by Douglas Finlay BLF Associates, owners of the former 17-acre U.S. Army base on Maple Avenue in North Bellmore, are due in district court on Thursday, February 28, to answer summonses from the Town of Hempstead about violations the devel- oper has incurred since purchasing the property from the U.S. government. BLF purchased the property in 2009 with the purpose of developing new sin- gle- and multiple-use family units, uses both the town and community fought against for years. Hempstead Town spokeswoman Susie Pokalsky told Bellmore Life that BLF was issued notices of violation in October by the town for having a trailer on the property without a permit, for hav- ing outside storage of construction mate- rial in a Residential B zone, and for hav- ing unmanifested materials on site with- out notification of the town engineer. When the violations were not reme- died the town issued summonses to the developer in December to appear before the district court on Thursday, February 28, to answer the summonses. “They were given an opportunity to remedy the violations,” Ms. Pokalsky said, before the summonses were issued to appear in court. Reinaldo Nunez, president of the North Bellmore Civic Association, said that for months at association meetings attendees have commented on loose dirt Scan our QR code on your smartphone to visit our website! Printed on recycled paper Serving the Bellmores since 1964 www.BellmoreLife.com NAMES MAKE THE NEWS: Read about your neighbors! 74 local people’s names were in your community newspaper last week. Maybe yours is in this week! See inside. New BFD officers installed page 15 page 10 page 2 page 8,9 Carl Wilkens speaks Let us Entertain you Gulotta honored at golf charity event (continued on page 3) Owners of former Army base land in court A group of students from Kennedy High School recently volunteered in their local community to aid in the relief of superstorm Sandy victims. Under the leadership of teachers Lisa Scherer and Brad Seidman, students in Participation in Government classes have embarked on a semester-long community service initiative to gain firsthand understanding of how govern- ments interact with communities and individu- als in the wake of natural disasters. In addition to helping out the Bellmore- Merrick community, the students also teamed up with AmeriCorps in Freeport and Long Beach, where they helped gut and clean dam- aged homes as needed. Vol. 52 No. 9 (USPS 049-500) Bellmore, NY 11710 The Community Newspaper Wednesday, February 27, 2013 75¢ Girl Scout issue coming March 7 Send stories and photos to [email protected]or call 378-5320 A HILL TO CLIMB: Mounds of earth punctuate the former Army base in North Bellmore, which had been purchased years ago to build homes. Kennedy students help Sandy victims COMMUNITY SERVICE: Above, Kennedy students prepare to volunteer in Freeport with AmeriCorps. They wear prescribed outfits that protect against contaminants, including masks against contaminated air. In photo at left, stu- dents are hands-on in a cleanup project, where they gutted and cleaned dam- aged homes.
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by Douglas Finlay
BLF Associates, owners of the former17-acre U.S. Army base on MapleAvenue in North Bellmore, are due indistrict court on Thursday, February 28,to answer summonses from the Town ofHempstead about violations the devel-oper has incurred since purchasing theproperty from the U.S. government.
BLF purchased the property in 2009with the purpose of developing new sin-gle- and multiple-use family units, usesboth the town and community foughtagainst for years.
Hempstead Town spokeswoman SusiePokalsky told Bellmore Life that BLFwas issued notices of violation inOctober by the town for having a trailer
on the property without a permit, for hav-ing outside storage of construction mate-rial in a Residential B zone, and for hav-ing unmanifested materials on site with-out notification of the town engineer.
When the violations were not reme-died the town issued summonses to thedeveloper in December to appear beforethe district court on Thursday, February28, to answer the summonses.
“They were given an opportunity toremedy the violations,” Ms. Pokalskysaid, before the summonses were issuedto appear in court.
Reinaldo Nunez, president of theNorth Bellmore Civic Association, saidthat for months at association meetingsattendees have commented on loose dirt
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A group of students from Kennedy HighSchool recently volunteered in their localcommunity to aid in the relief of superstormSandy victims.
Under the leadership of teachers Lisa Schererand Brad Seidman, students in Participation inGovernment classes have embarked on asemester-long community service initiative togain firsthand understanding of how govern-ments interact with communities and individu-als in the wake of natural disasters.
In addition to helping out the Bellmore-Merrick community, the students also teamedup with AmeriCorps in Freeport and LongBeach, where they helped gut and clean dam-aged homes as needed.
Vol. 52 No. 9 (USPS 049-500) Bellmore, NY 11710 The Community Newspaper Wednesday, February 27, 2013 75¢
A HILL TO CLIMB: Mounds of earth punctuate the former Army base in NorthBellmore, which had been purchased years ago to build homes.
Kennedy students help Sandy victims
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Above, Kennedy students prepare to volunteer inFreeport with AmeriCorps. They wear prescribed outfits that protect againstcontaminants, including masks against contaminated air. In photo at left, stu-dents are hands-on in a cleanup project, where they gutted and cleaned dam-aged homes.
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Carl Wilkens speaks at Calhoun of genocideThe humanitarian tells how one person made a difference
Approximately 80 students fromthe Voices of the Past classes(Calhoun’s program in genocide andhuman rights), taught by social stud-ies teacher Dr. David Goldberg andEnglish teacher Julie Rosslee, lis-tened as Carl Wilkens shared hisexperiences in Rwanda, includinggenocide that took place.
Mr. Wilkens moved his wife and chil-dren to Rwanda in the spring of 1990. In1994, when the genocide began, he wasthe only American who chose to remainin the country.
“Venturing out each day into streetscrackling with mortars and gunfire,” heworked his way through roadblocks of“angry, bloodstained soldiers and civil-ians armed with machetes and assaultrifles in order to bring food, water, andmedicine to groups of orphans trappedaround the city.”
His choice to stay and help resultedin preventing the massacre of morethan 1,000 people, hundreds of whom werechildren, over the course of the genocide.
Mr. Wilkens returned to the UnitedStates in 1996. He and his wife Teresaare dedicating themselves to sharingtheir experiences with students, teach-ers, activists, policy makers and com-munity members through their educa-tional nonprofit, World Outside MyShoes organization.
Mr. Wilkens uses a storytelling formatwith slides, and while sharing his expe-riences of what day-to-day life inRwanda was like during the genocide,
he focuses on the courage and resiliencehe witnessed with people facing hor-rendous choices in the middle ofunimaginable slaughter.
He inspires and equips listeners to standup against injustices at home and abroad,as well as to re-evaluate the relation-ships we find ourselves in every day.
He impresssed upon students listen-ing to him how one person really canmake a difference.
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Owners of former Army base land in violationatop the mounds of earth within the siteblowing around.
A storied historyThe developer’s effort to purchase the
old U.S. Army base is a storied one, inwhich the developer countersuedHempstead Town for the right to pur-chase the land, and to build what itwanted to on the land.
Bellmore Life reported that the Townof Hempstead sued to block BLF fromacquiring the 17-acre site formerlyowned by the U.S. Army, saying thetown had signed a “covenant” (reuseplan) with the North Bellmore commu-nity to develop the acreage featuring 34single-family units, and 40 senior apart-ments with a community center.
While the town won the first lawsuit, it lost after BLF countersued. The state’sCourt of Appeals invoked an ultra vires
(beyond authority) decision, saying thetown had no right to impose a reuse planon private property if it didn’t alreadyhave such a law on the books.
The plan was then put before theNassau County Planning Commissionfor scrutiny, where a final applicationfor approval was granted by the com-mission by a vote of 5-3.
In 2010 Bellmore Life reported thatearth movers were at the site digging intothe ground in search of volatile organic
compounds that may have leached intothe ground from Army equipment placedon the property. Mounds of earth wereleft after the digging had stopped.
The search was part of a countyDepartment of Health directive tofind VOCs.
BLF’s attorney did not return calls bypress time for comment regarding the sum-monses, or its future plans for the site.
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An eight-hour hearing on redistrictingNassau County legislative districtsended without a vote on Tuesday morn-ing at 1 a.m. when county legislatorspostponed the vote with a promise toreview the testimony of over 100speakers dismayed over changes tothe proposed map.
The map, required to be redrawnevery 10 years to reflect popula-tion changes revealed in the latestfederal census, would move359,173 voters out of their presentlegislative district.
If the redrawn map remains,Legislator Dave Denenberg, theBellmores and Merricks represent-ing most of the 19th LegislativeDistrict for the last 14 years, couldlose his seat because a sliver of cen-tral Merrick, where Mr. Denenberglives, has been drawn intoLegislative District 5, now repre-sented by Joseph Scanell.
The hearing was scheduled tobegin at 1 p.m. but residents had to
wait three hours before the matterwas addressed. “Justice delayed isjustice denied,” wrote Mr.Denenberg on his Facebook. “330people arrived for a 1 p.m. meetingand many had to leave and theirvoices [were] not heard,” he wrote.
But more than 100 speakers did stayuntil the wee hours of the morning.
“Nassau faces serious challenges,including recovery from HurricaneSandy, deteriorating infrastructurecoupled with unsustainable financesand tax burdens. But instead ofworking together for the commongood, the Legislature has hit a newlow in the dysfunction with this ger-rymandered district map that dividescommunities across the county forpurely partisan reasons,” said BrianPaul of Common Cause NY.
But Francis Moroney, Republicanspokesman for the proposed plan toldBellmore Life recently that the map wasdrawn “blind to incumbency.”
Furthermore, he said that accusa-
tions of splitting up minority com-munities and violating the votingrights act were false. “There is onlya small deviation of 4.8% in themap,” he said.
Nancy Rosenthal of the Leagueof Women Voters remains hopefulthat democracy will prevail.“There is time to redraw this mapto prove that legislators have lis-tened to all the people of NassauCounty,” she said.
By press time no date for the votehad been given. However, the votemust take place by March 5 asrequired by the county charter. Thecounty is only required to give 24hours notice before the vote. It needsa simple majority to pass. There are10 Republicans and nine Democratsin the county Legislature.
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Of Jamberry and little teethAsk her about “Jamberry” and one-year-old Alba will
crawl down the hall at incredible speed to fetch thatbook. My granddaughter can crawl faster than she canwalk, and she is eager to please. Already, being read toat night before bedtime is one of her favorite activities.It spells warmth and love to her.
I remember my own first attempts to read as a pre-schooler. I was so proud to find the word “cat” in thenewspaper. I knew that word! When I started school, Iwas thrilled to be allowed to have my very own librarycard. My mother walked me to the library, where I wasallowed to pick out several books to read on my own.Then I sat on the couch in the living room, legs hanginghalfway to the floor, and tried to be very independent.But every other word it seemed I was calling out to mymother in the kitchen: “What does s-c-h-o-o-l” spell?”And then “They should spell it with a k not a ch!”
My own kids first learned to read “Hop on Pop” byDr. Seuss. They thought it was hilarious and even morefun than the “Dick and Jane” books I read.
This week the National Education Association is cel-ebrating “Read Across America Day” on Friday, March1, with a theme of Dr. Seuss, since “The Lorax” movieis being released soon. There will be lots of activities inelementary schools across the country, and for a reason.
Research shows that students who don’t read atgrade level by fourth grade are four times more likely todrop out than those who do. It’s important to develop alove of reading at an early age.
Interestingly enough, dental health in children isimportant to their academic success also, because ifthey miss school because of dental health problems,they miss important instruction. That is why a dentalinsurance company, Renaissance Dental, is teaming upwith the teachers to celebrate Read Across America Dayand remind children to brush and floss to keep theirteeth healthy. Dentists and teachers are distributingcharts to record twice daily brushing and 20 minutes ofreading daily.
So remember, brush, floss – and read! And readingtheir hometown newspaper is a great way for children tolearn about citizenship too, from a grassroots level.
Please take a moment to read through this newspaperwith your child. Take a picture, and we would love toprint it.
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BE THEIR VALENTINE: Fourth- and fifth-grade students from Newbridge Road School, alongwith their teachers Joan Slutsky (fifth) and Karen Buran (fourth), join with veterans JohnAmbrose, Len Fabrizio and Frank Colon of American Legion Post 1749, and Hempstead TownCouncilwoman Angie Cullin to display the gorgeous valentines they created for soldiers over-seas and at the Northport VA Hospital. Mr. Colon is also president of the United VeteransOrganizations of Nassau County.
Bellmore Life photo by Douglas Finlay
NEW OFFICERS: New offi-cers of the Smithville South Hook,Ladder and Engine Company OneLadies Auxiliary include DebbieWhite, president; Nicole White,vice-president; Ginny Marschall,treasurer; Dottie Lotten, recordingsecretary; Bonnie Ryan, financialsecretary; Jeannine Lange, corre-sponding secretary; and LoisLuckner, sergeant-at-arms.
Assemblyman DavidMcDonough will host a blooddrive in support of Long IslandBlood Services on Thursday,February 28, from 2:15-8:15p.m. at the American Legion Post1749, 1298 Newbridge Road,North Bellmore.
To be a donor you must bringvalid photo or signature identifica-tion • weigh at least 110 pounds • beages 16-75 (16-year-olds musthave parental permission, age 76and over need doctor’s note) • eatwell and be hydrated prior toappointment • not have gotten a tat-too within 12 months (unlessapplied in New Jersey).
For information callAssemblyman McDonough’soffice at 409-2070.
Temple Beth-El of Bellmore,1373 Bellmore Road, invites thecommunity to participate inPassover seders to be hosted bythe congregation’s Rabbi HowardHoffman and his wife Elaineon Monday, March 25, andTuesday, March 26. These familyfriendly seders will feature partic-ipation by those attending and akosher dinner in a comfortableatmosphere.
The seders will follow theevening services at 6:30 p.m.in the sanctuary. Reservationsare due by March 18. Forinformation on pricing or anyother questions, you can con-tact chairperson MarthaKreisel at 448-3476 or youyou can send an email [email protected].
S O U T H B E L L M O R ECIVIC: The next meeting of thenewly formed South BellmoreCivic Association will beMonday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m.at the Bellmore MemorialLibrary. The main topic of discus-sion will be development of aneighborhood watch program, inwhich residents will be invited toattend, and a Merrick Road beau-tification project.
President Alison Frankel willalso discuss results alreadyachieved by the new associationaround town, including a newsign at Mill Pond replacing thedamaged one that stood for over ayear, and a new library sign onMerrick Road. For informationcall 418-BAYS (2297).
meeting of the North BellmoreCivic Association on Monday,March 11, at 7 p.m. at the NorthBellmore Public Library. Guestspeaker will be CongresswomanCarolyn McCarthy of the FourthCongressional District.
The congresswoman, who nowrepresents the Bellmores’ wouldlike to meet her constituents anddiscuss the issues that affect theBellmore community. If you haveany questions for the congress-woman come and join in on whatis likely to be a lively discussion.
If you have a community issuethat needs to be addressed, comeand join them.
CHEON: The Bellmore/NorthBellmore Mercy League willhold a St. Patrick’s Day luncheonon Monday, March 11, at Paddy’sLoft Pub Restaurant, 1286Hicksville Road, Massapequa.For $30 diners can enjoy freshlybaked breads, soup, salad andseveral entreé selections, alongwith dessert, and coffee or tea.There will be a cash bar.
RSVP to Emily Smith byFriday, March 1. Make checkspayable to Mercy MedicalCenter and send them to Mrs.Smith at 2379 Bellmore
CHSD BOARD TO MEET:The Bellmore-Merrick CentralHigh School District Board ofEducation will hold its regularmeeting on Wednesday, March 6,at 8 p.m. in the board room at1260 Meadowbrook Road, NorthMerrick. All are invited to attend.
Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr.(R-Merrick) will partner withNassau County ExecutiveEdward P. Mangano to sponsor afree Senior ID Card Program atthe Bellmore Memorial Libraryon Friday, March 15, from noon-3 p.m. All Nassau County resi-dents ages 65 and over are eligi-ble to participate and receive afree senior ID card. No appoint-ments are necessary.
The program allows seniors toobtain a free wallet-sized ID card,which includes a photo, the hold-er’s personal contact information(name, address, phone number,date of birth), and an emergencycontact name and phone numberwhich could be useful to emer-gency responders.
For information call SenatorFuschillo’s office at 882-0630.
EDUCATION MEETING willbe at the Martin Avenue School,2616 Martin Avenue onThursday, March 14, at 8 p.m.The board will meet at 7 p.m. andcome out from executive sessionat 8 p.m. for its regular meeting.
BELLMORE SCHOOLS TRANS-PORTATION: Bellmore School Districtparents are reminded that New York StateLaw requires a written transportationrequest annually by April 1 from parentsor guardians of students grades K-6 whoplan to attend private or parochial schoolsoutside the school district in which theylegally reside. Requests must be submit-ted prior to April 1 for the school yearbeginning September.
Transportation application forms forthe 2013-2014 school year are available atthe Bellmore School District businessoffice, 580 Winthrop Avenue, Bellmore11710, or on the website at www.bell-moreschools.org under the “District” tab.
Please note that new students to the dis-trict must call the superintendent’s officeat 679-2911 to register their child/chil-dren, even though they will be attending aprivate or parochial school outside theBellmore School District.
Temple Beth-El of North Bellmore willparticipate in Shabbat Across Americaon Friday, March 1, beginning at 6:30p.m. Shabbat dinner will follow forthose with reservations.
Cost is $20 for adults and chidren over13, and $10 for children 12 and under.Send check to Temple Beth-El ofBellmore, 1373 Bellmore Road, NorthBellmore 11710. Or pay over the phone
SOUP TO NUTS: Grace EvangelicalLutheran Church will host a springChicken Deluxe from Soup to Nuts Dinneron Saturday, March 2, at 6 p.m. at 1294Bellmore Avenue, North Bellmore. Anevening of good food and good fellowshipis planned, with raffles and music.
Advance ticket sale costs are $15,adults, $7, children (ages 6-16), ages 5 andunder are free, family rate is $40 (includestwo adults, and up to three children). Call785-5029 or you can [email protected].
On Wednesday, March 6, at 1:30 p.m.at theBellmore Jewish Center, 2550 South CentreAvenue guest speaker Marc Courtade willpresent “The Rogers and Hammerstein Era:Reinventing Musical Theater.” This program is brought to the Chapterthrough The New York Council for theHumanities. Speakers in the Humanities
Program and is free and open to the pub-lic. Call Bill at 221-2056 to pre-register.Refreshments will be served.
Bellmore-Merrick Wellness Council, alongwith the Rock Underground, will present aBattle of the Bands on Saturday, April 19,
from 7-11 p.m., at the Brookside Schoolauditorium, at 1260 Meadowbrook Road.
Admission is $10, cash or check. Makechecks payable to Community WellnessCouncil. Funds raised go to support the“Midnight Madness” Post Prom event. Forinformation call the council at 992-1073.
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Thank you to anincredible woman
To Bellmore Life:On Friday, February 22, at approxi-
mately 11 a.m. I was involved in anauto accident on Bedford Avenue, oneblock south of Sunrise Highway.
A woman went right through a stopsign, hit me on the driver’s side of mycar, which propelled my car to hit apole on the passenger side of my car.It then pushed the car up the curbclose to the bushes at the Bellmore
library window.There was a young woman who ran
to my aid, holding my hand, talking tome, she was my “guardian angel.” Icannot even put into words the com-forting tone, the comforting handsthat she had.
She kept me semi-sane and rationaluntil police and an ambulance showedup. She stayed kneeling right next tome the entire time until police andEMS workers brought me over to theambulance.
When I walked out of the ambu-
lance she was no longer there. I am inthe medical profession myself, andwhat I personally witnessed and wasblessed with was this selfless woman– who did not know me from a hole inthe wall – be this rock, this support,this angel to a total stranger.
I need to thank her over and overagain, letting her know what aremarkable, incredible woman she is.I am truly blessed to have met my“guardian angel.”
Sherrie Sobel
Thanks to theNorth Bellmore Library
To Bellmore Life:I would like to thank the North
Bellmore Public Library and TomBazzicalupo, director of the library, forletting me use the Community Room tocomplete my Girl Scout Gold Award.
For my project I held a series ofdance workshops for girls ages 5-8 inthe Bellmore community.
Thank you. Jessica Dwyer
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Nassau police are investigatingseveral instances of a telephone scamthat either threatens family membersin return for money, or indicates thata loved one has been involved in anaccident and is in need of cash.
In all of the instances a male callerwith a Spanish accent states that afamily member was kidnapped, heldhostage or involved in an auto acci-dent, and the victim needs to sendmoney usually through Western Unionto save or help the family member.
In two of the recent investigations athreat of serious physical injury
against the person being held wasused. This information is being pro-vided to residents to make themaware of this ongoing telephone scamand to report any similar incidents tothe Nassau County PoliceDepartment.
If you believe you may have been avictim of this scam, call 911 promptly.
Anyone with information that couldlead to the arrest of the individual(s)responsible is asked to call NassauCounty Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS (8477). All calls remain anony-mous.
Polar bear plungeucpn will hold a Polar Bear Plunge at
Theodore Roosevelt Park, Oyster Bay, onSunday, March 3. Festivities start at 1 p.m.,swim starts at 2 p.m. Indoor assembly area.Rain, snow or shine. There will be free cof-fee, hot chocolate, hot dogs, tea, soup raf-fles and a DJ.
For information call 378-2000, ext.648, or visit the website atwww.UCPN.org. Registration form canbe downloaded from website.
You can also fundraise online athttp//ucpn2013polarbearplunge.kintera.org/.
Blood driveNassau County Legislator Dave
Denenberg, the Merrick Fire Departmentand the New York Blood Center host ablood drive to secure much-needed bloodsupplies for local hospitals on Thursday,February 28, from 4-8:30 p.m., at theEmpire Hose Company 3 Fire House, 2300Merrick Avenue, Merrick.
All donors will receive two Mets ticketsfor their donation. To give blood you musthave a valid ID, weigh at least 110 pounds,be between ages 16-76 and not have gottena tattoo in the last 12 months. Sixteen-year-olds require parental consent. If youhave questions, call Mr. Denenberg’s officeat 571-6219.
Pancake breakfastThe St. Frances Knights of Columbus
Squires will be serving pancakes onSunday, March 3, at the Knights Hall, 1869
Wantagh Avenue (by Hemingway’s) from8-noon.The breakfast will include pan-cakes, sausages, rolls, juice and coffee. Itis an “all you can eat” breakfast for $6 anadult, $3 for 12 and under. For a family offour the cost is $12.
The Squires are sponsored by the St.Frances Knights of Columbus. The fundsraised will be used to continue to supportprograms and the activities of the Squires.For information call 826-9889 or 785-1663.
Irish Festival Hofstra University presents the 15th
Annual Irish Festival on Sunday, March 10,from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Mack PhysicalEducation Center, on the University’sNorth Campus.
The Irish Festival celebrates the Irishgifts of music, food and culture toAmerica. There will be a number ofmusic and dance performances through-out the day, as well activities for chil-dren, more than 50 craft vendors andauthentic Irish food.
New to the 2013 entertainment lineup isThe Tommy Mulvihill Band, performingclassic Irish music. Returning performersinclude:• Guest Master of Ceremonies Tony
Jackson, WRHU, 88.7FM, HofstraUniversity.• The Black Velvet Band – also perform-
ing Irish classics.• The Hirten Family Irish Dancers – a long
time staple of the Hofstra Irish Festival.• Katie’s Puppets – a creative, colorful and
musical puppet show for children.
Admission is $7 and $5 for seniorcitizens (65 and older). Children under12 are free.
The public may call Hofstra’s FestivalHotline at 463-6582 or visit hofstra.edu/fes-tivals for information.
The Red Fox on Long IslandFrank Vincenti, President of the Wild
Dog foundation will have a presenta-tion/fireside chat at the Clark Botanic
Garden, 193 I.U. Willets Road,Albertson, on Saturday, March 16 at 1p.m. Bring the family to see this verybeautiful animal and learn all about itshabits and habitats on Long Island. Thefee is $8 for members and $10 for non-members. Refreshments will be served.Pre-registration is required. Call MariaMorgan at 484-8603 to register and forinformation.
Police warn againstphone scams
Nassau County looking for itsnext Senior of the Year
This annual award, presented throughthe Nassau County Office for the Aging,recognizes an individual who has demon-strated outstanding concern and action forhuman services and community involve-ment relating to any age group.Nominations are now being acceptedthrough March 27.
“There are so many seniors who havededicated themselves to enriching the livesof others,” said County Executive EdwardP. Mangano. “While this award will paytribute to only one of them, I commend allof our seniors for the vital role they playwithin our communities.”
To be eligible for the award, a candidate:• Must be at least 60 years old and pre-
senting living in Nassau County.• May not be an employee of any
organization, unless in an unpaid, vol-unteer position.
• Must be submitted on an official
application form.In addition, those who have already
received the award are ineligible whilethose who were nominated but did notreceive the award may be re-nominated.
All nominations will be reviewed by apanel of judges that will include membersof the Advisory Council to the NassauCounty Office for the Aging. This awardwill honor one of the many dedicated indi-viduals who have made outstanding per-sonal contributions for the enrichment ofthe lives of others.
For information or an application call227-8919 or email [email protected].
Forms can be mailed to AwardsCommittee, Nassau County Office for theAging, 60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard,Suite 260, Uniondale, 11553-3691, oremailed to Ms. Greenblatt.
Months after superstorm Sandy leftbehind unprecedented damage acrossHempstead Town, many victims arestill rebuilding their homes and restor-ing their lives.
Because residents still await impor-tant storm-related insurance and reliefchecks needed to fund home repairs,Hempstead Town Supervisor KateMurray and the Town Board haveextended a helpful program throughJune 1. It includes a waiver of allBuilding Department permit fees forSandy victims faced with house recon-struction or storm-related repairs.
Initially established in the wake ofthe superstorm, under the direction ofMs. Murray and the Town Board, allHempstead Town Building Departmentfees are waived for Sandy-relatedstructural repairs that conform to origi-nal dimensions and specifications,commonly referred to as “in-kind”repairs/replacement.
“The aftermath of Sandy has trulybeen difficult for many of our resi-dents,” Ms. Murray said. “We wantto do everything we can to assistneighbors as they work hard torebuild after the superstorm andreturn to normalcy.”
Additionally, all fees have beenwaived for temporary housing trailersand storage pods during construction.The town has also eliminated a require-ment for homeowners to obtain a vari-ance prior to increasing their home’s
foundation to comply with FEMAflood height standards.
The waived Building Departmentfees will save residents up to $2,500for a permit. Building permits arerequired for all structural repairs andalterations to structures within theTown of Hempstead.
In addition, hours for the HempsteadTown Building Department’s PlanExaminers remain extended. Until fur-ther notice, the planning examiners areavailable from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday. No appointment isnecessary for storm-related damagepermit applications.
However, residents can make anappointment to minimize waitingtimes for meeting with officials bycalling 812-3073.
Additionally, the town has eliminat-ed a requirement for homeowners toobtain a variance prior to increasingtheir home’s elevation to comply withFEMA flood height guidelines(Building Department permits arerequired).
“The devastation left behind bysuperstorm Sandy continues to be adaily reminder for many of our resi-dents,” Ms. Murray said.
“Extending our waiver of all storm-related building permit fees and assist-ing residents through the process willprovide neighbors with some relief asthey repair their homes and restoretheir lives,” Ms. Murray concluded.
How to grieve tax assessmentsCounty Legislator Dave Denenberg
presents workshops on Tuesday, March5, at 7:30 p.m., Freeport Library, 144West Merrick Road, Freeport; Monday,March 11, at 7:30 p.m., North MerrickLibrary, 1691 Meadowbrook Road, NorthMerrick; and Monday April 15, at 7:30p.m., Wantagh Library, 3285 ParkAvenue, Wantagh*, on how to file a griev-ance of your assessment with theAssessment Review Commission. The fil-ing period is from January 2, to May 1.
Experts provide assistance, guidanceand information on the process. A ques-
tion and answer session and one-on-oneassistance follows.
Additionally, Leg. Denenberg also pro-vides a taxpayer assistance program to learnabout tax exemptions and to pick up or dropoff applications for the STAR (school taxreduction), Enhanced STAR, senior citi-zens’, veterans’, Cold War veterans’, limitedincome and disability, volunteer firefighter/EMT and home improvement exemptions.For 2013, the deadline for submittingtax exemption applications is April 1.
* The April meeting will be only How toGrieve Your Assessment because it is afterthe deadline to file tax exemptions.
Music Lover’s ExpoLooking for hard-to-find records and
CDs? The Long Island Music Lovers Expowill be held on Sunday, March 17, from 10a.m.-3 p.m. at the American Legion,Broadway and Veterans Boulevard inMassapequa, to help you find to hard-to-find releases.
Dealers from New York, New Jersey,Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia,Massachusetts and Connecticut are expectedto participate.
They carry a large selection of new andused, rare, collectibles and records, CDs,tapes, 45s, 12-inch singles, DVDs, posters, T-
shirts, and memorabilia in all types of music,including: rock, metal, jazz, R & B, alterna-tive, classical, new age, soul, show, soundtracks, folk, comedy, disco, new releases,imports, out of print, and more.
Records start at $1 and CDs start at $2,with the average new CD selling for $9. Thisis the place to find those hard-to-find recordsand CDs at an affordable price.
Current Events ClubToday, February 27, at 2:30 p.m. join the
library’s lively monthly news discussionmoderated by local historian Jack Bilello.The community is welcome to attend.
Meditation for personal growthFind a peaceful and inspiring way to cope
with life’s challenges today, February 27, at7 p.m. by joining Greg Gordon for an intro-duction to Meditation for Personal Growth.
Got Cupcakes? blood drive Give the gift of life at the Bellmore
Memorial Library and have one of the deli-cious cupcakes donated by Got Cupcakes?on Bedford Avenue. The Blood Drive startsat 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, andends at 8 p.m. Appointments are availableat the library’s help desk, 785-2990, butwalk-ins are welcome! After superstormSandy, the LI Blood Bank has very shortsupplies of whole blood. Your donation
now is critically important!
Celebrating Woody GuthrieOn Sunday, March 3, at 2 p.m., Randy
Noojin performs a tribute concert to markthe centennial of Woody Guthrie’s birth.Pick up your free tickets with your librarycard at the help desk, others will be seatedas space allows.
Mystery Lovers Book ClubDee Abrams invites you to discuss “The
Alienist” by Caleb Carr on Tuesday, March5, at 7:30 p.m. The book is about a madmanwho begins stalking victims on the streetsof 1896 New York, when TheodoreRoosevelt was the police commissioner!
Project Hope Still suffering the aftermath of Superstorm
Sandy? On Thursday, March 7, 6:30-9p.m., attorneys, FEMA and counselors willbe available to speak with you about yourconcerns and help you locate resources youmay still need.
Memoir Writing WorkshopOn Tuesday, March 12, at 10:30 a.m.,
columnist Florence Gatto and poet BeverlyE. Kotch of the Long Island Writers Guildwill show you how to get started writing yourstories, memories and musings. The pro-gram is free and the community is welcometo attend.
North Bellmore
Book BuddiesMondays, March 4, 11 and 18, at 3:30-
4:15 p.m. “Little Buddies,” ages 4-8 maycome to the library to hear stories read by“Teen Buddies.” Registration has begun.
Tots at Night Today, February 27, at 7-8 p.m.
Children 18 months-five years mayjoin Donna Green from Time for Kidsfor an evening of stories, songs, craftsand fun. With parent/caregiver.Registration has begun.
SAT prep course Learn tricks and techniques for taking the
SATs. Enhance your math and verbal skillswhile learning test-taking strategies that canhelp you get a higher score. This six-weekcourse will be held from 6:45-8:45 p.m. onthe following Thursdays: March 7, 14 and21, and April 4, 18 and 25. An $80 check,payable to Melissa Bielawski, is required atregistration. Students must buy McGraw-Hill’s SAT I Book for class. There are limit-ed copies for sale at the library for $5. Sign-up has begun at the reference desk.
March upcoming Picture Book Storytime (3-5 years)
Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, April 3, and17, 1:30-2:15 p.m. Register Thursday,February 21, at 10 a.m.
Tots by Day (with Donna Green)Tuesday, March 12, at 10 a.m. RegisterThursday, February 28, at 10 a.m.
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Bellmore Fire Departmentinstalls new 2013 officers
The Bellmore Fire Departmentrecently held its 116th annual installa-tion of chiefs and officers.
Members of the Bellmore FireDepartment, chiefs from neighbor-ing fire departments and honoredguests came together to witness theinstallation of Bellmore’s 64th Chiefof Department Christopher O’Brien.Also sworn in were Assistant ChiefsStephen Marsar and Daniel Holl. Allthree chiefs are also career FDNYfirefighters.
Chief O’Brien, a lifelong Bellmoreresident, began his career in theBellmore Fire Department as a 14-year-old member of its Junior Squad,where he rose to the rank of captain.In 2001 he became a member of theBellmore Fire Department’s EngineCompany 2.
In 2004 Mr. O’Brien, a New YorkState emergency medical techniciansince 2002, was appointed to the rank oflieutenant of the EMS Squad. He waselected to the rank of captain in 2006.
Between 2007 and 2010 he servedas lieutenant and then captain of
Engine 602. After being elected sec-ond assistant chief he began histenure in the chief’s office in 2011.
Also installed during the night’sceremony were Captains MichaelMassaro, Jordan Leibner, MichaelMiller, Thomas Stoerger, TimothyCarroll, Joseph Lieto and ThomasMcGovern.
Also sworn in were LieutenantsDean Angell, Matthew Lynch, JosephAncona, Michael Irving, DenisMcCann, Maureen Curley, and FirePolice Lieutenants Dennis Rich andRonald Ullrich.
The chiefs and officers each yearare responsible for seeing that thedepartment has the training andequipment to be able to handle anysituation that presents itself. This hasbecome an increasingly complicatedtask because for the past four yearsthe Bellmore Fire Department hasresponded to over a thousand callseach year.
Bellmore Fire Department installs its new 2013 officers
CAPTAINS BEING SWORN IN by Commissioner John Johnstone are, from left,Michael Massaro, Jordan Leibner, Michael Miller, Thomas Stoerger, TimothyCarroll, Joseph Lieto and Thomas McGovern.
CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT BEING SWORN IN by Commissioner John Curley.Chief O’Brien is joined by his wife Michelle. From left are Mrs. O'Brien, ChiefO’Brien and Commissioner John Curley.
LIEUTENANTS SWORN IN BY COMMISSIONER Matthew O'Connor include,from left, Dean Angell, Matthew Lynch, Joseph Ancona, Michael Irving,Maureen Curley, Dennis Rich and Ronald Ullrich.
THREE CHIEFS: From left are First Assistant Chief Stephen Marsar, ChiefChristopher O’Brien and Second Assistant Chief Daniel Holl.
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Freeport concert presents Borealis Wind QuintetIn its 64th season, the Freeport
Community Concert Association will pres-ent the Borealis Wind Quintet on Friday,March 9, at 8 p.m.
Their warm yet commanding stage pres-ence, combined with great music, alwayscaptivates the audience. Engaging anddelightful, the Borealis brings a freshsound and an exciting program to each per-formance. They are recognized for theirfundamental contributions to the windquintet lexicon with their many commis-sions, recordings, and editions of rare andtraditional music.
The Grammy-nominated ensemble hasearned a well-deserved reputation for giv-ing performances with great artisticexpression, musical integrity and technicalvirtuosity. The choice of repertoire reflectsthe group’s artistic personality and theirenjoyment of performing.
Peter G. Davies of the New York Timesdescribed one concert as “a polished, ele-gantly turned performance…each workreceived lively, expert and musicianlytreatment by this skilled and exceptionallytalented chamber group.”
To learn more about the BorealisWind Quintet, you can visit www.borealiswindquintet.com.
Individual tickets may be purchased for$20 at the door on the night of the concertwhich is performed at Freeport HighSchool, 50 South Brookside Avenue inFreeport, just south of Sunrise Highway.Only $5 for children (under 18). Creditcards are not accepted. Call Marc Joslofffor information at 223-7659.
For upcoming concerts and informationregarding the Freeport CommunityConcert Association, you can visitwww.freeportconcertassociation.com
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The honey bees’ waxWhat are the various stages of honey
production, how is the honey removedfrom the hive and what is beeswax?
These and many other questions willbe answered by Frank Hurley, as hepresents an exhibit on these amazingbees at the South Shore AudubonSociety Meeting on Tuesday, March 12,at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attendthe meeting at the Freeport MemorialLibrary, 144 West Merrick Road atSouth Ocean Avenue.
The presentation will include an
“observation” beehive with glass walls,and combs of honey, and samples, ofbeeswax to touch and smell.
Mr. Hurley, a naturalist at theMuttontown Preserve, has beeninvolved in the work and preservationof Muttontown for many years, andleads walks there with several natureprograms.
For information about the meeting orSouth Shore Audubon, you can go towww.nassaudubon.org or you can call608-1446.
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Poets society releases first review bookThe nascent Nassau County Poet
Laureate Society launched its first bookthis month, “The Nassau County PoetLaureate Society Review,” with over 20county poets reading their works at aluncheon commemorating the occasion.
Paula Camacho, president of the soci-ety, told this newspaper the society,while being in existence since late 2008,was incorporated in February 2011 withthe purpose of naming the county poetlaureate every two years, as well asspreading and advancing the ‘word’about poetry. Frank McKenna, directorof the Seaford Public Library, serves asthe society’s vice-president.
For example, for its 50th anniversary,
county Poet Laureate Linda Opyr visit-ed the Sagamore Hill Society and wasasked to write a poem for that society’sspecial anniversary.
“That’s the first time that’s ever beenaccomplished” she commented.
Three poets have so far been namedcounty poet laureates: Ms. Opyr, GaylTeller (2009-11) and the first-namedpoet laureate of the society, MaxwellCorydon Wheat (2007- 09).
“I approached my county legislator tosee whether they could support the ideaof a county poet laureate,” Ms.Camacho said, and there appearedenthusiasm for the support. “They putthe bill through,” she said.
But support for a poet laureate fromthe Legislature quickly diminishedwhen the community of poets in thecounty named Mr. Wheat of Freeportas the first poet laureate. “TheLegislature believed Mr. Wheat’s poet-ry was too political,” so it withdrewsupport, she said.
But the county’s poetry communitywas undeterred by the sudden reversalof fortune, instead devising the PoetLaureate Society to forward the name ofMr. Wheat as its first Nassau CountyPoet Laureate.
For information about the poet laure-ate society and its poetry contests visitwww.nassaucountypoetlaureatesociety.com, or call Ms. Camacho at 694-5126.You can also email her [email protected]/.
– Douglas Finlay
POETIC LICENSE: Nassau poets included in a new poetry review, “NassauCounty Poet Laureate Society Review,” during its recent launch are, fromleft, Narges Rothermel, George Northrup, Arnold Hollander, Linda (NassauPoet Laureate) and Ron Opyr, Sharon Anderson, Poet Laureate SocietyPresident Paula Camacho and Society Vice-President Frank McKenna –director of the Seaford Public Library. Seated are James Wagner and JudyTurek.
Bellmore Life photo by Douglas FinlayCover photo by Bob Harrison
Situated in a spacious, wooded area,Maplewood's activities include a serene blend ofathletic fields, sunny playgrounds, shaded lawnsand two in-ground, heated pools. A non-sectari-an, private school, Maplewood is chartered bythe New York State Board of Education forNursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten.
Our Nursery School, Pre-K and Kindergartencurriculum encourage freedom of expression,and development of self confidence. A spectac-ular Summer program is offered for ages 3-12.Visit us at www.maplewoodschool.com.
Future Stars Summer Camps offer the finestweekly specialty day camps at two convenientlocations, SUNY College at Old Westbury andFarmingdale State College. Summer 2013camps run from June 24 – August 16.Programs are directed by experienced andqualified teachers and coaches who share apassion for working with children. At FutureStars Summer Camps we play with confi-dence, enthusiasm, and a genuine love of thegame! Stop by our on campus Open Houseevents on Saturday 3/9 & 5/4 from 10am-2pmto view the facilities, meet the directors, andget enrollment savings.
Future Stars at The College at Old WestburyConveniently located on Rt.107 minutes fromthe LI Expressway in Nassau County. A pictur-esque 500 acre campus offering programs inBaseball, Basketball, Circus Arts, Dance,Drama, Lacrosse, Magic, Multi-Sports,Soccer, Swim, Tennis, and Volleyball.Call 516-876-3490 for more information. Visitwww.fscamps.com for details.
Future Stars at Farmingdale State CollegeConveniently located on the Rt.110 corridor onthe Nassau/Suffolk border. A beautiful 300 acrecampus offering programs in Baseball,Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf,Lacrosse, Multi-Sports, Soccer, Tennis andVolleyball.Call 631-609-0438 for more information. Visitwww.fscamps.com for details.
Jewish Early Learning Center of Merrick-Bellmore Preschool & Daycare, & ExcitingSummer ProgramMerrick, NY 11566 • 516-833-3057www.JewishELC.org • www.CampGi.com
The Jewish EarlyLearning Center ofM e r r i c k - B e l l m o r eenables its young chil-dren to grow academi-cally and sociallythrough the SPICESapproach to education. That is, they addressthe children’s Social, Physical, Intellectual,Creative, Emotional and Spiritual development.
Licensed by NYS, small classes and warm,certified teachers guarantee individualizedattention and the highest commitment to thestudents. Children are recognized for theiruniqueness and the Jewish ELC does its bestto cultivate their individuality through learningand playing. Jewish traditions and values alongwith an array of subjects like math, literacyreadiness and dramatic play are incorporatedinto the classroom curricula. Programs focuson areas like sensory and perception develop-ment, self-help, motor skills and emotionalgrowth. Children are encouraged to growthrough learning and creative expression dur-ing indoor and outdoor playtime.
Facilities include a beautiful indoor, air condi-tioned classroom with many windows and sky-lights, and a beautiful outdoor shaded playingspace with 3 play sets to accommodate allages, along with a wide variety of outdoor toys.Kosher breakfast, hot lunch, and snacks areserved daily to ease the burden on parents.Flexible schedule of half days, full days andextended hours are available for children aged12 months to 4 years old.
The Jewish ELC also offers a great first campexperience for your very young child, withwater play, sports, baking and specialistinstruction in gymnastics, music, karate, drum-ming and more.
Special discounts for early registration! For apreschool or summer experience ‘where everychild counts’, choose the Jewish EarlyLearning Center of Merrick-Bellmore!
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Camp Iconic2600 Regent Place, North BellmoreT: (516) 781-8800; www.campiconic.comWee Friends Day Camp1865 Beech Street, WantaghT: (516) 783-0600; www.weefriendsnurs-eryschool.com
Wee Friends Day Camp and Camp Iconic aresister camps, owned and operated by the peoplewho established the well-respected nurseryschools/camps over 35 years ago. The campsoffer the benefit of two separate campuses toaccommodate the needs of both older andyounger campers. Wee Friends in Wantaghallows for the nurturing an development of youngcampers, while Camp Iconic provides the step-upto individualized programs, focusing on the inter-ests of an experienced camper.
Both camps are set on park-like grounds, andoffer beautiful, in-ground swimming pools. Thecamp-day includes both swim instruction, and thefun of free-swim. Well-trained athletic coachesare present to instruct, advise and delight yourchild in sports that include soccer, tennis, basket-ball, t-ball, gaga, and more! Creative specialistsare scheduled in ceramics, drama, musical arts,woodworking, movement, cooking, and nature.
Weekly special events and themes encourageparticipation and just plain fun! Well-trained andexperienced adults comprise the staff at bothWee Friends and Camp Iconic, where campgroups are kept small, with excellent supervision.Tuition includes daily lunch and snack. We inviteyou to arrange a campus tour, or call or visit ourwebsites for additional information.
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Twin Oaks Country Day School & Camp458 Babylon Turnpike, Freeport516-623-4550www.twinoaksdaycamp.comFor over 35 years, Twin Oaks has been a leader incamping for all ages. From tots to teens we offer afull program of sports, crafts, swimming, drama anda full summer of special events, which are sure tomake each child cheer with excitement. 2 heatedpools, spacious fields, an Arts and Crafts center, alarge indoor gymnasium/theater and state of the artplaygrounds make Twin Oaks the perfect place foryour child to spend the summer. Elective program-ming including, a “Broadway style production”, “CoolCrafts”, “Culinary Magic” and many more offered toour 2nd thru 4th grade campers. Our Gemini TeenTravel Program from 5th thru 8th grade and ourGemini Adventure partial travel program from 4th-6th grade are the best travel programs around. Jointhe fun for summer 2012.
The excitement of Twin Oaks continues all yearlong in our nursery school with the thrill of lFor over35 years, Twin Oaks has been a leader in campingfor all ages. From tots to teens we offer a full pro-gram of sports, crafts, swimming, drama and a fullsummer of special events, which are sure to makeeach child cheer with excitement. 2 heated pools,spacious fields, an Arts and Crafts center, a largeindoor gymnasium/theater and state of the art play-grounds make Twin Oaks the perfect place for yourchild to spend the summer. Elective programmingincluding, a “Broadway style production”, “CoolCrafts”, “Culinary Magic” and many more offered toour 2nd thru 4th grade campers. Our Gemini TeenTravel Program from 5th thru 8th grade and ourGemini Adventure partial travel program from 4th-6th grade are the best travel programs around. Jointhe fun for summer 2013.
The excitement of Twin Oaks continues all yearlong in our nursery school with the thrill of learning.Our caring, nurturing staff provides the best educa-tion. Our fully accredited school prepares your pre-schooler for and easy transition into elementaryschool. Our hands on academic experiences areavailable from toddlers to our Full Day Kindergarten.Call us and give your child the gift of learning. Ourcaring, nurturing staff provides the best education.Our fully accredited school prepares your pre-schooler for and easy transition into elementaryschool. Our hands on academic experiences areavailable from toddlers to our Full Day Kindergarten.Call us and give your child the gift of learning.
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Hofstra Summer Camps250 Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY 11549(516) 463-CAMP (2267)Hofstra.edu/camp
Treat your child to the bestsummer ever! Hofstra Summer Camps, the largest uni-versity-based camp on the East Coast, offers out-standing resources and facilities and two exciting sum-mer choices: Hofstra Specialty Camps and HofstraSports Academy Camps.
Specialty campers spend half the day in one of morethan 20 specialty areas—like musical theater, fine arts,science, video game development, baseball, tennis,and more—and the other half in recreational activities,including instructional swim in our Olympic-sized pool.
For campers whose interests are strictly athletic,Hofstra Sports Academy Camps are the perfectchoice. Hofstra offers soccer, basketball, lacrosse,baseball, softball, pep band, dance and cheerleadingcamps, and new this year, wrestling. Supervised byHofstra’s NCAA head coaches, these popular campswill teach your child the skills and techniques theyneed to succeed.
South Shore Country Day School & Camp55 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE!1149 Newbridge Road North Bellmore 785-3311
South Shore Country Day School & Camphas been operating a private preschool and ele-mentary school, as well as a summer day campsince 1958.
South Shore provides your child with adevelopmentally appropriate educational experi-ence. Programs include Mommy & Me, TerrificTots, Nursery, Pre-K, Kindergarten, KindergartenEnrichment, First Grade and Second Grade.Specialty programs include field trips, music,
computers, gymnastics,and Spanish and more.They have NYS CertifiedTeachers and the schoolis chartered by NYSBoard of Regents.South Shore Day Camp
has programs from Tots to Teens! Camp activi-ties focus on promoting self-esteem, makingfriends and having fun! Morning, Mini Day, andFull Day Sessions are available with 2-3 or 5days options.
South Shore’s safe, secure campus includesair conditioned buildings, a tree-house play-ground, in-ground pools, and athletic fields. Dailynutritious snacks, lunch, and door to door air-conditioned mini bus transportation is included.
Our Teen travel program for grades 7 and 8includes 4 overnight trips at no extra charge.
Our Explorer program for grades 5 and 6include 1 overnight trip at no extra charge.
We do not charge extra for morning orevening extended hours! All our prices
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variety of day trips, plus extended overnight trips. Allof this leads up to our 7th-9th grade division.Designed with teens in mind, their summer is spenton fantastic day trips and extended overnights,including a week-long trip to Walt Disney World! 1week to 8 week options are available in most divi-sions. Transportation for camp is provided on air-conditioned buses, and meals are included in mostcamps. Specialty camps offered by the JCC includeTheatre Camp (ages 5-12), Camp Achieve for chil-dren with disabilities, and Sunrise Day Camp, theonly dedicated day camp in the nation for childrenwith cancer and their siblings.
CALL 378-5320 TO BE IN OUR CAMP DIRECTORIES
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Camp Friedberg15 Neil Court, Oceanside766-4341www.friedbergjcc.org
After over 50 years of providing camping services tothousands of children, the Friedberg JCC is proudto present CAMP FRIEDBERG – a new and excit-ing concept in day and travel camping for the sum-mer of 2013! A new camp for a new generation,Camp Friedberg offers a variety of camping experi-ences for children ages 2-16. Preschool-agedcamps located at state of the art facilities in Merrick,Oceanside and Long Beach have access to bothoutdoor and indoor play areas, as well as dailyswim. Campers in grades K-4 enjoy their days sur-rounded by 350 beautiful acres of woods at theHenry Kaufmann Campgrounds where they partici-pate in sports, arts and crafts, nature, drama, swim,mini golf and driving range, and a brand new RopesChallenge Course and woods-based Zipline.Children in grades 3 & 4 begin their overnight trav-el experience with short overnight adventures,before going onto our 5th and 6th grade divisionwhich offers a mix of traditional day camp and a
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Dedicated follower of big dreamsby Jacob Derwin
Alyssa Palotta isn’t your averageseventh-grader. She’s a dedicatedyoung singer and actress with bigdreams, and is making her way tothem, step by step.
When she was around six years old,Alyssa would sing Disney musicaround the house, and her parents rec-ognized how much she enjoyed it. Onenight she sang “Reflection” from the
Disney movie, “Mulan,” and had itrecorded for YouTube.
That video was her ticket to singing theNational Anthem at a Long Island Ducksgame, and at Madison Square Garden fora college basketball game, St. John’s vs.UCLA. She declared that “gig” was thecoolest thing she’s done so far.
When asked what her favorite musicwas, she gave a great answer: “Peoplealways ask me what my favorite typeof music is, but I like everything from
country to pop!” This was shown true when she and her
father, Shane, informed this newspaper ofan upcoming performance at theMetropolitan Room on Saturday, June 1,where she’ll be singing in a jazz clubenvironment with some other performers.
While she loves singing, she admitsacting is her favorite thing to do. “Ilove it! I’ve acted in kids’ productionsof ‘Annie’ and the ‘Sound of Music.’ ”
Alyssa wants to pursue acting as a
career one day, and be on a comedy TVshow like her favorite, “The Middle.”
Alyssa loves the creative process ingeneral. In her free time, she likes todesign, write and draw, on top ofsinging and acting.
Be sure to look for Alyssa Palottaon the airwaves, for it’s only a mat-ter of time until this young talenthits it big!
Jacob Derwin is a high schoolintern at Bellmore/Merrick Life.
Bird Walk at Hempstead LakeHempstead Lake State Park will be
the location for the South ShoreAudubon Society Bird Walk on Sunday,March 10, from 9:30 a.m.-noon. All arewelcome. Walk leaders and other bird-ers and nature enthusiastswill be happy to share theirknowledge and experiencewith you. Bring binoculars.
The bird walk is free ofcharge. The group willmeet in Parking Field 3,Exit 18 south, from theSouthern State Parkway.Rain or snow will cancelthe bird walk.
For information, log ontowww.ssaudubon.org or you can callSteve Schellenger at 987-8103.
Poetry reading at Molloy CollegeMolloy College and its writer-in-resi-
dence, Barbara Novack, will host apoetry event featuring Ed Stever andoriginal songs performed by KenBornholdt on Sunday, March 3, at 3p.m. in the Reception Room, KellenbergHall, on Molloy College’s RockvilleCentre campus.
This event is free and open to the pub-lic. An open reading will follow the fea-tured presentation.
Ed Stever is Suffolk County PoetLaureate (2011-2013), and poet-in-residence and board member of theLong Island Poetry Archival-ArtsCenter in Patchogue. He is an award-winning poet, playwright, actor anddirector, with a Pushcart Prize nomi-nation, an Emerging Writers Awardfrom the SoHo Arts Festival, and aDistinguished Graduate Award from
Empire State College for poetry, per-formance and writing.
Ken Bornholdt is both MolloyCollege’s mailroom coordinator and astudent, majoring in both English andhistory. Long engaged in both song-writing and performing, he is nowworking on his first novel. He will beaccompanied by Dave Salamone andBruce Collura.
The Poetry Events series at MolloyCollege was founded by BarbaraNovack in conjunction with theEnglish Department. The aim of theseries is to bring contemporary poetryto a wider audience.
For information about this event,contact Barbara Novack, writer-in-residence, at 678-5000, ext. 6468, orthe English Department at 678-5000,ext. 6272.
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Battle of the Bands coming!by Kimberly White
With the help of the BellmoreChamber of Commerce, the BellmoreCommunity Wellness Council and RockUnderground, a Battle of the Bands eventhas been announced that will raise fundsfor the post-prom party at Zachary’sNightclub in East Meadow. The post-prom party is sponsored by theCommunity Wellness Council.
The suggestion, by Nassau CountyLegislator David Denenberg, struck aperfect chord among many members.
Emilio Manzo, planner of the eventalong with Rock Underground, told thisnewspaper, “This post-prom party gives aplace for students to go and stay off thestreets on prom night. This party isimportant because it is saving teenagers’lives. Funds for the post-prom party arebecoming difficult to get, and this eventsounded like a great way to raise money.”
The event will be onFriday, April 19, atBrookside School onM e a d o w b r o o k Road. Doors open at 6p.m. The first bandgoes on stage at 7 p.m.and the event will endaround 11 p.m.
Ten-dollar tickets arebeing sold at theBellmore WellnessCouncil at theBrookside School,1360 MeadowbrookRoad in North Merrick,and Rock Undergroundon Bedford Avenue inBellmore.
Twelve bands will per-form, consisting of localhigh school students and studentsfrom the rock underground studio.
Mr. Manzo,who is incharge of find-ing a venueand ensuring asafe securityteam, has
found andbrought ins p e c i a l
judges to pickthe winners ofthis event. Steve Eplanand partnerBilly HandyJr., co-owners
of the RockUnderground, havereassured sponsorsthat the judges areexperts in the field,
said Mr. Manzo. Mr.
Eplan’s brother-in-law, a music teacher,will be one of the special judges.
Mr. Manzo explains that plans includethree top winners being chosen by thejudges. But, while grand prizes will begiven to the top three bands, giving everyother band after third place an award hasbeen suggested.
Mr. Manzo said it’s an idea that willensure a winner, but also recognize the otherbands in the contest as well. It is a thank youto the other bands for participating.
The Wellness Council’s Post-PromParty – which the Battle of the Bandsfundraiser will help fund – is held toreduce bad decisions made byteenagers on prom night by givingthem a place to go if they do not haveplans, or just to go somewhere funwith their friends.
Kim White is a Calhoun student in theSenior Experience class interning atBellmore/Merrick Life.
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MEETING OF THEBELLMORE MEMORIAL
LIBRARYTOWN OF HEMPSTEADCOUNTY OF NASSAU,
NEW YORKNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that a Special District Meetingof the qualified voters of theBellmore Union Free SchoolDistrict, Town of Hempstead,Nassau County, New York, willbe held in the BellmoreMemorial Library, 2288Bedford Avenue, Bellmore,New York, on Wednesday, April3, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. prevail-ing time, for the purpose ofvoting, by voting machine,upon the following items:To adopt the Annual Budget ofthe Bellmore Memorial Libraryfor the fiscal year 2013-2014,and to authorize the requisiteportion thereof to be raised bytaxation on the taxable proper-ty of the School District; and(2) To elect one (1) Trustee tothe Bellmore Memorial Libraryboard to fill a five year termcommencing July 1, 2013, andending June 30, 2018, as aresult of the expiration of theterm previously held by WendyForgash.
FURTHER NOTICE IS HERE-BY GIVEN, that for the purposeof voting at such meeting onApril 3, 2013 the polls will beopen between the hours of2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. pre-vailing time, and the voting willbe held in the BellmoreMemorial Library, 2288Bedford Avenue, Bellmore,New York; and
FURTHER NOTICE IS HERE-BY GIVEN, that a copy of thestatement of the amount ofmoney which will be requiredfor the ensuing year for theBellmore Memorial Library’spurposes, exclusive of publicmonies, may be obtained byany resident of the SchoolDistrict during the fourteen(14) days immediately preced-ing said meeting, exceptSunday, from the Library, locat-ed at 2288 Bedford Avenue,Bellmore, New York, duringregular business hours; and
FURTHER NOTICE IS HERE-BY GIVEN, that petitions nomi-nating candidates for theoffice of Trustee of theBellmore Memorial Libraryshall be filed at the BellmoreU.F.S.D. District Office, 580Winthrop Avenue, Bellmore,New York not later than 5:00p.m. prevailing time Monday,March 6, 2013. Each petitionmust be directed to the DistrictClerk, must be signed by atleast twenty-five (25) qualifiedvoters of the District, and must
state the residence of eachsigner and the name and resi-dence of the candidate; and
FURTHER NOTICE IS HERE-BY GIVEN, that pursuant to theprovisions of Education Law,personal registration of votersis required, and no personshall be entitled to vote at themeeting whose name does notappear on the register of theSchool District prepared there-of. All persons who shall havebeen previously registered forAnnual or Special SchoolDistrict Meetings and whoshall have voted at any suchAnnual or Special Meeting heldor conducted at any time with-in the four (4) calendar yearsprior to April 3, 2013 shall beentitled to vote at this SpecialDistrict Meeting. In addition,all those who are registered tovote with the Board ofElections of Nassau Countypursuant to Article 5 ofElection Law shall be entitledto vote at this Special DistrictMeeting.
FURTHER NOTICE IS HERE-BY GIVEN, that pursuant to theprovisions of the EducationLaw, absentee ballots for theselection of a Trustee of theLibrary and for the adoption ofthe annual budget may beapplied for at the DistrictClerk’s office located at theWinthrop Avenue School, 580Winthrop Avenue, Bellmore,N.Y. during regular businesshours. Such application mustbe received on or beforeMarch 21, 2013, if the ballotis to be mailed to the voter, orby 5:00 p.m. on April 2, 2013,if the ballot is to be deliveredpersonally to the voter; and nosuch ballot will be canvassedunless it shall have beenreceived by the District Clerkno later than 5:00 p.m. pre-vailing time, on the day of thevote/election. A list of all per-sons to whom absentee bal-lots have been issued will beavailable in the BellmoreMemorial Library during regu-lar business hours on each ofthe five days prior to April 3,2013 except Saturday, Sundayand holidays; and
FURTHER NOTICE IS HERE-BY GIVEN that a qualified voterwhose ability to appear per-sonally at the polling place issubstantially impaired by rea-son of permanent illness orphysical disability and whoseregistration record has beenmarked “permanently dis-abled” by the Board ofElections pursuant to the pro-visions of the Election Law,shall be entitled to receive anabsentee ballot pursuant tothe provisions of the Education
Law without making separateapplication for such absenteeballot.
FURTHER NOTICE IS HERE-BY GIVEN that the Board ofRegistration will meet at theBellmore Memorial Library insaid district on Wednesday,March 20, 2013 between thehours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00p.m. for the purpose of prepar-ing the register of the schooldistrict for such SpecialDistrict Meeting and for anymeeting of said district subse-quent to the Special DistrictMeeting; at such time andplace any person will be enti-tled to have his or her nameplaced upon such register pro-vided that he or she is knownor proven to the satisfaction ofthe Board of Registration to beentitled to vote at the meetingor election for which such reg-ister is to be prepared and asis authorized by the EducationLaw of the State of New York.
FURTHER NOTICE IS HERE-BY GIVEN that a public infor-mation hearing will be held atthe Bellmore Memorial Library,Bellmore, New York onWednesday, March 20, 2013at 8:00 p.m. for the purpose ofdiscussion of the expenditureof funds for the 2013-2014 fis-cal year.BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEESBELLMORE MEMORIAL
LIBRARYRandy Yee, District Clerk
DATED: January 2013BELLMORE, NEW YORKBL 390 4T 2/13, 27, 3/13,27NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT
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TOWN OF HEMPSTEADNASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORKNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thata Special Library DistrictMeeting and Voting upon theappropriation of necessaryfunds and tax levy to meet theestimated expenditures of theNorth Bellmore Public Libraryfor the fiscal year 2013-2014,and the election of a LibraryTrustee for a full five-year term,to the position currentlyencumbered by VincentMaiello, whose term of officewill expire June 30, 2013 willbe held at the North BellmorePublic Library at 1551Newbridge Road NorthBellmore NY 11710 oppositethe firehouse in NorthBellmore, on Thursday, April11, 2013 from 1:00 PM to9:00 PM, and as much longeras may be necessary for allvoters then present to cast
their votes.NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVENTHAT:
1. Pursuant to EducationLaw Section 2014, personalregistration of voters isrequired and no person shallbe entitled to vote at saidmeeting and election whosename does not appear on theregister of said Library; and
2. Any person shall be enti-tled to have his name placedupon such register provided heis known or proven to suchBoard of Registration to beentitled to vote at the meetingor election for which such reg-istration is prepared to vote atgeneral elections; and
3. Qualified voters may reg-ister at the North BellmorePublic Library on Thursday,March 28, 2013 from 1:00 PMto 9:00 PM. Voters having pre-viously registered for anyAnnual or Special Library orSchool District Election orMeeting, or who shall havevoted at any Annual or SpecialMeeting or Election held orconducted at any time withinthe past four (4) calendaryears prior to the preparationof the register, or who are reg-istered to vote at any generalelection pursuant to Article 5of the Election Law of theState of New York are consid-ered registered to vote. Suchregister will be filed in theoffice of the Director of theNorth Bellmore Public Libraryfive (5) days preceding suchSpecial District Meeting andwill be open for inspection byany qualified voter of theDistrict during such daysbetween the hours of 10:00AM and 4:00 PM.
4. In accordance withEducation Law No. 2018-a,application for absentee bal-lots for the Library SpecialDistrict Meeting may beapplied for at the Library. Suchapplication must be receivedby the Board of Registration atleast seven (7) days before theelection if the ballot is to bemailed to the voter, or on theday before the election, if theballot is to be delivered per-sonally to the voter. The Boardof Registration shall make alist of all persons to whomabsentee voters' ballots havebeen issued, and have it avail-able during regular officehours until the day of election.Such list shall be posted at thepolling place during the elec-tion.No absentee vote ballot shallbe canvassed unless it isreceived not later than 5:00PM on the day of the election.BUDGET
PLEASE TAKE FURTHERNOTICE that a Public Hearingwill be held on Thursday March28, 2013 at 7:30 PM at theNorth Bellmore Public Libraryfor the purpose of discussionof the said expenditures offunds and the budget thereof.
Copies of the proposed2013-2014 Library Budget willbe available at the NorthBellmore Library during regularlibrary hours (9AM-9PMMonday-Thursday, 9AM-6PMFriday, 9AM-5PM Saturday and1PM-5PM Sunday) commenc-ing fourteen (14) days immedi-ately preceding the SpecialDistrict Meeting of April11,2013 and at the pollingplace on the day of the SpecialDistrict Meeting.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHERNOTICE that the candidates forthe office of Library Trusteeshall be nominated by petition.Each petition shall be directedto the Secretary of the LibraryBoard of Trustees and shall besigned by at least twenty-five(25) qualified voters of theDistrict, shall state the resi-dence of each signer and shallstate the name and residenceof the candidate and specificvacancy for which a candidateis nominated, including atleast the length of the term ofoffice and the name of the lastincumbent, if any. In the eventthat any such nominee shallwithdraw his candidacy prior tothe election, such person shallnot be considered a candidateunless a new petition nominat-ing such person in the samemanner and with the same lim-itations applicable to othercandidates is filed with theSecretary of the Library Boardof Trustees. No person shallbe nominated by petition formore than one separateoffice. Each petition shall befiled with the Secretary of theBoard of Trustees of the NorthBellmore Public Librarybetween 10:00 AM and 5:00PM, Monday through Friday,not later than the thirtieth(30th) day preceding the day ofthe election, to wit: March 12,2013 at 5 PM.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that,pursuant to Article 9 of theNew York State Constitution,the provisions of the Town Lawand Municipal Home Rule ofthe State of New York, both asamended, a public hearing willbe held in the Town MeetingPavilion, Hempstead TownHall, 1 Washington Street,Hempstead, New York, on the5th day of March, 2013, at10:30 o’clock in the forenoonof that day to consider theenactment of a local law toamend Section 202-1 of thecode of the Town ofHempstead to INCLUDE“PARKING OR STANDING PRO-HIBITIONS” at the followinglocations:BELLMORE
MARION STREET (TH 4/13)North Side – NO STOPPINGHERE TO CORNER – starting atthe west curbline of BellmoreAvenue, west for a distance of30 feet.
MARION STREET (TH 4/13)South Side – NO STOPPINGHERE TO CORNER – starting atthe west curbline of BellmoreAvenue, west for a distance of40 feet.The proposed local law is onfile in the Office of the TownClerk of the Town ofHempstead, Hempstead TownHall, 1 Washington Street,Hempstead, New York, wherethe same may be inspectedduring office hours.
ALL PERSONS INTERESTEDand citizens shall have anopportunity to be heard onsaid proposal at the time andplace aforesaid.
Dated: February 19, 2013Hempstead, New York
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KATE MURRAYSupervisor
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A Bellmore resident, a novel – and a movieKeith Rommel was diagnosed with a
reading comprehension disability at anearly age. Following the advice of ateacher, he started reading comic books.
“I believe the visual stimulation iswhat helped me to overcome the obsta-cle,” the Bellmorite said, but admits thestruggles went on about 10 years after hegraduated from Mepham High School.
“I developed a lifetime love of visualarts and the written word. It is veryengrossing and helps me to unwind aftera long day at work.”
His love for the written word inspiredhim to write. He found comfort in story-telling and wrote privately for manyyears until one day, when an email froma stranger changed his thinking. Theemail was from a writer who belongedto a critique group he dabbled in to tryand hone his skills.
The message encouraged him to tryand get his novel into print. So heembarked on a yearlong quest to try andget placement for the novel he called“The Cursed Man.”
“I never knew how exhausting theprocess would be,” Mr. Rommel saidabout the submissions process.“Emotionally, it was more tiring anddifficult than writing the actual novel.”
Drawing on real-life inspiration, Mr.Rommel wove the events into a com-plex plot of fiction that takes you to thevery last page to tie everything up.
“I wanted the ending to stay withpeople,” he said. “It was important
for the story to be unique in everyway possible.”
In March 2011, Sunbury Pressreleased “The Cursed Man” worldwideand the book quickly began gettingpraise from critics, comparing Mr.Rommel’s writing to that of the greatStephen King.
“Being compared tosomeone like StephenKing is a complimentand a curse all in one,”Mr. Rommel laughed.“When something likethat is said, people havea tendency to want todisprove it. Personally, Idon’t think there is acomparison, but I’ll takethe compliment and theattention it brings.”
In October 2011, Mr.Rommel received a sur-prising email from filmproducer James L. Perryin Los Angeles.
“I thought I was being scammed,” Mr.Rommel said. “When I answered theemail, I wasn’t even expecting ananswer back. Even when reviewerswould compliment the book, there wasalways that doubt in the back of my headabout whether or not the story was goodenough. I was in modified classesthroughout high school and had to readcomic books to help me understand.Having to use that method always
placed a certain measure of doubt aboutmy abilities.”
The film is under production in LosAngeles and Mr. Rommel hasappeared on radio shows, print maga-zines and is credited as being a writeron the movie listing.
In an interview withMr. Perry, he spoke aboutfinding his next projectand about the appeal of“The Cursed Man”:
How do you go aboutlooking for new proj-ects?
Often, new projectsfind me as one idea leadsto another. I had justwrapped up producingabout 40 short comedyvideos with TV’s “StarTrek: Voyager” actorRobert Picardo when heshowed me a DVD ofone of his acting roles
in a recent feature horror film.After looking into the box office suc-
cess of the horror/suspense movie genre,I thought, yeah, I can do that. So I start-ed looking around for an originalscreenplay that didn’t involve theplethora of zombie- or vampire-themedmovies that really didn't appeal to me.
I decided the best way to find a new andnovel idea was to find a new novel andadapt it for the cinema as a screenplay.
After searching the Internet, I ran acrossan interesting book review of KeithRommel’s book “The Cursed Man.”
It compared Mr. Rommel’s writingtalent to being the next Stephen King indrawing the reader into the horror of theleading character, Alister Kunkle. In mysearch, I discovered that Keith had alsoposted some sample pages of the firstfew chapters of the book. I read the firstfew chapters with total fascination andinstantly knew that if the rest of thenovel was this hair-raising it could trans-late into an amazing feature film.
My next move was to contact Mr.Rommel and discuss his potential inter-est in developing his baby into a full-fledged movie star. To my great delight,he was both receptive and enthusiasticabout making “The Cursed Man” novelinto a movie.
As the project evolved over the fol-lowing year, we had many discussionsvia emails that lead us to start auditionsfor actors and start the development ofthe film production. Mr. Rommel and Ihad a lot of fun writing the casting calldescription for an actor’s website. Wereceived thousands of requests for audi-tions and parts in the movie from aroundthe country. Numerous actors/actressescommented that they not only thought itwas one of the funniest casting calls theyhave ever read, but the uniquehorror/suspense theme of the movie wasa key motivation for wanting to auditionfor a role in the project.
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A Bellmore resident, a novel – and a movieWhat was it about “The Cursed
Man” that made you think about turn-ing it into a movie?
Author Keith Rommel is a talentedartist in painting pictures with his words.The plot was quick paced with fullydeveloped characters and dialog thatdraws the audience into the pathos andplight of the various scenes. Frombeginning to end, there was a suspense-ful and horrifying thread that jumpedfrom past to present, leading the audi-ence to follow the story without guess-ing what would happen next.
You just never knew for sure whatwas reality or the delusions of an insanemind. Why was everyone who came incontact with Alister dying? Was deathcoming to Alister in the form of a jeal-ous woman who would stop at nothingto keep him all to herself?
I had to ask myself was it the chal-lenge of making this marvelous storyplot into a scary movie that inspired meor just remembering my ex-wife?Probably, the challenge. Although some-times I still get the willies from.....uh,
never mind.What type of audience do you feel
would be most interested in the filmand why?
Anyone who has experienced thedeath of other people around them askthe question: why? Sometimes theanswers are not what we expect to find.“The Cursed Man” movie takes theaudience on a frightening journeythrough the dark recesses of the mindand experiences of one man, whoshapes the world around him accordingto his need to understand and cope withthe reality of death.
Thinking people who read books orponder religion may be interested. Fansof science fiction, mysteries, suspenseand horror will want to see the movieand read the original novel. Lovers of“The Twilight Zone,” Rod Serling,Alfred Hitchcock or Edgar Allen Poestories will pack the theater seats like fatladies at a Twinkie-eating contest. Inshort, everyone who has ever beenaddicted to great storytelling and but-tered popcorn will find “The CursedMan” movie irresistible.
Lawrence Knorr, president ofSunbury Press offered some insight intothe publishing business and why “TheCursed Man” appealed to them:
How many titles come across yourdesk in a month and how many of thosetitles are accepted for publication?
We receive about 1,000 proposals peryear and publish 70 books per year. About20 of those books are from existingauthors or are new editions of earlierreleases. So, only about 5% of the pro-posals are accepted.
What was it about “The CursedMan” that appealed to Sunbury Press?
Mr. Rommel’s proposal was one of thevery rare ones that we could not put down.We began passing it around and discussingit. It seems like every book review onAmazon calls a book a “page-turner” – butthis one really is. He manages to concealreality until very late in the novel and takesyou in unpredictable directions.
We also like the “Thanatology Series”concept. We realized Mr. Rommelintends to keep writing and not be just aone-hit wonder. We imagined a series ofsuch imaginative books and immediate-
ly recognized the potential for “TheCursed Man” to be a fantasticHollywood movie.
If you had a chance to meet Alister,the protagonist in “The Cursed Man,”what would you ask him?
What can you ask someone whoseentire mind is so guilt-ridden, it hasbegun consuming itself? I’m sorry?How are you today? How are we feel-ing? Why? Personally, I would run awayfrom him as fast as I could – and get thehell out of that hospital before some-thing nasty happened to me!
“The Cursed Man” is available atAmazon and Barnes & Noble, availablein paperback and as an ebook. You canvisit Keith on the web by going tohttp://keithrommel.weebly.com/.
There you will find information on“The Cursed Man” novel as well as thefeature film under production, includingaudition clips, still photos and links tothe IMDB listing of the movie.
‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ ends this weekMerrick Theatre and Center for the
Arts is presenting “One Flew Over theCuckoo’s Nest” until Sunday, March3. The show runs Fridays andSaturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3
p.m. Tickets are $20, with a studentand senior discount price of $17 onFridays and Sundays.
One Merrick resident told this news-paper she highly recommends the play,
calling it a classic production.“It is a great ensemble cast that follows
the script faithfully.” Actor DavidGroeger is “captivating” as Randall P.McMurphy, she commented.
Merrick Theatre and Center for theArts is at 2222 Hewlett Avenue,Merrick. For information call 868-6400.
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North Bellmore Fire Department vol-unteers were alerted for a report of a carfire at 1000 Olympia Road at approxi-mately 3:07 a.m. on Wednesday, February13.
Assistant Chiefs Mark Collins andMichael Rut arrived on scene withinminutes, and were met with two work-ing car fires in the driveway of the res-idence.
One of the cars that was parked nextto the house was fully engulfed withfire, posing a significant threat to theresidence. The crews quickly evacuatedthe occupants and began to extinguishthe flames before they could spread intothe single family home.
The fire was under control in approx-imately 10 minutes and no injuries werereported. The Nassau County FireMarshal’s Office along with the Nassau
County Police Department are workingto determine the cause of the fire.
Pole down in streetMeanwhile, at approximately 12:34
p.m. on Thursday, February 21, vol-unteers were alerted for a motor vehi-cle crash at the intersection ofJerusalem Avenue and BellmoreAvenue in North Bellmore.
Assistant Chief Mark Collins was firstto arrive on scene and requested LIPAbecause a utility pole was down. Twocars collided in the intersection, causingone of them to lose control and strike theutility pole, knocking it down across twolanes of traffic.
Nassau police were on scene to assistin closing the roadway while crewstended to both drivers, who refusedmedical treatment at the scene. Once the
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to Nassau University Medical Center –one via a Nassau police ambulance, andthe others by Bellmore FD ambulance –after being involved in a two-car colli-sion in front of PC Richard on Sunday.
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chain link fence at Wantagh Mazda,Sunrise Highway, Bellmore, onFebruary 11 to gain access to the park-ing lot. The tires and rims wereremoved from four vehicles.
Bellmore, man was arrested at SunriseHighway and Newbridge Road,Bellmore, on February 12 and chargedwith Driving While Intoxicated,Aggravated Driving While Intoxicatedand one violation of the Vehicle andTraffic Law.
Gulotta to be honored at golf tourney aiding those in needThe Long Island Society of St.
Vincent de Paul (SVDPLI) will hostits 10th Annual Golf Classic at theTam O’ Shanter Club in Brookville onMonday, May 13. The event raisesmoney and awareness for individualsand families in need on Long Island.
This year’s honoree, former NassauCounty Executive Thomas S. Gulotta,will join attendees in celebrating thegood work of this organization.
Last year, SVDPLI helped 234,572people with over $8.3 million infinancial and material support.
The event’s chairman is FrankPelliccione, vice-president of busi-ness development for Flushing Bank.
Guests will enjoy a BBQ lunch onthe course, followed by cocktails, afine dinner, silent auction and raffleprizes. Corporate and individual golf
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About St. Vincent de PaulSVDPLI was established in 1948
and consists of 1,000 Vincentian vol-unteer members, three thrift stores,and 10 food pantries. Services areprovided in 49 Long Island communi-ties. In the spirit of the founder,Frédéric Ozanam, the Society’sVincentian volunteer members puttheir faith in action by visiting thehomes of the needy and providingassistance with respect, dignity andcompassion.
About the honoreeFormer Nassau County Executive
Gulotta is the CEO of ExecutiveStrategies, LLC, and serves as agubernatorial appointee to the posi-tion of director of the United NationsDevelopment Corporation. Mr.Gulotta also serves as special counselto the Garden City law firm Albanese& Albanese, LLP.
Mr. Gulotta has been involved withover 65 community organizations, andhas received awards and honors fromover 235 organizations ranging fromthe Ellis Island Congressional Medalof Honor, to Drug Fighter of the Yearfrom the New York State Senate, thePope John XXIII Humanitarian Awardand the Israel Peace Award. Thomas S. Gulotta
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