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72nd Year, No. 36 Freeport, N.Y. 11520 The Community Newspaper Thursday, September 6, 2007

The last days of summer

LIFE ON THE WATERS of Freeport is even more spectacular:during the summer months. Here are a few of the bay houses?Off Freepprt'S Shores. Leader photo by Judy Ammerman

Is a day at the beach becoming hazardous to your health?by Laura Schofer

A day at the beach, a classic summer-time activity on Long Island, has becomeincreasingly threatened by pollution,according to a new report released by theNational Resources Defense Council(.NRDC).

The report states that beach closingswere typically caused by stormwaterrunoff, a mixture of toxic chemicals andbacteria that flows off highways, lawnsand roads during storms and contaminatesneighboring beaches.

Because the precise source of the pollu-tion is not known, and its orsinations arediverse, run-off is known as non-pointsource pollution.

"Close to 39 percent of all beach clo-sures can be attributed to stormwaterrunoff," said Senator Charles Schumer ina press release. He added that the frequen-

cy and severity of beach closures havebeen on the rise. From 2001 to 2005, thenumber of instances of beach closings isup from one in 2001 in Nassau County upto 75 in 2005.

In 2006 New York State saw a 55-per-cent increase from 2005 in the number ofdays the Atlantic Ocean, the South ShoreEstuary Reserve, the Long Island Soundand Great Lakes bathers were advisedagainst or prohibited from entering thewater, according to the NRDC report,including 92 beach closure events inNassau County.

The NRDC report also states that everybeach in Nassau was closed for the sameeight days and that the closings were pre-emptive due to polluted stormwater run-off. Not one beach was closed due todetected bacteria levels.

"Nassau may have over-simplified theirbeach closings," said Adrienne Esposito,

executive director of Citizens Campaignfor the Environment "Every beach inNassau County was reported closed onthe same day and then re-opened on thesame day. It is hard to believe that thereare no distinctions between water qualityin any Nassau County beaches. We knowfrom looking at Suffolk County's datathat all beaches are not created equal."

Locally, beach closures occurred atLong Beach, Zach's Bay in Massapequaand the beach (not the pool or their otherfacilities) affiliated with the MerrickEstates Community Association. InNassau and Suffolk counties there areover 150 beaches operated by federal,state, county, town and local municipali-ties, including the 26-mile long FireIsland.

Enough money for abatement?"A day at the beach is a cherished sum-

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mer activity that should not become ahazardous event. Our local, state arid fed-eral government have a role in preservingthe public's access to clean, safe beachesand supporting our coastal communities,"said Ms. Esposito.

"New York, Connecticut and our nationmust prioritize steps to upgrade sewagetreatment plants and septic systems, andcontrol stormwater run-off from contami-nating our waters," she continued.

Senator Schumer released a report stat-ing that the federal government has short-changed Long Island local governmentsto help upgrade stormwater abatementsystems, essentially methods to divertpollution away from the ocean or captureit before it reaches the ocean. Long Islandcommunities have already paid out $86million, trying to comply with EPA guide-lines but have had little assistance fromthe federal government.

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Arson/Bomb Squad detectives reportthe arrest of a South Ozone Park man onWednesday, August 29, at 6:45 p.m. forinsurance fraud that occurred on Sunday.July 15, at 4:15 a.m.

Detectives report that Kofi Sarpung,29, falsely reported to the Freeport PoliceDepartment that his 2000 Mercedes Benzwas stolen by unknown thieves while hewas northbound on North Main Street atRandall Avenue on April 15 at 4:50 a.m.

On April 15 at 4:15 a.m. the Lake viewFire Department responded to a car fire(completely consumed by fire) on NassauBoulevard, West Hempstead. TheLakeview Fire Department, extinguisheda fire in a 2000 Mercedes Benz. The ini-tial plate check came back as valid. Laterwhen police officers were completingimpound paper work, the plate checkcame back with a stolen car alarm fromFreeport.

Arson/Bomb Squad Detective BrianRaminski arrested Mr. Sarpong at theFifth Precinct Station House, Elmont.Mr. Sarpong was charged with InsuranceFraud and False Written Statement.

444 'Nassau police report the arrest of three

teenage Baldwin women for robberiesthat occurred on Thursday, August 30,

between 10:50 and 11:05 p.m. inOceanside.

According to detectives, three females,while walking on Lawson Boulevard inthe vicinity of Perkins Street, accostedfour victims and robbed them of variousitems. A 15-year-old female was pushedto the ground and had her cell phonetaken; a 15-year-old male was punched inthe cheek and had his cell phone taken; a15-year-old male, while at the 7-Eleven,saw a thief grab his bicycle from the frontof the store. He ran outwith his purchaseand when he attempted to retrieve hisbike, had his bag of food taken from himby force. A 49-year-old male was pushedoff his bicycle, scratched on the face andhad a pack of cigarettes taken from him.The robbers then fled in a red vehicle.None of the victims required immediatemedical attention for their injuries.

A notification was broadcast for thevehicle and two suspects were stoppedand apprehended a short time later. Thesuspects are identified as a 16-year-oldresident of Barnes Avenue, Baldwin anda 17-year-old resident of Carmen Place,Baldwin. The pair were each chargedwith 4 counts of Robbery.

On September 1 a 17-year-old residentof Grand Avenue, Baldwin, was arrested

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in connection with the above crime. Shewas charged with two counts of robbery.

444First Squad detectives are investigating

a burglary that occurred on Thursday,August 30, at approximately 5 a.m. inRoosevelt.

According to detectives, a 38-year-oldfemale resident was awakened in herbedroom by a male assailant armed witha handgun. The man demanded moneyfrom the victim. When the victim wasnot able to hand over any money, heordered the victim to drive him in hervehicle to an ATM in the Roosevelt area.

The victim withdrew money from theATM and gave the assailant an undeter-

mined amount of cash. He then orderedthe victim to drive to an undisclosed loca-tion in Freeport where he sexuallyassaulted her.

The assailant and victim returned to thevictim's residence where he fled thescene. The victim called police immedi-ately and was transported to a local hos-pital where she was treated and released.

The assailant is described as a blackmale, 5'10" to 6 feet, wearing a darkhooded sweatshirt zipped up over hisface.

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• Book Bug Club, 10 a.m., ETS Youth Division, 429 Atlantic Avenue.• ESOL/GED, 9 am., DELTA, 9 am., Computer 4th Grade - English, 10 a.m., at the

Freeport memorial Library.Sunday, September 9

• Freeport Historical Museum, 370 South Main Street, open 2-5 p.m..

• Artist's reception, 2 p.m., Concert: Opera and Song, 2:30 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial

Library.Monday, September 10

• Freeport Board of Trustees, Village Hall, 7:30 p.m.• ESOL/GED, 9 a.m., Retired Teachers, 10 a.m., Cour Four, 10 a.m.,

Toastmasters, 7 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial LibraryFreeport Village Court in session, Judge Cacciatore presiding, 7 p.m., 40 North

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Tuesday, September 11

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• ESOL/GED, 9 a.m., Great Books, 1:30 p.m., Anchor's Edge, 6:30 p.m.,Audubon Society, 7 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library,

Wednesday, September 12Freeport Village Court in session, Judge Cacciatore presiding, 9 a.m., 40 North

Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.ESOL/GED, 10 am., Global Associates, 6 p.m., Camera Club, 7 p.m, Soul With Heart

Book Club, 7 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.Enrico Fermi Lodge, OSIA, 7:45 p.m., Fireman's Exempt Hall, 9 N. Long

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Thursday, September 13« Rotary Club of Freeport, 7: 15 pm, at The Schooner.• ESOL/GED, 9 a.m., Become Streetwise: Senior Safety Program, 2:30 p.m.,

Freeport Chess Club, 6:30 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.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 Broad way, 7

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from page 1"Towns and villages across Long

Island are being forced to face a falsechoice - fighting pollution or keepingtheir budgets in check. Clean water andbalanced books shouldn't have to be aneither-or choice, and they wouldn't haveto be if Washington gave us money tohelp," his report said.

Rob Weltner, executive director ofStop Polluting Littering and Save OurHarbors (SPLASH), said, "everybodyhere is overtaxed. People live herebecause of the beaches, the water andthey don't want them to be closed. I gettelephone calls about this all the time.People feel the government is failing todo its job but there is a lot of red tape andit takes a lot of time [to make upgrades]."

The rise of stormwater abatementMore than a decade ago the

Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) put in place a two-phase plan todecrease water contamination causedby rainwater laden with grease, heavymetals and sediments from roads andparking lots. The first phase, adoptedin 1990, targeted large cities.

Phase II, implemented in March2003, requires smaller municipalstormwater systems to take aggressivesteps to curb stormwater pollution withsix minimum control measures.They include an education campaign toinform the public about runoff and re-edu-cation strategies: detecting and repairingillegal connections to stormwater systems;preventing contaminated sediments fromseeping off of construction sites; control-ling runoff from new development byplanting trees and preserving green spaces.

However, according to: Senator.

Schumer. the federal government hasshort-funded programs created to helplocalities comply with these regula-tions. This is funding that the EPA wassupposed to send the state and munici-pal governments to help upgrade theirstorrmvater and wastewater systems,but was never appropriated.

Instead, communities on Long Islandhave had to shell out millions fromtheir own coffers to pay for theseexpensive upgrades, said SenatorSchumer. "This has drained localbudgets and slowed the progress ofthese needed upgrades."

Working to preserve our waterwaysHowever, groups such as SPLASH and

the South Shore Estuary Reserve Councilhave been very active in getting the wordout to residents and government officials."SPLASH is now going to begin testingthe water," said Mr. Weltner. "We'll betesting for dissolved oxygen level. Whenit rains, lots of phosphorous and nitrogenare dumped into the water and it causesthe algae to grow like crazy. It's like giv-ing the algae steroids."

Without oxygen other wildlife cannotsurvive, Mr. Weltner explained. "Andthat brown tidewater, it comes after arain because of what's on our streets."

Indeed, the West Bay, the westernmostpart of Hempstead Bay, which begins at theLong Island Rail Road tressle in LongBeach, is virtually closed to clamming andfishing because of the high concentrationsof algae and grasses, both of which deprivesea wildlife such as clams of oxygen.

It is also thought mat sewage leachingfrom cesspools and the Bay Park watertreatment plant are equally responsible forthe low level of sea wildlife in the West

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stormwater management forum toreview the six minimum'control meas-ures that must be implemented by 2008.The county has been particularly vigi-lant in testing the water for pathogens,phosphorus, PCBs, silt and sediment,oxygen depletion and nitrogen.

Nassau County Legislator DavidDenenberg, chairman of theEnvironmental Committee, said that inaddition the county has money fromtwo environmental bonds - one in theamount of $50 million and the secondin the amount of $100 million - thatwill partially be used for cleaning upand preserving our waterways.

The Town of Hempstead is alsoworking to combat stormwater runoffwith a long list of programs. "The envi-ronment is a high priority for us here inthe Town of Hempstead," SupervisorKate Murray told The Leader. "One ofthe first steps is to educate the publicand it seems to be working" Ms.Murray pointed to the curb-side recy-cling program in which "more than sev-enty percent of the residents [in thetown of Hempstead] participate in.Nationally it's around 48 percent."

They also have a public/private partner-ship with SPLASH. "Through SPLASHwe are placing medallions on the stormdrains that say 'water only.' We are gettinglocal groups to help affix these medallions,thousands of them," said Ms. Murray.

The town is further in the process ofprocuring storm basin filters, at no costto the taxpayer. The town has pump-out stations at all its marinas (for boatwaste), and "the town is consideringpurchasing a sanitary boat, which is

just like a pump out station but at sea."explained Ms. Murray."We all need totake run-off abatement seriously."

Mr. Weltner of SPLASH agrees. "Inthe end, it's our responsibility. Look athow much fertilizers we put on ourlawns." He suggests that people consid-er organic lawn care. In addition, Mr.Weltner said "people are still throwingplastic bags filled with dog waste intothe stormdrains or even the canals. Theyare literally oozing bags of bacteria."

The future of stormwater abatement?Senator Schumer is hoping that the

federal government will come throughwith more funds. He recently reintro-duced the Stormwater Abatement Act,S1716. The bill, if passed, will makefunds ordinarily reserved to deal withagricultural pollution permanentlyavailable for stormwater abatement.

Known as section 319 funds, theseresources would provide local governmentswith fiscal relief while helping them protectour environment. According to SenatorSchumer, this would open up approximate-ly $200 million per year in existing funds tohelp upgrade infrastructure.

Closer to home, individuals can helpas well. If anyone is interested inorganic lawn care, contact the LongIsland Neighborhood Network formore information and a list of certifiedorganic Long Island landscapers.

The South Shore Estuary ReserveCouncil, located in Freeport, has abrochure that provides easy and simpleways for individuals to combat non-point source pollution.

"We created the problem," said Mr.Weltner "and we can fix it, together."

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The twin towersFor at least a generation, September 11 will

be a very important day in our community.Everyone knows of someone who died in theattack on the World Trade Center, and every-one suddenly felt much less safe on that day.

To those who attacked the twin towers,they symbolized a powerful enemy, andtheir demolition was a victory. But theirhateful act made those two towers morethan a symbol of pride. They became a sym-bol of freedom for us.

Pew'Americans of the present generationeven know who Alexander Solzhenitsyn was.He became famous before the Iron Curtainfell for writing about life in the Siberian workcamps to which dissidents were exiled. Andhe won a Nobel Prize for that.

In his acceptance speech he said, "In thelong run, propaganda and force are power-less against literature. It is a miracle. Andit spreads despite differences in languageand social structure from one nation toother nations."

For those who lived it especially, the fall ofthe Iron Curtain was indeed a miracle. Adivided Europe became one again and moreimportant, free.

As Solzhenitsyn added, "A nation whosepeople are by force separated from free litera-ture and a free press stops its own heart."

A free literature and a free press are the twintowers that make our country great; they keepits heart beating.

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CHAMPION GANGERS: Legislator Dave Denenberg (D-Merrick) teamed up with Freeport P.A.L.and the Freeport Chamber of Commerce for "The Great Canoe Race" fundraiser held onAugust 4 at the Waterfront Park. Pictured are members of the winning team sponsored byFreeport Electric.

Chamber LuncheonThe Freeport Chamber of

Commerce will hold its firstluncheon of the fall onTuesday, September 11, at12:30 p.m. at Bedells at WestWind, 104 East Bedell Street.Cost of the luncheon is $15,not including gratuity, payableto the restaurant.

The guest speaker will beMayor William F. Glacken.

The bird's the wordThe Long Island Parrot

Society's Parrot Expo isscheduled for Saturday,October 6, from 9 a.m. to 5p.m. at the FreeportRecreation Center. ParrotExpo 2007 is headlined byrenowned parrot trainer andpublisher of Good BirdMagazine, BarbaraHeidenreich.

Parrot Expo features a ven-dor room that's a veritableworld's fair for exotic birdlovers, there's a lobby educa-

tion center staffed by LIPSmembers, avian veterinariansand lots of parrots!

Admission is $7 for adults,$2 for kids 2-12 and $3 forseniors. Humans only; leavepets at home!

Call 631 -957-1100 for more,information.

A lovely Friday eveningCan you think of a more

pleasant way to spend a Fridayevening that at an art show andsale with refreshments andlight fare and live music?

On Friday, September 7, theSouth Ocean Art Gallery willhold an exhibition of variousartists and mediums, includinglocal artists Siran Pirani, BrianPunger, Rochelle Redfield,Rob Bolero and Melanie Wolf.Come and be enriched.

The gallery is at the SouthNassau Unitarian UniversalistCongregation, 228 SouthOcean Avenue in Freeport. For

directions and more informa-tion go to www.snuuc.org.

ABWA meetsThe L.I. Charter Chapter of the

American Business Women'sAssociation (ABWA) will holdits next dinner meetingWednesday, September 19, at6:30 p.m. at Bedell's at WestWind, 104 East Bedell Street inFreeport' The guest speaker will beSergeant Mark Lynch from theNew York State PoliceEmergency ManagementDepartment. He will speakabout hurricane preparednessand emergency managementfor the homeowner.

All women who are interest-ed in membership in the asso-ciation are invited to attend.

The fee, which includes din-ner, is $20, cash only. Forreservations call Martha at546-3277 before Monday,September 17.

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Memorial at Eisenhower ParkOn the sixth anniversary of the September

11 terror attacks, Nassau County ExecutiveThomas R. Suozzi will unveil a $2 millionmemorial - the largest in the nation to date- that honors the 344 Nassau County resi-dents who lost their lives on that infamousmorning. All are welcome.

The unveiling will take place at HarryChapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Parkin East Meadow on Sunday, September 9, at10 a.m.

Town 9/11 Memorial at Town Park atPoint Lookout

On September 11, the Town ofHempstead will host a special sunrisememorial program at Town Park PointLookout that will include a beachfront cere-mony to provide Long Islanders with com-fort and healing. The gathering will take

place on Tuesday, September 11, at 7:30a.m.

As in years past, the town's 9/11 ceremo-ny will be set alongside the waters of theAtlantic. A focal point of the ceremony willbe two stirring crystalline towers brilliantlyilluminated from the inside, rising from thewaters of a reflective pool.

Guests will be invited to cast symbolicwhite carnations in the pool as part of aninteractive memorial program.

The many Long Islanders who haveattended in the past have found this cere-mony to be moving. Join the HempsteadTown Board, clergy, families of belovedvictims and fellow Americans on the morn-ing of September 11 at Town Park PointLookout. Together they will share a uniqueand uplifting experience that offers anopportunity for personal reflection andrenewal.

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MR. BASEBALL.-.Baldwin's LennyMileo lives and breathes baseball. Theretired postal manager who was instru-mental in facilitating the issuance of theBaseball Sluggers stamp last July, whichhonored hitting greats Roy Campanella,Mel Ott, Hank Greenberg and MickeyMantle, is continuing his multi-prongedinterest in the game that has been calledAmerica's pastime.

Most recently he and his son attendedthe Baseball Hall of Fame induction cer-emonies at Cooperstown, New York, anannual event for Lenny since the 1970s.As a youngster, he would also attendwith his own dad, clearly explaining thebaseball gene that seems to run in hisfamily.

"This year attendance was thelargest ever," explained Lenny, notingthat the induction of Cal Ripken andTony Gwynn caused over 70,000 peo-ple to crowd into the tiny upstatetown. "Fortunately one of the olderHall of Famers gave us two of theirtickets (Don't print who it wasbecause I don't want anyone to botherhim for tickets) so we were able to situp front."

Nearby was John Travolta and hiswife Kelly Preston, Lynda Carter of"Wonder Woman" fame, and RichardGere, all friends of Ripken, theBaltimore Orioles' . star infielder.Lenny's picture trove of the eventincludes pictures of him and his sonwith scores of Hall of Famers, formerplayers who are friends of the inducteesand stars of the former Negro Leaguewhose membership is now part and par-cel of the overall Hall of Fame and notkept separately. "This year 54/rf the 63living Hall of Famers came." saidLenny.

Lenny's stories of Cooperstown fasci-

nate. Who knew that Jolting JoeDiMaggio didn't receive a unanimousvote into the Hall of Fame because awriter didn't want to "waste" his vote ona sure thing but rather use his vote toensure the selection of an "on the fence"nominee. How interesting to find outthat the five-year retirement rule for eli-gibility was waived for only two players- Roberto Clemente and Lou Gehrig.

Lenny's involvement in baseball,however, is not simply as a bystander orfan. As a teenager he played ball atMonroe High School in the Bronxwhere he grew up and he credits his highschool coach Steve Ray for the trainingwhich led him to play minor league balland eventually to get involved in somecoaching and scouting. When Ray wentto the Seattle Mariners as an area scout,he asked Lenny if he wanted to help outas a "bird dog" and be on the lookout forlikely baseball prospects. "That's how Imet so many baseball people," he says.

Lenny's official career, however, waswith the post office, eventually becominga manager of the Garden City post officewhere he met and worked with DickPotter, the father of former PostmasterGeneral Jack Potter. It was this link thatmade Lenny the obvious choice to getinvolved in lobbying for a stamp to honorRoy Campanella since Lenny was alsofriendly with the Campanella family.Eventually, his work led to the Sluggerscommemorative stamps of the four play-ers who all had links to New York.

The process from start to finish (thepetitioning for the stamp, the decision ofthe selection committee, the choosing ofthe artwork, the unveiling of the stampat Yankee Stadium last July and die laterevent at the Baldwin Library) took sixyears. Now Lenny is beginning theprocess again for Johnny Unitas after

THE SCOOTER: Lenny with Yankee legend and friend Phil Rizzuto in 1994.

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friends of the former football greatasked Lenny if he could help out.

Lenny is also involved in puttingtogether players with charity events orbaseball workshops. Most recently, hehelped arrange for New York Yankeeshitting coach Kevin Long to appear at abaseball camp in Oceanside whereyoungsters got pointers straight from themouth of a professional. (Interestingly,Long never played in the major leagues,a situation which was an initial obstaclein getting some major leaguers to takehis batting instructions to heart.)

Several weeks ago, Lenny also helpedfacilitate the appearance of numerousfootball and baseball greats at a golftournament at Hempstead County Clubwhich benefitted the organizationWinning Beyond Winning, a charitywhich assists young people as well asformer players in pursuing their educa-tion and careers.

Lenny is looking forward to attendinga Fall Fantasy Baseball Camp alongwith his son Larry who gave this vaca-tion to his dad as a gift. Before that,however, is another fundraiser dinnerand tour at Yankee Stadium whereLenny's friend Bobby Richardson, the"former Yankee second baseman and a"great guy," is expected to attend.

Foremost on Lenny's 2008 agenda isattendance at next year's Hall of Fameinduction where he expects that friendGoose Gossage, the former Yankeepitcher, will be inducted. "He received71 percent of the votes this year, his firstyear of eligibility," said Lenny. "No onewho has received that many votes hasn'tbeen inducted the next year."

However, reflecting the superstitionsthat are paramount among baseball play-ers, Lenny repeats the comments ofGossage who says, "We'll see what hap-pens."

Lenny feels emotionally invested inthe outcome since he helped preparematerial, including some of the lesswell-known statistics of Gossage'scareer, to be sent to the sports writerswho vote.

"I got a call from my friend Roland

Hemond, (a special assistant to the pres-ident of the Arizona Diamondbacks.) Heknew Gossage when he first came up inChicago. He asked me if I thoughtGoose should be in the Hall of Fame andI said, 'Of course.' So he asked me toput some statistics together and a peti-tion of signatures and he sent them towriters and the papers."

Right now, Lenny is still saddened bythe recent death of friend Phil Rizzuto."He called me when I was sick. Henever would say the word 'cancer'; hecalled it 'the monster.' He called me andhe also called my wife to see how shewas doing. He gave me some wonderfulmementos. He was a good friend."

Lenny acknowledges, "Everything isMr. Baseball with me," but clearly hisinterest in baseball is an avocation thatbrings him tremendous joy. His net-working is satisfying in the good workhe facilitates as well as in the relation-ships he has formed. A letter with pic-tures from a Grand Canyon vacationrecently arrived from former pitcherFerguson Jenkins. Our interview wasinterrupted by a phone call relating to acharity event.

Baseball has been an integral part ofLenny's Mileo's entire life, a legacypassed on from his father to him andnow from him to his son. As he tells hisstories, the listener can almost hear thesolid crack of bat against the ball for along home run. He speaks with affectionof the greats and near-greats, of formerstars who have fallen on hard times, ofplayers who might get lost in the crowdof more important ones but who arethrilled when Lenny remembers themand their achievements.

What will the future bring? Lenny hashis opinions -Will Barry Bonds get intothe Hall of Fame? Will Alex Rodriguezopt to leave the Yanks? Whatever thestars do or don't do, Lenny Mileo' wilPcontinue his involvement in baseball,not for fame and not for money, but sim-ply for the love of the game and thewonderful memories of those boys ofsummer whose stories and feats.nevergrow old.

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Senator Dean Skelos, The BaldwinLibrary will be offering free on-sitecareer counseling. Muriel Feinstein,MPS, a career development specialist,will be available for one-on-one coun-seling sessions. Each session is onehour, and since registration is limited,appointments are necessary.Registration must be done in person, aseach client will be given a career coun-seling intake form to fill out prior tomeeting with Ms. Feinstein. Both dayand evening sessions are available.Registration begins September 18 atthe Adult Reference Desk (223-6228).

Mental healthOn Wednesday, September 26, at

7:30 p.m., join the Nassau CountyMental Health Association's Players asthey role-play a variety of situationsrelating to difficult issues (depression,trouble at home, bullying...) teens faceevery day. Audience participation isencouraged.

Telephone registration has begun inthe Teen Zone for this free program.

For more information please contactScott D'Accordo or Jill Holleufer at223-6228.

Jewish literatureOn Thursday, September 6, at 7 p.m.,

the library will begin another five-partseries of "Let's Talk About It: JewishLiterature" with the first book, "AContract With God" by Will Eisner.

The theme of this series is ModernMarvels: Jewish Adventures in theGraphic Novel. These book discussionsexplore Jewish literature and culturethrough scholar-led dialog of contem-porary and classic books on this com-mon theme. This series is made possible

by a grant from the American LibraryAssociation and Nextbook. Books willbe available at the Circulation Deskabout one month prior to the discussion.Everyone is welcome.

Tai ChiOn Monday, September 10, at 10 a.m.,

learn the ancient forms of Tai Chi, whichcan relieve stress, increase balance andimprove circulation. The instructor,Howard Varso, has been certified toteach by the'Arthritis Foundation of theNew York Chapter. Telephone registra-tion begins Wednesday, September 5, atthe Adult Reference Desk (223-6228).

Delaware Water Gap tripOn Tuesday, October 16, begin your

crisp fall day with a fully narrated sight-seeing tour of the Delaware Water Gaparea in an authentically styled trolley.

At the Stroudsmoor Country Inn, yourlunch choices will be Roast SirloinPlatter, Boneless Stuffed Breast ofChicken or Flounder Francese. Dine onthis lovely lunch and, while enjoyingChefs Choice Dessert.,.let the showbegin!

Armed with a repertoire of 150impressions, Mike Cabot will entertainby blending comedy, impressions andgood-natured audience participation (asenior-friendly show). After the show,shop at the Christmas factory andCountry Kettle. In-person registration isongoing at the Adult Reference Desk.Cost is $70 per person. Tickets are non-refundable.

Salsa danceOn Thursdays, September 27, October

4, 11 and 18, from 7 to 8 p.m., beginnersalsa classes .will be taught by danceinstructor Elena lannucci. In this four-partseries, you will progressively add more

NEW BALDWIN BUSINESS: Legislator Joseph Scannell (D-Baldwin) presenteda citation to Brian Krieger, general manager of Best Buy, at the store's newlocation at 660 Sunrise Highway in Baldwin. Best Buy donated $10,000 to theLong Island Chapter of Big Brothers, Big Sisters and will be hosting a grandopening weekend September 14-16, featuring a Fun Zone, interactive displaysand free give-aways. For information call Best Buy at 379-0760.

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to 4 p.m. improve your driving and reduceyour auto insurance premiums or points.

Open to drivers of all ages, in-personregistration has begun at the AdultReference Desk. The fee is $35. A checkis not required at registration becauseyou will receive a form to mail withyour check.

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FIRST CHURCH BALDWIN, UNITEDMETHODIST, 881 Merrick Rd, Baldwin, 223-1168, Rev. Elizabeth Perry; Worship Service &Sunday School 10 a.m.; Youth FellowshipSunday, 6:30 p.mEBENEZER CHURCH OF SEVENTH DAYADVENTIST, 97 Broadway. Michael R.Bernard, Pastor; Saturdays, Church at Study, 9:15a.m.; Morning Service, 11 a.m.; Youth Service, 4p.m. 379-1054DEAN STREET CHAPEL, 23 West DeanStreet. Sundays, Breaking of Bread, 9:15 a.m.;Adult Bible Class, 10:15 a.m.; Family Bible Hour,Sunday School (pre-K through seniors), 11:15a.m.; Wednesdays, Prayer Meeting, 8 p.mSOUTH NASSAU CHRISTIAN CHURCH,3147 Eastern Parkway, Baldwin, 379-0720, DavidDooley, Minister. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.;Sunday Worship Service, 10:45 a.m.; WednesdayAdult Bible Study, 8 p.m., Youth Group, 8 p.m..ST. PETER'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERANCHURCH, 2332 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, 223-1951. The Rev. Edward G. Barnett, Pastor. TheService of Holy Communion, 10 a.m.ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH(ANGLICAN) - 2375 Harrison Avenue, Baldwin,223-3731, The Rev. Dr. Charles G. Ackerson,Ph.D., Rector. Sunday: Holy Eucharist andSermon, 8 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; SungEucharist and Sermon, 10 a.m.; Wednesday: HolyBucharist 10 a.m.; Church Office Hours, 9 a.m. to1 p.m. Tues. and Wed.THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFBALDWIN, 717 St. Luke's Place, Baldwin,New York 11510, (516) 223-2112 Welcomingand Supporting Individuals and Families toGrow in Faith! Sunday Services at 10 o'clock,interim Pastor: Dennis L. Maher. www.first-jresbyterianbaldwin.org <http://www.first-) r e s b y t e r i a n b a l d w i n . o r g >3aldwinchurch@netzero.net <mailto:bald-winchurch@netzero.net>IGLESIA CENTRO BIBLICO DEFREEPORT - 50 North Main Street, 546-0473,

'.. Luis Vargas, Senior Pastor. Sunday services.TABERNACLE OF FAITH, 286 West Merrick

ad, Freeport, Walter Gibson, Pastor. SundayServices, 8 and 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.; SundaySchool, 10 a.m.; Friday night service, 8:30 p.m.;vlonday and Tuesday Bible School, 7:30 p.m.THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFFREEPORT, South Ocean Avenue and SmithStreet. Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Rev. Eddie J.iusino.BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH, 420 North MainStreet. Reverend Dr. Harry J. White, II., Senior5astor, Sunday Morning Worship Service 10 a.m.,-loly Communion - Every 1st Sunday., Senior'rogram - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 10a.m.BALDWIN JEWISH CENTER, 885 SeamanAvenue. Daily minyan, Monday and Thursday6:25 a.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6:35a.m.; Friday services 8 p.m.; Saturday services 9a.m. and 5:50 p.m.; Sunday services, 9 a.m.

REEPORT UNITED METHODIST:HURCH, 46 Pine Street, 378-0659. Rev.

Dolores Henderson, Pastor. 9:30 a.m. summerunday morning Worship Service through

September 2.ONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL, 91 North

Bayvtew Avenue, 623-4200. Conservative, egali-tarian congregation. Friday services, 8 p.m.;Saturday services, 9:30 a.m. Weekday minyanbllowed by breakfast, 6:45 a.m. Sunday servic-es, 9 a.m., followed by breakfast. Religiousschool, pre-K through high school. Adult educa-,ion.SOUTH NASSAU UNITARIAN UNIVER-iALIST CONGREGATION, 228 South Ocean

Avenue, 623-1204. www.snuuc.org. A liberal faithcommunity where all people and beliefs are wel-come: Sunday services 10:30 a.m. Childre's reli-;ious education, youth groups, childcare, small

group interactions, social justice work and specialevents.:HRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN:HURCH/IGLESIA LUTERANA DE

CRISTO, North Grove Street and Randall Aves.Sundays - 9:30 a.m. - Worship Service; 10:45 a.m.Sunday School and Adult Education; 11 a.m. -Spanish Mass Rev. Marianne Tomecek, 378-1258..WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES, 80 WestMerrick Road, Freeport Non-Denominational;Stephen and Roseann Brower, Senior Pastors;Sunday morning Worship 10 a.m.; Children'sChurch 10 a.m.; Nursery available. WednesdayCare Groups in the homes; Friday evenings min-istries.; Care (Home and Hospital visits),Children's Ministry 7:30 p.m., 18 month residen-tial program for substance abuse. Bible EducationCenter. 546-3344.FREEPORT CHURCH OF GOD, 580 BabylonTurnpike. Reverend Linette Clark, Pastor.Sundays, Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; MorningServices 11:15 a.m.; Evening Youth Services 6p.m.; Sunday Night Service 7 p.m. Tuesdays,Prayer Service 8 p.m.SALVATION ARMY, 66 Church Street, P.O.Box 725, Sunday: Morning Worship 11 a.m.;Afterglow Service 12 p.m.; Home League LadiesGroup Thursday 11 a.m.; Bible Study Friday 11a.m.; Mid-week Service Wednesday, 12 p.m.;Senior Citizen Center, Monday to Friday, 8:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Family Supper Program onTuesday 5 p.m. followed by Scouting activities5:30 to 7 p.m. Call (516) 378-4557 .TRANSFIGURATION EPISCOPALCHURCH - (ANGLICAN), South Long BeachAvenue and Pine Street. Tuesdays Holy Eucharist8:45 a.m. Sundays, Holy Eucharist 8 and 10 a.m.Sunday School, noon.CHURCH OF OUR HOLY REDEEMER, 37South Ocean Avenue. Weekday Masses Monday7:30 p.m. (Spanish), 7:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m.,,Thursday, 7:30 p.m. (Spanish); Friday 12:10 p.m.!followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet; SaturdayMorning Mass in the Church, 7:30 a.m. SaturdayEvening (Sunday Vigil Masses) 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.(Spanish); Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 9:30(Family), 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. (Spanish);Miraculous Medal Novena, Saturday following7:30 a.m. Mass. Blessed Sacrament Chapel open24 hours.ST. CHRISTOPHER'S R.C. CHURCH, 11Gale Avenue, Baldwin. Sunday Masses: Saturdayat 5 p.m.; Sunday at 7:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. (FblkjGroup); 11 a.m. (Choir); 12:30 p.m.; 5 p.m.(Contemporary Music Group). Daily Masses:Monday through Friday: 7 and 9 a.m.; Saturday: 9a.m. Holiday Masses: Please consult the weeklyBulletin the Sunday before the holydav.FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FREEPORT,Pine Street and South Long Beach Avenue.Sunday Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School foradults & children, 9:20 a.m.; Wednesday BibleStudy & Prayer, 8 p.m.; 379-8084.COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THENAZARENE, 301 Atlantic Avenue. Sundays,Sunday School for all ages, 10 a.m.; MorningWorship Service, 11 a.m.; Evening Praise andPrayer Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, EveningBible Study in Spanish and English, 7:30 p.m.Second and fourth Fridays, Youth Night in Churchgym, 8 p.m.GREATER SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH,129 East Merrick Road. Reverend Mallette,Sundays, Morning Service, 11 a.m.; EveningService, 9 p.m. Thursdays, Prayer Meeting, 8 p.m.;Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.SOUTH BALDWIN JEWISH CENTER,2959 Grand Avenue, Baldwin; Rabbi Robert JuddConservative. Twice daily minyan. WeekdaysSunday 9:30 a.m.; Monday-Friday 6:50 a.m.Sunday-Thursday 8 p.m.; Shabbat: 8 p.m.Shabbat morning 9:30 a.m.; Sat. afternoon 10minutes before sundown. Religious school; Adulteducation. Mens Club & Sisterhood. 223-8688ZION CATHEDRAL, COGIC,, 312 GrandAvenue, Freeport. Bishop Frank Otha White,Senior Pastor; Dr. Frank Anthone White, Co-Psastor. Sunday: 7:30 and 11:15 a.m., WorshipServices; 10 a.m., Sunday School. Tuesday:: 12-1 p.m., Noonday Prayer; 6:30-8:30 p.m.,Spiritual Empowerment Service, Fridays at 6p.m., Youth Activities.

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Benedict Ciaravino, a longtimeFreeport resident and attorney of thefirm Ciaravino and Tedeschi, died atSouth Nassau Communities Hospitalafter a brief illness.

He attended a Baldwin elementaryschool. Freeport junior and seniorHigh Schools, Cornell University andHofstra University. He received hisLLB degree from Brooklyn LawSchool in~ 1951.

During World War II he served in theU.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 and wasa commissioned officer in 1944. Heserved on aircraft carriers and at navalair stations in the Asian-Pacific theater.He was recalled to active duty from1951 to 1953 during the Korean Warand served as Naval legal officer andassistant gunnery officer on the U.S.S.Midway.

He remained active in die NavalReserve Training Center of Freeportand retired as commander.

Ben has been affiliated with numer-ous organizations and held many posi-tions, including past commander of theWilliam Clinton Story Post of theAmerican Legion, past exalted ruler ofthe Freeport Elks, commissioner of theBoy Scouts of America, CatholicLawyers Guild, Knights of Columbus,Enrico Fermi Lodge of the Sons ofItaly, the Outreach Program and can-tor/usher of Holy Redeemer Church.

He served as a Freeport judge, amember of the Senatorial AdvisoryCommittee of New York State, com-missioner of accounts of NassauCounty, member of the FreeportPlanning Board and various other posi-tions as called upon.

He enjoyed entertaining family andfriends with song. Also, he loved fish-ing, golfing and was proud of his veg-etable garden.

Ben will be missed by associates,friends and family.

September is library card monthThe Baldwin Public Library, which

serves all residents of the BaldwinSchool District, has the welcome matout this month.

September is Library Card Sign-UpMonth, a time when the AmericanLibrary Association and librariesacross the country remind parents thata library card is the most importantschool supply a child can have.

Stop in today to apply for new card

or update an old card. Simply providetwo forms of identification that includeyour current address. Library staff atthe Circulation Desk will be happy tohelp you register. For questions, callthe Circulation Department at 223-6228.

Check out what your library card cando for you at the Baldwin PublicLibrary by visiting us either in personor at www.baldwinpl.org

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Employment in accordance with Civil Service and NYS Education DepartmentFingerprinting Requirements

The First Presbyterian Church of Freeport

Will hold it's 2nd Annual Dinner DanceFriday September 14th pf 6:30pmAt Bedell's Restaurant 104 East Bedell St. Freeport

DiningCocktail Hour

Sit Down DinnerDancing

EntertainmentLive Band

Guests of Honor:Ed Monroe with the Rotary Club of

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Everyone is cordially invited to attend BLACK TIE AFFAIR

For further Information call 379-1114

Talking About LiteratureTalking about Literature is a month-

ly book discussion series that meets onthe first Friday every month from noonto 1:30 p.m. You may pick up yourcopy of the book about four weeks inadvance of each program; you mustreturn it on the day of the discussion.Bring a brown bag lunch and a friend;dessert and beverage will be provided.

The work chosen for September 7 is"Montana 1948: A Novel" by LarryWatson and the leader is CarolineFenyo, librarian. This tale of love,courage, and power abused is takenfrom the events of the summer of theauthor's 12th year, which altered hisview of his family and the world for-ever.

Senior safetyOn Thursday, September 13,

Professor Arthur Cohen of Center forSchool and Personal Safety Researchwill present a slide/lecture for seniorsentitled "Become Streetwise!"Seniors are vulnerable to criminals formany reasons.

The slide/lecture focuses on travelsafety by both car and public trans-portation, techniques to improve alert-ness when traveling in public, homesafety tips on identity theft, and muchmore. There will be a question-and -answer period.

Great BooksGreat Books Series continues on

Tuesday, September 11, at 1:30 pm.

The format is the process of sharedinquiry, which is a serious and struc-tured meeting that focuses exclusive-ly on questions raised by the text,rather than on group members' likesand dislikes. Participants may bor-row a copy of the volume pertainingto this session, along with a ReaderAid pamphlet, at the CirculationDesk,

The book for this session is"Moosbrugger" by Robert Musilwhich is a selection from "The Manwith Qualities" which is his magnumopus. Though unfinished, it is one ofthe most ambitious novels in literature.Ulrich, the novel's main character, isfascinated by the story of the sex mur-derer Moosbrugger which becomes arecurrent theme of his reflection uponAustrian societv.

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Freeporf edcatalogue

The fall season is upon us, and so is thenew course catalogue from the FreeportSchool District's Adult EducationDepartment - complete with a multitudeof classes to pique everyone's interest.

Thinking of buying a computer but haveno computer skills? These classes can getyou started. Take Computer Comfort forconfidence-building, then move on toKeyboarding, Office, Word, Excel, Accessand Exploring the Internet.

Need a fun exercise class? Try BoneBuilding with Jessica Gilbert—a greatchoice for both men and women.Stressed? How about a Yoga or Tai ChiChuan class? Or strengthen and sculptyour body with Pilates led by new staffmember Francine Gatto. Bring a friendand do it together!

Another fun way to stay fit is throughdance. Ballroom Dancing held atBayview Avenue School gym is alwayspopular, or you can whittle your waistwith Belly Dancing. If country music ismore your style, a new addition to thecourse list is Line Dancing. Pat and FredGundel have a large following, so don't bedisappointed, register early.

Since Freeport is a boater's paradise the

Adult Education Program could not leaveout the ever-popular Boating and MarineCaptain's courses. Sign up today andyou'll be ready to cruise the water by nextsummer.

If your mind's on holiday entertainmentplanning, Margaret Panico will teach youto make beautiful dipped strawberries.They will be the perfect Compliment toyour table or for gift-giving.

Whether you are a new mom, are think-ing of retiring, or are caring for a sickloved one at home, the Adult EducationDepartment has a course for you.However, if there's a course you are inter-ested in, but did not see in the fall cata-logue, it's not too late to add the course tothe spring catalogue.

To register for classes, or make a sug-gestion, call the Adult Education Office at867-5314, or visit the Web site at www.freeportschools.org and click on Parentsand then on Adult Education.

The Freeport Adult Continuing/Community Education office is at 235North Ocean Avenue. Classes are held atFreeport High School, as well as AtkinsonSchool and Bayview Avenue School. Seethe catalogue for details.

young pedestrians increase dramatical-ly as school begins. Motorists need tobe extra alert and patient to deal with-the situation safely," Ms. Galasso said.

One-fifth of all children 14 years ofage and younger who die in motorvehicle crashes are pedestrians,according to the National HighwayTraffic SafetyAdministration. Thesepedestrian fatalities are more likely tohappen in the afternoon hours, whenschool is letting out.

AAA's 62nd annual "School's Open- Drive Carefully" campaign encour-ages motorists to stay alert in areaswhere children are present, paying spe-cial attention duringmorning and after-noon hours when children are travelingto and from school.

Drivers should look out for childrenwho may dart into the street nearschools, playgrounds, busstops andresidential areas. School-age childrencan be especially vulnerable in areaswith heavy traffic volume, parkedvehicles, higher posted speed limitsand few pedestrian-control devices.

Once again this year, as part of thecampaign, AAA New York is offering atip sheet for parents to review withtheir children for choosing the safestroute to school, along with importantsafety rules. It advises parents to showtheir children which route to take, andwhy.

To keep children safe, AAA NewYork offers the following tips fordrivers:

• Studies show that more than one-third of motorists in school zones orresidential areas just "roll through"

intersections with a stop sign. Slowdown in these areas and come to acomplete stop at all intersections.

« Look for clues such as AAA SchoolSafety Patrol members, crossingguards, bicycles and playgrounds,which indicate that children could dartinto the road.

• Scan between parked cars andother objects for signs that children arein the area.

• Practice extra caution in adverseweather conditions.

8 Always stop for school buses thatare loading or unloading students.

"Children can be ver} unpredictablein their actions, dictating extra carewhen driving near schools and playareas," said Ms. Galasso. "Remember,school's open - drive carefully."

Rules for safeguarding your child• Walk on sidewalks: Watch out for

cars pulling into, and backing out of,driveways.

8 Walk on the left facing traffic if thereare no side walks: Staying to the leftallows you to watch oncoming trafficand to get out of the way if necessary.

o Cross only at corners: Avoid the dan-gerous practice of "jaywalking." Crossat an intersection controlled by a trafficlight wherever possible.

e Stop and look all ways before cross-ing: If there's no traffic light, wait untiloncoming cars are at least a block awaybefore crossing. A car may still be ableto stop if it's closer, but children areoften badly frightened by "near" acci-dents.

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Dorothy L. GoqsbyTown of Hempstead Councilwoman

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New York State Department ofEnvironmental Conservation (DEC)Commissioner Pete Grannis hasannounced the closure of the summerflounder (fluke) season effectiveTuesday, September 17, citing over-fishing as the cause.

Normally, the season ends onDecember 31.

Preliminary data indicates New Yorkhas likely exceeded its 2007 recre-ational fishing quota for summerflounder, set by federal mandates. Ifthe state allows the season to remainopen through the end of the year, itcould trigger harsher regulations nextyear, the commissioner said.

"We know recreational fishermenand charter captains typically fishfluke into October. But if we do notshut down now. we risk greatlyexceeding our quota and forcing a fur-ther clampdown on these businessesand anglers next year," Mr. Grannissaid.

But Senator Charles Schumer calledon the DEC to change its methods formeasuring the amount of fluke."Withlots of good fishing days left, andhealthy fluke fishing stocks. LongIsland's fishing community should not

have their season end as suddenly asthe Sopranos' did," said SenatorSchumer.

"The federal regulations that forcedDEC into a.corner here are outdated,unfair and inherently flawed. That iswhy I am calling on the DEC to extedthe season through the end ofSeptember, which I think can be doneby limiting the number of fish takenand increasing size requirements."

Indeed, in a letter to the DEC,Senator Schumer urged the agency toreevaluate his plan to end the flukeseason on September 17, and to insteadlet it run until October 1, whileemploying other conservation methodsto maintain fluke levels.

Local protests ariseThe ruling has aroused protest from

charter boat captains throughout thearea. Ron Burdewick from the FreeportBoatmen's Association told TheLeader that although the captains werepleased that the deadline had beenextended two weeks (the DEC hadoriginally announced a Spetember 4ending date), the ruling would stillbring them economic hardship.

"We have 20 charters that we will

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have to either cancel or convince tofish for something else." Inclementweather would cause further difficul-ties, as the fishing options would befurther limited by having to remain inthe bay. Mr. Burdewick further ques-tioned the DEC's data, suggesting thatits conclusion of overfishing was"flawed."

If such restrictions continue,Freeport may be called "The No-Fishing Capital of the East," Mr.Burdewick concluded.

Commercial fishing not affectedEarlier this year, DEC - with input

from the recreational fishing industry -increased the minimum size for takingfluke from 18 inches to 19.5 inches andmaintained a four-fish-per-day cap.

This was done largely to try to meetstricter federal limits on recreationalfluke fishing. New York's fluke quotafor 2007 was lowered to 430,000 from650,000 in 2006.

Data from the Marine RecreationalFishing Statistics Survey show thatapproximately 357,000 summer floun-der had been taken in New York by theend of June. Data for July and Augustwill not be available until mid-

September; but based on patterns fromprevious years, DEC's MarineResources Division estimates NewYork has already harvested more thanits quota.

In addition, New Jersey, Connecticutand Rhode Island fluke season arescheduled to close by early September.

"If New York's season stays open, wemay attract anglers from other states,creating even greater potential for over-harvest," Mr. Grannis said. "Somemight ask vWhy bother since it is so latein the season?' But unless we do thisnow, overfishing will continue and wecould be severely hurt next year."

Further, federal officials and inter-state fishery management councils,who are amid a 13-year, coast-widerebuilding plan for fluke, have alreadysignaled that New York's and otherAtlantic coast states' 2008 quota willbe lower than 2007.

Fluke are one of the most sought-after commercial and recreational fishalong the Atlantic Coast, from Floridato Nova Scotia. The federal Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation andManagement Act, amended last year,requires that over-fished stocks be

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Ronald McDonald galaevening

The Ronald McDonald House ofLong Island is holding a gala eveningof camaraderie at the Black Tie 20thAnniversary Gala on Friday,September 28, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. atthe Garden City Hotel.

Festivities for the evening includean cocktail hour, dinner, silent andlive auctions and a video presentationfeaturing memorable moments in theHouse's history. "Fiesta," a ten-pieceband, will provide musical entertain-ment. A grand prize raffle drawingfeaturing a Mercedes Benz CLS 550will be held; second and third prizewinners will also be announced. Carraffle tickets are still available for pur-chase at $100 each; a minimum of2,500 will be sold.

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Constitutional rightsThe Five Towns Forum will hold the

first meeting of their season at theHewlett-Woodmere public library onSeptember 7. Guest speaker is RachelMaripol, an attorney for the Center forConstitutional Rights. She will discusspolicies regarding individual rightsunder the Constitution. The programbegins at 7:30 p.m.

The Hewlett-Woodmere Library isat 1125 Broadway in Hewlett. Formore information on this or future pro-grams contact Rachel Dorfman at 623-5689.

FREEP0RT BASEBALL FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART. The Freeport ASA AdultSoftball League just finished up its 43rd year of operations. The 42 WoodcleftRestaurant team (above) completed the season in First Place and then fol-lowed with winning the Playoff Championship. Phil Harward, manager of theteam, is seen with his team and the two trophies. The Westies (below) teamfinished the season in Second Place and was runner up in the playoff.Congratulations to all the Boys of Summer!

Robbery inFirst Squad detectives are investigating

a robbery that occurred on Monday,August 27, at 9:20 p.m. in Freeport.

According to detectives, the two vic-tims were at the intersection ofRutland Road and Grand Avenue inFreeport when they were approachedby three men approximately 16 to 20

years of age, who displayed handgunsand demanded money. The robbersremoved the victim's wallets andCingular cell phones, then fled on footsouthbound on Rutland Road.

Anyone with information may callCrime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.All callers will remain anonymous.

Obituaries are printed free of charge in this newspaper. However, relativesor funeral homes must provide us with the information.

PUBLIC- NOTICESCITATION

SURROGATE'S COURT, NASSAU COUNTYTHE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKBy the Grace of God Free and Independent

To: Lisa Sue Wallace, New York State Attorney'General, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company,and any and all unknown distributees, heirs-at-law and next-of-kin of JOHN FOWLER MARSDENA/K/A JACK MARSDEN, deceased, if living,whose names, whereabouts and addresses areunknown to petitioner herein, and, if dead, hav-ing survived the decedent, their distributees,heirs-at law, next of kin, executors, administra-tors, successors in interest and assigns, whosenames, whereabouts and addresses areunknown to the petitioner herein, and any otherperson who might have an interest in the estateof JOHN FOWLER MARSDEN A/K/A JACK MARS-DEN, deceased, as distributees or otherwise,all of whose names, whereabouts and address-es are unknown to petitioner herein, and can-not, after diligent inquiry, be ascertained by thepetitioner.A petition having been duly filed by the PublicAdministrator of Nassau County, who is domi-ciled at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NewYork 11501, United States.YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSEbefore the Surrogate's Court, Nassau County,at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York,on October 3, 2007, at 9:30 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, why the account of the PublicAdministrator of Nassau County, a summary ofwhich has been served herewith, asAdministrator of the Estate of John FowlerMarsden, should not be judicially settled.

Further relief sought (if any):1. Releasing and discharging petitioner, the

Public Administrator of Nassau County, from allliability, accountability and responsibility as toall matters set forth in the account of proceed-ing;

2. Approving and allowing to petitioner, thePublic Administrator of Nassau County,Fiduciary commissions in the amount of$14,887.36 for the period covered by theaccount of proceedings, pursuant to New YorkSurrogate's Court Procedure Act § 2307(1),and the reasonable and necessary expenses ofthe Office of the Public Administrator, in theamount of $3,629.12 for the period covered bythe account of proceedings, pursuant to NewYork Surrogate's Court Procedure Act §1207(4);

3. Fixing and determining the attorneys' feesof Brosnan & Hegler, LLP, attorneys for the peti-tioner, David J. Gugerty, Public Administrator ofNassau County, in the approximate amount of$22,661.25 of which $7,661.25 has been paidand $15,000 remains unpaid;

4. Approving the accountant's fees of Rispoli& Curti, CPA's, P.C., in the amount of $1,700,of which $600 has been paid and $1,100remains unpaid;

5. Authorizing the Public Administrator to dis-tribute the net estate to the New York StateComptroller for the benefit of Decedent'sunknown heirs;

6. Granting such other and further relief asthis Court deems just and proper;Dated, Attested and Sealed,July 31, 2007

HON. John B. RiordanSurrogateMichael P. RyanChief ClerkKevin Wimmer, Esq.Attorney Name

Brosnan & Hegler, LLP (516) 739-1462Firm Tel. No.1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 165, Garden City,New York 11530AddressNOTE: this citation is served upon you asrequired by law. You are not required to appear.If you fail to appear it will be assumed that youdo not object to the relief requested. You havea right to have an attorney appear for you, andyou or your attorney may request a copy of thefull account from the petitioner or petitioner'sattorneyFl #R3fi4x.8/-IR 93. 30- 9/6

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY

WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,' Plaintiff (s)vs. JAIME HERNANDEZ, et al, Defendant(s)Attorney(s) for Plaintiffs): ROSICKI, ROSICKI &ASSOCIATES, P.C., 51 E. Bethpage Road,Plainview New York 11803 516-741-2585Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and saleentered herein on or about May 25, 2007, I willsell at Public Auction to the highest bidder atCCP COURTROOM OF THE SUPREME COURT,100 SUPREME COURT DR., MINEOLA, NY.On September 18, 2007 at 11:30 a.m.Premises known as 22 Rutland Road, Freeport,NY 11520ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, sit-uate, lying and being in the Incorporated Villageof Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County ofNassau and State of New York, known and des-ignated as lot no. 435 and parts of lots nos.434 and 436 on a certain map entitled "Map ofMeserole Park, at Freeport, Nassau County,New York property of Long Island RealtyCompany, comprising 511 lots surveyed andsubdivided February 1902, by Robert Kurz, C.E.& S." and filed in the Nassau County Clerk'sOffice on March 26, 1902 as Map no. 221,

Case No. 1756.Section: 55 Block: 225 Lot: 135

As more particularly described in the judgmentof foreclosure and sale.Sold subject to all of the terms and conditionscontained in said judgment and terms of sale.Approximate amount of judgment $285,725.13plus interest and costs.INDEX NO. 013193/2006DOMINIC A. VILLONI, Esq., REFEREEFL #537 4x 8/16. 23. 30. 9/6

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT-COUNTY OF NASSAUCHASE HOME FINANCE LLC, Plaintiff, againstMARCIA O'CONNOR ALLEN A/K/A MARCIAOCONNOR ALLEN, ET AL., Defendants.Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly dated 7/11/07,1, the undersigned Refereewill sell at public auction IN THE CALENDARCONTROL PART (CCP) COURTROOM OF THESUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURTDRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501 on SEPTEMBER18, 2007 at 11:30AM, premises known as 788WESLEY STREET, BALDWIN, NY 11510.ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being in BALDWIN,Town of HEMPSTEAD, County of NASSAU andState of New York.Section 36, Block 178, Lot 134. Approximateamount of lien $343,074.33 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provi-sions of filed judgment. Index No. 06-20841.CAROLYN R. NARANJO, ESQ., REFEREE.STEIN, WIENER AND ROTH, L.L.P., F/K/A STEINAND SHE1DLOWER, L.L.P., ATTORNEYS FORPLAINTIFF.ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 113, CARLEPLACE, NY11514DATED AUGUST 7, 2007 - FILE NO.FCHASE20746FL #538 4X 8/16, 234, 30, 9/6

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. EMCMORTGAGE CORPORATION, Pltf. vs. YOGESH K.YOGIRAJ, et al, Defts. Index #17934/06.Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and saledated July 10, 2007, I will sell at public auctionon Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. inthe Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom ofthe Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr.,Mineola, NY, prem. k/a 429 Pine St., Freeport,NY a/k/a Sec. 54, Block 87, Lot 218. Saidproperty located at the corner formed by theintersection of the southerly side of Pine St.with the easterly side of Brookside Ave., runningthence SE along the southerly side of Pine St.,100 ft.: Thence SW, 125 ft.; Thence NW, 47 ft.;thence NW, 79.39 ft. to the easterly side ofBrookside Ave.; thence NE along the easterly

side of Brookside Ave., 126 ft. to the corner,the point or place of beginning. Approx. amt. ofjudgment is $350,096.36 plus costs and' inter-est. This is a First Mortgage. Sold subject toterms and conditions of filed judgment andterms of sale. STEPHEN FROMMER, Referee.DRUCKMAN & SINEL, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 242Drexel Ave., Westbury, NY. #70226FLM539JP_4x_8/3L6. 23. 30. 9/6SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAURESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, LLC,Plaintiff against CAROL E. VILLANI, ET AL.,Defendant(S). Pursuant to a Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale duly dated MARCH 14,2007, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell atpublic auction at the CALENDAR CONTROL PART(CCP) COURTROOM OF THE SUPREME COURT,100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY11501 on the 18TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2007at 11:30 a.m. further described as follows:SEC. 62 BLK 169 LOT 3. SAID PREMISES beingknown as and by the street address: 187 RAYSTREET, FREEPORT, NEW YORK 11520.Approximate amount of lien $500,232.06 plusinterest & costs. Premises will be sold subjectto provisions of filed judgment and terms ofsale, index Number 17044/06CAROLYN R. NARANJO, REFEREE.EDWARD A. WIENER, P.C.Attorney(s) for Plaintiff7 Penn Plaza, Suite 810New York, NY 10001FL #543 4x 8/16, 23, 30, 9/6SUPREME COURT-COUNTY OF NASSAUDEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,AS TRUSTEE OF AMERIQUEST MORTGAGESECURITIES INC., ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R10UNDER THE POLLING AND SERVICING AGREE-MENT DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2005 WITH-OUT RECOURSE, Plaintiff againstEDWARD HARRISON A/K/A EDDIE HARRISONA/KA EDWARD R. HARRISON A/K/A EDDIE R.'HARRISON, JR.; ANGELA MILTON HARRISON;EDWARD HARRISON, et al Defendant(s).Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Saleentered on April 4, 2007, I, the undersignedReferee WJH se|| at public auction in theCalendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of theSupreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive,Mineola, N.Y. on the 18th day of September,2007 at 11:30 a.m. premises Beginning at apoint on the Southerly side of Henry Street, dis-tant 360.73 feet Westerly from the cornerformed by the intersection of the Southerly sideof Henry Street with the Westerly side ofNassau Road; being a plot 129 feet by 40 feetby 129 feet by 40 feet. Said premises known as

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Freeport has33 new

teachersAt the same time the Freeport

School District opens its doors to newand returning students, the districtwill be welcoming 33 new teachers toits classrooms. Each of the elemen-tary schools, along with Dodd MiddleSchool and Freeport High School,will see at least one new teacherpatrolling the hallways this fall.

As diverse as the student popula-tion, this year's hires include thosetransitioning from permanent substi-tute status, those moving from otherdistricts into the Freeport PublicSchools and those who have recentlyearned degrees.

This influx of staff will bring newideas and a fresh vision to the district,already known for its innovation andaward-winning programs. Theseteachers bring to their classrooms awealth of knowledge, a passion forteaching, a vast array of skills and apersonal commitment to doing theirbest for their students.

The personal talents of these newteachers also promise to augment theeducational atmosphere of FreeportPublic Schools.

Among the new staff members are aformer Eagle Scout and MerchantMarine officer, a physical educationteacher who competes in triathlons, amusic teacher who crafts his ownconducting batons, another musicteacher who participates in WestAfrican dance, a volleyball coach anda teacher who traded in her job at theNew York State Senate for a class-room when she realized that it wasthere that she could really "help makea difference and affect change."

Fluke season

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rebuilt by 2013.Annual quotas are established

through the National Marine FisheriesService iNMFS) in consultation withother federal and state entities andfishery councils.

In 2004. New York challenged thedata used by the National MarineFisheries Service to set the state'squota. But the U.S. CommerceDepartment ruled in favor of theNMFS plan.

"We recognize the importance ofthis industry and the impact this actionwill have," Mr. Grannis said, "andwe'll continue to examine the quotas,as we go forward, as part of our effortsto balance all the interests."

Senator Schumer vowed to workwith the National Marine FisheriesService to wean itself from the annualMarine Recreational FisheriesStatistical Survey to determine itscatch regulations.

While" the 1996 SustainableFisheries Act requires the implementa-tion of the regulations to aid in therebound of the fluke population, anindependent report by the NationalResearch Council concluded that thesurvey date was flawed and wildlyinaccurate. Moreover, despite steadilyrebounding fluke stocks, fishermenhave had to cope with poorly targeted,outdated regulations, the report said.

THE NEW TEACHERS for the Freeport School District are, from left: First row:Christopher Mancuso, Mahendra Guerrier, -Liana Valletti, Kerry Bracken,Bhupinder Sandhu, Cheryl Bencivenga, Eric Corsini, Nancy Williams. Secondrow: Donna Tropeano-Tirino, Carolyn Price, Kristen Wrigley, Kristan Duffy,Robyn Kolodny, Rabia Ericson, Lindsey MacPherson, Melissa Ranaldo, KristenLack, Lauren Russ. Third row: German Banegas, Rosette Jean-Baptiste, Dr.Andrea Fahey, Elizabeth O'Brien, Jeannie Rodriguez, June Kasminoff, JenniferFerrarelli, Felix Polanco, Stephanie Huggard, Dr. Ellen McGlade-McCulloh.Fourth row: Daniel Mordhorst, Dennis Connell, Ryan Cooke, Michael Farrell.Not pictured is Jessica Polikoff.

Safe boatingThe Jones Beach Power Squadron

(a unit of the United States PowerSquadrons) will offer its SquadronBoating Course. For the general pub-lic, the course helps boaters becomefamiliar with: boat handling, naviga-tion, boating equipment, marineradio, trailering, personal watercraft(PWC), federal and state boating reg-ulations.

They will also offer the YoungBoaters Course, a state certifiedcourse for boaters 11-15 years old.

Graduates of both classes are givencompletion certificates, including thePWC endorsement (required in NewYork State), and may be eligible forreduced boat insurance rates.

Registration will be on Wednesday,September 12, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at JohnBurns Park meeting building. Firstclass will take place in the cafeteria(Room 141) of Massapequa HighSchool (4925 Merrick Road) onSeptember 19.

For information, contact JimSharkey at 997-6310 or via e-mail atjsha234444 @ aol.com.

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39 Henry Street, Roosevelt, N.Y. 11575. Tax- account number: SBL:# 55-K-146 & 147..,

Approximate amount of lien $335,622.48 plus3 interest and costs. Premises will be sold sub-r. ject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of

T sale. Index No. 013484/06. Eugene L.i> Brannigan, Esq., Referee. Fein Such & Crane,

UP,5 Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

1800 First Federal Plaza<u Rochester, N.Y. 14614C3 R_#544 4x 8/16. 23. 30. 9/6u NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU -DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY LOANTRUST 2006-HE2, Plaintiff, AGAINST SHANNON

5 NEWBY, A/K/A SHANNON K. NEWBY, ET AL.,Defendants)- Pursuant to a judgment of fore-closure and sale duly dated 7/24/2007,1, theundersigned Referee will sell at public auctionat the calendar control part (CCP) of theSupreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive,Mineola, New York, on 9/18/2007 at 11:30AM, premises known as 80 East PennywoodAvenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certainplot piece or parcel of land, with the buildingsand improvements thereon erected, situate,lying and being at Roosevelt, in the Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew York, Section, Block and Lot: Section 55Block 443 Lots 189-190. Approximate amountof judgment $338,541.98 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provi-sions of filed Judgment Index #06018290.Peter Levy, Referee,SHAPIRO & DICARO, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff250 Mile Crossing Boulevard, Rochester, NY14624 Dated: 8/9/2007FL 546 4T 8/16, 23, 30, 9/6

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU - BANKOF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFI-CATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-7 C/0COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., Plaintiff,AGAINST DANTE BUTLER, ET AL., Defendant(s).Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly dated 2/26/2007, I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the calen-dar control part (CCP) of the Supreme Court,100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York,on 9/18/2007 at 11:30 AM, premises knownas 119 COLONIAL AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel ofland, with the buildings and improvementsthereon erected, situate, lying and being in theVillage of FREEPORT, Town of HEMPSTEAD,County of Nassau and State of New York,Section, Block and Lot: 55-362-525, 55-362-526.i<^Approximate-: .amount; of <;judgment$313,474.00 plus interest and costs. Premiseswill be sold subject to provisions of filedJudgment Index #15179/06. NANCY BERN-HEIM, Referee,STEVEN J. BAUM, P.C., Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 1291, Buffalo, NY 14240-1291 Dated:8/9/2007FL 547 4T 8/16. 23. 30. 9/6

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU - NEWCENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION C/0SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC., Plaintiff,AGAINST DIANE SPRINGER, ET AL.,Defendants). Pursuant to a judgment of fore-closure and sale duly dated 7/10/2007, I, theundersigned Referee will sell at public .auctionat the calendar control part (CCP) of theSupreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive,Mineola, New York, on 9/18/2007 at 11:30AM, premises known as 45 Dehnhoff Avenue,Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot pieceor parcel of land, with the buildings andimprovements thereon erected, situate, lyingand being in the Incorporated Village ofFreeport, County of Nassau and State of NewYork, Section, Block and Lot: 55-251-252, 55-251-253. Approximate amount of judgment$271,646.29 plus interest and costs. Premiseswill be sold subject to provisions of filedJudgment Index #4866/07. Michael C. Wolkow,Esq., Referee,STEVEN J. BAUM, P.C., Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 1291, Buffalo, NY 14240-1291 Dated:8/9/2007pi 548 4T 8/16. 23. 30. 9/6

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU -WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, AGAINSTKEISHA RANKIN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuantto a judgment of foreclosure and sale dulydated 6/25/2007, I, the undersigned Refereewill sell at public auction at the calendar controlpart (CCP) of the Supreme Court, 100 SupremeCourt Drive, Mineola, New York, on 9/18/2007at 11:30 AM, premises known as 39 FREDER-ICK AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575. All thatcertain plot piece or parcel of land, with thebuildings and improvements thereon erected,situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew York, Section, Block and Lot: 55-316-296,55-316-297, 55-316-298. Approximate amountof judgment $299,970.25 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provi-sions of filed Judgment Index #20975/06.Mary Giordano, Referee,STEVEN J. BAUM, P.C., Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 1291, Buffalo, NY 14240-1291 Dated:8/9/2007

FL 549 4T 8/16. 23. 30, 9/6 .NOTICE OF SALE "

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU - WMSPECIALTY MORTGAGE LLC, WITHOUTRECOURSE, Plaintiff, AGAINST BARBARA CHIRI-NOS, ET. AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a judg-ment of foreclosure and sale duly dated5/3/2007, I, the undersigned Referee will sellat public auction at the calendar control part(CCP) of the Supreme Court, 100 SupremeCourt Drive, Mineola, New York, on 9/18/2007at 11:30 AM, premises known as 925 JeffersonStreet, Baldwin, NY 11510. All that certain plotpiece or parcel of land, with the buildings andimprovements thereon erected, situate, lyingand being in the Town of Hempstead, County ofNassau and State of New York, Section, Blockand Lot: 54-390-2308, 2309. Approximateamount of judgment $352,442.20 plus interestand costs. Premises will be sold subject to pro-visions of filed Judgment Index #06/021284.Carolyn R. Naranjo, Esq., Referee,FORSYTH, HOWE, O'DWYER, KALB & MURPHY,P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff One Chase Square,Rochester, NY 14604 Dated: 8/8/2007FL 550 4T 8/16. 23. 30. 9/6

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU - HSBCMORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA), Plaintiff,AGAINST GARY LAMB, ET AL., Defendants).Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleentered herein and dated June 8, 2007, I, theundersigned Referee will sell at public auctionat the calendar control part (CCP) of theSupreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive,Mineola, County of Nassau, State of New Yorkon September 18, 2007 at 11:30 AM, premis-es on the southerly side of Pearsall Avenue,315 feet west of Pennsylvania Avenue, being aplot 52.55 feet by 115 feet and known as 119Pearsall Avenue, Freeport, New York.Approximate amount of lien $181,209.29 plusinterest and costs, ['remises will be sold sub-ject to provisions of filed Judgment IndexNumber 06-14426. Dated: August 8, 2007.Carolyn R. Naranjo, Esq., Referee,ZAVATSKY, MENDELSOHN, GROSS, SAVING &LEVY, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 510,33 Queens Street, Syosset, NY 11791-0510FL 551 4T 8/16 23, 30. 9/6 .

NASSAU COUNTYSUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ASTRUSTEE, Plaintiff(s) v. LENA ROBINSON; et at.,Defendant(s)Attorney(s) for Plaintifffs): ROSICKI, ROSICKI &ASSOCIATES, P.C., 51 East Bethpage Road,Plainview, NY 11803 516 741-2585Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and saleentered herein on or about July 24, 2006,1 willsell at Public Auction to the highest bidder atCalendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of theSupreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive,Mineola, New York 11501.On September 25, 2007 at 11:30 AMPremises known as 55 Andrews Avenue,Roosevelt, New York 11575,ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt inthe Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau andState of New York, known and designated aspart of lot 77 and lot 78 to 80 inclusive on acertain map entitled, "Map of Carrollton Park,situated at Freeport, Nassau County, N.Y., prop-erty of Long Island Realty Company, surveyedSeptember 1903 by Robert Kutz, C.E." and filedin the Office of the Clerk of the County ofNassau on September 28, 1903 as Old MapNo. 237, New Map No. 1825.

Section: 55 Block: 286 Lot: 1535As more particularly described in the judgmentof foreclosure and sale.Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions

. contained in said judgment and terms of sale.Approximate amount of judgment $296,134.70plus interest and costs.INDEX NO. 05-019478Richard L. Farley, Esq., REFEREEFL #554 4x 8/23. 30. 9/6. 13

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU - U.S.BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEEUNDER AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 1, 1999EQCC HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 1999-2,Plaintiff, AGAINST IRIS BALRAM, LYSTRA HAR-RIGAN, TERRY HARRIGAN, ET AL., Defendant(s).Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly dated 7/24/2006, I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the calen-dar control part (CCP) of the Supreme Court,100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York,on 9/25/2007 at 11:30 AM, premises knownas 326 WEST LENA AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel ofland, with the buildings and improvementsthereon erected, situate, lying and being in theIncorporated Village of Freeport, Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew York, Section, Block and Lot: 54-493-0057. Approximate amount of judgment$393,606.09 plus interest and costs. Premiseswill be sold subject to provisions of filedJudgment Index #5750/06. Jonathan A. Moore,Esq., Referee,STEVEN J. BAUM, P.C., Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 1291, Buffalo, NY 14240-1291 Dated:8/17/2007FL 556 4T 8/23, 30, 9/6. 13SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTIONSTATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUN-

TY OF NASSAU ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORT-GAGE INDEX NO.: 018450/06 GMAC MORT-GAGE, LLC SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO GMACMORTGAGE CORPORATION D/B/A DITECH.COMPlaintiff, vs. JOSE A. CLAROS, and all the heirsat law, next of kin, distributees, devisees,grantees, trustees, llenors, creditors,assignees and successors in interest of any ofthe aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distribu-tees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors,creditors, assignees and successors in interestof any of the aforesaid classes of person, if theyor any of them be dead, and their respectivehusbands, wives or widows, if any, and all ofwhom and whose names and places of resi-dence are unknown to plaintiff, except as here-in stated, Defendants). Mortgaged Premises:13 EAST DEAN STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520SBL #: 55-257-176 TO THE ABOVE NAMEDDEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned toanswer the Complaint in this action, and toserve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaintis not served with this Summons, to serve anotice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attor-ney(s) within twenty days after the service ofthis Summons, exclusive of the day of service(or within 30 days after the service is completeif this Summons is not personally delivered toyou within the State of New York). In case ofyour failure to appear or answer, judgment willbe taken against you by default for the reliefdemanded in the Complaint. The Attorney forPlaintiff has an office for business in the Countyof Erie. Trial to be held in the County of NAS-SAU. The basis of the venue designated aboveis the location of the Mortgaged Premises.Dated this 21st day of August, 2007, StevenJ.Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) For Plaintiffs), 220Northpointe Parkway, Suite G, Amherst, NY14228 TO: JOSE A. CLAROS and all the heirs atlaw, next of kin, distributes, devisees, grantees,trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and suc-cessors in interest of any of the aforesaiddefendants, next of kin, distributes, devisees,grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors,assignees and successors in interest of any ofthe aforesaid classes of person, if they or anyof them be dead, and their respective hus-bands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whomand whose names and places of residence areunknown to plaintiff, except as.herein statedDefendant(s) In this Action, The foregoingSummons is served upon you by publication,pursuant to an order of HON. WILLIAM R.LAMARCA of the SUPREME Court of the State ofNew York, dated the 25th day of July, 2007 andfiled with the Complaint in the Office of the NAS-SAU County Clerk, in the City of Mineola. Theobject of this action is to foreclose a mortgageupon the premises described below, executedby JOSE A. CLAROS dated the 23rd day ofFebruary, 2006, to secure the sum of$66,000.00 and recorded at Liber 30236 ofMortgages at Page 262 in the Office of theClerk of the County of NASSAU, on the 21st dayof March, 2006; which mortgage was dulyassigned by assignment dated the 13th day ofNovember, 2006, and recorded on the 29th dayof November, 2006, in the Office of the Clerk ofNASSAU County at Liber 31254, Page 508; Theproperty in question is described as follows: 13EAST DEAN STREET, FREEPORT, NY 11520 SEEFOLLOWING DESCRIPTION Section 55, Block257 and Lot 176 ALL that certain plot, piece orparcel of land, with the buildings and improve-ments thereon erected, situate, lying and beingat Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County ofNassau and State of New York, known and des-ignated on a certain map entitled, "Property ofWalters and Miller, formerly W.R. Smith Estate,surveyed October 1907 by Smith andMalcomson, C.E., Freeport, LI" as and by Lot176 filled in the Office of the Clerk of NassauCounty on July 8, 1911 as Map Numbered 53,Case Number 385, according to said mapbounded and described as follows: BEGINNINGat a point on the Northerly side of East DeanStreet, distant 125 feet Westerly from theNorthwesterly corner of East Dean Street andJay Street; RUNNING THENCE Northerly at rightangles to East Dean Street, 120 feet; THENCEWesterly and parallel with East Dean Street, 50feet; THENCE Southerly and at right angles toEast Dean Street, 120 feet to the Northerly sidethereof; THENCE Easterly along the same, 50feet to the point or place of BEGINNING.Premises known as 13 East Dean Street,Freeport, New York HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS INFORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAWREQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICEABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASEREAD IT CAREFULLY. MORTGAGE FORECLO-SURE IS A COMPLEX PROCESS.SOME PEOPLE MAY APPROACH YOU ABOUT"SAVING" YOUR HOME. YOU SHOULD BEEXTREMELY CAREFUL ABOUT ANY SUCHPROMISES. THE STATE ENCOURAGES YOU TOBECOME INFORMED ABOUT YOUR OPTIONS INFORECLOSURE. THERE ARE GOVERNMENTAGENCIES, LEGAL AID ENTITIES AND OTHERNON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT YOU MAYCONTACT FOR INFORMATION ABOUT FORECLO-SURE WHILE YOU ARE WORKING WITH YOURLENDER DURING THIS PROCESS. TO LOCATEAN ENTITY NEAR YOU, YOU MAY CALL THE TOLL-FREE HELPLINE MAINTAINED BY THE NEWYORK STATE BANKING DEPARMENT AT 1-877-BANK-NYS OR 1-877-226-5697 OR VISIT THEDEPARTMENT'S WEB SITE ATWWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US/. THE STATEDOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ADVICE OF THESE

AGENCIES. DATED: August 21, 2007 StevenJ.Baum, P.C. Attorney(s) For Plaintifffs), 220Northpointe Parkway, Suite G, Amherst, NY14228FL 562 4T 8/30. 9/6. 13. 20SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUGLOBAL HOME LOANS & FINANCE INC.,

Plaintiff,AgainstANA Y. DURAN, et al.,

Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 7/5/2007 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at theCalendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of theSupreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive,Mineola, NY on 10/2/2007 at 11:30AM prem-ises known as 11 TRIANGLE PLACE, FREEPORT,NY 11520ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being in the Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew YorkSection 54 Block 207 Lot 830 Approximateamount of lien $ 356,137.35 plus interest andcosts Premises will be sold subject to provi-sions of filed judgment lndex# 06-009653FRANCIS MORONEY, Esq., Referee.Jordan S. Katz, P.C., Attorneys at Law, 395North Service Road,Suite 401, Melville, New York 11747Dated: 8/15/2007 Rle #: Jsk 6729 mfFL 564 4T 8/30. 9/fi .13. ?0 _ __

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, et al,Plaintiff(s)vs. Akbal Khan, et al, Defendant(s)Attorney(s) for Plaintiff(s): ROSICKi, ROSICKI &ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301,Fishkill New York 12524 (845) 897-1600Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and saleentered herein on or about May 25, 2007, 1 willsell at Public Auction to the highest bidder atCalendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of theSupreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive,Mineola, NY.On October 2, 2007 at 11:30 AMPremises known as 1219 Saint Pauls Street,Baldwin, NYAll that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, sit-uate, lying and being at Baldwin, Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew York, known and designated as and by lotNo.82 in Block No. 523 on a certain map enti-tled, "Map of Wood Park, Section 1", and filedin the Office of the Clerk in the County ofNassau, June 28, 1961 as Map No. 7461.Section: 36 Block: 523 Lot: 82 •As more particularly described in the judgmentof foreclosure and sale.Sold subject to all of the terms and conditionscontained in said judgment and terms of sale.Approximate amount of judgment $418,866.52plus interest and costs.INDEX NO. 06-020199Jeffrey L. Stadler, Esq., REFEREEFl FiBS 4T SI30 3 f f 1 3- 20 _ —

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU - RESI-DENTIAL FUNDING COMPANY, LLC, Plaintiff,AGAINST YVONNE PASSLEY, ET AL.,Defendant(s). Pursuant to a judgment of fore-closure and sale duly dated 7/24/2007, I, theundersigned Referee will sell at public auctionat the calendar control part (CCP) of theSupreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive,Mineola, New York, on 10/2/2007 at 11:30AM, premises known as 194 SOUTH BAYVIEWAVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520. All that certainplot piece or parcel of land, with the buildingsand improvements thereon erected, situate,lying and being in the Incorporated Village ofFREEPORT, Town of HEMPSTEAD, County ofNassau and State of New York, Section, Blockand Lot: 54-206-770. Approximate amount ofjudgment $411,171.18 plus interest and costs.Premises will be sold subject to provisions offiled Judgment Index #4296/07. Guy R.Vitacco, Jr., Esq., Referee,STEVEN J. BAUM, P.C., Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 1291, Buffalo, NY 14240-1291 Dated:8/23/2007FL 568 8/30. 9/6. 13. 20 _Notice is hereby given that a license, #TBA hasbeen applied for by 499 Ocean Grill Inc. to sellbeer, wine, and liquor at retail in a restaurant.For on premises consumption under the ABCLaw at 499 S. Main Street Freeport, NY 11520.FL 570 2T 8/30, 9/6 _ __

NOTICE -SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, EMI-GRANT MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff,vs. STEPHEN J. KING, ET AL., Defendant(s).Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Saleduly filed on July 27, 2007, I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at theCCP(Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in theSupreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive,Mineola, NY, on October 9, 2007 at 11:30 AM,premises known as 2715 Central Avenue,Baldwin, NY. All that certain plot, piece or par-cel of land, with the buildings and improve-ments thereon erected, situate, lying and beingin the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassauand State of New York, Section 54, Block 283and Lot 116. Approximate amount of Judgmentis $207,952.06 plus interest and costs.

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Premises will be sold subject to provisions offiled Judgment Index #3997/07.Stephen G. Frommer. Esq., RefereeKnuckles & Komosinski, P.C., 220 White PlainsRoad, 6th Roor, Tarrytown, NY 10591,Attorneys for Plaintiffa #576 4x 8/30 9/6. 13 20

PUBLIC AUU1IUNNOTICE OF SALE OF

COOPERATIVE APARTMENT SECURITYBY VIRTUE OF DEFAULT in a security agreementexecuted on 06/09/1997 by Laura Rosenbergand Amalgamated Bank, as Assignee for GM^CMortgage Corporation, and in accordar>ce withits rights as holder of the security, BARRYCLATEMAN, Auctioneer, DCAS0975891, or JES-SICA PRINCE-CLATEMAN, Auctioneer,DCAS1097640, or VINCENT DEANGELIS,Auctioneer, DCAS1127571, will conduct a pub-lic sale of the security consisting of 600sharefs) of Town 'n Harbor Owners Corp. and allright title and interest in and to a proprietarylease to Unit 25H in a building known as and bythe street address 14 Florence Avenue, Unit25H, Freeport, NY 11520, together with fixturesand articles of personal properly now or here-after affixed to or used in connection with Unit25H on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at10:15 AM at Courthouse, 100 Supreme CourtDr., Village of Mineola, New York in satisfactionof an indebtedness in the principal amount of$54,444.05 plus interest from 03/01/2006and costs, subject to open common charges.The secured party reserves the right to bid. Ten(10%) percent deposit by bank or certified fundsrequired at Auction, payable to the attorneys forthe secured party. Closing within 30 days. Suchsale shall be subject to the terms of sale.Fein, Such & Crane, LLP747 Chestnut Ridge RoadSuite 200Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977ATTORNEYS FOR SECURED CREDITORFL 578 3T 9/6.13. 20

Resolution No. 6-2007WHEREAS, pursuant to subdivision 4 of sec-

tion 467 of the New York State Real PropertyTax Law, every municipal corporation shall noti-fy, or cause to be notified, each person owningresidential real property in such municipal cor-poration of the provisions of section 467 of theNew York State Real Property Tax Law; and

WHEREAS, the provisions of subdivision 4 ofsection 467 of such law may be met by a noticeor legend sent on or with each tax bill to suchpersons; and

WHEREAS, the County of Nassau is notresponsible for sending tax bills to such per-sons, such bills beingsent instead by the townsof Nassau Countyrand" . - -_ - - . . - . , - . -_=..-

WHEREAS, the Board of Assessors desiresnonetheless to notify and cause to be notifiedthe owners of residential real property withinthe County of Nassau that senior citizen taxexemptions are available to those senior citi-zens that qualify for such exemption under theprovisions of section 467 of the New York StateReal Property Tax Law and section 6-2.2 of trieNassau County Administrative Code; now, there-fore, be it

RESOLVED, the Board of Assessors shallnotify and cause to be notified by public noticethe owners of residential real property withinthe Count)' of Nassau that senior citizen taxexemptions are available to those senior citi-zens that qualify for such exemption under theprovisions of section 467 of the New York StateReal Property Tax Law and section 6-2.2 of theNassau County Administrative Code; and be itfurther

RESOLVED, the form of the aforementionedpublic notice shall read as follows:

'NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTYOWNERS

COUNTY OF NASSAUYou may be eligible for senior citizen tax

exemptions. Senior citizens have until January2, 2008, to apply for such exemption. For infor-mation, please call or write to SENIOR CITIZENSEXEMPTIONS. DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT,NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, 240 OLDCOUSYTRY ROAD, MINEOLA, NEW YORK 11501,Telephone: (516) 571-2491"and be it further

RESOLVED, that pursuant to section 2211 ofthe Nassau County charter, that aforesaidnotice shall be published in the designated offi-cial newspaper of the County of Nassau.Dated this 16th day of August 2007.

CHUMI J. DIAMONDTHOMAS P. DEJESUMICHAEL M. FREEMANMICHAEL G. NORMANHARVEY B. LEVINSONChairman, Board ofAssessorsCounty of Nassau

a g579 9/6NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. FREMONTINVESTMENT & LOAN, Pttf. v. JAMES GANT, etal, Defts. Index #07-003428 Pursuant to judg-ment of foreclosure and sale dated July 24,2007, I will sell at public auction on Tuesday,Oct. 9, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. in the CalendarControl Part (CCP) Courtroom of the SupremeCourt, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY,Prem. k/a 29 East Clinton Ave.. Roosevelt, NY.Said property located on the northerly side ofEast Clinton Ave. (Clinton Ave.) 273.01 ft east-erly from the comer formed by the intersectionof the northerly side of East Clinton Ave. withthe easterly side of Nassau Rd. (Hempstead &Babylon Turnpike), being a plot 140 ft x 50 ftApprox. amt. of judgment is $350,067.19 pluscosts and interest Sold subject to terms andconditions of filed judgment and terms of sale.PAUL G. COSTELLO, Referee. KNUCKLES &KOMOSINSKI, P.C., Attys. for Pttf., 220 WhitePlains Rd. - 6th Roor, Tarrytown, NY. #70419FL 358OP 4x 9/6. 13. 2O. 27

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. WASHING-TON MUTUAL BANK, Pttf. vs. LILUE RANDOLPH,NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATIONAND FINANCE, Defts. Index #006243/07.Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and saleentered Aug. 10, 2007,1 will sell at public auc-tion at the C<y,(Cater«lar:IContrbl PartCourtroom} fri tfoerNassau SupfeWCourt?i"00'Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on Oct. 9.2007 at 11:30 a.m., prem. k/a 530 BrooksideAve., Roosevelt, NY A/K/A Lots 5 to 9 inclusivein Block #13 on a certain map entitled, "Map ofOakdate Park, situated at Roosevelt, New York,developed by Frederick Homes Co., Inc. sur-veyed June 1925 by Smith & Mateomson, Inc.,Civil Engineers" and filed in the Nassau CountyClerk's Office on June 1925 as old Map #565,new Map # 558. Approx. amt. of judgment is$426,377.26 plus costs and interest Sold sub-ject to terms and conditions of filed judgmentand terms of sale. PAUL G. COSTELLO. Referee.COHN & ROTH, Attys. for Pttf., 100 E. OldCountry Rd., Mineola, NY #70433Fl gF»-|P4* Q/R 13 9ft 07

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU - HSBCBANK U.S.A., NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ASTRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST

SERIES ACE 2005-HE7, Plaintiff, AGAINSTJORGE MEDINA, ET. AL, Defendaht(s). Pursuantto a judgment of foreclosure and sale dulydated 7/16/2007, I, the undersigned Refereewill sell at public auction at the calendar controlpart (CCP) of the Supreme Court, 100 SupremeCourt Drive, Mineola, New York, on 10/9/2007at 11:30 AM, premises known as 589 SouthOcean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that cer-tain rdflt tere or narre*! nf lanri with the biiilfi-ings and improvements thereon erected, situ-ate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead,County of Nassau and State of New York,Section, Block and Lot: 62-174-2. Approximateamount of judgment $395,385.87 plus interestand costs. Premises will be sold subject to pro-visions of filed Judgment Index #07-003867.Paul G. Costello, Referee,SHAPIRO & DICARO, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff250 Mile Crossing Boulevard, Rochester, NY14624 Dated: 8/30/2007FL 582 4T 9/6. 13. 20. 27Notice of Formation of a domestic ProfessionalService Limited Liability Company (PLLC).Name: BAILEY AND MULGRAVE PLLC. Articles ofOrganization filed with Secy, of State of NY on4/05/07. NY office location: NASSAU County.Secy of State is designated as agent uponwhom process against the PLLC may be served.Secy of State shall mail a copy of any processagainst the PLLC served upon him/her THEPLLC, 479 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, FREEPORT,NEW YORK 11520. Purpose: LawFL #583 6x 9/6, 13, 20, 27. 10/4, 11

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU - CON-TINENTAL MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC. D/B/AFINANCIAL EQUITIES C/0 AMERICA'S SERVIC-ING COMPANY, Plaintiff, AGAINST WENDIE DAIN-TY WALKER. A/K/A WENDIE DAINTY-WALKERA/K/A WENDIE DAINTY/WALKER. BYRON WALK-ER. Defendant's). Pursuant to a judgment offoreclosure and sale duly dated 7/17/2006, 1,the undersigned Referee will sell at public auc-tion at the calendar control part (CCP) of theSupreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive,Mineola, New York, on 10/9/2007 at 11:30AM, premises known as 9 Rosedale Avenue,Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot pieceor parcel of land, with the buildings andimprovements thereon erected, situate, lyingand being in the Incorporated Village ofFreeport, in the Town of Hempstead, County ofNassau and State of New York, Section, Blockand Lot 55-232-6. Approximate amount of judg-ment $262,867.76 plus interest and costs.Premises will be sold subject to. provisions offiled Judgment Index #18097/05. Lisa Siano, .Esq., Referee,STEVEN J. BAUM, P.C., Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 1291, Buffalo, NY 14240-1291 Dated:8/30/2007FL 584 4T 9/6. 13, 20, 27 _9/6.13,

i herebyNotice is hereby given that an order grantedby the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the23rd day of August, 2007 bearing the indexnumber 07009940, a copy of which may beexamined at the Office of the Nassau CountyClerk located at 240 Old Country Road,Mineola, New York, grants me the right toassume the name of Kirstie Emily Quezada.Mypresent address is 185 East Ave., Freeport, NY11520. The date of my birth is August27,2003; the place of birth is WinthropUniversity Hospital, Mineola, NY; the presentname is Kristie Emily Bologna.FL #585 9/6

SITE PLAN REVIEW BOARD MEETING -September 12, 2007

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a Public Hearingwill be held before the Site Plan Review Boardon Wednesday, September 12, 2007, at 8:00P.M., in the Incorporated Village of Freeport,Main Conference Room, 46 North OceanAvenue, Freeport, New York, on the applicationsof cases as they appear on the calendar.INTERESTED PROPERTY OWNERS and otherpersons should appear at the above time andplace to have questions answered and to voiceopinions.

1. SP-2299 - 40-42 Smith Street - RassoulAbdolahzadi. Application to construct a new 2-story i- family dwelling. Section 62, Block 53,Lots 15 & 17. Service BusinessADJ 6/14/07 2. SP-2349 - 304 South

Ocean Avenue Parcel A - Bernardo Nunez.Application to construct a 2-story 1-family

frame dwelling with basement. Section 62,Block 119, Lot 1. Residence AA.

3 SP-2350 304 South Ocean Avenue Parcel C -Bernardo Nunez Application to construct a 2-storv 1-familv frame dwelling with basement.Section 62, Block 119, Lot 1. Residence AA

4. SP-2351 -156 Colonial Ave - Bobby Ford.Proposed one-story, single-family residence withfull basement and 2-car garage. Section 55,Block 358, Lot 888. Residence A

5. SP-2352 - 98 Maple Place - Robert Trotta.Install 400'x 8' high chain link fence with (2)14' wide roll-up gates. Section 62, Block 35,Lot 35. Industrial

6. SP-2353 - 500 Atlantic Avenue - AtlanticCoffee LLC. Demolish existing building anderect a new drive thru Starbucks building withsite improvements (1,844 sq ft.). Section 54,Bock 524, Lot 93. Business BBY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARDCarolyn Thomas, Village ClerkFL 586 IT 9/6

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Fred Scopinich, Jr. was born inFreeport in 1927 and spent his youthon Woodcleft Avenue at. his father'sboatyard, Freeport Point Shipyard atthe foot of Woodcleft Avenue. He isowner/president of The HamptonShipyards in East Quogue.

by Fred Scopinich, Jr.

Sea clamsThe development of skimmering as

a viable, productive industry nowemploying thousands began inFreeport. In the early '30s the twoHogstrum Brothers had FreeportPoint Shipyard install a high bulwarkforward on their 48-foot oyster boatPocahontas.

The Pocahontas began darning out-side Jones Inlet and selling the surfclams or sea clams to the open boats,charter boats and to the fishing sta-tions on Long Island.

In 1937 BUI Kieb decided to pur-chase a 60' gasoline barge. This Essobarge with large tanks and very neatin appearance was anchored south ofWoodcleft Canal about where JohnRemsen's Bay House and Bait Stationis now.

This barge supplied the boats sail-ing out of Freeport with fuel, bait, gasand oil. Bill Kieb, while operating hisfuel barge, observed that thePocahontas could come in every daywith 75 to 100 bushels of sea clamseasily.

In 1939 Bill and his brother-in-lawTed Lang purchased property on thewest side of ^Vopdcleft Canal and

'esfaFfisBeST thePreeport Cold Storage.The gas barge was sold and the ColdStorage became the supplier of fuel,bait, ice and packing and shippingfish on Woodcleft.

Skimmers would never leave Bill'smind. He knew this was a hugeuntouched resource available, butthey had to find a market. The nextthree years were spent offering sam-ples of sea clams to firms like SnowCanning of Maine, Blout's of RhodeIsland, Borden's, Howard Johnson'setc., but interest was slow for this newproduct. In 1942 as more foodsources were required by World WarII, initial purchases of truckloads ofskimmers began.

Bill now realized better equipment

was needed to supply this newdemand. His first priority was topump water to his dredges. Bill andFloyd Palmer, captain of the Lydia R,now a sea clam boat, built the firstmanifold to attach to a dredge and itwas powered by a one-cylinder air-cooled Wisconsin Motor with a 3-inchfire hose. This increased their catchesand reduced shell breakage signifi-cantly.

Soon they installed a four-cylinderpump motor and again increased theircatches. Bill even made a dredge withtuning forks on it so he could recordthrough earphones the skimmersentering a. dredge. In the next fouryears almost every commercial boatin Freeport converted to skimmering,and many new boats were added tothe fleet.

Even some of the charter boats nowidled by World War II restrictionsinstalled a pipe "A" frame aft andbegan skimmering. Forty to 50 boatswere bringing in 100 to 200 bushelsdaily, depending on boat size.

The first steel boat, the WilliamMartin, arrived in Freeport about1944 and joined the sea clam fleet.Bob Doxsee of Point Lookout enteredthe sea clam business during thistime.

In 1947 Bill Kieb, ever searching toexpand their catches, asked FloydPalmer, now Captain of the 83-footSeagoing Wrangler to go on a three-day trip along the Jersey coast andtest availability. Bill knew that theshelf off of New Jersey was much-Wider jthan Long Island, therefore .alarger potential. Floyd reported back

., sea clams were too spotty off theJersey Coast.

Undaunted, Bill and a partner, TedRausher, rented space at a closed-upmilitary base at Cape May, NewJersey, and proceeded to set up a can-ning company to process sea clams.They soon had established docks toreceive the sea clams and built up afleet of sea clam boats to supply thecanning operation.

This company became the SnowCanning Company and later the BordenCompany. The New Jersey sea clamfleet and its modern clam fleet is proba-bly the largest and best in the world. Itall started on Woodcleft Avenue byFreeporters.

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