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Martin Tretola of Bellmore, owner ofT&T Gunnery on Merrick Road in Seaford,won a $5 million civil lawsuit against theNassau County Police Department after afederal jury determined that a county policeofficer violated Mr. Tretola’s civil rights byfalsely accusing him of reckless endangerment– a felony, causing a loss of business andfinancial harm.
Attorney Steven Jay Harfenist ofFriedman Harfenist Kraut & Perlstein inLake Success told this newspaper thatOfficer Eric Faltings had Mr. Tretolaarrested in 2007 after Mr. Tretola, in 2006,would not release a gun – owned by afriend of Mr. Faltings – to Mr. Faltings
unless or until he could produce paper-work for the gun.
“Mr. Tretola would not release the gunto Mr. Faltings without proper documen-tation,” Mr. Harfenist said, “because Mr.Tretola wanted a paper trail for the gun,”and without the documents there would beno paper trail. “He was acting legally,”Mr. Harfenist said.
Mr. Tretola, was arrested on June 1,2007, for reckless endangerment. Mr.Tretola was said to be operating a“makeshift gun range” in which gunswere being repaired and tested near anactive gas heater, Mr. Harfenist stated.
“The police department never testedthat gas heater before they made the arrestbecause, had they, they would have
learned it hadn’t been operating foryears,” Mr. Harfenist remarked.
The reckless endangerment charge wasdropped in 2008 by the Nassau Countydistrict attorney’s office. “There was notrue bill,” Mr. Harfenist said, “they foundno culpability.”
The same year Mr. Tretola filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit in federal courtagainst the county for violations of hiscivil rights.
Arrested againMr. Tretola was arrested again in 2011,
this time in a county sting operation, andcharged with selling illegal “assaultweapons” along with his son and othergun store owners.
“That charge against Mr. Tretola wasdismissed by the Grand Jury in late April,early May,” Nassau district attorneyspokesman Chris Munzing told this news-paper.
The charges against his son and theother defendants were also dropped, saidMr. Harfenist.
“Mr. Tretola lost countless sales of gunsbecause his inventory was placed in hisother store in New Hyde Park,” he contin-ued.
“When someone comes in to a purchasean item and you don’t have it,” that is aloss of income, he said. He lost sales ofsome 900 guns, Mr. Harfenist said.
He said the jury’s decision proved to be
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ONE FOR ALL! The North Bellmore Fire Department joined with other departmentson Sunrise Highway on Saturday to honor the funeral possession for Oceanside
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THE HEAT IS ON! The Bellmore Heat 13U Travel Team continued its winningways by being crowned the Go Yard Tournament Champions at Hershey,Pennsylvania. The team won its fifth tournament of the season and haveamassed a record of 56-8-2 during that span. From left, at top, are Coach
Neuweiler, Andrew Back, Georgie Savas, Ryan Karp, Ryan Connolly, RyanNeuweiler, Dennys DeLosSantos, John Strawa and Coach Strawa. In thebottom row are Harrison Ivers, TJ Rullo, Nick Lisi, Joe Zawol, Ken Degruchyand Charlie Neuweiler.
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State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. (R-Merrick), who authored the law creatingNew York State’s Telemarketer “Do NoCall Registry” and co-sponsored this latestbill, said, “This law gives consumers newprotections from annoying, unwanted tele-marketing sales calls. Telemarketers whodo business in New York State, no matter
where they are based out of, should berequired to abide by the Do Not CallRegistry. Thanks to this new law, that’sexactly what will happen. I thankGovernor Cuomo for working with us tohelp prevent residents from being hassledby telemarketers.”
New Yorkers have registered over 13million phone numbers on the Do-Not-Callregistry. Since 2009, the state Departmentof State’s (DOS) Division of ConsumerProtection has received nearly 5,000 “DoNot Call” complaints and inquiries. In justthe first quarter of 2012, the Federal TradeCommission received 61,705 “Do NotCall” complaints from New Yorkers.
Telemarketing companies that do busi-ness in New York State but are licensed outof state can continually call New Yorkerson the registry, pay a small fine and contin-ue doing business in the state.
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Back to school teen driving safetyby Wendy Tepfer
School is back in session and teendrivers are on the road. According tothe state Department of MotorVehicles, motor vehicle crashes arethe leading cause of death and injuryfor people ages 16-24. Many of thesecrashes are preventable, yet this sta-tistic has not changed in more than adecade.
Driving safety is probably not thefirst thing on most teens’ minds, butteaching teens safe driving practicesshould be the first thing on parents’minds. To help keep teen drivers outof harm’s way, the Community ParentCenter offers these driving tips for theback to school season and throughoutthe year:
• Always wear seatbelts: driver and
all passengers.• Limit the number of passengers. • No cell phones, no texting.• Avoid distractions: No eating,
drinking or adjusting the radio.• No alcohol or other drug use. • Do not speed, especially in school
zones. • Stop for school bus when flashing
red lights. • Obey all traffic signs and laws.
Drive defensively Parents: Lead by example, be a role
model. Teens model your actions andmay adopt your driving habits.
Driving safety is important all yearlong. If teen drivers exercise caution,obey the traffic laws and drive respon-sibly, the first days back to school andthe entire year will be safer.
Wendy Tepfer is the director of theCommunity Parent Center.
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THE MISSING PIECE: Ten years after 9/11 took the lives of three of the Bellmore FireDepartment’s finest – Sean McCarthy, Kevin Prior and Adam Rand – the department will for-mally dedicate a steel beam from the World Trade Center at the fire department’s memorialplaza during memorial ceremonies on Tuesday, September 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Bellmore Life photo by Douglas Finlay
PROPERTY TAX WORK-SHOPS: Equipped with special-ly configured computers linked toNassau County’s database,Department of Assessment staffwill process property tax exemp-tion applications (veterans, seniorcitizen, cold war veterans, volun-teer firefighters and ambulanceworkers, limited income disabili-ty, and home improvement) onTuesday, September 4, from 1-3 p.m. at the North BellmorePublic Library at 1551Newbridge Road.
In addition, Nassau Countyalso offers two types of SchoolTax Relief (STAR) property taxexemptions: Basic STAR (for res-idents who own and live in theirown home, condominium orcooperative apartment with anannual household income of$500,000 or less) and EnhancedSTAR (for senior citizens aged 65years or older with annualincomes of $79,050 or less).
For information regardingBasic and Enhanced STAR orany other property tax exemptionprogram, contact the Departmentof Assessment ExemptionsDivision at 571-1500.
© © ©PREVENTING SUICIDE:
Long Island Crisis Center ofBellmore will hold its 4thAnnual “Let’s Walk, Let’sTalk... Stepping Together toPrevent Suicide” Walk in LongBeach beginning at 11 a.m. onSeptember 30, on the LongBeach Boardwalk at RiversideBoulevard.
The benefit will help theLong Island Crisis Center tohelp save lives on Long Island.$25 minimum is the suggesteddonation per walker.
Walkers can register atwww.longislandcrisiscenter.orgor by calling 826-0244.
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YEARS: Mepham HighSchool will celebrate its 75thAnniversary Homecomingwith festivities on the weekendof Friday, September 14, andSaturday, September 15.
Mepham is providing oppor-tunities for local businesses toparticipate in this event throughadvertising in a special 75thAnniversary Journal. Be part ofthis historical publication! Youmay also wish to place a boothat the homecoming event, forjust a modest donation.
The 75th Anniversary cele-bration will also showcase theHomecoming football gamewith the Mepham Pirates tak-ing on the Kennedy Cougars!This Bellmore vs. Bellmorerivalry will bring many localresidents to the event.
For information, contactMepham PTA President CarenKabak at 330-1921.
© © ©THE GARDEN IS OPEN:
The Garden at St. Mark, anorganic garden begun lastyear by the congregation atSt. Mark the EvangelistChurch at 1692 BellmoreAvenue, North Bellmore, isnow open to purchase organ-ic vegetables at its farmstand on Sundays, 11:30a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Whatever vegetables are inseason are what will be sold atthe stand. Crops include let-tuce, cucumber, radishes, zuc-chini, squash, potatoes, garlic,onions, beets and cabbage.
Herbs and flowers are alsobeing sold. All proceeds fromthe sales are put toward sup-porting the garden and helpingthose in need.
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BINGO FOR KIDS: TempleBeth-El of Bellmore will holdBingo For Kids on Tuesday,August 28. Doors will open at5:30 p.m. with play beginningat 6 p.m.
Admission is $5 per player.An adult must accompany thechildren. The snack bar willbe open and serving a varietyof reasonably priced itemssuch as soda, ice cream andother snacks.
Reservations are also beingtaken for Birthday Party Bingo.Contact Nell at 826-8169 or e-mail [email protected] orcall the temple office Monday-Friday at 781-2650.
© © ©100TH CELEBRATION:
St. Barnabas Church will cele-brate its 100th anniversary witha large Mass at the church onAugust 25 with Bishop Murphyof the Diocese of RockvilleCentre.
© © ©DROPOFF SITE: County
Legislator Dave Denenberg’soffice at 2818 Merrick Road is anofficial dropoff point for dona-tions to Long Island Cares, Inc.,The Harry Chapin Food Bank.Needed are cereals, juices,peanut butter, rice, jelly, pasta,cookies and crackers, pancakemix and canned fruits, meat, veg-etables, soups and fish, amongmany foods.
Also welcome are school sup-plies, pet foods, new toys, babycare, birthday party supplies, newblankets and personal care items.
For information call Mr.Denenberg’s office at 571-6219,or the Harry Chapin Food Bank at631-582-3663. Or visitwww.licares.org.
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Who are the eco-heroes?
Sometimes technology brings overuse of naturalresources. Our ancestors in countries such as Israel orItaly, where water was a limited resource, used roofcisterns to collect drinking water and dams to gatherrain runoff for irrigation. Tourists are always amazedat how cleverly they met their needs.
Today, here on Long Island, we draw on watertables deep beneath the ground water for both ourdrinking needs and for landscaping, cleaning andindustry – all as if this resource was inexhaustible.What will we do if we run out of drinking water – turnto desalination?
They say just as wars today are fought over oil,tomorrow’s wars will be over water.
Enter the eco-heroes, companies such as Hiltonthat use water from runoff to water their lawns. Asindividual homeowners we can also do our part.
The nation’s largest township, our own Town ofHempstead, under the leadership of Supervisor KateMurray, is showing the way.
Last week at its showcase Levy Park and Preservein Merrick, the town kicked off its new Eco-Heroesprogram. Over 2,000 residents have already signed upto purchase either rain collection barrels or compost-ing units from the town at half-price retail.
The rain barrels are designed to integrate withstandard gutters and leaders. The water collected isnot drinkable but can be used to water gardens andlawns. A typical roof can provide hundreds of gallonsof water, according to town experts. Collecting it foruse saves homeowners money on their water bills andalso helps prevent runoff into bays and waterways.
Call 378-4210 to register to receive a barrel for $45.Composting helps reduce expenses for lawn and
garden fertilizers and also helps reduce the garbageflow. The town can provide instructions on how tocompost correctly and avoid odors. Again, the cost is$45. Call 378-4210 for more information.
Parents who conserve water and recycle usingcompost are teaching their children an important les-son, giving them a tangible way to improve our com-munity. They are eco-heroes too!
Community WellnessCouncil thanks the
Bellmores
To Bellmore Life:The Community Wellness Council of
the Bellmores and Merricks would like tothank the following families and spon-sors for their support of another success-ful 2012 Post Prom Night:
Albers family • Anglero family • Appelfamily • Artistic Nails • Baio family •Baldauf family • Bangz Hair Color &Lounge • Barchat, Jay, CPA • Bedford
Stationery • B-M United SecondaryTeachers • Bellmore Movies • BellmorePharmacy • Bellmore Playhouse • Bilellofamily • Birch School PTA • Boyer fami-ly • Brennan family • Burke family •Calhoun Class 2012 • Calhoun HighSchool • Calhoun High School PTSA •Calhoun Drama Boosters • CalhounSports Boosters • Carbone family •Chaffer family • Chatterton School PTA •Cipriano family • Clare family • Connellyfamily • Covais family • Crave Deli &Catering • Curé of Ars Youth Ministry •Danielsen family • Deering family •Donna Carbone’s Dance Arts • Erdmann
family • Eisner family • Ellinghaus fam-ily • Galleria Ristorante and Pizzeria •Garfield Pharmacy • Giambruno family •Gibson family • Gilley family Sr. • Gilleyfamily Jr. • Gimpelman family • Gordonfamily • Got Cupcakes? • Grand AvenueM.S. PTSA • Grover family • Guttillafamily • Hackett family • Hair Effex •Hanes family • Hansen family • HaveYou Heard, Inc. • Hechtman family •Heller family • Huebner family •International Delight Café • IslandFederal Credit Union • Jessamor LLC •JFK Class of 2012 • JFK High School •JFK High School PTA • Jump-N-Fun •Kamper family • Keelan family •Kilgallin family • King family • Kozinfamily • Krug family • Lanza family •Lazarus family • Lemon Tree, NorthBellmore • Levy family • Levy-Lakeside School PTA • Licausi family •Liriano family • Lopez family • Luanne’s• Marano family • Marino family • Martinfamily • Mazzie family • MediterraneanDiner • Mepham Class of 2012 •Mepham High School • Mepham H.S.PTA • Mepham-Sports Boosters Club •
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Without responding directly to thequestion of whether it will appeal thecase, Nassau County Attorney JohnCiampoli’s office said “The actions ofthe police department were entirely rea-sonable, and obviously the jury feels different.”
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Women ‘whisper and shout’ over loveby Danielle Sopchak
In “Whispers and Shouts,” a newanthology of poetry by women ofLong Island compiled and edited byGail Goldstein and J R Turek, thepoets bring together their poemsand stay within the theme of love…all from the distinctive femaleperspective.
In her preface, Ms. Goldstein saysthat “over 70 poets, ranging in agefrom preteen to octogenarian, fromnovice to poet laureate and publishedauthor, responded to the call for sub-missions.” The variety in ages andskill levels of the poets allows thecompilation to tell an out-of-orderlife story, the book being arrangedalphabetically and not by topic.
The life story told makes the booka distinctive and interesting read. The
differences allow young women toreveal the joys and the hectic life of amother while allowing an older gen-eration to remember their first love,heartbreak and the hardships ofteenage years.
The poems are a lovely way tolearn, grow and understand the timesand trials of other women.
Nowhere in the book, while read-ing the poems, are any facts to distin-guish the poets from each otherexcept for their names. They have nodefining features that make one thepoet laureate and one a 12-year-oldgirl who just started to become inter-ested in poetry, for example. In thisanthology, these women beautifullytell life’s tales together.
The most compelling aspect of thecompilation is not the overwhelmingnumber of poets, their skill levels or
even the story the book creates; it’sthe feeling when reading througheach woman’s poem. It’s the mutualunderstandings prompting hushedlaughs and slight smiles and therepressed urge to scream, “I knowexactly what you mean.”
“We don’t show our strength/bylifting pallets of pipeline/heftingbags of concrete or bales/of peatmoss – though we could…It’s not ourwish to be oppressed or depressed/pushed around stomped on or spit on/not impossible for us to embrace ourtenacity and our femininity – yes, wecan.” – J R Turek.
East Meadow photographer andpoet Bob Harrison took the frontcover photo of the anthology, “with-in the Twin Preserves [in Wantagh],looking southwest” toward the sun. “Whispers and Shouts”
Free concerts aren’t over yetby Laura Amante
Even though back to school is upon ussummertime concerts continue. There isstill time to enjoy the last of the freesummer concerts and movies outsidethat are free.
Town of HempsteadTonight, August 22, 8 p.m. at Averill
Boulevard Park, Elmont. Enjoy rock 'n'roll with Long Island's own Good Rats.
Thursday, August 23, 8 p.m. atMerrick Road Park, Merrick. Enjoy RagDoll as it performs a Frankie Valli and
the Four Seasons tribute.Friday, August 24, 8 p.m. at
Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore. Enjoya giant screen presentation of the movie“Kung Fu Panda 2.”
Nassau County concertsConcerts are held at the Harry Chapin
Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park.Lakeside concerts begin at 7:30 p.m.and movies begin at dusk.
Thursday, August 23Pakistani American Night.
Thursday, August 30Movie Night: “Adventures of Tin Tin.”
Saturday, September 8Pakistani American Festival.
Sunday, September 23Hispanic Heritage Celebration.
Sunday, September 30Eddie Money at the 2nd Annual CarShow.
Long Beach summerconcert series
The 2012 City of Long Beach SummerConcert continues.
Tonight, August 22, at New York
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Thursday, August 23, at NeptuneBoulevard Beach. Enjoy Yiddish Nightwith Shlomie Dachs, who will performan array of Klezmer, Yiddish, Russianand Israeli music.
Monday, August 27, at NationalBoulevard Beach. Listen to the music ofLinda Ipanema and the Dixie Chicks,who will perform jazz, polka, big bandand ’50s music.
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Supervisor Kate Murray encouragesmariners and landlubbers alike to enjoythe concert bands, delicious food, craftand novelty vendors, sand sculptures,eating contests and an exciting lineup ofchildren’s shows.
A special Family Festival invitation isextended to Long Island’s food and craftvendors. With large crowds expected tovisit Lido Beach on both Saturday andSunday, vendors are invited to share in theaction. Interested vendors are asked to callthe Cultural Arts Section of the town
Parks Department at 292-9000, ext. 255. You can also satisfy your “appetite” for
excitement by sampling a “taste” of theClam and Rib Eating Contests onSaturday, September 29, at 1 p.m. Thefestival’s youthful flavor is highlighted bypuppet shows, circus performers, animalacts, pony rides, a petting zoo and scienceexhibits. This year’s festival will alsounveil some of the biggest and bounciestinflatables ever frolicked upon.
Guests can also stroll the boardwalk towater’s edge to “dig” the sand castle con-test or “race” in Sunday’s Biathlon.KJOY’s popular morning team “Steve
and Leeana” will be on hand Saturday tomeet their fans and spin the station’swheel of prizes.
“With our beautiful Lido Beach Park asa picture perfect setting, the FamilyFestival celebrates our township’s storiednautical heritage,” stated SupervisorMurray. “Considered one of LongIsland’s signature late summer attractions,the festival offers an entire weekend ofaction-packed family fun.”
Family Festival sponsors includeSwingbelly’s Beachside BBQ of LongBeach and Lynbrook as well as theLandshark Tiki Bar and Grille in Freeport.
Additional support has been provided byAtlantic Nursery of Freeport.
Anyone interested in entering theClam Eating or Rib Eating contests cancall 812-3307. The Family Festivalruns from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on bothSaturday, September 29, and Sunday,September 30. Lido Beach Town Park isat 630 Lido Boulevard in Lido Beach.Admission and parking are free.
Up-to-the-minute festival informa-tion is available by calling 292-9000,ext. 382 or by visiting the town’s web-site at TOH.LI.
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Bellmore resident Victor Elefantehas been on the verge of getting a filmabout inventor Nicola Tesla finishedfor several years now, But, like thesubject he is chasing – who eludedfame in his lifetime – Mr. Elefante hasbeen coming up just short.
Mr. Elefante, a member of theBellmore Lions Club, a volunteer andpresident of the Bellmore FireDepartment’s West End Engine 3 – aswell as member of BFD’s Board ofTrustees – and winner of the Town ofHempstead’s Make A DifferenceAward, had a commitment of $4 mil-lion from an investor to make a big pro-duction film called “Fragments fromOlympus – the Vision of Nicola Testa.”
“We had a letter of commitment for$4 million to be able to make themovie,” Mr. Elefante told this newspa-per. But the investor fell ill and the rev-enue is now far from certain.
“We are looking for another majorinvestor to produce the film,” he said. Hesaid that had the investor not gotten ill,“we would have shot the film last year.”
Plot thickensThe plot thickens when adding the
urgency with which Mr. Elefante hadhoped to produce the film. “With one-quarter of the proceeds we had hopedto keep Nicola Testa’s laboratory,Wardenclyffe, running in Shoreham.”
At least $1 million is needed to keepthe laboratory open as a nonprofitmuseum and center for science.Making the movie last year would haveprovided the needed funds to guaranteethe center would remain in the handsof science.
Mr. Elefante became involved in thecreative entertainment field – and sub-sequently became the productionsupervisor of “Fragments fromOlympus” – after seeing Sikorski andCalomino’s off-Broadway play “Towerof Babble” in 2001, a play based onMr. Tesla.
Mr. Elefante approached Mr.Sikorski several years later to volun-teer to work with Mr. Sikorski. Mr.Sikorski filmed a teaser of his award-winning play using the actor Leo Rossi(“Analyze This,” “The Accused”), andthe trailer won the 2011 InternationalMovie Trailer Festival.
Mr. Sikorski’s screenplay for“Fragments of Olympus” was chosenwinner of the International Long IslandFilm Festival’s (the Suffolk Countyversion) Black Tie ScreenwritingCompetition.
The film, however, is yet to be shot.Which is why Mr. Elefante is searchingthe corridors of fundraising in thehopes of snagging an investor who canhelp the film find its home – whilekeeping the Tesla Center for Scienceopen for the purposes of true science.
“Mr. Tesla,” said Mr. Elefante, “neverreceived any monetary rewards for hisinventions and discoveries,” Mr. Elefantesaid. He said that Mr. Tesla “just wasn’tinto earning money with his inventions.”
Mr. Elefante said that Mr. Tesla tore upa contract he had with GeorgeWestinghouse because he didn’t wantthe money.
Yet, Mr. Tesla is credited with helpingin such monumental discoveries as theX-ray and wireless communications.
“MRIs use a measurement called theTesla when measuring units while oper-ating the imagery,” he said.
For information about how you cancontribute to keeping the Tesla Center in
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Family festival is set to dock at Lido Beach ParkCraft and food vendors are invited onboard
Bird walk atHempstead Lake
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Defensive driving classesSteve Schwartz will teach a class on two
Thursdays, August 23 and 30, from 7-10p.m., the fee is $35. There will be a one dayclass with Melissa Chios on Saturday,September 8, from 10 a.m-3 p.m., Fee:$35. The next AARP class will be held onSaturday, October 13, from 10 a.m.-4p.m. Fee: $17 for those with an AARPcard, or $19. Sign up now at the referencedesk.
Nassau poets Nassau County Poets will meet on
Tuesday, August 28, at 7 p.m. and therewill be open mic! Bring your own poemto share.
Current Events ClubOn Wednesday, August 29, and the
last Wednesday of every month at 2:30p.m., join for the library’s lively monthlynews discussion moderated by local his-torian Jack Bilello. The community iswelcome to attend.
“Downton Abbey” deconstructedOn Friday, August 31, and every other
Friday at 1 p.m., join for screenings andlively discussions of the hit televisionseries, “Downton Abbey.” Find out whatall the fuss is about and get caught upbefore Season 3 begins in January.
Don Wilson, paintingsArtist Don Wilson is the September
artist in the community room of theBellmore Memorial Library. His paint-ings have been widely exhibited and theBellmore community is welcome to meethim and view the exhibit on Tuesday,September 11, at 7 p.m.
Mystery Lovers Book Club“Sister,” by Rosamund Lupton, is
the book under discussion onTuesday, September 4, at 7:30 p.m.Join Dee Abramson for a lively talkfor mystery lovers!
Island Songwriters perform Three performers from the Island
Songwriters Showcase perform at theBellmore Memorial Library on Sunday,September 9, at 2 p.m. They areAndrew Cetlin, Peter Kanelous andAnnie Mark. The concert is free andopen to the public. Come and enjoy a
free Sunday afternoon concert.
Memoir Writing WorkshopOn Tuesday, September 11, at
10:30 a.m., columnist Florence Gattoand poet Beverly E. Kotch of theLong Island Writers Guild will showyou how to get started writing yourstories, memories and musings. Theprogram is free and the community iswelcome to attend.
Beginning computer classes Learn how to surf the Internet on
Wednesday, September 12, at 10 a.m.and then learn how to set up an emailaccount and use it to communicate withall your friends and family at 2 p.m.Classes are $5/each. Call or visit thereference desk for information.
Meditate and relax In these challenging times, it is
important to find a peaceful andinspiring way to cope with life’s chal-lenges. Join Greg Gordon onWednesday, September 19, at 7p.m., for a lesson or just a time formeditation.
Knitting and Crochet Club Enjoy an evening of crafting with a
lively group of people on Thursday,September 20, at 7 p.m. Bring yourproject and you will find lots of helpavailable.
North Bellmore
ZumbaThe next set of Zumba classes with
Desiree Durand will run Thursdays5:30-6:30 p.m. through August, andone class in September. Sign up at thereference desk with a check in theamount of $36 and sign the disclaimer.
Simply strongerEllen Coven’s popular senior fitness
program continues on Tuesdays from1:30-2:15 p.m. through August. Thebenefits of this gentle strength trainingcourse for ages 50 and over includestronger muscles and bones, betterweight control, less fatigue andreduced risk of falling. Registration isongoing. You can register atthe reference desk. The cost is $28payable by check to the NorthBellmore Public Library.
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PUBLIC NOTICESNOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT, NASSAUCOUNTYINDEX NO.: 5122/08THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OFWILLIAMSBURGH v. LEONELARISTILDE and SUSAN ARIS-TILDE, Defendants. Pursuant to Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale, dated
October 28, 2011 and enteredon November 3, 2011, I, theundersigned Referee, will sellat public auction, at theCalendar Control Part (CCP)Courtroom of the SupremeCourt, 100 Supreme CourtDrive, Mineola, New York11501 on the 11th day ofSeptember, 2012 at 11:30
A.M., the premises directed bysaid Judgment to be sold,being in Section 51, Block520, Lot 19 on the Tax Map,being in the County of Nassauand State of New York, andknown by the street number2518 Eileen Court, Bellmore,New York. Approximate amount of
Judgment is $294,554.41plus interest, attorneys’ fees,costs and advances. Saidpremises will be sold subjectto the provisions of the filedJudgment and the Terms ofSale.JOHN RYAN, ESQ., Referee.SANDERS, GUTMAN &BRODIE, P.C.,
Attorneys for Plaintiff, 26Court Street, Suite 409,Brooklyn, New York 11242. (718) 522-0666BL 341 4T 8/8, 15, 22, 29NOTICE OF FORMATION OFCWC Security L.L.C. Arts ofOrg filed with Secy of State ofNY (SSNY) on 6/29/12. Office
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