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parts of Freeport, Baldwin and Wantagh as the first woman ever elected to the 19th Assembly District seat in the state Legislature.

She resigned her position as the first woman Town Clerk, and was"'replaced by her deputy clerk,-Phil Guarnieri, who is the acting Town Clerk. Supervisor-Murray will face the voters in November.

The Town Board vote to elect her was 5-1, with the lone dissenting vote coming from Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, the only Democrat, who objected to the selection process. She. asserted that the decision was actually made in advance by the county Republican leader, Joe'Mondello.

Ms. Murray said she was elected "pursuant .to state law, which dictates the process. The Town Board appoints the Supervisor" when there is a vacancy before the genera! election.

Ms. Murray said she plans to cooperate with Ms. Goosby on projects for her district, which includes much of Freeport.

She plans to "keep us fiscally sound," and work on road, park and other infrastructure improvement plans. She noted that many town buildings are 50-60 years

The Hempstead Town Board recently appointed former Town Clerk and state Assemblywoman Kate Murray "as the town's Supepvisor, replacing Rich .Guardino who resigned that day. She told this newspaper she is "very excited" about her plans for the town.

"I am honored and privileged to be named the Supervisor of America's largest township," the new town chief executive said after her swearing-in by Judge Denise Scher. "I look forward to working with all the council members in a bi-partisan fashion for the benefit of each and every community in the Town of Hempstead."

She added, "I intend; to maintain and, where possible, expand the excellent services, programs and facilities that distinguish our town as a top notch municipal government... Affordable housing is another vital imperative for Hempstead Town. We need to do everything within our power to make it possible for seniors and young people to remain in the Town of Hempstead."

A lifelong resident of Levittown, she represented the Bellmores, Merricks, and

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old and need to be upgraded and updated.

Various bulkheading and "streetscaping". projects are planned. Streetscaping includes general improvements such as new facades,; lighting and •: flower planters. One such project is planned for Merrick Avenue near Chatterton School, and another on Merrick Road in Baldwin.

Improvements are also planned at Guy Lombardo Marina in Freeport.

Speaking o{ these projects, which are "in almost every community," Ms. Murray said she is "very excited about the level of activity. We want to help our communities help themselves. I want .to be Kate. very aggressive with these improvements."v She told this newspaper, "I have good working relations with the residents of your readershipiarea."

She plans to "get the best benefit for the tax dollar while continuing programs to improve the town's infrastructure."

Since the town is in "good shape" financially, she thinks the town can '.absorb state aid cuts but will work • to avoid them through the local state legislators..

Supervisor Murray said she "absolutely" will continue Mr. Guardino's support of the Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick and has "a strong commitment to the environment."

Asked about the continuing legal battle over the Merrick Road Park golf course clubhouse, she said she wants "to return it back to the resMurray idents. I hope the whole issue can be resolved. We have aggressively pursued our rights through litigation, and hope to have it resolved shortly."

The new Supervisor promised a "head-to-toe review of all of our projects and issues."

Bulkhead assistance program avaflafJlejo Freeport Waterfront property owners

member of Newsday's 4lst Annual M. All-Long Island Football Team. He The Village of Freeport is now offering shares this'distinction with property owners an opportunity to replace 26 other high school footaging bulkheading on their property, proball players,from all over viding both financial and. technical assisthe island, tance. Mayor Bill Glacken explained that Javien, who plays the village will help residents replace detereceiver and strong safety, riorated bulkheading with the latest techis the captain of Freeport' nologically advanced materials. The vil.High School's varsity footlage will assist the property owners in pay-' ball team. He finished the lag for the bulkbeading project by making season w,ith 23 catches for low-interest loans available. Loan repay443 yards and four touch,ment will be accomplished through yearly downs from wideout and assessments over a 20-year period. tight end. He added 151 The program calls for $500,000 to be yards and two scores at used to pay for residential and commercial running back. He also had bulkheading projects each year for proper46 tackles, seven passes ty owners, selected by various criteria defended and two interincluding the current condition of the presceptions at, safety.' These ent bulkheading, the proximity to other impressive stats also got .deteriorated bulkheading, and the cost Javien named to the Allbenefits of flood reduction to the owner's State Team this, year, / property and surrounding properties.

An all-around athThe village will be using new bulkheadlete, Javiert also played on ing materials, which will provide ..the Varsity Lacrosse and. advanced strength and longevity. The JAVIEN EASON, a'§enfor at preieport High Winter Track teams. product will be installed at elevations Next year he will School has been named a§4 a 'rnembef of seven feet above the mean sea level, Newsday's'4ist Annual i-brig Island Football be attending C.W. Post on approximately two feet higher than the old Team. , ',,• ','''•',' a full scholarship. bulkheading. This will further protect the

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, waterfront areas from low level flooding and coastal erosion, benefiting the commercial ,and residential property owners, both financially and aesthetically. The village's engineering department will provide technical assistance by developing design plans and specifications for each project, obtaining required permits, requesting bids for the work, awarding the project to the lowest bidder >and providing construction management. ,,' '*1 Mayor Glacken and the Village Board of Trustees, Deputy Mayor Renaire Frierson, Trustees Don Miller, Bill White, Jr., and Don Mauersberger, expressed their appreciation for the input provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the New York State Emergency Management Office. Freeport is among the first municipalities in New York State to offer a waterfront bulkheading replacement program with financial assistance to property owners. The village has-been recognized by FEMA as a Project Impact community for its innovative programs including the successful elevation of more' than 20 houses above persistent flood lines, thereby ending constant water damage.

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At the request of residents of midBaldwin, the Town of Hempstead Town Board adjourned a scheduled February 25 hearing that concerned a request to rezone two parcels of property, until April 22.

The applicants, Sonku Enterprises, Inc, and Lewis Okin, are seeking" to "swap properties," on Mill Road in Baldwin. In order for the swap to happen, however, it is necessary to rezone one parcel from Residence "B" and "Business Districts" to Residence "CA" and to rezone the other parcel from Residence "C-A" District to "Business District." The reason for the swap is to allow Mr. Okin to construct a 5,000 square foot plumbing supply warehouse on Mill Road.

Mr. Okin has tried to construct a warehouse for several years. The idea to swap the properties developed several years ago'when a different proposal was rejected by residents. ' . .

This swap would convey the parcel at the west- which is owned by Mr. Okin and on which there is a delapidated residential building to Sonku Enterprises •and the residence would be renovated and maintained. The remainder of that property would be incorporated into the parking field for the existing garden apartments. The other property to the east of that house, which is owned by Sonku Enterprises, would then be swapped, rezoned and used by Mr. Okin for the warehouse. In addition, the applicants agreed to six conditions concerning landscaping, fencing, the placement of doors and windows; as well as limited hours of operation.

Some residents are concerned about the daily.use of an active warehouse on a portion of the street that has served as a buffer between Merrick Road and Milburn Avenue businesses and residences. In addition, according to resident Martha Meyer, the letter outlining the conditions was only received on February 15. Residents had not been able to meet during the winter holiday recess week to discuss the issue with their attorney, Baldwin resident Jill Sandhaas Martinez, who was not able to be present at the February 25 hearing.

There was also confusion as to whether the proposed warehouse would be one or two stories.

Mrs. Meyer told The Leader that she and her husband John are particularly

concerned about how the condition to limit warehouse delivery to the hours between 8 a.m. and 7. p.m.

Monday through Saturday could ever be enforced. She said'that she and her husband lake a walk early each morning, sometimes before 7 a.m., and truck activity at the Green Art Plumbing showroom on Merrick Road, the retail portion of the business, has frequently already begun. She said that there are trucks on the sidewalk as well as trucks double park'ed.

It is not infrequent that traffic on Merrick Road is stopped by trucks trying to maneuver for deliveries.

Unlike Merrick Road which is four lanes wide, Mill Road is.a" narrow street that was not included in recent Town of Hempslead street TRUCKS PARKED ON SIDEWALKS and double parked on Merrick Road are.a concern to res; improvements. It has numerous ruts, potholes, parked idents who fear the same hazards would exist on Mill Road. • photo by Joan Delaney cars, and driveway exits for Merrick Road businesses. It would seem inadequate to accommodate large trucks.

Community Calendar Sponsored By The applicant's attorney, William Cohn, asked that the hearing not be postponed, saying, "It's been going on for Funeral Home two years already." Town of Hempstead Serving The Community For Over 50 Years Supervisor Kate Murray disputed that Personalized Service For All Faiths At Any Hour Every Day NEW ONE LEVEL FACILITIES statement, saying that this application Freeport And Surrounding Area's Largest Chapel « New Handicapped Facilities "has not been going on for two years.

379-3119 The Nassau County Planning 110 PINE STREET, FREEPORT (CORNER SOUTH OCEAN AVENUE) Commission only ruled on it in August KEVIN MOLESE JERRY FRAYLER 2002," turning it over for local jurisdicFriday, March 7 tion.

• Kid's Cafe, Friday evening supper for local families in need, 5:15 p.m., ETS Councilman Tony/'Santino pointed out Youth Division, 87 Pine Street. that if the applicant had requested an • Talking About Literature, 12 p.m., Girl Scouts, 3:30 p.m., AA, 4:30 p.m., adjournment, the Town Board would Brownies, 6:30 p.m., Concert: Kevin Maynor, 7:30 p.m., Afr.-Atl. Genealogical have had to allow it. He added, "It is Soc. at Freeport, 7:30 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library. only fair that we give residents the same Saturday, March 8 opportunity to adjourn and confer with • Defensive Driving, 9:30 a.m., SP: Manejo Defensivo, 9:30 p.m., CR: their attorney." The Town Board then voted unanimously to adjourn the hear- Homework Express, 10 a.m.,-Recovery, 1:30 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

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

Residents in this mid-Baldwin area have long been active in monitoring Sunday, March 9 both zoning and variance requests which • Colombian Music Concert, 2:30 p.m., CR: Parent & Child Workshop, 2:30 impinge on residential areas that are p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library. near business zones. They have freMonday, March 10 quently urged that existing zoning • VITA For Seniors, 10 a.m., Whistler, Women and Fashion, 2:30 p.m., Girl buffers be maintained in order to protect privacy, ensure safety and prevent Scouts, 4 p.m., AA, 4:30 p.m., Operation PRIDE, 8 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library. increases in traffic, noise and air pollu••Freeport Village Court in session, Judge Cacciatore presiding, 7 p.m., 40 North tion.

Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.

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

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

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• Great Books, 1:30 p.m., CR: Homework Express, 4 p.m., VITA For Everyone, 6 p.m., Audubon Society, 8 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Wednesday, March 12 • CR: Baby & Me, 10:15 a.m., Current Events, 1 p.m., CR: Girl Power, 4:30 p.m., AA, 4:30 p.m., Bounce Back, 5:30 p.m., Freeport Hispanic Assn., 6 p.m., SP Grupo De Conversacion De Libros Latinos, 7 p.m., Camera Club, 7 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

• Freeport Village Court in session, Judge Cacciatore presiding, 9 a.m., 40 North Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.

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

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

• Freeport Board of Education, Planning/Action Meeting 7:30 p.m., Atkinson School.

Thursday, March 13 • Brandeis, 10 a.m., CR: Homework Express, 4 p.m., Chi Eta Phi, 7 p.m., Chess Club, 7 p.m., Cicle Time, 7 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

• Freeport Rotary Club, 7 p.m., at Bedell's at West Wind.

• Freeport Environmental Commission, 8 p.m., Village Hall .

• Freeport Village Planning Board,, 7:15 p.m., Village Hall.

• Explorer Post 406, Freeport Fire Department Headquarters, 15 Broadway, 7 p.m.

Bishop Murphy places Baldwin priest on leave

by Joan Delaney At weekend masses, parishioners in St. Christopher's parish in Baldwin were urged to take home a church bulletin and to read a special insert. There they . learned that Father Michael A. Carroll, a chaplain at .Mercy-Medical Center who lives at St. Christopher's rectory, had been placed on administrative leave, effective February 26, by Bishop William Murphy.

It appears that the.leave is occasionedby a past .situation which was resolved but which is being reviewed again given the current climate 4n the church and

present diocesan guidelines.

In the notice, signed by Pastor Monsignor John F. Bennett and Associate . Pastors Father Brran MeQuade and Father Robert Kuznik, it was noted that it was only Father Carroll's responsibilities at Mercy Medical Center that limited his availability for celebrating Mass and administering the sacraments at St. Christopher's. It continued, "We are nevertheless anxious to honestly share this information with you, albeit with • great-hurt," and stresses, "We assure you that his-ministry as Chaplain at Mercy Medical Center, and his- living in our

Art auction at St. Christopher's St. Christopher's Home and School Association will be holding an art auction on Friday,,, March 21 at St. Christopher's Gymnasium, on the corner, of Merrrck Road and Pershing Boulevard in Baldwin. The preview will begin at 7 p.m. and the auction will begin' at 8 p.m. Admission is $10 per'

person, $12 at the door. There-will be a door prize, a raffle prize, music, wine and cheeset hors d'oeuvres,- cake and coffee. For tickets or information, call Brenda Gehfing at 623-8678 or Donna 'Nappi at 868-2180. The auction will feature art in all media and price ranges.

parish, .has been faithful and exemplary in every respect."

Also explained was the nature of an administrative leave. In such instances, the case is reviewed by the Diocesan Committee established by the bishop.

The letter points out that "Pastoral compassion and • justice demand that any such situations be thoroughly examined, even over again - with full attention and concern for anyone involved, and thorough consideration for the personal integrity and rights of every priest." " It was expected that Father Carroll's case would be studied for the next se'v• era! weeks before the committee makes its recommendation to the bishop. While the review is in process, Father Carroll must refrain from public priestly ministry and will be living with his parents.

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The letter concludes: "Our prayer is that this very painful situation will be resolved as quickly as is just and reasonable, and that healing and peace will be found for all parties concerned."

Referring to the onset of the Lenten season, it notes. "Perhaps as never before, this Lenten season calls all of us to conversion and renewal, repentance, and purification, healing and forgiveness."

It concludes with the request that parishioners "Please pray for Father Michael and his parents; please pray for' all of us who serve you as priests here at St. Christopher's." a request reaffirmed during the pastor's discussions with The Leader.

Diocesen priests take vows of celibacy and obedience to the bishop.

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Freeport Chamber of Commerce February meeting

by Bill and Norma Braun Dea Buckley, Promotional Vice President of General Electric, in charge of Long Term Care Programs, was the guest speaker at Montana Restaurant, 13 Atlantic Avenue, Freeport, for the February Freeport Chamber meeting.

Ms. Buckley, a former member of the Freeport Chamber, addressed many longtime Freeport friends as she spoke of the advantages of long term care insurance.

"Long term care can help protect your assets, help maintain your financial freedom and give you the options necessary to receive quality home health care. As we get older, the chance of needing long term care becomes greater. Accidents and illnesses can happen to everyone, often with no

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"The average cost of -a nursing home stay is almost $56,000 and can run much higher. Home health care is also costly, averaging $36,000 per year. You could spend much of your life savings paying for care.

"Options are few. Family and friends might care for you, but have they the time, and can they provide the type of care you need? - and do you want this of them?"

Ms. Buckley presented an affordable option and suggests interested people contact her for more information on a long term care insurance plan by G.E. Capital Life Assurance Co. of New York at 481-7130.

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Together we prepare

by James Green, American Red Cross Preparedness and vigilance are the hallmarks of our new national reality. Making our communities safe must be a priority. Planning for disaster is an essential step toward preparedness. Families, businesses and schools - everyone needs to know what to do and where to go in case of a disaster. Whether evacuating or "sheltering in place" (staying where you are), having a disaster supplies kit with food, first aid supplies, medicines and more saves lives. , The American Red Cross has unveiled a sweeping new national effort to prepare our country in case of disaster or national emergency. The American Red Cross in Nassau County has joined more than 1,000 American Red Cross chapters, Blood Services regions and Armed Forces Emergency Services stations nationwide in working to make the United States safer from disaster through the "Together We Prepare" campaign.

While the scope of the program is national, its focus is on individuals and how every person can help prepare for disaster. The idea is to make homes, neighborhoods and communities safer. The heart of the "Together We Prepare" campaign is five important actions to prepare for disaster: (1) make a plan, (2) build a kit, (3) get trained; (4) volunteer and (5) give blood. These five actions can help us protect our loved ones and ourselves.

To succeed in this campaign, the Red Cross hopes to educate and inspire people to help. Knowing what to do by getting trained and helping others prepare by volunteering is important. There are many needs in Nassau County and the Red Cross is committed to helping our community prepare for anything. You, too, can be proactive. Consider volunteering or taking a first aid course. By caring for one another, a community can overcome anything.

Harriette P. Thayer, Chairman of the Board for th'e American Red Cross in Nassau County, put it best: "I have lived in this community for 29 years and I know Nassau County residents will respond to the call to work together to make our community safer. People want to help - they are just looking for the opportunity to do so."

In January alone, our local Red Cross responded to numerous disasters - from house fires to neighborhood evacuations - and assisted approximately 330 people. This time, the Red Cross wants to help you and your neighbors make us all safer by getting everyone to take these five actions before disaster strikes.

When we come together, we become something bigger than us all. The Red Cross asks you to take this message to heart.

More information on 'Together We Prepare" and its five actions, including how to make a plan, build a kit, get trained, volunteer and give blood, are available by calling the American Red Cross in Nassau County at 747-3500, e-mailing info @NassauRedCross.org or visiting www.NassauRedCross.org.

DEA BUCKLEY, SEATED, was the guest speaker at the February meeting of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce. From left are Chamber officers Peter Vita, Carol Sparaco, Ed Friedman and Ed Martin.

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There will be a debate for village trustee candidates on Thursday. March 6 at tiie Freeport Memorial Library, hosted by the Northwest Civic Association.

The debate will be at 7:30.

obituaries

Roslyn Hirschfeld

Roslyn Hirschfeld, a long time Freeport resident, died on Sunday, February 23, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Mrs. Hirschfeld lived in the Meister Beach section of Freeporl from the late .1950s until the early 1980s -when she moved to Coconut Creek, Florida. She was the wife of the late Julius Hirschfeld. She is survived by her daughter and sonin-law Elaine and Leon Groder of Freeport and her son and daughter-in-law Eugene and Gabriela Hirschfeld of Orlando and Frankfurt, Germany. Her grandchildren are Randi Berry of Freeport, Jeffrey Groder of Seaford and Stephanie and Leslie Hirschfeld of Orlando. Her great-grandchildren are Jordan and Talia Berry, and Evan and Juliana Groder.

During the time Mrs. Hirschfeld lived in Freeport, she worked as an executive in Macy's from the day it opened in Roosevelt Field. She also worked in boutiques in Freeport and Rockville Centre. Mrs. Hirschfeld was also an active member of the Freeport Chapter of Cancer Care.

While Mrs. Hirschfeld lived in Florida she traveled extensively to the- Far East, Hawaii, Israel, Europe and Alaska but loved coming back to Freeport more than anything. She would come back to Freeport during the. summer and take part in all that the South Shore has to offer.

just writ© loy joan dolonoy A POIGNANT COINCIDENCE... At the February Baldwin Board of Education meeting, the first discussion of the district's new policy on hazing took place.

-After the meeting, I spoke to Superintendent Kathy Weiss and told her how appropriate it was that Baldwin was formulating an official policy on this practice. Over two decades ago, the Baldwin Council of PTAs and its member units were very involved in lobbying legislators to make hazing illegal and to have it defined as a crime.

The impetus for this PTA effort came

from a former PTA Council President, the late Nancy Coughlin, who-was a personal friend of Eileen Stevens, formerly of Baldwin. Ms. Stevens' son, Chuck Stenzel, had died as a result of a college hazing incident. Because of that, Ms. Stevens spoke at colleges and pleaded with legislators in an attempt to make people understand that hazing wasn't just some harmless college prank.

Hazing, she stressed, was a violent act that- was perpetrated on vulnerable young -adults who were seeking to belong and who thought that they were

in the presence of friends. Hazing was causing deaths.

During subsequent years, I occasionally he_ard Ms. Stevens speak on radio shows. Eventually she met with success both in terms of changing the legal definition of hazing as well as the perception of hazing. To.day, dangerous hazing practices such as requiring fraternity pledges to drink excessive alcohol, to be locked in the trunk of a car, to be thrown into ponds or lakes, or to be dumped partially clothed in unfamiliar areas in sub-freezing temperatures, are all now-

seen as violent practices rather than as "just having some fun."

The Board of Education meeting took VIQ. place on Wednesday, February 12. On SB Monday, February 24.1 was reading the obituaries in Newsday when 1 came 8: 3 upon a Memoriam.

"In Loving Memory of Chuck Stenzel "6/15/57-2/24/78 O o Twenty-five years without you.

You are forever in our hearts." * + + . On another note: At a recent school tn

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Congresswoman McCarthy shares with children

by Joan Delaney "I'm no different than your mom, hut I'm a Congresswoman too."

Speaking before a large group of students and teachers, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy shared her difficulties as well as her achievements as she bestowed her February School of the Month award on Meadow Elementary School .in Baldwin.

"I found it hard to learn as a child,", she said, and described her dyslexic struggles with both reading and writing.

"I don't mind talking about it," she said, adding that the process she follows now is hard work. "I had to train my staff in how to work with me to accommodate how I learn."

The Congresswoman described the lengthy period of time she takes in the evenings and then again when she rises at 5 a.m. to read the background materials she needs for the next day. This year

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she will also serve on the Finance Committee, a task she said that will require a lot of learning. "It's like being in college, learning every day."

Describing her studying routine, she said, "I try to memorize everything I can," and then showed the students the cards she carries which highlight important points. Relating her own learning difficulties • to the youngsters, she stressed, "You must be true to yourself and believe in yourself. You are the future for this country. Do your homework. Everything you do pays off. I'm proud of all of you."

Referring to her first run for Congress in 1996. she said, "People said I couldn't do it, but I tried. I thought (hat even if I failed, at least I would have tried." Then she added, "And I think I've learned a lot during the time I've been a congresswoman."

Meadow School, with 750 students (continued on page 12)

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PRINCIPAL JOAN FLATLEY and Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy visit the first grade class of teacher Victoria Teta and talk about Character Education and being respectful to each other. photo by Joan Delaney

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First. The fact is, Mr. Helfrich, that I have openly and repeatedly expressed my concern, about gang activity in Freeport. The fact is that I was one of the motivating forces behind the formation of a task force both to critically examine this problem and to seek some actions that might lessen the impact upon our community and schools. The fact is that I have been so outspoken about this problem that I have received considerable criticism by certain figures for being what they construe as an "alarmist" regarding gangs in Freeport. The fact is that gangs are a very real issue in / Freeport and many other communities on both the north and south shores of Long Island. It is a problem that I neither take lightly nor turn away from.

Second. I have never stated that "all our troubles revolve-around lazy parents." That statement .is a grossly unfair and sleazy misrepresentation of my stated notion that parents have a role in and impacj upon the' academic success or failure of their children - a notion that would be agreed upon by any intelligent individual. How dare you take that comment and apply it towards your fallacious and flagrantly inaccurate commentary about gangs and the school board's supposed dismissal of the problem? For your information, the fact is that the school board has in the past and continues to have very considerable concern regarding gang activity. The fact is that the Superintendent of Schools chairs the task force on gang activity. Moreover, that' very task force also'has regular representation and participation frorn both Mr. Ellerbe and me.

Last. 1 take personal umbrage to your disgraceful characterizations of my thoughts regarding certain issues. They are outrageously inaccurate in their con-

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by Jim Golding Gang violence and the recent incidents and shootings taking place Sunday in Freeport dominated much of the discussion at Monday's village Board meeting as some residents voiced their concerns about the issue."

Donella Williams, Alan Jay, Georgia Prunty, Douglas Mayers and Gabriel Rossano questioned what actions the village is taking and offered suggestions on dealing with the gang problem.

"I'm concerned about the increased crime and concerned about the downtown area," said Ms. Williams.

Freeport Police Chief Michael Woodward explained that the perpetrators of the shootings on Sunday were not .Freeport residents and that his department continues its investigation of the incident.

He noted that overall crime in Freeport has dropped by about 27 percent over the past five years, "but the perception of gang violence is very urgent. We're doing everything we can," Chief Woodward said.

This includes police officers visiting "the homes of suspected gang members, meeting with parents to educate them on what they can do to prevent their children from joining gangs," and going to the schools to speak with students and educators.

But he added that, "if you remove every gang, our community would be no safer." He later explained to The Leader that he referred to gangs who come to Freeport from outside the area, including Brooklyn and Manhattan, but that the erroneous perception is they're Freeport-based.

Mr. Jay questioned the effectiveness of having police officers attend conference on dealing wiftf gangs. "I'd like to see the Freeport and Hempstead -gangs busted," he said. Mr. Jay also spoke at length about the gang problem at the national level, which he said was not dealt with by the Clinton administration.

Ms. Prunty said Freeport officials need to change the perception "of what The village is turning into," citing gang violence, reports of shootings and fires resulting from overcrowded conditions by illegal aliens. "The perception is this is turning into Mexico," she said.

Mr. Rossano asked how the village is dealing with cleaning up graffiti stemming from gang activity. Mayor William F. Glacken replied the policy for the cleanup of public property is to paint over the affected area, and to notify property owners.

"So we just paint over the problem instead of addressing it," replied Mr. Rossano.

Mr. Mayers, head of the local NAACP chapter, urged officials to "get ministers and clergy involved in dealing with the gang problem."

He also asked about the village's future plans for making more affordable public housing available to alleviate overcrowding.

Mayor Glacken replied that the village has "a handful of vacant lots that are usable," and that village officials are looking for a developer who would build additional housing.

The Mayor also heard a tirade of complaints about village debt from businessman Peter Norris, and that the village deficit, which has shrunk from $10 million to $5 million, according to village statistics, did not reflect the true-debt amount.

Mr. Norris cited a state Comptroller's report that Freeport has a debt of more than $62 million, but that the figure

could be above "$113 million, if the power plant costs are figured in.

But the mayor responded, "Don't you ' see the difference between financing capital improvements and financing the deficit?"

The mayor said the figures Norris cited were for capital improvements that are paid over the useful life of the particular improvement.

"You have made several misstatements and you know they are misstate-

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"You don't pay for a road all in one year, you pay for it over the useful life of the improvement," Mr. Glacken continued. He said such improvements are "necessary and proper and paid off over time."

But Mr. • Norris claimed that the improvements are being done all at once and have plunged the village into more debt.

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Chamber of Commerce luncheon The Freeport Chamber of Commerce Cu will meet for lunch on Tuesday, March 11 at 12:30 p.m. at Steve's Riptide, 507 Guy Lombardo Avenue. This month's speaker will be Ron Turbin, the Assistant Attorney General in charge of Nass'au County. He will speak on the topic of "Theft and Consumer Fraud Protection." The cost of the luncheon is $15 (includes gratuity, entree, soup or salad, coffee and dessert). All are wel3 come and encouraged to participate.

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Sister Souljah at Nassau Community In celebration of Women's History Month, Sister Souljah will- speak at the Nassau County College Center Building on Tuesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. The program is free and open to the public.

Sister Souljah is currently the Executive Director of Daddy's House Special Programs, Inc., a non-for-profit corporation for urban youth financed by Puffy .Combs and Bad Boy Entertainment. At Daddy's House, she educated and prepares youth aged 10 to 16 to be in control of their academic, cultural and financial lives. Her second book is the novel "Coldest Winter Ever."

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Senior citizen night at adult ed Freeport Continuing/Community Education invites Freeport residents 62 and over to attend Senior Citizen Night on March 18 at Freeport High School, where they can sample adult education classes like yoga, computers,' scrapbooking and karate for free. Classes start at 6:30 p.m. For a complete schedule, call 867-5314.

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Early college awareness.

The Freeport School District will sponsor an Early College Awareness Day in March to educate middle school students about preparing1 for the college experience, what colleges are looking for and how to finance a college education..

• The event will be held on Saturday,

March 22-from 8:30 a,m. to I p.m. at the SUNY Old Westbury campus. Buses will leave Dodd Middle School at 8 a.m.The featured speaker will be Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, President of SUNY Old Westbury. A light breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be served. R.S.V.P. with the Dodd Main Office if you plan to attend.

FEMA workshop for fire departments Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy and Richard Ohlsen of FEMA will discuss, this year's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program on March 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at. the Rockville Centre Senior Center. The grant helps fire departments in fire operations and safety, fire prevention, emergency medical services and vehicle acquisition. The .deadline for grant applications is April 4.

Bethany program at All Saints' Lunch for a Bunch of Seniors (LABS) will host a program on Bethany House with Sister Aimme and ' Linda

Wilkonski, guest speakers. The day will start with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. in the church. The presentation will begin in Wilson Hall at 10:45. There will be opportunity for asking questions about this- organization, which has been serving the community for a number of years. LABS is open to all seniors who would like to be part Of a Christian community of fellowship and prayer. Anyone interested in the program should call Judith Wood at 8684648 or All Saints' at 223-3731, Art exhibit at Unitarian Church •Lisa Cangemi, acrylic painter and Lisa Fontana, ojl painter, will exhibit their art in the foyer gallery of the South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 228 South Ocean Avenue, Freeport until March 29.

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Elementary Art Exhibit Every March, Freeport elementary school students from K-6 display, their art work at the library. Friends, parents, family and the community are invited to come and view the art work, which will be on display until March 27.

Classical concerts audition The Music Advisory Committee will meet in May to select performers for classical, concerts for the 2003-04 series.

Classical musicians (solo instumenlalists, chamber ensembles, vocalists, etc.) who are interested in performing at the library should send an' audiotape or CD only, along with a resume, fee schedule and self-addressed stamped envelope by •May 15 to Belle .Sylvester, Freeport Memorial Library, 144 West Merrick0 Road, Freeport, 11520. The library has a large meeting room/concert space that seats 200. There is a small stage with a 6-foot. Yamaha grand piano. -For additional information, call 379-3274, x.224.

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Free concert - Kevin Maynor, bass American bass singer Kevin Maynor will perform for free at the library on Friday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m., thanks to the Dr. Rudolph Joseph Foundation. Mr. Maynor has performed in more than 40 operatic roles in five languages. He has

been the recipient of major honors and awards, including the Fulbright and George London Awards. He was the first apprentice from the West to study at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow.

Hungarian Castle, after being separated for 41 years, to ponder the events that divided them. The group meets the first Friday of every month from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Free concert - Colombian vellenato The library will present a free concert

by Colombian vellenato accordianist Eugenio Ortega and Los Macondos, a group of various instrumentalists, on Sunday, March 9 at 2:30. Mr. Ortega not only plays'and sings well-known vellanatos, but also writes his own. A scholar of vellanato, he dates an a cappella version back to the 1500s. The musicians performing with Mr. Ortega are Juan Ortega, caja and back-up vocals; Willie -Penates, guiro (guacharaca); David Pacheco, timbales; Mario Rodriguez, congas; and Jorge Marquez, bass guitar.

Great Books Series ' Bob Sweeney continues his Great Books Second Reading Series on March 11 with "The Persian Wars" .by Herodotus, often considered the "Father of History." The book for April 8 is "Of Civil Government" by John Locke, who defined power as a right of making laws with penalities of death, for the regulating and preserving of property, employing the force of the community in defense from foreign injury, all in the public good. Registrants may borrow a copy from the reference desk or purchase the three volumes of the second, series for $20.

Talking About Literature The book chosen for the March 7 meeting is "Embers" by Sandor Mari.

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Monday, March 10, at 2:30 p.m. Many museums will observe the centenary of James McNeill Whistler's death: Closest to home, the Frick collection will be the sole site for "Whistler, Women and Fashion."

Current Events in Perspective The library is continuing this monthly program'on Wednesdays, March 12 and April 9, at 1 p.m. The discussion is led

by Michael D'Innocenzo, Professor of History at Hofstra University.

Tax assistance for seniors and others The library is still offering free tax assistance for seniors on Mondays until April 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This service is offered by the Town of Hempstead Department of Senior Enrichment. The volunteers will help seniors first, then anyone else, if time allows.

Volunteers will offer their services for those with low incomes, and not for the self-employed and those with involved finances, on Tuesday evenings from 68:30 p.m. until April 15. The volunteers are trained by the IRS and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and are assigned to the library after they have successfully completed a course. They are not certified public accountants but are trained to help patrons with the less complicated types of returns. For those who need them, the library has both New York State and Federal Tax forms. The Reference Desk also has reproducible New York State

and Federal Tax Forms, especially those for unusual situations. Please be sure to bring last year's federal and state returns, instruction booklets with label, your W-2 form, all 1099 forms, and property tax bills.

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Baldwin Book discussions - 4th to 6th graders The library will present Bookmasters, a book discussion program for fourth graders at the library on Tuesday, March 18, from 3:45-4:45 p.m.

Bookers, a book discussion program for fifth and sixth graders, will be held at the library on Monday, March 31, at 3:45 p.m.

A copy of the book will be loaned to each child at registration. Boys and girls are invited to share their thoughts about this book at the meeting. A door prize will be given and snacks will be served.

Program Cancellations • Due to ongoing construction at the library, program sessions are subject to some cancellations and/or changes.

• March 20,27 and April 3 sessions of Play Time have been cancelled.

• March 20 and 27 sessions o'f Mother Goose Time have been cancelled. An additional session has been added on April 10.

• March 22,29 and April 5 sessions of Saturday Toddler Story Times have been cancelled. An additional session has been added on April 12'.

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McCarthy comes to Baldwin from page 5 including 80 special education youngsters and 30 children in the English as a Second Language program, was selected for honor by the Congresswoman because of its Character Education Program that was funded through a maxi-grant provided by the Baldwin Foundation for Education.

CJ Sometimes haltingly, Congresswoman McCarthy read the •O citation which enumerated the school's achievements and told the youngsters she would also read the proclamation "in the well of the Capitol building."

She noted that the Meadow program PQ Q ' focuses on a different character trait < each month - responsibility, cooperaW tion, respect, generosity, persistence, PJ tolerance, honesty, forgiveness, and self-discipline.

She added, "Getting along with others is important. It is good preparation down the road." She stressed how hard she works to "get along with both sides of the aisle." In commenting on the speeches she gives, she said, "I find it hard to talk to people but it's important because I want (hem- to understand where I'm coming from. A lot of people don't agree with me, but I try to explain."

After the presentation, the Congresswoman answered a wide range of questions posed by the youngsters. In response to the question, "What was the hardest thing you ever had to do in your life?" she hesitated briefly, and then said, "Talking like this. I was always the shyest person in the room and it was always hard for me to talk to large groups. But I (earned to do it because it was important."

She spdk'e about caring for people as a ;;< "nar'§Wadding that her work now is "like nursing, only I have more patients." She described her activities on the Education Committee which she lobbied to be on because, she said, she believes so strongly in the importance of education.

In fact, she devotes each Monday to visiting schools when she is home oh Long Island.

She also described the increasing breadth of her experiences, saying that during the recent Congressional recess she had gone to England and Ireland to speak to officials there about the Irish peace process. "I met Mr. Tony Blair in London, Gerry Adams in Dublin, Mr. Trimble [David Trimble, 2001 co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize] in Belfast," and as- she spoke she seemed almost in awe of her emerging international role.

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Congresswoman?" she was asked and again she hesitated. She whispered to Principal Joan Flatley, shook her head gently and then began to speak. "I had some ideas about things I felt were .important...You push yourself to be able to do things when they are important.".

Later she touched briefly on her work concerning gun violence and its'links to drop outs, drugs., alcohol, and deaths.

She noted, "I ran on the issue of gun violence and I've had a number of victories in Congress on this."

"Are you rich?" asked one boy to the amusement of the group. "I'm richer than I used to be," she commented, "but I still buy a lottery ticket every Saturday.", Describing her legislative priorities, she noted how hard she was working to ensure Social Security benefits for everyone, adding, "I'm going to need it."

Later as she visited several classrooms and spoke to youngsters she com1 . merited to those adults walking with her that she fully understood the problem of communities like Baldwin and the burden of the high taxes they pay.

"I told the children I was richer now, but I know how high taxes are. I pay $9,000 on the house I have in Mineola which I inherited from my parents, and I have to rent a studio in Washington."

In some ways the petite Congresswoman seemed much like any . mother and grandmother. She was relaxed and informal and for someone who finds public speaking difficult she was glib with youngsters in the classroom. Speaking to one class whose students were "studying Abraham Lincoln, she related their lesson to the Character Education Program. "You know Lincoln was very tall, and people probably made fun of the^way he looked. But I am so proud of all of you and how respectfully you treat each other."

Somewhat wistfully, Mrs. McCarthy listed the one negative of her position. "I" don't get enough time to be with my family, but I block out Sunday afternoons." Then casually talking with the. adults accompanying her on her class • visitations, she described- a late day. of vote-taking and work that had delayed her being able to telephone and chat with her grandchildren, Grace and Denis.

"I called them on the cell phone from the floor of Congress, which we're not . supposed to do, and told them to ask their mother to turn on C-SPAN. Then I waved to them. My colleagues wondered whoT was waving at. Later my daughter-in-law told me that the chil* dren were so excited and kept saying, 'Look, Grandma's on'television!'"

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by Linda Hendrickson Gabriel McLaren is number one. Not number one in Nassau, not number one in the state but number one in the nation.

With a time of 1:52.12 in the 800 meter, McLaren is number one in the nation with his performance at the Eastern States Championships at the New York Armory. He is also nationally ranked in the 1,000 meter, 600 meter and mile events. He.will compete in the state championship in the 1,000 meter event.

Omar Walden, Junaid Hamin-Gilliam, Javien Eason and McLaren made All Conference and All County |n the 4 x 400 Relay and qualified for the national championships in Maryland. The sprint relay of Steven Barrett, Hamin-Gilliam, Walden and McLaren are ranked third in the nation and will also compete in the nationals. Exciting times are ahead for the Red Devils.

Nicole Mattis was All-Conference in the 55 meter, Genese Leger reached the same distinction in the 600 meter while Gabrielle Hudson was All-Conference in the shot put. She will compete at the state championship on March 8 at Syracuse University.- Junior Felicia Yearwood was All-Conference and AllCounty in the -shot put and will also compete at the state competition.

"Felicia is ranked number four in the nation with a throw of 44 feet, 11 inches," reflected Coach Charles Gilbrith.

Mattis, Shavon Terrell, Havr Hamin and Shauna Johnson are ranked number three in the nation in the 4 x 200 meter relay. Johnson, Mattis, Legere and Tiffany White are also ranked in the 4 x 400. "The girls are very young and will only get better, commented Coach "G." "Freeport has an exciting track future."

Kim Wilson shot 140 out of a possible 200 in air rifle competition as she took first place in the State Interregional Riflery Championships at West Point.

Freeport scored 369 points while Kenmore East from Section VI came in second with 357 points. Kim Wilson and Steven Wilson shot for Freeport while Ted Kimlinger shot as an alternate. K. Wilson was also fifth in the state in cartridge competition.

Freeport was number one in air rifle while Section VIII (Nassau) won both the high school and sectional competition in both the air and cartridge events.

The Wrestling Team finished a successful season by winning seven of its

Freeport Kiwanis open house There will be an open house for the Freeport Kiwanis Club at 7:15 p.m. on March 19 at Bedell's at West Wind Restaurant in Freeport.

The group has about 30 members and has been incorporated since 1936. All of the money raised goes directly back into the community. This past summer the group held their Seventh Annual Children's Fishing Trip. Seventy-five at-risk children were taken for a day of fishing. As the children left, each received their own new fishing rod and reel.

Keep Freeport a wonderful place to live. Enjoy coming down to our meetings and breaking bread with our members.

If you need additional information about the club call 867-6970.

first eight dual meets. Two highlights of the dual season were winning the Valley Stream Dual Meet Tournament with

KIM WILSON is the #1 shooter in New York State.

wins over Lynbrook, Valley Stream South and Baldwin and in the playoffs, finishing with wins over Calhoun, Mepham and South Side. .

In the individual county qualifier tournament, the Red Devils placed second in the team race with 12 wrestlers placing first through â&#x20AC;˘ fourth and qualifying for the Nassau County Championships.

Freeport had four champions - Andre Harrison (112), Keith Mitchell (119), Eric Reitmeyer (152) and Sean Scott (171). Steven Zuniga, Chris Alvarez and Wilton Crespo finished second in their weights while Mike Salisbury, Tyshawn Patrick and Dan Jackson contributed fourth place finishes.

In the Nassau County Championships on February 22 and 23, the Red Devils were able to get three wrestlers to place and secure .All County Honors. Keith Mitchell concluded his fine career with a second place finish at 119 pounds. He concluded a 42 win, 2 loss season by setting a new Freeport High School Career wins record with 120 wins. Sean Scott and Eric Reitmeyer both battled to

sixth place finishes and will be back to lead the Red Devils next season.

KEITH MITCHELL set a school record with 120 wins in wrestling.

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trust©© oandidatos in th© community JAMES CARACCIOLO, second from left, recently served food -at Our Holy Redeemer's weekly soup kitchen. Mr. Caracciolo, with wife Nancy and son Sergio (center), has volunteered for the soup kitchen since the program's beginning a year and a half ago. The program was started by OHR's Father Rick, and attracts around 100 people every Saturday. All food is donated, and is prepared by volunteers. photo by Nancy Caracciolo

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IN FRONT OF A CROWD OF SUPPORTERS, incumbent village trustees Bill White and Don Mauersberger thanked the over 1,400 residents who signed petitions putting them on the ballot for the village trustees election on March 18. The two trustees commented, "Although a lot has been done, there is a lot more to do." Being born and raised in Freeport, they are "committed to a better Freeport, a safe Freeport, and a revitalized Freeport." This wasn't the first time supporters have joined en masse to pledge their support. On February 6, a capacity crowd filled the Freeport Yacht Club to kick off the campaign.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice of Formation of Dollar Universal LLC, Art. of Org. filed Secy, of State (SSNY) 1 /3/02. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mall copy of process: 570 South Ave., Cranford, NJ 07016.'Purpose: any lawful purpose.

FL #615 6x 1 /30. 2/6, 13. 20. 27. 3/6 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY' COMPANY. NAME: 625 WEST BROADWAY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/30/02. The latest date of dissolution Is 12/31/2102. Office location: Nassau County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the.LLC upon whom process against It may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o Ira Rubin, 505-East Pine Street. Long Beach, New York 11561. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

FL #619 6x 1/30. 2/6, 13, 20. 27, 3/6 NOTICE OF FORMATION of PREMIER PURE WATER, LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY on 12/16/02.

Office location: Nassau County. Secy of State of NY Is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Secy of State of NY shall mail a c.opy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to the LLC, c/o The LLC. 22 Miller Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Purpose: to engage In any lawful act or activity.

FL #622 6x 1 /30. 2/6. 13. 20. 27. 3/6 _' NOTICE OF FORMATION of 107-29'180 STREET LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLQ. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY on .1/09/03. Office

location: Nassau County. Secy of State of NY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Secy of State of NY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to the LLC, c/o Sunil Patel. 22 Miller Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Purpose: to engage In any lawful act or activity.

FL #623 6x 1/30. /30.2/6.

2/6. 13, 13,20 20. 27. 3/6 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF'LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: AMERICAN RENOVATION CO. LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/29/02. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against It may be served. SSNY shall mall a copy of process to the LLC, 100 Merrick Road, 206W, Rockville Centre, New York J1570. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

FL 625 6T 1 /30. 2/6, 13. 20. 27. 3/6 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. WACHOVIA BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (FORMERLY FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK), CUSTODIAN fOR PLYMOUTH SPV2, Pltf. vs. VIRGIL GADDIST, et al, Defts. Index #02-012246.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale' dated Dec. 5, 2002,1 will sell at public auction on the north front steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY on Mar. 14, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. prem. k/a Section 55, Block 558, Lot 36-37. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. FRANK DERRICO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #52925

FL #641P 4x 2/13, 20. 27/3/6 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F.A., Plaintiff, Against MARGIE ETHEREDGE, et al.

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered 10/31/2002 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY on 3/18/2003 at. 9:00 AM premises known as 21 Astor Place, Roosevelt, NY 11575 ALL that 'certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York Section 55 Block 457 Lot 31 & 32 Approximate amount of lien $154,336.04 plusjnterest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment lndex# 02/001360 JEFFREY R. SCHOEN. Esq., Referee .

Shapiro and DiCaro 250 Mile Crossing Blvd.. Suite One, Rochester NY 14624 Dated: 1/28/2003 File #: 42553r jvr FL #642 4x2/13. 20. 27. 3/6 NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW-YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU. Index No. 01-019561, Firstar Bank, N.A., Plaintiff - against - Annie Peebles, et al. Defendants. Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale signed herein on December 2, 2002, I; the undersigned,'the Referee In said judgment named, will sell at

public auction at the North Front Steps of the Nassau County Court House, 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501, County of NASSAU, State of New York, on March 17, 2003 at 9:30 A.M., on that day, the premises directed, by said judgment to be sold and therein .described as follows: Said premises being known as and by street address: 18 Gill Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520. Section: 55 Block: 213 Lot: 48, 49. Said premises are sold In as is condition on the date of delivery of the Referee's Deed, subject to any state of facts an accurate survey may show, zoning restrictions and any amendments thereto; covenants, restrictions, agreements, reservations and easements of record; municipal departmental violations, emergency repair liens on the date of delivery of the Referee's Deed, and such other provisions as may be set forth in the complaint and judgment filed in this action. Dated: Syosset, New York, January 20, 2003, Christopher J. Coschignanb, Esq. REFEREE, CARUS & MANNIELLO, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 115 Eileen Way, P.O. Box 9021, Syosset, New York 11791, (516) 364-4500, (718) 463-8918 FL6434T2/13, 20, 27, 3/6 ; NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., Pltf. vs. GLORIA SOLOMON, et al, Defts. Index #00-006185.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated May 14, 2002,1 will sell at public auction on the north front steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY on Mar. 26, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. prem. k/a 15 West Roosevelt Ave., Roosevelt, NY a/k/a Section 55, Block 427, Lot 54-55, 153. Approx. amt. of judg(continued on next page)

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dated Dec. 13, 2002,1 will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Courthouse, on the north ment is $165,406.75 plus costs and interest. Sold front steps, 262 Old Country Rd.,0Mineola, NY on subject to terms and conditions ot filed judgMar. 21, 2003 at 9:30 a.m., prem. k/a Section ment and terms of sale and the right of the 55, Block 230, Lot 257. Sold subject to terms and United States of America to redeem within 120 conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. days from the date of sale as provided by law.

MURRAY SEEMAN, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys.

W. GERARD AS'HER, Referee. ESCHEN & for Pltf. 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY #53108 . FRENKEL, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 93 East Main St., Bay FL #655P 4x 2/27. 3/6. 13. 20 Shore, NY. #52771 NOTICE OF SALE Fl «iW.P 4» ?/?n 97 . 3M 13 _ SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSCOMPANY. NAME: J. B. ATM SERVICE, LLC. TEMS, INC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Plaintiff, Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on Against 02/10/03. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY SNARDYN MARCEUS, has been designated as agent of the LLC upon Defendant(s) whom process against it may be served. SSNY Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 240 duly entered 7/19/2002 I, the undersigned Hickox Avenue, Woodmere, New York 11598.

Referee will sell at public auction at the North Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, FL #647 6x 2/20, 27. 3/6, 13. 20, 27_ _ 262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY on 3/28/2003 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY at 9:00 AM premises known as 92 Woods Ave., COMPANY. NAME: MR. ACE, LLC. Articles of Roosevelt, NY 11575 Organization were filed with the Secretary of ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, State of New York (SSNY) on 02/10/03. Office with the buildings and improvements thereon location: Nassau County. SSNY has been desigerected, situate, lying and being in the Town of nated as agent of the LLC upon whom process Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of against It may be served. SSNY shall mail a New York copy of process to the LLC, c/o Steven M. Section 55 Block 420 Lot 219 Approximate Lester, Esq., 325 Merrlck Avenue, East Meadow, amount of lien $170,361.33 plus interest and New York 11554. Purpose: For any lawful purcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisions pose. of filed judgment. Index # 01 /6249 FL #648 6x 2/20. 27. 3/6, 13. 20, 27_ ' TRACY S. REIFER, Esq., Referee.

PROBATE CITATION Shapiro and DiCaro SURROGATE'S COURT - NASSAU COUNTY 250 Mile Crossing Blvd., Suite One, Rochester, THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK NY 14624

BY THE GRACE OF GOD FREE AND. INDEPENDated: 2/10/2003 File #: 01-39168r jvr DENT FL #6564x2/27.3/6. 13.20 TO: Attorney General of New York and ALEXANNOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY DER LEVINE and any and all unknown persons COMPANY. NAME: BONACASA REALTY COMwhose names or parts of whose. names and PANY, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed whose place or places of residence are with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) • unknown and cannot after diligent Inquiry be on 02/14/03. The latest date of dissolution Is ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next 12/31/2052. Office location: Nassau County. of kin of said GERTRUDE LEVINE, deceased, and SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC if any of the said above distributees named upon whom process against It may be served. specifically or as a class be dead, their legal SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLG, representatives, their husbands or wives. If any, c/o Joseph Bonacasa, 2640 Harvey Avenue, distributees and successors In Interest whose Oceanslde, New York 11572. Purpose: For any names and/or places of resjdence and post lawful purpose. office addresses are unknown and cannot FL #657 6x 2/27, 3/6. 13. 20, 27, 4/3 after diligent inquiry be ascertained.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY GREETINGS: COMPANY. NAME; EAST END MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, SYLVIA KABACK who is domiciled at LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the - 211 East 70th Street, Apartment 15D, New York, Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on NY 10021 makes application to the Surrogate's 02/14/03. The latest date of dissolution Is Court of our County of Nassau, to have (a) cer12/31/2102. Office location: Nassau County. tain instrument(s) In writing, a will dated SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC 9/8/1995, relating to both real and personal upon whom process against it may be served. " property duly proved as the Last Will and SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, Testament of GERTRUDE LEVINE deceased who 115 Connecticut Avenue, Long Beach, New was at the time of his/her death domiciled at York 11561. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

320 West Merrick Road (Meadowbrook Care FL #658 6x 2/27. 3/6. 13. 20. 27. 4/3 ' Center) Freeport, NY in said County of Nassau.

NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, you, and each of you.-are cited SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU to show cause before the Surrogate's Court of CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORour County of Nassau, at the Surrogate's Court, ATION Nassau County Courthouse, at Mlneola In the Plaintiff, County of Nassau, on the 9th day of April 2003 Against at 9:30 a.m. of that day why the said Will and SARAH BLOUNT; et al.

• ' Testament should not be admitted to probate Defendant(s) as a Will of real and personal property and Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale Letters Testamentary Issue to: SYLVIA duly entered 12/18/2002 I, the undersigned KABACK Referee will sell at public auction at the North IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have caused Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 262 the seal of the Surrogate's Court of our said Old Country Rd., Mineola. NY on 3/27/2003 at County of Nassau to be hereunto affixed.

9:30 AM premises known as 32 East Greenwich WITNESS: HON. JOHN B. RIORDAN, Judge Of Avenue, Roosevelt, NY the 'Surrogate's Court of our said County ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, of Nassau, at the Surrogate's Office, at with the buildings and improvements thereon Mineola, in the said County, the 1 1th day erected, situate, lying and being In the Town Of of February, 2003.

Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of ALBERT W. PETRAGLIA, CLERK OF THE New York SURROGATE'S COURT Section 55 Block 483 Lot 290-291 Approximate This citation is served upon you as amount of lien $149,173.01 plus interest, and required by law. You are not obliged costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions to appear in person. If you fail to of filed judgment lndex# 6876/02 appear, It will be assumed that you Gabriel S. Kohn, Esq., Referee. consent to the proceedings unless Jon B. Felice & Associates, P.C. (Attorney's for you file written verified objections Plaintiff) thereto. You have a right to have an 11 East 44th Street, Suite 800, New York, NY attorney-at-law appear for you.

10017 STUART W. MOSKOWIT2 Dated: 2/20/2003 File #: BBFCH 2490 mac Attorney for Petitioner FL #6604x2/27.3/6. 13.20 Office and P.O. Address PROBATE CITATION 2876 MERRICK ROAD SURROGATE'S COURT - NASSAU COUNTY BELLMORE, NEW YORK 11710 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK 516-409-0769

BY THE GRACE OF GOD FREE AND INDEPENFl «M94x9/?n 97. 3M. 13 DENT NOTICE OF FORMATION OF REGISTERED LIMITED TO: GEORGE D. JACOBUS, JR., GARY GEORGE LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP. NAME: KIMMEL, BLAU & GRAY, and any and all unknown persons, GOLDMAN LLP. Certificate of Registration was whose names or parts of whose names and filed with the Secretary of State of New York whose place or places of residence are.

(SSNY) on 02/12/03. Office location: Nassau unknown and cannot after diligent Inquiry be County. SSNY has been designated as agent of. ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next the LLP upon whom process against it may be of kin of said Emma W. Gray, deceased, and if served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the any of the said above distributees named LLP, 265 Sunrise Highway, Suite 32, Rockvllle specifically or as a class be dead, their legal Centre, New York 1 1 570. Purpose: For the pracrepresentatives, their husbands or wives, if any, tice of the profession of Certified Public distributees and successors In Interest whose Accountancy. names and/or places t>f residence and post FL #653 6x 2/20. 27. 3/6. 1 3. 20, 27 _ office addresses are unknown and cannot NOTICE OF SALE after diligent inquiry be ascertained.

SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. WACHOVIA .

GREETINGS: BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (FORMERLY FIRST WHEREAS, BRUCE WILLIAM GRAY who Is domiUNION NATIONAL BANK), AGENT FOR BREEJM ciled at 49 Madison Avenue, Freeport, Nassau CAPITAL SERVICES CORPORATION, Pltf. vs. JESSE County, NY makes application to the MORTIS, JR., et al Defts. Index #02-007612.

Surrogate's Court of our County of Nassau to Pursuant to Judgment of foreclosure and sale have (a) certain instrument(s) In writing, a will

dated November 29,1993, relating to both real and personal property duly proved as the Last Will and testament of Emma W. Gray deceased who was at the time of her death domiciled at 49 Madison Avenue, Freeport, in said County of Nassau.

THEREFORE, you, and each of you, are cited to show cause before the Surrogate's Court of our County of Nassau, at the Surrogate's Court, Nassau County Courthouse, at Mineola in the County of Nassau, on the 9th day of April, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. of that day why the said Will and Testament should not be admitted to probate as a Will of real and personal property and Letters Testamentary Issue to: Bruce William Gray IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have caused the seal of the Surrogate's Court of our said County of Nassau to be hereunto affixed.

WITNESS: HON. JOHN B. RIORDAN, Judge of the Surrogate's Court of our said County of Nassau, at the Surrogate's Office, at Mineola in the said County, the 19 day of February 2003.'

Seal MALONE, TAUBER & SOHN P.C. Attorney for Petitioner Office & P.O. Address 147 W. Merrick Road Freeport, NY 11520 ' S/ Albert W. Petraglia CLERK OF THE SURROGATE'S COURT This citation Is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear In person. If you fail to appear, it will be assumed that you consent to the proceedings unless you file written verified objections thereto. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you.

FL#661 4t 2/27, 3/6, 13,20 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. BANG ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., Pltf. vs. ROSA CARTER A/K/A ROSA B. CARTER INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING TENANT BY THE ENTIRETY OF CHARLES CARTER, Deft. Index #2471/02.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale • entered Nov. 20. 2002, I will sell at public auction at the north front steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 262 Old Country Rd.,' Mineola, NY on Apr. 1, 2003 at 9:15 a.m. prem. k/a 27 E. Seaman Ave., Freeport, NY. Said property located on the northerly side East Seaman Ave., 143.11 ft. westerly from the corner formed by the Intersection of the said northerly side of East Seaman Ave. with the westerly side of Jay St.; RUNNING THENCE SW along the northerly side of East Seaman Ave. 56 ft. to the land now »f

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or formerly of Donald Simpson; THENCE NW along said land now or formerly of Donald Simpson 125.07 ft. to land now or formerly of John A. Lemora; THENCE SE along said land now or formerly of John A. Lemora 7 ft.: THENCE NE still along said last mentioned land, 49 ft. to land now or formerly of Susan C. Smith; Thence SE along said land now or formerly of Susan C. .Smith 125 ft. to the northerly side of East Seaman Ave., the point or place of BEGIN-.

NING. Approx. amt. of judgment is $118,019.21 plus costs and Interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. EUGENE SCHAFFER, Referee. COHN & ROTH, 100 East Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY. #53171 FL 662P 2/27. 3/6. 13.20 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, AGAINST KEITH R. WRIGHT, SR., ET. AL Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly dated 1/26/2001 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY on 3/27/2003 at 9:00 AM premises known as 59 BROOKS AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11573 ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements theron erected, situate, lying and being in the TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, County of NASSAU and State of New York Section 55 Block 314 Lot 174, 175.

207. Approximate amount of lien $175,191.97 plus Interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 027141/99 ANGELO D. RONCALLO, Esq., Referee Steven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box #1291, Buffalo, NY 14240 (716) 2042400 Dated: 2/21/2003 MF FL #663 4t 2/27. 3/6. 13, 20 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Article 27 Section 269 of- the Building Zone Ordinance. NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing In the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on March 12, 2003 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and (continued on next page)

PUBLIC NOTICE

FREEPORT VILLAGE ELECTION (Spanish Language Translation provided In accordance with Federal Court Decision) TO THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK A LOS VOTANTES DEL PUEBLO DE FREEPORT, CONDADA DE NASSAU, NEW YORK The following is a list of the candidates of each party or Independent body who were duly nominated for office as of March 1, 2003 for the General Village Election to be held on March 18, 2003 from 7:00 am' to 9:00 pm, all being candidates for four (4) year terms of office.

Lo slgulente es la llsta de los candidates de cada partldo o groupp Independiente, que son debidamente nomlnado por oficlna. desde 18 de Marzo, 2003, para la eleccion general del Village de Freeport, que va ser el 18, Marzo, 2003, de las 7:00 de la manana (am hasta 9:00 de la noche (pm) todos son candidates por oflcina de cuart'o (4) anos de termlno.

OFFICE ADDRESS OFFICINA DIRECCION Home Rule Party William H. White III Trustee/Fidelcomisarlo 141 Garfleld Street Donald R. Mauersberger 228 Whaley Street Trustee/Fideicomisarlo Resp Gov for Freep Party James Caracclolo 750 Guy Lombardo Avenue Trustee/Fidelcomlsario DISTRICT # POLING PLACES NUMERO DEL DISTRITO SITIOS DE VOTAR ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 18 18-36 Hose Co. # 1 - 2 2 Southslde Avenue 18-57 Dodd Middle School - Pine St. & Guy Lombardo Ave. 18-58 Freeport Housing Authority -100 North Main St. 18-59 Atkinson School - West Seaman Avenue Atkinson School - West Seaman Avenue 18-60 18-61 Atkinson School - West Seaman Avenue 18-62 Hose Co. #5 - Leonard Avenue 18-63 Atkinson School - West Seaman Avenue 18-64 Exempt Fire Hall -' North Long Beach Avenue 18-65 Peternana Terrace - 45 Wallace Street Freeport Library - West Merrlck Road 18-66 18-67 Columbus Avenue School - North Columbus Ave. 18-68 Hose Co. #2 -15 Broadway 18-69 Columbus Avenue School - North Columbus Ave. 18-70 Bayview Avenue School - West Merrick Road 18-71 Hose Co. # 1 - 2 2 Southslde Avenue T8-77 Dodd Middle School - Pine St. & Guy Lombardo Ave. Hose Co. # 1 - 2 2 Southslde Avenue 1.8-78 18-84 Glblyn School - South Ocean Avenue Cedar Street 18-89 ' Dodd Middle School - Pine St. & Guy Lombardo Ave. ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 19 • 19-23 Bayview Avenue School - West Merrlck Road 19-32 Freeport Library - West Merrlck Road Hose Co. #3 - 365 South Bayview Avenue 19-63 19-64 Hose Co. #3 - 365 South Bayview Avenue Hose Co. #3 - 365 South Bayview Avertue 19-65 Archer Street School - Archer Street 19-66 19-67 Giblyn School - South Ocean Avenue & Cedar St. Giblyn Schoor- South Ocean Avenue & Cedar St. 19-68 19-69 Hose Co. #3 - 365 South Bayview Avenue 19-94 Freeport Library - West Merrick Road Bayview Avenue School: West Merrlck Road 19-102 Exempt Fire Hall - North Long Beach Avenue 19-103 19-104 Hose Co. # 1 - 2 2 Southside Avenue Hose Co. # 1 - 2 2 Southslde Avenue 19-105 19-109 Giblyn School - South Ocean Avenue & Cedar St. Anna Knoeller, Village Clerk, Village of Freeport Oficlnista de la Village, Village of Freeport FL665 IT3/6

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PUBLIC NOTICES McClure Ave.. 57.46' W/o Evans Ave. 235/03. - 236/03. MERRICK - Margaret McKenna, Variances, lot area' occupied, front appeals: , yard average setback, maintain portico, front THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED START. addition, rear addition, wood deck & fireplace ING AT 9:30 A.M. all attached to dwelling; Maintain 6' high 218/03. - 223/03. OCEANSIDE - Sunoco. Inc. fences., E/s Rhode Ave., 492' S/o Henry Rd..

(R&M), Renewal of grants: Maintain one. a/k/a 1591 Rhode Ave. detached sign on light pole; Maintain one 237/03. BELLMORE - Paul J. & Maureen T. detached information sign; Maintain one wall Pizzaruso. Variances, front yard average setsign not advertising business conducted In tenback, side yard, side yards aggregate, conant space; Maintain one wall sign not. advertisstruct covered porch & 2nd story additions ing business conducted in tenant space; attached to dwelling., E/s Little Neck Ave., 140' Maintain one wall sign not advertising business N/o Herkimer St.. a/k/a 1619 Little Neck Ave.. conducted in tenant space; Maintain one wall 238/03. MERRICK - David Chait c/o sign not advertising business conducted in tenBroadway Custom'Homes, Variances, subdiviant space., W/s Long Beach Rd., 308.15' S/o sion of lot, lot area, front width, lot area occuHenrietta Ave.. a/k/a 3414 Long Beach Rd. • pied, construct dwelling with garage., W/s St. 224/03. OCEANSIDE - Stephen Kiesche.

Johns Ave., 150' S/o Camp Ave. Variance, rear yard, construct addition to 239/03 - 240/03. MERRICK - David Chait c/o dwelling.. E/s Chelsea Rd., 330' S/o Derby Dr. Broadway Custom Homes, Variances, subdiviNo., a/k/a 589 Chelsea Rd. sion of lot, lot area, front width, lot area occu225/03. SEAFORD - Patrick & Mary McCabe. pied, side yard, maintain dwelling on a lesser Maintain shed higher & larger than permitted., 'lot; Malntajn detached garage with less than S/s Roanoke St., 610.61' E/o Cedar St.. a/k/a required side & rear yard setbacks., W/s St. 3520 Roanoke St. Johns Ave., 100' S/o Camp Ave., a/k/a 1682 St. 226/03. MERRICK - Catherine Lindenfelser.

Maintain detached garage with less than • Johns Ave. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTrequired side & rear yard setbacks., E/s Hewlett ING AT 2:00 P.M. Ave., 202' S/o Merrick Rd., a/k/a 193 Hewlett 241/03. - 242/03. BELLMORE - John Castagna, Ave. Variances, side yard, side yards aggregate, 227/03. BALDWIN - Sharron Absalom, maintain carport attached to dwelling; Variance, lot area occupied, maintain Maintain shed higher & larger than permitted., enclosed porch attached to dwelling., S/s N/s Regent PI., 320' E/o Willard St., a/k/a 2573 Edward St., 221.92' E/o Grand Ave.. a/k/a 742 Regent PI. Edward St. 243/03. - 244/03. ELMONT - Mixed Notes Cafe, 228/03. LEVITTOWN - Virginia L. Lippertshauser & Use premises for place of public assembly & Joan M. Lippertshauser, Variance, side yards amusement (live music, d.j. & dancing); aggregate, maintain garage converted to livVariance in off-street parking & waive design ing space., W/s Tanager La., 315.28' N/o standards for on site maneuvering aisle., N/W Woodpecker La., a/k/a 58 Tanager La. cor. Elmont Rd. & Belmont Ave., a/k/a 331-333 229/03. OCEANSIDE - -Sean & Jana Elmont Rd. (Negative Declaration issued under Beckerman, Variances, side yard, side yards S.E.Q.R.) aggregate, maintain garage attached to 1166/03. - 1168/03. FRANKLIN SQUARE - St. dwelling., W/s Murdock Ave., 380' S/o Bambrick Catherine of Sienna, Variance, front yards setSt., a/k/a 3342 Murdock Ave. backs on Lutz 51 & Holzheimer (Burnham) St., 230/03. - 231/03. NO. BELLMORE - Margaret • construct building partially attached to existing Amodemo & Louis Auricchio, Construct shed school & existing church; Permission to park in not permitted in side yard; Maintain 6' high front yards setbacks on. New Hyde Park Rd. & fence., N/E cor. Owens PI. & Logue St.,'a/k/a ' Lutz St.; Variance in off-street parking •& insuffi1293 Owens PI. cient maneuverability aisle., N/W cor. New 232/03. BELLMORE - Paul C. & MaryAnn E. Hyde Park Rd. & Holzheimer St. running westerly Heinrich, Maintain 6' high fence., N/E cor. thru the block to the E/s of Pacific Ave. Thoreau Ave. & Swenson PI., a/k/a 19 Thoreau (Negative Declaration issued under S.E.Q.R.) Ave. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEAR233/03. ELMONT - Jean Pascal Pierre & ING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE Marilyn Pierre, Variances, subdivision of lot, lot BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGarea, maintain dwelling on a lesser lot., N/W TON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. cor. Evans Ave. & McClure Ave., a/k/a 310 Interested parties may appear at the above 1 time and place. At the call of the Chairman, ELMONT - Rossi Custom Homes, Inc.. the Board will consider the Decision and Variances, subdivision of lot, lot area, front Reserve Decision calendar. width, lot area occupied, rear yard, construct By order of the-Board of Appeals, dwelling with garage & 2' cantilever.. N/s

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: LAUNDRY DEPOT NORTHERN LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New Yo'rk (SSNY) on 02/03/03. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against It may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 420 Doughty Boulevard, Inwood, .New York 11096.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Fl HMf, 3M 13 9fl ?7 4/3 10 _ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 123 STERLING LLC. Articles Of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/13/03. Office location: Nassau County: SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 20 Crossways Park North, Woodbury, New York 1 1 796. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

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SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT SERIES 2000-A1, Pltf. vs. TAMMY MILLS, et al. Defts. Index #12787/02. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Dec. 8, 2002.1 will sell at public auction at the north front steps of the Nassau County Courthouse. 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. on April 8, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. Prem. k/a: 333 Archer St., Freeport, N.Y. Said premises known and designated as and by Lots 91-92 and 93 and parts of Lots 90 and 94 on a certain map entitled "Map of Bayvlew at Freeport, NY, Sept. 1906 surveyed by Alvln G. Smith, C.E., Freeport, NY" and filed in the office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on Sept. 26, 1906 as map no. 305, new map no. 2174 which said lots and parts of lots when taken together as one parcel are more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Archer St. distant 450 ft. easterly from the corner formed by the Intersection of the said southerly side of Archer St. with the e'asterly side of Bayview Ave.; RUNNING THENCE south 87 degrees 26 minutes east along the southerly side of Archer St., 80 ft.; RUNNING THENCE south 2 degrees 34 minutes west 150 ft.; RUNNING THENCE north 87 degrees 26 minutes west 89 ft.; RUNNING THENCE north 2 degrees 34 minutes east 36 ft.; RUNNING THENCE north 27 degrees 55 minutes east 17.75 ft.; RUNNING THENCE north 2 degrees 34 minutes east 67.96 ft.; 'RUNNING THENCE south 87 degrees 26 minutes east 1.40 ft.; RUNNING THENCE north 2 degrees 34 minutes east 30 ft., to the southerly side of Archer St. at the point or place of BEGINNING. Approx. amount of judgment is $291,058.85 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. JONATHAN A. MOORE, Referee. DRUCKMAN & SINEL, Attys. For Pltf., 242 Drexel Ave., Westbury, NY. FL #670 4x3/6. 13.20,27 .

The annual report of the Spartan Masonic Educational Foundation, Inc. for the year ending December 31, 2002 is available at its principal office, located at Baldwin Masonic Temple, 754 Prospect St., Baldwin, NY 11510 for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 180 days thereof.Foundation Treasurer of the Spartan Masonic Educational Foundation Inc. is- Edward Callaghan.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 147-57 FARMERS BOULEVARD ASSOCIATES, LLC. Articles of. Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/24/03. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mall a copy 'of process to the LLC, 31 Garden Lane, Lawrence, New York 11559. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

FL #6686x3/6. 13.20.27.4/310 _ NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU •WASHINGTON MUTUAL'BANK, F.A. Plaintiff, • Against DAVID L TODD; CONSTANCE J. TODD A / K / A CONSTANCE TODD, et al. .

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered 9/11/2002 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at The North •Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY on 4/9/2003. at 10:30 AM premises known as 123 Dehnhoff Ave.. Freeport, NY 1 1520 ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and Improvements thereon erected; situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York Section 55 Jliqck 246 Lot 42 & 43 Approximate. amount of lien $21*7,671. 61 plus Interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment Index tt 01 /006559 VALERIE M. ROTHMAN. Esq.. Referee.

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At the February Board meeting, parents had asKed the Board what precautions were being taken in view, of the heightened warnings regarding terrorism.

At that time. Dr. Weiss explained the district's already existing procedures and their state mandated emergency response plan. After the meeting with SEMA, however,"Dr. Weiss said she was particularly pleased that Baldwin already had virtually every one of their suggestions in place.

She attributed the comprehensiveness of the district's plan to the close association the schools have with the Baldwin

Fire Department, particularly with Jerry Brown, and the assistance they provided. They helped the district fine-tune its plan and procedures. She noted that Baldwin has had several different types of emergency speed response drills over recenf years. The Baldwin Fire .

Department also has blueprints of all of the buildings and much time has been spent studying them.

Specifically regarding terrorism, however,-Dr Weiss noted that just like they were on September 11, 2001, "We. are prepared to keep youngsters in school if it ever became necessary." The one new idea they heard was the suggestion to stock upr on bottles of drinking .water.as well as barrels of water for toilets in case the regular water systems aren't working.

At the Board meeting she did urge residents to "Make sure your child's emergency cards are accurate and up to date."

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She told the assailant that she did not Two men, one from Freeport, were understand, whereupon he grabbed the arrested for Grand Larceny and Forgery on February 25. note and fled on foot without proceeds According to police, Guillermo northbound on Grand Avenue. No one Ferreira, 50, of West Merrick Road and was injured.

Miguel Cruz, 37, of Hempstead together The man is described as white, about forged the signature of Mr. Cruz's ex- . 35 years old, 5'7", heavy set, with short wife on her U.S. Treasury Income Tax light brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a Return check. They deposited it into a black jacket. newly-opened checking account and A 2000 Chevy Malibu was reported withdrew the total amount, .under stolen on Merrick Road, Baldwin, on $5,000.

February 24 at 6:25 p.m.

The Crimes Against Property Squad, A 1990 Honda Civic was reported the U.S. Secret Service and the Postal stolen on West Seaman Avenue, Service acted cooperatively to make the Baldwin, between 9 p.m. February 25 arrests. and 6 a.m. the next morning.

An attempted Baldwin robbery is A 1991 Toyota Camry was reported under investigation. Police ask anyone stolen at the Baldwin L1RR station on with information to call Crime.Stoppers February 26 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will Michael Silas, 28, was arrested remain anonymous.

February 26 at 8:43 a.m. for operating a Detectives report that a man walked stolen 2003 Lincoln Navigator on Grand up to the counter at Dunkin' Donuts on and Demott Avenues in Baldwin.

Grand Avenue and handed the clerk a A 1988 Toyota Camry was reported' note. He showed what appeared to be stolen from Stevens Street, Baldwin, on the handle of a gun and demanded cash, from the victim, a 36-year-old woman.

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Participate in the parade The Freeport Memorial Day committee is looking for help from local organizations in supplying ideas to help in the planning of the Parade and- Services.

Meetings are scheduled at the Freeport Memorial Library, room 5, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the following dates: March 19, April 16 and May 21.

A group representative is asked to be present at all meetings. Show your support for the parade by attending the Memorial Day services, which last

about a half hour.

If you would like to participate in the parade, send the name and address of your organization, the name of the head of your organization, a contact person and phone number and an explanation of what kind of participation the group would like to have in the parade (float, marching unit, band, etc.) to Charles Jackson, 310 South Brookside Avenue, Freeport. By phone, he can be reached at 868-5373.

Ash Wednesday services at All Saints' All Saints' Episcopal Church will host the following services for Ash Wednesday:

10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.— Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist

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a.m.; Spanish Mass of Holy Communion. 10 a.m.: Traditional Service of Holy Communion. 11 a.m.: Sunday School and Adult Bible Study. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. • WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES. 80 West Meirick Road. Full Gospel-Non-Denominalional: Caspar Anastasi. Pastor: Raymond Tripi and Tom Dimino. Assistant Pastors. Sunday morning Worship 8:30 .and 11 a.m.: Children's Church 11 a.m.. and Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday evening Healing Service 7 p.m.: Wednesday Evening Kinship in private homes .7:30 p.m.

Friday evening. Ministries and Intercessory Prayer 7:30 p.m. 546-3344. • FREEPORT CHURCH OF GOD, 580 Babylon Turnpike. Reverend Linette Clark. Pastor.

Sundays. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.: Morning Services 11:15 a.m.: Evening Youth Services 6 p.m.: Sunday Night .Service 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

Prayer Service 8 p.m.

SALVATION ARMY. 66 Church Street. P.O. Box 725. Majors David and Janice MacLean.

Corps Officers; Captain Ida Perez. Youth Officer: Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Afterglow Service 12 p.m.: Home League Ladies Group Thursday 11 a.m.: Bible Study Monday 11:30 a.m.: Mid-week Service Wednesday. 12 p.m.: Senior Citizen Center. Monday to Friday. 8:(X) a.m. to 4:(X) p.m.

Youth programs for kids 4-14 - Scouting Programs Tuesday 4-6 p.m.: Supper Club Thursday 4-7 p.m.: Family Supper 5-5:30 p.m. Call (516) 378-4557 .

TRANSFIGURATION EPISCOI'AI THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHURCH - (ANGLICAN). South Long Beach BALDWIN, 717 St. Luke's Place and Twain Avenue and Pine Street. Tuesdays Holy Eucharist Street. Rev. Mark Greiner, Pastor. Sunday 8:45 a.m. Sundays. Holy Eucharist 8 and 10 a.m.

Worship, 9:30 a.m.

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CHURCH OF OUR HOLY REDEEMER?37 PORT - 50 North Main Street. 546-0473, C. Luis South Ocean Avenue. Weekday Masses Monday Vargas. Senior Pastor. Sunday services.

7:30 p.m. (Spanish), 7:30 a.m., Thursday. 7:3(1 TABERNACLE OF FAITH, 286 West Merrick p.m. (Spanish); Friday 12:10 p.m. followed by Road, Freeport. Walter Gibson. Pastor. Sunday Divine Mercy Chaplet: Saturday Morning Mass in Services, 8 and 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.: Sunday the Church, 7:30 a.m. Saturday Evening (Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Friday night service, 8:30 p.m.; Vigil Masses) 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Spanish): Sunda> Monday and Tuesday Bible School, 7:30 p.m.

Masses 7/8:30, 10 (Family). 11:30 a.m.. I p.m THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF (Spanish): Miraculous Medal Novena, 'Saturday FREEPORT, South Ocean Avenue and Smith following 7:30 a.m. Mass. Blessed Sacrament Street. Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Rev. Eddie J. Chapel open 24 hours. usino.

ST. CHRISTOPHERS R.C. CHURCH, 11 BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH, 420 North Main Street. Reverend Dr. Harry J. White, II., Senior . Gale Avenue, Baldwin. Sunday'Masses: Saturday at 5 p.m.; Sunday at 7:30 aim.: 9:30 a.m. (Folk 'astor, Sunday Morning Worship Service 9:45 Group); I I a.m. (Choir): 12:30 p.m.: 5 p.m a.m.. Holy Communion - Every 1st Sunday(Contemporary Music Group). Daily Masses Senior Program - Tuesday, Wednesday & Monday through Friday: 7 and 9 a.m.: Saturday: Thursday: 10a.m., Radio Program-WTHE 1520 a.m. Holiday Masses: Please consult the weekl> AM - Thursday Morning - 11 a.m.

Bulletin the Sunday before the holyday.

PALDWIN JEWISH CENTER, 885 Seaman FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FREE-PORT Avenue. Daily minyan, Monday and Thursday Pine Streef and South Long Beach Avenue 6:25 a.m.;.Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6:35 Sunday Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School Ib a.m.; Friday services 8 p.m.; Saturday services 9 adults & children, 9:20 a.m.; Wednesday Biblt a.m. and 5:50 p.m.; Sunday services. 9 a.m.

Study & Prayer. 8 p.m.: 379-8084.

FREEPORT UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY CHURCH OF TIIF CHURCH, 46 Pine Street, 378-0659. The Rev. St. NAZARENE. 301 Atlantic Avenue. Sunday?

Clair A. Samuel. Pastor. 10:30 a.m. Worship Sunday School for all ages. 10 a.m.: Mornins.

Service. During church service nursery care and a Worship Service. I I a.m.: Evening Praise am toddler program are available along with Pre-K Prayer Service. 6 p.m.: Wednesdays. Evenin" through 8th grade Sunday School classes.

Bible Study in Spanish and English. 7:30 p.ir CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL. 91 North Second and fourth Fridays. Youth Night in Churcr Bayview Avenue, 623-4200. Conservative, egaligym, 8 p.m. tarian congregation. Friday services. 8 p.m.; GREATER SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Saturday services. 9:30 a.m. Weekday minyan fol129 East Merrick Road. Reverend Mallette lowed by breakfast, 6:45 a.m. Sunday services, 9 Sundays. Morning Service. 11 a.m.: Evenin a.m., followed by breakfast. Religious school, preService. 9 p.m. Thursdays, Prayer Meeting. 8 p.m K through high school. Adult education.

Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

SOUTH NASSAU UNITARIAN UNIVERSOUTH BALDWIN JEWISH CENTER. 295 SALIST CONGREGATION. 228 South Ocean Grand Avenue. Baldwin; Rabbi Robert Judc Avenue, 623-1204. Sunday program: Sunday serConservative. Twice daily minyan. Weekdays vices 10:30 a.m.. family services, 10 a.m.: Sunday Sunday 9:30 a.m.: Monday-Friday 6:50 a.m school, youth groups, child care and special events.

Sunday-Thursday 8 p.m.; Shabbat: 8 p.m.: Shabbi CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN morning 9:30 a.m.: Sat. afternoon 10 minut CHURGH/IGLESIA LUTERANA DE before sundown. Religious school; Adult educa CRISTO, North Grove Street and Randall tion. Mens Club & Sisterhood. 223-8688 Avenue. Pastor. The Rev. Michael D. Wilker, Sundays - Gospel Service of Holy Communion, 9

VIETHODIST, 881 Merrick Rd. Baldwin. 223168. Rev. Richard E. Smeltzer; Worship Service & Sunday School 10 a.m.: Youth Fellowship lunday. 6:30 p.m IBENEZER CHURCH OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. 97 Broadway. Michael R. Bernard, Pastor: Saturdays. Church at Study. 9:15 .m.: Morning Service, 11 a.m.: Youth Service. 4 i.m. 379-1054 JEAN STREET CHAPEL. 23 West Dean Street. Sundays. Breaking of Bread. 9:15 a.m.: Adult Bible Class. 10:15 a.m.: Family Bible Hour. iunday School (pre-K through seniors), 11:15 .m.; Wednesdays. Prayer Meeting. 8 p.m SOUTH NASSAU CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 147 Eastern Parkway. Baldwin. 379-0720. David )ooley, Minister. Sunday School. 9:30 a.m.: iunday Worship Service. 10:45 a.m.: Wednesday Adult Bible Study. 8 p.m.. Youth Group. 8 p.m..

ST. PETER'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN HURCH, 2332 Grand Avenue. Baldwin. 223951. The .Rev. Edward G. Bamett, Pastor. The Service of Holy Communion. I Oa.m.

ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH ANGLICAN) - 2375 Harrison Avenue. Baldwin..

223-3731. The Rev. Dr. Charles G. Ackerson, 'h.D., Rector. Sunday: Holy Eucharist and Sermon 8 a.m.. Chruch School. 9:45 a.m.. Sung Eucharist & Sermon, 10 a.m. Wednesday: Holy jucharist I Oa.m.

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