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ll~ 1PAGE Hi • tsi If mi i 3 copies B U. V, J Proudly Serving the Community for Over 43 Years SERVING BETHPAGE, ISLAND TREES, OLD BETHPAGE, PLAINVIEW, SEAFORD AND PLAINEDGE VOL. 43 NO. 16 May 13- 19, 2005 FIFTY CENTS A Message from Supervisor John Venditto Temporary Closing of Community Park As you may already be aware, the Town of Oyster Bay and the State Department of Environmental Conservation ( DEC) have entered into an Order on Consent regarding Bethpage Community Park. This allows for the Town to develop and implement its own remediation plan, based on testing performed by its own experts, for the first phase of the cleanup and remediation, which is an approximately 6.6- acre area at the north end of the park. The Town hired H2M Group, an environmental engineering firm, to develop a remediation plan, known as an Interim Remedial Measure ( IRM). Once the Order on Consent was signed, the DEC approved the first step of the IRM, a site investigation, which follows a DEC-approved plan for further testing of soil and water. During the investigation, scheduled to take place during May and the early part of June, special drills will be used to extract the soil samples of depths up to 60 feet below ground. A groundwater sampling program will also be implemented to assess groundwater quality beneath the park. At present, there is one groundwater monitoring well within the park and three around the perimeter, which are part of Northrop Grumman's ongoing remediation program. Four additional wells will be established to target groundwater quality relative to the Town's remediation area. The soil and water samples will be analyzed, the new data, along with previously collected data, will be evaluated and an appropriate Remediation Action Plan will be prepared that addresses all health and environmental issues. During the testing, the park will be closed to the public. The testing is expected to take four to six weeks, and the park will be open in time for the start of the pool season on Saturday, June 25. If you have questions concerning the upcoming work in the park, please contact Phyllis Barry in the Public Information Office at 624- 6390. PLEASE NOTE: Pool registration, which begins on Saturday, May 28, will be held at Haypath Road Community Park, Haypath Road and Fairway Drive, Old Bethpage. The dates and times for registration are: May 28 and June 2,4, 9, 11, 16,18 and 23- noon to 7: 00 p. m.; May 29 and 30 and June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 and 24 - noon to 6: 00 p. m. Questions concerning pool registration should be directed to the Parks Department at 797- 4159. The park will be remediated in two phases. The first phase is the portion covered under the Consent Order. Once that area has been remediated... actual remediation is slated to begin in the fall of 2005 after pool season has ended... the Town will proceed with plans to close the existing entrance to the park and construct a new entrance from the Cherry Avenue Extension. Upon completion of Phase I remediation and improvements, Phase II, which is in the area of the ballfield where the greatest amount of contamination has been found and will require more extensive remediation, will be addressed. There will be additional public outreach before any remediation begins. Since the closing of the park following the discovery of PCB's ( polychlorinated biphenyls) in the soil, the Town has been working closely with State officials to get the responsible parties to take legal and financial responsibility for the remediation of the park and to develop and implement a remediation plan in an expeditious manner. The Town took the unusual step of asking the DEC for a Consent Order for the Town to begin the cleanup of the park when it became apparent that the responsible parties would not have a remediation plan in place in the near future. I feel strongly the only way we can get the park fully back in operation and proceed with plans for park improvements is for the Town to take the lead. The Town has commenced legal action against Northrop Grumman and the United States Navy for financial reimbursement for any work performed by the Town in connection with the remediation of the park. As always, if I can be of help to you on this or any other matter, please feel free to call my office at 624- 6350. Very truly yours, JOHN VENDITTO TOWN SUPERVISOR Bethpage Fire Department Station Four Dedication -. . : - - > : >- v ?>'- - < -- Fifty years ago, in 1955, the Bethpage fire district board of fire commissioners began planning for a fast growing Bethpage community. Homes were quickly being built and Grumman Aerospace was busy expanding to a thriving 600 acre Facility. There was a need for more fire protection on the North and south sides of the fire district. Response times were becoming too long from the Broadway headquarters location. Two new companies were to be formed from the headquarters' membership who resided in these areas. Engine Company 5 was formed on the south side of the district on Union Avenue where they still exist today. Engine Company 4 was formed on the north side of the district just south of our present location. Engine Company 4 was established with a charter membership of 15 men and a new firehouse consisting of two bays were to be built on land donated from the Grumman Corp. In 1970 a new addition was added on to accommodate a ladder truck and a new mechanics shop. Time, age, larger fire apparatus and growing membership forced the board of fire commissioners to make plans for a new building. The plans for the new building started in 1996. After much planning, construction began in March 2003 and was completed in April 2004. Shortly ( Continued on page 12) Bethpage School District Trustee & Budget Vote May 17 - 7am- 9pm at Bethpage High School Qualifications for Voting: You must be: • A citizen of the United States. • Eighteen years of age or older. • A resident of the District for a period of 30 or more days prior to the vote. • Registered to vote with the School Board of Registrations or the Nassau County Board of Elections ( provided that you voted in a school election during the four calendar years prior to the year for which such register is being prepared). Budget Vote: Tuesday, May 17, 2005, 7 AM - 9 PM at Bethpage High School ( Auditorium). Absentee Ballots: Applications may be obtained from the District Clerk in the Superintendent's Office at the Administration Building: 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage. All absentee ballots must be received in the District Clerk's Office by 5 PM on the day of the election. Or click on to www. bethpage-community. com and then click on to Bethpage School for the absentee ballot application. COMMUNITY EVENTS Spring Clean Your Life How often do you fantasize about the life you always wanted for yourself but never seem to enjoy? Does the grass always look greener on the other side? If you answered " yes," please make time to attend this life- altering seminar. We are, for the most part, conductors of our own life's symphony. But how do we begin living the life we want, and once we begin, how do we keep on living through stress, loss and setbacks? In order to compose our life's symphony, we need to incorporate awareness, acknowledgement and action into our daily routine. This seminar will teach you how to do this, through lecture, meditation and a question and answer period. Join motivational speaker Constance Hallinan Lagan at the library on Thursday, May 26 at 7: 30 P. M. as she shows you how to " spring clean" your life through habit formation, cognitive theory of change, mindfulness, acceptance, responsibility and implementation! Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Fitting Exercise Into Your Schedule Everyone needs to exercise, so what's your excuse? Are you intimidated by gyms overflowing with machines and spandex? Not enough time? Don't sweat, literally! Join Mary McCabe at the library on Wednesday, May 18 at 7: 30 P. M. and learn how to fit exercise into your busy schedule. Ms. McCabe is an A. C. E. Certified Personal Trainer, who has developed and implemented fitness programs aM over Long Island. She maintains that you can gain strength, burn extra calories, reduce stress and discomfort during the course of your day without the high costs associated with gym memberships or expensive at- home equipment. If you're ready to get in shape, you need to sign up for this program at the Adult Reference Desk as soon as possible, since space is very limited. Signup is restricted to School District # 21 residents until May 9th. Upcoming Afternoon Programs oLoO C\ J CO CO LU z: Z> CD ec h- LU CD X h- LU CO 111 X I - • C\ J UJ The Bethpage Public Library presents a varied and interesting roster of afternoon programs on a continuing basis at the library. Mark the following dates on your calendar and plan to attend. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend. On Monday, May 16 at 2: 00 P. M. Art Historian Donald Dwyer will present a delightful slide/ lecture program entitled " The Bauhaus and Its Impact" as part of the on- going 329 Broadway, Bethpage ( 516) 681- 0440 FOUNDED BY Florence Cullem PUBLISHER & EDITOR Linda A. Mangano ADVERTISING SALES Evelyn Tapoler Gail Kelly Joanne Foley LEGAL BILLING Gail Kelly FEATURED WRITERS Bud Rosch Lawrence Gilrain Mary McCaffrey The Bethpage Tribune is published 50 weeks of the year. ( Unless Lorraine is on vacation) Proudly Founded by Women and Owned by Women. The newspaper will not be liable for errors on advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. The views bylined or submitted on press release are not are necessarily those of the publisher. The Tribune will make every effort to see that news stories in the Tribune are accurate, fair and impartial. The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising or article at her sole discretion. The Bethpage Tribune is published weekly by Nassau Tribune Publications Inc. 329 Broadway, Bethpage, N. Y. 11714 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Behtpage Tribune at the above address, fjmered as Second Class Mail at Bethpage, New York ART IN THE AFTERNOON series. In the early 20th Century, German architects pioneered a new vision blending fine art with crafts that was inspired by recent industrial buildings, early skyscrapers in America and the ideas of Frank Lloyd Wright and Mondrian. Under architect Walter Gropius, their influence was deemed to have created a European International style in Weimer and Dessau, site of a famous art school, The Bauhaus. This style was carried to much of the industrialized world and influenced design for decades to come. Plan on coming to the Bethpage library on Thursday, June 2 at 2: 00 P. M. when Dr. Jonathan Irving, Assistant Director of the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College will be back at the library as part of the on- going CONVERSATIONS WITH MUSIC series. The delightful program is entitled " Accent on Ravel" and is a fascinating exploration of the work of a composer who had major impact on 20th Century music. Although best known as an orchestrator of such works as his Bolero, Ravel is also famous for his brilliant piano pieces. The program will include live piano performances of his Sonatine and selections from Gaspard de la Nuit. Don't miss this most enjoyable and informative program. The library is located at 47 Powell Avenue, three blocks west of Exit # 8 on the Seaford- Oyster Bay Expressway ( Route # 135), phone 516- 931- 3907. Join Us for the Tf)£ F Vytra- TOBAY Triathlon CLINIC Thursday, May 19, 2005 6: 30 PM Plainview- Old Bethpage Public Library 999 Old Country Road, Plainview Led by Coach JOSE LOPEZ and the Long Island Tri Coach staff ( including a review of the course layout and a review of the training program) " An invaluable evening for first time triathletes as well as those relative novices who would like their performance to improve dramatically" Jose Lopez is a Level H USA Triathlon Coach with 20 years of experience competing and coaching. He has been the overall winner of several triathlons ond duathlons, including the first TOfMV Tri in 1988. He is the head coach of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training, and is the President of Long Island Tri Coach, Pacing Unlimited. Inc. and Power Spin. Inc. Among his other credits. Jose serves as the Chair of the Great Neck South Physical Education Department, and as Head Coach of the GNS High School Cross Country and Boys Swimming Teams. Absolutely FREE! No advance registration necessary! JOIN VS ON MAY 19 — t o be the best that you can be on August 21! ( For more information, call Linda at the GLIRC office at ( 516) 349- 7646) Plainedge Library Happenings Plainedge Public Library, 1060 Hicksviile Road, Massapequa, NY 11758 ( 516) 735- 4133 presents: Wild About Salads Monday, June 13, 7: 15 p. m. - 9: 00 p. m. Free tickets available starting Monday, May 16. Salads are not only nutritious but pleasing to the palate. Join Lucy Van Horn as she prepares scrumptious salads with vegetables, fruit, cheese, chicken and nuts. Lucy will also prepare dressing recipes that are easy to prepare. So come and bring an appetite! Limit 25. Young Adults ( 6th Grade & up) Bookend Frame *$ 10 Tuesday, June 14, 7: 15 p. m. - 9: 00 p. m. Sign- up starts Tuesday, May 17. Make a customized Bookend Frame for Father's Day! He will surely cherish it. This trophy picture frame does double- duty as a bookend for his desk. Using a wooden 10" plaque as a base, Estelle Cohen will demonstrate how to mix and match wooden letters and shapes into a sculpture that spells DAD. It is then painted and sealed for a beautiful, smooth and finished look. Limit 20. * The materials fee includes all supplies. Please bring a 3" x 5" photograph, glue gun, glue sticks and scissors. Plainview- Old Bethpage Library Madama Butterfly Presented by Opera Pro Voce On Sat., May 21 at 8 pm, Opera Pro Voce brings a fully costumed and staged production of Giacomo Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly to the Plainview- Old Bethpage Public Library. It will be sung in Italian. No tickets needed. First come, first seated. Sunday Afternoon Jewish Book Review On Sun., May 22 at 3 pm, The Plainview- Old Bethpage Public Library, in conjunction with the Long | Island Center for Jewish Studies, presents the eighth and final session of the Sunday Afternoon Jewish Book Review Series. The theme for this season is " Jews in the Middle East: Past and Present." For the eighth session, discussion leader Dr. Nitza Druyan will showcase " Israel- Conflicts, Resolutions, and Beyond." Texts will be distributed at the meetings. Discussion is Free, and open to the public. The Library is located at 999 Old Country Road, Plainview, opposite the Morton Village Shopping Plaza ( 516- 938- 0077). COMMUNITY EVENTS • 4 t BETHPAGE AUXILIARY OF UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ~ <*\ e* » rf* Wednesday, May 18,2005 Knights of Columbus Hall Central Avenue Bethpage 7: 30 pm Pre Paid Seats $ 5.00 Check made payable to Bethpage Auxiliary UCP For tickets and further information, please contact Lillian Antonucci at 681- 8466 1 Flamingo Lane Bethpage, NY 11714. Or Lore Aragona 516- 935- 1604. New Island Hospital Sponsors Blood Drive New Island Hospital in conjunction with Long Island Blood Services ( LIBS), will hold a blood drive in its Staff Room on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 from 7: 00 AM to 6: 00 PM. New Island Hospital is located at 4295 Hempstead Turnpike in Bethpage. Our community's supply of blood is increasingly low and, in fact, becoming " critically low" as the demand for transfusions increases - yet, donor and donation rates are not keeping pace with demand. New York Blood Center ( LIBS' parent organization) alone imports over 50,000 pints each year from other U. S. blood centers just to meet local hospital patient needs. Over 800 ' volunteer blood donations are needed each day for hospital patients, but donations often lag behind each day by as much as 20- 25 percent. This supply/ demand gap has forced the continued distribution cutback of Type O Negative and B Negative blood to area hospitals since the beginning of 2005. Donors must be age 16- 75 ( 16 with written parental permission; 76+ with a doctor's note), weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health. All donors receive free mini medical exams and information about their temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and hemoglobin level. To make an appointment for this blood drive, call ( 516) 520- 2223. For more information about blood donation or other blood drives, call Long Island Blood Services at 1 - 800- 933- BLOOD or visit www. nybloodcenter. org. Children's Programs For June JUNE PROGRAMS: SPECIAL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS FOR JUNE: ** MOMMY AND ME Thursdays. June 2. 9 and 16 at 10: 30 A. M. at the Bethpage Public Library Come and " shake your sillies out!" This exciting hour- long program features creative movement, music, crafts, and fun preschool activities. Designed to delight children ages 2 1/ 2 to 5 with parents. $ 6.00 materials fee for the series. Register from May 4. BABY & ME Tuesday. June 7 at 10: 30 A. M. at the Bethpage Public Library Let your baby's introduction to the library be filled with giggles and belly laughs! This is a program created just for infant's ages 6 to 12 months and their parents. Join in the fun featuring music, lap games and other activities perfect for this delightful age group. Register from May 2. BABY & ME U Tuesdays. June 14 and 21 at 10: 30 A. M. at the Bethpage Public Library Give your baby a head start - introduce your child to the world of books and music. There will be songs, rhymes, lap games and simple stories with visual aides sure to stimulate the very young. Ages 12- 17 months and their parents. Register from May 16. SUMMER READING CLUB 2005 TUNE IN AT THE BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY For children entering grades 2- 6. Sign up will begin on Friday. June 3. at the Bethpage Public Library Let's rock, let's roll, let's move and let's go! Good times await you this summer, at the Bethpage Public Library by joining our free Summer Reading Club. We'll get your feet tapping and your fingers snapping! We offer you endless fun through great books, imaginative craft programs, magic, music and puppet shows. You may choose to read any Bethpage Public Library books that spark your interest. All children will receive a special prize just for joining! Studies have concluded that reading, as a leisure activity is one of the most powerful tools available to improve reading comprehension, speed and vocabulary. Read your way to prizes and surprises - beginning with the first day of sign up on Friday, June 3. If you read only three books, you will receive a prize from the Music Chest. If you read six books, you will be invited to the Grand Finale Celebration, on Friday, August 19 at 2: 00 P. M. Read books galore and you'll win more and more. See Children's Room flier for further information. CLIFFORD'S READ- TO- ME CI IIR For pre- readina youngsters ages 3 1/ 2 to 6. Sign up will begin on Friday. June 3. at the Bethpage Public Library This summer, join in the fun with America's biggest, reddest, most-loved dog, Clifford, and sign up for our free Read- to- Me Club. Each child that enrolls receives a great prize! Families agree to read at least twenty Bethpage Pubttc Library books on any subject to their pre-reading youngsters ages 3 1/ 2 to 6, and then submit booklists. All children who have completed the program will be invited to a Gala Read- to- Me Certificate Celebration on Thursday. August 18. at 10: 30 A. M. See special Children's Room flier for the exciting details. GALA COMEDY MAGIC SHOW With Jim McClenahan. Master Magician Wednesday. June 29 at 2: 00 P. M. at the Bethpage Public Library. Join us for an afternoon of madcap magic and a dash of circus arts with this Master Magician. Don't miss the finale, when Magic Jim will perform a special illusion that will knock your socks off! Lots of belly laughs and audience participation. For children ages 4 and up with parents. Register from June 3. The next edition of the library newsletter will contain full details on our outstanding Summer Reading Club activities. There will be much to entertain and delight children of all ages with exciting programs every day. Remember sign- up for our summer reading club programs will begin on June 3. mmmmmff^ mfm^ / m M m UJ Bethpage Information Superhighway 0) CO 5° ro o o en m CD m H X CD m H ID CD ( Z z: m 5 o m Raccoon Confirmed Rabid The New York State Department of Health has confirmed the first case of rabies found in a raccoon this year in Nassau County. The animal was collected by the Nassau County Department of Health in East Hills on March 31st. In 2004, ten raccoons were confirmed rabid. Dr. David M. Ackman, Commissioner of Health is asking residents to report seeing any animal, especially raccoons or opossums that are ill, dead or acting unusually, to the Nassau County Department of Health at ( 516) 571- 2290. " For the safety of your family, do not attempt to feed or handle any wild animal," he said. " However, surveillance is critical for the entire county in order to determine how far the outbreak has spread." Individuals bitten or scratched by any animal should immediately contact their physicians or seek medical help at a hospital emergency room and call the Nassau County Department of Health. Joe Pappalardo Congratulated Nassau County Legislative Breakfast Legislator Ed Mangano joined with Plainedge Baseball President Mike Parise and Councilman Joseph Muscarella in announcing the establishment of the Joe Pappalardo Sportsmanship Award. Danny White received the First award for his sportsmanship in the 2004 season. Guide For Disposal of Household Sharps Available Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto is pictured here with Pat Cassetta, judge advocate on the united Veterans Organization, at the Nassau County Legislative Breakfast held on April 10 at the 1st Marine Corps District. n m v v n w • • • • • • • • • • • • • I mi CIMINELLI'S PIZZ oo CO Serving the Community for Over 16 Years!! 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The guide provides information on how to safely dispose of sharps to avoid accidentally spreading diseases due to inadvertent sharps injuries. The guide provides the most recent United States Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) recommendations for disposal of sharps. Previously the EPA recommended putting sharps in a hard container and disposing the container in the trash. But this practice is now seen as dangerous; sharps can injure janitors, housekeepers, trash workers, and others. Diseases such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV can be spread through needle stick injures. The guide lists Nassau County hospitals and nursing homes required to accept medical sharps from private residents. This list includes addresses, days and hours of operation, contacts and phone numbers tot each facility. Residents are asked to contact the hospital or nursing home before bringing sharps to the facility. If a needle or syringe is found in a public area such as a park or playground, call the Nassau County Police Department by dialing 911. Police cars are equipped with approved waste disposal containers. For information please call the Nassau County Department of Health, weekdays, 9: 00 a. m. - 4: 45 p. m. at 571- 2019. Bethpage Businesswoman Helps Kickoff 18th Annual Commerce Bank Championships — — — M — — l W P B P M W W | W^ P^ M>^ MPlMflM'MPBPK* H^ Bl| WlWWBHBB^ WM, MMPM! l!^ rfL^ afrp^ ffjffjrlfiiffiniiTff iff iflT -** m- m m m- m • » » » » » °- » ' » » » " " ^ am. a » , a » ^ J* , » m • * , Bethpage businesswoman Roslyn Goldmacher ( center), President/ CEO of Long Island Development Corporation, is pictured here with Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi ( left) and LI A CEO Matt Crosson ( right), at the kickoff for the 18th Annual Commerce Bank Championship ( formerly the LI Sr. PGA Golf Classic), to be held July 4th weekend at Eisenhower Park. Roslyn heads the Championship's Economic Development Effort which focuses on promoting Long Island as a place to do J2ysjrrejss_?_, __ ^ ,._^ _,.^ w " _ _. .. , _ , M .,. a , _. IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE Grand Opening of Our Second Location at 582 Stewart Ave., Bethpag ( Located Inside Bethpage Optical) 16) 433- 2015 ID TEST IATI0N ftninis With Coupon Only • Expires 6/ 15/ 05 : YEAR SUPPLY OF BATTERIES With purchase of new hearing aid With Coupon Only • Expires 6/ 15/ 05 CALL FOR APPOINTMENT if LI II I I I I J With Coupon Only • Valid With Any Other INK A SIT OF DIGITAL HEARING AID V i l l i I f t i » i l l « # l l l I l lM f l l if Offer or Prior Purchases • Expires 6/ 15/ 05 K< Most HMO Plans Accepted, Compensation Insurance Accepted. Union Plans Accepted. island Group Administration, Inc. 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Contact an AilsLdte Agency or Allstate Bank for further information. Allstate Agencies receive compensation for the referral of Allstate Bank CDs, which may vary depending on the size and term of the certificates. ** Annual Percentage Yield ( APY). National Index determined by Bank- rate, Inc., N. Palm Beach. FL on May 4, 2005. © 2005 Allstate Insurance Company. The Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy announces that Thomas Patrick Shea of the Class of 2005 is a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Management and a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force Wednesday, June first United States Air Force Academy Colorado. Cadet First Class Captain Tommy Shea as he is called at the academy is in his final semester and Flight Commander of cadet Squadron 11. He is in charge and responsible for approximately 60 underclass cadets. Tom is the starting scrum half for the academy's nationally ranked rugby team. They are currently ranked number two in the country. During spring break they are touring northern California playing four matches. Tom has completed FAA ground school and is currently flying to obtain his private pilots license. After graduation he has been assigned to Laughlin Air Force Bases 47th Flight Training Wing, Del Rio, Texas. There he will begin Specialized Jet Pilot Training for 54 weeks and then assigned to a specific jet. During Tom's four years at the Academy he has been awarded many academic, athletic and military leadership awards. He has completed land and water survival training and exercises in global engagement and fire arm proficiency. He has been in charge of certain aspects of basic cadet training for new cadets and has met with many Congressmen and Senators from all over the country. Tom has visited many Air Force bases and has flown in many different military aircraft including C130s, F16s, surveillance aircraft and helicopters. Community service in the Colorado Springs area has also been part of Tom's four years including activities with senior citizens, young children and special needs children. These included serving meals at different events, Halloween parties, rodeos and sporting events. Academics at the Air Force Academy are very challenging. A minimum of 132 semester hours are required which includes courses in chosen academic majors and required core engineering and science courses such as electrical and mechanical engineering, aeronautical and aerospace engineering, chemistry and physics just to name a few. Along with the academic requirements military studies are included in the everyday schedule. Military history, strategy and leadership development courses are evaluated and graded. Physical fitness performance tests are required every semester which are evaluated and graded as part of graduation requirements. The everyday life of a cadet is very demanding with little if any free time. Beginning at 5: 30 am everyday and ending very late each evening academic, athletics and military duties consume most of their time. The challenges set before them during the four years at the Academy is what turns them into leaders of the most technical and powerful Air and Space Force in the world. We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished and what you still have ahead of you. May God bless you and keep you safe. All our love, Dad, Mom, Lauren, Amanda, Jessica and Samantha. Prayer to the Blessed Virgin ( Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the Son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh star of the sea, help me & show me herein, you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none who can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee. ( 3 times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands. ( 3 times). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can obtain my goals. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me, and that in all instances of my life, you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor has been granted. Betty Di Lorenzo RE- ELECT LOU ORFAN FOR BETHPAGE SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE Lou's main goals are to work for an excellent educational program supported by prudent funding. Board practices and procedures conducive to encouraging restoration of wide citizen attendance and direct participation at monthly board meetii BACKGROUND • Lou and his wife Nancy ( nee Esposito) have been Bethpage Residents since their marriage in 1955. • BA Degree ( NYU) and Doctor of Jurisprudence ( J. D. Degree) ( Indiana Univ. Law School). • Veteran WWII, 80th Infantry Div. ( European Theater) • Three Children ( Liz, Nicholas, John) attended all schools of Bethpage School District. Liz and John are practicing Attorneys; Nicholas is a practicing Physician. • Legal Counsel to Bethpage School District ( 37 yrs.), Jericho School District ( 25yrs.), Locust Valley School District ( 20yrs.), North Shore School District ( 12 yrs). Retired- 1994 ACTIVITY RELATED TO EDUCATION IN BETHPAGE ( BeforeElection to Board in 2002) • Citizens Budget Advisory Committee ( 3yrs.) ( All Standing Citizen Board Committee were abolished in 2000 on initiative of prior Supt. Of Schools - ( Standing Citizen Board Committees were restored with total Board support on Lou's request at Reorganization meeting of July 2004) • 3 years School District Citizen's Buildings and Grounds Committee. • Diligent attendance at Special and Regular monthly Board Meetings. POSITIONS AS BOARD MEMBER • Lou believes that providing Funds necessary to support an excellent Education for our children is a Community obligation which voters in Bethpage have always honored; HOWEVER, this cannot ever justify imprudent spending in Administrative costs or in other areas; nor can the over- budgeting of prior years that increase large Surplus Fund accumulations be tolerated again. Surplus Funds at year's end which exceed monies that can be retained by Law MUST be applied to reduce taxes for the following School Year. Lou notes with approval that in formulating the 2005- 06 budget Central Administration & Board for the first time in recent memory cut one costly administrative position, three teaching positions and one non-instructional position without any anticipated effect on the quality of education. Innovative re- scheduling aided this cut- back process. This type of cost consciousness in the future should be treated as standard operating procedure. •> EXPAND PARENTAL OPPORTUNITY to ask questions, obtain thorough answers and allow commentary related to Educational Programs at all academic levels ( particularly at elementary levels) This is especially important before introduction of programs with such far reaching impact; ( E. G.) " Whole Language," " Writing to Read" etc. • Lou insists on Board compliance with New York State's " OPEN MEETING LAW", which forbids Public Bodies from conducting the business of the public outside of the presence of the affected public, except where legally defined confidential matters are involved that can adversely affect the rights and or reputation of individuals, and of such matters that cannot be openly discussed without adversely affecting the public interest. g- VOTE ROW 1A TUESDAY, MAY 17th BETHPAGE HIGH SCHOOL 7AM TO 9PM I Scream You Scream We All Scream for ICE CREAM! OioMu, G* a % rx$ i it 7 IJTV ifh * nu Qmvunet Jcea - Wow Proudly featuring- HOMEMADE Ice Creaiw flying Saucers • Cones • Sundaes - plus-fife Sanje fabulous Assortment of Gournjet Ices Everyone Craves! BUY 1 SUNDAE Special Zhou*** FAMILY FUN NIGHT HARD OR SOFT ICE CREAM FREE TREAT WITH EVERY EDA7EM TA GO PURCHASE NO COUPON 1 ,..., ... J E D A 7 E U CI VIVI « " rKUXcN r L Y INli SAUCER CHIPWICH 505B ( 516) 932- 5015 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714 Letters To The Editor Dear Editor, On May 17th Bethpage taxpayers will be voting on the school budget and deciding whether to re- elect Lou Orfan to the school Board or to replace him with Hugh Walker. I am personally endorsing Lou Orfan and asking you to vote for him for the following reasons: Lou ( with his 37 years of legal experience serving the district) brings a unique viewpoint and balance to the Board. His insightful advice has often helped the Board in its deliberations. Hugh is a teacher who would bring little to the table that the Board does not already receive. There are presentations on academics and teaching made at every meeting by our many excellent teachers and administrative staff. In addition, Hugh is totally unfamiliar with Board and district operations. Hugh has never served on the public budget committees, or the building and grounds committee, nor has he regularly attended Board meetings. In fact, even after he decided to run he did not attend the public budget presentation held on May 10f . Lou is a veteran of many negotiations and will serve us well during the upcoming teacher negotiations while Hugh ( at best) would have a conflict of interest during these negotiations since he is a teacher and would have to work against them to serve the residents of the district. During Lou's tenure on the Board, the district's academic performance has continued to improve to the point where we now have the sixth highest Regents graduation rate in Nassau County. This is due in large part to the Board's dedication to academic excellence and its willingness to put resources to where they will do the most good. Examples include, massive increases in AIS services at the middle school, expansion of Special Ed inclusion classes to the third and fourth grades, technology improvements at all levels, and the inclusion of funding for all day Special Ed kindergarten in the proposed budget. Lou has voted for all of these items. Hugh's position paper states the following: He will support the use of the Borella money to benefit the kids. The Board ( with Lou voting yes) has already placed a proposition on the ballot ( please vote yes) to use 3.2 million of this money for capitol improvements to benefit the children and is using the remaining one million for tax stabilization which benefits the children by allowing us to pass budgets. He will support sports and summer programs. The Board has included both remedial and enrichment summer programs for the last two years and has them in the proposed budget. Sports have been fully funded by the district with extra teams added at the middle school in recent years. Lou has voted for all of this. Hugh says he will support all day Kindergarten. This has been rejected by the voters twice in recent years. The Board again considered this option last year and decided that the public would not support the expenditure at this time. Hugh did not attend any of these meetings to express his support. Raising this divisive issue again at this time can only distract the Board from the great progress we are making in educating our students while controlling the budget to the best of our ability. In conclusion, I feel that Lou Orfan is a much better choice for the taxpayers, residents and students of the Bethpage School District and I ask to re- elect him on May 17 th Donald B. Tichy Bethpage School Board Trustee Dear Editor, Someone once said that in a democracy, you get the government you deserve. This means if you don't vote on Tuesday, don't complain on Wednesday. Here in Bethpage, as across Long Island, we have an opportunity to make our voices heard. Once again we are asked to vote. It's School Budget and School Board Election day again. OK, I know you are thinking your vote doesn't count and has no real impact on your life. Think again! If you're thinking you don't have kids in the school, it doesn't matter to me. Think again! This is the election that directly impacts the education your children receive, your tax bill, and most of all, your home's value. Because so few people vote, these elections are often literally decided by a few votes. In a district with thousands of registered voters, this decision is made by just a few hundred. Voting is both a right and a privilege. It can also be inconvenient. Sometimes you have to wait on a short line. Is that line any longer than the one for coffee in the morning? Do you think it's worth 20 minutes of your life to have such an impact on your life? How and who spends the greater part of your property tax bill is important. Keeping a careful eye on those matters. Don't think it does? Ask some of the people in Roslyn if they wished they had paid closer attention. Here in Bethpage, we are fortunate to have some hard working volunteers who serve on our school board. We are equally fortunate to have dedicated administration and staff who work hard to see our children are well educated to meet the demands of a changing world. But they don't exist in a vacuum. The funds to run this district come from our tax dollars. Take a look at your property tax bill. Close to 2/ 3 of it goes to the school district. Your vote on Tuesday, May 17th will determine who spends that money and how it is spent. That, in turn impacts that tax bill, which in turn impacts the quality of education the children of this district receive, which in turn imoacts ( Please turn to page 14) The Irish Face in America Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Mary McCaffery presented Eugene Hutchinson, Ambassador, Consul General of Ireland, with a copy of a newly released book, The IRISH FACE in AMERICA. Councilwoman McCaffery was invited to be one of the representatives of the Irish in public service. " It was an honor to be included in this wonderful tribute to Irish Americans," said Councilwoman McCaffery. " The book includes Irish Americans such as Pete Hamill, Mary Higgins Clark and Denis Leary who have achieved fame in their careers; and many more whose dedication to their chosen careers in civil service, the military, the arts, education have contributed so much to the American culture, history and way of life." *" W*.*! 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These savings include: - A net reduction of 3.1 teaching positions, one administrative position and one custodial position - a savings of approximately $ 400,000 in staffing costs ( without a reduction in class sizes for next year) - Freezes on supply and equipment purchases ( earlier than in the past years) - Transportation services will be THANK YOU! Bethpage High School Student Council would like to thank the following businesses for their donations to our annual Senior Citizens Prom: Applebee's Baskin Robbins Bethpage Bouquet Bethpage Congress of Teachers Bethpage Dad's Club Bethpage PTSA Bethpage Quality Cleaners B. K. 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Blowout extra Expires 6/ 10/ 05 J outsourced, producing a significant savings in operating costs for ensuing years, ( projected at more than $ 3 million over 10 years) - Installed energy- efficient roofs, windows, doors, and automated system controls for boilers to help save on utility bills. - Reduced conference spending, limiting number of conferences and number of people attending while providing more in-house staff development and teacher mentor opportunities. Additionally, the District will apply $ 367,500 in proceeds from the sale of Borella Field toward tax stabilization, with additional proceeds from the sale to be used for this purpose in future years. " We worked closely with Central Administration, building principals, curriculum department leaders and other key staff members as well as parents and the Citizens' Budget Advisory Committee to develop a responsible budget that is educationally sound," said Board of Education President Tom Frost. " We as a Board understand the economic challenges of living in this region and we are committed to operating a cost- efficient, program-effective school district for all of our residents." While limiting and reducing spending in several key areas, and meeting state mandated increases to employee and teacher retirement obligations, the proposed budget maintains ALL instructional and extracurricular programs and includes enhancements to programs and services. Some highlights include: • New Math textbooks • New " Advanced Placement Environmental Science" course • Special Education enhancement ( Kindergarten) • Inclusion expanded to Grades 9 & 10 English and Social Studies classes • Elementary Summer School ( Enrichment & Remediation) • Summer Computer Camp • Field trip funding ( expanded) • Teacher Mentoring Program and staff development • Author Visit Program • New computer lab at Bethpage High School • Additional Tl line for Internet ( current line has reached capacity) • Driver Education Program • Academic Intervention Services ( AIS) enhancements • Extended classes for Math and Science • Continued implementation of District- wide Technology Plan • Enhanced security including additional hours at all elementary schools, additional outside security lighting on buildings and fields, and security camera interface with the District computer network " Our District has been proactive in pursuing Payments- ln- Lieu- Of- Taxes and soliciting legislative grants from government officials to increase the revenue stream. Concurrently, we have carefully restructured the proposed budget for next year to reduce costs while maintaining and enhancing programs," said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Richard Marsh. " As State Education Department standards and Federal mandates under the President's " No Child Left Behind" legislation takes effect, the financial and academic challenges to school districts become even greater. We are successfully meeting these challenges in Bethpage, where our comprehensive system of checks and balances maximizes every tax dollar, and our collaborative efforts among faculty, parents, and administration continue to help ensure success for every student. We have one of the lowest per pupil expenditures in our area, yet our students continue to score at or near the top of the key performance indicators." This includes holding the 6th highest Regents Diploma rate in Nassau County, ranking 6th in the County on the Grade 8 Math Assessment, and ranking 9th in the County on the Grade 8 English Language Arts Assessment. Additionally, passing rates on nearly every elementary, middle school, and high school standardized exam are 90% or better. Proposition # 2: Creation of a Capital Fund There is a second proposition on the May 17th school ballot entitled Proposition # 2, which proposes the establishment of a Capital Fund for $ 3.2 million in proceeds from the sale of Borella Field. This Capital Fund would be used for facilities improvement projects to supplement the 2000 Bond. Some of these projects include: • field restoration and bleacher upgrades • Auditorium renovations • Restroom renovations • Boiler upgrades Proposition # 2 is independent of Proposition # 1. The funding of these proposed facilities improvement projects would not affect the proposed budget. The Board is committed to using these funds for the aforementioned capital improvements. In October 2004, Bethpage voters approved the sale of Borella Field to the Town of Oyster Bay for $ 4.25 million. Since the Town used land preservation funds to purchase Borella Field, it must be maintained as a recreational park. The Board of Education has pledged to use the remaining $ 1.05 million of these proceeds toward tax stabilization over the next several years ($ 367,500 in 2005- 06) while proposing to use the remaining $ 3.2 million for the improvements, dependent on the passage of Proposition # 2. " We urge all residents to carefully review the budget brochure that has been mailed home and contact the District Offices with any questions about either the proposed budget or Proposition # 2," added Dr. Marsh. " Most importantly, we want our residents to make an informed decision and exercise their right to vote on May 17th." A Message from the Bethpage CouncilofPTA's The Bethpage Council of Parent- Teacher Associations ( PTAs) unanimously endorses Proposition # 1 - the Bethpage School District's Proposed Budget for the 2005- 06 school year and Proposition # 2 - the Creation of a Capital Fund. The Council supports the Proposed Budget because the Board of Education has made a concerted effort to limit spending without sacrificing education. They have found ways to save on staffing costs without laying- off teachers or reducing class sizes, listened to parents and residents, and responded with a very reasonable budget that maintains all programs and provides enhancements to the curriculum. This includes funding for extra security personnel and equipment, demonstrating to parents that providing a safe environment for children is still a top priority. The Council also endorses Proposition # 2 to create a Capital Fund that would use $ 3.2 million in proceeds from the sale of Borella Field for school building improvement projects, including boiler, restroom, auditorium, and field upgrades. These are important school facilities that should be improved or repaired. It is important to note that the $ 3.2 million is existing revenue and does not create new taxes. The Board will use the remaining $ 1.05 million of the Borella Field proceeds toward reducing taxes for the next several years. Our community approved the sale of Borella Field in October for the purpose of improving our schools and stabilizing taxes. Proposition # 2 accomplishes this at no cost to residents. We urge all residents to vote " Yes" to the Proposed School Budget ( Proposition # 1) and vote " Yes" on Proposition # 2 on Tuesday, May 17th at Bethpage High School ( 7 am - 9 pm). Please remember, a non- vote is the same as a no vote. Bethpage Public Schools 2005- 2006 BUDGET NOTICE Dear Resident: In accordance with NYS legal requirements, we are forwarding the following budget and STAR tax savings information: Total budget amount Increase/ decrease for the 2005- 06 school year Percentage Increase ( decrease) In each budget Change In the consumer price index Resulting estimated property tax levy for the 2005- 06 school year Administrative component Instructional Program component Capital component ADMINISTRATIVE CAP PERCENT Budget Adopted for the 2004- 2005 School Year $ 55,356,055 $ 6,062,449 $ 41,698,711 $ 7,594,895 12.69% Budget Proposed for the 2005- 2006 School Year ( Rev # 6) $ 59,125,594 $ 3,769,539 6.809% Contingent Budget for the 2005- 2006 School Year* ( Rev # 6) $ 57,795,783 $ 2,439,728 4.407% 2.70% 1 | $ 46,755,730 $ 5,920,388 $ 45,533,539 $ 7,671,667 11.51% $ 45,425,919 $ 5,787,231 $ 44,509,431 $ 7,499,121 • ' Statement of assumptions made In projecting a contingent budget for the 2005- 2006 school year, should the proposed budget be defeated. Although the school districts has certain latitude In regard to the reductions made, It Is likely that cuts would necessarily be made In the following areas: ( 1) Instructional staff elimination and therefore Increases In class size; ( 2) Instructional & Non- Instructional equipment and various contractual expenses; ( 3) certain supplies for student use; ( 4) Security and other support staff services; ( 5) Non- mandatory educational support and extra- curricular programs; ( 6) Instructional programs that could Include the elimination of summer school enrichment, educational field trips and associated transportation; ( 7) and any other expenditure reductions as deemed necessary by the Board of Education to comply with legal requirements. Contingent budget calculated at lesser of 120% of CPI or 4% over prior years budget, per the NYS guidelines. A contingent budget would include funding of increases in items such as construction bond debt service, necessary special education services and for an enrollment increase of approximately 18 students. A contingent budget would include an estimated 4.15% increase In the district's tax levy for 2005- 06 school year. ADMINISTRATIVE CAP PERCENT: CAPPED AT LESSER OF: 1) The percent that the Administrative Component had comprised In the vear prior, exclusive of Capital Component; or ( 2) The percent that the Administrative Component had comprised I budget, exclusive of Capital Component. i the last proposed defeated 1 Don't Forget to Vote! School Budget and Trustee Election May 17 7am- 9pm BHS Basic STAR Exemption Impact ( based on Class 1 data) Estimated Basic STAR1 Exemption Savings Based on a Hypothetical Home with a Full Value of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 100,000) & Equalization Rate of 0.81% used. Basic STAR tax savings School tax Increase/ decrease Net Basic STAR tax savings Budget Adopted for the 2004- 2005 School Year $ 846.43 $ 138.86 $ 707.57 Budget Proposed for the 2005- 2006 School Year $ 861.55 $ 112.10 $ 749.45 The annual budget vote for the fiscal year 2005- 2006 by tfie qualified voters of The Bethpage District, Nassau County, New York, will be held in said district on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 between the hours of 7: 00 am and 9: 00 pm, prevailing time in the designated polling places at the High School Auditorium, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting ballot or machine. ' The basic school tax relief ( STAR) exemption Is authorized by section 425 of the Real Property Tax Law. i i » i « « i i i i i i urnr iitiiirtif w n a r mmmm mttiiisir " miimm te8$# \ mMMm im^& ai mm^ Imm^ 1 lillll DEMOCRA CYINA CTION » Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 Time: 6: 00 p. m.- 9: 00 p. m. Location: Bethpage High School • Bring your child to the Budget Vote/ Board Election • View " Democracy in Action" voting stickers created by K- 5 Students • View artwork produced by students from JFK and BHS • Visit the exciting " Maritime Festival" • The Great American Bake Sale will raise funds to fight hunger • Enjoy musical selections performed by students from all schools 6: 15 p. m. JFK Performers Vocal Quartet 6: 30 - 7: 00 p. m. Central Blvd. Performers o Orchestra 7: 10- 7: 40 p. m. Charles Campagne Performers • Advanced Recorder Club, Vocal Ensemble, 7: 45 - 8: 15 p. m. Kramer Lane Performers • Recorder Club and Advanced Orchestra Through the evening, listen to performances of BHS students! Student artwork will be displayed the entire evening! Please remember to VOTE %,:;/, <>. m^ u:^ wi.; i^ j^;^ r^:^^-" ' -^':}: i>$- •^•^/-••^• -••"•* --^ Bethpage Fire Department Station Four Dedication Pictured left to right are Commissioner Bill Froelich; Ex- Commissioner, Ex- Chief Mike Mancini ( the Charter Captain of the original Station 4); Commissioner Bill Zura; Captain Paul Holz; Commissioner Frank DeBobes and Commissioner Dennis Holz cut the cake dedicating Station Four to deceased Firefighters Robert Hassett and Joseph Dunn. LLI & I h- LU CO LLI X CM LLI O Local officials pose with Mrs. Hassett and Mrs. Dunn. ( Continued from page 1) after the building was completed the company moved into their new home. Almost fifty years later, the community is still growing. Commercial areas are still developing and the fire protection needs still remain a challenge. Let this building serve as a reminder to those who have served, those who continue to serve, and those who will volunteer their time to serve in the future. Let us never forget our Brothers Captain Joseph Dunn and Robert Hassett for whom this building is dedicated. Let us never forget their great personal sacrifice to this community. Thank you. Merchant Spotlight Ottty Stove ? w 1pm flm OLD FASHIONED QUALITY SERVICE 332 BROADWAY BETHPAGE 516- 933- 2588 Thirty years in the carpet business makes Brian Finegold a bona fide expert in making sure that his customers carpets look perfect in their homes. And pleasing his customers is what Brian says has kept him in the carpet business for so many years. " When you are in the retail business and especially the carpet business you have to make sure that your customer's satisfaction is your highest priority," said Brian who is the owner of All About Floors, located at 332 Broadway in Bethpage. Brian takes his extensive knowledge of carpet and carpet manufacturing as well as his expertise in inside pricing, home shopping and one- on- one customer service and makes sure that all his customers are completely satisfied with their new carpet. All About Floors carries a full line of Custom Mills, Domco, Mohawk, Beaulieu and Shaw in addition to wood laminates. Stop by today and you will surely be thrilled with your results. Bethpage JFK Students Win L. I. Pine Barrens Award to ' Save the Earth' Bethpage JFK Middle School Students, Pin Gao and Kevin Miller were the recipients of the Pine Barrens awards, given to only seven students out of 4,500 participants from schools throughout Long Island. Pictured: Assistant Principal, Kerri McCarthy, Students, Pin Gao, Kevin Miller and Art Teacher, Karen Miller. The Long Island Pine Barrens Society and the Keyspan Foundation sponsored an island-wide " Save the Earth" poster, ad and essay contest in April in recognition of the 35th annual " Earth Day" celebration on April 22. The contest, which inspired the participation of more than 4,500 students at the primary and secondary levels, raises awareness of the significance of the Long Island Pine Barrens and its species, ecosystems, landscapes and resources. Of the thousands of entries received, only seven students won awards, two of whom were eighth grade students at Bethpage JFK Middle School. Those students are: Kevin Miller and Pin Gao. Pin Gao was one of two students island wide who took the first place award. Kevin Miller was one of three students who took the third place award. Both Pin and Kevin were invited, along with their families, to a luncheon award ceremony held at the Pine Barren Society headquarters in South Haven Park in April. All seven winners received certificates and young potted evergreen trees. Pin, who additionally won a $ 1,000 educational grant for taking first place, said her project was based on the Amazon Rain Forest and deforestation. Entitled, " The Last Forest," her full color ad, which includes the slogan, " To avoid this day, start making actions to stop habitat destruction!" depicts a sad scene where a parent and child are viewing the " last rain forest," a pitiful piece of land with few animals and plant life. Pin said she created her ad to help raise awareness on the importance of preserving the rain forest. " In my artwork, I showed how the Amazon Rain Forest became a tourist site," said Pin, who describes the plight of the rain forest in her ad. " Only a small strip has been saved in a glass case and that's the last forest in the world." Kevin was the recipient of a $ 250 educational grant for his unique artwork. His piece, done in black and white, was created to raise awareness of an environmental problem that focuses on the Alaskan Wilderness oil excavation. The slogan reads: " Stop the Dig! Save a bear... show you care." " The ad shows two polar bears in Alaska," said Kevin. " It's a mother and cub who are wondering where they are going to live." According to Art Teacher at JFK Middle School, Karen Miller, all students of the seventh and eighth grade accelerated art classes received assignments to participate in the " Save the Earth" contest. All artwork at the Middle School level, which was in the form of an ad, was submitted to the judges at the Pine Barrens Society. " Students had a little over a week to complete the assignment," said Ms. Miller. ' These are very talented kids." The winning entries can be viewed on the Long Island Pine Barrens Society website at www. pinebarrens. org. Don't Miss Out! Send Your News To The Tribune 329 Broadway, Bethpage, New York 11714 . because your news is good news to the Tribune Bethpage HS Students Bring History to Life Bethpage High School students from Teacher Alan Weber's social science research class were finalists in the " Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking" contest, held at Sagamore Hill in April. Student, Vera Fichtelberg took first place at the contest out of 35 contestants from all over Long Island. Pictured: Jeff Katz, James Potter, Vinod Kasturi, Vera Fichtelberg, Vera Warkow and Teacher Alan Weber. Emulating the dynamic and charismatic persons of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States is no small feat. He was an extraordinary individual with tremendous zeal for life who changed the course of the lives of many American people just by being who he was: a Nobel prize winner, naval historian, physical culturalist, taxidermist, ornithologist, conservationist, big game hunter, editor, critic, orator, colonel of the cavalry, and the list goes on. Five students in Alan Weber's social science research class at Bethpage High School successfully portrayed the life of the former present when they competed recently in the " Theodore Roosevelt Public Speaking Contest," a competition comprised of competitors from many high schools throughout Long Island. Envisioning President Roosevelt as he was in the early years of 20th century was only the beginning of the task. Prior to entering the contest, held at historic Sagamore Hill in April, the students, Vera Fichtelberg, Jeff Katz, James Potter, Vinod Kasturi and Rebecca Warkow researched information about the former president and then created individualized speeches for the contest. The students prepared speeches about the president's life, and along with 35 other students from various Long Island high schools, delivered the speeches to an audience of judges, teachers, students and community members. Three BHS students, Jeff Katz, James Potter and Vera Fichtelberg were finalists in the contest, with Vera taking first place. Vera not only won two trophy busts of Theodore Roosevelt, she also came away with a $ 1,000 cash prize and $ 200 savings bond for her outstanding achievement. According to Mr. Weber, a social studies teacher at Bethpage High School, the students in the social science research class, encompassing grades nine through 12, compete in a variety of contests during the school year, including the " Voice of Democracy," " National Holocaust Essay Contest," and " Franklin Delano Roosevelt Contest." ' This is the first time we've ever won this contest in the six or seven years we've been competing," said Mr. Weber. " It's quite an honor." Vera, a ninth grade student involved in the Drama Club, Winter Track, Students Put an End to Cancer ( SPEC) and the Select Chorus said she prepared for the contest by researching books at the Bethpage and Hofstra Libraries. After she wrote her speech, she memorized it in one day. Of her contest experience, she said she enjoyed seeing the home in which President Roosevelt once lived. 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SCOTT BERG 195 Park Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714 ( 516) 433- 4114 iI 11111 i I l 1 I i g J M g n ^ ^ Letters To The Editor ( Continued from page 8) how this district is perceived and the property value of your home. If you are starting to think that taking 20 minutes of your life to vote is a smart idea, you would be right. Go, Vote. You'll get the government you deserve. Gina McGovern Dear Gina, I couldn't agree more. The days of being a Monday morning quarterback or in many cases complainer have to end. The community we live in is only as strong as the residents who live there. I hope everyone makes voting in this - and all elections a priority. Voting is a privilege and most importantly, it is an obligation. - Linda Dear Linda, Words are inadequate to express our thanks and appreciation for your comments in the " Editor's Notebook" concerning that poor little rich girl Traitor, Jane Fonda who gave comfort and succor to our enemy during a time of war. She should have been tried for high treason. Protesting our government's decision is every citizen's right, in a free society. This is certainly not the way to express your opinion. Provided in our constitution are channels available for people to let their representatives know their opinions. Our dissent with our government should follow these channels and most certainly stay within our borders. Thank goodness people like you step forward to remind everyone of the sacrifices our veterans have made in all our countries conflicts. At a time when the cream of our youth are being killed and maimed, to bring freedom to the people of Iraq and insure our future, it is unthinkable that this harlot has the nerve to publish an autobiography, detailing her trip to our enemy, North Vietnam. Those monies and efforts could have better been spent to help our POWs, who were treated horribly in violation of the Geneva Convention and all norms of humanity. Why didn't she protest this? Linda, your continuing and stalwart efforts, in supporting all veterans are magnificent, thank you, thank you, thank you. Sincerely, Herbert J. Lewis Commander Archie McCord Post 86 American Legion, Bethpage ft sin Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame Permanent home to be established at Bethpage State Park Commemorative benches will be installed to honor inductees Working closely with New York State Parks Commissioner, Bemadette Castro, the Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame ( now in its fourth year) will now have a permanent home at Bethpage State Park ( host of the U. S. Open 2002 and 2009) in Farmingdale, New York. To commemorate inductees, benches with inscribed plaques will be installed at the Carlyle on the Green clubhouse grounds and golf course tees on the Blue, Green and Yellow courses. A press conference announcing this historic event will be the added unveiling of a sample bench will be held at the Carlyle on the Green, Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, Tuesday, May 17, at 10: 00 a. m. Growing out the United Nations International Year of the Volunteers 2001, the Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame celebrates the humanitarian spirit by inducting volunteer founders of nonprofit organizations whose vision, dedication and drive addressed a community need and began a legacy of service to improve the quality of life for Long Islanders. A special award for Lifetime Achievement in Volunteerism will also be conveyed to a unique individual who has made a significant impact on the lives of others through a lifetime commitment of active citizenship, community service, and philanthropy. An independent panel of judges, including community leaders in the nonprofit, business, academia, media, and public service sectors, selects the inductees. To coincide with National Volunteer Week, 2005 nomination brochures were first made available at the April 18 Junior League of Long Island Volunteer Merit Awards Luncheon at the Garden City Hotel. Nomination forms due July 31, can now be obtained by contacting the Long Island Volunteer Center at ( 516) 564- 5482 or by accessing the website www. livolunteerhalloffame. org. The Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame induction ceremony and reception to honor 2005 inductees will be held on February 1, 2006 at the newly renovated Carlyle on the Green, Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale. * ifim- tiw » r Kwmmammm^ mm « rwai qnawep ?.• MWWUKHMTWB— Is Here & tQ42/ wt/ and/ s&& umaAs s/ neup wt/ EMU'S GARDEN CENTE It's Time To Get Your Garden Started! New ( Ptants and Vegeta6ks Arriving ( Daity Lawn Decorations and Much, Much More! 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Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale entered herein and dated December 16, 2004, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the north front steps of the County Court House, 262 Old Country Rose- Mineola. Counry of NASSAU,' State of New York, on June 7. 2005 at 9: 15 AM. premises on the easterly side of Ninth Street, 232.61 feet souzr. of Meade Avenue, being a plot 60 feet by 100.25 feet and known as 154 9th Street, Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, State of New York. Approximate amount of lien $ 136,056.68 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment, Index Number 04- 009502. Dated: April 25, 2005. Jonathan A. Moore, Esq., Referee. Zavatsky, Mendelsohn, Gross, Savino & Levy, LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, P. O. Box 510, 33 Oueens Street, Syosset, New York 11791- 0510. 5/ 6.13.20,27 of New York (" SSNY") on 2/ 14/ 05. Office location is Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of such process to LLC c/ o Salvatore Gambino, 28 Ruth PI., Plain view, NY 11803. Purpose of business of LLC is any lawful act or activity. 4/ 22,29 5/ 6. 13, 20 & 27 Notice of Formation of FAMA LLC (" LLC"). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State TWO EIGHTEEN GROUP, LLC. Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State ( SSNY) 4/ 25/ 2005. Office in Nassau Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 27 Marilyn Blvd., Plainview, N. Y. 11803. 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To celebrate the Year of the Eucharist there will be a parade through town on Sunday, May 29th at 3: 00 PM starting at St. Martin of Tours Church. A new Youth Ministry for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students is starting. If you would like further information call Heinz Stadler at 516- 931- 4170 or by email at heinzstadler@ optonline. net. St. Martin of Tours Parishioners wishing prayers for themselves or sick family members are asked to call Arlene Pehrsson at 579- 9746. Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? New RCIA classes start in September. Call 931- 0818 for further information. Is your marriage falling apart? A program for marriages in trouble will be helt at Montfort Missions, Bay Shore on June 17- 19, 2005. Please call 1- 800- 470- 2230 for further info. Pray for our daughters, sons, relatives and friends of our parishioners in the military. Pray for World Peace. God Bless America. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 449 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, N. Y. Rev. Mario E. Ancira, Pastor, is a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. St. Paul's is handicapped accessible. CHURCH OFFICE - The church office is open Tuesday through Friday from 9: 00 A. M. to 3: 00 P. M. Telephone number is 516- 931- 8262. Email address is www. stpaul@ optonline. net. Web page is www. stpaulbethpage. com. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES are al 8: 00 AM and 10: 30 AM. Stsmnsion topic for May 15th is " The He^- er Has Come" ( Acts 2: 1- 21 & Jhn 16: 5- 11). SUNDAY SCHOOL begins at 9: 15 AM. Children can be registered any Sunday. For further information call the church office. ADULT BIBLE STUDY - takes place at 9: 15 AM Sundays at the church. Other bible studies take place during the week. Call the church office for details. TEEN BIBLE STUDY takes place Sundays at 9: 15 AM at the church. All teenagers who have been confirmed are welcome. NEW BIBLE STUDY - Wednesdays at 7: 30 PM St. Paul offers a six week course in Spirituality and Faith Formation. This bible study will also coincide with a brief communion service. YOUTH GROUP is open to all children who have reached their 12th birthday or are in the 7th grade. Please call 931- 8262 for information or email at9334him@ optonline. net. LITTLE GOSPEL LIGHTS PRESCHOOL is now accepting registration for September 2005 school year. We have programs for 3 and 4 year olds; They Came by Two - a parent and child program for toddlers; and a drop- off program for children who have reached their 2nd birthday by September 2005. Enrollment is limited. Please call Joanne Foley at 516- 933- 4446 for registration information. MOMMIE AND ME PROGRAM - Registrations are being accepted. Please call 933- 4446 for more information. ALL DENOMINATIONS are welcome to our Sunday School, Bible Studies, Worship Services, Youth Group, Little Gospel Lights Preschool, They Came by Two and Mommie and Me programs. ST. MARGARET'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 1000 Washington Avenue, Plainview, N. Y. 11803. Rev. Peter Lai, rector. The church office is open from 9AM to 4PM Tuesday through Friday, and available at 516- 692- 5268 at all times. CHURCH SERVICES - Sunday services are at 8: 15 AM and 10: 15 AM. HEALING SERVICE - First Sunday of the month after each service. SUNDAY SCHOOL - Sunday at 9: 15AM. INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP - After 8: 15 AM service. We sincerely welcome all to our church community! Bethpage Church of Christ -- 65 Stewart Ave. Bethpage, NY 11714. Phone ( 516) 731.- 4307. YOU'RE INVITED. Please be our Guest at our Worship Service - Sunday 11 am - Bible Study 10 am & Wednesday - 7: 30 pm Bible Study. BETHPAGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 192 Broadway, Bethpage. 516- 931- 4345 Pastor Mary P. Crump. WORSHIP 10: 30am Sundays. Church School 10 am. Located just south of Central Avenue. " Open Heaub Open Minds, Open Doors." Bethpage Jewish Community Center, 600 Broadway, Bethpage, 938- 7909, Rabbi Seth Gordon, SABBAT SERVICES, Friday 8 PM ( occasional early services). Shabbat morning 9 AM, Sunday 9 AM, Weekdays 8 PM. Adult Education, Religious School for children, Sisterhood and Men's Club. OBITUARIES Lynch, John ( Jack), of Bethpage, L I . on April 14, 2005. Beloved husband of Barbara. Devoted Father of Barbara and the late Charles Waters, John and Claudia Lynch, Thomas and Eileen Lynch. Cherished Grandfather of Charles, Jaclyn, Allison, Nadia, Kristin, Renee and Brendan. Devoted Brother of the late Joseph and Mary Lynch. U. S. Coast Guard Veteran of WWII. Long Time Member of International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Past President and Founder of Local 707 Retirees Club. A funeral mass was held at St. Martin of Tours RC Church, Bethpage. Interment followed at St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx. Arrangements were entrusted to the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road, Bethpage. Beltram, Louis G. of North Massapequa, N. Y., on April 16, 2005. Beloved Husband of Elba. Devoted Father of Maria Testagrossa and James Beltram. Cherished Grandfather of 3. Devoted Brother of Patricio Beltran and Bertha Beltran. A funeral mass was held at St. James RC Church, Seaford. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. Arrangements were entrusted to the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road, Bethpage. Steckler, Elizabeth of Bethpage, L. I. on April 24, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Sylvester Steckler. Loving mother of Elaine Sisia ( John), Barbara Lewis ( Gary), James Steckler ( Susan) and Elizabeth Stryker ( John). Adored grandmother of Elizabeth ( Bryan), Paul, Gary, Theresa, Steven, Kevin, Daniel and Kristine. Caring great grandmother of Aiden. A funeral mass was held at St. James RC Church, Seaford. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale. Arrangements were entrusted to the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road, Bethpage. Conway, Geraldine R., 75 of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Seaford, L. I. on April 24, 2005. Retired secretary from Levittown School District after 25 years. Beloved Mother of Kathi Conway, Vincent Conway ( Michelle), and Beth Litras ( Bob). Devoted Grandmother of Nicole and Bobby Litras. Cherished Sister of Bill Smith ( Sandra) of Port St. Lucie, FL. Former wife and lifelong friend of the late Vincent J. Conway. A funeral mass was held at St. James RC Church, Seaford. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road, Bethpage. Polchynsky, Maureen F., of Levittown, LI on April 12, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas. Devoted mother of Joanne Johnson, Michael W. Polchynsky and Nicholas Polchynsky, Jr. Loving companion of Martin Stack. Proud and cherished grandmother of Richard, Robert, Michael, Laura and Kylie. Fond Mother- in- Law of Richard and Kathleen. Dear sister of Eleanor Bartelotti, Marjorie Curry, Kathleen Falls, Patricia Walsh and the late William Gorman. A funeral mass was held at St. Martin of Tours RC Church, Bethpage. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, L. I. Arrangements were entrusted to the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Bethpage Funeral Home, 20 Hicksville Road, Bethpage. Himmelberger, Dorothea F. ( nee Wagner) of Bemville, PA, formerly of Bethpage, NY passed away at the age of 47 on April 28, 2005. Predeceased by her loving parents, Leroy and Frances Wagner. Cherished sister of Lynne R. Hardy, and her husband, Stephen of Pepperelle, MA. Loving aunt of Kathy Taparausky ( her husband, Keith and their son, Kaden), Craig Smith ( his wife, Tammy and their son, Jacob), and Chris Hardy ( his wife, Trisha and their daughters, Cassidy and Caleigh). She also leaves her fiance and best friend, Jim Rutt, his children, Austin and Autumn, along with many other relatives and friends. A Funeral Mass was held Monday, May 2, at St. Martin of Tours RC Church, with interment following in Pinelawn Memorial Park. Arrangements were entrusted to the Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc. Bihary, Anne ( nee Sieriche) a longtime resident and teacher in the Farmingdale School District, passed away at her home on April 29, 2005 at the age of 91. She joined the district in 1938 and taught kindergarten and first grade in Main Street, Woodward Parkway and other Farmingdale Schools for a total of 38 years. Known for her dedication to teaching young children and the ability to provide them with a sound start to their education. She was instrumental in implementing significant improvements to the elementary school facilities and programs early in her career. Anne was a member of the American Association of University Women and the Farmingdale- Bethpage Historical Society. Predeceased in 1981 by her beloved husband, Joseph. She is survived by her daughter, JoAnne, sons Bruce and Greg, and four grandchildren, Diana, Kristin, Michael and Joseph. Donations in her memory may be sent to either St. Luke's Lutheran Church or AAUW ( to support their scholarship fund for young women). A Service was held Wednesday, May 4, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, with interment following at Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn. Arrangements were entrusted to the Arthur F. White Funeral Home. Comforting families for 80 years. Thomas F. HON FUNERAL HOMES, INC. FLORAL PARK 29 Atlantic Ave. ( 516) 354- 0634 NEW HYDE PARK 125 Hillside Ave. ( 516) 354- 0634 LEVITTOWN HICKSVILLE WILUSTON PARK 2786 Hempstead Tpke. 47 Jerusalem Ave. 412 Willis Ave. ( 516) 796- 0400 ( 516) 931- 0262 ( 516) 354- 0634 www. daltonfuneralhomes. com Tun Dnlton ami Beth Dallm- Cosietto ' Proudly serving Bethpage and Farmingdale for over 70 Years' Arthur F. White Funeral Home 315Conklin Street Farmingdale, New York Inc. 931- 1454 234 Broadway Bethpage, New York We didn't buy a new location... we earned it. For 50 years we have been earning the trust of Suffolk County families. Now we look forward to extending the same unsurpassed service to you, as we expand to Nassau Comity. We think you'll agree, it's nice to know that a trusted neighbor is even closer. 20 Hicksville Rd, Bethpage, NY 11714 ( 516) 731- 5600 03 CO CO K> O O m co m H X 5 Q m H CD z: m 3 Q m LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Article 27 Section 269 of the Building Zone Ordinance. NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 5/ 25/ 2005 at 9: 30 A. M. & 2: 00 P. M. to consider the following applications and appeals: THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9: 30 A. M. 405/ 05. - 410/ 05. ELMONT - Mian Enterprises, Inc., d/ b/ a Checkers, Renewal of grants: Variance in off- street parking; Maintain two ( 2) drive- thru windows; Use part of premises for outdoor dining; Maintain one double- faced, illuminated, detached ground sign, overall size 100 sq. ft.; Maintain illuminated menu board in conjunction with drive \ thru; Maintain 2nd MWuminated menu board in conjunction with drive thru., N/ s Hempstead Tpke., 532.96' E/ o Makofske Ave., a/ k/ a 600 Hempstead Tpke. 412/ 05. OCEANSIDE - St. Anthony's R. C. Church, Amusement Rides ( Special Event) duration June 9- 12, 2005., N/ E cor. Anchor Ave. & Lincoln Ave., a/ k/ a Church Parking Lot. 413/ 05. - 414/ 05. N. BELLMORE - Daniel & Melanie Borelli, Variances, lot area oom CM CO & m z Z> CO DC LU X h- LU DO UJ X • CO LU O occupied, average maintain front yard setback, enclosed porch attached to dwelling; Variance, lot area occupied, maintain wood deck attached to dwelling., W/ s New York Ave., 200' S/ o Lincoln Blvd., a/ k/ a 1816 New York Ave. 415/ 05. LEVITTOWN - Gerard S. & Maria Noble, Mother/ Daughter Res. ( 2nd kitchen)., N/ s Mallard Rd., 1340.75' W/ o Condor Rd., a/ k/ a 3617 Mallard Rd. ( Negative Declaration issued under S. E. Q. R.) 416/ 05. WANTAGH - Thomas & Theresa Marie Carman, Variance, side yards aggregate, construct garage addition & 2nd story addition attached to dwelling., S/ s Red Maple Dr. So., 360.19' E/ o Sprucewood Dr., a/ k/ a 341 Red Maple Dr. So. 417/ 05. OCEANSIDE - Michael Swanson, Variance, side yard, maintain addition attached to dwelling., N/ s Windsor PI., 388' E/ o Rockaway Ave., a/ k/ a 500 Windsor PI. 418/ 05. WOODMERE - Young Israel of Woodmere, Variances, lot area occupied, front yard setback on Glen Dr., maintain electrical transformer & construct sound barrier higher & larger than permitted., S/ s Peninsula Blvd., 105.96' W/ o Longacre Ave., running thru to Glen Dr., a/ k/ a 859 Peninsula Blvd. ( Negative Declaration issued under S. E. Q. R.) 419/ 05. MERRICK - Frank & Diane Gregov, Variance, side yards aggregate, maintain bi- level wood deck attached to dwelling., S/ s Lednam Ct, 495.23' W/ o Meadowbrook Rd., a/ k/ a 1283 Lednam Ct. 420/ 05. - 423/ 05. LEVITTOWN - Debra Horowitz, Maintain 5' & 6' high fence larger than pool installation area; Maintain shed larger than permitted & exceeding horizontal maximum; Maintain 2nd accessory structure ( bar) not permitted; Maintain cabana with less than required side yard setback., N/ s Saddler La., 480.13' W/ o Glazer La., a/ k/ a 25 Saddler La. 424/ 05. OCEANSIDE - Ocean Harbor Club Owners, Inc., Variance to exceed population density to increase number of apartments from 92 to 94 units., Westerly end of Rose St., 210' W/ o Weidner Ave., a/ k/ a 4 Rose St. ( Negative Declaration issued under S E Q R ) THE ' FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2: 00 P. M. 425/ 05. - 426/ 05. ELMONT - Victor & Miriam Casso, Mother/ Daughter Res. ( 2nd kitchen); Maintain 6' high fence., W/ s Emporia Ave., 420' S/ o Atherton Ave., a/ k/ a 180 Emporia Ave. ( Negative Declaration issued under S. E. Q. R.) 427/ 05. SOUTH HEMPSTEAD - Jean M. Daniel & Liliane M. Cetoute, Mother/ Daughter Res. ( 2nd kitchen)., S/ E cor. Woodland Dr. & Webber Ave., a/ k/ a 570 Woodland Dr. ( Negative Declaration issued under S. E. Q. R.) 428/ 05. - 430/ 05. WEST HEMPSTEAD - Sonja Swidler, Variance, lot area occupied, maintain addition attached to dwelling; Variance, lot area occupied, maintain wood deck attached to dwelling; Variances, lot area occupied, maintain shed higher than permitted with less than required side yard setback & not permitted in side yard., N/ s School St., 100' W/ o Colony St., a/ k/ a 366 School St. 431/ 05. - 432/ 05. NR VALLEY STREAM - Errol Gindi, Variance, side yard, use premises for office building for four ( 4) practitioners in Res. " B" District; Waive off-street parking & permission to park in front yard setback on Central Ave. & permission to park in Res. " B" District., N/ E cor. Seaton Gate & Central Ave., a/ k/ a 5 Seaton Gate. ( Negative Declaration I issued under S. E. Q. R.) 433/ 05. FRANKLIN SQUARE - Swiss Ranch Estates, Ltd., Variances, subdivision of lot, lot area, front width at street line & setback line, construct dwelling with garage., N/ s Adams St., 72.49' W/ o Cleveland St. running thru to Cleveland St. 434/ 05. FRANKLIN SQUARE - Swiss Ranch Estates, Ltd., Variances, subdivision of lot, lot area, front width at street line & setback line, construct dwelling with garage, N/ s Adams St., 122.49' W/ o Cleveland St. 435/ 05. UNIONDALE - Verdeland Homes, Inc., Variances, lot area, lot width at street line & setback line, front yard average setback, side yards aggregate, construct dwelling with garage., S/ s Arthur St., 775' W/ o Nassau Rd. 1319/ 05. NR GARDEN CITY - C& B Stewart Realty, LLC, Permission to park in front yard setback with insufficient back- up space., N/ s Stewart Ave., 542' E/ o Raymond Ct., a/ k/ a 581 Stewart Ave. ( Negative Declaration issued under S. E. Q. R.) 1330/ 05. - 1331/ 05. LEVITTOWN Florence Redmond, Variances, front yard average setback, side yards aggregate, convert garage to living space & remove portion of roof; construct addition thereto & construct 2nd story to dwelling; Mother/ Daughter Res. ( 2nd kitchen)., S/ s Gleaner La., 354.48' E/ o Barrister La., a/ k/ a 18 Gleaner La. ( Negative Declaration issued under S. E. Q. R.) 1345/ 05. - 1348/ 05. SEAFORD - Gregory & Antoinette Warcholak, Variances, lot area occupied, front yard setback on Jerusalem Ave., side yard aggregate, convert garage to living space and construct addition both attached to dwelling; Mother/ Daughter Res. ( 2nd kitchen); Maintain 6' high fence; Variances, side yard, side yards aggregate, maintain air conditioning unit., S/ s Ralph St., 260.35' E/ o Allen Dr., running thru to Jerusalem Ave., a/ k/ a 3882 Ralph St. ( Negative Declaration issued under S. E. Q. R.) 1349/ 05. LEVITTOWN Levittown Chamber of Commerce, Amusement Rides ( Special Event) duration May 26- 30, 2005., N/ E cor. Hempstead Tpke. & Division Ave., a/ k/ a Town of Hempstead Parking Lot L- 2. 1350/ 05. MERRICK - St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Amusement Rides ( Special Event) duration June 9- 12, 2005 and June 16- 19, 2005., E/ s Hewlett Ave., 130' S/ o Annette Ave., a/ k/ a Church Parking Lot. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider the Decision and Reserve Decision calendar. By order of the Board of Appeals, Gerald G. Wright, Chairman Joseph F. Pellegrini, Secretary to the Board of Appeals PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246- 18- Eofthe Code of the Town of Ovster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on MAY 26, 2005, at 7: 00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 05- 281 BETHPAGE PHILIP CONIGLIO: Variance to erect a one story addition having less rear yard setback than required by Ordinance and exceed maximum permitted percent of building coverage than allowed by Ordinance, also encroachment of eaves and gutters. W/ s/ o Oxford La., 170.34 ft. S/ o Cheshire Rd., a/ k/ a 10 Oxford La., Bethpage, NY OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK APPEAL NO. 05- 282 BETHPAGE PATRICIA A, McCABE: Variance to erect a second story cantilevered addition having less average front yard setback and side yard setback than required by Ordinance, also encroachment of eaves and gutters. N/ s/ o Moore Dr., 120 ft. E/ o Byron St., a/ k/ a 36 Moore Dr., Bethpage, NY APPEAL NO. 05- 283 BETHPAGE PRASAD SUBRANANIAN-Variance to erect a fence having greater height than allowed by Ordinance. NW/ cor. of Mead Avenue and Third Street, a/ k/ a 32 Meade Avenue, Bethpage, NY APPEAL NO. Q5- PR4 BETHPAGE EUGENE GRANDINFTTI-Special Use Permit to install a second kitchen in a one family dwelling for use as a Parent/ Child residence. N/ s/ o Floral Ave., 100 ft. E/ o Pine Ave., a/ k/ a 70 Floral Ave., Bethpage, NY MAY 16,2005 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN OF GAC ASSOCIATES LLC. Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State ( SSNY) 04- 05- 05. Office in Nassau Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 16 Plainview Road, Bethpage, NY 11714. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 4/ 29,5/ 6,13,20,27,6/ 3 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems as nominee for Homecomings Financial Network, Inc., Plaintiff, AGAINST Douglas Patrick Pfeifer, et. al. Defendant( s). Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sate duly dated 7/ 8/ 2004 I. the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 262 Old Country Rd., Village of Mineola, New York on 5/ 23/ 2005 at 12: 00 PM premises known as 22 Emma Street, Oyster Bay, New York 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York Section, Block and Lot: 49- 64- 92 & 93 Approximate amount of lien $ 221,113.99 plus interest and costs Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 3849/ 04. John C. Deleonardis Esq., Referee. Steven J. Baum, P. C., Attorney for Plaintiff, P. O. Box 1291, Buffalo, NY 14240- 1291. Dated: 4/ 13/ 2005 4/ 22,29,5/ 6,13 LEVLYN PROPERTIES, LLC. Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State ( SSNY) 3/ 25/ 2005. Office in Nassau Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 192 Sagamore Drive, Plainview, N. Y. 11803. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 5/ 6,13,20,27,6/ 3,10 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF BETHPAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK ( MAY 17,2005) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Budget Hearing of the qualified voters of the Bethpage Union Free School District, Nassau County, Bethpage, New York, will be held in the Little Theatre of Bethpage High School in said District, on May 10, 2005, at 8: 00 p. m. prevailing time, for the purpose of discussing expenditures contained in the proposed budget for the ensuing school year 2005- 06. Copies of the budget document will be made available to district residents commencing May 3, 2005, between the hours of 9: 00 a. m. to 4: 00 p. m. prevailing time, in the offices of the following district locations: Administration Building Bethpage High School; JFK Middle , School; Central Boulevard School; Charles Campagne School;' Kramer Lane School. NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting, Budget Vote and Election of the Bethpage Union Free School District, County of Nassau, State of New York, qualified to vote at School Meetings in said District, will be held in the Auditorium of the Bethpage Senior High School, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage, New York in said District on May 17, 2005, for the purpose of voting by the qualified voters of the District, between the hours of 7: 00 a. m. to 9: 00 p. m. ( D. S. T.) on the following separate matters: 1. The estimated expenditures ( school budget) for the ensuing school year 2005- 2006 and authorizing the levy and collection of necessary taxes thereof ( Proposition 1). 2. Shall the Board of Education of the Bethpage Union Free School District be hereby authorized and directed to transfer Three Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 3,200,000- 00) to the capital fund for the following improvements: repair, replacement and upgrades of boilers at each of the District's schools; remarbelization of the High School pool; replacement and upgrade of the interior lighting at the Kramer Lane Elementary School; renovation of Bethpage High School and JFK Middle School Auditoriums; renovations to the restrooms throughout the District's buildings; renovations to the District's exterior and interior bleachers; field restoration and landscaping; renovation of the lockers at the High School and John F. Kennedy Middle School; as well as costs related to any design and/ or construction of the foregoing, where the funding for the transfer shall come from the District's 2004- 2005 fund balance which contains the monies resulting from the District's sale of Borella Field ( Proposition 2). 3. Any other questions or propositions as to matters or expenditures or authority to levy taxes that may be presented for a vote under the Education Law. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the said vote and election to be conducted on May 17, 2005, two ( 2) members are to be elected to the Board of Education as follows: ONE ( 1) member is to be elected for a full three ( 3) year term to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of the term of Michael Kelly, which term expires June 30, 2005. ONE ( 1) member is to be elected for a full three ( 3) year term to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of the term of Louis Orfan, which term expires June 30, 2005. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all nominating petitions of candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education, shall be filed with the Clerk of the District Not Later Than April 18. 2005. between the hours of 9: 00 a. m. and 5: 00 p. m. ( D. S. T K whose office is located in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools at the Administration Building. A separate petition, duly signed by at least 47 qualified voters of the district, said number constituting 2% of the total number of voters who voted at the Annual Meeting of May 18, 2004, stating the residence of each signer, shall be required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. Petitions for school board members shall describe the specific vacancy on the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated; said description shall include at least the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that each person entitled to vote must register. Registration dates, hours, and locations are as follows: SATURDAY, May 7, 2005, between the hours of 10: 00 a. m. and 1: 00 p. m. ( D. S. T.), in the Boardroom at the Administration Building, Cherry and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage, New York. WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2005, between the hours of 1: 00 p. m. to 8: 00 p. m. ( D. S. T.), at the Bethpage Senior High School Lobby, Cherry and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage, New York. All persons who shall have previously registered for, and shall have voted at any Annual or Special Meeting or any Election held or conducted during the four ( 4) calendar years prior to the year for which such register is being prepared, will not be required to register to vote at the Annual Meeting Vote and Elections to be held in said District on May 17, 2005, or any adjourned date thereof. NOTE: Any person who was not registered with the School District Board of Registration and did not vote at any Annual or Special School District Meeting within the past four ( 4) calendar years based on such registration with the School District Board of Registration, but who nevertheless voted at any Annual or Special School District Meeting or Election within such four ( 4) year period based solely on registration with the Nassau County Board of Elections as is permitted by law, such persons will not appear as a registered voter on the School District's register of voters eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting and Election of May 18, 2004. Such persons shall not be eligible to vote on May 17, 2005 unless she/ he ( 1) registers with the School District Board of Registration on May 7, 2005 or May 11, 2005 at the time( s) and place stated above, or ( 2) she/ he is registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections as stated above. Any qualified voter of the District who is in doubt as to whether she/ he is registered to vote at the May 17, 2005 Annual Meeting Vote and Election should contact the District Clerk of the Bethpage Union Free School District. All persons who registered at the Annual Meeting and Election held on May 18, 2004 will not be required to re- register for the purpose of voting on May 17, 2005. Persons whose names appear as eligible voters as of May 18, 2004 on the Voter Registration Books issued and maintained by the Nassau County Board of Elections, shall be eligible to vote at the Annual School District Meeting and Elections to be conducted on May 17, 2005. ( Exception to the School District Registration requirement.) The Board of Registration will meet during the election held in the District on May 17, 2005 at the place where the Annual Meeting and Election is held for the purpose of preparing a register for meetings and elections held subsequent to such Annual Meetings or Elections. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the register will be open for inspection by a qualified voter of the School District on May 12, 2005, up to and including the day of the election, May 17, 2005, Sunday excepted, between the hours of 9: 00 a. m. and 4: 00 p. m., with the exception of Saturday, May 14, 2005, when the hours will be from 10: 00 a. m. to 1: 00 p. m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing school year 2005- 06 for school purposes ( budget) and a statement of any expenditure and estimated tax levy for the ensuing year that may be required to fund the school budget appropriation at the above stated Annual Meeting shall be prepared and made available to any district resident at the Office of the District Clerk, which is located in the Superintendent's Office at the Administration Building, Cherry and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage, New York and the offices of the principals of all the schools in the District therein during the period of fourteen ( 14) days immediately preceding the Annual Meeting between the hours of 9: 00 a. m. and 4: 00 p. m. ( D. S. T.), Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays excepted. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that absentee ballots will be available for the election of School Board Members and the Budget Vote. Applications for absentee ballots are available in the Office of the District Clerk, which is located in the Superintendent's Office at the Administration Building, Cherry and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage. To have an absentee ballot mailed to your home, a completed and signed application must be in the District Clerk's Office no later than Tuesday, May 10, 2005. Application for an absentee ballot may be made in person from 9: 00 a. m. to 4: 00 p. m. on any school day and up until 5: 00 p. m. on Monday, May 16, 2005. The right to vote by absentee ballot will be subject to the approval of the Board of Registration. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election ( except Sunday), between the hours of 9: 00 a. m. and 4: CfO p. m. on weekdays, and on Saturday, May 14, 2005, between the hours of 10: 00 a. m. and 1: 00 p. m. The list will also be available at the polling place on May 17, 2005. Absentee ballots will be accepted in the Office of the District Clerk of the school district no later than 5: 00 p. m. on May 17, 2005. Any ballot received after that time will not be counted. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any propositions or questions to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 117 qualified voters of the District and filed in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 9: 00 a. m. and 4: 00 p. m., not later than the 40th day preceding the meeting or election at which such question or proposition shall be voted upon, except that this rule shall not apply to those questions or propositions which the Board of Education has authority by tew to present at any annual or special election of the District. QUALIFICATION FOR VOTING: 1. A person shall be a citizen of the United States. 2. Eighteen or more years of age. 3. A resident of the District for a period of thirty days or more next preceding the election at which he or she offers to vote. 4. Must be registered to vote. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the vote on all propositions and the , election of candidates I of the aforesaid Annual Meeting Vote and Elections on May 17, 2005, will be conducted by ballot on voting machines. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, BETHPAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT MARLENE JANNOTTA District Clerk Administration Building, Cherry and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage, New York 11714 4/ 1,15,29,5/ 13 QJ CO O O m CD m H x 3 Q m - H CD c - z. m 3 0 m CD An Eveni Music y c HMWF *>.*}&.* sr."',., wmm IIS! iiiiiiiiiii 8MB ssigg ioon CM CO fc LU CD CC h- LU CD X h- LU CO LU X • o LU Miles Davis t • Free Admission
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