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Printed on recycled paper F F F r r r e e e e e e p p p o o o r r r t t t B B B a a a l l l d d d w w w i i i n n n www.freeportbaldwinleader.com page 8 Viewpoint: sewage privatization page 5 Baldwin strangler sentenced page 3 Master of the viola da gamba page 10 Hale Smith remembered NAMES MAKE THE NEWS: Read about your neighbors! 73 local people’s names were in your community newspaper this past week. Maybe yours is in this week! See inside. by Laura Schofer Freeport Police Lieutenant Chris Barrella filed a lawsuit against the Village of Freeport and its mayor, Andrew Hardwick last week in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, charging that Mayor Hardwick has discriminated against Mr. Barella based upon his race. Mr. Barella is a white, non-Hispanic man. According to a press release from Lieutenant Barrella’s attorneys, Fugazy & Rooney LLP, received by The Leader, Lieutenant Barrella should have been promoted to chief of police but was over- looked because Mayor Hardwick wanted to promote a black or Hispanic individ- ual. Mayor Hardwick is African American. The lawsuit alleges that Mayor Hardwick chose a less qualified individual for the position based upon race. The lawsuit stated that Lieutenant Barrella scored number one on the Chief of Police civil service exam, has been a police officer in the Village of Freeport for more than 20 years, holds a bache- lor’s degree, a master’s degree in public administration, and a juris doctor (law degree). Additionally, the lawsuit stated Lieutenant Barrella has command-level emergency management training, has scored number one on every civil service promotional exam he has taken, and has been recognized many times during his career for his solid police work. He has also received special training from the FBI’s National Academy. The lawsuit alleges that the mayor’s choice for chief of police scored lower on the civil service exam, had less tenure than Lieutenant Barrella and doesn’t have a college degree. The lawsuit stated that the mayor appointed his candidate on the basis of his race while discriminating against Lieutenant Barrella. “Reverse discrimination is as perni- cious as any other kind of discrimina- tion. Lieutenant Barrella was the most qualified candidate for the police chief position, scoring number one on the civil service exam on top of his impres- sive academic and professional accom- plishments. Mayor Hardwick never even considered Lieutenant Barrella for the position because Lieutenant Barrella isn’t black or Hispanic—the mayor never even interviewed him,” says Amanda Fugazy, Lieutenant Barrella’s attorney. “Instead, Mayor Hardwick went to extraordinary lengths to ensure that his Hispanic candidate was appointed to the position of chief despite the fact that he is not nearly as qualified as Lieutenant Barrella. Mayor Hardwick appointed the police chief on the basis of race. Mayor Hardwick has demonstrated a practice of favoritism towards blacks and Hispanics and discriminates against non-Hispanic whites. This is racism, a violation of the law, and it cannot be tolerated.” When asked for comment, a spokesperson for the village replied that the village does not comment on pending litigations. However on Facebook, a comment was posted allegedly by Mayor Hardwick stating that he hires “the best people based on the experience and qualifications regardless of race, gen- der, creed or sexual orientation.” The village did not respond prior to press time on whether this statement was indeed made by the mayor or someone posing as Mayor Hardwick. Reverse discrimination lawsuit filed against village 77th Year, No. 5 Freeport, N.Y. 11520 The Community Newspaper Thursday, February 2, 2012 75¢ Brides and Boy Scouts Send us your Boy Scout/Cub Scout news, weddings and engagements for our February 9 special issue. by Laura Schofer Dominic DeCampi of Freeport, born on New Year’s Day, is The Leader’s first baby of the year. Dominic may have arrived a week early but he still was a nice little bun- dle – eight pounds, six ounces. “He was a lit- tle big,” said his mom, Jessica, “They expected him to be over nine pounds [if he had been born a week later]. Now that would have been a lot!” Dominic is Jessica’s second child. She also has a nine-year-old daughter named Celeste who adores her little brother as long as “he isn’t screaming. When Dominic is awake, I hold him. He likes that,” explained Jessica. In addition to the attention little Dominic gets from his mother and sister, there is a very proud grandpa – Gilbert DeCampi who refers to his grandson as DJ – short for Dominic John. “We live with my Dad and he’s just such a proud grand- pa,” said Jessica. Indeed. When the Leader called to speak with Jessica, it was Mr. DeCampi who answered the telephone. He chuckled with delight when The Leader congratulated him on the birth of his grandson. Dominic was born January 1 at 3:33 p.m. Could these turn out to be Dominic’s lucky numbers? “Maybe,” said Jessica. “Maybe his lucky number is one or maybe three or maybe 13. My Dad likes to play Lotto so I think he will play these numbers,” she joked. Congratulations to the DeCampi family and Happy Birthday, little Dominic. A assortment of gifts awaits the DeCampi family including a $25 gift certificate from Piccolo Pizza; one dozen long- stemmed roses from Merrick Flower Shoppe; a $25 gift certificate from Merrick Bagel Cafe; a $25 gift certificate from Vincenté Jewelers and a one-year gift subscription from The Leader. Dominic DeCampi – the little man in the family 1st Baby Dominic DeCampi

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by Laura Schofer

Freeport Police Lieutenant ChrisBarrella filed a lawsuit against theVillage of Freeport and its mayor,Andrew Hardwick last week in the U.S.District Court for the Eastern District ofNew York, charging that MayorHardwick has discriminated against Mr.Barella based upon his race. Mr. Barellais a white, non-Hispanic man.

According to a press release fromLieutenant Barrella’s attorneys, Fugazy& Rooney LLP, received by The Leader,Lieutenant Barrella should have beenpromoted to chief of police but was over-looked because Mayor Hardwick wantedto promote a black or Hispanic individ-ual. Mayor Hardwick is AfricanAmerican. The lawsuit alleges thatMayor Hardwick chose a less qualifiedindividual for the position based upon

race. The lawsuit stated that Lieutenant

Barrella scored number one on the Chiefof Police civil service exam, has been apolice officer in the Village of Freeportfor more than 20 years, holds a bache-lor’s degree, a master’s degree in publicadministration, and a juris doctor (lawdegree).

Additionally, the lawsuit statedLieutenant Barrella has command-levelemergency management training, hasscored number one on every civil servicepromotional exam he has taken, and hasbeen recognized many times during hiscareer for his solid police work. He hasalso received special training from theFBI’s National Academy.

The lawsuit alleges that the mayor’schoice for chief of police scored lower onthe civil service exam, had less tenurethan Lieutenant Barrella and doesn’t

have a college degree. The lawsuit statedthat the mayor appointed his candidate onthe basis of his race while discriminatingagainst Lieutenant Barrella.

“Reverse discrimination is as perni-cious as any other kind of discrimina-tion. Lieutenant Barrella was the mostqualified candidate for the police chiefposition, scoring number one on thecivil service exam on top of his impres-sive academic and professional accom-plishments. Mayor Hardwick nevereven considered Lieutenant Barrella forthe position because LieutenantBarrella isn’t black or Hispanic—themayor never even interviewed him,”says Amanda Fugazy, LieutenantBarrella’s attorney.

“Instead, Mayor Hardwick went toextraordinary lengths to ensure that hisHispanic candidate was appointed to theposition of chief despite the fact that he is

not nearly as qualified as LieutenantBarrella. Mayor Hardwick appointed thepolice chief on the basis of race. MayorHardwick has demonstrated a practice offavoritism towards blacks and Hispanicsand discriminates against non-Hispanicwhites. This is racism, a violation of thelaw, and it cannot be tolerated.”

When asked for comment, aspokesperson for the village replied thatthe village does not comment on pendinglitigations.

However on Facebook, a commentwas posted allegedly by MayorHardwick stating that he hires “the bestpeople based on the experience andqualifications regardless of race, gen-der, creed or sexual orientation.” Thevillage did not respond prior to presstime on whether this statement wasindeed made by the mayor or someoneposing as Mayor Hardwick.

Reverse discrimination lawsuit filed against village

77th Year, No. 5 Freeport, N.Y. 11520 The Community Newspaper Thursday, February 2, 2012 75¢

Brides and Boy ScoutsSend us your Boy Scout/Cub Scout news,

weddings and engagements for our February 9 special issue.

by Laura Schofer

Dominic DeCampi of Freeport, born onNew Year’s Day, is The Leader’s first babyof the year. Dominic may have arrived aweek early but he still was a nice little bun-dle – eight pounds, six ounces. “He was a lit-tle big,” said his mom, Jessica, “Theyexpected him to be over nine pounds [if hehad been born a week later]. Now that wouldhave been a lot!”

Dominic is Jessica’s second child. Shealso has a nine-year-old daughter namedCeleste who adores her little brother as longas “he isn’t screaming. When Dominic isawake, I hold him. He likes that,” explainedJessica.

In addition to the attention littleDominic gets from his mother and sister,there is a very proud grandpa – GilbertDeCampi who refers to his grandson as DJ– short for Dominic John. “We live withmy Dad and he’s just such a proud grand-

pa,” said Jessica.Indeed. When the Leader called to speak

with Jessica, it was Mr. DeCampi whoanswered the telephone. He chuckled withdelight when The Leader congratulated himon the birth of his grandson.

Dominic was born January 1 at 3:33 p.m.Could these turn out to be Dominic’s luckynumbers?

“Maybe,” said Jessica. “Maybe his luckynumber is one or maybe three or maybe 13.My Dad likes to play Lotto so I think he willplay these numbers,” she joked.

Congratulations to the DeCampi familyand Happy Birthday, little Dominic. Aassortment of gifts awaits the DeCampifamily including a $25 gift certificatefrom Piccolo Pizza; one dozen long-stemmed roses from Merrick FlowerShoppe; a $25 gift certificate fromMerrick Bagel Cafe; a $25 gift certificatefrom Vincenté Jewelers and a one-yeargift subscription from The Leader.

Dominic DeCampi – the little man in the family

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Friday, February 3• Talking About Literature, 12 p.m.; ESOL/GED, 9 a.m.;

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Tuesday, February 7• Look, Listen and Learn, 1 p.m.; V.I.T.A., 5 p.m.;

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• Archbishop Molloy Council # 1974, Knights of Columbus, Our Holy Redeemer Church basement. 7:30 p.m.;

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Wednesday, February 8•ESOL, 10 a.m.; Coda of Freeport, 12 p.m.;

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presiding, 9 a.m., 40 North Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.• Enrico Fermi Lodge, OSIA, 7:45 p.m., Fireman’s Exempt Hall,

9 N. Long Beach Road.• Water and Light Commission, 7:30 p.m., 220 West Sunrise Highway

Thursday, February 9• Great Books, 1:30 p.m.; What Are Your Longterm Care Options, 3 p.m.; CORE

4, 6 p.m.; ESOL/GED, 9 a.m.; Cedarmore Corp., 7 p.m.; NAACP Freeport-Roosevelt Branch, 7:30 p.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library

Arrest in Freeport robberyA Lakeview man was arrested in con-

nection with a bank robbery thatoccurred on Tuesday, November 22, at1:05 p.m. in Freeport, as well as otherrobberies in East Meadow, Hempsteadand West Hempstead.

According to detectives, a black manentered the Roslyn Savings Bank onSouth Main Street and presented ademand note to the teller. After obtain-ing an undetermined amount of cash,

the robber fled the bank on foot out therear parking lot door towards BedellStreet. At the time of the robbery therewere 4 employees and 1 customerinside. There were no injuries.

On January 27 the Robbery Squadarrested Frank Jackson, 47, ofLakeview, in Hempstead without inci-dent. He is charged with three countsof Robbery and one count of AttemptedRobbery and False Personation.

Homicide in Freeport The Nassau police Homicide Squad is

investigating a fatal shooting thatoccurred on Thursday January 26, at9:07 p.m. in Freeport.

According to detectives, the victimJose Baldimir Portillo, 30, of GrandAvenue, Freeport was discovered fatally

shot in the street on North ColumbusAvenue by person or persons unknown.

Detectives ask anyone with informa-tion about this crime to contact NassauCounty Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anony-mous, police said.

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She weighed in at 7 pounds, 8ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Dr.Nicolas Toscano and Linda Toscano,publisher of this newspaper. Paternalgrandparents are Carmen Martinez andher husband Pelayo de Merlo ofMadrid, Spain.

Her great grandparents are JohannesLaursen, former publisher of thisnewspaper, and Gloria and AquilinoMartinez. Among her great uncles areEditor Paul Laursen and Dr. JohnChristian Laursen.

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Cheerleading competition at FHSThe Long Island Cheerleading

Coaches Association (LICCA) held its12th Annual Varsity and Junior VarsityCheerleading Competition at FreeportHigh School, with the Freeport Devilstaking on Mepham, Kellenberg,Seaford and Bellmore Kennedy,among other Long Island high schools,in the Large Varsity category.

The annual competition ended withFreeport placing seventh overall. “We hadtwo falls, so we unfortunately didn't do aswell as we usually do,” said Freeportcheerleading coach Laurie Kolodny. “Wehave also placed fourth and third thisyear, which qualifies us for the Long

Island Championships at SuffolkCommunity College on February 4.”

Freeport High School has a long-standing tradition of producing high-ranking teams in the cheerleadingcompetitions. Over the past few years,the Freeport cheerleaders have com-peted on both the regional and nation-al levels.

Locally, they are an enthusiasticpresence at Freeport High School’svarsity football and basketball games.Freeport High School graduate andNew York Jets offensive tackleD’Brickashaw Ferguson is among thesponsors of the Freeport team.

WE’VE GOT SPIRIT: The Freeport Devils cheerleaders steady themselves in ahuman pyramid during a Long Island cheerleading competition held at FreeportHigh School. The team will be advancing to the Long Island Championships.

FHS alumna receivesprestigious honor

Wendy Gillespie, who grew up inFreeport and graduated from FreeportHigh School, will receive WellesleyCollege’s a 2012 Alumnae AchievementAward from Wellesley College onFebruary 12. The Achievement Awardsare the highest honor given to Wellesleyalumnae.

Recipients are chosen for achieve-ment and distinction in their fields, andas an inspiration to current students. Theawards have been presented annuallysince 1970. Past recipients of this awardinclude Hillary Clinton, Cokie Robertsand Nora Ephron.

Wendy Gillespie ’72 is an award-win-ning viola da gamba player who isregarded as one of the greatest players inthe world today. Ms. Gillespie is a pro-fessor of music at the Jacobs School ofMusic and chair of the Early MusicDepartment at Indiana University. She ispresident of the Viola da Gamba Societyof America and has also made significantcontributions to contemporary music.

While at Wellesley, ProfessorGillespie founded Collegium Musicum,

a student organization that bringstogether voices, viols, recorders andother instruments in the performance ofmusic from the 12th to 17th centuries.

After graduation, she attended theAmsterdam Conservatory. She has per-formed with the New York Pro MusicaAntiqua, Les Filles de Sainte-Colombe,Ensemble for Early Music, EnsembleSequentia, the Waverly Consort andEnglish Concert, and has played in over80 recordings.

As a member of two of the most suc-cessful consort groups, Fretwork andPhantasm, Ms. Gillespie has shared twoGramophone awards, severalGramophone and Grammy nominations,many “Recording of the Month” titles,and the French Grand Prix du Disquetwice with her colleagues. In 2011, shewas awarded the Thomas Binkley Awardfor Early Music America. Ms. Gillespiehas served as resident viol consort atOxford University since 1994.

She has a Bachelor of Arts degree inmedieval studies and music fromWellesley.

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Valentine’s Day at CristoChrist Lutheren-Iglesia

Luterana de Cnisto plans a din-ner and dance to celebrateValentine’s Day. Both Englishend Spanish congregations willenjoy this fellowship onSaturday evening, February 11,from 5 to 9 p.m.. Neighbors areinvited.

Leonel Avila, musician at theSpanish service, will be thedeejay for the evening provid-ing both traditional and salsamusic. The church EvangelismTeam has developed a menu offood from both cultures. Therewill be games and gifts for chil-dren.

The church is at 61 NorthGrove Street, Freeport, or thecorner of Randa11 Avenue andNorth Grove. A parking lot isavailable.

This event is a fund-raiserand tickets can be called for onweekday mornings at 378-l258.They will also be available atthe door that evening. Ticketprices are as follows; adults –$20; age 6 to l8 – $10; age 5and under – free.

Wild parrots of Long IslandThe Wild Parrots of Long

Island will be the program atthe South Shore AudubonSociety on Tuesday, February

14, at 7:30 p.m. at the FreeportMemorial Library, 144 WestMerrick Road at South OceanAvenue.

Feral parrots live year ‘roundthroughout the South Shore ofLong Island, Brooklyn and thegreater New York area.Presenter Nick DeNezzo willexplain how they got here, howto spot them and the best placesto observe them. Mr. DeNezzois a tour guide, lecturer andkayak instructor.

For information about themeeting or the South ShoreAudubon Society, go towww.ssaudubon.org or call 432-8156.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS CONTINUE IN FREEPORT: Owners Ivan Sayles and Rich Venticinque cele-brate the completion of renovations at their restaurant, Rachel’s Waterside Grill, with the helpof the Freeport Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Andrew Hardwick and other local officials. TheNew-American seafood style restaurant has been in Freeport for 16 years and now features aretractable glass enclosure that provides a great view of the canal and fine seating. MayorHardwick said he is glad “to see a business with this type of longevity continue to thrive inFreeport. We have had a steady stream of ribbon-cutting ceremonies and I look forward to thatcontinuing.”

FREEPORT ELECTRICTECHNICIANS workedtogether as a team to quick-ly repair a utility pole brokenin half recently when a west-bound car went off the roadat Maple Place on Mill RoadTuesday. But they were smil-ing about having warmweather to work in.

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A possible public-private venture

Sunrise Highway has been the scene of way too manytraffic fatalities involving pedestrians. The latest oneoccurred in Merrick last week. But the pain of othertragic losses in our community still lingers.

Once again, some people are calling for pedestrianbridges or tunnels and others are saying the economyhas not picked up enough yet. Wouldn’t this be anopportunity for public-private partnership? That is notto suggest a toll bridge by any means. But a privatesponsor could earn income from billboard advertisingon the bridge or tunnel and concessions at theentrances. Staffed concessions would also make thosecrossing feel safer.

In Maplewood, New Jersey, a valet kiosk at the sta-tion provided busy commuters with folders and fliersabout community businesses and services. An employ-ee was on hand during rush hour to take orders and thenin off-peak would pick up dry cleaning or takeout, oreven drop off a car at the repair service.

A study of each community could determinewhether this was a need, or if a hot dog stand or coffeekiosk was more apropos. In some places a parkinggarage might make sense. The question is how to buildthe bridges or tunnels at Sunrise Highway in a way thatdoes not urbanize our community.

We look forward to hearing if any of our readershave any ideas.

Go Giants! This weekend the football Super Bowl will be the

occasion for many gatherings of family and friends. Aformer editor once said it was the biggest event afterThanksgiving for his family and many others. Localbars, cafes and restaurants will also be busy hostingSuper Bowl parties. And this year many New Yorkers,not just Giants fans, have a reason to watch and root,after all it is a hometown team.

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A Baldwin man was sentencedThursday to eight years in prison afterhe repeatedly punched his girlfriend,and then placed a plastic bag over herhead and strangled her, Nassau CountyDistrict Attorney Kathleen Riceannounced.David Knudson, 42, pleaded guilty in

November 2011 to Attempted Murder,Attempted Assault, Strangulation,Aggravated Criminal Contempt, andResisting Arrest.

DA Rice said that at approximately 8p.m. on February 24, Knudson got intoan argument with his girlfriend after hearrived home intoxicated. The argumentquickly escalated and Knudson punched

the victim in the face multiple times withclosed fist, placed a plastic bag over herhead, strangled her with both handsclosed around her throat, and threatenedto kill her. The victim was able to freeherself and suffered contusions,swelling, bruising, facial fractures, andrequires jaw realignment surgery.

“It is beyond comprehension thatsomebody could so violently andviciously attack someone that theyclaim to love,” Ms. Rice said. “Theabuse suffered by the victim in this casedemanded that this defendant beremoved from society, and the streets ofNassau County are safer with Mr.Knudson in prison.”

Robbery in Baldwin reported

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The First Squad is investigating a rob-bery that occurred in Baldwin onWednesday, January 25, at 12:35 p.m.

According to detectives, a 15 year oldmale victim was walking in the rear ofGrand Avenue when he was approachedby five unknown male robbers allbetween 17 and 19 years of age. Onerobber produced a knife as a second rob-ber went through the victim’s pockets.The three remaining robbers all stood

behind the victim. The robbers fled thescene on foot eastbound towards GrandAvenue after obtaining a cell phone andunknown amount of cash. No injurieswere reported and there is no furtherdescription of the robbers.

Detectives request anyone with infor-mation regarding this crime to contactNassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remainanonymous, police said.

Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes DonClavin Jr.’s winter series of taxpayerforums include Thursday, February 9, at 2p.m. at the Baldwin Library, 2385 GrandAvenue, and Thursday, February 21, at 2p.m. at the Merrick Library, 2279 MerrickAvenue.

Mr. Clavin will discuss issues such asassessment challenges, tax exemptions, taxdiscounts, property tax payment dates andconvenient tax payment options.

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Abraham Lincoln: “You cannot bringabout prosperity by discouraging thrift.You cannot strengthen the weak byweakening the strong. You cannot helpthe wage-earner by pulling down thewage-payer. You cannot further thebrotherhood of man by encouragingclass hatred. You cannot keep out oftrouble by spending more than you earn.You cannot build character and courageby taking away man’s initiative andindependence. You cannot help menpermanently by doing what they couldand should do for themselves.”

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Michael D. Berk, CPA, will discuss careoptions and benefits that will allow youto get the services you need. There is agreat deal of choice and flexibility inlong-term care insurance policies.Please preregister at the Reference desk.

Talking about LiteratureTalking about Literature is a monthly

book discussion series that meets on thefirst Friday every month from noon to1:30 p.m. You may pick up your copy ofthe book about four weeks in advance ofeach program; you must return it on theday of the discussion. Bring a brownbag lunch and a friend; dessert and bev-erage will be provided. Registration isnot required.

The book chosen for February 3 is“The Kitchen House” by KathleenGrissom and the leader is CarolineFenyo. Working as an indentured ser-vant alongside slaves on a tobacco plan-tation, Lavinia, a seven-year old Irishorphan with no memory of her pastfinds her loyalties tested by two verydifferent worlds.

Long Island Tuba QuartetOn Sunday, February 5, 2:30 p.m., the

concert, chosen by the Library's MusicAdvisory Committee, will be the LongIsland Tuba Quartet consisting of BillTroiano, Jeff Furman, tubas, and DonSherman, Michael Canipe, euphoniums.

Formed in 1986, the quartet has beenperforming at libraries, parks and othervenues. Bill Troiano, recently retiredfrom teaching, has chaired the Tubafestfor the last 30 years and was a memberof the Guy Lombardo Orchestra.

Don Sherman conducted the FordhamUniversity band for nine years, is nowthe associate conductor of the NorthportCommunity band and teaches in theNorthport School District.

Michael Canipe, formerly director ofPerforming Arts for the Deer Park andSouth Huntington District Schools, isconductor of the Gemini Winds and theQueens Festival Winds and is an activebass trombone player.

Jeff Furman, a computer consultant,loves to play the tuba. Performingmusic in many styles from classical,jazz and rock, the quartet is definitely asound to be heard and a good time isalways had by all, especially the playersthemselves.

freeportlibrary Remembering the Freedom RidersThe Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Birthday Celebration Committee ofNassau County, Inc. recently hostedtheir 27th Annual Awards Luncheon,where they recognized the efforts of theFreedom Riders, a courageous group ofcivil rights activists who rode buses tothe American South to challenge segre-gation.

Hundreds of individuals participatedin the Freedom Rides, and many werebeaten and arrested as a result of theirparticipation.

Mayor Andrew Hardwick said “theefforts of the Freedom Riders changedthis country, and it is an honor and aprivilege to meet these men and womenof courage.”

During the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.holiday weekend, the Freedom Riderswere recognized at several eventsthroughout Nassau County, including adinner in Freeport hosted by MayorHardwick. The mayor called it a privi-lege to welcome these four heroes toFreeport, and host a dinner in their honor.

LET FREEDOM RING: Back row, from left: Legislator Kevan Abrahams, Dr. KingBirthday Celebration Committee of Nassau County President and FounderJulius O. Pearse of Freeport, Freedom Rider David Myers, and Mayor AndrewHardwick. Front row, from left: Alana Smith, James Denton, Freedom RiderJean Denton-Thompson, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, and Freedom RiderWinonah Myers.

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8 Viewpoint: Selling off county sewage treatment plantsby Claudia Borecky

County Executive [Edward P.]Mangano is proposing to sell or leasethree of the county’s sewage treatmentplants (STPs), Cedar Creek, Bay Parkand Glen Cove, to fill the county’sbudget gap.

A Request for Proposals (RFP) wasissued on February 16, 2010 seekingpublic/private partnerships (P3s) tohelp fix the county’s fiscal woes.

Morgan Stanley won that bid andwas paid $24,750 (under $25,000does not need NIFA approval) to helpprepare Requests for Qualifications(RFQ), to seek qualified bidders topurchase or lease our sewage treat-ment plants.

Three viable entities were found –Veolia, Severn Trent (the companythat manages the Glen Cove plant)and United Water.

In December, an agreement wasapproved by the Nassau CountyLegislature’s Rules Committee to payMorgan Stanley $100,000 per quarterto act as its financial advisor and con-duct a strategic advisory review of thecounty’s STPs to help them choosethe investor that will purchase or leaseour three STPs.

Morgan Stanley will get 1% of themonetary transaction, but no less than$5 million if a deal is consummated.Morgan Stanley stands to make agreat deal of money if it cuts a deal,even if it is a bad deal for NassauCounty residents.

County Executive Mangano com-mented on the proposed sale of ourSTPs in a Long Island Press article,“In this case, we have the ability to

protect the taxpayer, increase efficien-cies and protect the environment.”

Selling our plants may fill the coun-ty’s budget gap, but our sewage taxwill go up. According to a 2007 sur-vey by the International City/CountyManagement Association, 52% ofgovernments that brought servicesback in-house reported that the pri-mary reason was insufficient cost sav-ings. Private companies must beallowed to make a profit, whereaspublic systems cannot.

Aqua customers know firsthand thatprivatization costs more money. Weare paying almost three times morefor our water than our neighbors whohave public water. Aqua is a privatecompany that is reaping record profitsoff our dollar. The average Aqua cus-tomer pays water bills of approxi-mately $800 per year, while neighbor-ing residents with public water pay anaverage of $320 per year.

A monopoly having control of ourSTPs will be no different than Aquahaving a monopoly over our water.They both are necessities and we’llhave no choice but to pay whateverthey ask. Do we really want to have toworry about whether we can afford toflush our toilets?

Nassau County will lose its “abilityto protect the taxpayer.”

In the past, other municipalitiesasked to send their sewage to ouralready overburdened South ShoreSTPs. Now talk is underway aboutupstate New York sending its toxicwastewater from hydrofracking to ourSTPs for processing. The law pro-tects private companies’ ability tomake a profit, and if bringing in

sewage from outside sources brings inmore revenue, our courts will not pre-vent them from doing so. NassauCounty will lose its “ability to protectthe taxpayer.”

I believe the quality of service oftendeclines when operated by a privatesystem. Faith in the private sector tooutperform government agencies isdeeply ingrained in the American psy-che. However, the facts disprovingthat belief are steadily mounting.

Private companies naturally seek tomaximize profits, which often meanscutting corners to reduce costs. Thiscan greatly impair service quality andmaintenance. Over 60% of govern-ments that brought functions back in-house reported this as their primarymotivation.

In 2010, Morgan Stanley, the verysame company that we hired to findan investor to take over our systems,fostered a deal for the City ofIndianapolis to take back its water andwastewater facilities. The city tookback its systems from Veolia at a costof $1.9 billion. Veolia is one of thecompanies bidding for our STPs. Dowe really want a private company run-ning our sewage treatment plants?

Nassau County will lose its ability toprotect our environment.

Private companies have privacyprotection. They do not have toreveal their reports to the public andare not subject to Freedom ofInformation requests.

Again, using Aqua Water as anexample, we believe that our infra-structure is falling apart, yet we areunable to get maintenance and opera-tion reports of even crisis situations

such as water main breaks in the sys-tem. Once privately owned, how wellwill the county be able to monitor theSTPs and protect our waterways fromsewage leaks?

There are currently three criticalresearch studies underway for theWestern Bays. Two are with the SouthShore Estuary Reserve Council inpartnership with Stony BrookUniversity, the U.S. GeologicalSurvey, and the state Department ofEnvironmental Conservation. Thethird is a collaboration between NEI-WPCC, Battelle, and Stony BrookUniversity. Once completed, all threestudies will be used to provide a holis-tic assessment of the health of ourWestern Bays and will be used to crafta science-based restoration plan.

The studies found high levels ofammonium (mainly from hair careproducts) and nitrogen (mainly fromour sewage and water runoff) nearBay Park STP’s outflow pipe. Seriousrespiratory problems are being report-ed from Point Lookout residents.

The county Health Departmentadmits that it could be caused by theodor emanating from seaweed settlingat its shores. Studies reveal thatsewage leaks in our waterways maybe the reason for the increase in sea-weed growth.

Tertiary treatment, which filtersthe nitrogen, and an ocean outflowpipe is being considered at Bay Parkto remediate our waterways. Doesanyone believe that a private compa-ny will invest in equipment to protectour waterways if it will not bring inmore profit?

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PUBLIC NOTICESNOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT: NASSAUCOUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATESHOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. VIC-TOR BARROS, et al, Defts.Index #11-011371. Pursuantto judgment of foreclosure andsale dated Nov. 29, 2011, Iwill sell at public auction onTuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 at11:30 a.m. in the CalendarControl Part (CCP) Courtroomof the Supreme Court, 100Supreme Court Dr., Mineola,NY, prem. k/a prem. District 9,Section 62, Block 178, Block488. Sold subject to termsand conditions of filed judg-ment and terms of sale.ANTHONY J. CINCOTTA,Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys.For Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., GreatNeck, NY. #80727FL 834 4T 1/12, 19, 26, 2/2SUPREME COURT: NASSAUCOUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATESHOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. JFBPROPERTIES, LLC, et al, Defts.Index #11-011472. Pursuantto judgment of foreclosure andsale dated Dec. 15, 2011, Iwill sell at public auction onTuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 at11:30 a.m. in the CalendarControl Part (CCP) Courtroomof the Supreme Court, 100Supreme Court Dr., Mineola,NY, prem. k/a Section 55,Block 483, Lot(s) 223-224.Sold subject to terms and con-ditions of filed judgment andterms of sale. WILLIAM BOC-CIO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY,Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr.,Great Neck, NY. #80780FL 837 4T 1/12, 19, 26, 2/2NOTICE OF SALE SUPREMECOURT COUNTY OF NASSAUCedarcrest Fund LP, Plaintiff,against Kaseem H. Simpson;Mary Simpson a/k/a MaryLouise Simpson; HerbertRubenfeld; et al.,Defendant(s). Pursuant to aJudgment of Foreclosure andSale duly dated 11/29/2011I, the undersigned Referee willsell at public auction at theCCP Courtroom of theSupreme Court Building, 100Supreme Court Drive, Mineola,New York 11501 on02/21/2012 at 11:30AM,premises known as 29 JesseStreet, Freeport, NY All thatcertain plot piece or parcel ofland, with the buildings andimprovements erected, situ-ate, lying and being in theIncorporated Village ofFreeport, Town of Hempstead,County of Nassau and State ofNew York, Section: 55; Block:213; Lots: 185 & 186.Approximate amount of judg-ment $5,013.52 plus interestand costs. Premises will besold subject to provisions offiled Judgment Index# 11-001022. Adrienne Hausch,Referee Michael C. Manniello,P.C. 1025 Old Country Road,

Suite 404, Westbury, NY11590 Dated: January 4,2012 913212 1/19, 1/26,2/2, 02/09/2012FL 850 4T 1/19, 26, 2/2, 9Notice of Formation of a LLC:Name: Stonehenge AntiquesCo., L.L.C., filed with NY Secy.of State on 12/06/11. Officelocation Nassau County. SSNYis designated as agent of theLLC upon whom processagainst it may be served.SSNY shall mail process to POBox 7528, Freeport, NY11520. Purpose: any lawfulactivity.FL 851 6T 1/19, 26, 2/2, 9,16, 23

PUBLIC NOTICE OF

COUNTY TREASURER’SSALE OF TAX LIENSON REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that Ishall on the 21st day ofFebruary, 2012 through the24th day of February, 2012,beginning at 10:00 o’clock inthe morning each day, in theLegislative Chambers, FirstFloor, Theodore RooseveltExecutive and LegislativeBuilding, 1550 FranklinAvenue, Mineola, New York,sell at public auction the taxliens on certain real estate,unless the owner, mortgagee,occupant of or any other partyin interest in such real estateshall have paid to the CountyTreasurer by February 17th,2012 the total amount of suchunpaid taxes or assessmentswith the interest, penalties andother expenses and chargesagainst the property. Such taxliens will be sold at the lowestrate of interest, not exceeding10 percent per six month peri-od, for which any person orpersons shall offer to take thetotal amount of such unpaidtaxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau CountyAdministrative Code.As required by Section 5-44.0of the Nassau CountyAdministrative Code, theCounty Treasurer shall chargea registration fee of $100.00per day to each person whoshall seek to bid at the publicauction as defined above.A list of all real estate inNassau County on which taxliens are to be sold is availableat the website of the NassauCounty Treasurer athttp://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Treasurer/Annual_Tax_Lien_Sale/tax_sale_list-ing.html. A list of local properties uponwhich tax liens are to be soldwill be advertised in this publi-cation on or about February6th, 2012.Nassau County does not dis-criminate on the basis of dis-ability in admission to oraccess to, or treatment or

employment in, its services,programs, or activities. Uponrequest, accommodationssuch as those required by theAmericans with Disabilities Act(ADA) will be provided toenable individuals with disabil-ities to participate in all servic-es, programs, activities andpublic hearings and eventsconducted by the Treasurer’sOffice.Upon request, information canbe made available in Braille,large print, audio-tape or otheralternative formats. For addi-tional information, please call(516) 571-3723 (voice) or(516) 571-3108 (TTY).Dated: January 13, 2012

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREA-SURER

Mineola, New YorkTERMS OF SALE

Such tax liens shall be soldsubject to any and all superiortax liens of sovereignties andother municipalities and to allclaims of record which theCounty may have thereon andsubject to the provisions of theFederal and State Soldiers’and Sailors' Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shallhave priority over the County'sDifferential Interest Lien, rep-resenting the excess, if any, ofthe interest and penalty borneat the maximum rate over theinterest and penalty borne atthe rate at which the lien ispurchased. The Purchaser acknowledgesthat the tax lien(s) sold pur-suant to these Terms of Salemay be subject to pendingbankruptcy proceedingsand/or may become subject tosuch proceedings which maybe commenced during the peri-od in which a tax lien is held bya successful bidder or theassignee of same, which maymodify a Purchaser's rightswith respect to the lien(s) andthe property securing same.Such bankruptcy proceedingsshall not affect the validity ofthe tax lien. In addition tobeing subject to pending bank-ruptcy proceedings and/or theFederal and State Soldiers'and Sailors' Civil Relief Acts,said purchaser's right of fore-closure may be affected by theFinancial Institutions Reform,Recovery and EnforcementAct(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss1811 et.seq., with regard toreal property under FederalDeposit InsuranceCorporation(FDIC) receiver-ship. The County Treasurer reservesthe right, without further noticeand at any time, to withdrawfrom sale any of the parcels ofland or premises herein listed.The Nassau County Treasurerreserves the right to intervenein any bankruptcy case/litiga-tion where the property affect-

ed by the tax liens sold by theTreasurer is part of the bank-ruptcy estate. However, it isthe sole responsibility of all taxlien purchasers to protect theirlegal interests in any bankrupt-cy case affecting their pur-chased tax lien, including butnot limited to the filing of aproof of claim on their behalf,covering their investment insaid tax lien. The NassauCounty Treasurer and NassauCounty and its agencies,assumes no responsibility forany legal representation of anytax lien purchaser in any legalproceeding including but notlimited to a bankruptcy casewhere the purchased tax lienis at risk. The rate of interest and penal-ty at which any person pur-chases the tax lien shall beestablished by his bid. Eachpurchaser, immediately afterthe sale thereof, shall pay tothe County Treasurer ten percent of the amount for whichthe tax liens have been soldand the remaining ninety percent within thirty days aftersuch sale. If the purchaser atthe tax sale shall fail to pay theremaining ninety per cent with-in ten days after he has beennotified by the CountyTreasurer that the certificatesof sale are ready for delivery,then all amounts depositedwith the County Treasurerincluding but not limited to theten per cent theretofore paidby him shall, without furthernotice or demand, be irrevoca-bly forfeited by the purchaserand shall be retained by theCounty Treasurer as liquidateddamages and the agreementto purchase shall be of no fur-ther effect. Time is of the essence in thissale. This sale is held pur-suant to the Nassau CountyAdministrative Code and inter-ested parties are referred tosuch Code for additional infor-mation as to terms of the sale,rights of purchasers, maximumrates of interest and otherlegal incidents of the sale.Dated: January 13, 2012

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER

Mineola, New YorkFL 853 2T 1/26, 2/2Notice of Legal Adjournment ofSale Supreme Court NASSAUU.S. Bank NationalAssociation, as Trustee for theRegistered Holders of MASTRAsset Backed Securities Trust2007-WMC1Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series2007-WMC1, Vs. Yolanda E.Loais a/k/a Yolanda LoaisAttorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): TheLaw Office of Shapiro, Dicaro& Barak. 250 Mile CrossingBoulevard Suite oneRochester, NY 14624.Pursuant to Judgment of

Foreclosure and Sale grantedherein on October 3, 2011, Iwill sell at Public Auction to thehighest bidder at the CalendarControl Part (CCP) Courtroom,100 Supreme Court Drive,Mineola, NY 11501. OnTuesday, February 28, 2012 at11:30 a.m. Premises knownas 360 California Avenue,Uniondale, NY 11553 SEC: 34BI: 493 Lots: 499-500 & 513.All that certain plot, piece orparcel of land, with the build-ings and improvement thereonerected, situate, lying andbeing, at Hempstead, Countyof Nassau and State of NewYork. Approximate amount ofJudgment $ 437,771.62 Plusinterest and cost. Premiseswill be sold subject to provi-sions of filed Judgment IndexNo. 09-015278Douglas J. Good ESQ., REFER-EEThe Law Office of Shapiro,Dicaro & Barak. 250 MileCrossing Boulevard Suite oneRochester, NY 14624.Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s)FL 854 4T 1/26, 2/2, 9, 16

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATION-AL ASSOCIATION, AS CUSTODI-AN FOR MORGAN STANLEYABS CAPITAL, MSAC 2007-HE6; Plaintiff(s)vs. DESIREE REID; et al;Defendant(s)Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s):ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCI-ATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court,Suite 301, Fishkill, NY 12524(845) 897-1600Pursuant to judgment of fore-closure and sale granted here-in on or about September 24,2009, I will sell at PublicAuction to the highest bidderat Calendar Control Part (CCP)Courtroom of the NassauSupreme Court, 100 SupremeCourt Drive, Mineola, NY11501.On February 28, 2012 at11:30 AMPremises known as 72 WestRoosevelt Avenue, Roosevelt,NY 11575Section: 55 Block: 428 Lot:97, 98 & 99 All that certain plot, piece orparcel of land, situate, lyingand being at Roosevelt, Townof Hempstead, County ofNassau and State of New York.As more particularly describedin the judgment of foreclosureand sale.Sold subject to all of the termsand conditions contained insaid judgment and terms ofsale.Approximate amount of judg-ment $325,718.50 plus inter-est and costs.INDEX NO. 004053/08MICHAEL HENRY SAHN, Esq.,REFEREE

FL 856 4T 1/26, 2/2, 9, 16SUPREME COURT-COUNTY OFNASSAUDEUTSCHE BANK NATIONALTRUST COMPANY, ASTRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THEREGISTERED HOLDERS OFARGENT SECURITIES INC.,ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES,SERIES 2004-PW1, PlaintiffagainstMABEL MELENDEZ A/K/AMABEL M. MELENDEZ, et alDefendant(s).Pursuant to a Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale enteredon June 7, 2010.I, the undersigned Refereewill sell at public auction inthe Calendar Control Par t(CCP) Cour troom of theSupreme Cour t, 100Supreme Cour t drive,Mineola, N.Y. on the 6th dayof March, 2012 at 11:30 a.m.Said premises known as 335Keller Avenue, Elmont, N.Y.11033.Tax account number: SBL#32-536-15 & 16.Approximate amount of lien$444,133.93 plus interestand costs.Premises will be sold subjectto provisions of filed judgmentand terms of sale.Index No. 010924-08.Anthony Cincotta, Esq.,Referee.Fein Such & Crane, LLPAttorney(s) for Plaintiff1800 First Federal PlazaRochester, N.Y. 14614FL#859 4x 2/2, 9, 16, 23

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAUCOUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATESHOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs.KASEEM H. SIMPSON, et al,Defts. Index #11-010794.Pursuant to judgment of fore-closure and sale dated Dec.13, 2011, I will sell at publicauction on Tuesday, March 6,2012 at 11:30 a.m. in theCalendar Control Part (CCP)Courtroom of the SupremeCourt, 100 Supreme Court Dr.,Mineola, NY, prem. k/aSection 55, Block 213, Lot(s)185-186. Sold subject toterms and conditions of filedjudgment and terms of sale.FRANK A. DODDATO, Referee.LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf.,12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY.#80785FL 860 4T 2/2, 9, 16, 23

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY

Saxon Mortgage Services,Inc.; Plaintiff(s)vs. ABRAHAM ZUNIGA; et al;Defendant(s)Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s):ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCI-ATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court,Suite 301, Fishkill, NY 12524(845)897-1600

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If you are looking for unusuallydiverse events to cover for BlackHistory month, consider the followingmulticultural musical and visual artsevents that the South Nassau UnitarianUniversalist Congregation (SNUUC) is

hosting in Freeport in February.The Hale Smith Day Concert and

Art Opening Event will be on Sunday,February 5, at 1 p.m. at the SouthNassau Unitarian UniversalistCongregation at 228 South Ocean

Avenue, Freeport. Appearing inconcert will be Tomoko, “TheAsian Empress of Soul,”Natalya Simone, “Freeport’sSongbird,” Tara Nova, an excit-ing jazz singer, TheDrUUmatics, an all-femaleAfrican drum ensemble, andsupporting musicians. The eventincludes an art opening featuringthe works of young black artistsfrom Nassau CommunityCollege and from South Nassauhigh school art programs.

The event celebrates the annu-al “Hale Smith Day,” as pro-claimed by the Village ofFreeport in 2010. Hale Smith(1925-2009) was a distinguishedA f r i c a n - A m e r i c a ncomposer/pianist/professor,Freeport resident and member ofthe Long Island Composers Alliance.

Tickets: $15, seniors $10, and stu-dents $5. (Advance sale via SNUUC.)Tickets will be sold at the door on eventday – cash only.

A Vocal Concert and Art ShowEvent will take place on Sunday,February 26, at 1 p.m. at the South NassauUnitarian Universalist Congregation.

Natalya Simone and Tara Nova return tosing a program of Negro spirituals andmusic by Hale Smith, Ellington,Gershwin, and LICA composers, accom-panied by pianists/composers Paul Hefnerand Jay Anthony Gach. Tickets: $15,Seniors $10, and students $5. (Advancesale via SNUUC.) Tickets at the door onevent day – cash only.

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Pursuant to judgment of fore-closure and sale granted here-in on or about July 9, 2008, Iwill sell at Public Auction to thehighest bidder at CalendarControl Part (CCP) Courtroomof the Supreme Court, 100Supreme Court Drive, Mineola,NY 11501.On March 6, 2012 at11:30AMPremises known as 75Denhoff Avenue, Freeport, NY11520Section: 55 Block: 251 Lot:264 & 265 ALL that certain plot, piece orparcel of land, situate, lyingand being in the IncorporatedVillage of Freeport, Town ofHempstead, County of Nassauand State of New York, knownand designated as and by LotNumbers 264 and 265 on acertain map entitled, "Map ofMount Estates, Inc. CivilEngineers, Freeport, NewYork," and filed in the Office ofthe Clerk of the County ofNassau on June 3, 1920 asMap Number 520, CaseNumber 445.As more particularly describedin the judgment of foreclosureand sale.Sold subject to all of the termsand conditions contained insaid judgment and terms ofsale.Approximate amount of judg-ment $324,619.56 plus inter-est and costs.INDEX NO. 011730/07WILLIAM FRANCIS MACKEYJR., Esq., REFEREEFL 861 4T 2/2, 9, 16, 23

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The Freeport CommunityDevelopment Agency’s Boardof Directors meeting will beheld at Village Hall, in the

Freeport CommunityDevelopment Agency Office,Second Floor, 46 North OceanAvenue, Freeport, New York, at5:00 P.M. on Thursday,February 23, 2012.The Board will act on anyFreeport CommunityDevelopment Agency matters.For information, contact Mr.Norman Wells, ExecutiveDirector of the FreeportCommunity DevelopmentAgency, Village of Freeport, 46North Ocean Avenue,Freeport, New York, 11520.Telephone: 516-377-2203Fax: 516-377-2394By: Freeport CommunityDevelopment AgencyFL 863 1T 2/2PLANNING BOARD MEETING –

February 7, 2012NOTICE IS HEREBY given thata Public Hearing will be heldbefore the Planning Board onTuesday, February 7, 2012, at7:00 P.M., in the IncorporatedVillage of Freeport, MainConference Room, 46 NorthOcean Avenue, Freeport, NewYork, on Site Plan applicationsof cases as they appear on thecalendar; public commentinvited. INTERESTED PROPERTY OWN-ERS and other persons shouldappear at the above time andplace to have questionsanswered and to voice opin-ions.1. SP-2795 – 43-45 SouthMain Street, R. A. RealtyEstate, Section 55/Block482/Lot12. Business B.

Repair stucco, replacemissing aluminum panels andtouch up paint.2. SP-2796- 199 East SunriseHwy, 199 East Sunrise HwyRealty Corp., Section55/Block197/Lot 358.

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ing and associated siteimprovements, including newtanks and dispensers.3. 19 Triangle Place. TriangleProperty and ManagementCorp. Section 54/Block207/Lot 701. Residence A.

Code compliance-subdivideinto 3 parcels and maintainexisting 1- family dwelling (withnew detached garage) on alesser lot (7, 020 sq. ft.) withexterior alterations.4. SP-2791- 37B MortonAvenue. 218-219 MortonAvenue, LLC. Section54/Block 299/Lot 218-219.

Residence A.Construct one family modu-

lar home (2,200 sq. ft.).5. SP-2798 – 395-397Woodcleft Avenue. RussellJordan, Section 62/Block177/ Lot 520. MarineCommerce.

Construct a 3550 sq. ft.deck and a 728 sq. ft. outsidebar. New bathrooms in existingbuilding.BY ORDER OF THE PLANNINGBOARDPamela Walsh Boening, VillageClerkFL 864 1T 2/2NOTICE OFTIME CHANGE OF REGULARMEETINGPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that theregularly scheduled Meeting ofthe Board of Trustees of theIncorporated Village ofFreeport, to be held onMonday, February 6, 2012 willbegin at 6:45 P.M., in theMunicipal Building, MainConference Room, 46 NorthOcean Avenue, Freeport, NewYork, it is anticipated that theBoard will meet in ExecutiveSession until 7:30 P.M.Pamela Walsh BoeningVillage ClerkDATED: Freeport, New York

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She died at home under the care of herdaughter, Melanie Verliin, and son-in-law, Jerry Lilly, in Fayetteville,Pennsylvania.

A resident of Freeport and a member ofOur Holy Redeemer Church since 1959,she was married to her husband of 56years, Johannes Verliin (deceased.) Sheleaves behind her sister, Melanie Botheof Austria; her son and daughter-in-law,Peter and Gunn Bergebakken Verliin and

daughter-in-law Helen Pedersen Verliinof Norway; and five grandchildren.

Rosa was the 2008 recipient of theRotary Club of Freeport’s CivicLeadership Award for over 15 years ofvolunteer work for the InterfaithNutrition Network. She was also adevoted volunteer to OHR Parish’sOutreach program.

In lieu of flowers, the family requestsdonations be sent to OHR ParishOutreach, or a local soup kitchen orhome hospice organization.

The family will be holding celebra-tions of her life this summer in Freeport,Estonia, and Austria, where she willfinally be laid to rest.

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