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SPLASH: Mitigating flooding in your home by Laura Schofer “We can’t build an ark, so we need to find a viable solution,” said Rob Weltner, executive director of SPLASH, at a meeting held at the SPLASH headquarters, still in the midst of renovation after being hit by superstorm Sandy. Mr. Weltner told an assembled audience of contractors, homeowners and municipal employees, that “we have to keep an open mind and look at all kinds of solutions to fix this [flooding] problem.” At the meeting was Frank Kelly, CEO of Global Defence Systems and its subsidiary UK Flood Barriers, invited by SPLASH to make a presentation about his company’s flood mitigation products. He told the audience that one way to combat the changing weather patterns is to use the force of nature – in this case rising flood waters – to trigger passive systems, including backflow devices and flood walls that are deployed when the water level rises, and keeps the flood water away from our homes. This design concept was pioneered by the Dutch, who know “a little something about mitigating flood waters. They design flood barriers for a one-in-10,000 year event,” said Mr. Kelly. He recommends a combination of pro-

tective measures to combat flood events and could include door and low-level window barriers, nonreturn valves for sewage and utility pumps, the installation of sumps and pumps, and airbrick replacements. But each house, each situation, is unique, said Mr. Kelly, who has been to Freeport on three occasions since December to evaluate the damage the recent storms have caused to homes and businesses in Freeport. “We have been desperately searching for answers,” said Mr. Weltner in a telephone interview. “I have contacts with environmental groups around the world and they are way ahead of us. They said take a look at what we are doing in the UK [United Kingdom]. We’ve adapted, so can you. So we took a look.” For example, in Cockermouth, a town in Cumbria, the northwestern region of England, the Rivers Derwent and Cocker both broke their banks after a record rainfall of 12.3 inches fell in just 24 hours in 2009. Water levels rose eight feet, two inches and the river flow reached 20 knots, resulting in over 200 million English pounds (over $300 million) worth of damage to homes, possessions and businesses in the area. This flood was considered to

be a one-in-450-year occurrence. Cockermouth’s economy depends in part on tourism. There is the Cockermouth Castle and the town was the home of William Wordsworth, the English poet. The Allerdale Borough Council knew it needed to address the flooding situation and chose to install a self-closing barrier (over 115 liner meters) along the River Cocker to rise in a flood event and offer protection to the town. Otherwise, the barrier is not seen and does not mar the landscape. “Our situation here [on Long Island] is different, but we can learn from what others have done. Some of it is common sense,” said Mr. Weltner. For example, homes in the village of Chew Magna, south of Bristol, England suffered extensive and continuous damage from the eight floods the town has suffered over the last 40 years. To complicate matters, the village is a designated conservation area – homes are landmarked and the exteriors cannot be drastically altered. The Bath and North East Somerset Council decided to apply for grant money to help identify properties at risk and came up with a plan to protect those homes. It used a variety of measures, including door and low-level window

barriers, nonreturn valves for sewage and utility pipes, the installation of sumps and pumps, and airbrick replacements. The first phase secured 33 houses; the second phase secured an additional 39 homes. “Some of this stuff, we can do. It’s cheap, like a sewage backflow device. Just think what this would have meant to people here,” said Mr. Weltner. What’s the next step? Last Tuesday’s event at SPLASH headquarters on the Nautical Mile was the first opportunity to introduce local contractors to ideas and products that may help mitigate flooding. Mr. Weltner said SPLASH will work with contractors and architects to help them learn about the different flood mitigation techniques. “We will help them incorporate what they have done with these new products and ideas,” he said. Furthermore, SPLASH will recommend contractors who have developed expertise in flood mitigation techniques and products to homeowners. Interested homeowners may contact SPLASH at www.operationsplash.org “People are going to need to do a variety of things to keep the water out,” said Mr. Weltner. “We can’t stop a tsunami but we can stop tidewater. It’s a better than elevate or evacuate.”

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Art exhibit: The Faces of Africa From August 2 to 29, the exhibit will be on display during library hours. The artist, Judith Feinman, through her images, takes us on a visit to Africa. Four countries are represented: Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya and Namibia. The images representing Egypt are from the cities, the Ethiopian festival images are from Addis Ababa, and the rest are from tribal areas. All are invited to the reception on Friday, August 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Circulation Desk four weeks in advance. Registration is not required. The book for August 2 is “The Paris Wife” by Paula McLain and the leader is Carolyn Fenyo. The book is about Hadley Richardson, a quiet 28-yearold who has all but given up on love and happiness – until she meets Ernest Hemingway who changes her life forever. Following a whirlwind courtship and wedding, the couple set sail for Paris, where they become the golden couple in a lively volatile group.

Talking about Literature

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Talking about Literature is a monthly book discussion series that meets on Fridays from noon to 1:30 p.m. Bring a snack and join us for a lively discussion. We provide a beverage and dessert. Books are available at the

On Thursday, August 1, 7:30 p.m., Banjo Rascals, cosponsored by the Freeport Memorial Library and the Long Island Arts Council, will perform their great toe-tapping ragtime music from the 1880s with which you

Police reports come from law enforcement agencies. Suspects are presumed innocent unless and until convicted in court.

First Squad detectives are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred Monday at 10:20 p.m. in Baldwin. According to detectives, the 48year-old male victim, while employed as a taxi driver, picked up a fare on Woodcleft Avenue in Freeport and drove him to Grand Avenue near Brooklyn Avenue, Baldwin. The man then demanded the victim’s money and after refusing the suspect’s order, he continued to drive to the Baldwin train station. While the taxi was still moving, the suspect jumped out and fled southbound on Milburn Avenue. The suspect was described as white in his late 30s or early 40s, 5’8” tall with dark slicked-back hair. He was wearing black shorts, a black T-shirt and had tattoos on his arms. Detectives request anyone with information regarding this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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can sing along with your favorites. The Banjo Rascals turn the heat up with hot Dixieland standards and swing of the big band era mixed with rock ‘n’ roll classics. It is all transformed into the Country Rascals.

Beethoven to Bach

On Thursday, August 8, 2 p.m., concert pianist, music educator, lecturer and recording artist, Dr. Judith Alstadter will present a lecture/recital of various composers from Beethoven to Bernstein. Each piece will be preceded by her comments.

Jews, Conversos, and the Inquisition. August 20 – The World of Christopher Columbus; the Shock of the New; Spain and its Empire; the Aftermath of 1492. Theory of Evolution The theory of evolution is an examination of the varied elements that so often make this science the object of strong sentiments and heated debate. August 27 – Before Darwin; Evolution in the Air; Darwin’s Inspiration.

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On Tuesdays at 1 p.m., William Coble will continue with “The Other 1492: Ferdinand, Isabella, and the Making of an Empire.” August 6 – The Conquest of Granada – Muslim Life in Iberia; Edict of Expulsion – Jewish Life in Iberia;

On Wednesday, August 7, at 7 p.m., The Footnotes specializes in playing songs you know, including those by the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Steely Dan, Adele, Todd Rundgren, Seals and Croft, and many more. This native Freeport group is a musical gem.

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Nassau police arrested a Brooklyn man for criminal possession of a forged instrument that occurred in Baldwin on Wednesday, June 19, at 8:35 p.m. According to detectives, on June 19 Derrick Savage, 45, presented a prescription in his name to be filled at Pathmark Pharmacy, Grand Avenue, calling for 90 Percocet pills. Additionally, on July 5 the suspect presented two prescriptions to be filled for Percocet and Phenergan and on July 27 one prescription for Percocet, all at the same pharmacy. The pharmacist notified police and the suspect was arrested at the scene on July 27 at 7:50 p.m. Mr. Savage is being charged with four counts of Possession of a Forged Instrument. u u u

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Friday, August 2 • Talking about Literture, 12 p.m.; AA, 4:30 p.m.; OA, 5:30 p.m.; AA, 4:30 p.m.; OA, 5:30 p.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library • Kids’s Cafe, Friday evening supper for local families in need, 5:15 p.m., ETS Youth Division, 87 Pine Street. Saturday, August 3 • Eye 2 Eye, 9:30 p.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library Monday, August 5 • CR: P/C Workshop, 10:30 a.m.; CR: Hop to it (GR. Pre K-1), 11 a.m.; Everyone with Diabetes Counts, 3 p.m.; SP: Computer 1st Grade, 6:30 p.m.; AA, 4:30 p.m.;Chi Eta Phi Sorority, 7 p.m.; Toastmasters, 7 p.m.; Group Meditation, 7:30 p.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library, • Freeport Village Hall Court in session, ` Judge Cacciatore presiding, 7 p.m., 40 North Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome. •Freeport Trustees Village Board Meeting, Village Hall, Main Conference room, 46 North Ocean Avenue, 6:30 p.m., (Public Comment); Tuesday, August 6 • Look, Listen & Learn: A Video Experience, 1 p.m.; YA: Videogame showdown for teens, 4 p.m.; CR: Videogame Showdown for Tween, 6 p.m,; Audubon Society Board meeting, 7 p.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library. • Planning Board, 6:30 p.m., Village Hall, 46 North Ocean Avenue, • Electrical Board, 7:45 p.m., 220 West Sunrise Highway • Freeport Environmental Commission, 7 p.m., Recreation Center, 130 Merrick Road. • Archbishop Molloy Council # 1974, Knights of Columbus, Our Holy Redeemer Church basement. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 7 • AARP Mature Drivers Course, 9:30 a.m.; AARP Mature Drivers course, 9:30 a.m.; CR: Girl Power (Gr, 3 & 4), 3:30 p.m.; the Footnotes, 7 p.m. CR: Make Your own Garden Salsa, 7 p.m.; Coda of Freeport, 12 p.m.; AA, 4:30 p.m.; Freeport Lions Club, 6:30 p.m.; Kiwanis, 7 p.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library • Freeport Village Hall Court in session, Judge Cacciatore presiding, 7 p.m., 40 North Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome. Thursday, August 8 • From Beethowven to Bernstein, 2 p.m.; CR: Tween Cafe, 5 p.m.; Core 4, 6 p.m.; Knitting Crocheting , 7 p.m.; CR: Circus Yoga, 7 p.m.; CR: Circle tine, 7 p.m.; OA, 4 p.m.; NMAACP Frreport-Roosevelt Branch, 7:30 p.m. Friends of Andrew Hardwick. 7 p.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library • Traffic Safety Commission, 4 p.m. 355 Albany Avenue • Highway Commission, 7 p.m., 355 Albany Avenue • Sewer and Sanitation Commission, 7:30 p.m., 355 Albany Avenue

Canoe races The Freeport Chamber of Commerce and the Freeport PAL will present the Freeport Canoe Races on Sunday, August 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sea Breeze Park at the foot of Woodcleft Avenue. Registrations will be accepted on the day of the races.

Esplanade concerts The 2013 Sunset Concert Series is sponsored by the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport and hosted by the Village of Freeport. Concerts take place at the Nautical Mile Esplanade on Woodcleft Avenue. In case of rain, they will move to the Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Road. All concerts are free. Guests are asked to bring chairs as available seating is limited. On Thursday, August 1, at 7:30 p.m.

the Banjo Rascals will delight audiences of all ages with a variety of distinctive toe-tapping music ranging from 1890s ragtime to 1950s, ’60s and ’70s rock-n-roll. The concert is partially sponsored by the Freeport Memorial Library. On Thursday, August 8, at 7:30 p.m. The East End Trio will present music from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s performed with style, grace, and originality, partially sponsored by the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club. Guests are asked to bring chairs as available seating is limited. Save the dates! Additional concerts to be held on Thursdays, August 15, 22, and 29. Visit www.LIACFreeport.org for updated concert information or call 223-2522.

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Woodcleft Avenue. The visit by approximately 50 midshipmen and their instructors is always a special occasion for Freeport. It offers the midshipmen an opportunity to view our revitalized Nautical Mile, visit local attractions including Jones Beach and New York City, and provides both residents and visitors to the Nautical Mile an opportunity to tour the U. S. Naval Academy sailboats, meet the midshipmen and learn more about the Annapolis program. For additional information, call 4424845 or 377-2246.

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Friends of Freeport events On Friday, August 30, a flavorful FUNdraising event to benefit Friends of Freeport will be held at the California Pizza Kitchen in Westbury, Huntington and Lake Grove. Just bring in a flyer available on the Friends website (Friendsof Freeport.org), present it to your server, and 20% of your check will ber donated in support of superstorm Sandy victims. u u u Friends of Freeport will hold a

This year is the 15th annual midshipmen visit from the United States Naval Academy Sail Training Squadron in Annapolis. The five sailing vessels will arrive in Freeport on Thursday, August 8, and will be docked at the Esplanade on Woodcleft Avenue for an extended stay through the morning of Sunday, August 11. On Saturday, August 10, in their dress whites, the sailors will march in the Nassau County Second Battalion Parade. The parade will start at 6 p.m. and begin at Branch Avenue and Casino Street in Freeport and end at the end of

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Been there, done that Many years ago, as a reporter for the Daily Hampshire Gazette, my assignment was to visit a group home for young adults that had been passionately opposed by neighbors on that dead end street five years earlier. But on my visit the neighbors could not speak more highly about that home that had become a second home for many of them. They spoke about neighborhood picnics and softball games. They said the home had brought them all together in a good way, and they would not have wasted time and bad feelings on fighting it if they had only known. Recently, I was talking with a friend from Wantagh who told a similar story. Neighbors on her street had been up at arms about a group home coming in. It came anyway and turned out to be a great thing for the neighborhood. The home was maintained perfectly. There were no problems with noise or traffic. And everybody loved the kids. Ironically, one of her own children grew up to live in another group home, a source of relief for her that he would be assured the care he needs. It made her feel bad that she had once fought the kind of home her child would live in. And it made her feel good that things turned out the way they did. She wishes everybody could understand that. NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) is a powerful force. Homeowners will fight any thing that they believe will lower their property values or change their quality of life. For most people, their home is their nest egg, their one investment. It is not fair to belittle their concerns. But from someone who has “been there, done that” the assurance that everything will work out okay is a powerful one and should be considered.

-LT

‘A Tale of Two Cities’ by Bob Trentlyon (my apologies to Mr. Dickens) The two cities are Stamford and Norwalk, both located on the Long Island Sound in Western Connecticut. The 1938 hurricane caused enormous damage, and Stamford, now a city of well over 100,000, finally had the Army Corps of Engineers build a storm surge barrier, which was completed in 1968. The barrier is 3,000 feet long and has one gate which can be moved up and down. The city of Stamford has added a wall so that the entire protected length is 2.5 miles. The city operates a couple of pumping stations as part of its section of the wall. 600 acres of Stamford are protected by this barrier. To give you an idea of what 600 acres are, all of Manhattan south of Chambers Street totals 500 acres. During the time since the barriers were constructed there have been many hurricanes and storms with flooding occuring from two to 20 times a year, but Stamford has not had damage from either storm surges or flooding. The Army Corps part of the barrier cost $14.5 million to build. The Army Corps spends several hundred thousand dollars per year on staff and maintenance. The cost saving from Irene was $5,869,000. The cost saving from Sandy was $25,500,000. Unfortunately, I have not been

BROOKSIDE PRESERVE: Jake and Katie of Baldwin enjoyed walking in the cool waters of Milburn Creek with their water shoes one hot day during our recent “heat wave.” Leader photo by Judy Ammerman

Movie series “Movies by the Bay” at Sea Breeze Park is sponsored by Nautical Mile Festival sponsor Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Due to the success of our Nautical Mile proprietors, why not consider riding your bike or taking a walk down to the mile instead of driving? The following movies will be shown: August 2 – “Megamind” August 9 – “We Bought a Zoo” August 16 – “Oz the Great and Powerful”

Jones Beach update Sun, sand and surf aside, Jones Beach visitors have another thing on their mind. New York State still has no definite plans for the Central Mall where the Trump Organization’s catering facility was supposed to be built. Randy Simons, New York State parks representative, confirms that “while there is no set timetable we are currently conducting an internal

review to evaluate acceptable uses of the site.” Recreational uses and another private food and beverage concessionaire are options for the property. The State of New York is also considering returning the property to its natural state. – Danielle Sopchak

Chamber golf outing The Freeport Chamber of Commerce will hold its 15th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, August 19, at the Lawrence Yacht and Country Club in Lawrence. The chamber will be honoring Les Endo Sr. of Endo Electric. Contact the chamber office at 223-8840 for any further information.

National Night Out Nassau County Legislators Kevan Abrahams, Dave Denenberg and Joe Scannell, and Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy – along with many other local businesses and

organizations – are hosting the 30th Anniversary of National Night Out Against Crime at Cow Meadow Park in Freeport on Tuesday, August 6, from 6-9 p.m. National Night Out is an annual event held in more than 11,000 communities nationwide to increase awareness of crime, gang activity and violence threatening our neighborhoods. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with their local elected officials and police officers, and obtain information regarding many county and village services, businesses, banking and health services, communitybased organizations as well as counseling pertaining to youth-related issues. There will also be various games, fun, and free food. For more information about Mr. Abrahams’ National Night Out event you can call his office at 571-6201 or e-mail: kabrahams @nassaucountyny.gov.

given the cost savings going back to 1968, but I am sure the total saving must be enormous. Norwalk, a city of 80,000, lies 14 miles east of Stamford. I was told by the city’s press officer that it is a charming town. It is located on the Norwalk River which flows for two miles through Norwalk to the Sound. Four small barrier islands are at the mouth of the river. Two are bird sanctuaries and the other two are uninhabited. Along River Road, which borders the Norwalk River, are 400 houses that are in the flood zone and were damaged by Sandy. There are another 400 houses that also been damaged that lie outside the flood zone for a total cost of $10 million in damages. I looked up Norwalk because NPR had a piece on Washington Village which lies in the flood zone and has the only public housing in Norwalk. Some state legislators want FEMA to come up with close to $100 million so a developer can raise the public housing building six feet and enlarge the structure to include affordable housing. FEMA does not want to spend money on a structure that is continuously being flooded. No one in Norwalk ever mentions building storm surge barriers or even a sea wall along River Road. The populace seems content with its city, which is a tourist attraction, and seems willing to put up with the worsening storms. In any case that I have looked at, the total cost of building SSBs is a fraction of the savings that result, not to mention lives saved, time lost from work, and human anguish.

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THE LEADER Freeport•Baldwin

ESTABLISHED 1935 AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE

Publisher: Editor: Paul Laursen Assistant Editor: Staff Writers: Sales Manager: Circulation:

Linda Toscano Supervisor: Nicolas Toscano Mark Treske Laura Schofer Jill Bromberg Joyce MacMonigle

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BROOKSIDE PRESERVE: Jake and Katie of Baldwin enjoyed walking in the cool waters of Milburn Creek with their water shoes one hot day during our recent “heat wave.”

Been there, done that

Leader photo by Judy Ammerman

Many years ago, as a reporter for the Daily Hampshire Gazette, my assignment was to visit a group home for young adults that had been passionately opposed by neighbors on that dead end street five years earlier. But on my visit the neighbors could not speak more highly about that home that had become a second home for many of them. They spoke about neighborhood picnics and softball games. They said the home had brought them all together in a good way, and they would not have wasted time and bad feelings on fighting it if they had only known. Recently, I was talking with a friend from Wantagh who told a similar story. Neighbors on her street had been up at arms about a group home coming in. It came anyway and turned out to be a great thing for the neighborhood. The home was maintained perfectly. There were no problems with noise or traffic. And everybody loved the kids. Ironically, one of her own children grew up to live in another group home, a source of relief for her that he would be assured the care he needs. It made her feel bad that she had once fought the kind of home her child would live in. And it made her feel good that things turned out the way they did. She wishes everybody could understand that. NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) is a powerful force. Homeowners will fight any thing that they believe will lower their property values or change their quality of life. For most people, their home is their nest egg, their one investment. It is not fair to belittle their concerns. But from someone who has “been there, done that” the assurance that everything will work out okay is a powerful one and should be considered.

-LT

The other canoe race On Tuesday, August 6, at 5:30 p.m. come out and cheer the canoe races for the Association for Children with Down Syndrome, sponsored by Freeport Electric. The canoe races will be held at the Baldwin Boat Basin on Atlantic Avenue (by the Baldwin/Freeport bridge). Bring lawn chairs.

Jones Beach update Sun, sand and surf aside, Jones Beach visitors have another thing on their mind. New York State still has no

definite plans for the Central Mall where the Trump Organization’s catering facility was supposed to be built. Randy Simons, New York State parks representative, confirms that “while there is no set timetable we are currently conducting an internal review to evaluate acceptable uses of the site.” Recreational uses and another private food and beverage concessionaire are options for the property. The State of New York is also considering returning the property to its natural state. – Danielle Sopchak

National Night Out Nassau County Legislators

Kevan Abrahams, Dave Denenberg and Joe Scannell, and Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy – along with many other local businesses and organizations – are hosting the 30th Anniversary of National Night Out Against Crime at Cow Meadow Park in Freeport on Tuesday, August 6, from 6-9 p.m. National Night Out is an annual event held in more than 11,000 communities nationwide to increase awareness of crime, gang activity and violence threatening our neighborhoods. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with their local elected officials and police officers, and obtain information regarding many county and village services, businesses, banking and health services, communitybased organizations as well as counseling pertaining to youth-related issues. There will also be various games, fun, and free food. For more information about Mr. Abrahams’ National Night Out event you can call his office at 571-6201 or e-mail: kabrahams @nassaucountyny.gov.

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READ: Cablevision’s Power to Learn Knicks Read to Achieve Event took place at Baldwin Public Library. From left are Luke Kim, Kia Motors representative; Jeff Clark, director of government affairs, Cablevision; Catherine Overton, library director; Kate Murray, Town of Hempstead supervisor; John Starks, former NBA star and Knicks player; and Carl Williams, president, Baldwin Public Library Board of Trustees.

Ex-Knick Starks promotes reading in Baldwin With a focus on promoting reading and literacy, the New York Knicks and Cablevision’s Power to Learn last week brought the Knicks Read to Achieve @powertolearn.com 2013 Summer Reading Program, presented by Kia Motors (Official Vehicle of the New York Knicks) in its seventh year of continuous sponsorship, to the Baldwin Public Library. Participating in the event were Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, along with former NBA superstar and Knicks Alumni Relations and Fan Development Advisor John Starks. After welcoming remarks from Library Director Catherine Overton, Supervisor Murray and NBA former superstar Starks then discussed the importance of literacy. They also read aloud from the book “Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym Class Invented Basketball” by John Coy. “A child’s reading skills are vital to their success in school and later in life. Reading can also be a fun and imaginative activity that opens the doors to all kinds of new worlds,” said Supervisor Murray. “Thanks to Cablevision’s Power to Learn, the New York Knicks and Kia Motors the children here today participated in an exciting program that is focused on reading success and also had the opportunity to meet an

inspiring role model.” “Programs that encourage children of all ages to read during the summer months not only advance literacy and academic performance in young people, but also help foster a lifelong appreciation for literature and learning,” said Tim Chaney, executive director of marketing communications for Kia Motors America (KMA). “In this regard, Kia is pleased to present the Knicks Read to Achieve summer reading program for the seventh consecutive year.” “Cablevision, in conjunction with Kia and the New York Knicks, is pleased to introduce children to popular books and engage them in summer reading through our innovative Read to Achieve program,” said Jennifer Ostrager, Cablevision’s vice-president of public affairs. “Cablevision is committed to working with communities throughout the tri-state region to provide them with advanced telecommunications services, as well as a host of educational initiatives.” Targeted to children ages 6-12, the summer reading event is implemented through participating libraries and community organizations in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The literacy event encourages reading through the use of incentives and is highlighted by book giveaways, ticket raffles, free T-shirts and read-aloud events with Knicks alumni and elected officials at select locations.

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FIRST CHURCH BALDWIN, UNITED METHODIST, 881 Merrick Road. Worship services are held each Sunday at 10 a.m. Adult Sunday School meets at 8:45 a.m. Child care for small children. Call 223-1168. Visit our website: www.firstchurchbaldwin.com EBENEZER CHURCH OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, 97 Broadway. Michael R. Bernard, Pastor; Saturdays, Church at Study, 9:15 a.m.; Morning Service, 11 a.m.; Youth Service, 4 p.m. 379-1054 DEAN STREET CHAPEL, 23 West Dean Street. Sundays, Breaking of Bread, 9:15 a.m.; Adult Bible Class, 10:15 a.m.; Family Bible Hour, Sunday School (pre-K through seniors), 11:15 a.m.; Wednesdays, Prayer Meeting, 8 p.m SOUTH NASSAU CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 3147 Eastern Parkway, Baldwin, 379-0720, David Dooley, Minister. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship Service, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday Adult Bible Study, 8 p.m., Youth Group, 8 p.m.. ST. PETER’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2332 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, 2231951. The Rev. Edward G. Barnett, Pastor. The Service of Holy Communion, 10 a.m. ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH (Anglican) – 2375 Harrison Avenue, Baldwin, 223-3731, The Rev. Canon Dr. Charles G. Ackerson, Ph.D., Rector. Sunday: Holy Eucharist, 9 a.m.; Wednesday: Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.; Church Office Hours, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BALDWIN, 717 St. Luke's Place, Baldwin 11510, (516) 223-2112 Welcoming and Supporting Individuals and Families to Grow in Faith! Sunday Services at 10 o'clock. Rev. Adrian J. Pratt, Pastor. www.firstpresbyterianbaldwin.org. E-mail to: baldwinchurch@verizon.net IGLESIA CENTRO BIBLICO DE FREEPORT – 50 North Main Street, 546-0473, C. Luis Vargas, Senior Pastor. Sunday services. TABERNACLE OF FAITH, 286 West Merrick Road, Freeport, Walter Gibson, Pastor. Sunday Services, 8 and 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Friday night service, 8:30 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday Bible School, 7:30 p.m. THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FREEPORT, 178 South Ocean Ave. & Smith St.; Sunday worship at 10 a.m., celebrates creatively and joyfully. Child care available. Adult and Cherub Choirs; Dance Ministry. Third Sunday of each month – Family Sunday – embracing & nurturing our children and youth. Communion open to all. Contact Rev. Eddie Jusino at 379-1114. BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH, 420 North Main Street. Stephen M. Lewis, Senior Pastor, Sunday Morning Worship Service 10 a.m. BALDWIN JEWISH CENTER, 885 Seaman Avenue. Daily minyan, Monday and Thursday 6:25 a.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6:35 a.m.; Friday services 8 p.m.; Saturday services 9 a.m. and 5:50 p.m.; Sunday services, 9 a.m. FREEPORT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 46 Pine Street, 378-0659. Rev. David Henry, Pastor. 10:30 am Sunday Morning Worship Service. Nursery Care & Church School Classes for Pre K-8th grade. All are welcome! CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL, 91 North Bayview Avenue, 623-4200. Conservative, egalitarian congregation. Friday services, 8 p.m.; Saturday services, 9:30 a.m. Weekday minyan followed by breakfast, 6:45 a.m. Sunday services, 9 a.m., followed by breakfast. Religious school, preK through high school. Adult education. SOUTH NASSAU UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION, 228 South Ocean Avenue, 623-1204. www.snuuc.org. A liberal faith community where all people and beliefs are welcome: Sunday services 10:30 a.m. Children’s religious education, youth groups, childcare, small group interactions, social justice work and special events. CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH / IGLESIA LUTERANA DE CRISTO, North Grove Street and Randall Aves. Rev. Emilce Erato. Sundays – 9:30 a.m. – Worship Service; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Education; 11 a.m. – Spanish Mass. 378-1258.

WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES, 80 West Merrick Road, Freeport, non-denominational; Stephen and Roseann Brower, Senior Pastors; Sunday morning Worship 10 a.m.; Children's Church 10 a.m.; Nursery available. Wednesday Care Groups in the homes; Friday evenings ministries; Care (home and hospital visits), Children’s Ministry 7:30 p.m., 18-month residential program for substance abuse. Bible Education Center. 5463344. FREEPORT CHURCH OF GOD, 580 Babylon Turnpike. Reverend Harold E. Banarsee, Senior Pastor. Morning services: 11:15 a.m.; Sunday School: 6 p.m.; First Sundays: night service at 6 p.m.; counseling on Thursdays by appointment; prayer service and Bible study: Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. SALVATION ARMY. 66 Church Street, P.O. Box 725, Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 11:15 p.m.; Women's Ministries Group and Men's Fellowship Group Thursdays at 11 a.m. Children Character Building Programs, Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Mid-week Service Wednesday at noon; Senior citizen Center, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult Fellowship Bible Study on Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m. TRANSFIGURATION EPISCOPAL CHURCH (ANGLICAN), South Long Beach Avenue and Pine Street. Tuesdays Holy Eucharist 8:45 a.m. Sundays, Holy Eucharist 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday School, noon. CHURCH OF OUR HOLY REDEEMER, 37 South Ocean Avenue. Weekday Masses Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m., Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. (Spanish); Friday 12:10 p.m. followed by Divine Mercy Chapel; Saturday Morning Mass in the Church, 8 a.m. Saturday Evening (Sunday Vigil Masses) 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Spanish); Sunday Masses 8 a.m., 9:30 (Family), 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. (Spanish); Miraculous Medal Novena, Saturday following 8 a.m. Mass. Blessed Sacrament Chapel open 24 hours. ST. CHRISTOPHER’S R.C. CHURCH, 11 Gale Avenue, Baldwin. Sunday Masses: Saturday at 5 p.m.; Sunday at 7:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. (Folk Group); 11 a.m. (Choir); 12:30 p.m.; 5 p.m. (Contemporary Music Group). Daily Masses: Monday through Friday: 7 and 9 a.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. Holiday Masses: Please consult the weekly Bulletin the Sunday before the holyday. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FREEPORT, Pine Street and South Long Beach Avenue. Sunday Worship – 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School for adults & children, 9:20 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer, 8 p.m.; 379-8084. COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 301 Atlantic Avenue. Sundays, Sunday School for all ages, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Evening Praise and Prayer Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, Evening Bible Study in Spanish and English, 7:30 p.m. Second and fourth Fridays, Youth Night in Church gym, 8 p.m. GREATER SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH, 129 East Merrick Road. Reverend Mallette, Sundays, Morning Service, 11 a.m.; Evening Service, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Prayer Meeting, 8 p.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. SOUTH BALDWIN JEWISH CENTER, 2959 Grand Avenue, Baldwin; Rabbi Antonio DeGesu. Conservative. Twice daily minyan. Weekdays: Sunday 9:30 a.m.; Monday-Friday 6:50 a.m.; Sunday-Thursday 8 p.m.; Shabbat: 8 p.m.; Shabbat morning 9:30 a.m.; Sat. afternoon 10 minutes before sundown. Religious school; Adult education; Men’s Club and Sisterhood. 223-8688. ZION CATHEDRAL, COGIC, 312 Grand Avenue, Freeport. Bishop Frank Otha White, Senior Pastor; Dr. Frank Anthone White, CoPastor. Sunday: 7:30 and 11:15 a.m., Worship Services; 10 a.m., Sunday School. Tuesday: 12-1 p.m., Noonday Prayer; 6:30-8:30 p.m., Spiritual Empowerment Service, Fridays at 6 p.m., Youth Activities.

Bird walk South Shore Audubon Society weekly bird walks will resume after a summer break on Sunday, August 18. The bird walk will be at Hempstead Lake State Park from 9:30 a.m. to noon. All are welcome. Walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. The bird walk is free of charge, but State Park fees apply. The group will meet in Parking Field 3, Exit 18 South, from the Southern State Parkway. Rain will cancel the bird walk. information, log onto For www.ssaudubon.org or call Steve Schellenger at 987-8103.

USO Liberty Bells Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre will host the Salute to Veterans Concert starring Tony Orlando the USO Liberty Bells on Saturday, August 3. Ceremonies honoring our armed services past and present will begin at 6:45 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Breast cancer screeing New York State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick), in conjunction with NuHealth/Nassau Health Care Corporation, will be sponsoring a breast cancer screening program on Thursday, August 15, from 8:45 a.m.-noon at the Merrick Library, 2279 Merrick Avenue, Merrick. Appointments are necessary and will be scheduled on a first-come, firstserved basis. Onsite nurses and technicians will provide a mammography, a clinical breast examination and instruc-

tions for self examination. Patients and their physicians will be notified of the exam results. NuHealth’s guidelines for the program are as follows: • The program is open to Nassau County women. • Women who are covered by insurance, Medicaid or Medicare will have their carrier billed and must bring their information card to the screening, along with a prescription from their physician. NuHealth policy requires patients to be responsible for any co-pays charged by their carrier. • Women ages 50 and older without health insurance will be eligible to be enrolled in a grant program which covers the costs of the screening at no out of pocket cost to the patient. For information call Senator Fuschillo’s office at 882-0630 to make an appointment.

A charcoal drawings exhibit by Jeanne Dippel will be at the library during the month of August. “Women of Distinction puts a spotlight on iconic women in history. Women who have become legendary in their own right, who have broken barriers set by society, and are recognized as symbols who have changed the world.”

Swim Across America is a nonprofit organization that raises money and awareness for cancer research with the help of thousands of swimmers throughout the U.S. participating in swimming events in pools, lake, streams, rivers and the oceans. Nine-year-old Eva Canning of North Merrick, a member of the Long

Island Aquatic Club in Garden City, will do her part to help raise money for cancer research through an SAA event in a pool swim. This cause is close to her heart. Eva’s uncle Pat Fitzpatrick, residing in Ireland, was diagnosed this year with prostate cancer. Nine-year-old Eva hopes to help her uncle and others in their fight against cancer. To donate, go to the Swim Across America website you can go to www.swimacrossamerica.org. You may also sponsor Eva Canning or another swimmer.

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Trailblazing the South Shore Blueway Editor’s note: The following is taken from the South Shore Blueway Trails newsletter about the status of its ongoing project to create water trail access to the South Shore of Long Island and promote tourism. The Going Coastal Team and local paddlers are busy conducting site evaluations and launch sites as well as mapping a water trail that will extend from the Queens/Long Island border east to Massapequa, along the South Shore Estuary. The team has been working for three months visiting potential sites from the land and the water to ensure safe and reliable access and availability of facilities with minimal disturbance to shore habitat serving the needs of all paddlers, novice to advanced. Additionally, the team has visited with paddlers at local outfitters, boat ramps, paddle club meetings and events. Many stakeholders completed the Blueway user survey at the April meeting in Freeport, which provided information regarding use of south

shore waterways. The surveys indicated that most paddlers enjoy the bays for their natural scenery and wildlife viewing and that launch sites should include parking, restrooms and safe, clearly marked “put-ins.” The Going Coastal Team would like to thank the following people for their assistance in helping to move this project forward. Thank you Chiara, Elizabeth, Peter, John, Donna, Bob, Theresa, Jerry, Karen, Matt, Dana, Mary, Jim and everyone who volunteered to visit and assess parks for kayak/canoe put-ins. Also, a note of thanks to Freeport Water Taxi for hosting the Blueway Advisory Committee on a water tour of potential launches in the Middle Bay. The South Shore Blueway Trial project works with trail users and stakeholders to design and implement trail access that promotes safe and responsible use of the waterways, raises awareness of natural resources, aides in renewal of waterfront assets, and increases recreational and tourism opportunities that in turn have a positive regional economic impact.

New fishing rules adopted The recreational fishing rules for summer flounder (fluke), scup (porgy) and black sea bass have been permanently adopted, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced last week. The rules were initially adopted as an emergency rule on April 29 and were in effect for 90 days. Upon publication of the rule in the July 24 New York State Register, they became permanent. There were no changes to the original emergency adopted rules. These new regulations are less restrictive than current rules and specify changes to the minimum size limit, possession limit and open season for all three species. The season for fluke opened May 1 and will remain open through Sunday, September 29. The fluke size limit is 19 inches and there is a four-fish bag limit. Black sea bass fishing season runs from

July 10 to December 31, with a 13-inch minimum size and an eight-fish bag limit. Porgy rules were slightly relaxed for 2013, with a 10-inch minimum size, 30-fish bag limit and a fishing season from May 1 to December 31 for all anglers. Party and charter boats will have a bonus of a 45-fish bag limit from September 1 to October 31. Anglers are reminded to register with the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry, which is required for fishing in the Marine and Coastal District. No fee is required. Anglers should check DEC’s website for the most recent information on New York’s fishing limits. Recreational marine fishing regulations can be viewed on the DEC website at http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/ 7894.html. For additional information, contact DEC Marine Resources Division at 631-444-0435.

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Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced this week the arrest of Baldwin internist Dr. Anand Persaud, who is accused of illegally selling prescriptions for the narcotic medication oxycodone. The arrest occurred after investigators from the attorney general’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit executed a search warrant at Dr. Persaud’s medical offices located on Atlantic Avenue in Baldwin and Jamaica Avenue in Queens. Dr. Persaud was arrested at his Baldwin office and is expected to be arraigned in Nassau County District Court in Hempstead. A felony complaint filed this week charges Dr. Persaud, 44, with two counts of Criminal Sale of a Prescription for a Controlled Substance, a class C felony. If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison. Dr. Persaud is charged with selling a prescription for oxycodone without providing medical documentation or conducting a medical examination of his patient on both November 13, 2012, and March 19, 2013. New York State law prohibits physicians from prescribing controlled substances, such as oxycodone, other than in good faith in the course of their professional practice. Oxycodone is one of a number of highly addictive opiates classified as Schedule II-(b) controlled substances. Under New York State Penal Law,

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Schedule II-(b) controlled substances are considered narcotic drugs. Dr. Persaud maintained a two-tiered practice. He had “medical” patients, those with regular medical issues, who were charged $110 for an office visit, and “pain management” patients, drug users and addicts, who were charged $250 or more for an office visit that included a prescription for a controlled substance. On both dates in question, Dr. Persaud charged a patient $250 or more to receive a prescription for oxycodone. He did not conduct a physical examination of either patient or even question them about their need for the medication. Both patients were Medicaid recipients eligible for no-cost medical care from Dr. Persaud, who is an enrolled Medicaid provider. By enrolling in the state’s Medicaid program, a provider agrees to accept payment from Medicaid as payment in full for all care, services and supplies billed under the program, except where specifically provided in law to the contrary (18 NYCRR §504.3(c)). The patients in question presented themselves to Dr. Persaud as Medicaid recipients. The attorney general’s investigation of Dr. Persaud is ongoing. The charges against the suspect are accusations and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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Hempstead Town Clerk Mark Claim filed Bonilla of Bellmore was found Nassau District Attorney Kathleen guilty last week in the First District Rice said in a news release that in Court in Hempstead of threatening August 2012, a 21-year-old female to transfer an employee unless he employee in Mr. Bonilla’s office gave personal photographs of a filed a sexual harassment claim female employee who had accused against Mr. Bonilla, claiming that he him of sexual harassment. had groped her and made sexual Mr. Bonilla, 50, was convicted by advances toward her for two years. Judge Sharon Gianelli on one count Later that month, the DA said, Mr. Official of Bonilla met with a Misconduct, the most male employee who serious count, a class was in a relationship A misdemeanor punwith the woman who ishable by up to one filed the claim year in jail. against him. Mr. Mr. Bonilla was Bonilla asked the acquitted of another male employee to count of Official provide him with Misconduct, and inappropriate photoacquitted of Coercion graphs of his accuser. – also a Class A misthe male After demeanor – and employee did not Attempted Petit deliver the pictures Larceny, a lesser by early September, Class B misdemeanor. Mr. Bonilla threatHe will be sentenced ened to transfer him September 26. out of the town “We’ll appeal the clerk’s department. verdict,” remarked But he also promised Adrian DiLuzio, the employee a transMark Bonilla attorney for Mr. fer to full-time status Bonilla. “I’m not if he was able to happy with how she [the judge] rendeliver the photos, the DA said. dered her verdict,” he continued. The case was referred to the DA’s “There was no corroboration of a office by Town of Hempstead offithreat [of intimidation] in count one, cials, and Mr. Bonilla was arrested three or four” from the witness, he on September 21, 2012, as a result of said, asking how could there have an investigation. been corroboration on count two. Of Mr. Bonilla’s action, the DA Mr. DiLuzio admitted that text messaid, “Mark Bonilla created a toxic sages were sent among the parties at work environment with his personal one time, but would not elaborate. conduct and then tried to smear a He encouraged Mr. Bonilla to go young woman who rebuffed his to work because he is a professional, unwanted sexual advances.” but added that he expected there to She said voters rightly expect be calls for his removal from office. elected officials to do their jobs “He’ll be at that job unless he’s with professionalism and common removed from it [before his term decency, and that her office will expires], said Mr. DiLuzio. continue to hold accountable those who violate the public trust.

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Freeport-born musician to give special concert The Freeport-born musician Carl Fischer, whose horn playing can be heard on a who’s who of pop music concert tours including Billy Joel, Elton John, and currently with Diana Ross, will be performing a special concert with his band the Organic Groove Ensemble in remembrance of what happened to Freeport and other areas of Long Island during Superstorm Sandy at Hudson On The Mile, located at 340 Woodcleft Avenue in Freeport on Thursday, August 1, from 7-10 p.m. Carl is qualified to host such an event, as his house was damaged with him and his wife's belongings in it on that fateful day, as it was situated on the Nautical Mile (Guy Lombardo Avenue) across the canal from the venue (as originally reported as it was hap-

pening on News 12 Long Island with Carl interviewed on air by Shari Einhorn). Whenever Carl Fischer blows his trumpet, kudos seem to follow. Billy Joel, in whose band Mr. Fischer has performed for the past eight years, called Mr. Fischer a “gifted musician” while the late jazz legend Maynard Ferguson, who also employed Carl, called him “one of the best jazz trumpeters today.” “Superstorm Sandy took away some stuff, but it didn’t break my spirit,” Carl said. “It’s amazing to see that I’ve come back to a Freeport stronger and more vibrant than before. I’ve performed and enjoyed spending time on this stretch of land for countless years, and so I’m excited to have the opportunity to get the Mile grooving once again.”

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice of Sale Supreme Court NASSAU PHH Mortgage Corporation, vs. Charles Croasdaile a/k/a Charles Croasdale, et al; Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): The Law Office of Shapiro, Dicaro & Barak. 250 Mile Crossing Boulevard Suite one NY 14624. Rochester, Pursuant to Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale granted herein on May 29 th, 2013, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Cour troom, 100 Supreme Cour t Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. On Tuesday August 20, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. Premises known as 200 Westbur y Boulevard Hempstead, NY 11550. SEC: 0034 BI: 253.00 Lots: 00258 & 259 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvement thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York. Approximate amount of Judgment Index $263,169.31 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No. 12000743 Luigi Devito Esq., REFEREE The Law Office of Shapiro, Dicaro & Barak. 250 Mile Crossing Boulevard Suite one NY 14624. Rochester, Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s) FL 406 4T 7/18, 25, 8/1, 8 Notice of Sale Supreme Court Nassau County HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of September 1,2006

Fremont Home Loan Trust 2006-C , Vs. Yamilet B. Mejia a/k/a Yamilet Bleixen Mejia Avila; et al ; Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): The Law Office of Shapiro, Dicaro & Barak. 250 Mile Crossing Boulevard Suite one Rochester, NY 14624. Pursuant to Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale granted herein on March 30 th, 2010, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Cour troom, 100 Supreme Court Drive Mineola, NY 11501. On Tuesday August 27th, 2013 at 11:30am. Premises known as 7 Granada Place Massapequa, NY 11758. SEC: 65 BI: 171 Lots: 794796. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being at Massapequa in Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate amount of Judgment $988,813.44 Plus interest and cost. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No. 09-03283 Owen B. The Walsh Esq., REFEREE Law Office of Shapiro, Dicaro & Barak. 250 Mile Crossing Boulevard Suite one Rochester, NY 14624 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff FL 411 4T 7/25, 8/1, 8, 15 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF COOK STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: PETITION OF ELVEE OLIVER AND CARMETTA OLIVER CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. _________ FOR ADOPTION OF MARKEL TYRESE HARVEY, A MINOR MALE CHILD

TO: EARNEST MARKEL HARVEY: By Order for service by publication of below date, you are hereby notified that on the 9th day of July, 2013, Elvee Oliver and Carmetta Oliver filed their Petition for Adoption of Markel Tyrese Harvey, a male minor child. You are hereby required to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court, and to serve upon Plaintiff's attorney, Jack W. Carter, Attorney at Law, P.C., Car ter & Car ter, Attorneys at Law, LLC, P. O. Box 381, Adel, GA 31620 an answer in writing within sixty (60) days from the date of the order for publication. Let the Defendant appear and show cause if he can before the Judge Superior Court of Cook County, State or Georgia, on the 2nd day of October, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at which time all of objections to the granting of the relief prayed for must be filed in said Court. WITNESS, the Honorable Howard E. McClain, Judge of this Superior Court. This the ______ day of ____________________, 2013. Clerk, Superior Court of Cook County, Georgia 212 N. Hutchinson Ave. Adel, GA 31620 Jack W. Carter, Attorney at Law, P.C. Carter & Carter, Attorneys at Law, LLC 309 N. Parrish Ave. P.O. Box 381 Adel, GA 31620-0381 (229) 896-4513 GA State Bar # 114300 Jackwcarter1@windstream.net FL 415 3T 7/25, 8/1, 8

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU SAXON MORTGAGE, INC. D/B/A SMI MORTGAGE, Plaintiff(s), Against ESSIE M. BATES; et al, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered 4/24/2008, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at CCP (Calendar Control Par t Cour troom) in the Nassau Supreme Cour t, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY 11501 on 9/3/2013 at 11:30 am premises known as 7 John Street, Roosevelt, NY 11575. ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 55 Block 423 Lot 92 & 93 Approximate amount of lien $382,055.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment Index # 10471/07 If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have to further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagees attorney. Mark A. Cuthbertson, Esq., Referee Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504 Dated: 7/22/2013 File Number: 71185136 MNH

FL 416 4T 8/1, 8, 15, 22 NOTICE OF TIME CHANGE OF REGULAR MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the regularly scheduled Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, to be held on Monday, August 5, 2013 will begin at 6:00 P.M., in the Municipal Building, Main Conference Room, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York; it is anticipated that the Board will adjourn the Legislative Session and enter into Executive Session until 7:30 P.M. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk DATED: Freeport, New York August 1, 2013 FL 417 1T 8/1 NOTICE TO BIDDERS NASSAU AVENUE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freepor t, New York will receive sealed proposals for " NASSAU AVENUE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT" until 11:00 A.M. on August 20, 2013 in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Plans, Specifications and forms of proposal may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 Nor th Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York,

11520, from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, August 5, 2013 until 4:00 P.M. Friday, August 16, 2013. Documents may be obtained by prospective bidders upon depositing ($100.00) which sum will be refunded to Contractors who submit bids, on return of the plans within ten (10) days after the contract has been awarded, if the same are returned in good condition. Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder's bond in the amount of not less than five (5%) percent of the bid insuring to the benefit of the Village of Freeport, or a certified check of not less than five (5%) percent of the bid, made payable to the Village of Freeport, to assure the entering of the successful bidder into an acceptable contract. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reser vations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids, which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced, shall be rejected. In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within for ty-five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Kim Weltner Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date – August 1, 2013 Freeport Leader FL 418 1T 8/1

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