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JIM GILLEN get started ona serious trash deposit.

A Cleaner CommunityEmerges From Americathe Beautiful Campaign

by Christian Sippel

At a choke point where the ponds inthe Meadowbrook preserve flow underthe Long Island Rail Road, John Scales!and Jim Gillen of Bellmore trudgeddown a litter-strewn path to inspect averitable trash dam near the waterline.Like many of the marshes and pondsthat dot our neighborhoods, they foundthat these waterways looked more likesinks.with clogged strainers than thepicture postcards they can be. The treesand brush that might otherwise concealthe severity of this eyesore appearedalmost out of place amid the layers ofdebris settling comfortably at theirroots.

Stemming and reversing the risingtide of pollution is a quality-of-lifeissue that has been crying out for a total

effort by the community and a totalcommitment by our local and

state governments. This pastweekend, those cries were

answered."What we are seeing

today is a historic event inour area. This is aboutbuilding'bridges. Today,cooperation is betterthan competition," said apleased Bob Young, thepassionate leader of theAmerica the Beautiful

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Eric Andre, 35, of Edna Court,Baldwin, reportedly entered TheAvenue, a retail women's clothing storeon Sunrise Highway and demandedmoney, from the female clerk, threaten-ing her with a gun. The victim compliedand the assailant fled, but was recog-nized by the victim as a former employ-ee of a neighboring store. Mr. Andre wasarrested near his residence on October20, at 7 p.m. and was charged withRobbery.

4 4 4Two men held up a victim as he was

making a night deposit at the Fleet Bank: on Merrick Road, Freeport on October19, at 9:37 p.m. They placed an object inthe victim's back, demanding money.The victim complied and the assailantsescaped in an older red ChevroletCelebrity westbound on Merrick Road.

The assailants were both described asblack. One was 6'3", 250 pounds, about35 years old. The other is described as6'4", with a very thin build, a bushymustache, wearing all black and half aski mask covering the upper part of hisface.

Police ask anyone with information tocall Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.All callers will remain anonymous.

Police arrested two of three men dur-/ing a burglary of a North Grove Street

apartment in Freeport on October 17, at6:15 p.m. The assailants accosted a 35-year-old man in the lobby and forcedhim into an apartment at gunpoint whereeight other victims were staying. Therobbers bound the victims with duct tapebefore ransacking the apartment. After aneighbor called 911, police respondedand arrested Jose Miguel Perez 36, ofRandall Avenue and Virgilio EvangelistaPerez, 37, of Amalfi Way, Kissimmee,Florida. A third man fled out a kitchenwindow.

In an auto accident, a 1998 Honda. sedan, operated by Frank Pignataro, 26,

of Central Avenue, Baldwin, eastboundon Merrick Road, struck a pedestrian,Victor Ledia, of West Merrick Road,Freeport, while he was crossing north-bound at Park Avenue. Mr. Ledia wastaken to South Nassau CommunitiesHospital, where he was admitted forhead trauma and listed in serious condi-tion. No summonses were issued, butthe Honda was impounded for brake andsafety tests.

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ommends the following tips for a safeHalloween:• Use make-up or face paint instead ofmasks, but if masks are used, make surethat they fit properly and have holeslarge enough for a mouth and eyes.• Take off your mask before you crossthe street, crossing only at corners.• Choose costumes that are markedflame retardant.

• Wear light-colored clothing at night,short enough to prevent tripping. Addreflective tape or reflectors to dark col-ored costumes.• Make props such as magic wands andswords out of cardboard, rather thanmetal or wood.• Give and accept wrapped or packagedcandy only. --,'"- ;• Have children bring treats home for an

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Michael Matthews of Lillian Avenueand Fresnel Byer of Stevens Street, bothof Freeport, were arrested after theyallegedly attempted to rob a victim onOctober 15, at 9 p.m. on North MainStreet in Freeport. The attackers wereidentified by the victim.

On October 15, Latoni Tucker, age 20,of Glenada Court, Freeport was arrestedat the Massapequa Diner and chargedwith two counts of Theft of Services.

On October 15, Burton Arthur, age 20,of Park Avenue, Freeport was arrested atthe Massapequa Diner and charged withtwo counts of.Theft of Services and twowarrants, Petit Larceny from August 9,2002 and Aggravated Harassment, fromJune 15, 2002!

A Wesley Street, Baldwin residencewas reported burglarized on October 16at 2:30 p.m. A computer, TV, jewelryand a handgun, were stolen after entrywas gained through.a pried rear window.

A Hastings Street, Baldwin, residencewas reported burglarized 'on October 16at 2:30 p.m. Codeine "pills were takenafter no apparent forced entry.

A Henhawk Road, Baldwin, residencewas reported burglarized on October 17between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. A play sta-tion, assorted jewelry and $200 weretaken after entry was gained through anopen rear door.

A Grove Street. Baldwin residencewas reported burglarized on October 18at 7:58 p.m. Assorted jewelry was XaY.enafter entry was gained through anunlocked front door.

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shield and side windows of a 1994Chevrolet at the Baldwin LIRR parkinglot on October 16, between 6 a.m. and 7p.m.

A stereo, play station and VCR weretaken from a 1997 Ford van through apopped open rear door at the LIRRBaldwin parking lot on October 16between 6:45 a.m. and 8 p.m.

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from Grand Avenue, Baldwin, at 5:20p.m. on October 14.

A 1999 Mercedes Benz was reportedstolen on Milburn Avenue. Baldwin, onOctober 16 between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.

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• Kid's Cafe, Friday evening supper for local families in need, 5:15 p.m., ETS

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• Film: "Ocean's Eleven," 3 & 7 p.m., AA, 4:30 p.m., Brownies, 6:30 p.m., at

the Freeport Memorial Library.

Saturday, October 26• Recovery, 1:30 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

• Children's Literacy Program, 10 a.m., ETS Youth Division, 87 Pine Street.

Sunday, October 27

• Freeport Historical Museum, South Main Street, open 2-5 p.m.

• Jazz Concert, 2:30 pjn., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Monday, October 28- • Freeport Village Court in session, Judge Cacciatore presiding, 7 p.m., 40 North

Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.

• Bingo at Congregation Bnai Israel, 7:45 p.m., 91 North Bay view Avenue:

• CR: Halloween Party, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m., CR:Parent Child Workshop, 10 a.m.,

Retired Teachers, 10:30 a.m., Girl Scouts, 4 p.m., AA, 4:30'p.m., LI African Violet

Soc., 7:30-p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

• Freeport Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m., Village Hall.

Tuesday, October 29• Archbishop Molloy Council # 1974, Knights of Columbus, Our Holy

Redeemer Church basement. 7:30 p.m.

• CR: Scholarship, 4 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Wednesday, October 30

• CR: Girl Power, 4:30 p.m., AA, 4:30 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

• Freeport Village Court in session, Judge Cacciatore presiding, 9 a.m., 40 North

.Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.

Thursday, October 31• Brandeis, 10 a.m., Chess Club, 7 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.• Freeport Rotary Club, 7 p.m., at Bedell's at West Wind.

llage fiears concerns on lawsuit against Freeporby Jim Golding

Some residents at Monday's VillageBoard meeting voiced angry opinions inresponse to the federal lawsuit filedrecently by stale Attorney General EliotSpitzer against the village for unconsti-tutional and discriminatory housinginspections.

The lawsuit, filed October 4 after an18-month investigation, alleges that vil-lage housing inspectors violated consti-tutional "search and seizure" rules andanti-discrimination laws against Latinoresidents in conducting housing codeinspections. •' '_

In defense of the village BuildingDepartment, Georgia Prunty saidFreeport has a problem with overcrowd-ed conditions in some residences andapartments caused by illegal aliens. "If itwasn't for them (the BuildingDepartment) we'd be so overrun withillegal aliens we wouldn't be able tobreathe," she declared.

Alan Jay was highly critical of theattorney general's action. "It is beneathcontempt what that man is doing*" hesaid.'This village has probably donemore for racial harmony than any othercommunity on Long Island," Mr. Jayadded, calling the lawsuit "a.pre-elec-

tion grab for votes."But Stewart Lilker took Freeport

trustees to task, asking Mayor WilliamF. Glacken repeatedly if they were pre-pared to fight the case "all the way to the(U.S.) Supreme Court." Both the mayorand Village Attorney Harrison J.Edwards dismissed the idea thatFreeport would need to take the case tothe nation's highest court, and statedemphatically that they would win thecase. "If it goes higher it would be at thebehest of the attorney general," said Mr.Edwards. Mr. Lilker suggested thetrustees reconsider defending the law-suit. "I think you're guilty," he said."I've seen a lot of the evidence."

The case would first be heard in fed-eral district court in Islip. The attorneygeneral has requested a jury trial.

Several of the "close-down-the-day-worker-site" faction also showed up,restating their opposition to Freeport'sfinancial support for the operation of thesite.

Other actions• The board approved agreements for$14,600 with Software ConsultingAssociates Inc., to upgrade the BuildingDepartment's permit data base and for$6,500 with Penflex Inc. for the Fire

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Play-in-the-HayFall Market: apples, asters, mums,

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Service Award Program service fees for ,2002-03.; '• Several changes>were made to the traf-fic code prohibiting commercial vehicleparking on Municipal Parking Field No.7, designating it a commercial vehicletow-away zone, and not allowing streetparking at all times on the north side ofLincoln Place from North Ocean Avenueto Wallace Street.• In response to questions on the statusof the proposed Plaza West apartmentsand the Main Street Mews projects, theVillage Attorney said groundbreakingwould take place "between January andMarch" for Plaza West and "sooner" forthe Mews.• To a question on the status of theBrooklyn Water Works property, Mr.Edwards said the original plan for senior

' citizens garden-style apartments did notgo through because financing for thattype of project was unavailable and thatother uses for the property "are beinglooked into."• Trustees approved changes to the 2002final assessment roll and the 2002-03tax roll that affects 19 properties. Theyalso voted that the tentative assessmentroll for 2003 will be filed November 1and open for inspection betweenNovember 1-19 in the Village Clerk'sand Assessor's offices. They setNovember 19, 4-8 p.m. for the Board tomeet as a Board of Review for any com-plaints regarding the TentativeAssessment Roll.

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The man behind our flagNewspaper people know the name of a newspaper,

stretched across the top of the front page is called the"flag." Ours was designed by Danish artist OleHamann, inspired in the lettering across the side of astatue of the Danish king, Frederick V, which you cansee if you ever visit Amalienborg Plaza at the royalpalace in Copenhagen.

A classically trained artist, Ole Hamann was on thestaff at the United Nations for many years, designingmany stamps and eventually becoming PostmasterGeneral. His artwork included wonderful skyscraperscenes of New York City, as well as beautiful sea andpastoral scenes from his native Denmark. Once youviewed the world through his eyes, it became morebeautiful.

Ole Hamann was also a longtime friend of theLaursen and Toscano families. From our childhood, wecan remember him guiding us and his- daughter,Kristine, kindly, gently and patiently through the worldof crayons, watercolors and, eventually oils.

Children are great judges of character, and I can alsonever forget how quickly my grandson, Luis, warmed toOle Hamann'on a recent visit. He was the kind of maneveryone instantly likes. He and his wife, Bente, also atalented artist, have many friends among so many con-centric and overlapping circles of people of all interestsand styles.

Ole Hamann died last week. I would like to think thatsome of his spirit will shine through to each of our read-ers as they lift up their hometown newspapers eachweek.

At least, that is a noble goal.

cflflVf ftThere is so much out there to be afraid of, snipers,

anthrax, war, that you could ask what do we needHalloween for? This year, some parents will substituteorganized parties for trick and treating; others will super-vise with extra care, only letting their children visit thosethey know. It is a school night, so that should help cutdown on any mischief.

So what do we need Halloween for? To pretend to beafraid of something we know is not real. For small fry, topretend to frighten one of those big people that often scareyou. Halloween gives us a sense of empowerment in ascary world. And that is okay as long as no one gets hurt.

So, please, have~a safe and happy Halloween!

THE GOLDEN TONE ORCHESTRA has beenplaying for the enjoyment of senior citizens for30 years. All the members of the band areseniors, most are retired and some are playingprofessionally. All the band members belong toRSVP of Nassau County. The band performs at

the Freeport Recreation Center every firstWednesday of the month. It is open to every-one and admission is free. The orchestra alsoperforms at Eisenhower Park and for the RSVPluncheon as well as other senior functions.

RENOWNED EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF MS.MAGAZINE, MARCIA ANN GILLESPIE, center,was the featured speaker at the .annualPlanned Parenthood of Nassau County (PPNC)luncheon at the Garden City Hotel. She isflanked by Freeport residents Lester andChristine Chaplin. Ms. Gillespie now serves on

the national board of Planned Parenthood andMs. Chaplin is on the board of PPNC. Ms.Gillespie drew an audience of more than 100,exploreing how race racism, age, gender andreligious beliefs are factors preventing manypeople from accessing reproductive healthcare.

THE EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCECORPORATION recently held its 5th annualMotorcycle Poker Run to benefit EAC's SuffolkCounty Child Advocacy Center. Here is theteam of volunteers who so generously gave

-their time to help children in need. From left

are Eddie Santos, Joe Andia, Jaclynne M.Jacobs, Tom Gubitosi, Andrea Ramos-Topper,Lance W. Elder, EAC's Executive Director and'Baldwin resident, Rebecca Bell and Billy•Fleming.

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NETWORKING...Sometimes peopleleave community meetings depressedwith the feeling that everyone is spin-ning their wheels. That was definitelynot the case at the Baldwin Chamber ofCommerce's October meeting.

Instead, the room buzzed with convexsation and reaction as people listened toupdates on scheduled activities andreports on new initatives to improveBaldwin.

During the last five years, the BaldwinChamber has undergone a steady evolu-tion. There was a point when the organi-zation was practically defunct. Then,Ginny Foley accepted the presidencyand slowly the group began its turn-around. A great part of that progress isdirectly due to Mrs. Foley, who doesn'tseek personal glory and who is mostwelcoming of new ideas and participa-tion.

After getting its own house in order,the Chamber began reaching outward.Now the organization and the communi-ty are beginning to see the results of thisnetworking. Projects have been com-pleted, seasonal activities are well-established and the treasury has fundsfor new initiatives. Governmental enti-ties recognize that the Baldwin commu-nity can muster a voice. This was evi-denced in the impetus the Chamber pro-vided to make the first phase of theTown of Hempstead's facade improve-ment project happen as well as the inputa Chamber committee provided to makecertain that the LIRR project was onethat was attractive as well as functional.

Most importantly, however, in a ham-let without local government, theChamber has become the means by

which people can meet, learn about eachother and work together.

At the October meeting, two residentspresented new ideas which the Chamberis seriously considering supporting.Cathy Onkle, who spoke about a clean-ing and maintenance project along themain thoroughfares, is an active memberof the Beautiful Baldwin Foundation.Another resident provided informationabout the possibility of the Chamber

•organizing a Farmers' Market.Other active Chamber members are

also members of Kiwanis and Rotary aswell as the Baldwin CommunityAssociation. These dual membershipsencourage communication.

There were two representatives fromthe school district speaking about thepartnership that exists between the busi-ness community and schools and sug-gesting ways to improve that partner-ship.

Kevin Kamen was present. He is the

. President of the Baldwin Library Boardas well as Chief of the BaldwinAuxiliary Police. Claudia Rotondo, theExecutive Director of the BaldwinCouncil Against Drug Abuse, was alsopresent. Both of them spoke of therecent Community Softball Game, pre-sented a check to the Chamber andannounced the unanimous decision ofthat event's committee to "do it again"next year. Informal conversation made itclear that people who hadn't known eachother previously met for the first timeand enjoyed working together on thisproject.

The Chamber's executive board,chairpeople of specific events, and indi-vidual members are working hard andreaching out far beyond the narrowfocus of business to improve theBaldwin community. Vice PresidentDoris Duffy noted that people shouldremember, however, that projects whichcan bring about positive change often

require lots of behind-the-scenes studyand effort before the results are obviousto the community.

Clearly the Chamber is becoming astrong force in Baldwin. It is providing avoice for many people, a place whereideas can be shared and efforts can becoordinated.

Community members should remem-ber however, that (he Chamber consistsof volunteers. Their work, their lime,

'and their energies-are not without l im i t .After all, they all do have a "day job."

We urge readers to support local busi-nesses, particularly those which giveback to the community through partici-pation in the Chamber. And we also sug-gest that residents encourage those busi-nesses they frequent, which are notalready Chamber members, to join andto help participate in the reviializalionthat is happening in town. The momen-tum is building.

Baldwin Chamber gains momentumby Joan Delaney

The October meeting of the BaldwinChamber of Commerce evidenced grow-ing vitality and momentum in the partic-ipation of new members, the continua-tion of previously successful activitiesand the planning of new initiatives.

Cathy Onkle updated members on acleaning and maintenance project alongthe main thoroughfares of the communi-ty in order to create a "polished look."Details of the cost and specifics of thescale of the project are being worked outbut the Chamber is.receptive to the idea.

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Another resident, Jane Vaughn, out-lined ongoing research into the possibili-ty of sponsoring a Farmers' Market inBaldwin from June through November.She described such projects in othercommunities and Chamber VicePresident Doris Duffy noted that aFarmers' Market could be one way toattract outsiders to Baldwin. Distributingflyers about restaurants and retail busi-nesses, particularly Baldwin's manyantique shops, at the Farmers' Marketcould be one vehicle to revitalize thebusiness community. She indicated thatthe Chamber is interviewing marketing

companies in preparation for deciding ona definitive plan to market Baldwin tooutsiders and to attract new upscale busi-nesses.

Kevin Kamen, the originator of theidea to hold a Community SoftballGame, and Baldwin Council AgainstDrug Abuse Executive Director ClaudiaRotondo, who served on the committee,presented the Chamber its. share of themonies raised from the successful event.The Chamber's money will be earmarkedfor marketing Baldwin.

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It will be a showdown next Saturdayas the Freeport Red Devils take on theBaldwin Bruins. Both tearns enterSaturday's game with a 5-0 record.Freeport defeated Uniondale 34-0 whileBaldwin .shut put Hempstead with anidentical score. Baldwin is 1.7 powerpoints ahead of Freeport. The RedDevils are ranked 7th in the state whilethe Bruins are ranked 9th. Newsday hasFreeport ranked 3rd and Baldwin 4th.The outcome of the game will definitelyaffect the first place position inConference 1.

Running back Steve Barrett openedthe scoring with a 30 yard pass to JunaidHamin-Gilliam on a trick play. He laterran for a touchdown and accumulated130 yards rushing. Erick Reitmayrscored on a 4-yard pass from RandyMills. Mills threw for his 13th TD passthis season - a mark rarely reached by aquarterback this early in the season.First half scoring was capped with twosuccessful extra points by soccer playerAdrian Palazzo. Palazzo has hit all buttwo extra points this season.

The Red Devils had a 20 point thirdquarter when Barrett ran a 54-yard TD.Jet Bates scored on a 13-yard pass fromMills and Reitmayr added 6 on a 17-yard pass from Mills. Palazzo added two

more extra points.Middle lineman Stanley Gutierrez had

nine tackles while Kyle Greenwood had2 sacks and 4 tackles as Freeport heldthe Knights to just 50 yards totaloffense. Freeport's defense will be testedagain next week.

The action was on court 4. New HydePark's Girls Varsity Tennis Team linedone side of the court and the LadyDevils were on the other side. Playoffpoints were 3-3 as the fourth doubleswere to determine the outcome underthe lights at Cow Meadow Park.Cassandra Brisson and Lauren Aikenlost the first set 7-6 (9-7) in a tough tie-breaker. Both girls knew that the playoffhopes depended on a win on their court.Nervous but determined, both girlsshowed what makes a true athletic team.Talking to each other, listening to coach-ing techniques, absorbing the encour-agement of their teammates, the girlswon the second set 6-2. The all impor-tant third set was finally Freeport's asBrisson and Aiken carefully :placedsome very strategic points to secure a 6-3 win at 7:55 p.m.

First singles "Samantha Sepulvedawon her point 7-5, 6-4. First doublesLauren Triplet! and Adriana Riveradominated their 6-3, 6-4 match whilesecond doubles Whitney Lee and IfeBlissett were forced to a third set beforethey won 6-7 (7-5), 6-0, and 6-3. The

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Earlier in the week, the Lady Devilsdefeated West Hempstead 5-2 to givethem sole possession of first place.;Thefour doubles team swept their points andthird singles Lynzi McHenry picked upthe fifth point. • i

The Boys Soccer Team defeatedFarmingdale 2-1. Scoring for Freeportwere Inmer Hernandez off a pass fromJoaquin .Viedora and Hernandez Jaterscored off a pass from Jorge Perez.David Ortiz was superb at sweeper andAdrian Pallazo played his best game ofthe season at stopper. Wilber Cruz-.andCarlos Martinez were terrific at defense

while Ademar Gonzalez-Rodos. JoseCoello, Ignacio Diequet. Carlos Cruz.Edwin Garcia and John De Jesus provid-ed support on the offense.

The 400 Freestyle Relay of GillianShea, Soraya Escobar, SamanthaGeraci-Yee and Meaghan Leonardclinched the Freeport-Port Washingtonmeet as they touched first in 4:16.93. Inthat 85-77 win, Jessica Lucarello placedsecond in the 200 I.M. with a lime of2:58.20 and the 400 Free Relay ofTheresa Lopez, Marilyn Brendel.Tiffany Badurina and Lucarello took abronze. "Every point was needed to pullout this exciting win," explained CoachCormac Molloy. "The girls stayedfocused and competitive."

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Freeport teachers are better preparedthan ever to focus on the district's goalto improve student performance inEnglish Language Arts and Math.

This summer seven of Freeport'sMaster Teachers were involved in a pro-fessional development program tostrengthen their teaching skills in read-ing and mathematics. These teacherswill then go on to train other Freeportteachers and staff members to use themethods they learned - a conceptknown as "turn key teaching."

Echele Roberts of Bayview AvenueSchool studied Reading Instruction.Robbi Berry of Caroline G. AtkinsonSchool studied Reading Comprehension

ojoituaryMarie K. Bolton of Freeport died on

September 29. She was the proprietor,for 28 years, of the Whale's Tail on theNautical Mile in Freeport. Her love ofthe ocean was not only instilled in herchildren and grandsons, but to all whoknew her.

She was the wife of the late Richardand the mother of Sharon, Richard andMary, Beth and Dave Skudin, Williamand Norma Bolton and MargaretConway. She was the grandmother ofMatthew Bolton, David, Cliff, Will andWoody Skudin and Brian and BrendanConway. The family received friends atHungerford and Clark Inc. FuneralHome in Freeport. "Cremation will beprivate.

Instruction. Saundra Wilson of ArcherStreet School, Cheryle Isreal ofBayview Avenue School, AneesahAbdus-Shakur of New Visions School.Joyce Fischer of Leo F. Giblyn Schooland Carol Smith of Atkinson all studiedThinking Mathematics.

The courses were part of theEducational Research andDissemination sponsored by theAmerican Federation of Teachers.Teachers participated as part of a collab-oration between the Freeporl SchoolDistrict and Freeport TeachersAssociation.

"We're all very excited about sharingthis new knowledge with our fellowteachers," says Joyce Fischer. "Withfive new teacher trainers in mathematicsand two in reading, we are on the rightpath for improving test scores in thesetwo vital subjects."

FIRST GRADE TEACHER JOYCE FISCHER (left) will be using new technique -learned in a "Thinking Mathematics" program - to teach her students at LeoF. Giblyn School. She is one of seven Freeport teachers who participated intraining to strengthen teaching skills in reading and math. Teaching assistantBarbara Goldman (right) will also benefit from Ms. Fischer's training. She andthe six teachers that she trained with will "turn key teach" the skills theylearned to other educators in the district.

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upscale retail outlets around thecountry, as well as providing

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productions. Her client list includesAmerican Express, Bellagio Hotel-LasVegas, Big Apple Circus, BuschGardens, Chase Manhattan, Cirque DuSoleil, Disneyland, Donald Trump,

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Orleans, MGM, Mirage Hotel-Las Vegas, PierreCardin, Sex and the City, Sun Trust Bank andUniversal Studios.

Ms. Seepo began her mask making in San Franciscoduring the 1970s where she was involved with the artand pop culture that evolved out of the 1960s Haight-Ashbury era. She still maintains close relationshipswith other visionaries of those times as David Singer,who designed the Gypsy Renaissance logo, as well as

the majority of posters for the Bill GrahamFillmore shows on both coasts. Her closeinvolvement in that epic of artistic flourish,as well as her extensive travels to remote

parts of the world studying the mysticism of var-ious indigenous cultures, has resulted in an aston-

ishing collection of mask designs that are the culmi-nation of a lifetime of experience. She believes that

masks, reeogni/ed by historians as being among the earliestphenomena created by man. allow us to reveal or hide our linenature, shape our destiny and indulge our fantasies. Masks aretools to gain access to the dreamtime of the unconscious mind.

After moving to Long Beach during the 1980s she foundedthe Spirit Art studio, guided by the premise that art shouldencompass the spirituality of the individual: that the artobjects a person possesses are totems of the spirit and havespecific meaning to that person's life. This is strongly in thetradition of Native American culture, which'Ms. Seepo hasStudied... seriously for many years. The: artist's eclectic nature,however. ;has provided that her-.masks ,p«r(ray a flamboyant.gaiety and exuberance in a-tradit ional and famil iar sense, par-ticularly appropriate for such events as HalloweenMasquerade balls and Mardi Gras. The complete collection ofher masks can be seen by vis i t ing her website, vvww.gyp-syrenaissance.com, where she plans on adding an GiftBoutique section soon after Halloween, which wi l l offer avariety of rare and exquisite items hand-crafted by Ms.Seepo and a number of her close associates.

Like most people in business these days, Ms. Seepo is feelingthe financial pinch of the current business recession. "Our livesjust haveivl been the same since the disaster of 9-11," she says.adding that it seems that the entire art community has beenadversely affected by recent events. "Even though business hasimproved this year, people are only slowly regaining their enthu-siasm for celebration." The artist feels that this reticence is animpediment to regaining our full sense of security, since sheequates celebration with reaffirmation of the spirit. "Life isalways a balance of joy and sorrow and it should be possible forus to express our joy without losing sight of the sorrow we all feelfor the loss we have suffered. If we allow ourselves to become asdour and rigid as-these terrorists seem to be then they will trulyhave beaten us."

If we would take the advice of this sage artist, we should getout there and celebrate to our hearts' content and let our spiritssoar.

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RICHEZ from Frecport and ANNSEMEL from Baldwin recently graduat-ed from SUNYGeneseo. Ms. Collinsgraduated cum laude with a B.S. inBiology. Ms. Richez graduated with aB.A. in Psychology. Ms. Semel receiveda Bachelor of Science Education with adual certification in Special Education.

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DESIREE SUAZO of Freeporlrecently completed SyracuseUniversity's six week Summer Start pro-gram, held June 30 through August 9.She will be a freshman majoring in pre-dentistry at Syracuse University'sCollege of Arts and Sciences this fall.

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Halloween ProgramsBoys and girls are invited to attend a

Halloween Program at the library.Grades 3-6 are invited to attend onTuesday, October 29, while grades K-2are invited to attend either on Monday,October 28 or Wednesday, October 30.All sessions will be held from 3:45-4:45pm. Children may wear costumes.Tickets, which are free, are needed foradmission and are available- at theChildren's Reference Desk.

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Jazz musicOn Sunday, October 27 at 2:30 p.m.,

the library will present a free concert bysong stylist Marilyn Mitchell, featuringa band with sax, keyboard, clarinet andflute. They will provide a sensationalafternoon of show tunes and big bandmusic.

Resume writingOn Saturday, November 2, the library

will present the first in a series of work-shops to provide job search training foradults. There will be workshops and abilingual career counselor for 20 con-secutive weeks.

The subject of the first workshop onNovember 2, at 1 p.m., will be resumewriting. Topics discussed will includeformatting, getting the most out of yourexperiences and how to handle potentialproblems.

chology. Ms. Brown is a sophomoremajoring in arts and sciences.

CHRISTINE MCNAMEE of Baldwinrecently received an in-home child careaward from the CommunityDevelopment Corporation (CDC). Shebegan her own childcare business in1998 after being laid off from her job.She became certified as a Group FamilyDay Care Provider and made a numberof improvements to her home to estab-lish Kid 'N Kaboodle Inc. Her businessis located in Baldwin, very near theBaldwin train station and in a conve-nient spot for many commuting fami-lies. She provides children with a fullnursery school curriculum and includeslesson time in the daily activities. Shewas awarded a $15,000 loan in 1998from CDC to help defray the cost ofbuilding an additional room for child-care. Later, in 2000, she secured another$10,000 loan for working capital. Sincethe business' inception, it has experi-enced solid growth in enrollment.

Nassau County Clerk Karen Murphytoday announced that she has forged apartnership with the IRS and SCORE tooffer a series of business workshops forresidents who are interested in startingtheir own business. The County Clerk'sOffice is where business certificates arefiled and incorporation records are kept.

The business seminars, which willcover many essential topics from busi-ness ownership and necessary permits tovaluable resources for business plansand financing, will be offered to individ-ual communities. The County Clerk isurging community leaders to partake ofthis opportunity and offer the seminarsthrough their organizations.

"Everyone knows that small businessis the backbone of our economy.", saidthe clerk, "therefore it behooves us to doall that we can to help our small busi-nesses have the right tools in order forthem to make our economy grow. Everybusiness in this county plays a majorpart in Nassau .County's economythrough sales tax and property tax rev-enues," she added.

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"I'm no hero, just a guy who wasdrafted," explained Sanford (Sandy)Meyers of Baldwin, a recipient of theKorean War Service Medal presented bySenator Charles Fuschillo at a ceremonyon October 9, at the American Air PowerMuseum in Farmingdale, that included14 other veterans.

The award is being offered by thegovernment of South Korea to eligibleservicemen and women who performedduties during the Korean War. The pro-ject is being coordinated by the UnitedStates Air Force.

Mr. Meyers served in the U.S. Army."I put my 22 months in," he noted, say-ing that as a college junior, he chose notto take the Princeton exam, which couldhave gotten him deferred.

He completed eight weeks of basictraining at Camp Atturbury in Indiana,went home for a week, and then took atrain to California. After a few days hewas shipped out on a boat which tookfifteen days to reach Korea. He landed

with the 24th Division in Mason, Korea."I was the most ill-prepared soldier

this country ever had," said Mr. Meyers,who rose from the rank of Private toCorporal during.his time of service. "Inever had to fire a gun; I never had tofight in battle," he said as he describedthe assignments he was given.

"I taught English and math to GIs. Idid my share of jobs - KP and guardduty." But because morale was low, thearmy sponsored a series of sports com-petitions. "I was a jock and I wound upplaying baseball, football and basketballfor the division teams."

Mr. Meyers spent 17 months in Koreaand five months in Japan. Among thefellow soldiers he met, many did notcome back. "A lot of guys were blownup by land mines. Many guys I knewfought but never came back."

Describing his thoughts about Korea,Mr. Meyers said that the medal hereceived was the first public recognitionhe was aware of for veterans of that con-flict. "It's not even considered a war," hesaid, "It was a police action."

SANDY MEYERS of Baldwin (center) with wife Micki and State Senator CharlesFuschillo (R-Merrick).

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Statistics show that the Korean con-flict lasted from June 15, 1950 until July27, 1953. There were 54,230 who died,103,000 wounded and 8,177 who weremissing in action. There were 7,000prisoners of war and 3,450 returnedalive. Fifty-one percent of the prisonersof war died in prison camps and thereare still 389 unaccounted for.

Referring to the aftermath of the con-flict, Mr. Meyers said, "All these years Iresented that nothing was done for theKorean vets. It was like it never hap-pened."

But Mr. Meyers doesn't regret thetime he spent in the military. He said at

the ceremony with Senator Fuschillo, hespoke to. other veterans whom he hadnever met before, "We spoke about ourservice. They are all great guys."

Referring to the present world situa-tion and the possibility of war with Iraq,Mr. Meyers grimaced. "War really is ter-rible; it really is hell. We are a greatcountry but I really hope that there hasgot to be a better way."

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The Village of Freeport ElectricDepartment has received environmentalapprovals from the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers that advance the progress ofthe Power Plant 2 Generation Projectsleading to construction of both the vil-lage and PPL combustion turbines.

The permits granted under theNationwide Permit program authorizeconstruction of the projects and theirancillary facilities in areas under Corpsof Engineers jurisdiction. These facili-ties include the acoustic abatement wallon the shoreline site, as well as the off-site installation of an underground elec-trical transmission line between the pro-ject site and the LIPA Meadowbrookswitching station, and the natural gaspipeline from the KeySpan facility nearBabylon Turnpike to the proposed pro-ject.

"Freeport Electric is pleased that theproposed generation projects at PowerPlant 2 are advancing through the envi-ronmental permitting processes. Eachapproval moves us closer to start of con-struction so that the Village and PPLfacilities may be on line next summer toserve the electric needs of the Villageand Long Island community, respective-ly," stated Hubert Bianco,Superintendent of Electric Utilities.

"Receiving the Corps of Engineersapprovals in this timely manner follow-ing submittal speaks to the thought andattention given to design and environ-

mental aspects of this project," contin-ued Barbara Jefferies, Sr. ProgramManager for ENSR International, thevillage's independent environmentaland permitting consultant for this pro-ject.

The key permit conditions includedby the Corps of Engineers require con-struction measures to prevent materialsor debris from entering the adjacentwaterways. The conditions to the Corpsof Engineers approval also require com-pliance with New York StateDepartment of EnvironmentalConservation (NYSDEC) regulations.Applications have already been filedwith NYSDEC and are progressingthrough that regulatory process."Recognizing the regional importanceof new energy resource development,NYSDEC staff have been working in avery cooperative and timely fashion inreviewing the village applications," Ms.Jefferies added. "We anticipate statepermit approvals in the time frame toallow construction of the village facilityfor summer 2003 operations."

"Each environmental permit approvalshould affirm that the projects devel-oped and implemented not only servethe electric needs of the Village ofFreeport and Long Island," concludedMr. Bianco, "it also protects the envi-ronmental quality and health and safetyof Freeport and neighboring communi-ties."

County executive signslegislation giving consideration

to minority owned businessOn Thursday, October 10, Nassau

County Executive Tom Suozzi signedinto law a bill recently passed by thelegislature. The bill is a local law toensure equal opportunity hiring for jobscreated by county contracts and to pro-mote the employment of members ofminority communities for positionsfunded by county contracts. LegislatorKevan Abrahams sponsored the bill inthe legislature, and invited guests for theceremony included members of theNassau County Office of MinorityAffairs and other representatives fromthe county's minority communities.

"This bill will help the county take a

critical step forward regarding minorityhiring," said the County Executive."Equal opportunity is an inherent rightguaranteed in our constitution and wemust, as elected officials, do whatever isnecessary to protect and promote thatright."

"I believe that Nassau County musttake the lead to encourage minority andwomen-owned businesses to participatein contracts. Every member of a com-munity must feel included in the biddingprocess," said Legislator Abrahams.

A similar bill was sponsored by for-mer county legislator Patrick Williamsbefore his resignation.

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Hubert M. Bianco, Superintendent of Electric Utilities

Tshe Freeport community canlook back with satisfactionand relief for its reduced

use of energy during recent heatwaves and seasonal periods of peakdemand. Although Freeport resi-dences and businesses, like thoseacross Long Island and throughoutthe NY metro region used moreelectricity this summer than last,Freeport consumers conservedelectricity during heat waves andtraditional peak periods. Duringthe summer months of June, Julyand Augus.1, peak use of electricitywas lower than last year.

For the summer months of Junethrough August, total electricityconsumption grew from 73057MW in 2000 to 77347 MW in 2001to 80001 MW in 2002. This repre-sents an approximate increase inenergy usage of 10 percent overthis two-year period. Despite thegenerally growing demand foroverall energy, with attention toconsumption, Freeport customerslowered their highest daily peakdemand from 59.1 MW last sum-mer to 58.2 MW this summer.

Reduced energy consumption inthe community not only con-tributed to the smooth operationsof the utility, but also preserved thecomfort and economic well-beingof the community. The reducedpeak demand periods ensured thereliability of the Village's electrici-ty supply, prevented potentialbrownouts or blackouts. Achievingreductions in peak usage ensuredthat industrial and business activi-ties were not interrupted, and thathealth impaired individuals, ourelderly, and those with respiratoryor other chronic illness, were ableto utilize durable medical equip-ment or air conditioning withoutinterruption.

Freeport Electric is well situatedto meet the overall power needs ofits residents, businesses and indus-tries from a variety of sources,including hydro-electric powersupplied by NYPA, on-site genera-tion at Power Plant 1 and the gasturbine at Power Plant 2, and pur-chase of electricity from the whole-sale energy market. As always, theprice of generation compared to thecost of purchasing electricity

drives the selection of in-Villagegeneration versus purchasing elec-tricity from the market place.

This summer the new LIPA /Village agreement was' initiated,under which.the Village purchasesenergy from LIPA at a fixed costregardless of market conditions.This agreement insured a reliableenergy supply during the peaksummer period and some price sta-bi l i ty for our customers. Thisagreement not only provided theenvironmental assurances desiredby Freeport and its neighbors dur-ing summer months when enjoy-ment of our shoreline and out-of-doors environment is paramount,but enabled the village to managethe overall cost of electricityresponsibly.

During peak use days in July andAugust, Freeport could have facedelectricity costs as high as$900/MW. Utilizing the mix ofhydroelectric energy from NYPA,generation at Village facilities andLIPA supplied power stabilized thecost of electricity far below marketrates.

While the source and cost ofelectricity supplied is a significantconcern of Freeport Electric for itscustomers, so is the electric distri-bution system or delivery systemthat carries electricity to each resi-dential, commercial and industrialthreshold. Diligence of util i ty per-sonnel, before and throughout thesummer paid off, and this summerwe. experienced minimal interrup-tions to our customers.

The Freeport Electric systemreflects the spirit and the attributesof customer ownership. The suc-cess of Freeport Electric's cus-tomers in reducing peak demand,routine awareness of our cus-tomers' part in the Village's electricsupply system, and efforts of ourstaff and crews paid off, as the suc-cess of this summer shows. Wethank the crews and staff ofFreeport Electric, and every cus-tomer within the Village for a greatsummer.

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A NEW YORK medical-malpractice specialist has won an$80 million verdict-said to be the largest ever on Long Island,N.Y.-against two doctors in the birth of a premature infantborn with brain damage.

It was the second time in 16 months that the lawyer,James R. Duffy of Duffy, Duffy & Burdo in Uniondale,N.Y., has won a multimillion-dollar award involving the samedoctors, he said.

Duffy represented Maureen Brenner and her daughterErin, one of a pair of twins born 10 weeks prematurely inJanuary 1990. Erin was born experiencing respiratory dis-tress and bleeding into the brain, resulting in cerebral palsy.

The negligence verdict was recently delivered in NewYork State Supreme Court in Suffolk County in Riverheadafter a three week trial. Brenner v. Ira Spector and StevenKlein and Spector and Klein, No. 001581-1995.

Under the award, $55 million will gofor custodial and medical care and lost earn-ings for Erin, with the rest for pain and suf-fering. An appeal is expected.

"She will need full-time custodial carefor the rest of her life," Duffy said, "so thatshe may live her life as independently aspossible, with some dignity, as opposed tobeing shut up in an institution someplace.She will never be able to care for herself."

Erin, who is now 12, has been fea-tured in clothing catalogs modeling in herwheelchair. "She's a beautiful girl and herparents are encouraging her as much aspossible in life." Duffy said. Erin's twin wasborn without defects.

Duffy said he felt one key to the casewas making the jury understand the severeproblems both the mother and child sufferedwhile in the care of the doctors, Ira Spector

sole practitioner in Mineola.Duffy said he had won a $10.6 million verdict against

the same doctors in a malpractice case in Nassau Countylast year. A settlement was reached in .the matter; hedeclined to discuss details.

While not aware of any great increase in obstetricslawsuits, Duffy noted that the size of awards seemed to beon the rise because of the passage of a New York law sup-ported by doctors.

Under the law, judges must determine the present-dayvalue of future awards. That determination is then used toset up structured judgments under which doctors arid mal-practice-insurers may purchase annuities to. pay off futureneeds, saving considerable money off jury awards and set-tlements.

Two vital pointsThe Brenner case centered on

two points. The first was thatBrenner had complained about uter-ine cramps four weeks before shegave birth, but rather than put her onclose monitoring, Spector allegedlytold her not to worry about it,according to Duffy, even though shewas considered at high risk becauseshe was carrying twins.

Even more damaging, allegedDuffy, was that Brenner went intolabor, called Klein at 5:30 a.m.andarrived at the hospital at 6:30 a.m.But Klein allegedly did not arriveuntil 8:45 a.m. and then did a proce-dure on another patient. BecauseBrenner was high-risk, the hospitalstaff couldn't do anything until her

and Steven Klein, who have a joint practice ERIN BRENNER: Her difficult birth led to cerebral palsy. NOW doctor arrived.in Mineola On Long Island. 12, she models for clothes catalogs, her lawyer notes. «,„ Q]] that tjme that>s \QS{» Duffy

The attorneys for the two doctors did said, "they could have been admin-not return calls for comment. Spector was represented by istering drugs to stop the labor and to mature the infant'sWilliam Lewis of Lewis, Johs, Avallone, Aviles & Kaufman in lungs so she could breathe when she was born."Melville, N.Y. Klein was represented by Charles Connick, a

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Kiwanis installs new officersPatrick Buckland of Freeport was

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brating its 75th anniversary with a festi-val worship service on November 3 at10:30 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Stephen PaulBouman, Bishop of the MetropolitanNew York Synod of the EvangelicalChurch in America, will lead worshipalong with the Rev. Kimberly A.Wilson, Pastor of Bethlehem.

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Bill White is a native Freeporter and a1974 graduate of Freeport High School.He attended Colgate University inupstate Hamilton, New York, where hereceived a Bachelor of Arts i n 'Economics in 1978. He returned to hishometown after graduation and went towork in his father's insurance agency.He purchased the agency in 1982. In1987, Bill and his lifelong friend, ChrisRe, merged their respective businessesto form the White & Re GeneralInsurance Agency. Since then, the firmhas grown to be one of the leading prop-erty and casualty agencies in NassauCounty. Their philosophy has remainedthe same: To secure responsible insur-ance, at a reasonable premium, throughsuperior insurance carriers. And, mostimportant, to continue the decades longtradition of providing exceptional ser-vice. '

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Salvation Army Advisory Board. Billserved as a member and DeputyChairman of Freeport's Zoning Board ofAppeals for 13 years. In June 1998 Billwas appointed to the Freeport VillageBoard of Trustees to fill a vacancy andwas subsequently elected to a 4-yearterm in March 1999. Bill resides onFreeport's fabulous waterfront with hiswife, Elizabeth, and two daughters,Lauren and Jennifer.

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PUBLIC NOTICESPUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Formation of EHI-ERIC'S HOMEIMPROVEMENTS. LLC a domestic LimitedLiability Company (LLC). Articles ofOrganization filed with Secretary of State of NYon 07/22/2002. New York Office Location: NAS-SAU County. Secretary of State is designated asagent upon whom process against the LLCmay be served. The Secretary of State shallmail any process to: C/O ERIC ADVOCATE.MEMBER, 1568 RICHARD AVE., NORTH MERRICK,NY 1 1566. Purpose: To engage in any lawful actor activity.Fl #4fi9lSyO/1O 9A lfl/3 in. 17 94

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: STRONG REALTY LLC. Articlesof Organization were filed with the Secretary ofState of New York (SSNY) on 09/19/02. Officelocation: Nassau County. SSNY has been desig-nated as agent of the LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shall mail acopy of process to the LLC, 34 Meadow Lane, .Lawrence. New York 11559. Purpose: For anylawful purpose.Fl <MA9 AK 9/7A 10/3 Ifl 17 94 31 _ _NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYPARTNERSHIP. NAME: ROSENFELD & MAIDEN-BAUM, LLP, Certificate of Registration was filedwith the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY)on 07/10/02. Office location: Nassau County.SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLPupon whom process against It may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLP,c/o Rosenfeld & Maidenbaum, 132 SpruceStreet, Cedarhurst, New York 11516. Purpose:For the practice of the profession of Law.FI #47n A* 9/9* m.a. in 17 -)A 31 _NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: MERMAID ENTERPRISES LLC.Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York (SSNY) on09/12/02. The latest date of dissolution is12/31/2102. Office location: Nassau County.SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC

upon whom process against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC,106 Woodcleft Avenue, 2nd Floor, Freeport,New York 11520. Purpose: For any lawful pur-pose.FL# 471 6x 9/26, 10/3, 10. 17. 24, 31

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. COUNTRY-WIDE HOME LOANS, INC., F/K/A COUNTRYWIDEFUNDING CORPORATION, Pltf. vs. DAVID B.BEASLEY, et al, Defts. Index #97/017253.Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and saledated Mar. 8. 1999, I will sell at public auctionon the north front steps of the Nassau CountyCourthouse, 262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NYon Nov. 7, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. prem. k/a 24Coolidge Ave., Freeport, NY a/k/a Section 55,Block 239, Lot 118. Approx. amt. of judgment Is$14>>,811.84 plus costs and interest. Sold subjectto terms and conditions of filed judgment andterms of sale. ROBERT A. CARPENTIER, Referee.ESCHEN & FRENKEL. LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 93 EastMain St., Bay Shore, NY. #50488Fl #472P4x 10/3. 10. 17 24

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUHOMESIDE LENDING, INC.

Plaintiff,AgainstKENNETH COBHAM; SHARON COBHAM

Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 1/23/2001 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the Northfront steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY on 11/6/2002at 8:45 AM premises known as53 DUTCHESS ST., ROOSEVELT (TOWN OF HEMP-STEAD), NY 11575ALL that certain plot piece-or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being in the Town ofHempstead. County of Nassau and State of

New YorkSection 55 Block 404 Lot 1 Approximateamount of lien $165,018.27 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject'to provisionsof filed judgment Index # 98/26046H. WILLIAM HODGES, Esq., Referee.Shapiro and DiCaro250 Mile Crossing Blvd., Suite One, Rochester,NY 14624Dated: 9/13/2002 File #: 31509-98 jvrFL #4734x10/3. 10. 17.24

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUNORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., A CALIFORNIACORPORATION,

Plaintiff,AGAINSTLLOYD WALTERS, ET AL.

Defendant(s)Pursuant to a'judgment of foreclosure and saleduly dated 5/30/1997 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the Northfront steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY on 11/6/2002at 12:00 PM premises known as265 WEST CENTENNIAL AVENUE, ROOSEVELT,NEW YORK 11575ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land,

. with the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being in the TOWNOF HEMPSTEAD, County of NASSAU and Stateof New YorkSection 36 Block 423 Lot 238 Approximateamount of lien $143,627,09 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed Judgment. Index # 96-034287JACK LIBERT, Esq., RefereeSteven J.-Baum, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff,P.O. Box 1291, Buffalo, NY 14240 (716) 204-2400Dated: 9/19/2002 TRBFL #474 4x 10/3. 10. 17. 24NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME; SILVERMAN REALTY CO.,LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the

Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on09/18/02. The latest date of dissolution is12/31/2032. Office location: Nassau County.SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC.c/o Mark Zuckerman, Esq., 79 Fieldstone Lane.North Woodmere. New York 11581. Purpose: Forany lawful purpose.FL #4756x10/3. 10. 17. 24. 31. 11/7NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: 2370 MERRICK RD., LLC.Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York (SSNY) on09/18/02. The latest date of dissolution is12/31/2032. Office location: Nassau County.SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against it may be servedSSNY shall mall a copy of process to the LLC.c/0 Mark Zuckerman, Esq., 79 Fieldstone Lane,North Wopdmere, New York 11581. Purpose: Forany lawful purpose.FL#4766x 10/3. 10. 17.24.31 11/7NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT OF THE STAfE OF NEW YORK -COUNTY OF NASSAUCHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORA-TION, Plaintiff against ARNETTE N. CHANDLER,REBECCA CHANDLER, et al Defendant(s). IndexNo. 007599-01. Pursuant to a Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale duly filed on 10/23/2001,1,the undersigned Referee in said Judgmentnamed, will sell at public auction on the northfront steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. on the 7thday of November, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. of thatday, the premises directed by said Judgmentto be sold and therein described as follows:Said premises situate In the Town of Hempsteadand County of Nassau, and State of New York,commonly being known as and by streetaddress 84 East Greenwich Street, Roosevelt,N.Y. 11575. Tax account number; Section: 55

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from previous pageBlock: 483 Lot; 314-316. Approximate amount ofJudgment $158,918.90 plus interest and costs.Premises will be sold subject to provisions offiled judgment and terms of sale. Index No.007599-01. Mlndy Roman, Esq., Referee.Gullace & Weld LLP, Attorney(s) for Plaintiff, 500First Federal Plaza, Rochester, N.Y. 14614 (585)546-1980FL #477 4x 10/3. 10. 17. 24 _

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT" OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU. Index No. 99-000296, StarBank, N.A. as successor by merger to TransFinancial Mortgage Company, Plaintiff -against - David E. Little, et a'l, Defendants.Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and salesigned herein on January 29, 2001 , 1, the under-signed, the Referee In said judgment named,will sell at public auction at the north front stepsof the Nassau County Court House, 262 OldCountry Road, Mineola, New York 11501,County of NASSAU, State Of New York, OnNovember 4, 2002 at 9:30 A.M., on that day,the premises directed by said judgment to besold and therein described as follows: Saidpremises being known as and by streetaddress: 109 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport,New York 11520. Section: 55 Block: 267 Lot: 15.Said premises are sold in as is condition on thedate of delivery of the Referee's Deed, subjectto any state of facts an accurate survey mayshow, zoning restrictions and any amendmentsthereto: covenants, restrictions, agreements,reservations and easements of record; munici-pal departmental violations, emergency repairliens on the date of delivery of the Referee'sDeed, and such other provisions as may be setforth in the complaint and judgment filed In thisaction. Dated: Syosset, New York, September25, 2002, Pamela Sharpe, Esq. REFEREE, CARUS& MANNIELLO, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 115Eileen Way, P.O. Box 9021, Syosset, New York11 791, (516) 364-4500, (718) 463-8918.FL 478 4T 10/3. 10. 17.24 _NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: MAVERICK REAL ESTATE,L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed withthe Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on08/29/02. The latest date of dissolution is12/31/2050. Office location: Nassau County.SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC,c/o Zapson & Galanter, LLP, 20 West ParkAvenue, Long Beach, New York 1 1561. Purpose;For any lawful purpose.FL #482 6x1 0/10. 17.24.31. 11/7. 14 _

NOTICE OF FORMATION OFLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("LLC")

Name: MJM EQUITIES, LLC. Articles ofOrganization filed with the Secretary of State ofNew York ("SSNY") on 08/26/2002. Office loca-tion: Nassau County. SSNY has been designat-ed as agent of the LLC upon whom processagainst LLC may be served. SSNY shall mall acopy of any process to: LLC c/o David Jacobs,Esq., P.O. Box 363, Merrlck, NY 11566. Latestdate to dissolve: 12/31/2099. Purpose: All lawfulactivities.

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INDEX NO.: 02-01 1341DATE FILED: 7-9-02

SUMMONSWACHOVIA BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION'(FORMERLY FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK), CUS-TODIAN FOR PLYMOUTH SPV2,

Plaintiff,againstHENRIETTA HAGANAH, If she be living, if she bedead, her respective helrs-at-law, next of kin,distributees, executors, administrators, trustees,devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors,and successors In interest, and generally all per-sons having or claiming under, by, or throughHENRIETTA HAGANAH, if she be dead, whetherby purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise,including any right, title or Interest in and to thereal property described in the complaint here-in, all of who and whose names and places ofresidence are unknown to the plaintiff,FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, AS CUSTODIANFOR NATIONAL TAX FUNDING, L.P.; UNITEDSTATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPART-MENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE,"JOHN DOE01" through "JOHN DOE #12", thelast twelve names being fictitious and unknownto plaintiff, the persons or parties intendedbeing the tenants, occupants, persons' or cor-porations, if any, having or claiming an interestin or lien upon the premises, described in thecomplaint,

Defendants.TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer thecomplaint in this action, to serve a copy of youranswer, or, if the complaint Is not served withthe summons, to serve notice of appearance,on the plaintiff's attorney within twenty (20)days after the service of this summons, exclu-sive of the date of service (or within thirty (30)days after the service is complete if this sum-mons is not personally delivered to you withinthe State of New York), and in case of failure toappear or answer, Judgment will be takenagainst you by default for the relief demandedIn the complaint.

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as theplace of trial. The basis of venue is the locationof the subject property.Dated: July 2, 2002

LEVY & LEVYAttorneys for Plaintiff

12 Tulip DriveGreat Neck, NY 11021

(516)487-6655BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The fore-going Summons is served upon you by publica-tion pursuant to an Order of the Hon. RobertRoberto, Jr., a Justice of the Supreme Court,Nassau County dated Sept. 17, 2002 and filedwith the complaint and other papers in theNassau County Clerk's Office, Mineola, NY. Theobject of the action is to foreclose a tax lienand to recover the amount of the tax lien andall of the Interest, penalties, additions andexpenses to real property k/a Section 55, Block452, Lot(s) 72. Dated: Sept. 27, 2002. LEVY &LEVY. Attys. for Pltf. #50823Fl #4fl44» in/in 17 ?4.31

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INDEX NO.: 02-009502DATE FILED: 6/6/02

COMPLAINTL&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP.,

Plaintiff,againstVANDERLEE COLTER, if he be living, if he bedead, his respective helrs-at-law, next ot kin,distributees, executors, administrators, trustees,devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors,and successors in interest, and generally all per-sons having or claiming under, by, or throughVANDERLEE COLTER, If he be dead, whether bypurchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, includ-ing any right, title or interest in and to the realproperty described in the complaint herein, allof who and whose names and places of resi-dence are unknown to the plaintiff,FREEPORT FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSO-CIATION; SOUTH SHORE FEDERAL SAVINGS ANDLOAN ASSOCIATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERI-CA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXA-TION AND FINANCE; FIRST UNION NATIONALBANK, AS CUSTODIAN FOR FUNDCO, INC.,"JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #12", thelast twelve names being fictitious and unknownto plaintiff, the persons or parties Intendedbeing the tenants, occupants, persons or cor-porations, if any, having or claiming an interestIn or lien upon the premises, described in thecomplaint.

Defendants.The plaintiff, by plaintiff's attorneys, LEVY &

LEVY, complaining of defendants, upon Infor-mation and belief, allege as follows:

FIRST: Plaintiff L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDINGCORP. is and was at all times hereinafter men-tioned a corporation organized under the lawsof the State of New York.

SECOND: That the corporate defendants, ifany, are organized and existing under and byvirtue of the laws of the State of New York, orare authorized to do business in this State.

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as theplace of trial. The basis of venue Is the locationof the subject property.Dated: June 3, 2002

LEVY & LEVYAttorneys for Plaintiff

12 Tulip DriveGreat Neck, NY 11021

(516)487-6655BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The fore-going Summons is served upon you by publica-tion pursuant to an Order of the Hon. RobertRoberto, Jr., a Justice of the Supreme Court,Nassau County dated Sept. 18, 2002 and filedwith the complaint and other papers In theNassau County Clerk's Office, Mineola, NY. Theobject of the action is to foreclose a tax lienand to recover the amount of the tax lien andall'of the interest, penalties, additions andexpenses to real property k/a Section 55, Block304, Lot(s) 1063-1065. Dated: Sept. 27, 2002.LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf. #50824FL #4854x10/10. 17.24.31

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUCHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPOR-ATION,

Plaintiff,AgainstREYNALDO A. ARIAS; etal.

Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 4/15/2002 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the Northfront steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY on 11/8/2002at 10;00 AM premises known as 521 SouthOcean Avenue, Freeport, NY.ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being In The TownOf Hempstead, County of Nassau and State OfNew YorkSection 62 Block 173 Lot 291 Approximateamount of lien $206,097.37 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment Index # 018851 /OOMichele Bencivinnl, Esq., Referee.Jon B. Felice & Associates, P.C. (Attorney's forPlaintiff)

11 East 44th Street, Suite 800, New York, NY10017 Dated: 10/1/2002 File # Bbfch 1546 macFL #486 4x 10/10. 17.24.31NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: JAY LIEBERMAN, LLC. Articlesof organization were filed with the Secretary ofState of New York (SSNY) on 09/18/02. The latestdate of dissolution is 01 /Ol /2050. Office loca-tion; Nassau County. SSNY has been designat-ed as agent of the LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shall mail acopy of process to the LLC. c/o Jay Lieberman,139 Sunset Avenue, Island Park New York 11558.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.FL 493 10/10. 17.24.31. 11/7. 14

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY

US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF VS.ROLAND OUTLAW, JULIA OUTLAW, ERNIEMCCOY, ET AL DEFENDANTSATTORNEY(S) FOR PLAINTIFF: JORDAN S. KATZ,ESQ., 585 STEWART AVENUE, GARDEN CITY, NEWYORK 11530Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure andSale entered herein and dated 9th day of July,2002, I will sell at public auction to the highestbidder at the North Front Steps of the NassauCounty Courthouse, 262 Old Country Road,Mineola, New York.On the 14th Day of November, 2002 at 9:00a.m.Premises in Freeport, N.Y. and described as fol-lows:BEGINNING at a point on the northerly side ofEast Milton Street (formerly Messerole Avenue) •distant 450 feet westerly from the cornerformed by the intersection of the northerly sideof East Milton Street with the westerly side ofNorth Columbus Avenue (formerly ColumbusAvenue) and being a regular parcel of landmeasuring 50 feet in width by 100 feet in depthand being more particularly described in thefiled Judgment.Premises known as 127 East Milton Street,Freeport, N.Y.Sold subject to all the terms and conditionscontained in said Judgment. Approximateamount of judgment $153,113.11 plus interestand costs.INDEX NO. 2001 -000575

GERALD G. WRIGHT, ESQ., REFEREEFL #495P 4X10/17. 24. 31. 11/7

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY Of NASSAUHOMESIDE LENDING, INC.,

Plaintiff,AgainstMILDRED LEWIS, etal.

Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 9/20/2002 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the Northfront steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY on11/20/2002 at 9:00 AM premises known as 449Roosevelt Ave., Freeport, NYALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being in the Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew YorkSection 62 Block 155 Lot 359-361 INC. & 385Approximate amount of lien $254,123.03 plusinterest and costs. Premises will be sold subjectto provisions of filed judgment Index*2002/006469EDWIN MULHERN, Esq., Referee.Shapiro and DiCaro250 Mile Crossing Blvd., Suite One, Rochester NY14624Dated: 10/9/2002 File #: 02-43855r jvrFL #498 4x 10/17.24.31. 11/7

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUWASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F.A.,

Plaintiff,AgainstERROL NEDD, et al.

• Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 7/3/2002 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the Northfront steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY on11/14/2002 at 9:30 AM premises known as 110Woodside Ave., Freeport, NYALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being In the Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew YorkSection 55 Block 362 Lot 153 Approximateamount of lien $153,799.49 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment lndex# 01/014122LAUREN J. WALTER, Esq., Referee.Shapiro and DiCaro250 Mile Crossing Blvd., Suite One, Rochester,NY 14624Dated: 10/1/2002 File #: 01-40974r jvrFL #4994x10/17,24,31, 11/7

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUHOMESIDE LENDING, INC.,

Plaintiff,AgainstLORNA GRAY: AUDREY DALEY, et al.

: " Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 4/30/2002 I, the undersigned

Referee will sell at public auction at the Northfront steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY on11/14/2002 at 9:00 AM premises known as 41Astor Place, Roosevelt, NY 11575ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt,Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau andState of New YorkSection 55 Block 457 Lot 139 Approximateamount of lien $184.492.75 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment. IndexH 14071-97LAWRENCE ANDELSMAN, Esq., Referee.Shapiro and DiCaro250 Mile Crossing Blvd., Suite One, Rochester,NY 14624Dated: 9/30/2002 File tt: 97-26478r jvrFL #501 4x 10/17. 24. 31. 11/7

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGBY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions'of Article 27 Section269 of the Building Zone ordinance. NOTICE ishereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS ofthe Town of Hempstead will hold a public hear-ing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town HallPlaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead,New York on October 30, 2002 at 9:30 A.M. &2:00 P.M. to consider the following applicationsand appeals:THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED START-ING AT 9:30 A.M.768/02. FRANKLIN SQUARE - Eric & PatriciaBunyon, Renewal of grant to maintain 61 highfence., S/E cor. Seidman PI. & Stewart PL, a/k/a268 Seidman PI.769/02. - 772/02. POINT LOOKOUT - DebraSchecter, Variances, lot area occupied, sideyard, side yards aggregate, construct 2nd storyaddition with cantilever encroachmentattached to dwelling; Variances, lot areaoccupied, side yard, maintain sunroomattached to dwelling; Variance, lot area occu-pied, maintain shed higher than permitted withless than required rear & side yard setbacks;Variance, lot area occupied, maintain outdoorshower enclosure attached to dwelling., E/sBellmore Ave., 130' N/o Beech St., a/k/a 94Bellmore Ave.773/02. EAST MEADOW - David Paganini,Variance, rear yard, construct 2-car garagewith overhang attached to dwelling., N/E cor.Madison Dr. & Marshall Dr., a/k/a 2421 MadisonDr.774/02. WEST HEMPSTEAD - Barry Jacobs,Maintain 6' high fence., W/s GreenwayGreenway South, 185' N/o Hempstead Tpke.,a/k/a 21 Greenway South.775/02. FRANKLIN SQUARE - M. & Therese M.Brinken, Variances, side yard, side yards aggre-gate, construct 2nd story addition to dwelling.,N/s Naple Ave., 90' W/o Cleveland St., a/k/a1008 Naple Ave.776/02. HEWLETT - Stuart Spivak, Variances,lot area occupied, rear yard, maintain wooddeck & awning both attached to dwelling., E/sHereford Rd., 267.03' N/o Lakeview Dr., a/k/a1597 Hereford Rd.777/02. - 779/02. LEVITTOWN - Thomas F. & NinaGlenn, Mother/Daughter Res. (2nd Kitchen);Maintain wood shed higher than permitted;Maintain 3'8" & 6' high fences (5' highrequired) larger than pool installation area., N/sStirrup La., 138.81' W/o Water La. So., a/k/a 23Stirrup La. (Negative Declaration issued underS.E.Q.R.)780/02. - 781/02. NR. GARDEN CITY - Lowe'sHome Center, Inc., Install one double-facedilluminated detached ground sign; overall size326 sq. ft.; overall height 30'; Install 2nd double-faced illuminated detached ground sign; over-all size 326 sq. ft.; overall height 30- setback 151/2' from front property line., W/s Dibblee Dr.,369.60' S/o Zeckendorf Blvd., a/k/a 700 DibbleeDr.782/02. - 784/02.. EAST MEADOW - Robert &Joanne B. Avery, Mother/Daughter Res. (2ndKitchen); Maintain 6' & 4'8", high fences;Maintain accessory structure (wood swing set)higher & larger than permitted., NIs Michael Ct.,50.03' W/o Stratford Dr., a/k/a 834 Michael Ct.(Negative Declaration issued under S.E.Q.R.)785/02. LEVITTOWN - Long IslandDancesport, Inc., Use part of premises for placeof public assembly & amusement; Waive off-street parking (proposed dance studio)., S/sHempstead Tpke., 633.691 E/o Center La.,a /k /a 3056 Hempstead Tpke. (NegativeDeclaration issued under S.E.Q.R.)786/02. BELLMORE - Bianco Homes II, Inc.,Variances, subdivision of lot, lotarea, frontwidth, construct dwelling with garage., E/sSunrise Ave., 783.46' N/o Centre Ave.787/02. BELLMORE - Bianco Homes II, Inc.,Variances, subdivision of lot, lot area,frontwidth, construct dwelling with garage., E/sSunrise Ave., 833.46' N/o Centre Ave.THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED START-ING AT 2:00 P.M.789/02. WANTAGH Paul Bowden, Variance, lotarea occupied, maintain front wood deck rearbi-level wood deck both attached to dwelling.,W/s Johnston Ave., 93.33' S/o Kinloch Rd..a/k/a 1000 Johnston Ave.790/02. ELMONT - Motiva Enterprises, LLC,Erect double-faced. Illuminated, detachedground sign with logo, prices & other informa-tion displayed thereon; overall size 157.28 sq. ft;

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"Ferraioli, Variances, subdivision of lot, lot area,maintain dwelling & detached garage on less-er lot., W/s Doris Ave., 150' N/o Arlington Ave.,a/k/a 340 Doris Ave.ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEAR-ING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THEBOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHING-TON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.Interested parties may appear at the abovetime and place. Following the above the Boardwill consider the Decision and Reserve Decisioncalendars. By order of the Board of Appeals.

Gerald G. Wright. ChairmanJoseph F. Pellegrini, Secretary

to the Board of AppealsFl tffifK It IP/94 ' •

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an orderentered by the Supreme Court, County ofNassau, on the 7th day of October, 2002, bear-ing Index No. 15377/02, a copy of which maybe examined at trie office of the Clerk, locatedat 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York,grants JOSELYNE YARITZA HERNANDEZ the .rightto assume the name of JOSELYNE YARITZA CAL-ABRO, upon compliance with Article 6 of theCivil Rights Law. Her present name is JOSELYNEYARITZA HERNANDEZ, her date of birth is March23, 1998, her place of birth is the Town ofMineola, County of Nassau, in the State of NewYork, and her present address is 35 ShonnardAvenue, Freeport, New York 11520.FL #507 10/24NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: 127 EAST CHESTER, LLC.Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York (SSNY) on08/07/02. Office location: Nassau County. SSNYhas been designated as agent of the LLC uponwhom process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 3334Long Beach Road, Suite 103, Oceanside, NewYork 11572. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.FL #508 6x 10/24.31, 11/7. 14,21.28

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY

COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. F /K /ACOUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPORATION,Plaintiff vs. ESMINE HARRISON, ET AL,DefendantsAttorney(s) for Plaintiff: ROSICKI, ROSICKI &ASSOCIATES, P.C., Main Office: One OldCountry Road, Suite 200, Carle Place, New York11514(516)741-2585Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and saleentered herein on April 12, 2002, I will sell atPublic Auction to the highest bidder at theNorth front steps of the Nassau CountyCourthouse, 262 Old Country Road, Mineola,New York,On the 21st day of November, 2002 at 9:30a.m.Premises in Roosevelt, New York and describedas follows: BEGINNING at a point on thesoutherly side of Beechwood Avenue, distant60 feet westerly from the corner formed by theintersection of the southerly side of BeechwoodAvenue with the westerly side of Astor Place:RUNNING THENCE Southerly at right angles tothe southerly side of Beechwood Avenue, 100feet; RUNNING THENCE Westerly parallel withthe southerly side of Beechwood Avenue, 60feet; RUNNING THENCE Northerly again at rightangles to Beechwood Avenue, TOO feet to thesoutherly side of Beechwood Avenue; RUN-NING THENCE Easterly along the southerly sideof Beechwood Avenue, 60 feet to the point orplace of BEGINNING.Premises known as 90 Beechwood Avenue,Roosevelt, New York 11575Sold subject to all of the terms and conditionscontained in said judgment and terms of sale.Approximate amount of judgment $151,509.54plus interest and costs.INDEX NO. 01-15989Michael Salgo, Esq., REFEREEFL #5094X10/24,31, 11/7, 14

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUHOMESIDE LENDING, INC,

Plaintiff,AgainstLISA CHAMBERS, et al.

Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 9/17/2002 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the Northfront steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY on11/27/2002 at 9:00 AM premises known as17 West Clinton Ave., Roosevelt, NY 11575ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being in the Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew YorkSection 55 Block 428 Lot 44 & 45 Approximate -amount of lie'n $126,238.93 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment.. Index # 01/018710OWEN B. WALSH, Esq., Referee.

Shapiro and DiCaro250 Mile Crossing Blvd., Suite One, Rochester NY14624Dated: 10/15/2002 File #: 01-42020r jvrFL #51Q4x 10/24.31. 11/7. 14 .SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

INDEX NO.: 02-011382'DATE FILED: 7-10-02

SUMMONSJMF PROPERTIES, INC.,

Plaintiff,against

JOHN W. AUSTIN, ELSIE AUSTIN, JOSEPH DESIR,JOSEPH F. ROBINSON and DOROTHY M. ROBIN-SON, if they be living, if they be dead, theirrespective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees,executors, administrators, trustees, devisees,legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and suc-cessors in interest, and generally all personshaving or claiming under, by, or through JOHNW. AUSTIN, ELSIE AUSTIN, JOSEPH DESIR, JOSEPHF. ROBINSON and DOROTHY M. ROBINSON, ifthey be dead, whether by purchase, inheri-tance, lien or otherwise, including any right, titleor interest in and to the real property describedin the complaint herein, all of who and whosenames and places of residence are unknownto the plaintiff,UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATEDEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; ABLEDENTAL; DISTRICT COURT OF NASSAU COUNTYCENTRAL TRAFFIC COURT; EQUIVEST INC.; PEO-PLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK,"JOHN DOE #1" through 'JOHN DOE #12", thelast twelve names being fictitious and unknownto plaintiff, the persons or parties intendedbeing the tenants, occupants, persons or cor-porations, if any, having or claiming an interestin or lien upon the premises, described in thecomplaint.

Defendants.TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer thecomplaint in this action, to serve a copy of youranswer, or, if the complaint is not served withthe summons, to serve notice of appearance,on the plaintiff's attorney within twenty (20)days after the service of this summons, exclu-sive of the date of service (or within thirty (30)days after the service is complete if this sum-mons is not personally delivered to you withinthe State of New York ), and in case of failureto appear or answer, judgment will be takenagainst you by default for the relief demandedin the complaint.

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as theplace of trial. The basis of venue is the locationof the subject property.Dated: July 8, 2002

LEVY & LEVYAttorneys for Plaintiff

12 Tulip DriveGreat Neck, NY 11021

(516)487-6655BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The fore-

going Summons is served upon you by publica-tion pursuant to an Order of the Hon. RobertRoberto. Jr.. a Justice of the Supreme Court,Nassau County, dated Oct. 8, 2002 and filedwith the complaint and other papers in theNassau County Clerk's Office, Mineola, NY. Theobject of the action is to foreclose a tax lienand to recover the amount of the tax lien andall of the interest, penalties, additions andexpenses thereon to prern. k/a Section 55,Block 286, Lots 58-59. Dated: Oct. 15, 2002.LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., GreatNeck, NY. #51136FL #511 4x 10/24.31. 11/7. 14

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Sealed bids subject to all instructions, terms andconditions hereon and pursuant to the specifi-cations will be received by the PurchasingAgent until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November5, 2002, when they will be opened publicly andread aloud after 11:00 A.M., prevailing time, inthe Main Conference Room of the Village Hallon the said date for the vehicle as specifiedand the contract awarded as soon thereafteras practical for:

THE PURCHASE OF 500,000 GALLONS,MORE OR LESS, NO. 2 FUEL OIL

Freeport ElectricSpecifications, and proposed contracts maybe obtained at the Office of the PurchasingAgent, Incorporated Village of Freeport, 46

•North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520 from9:00 AM Monday, October 28 until 4:00 P.M.Monday, November 4, 2002.The Board reserves the right to reject any or allbid proposals received and subject to thesereservations, shall award the contract to thelowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids,which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbal-anced, shall be rejected.In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to with-draw their bid within forty-five (45) days afterthe date for the opening thereof.

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FL #512 10/24NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: HARVEY ENTERPRISES, LLC.Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York (SSNY) on10/8/02. Office location: .Nassau County. SSNYhas been designated-as agent of the LLC uponwhom process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail a copy of process to the LLC. c/oLinda Harvey, 640 West Market Street, LongBeach, New York 11561. Purpose: For any lawfulpurpose.FL5136T 10/24,31, 11/7, 14,21,28

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This was America the Beautiful week-end in the Town of Hempstead and thecooperative spirit underlying Bob's highhopes for the multi-site cleanup projectwas evident everywhere. At variousstaging areas, state and local politicianssuch as Angie Cullin, fifth DistrictCouncilwoman, mixed with a diversegroup of enthusiastic volunteers as rep-resentatives of the parks and recreationdepartment registered everyone andhanded out heavy gloves. Municipalbuses then shuttled the volunteers overto the targeted locations, and apparently,not a moment too soon.

Hardly a patch of ground appeared tohave escaped the unseemly buildup oftrash. In just a few minutes, volunteershad filled large, heavy-duty orange bagswith every sort of trash and debris imag-inable. Some spots resembled a landfilland the cleanup required more equip-ment and muscle than gloves and astrong back.' In one area that had no doubt become

a makeshift campground, SenatorCharles Fuschillo found an old couchthat needed to be moved. After teamingwith another volunteer to pull the infest-ed sofa out Of the woods, SenatorFuschillo lifted it into one of the manytrucks that the state Department ofTransportation had on hand for thecleanup. Other politicians were also onhand, but most if not all were there toroll up their sleeves and load trash bagsrather than to shake hands and pose forphotos.

The reliable services of the variousscouting organizations in our communi-ty can always be counted on for helpwith these sorts 'of. projects, and theAmerica the Beautiful cleanup was noexception. Leading Den 8 from Cubpack 206 from North Merrick was MaryJo Otto. She and her Cub Scouts weretackling the trash in the east and westponds of the Meadowbrook Preserve."The kids always have community pro-

jects to work on and this is a great wayfor them to learn about environmentalissues at the same time," said Ms. Ottoas she filled her orange trash bag. AtNorth Merrick Creek, Brownie troops2249 and 2492 joined forces with orga-nizers Sue Bruno and Nancy Ramo toremove the trash that fills the woods sur-rounding this area of the MeadowbrookParkway. On hand to help the ladieshaul their overflowing bags out of thewoods were Joe Carini and MattDarnaud from the North Merrick branchof the New York State Department ofTransportation.

It was teamwork and cooperation likethis that made this weekend's Americathe Beautiful campaign a success whilealso helping to establish a frameworkfor future projects. "This is just thebeginning of what will be a total effortto devise a plan to make sure that thissituation doesn't happen again," saidSenator Fuschillo.

Bob Young couldn't have been happi-er about the. many positives that he sawcoming from the first of many initiativeshis America the Beautiful group plansgoing forward. "A lot of bridges werebuilt that never existed before this pro-ject. This has been a historic melding ofgroups that put politics behind them totackle a severe problem," said Bob.With local civic groups working withpolitical leaders while ut i l izing the vastresources of state and local govern-ments, the America the Beautiful cam-paign has turned into a blueprint for pos-itive politics in action; an effort that hasnot gone unnoticed outside of our area.

Bob mentioned that other townshipshave already been in touch with himasking for help with similar projects.This is a good sign, and one that proba-bly means that the America theBeautiful environmental group will bearound for a while^ helping to build thecoalition necessary to tackle what mightbe one of Long Island's most pressingproblems.

Baldwin chamber momentumfrom page 5

passed around form letters to membersurging them to write to County ExecutiveThomas Suozzi concerning budget cutswhich would adversely affect the "net-work of services" provided by agenciesthat help residents. The letter said that"Some things are dispensable in thiscounty. Drug and alcohol treatment, edu-cation, and prevention are not. Programsthat service youth and families are not.Mental health services are not. In shortour children, our families and our qualityof life are not, nor will they ever be, dis-pensable."

Board member Kathy' HealyEnglehardt updated members about theOctober 26, annual Pumpkin Run atBaldwin Park. The children's Fun Runwill begin at 10 a.m. followed by the pro-fessionally organized 5K race for runnersof all ages. There will be awards andprizes in a series of categories. Thoseinterested in registering may check theChamber's web site at www.Baldwinchamber.com.

Baldwin Senior High School teacherPat Banhazl and Assistant PrincipalRichard Miskiewicz spoke about thepartnership that exists between theschool and business community.Chamber President Ginny Foley notedthe tremendous assistance of the studentsin creating posters as well as providingpractical help at the Chamber's events.

The high school is looking for addi-tional participation by business peopleon the school district's School to Careeradvisory committee as well as by actingas mentors or. allowing their workplaceto be used for shadow day activities orintern opportunities so that students canlearn first-hand about careers and neces-sary job skills. The next School to CareerAdvisory Committee breakfast meetingwill take place at the high .school libraryon October 29, at 8 a.m.

Planning is also underway for theChamber's Holiday Celebration, which isscheduled for Sunday, December 8, thisyear instead of on a Saturday as in previ-ous years. The celebration includesrefreshments, entertainment, and thelighting of the community Christmas treeand menorah. The Chamber contactedBaldwin's Interfaith Council regardingthis activity.

Ms. Ellen Dunn from the New YorkState Consumer Protection Board gavean overview of the many types of assis-tance that agency provides. Particularemphasis was on the "Do Not Call"Registry and complaint process, lemonlaws, phone slamming, identity theft,product or contractor complaints, andcredit ratings. Those interested in receiv-ing any of the agency's brochures orinformation about the agency's servicesmay check their web site, www.con-sumer.state.ny.us, or call the Long Islandregion number at 470-2954.

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Almost forty Baldwin High School'47 classmates gathered at La Parma IIIin Oceanside on Friday, September 13for a 55th mini-reunion. Fred and PatWest came from Virginia; DickStivelman, Alan and Dolores Mills andWillard Burns and his wife came ftomMaryland; Marilyn Collins Wink fromSouth Carolina, Larry Casapini and hissister Ida from Ohio, Richard andElaine Goodhue Kenney from Florida,Carl Kuester from Connecticut, PeterMurphy from New Jersey, Bob andKarlene Longman from New York City.

Nassau and Suffolk attendees includ-ed: Al and Pat Dredger Lindroth(Freeport), Rosemary Foster Shady,Sister Helen Geagan, Nick andMargaret Gruber Toscano (Baldwin),Vic and Sheila Horowitz Cohen(Freeport), Lynn Lowenberg Metcalf,Bill Malone (Freeport), Babe Minke(Baldwin), Don and Marilyn MullerDengler (Baldwin), Mary QuinnMcGinity (Baldwin), Hal and BarbaraThyll Malmquist, Helen Wohn Gillenand Bob Flanders.

There were balloons, old photos,graduation and sports night programs tolook at, a sumptuous hot lunch, fondmemories and friendships, to make thisa Friday the 13th to remember. ClassPresident Bob Longman reviewed someof the highlights of the days at BaldwinHigh. Sheila Cohen, BaldwinFoundation' for Education President,noted the NEXUS newsletter and beachparty and the $100,000 it has raised forBaldwin Schools; Helen Gillen was abig hit when she asked for comparisonsbetween the '47 yearbook predictionsand the lives that have followed. Allagreed they were lucky to have attendedsuch a special school.

Many classmates stayed over to go tothe annual BFE Beach Party at JonesBeach West . End #2 on Saturday,September 14, where 400 BaldwinHigh School alums came together on aperfect, sunny day. Many futurereunions are being planned to coincidewith the Beach Party weekend, which isusually the first Saturday after LaborDay.

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"We wanted to give families a fun andsafe way to celebrate Halloween," saidBill Holmes, Executive Vice Presidentof Operations for Stop & Shop. "Weknow that families turn to Stop & Shopfor their Halloween needs, from candyto costumes, so it seemed natural thatwe would provide families with a brightand fun place to go trick-or-treating."

AT THE BALDWIN HS CLASS OF '47, 55th reunion, from left areBarbara Thyll Malmquist', Pat Dredger Lindroth (of Freeport),Sister Helen Geagan, Lynn Lowenberg Metcalf, RosemaryFoster Shady and Mary Quinn McGinity (of Baldwin).

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