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Trustees discuss '04-05 Budgetby Jim Golding

Freeport trustees held a public hearingMonday for the village's $47.85 millionbudget for 2004-05, which calls for a taxincrease of nearly li.75 percent with atax rate of $39.80 per $100 valuationbeginning April 1.

Additionally, the village ElectricDepartment is seeking an 18.9 percentincrease in rates over the next three yearsfrom the Public Utilities Commission.The rate hearing was to take placeJanuary 7.

More than 50 persons turned out forthe budget hearing. Several expressedtheir opposition -to, higher taxes, whichhave been rising about 10 percent annu-ally over the past seven years.

An estimated $30,597,816 of the total$47,854,555 would be raised throughtaxes.

Total assessed valuation is$76,875,218.

Spending would increase over the pre-vious year's budget by about $3.2 mil-lion.

"I'm extremely disappointed," said oneoutspoken critic of the budget, BernardSmith. "All we hear is there's nothingyou can do. You're doing a lousy job.Stop overtaxing us."

He also told trustees they're "not mak-ing the hard choices about downsizingstaff' and making other spending cuts,including reducing salaries by 10 percentand overtime expenses.

Mr. Smith and others who spoke at themeeting also complained that highertaxes are causing residents to move fromthe village.

"If they cannot reduce the taxes so .wecan stay here, we need a new board," hesaid.

Nancy Caracciolo complained aboutthe loss of the quality of life in Freeportbecause of the constant tax increases. Shenoted that her three children participlein several community activities such asLittle League and skating at theRecreation Center that require paymentof fees, but the tax increase will force herand many other parents to reduce theirchildren's outside activities.

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"What should the children of the vil-lage not be able to do because their par-ents have to pay more, taxes," she said."We're not an affluent community.People cannot afford to stay here."

Stephanie Riveaux complained aboutthe village's bonded indebtedness, now

about $100 million, and called for morerevenue producing efforts, includingattracting more industry to -the village,rather than increasing taxes. The debtservice on the bonds is about $6.25 mil-lion under the proposed budget.

"We can't continue this," she said.continued on page 3

Still looking for 2004's 1st babyThe Leader is still accepting entries for its

First Baby of the Year contest. The parents ofthe First baby born in Freeport/Baldwin in2004 will win a bottle of champagne fromAtlantic Bayview Wines and Liquor, a gift cer-tificate for mom from Jean Peters, a $25 giftcertificate from Aileen's Kids and a one yeargift subscription to The Leader.

Contest Rules• The baby must be born to a parent who is

residing in Freeport or Baldwin.The exact time of birth must be certified by anattending physician.

• All entries must be received within 21 daysof baby's birth and should be sent to First BabyContest, care of this paper.

• In the event of a tie,a drawing will beheld to determinethe winner.

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On December 17, Alice Brahs, 54, ofMiller Avenue, Freeport, was arrested atHewlett Avenue and Merrick Road,Merrick and charged with DrivingWhile Intoxicated.

First Squad detectives report thearrests of two youths for a robbery thatoccurred in Baldwin on December 27 at7:45 p.m.

Detectives report that a 16-year-oldmale from Brooklyn and a 16-year-oldmale from Freeport robbed a female vic-tim at the intersection of East SlantonAvenue and Oak Street. The two sus-pects took the victim's cell phone, anundisclosed amount of cash and a hood-ed fur coal before fleeing the scene in a1994 red Ford van registered to theFreeport youth's address, police said.

The victim did not report any injuries.A notification was broadcast and

Freeport Police Sergeant Drew respond-ed to the Freeport address and placedboth defendants under arrest when theyarrived a short time later..

The two suspects were each chargedwith one count of Robbery.

The investigation is continuing.

The First Squad is investigating a sus-picious occurance that was reported toFreeport police on December 28 at11:30 p.m.

On that date, at 9 p.m., a womanparked her 1998 Mazda in the street onSouth Columbus Avenue in Freeport.After visiting a friend for approximately45 minutes, she returned to her car anddrove home. Upon arriving home shenoticed that the passenger side rear doorof her car was dented and there wereclumps of human hair on the rear win-dow. There was also blood smeared onthe car. After reporting this to police,they returned to where the car wasparked and found numerous blood stainsand clumps of hair in" the immediatearea.

Police are asking for the public'sassistance in helping to determine whatoccurred.

Anyone with any information relating

to the above incident is asked.to callCrime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. Allcallers will remain anonymous.

+ + +The First Squad reports the arrest of a

Freeport man in connection with a rob-bery that occurred in Milburn PondPark, Fox Road, Baldwin, on December14 at 7 p.m.

According to detectives, a 17-year-oldmale walking through the park wasapproached by four males who demand-ed his money. 'The first robber (maleblack, 5' 6", medium build) produced ahandgun while the others (two maleblacks and one male Hispanic) rum-maged through the victim's pockets.They fled on foot southound through thepark with the victim's wallet (contentsundisclosed), keys and cellphone. Noinjuries were reported.

• The male Hispanic is approximately5' 8" with a husky build and was wear-ing a gray/blue sweat suit, One of theremaining two robbers was 6' 0" with athin build. The other was about 5'8"wearing all. black.

The First Squad reports the arrest ofLaron Harrison 20, of Church Street,Freeport on December 15 in connec-tion with the above robbery. He ischarged with Robbery .

4 4 4The First Squad detectives report the

arrest of a second suspect for a robberythat occurred on December 15 at 6:15p.m. in Freeport.

According to detectives, the victimwas walking north on IndependenceAvenue, when he was grabbed frombehind and around the neck by defen-dant Lashawn Walker, 22, of GuyLombardo Avenue, Feeport, and heldthere while a second man approachedthe victim from the side, placed a hand-gun against his right side and removedcurrency from the victim's pocket. Thevictim was released by defendantWalker, as the other man jumped on anearby bicycle and both fled towardNorth Main Street.

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Lashawn Walker. A search incidental toarrest by Officer Home revealed threesmall bags of marijuana in the defen-dant's pants pocket. The defendant wasalso found to have an outstanding LongBeach City Bench Warrant for CriminalTrespass. The defendant Walker wasarrested and charged with Robbery,Unlawful possession of Marijuana andCriminal Trespass.

First Squad detectives report the arrestof Laron Harrison, 20, of Church Street,Freeport, in connection with the rob-bery. He is charged with Robbery.

Defensive drivingat All Saints'

All Saints Episcopal Church ofBaldwin will present the NationalSafety Council Defensive Driv.ingcourse on Sajturday, January 24.

This class will be from 8:30 a.m.-3p.m. and is open to our entire communi-ty and our neighbors in surroundingareas. People will receive an insurancereduction, as well as a point reduction(if applicable1), and wb will have saferroads.

People can register or obtain informa-tion by calling (631) 360-9720.

Letters to the editor are encouraged by this newspaper.The opinions of the community are as important as any other element

of news we may print. In addition, your input with regard to thepaper's operation are critical to our ability to serve you.

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Friday, January 9• Kid's Cafe, Friday evening supper for local families in need, 5:15 p.m., ETS Youth

Division, 87 Pine Street.•';•* Talking About Literature, 12 p.m., AA, 4:30 p.m., Brownies, 6:30 p.m., at theFreeport Memorial Library.

Saturday, January 10• Children's Literacy Program, 10 am., ETS Youth Division, 87 Pine-Street• Defensive Driving Course, 9:30 am., Recovery, 1:30 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial

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Sunday, January 11• Concert Anton Belov, Baritone, 2:30 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Monday, January 12• Athena, 12:30 p.m., AA, 3:30 p.m., Girt Scouts, 4 p.m., Central Nassau Club, 6:30 p.m.,

Purple Cow, 7 p.m., Chi Eta Phi, 7 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.• Bingo at Congregation Bnai Israel, 7:45 p.m., 91 North Bay view Avenue.• Freeport Village Court in session, Judge Cacciatore presiding, 7 p.m., 40 North Ocean

Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.• Freeport Village Board, Village Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 13• Archbishop Molloy Council # 1974, Knights of Columbus, Our Holy Redeemer Church

basement. 7:30 p.m.•Marriage and the Family at the Crossroads, 10:30 am., Great Books, 1:30 p.m., CR:

Homework Express, 4p.m., SS Audubon Society, 7:30 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Wednesday, January 14• Freeport Village Court in session, Judge Cacciatore presiding, 9 am., 40 North Ocean

Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.• Current Events, 1 p.m., Film: Our Friend Martin, 4:30 p.m., AA, 4:30 p.m., CR:

Homework Express,, 6 p.m., Smoking Cessation Class, 6 p.m., Soul With Heart, 7 p.m.,SP: Income Tax Preparation, 7 p.m., Freeport Camera Club, 7 p.m., at the FreeportMemorial Library.

•Enrico Fermi Lodge, OSIA, 7:45 p.m., Fireman's Exempt Hall, 9 N. LongBeach Road.

•Freeport Exchange Club, 12:30 p.m., Bedell's West Wind.

Thursday, January 15• Freepprt Rotary Club, 7 p.m., at Bedell's at West Wind.• Freeport Human Relations Commission, 8 p.m., Village Hall,• Freeport'Park Commission, 7:30 p.m., Recreation Center.• Business Women of Freeport, monthly meeting and dinner, 6 p.m. at Bedell's

West Wind, East Bedell Street, Freeport.• CR: Homework Express, 4 p.m., Computer Kindergarten for Grownups, 6

p.m., LI Scandinavian Soc., 7 p.m., Freeport Chess Club, 7 p.m., at the FreeportMemorial Library.

Village Board considers budgetfrom page 1

"We can't continue to tax the home-owner."

Trustee Don Miller noted that the vil-lage's share of state sales tax revenuehas dropped to $24,000, where it hadbeen about $1 million under the previ-ous county administration.

Ms. Riveaux drew an analogy withwhat occurs in the computer game "SimCity" when taxes are continuouslyraised. "When you charge loo much intaxes, they all leave. You're going to geta destroyed or bankrupt village."

Kenneth Bagatelle urged trustees todelay their vole on the budget un t i l morerevisions can be made. He recommend-ed applying for additional grants andraising fines for handicapped parkingviolations, illegal commercial vehiclesand an amnesty program for back taxesand fines as ways of generating addi-tional revenue. He also recommendedchanging the fiscal year to begin June 1to save money on the state pension fundand get more state aid.

Freeport ChamberJanuary luncheonThe Freeport Chamber of Commerce

will hold its January luncheon onTuesday, January 13, at 12:30 p.m. atCafe by the Sea, 195A WoodcleftAvenue.

The guest speaker will be Newsdaycolumnist Randi F. Marshall, who willspeak about Long Island's regionaleconomy.

Cost of the luncheon is $15 includinggratuity. All are welcomed and encour-aged to participate.

Francis Cooper said the budget doesnot include other hidden costs to taxpay-ers such as the electric department ratesthat would make the actual tax increasecloser to 24 percent. He, and Mr.Bagatelle afterward, discussed concernsover several budget line item increases.

Earlier in the meeting, budget consult-ant Michael Green discussed the impactof increases in the state retirement fundand medical and hospitalization insur-ance that account for "two-thirds of theincreases in the budget" and over whichthe village has no control.

Among the highest expenses in thebudget are public safety ($13.61 mil-lion), employee benefits ($11.03 mil-lion), debt service ($6.25 million), sani-tation ($3.37 million), culture and recre-ation ($2.98 million), transportation($1.93 million), special items, whichincludes judgments and claims ($2.47million).

Trustees also held a second publichearing to approve a $122,000 contractbetween the village and the FreeportVolunteer Fire Department for 2004-05.

Editor's Note: As The Leader went topress it was informed by the village thatthe budget was approved '4-0 by theBoard of Trustees (Mayor Bill Glackenwas absent owing to a family emer-gency) later on the evening of January 5.

Freeport Demsto meet

The January meeting of the FreeportDemocratic Club will take place onTuesday, January 13, at 7:30 p.m. at theFreeport Memorial Library. All areinvited to attend.

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The gift of public schoolsguest editorial

by Barbara Bartoletti

The time upon us is one we all cherish, for it is a time when fam-ilies and friends come together to celebrate the season and lookahead to the new year.

As I celebrate the season, I am mindful about a gift we some-times take for granted - our public schools. There is an importantlesson of appreciation families and friends can learn as they gatherfor the holidays and ask a few simple questions.

What do they most value and appreciate about public schools inNew York State? Why should they not take public education forgranted? What are the qualities and benefits of public education towhich so many prominent people proudly credit their success?

When I ask New Yorkers from all walks of life what they trulyappreciate about public education, I get some memorable respons-es.

Most people tell me about their favorite schools and favoriteteachers. Some reflect on college, or adult education courses intheir communities. Common threads unite the many voices, strik-ing themes essential to high quality public education; themes whichenhance our participatory democracy and make for a more vibranteconomy.

Let me share with you a sampling of responses that different peo-ple have shared with me. People say such things as: "Thanks topublic education"... "I had a succession of teachers who made awonderful difference in my life. They taught me how to think formyself and question, always question."... "I discovered what I wasreally good at, and how I could make a living."... "I fell in love —with books, and with my wife! We met in high school study hall."

Perhaps the most common comments are about learning to livewith others: "I found myself in a sea of diversity and had to learnhow to get along in the real world."

"Thank God for public education," people say,-for the lifelongvalues they acquired in school. "I learned the hard way about theconsequences for my behavior."... "I learned I needed to back upmy point of view."... "I believe that what I learned was greater thananything in any text or on any test."

The virtues that make our democracy strong, such as: honesty,compassion, courage, teamwork, loyalty, responsibility, empathy,and equity, are virtues which seem to be high among the qualitiesand benefits of public education that are highly valued yet not soeasy to chronicle and quantify.

Public appreciation is, indeed, a valuable way to gauge schoolsuccess. And it is a potent accountability tool. At this time of giftgiving, reflection and resolutions for the New Year, let us take stockof the many reasons to be thankful for our public schools and notto take them for granted. And, we must resolve to continue toimprove our public schools because in doing so we also continueto improve and enhance the quality of our lives, our communitiesand our democracy.

Barbara Bartoletti is president of PS21, Public Schools for the21st Century, a New York State-based organization supporting pub-lic education. She also is legislative director of the New York StateLeague of Women Voters.

SOUTH SHORE HEALTHCARE facility received two American flags for their patients to enjoy. FredAmbrose, president of the Nursery Home Residents Council and a retired Lieutenant Colonel inthe U.S. Army, received the flags from the Woodmen of the World. Looking on is Richard Roman,Dave Greiner and Ken Bagatelle of the Woodmen. With them, Cathie Geraghty-Doyle, MPA, theExecutive Director, accepted the flags at the recent ceremony.

CHRISTMAS SONGS were sung by Emily Spagmuolo, left, Mrs. Santa Glaus (Stephanie Reis,Alice Tuminello, and Sabine Spagmuolo, at SPLASH Holiday Party.

STEFANIE REIS helps Emily Spagmuolo pick a winning raffle ticket.photos by Bill Broun

SPLASH Holiday Partyby Bill & Norma Braun

Operation SPLASH (Stop Pollution,Littering and Save Harbors) held a HolidayParty at the Museum in LLM.E.C., 202

Woodcleft Avenue, Freeport recently.An abundance of raffle gifts, music, excellent

food and drinks, SPLASH members and guestsrocked the museum late into the merry old night.

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DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY...In theOlympic Games, competitors in somesports receive extra points for the degreeof difficulty of the particular skill theyexhibit. For example, in swimming, adive in a tuck position receives morecredit than a dive that is not in a tuckposition.

Looking back over the holiday sea-son, from Thanksgiving through NewYear's Day, it seems that people shouldreceive extra credit for the degree of dif-ficulty they encountered during thesecelebratory times. Typically, the diffi-culties have nothing to do with theessential purpose of the holidays andinevitably much of the difficulty is ofour own choosing. Nevertheless, com-plications abound in days that should bequiet, reflective and peaceful.

First, both Christmas and New Year'sare specific - December 25 and January1, respectively - and so we can expectthat at least three out of seven times, theholidays will fall on the most inconven-ient days of the week (Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday). For thosewho work or for people who must trav-

el, these days, as well as Thanksgivingwhich is always on a Thursday, arelogistically inconvenient.

Second, despite the fact that mostfamilies no longer have all of their mem-bers living close by, we decree that thesedays are "must appear" celebrations.Americans take to the skies, the rails andthe roads in order to arrive at a designat-ed house on one particular day. It does-n't even matter if there are no longer lit-tle children involved for whomChristmas can only be celebrated onChristmas Day. No matter the logisticalnightmare involved (this year escalatedwith a level orange terrorist alert),everyone has to be in motion within thesame basic 24-hour period.

Third, no matter how unpleasant theyare, everyone in the family has to beincluded. And so elderly Uncle Harry,who tells all who will listen that he is oldenough to say what he wants towhomever he wants to say it, is .invitedyear in and year out. No one verbalizesthe thought (dare I say the hope), buteveryone wonders if this will be the lastyear for his shenanigans.

RETIRING. Elaine Dallari (center), retiring Special Education teacher who hasbeen with the Baldwin District for 38 years, is wished well by CharleneManiscalco (left) and Superintendent Dr. Kathy Weiss.

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Fourth, when in-laws are involved, whyis it that no matter how hard young cou-ples try, they are criticized for leavingone house too early and arriving atanother one too late?

Fifth, how did these holidays becomeeating and merchandizing marathons? Isit any wonder that half the metropolitanarea is sick with the flu or some varia-tion thereof? Why do we insist on wear-ing ourselves ragged to buy myriad giftsin crowded, overheated stores at theexact time that our immune systems aremost compromised? We struggle to fightoff the germs that permeate the air as weexchange money and interact withscores of strangers.

Some years ago, a friend's daughterreturned to graduate school to study foran MBA. She had left a stressful job thatseemed filled with one crisis after anoth-er. After two weeks at school, she camehome delighted with her new-foundknowledge. In a course that studied sys-tems, she realized that her previousemployer had set up the company'sorganizational structure and employeeresponsibilties in a manner doomed to

create problems. Don't we do that withour holidays?

As 2004 moves along, perhaps weshould look at the holidays that willsoon appear on the horizon and^ noticethe built-in complications that we willencounter.

We'will have Valentine's Day - a hol-iday that stresses giving flowers - rightin the middle of winter when these blos-soms are the costliest. We will continueto try to mingle the carefreeness ofSpring break with the spiritual holidaysof Easter and Passover, days that shouldbe quiet periods of contemplation.Perhaps only the Fourth of July is lack-ing the madness, provided we stay localand don't attempt to leave Long Islandby any bridge, tunnel or ferry.

Finally, may I pass on the words ofwisdom my daughter heard on a radioshow when a local psychologist wasbeing interviewed concerning holidaystress.

His suggestions were simple - "BeNice," and, "Don't Say It."

Obviously he didn't know UncleHarry!

MRS. MADIN'S SECOND GRADE class at Meadow School in Baldwin was on"fire" with information as Fireman Petrizzo of the New York City FireDepartment instructed the students on fire safety. Father of Thomas Petrizzo,Fireman Petrizzo addressed important skills including methods of escape,smoke detention and emergency measures. The children enjoyed trying on anactual uniform and equipment.

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book discussion series that meets on thefirst Friday every month from noon to1:30 p.m. through June. For your fullenjoyment, it includes discussions ofclassics as well as contemporary litera-ture. Each discussion is led by an educa-tor or librarian. Periodically, the libraryoffers something special for your con-templation

You may pick up your copy of the bookabout four weeks in advance of each pro-gram; you must return it on the day of thediscussion. Discover new authors andideas. Meet new, interesting people. Asregistration is not required, you arealways welcome to attend any or all ofthese stimulating discussions. You maybring your lunch; dessert and beveragewill be provided.

The book chosen for January 9 is"Desirable Daughters" by BharattiMukherjee and discussion leader is AlLandsbergis. This novel chronicles thejourneys of three Brahmin women. asthey follow divergent paths from theirhome in Calcutta and a rigid Indian soci-ety to seek new lives for themselves ontwo separate continents.

Computer KindergartenOn Thursday, January 15, from 6 to 8

p.m., the library will offer a free comput-er kindergarten workshop for adults pre-sented by Western Suffolk BOCES. Thisuser-friendly program is for first-timecomputer users. You will overcome yourfears and discover the wonders of com-puters in this slow-paced, hands-onworkshop. The topics to be discussed are:turning the computer on, the windows

desktop, using the mouse, opening pro-grams, creating a letter, saving a file, andturning the computer off. Seating is limit-ed to 24 participants. Freeport residentsmay register at the Reference Desk start-ing Tuesday, January 6; everybody start-ing Tuesday, January 13.

Great BooksOn Tuesday, January 13 from 1:30 to

3:30 p.m., Bob Sweeney, a certified GreatBooks Foundation Leader, continues hisGreat Books: Third Reading Series. Theselection for this session is "History ofthe Peloponnesian War" by Thucydidcs, ageneral during the'Peloponnesian War.who wrote this history of the conflictwhile in exile from Athens. Participants

- may borrow a copy of the volume per-taining to this session, along with aReader Aid pamphlet, at the CirculationDesk. Mr. Sweeney will follow theprocess of Shared Inquiry, which is a seri-ous and stuctured meeting that focusesexclusively on questions raised by thetext, rather than on group members' likesand dislikes.

Soul With HeartOn Wednesday, January 14. at 7 p.m..

Soul With Heart continues its meetingswith "Your Blues Ain't Like Mine," byBebe Moore Campbell, When a 15-year-old unknowingly crosses the acceptedline, he is brutally murdered, setting.inmotion a series of events that leaves noone in town untouched. Books are avail-able at the Circulation Desk one monthbefore the meeting.

The group's relaxed atmosphereencourages participants to offer opinionswhile discussing the selected book, It's an

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Marriage and FamilyOn Tuesday, January 13, at 10:30 a.m.,

the library will offer a free program enti-tled Marriage and Family at theCrossroads presented by Howard J.Shurdot, a cultural anthropologist. Hisinitial interest with this subject was

sparked by his Harvard sociologyProfessor Carl C. Zimmerman. Mr.Shurdut continued his interest in thistopic, which relates to marriage and thefamily. He feels that today there is agrowing need to wrestle with and under-stand the diverse influences which areaffecting these institutions. Not only isthe general development of technologycausing societal changes, but the very use

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Freeport Kiwanis honorsKiwanis 89th anniversary

Freeport Kiwanis Club members willmark Kiwanis International's 89th birth-day during Kiwanis Anniversary Week,January 18-24, according to PatrickBuckland, President of the FreeportKiwanis Club.

The Club will celebrate with theFreeport High School Key Club byholding an Anniversary Dinner Partywith the residents of the PeternanaSenior Center on Wallace Street.

The first Kiwanis club was charteredon January 21, 1915, in Detroit,Michigan. Today, Kiwanis has grown tonumber 8,400 clubs and 290,000 mem-bers in 85 countries around the world.Kiwanis Clubs sponsor communityservice projects and raise funds to meetlocal needs.

The Freeport Kiwanis Club was char-tered in October of 1936 and has been incontinuous service to the community forthe past 68 years. Local projects havebeen the yearly Fishing Trip for theChildren, the Annual Easter Egg Hunt,collecting donated food and distributingit to the local food pantries and manymore.

Last year, Kiwanis Clubs around theworld raised and spent more than $100million on community service activi-

ties, with a special emphasis on meet-ing the needs of young children.Kiwanis members also donated almost6 million volunteer hours to theseservice activities. This money andtime supported almost 150,000Kiwanis projects to meet communityneeds.

Kiwanis International's continuingservice focus is called "Young Children:Priority One." Under this theme, eachKiwanis Club is encouraged to sponsorsignificant projects that serve the specialneeds of young children from prenatalto age 5.

Kiwanis Clubs around the world -arealso conducting the first KiwanisWorldwide Service Project in partner-ship with the United Nations Children'sFund. Kiwanis has raised more than $75million to assist nations in eliminatingiodine deficiency disorders (IDD), theleading and preventable cause of mentalretardation in the world today.

As Kiwanis International marks its89th anniversary, Kiwanis funds arenow at work in almost 100 nations andUNICEF estimates that Kiwanis-fundedIDD projects are saving more than 8million children from mental retardationeach year.

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Rescue unit: This letter is to thank youall for saving my mother's life, for yourhard work getting my mother out fromunder that bus we would not be ashappy as we are today to still have herin our lives.

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Thank you God there are men andwomen like yourselves in this world.May God bless you all and keep yousafe. From a grateful family.

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These walls are located at VeteransPlaza, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow.It is for those living and deceased whoserved our great country during war andpeacetime. Space is available for thoseinterested in including their name or thatof a loved one. Proof of military serviceand a contribution of $100 per name isrequired. A 50 word or less militarybiography on each person on the wallwill be housed in the veterans tower ifrequested. Call 681-8214.

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December 27 of congestive heart fail-ure, a complication from kidney dis-ease. A resident of South Setauket, heis survived by his wife Emily DelorisJordan McKinnon and children,Machiel McKinnon, Toni Williams,Yolanda Shields. He leaves threegrandchildren, Tania Williams, CurtisWilliams, Jr. and Taila McKinnon.

Mr. McKinnon became a PhysicalEducation teacher at Dodd Junior HighSchool, Freeport when he and his fam-ily moved there in 1974. He was also aseventh and eighth grade Basketballcoach and Track coach at the schoolfrom 1974 to 1985.

He was Assistant Football Coach atFreeport High School from 1974 to1985 and Varsity Basketball Coachfrom 1985 to 1991. The team was coun-ty finalist in 1986, 1987, 1988 and fivetime Conference Champions. He wasVarsity Assistant Spring Track Coachfor Freeport High School with manycounty and state Champions in shotput

and discus.He coached many professional foot-

ball players, including MorionGreenwood of the Miami Dolphins,Lemar Parrish of the CincinnatiBengals and Clifton Smith of theWashington Redskins.

He was born in Quitman, Georgia,and grew up in Miami. His parentswere John and Cleo McKinnon. He issurvived by sisters, Betty Whiteheadand Annie Kennerly of Miami andAlma Cobbs of Homestead, Florida.

He had a Bachelor of Science degreein Education from St. Augustine'sCollege in North Carolina and was thefirst African-American to receive aMaster's degree from the Universityof North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in1968.

He belonged to the Masonic Lodge169, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity andNassau County Athletic CoachesAssociation. He was a member of St.Cuthbert's Episcopal Church.

Visiting, was at Bryant FuneralHome, Setauket. Donations may be

sent to the National KidneyFoundation, . 1250 Broadway, Suite2001, New York, NY 10001.

Muriel L. PhillipsMuriel L. Phillips, -91, died at the

Woodland Terrace Nursing Facility inDeland, Florida, on December 24.She was formerly a resident ofFreeport, and was a retired teacherfrom the Franklin Square Schoolswhere she taught 25 years.

The deceased leaves a son, RaymondPhillips, Jr. of Garland, Texas, anddaughters Patricia Anne Schimmel ofDeltona, Florida and Mary CarolScholz of Debary, Florida. Her sister isDoris A. Allyn of Gilgo Beach. She isthe grandmother of 11 children and 13great-grandchildren.

Visiting was at the Baldauff FamilyFuneral Home, Orange City, Florida.Donations may be sent to theAlzheimer's Association,Volusta/Flager Office, 1 1 1 NorthFrederick Avenue, Ste. 100, DaytonaBeach, Florida 32114.

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College prep at DoddDr. Eric Eversley, Superintendent of

Freeport Public Schools, is calling onDodd Middle School seventh and eighthgraders and their parents to focus on thepath to college. According to. Dr.Eversley, "College preparation does notbegin in grade 11. Middle school studentsand parents need to realize that collegesand universities review transcripts whichinclude ALL high school scores, not justthose earned in the junior year. Collegesand universities also look carefully at thekind of courses a youngster takes inpreparation for high school and college,and performance in grades seven andeight can determine a child's readiness forthe strong courses and curricula that col-leges favor."

In cooperation with the Dodd MiddleSchool PTA, teachers, counselors, admin-istrators, State University of New YorkOld Westbury, and the Harvard Club ofLong Island, The Freeport School Districtis sponsoring its second annual EarlyCollege Awareness Program that specifi-cally targets the needs of seventh andeighth graders. In a special program totake place at SUNY Old Westbury, par-ents and students will have an opportuni-ty to meet with college admissions offi-

cers, financial aid experts, Freeport grad-uates now in college, and current Freeportseniors.

Dr. Calvin Butts, President of theSUNY Old Westbury campus, will be thekeynote speaker. The program is free ofcharge and includes lunch and a tour.Buses will depart from Dodd MiddleSchool at 8 a.m. sharp on March 27.Parking is available at SUNY OldWestbury for those who choose to trans-port themselves.

Students and families need to beginpreparing for college in the middle schoolyears - both academically and financially.This event provides an opportunity tobegin that process. Jacqueline Harris, aparent who participated in last year's pro-gram, enjoyed the event thoroughly.

"I thought it was a very meaningful andinformative program, and well worth thetime on a Saturday," she said. "The speak-er was outstanding. It was nice to see somany dads in attendance. I am lookingforward to attending again this year."

If you are the parent of a Dodd seventhor eighth grader, look for an announcementflyer from the school. Or, if you wish, sim-ply fill in the form below and mail it to theaddress shown by January 16.

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PUBLIC NOTICESSUMMARY NOTICE OF SALE$4,150.000Village of Freeport(in the County of Nassau)New Yorfc$4,150.000 Various Purposes Serial Bonds. 2004 Series B(not bank-qualified) (book-entry only)Sale: 11:00 o'clock AM, Tuesday, January 13. 2004at Capital Markets Advisors, UC, 11 Penn Plaza, 5th Floor, New York, New YorkThe Bonds are dated January 15. 2004. and will bear interest from that date until maturity at theannual rate or rates specified by the purchaser, payable on January 15, 2005, July 15, 2005 andsemlannually thereafter on January 15 and July 15 of each year until maturity. The Bonds mature onJanuary 15 In each year as follows:

Amount*$325,000335.000350,000360.000375,000390,000

Year-2005- -

200620072008200920102011

Amount*$270,000275.000280,000285,000295,000300,000310,000

Year201220132014*1

2015*2016*2017*

* Amounts are subject to adjustment by the Issuer in accordance with Section 58.00(c)(2) of theLocal Finance Law as provided herein.** Subject to redemption prior to maturity.The Issuer reserves the right to change the time and/or date of the bid opening, and notice thereofshall be provided at least 24 hours prior to the time set forth above and transmitted over theThomson Municipal Newswire.Bids, accompanied by $83,000 good faith deposit in the form of a certified or cashier's check, or afinancial surety bond, must be for all $4,150,000 Bonds. Award shall be based on lowest true interestcost. Legal Opinion to be provided by Nixon Peabody LLP.Bidders must refer to the full Notice of Sale for the complete terms and conditions of the sale andthe Official Bid Form. Copies of said Notice and the Preliminary Official Statement must be promptlyobtained from Capital Markets Advisors, LLC; 11 Penn Plaza, 5th Floor, New York, New York 10001,(212)946-2872.Dated: January 5. 2004Vilma I. Lancaster^Village TreasurerFL #265

SUMMARY NOTICE OF SALE$59,985,000Village of Freeport(In the County of Nassau)New York$59,985,000 Power Project Serial Bonds. 2004 Series A(not bank-qualified) (book-entry only)Sale: 11:00 o'clock AM, Tuesday, January 13, 2004at Capital Markets Advisors, LLC, 11 Penn Plaza, 5th Floor. New York, New YorkThe Bonds are dated January 15, 2004, and will bear interest from that date until maturity at theannual rate or rates specified by the purchaser, payable on January 15, 2005, July 15, 2005 andsemlannually thereafter on January 15 and July 15 of each year until maturity. The Bonds mature onJanuary 15 in each year as follows:

Amount*2019*'

2,085,0002,180,0002,285.0002,395,0002,510,0002,635.0002,765,0002,905,0003.050.0003,205,0003.370,0003,540,0003,715,000

Year2005200620072008200920102011201220132014"2015**2016**2017**2018"

Amount*$1,270,000

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* Amounts are subject to adjustment by the Issuer in accordance with Section 58.00(c)(2) of theLocal Finance Law as provided herein." Subject, to redemption prior to maturity.The Issuer reserves the right to change the time and/or date of the bid opening, and notice thereofshall be provided at least 24 hours prior to the time set forth above and transmitted over theThomson Municipal Newswire.Bids, accompanied by $1,199,700 good faith deposit In the form of a certified or cashier's check, ora financial surety bond, must be for all $59,985,000 Bonds. Award shall be based on lowest trueInterest cost. Legal Opinion to be provided by Nixon Peabody LLP.Bidders must refer to the full Notice of Sale for the complete terms and conditions of the sale andthe Official Bid Form. Copies of said Notice and the Preliminary Official Statement must be promptlyobtained from Capital Markets Advisors, LLC, 11 Penn Plaza, 5th Floor, New York, New York 10001,(212)946-2872. . - ( •Dated; January 5,2004 . \Vilma I. Lancaster "Village TreasurerFL #266

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: ELAINE C. PROPERTIES LLC.Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York (SSNY) on10/30/03. 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/oElaine C. Robustelli. 3100 South OceanBoulevard, Apartment 305N, Palm Beach,Florida 33480. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.fl flIO/IAvlOM 11 1A OS 1 /I fl

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY, NAME: CUSTOM KAYAKS BY STEVE,LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York (SSNY) on10/23/03. 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/oSteve Pollack, 467 .Hempstead Avenue,Rockville Centre. New York 1 1 570. Purpose: Forany lawful purpose.FL #2186x12/11. 18.25. 1/1.8. 15 _NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: DENGLER ENTERPRISES LLC.Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York (SSNY) on11/20/03. 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, 100Nantwick Street, Lido Beach, New York 11561.Purpose; For any lawful purpose.Fl tf?19(Sx 19/11. !Rm?S 1/1 R IS _NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: BROADWAY WALLABOUTREALTY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filedwith the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY)on 11/06/03. The latest date of dissolution is12/31/2099. 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, 20Wedgewood Lane, Lawrence. New York 1 1 559.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.Fl 9?AAT 19/1fl 9fi 1/1 fl IS. •)•> _

LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATION OF LMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY: OVERLOOK ENTERPRISES, LLCArticles of Org. filed NY Sec of State (SSNY)11/19/03. Office in Nassau Co. SSNY design.agent of LLC upon whom process may be.served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to theLLC. 2595 Overlook PI, Baldwin, NY 11510.Purpose: Any lawful purpose.Fl 777AT17/1H ?."S 1/1 R 1 fi 97 _

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY ALTEGRACREDIT COMPANY, Pltf. vs. JUDITH BRESLIN, et al.Defts. Index #02-13129. Pursuant to judgment offoreclosure and sale dated Mar. 4, 2003, I willsell at public auction on the north front steps ofthe Nassau County Courthouse, 262 OldCountry Rd.. Mlneola, NY on Jan. 22, 2004 at1:30 pm prem. k/a 41 Nassau Ave., Freeport,NY. Said property located on the easterly sideof Nassau Ave. 100 ft. southerly from the cornerformed by the intersection of the easterly sideof Nassau Ave. with the southerly side of RaySt., being a plot 105 ft. x 60 ft. approx. amt. ofjudgment is $186,341.52 plus costs and Interest.Sold subject to terms and conditions of filedjudgment and terms of sale. GEORGE PFLUGER.Referee. CERTILMAN BALIN ADLER & HYMAN,LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 90 Merrick Ave., EastMeadow.NY. #57357FL 228P 4T 12/lfi. ?S 1 /1 .RNOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: HOLBRO ASSOCIATES, LLC.Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York (SSNY) on10/30/03. The latest date of dissolution Is12/31/2103. Office location: Nassau County.SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against It may be served.SSNY shall mall a copy of process to the LLC,289 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre, NewYork 11570. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.PI 99OAT 19/lfl OS 1/1 ft IK V)

LEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF FORMATIONN. B. S. TRUCKING, LLC(the "Company")Filing Date: 11/10/03County: NassauThe Secretary of State of New York has beendesignated as agent of the Company uponwhom process against it may be served. TheCompany's address: 3355 Colony Drive,Baldwin, NY 11510. Latest Date of Dssolution:12/31/2053. Purpose: any lawful business pur-pose or purposes. Company's: Attorney: AlanR. Sbberman, Esq. 2001 Marcus Avenue, LakeSuccess, New York 11042.FL 230 a 12/18. 95. 1 /1. 8 15 22

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUWELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONALASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE WITHOUT RECOURSE

Plaintiff againstDORA HERNANDEZ; ET AL.

Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 8/28/2003 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at North Front

Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 262Old Country Road. Mineola, NY on 1/15/2004 at9:30AM premises known as 20 PROSPECTSTREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520ALL that certain plot, piece, tract or parcel ofland, with the buildings and improvementsthereon erected, situate, lying and being in theTown of Hempstead, Inc. Village of Freeport,County of Nassau and State of New York.Section 62 Block 87 Lot 224 Approximateamount of lien $204,772.08 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment Index # 4330/03DONNA M. BRADY, Esq., Referee,Fein, Such & Crane, (Attorney's for Plaintiff)747 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 201, ChestnutRidge, N.Y. 10977 (973) 538-4700 X 151Dated: 12/1 /2003 Our File #: OPNY 603 seCl TV? /IT 19/1A 9* 1/1 A

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU. Index No. 01-005107, TheChase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee, Plaintiff -against - Thomas R. Bagensie. et al.Defendants. Pursuant to a judgment of foreclo-sure and sale signed herein on January 4, 2002,I, the undersigned, the Referee in said judg-ment named, will sell at public auction at thenorth front steps of the Nassau County CourtHouse, 262 Ol?l Country Road, Mineola, NewYork 11501, County of NASSAU, State of NewYork, on January 16, 2004 at 9:45 A.M., on thatday, the premises directed by said judgment tobe sold and therein described as follows: Saidpremises being known as and by streetaddress: 290 South Ocean Avenue, Freeport,New York 11520. Section: 62 Block: 118 Lot: 10.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, December 2,2003, Louis J. Milone, Jr., Esq. REFEREE, CARUS &MANNIELLO, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 115Eileen Way, P.O. Box 9021, Syosset, New York11791, (516) 364-4500, (718) 463-8918Fl 9344T19/1B. 25. 1/l'fl

NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGOF THE BALDWIN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT,

IN THE COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORKNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a

resolution-of the Board of Education of the

Baldwin Union Free School, In the County ofNassau, New York, adopted on December 10,2003, a Special District Meeting of the qualifiedvoters of said School District will be held on

Wednesday, February 4, 2004from 7:00 o'clock A.M. to 10:00 o'clock P.M.(Prevailing Time) at the gymnasium of theBaldwin Senior High School, Ethel T. Kloberg

. Drive. East of Grand Avenue, Baldwin. NewYork for the purpose of voting upon the follow-ing Bond Proposition:

BOND PROPOSITIONRESOLVED:

(a) That the Board of Education of theBaldwin Union Free School District, in theCounty of Nassau, New York (the "District"), ishereby authorized to undertake a District-widefacilities improvement project (the "Project")substantially as described in a report preparedfor the District by H2M Group, which is on filewith the District Clerk and available for publicinspection, (the "Report"), consisting of the par-tial reconstruction of. and construction ofimprovements and alterations to, all Districtbuildings and the sites thereof, including (asand where necessary) Interior reconstructionand space reconfiguration; replacement ofroofs, windows, ceilings, tiles and floors;Improvements to the heating, ventilating, airconditioning, electrical, lighting, irrigation, tele-phone and public address systems; technologyinfrastructure improvements; asbestos and leadabatement; exterior masonry improvementsand repainting; athletic and recreationImprovements, including track resurfacing, ten-nis court renovation, and field refurbishment;and parking improvements; all of the foregoingto include the original furnishings, equipment,machinery, apparatus and ancillary or relatedsite, demolition and other work required in con-nection therewith; and to expend therefor,including preliminary costs and costs incidentalthereto and to the financing thereof, anamount not to exceed the estimated total costoT $26,976,993; provided that the detailed costsof the cpmponents of the Project as set forthherein and as detailed in the Report may bereallocated among such components if theBoard of Education shall determine that suchreallocation is in the best interests of the District;

(b) that a tax is hereby voted In an amountof not to exceed the estimated total cost of$26,976,993 to finance such cost, such tax tobe levied and collected in installments in suchyears and in such amounts as shall be deter-mined by said Board of Education; and

(c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of(eohtlpu^d op next.pqge)-

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from previous pagethe District are hereby authorized to be issuedin the aggregate principal amount of not toexceed $26,976,993 and a tax is hereby votedto pay the interest oh said bonds as the sameshall become due and payable.

Such Bond Proposition shall appear on theballot label to be inserted in the votingmachines used for voting at said Special DistrictMeeting in substantially the following con-densed form:

BOND PROPOSIT4ONYES NORES OLVED :(a) That the Board of Education of the

Baldwin Union Free School District, in theCounty of Nassau. New York (the "District"), ishereby authorized to partially reconstruct andconstruct improvements and alterations to allDistrict buildings and the sites thereof and toexpend not to exceed $26,976,993 therefor; (b)that a tax is hereby voted in an amount of notto exceed the estimated total cost of$26,976,993 to finance such cost, such tax tobe levied and collected in installments in suchyears and in such amounts as shall be deter-mined by said Board of Education; and (c) thatin anticipation of said tax. bonds of the Districtare hereby authorized to be issued in theaggregate principal amount of not to exceed$26,976.993, and a tax is hereby voted to paythe interest on said bonds as the same shallbecome due and payable.

The voting will be conducted by ballot onvoting machines as provided in the EducationLaw and the polls will remain open from 7:00o'clock A.M. to 10:00 o'clock P.M. (PrevailingTime) and as much longer as may be neces-sary to enable the voters then present tocast their ballots.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that pursuant toEducation Law 2014, personal registration ofvoters is required, and no person shall be enti-tled to vote at the Special District Meetingwhose name does not appear on the registerof the .District. Registration shall be held at theoffice of the District Clerk, 960 Hastings Street,Baldwin, New York during the hours of enroll-ment of children for a school term and alsofrom 8:00 o'clock A.M. to 3:00 o'clock P.M.(Prevailing Time) on any school day at any ofthe District schools through Friday, January 30,2004, and at the Baldwin Senior High School,Ethel T. Kloberg Drive, East of Grand Avenue,Baldwin, New York on Thursday January 23,2004 from 7:00 o'clock P.M. to 9:00 o'clock P.M.(Prevailing Time) for the purpose of preparing aregister of the qualified voters of the District forsaid Special District Meeting, at which time anyperson shall be entitled to have his/her nameplaced upon such register, provided that atsuch meeting of the Board of Registrationhe/she is known or proven to the satisfaction ofsuch Board of Registration to be then or there-after entitled to vote at said Special DistrictMeeting.

The register of the qualified voters of saidDistrict prepared for the Annual Election heldon June 3, 2003 shall be used by said Board ofRegistration as the basis for the preparation ofthe register for said Special District Meeting tobe held on February 4, 2004. Any person whosename appears on such register or who shallhave been previously registered for any annualor special District meeting or election and whoshall have voted at any annual or specialDistrict meeting or election held or conductedat any time since January 1 , 2000, will not berequired to register personally for this SpecialDistrict Meeting. In addition, any person other-wise qualified to vote who is registered with theBoard of Elections of Nassau County under theprovisions of the Election Law shall be entitledto vote at said Special District Meeting withoutfurther registration.

Immediately upon its completion, said regis-ter will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk,and will be open for Inspection between thehours of 9:00 o'clock A.M. and 2:00 o'clock P.M.(Prevailing Time) on each of the five (5) daysprior to the Special District Meeting for which itwas prepared, except Sunday, and onSaturday, January 31, 2004, by appointmentonly.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applicationsfor absentee ballots may be applied for at theoffice of the District Clerk, 960 Hastings Street,Baldwin, New York. If the ballot is to be mailedto the voter, the completed application mustbe received by the District Clerk no later thanJanuary 28, 2004. If the ballot is to be deliveredpersonally to the voter at the office of theDistrict Clerk, the completed application mustbe received by the District Clerk no later thanFebruary 3, 2004, the day before the date setfor the Special District Meeting.

A list of all persons to whom absentee ballotsshall have been Issued will be available forpublic inspection at the office of the DistrictClerk between the hours of 9:00 o'clock A.M.and 2:00 o'clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) on eachof the five (5) days prior to the date set for theelection, except Saturday and Sunday.BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATIONDated: December 10, 2003

Jacquie AckermanDistrict Clerk

' 19/ffl' f/ft .'•)') '?9. _SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK -

COUNTY OF NASSAUAAMES FUNDING CORPORATION DBA AAMESHOME LOAN, Plaintiff, against STEPHEN R.GOODMAN, et al, Defendant(s). Pursuant to aJudgment of Foreclosure and Sale enteredherein and dated October 3rd, 2002, I, theundersigned Referee will sell at public auctionat the North Front steps of the Nassau CountyCourthouse, 262 Old Country Road, Mineola,New York, on the 23rd day of January, 2004 at9:30 A.M., premises lying and being in theCounty of Nassau. Said premises being knownas 287 Pennsylvania Avenue, Freeport, NY11520, Section: 36; Block: 521; Lot: 47.Approximate amount of lien $244,803.41 plusinterest and costs. Premises will be sold subjectto filed judgment and terms of sale.Index #02-002629Scott Guardino. Esq., RefereeEschen & Frenkel, LLPAttorney(s) for Plaintiff93 E. Main Street, Bay Shore, New York 11706File* 11043-CW-12496Fl 941 4T 1?/?fi 1 / 1 R 15SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUMORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS-TEMS, INC. Plaintiff against NICHOLASA WALKER;MARTIN WALKER; Defendant(s). Pursuant to ajudgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered May 1, 2002. I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501 on1/23/2004 at 9:15am premises known as 6 TaftPlace, Freeport, NY 11520. ALL that certain plot,piece, tract or parcel of land, with the buildingsand imp rovements thereon e rected, situate,lying and being In the Incorporated Village ofFreeport , Town of Hempstead, County ofNassau and State of New York . SEC 0054BLOCK 00083-00 LOT 0009 Approximate amountof lien $348,759.18 plus interest and costs.Premises will be sold subject to provisions offiled judgment. Index* 01-016273 MichaelZapson, Esq. , Referee . Fein, Such & Crane,(Attorney's for plaintiff) , 747 Chestnut RidgeRoad, Suite 201, Chestnut Ridge, N.Y, 10977(973) 538-4700 X 151 Dated : 12/4/2003 OurFile#: AUNY092SE.FL 242 4T 12/25. 1/1.8. 15

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUMIDFIRST BANK,

Plaintiff,AgainstJACQUELINE ELIE; ANGEL ELIE, et al.

Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 3/12/2003 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY on1/22/2004 at 3:30PM premises known as 123Harris Ave., Freeport, NY 11520ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being in the Villageof Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County ofNassau and State of New York Section 55 Block250 Lot 241 & 242 Approximate amount of lien$176,965.42 plus interest and costs Premises willbe sold subject to provisions of filed judgmentIndex #01/018162PAUL J. MUSCARELLA, Esq., Referee.Shapiro and DiCaro250 Mile Crossing Blvd., Suite One, Rochester NY14624Dated: 12/5/2003 File #: 01-41891r jvrFL 243 4T 12/25. 1/1.8. 15NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: J. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING LLC.Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York (SSNY) on10/15/03. 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/oJuan Ortiz, 72 Archer Street, Freeport, New York,11520. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.FL 245 6T 12/25. 1/1.8.15.22.29NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: BROTHERS HOLDINGS LLC.Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York (SSNY) On12/10/03. The latest date of dissolution is12/31/2102. 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,763 Raleigh Street, Woodmere, New York11598. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.FL2486T1/1.8. 15.22.29.2/5

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUCHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORA-TION,

Plaintiff,AgainstHERBERT GOODWINE; et al.,

Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 11/22/2002 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY on1/29/2004 at 9:30 AM premises known as 209Ellison Avenue, Roosevelt, NYALL that certain plot piece_ or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being in the Town of

Hempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew York Section 55 Block 335 Lot 130-131Approximate amount of lien $173,640.71 plusinterest and costs. Premises will be sold subjectto provisions of filed judgment Index #8486/01John Beyrer, Esq., RefereeJon B. Felice & Associqtes, P.C. (Attorney's forPlaintiff)11 East 44th Street, Suite 800 New York, NY10017Dated: 12/12/2003 File #: BBFCH 1988 macFL2524T1 /1 .8 . 15.22NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: MICHAEL STRIANO SALESAND MARKETING LLC. Articles of Organizationwere filed with the Secretary of State of NewYork (SSNY) on 12/12/03, and has an existencedate of 01/01/2004. Office location: NassauCounty. SSNY has been designated as agent ofthe LLC upon whom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to theLLC, c/o Michael Striano, 10 West Broadway,Unit 4G, Long Beach, New York 11561. Purpose:For any lawful purpose.FL2536T1/1.8, 15,22,29,2/5

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 1/14/2004 at 9:00 A.M. to considerthe following applications and appeals:THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED START-ING AT 9:30 A.M.65/04. LEVITTOWN-Josato, lnc.,Varlance, lotdepth less than 100', construct dwelling withgarage.,N/W cor. of an unimproved street tobe known as Marigold Ct. & Crocus La.between Blacksmith Rd. So. & Orchid Rd.(Negative Declaration Issued under S.E.Q.R.)66/04. LEVITTOWN- Josato, Inc..Variances, frontwidth, lot depth less than 100', constructdwelling with garage.,N/s of an unimprovedstreet to be known as Marigold Ct., 67.94' W/oCrocus La. between Blacksmith Rd. So. &Orchid Rd. (Negative Declaration issued underS.E.Q.R.)67/04. LEVITTOWN-Josato, lnc.,Varlances, frontwidth, lot depth less than 100', constructdwelling with garage., N/s of an unimprovedstreet to be known as Marigold Ct., 138.54' W/oCrocus La. between Blacksmith Rd. So. &Orchid Rd. (Negative Declaration Issued underS.E.Q.R.)68/04. LEVITTOWN-Josato, lnc.,Varlances, frontwidth, lot depth less than 100', constructdwelling with garage., N/s of an unimprovedstreet to be known as Marigold Ct., 209.14' W/oCrocus La. between Blacksmith Rd. So. &Orchid Rd. (Negative Declaration issued underS.E.Q.R.)69/04. LEVITTOWN-Josato, Inc..Variances, frontwidth, lot depth Less than 100', constructdwelling with garage.,N/s of an unimprovedstreet to be known as Marigold Ct., 279.74' W/oCrocus La. between Blacksmith Rd. So. &Orchid Rd. (Negative Declaration Issued underS.E.Q.R.)70/04. LEVITTOWN-Josato, lnc.,Variances, frontwidth, lot depth less than 100', constructdwelling with garage.,N/s of an unimprovedstreet to be known as Marigold Ct., 350.34' W/oCrocus La. between Blacksmith Rd. So. &Orchid Rd. (Negative Declaration issued underS.E.Q.R.)71/04. LEVITTOWN-Josato, Inc.,Variances, frontwidth, lot depth less than 100', constructdwelling with garage.,N/s of an unimprovedstreet to be known as Marigold Ct., 420.94' W/oCrocus La. between Blacksmith Rd. So. &Orchid Rd. (Negative Declaration issued underS.E.Q.R.)72/04. LEVITTOWN- Josato, lnc.,Variances, frontwidth, lot depth less than 100', constructdwelling with garage.,N/s of an unimprovedstreet to be known as Marigold Ct., 491.54' W/oCrocus La. between Blacksmith Rd. So. &Orchid Rd. (Negative Declaration Issued underS.E.Q.R.)73/04. LEVITTOWN-Josato, lnc.,Variances, frontwidth, lot depth less than 100', constructdwelling (with 2-car detached garage) N/s ofan unimproved street to be known as MarigoldCt., 562.14' W/o Crocus La. betweenBlacksmith Rd. So. & Orchid Rd. (NegativeDeclaration issued under S.E.Q.R.)74/04. LEVITTOWN-Josato, Inc..Variance, frontwidth, construct dwelling with 2-cargarage.,N/s of an unimproved street to beknown as Marigold Ct., 663.35' W/o Crocus La.between Blacksmith Rd. So. & Orchid Rd.(Negative Declaration Issued under S.E.Q.R.)75/04. LEVITTOWN-Josato, lnc.,Variance, frontwidth, construct dwelling with garage..Westend of a cul-de-sac of an unimproved street tobe known as Marigold Ct., 678.47' W/o CrocusLa. between Blacksmith Rd. So. & Orchid Rd.(Negative Declaration issued under S.E.Q.R.)76/04. LEVITTOWN-Josato, lnc.,Variances, frontwidth, lot depth less than 100', constructdwelling with garage.,N/s of an unimprovedstreet to be known as Topaz Ct., 95.53' E/oHeron La. between Woodcock La. & OrchidRd. (Negative Declaration issued underS.E.Q.R.)77/04. LEVITTOWN-Josato, Inc..Variances, front

width. Lot depth less than 100', constructdwelling with garage.,N/s of an unimprovedstreet to be known as Topaz Ct., 166.13' E/oHeron La. between Woodcock La. & OrchidRd. (Negative Declaration Issued underS.E.Q.R.)78/04. LEVITTOWN-Josato, lnc.,Variances, frontwidth, lot depth less than 100', constructdwelling with garage.,N/s of an unimprovedstreet to be known as Topaz Ct., 236.73' E/oHeron La. between Woodcock La. & OrchidRd. (Negative Declaration issued underS.E.Q.R.) •79/04. LEVlTTON-Josato, Inc..Variances, frontwidth, lot depth less than 100', constructdwelling with garage.,N/s of an unimprovedstreet to be known as Topaz Ct., 307.33' E/oHeron La. between Woodcock La. & OrchidRd. (Negative Declaration issued underS.EQ.R.)80/04. LEVITTOWN-Josato, Inc.,Variances, frontwidth, lot depth less than 100', constructdwelling with garage.,N/s of an unimprovedstreet to be known as Topaz Ct., 377.93' E/oHeron La. between Woodcock La. & OrchidRd. (Negative Declaration Issued underS.E.Q.R.)81/04. LEVITTOWN-Josato, lnc.,Variances, frontwidth, lot depth less than 100'. constructdwelling with garage.,N/s of an unimprovedstreet to be known as Topaz Ct., 448.53' E/oHeron La. between Woodcock La. & OrchidRd. (Negative Declaration issued underS.E.Q.R.)82/04. LEVITTOWN- Josato, lnc.,Varlances, frontwidth, lot depth less than 100', constructdwelling (with 2-car detached garage)., N/s ofan unimproved street to be known as TopazCt., 519.13' E/o Heron La. between WoodcockLa, & Orchid Rd. (Negative Declaration issuedunder S.E.Q.R.)83/04. LEVITTOWN- Josato, lnc.,Varlance, frontwidth, construct dwelling with 2-cargarage.,N/s of an unimproved street to beknown as Topaz Ct., 615.41' E/o Heron La,between Woodcock La, & Orchid Rd.(Negative Declaration Issued under S.E.Q.R.)84/04. LEVITTOWN- Josato, lnc.,Varlance. frontwidth, construct dwelling with garage.. Eastend of a cul-de-sac of ah unimproved street tobe known as Topaz Ct., 630.' E/o Heron La.between Woodcock La. & Orchid Rd.(Negative Declaration Issued under S.E.Q.R.)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. At the call of the Chairman,the Board will consider the Decision andReserve Decision calendar.

By order of the Board of Appeals,Gerald G. Wright, Chairman

Joseph F. Pellegrini, Secretaryto the Board of Appeals

FL 255 IT 1/8RESOLUTION NO. 13-2003

WHEREAS, the County Government Law ofNassau County (Chapter 879 of the Laws of1936 as amended) and the Nassau CountyAdministrative Code (Chapter 272 of the Lawsof 1939 and amendments thereto) providethat the assessment roll of the County ofNassau be completed on or before the 2ndday of January each year, and on the comple-tion thereof the Board of Assessors shall forth-with cause to be published and posted a reso-lution of notice that the roll has been complet-ed and designates the place where the samehave been placed on file and where they maybe examined by any person during' business"hours every business day and at least oneevening until the first day of March of eachyear; and

WHEREAS, the assessment roll for the year2004 upon which taxes will be levied for theyear 2005 for the Town of Hempstead, the Townof North Hempstead, and the Town of OysterBay, the City of Long Beach and the City ofGlen Cove, has been prepared by the Boardof Assessors of Nassau County and has beencompleted. . . .

RESOLVED, that the assessment roll of theCounty of Nassau, State of New York, for theyear 2004 upon which taxes will be levied in thethree towns and two cities within the County ofNassau for the year 2005 has been and is com-pleted; and that a hearing of grievances as tocomplaints on said assessment roll shall includeand be deemed a hearing of grievances inrelation to the school district assessment roll;and it Is further

RESOLVED, on the fourth day of February2004, the Board of Assessors will meet at thetime and the place provided in said notice, atwhich time and place any person aggrievedby the assessment may appear and be heardin relation thereto.

RESOLVED, that this resolution and the follow-ing notice be published in the official newspa-per of the County of Nassau, to wit; Newsday.

ASSESSOR'S NOTICEThe COUNTY BOARD OF ASSESSORS OF THE

COUNTY OF NASSAU HEREBY GIVES NOTICE thatthey have completed the assessment roll forthe year 2004 upon which taxes will be leviedfor the year 2005 for the

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as well as assessment rolls for the year 2004-2005 upon which School District taxes will belevied in the three Towns of Hempstead (includ-ing that portion of the City of Long Beach)School District within the City of Long Beach),North Hempstead and Oyster Bay In compli-ance with the provisions of the CountyGovernment Law of Nassau County (Chapter879 of the Laws of 1936 as amended) and theNassau County Administrative Code (Chapter272 of the Laws of 1939 and amendmentsthereto) and that a copy thereof will beplaced in the following office on January 2,2004.As to those properties situated within theCounty of Nassau:

Department of AssessmentFourth Floor

Nassau County Office Building240 Old Country Road

Mineola, New Yorkwhere said assessment rolls may be seen andexamined by any person during the businesshours of every business day between the hoursof 9:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., except Saturdays,and on the day of Tuesday January 20, 2004,between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and 8o'clock p.m., a member of the AssessmentReview Commission, together with a memberof the Board of Assessors or a Deputy Assessordesignated by the Chairman, is to sit at the fol-lowing place:As to those properties situated within theCounty of Nassau:

Office of Board of AssessorsFourth Floor

Nassau County Office Building240 Old Country Road

Mineolato review the assessments and to hear andexamine all complaints in relation to suchassessments, at which time and place any per-son aggrieved by the assessment may appearand be heard in relation thereto. Notice is alsohereby given that the hearing of grievances inrelation to the assessment rolls hereinbeforementioned shall include and be deemed ahearing of grievance in relation to the SchoolDistrict Assessment Roll.

The above assessment rolls are to be consid-ered tentative.

The assessment rolls will become final as ofApril 1 st, 2004.Dated this 30th dayof December 2003

DENNIS L. BROWNMICHAEL NORMAN

CHARLES O'SHEAChairman of the Board of Assessors

FL #256 It 1/8Notice of Formation of LIVIA DAN LLC, adomestic Limited Liability Company (LLC),Articles of Organization filed with the Secretaryof State on 11/03/03. NY office Location: NAS-SAU County. Secretary of State is designated asagent upon whom process against the LLCmay be served. Secretary of State shall mail acopy of any process against the LLC servedupon him/her to C/O LIVIA DAN LLC, ONEWOODCLEFT AVE., FREEPORT, NY 11520.Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activi-ty.FL2576T1/8, 15,22,29.2/5, 12

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OFASSESSMENT ROLL

VILLAGE OF FREEPORTTAKE NOTICE that the Assessment Roll for theVillage of Freeport, New York, the Year 2004has been completed and was filed in the officeof The Village Clerk on Friday, January 2, 2004,where it will remain open to the public for fif-teen (15) days after that date of this notice.Anna KnoellerVillage ClerkFL 258 IT 1/8

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. MORT-GAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS,INC., Pltf. vs. DANIEL RIVAS, Deft. Index#011199/02. Pursuant to judgment of foreclo-sure and sale dated Oct. 1, 2003, I will sell atpublic auction at the north front steps of theNassau County Courthouse, 262 Old CountryRd., Mineola, NY on Jan. 30, 2004 at 9:00 a.m.prem. k/a 19 Wilshire Court, Freeport, NY. Saidproperty located on the northerly side ofWilshire Court, 488.71 ft. easterly from the cor-ner formed by the intersection of the easterlyside of Grove St. with the northerly side ofWilshire Court, being a plot 100 ft. X 50 ft.Approx. amt. of judgment is $277,313.69 pluscosts and Interest. Sold subject to terms andconditions of filed judgment and terms of sale.JOHN E. RYAN, Referee. DRUCKMAN & SINEL,Attys. for Pltf., 242 Drexel Ave., Westbury, NY.#57470Fl 9S94T1/S IS. 9? ?9SUPREME COURT'- COUNTY OF NASSAUGREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC . ,Plaintiff against BERNICE LEWIS, SAVALAS LEWIS,et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment offoreclosure and sale duly entered 11/14/2003 I,the undersigned Referee will sell at public auc-tion at the north front steps of theNassau County Courthouse, 262 Old CountryRd. Mineola, NY on 2/10/2004 at 9:15AMpremises known as 179 Elmwood Ave,,Roosevelt, NY, lying and being in the Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau andState of New York, known as and by LotNumbers 244, 245, 246 and theWesterly 10 ft. of Lot Number 247 on a certainmap entitled "Map of Crestwood Park,Roosevelt, NassairCounty, Long Island, NewYork, surveyed May 1925 Geo. E, Blair C.E,Baldwin, LI, NY" and filed in the Nassau CountyClerk's Office 12/12/25 as File No. 586 Case No.3562 being more particularly bounded anddescribed as follows: Beginning at a point onthe Southerly side of Elmwood Ave. distant 60ft. easterly from the corner formed by theintersection of the Southerly side of ElmwoodAve. with the Easterly side of Astor PI. Being aplot size of 70 ft. by 100 ft. SEC 55 BLOCK47 LOT 347 Approximate amount of lien$237,970.85 plus interest and costs. Premises willbe sold subject to provisions of filed judgment.Index* 012247/03 Graham W. Kistler,Esq., Referee. Berkman, Henoch, Peterson &

.Peddy, P . C . , Attorneys for: Plaintiff, 100Garden City Plaza, Garden City, New York,11530.Fl 9lSn4T 1/B IS 7? ?9Pursuant to Section 123.00 of the Local Finance

LawThe Chief Fiscal Officer of the Village of

Freeport, on January 5, 2004, filed an applica-tion for Exclusion $60,000.00 in outstandingIndebtedness for the Electric Utility In the Officeof the State Comptroller pursuant to Section123.00 of the Local Finance Law. This

Application is on file as a public record in theOffice of the Chief Fiscal Officer.

Signed

DATED: Freeport, New YorkJanuary 8, 2004

FL261 IT 1/8

Vilma I. LancasterTreasurer

Village of Freeport

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME CORT - COUNTY OF NASSAUWELLS FARGO.BANK MINNESOTA, N.A..ASTRUSTEE, WITHOUT RECOURSE,

Plaintiff againstMARK CASCARELLA: KATHERNE CASCARELLA:,

Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 3/10/2003 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at North FrontSteps of the Nassau CountyCourthouse, 262Old Country Road , Mineola, NY on 2/10/2004at 10:OOAM premises known as 27 HOWARDAVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520ALL that certain plot, piece, tract or parcel ofland, with the buildings and improvementsthereon erected; situate, lying and being in theInc. Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead,County of Nassau and State of New York.Section 62 Block C Lot 414,415 Approximateamount of lien $ 214,276.05 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment Index # 02-012387THOMAS CARROLL, Esq., Referee.Fein, Such & Crane, (Attorney's for Plaintiff) 747Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 201, ChestnutRidge, N.Y. 10977 (973) 538-4700 X 151Dated: 12/29/2003 Our: File #: OPNY 371 seFL2624T1/8. 15.22.29SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAUTHE BANK OF NEW YORK, ACTING SOLELY INITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE FOR EQCC TRUST2001-I2F

Index No.: 013989/03SUPPLEMENTAL

SUMMONSPlaintiff,

-against-ROSALIE BRYAN A/K/A ROSALIE GROVES, if liv-ing, or if either or all be dead, their wives, hus-bands, heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees,executors, administrators, assignees, lienors andgenerally all persons having or claiming under,by or through said ROSALIE BRYAN A/K/A ROS-ALIE GROVES by purchase, inheritance. Hen orotherwise, or any right, title or interest in and tothe premises described in the complaint herein,and the respective,'husbands, wives, widow orwidowers of them, if any, all of whose namesare unknown to plaintiff; EUGENE E. GROVES,EUROPEAN AMERICAN BANK; STATE OF NEWYORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; "JOHNDOES" and "JANE DOES," said names being fic-titious, parties intended being possible tenantsor occupants of premises, and corporations,other entities or persons who claim, or mayclaim, a lien against the premises,

DEFENDANTS.TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer thecomplaint in this action and to serve a copy ofyour answer, or, if the complaint Is not servedwith this summons, to serve a notice of appear-ance on the plaintiff's attorney within twenty(20) days after service of this summons, exclu-sive of the day of service, where service of this

summons is made by delivery upon you person-ally within this state, or within thirty (30) daysafter completion of service where service ismade In any other manner, and in case of yourfailure to appear or answer, judgment will betaken against you by default for the reliefdemanded in the complaint.TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:

The foregoing summons Is served upon youby publicdtion pursuant to an Order of theHonorable Robert Roberto Jr. of the SupremeCourt of the State of New York, signed onDecember 9, 2003, and filed with supportingpapers in the Office of the Clerk of the Countyof Nassau, State of New York.

The object of this action Is to foreclose amortgage upon the premises described below,executed by EUGENE-E. GROVES; ROSALIEBRYAN A/K/A ROSALIE GROVES to EquiCredit inthe principal amount of $36,000.00 which mort-gage was recorded In Nassau County, State ofNew York, onFebruary 1, 2000, in Liber 20131 at page 336.

Said premises being known as and by 88I Dehnhoff Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520.

Dated: Carle Place, New YorkDecember 2, 2003

Margaret Burke Tarab, Esq.ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Attorneys for PlaintiffOne Old Country Road, Suite 200

Carle Place, New York, 11514(516)741-2585

FL#2634t 1/8, 15, 22. 29 -

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY

COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC F/K/A COUN-TRYWIDE FUNDING CORP., Plaintiff(s) vs. DILLIANOCKIMEY, et al.. DefendantsAttorney (s) for Plalntiff(s): Rosicki, Rosicki &Associates, P. C., Main Office: One Old CountryRoad, Suite 200, Carle Place. New York 11514(516)741-2585Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and saleentered herein on October 24, 2003.1 will sell atPublic Auction to the highest bidder at TheNorth Front Steps Of The Nassau CountyCourthouse, 262 Old Country Road, Mineola,New York 11501. On February 10, 2004 at 9:00AM Premises known as 17 East PennywoodAvenue, Roosevelt, New York 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 York, known and designated asand by the lots numbers 270, 271, 272, 273 and274, on a certain map entitled, "Map ofEnglewood" situated at Roosevelt, Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew York, owned by C. Frank Reed, and sur-veyed November 1914 by Fairfield & Dow,Engineers, Mineola, New York, and filed in theoffice of the Clerk of Nassau County, on the15th day of May, 1915 as Map No. 228, Section55 Block 483 Lot 266-267,169As more particularly described in the judgmentof foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all ofthe terms and conditions contained in saidjudgment and terms of sale. Approximateamount of judgment $108,398.66 plus interestand costs.INDEX NO, 02/013280Peter H. Levy, Esq., REFEREEFL2644T1/8, 15, 22, 29

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Twas the night before Christmas, andall through the house not a creature wasstirring not even a mouse. But the nightafter New year's all through the gym,excitement was building - could this teamwin? After three nights of basketballaction, the Lady Devils won their owntournament in an exciting 55-44 win overBenjamin Cardozo.

Freeport was just too big for Cardozo.Center Anna McLean (6-2) finished with14 points, 12 rebounds and 12 blockedshots. This was the fourth time this seasonthat she had a triple-double. AshleyStraughn, a 6-1 junior, hauled down 10rebounds while putting in seven points andErika Jones, a 5-11 sophomore, added 6points while grabbing 13 rebounds.Freeport dominated the boards both offen-sively and defensively.

The Lady Devils outscored Cardozo 17-9 in the third quarter as Jones, WadezahMcCullough, Aja Carter and ShaunaPatrick each scored four points primarilyon breakaway layups. Freeport pressed theentire game, as did Cardozo, thus creatinga fast-moving and exciting game for Jansto watch.

The 2004 Lady Devils All StarTournament Team included Sara Cerroneof Floral Park, Serita Lee of Malverne,Alexis Tyson of Roosevelt, Naomi Agustinof Valley Stream Central, Paige Kasschauof South Side, Kristen Rath of Wantagh,Britni Boldon and Lakeesha Harris fromBenjamin Cardozo, and Aja Carter andShauna Patrick from Freeport. AnnaMcLean was the tournament MVP.

McLean scored 14 of her game-high 26points in the third quarter as Freeport builtup a 14-point lead in the opening round ofthe-Lady Devils Invitational Basketball .Tournament. Freeport finished with a 69-48 win over the Wantagh Warriors andclimbed the first step of the tournament

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and Aja Carter took advantage of the openshots from the outside. She hit three 3-point shots and finished with 11. ShaunaPatrick went 5 for 6 at the line in the fourthquarter and finished with 10 points. Patrickand Carter directed the play while McLean(14), Erika Jones (12 ) and AshleyStraughn ( I I ) dominated the boards asthey hauled down 37 rebounds. Jones (6)and Slraughn added 14 points to the offen-sive efforts.

Carter (15) and McLean combined for28 points in the 56-28 win in the secondround game against the Lady RoughRiders from Roosevelt. They played anexcellent inside-oulside game. SherliseSawyer and Patrick picked up the speed ofthe game as they scored most of their 16points on breakaway layups. Seven LadyDevils scored in the 19-8 third quarter runthat put the game out of reach forRoosevelt.

David Moreno and Brandon Freemancombined for 15 points in an 18-0 run forFreeport in the Red Devils' 78-40 win overValley Stream Central in Conference AA-I . Moreno was also strong on the boardswith 12 rebounds while George Gloverhad nine points and nine assists.

Aaron Valentin scored 1 1 of his points inthe second quarter for Freeport in theFreeport Holiday Tournament final.Valentin also had 10 steals. TournamentMVP honors went to David Moreno whoscored 17 points and hauled down 19rebounds.

Kevin Tulloch led the boys baskeballteam to a 69-42 win over Wantagh in theIslip Booster Club Holiday Tournament.Jet Bates had 11 points and 5 steals whileMoreno dominated the boards with 14rebounds.

It's been a hoop it up week at FreeportHigh School. No other team scores weresubmitted.

Magnet school presentationWill it .be Archer, Bayview, Giblyn or

New Visions? In a few months, kinder-garten parents and guardians will bechoosing one of Freeport's four MagnetSchools for their children to attend as firstgraders in September 2004.

On Wednesday, January 14, at 7 p.m.at Columbus Avenue School, 150 N.Columbus Avenue, there wil l be aMagnet School Presentation and ParentInformation meeting to help families ofkindergartners begin the process. Formore information about the meeting,call the Magnet Schools office at 867-5227.

While each of these four grade 1-4schools have a distinct theme and philoso-phy that make learning memorable, allshare the same emphasis on New YorkState standards and curriculum—and allhave highly trained teachers and adminis-trators to guide students. Federal and stategrants have funded ongoing staff and pro-gram development.

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In March, all four schools will holdopen houses so that families can view theschools first-hand.

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able is less than 50% of what is needed.If for any reason you are unable to par-ticipate in the blood drive on January 9,you may schedule another date todonate blood that is more convenient bycontacting 800-933-2566. There isalways a special need for donors whohave type O blood. Please give the giftof l ife to someone who desperatelyneeds your help.

At the Freeport Libranfrom page 6

of science is directly involved with thebasics of human beings. Genomicresearch, cloning artificial parts, and var-ious methods of reproduction are allbeing employed today. Economics,immigration, divorce, and same-sex part-nerships marriages are all additional fac-tors in our lives, he believes. There ismuch to be gained by viewing these insti-tutions from a historical perspective aswell.

Free RecitalOn Sunday, January 11, at 2:30 p.m.,

the Freeport Memorial Library will pres-ent a free recital by baritone Anton Belovwith pianist J.J. Penna. This concert is thethird in a series of six classical concertschosen by the Library's Music AdvisoryCommittee. The program will consist ofworks by Schumann, Tchaikovsky,Malashkin, Glinka, Weill, Blitzstein andBerg.

Russian-born American baritoneAnton Belov won First Prize in the 2002Young Concert Artists InternationalAuditions as well as three special prizes:The Orchestra New England SoloistPrize, The Miriam Brody Aronson Prize,and The Baerenreiter Prize for Voice. TheYoung Concert Artists Series presentedMr.'Belov's debuts in New York at the92nd street Y and in Boston at theGardner Museum, and on October 12,2003, he debuted in the YCA Series at theKennedy Center.

In November 2003, Anton Belov wasawarded the William Matheus SullivanFoundation Grant and first prizes inmany prestigious competitions includingFirst Place Winner of the 2002Metropolitan Opera National Council

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In his first official act as the newChairman of the Nassau County "Boardof Assessors, Democrat HarveyLevinson on January 2 certified the taxrolls fpr 2005-2006. This dispelled theacrimony that had developed betweenformer Republican chairman CharlesO'Shea and the Democratic Board ofAssessors in the final weeks over Mr.O'Shea's intent to reject the rolls' certi-fication.

The tax rolls will provide the mostaccurate property assessments yet ofmore than 420,000 county propertiesbecause it is based on the most currentmarket conditions.

In strongly rebuking Mr. O'Shea atthe last board meeting of the year onDecember 30 for his decision to voteagainst the roll, Vice-Chairman DennisBrown told him, "Mr. Chairman, sinceyou have stated that you are not goingto vote for the roll, I move this meetingbe recessed and reconvene on Fridaymorning [January 2, 2004] at 10 a.m.and our new assessor Harvey Levinsoncan vote on the roll." His resolutionseconded by board member MikeNorman, Mr. Brown said, "We're donehere," and walked out. But not beforeMr. O'Shea sharply reponded with,"We're not done here because wehaven't adjourned," to' which Mr.Brown turned and replied, "We're donehere because we don't have a quorum,"before closing the door.

"I knew it would end like this," said adisappointed, if not stunned, Mr. O'Shea,of the controversial end to his six-yearterm in which he presided over the mostambitious and far-reaching reassessmentof county property taxes in 62 years.

Rates went upWhile Mr. Levinson was critical dur-

ing the election campaign of the meth-ods used to reach the numbers in the taxrolls - which will be enacted for the fall2005 school taxes and 2006 generaltaxes - he voted for the roll, he said,because "it was the responsible thing todo to not put the county into a chaoticfinancial situation by refusing to signthis roll." He said he would conduct aseries of audits to determine why rateshad gone up 50 to 80 percent, believingthere were errors in evaluations thatwere still indeed occurring.

Mr. Levinson commended theboard's decision to maintain the onepercent assessed value for businesses -while reducing homeowner assessedvalues to 1/2 percent - as a "wise andfair decision of the board" that wouldpermit those with increased businessproperty values to have them phased in'over five years. "That is what the lawhad provided and which had been onthe books since 1981, but had beenremoved by the previous board at thebeginning of the assessment process. Itis now restored again," he said.

Mr. O'Shea, without a quorum to goon record as against the tax roll, insteadread a prepared statement to the pressat the December 30 meeting accusingthe board of conspiring against him at aDecember 4 meeting by reversing anagreement all made at an October 16meeting to reduce the assessed valuesof the four classes of property to 1/2percent. "On December 4th...thisboard, over my objection, changed thelevel of assessment for classes 2, 3 and4 from our October 16 decision..." thestatement said.

Mr. O'Shea asserted that by reinstat-ing the one percent assessment forclasses 2, 3 and 4 - which involve com-merical, utilities and condominim prop-erties - the ruling "will cause over 90percent of all commercial property and90 percent of all co-op and condomini-um property to not pay taxes basedupon the updated fair market value oftheir property -'even though all home-owners will!" He asserted such changeswould lead to increased lawsuitsagainst the county by homeownersbecause of the increased burden of pay-ing the extra 1/2 percent businesseswould be relieved of.

He blamed the board's December 4action as going against the fairness hehad fought to instill in the Nassauassessment system. "It would havepained me to vote against this [tax roll,considering] all the work that went intochanging and improving the sytem inthe county."

Hempstead Town spokesmanMichael Deery maintained that not cer-

tifying the rolls raised the potential todisrupt some taxing authorities such asschools, libraries, police and firedepartments, and parking districtsresponsible for increasing taxes,because these authorities, in somemeasure, rely on the county's numbersto set theirs.

Mr. Levinson said on January 2 thatamong his first priorities would be toseek state legislation to protect home-owners in the same way other proper-ties are protected by law, enlisting thehelp of such state legislators as ThomasDiNapoli (D-Great Neck). He said that,contrary to Mr. O'Shea's assertion,keeping the rate at one percent for busi-,ness properties would not increase theburden on- homeowners but wouldinstead distribute the burden among allin the business community, and co-opsand condominiums that are four storiesor more.

Meanwhile, Mr. Brown told the presshe had received calls from county attor-ney officials before the December 4

meeting advising the board to reinstatethe one percent assessed value forclasses 2, 3 and 4, saying that to keep itat 1/2 percent would open the countyup for lawsuits from many businesseswho would be hit with the same largeincreases as homeowners had. "I'm notgoing to go against advice of counsel,"he told The Leader.

Mr. Levinson, also commenting oncounsel, said, "I don't ever want lo seeagain the situation [significant increas-es] we had -with these taxes." sayingthat mom-and-pop stores and oiliersmall businesses and downtowns werethe lifeblood of the county and that itwas important for these businesses lohave some way to plan.f inancial ly .

Mr. Levinson said he would withholdany criticism of Cole Layer Trumble(C-L-T), the company in charge of thereassessments, un t i l after audits wereconcluded. He added it was his inten-tion to hire appraisers to the departmentthat would be able to do the work CLTis doing now.

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