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by Linda Delmonico Prussen The issue on the minds of the 20 and more residents gathered at the North Merrick Library for Tuesday night’s joint meeting of the North and Central Merrick Civic Association and the North Bellmore Civic Association were plans for the CITGO station on Bellmore Avenue at the intersection of Jerusalem and Park Avenues. Off to a late start, the discussion of the CITGO station’s fate quickly became heated, with residents expressing con- cern over the proposed 24-hour opera- tion of a convenience store at the station. On hand to listen to residents’ concerns were two attorneys from the Town of Hempstead, Anthony Boccella and Michael Venditto, and Kevin O’Brien, attorney for the Citgo station owners. Mr. Venditto said, “The residents of the Town of Hempstead are the best judges of what does and doesn’t belong in their communities.” After fielding numerous objections to the idea of an open-all-night store, Mr. O’Brien conceded, “I think we pretty much understand it’s not looking like a 24-hour operation. I think that’s off the table.” Residents asked the town attorneys if portions of the proposal could be approved, while other portions are denied. Mr. Venditto said, “To my under- standing, “the town can reject one aspect of the proposal and accept others.” Landscaping A concern that appears to have been unwarranted was the unsubstantiated rumor that two oak trees were going to be cut down in the upgrade. This statement appeared in a North and Central Merrick Civic Association email sent to Merrick Life. Residents were concerned the absence of the trees would lessen the buffer between the station and their homes. Mr. O’Brien said, “We are not cutting down any trees. We are increasing, not decreasing, the buffer.” Mr. O’Brien brought proposed drawings for the upgrad- ed station depicting the added landscaping. He assured residents, “We are definitely not taking the oak trees down.” Another unconfirmed rumor Mr. O’Brien refuted was that the curb cuts for the entrance and exits would be changed. He said, “The curb cuts will remain the same.” Residents also requested that the fencing at the location be upgraded from a 6-foot fence to a 10-foot fence to protect the pri- vacy of homeowners in the area. Mr. O’Brien said a change the owners would like to make is upgrading the sta- tion from a full-service only station to a station that offers both full-service and self-service options. He said the gas station was built in the 1950s and in operation for about 60 years. He said a necessary change is the tanks. He explained the tanks need to be changed from single to “double walled” tanks. Ownership vs. operations Mr. O’Brien said the CITGO was owned by the “1206 Realty Group” or the Macchias, of Maximum Distributors in Bethpage. Mr. O’Brien said he had no time frame for the start or finish of the project, as permits and variances must still be obtained. Mr. Venditto asked residents to email their concerns regarding the station to the Town of Hempstead and offered them two emails to send questions to: [email protected] and Town Councilwoman Angie Cullin at [email protected]. Police news Sergeant John Schmaeling of the First Precinct was on hand to speak with resi- dents regarding local crime. Recently, Sgt. Schmaeling said, a number of residents called the precinct to express their concerns regarding an individual going door-to-door asking residents if they were interested in buying home alarm systems. Sgt. Schmaeling said officers were dispatched. This individual has the proper credentials, and is licensed to go door-to-door and solicit alarm sales, he added. However, he said a great tip for residents who are concerned over an individual sell- ing alarms or any other home services such as roofing, siding, etc., is to simply say when asked if they are interested that they rent, they do not own the home. This, he said, usually gets rid of salepeo- ple who realize they aren’t going to sell a roof to people only renting a home. Sgt. Schmaeling said petty larceny of items from parked cars continues to be a problem. He said if you see someone suspicious call 911. He advised residents to keep car doors locked, and not to leave purses or GPS devices in the car. He said to be careful to also remove marks made by GPS suction cups from the wind- shield. He said well-lit homes, especially those with motion sensor lights, also help to deter crime. Vol. 75 No. 35 (USPS 340-100) Merrick, NY 11566 The Community Newspaper Thursday, August 30, 2012 75¢ Celebrating over 70 years Printed on recycled paper NAMES MAKE THE NEWS: Read about your neighbors! 125 local people’s names were in your community newspaper this past week. Maybe yours is in this week! See inside. GameStop store is robbed Merrick Fall Festival is coming JFK Cougars football to start page 5 pages 5 & 15 9-11 Memorial Park gets a cleanup pages 6 page 2 www.MerrickLife.com KEVIN O'BRIEN, attorney for the owners of the CITGO station, displays plans for upgraded CITGO station. Schools open Tuesday, September 4 Merrick elementary schools – 8:40 a.m.-3 p.m. North Merrick elementary schools – 8:30 a.m.- 2:50 p.m. High schools – 7:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Merrick Avenue Middle School – 7:50 a.m.-2:35 p.m. Twenty-four hour operation of CITGO ‘off the table’? MAKE NO BONES ABOUT IT: Merokian Rick Ambrosino sent Merrick Life this photo he took of bones – found at the location of the “old McLaughlin house” on Rutgers Place. Were these bones from one of the old horse stables? Workers were laying a new water pipe when the dis- covery was made. SInce the photo was taken, Mr. Ambrosino says, the bones are no longer in the area. Whose bones are these?

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by Linda Delmonico Prussen

The issue on the minds of the 20 andmore residents gathered at the NorthMerrick Library for Tuesday night’s jointmeeting of the North and Central MerrickCivic Association and the NorthBellmore Civic Association were plansfor the CITGO station on BellmoreAvenue at the intersection of Jerusalemand Park Avenues.

Off to a late start, the discussion of theCITGO station’s fate quickly becameheated, with residents expressing con-cern over the proposed 24-hour opera-tion of a convenience store at the station.On hand to listen to residents’ concernswere two attorneys from the Town ofHempstead, Anthony Boccella andMichael Venditto, and Kevin O’Brien,attorney for the Citgo station owners.

Mr. Venditto said, “The residents ofthe Town of Hempstead are the bestjudges of what does and doesn’t belongin their communities.”

After fielding numerous objections tothe idea of an open-all-night store, Mr.

O’Brien conceded, “I think we pretty muchunderstand it’s not looking like a 24-houroperation. I think that’s off the table.”

Residents asked the town attorneys ifportions of the proposal could beapproved, while other portions aredenied. Mr. Venditto said, “To my under-standing, “the town can reject one aspectof the proposal and accept others.”

LandscapingA concern that appears to have been

unwarranted was the unsubstantiatedrumor that two oak trees were going to becut down in the upgrade. This statementappeared in a North and Central MerrickCivic Association email sent to MerrickLife. Residents were concerned theabsence of the trees would lessen the bufferbetween the station and their homes.

Mr. O’Brien said, “We are not cuttingdown any trees. We are increasing, notdecreasing, the buffer.” Mr. O’Brienbrought proposed drawings for the upgrad-ed station depicting the added landscaping.He assured residents, “We are definitelynot taking the oak trees down.”

Another unconfirmed rumor Mr.O’Brien refuted was that the curb cutsfor the entrance and exits would bechanged. He said, “The curb cuts willremain the same.”

Residents also requested that the fencingat the location be upgraded from a 6-footfence to a 10-foot fence to protect the pri-vacy of homeowners in the area.

Mr. O’Brien said a change the ownerswould like to make is upgrading the sta-tion from a full-service only station to astation that offers both full-service andself-service options.

He said the gas station was built in the1950s and in operation for about 60 years.He said a necessary change is the tanks.He explained the tanks need to be changedfrom single to “double walled” tanks.

Ownership vs. operationsMr. O’Brien said the CITGO was

owned by the “1206 Realty Group” or theMacchias, of Maximum Distributors inBethpage. Mr. O’Brien said he had notime frame for the start or finish of theproject, as permits and variances muststill be obtained.

Mr. Venditto asked residents to emailtheir concerns regarding the station to theTown of Hempstead and offered them twoemails to send questions to:[email protected] and TownCouncilwoman Angie Cullin [email protected].

Police news Sergeant John Schmaeling of the First

Precinct was on hand to speak with resi-dents regarding local crime. Recently, Sgt.Schmaeling said, a number of residentscalled the precinct to express their concernsregarding an individual going door-to-doorasking residents if they were interested inbuying home alarm systems. Sgt.Schmaeling said officers were dispatched.This individual has the proper credentials,and is licensed to go door-to-door andsolicit alarm sales, he added.

However, he said a great tip for residentswho are concerned over an individual sell-ing alarms or any other home services suchas roofing, siding, etc., is to simply saywhen asked if they are interested that theyrent, they do not own the home.

This, he said, usually gets rid of salepeo-ple who realize they aren’t going to sell aroof to people only renting a home.

Sgt. Schmaeling said petty larceny ofitems from parked cars continues to be aproblem. He said if you see someonesuspicious call 911. He advised residentsto keep car doors locked, and not to leavepurses or GPS devices in the car. He saidto be careful to also remove marks madeby GPS suction cups from the wind-shield. He said well-lit homes, especiallythose with motion sensor lights, also helpto deter crime.

Vol. 75 No. 35 (USPS 340-100) Merrick, NY 11566 The Community Newspaper Thursday, August 30, 2012 75¢

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SScchhoooollss ooppeenn TTuueessddaayy,, SSeepptteemmbbeerr 44Merrick elementary schools – 8:40 a.m.-3 p.m.North Merrick elementary schools – 8:30 a.m.- 2:50 p.m.High schools – 7:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.Merrick Avenue Middle School – 7:50 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

Twenty-four hour operation of CITGO ‘off the table’?

MAKE NO BONES ABOUT IT: Merokian Rick Ambrosino sent Merrick Lifethis photo he took of bones – found at the location of the “oldMcLaughlin house” on Rutgers Place. Were these bones from one of theold horse stables? Workers were laying a new water pipe when the dis-covery was made. SInce the photo was taken, Mr. Ambrosino says, thebones are no longer in the area.

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Merrick Festival slated for September 8-9by Erin Donohue

The 2012 Merrick Chamber ofCommerce Festival is Saturday andSunday, September 8 and 9. The carnivalrides by Newton Shows will be openFriday, September 7, at 6 p.m. in the LIRRstation parking lot, and Merrick Avenuewill be closed to traffic from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.on both Saturday and Sunday. Be advisedof parking lot closures.

“Like last year, we will be spotlightinglocal Merrick businesses and servicesthroughout the weekend, and hosting a vari-ety of professional crafters (from NassauCounty craft shows) along with food fromaround the world. We will also be honoringthe community’s Girl Scouts this year,” saidRandy Shotland, the group’s president.

“The Girl Scouts are a great help to thechamber throughout the year, and this yearis their 100th anniversary.”

At press time this newspaper canreport that other planned eventsinclude live music on the Showmobilewith bands from the RockUnderground, and at the gazebo.

“Besides our wonderful merchants andcrafters who now see us as a destination ontheir festival circuit, you will find the CoastGuard, the United States TennisAssociation, great food and more at thisyear’s event,” added Co-Vice-Presidents Ira

Reiter and Susan Helsinger, chairs of theFestival Committee.

Confirmed live entertainment at thegazebo will begin at noon on Saturday,September 8, with a magic show (also 2p.m. and 4 p.m.) and bands includingWalking Sideways, Two Cent Sam, CharlieDane, The Royal Guard and Terra Stigma.

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce isan all-volunteer organization that sponsorsnumerous events year-round in theMerricks. Funds raised from the festivalsupport the Holiday Lights program, aswell as other beautification projects in thetown’s shopping districts. Chamber mem-bership fee covers the cost of a booth for thefestival and the Kids Fest that happens inthe spring.

Other programs sponsored (co-spon-sored) include Man and Woman of the Year,Merchant and Professional of the Year, Treeand Menorah Lightings, Kids Fest, net-working meetings and one of the largestchamber of commerce scholarship awardsin the state. For information call the cham-ber hotline at 771-1171, you can email [email protected] or you can visit theweb at www.merrickchamber.org.

Check the chamber’s Facebook page,Merrick Chamber of Commerce, forupdates and changes.

Calhoun PTSA invites youby Susan Grippa and

Viviana SconzoCo-Presidents, Calhoun PTSA

Welcome back to all Calhoun teach-ers, administrators and staff, but espe-cially to our students. The 2012-13school year welcomes a new class offreshman.

We hope you had a well rested sum-mer, and enjoyed spending time withfamily and friends. The Calhoun PTSAwould like to invite you to our firstmeeting which will be held on Monday,September 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the schoolcafeteria.

Please check the school calendar for

the rest of the PTSA meetings, as theywill be held on Tuesdays. Also be awareof the Board of Education meetings,which are on the calendar. Both of thesemeetings are filled with interestinginformation regarding our school andthe rest of the CHSD goings on.

We look forward to working with youand seeing you at our meetings. Pleasefeel free to get in contact with us at 992-2480 or by email at [email protected] if you need help with anything.If we cannot immediately answer you,we will direct you to the correct personand or area. Have a great Labor Day anda successful school year.

Students Wanted: Do you need community service hoursfor the next school year? The Merrick Fall Festival is a greatway to start building them, call Kevin Hofmann (from the MerrickChamber of Commerce) at 631-255-0797 or Barbara Traugot516-313-8958 for assignment and with your time availability.

POO BEAR was an attraction at a previous festival. This year’s event toSeptember 7-9 in the LIRR parking lot.

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Notice is hereby given thatan Order granted by theSupreme Court, NassauCounty, on the 20th day ofJuly 2012 bearing the IndexNumber 009004/2012, acopy of which may be

examined at the Office ofthe Nassau County Clerklocated at 240 Old CountryRoad, Mineola, New Yorkgrants me the right toassume the name ofIsabelle Rose Byrne. My pres-ent address is 2209 Brighton

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Welcome back to school at Chattertonby Cindy Davidowitz, Principal

Once again, we look forward to a won-derful 2012-2013 school year with ongo-ing educational experiences and events,and social emotional learning. Plans forthe Chatterton Elementary School havebeen developing throughout the summer.

We have had the time to reflect on ourpractices and goals. We have beenpreparing for our various initiativesincluding our continuum of literacy, andour work with our literacy coachesJennifer Brady and Mr. Pete Gangi, as wecontinue to implement a balanced litera-cy approach.

We have been planning for theCommon Core Standards as we aim toprepare our children for their future

successes. We have focused on an increase of our

technology integrated lessons, (as wehave added SMART Boards so that everyclassroom has a SMART Board!).

We have investigated and evaluatededucational materials and resources toenhance our teaching, with increasedfocus on vocabulary and higher -levelthinking and analytical reasoning. Wewill continue to utilize the Saxon MathProgram for students in grades K-3, sup-porting students in understanding andlearning math concepts in a constructivistmanner, with ongoing reinforcement forcumulative learning.

Using data analysis and ongoingprogress monitoring, we will continue tobe proactive in our RTI model, identify-

ing students who require necessary inter-ventions such as System 44, READ 180,Double Dosing for Fundations, Wilson,Leveled Literacy and AcademicIntervention Services. Many Chattertonteachers and administrators have partici-pated in professional development, com-pleted in-service courses, and haveattended various conferences, while oth-ers have been developing curriculum.

Under the aegis of Lisa Ruiz, assistantsuperintendent for curriculum andinstruction, the district hosted our SecondAnnual Writing Institute, facilitated byMs. Brady and Mr. Gangi.

Thanks to our custodial, grounds andmaintenance staff for their fabulousefforts in having the Chatterton buildingready for opening day! We thank ourschool secretary, Susan O’Keefe, for herwork this summer, including the prepara-tion of placement letters, the organizationof new materials for teacher references,the ordering of materials and supplies andthe preparation of a multitude of informa-tional memos. Ms. O’Keefe was a

tremendous support to Ms. Chimento,(assistant principal), and me over thesummer, as we scheduled and planned forthe upcoming school year.

Thanks to Mrs. O’Keefe and HollyCollins for preparing orientation packets,registering new students, greeting parentsfrom the Chatterton community, andreassuring all students and parents thatanother wonderful new year is ahead ofus. We have excellent communicationbetween our administrative assistants andadministrators at Chatterton!

Once again, the Chatterton PTA willorganize and sponsor cultural, educa-tional and social events. These activi-ties include cultural arts programs,school picnics, sports nights, holidaycelebrations, readathons, PARPweeks, Peace and Friendship Day, andvarious parent/teacher principal meet-ings and breakfasts. Thank you,P.T.A., for supporting programs andfor sponsoring trips to enhance thegrade-level curricular goals.

The first event will be the Chatterton

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meandering around merrickDANCE TO THE MUSIC of

the Golden Tone Orchestra onWednesday, September 5, at 10a.m. Restaurant Lounge of theFreeport Recreation Center, 130East Merrick Road, Freeport. Forinformation call 377-2314.

© © ©COMEDY FUNDRAISER:

Merrick/Bellmore/OceansideAuxiliary and ucpn will hold acomedy fundraiser at Governor’sComedy Club, 90 DivisionAvenue, Levittown, on Sunday,September 9, with doors openingat 6:30 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. showstart. $15 for show admissionplus a two-beverage purchase perperson. Food is available for pur-chase as well. Raffles will be soldfor prizes, including the specialprize of four tickets for dinnerand a show, plus limousine pick-up, to any one of three speciallyselected comedy clubs.

Proceeds will go to helpingchildren who receive services atthe ucpn rehabilitation center. Forinformation call Louise DeLucaat 797-2598, or Mary Lou Zizzo,at 631-841-1321.

© © ©AWARD WINNING POET

Louisa Calio will direct the 10thPoets and Writers Piazza forHofstra’s 20th ItalianExperience sponsored by ArbaSicula/Legas Press, at Leo A.Guthart Cultural CenterTheater, Axinn Library onSunday, September 23, atHofstra’s South Campus.

There will be a musical inter-lude by Michela Musolino, withreadings by Merrick’s StanleyBarkan (cccpress), NinoProvenzano with David Risk andfriends, Laura Marciano, BeeAmore, Carrie Anne Tocci, JayMancini, Gaetano Cipolla,Marisa Frasca, StanislaoPugliese, Louisa Calio and sur-prise guests, from 12:30-4:30p.m. Book signings will be heldthroughout the day!

For information contact LouisaCalio 627-7103, or you can emailto [email protected]. You

can also contact Jessie A. Garciaat 463-6580 or email [email protected].

© © ©BEREAVEMENT GROUP:

The Sacred Heart Parish Centerwill hold a bereavement supportgroup for those coping with thedeath of a spouse or other lossstarting Monday, September 17,from 7:30-9 p.m. It will run foreight consecutive Mondays. Forinformation contact Sr. Lynn at379-1356, ext. 19, or the parishoutreach at 379-6123. The churchis at 720 Merrick Avenue,Merrick.

© © ©C E L E B R A T I N G 7 5

YEARS: Mepham High Schoolwill celebrate its 75thAnniversary Homecoming withfestivities on the weekend ofFriday, September 14, andSaturday, September 15.

Mepham is providing opportu-nities for local businesses to par-ticipate in this event throughadvertising in a special 75thAnniversary Journal. Be part ofthis historical publication! Youmay also wish to place a booth atthe homecoming event for just amodest donation.

The 75th Anniversary celebra-tion will also showcase theHomecoming football game withthe Mepham Pirates taking onthe Kennedy Cougars! ThisCHSD rivalry will bring manylocal residents to the event.

For information, contactMepham PTA President CarenKabak at 330-1921.

© © ©1982 REUNIONS: Calhoun

High School Class of 1982 willhave its 30-year reunion onSaturday, October 13, at 7 p.m. atthe Melville Marriott. KennedyHigh School Class of 1982 is alsohaving its separate 30-yearreunion on October 13 at theMelville Marriott at 8 p.m.Tickets can be purchased by visit-ing the website at www.Reunions-Unlimited.com.

There is an early bird price for

tickets purchased by September13. Any questions aboutCalhoun’s Reunion, email LauraSchieffer Peterson [email protected]. Anyquestions about Kennedy’sReunion you can email NancyKasoff Mauser [email protected].

Both Kennedy and CalhounClass of 1982 are having a com-bined picnic the day after thereunion at 1:30 p.m. Reservationsand details about the picnic willbe emailed to all signed up toattend either reunion.

© © ©DAHLIA EXHIBITION:

The Long Island Dahlia societywill host a Fall Dahlia Showand Photos Exhibit on Saturday,October 13, 1-4 p.m. andSunday, October 14, 10 a.m.-4p.m. in the Carriage House atBayard Cutting Arboretum onMontauk in East Islip. Comeand meet the gardeners whogrow these gorgeous flowersthat range in size from a marbleto a basketball.

For information visitwwwLongIslandDahlia.com orcall Joe at 631-754-1002 after 8p.m., or 832-3652 during the day.All are welcome.

© © ©DROPOFF SITE: County

Legislator Dave Denenberg’soffice at 2818 Merrick Road isan official dropoff point fordonations to Long Island Cares,Inc., The Harry Chapin FoodBank. Needed are cereals, juices,peanut butter, rice, jelly, pasta,cookies and crackers, pancakemix and canned fruits, meat,vegetables, soups and fish,among many foods.

Also welcome are school sup-plies, pet foods, new toys, babycare, birthday party supplies, newblankets and personal care items.

For information call Mr.Denenberg’s office at 571-6219,or the Harry Chapin Food Bankat 631-582-3663. Or visitwww.licares.org.

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It is nice to see groups like Kiwanis collectingschool supplies for families whose budgets arealready stretched to the max. Molloy College stu-dents are also collecting food for the local foodbanks.

We hope every family will get into the spirit ofcaring as the school year starts. It is a good idea totalk through any anxieties. And now there is also anopportunity for students to be reminded to be sensi-tive to others who may be feeling lonely.

It is not easy to stand up to a group of bullies.Sometimes a child who stands up for another con-tinues to be bullied long after the bullies forgotabout their first target. But parents and teachers canwork together to create a climate in which bullyingis not tolerated.

Joining your PTA is important. It means gettingto know other parents outside your friend group.You will find out a lot about how school operatesand make new allies.

Please remember your community newspapercan be a great source of info, a way to share goalsand serve as your bulletin board of importantevents and accomplishments.

Selling subscriptions is an easy fundraiser forlocal sports groups, civics or religious organiza-tions. We give $6 to your organization for everynew subscription you bring in.

Call 378-5320 or email us at [email protected] receive free fliers to distribute at your next meet-ing. Just think about it. If enough members subscribeand you send us your news, we can be your group’snewsletter, saving monies spent on postage and print-ing for other needed projects.

EQUIPMENT DONATIONS: Hempstead Town Clerk Mark Bonilla recognizes the par ticipa-tion of Nor th Bellmore-Nor th Merrick Little League, the Freepor t Little League and theBellmore BlueFire Girls Softball team for their baseball equipment donation to theDominican Republic Little League teams, and to DHL for its free shipping services, atGunther Field in Nor th Bellmore this month. With Town Clerk Bonilla are Cathy O’Reilly(DHL manager), Dominic Sardilli (JFK International Airpor t Cargo), Jerr y Marino (presidentof NB-NMLL), Mike Aviles (president Freepor t LL), Timo Perez (ex-MLB player) and manyof the players.

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Eagle projects honors 9/11 memorial on Hewlett“I just went for it,”

remarked Eagle Scout BrianMcDonald, who spearheadeda project to clean up and land-scape the 9/11 Memorial onHewlett Avenue in Merrick.

About a year ago, Brian, ajunior member of the MerrickFire Department, learned aboutthe 9/11 Memorial Plaque onHewlett Avenue from a fire-fighter. “When I went down tolook I saw that it was in roughshape,” he explained. “But Iknew this was a worthwhileproject. This was something Ihad to do.”

The 9/11 Memorial onHewlett Avenue is in a small,gated garden just north of theLong Island Rail Road trestleThe bronze plaque lists thenames of all the Merrokianswho died on 9/11 in the attackson the World Trade Center.

Brian devised a plan for theimprovement of the site,including the removal ofdebris, new landscaping and

the installment of a bench. On the weekend of July 7

and 8, Brian, along with mem-bers from Boy Scout Troop225 and some members fromTroop 351, tackled the project.They cleaned up the site andremoved 70 bags of garbage.They then planted severalbushes as well as flowers.

“We put in two bushes tolook like the Twin Towers,”said Brian, “and a smallerbush to resemble thePentagon. Then we outlinedthe area in Belgian block andplanted flowers. It took twofull days. There were about 40people who helped out.”

Barry Fox, president of theMerrick Park Home OwnersAssociation, said, “Brian did atremendous job and we are soproud. He did this on his ownand the results are phenonimal!”

Brian lives in Merrick andattends St. Dominic High Schoolin Oyster Bay.

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As the 2012 football season quicklyapproaches, the Kennedy Cougars var-sity team is ready to take the difficulttask head-on with higher goals, pas-sion and hard work.

With strong leaders, dedication andfocus, the boys are determined to meettheir standards of the prior season: a 5-3 record, the best in over 30 years. Thegoals are even higher this season, withfervor to win the playoffs and do bet-ter than the previous year.

Coach Nick Martone, the team’svarsity coach, is putting them to workwith faith in their abilities. Practice,which started August 15, is an intensesix hours, six-days-a-week program.During this time the team workseagerly, running plays, taking hand-offs, catching, hitting, covering andwatching film, being sure to polishtheir positions.

The players perfect their playsthroughout the day, running defense inthe morning and offense in the after-noon, with a break in between.According to Coach Martone,“Everything is a work in progress, buta good start. The boys are focused andhustling.”

The Cougars face a tough openingschedule, confronting top-rankedElmont, MacArthur, Mepham andLong Beach in the beginning of theseason. However, running back DavidChen says their “team unity and skillwill help them win.”

While defensive lineman AndrewRodriguez said “the strongest part ofour team is the defense, because good

defense wins games,” others such asChris Racalbuto say “the skilled posi-tions are the strong point of the team.”

But, despite the well-rounded skilllevel, it is clear that without goodleadership the team would be hope-less. Leaders such as receiver andsafety Ralph Faiella, defensive line-man Anthony Ciullo, middle line-backer Tom Ferner and, especially,quarterback Racalbuto, look to keepthe team motivated and in the hunt.

Racalbuto is the push the team needsto meet the newly set goals. Despitethe loss of about 10 seniors, he stillhas high hopes for his motivated teammembers. The team is sticking to thesame game plan as last year to be thetrick to succeed.

Racalbuto made sure to keep histeam in a good mindset for the upcom-ing season by requiring off-seasonworkouts to stay together and strive topush each other to be better.

Throughout the year the Cougarshave kept in shape in the weight roomand working on plays. Their hard workhas surely paid off as they build theirstrength as individuals and as a team.

“Despite the difficulty level of ourseason, I know the Cougars will pullthrough with a good season because ofour passion, practice, great leaderssuch as defensive and offensive lineplayer Chris Alfaro, and amazingcoaches,” concluded Chen.

That said, the Cougars are hopefulof having another outstanding season.

Dylan Campbell will be a junior atKennedy and news editor of the schoolpaper The Cougar Crier. She is intern-ing at Merrick Life.

Kennedy football strives to top last year’s record

KENNEDY FOOTBALL team prepares forthe upcoming season.

The Kennedy football schedule

(Home games in bold)

September 8 – Long Beach, 1:30 p.m.

September 15 – at Mepham, 1:30 p.m.

September 21 – at MacArthur, 7 p.m.

September 29 – Elmont, 1:30 p.m.

October 5 – at Westbury, 7 p.m.

October 12 – Herricks, 7 p.m.(Homecoming Day)

October 20 – at Calhoun, 2 p.m.

October 27 – Carey, 1:30 p.m.

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Some of these Jews are not affiliatedwith a synagogue; others will be visitingtheir families and loved ones; and a sizablepercentage simply don’t feel comfortablein a synagogue setting.

Another alarming issue, particularlyin light of today’s flailing economy, isthat many cannot afford the cost ofservices, which these days can run awhopping thousand dollars or more fora family of five.

Whatever the case is, many of thesewould-be worshippers are feeling thepangs associated with being left out of theholiest days of the Jewish calendar.Chabad Center for Jewish Life, the localMerrick-Bellmore-Wantagh branch of thelargest Jewish outreach organization in theworld, has presented its own High Holidayservices option, providing services at nocharge for Rosh Hashanah and YomKippur in a warm and inclusive setting.

Chabad’s services are “user-friendly,”making it enjoyable and meaningful forboth the beginner and the advanced.Song, commentary and the use of English-Hebrew prayer books, enable those of alllevels to become active participants in theservices. Professor Gershon Leisman willonce again be offering his commentary onvarious selections of the prayers.

“According to Jewish tradition, on theJewish New Year, the doors of Heavenare open. G-d accepts prayers fromeveryone,” said Chabad Rabbi ShimonKramer, who is the rabbi at the Chabadof Merrick/Bellmore/Wantagh area.“The least we can do is open our doorsas well, to the entire community.Whether someone can afford to pay ornot, whether he/she is familiar with asynagogue or has never been to one, wewill do our best to ensure that everyoneis made to feel welcome.”

Rabbi Kramer continued, “TheLubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory,insisted that Judaism is accessible to allJews. During the Jewish High Holidays,accessibility can translate into differentfactors for different people, such as a non-judgmental atmosphere, affordability ofthe services, or the ability for a beginner tofollow along. Our goal is to lower the bar-riers of entry, and encourage each andevery Jew to actively participate in thesemost holy and introspective days.”

Rosh Hashanah begins this year aftersundown on September 16 and extendsuntil nightfall on September 18. YomKippur begins this year after sundown onthe eve of October 25 and extends untilnightfall on October 26. Chabad Center forJewish Life will be holding RoshHashanah and Yom Kippur services thisyear at the American Legion at 160Merrick Road in Merrick.

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Levy-Lakeside has big plans for schoolThe Norman J. Levy-Lakeside School

community is eager to begin the 2012-2013 school year. Our secretaries, custodi-al and maintenance staff have worked dili-gently to ensure that our building will begleaming for the first day of school.

Every member of our school family willnotice the vibrant painted colors whenwalking down the hallways in our school.It is surely a place you will want to come toand spend your day learning!

We continue to offer a supportive edu-cational environment while providing asense of community and high expecta-tions for all our students. Lakeside’s ded-icated staff continues to set high educa-tional standards while creating a safe,secure student-centered learning environ-ment which fosters respect for individualdifferences and for the differentiatedlearning styles of our students.

Elizabeth Trencheny begins her thirdyear as the Levy-Lakeside principal.She is confident that together, withthe support of the Board ofEducation, central administra-tion, an involved communityand the dedication of the fac-ulty and staff, we can help ourstudents reach their fullestpotential and continue to bestowupon them the greatest gift possi-ble, a love of learning.

We bid a fond farewell to Bob Cohenand wish him much health and happinessin all his future endeavors, and we wel-come a new assistant principal to the Levy-Lakeside community.

The new assistant principal is AllisonBanhazl. Ms. Banhazl is a former residentof Merrick and graduate of the Bellmore-Merrick school district who has returned togive back to the place that set her on herpath to success!

For the past seven years she has been aneducator in the New York City publicschool system, where she gained valuableexperiences working closely with a diversepopulation of students, teachers and par-ents. Her strength was the ability toinspire, motivate and challenge students toreach their fullest potential, prepare themfor the 21st century, and instill in them alove of learning.

Ms. Banhazl received a bachelor’s

degree in elementary Education fromLoyola University in Maryland and hermaster’s degree in special education fromHunter College. She also graduated fromThe College of St. Rose with an advancedcertificate in educational leadership.

Ms. Banhazl is an avid Jets fan andsports enthusiast. She was a soccer, bas-ketball and lacrosse athlete at KennedyHigh School.

As a district, we will begin implement-ing the state Common Core LearningStandards (CCLS) for English languagearts and literacy and in mathematics.These standards will reshape andenhance the curriculum providedthroughout our school district.

They have been designed to provide acommon language, clear and understand-able learning expectations to teachersand parents, as well as appropriatebenchmarks for all students regardless of

where they live.The Levy-Lakeside staff hasbeen at work this summer prepar-

ing for a seamless transition tothe CCLS, which will beimplemented for the 2012-2013 school year. On our web-site you will find the CCLS for

ELA and math under the ‘cur-riculum’ tab, or click on the follow-

ing link: merrick-k6.org/CommonCore. Teachers from across the district have

devoted their time this summer toreframe our reading/writing curriculum,in order to thoughtfully align our cur-riculum guides to the CCLS. In addi-tion, Levy-Lakeside hosted MerrickSchool District’s Second AnnualWriting Institute.

The district’s literacy coaches, PeteGangi and Jennifer Brady, under thedirection of our assistant superintendent,Lisa Ruiz, coordinated and planned aweek filled with various and professionallearning opportunities to further align ourcurriculum to the CCLS in writing.

They coordinated and planned the eventnot only for teachers from Merrick, butguests from other districts as well. It was ahuge success and a wonderful example ofa professional learning community, whichwe strive for not only here at Levy-Lakeside School, but as a district as well.

With the CCLS transition underway, itwill require students to think critically anddevelop a deeper understanding of mathe-matics. After careful evaluation, reflectionand analysis, we are utilizing the GOMathprogram in grades 4-6. The programemphasizes the critical areas and depth ofunderstanding through interactive lessons,research based instructional approaches,

best practices from around the world, anddifferentiated instructional resources toensure success for all students.

It is a program that is fully aligned to theCCLS with the right amount of rigor toaddress the new standards and assess-ments. Grades K-3 will continue to imple-ment the Saxon Math Program.

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Welcome back to school at ChattertonPTA “Welcome Back Picnic” onWednesday, September 5, from 5-7 p.m.The PTA lunch program will begin onMonday, September 10. Online lunchpurchases have been arranged once againfor this year!

Please be sure to look through the dis-trict calendar and both our district andPTA websites for important dates andactivities. Our district website iswww.merrick-k6.org, and our ChattertonPTA website is www.chattertonpta.org.PTA President Dominique Tirino, withthe Chatterton PTA Executive Board andPTA committees, help to guarantee a suc-cessful upcoming year. Please becomeinvolved in the PTA. Your hard workbenefits our children.

Open House for Chatterton is sched-uled for the evenings of Wednesday,September 12, for grades 4-6 andThursday, September 13, for grades K-3,from 7-9:15 p.m. This is a time for par-ents to meet their child(ren)’s teachersand learn about the classroom environ-ment, the curriculum and various activi-ties already planned. We look forward toseeing each and every one of you.

During the year we will continue to

assess our students’ strengths and needsand work towards academic improve-ment and achievement in all areas. Wehave used data analysis to drive andimprove instruction.

We will be stressing reading andlanguage arts goals with an emphasison written expression. Through ourconstructivist philosophy using vari-ous resources and technologicalenhancements, we will teach math,focusing on high level reasoningskills and thinking skills. We willcontinue to infuse technology into ourinstruction as we teach social studiesand science concepts and skills basedupon state curricular standards.

We will build upon our charactereducation initiative, as we continuous-ly impress upon the importance ofacceptance, and the appreciation ofdiversity. We will be preparing our stu-dents at Chatterton to be confident,respectful and responsible citizens.

Our Site Based Committee will con-tinue to work cooperatively towardgoals on improving our school and ben-efiting the children at Chatterton. Ourstudent council, under the direction ofRichard Nasto and Angela Kremberg,

will again sponsor a variety of charitableorganizations and involve all students inboth fun and worthy activities andfundraisers.

The Chatterton staff, Mrs. Chimento,our assistant principal, and I will work toaid all children to achieve to their fullestpotential in a safe, loving and warmschool environment that fosters learning.We will work towards creating a positiveenvironment of respect and trust. We lookforward to a new school year as we meetour challenges, accomplish our goals andnurture creativity, curiosity and the lovefor learning. We hope for continued com-munity support to foster a strong schoolhome community bond.

Together, our Chatterton staff andfamilies strive to prepare our students

for success in all future endeavors. Weare looking forward to a wonderful jour-ney together…. one that will take us tonew heights.

Lastly, I would like to express my grat-itude to the Merrick Board of Education,district administrators, fellow buildingprincipals and assistant principals, faculty,parents and community for their contin-ued support. I would like to wish Dr.Ranier Melucci a happy retirement, andwelcome Dr. Dominick Palma, superin-tendent, to the Merrick School District.

We, the staff at Chatterton, wish yourchildren a safe and rewarding school year.Continue to enjoy your summer. We lookforward to an exciting school year atChatterton. We will see you on the firstday of school, Tuesday, September 4.

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We have selected a beautiful picturebook called “Say Something” by PeggyMoss as our autumn book choice. It is aquick read that shares the importance ofnot being a silent bystander. The authoruses bright, fluid, realistic watercolors toillustrate the story. We are hopeful thatthis message will help influence our stu-dents to know that each and every onecan help make a difference in opposingteasing and bullying.

The Merrick Public Library has beenmade aware of this book and we havedonated a copy for them to display. Inaddition, copies are in our school libraryto borrow, and each classroom will havetheir own copy.

Our school continues to promote apositive behavior support approach withour Bucketfilling Program in grades K-3and “Lakeside ROARS” in grades 4-6,which stands for Respectful, Open-minded, Accepting, Responsible

Students. Using these programs, ourfocus is to promote the importance ofbeing an upstander.

The home/school connection is veryimportant to guarantee clear commu-nication. We work in tandem with oursupportive P.T.A. We have alreadyplanned a variety of special assem-blies, field trips and a plethora of otherstudent activities.

Our parent volunteers are generouswith their time to help make ourschool the outstanding place it is forour children.We encourage you toattend our monthly PTA meetings and,if possible, volunteer your time for oneof the many PTA events. Our first bigevent is the annual Welcome BackPicnic sponsored by our PTA onThursday, September 6, from 5-7 p.m.

Our co-Presidents Sheryl Watersand Al Belbol need your support inmaintaining the exciting programsand events we have come to expectfrom the PTA at Levy-Lakeside. Youcan visit www.levylakesidepta.orgfor information and don’t forget tojoin the PTA.

Our school website, www.merrick-k6.org/lakeside, is a place where youcan find information about our won-derful school. It is our hope that youwill visit the website frequently tolearn about curriculum initiatives,school events and other special “hap-penings” at Lakeside. In addition, theschool district has a mobile app foryour smartphone and you can followus on Twitter @MerrickUFSD.

Open Houses for Levy-Lakesideare scheduled for the evenings ofThursday, September 13, for grades3-6, from 7-9:15 p.m. andWednesday, September 19, for gradesK-2, from 7-9:15 p.m.

In closing, the Levy Lakeside stafflooks forward to welcoming its stu-dents on September 4 with open armsand enthusiasm! We know that if wework together, we can ensure the besteducation for our children. We thankyou in advance for the continued sup-port and guidance you give to yourchildren; our students. It is going tobe a wonderful year!

– from Levy-Lakeside School

Registration has begun for the TempleBeth Am acclaimed pre-school program,“Torah for Tots.” The program hasentranced youngsters for more than 40years and begins this season on Sunday,September 23.

Sponsored by the Merrick/Bellmoretemple’s Sisterhood, the two hour ses-sions feature activities involving crafts,music, stories, dance and food to intro-duce youngsters to the Jewish Sabbath,holiday celebrations and Bible stories.

Classes are available Sunday morn-ings two or three times a month. Toilet-trained tots will enjoy small classes in afriendly Jewish environment, guided

again by “Miss Robin,” SisterhoodPresident Robin Levine.

Registration is mandatory. The fee is$75 for Temple Beth Am members and$100 for non-members.

Temple Beth Am is located at 2377Merrick Avenue, between SunriseHighway and Merrick Road.

For further information or applicationforms, contact Ms. Levine at 546-8639or [email protected].

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Voting deadline is Sunday,September 9, at 5 p.m. Only one“like” per visitor, please. If youdecide to vote for more than one pet –your earliest date and time stampedposted vote will be the only one thatcounts. If you do not belong toFacebook and would like us to emailphotos of the finalists, drop us a lineat [email protected]. Those with-out computers can come by the officeand check out a printed page of all thefinalists – you may record yourchoice with one of our helpful staffmembers.

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Merrick Chorale resumesThe Merrick Chorale begins this sea-

son’s rehearsals on Tuesday, September11, in preparation for several performanc-es this fall, as well as a classical concert tobe given in January.

The chorale rehearses every Tuesdayevening from 7:30-9:30 p.m., Septemberthrough May, with a short break inFebruary. Rehearsals are held in the musicroom of Merrick Avenue Middle Schoolon Merrick Avenue, North Merrick.

Music to be presented in November andDecember will include participation in theannual Brotherhood Concert inNovember, and a concert of holiday selec-tions in December. The classical concertin January will include a presentation ofBeethoven’s “Mass in C,” as well as aselection of famous opera choruses.

The Merrick Chorale is always open toall and eager to add new members. Forinformation, call 378-2285.

Mildred IsaacsMildred Charlotte Isaacs, nee Hoffman,

died peacefully on August 26, a year-and-a-half after the loss of her husband Abner of70 years.

Mrs. Isaacs was born tothe late Jesse and MurielHoffman, raised inBrooklyn and Manhattan,and was a resident ofMerrick for 60 years,before moving to TheOsborn in Rye, New York.Mrs. Isaacs graduated fromBrooklyn College with abachelor’s degree in speechand drama, and earned hermasters in speech and audi-ology from C.W. Post.

Her lifelong love of the theater wasnurtured in starring roles in high schooland college productions. She continued toreceive acclaim for her dramatic talentslater in life for performances at Peir,Hofstra University’s Personal EnrichmentProgram, which she and her late husbandavidly attended.

Following her graduation from college,Mrs. Isaacs was a buyer at Macy’s. She leftto join her husband in Edmonton, Alberta,Canada, where he was stationed as a Major

in the Air Force Supply Corps. In her 40sshe earned her Master’s degree and becamea speech therapist at the BOCES RosemaryKennedy School in Wantagh, working for

almost 20 years withteenagers with develop-mental challenges.

She brought joy to theirlives and those of theirfamilies with her writingand direction of annual stu-dent musicals, adaptedfrom beloved Broadwayshows, her family said.

Mrs. Isaacs is survivedby her daughter Jane(Jim) Fox of NewCanaan, Connecticut, her

daughter-in-law CharlotteLaRue Isaacs of Sarasota, Florida, andKatama of Massachusetts; four grand-children, Robert and Catherine Isaacsand William and Amanda Fox; and abrother, Alan J. Hoffman ofGreenwich, Connecticut.

She is predeceased by her husband,her son Jonathan and an infant grand-son, Adam. In lieu of flowers, memo-rial contributions may be made to TheOsborn, 101 Theall Road, Rye, NewYork 10580 c/o Susan Olson.

Daniel MurphyDaniel Joseph Murphy, 52, died

suddenly on Tuesday, August 21, athis residence in Williamstown,Pennsylvania.

Mr. Murphy is survived by his threedaughters, Danielle Murphy of StatenIsland, Jacqueline Murphy andChristina (Joseph) Wiatrowski.

He is also survived by his fatherJoseph; seven sisters, Patricia Taylor,Dorothy Urick, Eileen Hinrichs, AnneRadini, Jo Anne Zehnder, Nora Miller

and Katie Murphy; and three broth-ers, Brian, Edward and Gregory.

He was also the grandfather ofDaniel and Joseph R. Wiatrowski III.

The family received visitors at N.F.Walker Funeral Home and a Mass ofChristian Burial was held at Curé ofArs Church. Burial was at Holy RoodCemetery in Westbury. Donations aresuggested to the YWCA NYC, 50Broadway, 13th Floor, New York, NY10004 or the YWCA 1101 MarketStreet, Harrisburg, Pa. 17103.

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Two masked men robbed GameStop at12:45 a.m. August 28, at gunpoint aftercustomers, who had preordered the eagerlyawaited the midnight release of “MaddenNFL 2013,” left the store.

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