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Medical care is a partnershipby Laura Schofer

As many as 98,000 people die in hospi-tals across the United States each year asthe result of medical errors, according toa report issued by the Institutes ofMedicine. This means that more peopledie from medical errors than from motorvehicle accidents, breast cancer or AIDS.

Human error: how do we avoid it? In aseminar sponsored by Persons UnitedLimiting Substandards and Errors inHealthcare (PULSE), a panel of health-care professionals discussed with thecommunity how to make our .health caresystem better. The seminar was held atthe South Nassau Unitarian UniversalistCongregation in Freeport on Saturday,November 13.' "As patients we don't always know

why and what went wrong," said IleneCorina, founder and Executive Directorof PULSE. "But we need to talk aboutthese problems in order to avoid the pit-falls."

What constitutes a medical error?According to the Agency for HealthcareResearch and Quality, "Medical errorshappen when something that was plannedas a part of medical care doesn't workout, or when the wrong plan was used in

the first place." These errors can happenanywhere medical care is providedincluding hospitals, doctors' offices andout patient clinics, for example.A Failure to Communicate

"A recent study said that about 21 per-cent of the public is illiterate abouthealthcare and can't understand the infor-mation provided on the front page of anewspaper," said Mrs. Corina. "I don'tlike that term. It's about the lack of com-munication."

Mrs. Corina played a videotape to illus-trate her point. A doctor, using medicalterminology, tries to explain to a patientwhat's wrong with him. Then the doctorgoes to the post office, the auto shop andan insurance broker who all speak theirown technical language. The doctor isbefuddled, just like his patient.

"It's all about the power of words," saidthe Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones of the SouthNassau Unitarian Church.

The panelists agreed. Charles Cal,assistant director for corporate qualitymanagement at North Shore-Long IslandJewish Health System, said, "Ourresearch has shown that we have not beensuccessful in providing information to thepublic We need to engage with the publicand find out more about their needs and

their concerns. We must try and makeintervention lead to an outcome."

"Sometimes it feels like quicksand,"said moderator Beth Duthie, director ofnursing at New York University Hospitalin Manhattan. "Why aren't we furtheralong? The airline industry has a fatalityrate of one in a million and we have aboutone in every 300." Ms. Duthie explainedthat she thinks hospitals, in particular,could model some of their systems likethose found in engineering and banking.

Anthony County, the assistant directorof Pharmacy at New York UniversityMedical Center, said that "we need morereporting in order to fix systems. There isa lot of fear and that means we hidethings."

Dr. Joanne Holland, associate chief ofMedical Services at the Northport VAMedical Center, added that "hysteria canbe a barrier. But a lot has happened since

the late 1970s when I received my train-ing. We've learned more. The cultureused to be to hide things. But now weknow the challenge is to put the fixes inplace." Dr. Holland said that medical

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Avenue, Baldwin, was burglarized onOctober 31 at 12:15 a.m. The loss wasassorted jewelry, and $1,420. Entrywas gained by prying open the frontdoor, Police Officers Richards andBradley arrested Tomas Marte, 26, ofFreeport and Pedro Infante, 30, ofFreeport forBurglary.

After a brief foot pursuit and search,Officers Bradley and Richards locatedthe subjects in the vicinity of the bur-glary and placed the two under arrestwith other police assistance. Arresteeswere in possession of burglar tools, aknife and a white powdery substance.

BaldwinA residence on Forest Avenue was

burglarized on October 29 between 7:30and 8:30 p.m. The loss is unknown.Entry was gained through a side win-dow.

A 1998 Honda had its window dam-aged at the Long Island Rail Road park-ing lot on Sunrise Highway onNovember 2.

A residence on Tulip Avenue was bur-glarized on November 4 between 9 a.m.and 1 p.m. The loss was assorted jewel-

ry. Entry was gained through a rear win-dow.

A 1994 Acura Integra was stolen onFennirnore Place on November 4between 2 and 4:45 a.m.

A-residence on Ann Street was bur-glarized on November 1. The loss wasassorted jewelry. Entry was gained bybreaking the glass on a rear window.

FreeportPolice have arrested a 16-year-old

Roosevelt youth following a robberythat occurred in Freeport on November5 at 6:35 p.m.

A 39-yearrold woman was walking onEast Sunrise Highway near Henry Streetwhen she was approached from the rearby an unknown youth. The, youthdemanded the woman's pocketbook andshe tried to run away. The youth grabbedher around the waist and she dropped herpocketbook. The robber picked it up andfled on foot easlbound on East SunriseHighway. A witness who observed therobbery chased the suspect and assistedFreeport police in apprehending him.The suspect, a Roosevelt resident, is

. charged with robbery. The property wasrecovered.

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tropolitan Youth Orchestraat FHS

On Sunday, November 21, at 3 p.m.,The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra ofNew York will present two orchestras atFreeport High School. The MYOChamber Orchestra, led by PatriciaKoppeis, and the MYO PrincipalOrchestra, directed by Scott Stickley,will perform. The concert will include.orchestral works by Rossini, Mozart,Brahms, Franck and Mussorgsky.

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra ofNew York was founded in 1993 andnow ,has 400 members in its fourorchestras and two choirs. Membershail from 78 towns in Nassau andSuffolk Counties and New York City.The ensembles perform at various ven-

ues throughout Long Island, alwaysincluding one concert at Tilles Centerand at Lincoln Center or Carnegie Halleach year. • - - . . • • . . . ,

The orchestra usually tours duringJuly and has performed throughoutCentral and Eastern Europe, the UnitedKingdom and China. Last summer theorchestra took a performance .tour of.Spain, Italy a n d Greece. • • , . . - .

Tickets for the concert wil l be-avail1

able at the door prior to the concert for$15, general admission, $5'for.-studentsand senior citizens. For. more informa-tion about the program, the orchestras orMYO choruses, visit the-web site atwww.inyo.org.

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Friday, November 19;* Kid's Cafe, Friday evening supper for local families in need, 5:15 p.m., ETS Youth

Division, 87 Pine Street.• Lunch and Travel, 12 p.m.,, American Legion, 7 p.m., at the Freeport-Memorial

Library.

Saturday, November 20. • Book Bug Club, 10 a.m., ETS Youth Division, 429 Atlantic Avenue.

•CR: Bash The Trash, 11 a.m., Recovery, 1:30 p.m., Northeast Freeport Civic Assn. ,3 p.m..at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Sunday, November 21• Freepit Historical Museum, 350 South Main Street, open 2-5 p.m.• American Soc. of Dowsers, I p.m., Concert: Argentina Express, 2:30 p.m., at die Freeport

Memorial Library. • ' - .

Monday, November 22 _ ' ".• Freeport Board of Trustees, Village Hall, 7:30 p.m.• Freeport Village Court in session, Judge Caccialore presiding, 7 p.m., 40 North Ocean

Avenue. Court watchers are welcome. "• Bingo at Congregation Bnai Israel, 7:45 p.m., 91 North Bayview Avenue.• Retired Teachers UFT, 10:30 a.m., AA Daily Gratitude,4 p.m., YA: Teen Cafe,

7 p.m., LI Afr. Violet Soc., 7 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library..

Tuesday, November 23•Archbishop Molloy Council # 1974, Knights of ColumbusrOur Holy'Redeemer Gliurch

basement.7:30p.m. . . . • - : . • : -' .•• - ; ' . . - . - • - ' • " •• CR: Crafty Toddlers, 10 a.m., Operas of Mozart, 2,p.m.s Cejitial Nassau Businesswomen,

6:30 p.m., Freeport Democrats, 7 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial, Library. •

. Wednesday, November 24• Freeport Village Court in session, Judge Cacciatore presiding, 9 a.in., 40 North Ocean

Avenue. Court watchers are welcome. • . . . . ' . - ' . - ' . - ' '

• AA Daily Gratitude, 4 p.m., CR: Girl Power 4th-6th Grade, 4:30 p.m., CR: Homework

Express, 6 p.m., Freeport Camera Club, 7 p.m., at Ihe Freeport Memorial Library.

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

, A Thursday, November 25• Freeport\M<^morial Libraiy closed - Thanksgiving Day.• Freeport Village Hall closed - Thanksgiving Day.

Village trustees approve $3 million for completed projects OQ

by Jim Golding

Village trustees approved paymentsof about $3 million in fulfillment ofcontracts for recently completed proj-ects budgeted over the past three yearsand awarded two contracts totalingabout $ 109,000.

. The Public Works Department proj-ects were as follows:

• $307,115.52 for a water transmis-sion main at Green and Pennsylvania.Avenues. • • •

• $126,950 for chlorination and fil-tration upgrades to village pools.

• $77,'300 for a utility building atRandall Park that houses electrical andirrigation controls.

• $1,181,277.43 for the 2002 watermain replacement program.

• $115,621 for the 2003-04 treeplanting program.

• $154,530.30 for the Green Avenueroad improvement project.

• $113,107.25 for parking field con-struction near the LIRR station.

• $820,844.93 for water mains atLillian Avenue and Jesse Street. • •

•.$219,237.37 for water mainreplacement at West First Street.

• The board awarded a contract for

FHS in 'Long Island Challenge'Freeport High School is one of 32

Long Island high schools chosen from 76applicants to compete in the 2004-2005season of The Long Island Challenge, aneducational quiz show designed to teststudents' knowledge of math, science, lit-erature, news and local history.Participating schools are divided evenlybetween Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

The Long Island Challenge can beseen Sundays on News 12 at 6:30 p.m.and 9:30 p.m. starting November 14.Encore presentations of each Sunday'scompetition will be shown the followingSaturday at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

"Now in its eighth season, The LongIsland Challenge has' f irmly estab-lished itself as the 'battle of the brains'among Long Island's top students.Beginning in early November and con-t inuing each week through June, 2005,

the show shines the spotlight on thestudents' academic skills as they com-pete for prizes totaling approximately$20,000.

The Long Island Challenge is dividedinto rounds that include multiple choicequestions; a lightning round, whereteams try to answer 10 questions in 60seconds; and a head-to-head drill, whereone contestant from each team competes •in an audio/visual drill. In the finalround, teams can answer questionsfreely, but risk losing 10 points for anyincorrect.answers.

Through a series of eliminationrounds, schools will progress throughthe competition, culminating with thebest team from Nassau County facingoff against the best team from SuffolkCounty for the Long IslandChampionship.

$89,940 to FD Contracting ofMassapequa for a Lessing Place roadimprovement project, and an $18,750contract to Bistrica Painting Corp. forthe painting of Freeport Library'sMemorial Room.

• A request from the Chamber ofCommerce to hang a banner advertis-ing the first annual Holiday LightParade received approval. The paradewill take place at 7 p.m. on Friday.December 3 and wil l proceed clownthe Nautical Mile to the scenic pier.

Trustees voted for a Communi tyDevelopment Agency request lo adver-tise for proposals for architectural serv-ices, for electrical upgrades to theWater Department, and for a catchbasin and road panel contract for 2005-,06.

In other business, trus'lees heardcomments from (he public, includingKenneth Bagatelle, who complainedabout door-to-door marketers whosesolici tat ions may be unwanted andabout "Snow Emergency" signs thatare in need of replacement.

Public Works DepartmentSuper intendent Louis DiGraziaexplained that Freeport has "notdeclared a snow emergency in 20years" and there is no urgent need loreplace them. The signs cost $100each and Mr. DiGrazia said there are"other priorities" his department mustcontend with.

Resident Alan Jay praised the v i l -lage for its quick response to removalof illegal campaign signs attached totraffic signs.

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Operation Gift BoxYoung people often show us the way.In this case, it is the Pathfinders youth group and the Sunday

School students at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Baldwin,who are collecting food and personal items for American troopsoverseas.

They are kicking off their Operation Gift Box with a guestspeaker, Gunnery Sergeant Jim Dupont, a Marine who hasserved his country in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He will be attheir meeting on Friday, November 19, at 8 p.m. at BethlehemLutheran Church, 1375 Grand Avenue in Baldwin. Call thechurch at 223-3400. All are welcome to attend.

Pastor Kim Wilson's husband, Staff Sergeant JohnKinsedahl, of the 69th Regiment of the New York NationalGuard, is in Baghdad now.

Operation Gift Box w i l l ' have a website,operationgiftbox.com, with a list of desired items and trackingthe campaign's progress.

Bill Cairns, Pathfinders Youth Group leader, says, "Since wewould like to get these gift boxes to our soldiers for the holi-days, we have set a deadline for Friday, December 3. But ourefforts will continue well into the new year."

Those who wish to donate cash may send checks payable toBethlehem Lutheran Church/Pathfinders (Attn.: Operation GiftBox), 1375 Grand Avenue, Baldwin 11510.

Carefully boxed items may be sent to the same address ordropped off at the church office Monday to Friday from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.

To contact Mr. Cairns with any questions, call his cell phone at 516-241-8191, e-mail to bvandal@earthlink.net or fax to5!6 825-0210.

Another way to give to American soldiers is to donate a phonecard at the post office. If you know the armed forces unit wheresomeone is serving, you may also give that information. Thecard will not go to the specific person, but at least it will go tosomeone he or she works with.

However long your holiday gift list may be, please make sureto add another name, even if nameless, that of the U.S. soldierSent overseas. Let's say a prayer, too, that they will soon be ableto come home again. -

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THE FREEPORT RECREATION BOWLING PROGRAM recently held its Halloween Costume Contest.Over 100 Freeport residents participate in the program held at Baldwin Lanes. From left are SaraFarkaSj Frank Teta, Michael Arena, Laura Tunstall, Zarieta Butler, Zachary Drew, Keith Bedney,and representing Baldwin Lanes, "Tom."

IN OUR NATION'S CAPI-TOL." Freeport visitorsjoined the electionweek festivities inWashington, D.C. Fromleft are Bob andMartha Sweeney,Agnes and TomLovelidge and Fred andMiriam Hager.

NASSAU COUNTY COMP-TROLLER Howard Weitzrrianmakes his point in hisremarks to the FreeportChamber of Commerce.

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Weitzman addresses Freeport chamberBill and Norma Braun

Guest speaker al the November LuncheonMeeting at the Mermaid Restaurant, Ereeport. onMonday. November 8 was Howard Welt/man,Nassau County comptroller, who serves as thecounty's fiscal watchdog.

He is the first CPA to hold that office in thecounty's modern history.

Before being elected in November 2001, he hada successful 35-year business career in account-ing, served on the Nassau Qciunly Board ofAssessors and was Mayor of Great Neck Estates

for three terms.Mr. Weitzman's accomplishments include: discov-

ering tens of millions of dollars in potential countysavings through audits, analyzing the county's budg-ets and financial plans and the performance ol coun-ty contractors, establishing the county's first Citizens'Volunteer Advisory Committee.

He also exposed the financial erosion of theNassau Health Care Corporation and conceivedand launched the NassauRx card, an innovativeprescription drug discount program that providesall county residents with substantial savings offretail prescription prices.

Barbara Hopkins to retire from Baldwin Library a;nort

by Joan DelaneyRetirements are always bittersweet

occasions. They are a time to concludebusiness relationships with colleaguesand friends, but they are also an oppor-tunity to embark upon new challengesand experiences.

After 18 years, Baldwin's libraryDirector Barbara Hopkins will be sayinggood-b.ye to the community that hasbecome her second hb'me and to a facil-ity that she helped bring into the age oftechnology, with outreach and resources •for an ever-evolving population.

Barbara graduated from Queen of theHoly Rosary Academy and received herB.A. in English from Molloy College.Even as a teenager, she had a fascinationwith libraries and thought that being alibrarian was something she might liketo do.

She worked as a page at the FreeportLibrary while she completed her collegestudies. There, former Assistant DirectorHelen Wilmott took Barbara under herwing and allowed the young student togain valuable experience, particularly inthe specialized career and collegeresource area.

Return to FreeportAfter college, Barbara pursued library

studies at Rutgers University, receivedher Master's degree and returned to theFreeport Library where Wilfred Morinserved as its director. She described hisleadership as "innovative and forwardthinking," citing as an example his workin bringing exhibits from theMetropolitan Museum -of Art to thecommunity.

During her 17 years in Freeport, sheserved in the children's, young adult,

and adult departments and was even thelibrarian for the bookmobile, which shehelped publicize when circulation num-bers declined. Eventually she served asAssistant Director to Director JerryNichols, who, coincidentally, is alsoretiring this year from his service at theSuffolk Library System.

While at Freeport, Barbara completedher MBA from Adelphi where shelearned valuable skills particularly inmanagement training and issues relatingto personnel. Clearly, being a librarianwasn't just about books.

From Freeport, Barbara moved toNorth Merrick where she was.the Directorfor three years before coming to Baldwinin 1986. Upon her arrival, her first taskwas to bring to fruition the library'sexpansion which had already beenapproved by voters. Although the envi-ronmental studies and plans were com-plete, it was Barbara's job, along with theboard's, to make the dream a reality.

TechnologyIn looking back over her years in

Baldwin, Barbara cites "technology" asthe biggest change in library services.She pointed out, "Although we were thefirst library locally to become computer-ized and have a mainframe, I rememberour getting a desktop computer througha grant and wondering what we woulduse it for. The same happened with a faxmachine."

When the present library expansion,approved by voters in January, 2001, iscomplete, the library will have 54 com-puters, along with 12 wireless laptops inthe new computer lab. "It has been atechnological revolution," said Barbara,but it was a change that now requires

librarians lo provide more guidance thanever before as they help patrons sort outvalid Internet sites and research sources.

Her goal, said Ms. Hopkins, was lomake the Baldwin library the culturalcenter for the community. She especial-ly mentions the vision of the l ibrary's 'various trustees who all recognized dialthe unincorporated community lacked acentral focus point. Barbara and her.trustees wanted the library to .be thatfocus, and for many people it has servedthat purpose extremely well.

She describes some of the new servic7es that were initiated - Lunch and Travelprograms, Sunday concerts, and anexpanded schedule of films. Programsfor children, young adults, and adultsincreased. In cooperation with the

schools they launched needed programssuch as Parents as Reading Partners.Parents as Research Partners as well asthe after-school homework program.The museum pass program, computertraining and numerous on-line serviceswere initialed. Ms. Hopkins applaudsformer l ibrar ian Carol Kelly for dealingthe library's web site. "She put us on themap."

Changing interests, needs, and demo-graphics resulted in additions to the col-lection that now also includes English asa Second Language materials whichwere recently supplemented through agrant facil i tated by AssemblymanRobert Barra. The former SpecialEducation PTA allotted funds for inate-

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What a concert!To The Leader:

Close your eyes and you'd think youwere in Carnegie Hall.

Last week was the first of the FreeportConcert series at the high school.

A- 30-member professional orchestraunder the baton of a talented youngwoman with international acclaim whohas conducted orchestras throughout theworld, -' and tonight they playedBeethoven's fourth symphony with ele-gance.

Highlights of the program was thebrilliant, young Korean violinist, BeakGyum Kim, who began her musicaltraining in'Korea. She was'a prize win-;ner at age seven and then came to NewYork at the invitation of.Dorothy Delayat the Juilliard School. Dorothy Delay,if you don't already know, teaches onlythe' most outstanding students from allaround the world.

This was an event never to be forgot-ten. Thank you, Belle Sylvester. Thankyou, Mark Josloff.

I understand there are few subscrip-tions ($50 for five concerts) still avail-able. I would also.-strpngly advise you toget one. You won't be disappointed.

The came Sunday, a harmonica con:

cert at the library.Harmonica? I thought they were toys

played for fun? How could'that smallmouth whistle be eligible for a recital?Well, I soon found out. "

The talented Chinese performer accom-pannied by his talented young daughterplayed a complete program of classicalmusic. Yes, on the harmonica! Not onlyon a single harmonica, but two and threeat the same time. Not only small ones, butbig ones too, forming chords and trills. Ishould say "thrills."- Bach, Mozart,Gershov.ancl Steven Foster.

It was incredible, unbelievable and.indeed, thrilling...all on a harmonica.

The library concerts are free and it is.a great opportunity to bring your kids sothey can have a taste of good music.

Thank you, library. You are like anoasis in the middle of a desert, if youknow what I am trying to say. Anythingyou need, or want to know, go to thelibrary. • •

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METHODIST, 881 Merrick Rd, Baldwin. 223-1168, Rev. Richard E. Smeltzer: Worship Service& Sunday School 10- a.m.; Youth FellowshipSunday, 6:30 p.mEBENEZER CHURCH OF SEVENTH DAYADVENTIST, 97 Broadway. Michael R.Bernard. Pastor; Saturdays, Church at Study. 9:15a.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. Bamett, Pastor. TheService of Holy Communion, IQa.ni.ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH.(ANGLICAN) - 2375 Harrison Avenue, Baldwin.223-3731. The Rev. Dr. Charles G. Ackerson,Ph.D.. Rector. Sunday: Holy Eucharist'andSermon, 8 a.m.. Church School and Nursery.- 9:45-a.m.. Sung. Eucharist and Sermon, .10 a.m.Wednesday: Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. . . .THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF .BALDWIN, 717 St. Luke's Place and Twain •Street. Rev. Mark Greiner, Pastor, Sunday.-Worship,9:30a.m. . / - - • , . , . .

IGLESIA CENTROfBIBLICO RE FREE-PORT r 50 North Main Street'. 546,04?73. C, Luis ,Vargas, Senior Pastor! Sunday services. - 'TABERNACLE OF FAITH. 286 West MerrickRoad. Freeport, Walter Gibson. Pastor. SundayServices. 8 and 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.: SundaySchool, 10 a.m.; Friday night service; 8:30 p.m.:Monday and Tuesday Bible School. 7:30 p.m.THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFFREEPORT, South Ocean Avenue and SmithStreet. Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Rev. Eddie J.Jusino.BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH. 420 North MainStreet. Reverend Dr. Harry J. White, II:, SeniorPastor, Sunday Morning Worship Service 9:45a.m.. Holy Communion - Every I st Sunday-Senior Program - Tuesday. Wednesday &Thursday: 10 a.m.. Radio Program - WTHE 1520 •AM - Thursday Morning - 11 a.m. ,BALDWIN JEWISH CENTER, 885 SeamanAvenue. Daily minyan. Monday and Thursday6:25 a.m.: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6:35 •a.m.: Friday services 8 p.m.: Saturday services 9a.m. and 5:50 p.m.; Sunday services, 9 a.m.FREEPORT UNITED METHODISTCHURCH, 46 Pine Street, 378-0659. The Rev.Steed Davidson. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service.During church service nursery care and a toddlerjrogram are available along with Pre-K through5th grade Sunday School classes.CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL. 91 NorthBay view Avenue. 623-4200. Conservative, egalk...iarian congregation. Friday services, 8 p.m.;Saturday services. 9:30 a.m. Weekday minyan fol-owed by breakfast. 6:45 a.m. Sunday services. 9i.m.. followed by breakfast. Religious school, pre-K through high school. Adult education.SOUTH NASSAU UNITARIAN UNIVER-SAL 1ST CONGREGATION. 228 South OceanAvenue, 623-1204. Sunday program: Sunday ser-vices 10:30 a.m.. family services. 10a.m.: Sundayschool, youth groups, child care and specialevents.:HRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN:HURCH/IGLESIA LUTERANA DE

CRISTO, North Grove Street and RandallAvenue. Pastor. The Rev. Michael D. Wilker.Sundays - 9:30 a.m. - Worship Service: 10:45 a.m.Sunday School and Adult Education: 11 a.m. -Spanish Mass.WORD OF EIFE MINISTRIES. 80 West

Merrick Road, Freeport Non-Denominational:Ulric and 'Lynnette De Suze, Pastors: Sundaymorning'Worship-8:00 -.and' 10 atii.': Children'sChurch: 10 aim.: Nursery available.-WednesdayCare Groups in the homes: Friday'evenings min-istries.; Gare (Home and Hospital, visits)Children's Ministry 7:30 p.m.. 18 month residen-tial program for substance abuse. Bible IzilucatiorCenter. 546-3344. . "'' ' -FREEPORT CHURCH OF GOD. 580 BabylonTurnpike. Reverend Linette Clark. PastorSundays, Sunday School 9:45 a.m.: MorningServices 11:15 a.m.: Evening Youth Services 6p.m:: Sunday Night Service 7 p.m. TuesdaysPrayer Service 8 .p.m.SALVATION ARMY. 66 Church Street. P.O.Box 725, Majors David and Janice MacLean.Corps Officers; Major Diane Boush." AssociateOfficer: Sunday: Morning Worship 11 a.m.Afterglow Service 12 p.m.: Home League LadiesGroup Thursday I I a.m.: Bible Study Friday I Ia.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) 378-455.7.. ''"TRANSFIGURATION EPISCOPAICHURCH - (ANGLICAN). South Long BeachAvenue and Pine Street. Tuesdays Holy Eucharist8 :45 a.m. Sundays. Holy Eucharist 8 and 10 a.ni:

- Sunday School, noon. ~ . • •CHURCH ,QF OUR HOLY, REDEEMER. 37South Ocean Avenue. Weekday Masses Monday7:30 .01. j;Spanish). ,7:30 a.m. and, i 2:1(1 p.m..Thursday. 7:30p.in:(Spanish): Friday I2:l0p.in.

.followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet: SaturdayMorning Mass- in the Church. 7:30*a.m. SaturdayEvening '(Sundry Vigil Masses) 5"p.m. and 7 p.m.(Spanish):' .Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m.. 10(Family). 11:30 a.m.. I p.m. (Spanish):Miraculous Medal Novena, Saturday following7:30 a.m. Mass. Blessed Sacrament Chapel open24 hours.

.ST. CHRISTOPHER'S R.C. CHURCH, IIGale Avenue. Baldwin. Sunday Masses: Saturdayat 5 p.m.: Sunday at 7:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. (FolkGroup): I I a.m. (Choir): 12:30 p.m.: 5 p.m.(Contemporary Music Group). Daily Masses:Monday through Friday: 7 and 9 a.m.: Saturday: 9a.m. Holiday Masses: Please consult the weeklyBulletin the Sunday before (he holyday.FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FREEPORT.Pine Street and South Long Beach Avenue.Sunday Worship -'10:45 a.m.: Sunday School-foradults & children. 9:20 a.m.: Wednesday BibleStudy & Player, 8 p.m.; 379-8084.COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THENAZARENE. 301 Atlantic Avenue. Sundays.Sunday School for all ages. 10 a.m.: MorningWorship Service. 1 1 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 Malletle.Sundays. Morning Service: I I a.m.: EveningService. 9 p.m. Thui'sdays. 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.:1 Monday-Friday 6:50 a.m.Sunday-Thursday 8 p.m.: Shabbat: 8 p.m.Shabbat morning 9:30 a.ni.: Sat. afternoon 10minutes before sundown. Religious school: Adiilteducation. Mens Club & Sisterhood. 223v8688QUEEN OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARYR. C. CHURCH. 196 West Centennial Avenue.Roosevelt: Daily Mass 8 a.m.: Saturday, 5:30p.m.: Sunday 9 a.m.. 10:30. 12 and 1:15 p.m.(Spanish). Holy Days: 7:30 p.m. on the eve. 8a.m.. (2 noon and 7:30 p.m. on the Holy Day. Rel.Ed. classes Tues. and Wed.: Adult and childrenchoir: youth ministry. 378-1315.

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MY HEART BROKE... Last week, amerchant in Baldwin who has conduct-ed a quality business with integrity for29 years approached me as I entered hisshop. He told me that he had received aletter, and he wanted me to read it. Icould tell that he was upset.

As I read the letter he handed to me,I immediately sensed that it was writtenby someone who was really disturbed.Of course, it was unsigned, rambling,scrawled, and filled with mean-spiritedstatements which were truly bizarre.

When I finished reading it, I lookedat the businessman and his wife whohad joined us, and said, "You knownone of it is true." I assured them thatthe writer was probably troubled andcommented, "Don't take it personally."

After some further conversation, Ileft the store and began to think abouthow inadequate my response was.Although there was nothing I couldreally do, I realized that it was easy forme to suggest that they not take theaccusations personally. The letter was-n't sent to me.

For them, even though they knewintellectually that the comments weretotally off base, the viciousness hurt.

I have frequented this business sinceit first was established. I enjoy myquick chats with the owners or theirvarious employees. I have never beendisappointed in either their products ortheir service.

More than that, I have often observedhow responsive they are to their cus-tomers, some of whom are high mainte-nance. Frequently .1 am grateful that I

am not an owner of a retail business,subject to the nastiness and rudeness ofsome of the clientele.

I have seen this gentleman and hiswife patiently wait for elderly cus-tomers to collect their thoughts, changetheir order, or ask for this or thataccommodation.

I have seen them work at a franticpace when the shop is especially busyand customers are in a hurry.

I have seen them speak gently to acustomer who was obviously agitatedand having a hard time functioning.

I have watched them consistentlymeet deadlines and work long hours soas not to disappoint customers.

It is merchants like these people whoare the heart of a community. Whilemany Baldwinites lament the lack ofbrand-name stores, while many resi-dents continue to suffer a self-esteemproblem about what our communitydoesn't have rather than what it doeshave, it is (he small business person whocontinues to work hard and help thecommunity function.

These are the people continuallyapproached for donations to everygroup's benefits. These are the peoplewho donate food or services or itemsfor local charities, clubs, and sportsteams.

And how do residents thank thesemom and pop stores? Do they patronizethem on a regular basis? Do they agreeto pay the little extra which small busi-nesses must-change since they do nothave the buying power of high volume"box" stores?

No. We say we are saving money,perhaps we even think we are savingmoney, as we go to the megastores andthen proceed to buy tons more than weneed.

Do we really need a dozen muffins?Do we need mega cuts of meat thatexceed the suggested intake of fat and.calories by double, triple,.and quadru-ple percentages?

And after we shop elsewhere; do wethen, complain about the lack of busi-ness in Baldwin?

My heart broke for this man and hiswife, dedicated businesspeople, honestand hardworking. They didn't deserve

this.May I suggest that all of us think

harder about how we can make agreater effort to support the local busi-nesses that do exist in town. And mightI further suggest that we lake the occa-sion to thank our local business peoplefor slaying in Baldwin.

These merchants are the peoplewhose business taxes offset our proper-ly (axes. These are the people we needto keep as the nucleus of our existing"downtown." These are the people whowill be important if the revitalizeddownlown that so many people areworking toward ever conies lo be.

Like to write?Your community newspaper islooking for people to write articleson a freelance basis. Ability to usea computer is a plus, and articlesmust be typewritten. Must haveown transportation. For informa-tion, call Paul at 378^5320.

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. p.m., the library will present ArgentinaExpress, performed by soprano IreneFailenbogen and pianist Alexander Wu.They will introduce you to the rich her-itage of classical and popular musicfrom this country often associated withmusic; namely, the tango.

Along with tangos, you will hear clas-sical Spanish and Italian pieces blendingwith inspiring Jewish music. Like anexpress train, Argentina Express quicklytakes you to the most important placesin the world of Argentine music.

A native xof Argentina, Ms.Failenbogen has a background in musi-cal theatre, opera, and liturgical music.Quoting the director of the PlacidoDomingo Spanish Opera Company,"Irene Failenbogen has an extraordinarysoprano voice. Her high notes are easilyproduced -and outstanding in volume,clarity and quality."

Alexander Wu, an accomplishedpianist, has been accompanying anddeveloping the performance with her forthe past years. They have presented inconcert halls, community centers and avariety of other venues. This program isboth entertaining and educational.

Oprah Book Club. :On Monday, November 22, at 7 p.m,

the Oprah Book Club of the FreeportMemorial Library will discuss "The GoodEarth" by Pearl S. Buck and the leader isDave Opatow, the library director.

Wang Lung's desire for wealth andstatus clashes with his simple respect forthe earth and his -adherence to old

Chinese traditions of religious and filialpiety.

Opera VideoOn Thursday, November 18, at 2 p.m.,

the Freeport Memorial Library will offeran opera video, "Der Rosenkavalier" byRichard Strauss and an interesting discus-sion by Robert Campi, former operasinger, who has performed with some ofthe greatest opera singers and conductors.

This Viennese tragicomedy opera, inthree acts, is a masterpiece of pastiche!"and unique example of speech height-ened by music. An aging Marschallinreflects on the passing of her youth, andher reluctant but genuine magnanimityin giving up Octavian, the bearer of therose, to a younger woman.

The collaboration of Strauss and thelibrettist, Hugo von Hofmannsthal, is abrilliant technical tour-de-force. Mr.Campi was graduated from the NewYork College of Music (now part ofNYU) where he studied voice andpiano. He also holds a graduate degreefrom C.W. Post.

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Library are- sponsoring the popularLunch and Travel slide/lecture serieswhich continues on Friday, November 19at'noon with "Genius of the Gardens,"presented by Old Westbury Gardens.

Explore the lives and accomplish-ments of garden designers throughoutthe world from ancient.times throughthe twentieth century.'Bring a brownbag lunch and a friend; beverage anddessert will be served.

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INTERACT AT THEU.N.: November 6was Rotary Day atthe United Nations inNew York, and sever-al member ofFreeport HighSchool's InteractClub joined FreeportRotarians in learningabout the U.N. aswell as aboutRotary's efforts tohelp people throughout the world. Joining the Interactors were Freeport RotarianSam landiorio (left), Rotarian and Interact Advisor James Caracciolo (second fromright) and Club President Vincent Carotenuto (right).

STUDENT OF THEMONTH Yan Mei Luowas honored by theFreeport Exchange Cluband received her certifi-cate. From left are MaryR. Bediako, AssistantSuperintendent for ISpecial Projects,Counselor TerrenceHinson, Club PresidentCarol Sparaco, Yan MeiLuo and Vice PresidentBill Isenberg.

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Every year there is a student at FreeportHigh who exemplifies our motlo:Tomorrow's Leaders Learning Today. Thisyear that student is Miss Yan Mei Luo.

Throughout her four years at Freeportshe has distinguished herself as a commit-ted student dedicated to personal and aca-demic success.

Yan Mei has consistently challengedherself by taking the most challengingcourses that Freeport has to offer includ-ing, honors. AP courses and independentresearch projects.

Although Yan Mei is a consummate pro-fessional in the classroom, she cannot bedescribed as .your typical bookworm.While she boasts a very high GPA and is atthe top of her class she is not content tohave her day end at 2:07, but endeavors tohave the complete high school experiencefull of fun, excitement and participation inthe school community at large.

Yan Mei is a personable young womanwith warmth, charm and a jovial sense ofhumor. Yan Mei has been very active inour school community with membershipsin the Key Club, Student Congress,Freeport Budget Advisory Committee,Project S.A.F.E. and the Teacher InterviewCommittee to name but a few. In additionto her varied participation in school andcommunity activities, Yan Mei is anaccomplished musician who plays theviola in our school orchestra.

Yan Mei has earned the respect of herpeers and teachers because of her strongwork ethic and personable demeanor.Among those who sing her praises are herscience teachers Dr. Hoey and Mr.Capalbo. Dr. Hoey claims that "Yan Mei isone of the most exceptionally bright andtalented students I've ever had the pleasureto leach."

Mr. Capalbo commented that "Yan Meiinterfaces well with her peers and is alwaysa leader of her lab group. Her theoreticalknowledge in the classroom and her prac-tical knowledge in the lab are unmatched."As is evident, Yan Mei is a teacher's dreamstudent.

Yan Mei's loves of science and childrenhave influenced her desire to study medi-

cine and strive towards becoming a suc-cessful pediatrician. Her teachers and Ihave little doubt that Yan Mei will accom-.plish every goal that she sets for herself.She has all of the tools needed for futureacademic and personal success. Her per-sonality and general optimism will be awelcomed asset on any campus and/or pro-fessional setting.

In Marian Wright Edelman's best seller"The Measure of Our Success: A Letter toMy Child and Yours," she makes apoignant comment of education that can be:applied to Yan Mei Luo. She says that"Education is for improving the lives ofothers and for leaving your communityand world better than you found it."

Yan Mei is certainly doing her share ofimproving her own life and the lives of herpeers and friends in her local community. Ibelieve that the half has not been told ofwhat a mind as sharp and focused as herswill be able to accomplish for this commu-nity, local as well as worldwide.

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If you come from an Italian-Americanfamily, you will understand the impor-tance of Christmas Eve dinner. ManyItalian-American families refer to thismeal as the "dinner of the seven fishes."

For years my family abided by thistradition. But recently my cousin, whousually hosts Christmas Eve, told me itwas no longer necessary to follow.tradi-tion. "Sometimes it's time to start newtraditions," she said.

No way. This year I will hostChristmas Eve. I'm expecting close to30 people and as tradition dictates, theywill be seated formally at the diningroom table. That in itself will be aHerculean feat.

I think we'll have to move all the fur-niture out of the living room (except forthe grand piano) and place it in the din-ing room. We'll move the dining roomtable into the living room and rent a sec-ond table.

But that is the least of my problems.My father, delighted that I have agreedto host this feast, has asked me to pre-pare bacala "like my Mamma made it."Yeah, right.

Bacala is a salted cod fish and,depending on what part of Italy yourfamily came from, it can be prepared ina number of ways - in a salad, as a stew,boiled and seasoned, or as part of atomato sauce with olives and breadcrumbs. It can be served with" garlicbread, with fresh greens, or on top of abowl of spaghetti. For-years, my fatherwould wax poetic about "Mamma'sbacala."

At first I thought I'd be able to get therecipe from one of my remaining aunts.

"Soak it at least for three days," myaunt Rosa told me. "Then boil it andshred it. Cook it a long time."

I already knew that. The salted cod isas stiff as a board and needs to be soakedin water that must be changed every day.

And it stinks.It smells like a dirty pair of sneakers,

no kidding. But it tastes fabulous."But what about the way Nonna made

it," I asked my AuntRosa.

She couldn'tremember. No oneremembers exceptthat it tasted likehome, like the olddays. .

"That bacala dishis what I rememberabout our childhoodChrislmases," mysister tells me. "Youhave to-make it." -

I looked in count-less recipe booksand through ItalianCooking, a maga-zine. Although Ifound some greatfish recipes none ofthem even resembled my grandmother'srecipe. Few spoke about bacala.

But anyone who's ever seen "TheGodfather" remembers the famousLouie Prima song that speaks aboutbacala. It begins "Che' la luna, mezz' u'mare..." It's actually sung in aNeapolitan dialect but the song is abouta young girl who tells her mother she ismarrying a fisherman.

"And if you marry a fisherman, thenhe will come and he will go with a fish

in his hand," my father translates thesong for me. "Remember the refrain,"he asks. " The refrain is la, la, la, pescestocca bacala. You know the salted codis stiff as a board. Do you get the doubleentendre?"

I get it. But what about my ChristmasEve dinner?

I decided to ask some of the Italianwomen I know who cook a traditional

Christmas Eve din-ner and preparebacala.

"It stinks. Iwouldn't make it andno one wants to eatit;" said AnneJohnson of Wantagh."My mother used toprepare a homemade •ravioli and told us toeat it up. She saidshe had hidden a fewquarters in some ofthe ravioli and weshould look forthem. Of course wenever found them,"she said. "Kids hatebacala. Make ravio-li."

"My grandmother used to make it. Itasted it and then spit it out," said JoanOliva of Wantagh. "My husband's fami-ly serves it and when I was still a newbride and polite I'd make believe that Iwas eating it. But now, hah!"

Jill Augugliaro of Merrick suggested Icall her mother-in-law, "who's one ofthe best cooks in the world." JosephineAugugliaro spoke to me from Florida."My family is from Palermo [Sicily] andI spent a lot of time in the kitchen with

my mother learning to cook. I can't giveyou exact amounts for anything,though," she said.

Who can? My aunts always recited arecipe with a "pinch of salt, a fistful ofHour, or a little garlic. You'll have tosmell it," they would tell me. "You'll getthe idea."

"After I soak the bacala I add garlic,parsley, lemon and fresh water and boilit. Then we cut it up into pieces when it'sdone. You know it's done because it'swhite. You can also tell by the way itlooks and smells," said Mrs. Augugliaro.' "And don't forget the fried eels andscungilli. I make a seafood salad fromoctopus, siTrimp and calamari. Add celeryand olives, olive oil and a little hot pepper."

-"But what about the bacala? Did youever make it with tomato sauce?" Iasked.

"My mother-in-law used to make itthat way, but I don't have that recipe."

Finally it was Marie Taylor ofMassapequa who gave me an approxima-tion of-what, my grandmother made. Aftersoaking the bacala for three days "yousaute a little onion in olive oil until it istransparent and then add tomato pasteand water or a little broth." she said.

"Then put in the bacala and stew untilit's tender. The cod is salty so just seasonwith a little crushed red pepper. Whenit's tender add cured black olives."

Thai's it, I think, although I'll addsome sauleed bread crumbs and serve itwith pasta.. It may not be the same as my grand-mother's but hopefully it will becomememorable enough that one clay my ownchildren will remember that 1 cookedbacala for them on Christmas Eve.

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Veterans of World War II, Korea, andVietnam conflicts crowded into thelibrary with families and friends, andwere treated to a heartwarming programof guest speakers, and beautiful music

by the Freeport High School SelectChorale directed by Stephen C. Pagano.and vocalist Pain Jusino.

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Special guests of honor for the morn-ing celebration were Marine Corps StaffSergeant Nano Bustamante, who is thefather of kindergartener ChristopherBustamante; and retired Navy HMCSelwyn Cave, who is the brother,,ofteacher Wendy Cave.

A special posthumous honor wasgiven to Lance Corporal Charles Garity,brother of teacher Catherine Harbulak.He served and gave his life in the VietNam War. Columbus teacher JohnSchreiber, a retired Navy officer, was

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"Based upon our experience over thelast two years and the quantity of indi-viduals and. businesses that have soughtTom's counsel, it is clear that peoplehave confidence in him personally andin his leadership ability," said GeorgeEsernio, managing partner of the firm.

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Before joining the firm in January2002, Mr. Gulotta spent 25 years in elec-tive office, including 15 years as CountyExecutive. He served in the New YorkState Assembly from 1977 to 1981 andwas presiding supervisor of the Town ofHempstead from 1981 to 1987. Prior to1981, the former county executiveserved as Nassau County assistant dis-trict attorney. As county executive, hewas responsible for managing a localgovernment larger than 15 states of thenation.

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There are few physical traces of hiswhereabouts these days, if he does.Except for perhaps those Jeep commer-cials that once showed the prowess ofthe vehicle cutting through the deserts ofice and snow to arrive at a palace at theNorth Role, a little boy getting out,knocking on the door, a big red-suitedbulbous man answering the door and thelittle boy saying his toy broke. We knowhow to get in touch with him if we needto: in a Jeep - or so went the theme.

Besides, if he does exist he's got a vastlegion of jolly-big lookalikes around theholiday time, jingling hand bells toremind us he's still not far away, whilehe himself stays away from the lime-light. But I've wondered pretty much asan adult why he always wants us toremember him, and now I come to settleupon a quiet confidence, an undeniableunderstanding, that indeed he just mightbe around the corner after all, wailingonly for us to cue him.

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But when that tree was set up in oursmall living room, on one day in partic-ular, after a night's sleep, presents wouldmagically appear under all its colorful,shiny and silvery decorations: tobog-gans, games, toys, books, clothes. Thisis it, this is Christmas Day? Heck, I did-n't see Santa come down the chimney -and we had a awful chimney he couldnever have fit down, anyway - but I surecould feel his warmth and revel in his

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I also came to notice that I might bethe only one of all my friends who real-ly reveled in the warmth. They were alltoo willing to come over and see what"Santa" had brought me, or share inwhat they had.

When I met my wife-to-be, she had abig family: four sisters and a brother,and each completely contrasted theother's personalities. But one thing wascertain: they too all loved Christinas. Atfirst we spent Christmases with pur fam-ilies, only to meet elsewhere to continueto revel in the magic of gift exchangeand warmth of the moment. Now wecould open gifts in the late afternoon as

.well as the morning!.When her motherdied, she would come to my house, andshare in the warmth because my brothercould not^always be there.

When we were married the scene forChristmas dinner shifted from our sepa-rate homes to our one new home. Nowwe could bring the two families togeth-er. That meant twice as many mouths tofeed, twice as much preparation, twiceas much cleaning when it was all over.One of her sisters made a turkey gravyto die for! I can still taste it today! But, ifSanta existed, he was making it incredi-bly difficult to see him or feel him. Hewasn't just my Santa anymore, I had toshare him with my new family, and wasspreading him thin.

Indeed, there were times when itseemed as though Santa had vanished..Besides her immediate family, cousinscame over, friends of her family cameover; But just as quickly cousins began

to pass away, and sisters would becomeangry with one another and not come toChristmas at all.

Accepting of this, we took in some ofour other friends. We invited my Jewishhigh-school friend and his family forChristmas one year; and my wife's closefriend and her husband, a former presi-dent of his conservative synagogue.

- gladly came to Christmas. "What elsewould we do otherwise." they wouldsay. When my wife and I took hiatusfrom this maddening Christmas rushthey intimated to us how much theymissed our Christmas dinner andexhange of gifts. From this revelation, itbecame clear Christmas was far morethan a Christian holiday, but was afterall a season for everyone to express theirwarmth and humanity toward one anoth-er; it had transcended the notion of reli-gion. How often is it!saicl, when plentyof presents are passed out to the childrenand everyone else during the year that,"It almost feels like Christmas," or"Christmas came early"?

Could it have been that the first peo-ples celebrated this time of year as a rit-ual of winter solstice, in hopes of bring-ing back the light of day, which hadbeen taken away from them by the earlydarkening skies? If so, then this time ofyear is a celebration we all share in. Mybrother confided just the other clay aboutstudies suggesting that many who areleft out of the celebration remain lonely,will withdraw from society, and manyend their lives.

With such contrasting personalitiesamong my wife's sisters, we decided thebest place to be was with my brother upnorth where he lived, for Christmas, and

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BUG PROGRAM: The students of Baldwin's Plaza School are excited to be par-ticipating in the B.U.G. program. Being Unusually Good (B.U.G.) is a programdesigned to promote a positive school environment. Classes are rewardedwhen they are witnessed demonstrating an understanding of respect, respon-sibility, cooperation, kindness and good citizenship. At the end of each month,the classes that have received the most B.U.G. certificates on each gradelevel are rewarded with a special activity designed by their teacher. The stu-dents have responded well to this program, which promotes positive behaviorand a sense of pride in being a member of the Plaza School community.

EATING HEALTHY: When students in Denise Christenson's SDD class atBaldwin Senior High School completed a science unit on plants and jobs relat-ed to plants, they celebrated with a Fruit, Vegetable, and Seed Festival. Thestudents really enjoyed eating healthy foods. From left, - students RobertWright, Marissa Walker, Anne Lavache, Tim Ross, and Dukens Pierre snack on"crudites.

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Religious News

The Baldwin Jewish Center, 885East Seaman Avenue, Baldwin, will behosting a community Thanksgivingservice on Thursday, November 25, at9 a.m. with local area synagogues par-ticipating. Breakfast will be servedfollowing services. Call 223-5599 toRSVP.

4 + +On Sunday, November 21, at 7 p.m.,the Baldwin Community InterfaithService will be held at AH Saints'Episcopal Church, 2375 HarrisonAvenue, Baldwn.

All Saints will also hold a SungEucharist on Thanksgiving Day,November 25 at 9 a.m.

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Barnabas the Apostle Church is spon-soring a Holiday Vendor Fair to beheld on Saturday, November 27, from9 a.m - 5 p.m. at St, Elizabeth AnnSeton Regional School, BedfordAvenue, Bellmore. There will be over100 vendors featuring all new mer-chandise, Also available will be freshwreaths, a cake booth, refreshments,sweepstakes, raffles and of course"Santa Claus."

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spent the next two seasons at a ski resorthotel. Snow flakes fell gently on thoseChristmas nights - ah, tradition to me -as we shared in Christmas dinner sur-rounded by people" we didn't know,wondering at the same time why thewaiters weren't home with their fami-lies.

So this year we're coming home. Mybrother has said, in no uncertain terms,"I want to be with all of my family atChristmas." My wife now prepares toiron out some long-simmering differ-ences among her family that will bringus all together again for Christmas din-ner to exchange gifts and celebrate ourlove for one another - as the light slow-ly makes its return.

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Anna Baracchini, director of per-formance improvement at St. FrancisHospital, said "most things do go wellin the hospital. Every time a test goesfrom one area to another there is anopportunity for something to go wrongand it rarely does."

Later in the morning Ms. Baracchinispoke about the case in Florida where apatient was given the wrong blood anddied. "

At St. Francis we have a system ofchecks and balances. We had one casewhere two patients had the same firstname and their last name was only oneletter apart and their birth dates wereone year apart. But our checks and bal-ances helped us to make sure the patientwas fine. But it could have been a dis-aster."

What Can You Do?The single most important way you

can help to prevent errors is to be anactive member of your health care team.L

"Patient disclosure is so important,"said Dr. Holland. "I'm a doctor but also apatient. I understand that we are exposed.It's hard to tell things about ourselves andfamily which could be,.difficult andshameful. We need to create the right envi-ronment to make those disclosures lessuncomfortable or we could have prob-lems. Do I need to know about domesticabuse, substance abuse, a lost job?"

Dr. Holland added that it was a resi-dent who said that you should "treatevery patient as if they are a member ofyour family."

Mr. County said, that "a number ofpatients do not always talk about med-ications they are taking, especially over-the-counter drugs or herbal treatments.

We encourage you to write everythingdown and take it with you to each doc-tor. You don't want to have adverse druginteractions."

Mr. County used the example ofprimrose oil, "often used for PMS. Butthis can interact with a lot of other drugsand can promote bleeding. This is alsotrue with ghinko biloba, used for vascu-lar disorders. It interacts with aspirinand could also lead to excessive bleed-ing."

Ms. Baracchini added that eachpatient should "ask 'questions or con-cerns and ask until you understand. Payattention to the care you are receiving.Educate yourself about your diagnosis."She added that each patient shouldappoint an advocate.

A patient advocate is a spokespersonwho is willing to act on your behalf aswell as someone who can.work wellwith members of your healthcare team.This person can be the same as the per-son who you have appointed in yourhealth care proxy. By appointing ahealth care agent in your proxy youmake sure that health care providers fol-low your wishes*. f

Public Reaction"Now what?" asked Rev. Jones'"What

will you do differently now that youhave this information?"

"I'll stand up and speak for myself. Ishould think for myself," said one resi-dent. ; " '

"I'll write letters to the editor and lei,people know what's going on. I'll con-'tact my senators and other public offi-cials and tell them what I expect fromhealthcare," said another resident."

"I'm going to go home and organizemy medical history," said one woman....

"No matter how good you are, it seemsto me there will always be human error,"said one man. "Hopefully you can learnto make those errors less often."

A large, enthusiastic crowd gatheredat Bedell's at West Wind on Wednesdayevening, November 10, to hear fromthe members of the Glacken team's re-election committee and to offer theirsupport in the upcoming election,which will take place March 15, 2005.

Freeport's Mayor Bill Glacken, alongwith running mates Deputy MayorRenalre Frierson, Trustee Don Miller,and Village Judge V. Roy Cacciatore,will be seeking a third term. "We haveaccomplished a number of the goals weset for ourselves when we took officein 1997," said Mayor Glacken, address-ing the room full of supporters.

"We were able to resolve a substan-tial deficit which threatened to ruinthe village's financial future.Concurrently, we improved Freeport'sphysical infrastructure by upgradingand repairing roads. We revitalizedthe Nautical Mile, began a flood miti-gation program which has eliminated90 percent of the flooding problem,renovated our downtown businessdistrict with facade improvements forthe local businesses, and created a

unique live/work structure in the heartof the commercial area, the MainStreet Mews," added Mr. Glacken.

Other accomplishments since theGlacken team took office in 1997include expanding electric generationpower at Power Plant 2 and addingnew water wells so the village maycontinue to supply ample amounts ofclean, safe water to local residentialand commercial customers.

"There is still more we hope toaccomplish," Glacken told the volun-teers, "and with your support andencouragement, we will have anotherfour years to achieve those goals."

Trustee Don Miller and JudgeCacciatore expressed their appreciationfor all the help and hard work the volun-teers provide.

"It's through your efforts that we arehere tonight and your commitment tomaking Freeport a better place that keepsus going and will ensure the return of theGlacken team to office for another four •years to make our village the best placeto live on Long Island." said Mr.Miller.

Indictment in Baldwin murder-Nassau County District • Attorney

Denis Dillon announced on Monday thata Grand Jury has indicted a 15-year-oldresident of Rose Boulevard, Baldwin, onone count of Intentional Murder, twocounts of Felony Murder, two counts ofRobbery, one . count of CriminalPossession of a Weapon and one count ofTampering with Physical Evidence.• The youth was arrested October 11 forallegedly killing his mother, Gail Clark,48.

The indictment alleges that on the

afternoon of September 10, the youthstabbed his mother to "death and stolemoney and her off-duty handgun. Thevictim was a captain in the New YorkCity Department of Corrections; ,

The youth was arraigned as a-Juvenjle,Offender and was remanded withoutbail. His next scheduled court appear-ance is set for Decembers. If convicted,he could face 15 years to life in prison.

The charges are merely, accusations,and the defendant is presumed innocentunless proven guilty.

PUBLIC NOTICES

KATMAC, L.L.C. Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. ofState (SSNY) 7/14/04. Office in Nassau Co. SSNYdesig. 'agent of LLC upon whom process maybe served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to179 Frederick Ave., Roosevelt. NY. Purpose: Anylawful purpose.FL711 6x 10/14,21. 28, 11 /4, 11,18CUKTMAt, L.L.C. Articles of Org. filea NY Sec. ofState (SSNY) 7/14/04. Office in Nassau Co. SSNYdesig. agent of LLC upon whom process maybe served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to179 Frederick Ave.. Roosevelt, NY. Purpose: Anylawful purpose.Fl «717iSy in/14 71. ?R 11/4. 11. IB

SIIJ, L.L.C. Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State(SSNY) 7/14/04. O.ffice in Nassau Co. SSNYdesig. agent of LLC upon whom process may'be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to133 Frederick Ave., Roosevelt, NY. Purpose: Anylawful purpose.FL#7136x 10/14, 21, 28, 11/4, 11. 1810 TAYLOR STREET REALTY LLC Articles of Org.filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 07/29/04. Office inNassau Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC uponwhom process may be served. SSNY shall mailcopy of process to 10 Taylor Street; Freeport.N.Y. 11520. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.Fl J7106y in/14 71. 7fl 11 /4 11 .18NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: MAM ENTERPRISE, LLC.Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York (SSNY) on10/08/04. The latest date of dissolution is12/31/2025. Office location: Nassau County.SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC,256 Forest Avenue, Woodmere, New Yo.rk11598.'Purpose: For any lawful purpose.Cl ftTOOAv IP/PI 9« 1 1 IA 11 1B OS

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COM-PANY. NAME: RESIDENTIAL ALLIANCE, LLC. Articles ofOrganization were filed with the Secretary of Stateof New York (SSNY) an 10/13/04, Office location:Nassau County. SSNY has been designated asagent of the LLC upon whom process against itmay be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of processto the LLC. 117 West Sunrise Highway, Fteeport,New York 11520. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.Fl 731 6T 1fl/?l ?fl 11/4 11 IS 9S

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: AVNIR PROPERTIES, LLC.

' Articles'of. Organization were filed with the

Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on08/17/041 The latest date of dissolution is12/31/2100. Office location: Nassau County.SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC,c/o Nir Cohen, 3525 Woodward Street,Oceanside. New York 11572. Purpose: For any

.lawful purpose.FL#7336x 10/28, 11/4. 11. 18, 25, 12/2NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: CC UNITED LLC. Articles ofOrganization were filed with the Secretary ofState of New York (SSNY) on 10/04/04. The latestdate of dissolution is 12/31/2103. Office loca-tion: Nassau County. SSNY has been, designat-ed as agent of the LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shall mail acopy of process to the LLC, 100 BrooklynAvenue, Suite IK, Freeport, New York 11520.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.Fl 0734 AY 10/78. 11 4 11. 1R ?fi 1?/7

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: FE HOLDINGS LLC. Articles of.Organization were filed with the Secretary ofState of New York (SSNY) on 10/01 /04. The latestdate of dissolution is 12/31/2103. Office loca- :

tion: Nassau County. SSNY has been designat-ed as agent of the LLC upon whom processagainst It may be served. SSNY shall mail acopy of process to the LLC, 100 Bro'oklynAvenue, Suite IK, Freeport, New York 11520.Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 'FL #735 6x 10/28, 11 /4. 11. 18, 25, 12/2

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUEMC Mortgage Corporation.

Plaintiff,AGAINST

Brian Buchanan, et. al..Defendant®

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly dated 9/20/2004 I. the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd.. Village of Mineola, NewYork on 11 /30/2004 at 9:00 AM premises knownas 24 Russell Place, Freeport, New York 11520 Allthat certain plot piece or parcel of land, withthe buildings and improvements thereon erect-ed, situate, lying and being in the Village, ofFreeport, County of NASSAU and State of New

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Section, Block and Lot: 54-69-20. Approximateamount of lien $180,173.81 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed Judgment Index* 1355/04Kathleen Wright, Esq., RefereeSteven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff,P.O. Box 1291, Buffalo, NY 14240-1291Dated: 10/20/2004FL#737 10/28. 11/4. 11, 18 _NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: 126 NORTH PARK, LLC.Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York (SSNY) on10/19/04. Office location: Nassau County. SSNYhas been designated as agent of. the LLC uponwhom process'against it may be served. SSNYshall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 2541Westlake Avenue, Oceanside, New York 1 1572.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.FL#7386x 10/28, 11/4, 11, 18, 25, 12/2 _

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUMORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS-TEMS, INC.,

Plaintiff,AgainstMOLINE NG; JENNIFER ADAMS;

Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 9/22/2004 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Cpuntry Road, Mineola, NY on11/29/2004 at 10:30 AM premises known as 29Woods Avenue, Roosevelt, NYALL that certain plot piece .or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being in the Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew YorkSection 55 Block 41 7 Lot 57 Approximateamount of lien $238,068.22 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment lndex# 21 16/04Joseph Goldstein, Esq., Referee.Jon B. Felice & Associates, P.C. (Attorney's forPlaintiff)1 1 East 44th Street, Suite 800, New York, NY10017Dated: 10/19/2004 File #: ALF 408 mac

NOTICE OF SALE

. SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTYWACHOVIA BANK, N.A., etal., Plaintiff(s)vs. PLAZA HOMES LLC, et al.. Defendants)Attorney(s) for Plaintiff(s): Rosicki, Rosicki &Associates, P.C., Main Office: One Old CountryRoad, Suite 200, Carle Place, New York 11514(516)741-2585Pursuant to-judgment of foreclosure and saleentered herein on or about September 23,2004, I will sell at Public Auction to the highestbidder at The North Front Steps of the NassauCounty Court House, 262 Old'Country Road,Mineola, NeW York 11501.On November 30, 2004 at 9:00 AMPremises known as 500 Atlantic Avenue,Freeport, New York 11520Section: 54 Block: 524 Lot: 93As 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 $100,879.07plus interest and costs.INDEX NO. 1441/04John E. Ryan, Esq.. REFEREEFL#741 4x10/28. 11/4. 11. 18NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: JVA CONSTRUCTION MAN-AGEMENT SERVICES LLC. Articles ofOrganization were filed with the Secretary ofState of New York (SSNY) on 04/09/03. Officelocation: Nassau County. SSNY has been desig-nated as agent of the LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shall mail acopy of process to the LLC, c/o Jack V.Applebaum, P.O. Box 344, 60 Meadow Lane,Lawrence, New York 11559. Purpose: For anylawful purpose.Fl #749 iSy 11 /4 11 1 fl 75. 1 ?/?. 9

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. THE VIL-LAGE OF FREEPORT, Pltf. vs.CHENONCEAUXPROPERTIES CORP., et al, Defts. Index #2036/04.Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale

. entered Sept. 17, 2004, I will sell at public auc-tion on the north front steps of the NassauCounty Courthouse, 262 Old Country Rd.,Mineola, NY on Dec. 7, 2004 at 9:15 a.m. prem.k/a 209 Sportsman Ave., Freeport, NY a/k/aSection 62, Block 89, Lot 230, as shown on theNassau County Land and Tax Map. Approx.

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Barbara Hopkins to retire from Libraryfrom page 5

rials to help parents of special educationyoungsters better understand and helptheir children. The library continues tobudget for those needs. During hertenure, Barbara obtained over $498,000in grants.

The only resistance to change Ms.Hopkins reriiembers is some initial con-cerns that the library's video collectionwould compete with businesses in thecommunity. The board made it clear thattheir collection would have a differentemphasis - toward quality movies andeducational, children's and travel videosrather than the more popular comnier-cial features.

With a graciousness that is her hall-mark, Ms. Hopkins gives full credit toothers for her accomplishments. Shespeaks of a community that has alwayspassed each annual budget. She praises alibrary board that communicates withresidents and positively markets theconcept of a full-service communitylibrary.

Most especially, she applauds a staffthat is not only professionally compe-tent, but understands the importance ofservice. "We continue to call the peoplewho come to the library 'patrons,' ratherthan just 'customers.' Everyone under-stands the high quality that is expected."

Scarce funding.One'area of continuing concern; how-

ever, is the scarce amount of publicfunding devoted to libraries. "Only,now," said Ms. Hopkins, "are -'some.'elected officials realizing how importantlibraries are to their conimunilies;" She ;

speaks'of the need to lobby legislators aslibraries are expected to do more andmore for residents. .

Ms. Hopkins will retire as ofDecember 1. Until the trustees select anew director, Catherine Overton willserve as librarian in charge. Ms. Overtonhas worked in Baldwin for seven yearsand has overseen the library's computerservices, particularly the AutomatedLibrary Information System whichinterfaces with the Nassau LibrarySystem and the other-Nassau libraries.This cooperative venture among all thelibraries allows them to respond to vari-ations and changes in technology with-out any one library being impacted byunexpected high costs.

For Ms. Hopkins, there is only oneregret - that delays in construction havemade it impossible for her to see thisnewest expansion project through to fullcompletion. Although she has alreadyextended her retirement deadline, shemust now leave without the details offinal construction complete. She

Student News

KERRY B1RNSTILL of Baldwin hadtwo goals and an assist in two games asthe Oneonta State women's field hock-ey team won the New York StateWomen's Collegiate AthleticAssociation title with wins over NewPaltz (3-2) and Ithaca (3-1).

TRICIA JAEGER of Baldwin.scoredthe last goal as the Oneonta Slatewomen's soccer team won its sixthstraight Slate University of New YorkAthletic Conference title with a 3-0 vic-tory over Cortland. She was also namedto the second team of the SUNYACWomen's Soccer All-conference team

departs, however, with the knowledgethat she has helped deliver to the com-munity the first-class facility which waspromised and which will meet the needsof residents now and into the foresee-able future.

In comments to The Leader, KevinKamen, president of the Library's Boardof Trustees and a 25-year member of theboard, said, "When we hired Barbara onMay 14, 1986, she brought to the table aMaster's degree in library science and aMaster's in business administration. Shewas just what we needed at the time andcontinued to be what we needed duringthe past 18 years."

He added, "She was able to tell usthen that she could get the job done, andgetting the job done js what she has donefor 18 years."

"She brought leadership, integrity, inde-pendence, and dedication...she respectedthe role of the trustees...she was conscien-tious and involved in the community, inthe Women's Advance Club, the Chamber,the Historical Society, and ContinuingEducation. She has always had the bestinterest of the library at heart."

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Finally, al luding to constructiondelays caused by issues outside thelibrary's immediate purview, but prais-ing Ms. Hopkins' hands-on style and herability to get the job done. Mr. Kamen

said. "If Barbara were a carpenter, thebuilding would be completed."

Ms. Hopkins was honored by col-leagues and friends at a retirement din-ner on November I I .

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! NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURJ: NASSAU COUNTY. THE VIL-LAGE OF FREEPORT, Pltf ..vs. HARVEY WEISSMAND/B/A MICRO LEASING, et al. Defts. Index#2151/04. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosureand sale entered Sept. 27, 2004, I will sell atpublic auction on the north front steps of theNassau County Courthouse, 262 Old CountryRd., Mineola, NY on Dec. 7, 2004 at .10:00 a.m.prem. k/a 40-42 Smith Street. Freeport, NY. Saidproperty located on the northerly side of SmithSt., 165.73 ft. easterly when'measured alongthe northerly side of Smith St., from the cornerformed by. the intersection of the northerly sideof Smith St.- and the easterly side of Church St.being a plot 106.3 ft. x 74 ft. x 62 ft. x 62 ft.Approx. amt. of judgment is $2,282.92 plus costsand interest. Sold subject to terms and condi-tions of filed judgment and terms of sale. LOUISJ. MILONE. Referee. BERKMAN, HENOCH, PETER-SON & PEDDY, PC, Attys. for Pltf., 100 GardenCity Plaza, Garden City, NY. #61558

_FL#75)P4x 11/4. H. 18.25NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSO-CIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. LENA HUG-GINS, et al. Defts. Index #04-002654. Pursuant tojudgment of foreclosure and sale dated Oct.19, 2004.1 will sell at public auction on the northfront steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd.. Mineola, NY on Dec. 7,2004 at 10:15 a.m. prem. k/a Section 55, Block-499, Lot 32. Sold s'ubject to terms and condi-tions of filed judgment and terms of sale andthe right of the United States of America toredeem within 120 days from the date of saleas provided by law. ALFRED REINHARZ, Referee.LEW & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., GreatNeck. NY. #61583FL #752P 4x 11 /4. 11. 18, 25

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. THE VIL-LAGE OF FREEPORT. Pltf, vs. SUZANNE RICHTER.et al, Defts. Index #2038/2004. Pursuant to judg-ment of foreclosure and sale entered Sept. 30,2004, I will sell at public auction on the northfront steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd.. Mineola, NY on Dec. 7,2004 at 9:45 a.m. prem. k/a 256-256A and-Vacant Lot East of 256 Sportsman Ave.,Freeport, NY a/k/a School District 9, Section 62.Block.88. Lots 282, 283 and 284 on the NassauCounty Tax Map. Approx. amt. of judgment is$25,774.87 plus costs and interest. Sold subjectto terms and conditions of filed judgment andterms of sale. ALFRED REINHARZ, Referee. BERK-MAN, HENOCH, PETERSON & PEDDY, PC, Attys.for Pltf., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY#61557FL#753P4x 11/4. 11. 18. 25

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUNorth Country.Mortgage Banking Corporation,

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Monique Ceruti, et al.,Defendants)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly dated 9/9/2004 I, the undersigned Refereewill sell at public auction at the North FrontSteps of the Nassau County Courthouse. 262Old Country Rd., Village of Mineola, New Yorkon 12/2/2004 at 9:45 AM premises known as 15West Roosevelt Avenue, Hempstead, New York11575All 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,. Block and Lot: 55-427-54, 55, 153Approximate amount of lien $225,987.64 plusinterest and costs. Premises will be sold subjectto provisions of filed Judgment Index#004759/04 .Jason Cole Bergman, RefereeSteven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff,P.O. Box 1291, Buffalo. NY 14240-1291Dated: 10/26/2004Fl U~lFtA At 1 1 /4 1 1 1R 75

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: BRITTANY JORDAN REALTYLLC. Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York (SSNY) on10/20/04. The latest date of dissolution is12/31/2103. Office location: Nassau County.

' SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC.c/o Steven Weiss, 1360 Boxwood Drive West,Hewlett Harbor, New York; 11557. Purpose: Forany lawful purpose.' " -Fl #7SA <Sy 11 /4 11. 1B. 7S 1 7/7 9

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUWELLS FARGO BANK .MINNESOTA. -NATIONALASSOCIATION. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE'POOLINGAND SERVICING AGREEMENT, DATED AS OFJULY 1, 2003. AMONG ASSET BACKED FUNDINGCORPORATION. OPTION ONE MORTGAGE COR-PORATION AND WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESO-

TA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ABFC ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES. SERIES 2003-OPT1, WITH-OUT RECOURSE,

Plaintiff againstPEREZIDE A. BELLE AKA PEREZIDE BELLE AKAANDY BELLE AKA ANDY P. BELLE; CATHERINEBELLE; et al.

Defendant®Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 7/12/2004 I, I the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at North FrontSteps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 262Old Country Road, Mineola, NY on 12/3/2004 at9:00 AM premises known as211 MANHATTAN STREET, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575ALL that certain plot, piece, tract or parcel ofland, with the buildings and improvementsthereon erected, situate, lying and being in theTown of Hempstead, County of Nassau andState of New York.Section 55 Block 296 Lot 423-426 Approximateamount of lien $199,151.78 plus plus interestand costs. Premises will be sold subject to provi-sions'Of filed judgment Index # 16907/03TERENCE E. SMOLEV, Esq., Referee.Fein, Such & Crane, (Attorney's for Plaintiff) 747Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 201. ChestnutRidge, N.Y. 10977 (973) 538-4700 X 151Dated: 10/20/2004 Our File#: OPNY 843 muFL #757 5x 1 T/4. 11. 18. 25

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT -COUNTY OF NASSAUAmeriquest Mortgage Company,

. Plaintiff,AGAINST

Toni J. Baker, et. al..Defendant®

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly dated 9/20/2004 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd., Village of Mineola NewYork on 12/8/2004 at 10:00 AM premises knownas 181 N. Long Beach Avenue, Hempstead,New York 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-York 'Section, Block and Lot: 54-56-1 Approximateamount of lien $126,276.23 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed Judgment Index #03-019125Karl Seman, Esq., RefereeFein, Such & Crane. LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff,1800 First Federal Plaza, Rochester, NY 14614Dated: 10/V3/2004 • • --•FL #758 4x 11 /4. 11. 18.25 ;NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COM-PANY. NAME: STONEBRIDGE HOMES, LLC. Articles OfOrganization were filed with the Secretary of Stateof New York (SSNY) on 06/15/04. The latest date ofdissolution is 12/31/2103. Office location: NassauCounty. SSNY has been designated as agent of theLLC upon whom process against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/oBarry tevine, Esq., 114 Old Country Road, Mineola,New York 11501. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

'FL7596T11/4, 11, 18, 25, 12/2,9NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTYFV-1.INC., Plaintiff(s)vs. JOHN H. MOORE, JR.; et al, Defendant(s)Attorney(s) for Plaintiff(s): Rosicki, Rosicki &Associates,?, C., 152 Islip Avenue, Suite-18, Islip,New York 11751 (631)224-4678Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and saleentered herein on or about September 30, 2004, 1will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder atNorth front steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,

. 262 Old Country Read, Minaola, New York 11501.On December 3, 2004 at 9:30 AMPremises known as 180 Randall Avenue, Freeport, •New York -11520ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situ-ate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village ofFreeport, Town of Hempstead. County of Nassauand State of New York.

' Section: 54 Block: 63 Lot: 11As more particularly described in the judgment of.foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of theterms and conditions contained in said judgmentand terms of sale. Approximate amount of judg-ment $318,841.25 plus interest and costs.INDEX NO. 3626/04Lisa Siano, Esq., REFEREE - 'FL 760 4T 11/4, 11, 18,25 •

NOTICE OF SALE' SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU

National American Bank, .Plaintiff,

AGAINST . . . .Valerie Armand, et. al.,

Defendant(s).Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and 'saleduly dated 6/28/2004 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, '

• 262 Old Country Rd., Village of Mineola, New "York on 12/3/2004 at 9:30 AM premises knownas 135 West Fulton Street, Hempstead, NewYork 10575.ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land,

' - with the bijildings and improvements thereonerected,.situate, lying and being in the Town ofHempstead, County of NASSAU and State ofNew York . ' - -^Section, Block and Lot:55-412-100 Approximate-,amount of lien $220,162.12 plus interest ahd "

costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed Judgment Index #1982/04Kenneth Jay Balkan, Esq., RefereeSteven J. Baum, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff,P.O. Box 1291, Buffalo, NY 14240-1291Dated: 11/1/2004 'FL #761 4x 11 /4, 11 18. 25 '

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. LONGBEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, A DELAWARECORPORATION, Pltf. vs. REINA FLORES, THOMASFLORES, Defts. Index #7284/04. Pursuant tojudgment of foreclosure and sale dated Sept.22, 2004. I will sell at public auction at theNassau County Courthouse, on the north frontsteps, 262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY onDec. 15. 2004 at 10:30 a.m.. prem. k/a 17Leonard St., Freeport, NY. Said property locat-ed on the northerly side of Leonard Ave. 201.89ft. easterly from the corner formed by the inter-section of the northerly side of Leonard Ave.with the easterly side of N. Mann St., being aplot 140.70 ft. x 50.30 ft. x 138.90 ft. x 50 ft.Approx. amt. of judgment is $248,278.76 pluscosts and interest. Sold subject to terms andconditions of filed judgment and terms of sale.HERBERT J. LIPP, Referee. CERTILMAN BALINADLER & HYMAN, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 90 MerrickAve., East Meadow, NY #6687Fl S7AAP 4v 1 1 /11 1S 7.R 1 ?/?

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: DAYMORE TRANSPORT SER-VICES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filedwith the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY)on 10/22/04. Office location: Nassau County.SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC,c/o' Aaron M. Woskoff, Esq., 201 MorelandRoad, Suite 10, Hauppauge, New York-11788.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.FL#771 6x11/11. 18. 25. 12/2. 9. 16

NOTICE TO NASSAU COUNTY TAXPAYERSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sales lists arebeing prepared of unpaid School District Taxes'for the year 2003/2004 and County, Town andSpecial District Taxes for the year 2004 on realproperty situated in the Town of Hempstead,North Hempstead and Oyster Bay and the Cityof Long Beach, New York. Sales lists are alsobeing prepared on unpaid County and SpecialAssessment Taxes for the year of 2004 on RealProperty situated with the territorial limits of theCity of Glen Cove, New York. Unless suchunpaid taxes, with interest and additional feesbe paid on or before the 20th day ofDecember 2004 the tax lien on the propertyagainst, which such taxes are" levied will be'advertised and on the 15th day of February2005 thereafter sold."

Any taxpayer interested may send a briefdescription of his property to the CountyTreasurer and a statement of the Amount ofunpaid tax. if any, will be forwarded to him

The complete lists will be open for examina-tion and copie's available in the CountyTreasurer's Office, 240 Old Country Road,Garden City, New York (P.O. Address, Mineola.N.Y. 11501) or visit our Nassau County TreasurersOffice web site www.nassaucountyny.gov onor about 1 Oth January 2005.

Nassau County do.es not discriminate on thebasis of disability in admission, to or access to,or treatment or employment in, its services, pro-grams, or activities.

Upon request, accommodations such asthose required by the Americans with'Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided toenable individuals with disabilities to participatein all services, programs, activities and publichearings and events conducted by theTreasurers Office.

Upon request, information can be madeavailable in brailler large print, qudiotape orother alternative formats. For additional infor-mation, please call (516) 571-3715 (VOICE) or(516) 571-3108 fJTY).1

HENRY M.DACHOWITZNassau County Treasurer

FL #772 2x11/18. 25NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: 247 REALTY. LLC. Articles OfOrganization were filed with the Secretary ofState of New York (SSNY) on 07/19/04. Officelocation: Nassau County. SSNY has been desig-nated as agent of the LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shall mail acopy of process to the LLC, 4 WashingtonAvenue, Lawrence, New York 11598. Purpose:For any lawful purpose. 'FL #773 6x 11 /18, 25, 12/2, 9 -16, 23

~~ NOTICE OF SALE ~SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUCHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPOR-ATION,

• . Plaintiff,Against - . ' . . . . - •JOYCE PICKETT; et al.,

' Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment-Of foreclosure and saleduly entered 10/11/2002 I, the undersigned •'Referee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY on12/16/2004 at 10:30 AM premises known as33 Stirling Avenue, Freeport, NYALL ttept certain plot piece or parcel of land,with we buildings and improvements thereon-erected, situate, lying and being in the Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State of

New YorkSection 54 Block 338 Lot 15-18 Approximateamount of lien $243,311.03 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisions •of filed judgment Index* 16189/01Chris J. Coschignano, Esq., Referee.Jon B. Felice & Associates, P.C. (Attorney's forPlaintiff)11 East 44th Street, Suite 800 New York, NY10017Dated: M /5/2004 File #: BBFCH 2129 seFL #774 4x11/18, 25, 12/2.9

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU - MORTGAGEELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("MERS"),AS NOMINEE FOR EQUIFIRST CORPORATION, ITS SUC-CESSORS AND ASSIGNS C/O HOMECOMINGS FINAN-CIAL NETWORK, Plaintiff, AGAINST JEAN ONESLAMOTHE, ET. AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a judg-ment of foreclosure and sale duly dated6/28/2004, I, the undersigned Referee will sell atpublic auction at the North Front Steps of theNassau County Courthouse, 262 Old Country Rd.,Village of Mineola, New York, on 12/14/2004 at9:00 AM, premises known as 43 Horace Avenue,Hempstead, NY 11575. All that certain plot piece orparcel of land, with the buildings and improve-ments thereon erected, situate, lying .and being inthe Town of Hempstead, County of NASSAU andState of New York, Section, Block and Lot: 55-487-13. Approximate amount of lien $257,868.00 plusinterest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to.provisions of filed Judgment Index #2354/04.Edward J.-Mulhern, Esq., Referee,STEVEN J. BAUM, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box1291, Buffalo, NY 14240-1291 Dated:' 11/10/2004Fl 77* AT 11/1R 75 17/9 O

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

Index No. 03/013309NOTICE OF SALE

The Chase Manhattan Bank, as TrusteePlaintiff

againstMichael Treasure a/k/a Michael W. Treasure

etalDefendants

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure andsale signed herein on August 16, 2004. I, theundersigned, the Referee in said judgmentnamed, will sell at public auction on the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Court House.262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York11501, County of NASSAU, State of New York,on December 22, 2004 at 9:30 A.M.. on thatday, the premises directed by said judgment tobe sold and therein described as follows: '

Said premises being known as and by street'address 90 Westside Avenue, Freeport. NewYork 11520

Section: 62 Block: 138 Lot: 11Said premises are sold in as is condition or^_^

the date of delivery of the Referee's Deedssub 'ject to any state of facts an accurate~surveymay show, zoning restrictions and any amend-ments thereto; covenants, restrictions, agree-ments, reservations and easements, of record;municipal departmental violations, emergencyrepair liens on the date of delivery of theReferee's Deed, and such other provisions asmay be set forth in the complaint and'judg-ment filed in this action.Dated: Syosset, New York

November 8. 2004Robert J. Carlucci, Esq.REFEREE.

CARUS & MANNIELLO P.C.ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

115 EILEEN WAYSYOSSET, NEW YORK 11791

(516)364-4500(718)463-8918

FL ff776 'IX 11 /I ?. 75. 1 ?/2. 9NOTICE OF LEGAL POSTPONEMENT OF SALESUPREME COURT -COUNTY OF NASSAUGREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC.,Plaintiff against BERNICE LEWIS. SAVALAS LEWIS,et al Defendant(s).Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 11/14/2003. I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the northfront steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd.. Mineola, NY on11 /29/2004 at 9:30 AM premises known as 179Elmwood Ave., Roosevelt, NY. lying and beingin the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassauand State of New York, "known as and by LotNumbers 244, 245, 246 and the Westerly 10 ft. of'Lot number 247 on.a certain, map entitled : r"Map of Crestwood Park, Roosevelt. Nassau :

County, Long Island, New'-York, surveyed May ; '1925 Geo. E. Blair C.E. Baldwin. LI. NY" and filedin the Nassau County Clerk's Office 12/12/25 asFile'No. 586 Case No. 3562 being more particu-larly bounded and described as follows:

- Beginning at a point on the Southerly side of. '.Elmwood Ave. distant 60 ft. easterly from thecorner "formed by the intersection of the

'Southerly side of Elmwood Ave. with the -Easterly side of Astor PJ. Being a plot size of 70 ft.x 100 ft.. SEC #55 BLOCK 471 LOT 347Approximate amo.unt of lien $237,970.85 plus "interest ana" costs. Premises will be sold subject.

-to,provisions of filed judgment. Index #.012247/03. Graham W. Kistler, Esq., Referee.Original sale date, 11/3/04 at 10:00 AM..samelocation. Berkman, Henoch, Peterson & Peddy.P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 100 Garden CityPlaza, Garden City, New York, 11530

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

Plaintiff.AgainstHERBERT GOODWINS; et al.,

Defendants)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale -duly, entered 11 /22/2002 I. the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse.262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY on12/17/2004 at 9:00 am premises known as209 Ellison Avenue, Roosevelt. NYALL that certain plot piece or parcel of lanaVwith the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being in the Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew YorkSection 55 Block 335 Lot 130-131 Approximateamount of lien $173.640.71 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment Index* 8486/01John Beyrer, Esq., Referee.Jon B. Felice & Associates. P.C. (Attorney's forPlaintiff)11 East 44th Street, Suite 800, New York, NY10017Dated 11/9/2004 File #: BBFCH 1988 seFL #778 4x11/18. 25. 12/2.9

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUNATIONAL AMERICAS INVESTMENT. INC.,

Plaintiff.AgainstCHRISTOPHER CAMPBELL et al.

Defendant®Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 9/23/2004 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY on12/16/2004 at 10:00 AM premises known as428 Brookside Ave., Roosevelt, NY 11575ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt,Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau andState of New YorkSection 36 Block 484 Lot 246 Approximateamount of lien $286,398.23 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment Index* 03/018300ANTHONY J. RATTOBALLI, Esq.. Referee.Shapiro and DiCaro250 Mile Crossing Blvd.. Suite One. Rochester NY14624Dated: 11/9/2004 File*: 03-49829r jvrFL#779 4x11/IS. 25. 12/2.9

NOTICE OF SALE :SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUMORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS-TEMS, INC. MIN NO. 10005230036120863 9.

Plaintiff againstRONALD MEANS; et al.,

Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 7/12/2004 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at North FrontSteps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 262Old Country Road, Mineola, NY on 12/16/2004at 9:OOAM premises known as120 EAST FULTON AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY11575

ALL that certain plot, piece, tract or parcel ofland, with the buildings and improvementsthereon erected, situate, lying and. being in theTown of Hempstead. County of Nassau andState of New York. •Section 55 Block 476 Lot 101&510 Approximateamount of lien $269,517.63 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment Index # 18800/03THOMAS A WILLIAMS. Esq., Referee.Fein, Such" & Crane, (Attorney's for Plaintiff) 747Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 201, ChestnutRidge, N.Y. 10977 (973) 538-4700 X 151Dated: 11/10/2004 Our File #: AUNY 288 muF-I jf7Qn Av 1 T /1Q OK 1O/O O

NOTICE TO BIDDERSPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bidswill be received by the Board of Education,Freeport Union Free School District. 235.No.Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520, for thePlayground Replacement at Bayview AvenueSchool in Freeport, New York 11520The Scope of Work described in the documentsconsists of the following:

Freeport School District - Bayview AvenueSchool Playground Replacement

Contract No 1; General ConstructionThe bids shall be in accordance with theSpecifications, Drawings, and Terms of the pro-posed contract.These proposals will be received by theDistrict's Clerk and the District's ProgramManager JMOA Engineering P.C., at the

Freeport Union Free School DistrictAdministration Offices235 No. Ocean Avenue

' Freeport New York 11520(516)867-5200

Until 11:00 a.m. prevailing time on December 7,2004 at which time they will be publicly openedand read aloud. The bid opening will takeplace in the confefence room at theAdministration Offices.OBTAINING DOCUMENTS:The Documents, including Drawings andSpecifications, may be examined at JMOAEngineering, P.C., 120 Commerce Drive,Hauppauge, New York between the Hours of9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday throughFriday, beginning on Wednesday. November17, 2004. They may be obtained upon depositof $100.00 for each combined set of drawingsand specifications. The deposit is fully refund-able upon return of the documents in goodcondition within thirty days of any future bidopening. Non-bidders shall receive partial reim-bursement, in an amount equal to the amountof the deposit, less the actual cost of reproduc-tion of the documents.For further information about obtaining thedocuments, contact Pepin Accilien or JoyceRosado. at:

JMOA Engineering, P.C.120 Commerce Drive

Hauppauge, New York 11788(631) 434-1800 Ext. O(Operator)

BID SUBMISSIONS:Each proposal must be accompanied by secu-rity in the amount of not less i.ian five percent(5%) of the bid, in the form and subject to theconditions stipulated in the Information toBidders. No Bidder shall withdraw his bid withinforty-five days (45) after the formal openingthereof.The Owner reserves the right to waive any infor-malities in any proposals, or to reject any or allproposals and to advertise for new proposals.The accepted low bidder(s) will be required tofurnish a Performance and Payment Bond inthe amount of 125% of the contract sum and

produce all insurance in amounts hot less thanspecified-under the General Conditions andSpecial Provisions.Freeport Union Free School DistrictBayview Avenue Playground ReplacementFreeport, New YorkFl fl7S1 11/IS ;

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)FOR

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICESVILLAGE .OF FREEPORT

Community Development.AgencyThe Village of Freeport CommunityDevelopment Agency (FCDA) is requestingproposals from_architectural firms and individu-als to provide professional architectural exper-tise related to community development pro-jects primarily dealing with commercial rehabili-tation, environmental issues and facadeimprovements. The selected architectural firm(or firms) will act in the capacity of an architec-tural/environmental consultant to the Agency,and will coordinate and assist FCDA personneland the Agency's planning consultants. Theorganization should be familiar with and havea working knowledge of the Village ofFreeport's Laws, Codes, Ordinances, andapplicable New York State and Federal Laws,Rules and Regulations (particularly HUD CDBGRegulations).Assignments the selected architectural consul-tant may be called upon to perform couldInclude:1. Prepare preliminary concept designs andcost estimates for commercial downtownfacade improvements. :

2. Prepare plans and specifications necessaryfor facade improvements, and present forVillage Site Plan Board review and approval..3. Prepare bid specifications necessary to satis-fy federal, state and local regulations.4. Perform field supervision to assure compli-ance with plans and specifications, and withHUD Davis-Bacon wage requirements.5. Prepare and approve payment schedules inaccordance with FCDA and lending institu-tions.6. Professional consultation and inspections ofan architectural nature as needed for commu-nity development projects.7. Review and critique site plans for develop-ment and redevelopment proposals.8. Prepare drawings, technical data and costestimates, in relation to construction projects.9. Prepare reports and make recommenda-tions in relation to architectural projects.10.'Perform any other architecturally relatedservices, as are necessary, as assigned by theDirector of the FCDA.11. Prepare and analyze environmental stud-ies/reports.12. Prepare repairs and make recommen-dations relative to environmental issues.13. Perform area field inspections.The Agency needs the professional services ofan architectural and/or environmental consult-ing firm on a continuing basis for assistance insituations that may need immediate attentionand solution during the year. Therefore, we areseeking a consulting agreement whereby pro-fessional services requested would be itemizedand billed as these services are rendered.In order for this Agency to select one or morequalified architectural firm(s). the followinginformation is required as part of the selectionprocedure, which is expected to include aninterview:1. Name of organization, office location andnames and addresses of all principals2. Specific staff available to the Department.

3. List of applicable work experience (emphasison commercial facade (storefront) rehabilita-tion), in the Village of Freeport, Town ofHempstead (incorporated and unincorporat-ed). Nassau County and elsewhere4. Examples of work products (e.g. reports,drawing, etc.)5.Fee Schedule. NOTE: A multiplier is not to beincluded the cost of professional services.6. Names, addresses and phone numbers ofreferences (provide Individual contact whocan be reached by telephone).Evaluation criteria to be used in judging appli-cants will be weighted as follows:

EVALUATION CRITERIA1. Familiarity with relevant Village codes, ordi-nances and regulations Rating 10%2. Number and availability of professional staffto FCDA including number of licensed or regis-tered professionals. Rating 5%3. Relevant architectural work experience

Rating 45%Specifically:a) Commercial and Residential Design -

individual projects (Rating 10%)b) Facade/Downtown Improvement

Programs (multiple projects)(Rating 20%)c) Field supervision of contractors to ensure

compliance with plans/specificationsand David-Bacon compliance.

(Rating 15%)4. Aesthetic quality of traditional downtown

designs Rating 10%5. Relevant environmental experience

a). SEQR assessments, HUD env. clearancesother reports/studies (Rating 5%)

b). Field inspections (Rating 5%)6. Fee Schedule Rating 20%TOTAL . 100%'Proposals should be submitted to:

Ellen Kelly, DirectorVillage of Freeport

Community Development Agency'46 North Ocean Ave.

Freeport, New York 11520Proposals are to be received by this office nolater than 4:30 PM on December 23, 2004Fl &7B? 11/IBSUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUBANK ONE. N.A., F/K/A THE FIRST NATIONALBANK OF CHICAGO. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGIS-TERED HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET SECURI-TIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1999-SP1, C/OOCWEN FEDERAL BANK, FSB, SERVICING AGENT,Plaintiff against ROY A. PHILLIPS ll._ et^alDefendants). . _ 'Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure andSale entered on May 14, 2004, I, the under-signed Referee will sell at public auction on thenorth front steps of the Nassau CountyCourthouse, 262 Old Country Road, Mineola,N.Y. on the 17th day of December, 2004 at 9:30a.m. premises Beginning at a-point on the east-erly side of High Place distant 195 southerlyfrom the corner formed by the intersection ofthe.easterly side of High Place and the souther-ly side of Mount Joy Avenue measured alongthe easterly side of High Place; being a plot 100feet by 50 feet by 100 feet by 50 feet. Saidpremises known as 28 High Place, Freeport, N.Y.11520.Approximate amount of lien $135,461.94 plusinterest and costs. Index No. 17071/03. MichaelBalboni, Esq., Referee. David M. Namm.Attorney® for Plaintiff, 600 Old Country Road,Suite 224, Garden City, N.Y. 11530FL #783 4x11/18. 25, 12/2,9

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