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No fraud was found in the audit ofSanitary District Number Two.

The results of a 3 5-page audit byNassau County Comptroller HowardWeitzman showed no fraud in the sani-tary district. There were, however, 12categories of comments with recommen-dations for improvements to cut costsand guard against the potential for unau-thorized transactions or the misuse ofpublic funds.

The audit covers the fiscal years of2003 and 2004 and deals with the dis-trict's administrative policies, proce-dures, and expenses; procurement prac-tices and contract monitoring, as well asan analysis of operating costs and theappropriateness of its fund balance.

Robert Noble, secretary to the boardof commissioners of the sanitary district,described the audit itself as fair but saidthat the tone and rhetoric of the comp-troller's press release and press confer-ence, and the selective, out-of-contextexamples used, "lend themselves to thecomptroller's motives." He indicated thatthe board would be adjusting some of itsaccounting practices to tighten up con-trols and would take other recommenda-tions under advisement. He stressed,however, that residents should be awarethat there was no fraud and no misuse ofpublic funds.

LET'S DANCE: A group of the Dual Language program students perform theCumbia, a dance that originated in Columbia, but that has spread to otherifnations in Latin America.

SANITARY DISTRICT 2 AUDITThe audit reflects a 36-day on-site

study by a team of auditors that was con-ducted by the comptroller as part of hisselective audits of sanitary districts. Heuses the audit as the basis for his beliefthat ihe individual sanitary districtsshould be dissolved. He does not, how-ever, emphasize the differences in serv-ices among sanitary districts nor men-tion at all the differences in propertyassessments as contributing factors forthe varying tax rates.

It is this lack of context that Mr. Noblecites as misleading. "The greatest con-tributing factor to the difference in taxesbetween sanitary districts is the differentproperty tax bases, not spending."

Among the items particularly noted bythe audit is the failure to bid certain con-tracts, particularly the insurance contractwith Koch Insurance of Baldwin. Thedistrict has used Koch Insurance since1978, without competitive bidding since1998. The premiums and fees for insur-ance were $2.2 million in 2004 and $1.8million in 2003, which represent 25 per-cent and 23 percent respectively of thetotal budget.

The comptroller states that the sani-tary district is overinsured and particu-larly cites failure to use the New YorkState Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP)which he claims would save the districtover $600,000 per year.

The sanitary district notes that its

LATIN LANDS: Students briefly discussed each country'in Latin America and Spain,in their bi-lingual presentation. Dual Language Program teachers are: Carrie Frederick-Muchnick, Robbi Berry, Luz Fernandez, Carol Smith and Luz Velazquez.

decision not to use NYSHIP was based on adifference in the quality of the coverage.Referring to fees, it particularly points to asavings of $1.2 million over nine years inthe use of Koch Insurance to manage thedistrict's Risk Retention and WorkersCompensation. In its comments in the'Appendix of the audit, the sanitary districtstates, "The audit's conclusions and criti-cism of the role of the district's insurancebroker is distorted and seemingly deliber-ately misleading."

In comments to The Leader, Mr. Noblesaid that the sanitary district does conductan informal bidding process but said that itwill now require that Koch Insurance pro-vide it with the actual quotes from insur-ance carriers.

Another major category of dispute is thesanitary district's categorizing its two attor-neys and commissioners as full-timeemployees. Since the labor attorney and

general counsel also have private practices,the auditors state that they should beviewed as consultants.

Mr. Noble noted that these positions arein accordance with Nassau County CivilService job titles and job descriptionswhich categorize them as full time. Theyalso comply with New York State regula-tions. Neither attorney is part of the statepension system.

The audit also criticizes the "half-day ofwork" for workers despite "a collective bar-gaining agreement that defines their work-week as 40 hours: 10 hours per day, fourdays a week."

Mr. Noble explained," According to thecontract, those positions are 'task jobs.' Theforty hour reference is to guard againstunusual circumstances in which overtimemight be necessary but would not kick inuntil a worker first put in 40 hours. Thatwas explained to the auditors."

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by Jim Golding

Village trustees awarded $2.9 mil-lion in public works contracts for waterwell construction and road improve-ments, and amended several trafficregulations at Monday's regular meet-ing.

Two contracts totaling $1350,284went to Ed Broidy Contractors Inc.(E.B.C. Company) of Floral Park forconstruction of three • WaterDepartment wells and for buildingand general construction. Richard W.Grim Inc/BiCounty Paving Corp. ofRonkonkoma received a $1,232,639contract for the Colony Park AreaRoad Improvement Project, and FDContracting Corp. of Massapequawon a $343,638 contract for theLessing Place Road ImprovementProject.

In the traffic rules changes, boardmembers added Ocean Avenue fromSunrise Highway south for 227 feet asa no stopping or standing at any limezone. The 'added the north side ofAtlantic Avenue from South OceanAvenue for a distance of 100 feet as aone-hour parking zone, removed a two-hour parking zone from Ocean Avenue(south and east side) from a point 68feet from Atlantic Avenue for 52 feet,and added a prohibited parking at alltimes designation on the south and east

side of Ocean Avenue for 150 feet fromAtlantic Avenue to Ray Street from 6a.m. to 6 p.m.

In other business, trustees settled twoclaims for damages to a fire hydrantand an electric pole totaling about$2,100; and settled a tax certiorari pro-ceeding from 1997 for $29,000 with abusiness at 112-114 Commercial Street.

The board renewed an authorizationfor the Freeport Police Department, toenter into a Federal Equitable SharingAgreement for three years, whichwould enable the department to receivea percentage of asset forfeiture fundsin criminal cases, especially drugcases.

Trustees also awarded an additional$7,450 in community developmentfunds to Francisco Abreu for rehabili-tation of a commercial facade at 42-46South Main Street, and voted to extendthe Flood Mitigation AssistanceProgram for the elevation of homeswith the state Emergency ManagementOffice.

The request also authorizes advertis-ing for bids for proposals for engineer-ing and architectural services.

Also receiving board approval wasthe renewal of the annual dog and catseizure agreement with the town ofHempstead through December 2008. Itcalls for a $55 fine for the owner ofeach dog or cat seized within the

j/t - i i - ••>£Village 'ounflaries, unless it can beproven the animal was a stray.

A veteran's exemption of $490 wasgranted to the property at 19 West First

Street, for the 2005-06 tax and finalassessment rolls.

Trustees adjourned to executive ses-sion.

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Friday, September 30• Kid's Cafe, Friday evening supper for local families in need, 5:15 p.m., ETS Youth

Division, 87 Pine Street.: • AA Daily Gratitude, 4:30 p.m., Girl Scouts, 7 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Saturday, October 1• Book Bug Club. 10 am, ETS Youth Division, 429 Atlantic Avenue.• LI Scandinavian Board, 10 a.m., DAR, 12 p.m., Mother Daughter Discussion Group, 2

p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Sunday, October!• Freeport Museum, 350 South Main Street, open 2-5 p.m.•Artists Reception, 2 p.m., CR: Baby & Me, 2:30 p.m., Concert: Harmonica and Piano, 2;30

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Monday, Octobers• Athena, 12 p.m., AA Daily Gratitude, 4 p.m., Toastmasters, 7 p.m., at the

Freeport Memorial Library.• 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 Bayview Avenue.

Tuesday, October 4• Archbishop Molloy Council # 1974, Knights of Columbus, Our Holy Redeemer Church

basement. 7:30 p.m.• CR: Homework Express, 4 p.m., Anchor's Edge Owner's Corp, 6:15 p.m., SS Audubon

Board Meeting, 7 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library

Wednesday, October 5• Freepoil Village Court in session, Judge Cacciatore presiding, 9 a.m., 40 North Ocean

Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.

• AARP Mature Driving Course. 9:30 a.m., AA Daily Gratitude, 4 p.m., CR: Homework

Express, 6 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

•Freeport Kiwanis Club, 7:30 p.m., Bedell's West Wind.

• Board of Directors, Sanitary District Number 2, 2080 Grand Avenue, Baldwin,

5 p.m.

Thursday, October 6• Freeport Rotary Club, 7 p.m., at Imperial Diner.

• CR: Homework Express, 4 p.m., Freeport Chess Club, 7 p.m., Chi Eta Phi, 7 p.m.,

Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature, 7 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

• Freeport Sewer and Sanitation Commission, 7:30 p.m. DPW, 355 Albany

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• Freeport Highway Commission, 7 p.m., DPW.

Freeport school trustees approve reserves, initiate lawsuitby Jim Golding

Freeport School District board mem-bers at their September 21 meetingapproved the creation of three reserveaccounts totaling $4.5 million foremployee retirements, employee bene-fits and workers, compensation, andalso voted to transfer the money fromthe existing fund balance in the budget.

The action was necessary to "help sta-bilize the budget process" as DeputySuperintendent for Business KishoreKuncham explained at the meeting, as away to offset the cost of rising retire-ment contribution costs and other bene-fits.

Of the total, $2.5 million was placedin the retirement account, $1.2 millionwent to the benefit/liability reserve and$500,000 was placed in the worker'scompensation reserve.

Questioned by Dr. Al Renken, a for-mer school board member, about theamount budgeted and paid out last yearfor sick leave, Mr. Kuncham noted thatbetween $600,000 and $700,000 waspaid for teachers' sick leave, thoughonly $200,000 had been budgeted.

Lawsuit against architectThe board also authorized a lawsuit

against the firm of Guzen & SamtonArchitects and JMOA Engineering "inconnection with services provided to theschool district for various capitalimprovement projects."

Questioned by resident Alan Jaywhether the suit had to do with problemsat New Visions School, board PresidentMichael Raab said the board "can't talkabout litigation, but will take action

when it's in the best interests of the com-munity."

In other actions, trustees voted to pay$32,450 for an internal audit byCallaghan Nawrocki LLPthat will coverthe period from September 1 to June 30,2006.

The board was to hold a public meet-ing at 8 p.m. today at Atkinson School,where a representative of the auditingfirm, Peter Rodriguez, would present theannual financial statement, which mustbe submitted to the state by October 1.

Trustees also approved authorizationfor the Foreign Language Department atthe high school to take a field trip toSpain and Morocco for the week ofspring break, April 13-21.Superintendent Dr. Eric Eversley saidthe trip will involve about 40 studentsand eight chaperones.

The students would conduct fund-raising projects through the year to payfor the trip and no school funds wouldbe spent.

The board voted to table a new super-intendent evaluation policy, whichTrustee Sunday Coward noted covered"50 different areas" and "seemed exces-sive."

Public inputDuring public comment, Sandra

Hardwick stated concern about low aca-demic performance at certain districtschools and the high school graduationrate of 53 percent as reported recently inNewsday and urged officials to evaluatethe school budget "to meet the needs ofthe children."

She cited the large number of clubs asa possible detriment to the learning

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But Ms. Coward took exception withthe performance figures, saying she's"very leery of media reports of gradua-tion rates," and the numbers weren'taccurate for test results because they didnot take into account that some studentswere not tested and some took up to fiveyears to graduate.

A graduate of Freeport High Schoolherself, Ms. Coward added, "Freeportdidn't fail me, but you have to work.We've come a long way, but we needmore parent involvement." She added,"I don't like generalizations or misinfor-mation."

Trustee Debra McQuillen noted the"major amount of time and effort thesuperintendent spends to contain misin-

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With regard to graduation rates, Dr.Eversley later told The Leader that theNewsday figures only reported the grad-uation figures of students in the variousdistricts who completed their require-ments in four years and did not includethe total number of students within the

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How about adoptingan American refugee family?A generation ago, some local families

adopted refugees from Vietnam. Lately,many local families have invited a city childto spend a few weeks of summer vacationwith them through the Fresh Air Fund.

Now, Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzihas announced a new program where NassauCounty residents can "adopt" a family left home-less by Hurricane Katrina. These families that havetemporarily relocated to Long Island from the NewOrleans area often have family and friends here.But they also need help with housing costs andclothing.

Residents can donate to help pay their tem-porary housing costs by calling the countyhomeless department at 571-0351. Gift cardsfor clothing and food would also be greatgifts the county can distribute.

Americans have given to Katrina victims inrecord amounts so far. But it is important toremember that the effects will linger for along time.

Many local children have raised funds in avery personal way, by selling lemonade orcookies. It would be nice to know that someof these donations are going to Katrina vic-tims who are right here in Nassau Countyamong us.

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THE AFRICAN ATLANTIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY and the Black Book Review presented the thirdannual Harlem Book Fair on Long Island on Saturday, September 17, at the Freeport RecreationCenter. The book fair was held outdoors and offered an "Open Mike," a Writers Workshop, andPanel Discussions. Popular authors were available for book signing, including llyasan Shabazz,daughter of Malcolm X and author of "Growing Up X." Town of Hempstead Councilwoman DorothyGoosby and Freeport Mayor Glacken were on hand to congratulate Julius and Joysetta Pearse ofthe African-Atlantic Genealogical Society. From left, standing, are Joysetta Pearse, CouncilwomanGoosby, Freeport Mayor William Glacken, Julius Pearse and llyasan Shabazz; sitting is Ty Nero.

CHAMBER SPEAKER: Ray Maguire, executive director of the Freeport Fire Department, was theguest speaker at the September, Freeport Chamber of Commerce luncheon held at Bedell's atWest Wind. Chamber President Jane Dugan presents ex-Chief Maguire with a Certificate ofAppreciation. Also pictured from left are Jerri Quibell, vice president, llona Jagnow, executive sec-retary, Francisco Jorge, second vice-president, Peter Vita, first vice-president, and EdwardMartin, treasurer.

FFD's fire prevention programThe Freeport Fire Department will be hosting a Fire Safety

Program featuring displays, rescue demonstrations from water,autos and high angle situations, firefighting video and photo pre-sentations of Freeport fires.

All children will have the opportunity to use the Fire SafetyHouse trailer, which is provided by the Freeport Office ofEmergency Management. This trailer uses sophisticated equip-ment and technology to simulate a number of fire related scenar-ios.

There will be lots of giveaways including toy fire helmets, bal-loons and coloring books for kids. There will also be fire extin-guishers, smoke detectors, emergency phone stickers, Tot Finderstickers and fire safety literature for the adults. You can have yourblood pressure checked and have your picture taken wearing fire-'fighting gear.

All Freeport Fire Department apparatus will be on display dur-ing the Expo on Sunday, October 2, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at theFreeport Recreation Center at 130 East Merrick Road in Freeport.

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UNTITLED...MOSI often, the title ofthis column comes to me before all thedetails of the article. In this case, how-ever, I'm not sure how it should be titled.At its conclusion, I'll make a few sug-gestions and you can decide.

As soon as I heard the following story,I knew it should be shared in a "JustWrite." It exemplifies what can only bedescribed as a quintessential New Yorkmoment.

Last week, my husband participatedin a conference in the city which wasattended by executives from all over theUnited States. At the conclusion of theday, they were all bused downtownwhere they would be having dinner.

As the bus proceed south, on a WestSide street, one of the out-of-towners

pointed out the window. "There's theguy who sold me my Rolex last year," hesaid.

Everyone started to laugh but the mancontinued, "Don't laugh. That man gaveme the best advice I ever got in my life."His colleagues quieted down.

The explanation followed. "Now Iknew that I wasn't buying a real Rolex,"he said, showing the designer-rip-offthat he had purchased for $20. "But Ijust figured it would be a laugh to havesomething that looked like a $23,000Rolex."

"I started to hand over the $20 to thevendor and he handed me the watch, butsuddenly he moved closer to me. "Don'tdie for this watch," he said.

"I must have looked puzzled because

the vendor repeated himself. 'You knowwhat I'm saying, man; don't die for thiswatch.'"

"That was the best advice I ever got inmy life."

Suddenly, my husband told me, theseexecutives from all over the country qui-eted.

As we discussed the incident, I won-dered what they all were thinking.

I wondered if they thought about theirlifestyles, running here and there underpressure and stress for jobs that reim-bursed them well but took them awayfrom their families. "Don't die for it,man."

I wondered if they thought about justwhat they would be willing to die for. Inthis age of "me" rather than "us," what

would any of us be willing to die for?Has it changed from years ago?

"So what happened next?" I inquired."Well, the laughing and joking

resumed, " he said, "and someone men-tioned that they were surprised that thewatch was still running a year later."

And so, I ask you, our readers, whatshould this "Just Write" be entitled?Should it be "The Honest Vendor," "TheDishonest Vendor" or "The Best AdviceI Ever Received?"

Whatever the answer, it certainlymakes you stop and think about a widerange of issues, and most especially of aman who illegally sells rip-off Rolexesbut who has enough integrity to warn hiscustomers not to die for an image thatisn't important, that isn't real.

No fraud found in Sanitary District 2 auditfrom page 1

Also noted in the audit was the use ofFord Explorers or pick-up trucks by 11supervisory-level employees for their per-sonal use; the lack of time records for thedistrict's 20 top managers and commission-ers; the lack of internal controls as well aspoor administrative, financial and operat-ing practices; the lack of financial expertiseby certain employees; the purchase of acontiguous building for $180,000 withoutinforming the community and using con-tingency money for that purpose; an over-reliance on and lack of independence fromthe internal auditors, R.S. Abrams & Co.,and the expense of several thousands ofdollars for Thanksgiving turkeys, refresh-ments at meetings, a dinner, a Christmasbreakfast, and bereavement flowers.

In general comments, Mr. Noble saidthat they will discontinue the practice ofgiving turkeys and "chip in" for flowers.The criticism regarding meals and refresh-ments centered more on record keeping, hesaid.

He added that the sanitary district willlook into the rotating of auditors, althoughhe stressed that the company is one of theforemost auditors in the region." It wastheir schools that came out well in theschool audits," he said.

Concerning time records, he noted thatcommissioners and certain supervisors arenot required to have time records. "Roadsupervisors have always checked in andout with the general supervisor. That'sseven people and we'll now have them signin and out." Regarding other criticisms, headded that during upcoming meetings,"The board will take them under advise--ment."

Other comments in the audit cited thelack of a segregation of duties to providebetter financial oversight and controls.While the sanitary district stresses thatthere was "no fraudulent, intentional ormalicious misappropriation of any dis-trict funds," the audit notes that "it is thelack of written policies and procedures,not the number of errors found, that putsthe district at risk for unauthorized trans-actions and misuse of funds." In* factthere was only one, already-correctedinvoice, among 2,000, which had anerror.

Mr. Noble said that the sanitary districtwill definitely adopt more stringentaccounting practices, although he stressedthe honesty of the employees. "We agree,however, that we will strengthen proce-dures to guard against any possible dishon-esty."

In his own press release, the comptroller

took pains to praise the sanitary district,noting that "District 2's managers were, bycontrast [to Sanitary District Number One],open and straightforward with us duringthe audit process, and they have indicatedthey have begun to make certain changesrecommended by the auditors."

Mr. Noble stated, however, that thetone and rhetoric of the press conferenceand the details of the press release do notreflect the actual research and findings ofthe audit itself but rather a political agen-da by the comptroller, one that is fueledby the comptroller's use of words like"grossly overpaying," "spend extrava-gantly," and "outrageous policies," aswell as references to the Roslyn SchoolDistrict.

Criticism of sanitary districts and thevarying costs of these districts haveplayed a significant role in the campaignof County Assessor Harvey Levinson, aDemocrat, who is running againstincumbent Republican Town ofHempstead Supervisor Kate Murray.Ms. Murray stresses that the individualsanitary districts, unlike the town's sani-tation department, are not under herjurisdiction. Critics say that the townshould take steps to disband the sanitarydistricts.

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missioner for Sanitary District NumberTwo, Mr. Levinson appeared with chal-lenger Laura Mallay, who ran againstincumbent Jerry Brown. At the conclusionof the election, Mr. Brown noted that hiswin by 1,282 to 633 seemed to vindicatethe sanitary district's contention that resi-dents are happy with their more personal-ized service and understand that the majordifference in taxes is a result of a higherlevel of service as well as differences in theassessed valuation of the various commu-nities' property base.

The release of the audit results in themidst of the campaign season, the fact thatit took 70 days to prepare the draft, as wellas the tone and language of the audit andaccompanying press release, have led tocharges that the audits were political inintent.

In final comments on the audit and itspossible political motivations, Mr. Noblereiterated his public statement - "It is whatit is."

He did add, however, that the sanitarydistrict has filed several Freedom ofInformation (FOIL) requests to find outthe cost of this audit.

Sanitary District Number Two hasapproximately 121 employees and pro-vides service to 15,255 residential and1,550 commercial properties.

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October art exhibitThe library October exhibit

"Acrylic Moments" will featureworks by artist John F. Krebs. It willbe on view October 1 to 28 and thereception date is Sunday, October 2,

. from 2 to 4 pm. All are invited.A graduate of Columbia University,

Mr. Krebs has painted since the age of14 when he was introduced toSaturday morning art classes atQueens College. A retired teacherand a life-long New Yorker and LongIslander, he works mostly in acrylics,although he has also tried figurativesculpture in concrete. Another recentinterest is exploring the artistic possi-bilities of computer-enhanced prints.In his main interest, painting, he consid-ers there are still many interesting andpowerful ideas yet to be explored.

ConcertOn Sunday, October 2, at 2:30 pm,

-f world-renowned harmonica virtuoso,Jia-Yi He and his daughter Jenny XinHe, pianist, will present an unusual

. concert of classical works. After last

. year's concert at the library, whichwas chosen by the Library's MusicAdvisory 'Committee, there ,werestanding ovations and many requeststo reschedule them this year.

Mr. He began playing the harmoni-ca at the age of 11 and has receivednumerous awards at international fes-tivals and competitions in England,Germany, Israel, .Japan, and theUnited States. He is teaching at theTurtle Bay Music School in NewYork City. Jenny Xin He is an accom-plished pianist who began her studiesat the age of four. She has appearedas soloist with many prestigious

' orchestras and on television.

Jewish literatureThe library will host a free six-part

. reading and discussion series called"Let's Talk About It: JewishLiterature" The series exploresJewish literature and culture throughscholar-led discussions of contempo-rary and classic books on a commontheme. The library's series wil lexplore the theme of "Between TwoWorlds: Stories of Estrangement andHomecoming."

The second program will explore"Mr. Sammler's Planet" by SaulBellow and will be held on Thursday,October 6, at 7 p.m. Mr. Sammler, aHolocaust survivor, has been injuredboth physically and psychologicallyand suffers from a sense of alienation.He tries to impose order on a worldrun amok.

Baldwin Library

Art program :- Create a beautiful work.of art (no'Jtalent needed) with Rochelle Chalfen

• by gluing magazine pictures; photos,.travel memorabilia and fognd objectson art board. Gather those interesting/bits and pieces from a special event ortrip-to craft;a,special piece of art foryourself or to give as a gift.

Registration has begun at the AdultReference Desk and is limited to 15participants. The fee of. $5 is payableat registration and a materials list willbe given lo you then.

BHS singers getNYSSMA honors

Baldwin Senior High School studentsDakota Lupo and Jason Weisinger havebeen selected to take part in the 2005New York State School MusicAssociation (NYSSMA) Mixed Chorus,with Dakota-as a bass and Jason as atenor. The group will be rehearsing andperforming in Rochester as part of theannual NYSSMA All-State Conferencefrom December 1-4.

Dakota and Jason auditioned for thishonor at the NYSSMA Solo andEnsemble Festival last April. They per-formed the most challenging piecesranked in the NYSSMA Solo Manual aswell as sight-read a selection of musicthey received at the audition and hadone chance to sing.

Dakota and Jason, both seniors at thehigh school, are among the 900 studentschosen for All-State out of thousandswho audition each year.

WINNING WARBLERS: From left are Principal Susan Knors, Jason Weisinger,Dakota Lupo, chorus teacher Christine Liu, and Director of Fine andPerforming Arts Peter Freeman.

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by Linda HendricksonThe fall sports season is off to a great

start. Beautiful weather has been an addedbonus to the competition schedule.

A 37-0 shut out in the National FootballFoundation's Inaugural Kick-off Classicunder the lights at Hofstra University wasan excellent opening for the 2005 fall sea-son. Victor Rodriguez, the Red Devils starrunning back and linebacker, was namedgame MVP. He rushed for 107 yards andone touchdown on 18 carries.

Senior quarterback Michael Dowdellmade his first varsity appearance andproved up to the task. He ran for twotouchdowns and threw for two more infront of a cheering crowd of 1,000 specta-tors. Freeport kept the pressure on all gameand rushed for 309 yards. The Red Devilsdefense held Oceanside to 84 yards totaloffense and caused the Sailors to turn theball over four times. Chris Edmond andNike Aristede did a great job on defensefor Freeport.

Erica Chamblin,' Michele Waters, andAnnamarie Bellafiore all won their singlesmatches against Malverne in straight sets.Lishan Jackson and Alison Verastegui tookthe third doubles point 6-1, 6-0 whileMagda Jaco and Jessiqa Small took thefourth doubles point 6-0, 6-0. It was likeold home week for Malverne coach NicoleRichez.

Coach Richez is a former Lady Devil.Later in the week the Girls Tennis Teamdefeated West Hempstead 5-2. Down 0-5in the first set, Jackson and Verasteguicarne back to take the set 7-5 and then wonthe next set 6-2 to secure the point.Chamblin, Waters, and Bellafiore wonagain in straight sets and LaPortiaHackworth and Dana Verdell won theirfirst doubles match 6-3,6-4.

Chenel Briggins led the volleyball LadyDevils in three very close games in a 3-0loss to the first place Lady Knights ofUniondale. Outside hitter Rayza Romeroled the teazn in kills. Despite the loss,Coach Michael Mosca is pleased with theimprovement he is seeing each day. "Wehave a young but very hard-workingteam." Down one game againstUniondale, the JV Lady Devils Volleyballteam-took the next three games to win thematch.

The Boys Soccer Team is on a roll fol-lowing its 4-0 shutout against Long Beach,its 6-1 win over Uniondale and its 3-1 winover Oceanside. John Massey and KevinEscobar each scored in the first half of theLong Beach game and then EmmanuelGamez scored two goals in the secondhalf. Joaquin Viedma had three saves tohold on to the shutout. Aristides Camposhad an assist.

Gamez and Escobar had hat tricks, scor-ing three goals each against Uniondale.Ismael Palma, Edwin Acosta and JuniorCampos each had assists while Viedma didan outstanding job as goalie. Gamezscored off a pass from Acosta, HeymanRivas scored off a pass from Massey andthen Gamez scored the last goal on apenalty shot against the Sailors.

Giant Step tag saleGiant Step Nursery School will hold

its Annual Tag Sale on Saturday,October I , from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (rain dateOctober 8) at the First PresbyterianChurch located on South OceanAvenue. Freeporl. 1 1/2 blocks south ofthe Freeport Memorial Library, featur-ing baby and children's items, toys,clothing, household goods, hooks, andmuch more.

FHS Homecoming is here!This year's annual Pep Rally and

Homecoming event promises to be oneof the most colorful and exciting ever,says Freeport High School AthleticDirector Bob Zifchock.

The Pep Rally, which will be held atthe high school field, will run from1:20 to 2:07 p.m. on Friday, September30. It will be highlighted by perform-ances of the High School Band, theReserve Officers Training Corps(ROTC) Band, and the FHSCheerleaders. Zifchock will introducethe fall sports and football teams and

captains, and Kimberlee Pierre, thenew high school principal, willannounce the Royal Court and 9ththrough 12th Stairwell winners.

Homecoming, which takes place from11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature a craftsfair from noon to 5 p.m. and a footballgame between the Freeport Red Devilsand Hempstead Tigers from 2 to 4:30p.m. on Saturday, October 1. The RoyalCourt will appear during half time festiv-ities. A band-led parade around the highschool will leave from the front of theschool at 1:30 p.m. Members of the

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police news

The First Squad reports the details ofa serious accident that occurred onSeptember 18 at 9:49 p.m., inRoosevelt.

According to detectives, a 1992Chevrolet Lumina traveling northboundon Nassau Road, driven by a 68-year-old Freeport man, struck pedestrianConway Webb, 53, address unknown,of Roosevelt, as he crossed the road-way, west to east, 50 feet south ofBabylon Turnpike. Mr. Webb was trans-ported from the accident scene toNassau University Medical Center, EastMeadow, in serious but stable condi-tion.

Detectives report that apparent alco-hol consumption may have contributedto Mr. Webb's stepping into the path ofthe driver; no charges have been filed.

BaldwinThe First Squad is investigating a

robbery that occurred on September 19at 12:45 a.m., ia Baldwin.

According to detectives, four"unknown male robbers, one armedwith.a handgun, entered the office areaof Getty gas station, Grand Avenue,

and announced a robbery. The robbersremoved cash from the counter andforced three victims to relinquish theirwallets before fleeing with the pro-ceeds, on foot, eastbound on EdwardsStreet. There were no reportedinjuries.

Anyone with information about therobbery is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 1 -800-244-TIPS. All callerswill remain anonymous.

• ••A 2000 Honda Civic was stolen onBaldwin Avenue on September 15between 1:30 and 6 p.m.

A 1991 Toyota was stolen fromCenter Drive on September 17 betweenthe hours of 10 p.m. and 10 a.m. onSeptember 18.

Yes Cleaners, Foxhurst Road, wasburglarized on September 8 at 11:35p.m. The loss was cash. Entry wasgained through the front door whichwas mashed open with a rock.

A residence on Foxhurst Rd: was bur-glarized on September 16 between thehours of 9 p.m. and 6:30 a.m onSeptember 17. The loss was a computer.Entry was gained by unknown means.

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FIRST CHURCH BALDWIN, UNITEDMETHODIST, 881 Menick Rd, Baldwin. 223-1168, Rev. Richard E. Smeltzer: Worship Service& Sunday School 10 a.m.; Youth FellowshipSunday, 6:30 p.mEBENEZER CHURCH OF SEVENTH DAYADVENTIST, 97 Broadway. Michael R.Bernard, Pastor; Saturdays. Church at Study, 9:15'a.m.; Morning Service, 11 a.m.; Youth Service. 4p.m. 379-1054DEAN STREET CHAPEL, 23 West DeanStreet. Sundays, Breaking of Bread. 9:15 a.m.:Adult Bible Class, 10:15 a.m.: Family Bible Hour,Sunday School (pre-K through seniors), 11:15a.m.; Wednesdays. Prayer Meeting, 8 p.mSOUTH NASSAU CHRISTIAN CHURCH,3147 Eastern Parkway. Baldwin, 379-0720. DavidDooley, Minister. Sunday School. 9:30 a.m.;Sunday Worship Service. 10:45 a.m.: WednesdayAdult Bible Study, 8 p.m., Youth Group. 8 p.m..ST. PETER'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERANCHURCH, 2332 Grand Avenue, Baldwin. 223-1951. The Rev. Edward G. Barnett. Pastor. TheService of Holy Communion, 10 a.m.ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH(ANGLICAN) - 2375 Harrison Avenue, Baldwin,223-3731, The Rev. Dr. Charles G. Ackerson.Ph.D., Rector. Sunday: Holy Eucharist andSermon, 8 a.m.. Church School and Nursery. 9:45a.m.. Sung Eucharist and Sermon. 10 a.m.Wednesday: Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFBALDWIN, 717 St. Luke's Place and TwainStreet. Rev. Mark Greiner, Pastor. SundayWorship, 9:30 a.m.IGLESIA CENTRO BIBLICO DE FREE-PORT - 50 NorthMain Street, 546-0473. C. Luis .Vargas, Senior Pastor. Sunday services.TABERNACLE OF FAITH, 286 West MerrickRoad, Freeport, Walter Gibson. Pastor. SundayServices. 8 and 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.; SundaySchool, 10 a.m.; Friday night service, 8:30 p.m.:Monday and Tuesday Bible School. 7:30 p.m.THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFFREEPORT, South Ocean Avenue and SmithStreet. Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Rev. Eddie J.Jusino.BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH. 420 North MainStreet. Reverend Dr. Harry J. White, 11.. SeniorPastor, Sunday Morning Worship Service 9:45a.m.. Holy Communion - Every 1st Sunday.,Senior Program - Tuesday, Wednesday &Thursday: 10 a.m., Radio Program - WTHE 1520AM - Thursday Morning - 11 a.m.BALDWIN JEWISH CENTER, 885 SeamanAvenue. Daily minyan. Monday and Thursday6:25 a.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. 6:35a.m.; Friday services 8 p.m.: Saturday services 9a.m. and 5:50 p.m.; Sunday services, 9 a.m.FREEPORT UNITED METHODIST

HURCH, 46 Pine Street, 378-0659. The Rev.Steed Davidson. '10:30 a.m. Worship Service.During church service nursery care and a toddlerjrogram are available along with Pre-K through .8th grade Sunday School classes.CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL. 91 North3ayview Avenue, 623-4200. Conservative, egali-:arian congregation. Friday services. 8 p.m.:Saturday services, 9:30 a.m. Weekday minyan fol-owed by breakfast. 6:45 a.m. Sunday services. 9a.m.. followed by breakfast. Religious school, pre-K through high school. Adult education.SOUTH NASSAU UNITARIAN UNIVER-SALIST CONGREGATION, 228 South OceanAvenue, 623-1204. Sunday program: Sunday ser-vices 10:30 a.m.. family services. 10 a.m.: Sundayschool, youth groups, child care and special:vents.

CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERANCHURCH/IGLESIA LUTERANA DECRISTO, North Grove Street and RandallAvenue. Pastor. The Rev. Michael D. Wilker.Sundays - 9:30 a.m. - Worship Service: 10:45 a.m.Sunday School and Adult Education: I I a.m. -Spanish Mass.

WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES. 80 WestMerrick Road. Freeport Non-Denominational;Ulric and Lynriette De Suze, Pastors: Sundaymorning Worship 8:00 .and 10 a.m.; Children'sChurch 10 a.m.; Nursery available. WednesdayCare Groups in the homes: Friday evenings min-istries.: Care (Home and Hospital visits).Children's Ministry 7:30 p.m., 18 month residen-tial program for substance abuse. Bible EducationCenter. 546-3344.FREEPORT CHURCH OF GOD, 580 BabylonTurnpike. Reverend Linette Clark. Pastor.Sundays. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; MorningServices 11:15 a.m.: Evening Youth Services 6p.m.; Sunday Night Service 7 p.m. Tuesdays.Prayer Service 8 p.m.SALVATION ARMY. 66 Church Street. P.O.Box 725. Sunday: Morning Worship 11 a.m.:Afterglow Service 12 p.m.; Home League LadiesGroup Thursday 11 a.m.: Bible Study Friday 11a.m.: Mid-week Service Wednesday. 12 p.m.:Senior Citizen Center, Monday to Friday. 8:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Family Supper Program onTuesday 5 p.m. followed by Scouting activities5:30 to 7 p.m. Call (516) 378-4557.TRANSFIGURATION EPISCOPALCHURCH - (ANGLICAN). South Long BeachAvenue and Pine Street. Tuesdays Holy Eucharist8:45 a.m. Sundays. Holy Eucharist 8 and 10 a.m.Sunday School, noon.CHURCH OF OUR HOLY REDEEMER. 37South Ocean Avenue. Weekday Masses Monday7:30 p.m. (Spanish), 7:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m..Thursday. 7:30 p.m. (Spanish): Friday 12:IOp.mfollowed by Divine Mercy Chaplet: SaturdayMorning Mass in the Church. 7:30 a.in. SaturdayEvening (Sunday Vigil Masses) 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.(Spanish): Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m.. 10(Family), 11:30 a.m., I p.m. (Spanish):Miraculous Medal Novena. Saturday following7:30 a.m. Mass. Blessed Sacrament Chapel open24 hours.ST. CHRISTOPHER'S R.C. CHURCH, I IGale Avenue. Baldwin. Sunday Masses: Saturdayat 5 p.m.: Sunday at 7:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. (FolkGroup): I I a.m. (Choir): 12:30 p.m.; 5 p.m.(Contemporary Music Group). Daily Masses:Monday through Friday: 7 and 9 a.m.: Saturday: 9a.m. Holiday Masses: Please consult the weeklyBulletin the Sunday before the holyday.FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FREEPORT,Pine Street and South Long Beach Avenue.Sunday Worship - 10:45 a.m.: Sunday School foradults & children. 9:20 a!m.: Wednesday BibleStudy & Piayer. 8 p.m.; 379-8084.COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THENAZARENE. 301 Atlantic Avenue. Sundays.Sunday School for all ages, 10 a.m.;. MorningWorship Service. 11 a.m.: Evening Praise andPiayer Service. 6 p.m.: Wednesdays. EveningBible Study in Spanish and English. 7:30 p.m.Second and fourth Fridays. Youth Night in Churchgym. 8 p.m.GREATER SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH,129 East Merrick Road. Reverend Mallette.Sundays. Morning Service. 11 a.m.: EveningService. 9 p.m. Thursdays. Prayer Meeting. 8 p.m.:Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.SOUTH BALDWIN JEWISH CENTER.2959 Grand Avenue. Baldwin: Rabbi Robert Judd.Conservative. Twice daily minyan. Weekdays:Sunday 9:30 a.m.: Monday-Friday 6:50 a.m.:Sunday-Thursday 8 p.m.: Shabhat: 8 p.m.:Shabbat morning 9:30 a.m.; Sat. afternoon 10minutes before sundown. Religious school: Adulteducation. Mens Club & Sisterhood. 223-8688QUEEN OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARYR. C. CHURCH. 196 West Centennial Avenue,Roosevelt: Daily Mass 8 a.m.; Saturday, 5:30p.m.: Sunday 9 a.m.. 10:30. 12 and 1:15 p.m.(Spanish). Holy Days: 7:30 p.m. on the eve, 8a.m.. 12 nqon and 7:30 p.m. on the Holy Day. Rel.Ed. classes Tues. and Wed.: Adult and childrenchoir: youth ministry. 378-1315.

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Freeport's Nautical Mile has seenmany wonderful changes in the last fewyears. 'Arrays of new and excitingrestaurants are attracting record crowdsfrom all over Long Island and theWoodcleft Canal has earned some welldeserved notoriety.

The Woodcleft Crab Shack, one of theolder restaurants on the canal, hasenjoyed its success for over 27 years.They are open year round and offer theirclientele an informal, homey ambiance,a menu of good, fresh food and verymoderate prices. Owner/Chef Georgeand his son Andy Drosinos love to cookand take great pride in both the longevi-ty and success of their restaurant. Georgehas worked in the past for prestigiousManhattan restaurants. He left theWaldorf Astoria, happily leaving behindhis daily commute, and opened hisseafood restaurant in Freeport 27 yearsago, to be closer to his family.

George insists that the secret of hissuccess can be attributed to his daily pur-chases of fine, fresh seafood, and qualityingredients. The emphasis is on thebasics. The cuisine is not fancy, there isno live, loud music, and although heserves wine and beer, there is no noisy,loud bar.

The restaurant is small and cozy, andis located across the street from thecanal. Hanging plants and celebritymemorabilia add to the nautical andhomey theme. The wait staff are bothknowledgeable and attentive, so be sureto ask them for suggestions. DairySpecials are also clearly posted on ablackboard.

Be sure to start your dinner with somehomemade clam chowder. TheManhattan with a nice hearty tomatobase, or the very smooth, creamed NewEngland. They go well with a side orderof crisp Garlic Bread with MeltedMozzarella.

Baked Stuffed Clams arrive as a verygenerous portion. They're prepared withseasoned breading and lots of choppedfresh clams.

Fried Crab Cakes are offered

Maryland style, and Steamers andMussels can be ordered by the bucket orhalf bucket. Clams on the Half Shellare fresh and sweet.

Fish Entrees are prepared broiled,fried, Scampi, or Cajun style. Thebroiled entrees are prepared with butter,lemon, and wine and garnished with aspecial blend of the chef's seasonedbread crumbs. Only cholesterol-freevegetable oil is used for frying.

The Fried Fisherman's Platter offers alovely variety of nice plump shrimp, ten-der scallops, fillet of sole, clam stripsand crab cakes. The Broiled ShellfishCombo includes lobster tail, shrimp andscallops. There is also a Broiled SeafoodCombo offering shrimp, scallops, soleand scrod.

Fried Ipswich Clams (whole steamers)were excellent. The crispy clam bellieswere lightly fried to perfection. FriedCalamari is also recommended.

Chef's Specials included an excellentBroiled Striped Bass, Swordfish, andMako Shark.

All entrees are served with salad orCole Slaw and a choice of potato or veg-etable.

Landlubbers in your group can selectchicken, Italian specialties, salads orheroes.

A lovely Children's Menu is available.George's wife Maria bakes a delicious

Chocolate Mousse Cake and a creamyNew York-style Cheesecake, so makesure you leave room for dessert.

Crab Shack is open year round, sevendays a week for both lunch and dinner.The lunch menu offers a nice variety ofsandwiches, salads, and Lunch SpecialEntrees.

Catering is offered and there is ampleparking on the premises.

• "Beauty lies in Simplicity." Georgeand Andy rely on the quality of the catch.They cook with love and basic ingredi-ents. Everything I ate was as fresh asthe sea. This is why their clientele havekept them in business for 27 years. Theyserve good food, in a comfortable settingand have an attentive wait-staff.

If you like good seafood you'll loveWoodcleft Crab Shack.

Woodcleft Crab Shack150 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport516-868-6198

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A day in a clammer's lifeThis is the second instalment of a

series exploring the impact of clammingon the local economy. The first partappeared in the August 25 issue.

by Douglas Finlay

We arrived at our first destination, inwhich the clammers were bent over in

the water revealing a vision of shellfish-ermen "harvesting" their corps, notunlike fanners harvesting rice in the pad-dies of Asia.

Their boats- were anchored down bytwo different weights because, as Mr.Falco explained, "You need two anchors,one for the back and one for the front.And if you don't put enough scope on

Diggin' it through the yearsThere has been a great decline in shell-

fishing in the bays since the early 1900s,noted Roger Tollefsen, president of theNew York Seafood Council. "98 percentof- all shellfishing has been depletedsince the 1900s." He added, however,that between 1955 and 1975 the bays(the Great South Bay) were producingsome 675,000 bushels annually, up from60,000 bushels annually, suggesting thatnitrogen levels were high enough forclams to grow.

While his premise that clamming hasbeen decimated by lack of nitrogen in thewater - leading to food shortages forclams and hence smaller numbers ofclams populating the bays - is controver-sial, the Department of EnvironmentalProtection (DEC) does not dispute hisnumbers.

Thomas E. Drumm, chief inspector ofshellfish for the New York StateShellfish Program for the DEC, recordsnumbers of bushels and their docksidevalue in the Town of Hempstead for eachyear and comes away with a pattern thatdoes indeed reflect dwindling numbersof clams being caught each year.

For example, during the peak seasonof clamming in 1976,752,407 bushels ofclams were harvested for a docksidevalue - the value of the clams when pur-chased by wholesalers, retailers andrestaurants - of several million dollars.

Fast foward to 2004 and the bushelamount of clams harvested in the baysoff Hempstead Town totaled 2,090, for adockside value of $190,978. This is byfar the lowest total the DEC has record-ed. Indeed, for the last 10 years the har-vests have yielded fewer and fewerbushels.

From $lmilUon to $190 thousandIn 1995, there were 11,386 bushels

harvested for a dockside value of

$1,007,201. In 1999 the volume haddecreased to 7,824 bushels, for a dock-side value of $641,198. Yet, in 2001,when there were 4,688 bushels harvest-ed, for a dockside value of $412,942, thefollowing year showed an increase up to5,686 bushels, for a dockside value of$556,994.

But the following two years haveshown rapid decreases in total volume.

Why the decline? Bill Hassback of theDEC thinks the reduced salinity in thewater due to fresh water being directedfrom the streets and the mainland couldbe diluting the salinity not only of thebays but of the ocean as well, citing thetwo-mile pipe from Cedar Creek into theocean.

However, Ed Thomas argued that theJones Beach Inlet provides plenty ofsalinity from tidal flows into and out ofthe bay. Instead, he likes Mr. Tollefsen'spoint of a lack of nitrogen reducing foodfor clams.

As for the disparity between the years,such as between 2001 and 2002, Mr.Thomas also believes that, by and large,clams continue to grow and that there areinstead many variables as to whetherclams make it to market or not, such asweather, closings from rain runoffs andice in winter that can shave up to fourinches off a sandbar, decimating theclams - which lie just under the surfaces- forcing them out of work.

But as a former clam distributor heworries more now about a growinginflux of farm-raised clams from otherareas of the country that are cheaper topurchase, thereby undercutting whatlocal clammers get, forcing them out ofwork.

He keeps a close eye and his nose tothe ground regarding this urgent devel-opment.- Douglas Finlay

your anchor line and it's windy out, yourboat's gonna end up a hundred milesaway."

At work in the field the shellfishermanare also known as "mudpuppies." Theywear wetsuits to protect from both thesun and sharp, broken clam shells; wearzinc oxide on their faces to also protectfrom the sun; and they crawl around inthe mud looking for clams.

Gloves, another serious tool of thetrade, are made of cotton with rubberenforcements on the palm of the hand sothe shellfishermen can get into the earthand mud. "When you hit a dead clam thatis open, or mussels, it is very sharp." Hethen provided the important, if ironic,cautionary tale that shellfishing of thisdegree was not something "for a novice."

He turned and told me that, whilemany of these clammers indeed haveuniversity degrees [such as Ed Thomas,former president of the association] andthat many others had good-paying jobsbefore starting work in the fields [aspolicemen, for example], any would-beshellfishermen who believe they couldmake a living at it need to understandthat "there are a thousand variations toshellfishing, you need to go out withsomeone who can teach you the nature ofthings about tides, water, depth, hardnessand safety." Without that knowledge, heargued, you risk it all.

While the mudpuppies bent over-in-thewarm water to secure their clams, theydragged behind or beside them basketsthat looked like clothesline baskets.Every few seconds another clam wasdropped into the basket. These bushelbaskets are provided to them by theTown of Hempstead, Mr. Falco said.

"One bushel filled with clams mightweigh between 80 and 100 pounds," Mr.Falco remarked. And it has been the endof more than one shellfisherman's careeras well. "The back has to strain to get thebushel up from the water over the gunnelinto the boat. It is a very critical point,which hardens your back in an upwardarch."

Mr. Thomas is a case in point, unableto work now because of a serious backinjury. "I was picking up a bag of clamsand slipped in the boat, landing on myback. The back got progressively worse,and I went to the chiropractor and othersand then an orthopedist."

Ultimately, Mr. Thomas had an opera-tion on three different discs in his back,which he said relieved the pressure andpain immensely to where he could func-tion once again.

Mr. Thomas cautioned all new shell-fisherman that "the dangers to all clam-mers include the slippery conditions of

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The grand opening of the BaldwinPublic Library's expansion, billed as a"Welcome Home," was truly a communi-ty affair as adults and children, residentsand elected officials, constructive criticsand unabashed fans all gathered to enjoythe final result of four years that werefilled with the highs and lows of emotionand hard work.

Architect Raymond Beeler, quietlywatching crowds gather to applaud thecompletion of the project he helped tocreate, said that the building as finisheddefinitely reflected the vision he had atits inception. Downplaying the delays,legal obstacles, and criticisms along theway, he noted, "The important thing isthat everyone persevered."

Library Trustee President KevinKamen was emotional in his tributes tothe community - past and present - whoparticipated in making the expansion areality. In fact, the project was more thanan expansion, since the entire buildingwas reconfigured to allow the internalgrowth of existing departments and thecreation of new areas of service.

Librarian-in-charge CatherineOverton, who assumed responsibility forthe library upon the retirement of formerDirector Barbara Hopkins, was alsofilled with emotion in the tributes shegave and those she received. Her warmwelcome of Ms. Hopkins, who delayedher own retirement for as long as possi-ble, reflected the affection the womenhad for each other, both personally andprofessionally.

Ms. Hopkins, in turn, praised a staff, aboard of trustees and a community whohad supported the project. Ms. Hopkinshad seen the previous expansion of 1989to fruition and had guided the libraryboard through the planning and most ofthe construction of this project.

Mr. Kamen reflected on the August 13,1985 vote when he, and Barbara luster,Ingrid Mahler, Charles Bogan and thelate Leonard Melman approved the pur-chase of the old European-AmericanBank and property for $425,000. Mostrecently the parcel was appraised at $2.2million.

He remembered that there were somethen who questioned and criticized theneed for the previous expansion, just asthere were some who criticized thisexpansion. But he noted the obligation oftrustees "to do what (is) right and prop-er."

The participation by so many youngpeople in the dedication ceremonieshighlighted the diverse and' growingneeds which the library must meet. Mr.Kamen noted that unlike other commu-nities, Baldwin does not have a recre-ation center or pool, but it does have amagnificent cultural and educationalcenter - "a place of magic."

State Senator Dean Skelos, SupervisorKate Murray, Councilman AnthonySantino, Receiver of Taxes DonaldClavin and Town Clerk Mark Bonillawere present as was Dr. Robert Britto,Baldwin's superintendent of schools, andschool board members Mary Clark, AnnHannon, andv B.A. Schoen, whom Mr.Kamen praised for his assistance andwork as a school and community liaison.

Dennis Sullivan, from the constructionmanagement company Sullivan andNickel, who oversaw the difficult proj-ect, was praised and honored for his 24/7dedication to the task.

Mr. Kameri also paid tribute to hiswife Cheryl, not only for being support-

ive of the many hours he spent on theexpansion, but for her support whentimes became difficult during the project.

The ceremonies also included enter-tainment for children, a display of thehigh school robotics team's "Chaos"project, tours by staff and refreshmentsprovided by the Woman's Advance Club.

The patio, paved with sponsoredbricks and the presence of many mem-bers of the volunteer community expan-sion committee, were additional indica-tors of the community-based support thatfueled the expansion.

The wide array of musical presenta-tions - the classic voice of Maureen SmithSetton who sang the National Anthem,young Girl Scout Shekinah K. Pettwaywho sang "Amazing Grace," the G-Stringband who provided classic rock music, aswell as musical selections from studentsof Michael Fincken, director of NewWorld Music - were indicators of thewide range of community interests whichwill find a home at the public library.. The Baldwin Library was jumpingwith activity and delight at its grandopening. The future progams, activities,and day-to-day individual reading for

learning and enjoyment that will takeplace at this magnificent new buildingwill be a never-ending reflection of thewords of President Franklin Delano

Roosevelt, which were quoted by Mr.Kamen: "Happiness lies in the joy ofachievement and the thrill of creativeeffort."

THE BALDWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY'S TRUSTEES include, front, from left:Christopher Villanti, Joan Zeitlin, Kevin Kamen, president, Rear: AnthonyTarantino and Joseph Carroll. The library's history was evoked with thanks toformer trustee Janice Delaero, and the trustees who approved the original pur-chase of the European-American Bank and property in 1985 - the late LeonardMelman, Barbara Juster, Ingrid Mahler, and Charlies Bogan, along with Mr.Kamen.

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NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU - CHASEMANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION,Plaintiff, AGAINST MISCHA CUTHBERT. ET. AL.,Defendants). Pursuant to a judgment of fore-closure and sale duly dated 7/8/2004, I, theundersigned Referee will sell at public auctionat the North Front Steps of the Nassau CountyCourthouse, 262 Old Country Rd.. Village ofMineota. New York, on 10/11/2005 at 9:00 AM,premises known as 12 Elm Street, Freeport. NY1 1520. All that certain plot piece or parcel ofland, with the buildings and improvementsthereon erected, situate, lying and being in theIncorporated Village of Freeport, Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew York. Section, Block and Lot: 55-278-153.154. Approximate amount of lien$215,967.17 plus Interest and costs. Premises willbe sold subject to provisions of filed JudgmentIndex #3552/04. Anthony R. Capetola, Esq..Referee.STEVEN J. BAUM. P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff P.O.Box 1291. Buffalo, NY 14240-1291 Dated:8/30/2005FL3004T9/8. 15.22.29 _ _

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IN FORECLOSUREAmerlquest Mortgage Company,

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. Section 55 Block 267 Lot 6Approximate amount of lien, $212,828.78.Premises will be sold subject to provisions of thefiled judgment of foreclosure and sale.Grace D. Moran, Esq., RefereeFORSYTH, HOWE. O'DWYER. KALB & MURPHY,P.C.. • •ONE CHASE SQUARE. SUITE 1900. ROCHESTER,NY 14604- -(585) 325-7515 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFFL #3114X9/15. 22. 29. 10/6

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M&T MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiffs) vs.ELLA JACKSON. Defendants)Attorney(s) for Plalntiff(s): Rosickl, Roslcki &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 or about October 16, 2000. Iwill sell at Public Auction to the highest bidderat The North Front Steps of The Nassau CountyCourthouse,' 262 Old Country Rd., Mineola,New York.On October 14, 2005 at 11:00 AMPremises known as 153 Lakewood Ave..Roosevelt. New York 11575Section: 55 Block: 446. Lot; 14As mare particularly described in the judgmentof foreclosure and sale.Sold subject to all of the terms and conditionscontained In said judgment and terms of saleIncluding but not by way of limitation aResolution by the Planning Board of the Townof Hempstead adopted May 7. 2002 underCase #20404, Resolution No. 407-2002 authoriz-ing the acquisition by Eminent Domain of thepremises. rSold subject to all of the terms pnd conditionscontained in said judgment and'terms of sate.

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

Plaintiff.AgainstMARGIE ETHEREDGE. et al..

Defendants)Pursuant to a Judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 10/31/2002 I. the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY on10/17/2005 at 9:00 AM premises known as 21Astor Place, Roosevelt, NY 11575ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land,

"with the buildings and improvements thereon terected, situate, lying and being in Roosevelt,Town of Hempstead. County of Nassau andState of New YorkSection 55 Block 457 Lot 31 8132 Approximateamount of lien $154.336.04 plus Interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment lndex# 02/001360JEFFREYS. SCHOEN, Esq., RefereeShapiro and DiCaro250 Mile Crossing Blvd., Suite One, Rochester.NY 14624 ;

Dated: 8/31 /2005 File #: 02-42553r jvlFl #313 At 9/1S. V) 29. 10/6NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: PEARSALL AVENUE LLC.Articles of organization were filed with theSecretary of State1 of New York (SSNY) on09/07/05. The latest date of dissolution is12/31/2104. Office location: Nassau County.SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to theLLC, 100 Brooklyn Avenue, Suite IK, Freeport,New York 11520. Purpose: For any lawful pur-pose.FL3146T9/15, 22, 29, 10/6, 13. 20NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: SAGEBRUSH LLC Articles oforganization were filed with the Secretary ofState of New York (SSNY) on 09/07/05. The latestdate of dissolution Is 12/31/2104. Office loca-tion. Nassau County. SSNY has been designat-ed as agent of the LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shall mall acopy of process to the LLC. 100 BrooklynAvenue, Suite 1K, Freeport, New York 11520.Purpose: For any lawfjul purpose.FL3156T9/15. 22. 29.: 10/6. 13. 20 ;NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: AUSTIN BOULEVARD ASSOCI-ATES. LLC. Articles of Organization were filedwith the.Secretary of State of New York (SSNY)on 09/08/05. 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/6 Steven M. Lester. Esq., 300 Garden CityPlaza, Suite 234. Garden City, New York 11520.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.FL#321 6x9/22,29, 10/6. 13,20 27INUIIl-t Ul- KJUMAIIUN Ul- LIMIItU LIABILIIYCOMPANY. NAME: T.L.C. MONITORING LLC.Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York (SSNY) on09/P9/05. 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/oJohn LaRosa, 230 Mosher Avenue, Woodmere,New York, 11598. Purpose: For any lawful pur-pose.FL#3226x9/22. 29, 10/6, 13. 20,27inner Circle Partners LLC. Art. of Org. FiledSe'cre^ary^of State (SSNY) 5/26/05. Office inNassau County design, agent of LLC. uponwhom process may be served. SSNY shall mailcopy of process to 1009 Barth Dr.. Baldwin. NY11510. Purpose: Any lawful activity.FL #323 6x9/22. 29. 10/6. 13. 20. 27

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU - WELLSFARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TOWELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE. INC., Plaintiff,AGAINST LI CHOLE BAKER, ET. AL., Defendant®.Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale

.duly dated 7/26/2005; I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the the cal-endar control part (CCP) of the SupremeCourt, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, on10/25/2005 at 11:30 AM. premises known as 79Royal Drive, Freeport, NY 11520; All that certainplot piece or parcel of land, with the buildingsand improvements thereon erected, situate,lying and being in the Incorporated Village ofFreeport, Town of Hempstead, County ofNassau and State of New York. Section. Blockand Lot: 55-496-134. Approximate amount oflien $305.732.09 plus interest and costs. Premiseswill be sold subject to provisions of filedJudgment Index #17206/04. Guy R. Vitacco,Esq., Referee,STEVEN J. BAUM. P.C.. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. •Box 1291. Buffalo, NY 14240-1291 Dated:9/13/2005 .FL 325 4T 9/22, 29. 10/6, 131/6,1

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

Plaintiff.

AgainstDARRYL BARRINO. TRACEY WHITE BARRINO.

Defendant®Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 6/12/2002 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY on10/20/2005 at 9:15 AM premises known as 136West Fulton Ave.a/k/a 130 Fulton Ave..Roosevelt. NY 11575.ALL 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 414 Lot 156 Approximateamount of lien $186.330.73 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment. lndex# 01/017097DARLENE D. HARRIS, Esq., Referee.Shapiro and DICaro250 Mile Crossing Blvd., Suite One. Rochester.NY 14624Dated: 9/13/2005 File #:01-41602r jvlFl HWfi Ay 0/99 9O in/A 13

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

Plaintiff.AgainsHEROLD MARTIN AND DIANA SMITH.

Defendants)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 10/15/2003 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse.262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY on10/21/2005 at 9:00 AM premises known as36 Elm Ave., Hempstead. NY 11550ALL that certain plot piece or parcel 6'f land,with the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being in the Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew YorkSection 34 Block 378 Lot 118 Approximateamount of lien $157.714.15 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment. Indexfl 02/013842TERENCE SMOLEV, Esq.. RefereeShapiro and DiCaro250 Mile Crossing Blvd:, Suite One, Rochester.NY 14624Dated: 9/8/2005 File #:02-43073r jvlpi ^177 9/77 y? in/A i **

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT-COUNTY OF NASSAUMORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS-TEMS. INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FLAGSTAR BANK.FSB,

Plaintiff againstJOSEPH FIGUEROA ET AL.,

Defendants)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 8/19/2005 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at theCalendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of theSupreme Court. 100 Supreme Court Drive,Mineola. New York on 10/25/2005 at 11:30 AMpremises known as66 East Seaman Avenue, 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. County of Nassau andState of New York.Section 55 Block 255 Lot 3 Approximateamount of lien $373,233.33 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment Index # 05-002920FELICE J. MURACA. Esq., RefereeStiene & Edwards, LLP (Attorney's For Plaintiff)187 East Main Street. Huntington. NY 11743(631)935-1616, Fax (631)935-1223Dated: 9/13/2005 Our File #: 200500086 seFl fl39R4yQ/79 ?0 in/A 13

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT-COUNTY OF NASSAUPNC MORTGAGE CORP. OF AMERICA,

• ' . Plaintiff.AgainstCEPHAS V. WARD; MARIA WARD,

Defendants)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure-and saleduly entered 2/23/2001-1, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Road. Mineola, NY on10/25/2005 at 9:45 AM premises known as385 Sigmond St., Freeport, NY 11520ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereon-erected, situate, lying and being in theIncorporated Village of Freeport, County ofNassau and State of New YorkSection 54 Block 206 Lot 726-729 Approximateamount of lien $196,246.06 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment. lndex# 031863/99ANTHONY PUCCIO, Esq.. Referee.Shapiro and DiCaro '250 Mile Crossing Blvd.. Suite One, Rochester,NY 14624Dated: 8/15/2005 File #: 04-51013r jvlFl #3:>P,dy 9/29 29. 10M 13STATE OF NEW YORK ••SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY

LEGAL NOTICE OF ADJOURNED SALEIndex No. 97-2)7993'

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PUBLIC NOTICES*State Street Bank and Trust Company, as

Trustee.Plaintiff,

vs.Herbert L. Curry; Haley M. Curry; AssociatesNational Bank Delaware; National LoanRecoveries, LLC; Joden Associates; Mary Figs,

Defendants.In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of

Foreclosure and Sale duly granted by this Courtand entered in the Nassau County Clerk'sOffice on the 8th day of April, 1998, and anOrder Amending the Judgment of Foreclosureand Sale entered on February 19, 1999. I, theundersigned Referee, duly appointed in thisaction for such purpose, was originally sched-uled to sell at public auction on February 4,2002 at 9:00 a.m. in the forenoon of that day.the premises described by said Judgment tobe sold.

BE HEREBY NOTIFIED, however, that I, theundersigned Referee in said Judgment named,am now, due to an adjournment of the salenoticed on the above date, scheduled to sellat Public Auction to the highest bidder there-fore, at the North Front Steps of the Courthouse.262 Old Country Road, Mlneola, New York,

• Nassau County. New York, on the 24th day ofOctober, 2005. at 11:00 a.m. of that day, thereal estate and mortgaged premises directedIn and by said Judgment to be sold and in saidJudgment described as follows:

SCHEDULE AALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of landwith the buildings and Improvements thereonerected, situated, lying and being at Roosevelt(unincorporated) area in the Town ofHempstead. County of Nassau and State ofNew York, known and designated as lot no. 20in block no. 527, on a certain map entitled."Map of Hausch Manor. Section 1, Roosevelt,Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York,dated March 25, 1953, revised June 16, 1953,surveyed by J.J. Bonn, licensed Land Surveyor,Westbury. New York' and filed in the Office ofthe Clerk of Nassau County on August 12, 1953,as Map No. 5909 and being more fully bound-ed and described according to said map asfollows:BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side ofConlon Road at the southerly end of a curveconnecting the said easterly side of ConlonRoad with the southerly side of HauschBoulevard;RUNNING THENCE northeasterly along aforesaidarc of a curve having a radius of 10.00 feet, adistance of 14.37 feet to a point on the souther-

, ly side of Hausch Boulevard;RUNNING THENCE easterly along'the southerlyside of Hausch Boulevard, the following threecourses and distances: (1) South 85 degrees 58minutes 45 seconds East 26.21 feet; (2) alongthe arc of a curve having a radius of 100.00feet, a distance of 41.75 feet; (3) South 62degrees 03 minutes 29 seconds East 15.86 feet;RUNNING THENCE south 4 degrees 01 minutes15 seconds west 84.98 feet;RUNNING THENCE North 85 degrees 58 minutes45 seconds west 103.48 feet to the easterly sideof Conlon Road;RUNNING THENCE North 11 degrees 41 minutes57 seconds East along the easterly side ofConlon Road 92.16 feet, to the point or placeof BEGINNING.Subject to restrictions,- easements andcovenants of record, if any.Street Address of Foreclosed Property: 28Conlon Road. Roosevelt. New York 11575

Michael Zapson, Esq., as RefereeMelvin & Melvin, PLLCAttorneys for PlaintiffOffice and P.O. Address:217 South Sallna Street

Syracuse, New York 13202PI aaan At Q/99 9O in/A 13

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

Plaintiff,AgainstRUDOLPH FORD A/K/A RUDOLPH DANIEL FORD.ET AL,

Defendant®Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 12/29/1996 I. the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Road. Mineola, NY on10/25/2005 at 9:30 AM premises known as111 Woods Avenue. 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 417 Lot 45 thru 47 Approximateamount of lien $99,500.13 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment. Index* 98-4516 ;

MATTHEW TEDONE, Esq., Referee.Stein & Sheldlower, L.L.P., Attorneys for thePlaintiff.One Old Country Rd., Suite 113, Carle Place. NY11514Dated: 9/14/2005 File #: FLOGS 6721 SEp aw\ /ivo/oo oo in/A 1.3

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS-TEMS. INC AS NOMINEE FOR HOMECOMINGSFINANCIAL NETWORK.Plalntiff(s)VS. LEHAHMEN EL A/K/A GWENDOLYN PRUITT.JR. A/K/A LYNN PRUITT; etal. Defendants)Attorney (s) for Plainff(s): Roslckl. Roslcki &Associates. P. C., 152 Islip Avenue. Suite 18, Islip.New York 11751 (631) 224-4678Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and saleentered herein on or about August 25,2004, Iwill sell at Public Auction to the highest bidderat North front steps of the Nassau CountyCourthouse, 262 Old Country Road, Mineola,New York 11501.On October 25, 2005 at 10:30 AMPremises known as 186 E. Pennywood Avenue.Roosevelt. New York 11575 ALL that certain plotpiece or parcel of land with the buildings andImprovements thereon erected, situate, lyingand being at Roosevelt (unincorporated) in theTown of Hempstead, County of Nassau andState of New York, known and designpted asand by Lot No. 13 in Block 513 on a certainmap entitled. "Map of Hausch Manor, Sec. 3,situate at Roosevelt. Town of Hempstead,County of Nassau, New.York, made by J.J.Bohn, L.L.S." and filed in the Office of the Clerkof the County of Nassau onNovember 9, 1954as Map No. 6288.Section: 55 Block: 513 Lot: 13As more particularly desedbed in the judgmentof foreclosure and sale.Sold subject to all of the terms and conditionscontained in said judgment and terms of sale.Approximate amount of Judgment $292,270.09plus Interest and costs.INDEX NO. 03-013542Terence Elliot Smolev, Esq., REFEREE

_FI 3394TO/99 9O in/A 1113

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: SKYLIGHT PRECISION COM-PANY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed 'with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY)on 08/25/05. Office location: Nassau County.SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against it may be served.SNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 300

West Ivy Hill Road, Woodmere, New York 11598.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.FL#333 6x9/29. 10/6. 13. 20SUPREME COURT-COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLSFARGO BANK MINNESOTA. N.A.. AS TRUSTEE FORREGISTERED HOLDERS OF OPTION ONE MORT-GAGE LOAN TRUST 2001-D. ASSET-BACKED CER-TIFICATES SERIES 2001-D, WITHOUT RECOURSE.Plaintiff against MELVIN J. MILES. Defendants).Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure andSale entered on September 24, 2003. I, theundersigned Referee will sell at public auctionon the north front steps of the Nassau CountyCourthouse, 262 Old Country Road, Mineola,N.Y. on the 1st day of November, 2005 at 9:00a.m. premisesBeginning at a point on the westerly side ofBrookside Avenue (N. Brookside Avenue) aswidened the following three courses and dis-tances from the extreme southerly end of acurve having a radius of 10 feet which curveconnects and westerly side of BrooksideAvenue with the southerly side of AlhambraRoad; 1. southerly along the westerly side ofBrookside Avenue 180 feet; 2. North 67 degrees09 minutes west 12 feet to the westerly side ofBrookside Avenue, as widened; 3. south 22degrees 51 minutes west along the westerlyside of Brookside Avenue as widened 300 feetto the true point or place of beginning; Runningthence south 22 degrees 51 minutes west alongthe westerly side of Brookside Avenue, aswidened, 60 feet; Thence north 67 degrees 09minutes west 137.51 feet to land of the Countyof Nassau; Thence north 40 degrees 12 minutes32 seconds east along said last mentioned land62.86 feet; Thence south 67 degrees 09 minuteseast 118.76 feet to the westerly side ofBrookside Avenue as widened at the point orplace of beginning.Said premises known as 259 Brookside Avenue.Roosevelt. N.Y. 11575.Tax account number: SBL #: 36-489-29.Approximate amount of lien $189.549.37 plusinterest and costs.Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filedjudgment and terms of sale.Index No. 002384/03. Stephen A. Brown. Esq..Referee.Fein Such & Crane. LLPAttomey(s) for Plaintiff747 Chestnut Ridge RoadSuite 200Chestnut Ridge. N.Y. 10977FL #334 4x9/29, 10/6, 13,20

NOTICE OF SALE .SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY _

WENDOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES, et al,Plaintiff(s) vs. LILLIE R. EDWARDS, AS TEMPORARYADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF AMELIAWARREN, etal. Defendants)Attorney(s) for Plalntiff(s): Rosicki, Rosicki &Associates, P.C., 2 Summit Court. Suite 301,Fishkill, New York 12524 (845) 897-1600Pursuant to Judgment of foreclosure and saleentered herein on or about March 24, 2005, Iwill sell at Public Auction to the highest bidderat North Front Steps of the Nassau CountyCourthouse, 262 Old Country Road, Mineola,New York 11501.On November 1, 2005 at 11:30 AMPremises known as 123 Shonnard Avenue,Freeport, New YorkALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land,situate, lying and being in the IncorporatedVillage of Freeport. Town of Hempstead.County of Nassau and State of New York,known and designated as and by part of lotNumber 494 and all of lots numbers 497 and 498on a certain map entitled "Map of MeserolePark, property of Long Island Realty Co., locat-ed at Freeport,' L.I.," and filed in the Nassau

County Clerk's Office on March 26, 1902 asMap #221. Case #1756.Section 55 Block 223 Lot 194As more particularly described in the Judgment'of foreclosure and sale.Sold subject to all of the terms and conditionscontained in said judgment and terms of sale.Approximate amount of Judgment $181.750.26plus interest and costs.INDEX NO. 02/007449William Mackey. Esq.. REFEREEFl im* dy O/9O in /A 13 'X\ _

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU NOR-WEST MORTGAGE, INC. . Plaintiff, AGAINST KEITHR. WRIGHT, SR., ET. AL, Defendants). Pursuantto a judgment of foreclosure and sale dulydated 10/3/2000, 1. the undersigned Referee willsell at public auction at the North Front Steps ofthe Nassau County Courthouse. 262 OldCountry Rd., Village of Mineola New York, on1 1/1/2005 at 10:00 AM, premises known as 59Brooks Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 1 1 575. All thatcertain plot piece or parcel of land, with thebuildings and improvements thereon erected,situate, lying and being in the Town ofHempstead. County of Nassau and State ofNew York, Section. Block and Lot: 55-314-174,175,207. Approximate amount of lien$175,191.97 plus interest and costs. Premises willbe sold subject to provisions of filed JudgmentIndex #027141/99. Henry J. Cernitz. Esq..Referee,STEVEN J. BAUM, P.C.. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O.Box 1291. Buffalo. NY 14240-1291 Dated:9/21/2005FL 336 4T 9/29. 10/6. 13.20 _NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME; BENCHMARK IT SOLUTIONS.LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York (SSNY) on8/24/05. 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. 20Linden Avenue. Baldwin. New York 11510.Purpose for any lawful business.FL #337 6x 9/29. 10/6. 13. 20. 27, 1 1 /3

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MEDALS PRESENTED: Senator Charles J. Fuschillo,

Jr. (8th Senate District) recently presented the NewYork State Conspicuous Service Cross to the fami-ly of Herbert Winston during a recent veteransaward ceremony. Mr. Winston, a Freeport veteran,was posthumously awarded the medal for his serv-ice to our country as a member of the Army duringthe Vietnam War. From left are state SenatorMichael Balboni, Antoinette Wilson, Mr. Wilson'swidow, and Senator Fuschillo.

Freeport school boardfrom page 3

"cohort" (the total number of students who start out asa class as freshmen.) He said some graduate over thesummer or take longer to graduate in some cases.

Board President Michael Raah commented, "I thinkit's great" that students make the extra effort to gradu-ate, even if it takes up to five years.

Dr. Eversley added that "we're not where we werefour years ago. Things are moving along substantiallybetter, but we have a lot of work to do."

Another parent, Tandra Jackson-Cole, complainedabout repairs needed at Atkinson School to the ceilingand other areas of the school.

Mr. Kuncham replied that a "major capital project isscheduled" and there is "serious concern with the roof."He also said that $3.5 rriillion has been spent on projects

•at-Atkinson. "We are taking care of the building,—hesaid.

Other actionsThe board accepted a gift from Merrill L. Rosen,

CPA, PC of office furniture for the district valued atabout $900, and approved several personnel actions,including: 18 resignations of teachers, teaching assis-tants and other staff; hired 27 teachers and teachingassistants on a probationary status and 23 temporaryteachers and substitute teachers on a temporary status;hired four cleaners and other non-instructional staff: andalso named about 110 teachers to supervise clubs andother extracurricular activities.

Trustees adjourned to executive session to discusscollective negotiations.

Next regular meeting will be October I I .

A clammer's lifefrom page 13

the boat, not only from the water in summer and ice inwinter, but from seaweed that will invariably get into theboat." Specifically, he noted that, with bags of clamsweighing anywhere from 80 to 100 pounds, pickingthem up in a slippery boat can lead to injury.

Meanwhile, Bob Roth, a shell fisherman for severalyears, slowly waded over to show his half-filled bushelsporting a variety of different-sized clams. "We'reallowed six bushels of clams a day," he said, "but it'soften impossible unless the clams are really big."

Mr. Roth was in the line of an unfortunate event in thespring of 2004 when he was approached by HempsteadTown's bay constables east of Wantagh Parkway and toldto dump his entire bushel catch because the bay has justbeen closed. An illegal sewage spill had occurred thenight before on the Grandview Canal in Bellmore. "I wasclamming nowhere near the area of supposed contami-nation," he remembered.

Mr. Roth then retrieved a one-inch metal clam gaugedangling from the side of the basket that determines if aclam is too small to take out of the water. "If a clam fallsthrough this gauge [a one-inch slit], we then put in backin the water. If it doesn't fall through, then we take it." hesaid.To be continued....

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