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* ^ * 1 tjlisl W^ritc t»yV0Jn Dutsnsy TAXES AND ZONING .« During ihc past week. The Leader has* been represented at meetings at which two of Baldwin’s major concerns have been discussed - taxes and zoning. Board of Edxation hearings, candidates* forums and budget votes, which wifi be reported in next week’s paper, show . that the question of school taxes is on everyone’s mind. The failure of:the State to set a budget only adds insult to injury as people wonder how the quality of education can be maintained. Salaries, utilities and program needs will continue to grow and one cannot expect miraculous cures to the ills of society, education or the economy.. On the other hand, communities struggle with development. Decades ago. Baldwin leaders decided that the community would be residential. Now, a few slores more or less will not dramatically impact on taxes. But the wrong stores or the wTong commercial uses of property can significantly impact on the quality of life in Baldwin. School .Board candidates speak of creative financing. Town of Hempstead officials speak of the delicate balance between development and stability. And what is the role of residents? We cannot afford to be ignorant or complacent We must attend meetings and let our voices be heard once w'c are informed. We must demand that there be evaluation and accountability rqx>rts > whether we speak about local education or Jocal govemmentWe must understand job descriptions and be able to pinpoint whether the problem is a lack of personnel or a deficiency in job accountability. If students arc not learning - how can parents, c^iildrcn and teachers work together in a more efficient manner? If government is not producing results, how do citizens demand and receive an accounting? It is too easy to complain and do nothing. Every State legislator should be receiving letters from their constituents dem^ding the end to the State budget impasse. In Baldwin, every resident should be reading the “legals” which appear in local papers to see what zoning or variance changes are being proposed. Iri the school system, parents, students and teachers must be willing lb take the risks th^ arc involved to shake up an educational system that seems to need a massive dose of enthusiastic co(^rative effort At a recent Town of Hempstead Board of Zoning meetings one resident commented that the Baldwin community had come together in opposition to a particular zoning application. As a community, we must continue to come together, but that cooperation must be consistent and it must be positive. It must also be fueled by residents who arc informed and moiivaicd. U is lime to begin. Help beautify Baldwin . Mter a wintw of behind the scenes preparations, the Beautiful Baldwin. Foundation is moving into its last phase of preparations before its annual . marigold plant-in, scheduled this year for Saturday, June Z During that time, marigolds will be planted under hundf^ of t r ^ along’Grand Avenue and several other major thorough fares and intersections. \bluntccrs are needed for the project at which residents are assigned a specific numter of trees for which they • will be gjveri insthicdons and blooming plants. On that day,,Baldwin is lined with residents participating in the project Also needed are additional members . of Baldwin’s Gard^ing Angels: Jhesc arc volunteers who woik each Tbesday morning and meet at 94o a-w'. at High School Drive. Before the plant-in, starting on May 16, they will prepare Make Your Next Party, A NAUTICAL CRUISE Over 1500 Sq. Feet of Party ^ a c e ! CAPT. DOU© THE NAUTICAL MILE • FREEPORT . • Bochelor/ . . Bacriekxette Parties •C o rporate Outings Call 378-0555 For Free Brochure' • Prom/Junior Prom Cruises - . . • Anniversaries Fishing Charters Also A v a ila b le' I* «• ) • » ■ j Baldwin honors top students 2? OQ a the trees for planting. After the plant- in, they complete additional plantings around the community and maintain the flowers. . During the suimhcr numerous volunteers are also needed to water and . maintain the flowd^ This c ^ he done at each person’s own schedule. Those volunteers are asked to water the flowers several limes a week and to pick up any litter which might have accumulai^ . ‘ .. All interMted in volunteering may wriii, to Joan Tiedemann ai 1576 ' Coolidge Avenue in Baldwin or call , 623-3136. th e Beautiful Baldwin Foundation undertakes its marigold project in cooperation with the Baldwin School District as well as Sanitary District No. Z It lobbies for upgraded rhaintenance services and works closely with local service groups and government officials. ’ by Joan Delaney At its May 2, 1990 meeting, the Baldwin Board of Education honored outstanding student achievers in the ' area of scholastics, music and sports. Included in the program were senior high school scholastic achievers: Jennifer Delaney, val^ctorian; Thnya Lawyer, salutaidrian. Empire ■ scholarship winiOT Melissa Follcndar and Matthew Rihglc; National Merit Finalist David Goldberg, and Nauonal Merit Finalist among Negro Students. James McLurkin. In the area of music, students who . have participated in music activities at the All State level included chorus members Michael Bua, Christian Carey, Crystal Leotaud and Jennifer Scully. All State flutist is Jennifer Delaney,- In the field of shorts over 20 students who reached All County levels in their sports were announced with several students winning State and national awards. These students induct: Laura Svcmtorailis.’Tara 'Whalen, Monoque Siiri, Kim Vandwater, Andria ^bergo, ! Carol -Ann Diaz, Keith Alexander, Chris Lyn, Mike Demakis, Zadi Henry, James Corwin,.Scbtt Epstein, Craig Schlifstein, Robert Lotwis. Danielle O’Connor, Denise Frazer, Shcrine Brown, Kristina Marino, Marybeth Michicllini, Daniel Siegelson, Richard Homan, and Patrick Kunz. At the junior high school level, Frank Kaziz and Tanzania Slone were honcxed. • Art student Kristen Immoor w^s honored for her award winning art portfblio high school senior Kaitn Bayard was honored for her activities in the Future Homemakers of America State organization. At ^ e elementary level, sixth grader Mark Goldman, who is the district spelling bee champion, was introduced by principal Thomas Hodge. After the'ceremony, parents, . students and staff enjoyed a reception. School District Superintendent of Schools Gene Lanzaxo aniKHinced that field, hockey coach Barbara Reiss and soccer coach Mike Demakis had been designated ’’Coach of the Year” a t the County level. Track Coach Len FIbrio was honored for his work in organizing an invitational toumam^L ^ ^ The Baldwin School District was also recently honored for its participation in the *t3rowing Healthy” program at a ceremony at the WalcM Astoria in which former Surgeon General C. Everett Coop was p r e ^ L During the regular portion of the meeting, several business matters including bids were approved. The Board approved the formation of a scholarship fund in memory of Martin J. Nottes, a dentist in Baldwin whose friends have established the funds . which will provide an annual scholarship of S200 to a graduating senior. A writer’s award in' memory of teacher Caiyn Luadikc for S350 was also approv^ cn O s: m 5 > O m JO PROMOTED to se r g e a n t'b y the Baldwin Auxiliary Police Unit recently was Gary Satin, center, a Baldwin resid e n t and LIRR em p loyee. Issuing promotion certificate to the new sergeant were Unit Captain Kevin B. Kamen, .left, and Deputy Inspector John U Liik). LOU'S FISHING STATION BAIT‘TACKLE ♦DIESEL‘ GAS Where FISHING Is Our ONLY Business Licensed Captains And Guides Available Featuring: Marine Products FREEPORT END OF WOODCLEFT AVENUE ( 516 ) 378-8748 OPEN: 7 DAYS A WEEK! Lou & Lola Stalker \We Accept Texaco - Amer. Exp; Master Card, Visa & Discover The Village of Freeport Is seeking students a s SUMMER AIDES to work in various departments from May through late August Positions are varied, hours are flexble, village residents 17 or older, are wekrome to come Into the.vaiage Clerk's Office, 46 No, Ocean Avenue, between the hours of 9;00 and 3:45, Monday thru Friday, to complete the application and obtain additional inforiTiation. . LIFEGUARDS WANTED AppTcants M u ^ Have f to s a u County Dept Of Health . Lifeguard Cerbficale arid CPR Certfficale • ' - Apply In P erson \nilage Clerk’s • 46 No. Ocean Avenue An •qual opportunity wnplcytr Including th« handkspptd • V. f - r ■ 9 e ]' ■ - i
