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Annually, athletes from the Associationfor Children with Down Syndrome andFreeport community members join forcescanoeing throughout the canals ofFreeport. Adults from ACDS (based inPlainview) and Freeport families,employees, residents, business owners,friends and even Scouts meet weekly dur-ing the summer to paddle together andpractice techniques, water safety andsocial skills. Every two-person canoe car-ries an athlete and Freeporter to maneuveraround the water, docks, boats, and evenswans! More than 50 participants join thefestivities!

At the culmination of the season,races are held at the Milburn Boat Basin!A course is layed out with balloons andthe event was official with a green flagand a huge checkered flag! The dock isalways crowded with parents, families,friends and many more cheering on theparticipants! Enthusiasm is enormous –

win, second or last – it does not matter! This year medals were awarded to the

winner of each heat and certificateswere given to all participants. A total ofseven races competed for the gold!Gold medalists include CarolineColucco, Danny Carraccio, MichaelLevey, Danny Makar, Annie McHale,Katie McGuire, and Brian Schiralli.Congratulations!

The Rescue Squad viewed the activi-ties for safety and even an ice creamtruck with free treats came to add to thecelebration.

The event was a huge success andeveryone is looking forward to the com-petition in 2013! A special thanks to allthose involved during the practices andthe “Main Event.” There had to be manysore muscles!

To see the expressions on the faces ofthe athletes is worth a million!

– Marianne Endo

Salvadoran controversycited at Village Board

by Linda Delmonico Prussen

Freeport’s mayor, AndrewHardwick, apologized repeatedly forthe incident regarding visiting ElSalvadoran vice-president, SalvadorSanchez Cerén, on August 8. He saidat the Monday night meeting, “Toanyone that I offended I sincerelyapologize. I meant no malice to any-one.” He added, regarding his mili-tary service, “I’d still be willing tolay my life down for this country.”Mr. Cerén has been vice-president ofEl Salvador since 2009. According tomultiple reports Mr. Cerén participat-

ed in anti-U.S. demonstrations in SanSalvador only days after theSeptember 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The mayor pleaded ignoranceregarding Mr. Cerén’s background,and indicated he was not alone byshowing magnified photos of severallocal Republican politicians who alsomet with Mr. Cerén; among themwere Nassau County ExecutiveEdward Mangano, Town ofHempstead Supervisor Kate Murray,and Hempstead Town CouncilwomanAngie Cullin. Mr. Hardwick said hewas certain they too, were unaware ofMr. Cerén’s history.

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Wednesday, August 29

• CR: Scavenger Hunt for Tweens, 9 a.m.; Coda of Freeport, 12 p.m.; AA, 4:30

p.m.; CODA of Freeport, 12 p.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library.

• Freeport Village Hall Court in session, Judge Stephen Drummond

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

Thursday, August 30

• ESOL/GED, 9 a.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library

Freeport library blood driveOn Friday, August 24, from 1:15 to

7:15 p.m., the Long Island BloodServices will be at the FreeportMemorial Library. It will help those inneed, and each person who donateswill receive two Mets tickets. Donors

must be between the ages of 17 and 75and weigh at least 110 pounds. Bringvalid ID and your Social Securitynumber. You can schedule an appoint-ment at the Reference Desk, 379-3274, ext. 505.

MIDDIES IN FREEPORT: Mayor Andrew Hardwick and Ilona Jagnow, presidentof the Freeport Chamber of Commerce, are joined by the United States NavalAcademy Parents Club of Long Island, local veterans and officials as they wel-comed the men and women of the United States Naval Academy to Freeport.The 40 midshipmen and officers sailed the three day journey to Freeport from

Annapolis, Maryland, on four 44-foot training vessels as part of their offshoredevelopment program. Mayor Hardwick said he is “glad to see the midshipmenand officers in Freeport once again. For over 13 years the NavalAcademy has made Freeport a port-of-call, and I am thankful for all those whohelped make this year’s visit a success.”

Miller new Freeport BOE trusteeAnthony J. Miller was appointed

Tuesday to serve as a member of theFreeport School District’s Board ofEducation effective August 22 throughMay 21.

He was chosen by the school board tofill a vacancy that was created due to theresignation of former board PresidentDebra McQuillan, who recentlyresigned due to health issues.

“The Board of Education is excited towelcome Mr. Miller to the board. He hasa strong record of com-munity involvement andcivic leadership,” theboard stated in a newsrelease.

Board President Mrs.Debra Mulé stated, “Weare pleased to have himjoin us and we look for-ward to the benefit hiscontribution will bring tothe schools and to thechildren of Freeport.”

Anthony Miller is agraduate of the FreeportHigh School Class of2001 and a third genera-tion graduate of theFreeport school system.He has been involved with FreeportPublic Schools as a member of FreeportCares and also serves as a member ofthe Freeport Schools Scholarship &Honors Board. Mr. Miller also was amember of the recent Bond ReferendumCommittee.

He serves on the board of theCommission for the Conservation of theEnvironment of Freeport, is a memberof the Executive Committee of theFreeport-Roosevelt NAACP and chairsthe Political Action Committee.

Mr. Miller served on the North MainStreet Revitalization Project Steering

Committee for the Village of Freeportand continues to advocate for greatereconomic development within Freeport.

Mr. Miller is active in working withFreeport youth. He has worked withinthe Youth Department of ZionCathedral, served on the EmmanuelDistrict Youth Advisory Board and hasworked with the Freeport YouthOutreach, now known as FreeportPRIDE.

As the director of senior citizensaffairs at the FreeportRecreation Center, Mr.Miller has also beeninvolved with Freeport’ssenior citizens.

He serves as an admin-istrative assistant, busi-ness development, for aninsurance company.

Mr. Miller has strongrelationships with localcivic leaders, and hasbeen involved withFreeport’s youth, seniorcitizens and clergy. Inaddition to his strong tiesto the Freeport communi-ty, he has been active andsupportive of Freeport

School District initiatives and continuesto work toward the improvement of theFreeport Schools, the board stated.

“It means the world to me to havebeen presented with this opportunity toserve my community as a member ofthe Freeport Board of Education. Fourgenerations of my family have benefitedfrom the great education received fromthis system and to have an opportunityto serve as a member of the board is anincredibly humbling experience. I thankthe board for their confidence in myability and look forward to the yearahead,” stated Mr. Miller.

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Lack of communication blamedDeputy Mayor Jorge Martinez, further

demonstrating the estrangementbetween the Board of Trustees and themayor’s office, said he was quite awareof the El Salvadoran’s past andexpressed outrage over being kept in thedark regarding the visit.

“You have two Hispanics on theboard. We would have told you aboutthis individual, only you did not tell theBoard of Trustees.” He added, “I do notneed a Marxist, Leninist Communisthonored by this village.”

The room was patently dividedbetween those livid over the vice-presi-dent’s visit, with one attendee after thenext expressing their infuriation over thefailure to vet this politician prior to hisarrival, and those in support of themayor, willing to accept his apology andcampaigning for a forensic audit.

The latter were clad in matching whiteT-shirts asking in bright red, “Where’sthe money?” On the front and, “Freeportresidents want to know” on the back.

While anger prevailed over calm for

most of the public statements, withone attendee escorted out by policeand many others critical of the mayordemanding his immediate resignation,regular meeting attendee and formermayoral candidate Anthony Millerspoke early on, “The only way to sayit is we have a problem here. Theword that comes to mind is inepti-tude.” He added, “The scars of 9/11are still healing.” He blamed the inci-dent on a lack of research and com-munication on the part of the mayor.He said, “I think an apology is owedto all those who have served and lostloved ones in 9/11.”

[Mr. Miller was appointed a schoolboard member on Tuesday. See page 2.]

Attendee Eddie Bracken, who lost hissister in the September 11, 2001 attacksspoke emotionally. Citing accusations ofMr. Cerén’s alleged political crimes, hesaid, “You honored a man who mur-dered innocent people.” He called politi-cians from both sides of the politicalarena to task for causing what was tomany a heart-breaking reopening ofpainful wounds.

An embattled mayor replied, “I begyour forgiveness for my lack of knowl-edge in this. Next time we will do a bet-ter job of vetting.” He added, “Close to aweek ago I gave an apology to Newsdayand to this point it hasn’t been printed.”He asked, “Do we believe[Councilwoman] Angie Cullin wouldmeet with someone she knew this about?

Nautical MileWhile the meeting did for the most

part revolve around criticism of themayor hosting the El Salvador vice pres-ident and angry residents still anxious tohave questions answered regarding aforensic audit, there were also a numberof residents there concerned about thenoise level and behavior of revelers onFreeport’s Nautical Mile.

Resident Robert Taylor said he wasn’table to enjoy his backyard with familyand friends. He said to the mayor and

the Board of Trustees, “The neighborsblame the bars. But I blame you. Theydo what you let them do. The legal noiselevel is too loud.” A number of other res-idents echoed his concerns and addedthat the party boats add to the commo-tion, operating loudly till the early hoursof the morning.

Longtime resident and meeting regu-lar Alan Jay provided the tense night’sonly comic relief when he made thesesuggestions. “At 10 p.m. drop the alco-holic content of the drinks. The drunkswill never know and it will increase rev-enue for bars and restaurants.” He rec-ommended a switch to music of the bigband era. Rather than having com-plaints, he said you’re likely to haveneighbors pulling out chairs and enjoy-ing the music from their lawns.

Guy Lombardo would approve.See page 8 for more on the

Salvadoran visit issue.

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The children, ages 10-14, come fromsummer programs by The Church ofChrist Little Zion, The Salvation Armyand the Girl Scouts. Chaperonesinclude counselors from the individualgroups and Kiwanis members. Eachchild receives a certificate of compe-tence before leaving the boat.

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Sit Down YogaRegistration has already

begun for Sit Down Yoga forSeniors in The front office ofthe Freeport Recreation Center,130 East Merrick Road,Freeport. Class begins Monday,September 24, and continuesMondays through November12, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Seniors must register byWednesday, September 19.Registration fee is $24.

Contact Deacon BruceBurnham, senior programdirector, at 377-4194 for moreinformation.

Arts Council eventsView the unique artwork of

woodcarver Richie Molina atThe Art Alcove located in thelobby of the FreeportRecreation Center. View manyof the photographs from theArts Council’s 32nd AnnualJuried Photography Show, aswell as some additional photos,in the lower lobby ofHempstead Town Hall.

Prostate cancer screening Senator Charles J. Fuschillo,

Jr. (R-Merrick), in conjunctionwith South NassauCommunities Hospital, will besponsoring a no out-of-pocketcost prostate cancer screeningprogram on Wednesday,September 12, in Freeport.

Screenings will be conduct-ed between 4-7 p.m. at theFreeport Recreation Center, at130 East Merrick Road inFreeport.

All men are welcome to getscreened as part of the pro-gram, regardless of whether ornot they have insurance.Screenings will include a PSAblood test.

Men must bring with them aphoto ID containing anaddress, such as a driver’slicense, as well as the nameand address of their primaryphysician. Participants andtheir physicians will be noti-fied of the exam results. Thereis no out-of-pocket cost to par-ticipate in the program.

Appointments are recommend-ed but walk-ins will be accepted.Screening appointments will bescheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Men who wouldlike to schedule an appointmentshould call Senator Fuschillo’soffice at 882-0630.

Methodist church eventsThe Freeport United

Methodist Church, 46 PineStreet, will host an encore din-ner theater presentation by theSWJ Drama Ministry of“Seeing Is Believing:Struggles, Insecurities,Deliverance, Faith andSuccess,” written and directedby Antenia Simmons, onSaturday, September 15.

Dinner will be served at 5:30p.m. and showtime is at 8 p.m.Cost of the dinner and play is$35 for all ages. Play only: ages12 and up $20; ages 11 andunder: $12.

For tickets and informationcall 378-0659.

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ECO-HEROES: Above, Supervisor Kate Murray and Councilwoman Angie Cullin are joined byRob Weltner of SPLASH and Neil Yeoman of the Town of Hempstead Solid Waste AdvisoryCommittee in demonstrating the new composters. Below, Supervisor Murray demonstratesnew rain barrels to Mr. Weltner. Also shown are Councilwoman Cullin and Richard and LisaSchary of Friends of Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve.

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Sometimes technology brings overuse of naturalresources. Our ancestors in countries such as Israel orItaly, where water was a limited resource, used roofcisterns to collect drinking water and dams to gatherrain runoff for irrigation. Tourists are always amazedat how cleverly they met their needs.

Today, here on Long Island, we draw on watertables deep beneath the ground water for both ourdrinking needs and for landscaping, cleaning andindustry – all as if this resource was inexhaustible.What will we do if we run out of drinking water – turnto desalination?

They say just as wars today are fought over oil,tomorrow’s wars will be over water.

Enter the eco-heroes, companies such as Hiltonthat use water from runoff to water their lawns. Asindividual homeowners we can also do our part.

The nation’s largest township, our own Town ofHempstead, under the leadership of Supervisor KateMurray, is showing the way.

Last week at its showcase Levy Park and Preservein Merrick, the town kicked off its new Eco-Heroesprogram. Over 2,000 residents have already signed upto purchase either rain collection barrels or compost-ing units from the town at half-price retail.

The rain barrels are designed to integrate withstandard gutters and leaders. The water collected isnot drinkable but can be used to water gardens andlawns. A typical roof can provide hundreds of gallonsof water, according to town experts. Collecting it foruse saves homeowners money on their water bills andalso helps prevent runoff into bays and waterways.

Call 378-4210 to register to receive a barrel for $45.Composting helps reduce expenses for lawn and

garden fertilizers and also helps reduce the garbageflow. The town can provide instructions on how tocompost correctly and avoid odors. Again, the cost is$45. Call 378-4210 for more information.

Parents who conserve water and recycle usingcompost are teaching their children an important les-son, giving them a tangible way to improve our com-munity. They are eco-heroes too!

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Robbery in BaldwinThe First Squad is investigating a

Robbery that occurred in Baldwin onThursday, August 16, at 4:10 a.m.

According to detectives, an unknownblack man entered the Mobil gas stationon Grand Avenue while displaying aknife.

The robber demanded money fromthe victim, a 38-year-old male storeemployee. After obtaining an undeter-mined amount of cash, the robber fled

the scene in a green four-door sedanwestbound on Stratford Avenue.

No injuries were reported. The robber is further described as 28

to 30 years old, 5’9”, 220 pounds, wear-ing a black shirt and green baseball cap.

Detectives request anyone with infor-mation regarding this crime to contactNassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remainanonymous.

Baldwin schools brace for new eraby Janurie Ulett

With the closing of two elementaryschools holding over 300 students,Baldwin School District readies forthe changes that will occur in theupcoming school year.

In June the Baldwin community wasforced to say goodbye to the Shubertand Milburn Elementary Schools.

This outcome was caused by theloss of state aid and the new tax caplimit, which led to a $4.7 million gapin the Baldwin School District budget.

“These schools closing makes itfeel like the community is goingdown,” said former Shubert studentand Baldwin resident Tyrone Lyons.

In October 2011 the Board ofEducation established a task force ofparents, PTA, staff and administrativemembers to provide information onthe capacity of all Baldwin Districtelementary schools and how to maxi-mize efficient use of the buildings.

Classroom sizes, potential addition-al space, building conditions, handi-cap accessibility and student demo-graphic were focused on by the taskforce, which led to the board’s deci-sion to close the schools.

There were debates regarding thepossibility of hiring a professional tohelp with this development. However,a task force of people who already hada personal connection and historywith the district was preferred.

“To me it’s gonna cause the schoolsto be too crowded,” said Baldwin par-ent Al Munoz, whose daughterattends Steele Elementary School.“But I won’t mind if they have enoughroom for the rest of the kids.”

The former Shubert and Milburnstudents were dispersed based onzones, causing Shubert students totransfer to either Lenox or BrooksideElementary, which is recognized as aBlue Ribbon school. Milburn studentswere to transfer to Steele, causingparents such as Mr. Munoz to be con-cerned regarding larger number ofstudents in each class getting theproper amount of attention.

The remaining elementary schoolcan absorb the excess students fromShubert and Milburn without the con-struction of any additional classroomsbut the board was inclined to changethe district’s class size policy. GradesK-2 will have a maximum of 25 stu-dents per class and grades 3-5 will

have a maximum of 28 students.“It’s really just unfair to the kids,”

said Baldwin resident Jarred Thomas.“Now they have to transfer and com-mute to new schools.”

The faculty transferred to the remain-ing five elementary schools in theBaldwin School District is based ontheir current tenure and subject area.

“The number of teachers excessedis still a fluid number based on theclass sizes,” said spokeswoman for

the Baldwin School District, CristinaSchmohl. “Each [class size] isn’tdefinitive until October 1 due to manylate registrations.”

“No one was happy to close thesecommunity schools,” Ms. Schmohladded. “It was done based on finan-cial restrictions.”

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Island Rail Road escalators undergoingmajor rehabilitation at Long Island sta-tions has been placed back in service atHicksville serving the westbound plat-form.

The LIRR announced on Monday theanticipated schedule of testing forreturning to service all the escalatorsbeing rehabbed under its upgrade pro-gram. The LIRR is in the process ofupgrading safety features and refurbish-ing ten of its older escalators at stationson the Babylon Branch and atHicksville.

“The LIRR has been diligently work-ing to upgrade the safety features andrehabilitate these escalators so that theycan be placed back in service as quicklyas possible,” said MTA spokesman SamZambuto.

“We are very aware that this neededwork has caused significant inconven-ience to many of our customers.However, safety is our No. 1 priority.We are making significant progress andare confident that we will return many,if not all, of these escalators to serviceduring September.”

The LIRR anticipates the escalators atLindenhurst, Babylon (two units) andRockville Centre to be returned to serv-ice by the end of August. Another fourescalators – Baldwin, Amityville,Hicksville (serving the eastbound plat-form), and Freeport – are expected to beback in service by the end of September.It is anticipated that Copiague’s escala-tor will return in October, if not sooner.

The schedule of anticipated escalatorfinal testing prior to their return to serv-ice is:Rockville Centre – week of August 20Lindenhurst – week of August 27Babylon (westbound platform) – weekof August 27Babylon (eastbound platform) week of

August 27Hicksville (eastbound platform) – weekof September 3Amityville – week of September 10Freeport – week of September 10Baldwin – week of September 17Copiague – week of October 15

All ten escalators receiving the majoroverhaul will be equipped with new,modern safety sensors, new or refur-bished steps, new step chains, brakeassemblies, top and bottom comb platesand controllers. Parts had to be shippedfrom Germany and Canada.

The new controllers will allow for thepossible future remote monitoring of theescalators’ operation. The work is beingperformed by a new escalator mainte-nance and repair firm, Nouveau, that theLIRR recently contracted with. The newescalator contractor – at the LIRR’sdirection – has assigned teams ofmechanics to work overtime, includingweekends, as part of the effort to restorethese units to service.

In addition, the LIRR has establisheda new Elevator & Escalator Operations(E&EO) group, headquartered at anOperations Center at Lynbrook Station,staffed with certified “QualifiedElevator (Escalator) Inspectors”(QEIs). They have been instrumental inreturning the Hicksville escalator toservice at the end of last week, Mr.Zambuto said.

The new E&EO group is overseeingthe rehabilitation work. The LIRR willbe more proactive in determining main-tenance and identifying trends with anewly developed database on all newparts and installation dates, he added.

The group is also developing a remotemonitoring system that will automati-cally notify the LIRR of any unit thatgoes out of service, so that service callscan be initiated quicker and will limitdowntime of elevators and escalators.

In the serviceNavy Chief Petty Officer Mitchell T.

Inkpen, son of Bonnie Heller ofFreeport, and Robert Inkpen, of WestHempstead, along with fellow sailorsaboard the guided missile destroyerUSS Farragut (DDG 99), \lang9 andguided-missile cruiser USS Hue City(CG 66), conducted a series of maneu-vers and interoperability drills in a pass-ing exercise with an Italian frigate andsubmarine.

The U.S. ships joined ITS Scire(S527) and ITS Luigi Durand de laPenne (D560) for two days of coalitiontraining events to promote interoperabil-ity and partnership for the shared goal ofmaintaining safety and security of theregion’s sea lanes.

Many of the events stationed theItalian and American warships in closeproximity of each other and requiredprecision execution.

By keeping strong ship-to-ship com-munications and leveraging expert sea-manship, the ships completed all train-ing events safely and successfully.

On both days, all of the ships partici-pating executed a number of navigational

maneuvers, complemented by maritimewarfare-specific events such as an anti-submarine warfare exercise and a mar-itime interdiction operations exercise.

On day two, the Farragut’s visit,board, search and seizure (VBSS) teamboarded Luigi Durand de la Penne in anexercise where the latter presented itselfas a merchant vessel potentially smug-gling illicit cargo.

The Farragut is deployed as part ofthe Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group(CSG), supporting maritime securityoperations and theater security coopera-tion efforts in the U.S. Sixth Fleet areaof responsibility. The Eisenhower CSGincludes aircraft carrier USS Dwight D.Eisenhower (CVN 69), CSG 8, guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66),guided-missile destroyers USS Farragut(DDG 99), USS Winston S. Churchill(DDG 81) and USS Jason Dunham(DDG 109), as well as the sevensquadrons of Carrier Air Wing Sevenand Destroyer Squadron 28.

CPO Inkpen is a 1998 graduate ofFreeport High School and joined theNavy in January 2001.

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Rev. Emilce Erato. Sundays – 9:30 a.m. –Worship Service; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School andAdult Education; 11 a.m. – Spanish Mass. 378-1258.WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES, 80 WestMerrick Road, Freeport, non-denominational;Stephen and Roseann Brower, Senior Pastors;Sunday morning Worship 10 a.m.; Children'sChurch 10 a.m.; Nursery available. WednesdayCare Groups in the homes; Friday eveningsministries; Care (home and hospital visits),Children’s Ministry 7:30 p.m., 18-month resi-dential program for substance abuse. BibleEducation Center. 546-3344.FREEPORT CHURCH OF GOD, 580Babylon Turnpike. Reverend Harold E. Banarsee,Senior Pastor. Morning services: 11:15 a.m.;Sunday School: 6 p.m.; First Sundays: nightservice at 6 p.m.; counseling on Thursdays byappointment; prayer service and Bible study:Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.SALVATION ARMY, 66 Church Street, P.O.Box 725, Sunday: Morning Worship 11 a.m.;Afterglow Service 12 p.m.; Home LeagueLadies Group Thursday 11 a.m.; Bible StudyFriday 11 a.m.; Mid-week Service Wednesday,12 p.m.; Senior Citizen Center, Monday toFriday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Family Supper Programon Tuesday at 5 p.m. followed by Scoutingactivities 5:30 to 7 p.m. Call 378-4557. TRANSFIGURATION EPISCOPALCHURCH (ANGLICAN), South Long BeachAvenue and Pine Street. Tuesdays HolyEucharist 8:45 a.m. Sundays, Holy Eucharist 8and 10 a.m. Sunday School, noon.CHURCH OF OUR HOLY REDEEMER, 37South Ocean Avenue. Weekday MassesMonday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m.,Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. (Spanish); Friday 12:10p.m. followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet;Saturday Morning Mass in the Church, 8 a.m.Saturday Evening (Sunday Vigil Masses) 5p.m. and 7 p.m. (Spanish); Sunday Masses 8a.m., 9:30 (Family), 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.(Spanish); Miraculous Medal Novena,Saturday following 8 a.m. Mass. BlessedSacrament Chapel open 24 hours.ST. CHRISTOPHER’S R.C. CHURCH, 11Gale Avenue, Baldwin. Sunday Masses:Saturday at 5 p.m.; Sunday at 7:30 a.m.; 9:30a.m. (Folk Group); 11 a.m. (Choir); 12:30 p.m.;5 p.m. (Contemporary Music Group). DailyMasses: Monday through Friday: 7 and 9 a.m.;Saturday: 9 a.m. Holiday Masses: Please consultthe weekly Bulletin the Sunday before the holy-day. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OFFREEPORT, Pine Street and South Long BeachAvenue. Sunday Worship – 10:45 a.m.; SundaySchool for adults & children, 9:20 a.m.; WednesdayBible Study & Prayer, 8 p.m.; 379-8084.COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THENAZARENE, 301 Atlantic Avenue. Sundays,Sunday School for all ages, 10 a.m.; MorningWorship Service, 11 a.m.; Evening Praise andPrayer Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, EveningBible Study in Spanish and English, 7:30 p.m.Second and fourth Fridays, Youth Night inChurch gym, 8 p.m.GREATER SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH,129 East Merrick Road. Reverend Mallette,Sundays, Morning Service, 11 a.m.; EveningService, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Prayer Meeting, 8p.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.SOUTH BALDWIN JEWISH CENTER,2959 Grand Avenue, Baldwin; Rabbi AntonioDeGesu. Conservative. Twice daily minyan.Weekdays: Sunday 9:30 a.m.; Monday-Friday6:50 a.m.; Sunday-Thursday 8 p.m.; Shabbat: 8p.m.; Shabbat morning 9:30 a.m.; Sat. afternoon 10minutes before sundown. Religious school; Adulteducation; Mens Club and Sisterhood. 223-8688.ZION CATHEDRAL, COGIC, 312 GrandAvenue, Freeport. Bishop Frank Otha White,Senior Pastor; Dr. Frank Anthone White, Co-Pastor. Sunday: 7:30 and 11:15 a.m., WorshipServices; 10 a.m., Sunday School. Tuesday: 12-1 p.m., Noonday Prayer; 6:30-8:30 p.m.,Spiritual Empowerment Service, Fridays at 6p.m., Youth Activities.

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Freeport schools announce free and reduced meal policyFreeport Public Schools today

announced a free and reduced price meal(free milk) policy for Freeport area schoolchildren.

Local school officials have adopted thefollowing family eligibility criteria to assistthem in determining eligibility:

Food Stamp/TANF/FDPIR Households:Households which currently include chil-dren who receive Food Stamps orTemporary Assistance to Needy Families(TANF), or the Food Distribution Programon Indian Reservations (FDPIR) mustcomplete an application listing the child’sname, a food stamp, TANF, or FDPIR casenumber and the signature of an adulthousehold member, or provide a DirectCertification letter from the state Office ofTemporary and Disability Assistance.

Children in the household with the samecase number may be included on the sameapplication. Separate applications arerequired for children in the same house-hold with different case numbers. If thefamily does not list a Food Stamp, TANF,or FDPIR case number for all children forwhom they are applying, then the applica-tion must contain all the information asrequired for “other households” asdescribed below.

Other households: Households withincomes the same or below the amount ofmoney listed above for their family sizemay be eligible for and are urged to applyfor free and/or reduced price meals (or freemilk). They may do so by filling in theapplication forms sent home with a letter toparents. Additional copies are available atthe principal’s office in each school.Applications may be submitted any timeduring the school year to Patricia Cacace,Cafeteria Office, 50 South BrooksideAvenue, Freeport 11520.

The information provided on the appli-cation will be confidential and will be usedfor determining eligibility. The names andeligibility status of participants may also beused for the allocation of funds to federaleducation programs such as Title I andNational Assessment of EducationalProgress (NAEP), state health or state edu-cation programs, provided the state agencyor local education agency administers theprograms, and for federal, state or localmeans-tested nutrition programs with eligi-

bility standards comparable to the NSLP.Eligibility information may also bereleased to programs authorized under theNational School Lunch Act (NSLA) or theChild Nutrition Act (CNA). The release ofinformation to any program or entity notspecifically authorized by the NSLA willrequire a written consent statement fromthe parent or guardian.

The school district does, however, havethe right to verify at any time during theschool year the information on the applica-tion. If a parent does not give the schoolthis information, the child/children will nolonger be able to receive free or reducedprice meals (free milk).

Foster children may also be eligible forthese benefits. A separate application for afoster child is no longer necessary. Fosterchildren may be listed on the family appli-cation which must contain the foster child'sname and personal use income.

Under the provisions of the policy, thedesignated official will review applicationsand determine eligibility. If a parent is dis-satisfied with the ruling of the designatedofficial, he/she may make a request either

orally or in writing for a hearing to appealthe decision.

James Robinson, Executive Director forBusiness, whose address is 235 NorthOcean Avenue, Freeport, 11520 has beendesignated as the Hearing Official.Hearing procedures are outlined in the pol-icy.

However, prior to initiating the hearingprocedure, the parent or school foodauthority may request a conference to pro-vide an opportunity for the parent and offi-cial to discuss the situation, present infor-mation, and obtain an explanation of thedata submitted in the application or thedecisions rendered. The request for a con-ference shall not in any way prejudice ordiminish the right to a fair hearing.

Only complete applications can beapproved. This includes complete andaccurate information regarding: the FoodStamp, TANF, or FDPIR case number; thenames of all household members; on anincome application the Social Securitynumber of the person who signs the formor an indication that the adult does not haveone, and the amount and source of income

received by each household member. Inaddition, the parent or guardian must signthe application form, certifying the infor-mation is true and correct.

Nondiscrimination Statement: Thisexplains what to do if you believe youhave been treated unfairly. “In accor-dance with Federal law and U.S.Department of Agriculture policy, thisinstitution is prohibited from discrimi-nating on the basis of race, color,national origin, sex, age, or disability.To file a complaint of discrimination,write USDA, Director, Office ofAdjudication, 1400 IndependenceAvenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll-free (866) 632-9992.Individuals who are hearing impaired orhave speech disabilities may contactUSDA through the Federal RelayService at (800) 877-8339; or (800)845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equalopportunity provider and employer.”

A complete copy of this policy is on filein the office of the school food authoritydistrict administrator where it may bereviewed by any interested persons.

2012-2013 INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINESFOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS OR FREE MILK

Free Eligibility Scale Free Lunch, Breakfast, Milk Household Size Annual Monthly Twice per Month Every Two Weeks Weekly1 $14,521 $1,211 $606 $559 $2802 $19,669 $1,640 $820 $757 $3793 $24,817 $2,069 $1,035 $955 $4784 $29,965 $2,498 $1,249 $1,153 $5775 $35,113 $2,927 $1,464 $1,351 $6766 $40,261 $3,356 $1,678 $1,549 $7757 $45,409 $3,785 $1,893 $1,747 $8748 $50,557 $4,214 $2,107 $1,945 $973Each Add’l person add $5,148 $429 $215 $198 $99

Reduced Price Eligibility Scale Reduced Price Lunch, BreakfastHousehold Size Annual Monthly Twice per Month Every Two Weeks Weekly1 $20,665 $1,723 $862 $795 $3982 $27,991 $2,333 $1,167 $1,077 $5393 $35,317 $2,944 $1,472 $1,359 $6804 $42,643 $3,554 $1,777 $1,641 $8215 $49,969 $4,165 $2,083 $1,922 $9616 $57,295 $4,775 $2,388 $2,204 $1,1027 $64,621 $5,386 $2,693 $2,486 $1,2438 $71,947 $5,996 $2,998 $2,768 $1,384Each Add’l person add $7,326 $611 $306 $282 $141

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Church/Iglesia Luterana de Cristo is onSunday, September 9 at both Engish andSpanish services, 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Pastor Emi1ce Erato says, “Churchmembers are welcomed back from sum-mer activities and vacations on this fes-tive Sunday. Coffee, bagels, creamcheese and other treats will kick off theacademic year. Sunday School registra-tion will take place for classes to start onSeptember 16.

After-school programThe church also offers this program

for elementary students in Freeport, andlocal school buses drop off youngsters atthe church, 61 North Grove Street, cor-ner of Randall Avenue and North Grove.

Children are assisted with honework,provided games, crafts and snacks.Parents pick up their children at 6 p.m.The program director, Lynn Mitchell,church secretary, can be reached at 378-l258 on weekday mornings.

Tag saleOn Saturday, October 6, the church

basement will be location of a tag sale.Items will include household goods,clothing, toys, jewelry, baby and kidsitems, small appliances, dishes, linensand sports equipment. There is some-thing for everyone. Lunch will be avail-able at modest cost. Sale hours are 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Neighbors near and farare invited.

Leg. Becker on El Salvador VP visitAmerican Salvadoran Day has been

an annual event in Nassau for manyyears. It is not uncommon for a repre-sentative or elected official to come toMineola from El Salvador to celebratethe day and the special bond our twocountries share. The celebration isnever about the individual as a repre-sentative but about the country.

This year, I was unaware of any con-troversy surrounding the vice-presidentof El Salvador and of certain politicalpositions and actions of his in his homecountry, some of which, if true, I reject.However, in welcoming him I wasacknowledging the people and countryof El Salvador, as were other elected offi-

cials – not the man – who have a largepopulation in Nassau and who have beenallies to us in sending soldiers to standwith American forces in Afghanistan andIraq in the war on terror.

I have always had great respect forthe Salvadoran people and for the sacri-fices they have made in this war and thishas always been the foundation of myappreciation for that nation and its peo-ple in celebrating American SalvadoranDay here in Nassau and not any particu-lar elected official or representative ofthe government.

Francis X. Becker is a Nassau legis-lator and Republican candidate forCongress in the Fourth District.

FLAG RAISING: Mayor Andrew Hardwick and Vice-President Sanchez Cerénraise the Salvadorean flag outside Village Hall.

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Wells Fargo Bank, NA asTrustee Under Pooling andServicing Agreement Dated asof October 1, 2006 SecuritizedAsset Back Receivables LLCTrust 2006-WM2 MortgagePass-Through Certificates,Series 2006-WM2; Plaintiff(s)vs. MICHAEL O’NEAL; KAYPOWELL; et al; Defendant(s)Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s):ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCI-ATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court,Suite 301, Fishkill, New York,12524, 845.897.1600Pursuant to judgment of fore-closure and sale granted here-in on or about December 11,2008, I will sell at PublicAuction to the highest bidderat Calendar Control Part (CCP)Courtroom of the SupremeCourt, 100 Supreme CourtDrive, Mineola, NY 11501.On September 4, 2012 at11:30 AMPremises known as 3426Steven Road, Baldwin, NY11510Section: 54 Block: 581 Lot: 3

ALL that certain plot, piece orparcel of land, situate, lyingand being at Baldwin Harbor,Town of Hempstead, County ofNassau and State of New York,known and designated as andby Lot No. 3 in Block No. 501on a certain map entitled,"Map of Oakwood, at Baldwin,Section No. 9, situated atBaldwin Harbor, Town ofHempstead, Nassau County,New York, owned by BeverlyManor, In., P.O. Box 225,Baldwin, New York, surveyedby Teas and Steinbrenner,Engineers and Surveyors, 125Church Street, Malverne, N.Y.,and Route 111, Bethpage,N.Y., March 14, 1960", andfiled in the Office of the Clerkof the County of Nassau onNovember 27, 1961 as MapNo. 7516.As more particularly describedin the judgment of foreclosureand sale.Sold subject to all of the termsand conditions contained insaid judgment and terms of

sale.Approximate amount of judg-ment $541,046.97 plus inter-est and costs.INDEX NO. 001044/07Graham W. Kistler, Esq., REF-EREEFL 123 4T 8/2, 9, 16, 23

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAUCOUNTY. GMAC MORTGAGE,LLC, Pltf. vs. SARAH DRONESA/K/A SARAH DRONE, et al,Defts. Index #18226/07.Pursuant to judgment of fore-closure and sale dated July14, 2008, I will sell at publicauction in the Calendar ControlPart (CCP) Courtroom of theSupreme Court, 100 SupremeCourt Dr., Mineola, NY onSept. 4, 2012 at 11:30 a.m.,prem. k/a 123 East Milton St.,Freeport, NY. Said propertylocated at a point on theNortherly line of East MiltonSt., f/k/a Meserole Ave., dis-tant 548 ft. Westerly from thecorner formed by the intersec-tion of the Northerly side ofEast Milton St., with theWesterly side of NorthColumbus Ave.; being a plot100 ft. x 52 ft. Approx. amt.of judgment is $229,997.18plus costs and interest. Soldsubject to terms and condi-tions of filed judgment andterms of sale. ALFRED REIN-HARZ, Referee. PITNICK &MARGOLIN, LLP, Attys. for Pltf.,6800 Jericho Tpke., Ste.207W, Syosset, NY. #81661FL 125 4T 8/2, 9, 16, 23

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAUCOUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATESHOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. IRISBERMUDEZ, et al, Defts. Index#11-010593. Pursuant tojudgment of foreclosure andsale dated Jan. 30, 2012, I willsell at public auction onTuesday, Sept. 11, 2012 at11:30 a.m. in the CalendarControl Part (CCP) Courtroomof the Supreme Court, 100Supreme Court Dr., Mineola,NY, prem. k/a Section 55,Block 220, Lot(s) 508-509.Sold subject to terms and con-ditions of filed judgment andterms of sale. MICHAEL MON-TESANO, Referee. LEVY &LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 TulipDr., Great Neck, NY. #81664FL 128 4T 8/9, 16, 23, 30NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUHSBC BANK USA, NATIONALASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEEUNDER POOLING AND SERVIC-ING AGREEMENT DATED AS OFAUGUST 1, 2006, FREMONTHOME LOAN TRUST 2006-B,

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Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of fore-closure and sale duly entered5/27/2010, I, the under-signed Referee will sell at pub-lic auction at CCP (CalendarControl Part Courtroom) in theNassau Supreme Court, 100Supreme Court Dr., Mineola,NY 11501 on 9/11/2012 at11:30 am premises known as72 Dehnoff Avenue, Freeport,NY 11520.ALL that certain plot piece orparcel of land, with the build-ings and improvements there-on erected, situate, lying andbeing in the IncorporatedVillage of Freeport, County ofNassau and State of New York.Section 55 Block 237 Lot 136Approximate amount of lien$413,886.01 plus interestand costs; Premises will besold subject to provisions offiled judgment Index #12450/08Dominick A. Villoni, Esq.,RefereeLeopold & Associates, PLLC,80 Business Park Drive, Suite110, Armonk, NY 10504Dated: 7/16/2012 FileNumber: 7090634358MNHFL 129 4T 8/9, 16, 23, 30

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAUCOUNTY. LARRY KRASIN,TOBY LASCHEWER ANDROCKY POINT FUNDING, LLC.,Pltf. vs. CONSOLIDATEDPROPERTIES GROUP, INC., etal, Defts. Index #11/44.Pursuant to judgment of fore-closure and sale dated May21, 2012 and entered on June20, 2012, I will sell at publicauction at the CalendarControl Part (CCP) NassauCounty Supreme Court, 100Supreme Court Dr., Mineola,NY on Tuesday, September 18,2012 at 11:30 a.m., prem.k/a vacant land on MadisonAvenue, Freeport, NY. Section0054, Block 00088-02, Lot00137. Said property locatedon the westerly side ofMadison Ave. distant 101.02ft. southerly from the intersec-tion formed by the southerlyside of Pine Street and thewesterly of Madison Avenue;being a plot 50.51 ft. x 107.75ft. x 50 ft. x 114.9 ft. Approx.amt. of judgment is$168,500.78 plus costs andinterest. Sold subject toterms and conditions of filedjudgment and terms of sale.SALVATORE B. PONTILLI,Referee. SAMUEL I. GLASS,Attys. for Pltf., 62 NicholsCourt, Ste. 302, Hempstead,

NY. #81695FL 133 4T 8/16, 23, 30, 9/6Notice of Sale Supreme CourtNASSAUU.S. Bank NationalAssociation, as Trustee, forJPMALT 2006-S1, Vs. MarieBleck a/k/a Marie E. BleckMarie Bishop; et al.Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): TheLaw Office of Shapiro, Dicaro& Barak. 250 Mile CrossingBoulevard Suite oneRochester, NY 14624.Pursuant to Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale enteredMay 30th, 2012 I will sell atPublic Auction to the highestbidder at the Calendar ControlPart (CCP) Courtroom, 100Supreme Court Drive, Mineola,NY 11501. On Tuesday,September 11th, 2012 at11:30 a.m. Premises knownas 111 Ruxton StreetUniondale NY 11553 SEC: 50BI: 10 Lots: 12 & 13. All thatcertain plot, piece or parcel ofland, with the buildings andimprovement thereon erected,situate, lying and being atUniondale, Town ofHempstead, County of Nassauand State of New York.Approximate amount ofJudgment $ 431,955.20 Plusinterest and cost. Premiseswill be sold subject to provi-sions of filed Judgment IndexNo. 10-015208Arthur Walsh ESQ., REFEREEThe Law Office of Shapiro,Dicaro & Barak. 250 MileCrossing Boulevard Suite oneRochester, NY 14624.Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s)FL 134 4T 8/16, 23, 30, 9/6NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thatlicense # 1265112 for beerhas been applied for by CIBAOONE STOP-DELI GROCERYCORP. to sell beer at retail in aDelicatesseen, under the ABCLaw at 76 E Merrick Road,Freeport NY 11520, for onpremises consumption.FL 135 2T 8/16, 23

LEGAL NOTICEThe bond resolution, a sum-mary of which is publishedherewith, has been adopted onOctober 25, 2011, and thevalidity of the obligationsauthorized by such bond reso-lution may be hereafter con-tested only if such obligationswere authorized for an objector purpose for which theFreeport Union Free SchoolDistrict, in the County ofNassau, New York, is notauthorized to expend money orif the provisions of law whichshould have been compliedwith as of the date of publica-tion of this Notice were notsubstantially complied with,and an action, suit or proceed-

ing contesting such validity iscommenced within twenty daysafter the publication of thisNotice, or such obligationswere authorized in violation ofthe provisions of the constitu-tion.

Dr. Mary R. BediakoDistrict Clerk

BOND RESOLUTION OF THEFREEPORT UNION FREESCHOOL DISTRICT, NEWYORK, ADOPTED OCTOBER25, 2011, AUTHORIZING THECONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUSIMPROVEMENTS TO DISTRICTSCHOOL BUILDINGS ANDSITES; STATING THE ESTIMAT-ED TOTAL COST THEREOF ISNOT TO EXCEED $5,000,000;APPROPRIATING SAIDAMOUNT THEREFOR; ANDAUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCEOF NOT TO EXCEED$5,000,000 SERIAL BONDSOF SAID DISTRICT TO FINANCESAID APPROPRIATIONObjects or purposes:Construction various improve-ments to District school build-

ings and sites.Amounts of Obligations to beIssued

not to exceed $5,000,000 Period of Probable Usefulness:thirty (30) yearsA complete copy of the bondresolution summarized aboveshall be available for publicinspection during normal busi-ness hours at the office of theDistrict Clerk, Freeport UnionFree School District, 235North Ocean Avenue, Freeport,New York 11520.Dated: October 25, 2011

Freeport, New YorkFL 139 1T 8/23

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2012 Video ServicesThe Incorporated Village ofFreeport Department ofPublicity is requesting propos-als from qualified Vendors forthe purpose of recordingmedia services for theVillage’s Board of Trusteesmeetings and other notewor-thy events on an as neededbasis. The proposal scopeand form will be availableAugust 27, 2012. Proposalsare to be delivered to Ms. KimWeltner, Purchasing Agent,Incorporated Village ofFreeport, 46 North OceanAvenue, Freeport, NY 11520.All proposals must be receivedno later than 4:00 p.m. onFriday September 14, 2012.In all solicitations or advertise-ments for employees placedby or on behalf of theConsultant, the words "EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"shall appear in type twice aslarge as that used in the body

of the advertisement.The Board reserves the right toreject any or all proposalsreceived. In submitting a pro-posal, Vendors agree not towithdraw their proposal withinforty-five (45) days after thedate required to submit.

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“The Indian-American communityhas played a very important role in thegrowth of Nassau County and America,”stated County Executive Mangano inthis event, a follow-up to the inauguralIndia Day Parade held in Hicksville onAugust 11.

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“I am humbled and honored by thisrecognition,” said Dr. Kuncham. “Thisoccasion of celebration on the anniver-sary of India’s independence is also atime for reflection. Are we living in thefuture that our forefathers hoped for? Weare going through very difficult times;let’s create the future and not fear it. Wemust strengthen our resolve to eradicatepoverty, disease, and corruption,” headded. Contemplating the wisdom andphilosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, heimplored all to “Be the change that youwish to see in the world.”

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INDIAN HERITAGE: Freeport Schools Superintendent Dr. Kishore Kuncham,joined by wife Raji Kuncham, son Siddharth, and Nassau County ExecutiveEdward P. Mangano, was recognized at a ceremony for his various leadershippositions in Nassau County and New York State.

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State Comptroller Thomas P.DiNapoli was invited by the LongIsland Board of Realtors to speak at theCoral House in Baldwin last week aboutcurrent economic issues of Long Islandand New York.

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Attorney – and former StateAssemblywoman – Ann-MargaretCarrozza also spoke on elder law and theimportance of trust involved in transfer-ring of property titles of the elderly.

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