinner on thehood and driver side of a 2007 whiteVolkswagen that was parkedovernight in a driveway on SmithLane, Seaford, on November 10.

WantaghA residence on Jones Avenue,

Wantagh, was burglarized onNovember 29. Entry was gainedthrough a rear window and jewelry,cash and electronics were stolen.

u u uUnknown vandals damaged the bath-

room at the Duck Pond Ball Field, DuckPond Drive North, Wantagh, on November29.

u u uA Dock Lane, Wantagh, resident

discovered assorted jewelry missingfrom her residence on December 3.

u u uUnknown thieves stole personal

papers and a laptop from the 2011 sil-ver Subaru of a Lakeview Road,Wantagh, resident on December 8.

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by Don Desroches

Congratulations go to U.S. Premier’sU9 Eagles team for taking second placein the JPSA Halloween Tournament. Theonly Long Island team invited to play inthis upstate showcase, the Eagles went4-1 in the tournament at the JoePalumbo Soccer Academy’s beautifulfacility in the hills of Putnam Valley.

Demonstrating the combination playand possession skills that are the acade-my’s focus, the Eagles put forth anattractive, exciting style of play thatdrew raves from the tournament direc-tor, who also made note of our team’sclean play and sportsmanship, whichmake all within the academy as proud asany victory.

The JPSA tournament originally was

scheduled for Halloween weekend butwas canceled because of that Saturday’ssnowstorm and rescheduled forNovember 12.

As further testament to the academy'sdevelopmental work, one U8 and evenone U7 player were called up to fill in fora couple of players who couldn’t make iton the rescheduled day, and both of themcontributed goals during the tournament.Seven Eagles scored on the day, a stun-ning example of the teamwork stressedby the academy’s training staff.

Well done, Eagles!u u u

Does your child love soccer and wantto play at a higher level? Do you wantthem to experience the value of team-work and camaraderie our current play-ers are thriving in? Contact us about try-

outs and to learn about our winter plans(indoor leagues and tournaments) as weprepare for the spring season.

Tryouts will be held for the followingage groups:

U7 – Born August 2004-July 2005 –Contact Gregg at [email protected]

U8 – Born August 2003-July 2004 –Contact Gregg at [email protected]

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Come be part of the academy experi-ence!

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THANK YOU, MR. FALTA: During its annual holiday party hosted by Cara MiaDue restaurant, the Seaford Chamber of Commerce expressed its gratitude toRick Falta for more than 30 years of service to the Seaford Community. Soonafter he opened Seaford’s Victor Insurance Agency on Merrick Road, he joinedthe Seaford Chamber of Commerce. “He was a commanding presence in ourchamber,” said Seth Sultan, president of the Sultan Agency. “He was pastpresident and several times, our treasurer.” Mr. Sultan added, “Whenever per-mits and licenses for chamber events and outdoor fairs were needed, he couldalways be counted on to tackle those details.” Joining the chamber with a cita-tion of appreciation are, from left, immediate past chamber President CurtSchmitt; chamber President Ken Jacobsen, Hempstead Town CouncilwomanAngie Cullin; Rick Falta (representing county Legislator Dave Denenberg); CaraGallone and Hempstead Town Clerk Mark Bonilla. Meanwhile, Seaford LibraryPresident Peter Ruffner visits Cara Mia’s kitchen to chat with owner, “chef dusoir” and chamber trustee Sergio Deciantes.

Seaford Chamber Christmas party

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Overcoming holiday stress

While most people make the assump-tion that the suicide rate is highest dur-ing the winter holiday season, theexperts at Long Island Crisis Center(LICC) say that the spring months actu-ally rank highest for suicide.

“But, it is true that a lot of us walkaround with a case of the ‘holidayblues,’ which could shade our percep-tion,” states LICC’s associate director,Theresa Buhse.

“Many people who attempt suicidefeel depressed. When they feeldepressed during the winter, it’s actuallyeasier for them to handle their depressedstate because a lot of people aroundthem are feeling ‘down.’ This could bedue to the cold and dreary weather, theearly nightfall, or the coming holidayswhen expectations are set too high!”

What can you do to get yourself outof those holiday blues? Here are a fewsuggestions from the Crisis Center:

• Lower expectations of a “perfect”holiday celebration with friends andfamily – it’s exhausting; go for fun andfriendly instead!

• Take some time for yourself (even a15-minute break!)…get outside, exer-cise, listen to music, read a book;

• Feeling lonely and isolated?Volunteer at the local food bank –you’ll soon see that you’re needed andvalued!

• Don’t get yourself into debt buyingpresents! You won’t be able to enjoythe gift of giving!

• The holiday season is not an excuseto do away with healthy eating andexercise for ten days! Indulge (smalltastings of everything) on the specialdays and your body will feel better;

• Keep your sense of humor intact todeal with difficult situations (an annoy-ing relative or a burnt turkey!).

Of course, Long Island Crisis Centeris available 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week throughout the holiday season foranyone who is having difficulty copingwith the “blues.” Call 679-111 for free,confidential and anonymous crisiscounseling or go online to www.lic-conline.org and chat instantly with alive counselor.

Got the holiday blues…It’s normalby Dana Walters, DC

While the holidays can be fun andjoyful, many people experience stressand anxiety during this time of year.The American Institute of Stress recom-mends that you take time to pinpoint thesource of your stress. Once you havedetermined the trigger of your feelingsyou can take measures to reduce thephysical and emotional effects.

Holiday stress can stem from finan-cial burdens from holiday shopping, toomany social obligations, dealing withthe recent loss of a loved one and thephysical stress of overindulging. Toensure that your holiday is enjoyableand as stress-free as possible, there is astrategy that you can incorporate intoyour life.

Nutrition can play a big part in reduc-ing stress. “When our bodies aren’toperating at peak efficiency, we feelstressed, and our immune systemsaren’t operating at the level they shouldbe,” comments Gilles Khouri, the direc-tor of dean/St. Mary’s Healthworks atSt. Mary’s Hospital in Madison,Wisconsin.

“The holidays can play havoc withour health. In winter we tend to cravefats and sweets, but ironically, the morefat and sugar we eat, the less energy wehave, and the more stressed and rundown we feel.”

Another thing overly stressed peopletend to do is skip meals. With busy lives,

it’s important to take time to eat severalsmall meals a day to keep your energygoing and to prevent mindless snacking.If you do not have time for meal prepa-ration, Dr. Dana Walters of ChiroMomrecommends choosing a wellness shakethat is low in sugar and rich in nutrientsincluding protein and fiber.

Exercise increases your overall healthand well being and also has stress-relieving benefits. The Mayo Clinicreports that virtually any form of exer-cise can act as a stress reliever. Even ifyou are not an avid athlete, a 10-minutebrisk walk can improve your mood andlower the symptoms associated withmild depression and anxiety. Exercisecan also improve your sleep, which canease your stress levels.

Chiropractic adjustments can also bebeneficial to help reduce the effects ofstress on our bodies. An adjustmenthelps remove muscle and nerve tensionfrom the body, thereby reducing stress,says Dr. Walters. When irritation fromthe nervous system is removed we canfunction better overall and handlestressful situations more effectively.

Andrew Weil, MD, said that“Massage therapy that focuses on elim-inating muscle spasm and trigger pointscan be a useful adjunct with chiroprac-tic therapy.”

Dana Walters, DC, ChiroMom, is at2874 Merrick Road, Bellmore. Or call221-1212.

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FOR THEIR EFFORTS in saving this man’s life a “Lifesaving Award” was pre-sented. Seated: Award Recipients ex-Captain William Stevens, FirefighterAndrew Gabor, Firefighter Samuel Goldman and ex-Captain William Gilmoraccepting on behalf of his son Brian who is serving in the U.S. Army. Standing:Lieutenant Chris Wellenbrink – Ladder 2, Third Assistant Chief JamesBloomfield, First Assistant Chief William Allen, Chief of Department JeffLindgren, Second Assistant Chief Jason Jackowitz, Lieutenant Frank Salamone– Engine 2 and Captain Kevin Haller – Engine 2.

WFD photo by Harry Loud

Wantagh FD saves a lifeby Harry Loud, WFD

Four Wantagh firefighters wererecently honored in department cere-monies after they saved the life of aLevittown man while operating atanother alarm.

Honored were ex-Captain WilliamStevens – Engine 4, FirefighterAndrew Gabor – Ladder 2, FirefighterSamuel Goldman – Engine 2 andFirefighter Brian Gilmor – Ladder 1.

The incident occurred on August 24,when Engine 2 was dispatched to assistthe Nassau County Police Departmentat a police incident. As they werestanding by and awaiting orders, themembers heard a cry for help coming

from down an adjacent street. Theyimmediately ran to the scene and founda man in cardiac arrest.

With minimal equipment they beganCPR while awaiting the arrival of anambulance. The Wantagh FireDepartment, along with a Nassaupolice ambulance, was dispatched.Upon arrival of the police ambulancethe patient was further stabilized andrushed to St. Joseph Hospital.

Dr. Michael Mendola, on call at St.Joseph’s, said, “The patient was admit-ted to St. Joseph’s and discharged sev-eral days later in good condition.” Headded, “With the heroic measures per-formed by the firefighters, the patientwill have another chance at life.”

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SENDING SMILES FROM SEAFORD: A U.S. Marines-sponsored Toys for Totsdrop-off is Seaford’s Majestic Salon & Spa. where Bill Arnold, owner of Rudy’sA-1 Auto Body, visits with a new, unwrapped toy. Accepting is Majestic co-owner Juanita Duran. Both Seaford business owners are officers on the Boardof Directors of the Seaford Chamber of Commerce.

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Rev. Gregory J. Cappuccino Pastor

Weekly Mass Schedule:

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Temple B’nai Torah(A Reform Congregation)

2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh516-221-2370

Friday Night Services: 8:00 p.m., thru June 257:30 p.m., July and August

Saturday Services: 10:30 a.m. thru June 26Torah Study Group; Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. all yr longRabbi Marci BellowsCantor Steven ScherRabbi Deanna Pastrnak, Religious School DirectorReligious School, Nursery School, Adult Education Youth Groups, Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Chai Club, Couples Club, PTA • Interfaith families welcomePlease vsit our website: www.temple-bnai-torah.org

First Presbyterian Church of Levittown474 Wantagh Avenue, Levittown

731-3808The Reverend Dr. Pamela Szurek, PastorWorship Service,Sundays: 10:00 amChurch School, Sundays: 10:00 amCoffee Hour following worship: 11:00 amWheelchair accessible.News & Information on ourwebsite:www.levitfpc.org

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Bellmore Presbyterian Church 274 Martin Avenue, Bellmore

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Worship Service/Church School, Sundays:9 & 10:30am

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Transformation and MulticulturalismThe Rev. Dr. James W. Barnum, Pastor

Air Conditioned Church

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United Methodist Church of Seaford2160 Washington Ave., Seaford

Phone/Fax: (516) [email protected]

Rev. Dr. Edwin Jones, Pastor

Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Wantagh Memorial Congregational ChurchUnited Church of Christ

1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh785-1829

Reverend Ronald Keith Garner, PastorSundays: 10:30 am - Worship Service

(Quiet Room Available)10:15 am - Church SchoolPre-School/Nursery: Mon. - Fri.

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3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh221-2505

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The Very Rev. Christopher D. Hofer, RectorSundays: 8:00 am Holy Eucharist

10:10 am Sunday School10:15 am Holy Eucharist 6:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist

Wednesdays: 8:00 pm Healing MassWheelchair Accessible

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EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

2197 Jackson Ave., Seaford • 785-3762Rev. Dr. Winfred B. VergaraHoly EucharistSun. & Holy Days 10:00AMCoffee Hour Following ServicesSunday School 10:00AMHandicap Accessiblewww.stmichaelseaford.org

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church2025 Washington Avenue, Seaford, NY 11783Phone/Fax -781-6374 • www.ourredeemer.net

Ronald M. Klose, Pastor Holy Communion:

Sun. - 9:00 am • Sat. - 5:00 pmSunday School: 9:30 am

Day Care: 781-8095 • Nursery School: 781-7637

St. Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church1100 Hicksville Road (Rte. 107), Seaford

541-3628Website: www.stgreg.org

Sunday Divine Lithurgy 9:30amChildren School/Coffee HourEnglish language parish serving various ethnic backgrounds including Carpatho-Russian, Russian, Greek, Ukrainian, Romanian,

Bulgarian, Serbian and Arab heritage.

ORTHODOX CHURCH

SYNAGOGUESFarmingdale Wantagh Jewish Center

A Traditional EgalitarianConservative Synagogue

3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh785-2445

please visit: www.fwjc.orgFriday Evening Services: 8:00 pmSaturday Morning Services: 9:15 am

Jr. Congregation 10:45 amNitzanim (3-7 years) 11 am

Shabbat Evening Services: SunsetDaily Morning & Evening MinyanRabbi Alan F. LavinRabbi Emeritus Mordecai Rubin Z”LPresident - Toby KaseReligious and Nursery School

Men's Club, Sisterhood, Chavurah Social Club, Seniors,Yiddish Club, Adult Education and Youth Group

New Members Always Welcome

Temple Beth-El Of Bellmore(A Traditional Conservative Synagogue)

1373 Bellmore Road, N. Bellmore781-2650

Daily Weekday Morning Services: 7:30 am Evening Minyan Services: 7:30 pmFriday & Saturday Evening Services at SunsetSaturday Morning Services: 9:15 amSunday & Legal Holidays: 8:30 amRabbi Gary KesslerCantor Eitan BinetCantor Emeritus David HiesigerReligious School and Adult EducationYouth Programs, Sisterhood & Men’s ClubsPlease visit: templebethel1710.org

Christ Lutheran Church3384 Island Road, Wantagh • T- 221-3286

Rev. Martin R. Nale, Pastor • www.CLCWantagh.orgSunday Worship: 8:30 & 11:00 am

Sunday School and Confirmation Classes: 9:40 amChristian Nursery School 579-8425 Pre-nursery - 3 & 4 year old classes

Saturday, December 24, Christmas EveFamily Service with Holy Communion, 5:30 p.m.

Holy Communion w/ Candle Lighting, 8 and 10 p.m.Christmas Day Service, 10 a.m.

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THE WINNERS ARE: Mrs. O’Connor and Laura Memisha congratulate studentsColm Magner (left) and Audra McCarthy for their Realty Advisors’ “Winter WordSeach” (see page 3, last week’s Citizen). The winning contest incorporatesseasonal word-play and graphics for a kid-friendly contest to win gift cardsworth $300. For their creation, Colm and Audra share a $150 Visa gift card.

A LESSON IN BUSINESSPROMOTION: NancyO’Connor and her WantaghMiddle School eighth gradebusiness class accepted achallenge from Wantaghreal estate broker LauraMemisha: Devise a contestto be advertised in localnewspapers that wouldattract kids to enter andwin prizes.

PUBLIC NOTICESNOTICE OF SALE SUPREME

COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUH & R BLOCK MORTGAGECORPORATION Plaintiff,AGAINST LINDA WEBER,A/K/A LINDA A. WEBER, INDI-VIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVINGJOINT TENANT OF OLGAWEBER, et al. Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of fore-closure and sale duly dated6/23/2009 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auc-tion at the Calendar ControlPart (CCP) Courtroom of theSupreme Court, 100 SupremeCourt Drive, Mineola, NY11501 **on Tuesday at11:30am** on 1/10/2012 at11:30 AM premises known as

1896 BOURNE COURT, WAN-TAGH, New York 11793 All thatcertain plot piece or parcel ofland, with the buildings andimprovements thereon erect-ed, situate, lying and being atWantagh, Town of HEMP-STEAD, County of Nassau andState of New York Section,Block and Lot: 57-219-31Approximate amount of judg-ment $340,995.35 plus inter-est and costs Premises will besold subject to provisions offiled Judgment Index#3483/08 Daniel JasonBaker, Referee Steven J.Baum PC, Attorney for Plaintiff,P.O. Box 1291, Buffalo, NY14240-1291 Dated:

11/8/2011 WSC 736 4T 12/8, 15, 22, 29Notice of Formation of LAND 4US 3, LLC. Articles ofOrganization filed withSecretary of State of NY(SSNY) on 10/16/08. Officelocation: Nassau County.SSNY designated as agent ofLLC upon whom processagainst it may be served.SSNY shall mail process to:LAND 4 US 3, LLC, 3660Sunrise Highway, Seaford, NY11783.Purpose: any lawful actor activity.WSC 734 6T 11/24, 12/1, 8,15, 22, 29

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Joy MurphyLic. R.E. Salesperson

Janet CarrollLic. R.E. Salesperson

Marianne LissauerLic. R.E. Salesperson

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Bank of America, N.A. and the other business/organization mentioned in this advertisement are not af�liated; each company is independently responsible for the products and services it offers. Bank of America, N.A.,Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. © 2009 Bank of America Corporation. Credit and collateral are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. ARZ6V3U2 00-62-1605D 02-2011

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Certified BuyerRepresentative

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Century 21 American Homes is an official drop off point fordonations of non perishable food items thru December 31st, tosupport Long Island Cares-The Harry Chapin Food Bank, IslandHarvest, the Long Island Council of Churches and the QueensFederation of Churches, and other community pantries in theirefforts to provide food to hundreds of local food pantries, soupkitchens, shelters and other programs that feed the hungry.

Please help feed the hungry!

Holiday WishesWishing All Our Clients and

Friends a Happy Holiday and Healthy New Year!