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By Laura Schofer   Thu, Aug 05, 2010

I’m thinking Arby’s...the fast food restaurant specializing in roast beef sandwiches, may be coming to Bellmore soon. 

At a hearing before the Town of Hempstead’s zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, July 28, William Bonesso, an attorney representing the Arby’s franchise owner Thomas Clarke, presented an application seeking variances to build the new Arby’s at the site of the former Speedy Muffler on Sunrise Highway, just east of Bellmore Avenue. 

Mr. Clarke is seeking variances to install a drive-through window, changes in the front yard setback and off-street parking as well as construction of the 4,000-square-foot facility that would seat 66 people. 

It is a two-story building with 3,200 square feet on the first floor and an additional 800 square feet on the second floor for an office space. A decision should be rendered sometime in August.

The hearing had been postponed three times in order to work out differences between Mr. Clarke and neighbors including those who live on Royle Street, south of the site, and the Bellmore Preservation Group.

“We worked on this for the last two or three months, and I think it came to an amicable conclusion,” said Matthew Walden, president of the Bellmore Preservation Group.

For example, “They agreed to move the dumpster, install an eight-foot fence with staggered plantings [along the south end of the property abutting neighbors on Royle] and remove a small seating area up front,” said Mr.Walden.

Mr. Clarke also agreed to remove several parking spaces near neighbors on Royle and will restrict deliveries through the front entrance on Sunrise Highway after 7 a.m.

Mr. Bonesso said concessions were made to accommodate the community. “Originally hours of operation were to be from 6 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week but in the end we agreed to keeping the restaurant’s walk-in open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week and the drive-through will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday and 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.”

But not everyone was happy. 

Joseph DiIorio, a 35-year Bellmore resident and Royle neighbor is “overall, not happy. I hate to see a drive-through in Bellmore. It also changes the town.” 

He is not happy about the hours of operation for the drive-through and has concerns about traffic. “There was no in-depth traffic study conducted. I’m concerned about the traffic flow on a residential block,” he said, referring to Royle Street. “People will cut through residential streets if they are coming from the south.” 

In the end Mr. DiIorio said he was “a one-man band. No one wanted to pursue it.”

Still, Mr. Walden said, “They reached out and addressed our concerns. This was not like White Castle. This development was done in a responsible way, and we welcome them into the community.”

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By   Thu, Aug 05, 2010

Hempstead Town Councilwoman Angie Cullin (center, standing) and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla (third right, standing) presented official Town of Hempstead Certificates of Recognition to Gold Award recipients at the recent 2010 Gold Scout Award Ceremony held at St. Elizabeth Ann Setyon School in Bellmore.  The Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouting and is earned over a three-year period, requiring over 100 hours of community service. From left, standing, are Bill Mays of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Marge Elias of the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce, Bellmore Girl Scouts Chair of Volunteers Joan Manastero, Councilwoman Cullin, Town Clerk Bonilla, Bellmore Girl Scouts Delegate Chair Elizabeth Alford and Austin Cannon of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County.  Gold Award honorees pictured are Sarah Gochez, Michelle Monastero and Allison Monastero of Troop 942, and Beth Zink, Jahniece Hall and Lauren Condy of Troop 911. 

By   Thu, Aug 05, 2010

GIVING BLOOD: The Merrick-Bellmore Bikur Cholim, a local community service organization, held a blood drive last week at Congregation Ohav Sholom. The event was a success as more than 150 pints of blood were donated by Merrick and Bellmore residents. Above is Rabbi Ira Ebbin, the new rabbi of Congregation Ohav Sholom. He just joined the congregation two weeks ago and is already making a valuable contribution to the community. Thanks, Rabbi! Bikur Cholim (Hebrew for "visiting the sick") is an organization that consists of members of all synagogues in Merrick and Bellmore. Its purpose is to help patients and people in the community no matter what their religion or background. Some of its activities include contributions and volunteering at local soup kitchens, trips to nursing homes and hospitals and other activities to help the sick and elderly. For more information you can visit www.ohav.org.

By Lauren Urban   Thu, Jul 22, 2010

By   Fri, Aug 06, 2010

Being the only child of an African- American mother and a Hispanic father, Shannon Tavarez is now fighting against time to find a compatible marrow donor. She is looking for her genetic twin, which is always easier to find within someone's own heritage.  

Due to her being a part of an ethnic  minority on the Be the Match Registry, the largest marrow donor registry in the world, she needs African-Americans and Hispanics to step up and register as possible donors.  There are 8 million people on the Be The Match Registry®, but only 600,000 – or 7% – are African -Americans.

You can register on  Saturday, August 7,  from 1-7 p.m. at  the 18th Annual International Festival and Health Fair at Zion Cathedral, Church of God in Christ, 312 Grand Avenue, Freeport. As an incentive, the New York Jets are providing memorabilia to each person who registers, while supplies last.  

Registration is an easy process, which would take less than ten minutes and can be completed with a simple cheek swab.

The 18th Annual International Festival and Health Fair at Zion Cathedral is designed to foster, through proper exposure, a “true” appreciation for all people from diverse cultures. Members believe that multicultural exposure helps break down stereotypical barriers, thereby enriching our lives conjointly teaching us to live in an atmosphere of global respect and community awareness.   The festival also features carnival games and rides that children love and enjoy; a food court representing international cuisines; a variety of consumer products and cultural entertainment.  

About Zion Cathedral For more than 80 years, Zion Cathedral Church of God in Christ (approximately 2,000 members) has been one of the leading churches on Long Island and in the Tri-State area. As a true beacon of light, this ministry has given hope and inspiration to countless parishioners from Freeport and the surrounding vicinity. Bishop Frank O. White (Senior Pastor) is a community-minded leader, who serves as General Board Member of the Church of God in Christ, worldwide (over 6.5 million members); Jurisdictional Prelate overseeing 60 churches throughout New York State. 

By   Fri, Aug 06, 2010

A new event has been added to the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport’s 2010 Sunset Free Concert Series at the Nautical Mile Esplanade on Woodcleft Avenue in Freeport.

• On Thursday, August 5, at 7:30 p.m. Bobby Miller and Friends will perform a mix of classic rock, jazz, and blues.  
• On Thursday, August 12, Mambo Loco will perform classic Cuban and Puerto Rican latin music.  
• On Thursday, August 19, the Freeport Community Band, led by director Raoul Camus, will be performing music from “Phantom of The Opera,” “The Hobbit,” and others.  
• On Thursday, August 26, the East End Trio will be performing music from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s.  This performance is sponsored by the Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club.  

Performance time is 7:30 p.m. Please bring chairs. Limited seating is available and free parking is available. The rain location is the Freeport Recreation Center. Additional concerts will be added as sponsorships are secured.  For information call 223-2522 or you can visit liacfreeport.org. 

By Sharon G. Jonas   Fri, Aug 06, 2010

A new procedural rule limiting public comments to three minutes per person was approved by Freeport’s village board at its July 26 meeting. Previously there were no specific time restrictions, as the mayor and board members used their own discretion when responding to residents. 

Speakers will also be given two additional minutes to ask a follow-up question. Those wanting to address more than one agenda item will be granted three minutes per topic. Time restrictions do not apply to the mayor or village officials.  While several residents criticized the rule, saying the time limit was too short, its approval was largely well-received by the gathering of over 50 residents. 

Board comments 

Deputy Mayor Carmen Pineyro said she fully supported the new procedure, since it would allow more people to talk, prevent concerns about “favorites” being granted longer time at the podium and encourage “effective government.” 

Trustee Robert Kennedy stated it was the current administration that arranged to have the board meetings televised so that residents could “really see what’s going on…” but that some have “abused” the opportunity. The audience applauded when he said, “I don’t see any reason why somebody can’t make a good presentation within three minutes.” 

Trustee William White supported the rule ,saying that residents with legitimate concerns should have the opportunity to speak, but anyone speaking “too loud, too long or in a disrespectful way, should be asked…to sit down.” 

Jorge Martinez, the fourth board member, was absent. 

Mayor Andrew Hardwick said instituting the rule was up to the board, as he personally did not care if he sat in a meeting “all night.” Regarding the rule’s effectiveness, he said that it “works for the school boards” who commonly enforce the same guidelines.  More concerned about the conduct at meetings, Mayor Hardwick said there have been occasions in the past where he has “been ashamed...” knowing that not only adults but children can watch the televised meetings. We must “set the example,” he said. Despite differences of opinion, the mayor said, “We’ve got to respect the fact that we are all Freeporters.” 

Noise complaints 

Two residents living near the Nautical Mile complained about loud music from at least one establishment interfering with their quality of life. Fred Ballise, a 33-year resident of South Freeport, said he was at his “wits end” as he could hear, if not the music itself, at least the sound of bass seven days a week.

Michelle Murphy, a 15-year resident, said the music was not there when she moved in and while it has become “more bearable,” complained of one restaurant owner who is not cooperating.  Trustee White explained the regulation states that noise cannot exceed 85 decibels at its place of origin and cannot exceed 55 decibels (at night) at a resident’s property line. He said this should be an enforceable code and violations should be given. 

Mr. White said he has previously explained that implementing the code and teaching law enforcement officers how to properly measure and respond to this situation would take some time.  In a follow-up after the meeting, Village Attorney Howard Colton told The Leader that law officers were in the process of taking a three-day course at Rutgers University to learn how to use newly purchased sound testing equipment. The updated equipment, along with the benefits of the course, is aimed at effectively responding to noise complaints. 

Miscellaneous issues 

• Members of the Landmarks Preservation Commission were reappointed and sworn in. The group includes Regina Feeney, Gary Quilliam and Cynthia Krieg. Mary Kane and Anthony Baker were newly appointed for a three-year term and Pietrina Reda was sworn in as chairperson for a one-year term.
• Board approval was given for all seven applications submitted by various organizations to hold block parties, festivals and memorials.
• Approval was given to cover the transportation, a bus tour and room and board costs for the Annapolis Midshipmen (U.S. Naval Academy cadets) from August 6-9, as Freeport is one of their ports of call. 

By   Thu, Jul 22, 2010

A shot from last last year's midshipmen visit.

The United States Naval Academy Sail Training Squadron will once again visit Freeport. This year, five sailing vessels, along with 50 midshipmen and officers, are expected to arrive mid-morning on Friday, August 6, with a welcome ceremony immediately following.  The vessels will be on display at the Nautical Mile Esplanade on Woodcleft Avenue.

Residents, public officials, and members of the Naval Academy’s Parents Club are invited to participate in welcoming the midshipmen and officers. The sail training squadron will depart the morning of Monday, August 9. For more information, call 771-4123. 

By Linda Toscano   Thu, Aug 05, 2010

Got No Bread, No Milk, No Money, But We Sure Got A Lot of Love
–  James Talley  

As the song goes, “Got no bread, no milk, no money, but we sure got a lot of  love.” We love life on Long Island and today we have a few ideas for how you can spend the rest of your summer on Long Island without spending all the money in your bank account.

1. Visit local beaches.

2. Parks and preserves.
a.  Enjoy some of Long Island’s most breathtaking views of the bay and the New York City skyline. Visit Hempstead Town’s Norman J. Levy Overlook Park and Preserve, on Merrick Road in Merrick, the first right turn east of the Meadowbrook Parkway. If you are really ambitious, go for a jog to the top of the preserve. You’ll feel  the burn and maybe get a chance to spot the park’s famous alligator. Call 804-2000.

b. Do you enjoy bird watching and walking down wooded paths? There’s no need to go far away to escape the noise and traffic of everyday life. The Faith Laursen Meroke Preserve, on the Bellmore-Merrick border, south of Sunrise Highway, will give you the tranquility you need. You can enter on Farmers Avenue.

3. Take a walk down the Freeport Nautical Mile. There is nothing like a nice walk in the evening after a long hot day. Enjoy looking at the water and watch the boats float by as you walk down to the pier at the end of the Nautical Mile. Who knows, maybe you’ll be tempted to enjoy an ice cream cone along the way!

4. Visit Long Island’s museums. The Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages boasts special courses and events like “Edible Gardening” and “Let’s Make Ice Cream.” Some of these activities are included in the price of admission. Check out their websites for event calendars and more information.

5. Festivals.

6. Check out your local library. They offer myriad events during the summer for children and grown ups alike. You can do everything from yoga to baking cupcakes. What a combo!  

By   Fri, Aug 06, 2010

Janet Hoy, formerly of North Merrick, died in New Port  Ritchie, Florida, on June 25 after battling cancer. She is survived by her three children, John Scalesi, Deborah Luongo, Dawn Carter and seven grandchildren. A service will be held at Greenfield Cemetery in Hempstead on Saturday, August 14, at 11:30 a.m.

By   Thu, Aug 05, 2010

• Unknown person/s reportedly damaged the floodlights and buntings at Reinhardt School, South St. Marks Avenue, Bellmore, between July 19 and 21.
• The rear window of a 2008 Toyota Rav4 parked on Clemons Street was smashed by unknown vandal(s) on July 30.
• The window was smashed on a 2009 Nissan Maxima on Edleberry Lane on July 30. Video surveillance caught a man attempting to take the rims off of the vehicle. The man was scared off by the vehicle’s car alarm activating. The rims had previously stolen off of this vehicle.
• A Nissan Maxima had its window smashed and glove box broken on Iris Lane on July 30 between 12:30 and 4 a.m.
• The owner of a 2008 Acura on Sterling Street observed a perpetrator, who was known to her, slash its tires on July 29 at 4 a.m. First Squad detectives are investigating.
• A laptop computer was stolen out of an unlocked 2010 Chevrolet on Mark Drive on July 27.
• A 1999 Dodge Caravan engine caught on fire, as the owner was driving the vehicle, on Newbridge Road and Bennett Avenue on July 27 at 8:25 p.m. 
• Grandma’s Candy Kitchen, Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, was burglarized on July 23. A rear window on the second floor was broken, and cash was stolen.
• A man reports St. Markella Greek Orthodox Church, Jones Avenue North, Wantagh, is fenced in because of construction. When he arrived on July 23, the gate was ajar and the chain and lock were missing. He noticed empty beer cans in the back area. 
• A man reports parking his vehicle across from the Wantagh train station at Sunrise Highway and Seaford Avenue, Wantagh, on July 24. When he returned he noticed his laptop computer and brief case missing.
• A resident of East View Avenue, Wantagh, stated she heard her car horn honk on July 27, looked out the window and saw a white man with dark hair in her vehicle.  The victim called 911 and the suspect fled in unknown direction.  The victim noticed her sunglasses and cash missing from her vehicle.  
• A resident of Montauk Avenue in Merrick reports a GPS navigation device and toys stolen from her unlocked 2007 Toyota while parked in the driveway on August 1.
• A Rosebud Avenue resident reports a GPS, gym bag and DVDs stolen from her 2009 Toyota on August 1.
• A 2007 Dodge Caravan on Clinton Avenue was stolen on July 28.© 
• Damage was done to lawn fixtures in front of a residence on Gardenia Avenue on July 27.
• A laptop computer, GPS system and an iPod were taken from an unlocked 2008 Chevy on Croydon Drive on July 24.
• The tires and rims were taken off a 2006 Nissan from the Merrick railroad station parking lot on July 29.
• Three vehicles had property stolen from them on Ava Road on July 26: 2001 Hyundai – a GPS; 2005 Jaguar – music CDs and cash; 2006 Ford – a GPS and DVD player. All vehicles were left unlocked.
•  A camcorder, camera, GPS and two cell phones were stolen from a 2008 Chrysler on Richard Avenue on July 25
• A report of Criminal Mischief was made at Curé of Ars Church on July 23. The complainant reports that while locking up the church for the night, he heard a loud crash and observed a white man, approximately 5’10”, 200 pounds, running northbound on Merrick Avenue. A piece of concrete with a T-shirt wrapped around it was thrown through the window.  On July 22, also at Curé of Ars Church, a report of vandalism was made to an exit sign near the Merrick Avenue parking lot.
• Cards and Gifts, on Merrick Road, Merrick, was burglarized on July 22. A front glass door was broken; loss is unknown at this time.

By   Fri, Aug 06, 2010

In these tough economic times, hunger is an even greater problem than usual on Long Island, with local food pantries and soup kitchens struggling to keep up with demand.

On Monday evening, August 9, many talented Long Island musicians will gather at East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park to present a concert and food drive in tribute to the late singer-songwriter and anti-hunger activist Harry Chapin – playing his songs for the cause to which he dedicated himself. 

“Twenty-nine years after Harry Chapin's death, the need to fight hunger is still as urgent as ever,” says former Bellmore Life assistant editor Stuart Markus, a Long Island-based singer-songwriter who has been organizing Harry Chapin tribute concerts on Long Island for seven years. 

Although the August 9 concert is free, guests are encouraged to bring canned goods and other non-perishable food items for distribution to needy Long Islanders through Long Island Cares, a food bank founded by Mr. Chapin in 1980 that works to relieve hunger on Long Island. Over the years, the concerts have raised about three tons of food and several thousand dollars for the nonprofit organization. Mr. Chapin, who resided in Huntington Bay, was killed in a car accident on the Long Island Expressway on his way to perform a free concert at that same stage in July 1981.

His music and his giving, community spirit have lived on, and the concert venue has been renamed the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in his honor. This year’s concert will include a ceremony during which Long Island Cares Director Paule Pachter of Bellmore will present a special commemorative plaque to Nassau County for installation near the stage. 

Mr. Chapin's widow, Sandy, and daughter Jennifer, herself a touring singer-songwriter, are expected to attend the 7 p.m. unveiling, as is Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano. More than 3,000 people, on average, have attended the Eisenhower Park concerts during the past five years, according to Mr. Markus, who anticipates another good showing this year. titled “Just Wild About Harry,” the concert is set to begin at 7:30 p.m.

Guests should bring their own lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the park, which is located off Merrick and Stewart Avenues in East Meadow. The event is scheduled rain or shine, barring lightning storms. For information about summer concerts and other events, call 572-0200.

By   Fri, Aug 06, 2010

By Linda Susman

The Hofstra University School of Medicine, Hatzilu Rescue Organization, Inc., and Sunrise Day Camp have been chosen as the first recipients of charitable donations from Meadowbrook Women’s Initiative. 

The presentation of checks, which took place at Temple Chaverim in Plainview this summer was followed by the installation of Lori Schonfeld, of Island Park, as president of MWI for a second term, with Nassau County District Court Judge Bonnie Chaikin presiding.

All of MWI’s donations are locally based. Hofstra’s medical school, which is scheduled to open in 2012, is the only one that will be a recipient every year; this year’s donation will provide a summer scholarship for a local student to work in a medical setting, such as a clinic or inner-city hospital where they might not be paid.  The other two charities will change every year, based on nominations by MWI members and vetting by MWI’s philanthropy committee.

Sunrise Day Camp, in its fifth season, is the only day camp in the world devoted to children with cancer and their siblings; they attend free of charge.  Hatzilu provides food, financial aid, social work intervention and assistance, and emotional support to Jews in need in the Nassau County area.

As it begins its second year, MWI has more than 400 members, mostly retired women, who live in virtually every community in Nassau county, as well as Suffolk county and Queens. The organization is dedicated to promoting lifetime learning, serving the community, raising funds for worthwhile local causes and making a difference in the lives of members and the lives of others.  Among its regular activities are: 30 study groups; museum trips; a book and author luncheon; theater party, card party; knitting afghans for AIDS patients and preemie hats and “ouch babies” for children in hospitals; volunteering at the A. Holly Patterson extended care facility in Uniondale; delivering and serving food at the Mary Brennan INN; and working with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).

There also is a large and active singles group, with more than 100 women participating in a variety of weekday and weekend activities. “Meadowbrook Women’s Initiative is essentially a women’s service organization, encompassing charity, philanthropy, sorority and education,” says Ms. Schonfeld. “Since we have no overhead and all of our members are volunteers, the monies that we raise go directly to Long Island-based charities. I am delighted and proud that we have met and surpassed our goals in our very first year.”  For more about MWI’s many programs, and for information about joining, go to www.meadowbrookwomen.org.

By   Fri, Aug 06, 2010

by Kimberly Short
Diocese of Rockville Centre

A first class relic of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque will be venerated from August 16-23 at eight locations throughout Long Island.  In addition, the Vatican exhibit on 40 of the 121 Miracles of the Eucharist will be on display at each of the sites.

Sr. Margaret Mary Alacoque is most known for her revelations with the Lord inviting her to take the place St. John occupied at the Last Supper.  

In 1674, Sr. Margaret Mary had a vision of the Sacred Heart and the Lord instructed her to spread the love of His heart and that he would reveal his graces through her.  The Lord also told her to receive Jesus in Holy Communion on the first Friday of every month and to make a Holy Hour, lying prostrate from 11 p.m. to midnight each Friday.  

Sr. Margaret Mary believed she had been chosen as the transmitter of a new devotion to the Sacred Heart.  After a few priests deemed her to be delusional, Father Claude de la Columbiere, a Jesuit priest, was convinced she was speaking the truth and wrote of the nun.  

Sr. Margaret Mary was appointed assistant and novice-mistress.  It is said that before Sr. Margaret passed away at 43 years old she exclaimed, “I need nothing but God and to lose myself in the heart of Jesus.”   Although the devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was present before, it now was widely known.

The Sacred Heart is regarded as “the symbol of that boundless love which moved the Word to take flesh, to institute the Holy Eucharist, to take our sins upon Himself, and dying on the Cross, to offer Himself as a victim and sacrifice to the eternal Father.”  

The relic will be in Merrick on Saturday, August 21, at Curé of Ars Parish, from 2-8 p.m.  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be 2-4:45 p.m.;  Evening Mass at 5 p.m.; Benediction at 8 p.m. For additional information contact Brenda Pistani  BPistani@drvc.org or by calling 678-5800 x519.

By Laraine Milazzo   Thu, Aug 05, 2010

At a relaxed, informal July meeting of the South Merrick Community Civic Association, President Joe Baker invited questions and comments from the audience. County Legislator Dave Denenberg could not attend the meeting, but sent his representative, aide Daniel Yngstrom, instead.

When an audience member questioned the progress of the appointment of a board to study the feasibility of making Aqua a public water company, Mr. Yngstrom said the Town of Hempstead had not yet made appointments to the board. Mr. Yngstrom said he had asked Supervisor Kate Murray when the appointments would be made and he received a response that it would be soon. “It's going to take time to do the study,” said Mr. Yngstrom as he warned that even if there were a takeover, it would take a few years of paying off the bond used to purchase the company before savings could be realized. Mr. Yngstrom also noted that U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is calling for an investigation of Aqua.

Speaking of a recent water bill, Mr. Baker called the Aqua rates “absurd.” Many in the audience agreed with Mr. Baker. A discussion began about the proposed Lighthouse plans, or lack thereof, at the site of the Nassau Coliseum. Many people expressed disgust with the NIMBYism that seemed to play a part in the lack of progress at the site. Mr. Baker asked if residents thought a casino on the site would present any problems. Only one lone voice said that it would. Mr. Baker thought the revenues would be extremely helpful in this economy.

School grounds

Mr. Baker said the state of school grounds was discussed with the Merricks School District's assistant superintendent, Dr. Christine Grucci, at the June SMCCA meeting.  On a recent walk by the Norman J. Levy-Lakeside School, Mr. Baker said he saw “evidence of drug paraphernalia,” and empty alcohol bottles.

The SMCCA president called Dr. Grucci the next day to report the problems. “This has got to be resolved,” said Mr. Baker.  The president added that Dr. Grucci will investigate the matter and he hopes that she will attend the September meeting of the civic association to discuss whatever steps were being taken to discourage loitering. Two of the Auxiliary Police in the audience said they often patrol school grounds in Merrick and the surrounding school districts. The police suggested that signs be erected prohibiting anyone on school grounds after dusk.

Mr. Yngstrom advised anyone living near the schools to call the police if any untoward behavior is observed. “Let’s get a community center,” suggested Gary Barnofsky. Mr. Barnofsky said that a youth center would give teens a place to go. He also thought that a donation by a wealthy individual to bring the dream to fruition would provide a fine legacy for a philanthropist. 

Mr. Baker's 12-year-old granddaughter, Amanda Jorquera, commented on the conditions of the playground at the Levy-Lakeside School. She said there were curses written on the playground and bottles strewn around the property. “It’s just gross,” said the young student. 

Mr. Barnofsky urged her to form a youth group that could work with adults to remedy the problems. Mr. Barnofsky's own daughter helped to found the not-for-profit group, One is Greater than None, to raise $150,000, proving that every effort can help. Attendees were urged to visit the website at Oneisgreater thannone.org to learn more about their endeavors and accomplishments.

The next meeting of the SMCCA is scheduled for Tuesday, August 31, at the Merrick Road Park Golf Clubhouse.

By   Thu, Aug 05, 2010

Perseverance, determination, and endurance are just a few words to describe what is needed in a young woman when she is pursuing a Girl Scout Gold Award. 

Putting in at least 65 hours of work to improve their communities,  Jamie Wandzilak, Michele Murphy, Nicole Visconti, Briana Cammarata, Lauren Dash and Eden Held of Wantagh joined the 67 Girls Scouts in Nassau County that achieved the highest honor in Girl Scouts, a Girl Scout Gold Award. These young women developed Gold Award community action projects, promoting acts of kindness and goodwill, which ultimately make the world a better place.

Jamie Wandzilak wanted to share her enjoyment of creating jewelry with younger children in her town. For her Gold Award project, she ran a series of workshops for students interested in jewelry making. While students enjoyed making various pieces during the workshops, she hoped to start them on a hobby that they could enjoy for life.  Jamie is a junior at Wantagh High School who participates in track and is a member of National Honor Society and Foreign Language Honor Society. 

Michele Murphy’s Gold Award project was designed to make her community more aware of the importance of recycling. She began with educating first graders through a presentation and brochure that she created. She also approached county and town officials to receive the go-ahead to implement a recycling program in Wantagh Park.  The park now has 19 recycling bins, which make it easier for park goers to make the green choice as they dispose of their bottles and cans. Ms. Murphy is a junior at Wantagh High School where she participates in track and plays PAL travel soccer.

Nicole Visconti addressed the issue of our environment with her Gold Award project entitled, “Dial Green.” Knowing how frequently cell phones are replaced with newer models, Nicole wanted to give residents of her community information about how these phones could be recycled so that there would be no adverse environmental impact. She collected cell phone and distributed information about how to recycle phones properly.  As she spoke to younger children in her educational effort, she gave them reusable lunch bags. Nicole is a junior at Wantagh High School where she participates in volleyball and softball.  

Briana Cammarata earned her Gold Award for her project entitled, “Creating A Place for Teens.” Using her design skills and creativity to renovate the teen youth room at a local church, she updated the décor to make the room a more appealing place to spend time.  Through her efforts, teens in her community now have a safe, supervised and attractive place to relax, socialize, play games and watch movies. Briana is a junior at Wantagh High School where she is a member of her school yearbook staff. In addition, she participates in many community events, including Making Strides Walk and the LI Marathon.

Lauren Dash and Eden Held wanted to share their love of theater and the performing arts with children in their community. For their Gold Award project entitled, “Be A Star,” they teamed up to give elementary school students the opportunity to participate in a five-week series of performance classes, capped by a performance for friends and families. Lauren is a junior at Wantagh High School where she participates in Drama Club, Key Club and other community service organizations. Eden is also a junior at Wantagh High School where she is a member of Key Club and National Honor Society. 

“We are so proud of all 67 young women who earned their Gold Award this year” said Donna Ceravolo, executive director of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “Just five percent of eligible Girl Scouts choose to ‘Go for the Gold’ and we are happy for those that achieved this honor.”  On June 13, the Girl Scouts of Nassau County honored Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts between the ages of 15 and 18 at a special ceremony held at Adelphi University.

Gold Awards require a commitment of three years on the part of each young woman. It affords the teen the opportunity to learn about arts and humanities, cultural and global relations, personal well-being, technology and science, and any one of the innumerable issues facing young women today.  

For more information on how to join, volunteer or donate to Girl Scouts of Nassau County call 516-741-2250 or visit http://www.gsnc.org 

By   Thu, Aug 05, 2010

by Matt Diano
LighthouseWrestling.com

Friday July 9, was a good night for Hofstra University Head Wrestling Coach Tom Shifflet, as he learned that the Pride had just picked up their first recruit from the class of 2011 when 2010 New York State Division I 171-pound state runner-up/two-time County Champion Joe Kavanagh of Wantagh High School informed the fourth-year coach of his decision to give a verbal commitment to the university. 

In doing so, the rising senior becomes the third high-profile Warrior wrestler in as many years to choose the Hempstead-based institution of higher learning. 

He will be joined by Steve Bonanno (2009 NCAA Qualifier at 125) and Matt Loew (two-time state Division I Finalist/anticipated starter at 197 in 2011). 

In speaking with Kavanagh’s father, Jim, the realization that his son would be donning the Pride blue and gold in 2012 was described as a dream come true for the family, especially the future HU student-athlete himself.

A regular participant in national-level events since seventh grade, Kavanagh has been an impact player in Section VIII since his freshman year at Levittown-Division High School, finishing as the Division I county runner-up at 152-pounds; his only loss being at the hands of current Minnesota State-Moorhead rising junior Kerron Williams 8-6 in sudden victory.

Following a decision to transfer to neighboring Wantagh to join a stacked team consisting of the likes of two-time state Champions Paul Liguori (Harvard University) and John Greisheimer (Edinboro University), Loew, and 2009 Nassau County titlist Nick Fitzmaurice, as well as 2010 state runner-up Joe Barbato, Kavanagh experienced no sophomore jinx as he punched his own ticket to the state tournament via a 6-4 decision victory over John Daddino (Sewanhaka East High School) in the 171-pound title match. 

This effort, along with the collective contributions of the aforementioned, proved pivotal in helping the Warriors win their first of two back-to-back county team titles.

While the state tournament did not go quite as well for Kavanagh as he would have preferred, failing to place after losing to a pair of more mature and equally talented foes in the persons of 2010 State Champion Angelo Malvestuto (headed to Virginia Tech) and 2009 Suffolk County Champ Josue Mendez, who finished third and forth respectively last season.  

However, this loss would prove to be an immense motivational force, as Kavanagh would put an emphatic cap on his remarkable sophomore campaign by finishing fourth at the NHSCA National tournament. This would be the second All-American honor earned by the young man, joining his sixth place finish in Iowa at the 2007 USA Nationals Tournament.

Kavanagh would build off of this momentum in 2010, scoring bonus points in three of his four matches (including a 12-2 major decision in the Nassau finals) to repeat as the 171-pound champion in Section VIII. This clutch display of wrestling would carry over into the state tournament in Albany where the junior classman outscored his first three opponents by a combined score of 27-11 to earn his first state finals berth...While again, Kavanagh would find himself on the wrong end of a 3-2 match against a more seasoned opponent, 2010 Suffolk County Champion Billy Coggins (headed to Virginia), one can never fail to give credit where credit is deserved.

Finishing his junior season with an overall record of 36-2 (his only other loss also coming to Coggins at an early season dual, by an equally close 9-7 score), it is no wonder that a handful of schools were lobbying to land the services of this incredibly talented young man. 

However, despite going through the process of scheduling several official visits to other Division I programs, Kavanagh’s heart always belonged to HU. Hence, when the offer was received, it proved to be too good to pass up.

Projected as a 174/184 pounder on the collegiate level, the acquisition of Kavanagh is sure to fill a need for the Pride as both of their starters at these weight classes enter 2011 with two years of eligibility remaining. In other words, if all goes well, HU enthusiasts should expect to see the hometown hero in the starting lineup as soon as his redshirt freshman year in 2013.

Featuring a pair of talented assistant coaches in NCAA qualifier Rob Anspach and former NCAA Division III National Champion/2010 World Team Trials fourth-place finisher Terry Madden, as well as returning starters/practice partners Ryan Patrovich (two-time CAA finalist/NCAA round of 12 in 2009) and Ben Clymer (2010 CAA finalist),  there is no doubt that Kavanagh will have a strong support system to help him make the adjustment and realize his full athletic potential.

The blue-chip prospect can make the commitment official when he signs his National Letter of Intent (NLI) during the early signing period, which extends this year from November 10 through November 17.  While the Wantagh grappler is the first Empire Stater to formally give a verbal commitment to the college of his choice, he is expected to be joined by yet another deep class of the state’s finest.

By Ilana Mele   Wed, Feb 09, 2011

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By   Tue, Jul 19, 2011

Combo rate card for all four papers - download .pdf

Bellmore Life rate card

Freeport-Baldwin Leader rate card

Merrick Life rate card

Wantagh-Seaford Citizen rate card

By   Tue, Jul 19, 2011

L&M Publications sales staff members

• Jill Bromberg
• Elaine Spiro
• Paul Roberts
• Sharon Johnson
• Christopher McBride

can be reached at 516-378-5320 or via fax 516-378-0287. You can also reach the central email for the sales staff at lmads@optimum.net, include your contact information for a prompt return call.

By   Mon, Jul 19, 2010

Editorial and Legal Advertising Deadlines
Merrick Life, Bellmore Life and the Freeport Baldwin Leader - Monday noon
The Wantagh- Seaford Citizen - Friday noon

Advertising Deadlines
All four papers - Friday 9 a.m.

Classifed Advertising Deadline
All four papers - Friday at noon

Life happens in your community…

.. so why not take advantage of it! Advertise your business, trade or special need in one or all of Life Publications’ four newspapers. The average weekly community paper remains in the reader’s home 4.3 days. 41% of all readers will keep the weekly issue in their home until the next edition arrives.

Advertisers aren’t our only customers. When deciding where to spend precious advertising dollars, you  should look for a publication that has proven loyal readership. Life Publications has developed such a loyalty among its subscribers by providing decades of journalistic  excellence. Each weekly issue features local news, sports, school news, letters to the editor, community events, religious calendars and much more.

Market penetration is more than just a numbers game. Numbers don’t lie, but they can be misleading. Some free circulation publications claim high market penetration and home delivery. They deliver mostly to front lawns, driveways, bushes, just about everywhere but into a mailbox. Life Publications’ four 

community newspapers are delivered to the home of our subscribers by the US Postal Service. This ensures your advertising won’t be left out in the rain.

In community newspapers, you get what you pay for. Our readers value our newspapers. That’s why they are paid subscribers.

When you advertise in Life Publication’s community newspapers your message reaches people who choose to receive it. That means your advertising dollar is stretched by not having to pay for wasted circulation. 

The rate card will explain all you need to know about advertising in Life Publications and how to get the most out of your advertising dollar.

All around the towns.

Life Publications’ The Freeport-Baldwin Leader, Merrick Life, The Wantagh-Seaford Citizen, and  Bellmore Life  have been an important part of the communities they serve since 1935, 1938, 1953 and 1964 respectively. 

They are locally owned and staffed by community residents, who also play an active role in civic associations such as the chambers of commerce.

Their achievements have been recognized by professional associations’ awards on the national and state levels, but even more meaningful are the many awards presented by the local organizations over the years, awards that prove the newspapers are truly valued in the communities they serve. 

Seaford, Wantagh, Bellmore, Merrick, Freeport and Baldwin are all suburban communities located on the south shore of Long Island – with beautiful waterfront homes and parks, excellent schools and many thriving establishments. It’s a nice area to visit and an even better place to live, with the added advantage of proximity to New York City. Each community has its own flavor, and the news in its newspaper is tailored just for it.

Contract and copy regulations

• Forwarding of an order is considered as an acceptance of all rates and conditions of the rate card.

• The publisher of Life Publications (L&M) reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertisements at any time.

• Advertiser and advertising agency will indemnify and hold harmless L&M, its officers, agents, employees and contractors, for all contents supplied to publisher, including text, representations and illustrations of advertisements printed, and defamation, invasion of privacy, copyright infringement and plagiarism.

• We make every effort to avoid error, but neither L&M nor our advertisers are responsible for typographical errors. If at fault, L&M will publish a correction of that portion of the ad where the error appears if the error substantially affects the advertising message. Claims for an error must be made within 7 days of publication.

• The publisher reserves the right to insert the words “Paid Advertisement” above or below any advertisement.

• The advertiser agrees to pay any expense which the publisher may incur in collecting any balance due, including a reasonable attorney’s fee and other costs and charges for the collection there of. Venue for litigation would be Nassau County, State of New York.

Pre-printed inserts get noticed.

Life Publications will insert and deliver your pre-printed inserts. We are a mailed publication so you are guaranteed home delivery to our paid subscribers. Most of our competitors deliver mainly by throwing their publication on a lawn, or in a bush, or a driveway. Our way your insert gets to people who want to read our newspaper and see what our advertisers offer. 

Make a splash with a dash of color.

Life Publications offers as a service to our advertisers select pages and sections that can be printed in color. A recent Newspaper Advertising Bureau study shows color sold 75% more merchandise than a black & white ad in the first week of the sale. See your advertising representative for more information on color rates.

Mechanical size requirements.

The following is a list of the standard advertising sizes used by Life Publications

Full Page (4 x 14”) 9.75” x 14”

3/4 V. (3 x 14”) 7.25” x 14”

3/4 H. (4 x 10 1/2”) 9.75” x 10.5”

2/3 H. (4 x 9”) 9.75” x9”

2/3 V. (3 x 12”) 7.25” x 12”

1/2 V. (3 x 9 1/8”) 7.25” x 9.125”

1/2 V. (2 x 14”) 4.75” x 14”

1/2 H. (4 x 6 7/8”) 9.75” x 6.875”

1/3 V. (2 x 9”) 4.75” x 9”

1/3 H. (3 x 6”) 7.25” x 6”

1/3 H. (4 x 4 1/2”) 9.75” x 4.5”

1/4 V. (2 x 6 7/8”) 4.75” x 6.875”

1/4 V. (1 x 14”) 2.25” x 14”

1/4 H. (3 x 4 5/8”) 7.25” x 4.625”

1/5 V. (2 x 5”) 4.75” x 5”

1/6 H. (2 x 4 3/8”) 4.75” x 4.375”

1/8 V. (1 x 6 7/8”) 2.25” x 6.875”

1/8 H. (2 x 3 3/8”) 4.75” x 3.375”

1/12 H. (2 x 2 1 /4”) 4.75” x 2.25”

1/16 V. (1 x 3 3/8”) 2.25” x 3.375”

1/16 H. (2 x 1 5/8”) 4.75” x 1.625”

Mechanical requirements

Width of typed page: 9 3/4” 

Depth of page: 14”

Single Column Width: 2 1/4” 

Width of each addit. column: same

4 columns to a page 

Column depth in lines: 196

Number of lines to a page: 784 

Printed by offset. JPEG and PDF files email to LMads@optimum.net.

Tear sheets, complete copy of publication, and media package available upon request.

Special issues throughout the year.

January - Martin Luther King

February - Brides/VALENTINES

March/APRIL

Spring - Home fashions, gardening, and of course, new wardrobes.

Home Improvements

May

Mother’s DAY - The second biggest retail season of the year.

Summer FUN - Promoting waterfront activities

June

Grads - Gifts and plans for the future.

Father’s DAY

August

Back to school - From preschool to grad school and careers.

October

Home Fashions - Making homes beautiful for the holidays

November

Holiday gift guide - The biggest retail season of the year. 

Agency Advertising rate information

Bellmore Life  - 1.21 Cents a line $16.94 Column inch $16.77 SAU

Merrick Life - 1.29 Cents a line $18.06 Column inch $17.88 SAU

The Citizen - 1.13 Cents a line   $15.82 Column inch       $15.66 SAU 

The Leader -  .70 Cents a line $9.80 Column inch $9.70 SAU

Rates above include 15% Agency commission. An additional 5% discount will be given if the same ad runs in three or more papers in the same week.

Position requests

Request for special positions will be given consideration. However we cannot guarantee position.

Classified ad rates

Line ads: $27 Box ads - 8 lines/25 words: $35

4x rate: $30/week 6x rate $27.50/Week

13x rate: $26/week 26x Rate: $23.50/week.

Display Classified

Merrick Life only: $38.12

Bellmore Life only: $35.80

The Citizen only: $31.50

The Leader only: $18.10

LEGAL NOTICES

Our newspapers fulfill the requirements of “newspapers in general circulation”. Your legal notice can run in Merrick Life, Bellmore Life, The Citizen or  The Leader. The cost is considerably less than the daily newspapers charge. Call your advertising representative for more information.

By   Fri, Mar 23, 2012

Professional Directory and Service Guide Prices.

By   Wed, Jul 13, 2011

Bellmore Life Newspaper

• Rite-Stop, 1445 Newbridge Rd.
• 7-11, Newbridge Rd.
• 7-11, Jerusalem Ave.
• 7-11, North Jerusalem Road
• Stop & Shop, Jerusalem Ave.
• Blossom Farm Deli, 100 Bedford Ave.
• Bedford Ave. Deli, 105 Bedford Ave.
• Fresh Break, 2736 Merrick Rd.
• Cool Stop, 2825 Merrick Rd.
• Village Deli, 2655 Bellmore Ave
• Park Deli, 1420 Park Avenue, Merrick
• Cards Unlimited, 39 Merrick Avenue, Merrick

Freeport-Baldwin Leader

• Compare Foods - Merrick Rd. & Ocean Ave.
• Teamo - 223 Merrick Rd.
• Curiosity - 191 Atlantic Ave.
• 7-11 - 964 Merrick Rd., Baldwin
• Convenience Store - 363 Atlantic Ave.
• 7-11 - 145 Sunrise Hwy., Freeport
• Rite Stop - 376 Bayview Ave.
• 7-11 - 200 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport
• Bridge Side Deli - 1156 Atlantic Ave.

Merrick Life Newspaper

• Park Deli, 1420 Park Avenue
• 7-11, 1800 Merrick Avenue
• Cards & Smokes, 20 Merrick Avenue
• Brother’s Deli, 1341 Jerusalem Avenue
• Teamo, 1701 Merrick Road
• Stop & Shop, 1016 Park Avenue & Jerusalem Avenue
• Cards Unlimited, 39 Merrick Avenue
• 7-11, 203 Babylon Tpke & Sunrise Hwy
• From Me To You Cards & Candles , 1670 Merrick Road
• Iannuzzi, 1363 Jerusalem Avenue
• Caputo’s Cards, 383 Merrick Avenue
• Cards & Gifts, 1970 Merrick Road
• Akel’s Deli, 1874 Meadowbrook Road
• Bagel Man, 84 Merrick Avenue
• Gourmet Express, 2 Merrick Avenue
• Boswell’s, 1828 Merrick Avenue
• Ward’s Deli, 34 S. Babylon Turnpike
• Angelo & Joe’s, 373 Merrick Avenue
• Teamo Card & Gifts, 704 Merrick Avenue
• Smith Street Deli, 241 Smith Street

Wantagh-Seaford Citizen

• Beck’s Delicatessen, 1939 Wantagh Avenue
• Doc Brown’s Books, 2089 Wantagh Avenue
• The Buff Shop, 2095 Wantagh Avenue
• Friendly Card & Gift, 1906 Wantagh Avenue
• Kwik Stop, 2264 Wantagh Avenue
• The Lucky Lotto Store, 1247 Wantagh Avenue
• Mid Island Medical Supply, 2093 Wantagh Avenue
• Otto’s Delicatessen, 3580 Park Avenue
• Seven-Eleven, 3382 Park Avenue
• Rashi Cardstand Convenience, 3381 Merrick Road
• Tobacco Junction, 3300 Sunrise Hwy.
• Quick Picks, 2264 Wantagh Avenue
• Seaford Harbor Delicatessen, 3623 Bayview Street
• Seaford Chemists, 1696 Washington Avenue

By   Wed, Mar 02, 2011

L&M Publications is committed to safeguarding the personal information entrusted to us by our customers. This policy outlines the principles and practices  we follow in protecting your personal information.

This policy applies to L&M Publications and to any person providing services on our behalf. A copy of this policy is provided to any customer on request.

What is personal information?
Personal information means information about an identifiable individual. This includes an individual's name, home address and phone number, age, sex, marital or family status, an identifying number, financial information, educational history, etc.

What personal information do we collect?

We collect only the personal information that we need for the purposes of providing services to our clients, including personal information needed to prepare mailings and bill subscriptions and advertisements.

We normally collect client personal information directly from our clients. We may collect your information from other persons with your consent or as authorized by law.

We inform our clients, before or at the time of collecting personal information, of the purposes for which we are collecting the information. The only time we don't provide this notification is when a client volunteers information for an obvious purpose (for example, producing a credit card to pay when the information will be used only to process the payment).

Consent   

We ask for consent to collect, use or disclose client personal information, except in specific circumstances where collection, use or disclosure without consent is authorized or required by law. We may assume your consent in cases where you volunteer information for an obvious purpose.

We assume your consent to continue to use and, where applicable, disclose personal information that we have already collected, for the purpose for which the information was collected.

We ask for your express consent for some purposes and may not be able to provide certain services if you are unwilling to provide consent to the collection, use or disclosure of certain personal information. Where express consent is needed, we will normally ask clients to provide their consent orally (in person, by telephone), or in writing.

A client may withdraw consent to the use and disclosure of personal information at any time, unless the personal information is necessary for us to fulfill our legal obligations. We will respect your decision, but we may not be able to provide you with certain products and services if we do not have the necessary personal information.

We may collect, use or disclose client personal information without consent only as authorized by law.
   
How do we use and disclose personal information?

We use and disclose client personal information only for the purpose for which the information was collected, except as authorized by law. If we wish to use or disclose your personal information for any new business purpose, we will ask for your consent. We may not seek consent if the law allows this (e.g. the law allows organizations to use personal information without consent for the purpose of collecting a debt).           

What is personal employee information?

Personal employee information is personal information about an employee or volunteer which is collected, used or disclosed solely for the purposes of establishing, managing or terminating an employment relationship or a volunteer work relationship. Personal employee information may, in some circumstances, include a Social Security Number, a performance review, etc.       

We can collect, use and disclose your personal employee information without your consent only for the purposes of establishing, managing or ending the employment or volunteer relationship. We will provide current employees and volunteers with prior notice about what information we collect, use or disclose and our purpose for doing so.

What personal employee information do we collect, use and disclose?

We collect, use and disclose personal employee information to meet the following purposes:
• Determining eligibility for employment or volunteer work, including verifying qualifications and references

• Establishing development and training requirements

• Assessing performance and managing performance issues as they arise

• Administering pay and benefits (paid employees only)

• Processing employee work-related claims (e.g. benefits, workers’ compensation, insurance claims – paid employees only) 

• Complying with applicable laws

We only collect, use and disclose the amount and type of personal employee information that is reasonable to meet the above purposes.

The following is a list of personal employee information that we may collect, use and disclose to meet those purposes:

• Contact information such as your name, home address, telephone number

• Criminal background checks

• Employment or volunteer information such as your resume (including education background, work history and references), reference information and interview notes, letter of offer and acceptance of employment, policy acknowledgement forms, background verification information, workplace performance evaluations, emergency contacts, etc.

• Benefit information such as forms relating to applications or changes to health and insurance benefits including medical and dental care, life insurance, short and long term disability, etc. (paid employees only)

• Financial information, such as pay check deposit information and tax-related information, including Social Security Numbers (paid employees only)

• Other personal information required for the purposes of our employment or volunteer relationship

We will inform our employees and volunteers of any new purpose for which we will collect, use, or disclose personal employee information, or we will obtain your consent, before or at the time the information is collected.  

We will obtain your consent to collect, use and disclose your personal information for purposes unrelated to the employment or volunteer relationship.

What information do we provide for employment/volunteer references?
In some cases, after your employment or volunteer relationship with us ends, we will be contacted by other organizations and asked to provide a reference for you. It is our policy not to disclose personal information about our employees and volunteers to other organizations who request references without consent. The personal information we normally provide in a reference includes:

• Confirmation that an individual was an employee or volunteer, including the position, and date range of the employment or volunteering

• General information about an individual's job duties and information about the employee or volunteer's ability to perform job duties and success in the employment or volunteer relationship

How do we safeguard personal information?
We make every reasonable effort to ensure that personal information is accurate and complete. We rely on individuals to notify us if there is a change to their personal information that may affect their relationship with our organization. If you are aware of an error in our information about you, please let us know and we will correct it on request wherever possible. In some cases we may ask for a written request for correction.

We protect personal information in a manner appropriate for the sensitivity of the information. We make every reasonable effort to prevent any loss, misuse, disclosure or modification of personal information, as well as any unauthorized access to personal information. 

We use appropriate security measures when destroying personal information, including shredding paper records and permanently deleting electronic records.

We retain personal information only as long as is reasonable to fulfill the purposes for which the information was collected or for legal or business purposes.

Access to records containing personal information
Individuals have a right to access their own personal information in a record that is to the custody or under the control of L&M Publications, subject to some exceptions, such as information that would reveal personal information about another individual.

If we refuse a request in whole or in part, we will provide the reasons for the refusal. In some cases where exceptions to access apply, we may withhold that information and provide you with the remainder of the record. 

You may make a request for access to your personal information by writing to the publisher. You must provide sufficient information in your request to allow us to identify the information you are seeking.

You may also request information about our use of your personal information and any disclosure of that information to persons outside our organization. In addition, you may request a correction of an error or omission in your personal information.

We will respond to your request within 45 calendar days, unless an extension is granted. We may charge a reasonable fee to provide information, but not to make a correction. We do not charge fees when the request is for personal employee information. We will advise you of any fees that may apply before beginning to process your request.

Questions and complaints
If you have a question or concern about any collection, use or disclosure of personal information by L&M Publications, or about a request for access to your own personal information, please contact the publisher.