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NORTH MERRICK FIRE DEPARTMENT was called to Brookside Avenue on Monday night for a propane tank leak. A smell of propane was discovered when the fire department arrived, which led to a quick reponse to burn off the remaining propane in the tank in a safe and protected manner. North Bellmore
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SPLASH: Mitigate 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 in Freeport 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, which are deployed when the water level rises, and to keep the flood water away from 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 protective measures to combat flood events and could include door and lowlevel 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 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-450year occurrence.
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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 selfclosing 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 (continued on page 3)
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INTERNS Colin Hekimian and Merokian Kristen Buckley talk with Sean Robinson of the musical “Naked.”
HOLDING SWAY: At top, from left are Federico Castellucio (Best Director, Shor t Film, “Checkmate – Keep Your Enemies Closer”), Eddie McGhee (lead actor in Best Feature Film “The Human Race”), Fred Carpenter (Best Audience Award for “Send No Flowers’) and Trip Hope (producer, Best Feature Film “The Human Race”) celebrate after their big wins at the Long Island International Film Expo at the Bellmore Movies last week. Above, county film office director Deb Markowitz of Merrick with Russ Camarda, who starred in “Bullified.”
AWARD WINNERS show off their award hardware, above, for the film “End of the Great American Businessman” and “Us and Them” at the LIIFE awards on Thursday night. At right, film aficionados gather outside the Bellmore Movies to mingle with industry players before the star-studded awards gala. Merrick Life photo by Paul Laursen
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‘A Tale of Two Cities’ by Bob Trentlyon (my apologies to Mr. Dickens)
The two cities are Stamford and Norwalk, both 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 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.
THE CURÉ OF ARS SUMMER BBQ was enjoyed by many Merokiansl on Sunday. Plenty of entertainment, food and fun kept everyone busy. Father Augustine (bottom right) enjoys the company of Curé parishioners during the party.
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McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) will host a blood drive in support of Long Island Blood Services on Thursday, August 8, from 1:307:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 1749, 1298 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore. Long Island Blood Services will also provide two tickets to an upcoming New York Mets game to donors. To be a donor you must bring valid photo or signature identification, weigh at least 110 pounds, be age 16-75 (16-year-olds must have parental permission), eat well and be hydrated prior to your appointment, and not have gotten a tattoo within 12 months (unless applied in New Jersey). For information call the assemblyman’s office at 409-2070. ©©© DAYAN LILAH GROUP: The Bellmore-Merrick Dayan Lilah Group of Hadassah has announced it will hold its annual Mah Jongg, Games and Martinis Night on Wednesday, August 14, at 7 p.m. at the Bellmore fire station, 230 Pettit Avenue, across from the LIRR station. The cost of $33 per person/members or $37 per person/nonmembers,. and includes martinis, snacks, Italian dinner and desserts. Instruction will be provided to those who don’t know how to play mah jongg. RSVP by Tuesday, August 6, to dayanllilah@gmail.com or email with any questions. Sorry, no walk-ins! Proceeds from this event will go towards Hadassah’s breast cancer research. ©©© BBQ FUNDRAISER: The Bellmore Knights of Columbus will hold a country-themed barbecue on Sunday, August 11, from 1-6 p.m. in support of families who have been harmed by the Oklahoma tornadoes. Cost is $30 for adults and $10 for kids. There will be food, drinks, a pig roast, games, prizes and more. For information call 785-9407.
by Colin Hekimian Parents and students demonstrated outside of Brookside School last week to protest the ouster of Merrick Avenue Middle School health teacher and wrestling coach Stefan Serie. His supporters believe Mr. Serie was forced out because of an appearance in the show “Long Island Princess” for jumping into a pool with his shirt off during the national TV show. But about 80 community members, who want Mr. Serie reinstated, protested the dismissal outside of Brookside School just before the regularly scheduled CHSD school board meeting. “Bring Serie back!” chanted Christine Grassman, who led the protest. She began the movement through Facebook for her son Braden’s sake. “I’ve been eating, drinking and sleeping this case. What happened to Coach Serie is childlike and disgusting. If the board cares about what the community cares about, he will be reinstated.” Asked if she was surprised with the turnout, Ms. Grassman said, “I’m not surprised at all. This is the type of loyalty and respect he engenders. He is a huge part of this community.” Stacy Grossman was another vocal leader of the protest. “What they did to him is a travesty. He is wonderful with the children. He teaches them to stay away from drugs and alcohol,” she said. “He lost his house during Hurricane Sandy but he was still out giving supplies. He is a positive role model. We are all allowed to have a life after work. He did nothing wrong.” Merrick dad Jeff Fine told this newspa-
per he was in disbelief upon hearing about Mr. Serie’s ouster. “Mr. Serie made the biggest impact on my son. If he loses his job it will create a tremendous void. I hope I can do a small part in reversing the decision. I only hope the board is big and strong enough to recognize their mistake. The punishment doesn’t fit the crime. My son just told me he is going to write his college essay on Mr. Serie as the man who impacted his life.” Mr. Serie’s attorney Joseph Kilada, retained by him to get his teaching position back, said, “I think the support is fantastic. This has to do with parents expressing their voices. When people see injustice they want to fix it. They want to know why [Mr. Serie] has been fired. My hope is he will be reinstated. I hope the board has decency and common sense. They represent the parents and the parents want him reinstated.” County Legislator Dave Denenberg of Merrick added, “This protest is a groundswell of support for a teacher who people think was wrongfully de-tenured. It shows that this teacher has a lot of support from parents, students – and teachers!” CHSD responds Deirdre Gilligan, speaking on behalf of the school district, provided this newspaper with a prepared statement: “Stefan Serie submitted his letter of resignation to the district on June 26, 2013, and the Board of Education accepted his resignation at the July 9, 2013, meeting.” “As this is a matter of personnel, the district cannot disclose any further details,” she said. The board voted 8-0 to rescind Mr. Serie’s tenure on June 17, Ms. Grassman
told this newspaper. Mr. Serie had been granted tenure in May, according to school board minutes prior to his appearance in “Long Island Princess.” Ms. Grassman told this newspaper that Mr. Serie was “forced to submit a letter of resignation under duress rather than be terminated.” The demonstration carried over into the board meeting during the public comments section. Former Bellmore-Merrick social studies teacher Bernie Stein said, “It appears that his firing was based on an appearance on a TV show. When we enter the teach-
ing profession we don’t give up our First Amendment rights too.” Jesse Cologne asked if there was something in Mr. Serie’s contract that permitted appearances on television shows or accepting work from other parties, but the board refused to comment. Many of Mr. Serie’s students made comments as well, praising their muchadmired teacher. Ellen Visconti Olson said, “This teacher has done an outstanding job. We are now in a changing environment where everything is overexposed. I see teachers around Long Island all the time. (continued on page 6)
DEMONSTRATION: Parents, students, neighbors and friends gathered at Brookside school in protest last week over the ouster of Merrick Avenue Middle School health photo by John Scalesi Jr. teacher and wrestling coach Stefan Serie.
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by Kristen Buckley and Colin Hekimian 1980s brat-pack princess Ally Sheedy (“Breakfast Club,” “St. Elmo’s Fire”), who received LIIFE’s Humanitarian Award, joined with veteran actor William Sadler (“Shawshank Redemption,” “Iron Man 3”), who received the LIIFEtime Creative Achievement Award, to mingle with host, actor Kevin Brown (“30 Rock”), Anthony Laciura (“Boardwalk Empire”) and Federico Castelluccio (“The Sopranos”) to present awards during LIIFE’s annual gala awards ceremony last week at the Bellmore Movies. In a twist, host Kevin Brown presented Mr. Castelluccio with a Best Director Award for “Checkmate – Keep Your Enemies Closer,” which starred Mr. Sadler. Mr. Castelluccio dedicated his award to the late James Gandolfini, star of “The Sopranos” TV series. Mr. Castelluccio said, “I dedicate this award to two people. I dedicate it to my cousin who passed away recently and to James Gandolfini [who played Tony Soprano]. He was a great friend, an incredible actor and a true inspiration.” “I am humbled and surprised by this award,” Mr. Castelluccio told this newspaper after the win. “I made a good friend in Bill Sadler when shooting the movie. He’s so versatile.” He then spoke of his good friend Mr. Gandolfini, saying they worked together on several scenes regularly in “The Sopranos” and that he admired him for his talent. “I saw him twice in the ‘God of Carnage’ [on Broadway] and he was magnificant.” “I will greatly miss him,” he concluded. Big Long Island winners The big Long Island winners of the evening were “Send No Flowers” and “Tilt of a Rose.” Both films tied for the Best Long Island Film Award. “Send No Flowers” won two other awards: the Audience Award, which is determined by audience ballots, for local director Fred Carpenter; and Best Actor in a Feature Film, for Russ Camarda. In his acceptance speech Mr. Carpenter declared that “Send No Flowers” was the “best film, best group of people I’ve ever worked with.” Mr. Camarda praised LIIFE as “one of the best indie film festivals in the world” during his own acceptance speech. “Tilt of a Rose” also won the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Short Film for Matt Heller. The shorts and feature from the festival’s opening night won their own awards and nominations. The Belgian short “Bona Nox” was nominated for Best Story in a Short Film and Best Foreign Film. “Bona Nox” lost to the French short film “Time 2 Split” in the later category. “Wet Behind The Ears” won the Gold Pass Award, which was decided by the festival’s Gold Pass holders, and Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film for Michael Giese. Bellmore resident Leslye Abbey’s documentary “The Buffalo Nation/Children Are Crying” was
nominated for Best Movie Trailer. “Beyond Broken,” a short documentary about a Garden City artist struggling with multiple sclerosis, took home the Best Documentary Award. Loosening up After the gala, actors, directors and winners milled around, congratulating one another. Writer Lee Kolinsky of “Send No Flowers” told this newspaper, “It’s great to see this film get made and to have it taken to this level. The theater was rocking and rolling during the premiere. The support the audience showed was unbelievable.” Added Fred Carpenter, director of “Send No Flowers,” “I was excited that we won the audience award, because that is an award from the crowd and from the people. It was great to win. Long Island is a breeding ground for talent.” Mr. Kolinsky and Mr. Carpenter (continued on page 8)
NO PRIDE signs were held up in protest over the ousting of teacher and Coach Stefan Serie from Merrick Avenue Middle School at a rally last week. Merrick Life photo by Colin Hekimian
Residents protest over ousted coach from page 5 It is their own private arena and we have to be careful with how much we encroach into that space.” Other CHSD business The Board of Education discussed a referendum to renovate the school buildings. Areas of concern are science rooms, bathrooms, parking, athletic fields, Americans with Disabilities Act alterations, asbestos, masonry, boilers
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from friends after the January show, included “What an amazing talent,” “The show was awesome,” “Kudos to Tommy Standup comedian Tommy Koenig of for a magificant show spanning the Far Rockaway, praised during his 30-year decades with his patter career by the New York and spot-on renditions,” media as a “major talent” and “He’s like a combiand a “master of caricanation of Jerry Lewis, ture,” brings his increasingGeorge Carlin and Soupy ly popular one-man musiSales.” comedy “Baby Boom For the Friday, August Baby” to the Bellmore 2, show, he says he has Movies LiveStage on cleaned up the setting a bit. Friday, August 2, beginning “I’ve added graffiti pilat 8:30 p.m. lars on the stage in which to The musicomedy, store my wigs so they aren’t developed and honed from seen,” he told this newspahis memories of growing per. “At the first show I just up as a ’60s child – when put them on a stool and the “tribes” gathered for everyone saw them,” he conpeace and love – opens Tommy Koenig tinued. with comic gems such as “I walk around the stage alot because I’m a The perfect stage baby boomer and I don’t want to be in He latched onto the Bellmore Movies once place: all my heroes were shot!” LiveStage as the perfect vehicle and enviOr, “When my parents told me how I ronment to bring his developing show to was born I didn’t believe them, I thought I when he attended the comedy tribute to was brought by the stork, the way the carventriloquist Vince Dantona, who had died toons told me I was!” suddenly. Mr. Koenig told Merrick Life the musiWitnessing the size and acoustics of the comedy plays homage to all genres and theater, where 12 Long Island comedians eras of popular music, and is an all-inclupoured their comic hearts out for Mr. sive show for fans of Sinatra to Lady Gaga. Dantona for almost two hours, he spoke “I go from music of the ’40s to The with entertainment promoter Gary Smith Beatles, to Neil Young to disco to rap to of nyentertainmentclub.com about bringMadonna to Lady Gaga,” he remarked. He ing the show into the theater. wears the obligatory wigs that help portray A peer among the comedians paying the characters of the era – and create the tribute to Mr. Dantona that day, Mr. setting and environment he’s after. Koenig also cut his teeth at Mr. Smith’s former club the Brokerage Cabaret during Varied music A sampling of music from the eras he the ’80s, when comedy was in the air and cracks wise about includes James Brown, clubs such as East Side Comedy and The Four Seasons, Santana, The Ramones, Chuckles (Rich and Chuck Minervini), Duran Duran, Bill Haley and the Comets, Governor’s (Jimmy Finn), McGuire’s the Grateful Dead, Bruce Springsteen, (John Ryerson) and The Brokerage Elton John, Run DMC, Human League, The Eagles, Garth Brooks, The Sugar Hill Gang, Rosemary Clooney and a host of other popular music artists. He debuted “Baby Boom Baby” in the U.S. in January at the Bellmore Movies LiveStage to a receptive audience. “It was supposed to debut on November 11,” he said. But being less than two weeks after superstorm Sandy’s tidal surge destroyed a significant size of the South Shore, the show was postponed to January. Comments on Facebook, and letters
Senator Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. (RMerrick) announced that the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) has made a new traffic safety improvement at the intersection of Sunrise Highway and Hewlett Avenue in Merrick. Senator Fuschillo had urged the DOT to explore new safety improvements at the intersection on behalf of constituents who expressed concerns that the intersection, which is often busy and congested, was dangerous for pedestrians and motorists. After conducting an investigation of accident analyses and field observations of the area, the DOT determined that the installation of a southbound left-hand turn arrow was appropriate for safety reasons. Installation of the new left-hand turn signal was completed this week, according to the DOT.
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From Mexico to Bellmore The seeds for the “Baby Boom Baby” musicomedy – which he calls his lifelong aspiration to do – took place in a little theater in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in 2009, Mr. Koenig told this newspaper. For years he had wanted to do a show called “Baby Boom Baby,” basing it on his life experiences that married music with the times he lived in. The experiences would be all-inclusive: the emotions he felt, the morés of the period, and the culture and styles of the periods he lived through when hearing the music. “I feel compelled to tell my story,” he said, and says he found the perfect audience when playing at the Santa Barbara Theatre in Puerto Vallarta.
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A letter in support of Stefan Serie Support Stefan Serie is requesting the immediate and full restoration of Stefan Serie’s tenure offer and position within the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District. Mr. Serie, in accordance with his professionalism and skill as a highly effective teacher, has a lifetime of dedication and community service behind him, and no doubt before him, and our community wishes to continue to be the beneficiary of his fine qualities. A man who has spoken of nothing but good decision-making and lifestyle choices for the entirety of his teaching career has recently demonstrated the self-respect, dignity and
“I have done standup and did several parodies during my standup routines,” he said. The audience at the Santa Barbara Theatre was in the middle-age category and appeared to have a link back to other musical and cultural periods, he remarked. In 2010 he premiered his “Baby Boom Baby” at the Santa Barbara Theatre to popular reception and debuted it in the U.S. in January at the Bellmore Movies LiveStage. “I’ve been reworking the material,” he said, and is excited to be bringing it back to Bellmore. “I learned growing up there is power in gathering, and I hope to gather a lot of people from all around to see the show – with a sense of love that such gatherings used to bring.” For tickets ($25) and information call the box office at 783-3199, 785-4234, or visit www.nyentertainmentclub.com.
impulse control we want our young men and women to develop and practice as they are faced with negative environments, temptations and poor role models. He has our unwavering support and confidence in our community and in our adolescents' classrooms, and as an integral part of our athletic programs. We look forward to his prompt reinstatement. Christine Grassman, Administrator, Support Stefan Serie Editor’s note: This letter is an open letter to the CHSD central administration and Board of Education to apprise those in the community who are not active on the Internet of efforts to have Mr. Serie reinstated without delay.
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‘Baby Boom Baby’ gets second date
Nassau police arrested a Bellmore man at his home at 2:50 p.m. on Monday after identifying him as a suspect in several local burglaries and attempted burglaries. According to Seventh Squad detectives, Sergey Fattakhov, 23, of Public Highway, attempted to gain entry to a residence on Beech Street in Wantagh through a rear door on Wednesday, June 26, but was unsuccessful. He also tried to enter a shed on the property through a window, but also failed. There were no proceeds. Between Sunday, June 30, and Tuesday, July 2, he broke into a residence on Centre Avenue in Bellmore through a basement window. He removed an iPad, iPod, cash and sports memorabilia photos, police reported. Mr. Fattakhov next attempted to enter a residence on Bayview Avenue in Wantagh on Monday, July 8, but fled the scene without any proceeds after being confronted by the homeowner. On Tuesday, July 23, he attempted to enter a residence on South Hewlett Avenue in Merrick through a side window but was unsuccessful and fled without any proceeds. Later that same day Mr. Fattakhov gained access to a home on Whaleneck Drive in Merrick through a window and removed a gold necklace and diamond bracelet, police said. Mr. Fattakhov entered a home on Harvest Road in Wantagh on Thursday, July 25, through a kitchen window by cutting the screen, and removed assorted jewelry and a laptop computer. He exited the residence through a door. He attempted to enter a home through a window on Tally Lane in Wantagh the same day but was unsuccessful, police reported. Between 9:50-10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 29, Mr. Fattakhov entered a home on Eastern Avenue in Bellmore by slashing the screen of a kitchen window and removed a laptop computer, cash and assorted jewelry. He left through the back door, said police. The suspect was identified by several witnesses who observed him leaving the scene of some of the burglaries, and he was taken into custody without incident. Some proceeds were recovered at the suspect’s residence. Mr. Fattakhov was charged with eight counts of burglary. © © © The Nassau police arrested a Merokian on Sunday, July 28, at 8:25 p.m. in Elmont for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. According to detectives, Anthony Toscano, 29, was driving a 2007 GMC on Dutch Broadway when officers assigned to the Bureau of Special Operations conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation, Mr. Toscano was found to be in possession of oxycodone pills and a plastic bag containing what appeared to be marijuana. Callie Faustmann, 26 of Powell Avenue, Merrick, a passenger, was found to be in possession of pills including alprazolan, diazepam, oxycodone and two plastic bags containing what is believed to be cocaine. They were placed under arrest without incident. On Monday, July 29, at 9:40 a.m. detectives executed a search warrant of Mr. Toscano’s bedroom and recovered an AK 47 Romarm/Cugir, a Mossberg shotgun, a large quantity of pills including oxycodone, xanax, hydrocodone, ecstasy and methadone, along with plastic bags of heroin, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and hashish. Ms. Faustman is charged with seven counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Mr. Toscano is charged with six counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.
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from page 6 had worked together previously on a film called “The Blue Lizard.” Mr. Kolinsky said, “It’s a great experience to work with Fred.” Upon accepting the Best Actor award for “Send No Flowers,” Russ Camarda of Lindenhurst remarked that “I’ve been kicking around dark theaters for 20 years now, so it’s nice to be recognized finally.” Mr. Carpenter said, “It’s a great thing that we get to show these films. I’ve been at this independent filmmaking for a while. I’ve directed 18 films and this – “Send No Flowers” – is my best one.” Steve Sage, director of “Bullified” winner of Best First Film, said, “It felt
According to a report, Seventh Precinct police officers responded to a residential burglary alarm located on Clubhouse Road. Upon arrival, officers found a Chevy Cruze parked blocking a neighbor’s driveway with the door open, interior lights on with a large safe on the front seat and the sound of glass shattering coming from the rear of the residence. Upon investigation, the subject ran out from behind some bushes and jumped into Merrick Bay to avoid apprehension. As the subject was exiting the water he refused to comply with the officers and began to struggle by flailing his arms and kicking his legs to prevent his arrest. During a lawful search, the subject was found to be in possession of a car key that belonged to the Chevy Cruze. Arrested was Donald P. Smith, 45, of 411 Teepee Drive Newport News, Virginia. He is charged with Burglary and Resisting Arrest.
amazing and unexpected to win Best First Film.” On the importance of independent films, he said, “Independents take a lot of blood, sweat and tears. Our budgets aren’t as big, so each filmmaker has to wear 15 different hats. The director might have to do the lighting, producing and editing. They aren’t easy.” Ally Sheedy went onstage to accept the Humanitarian Award. Famous for starring in “The Breakfast Club,” “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “War Games,” Ms. Sheedy now teaches at LaGuardia High School in Queens. She runs a shelter for teenage kids and she does work for the LGBT community. The Bellmore Movies donated $500 towards her charity, the Ali Forney Center.
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Some say true and long-lasting love is something that can’t be found in this world. This is easily disproved by the resilient love found in the 66-year-longmarriage between 91-year-old Regina and 95-year-old Walter Schacherl of Merrick and Florida. Throughout their marriage the Schacherls have met many obstacles living in the world at times full of war and social upheaval. Despite these economic, social and political struggles, Regina and Walter’s love not only has persevered but flourished. Walter, a youthful and eccentric personality to this day, grew up in Vienna, Austria. He practiced gymnastics and printing throughout his childhood. At 17, Walter lost parts of his fingers in a printing press accident. While in printing school, he was upset when told to clean the machines rather than the wealthier female student cleaning it. In his anger, Walter’s hand strayed a little too far in the machine. Luckily, he still has good mobility in his hand, even as he pursued gymnastics later in life.
As tensions rose with Hitler’s arrival, Walter escaped the grasp of genocide. when he transferred to Palestine in 1938. After a close encounter with the Nazis, Walter waited patiently nine days in Greece for access to Palestine. After an anxious wait, Walter arrived in Palestine, where he caught a bus to Tel Aviv to reunite with his brother. There, he found himself seeking an array of jobs in a tough economy just to make ends meet. He made his money selling ice cream, working in a printing press and later joining the British Army. He lived a simple life, living off of oranges and bread. In the midst of this difficulty, he met the love of his life, Regina. Simultaneously, Regina lived life with a sweet and inviting personality. Regina was born in Germany and lived under Hitler’s rein for one year while her family waited for visas. Similarly, as European tensions rose, Regina’s family escaped to their uncle’s home in Palestine. Her family also found themselves in Tel Aviv, in a state of economic distress but content to know their lives were safe. The family’s conditions were harsh
Regina and Walter Schacherl as they lived 10 to a room and lived on $5 a month. Regina began working at the age of 11 after only three years of schooling to help her family make ends meet. Regina not only worked throughout her childhood but lived with the tension between the Arabs and Israelis. Despite living with all this hardship, Regina managed to find love. Regina met Walter at the Macca Bian Sports Club, where both practiced gymnastics. Their skills were so pristine they
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both participated in the 1950 Jewish Olympics. Walter took home several medals. While polishing their skills, Regina and Walter crossed paths. Quite innocently, Walter ran into Regina once more on New Year’s Eve as she worked on a blue dress. He yelled to her “What are you doing?” and she replied “Nothing!” He then proceeded to ask her to come out with him for New Year’s Eve. She said yes. Their love blossomed as Walter slept past midnight on her lap. Then four months later Walter asked Regina’s parents for her hand in marriage. On April 20, 1947, they were married in Palestine. They continued their lives together and had their first son. After they had competed in the Olympics and Walter served in the military, the Schacherls found themselves wanting to get away from political tensions. They fled to Paris and then to Austria, where they waited for their visas to the U.S. After patiently waiting, they arrived in Long Beach in 1957. They lived there until 1982, when they picked up their roots and moved to Florida.
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Marc Bromberg Painting The Painter of Choice to... • help select an elegant palette for your home • trust in your home • be extremely neat & clean • call back the same day Interior/Exterior • Sheetrock/Plaster Water Damage Repair Owner Operator/Expert Craftsmanship Local Merrick Resident
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‘Best Prices On” Removals - Pruning - Stump Grinding • Tree & Shrub Planting Spraying • Free Wood Chips •Firewood available Lic. & Ins. Free Estimates
378-1231 EMPIRE TREE SERVICE Tree and Shrub Removal Pruning, Stump Grinding Free Chips • Free Firewood Owner Operated for over 20 yrs. Licensed and Insured
Call Brian • 781-6536
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To Place Your Ad In This Directory Call 378-5320
inside/out Including screens Experienced, Reliable, Neat #1 Customer Satisfaction Free Estmates HANDY ANDY ASSOCIATES
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