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VpL. 19 NO. 35 Week of Nov. 29 - Dec. t , 1984 20 cents per copy
Felons Must
Pay Back
Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon
today announced that his office has been awarded
a grant from the New York State Division of
Criminal Justice Services for the establishment of
a niew unit to seize profits from criminals. The
$55,555.00 will be used to hire an Assistant Dis­trict
Attorney and a Paralegal assistant to take
advantage of a new law that allows public officials
to sue felons to recover the profits of criminal
activity and to seize property used in the commis­sion
of the crime.
Dillon said, "This new law greatly expands the
scope of forfeiture in New York State. It is hoped
that by confiscating the fruits of crime from crim­inals
we can deter some who might think of the
consequences of their action: The grant will allow
us to assign personnel to this task on a full time
basis."
The DA gave the following illustrations to
show how the new law can be applied:
A man steals a diamond worth $100,000. He is
convicted. The diamond disappears, but the nian
is a wealthy gem collector. The prosecutor can
bring a post-conviction forfeiture action against
the defendant for a money judgement equal to
$100,000 and can execute the judgement against
the defendant's other property.
Dillon said under the new law prosecutors will
be able to seize vehicles used in felony drunk
driving cases. "Since some motorists refuse to be
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Congratulations John
Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon congratu-^
lates John Moruzzi of Old Bethpage upon his retirement
from the District Attorney's office. Dillon commended
Moruzzi for his years of dedicated service to the people of
Nassau County. Moruzzi worked as a process server in the
District Attorney's office in MIneola.
Oldtime
Customs
Old Bethpage Village
Restoration will greet the
yuletide season with a var­iety
of pre-holiday prepara­tions
and activities on Sat­urday
and Sunday, Decem­ber
15 and 16, from 10 A.M.
to 4 P.M.
Nassau Recreation and
P a r k s Commissioner
Abram C. Williams said vis­itors
can attend an old-fashioned
Holiday Fair in
the Noon Inn ballroom,
v^diere small handcrafted gift
items and confections can be
purchased to aid worthy
commuriity causes^ a com-'
mon custom in the 18S0*s, A
grab bag will be available for
children, as well as a special
prize cake for interested
adults..
At the Williams House, a.
donation party will be
recreated. These were par­ties
held by church members
to supplement their minis­ters'
salaries at Christmas ,
time.
Old Bethpage Village
•Restoration, operated by
the Museum Division of the
Nassau County Department
of Recreation and Parks, is
located on Round Swamp
Road, Old Bethpage, south
of Long Island Expressway,
exit 48.
Ice Hockey
Clinics
Registration for the Town
of Oyster Bay recreational
and instructional ice hockey
clinics will be held on Satur­day,
December 1 and
December 8.
Registration for the ice
hockey clinics, which are
open to Town residents
between the ages of six and
16, will be conducted at
Syosset-Woodbury Com­munity
Park skatehouse on
Saturday, December 1,
between 9AM and noon.
Registration for the clinics
at Marjorie R. Post Com­munity
Park will be con­ducted
on Saturday,
December 8, between 9 AM
and noon at the skatehouse.
Complete details regarding
the instructional clinics will
be available at both registra­tion
sessions.
Both the recreational and
instructional clinics, which
are being sponsored by the
Town's Department of
Parks, are free.
American League
Champs
The Bethpage Volleyball Team has accomplished many awesome goals
this season. These athletes worked hard, dedicating much time and effort in
order to be the best. We're hot talking about a good team — we're talking
about a great team. A team that worked together, supported each other,
and became a unit that shared many unforgettable moments.
These ladies received numerous compliments from teachers, parents,
officials, and other coaches about their talent. Some of their accomplish­ments
include: an undefeated league season 14-0; total games won — 99
lost — 13; their overall match record was 29-2. This is the best record in
Nassau County.
Six players were nominated to Nassau County Honors: All Division —
Kris Benasutti, senior; Jan Cantwell, senior; Lynne Rutkowski, sopho­more.
All Conference — Danielle Catapano, junior. All League — Karen
Ripke, sophoinore. All County — Debbie. Dorsch, Junior (this is the
second consecutive year Debbie has won this award).
During the year, Debbie DOrsch, captain, was nominated by the Daily
News as Athlete of the Week. This was a tremendous compliment to
Debbie, the Bethpage Volleyball Team, our community, and especially for
the sport of volleyball. Also, two of our seniors, Kris Benasutti, co-captain,
and Jan Cantwell qualified from seventy-one candidates for the Nassau
county Exceptional Senior Team.
Other members of this excellent team are: Sue Dugre, senior; Dina Fahr,
sophomore; Eleanor Brosnan, sophomore; Laura Nolan, junior; Nikki
Tobin and SueTrotter, freshmen, were moved up from the junior varsity
team for the play-offs.
"There are not enough words to compliment these ladies," commented
Coach Anne DiPrima. "They deserve our recognition, pride, and thanks
for their tremendous season. "I am very proud of all of you — YOU'RE
THE BEST!", said Coach DiPrima.
Bottom RQW left to right - Kris Benasutti, tynn^ Rutkowski, Laura Nolan. Middle Row
left to right - Nicole Tobin, Jan Cantwell, Eleanor Brosnan. Top Row left to right - Dina
Fahr, Danielle Catapano, Debbie Dorsch, Karen Ripke. Missing from picture - Sue
Dugre, SueTrotter.