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first Meet the Candidates Night draws a crowdby Jim Golding

Neither snow, nor cold, blustery windsnor poor driving conditions could keepnearly 100 Freeport residents from theirappointed gathering across from the postoffice at Freeport Library with candidatesfor Village offices.

The Northwest Civic Association spon-sored the first Meet the Candidates Nighton February 24 with all four mayoral con-tenders, five trustee candidates and twovying for village justice.

"I am amazed so many people wouldcome out in this weather," said co-moder-ator Kenneth Bagatelle. "It's a testamentthere is still an interest in village govern-ment."

Village JusticeIncumbent Roy Cacciatore is being

challenged by first-time candidate TierreJeanne-Porter.

Judge Cacciatore has served as villagejustice for 12 years; presiding over thesecond largest village court in state. AFreeport native, he also is very active inthe local Little League and hockey pro-grams

Ms. Jeanne-Porter has 17 years' expe-rience as an attorney and holds a lawdegree from Hofstra University. Herexperience includes being a corporate

"officer, a mediator and CEO/founder of anon-profit corporation. She also is amember of three bar associations.

TIFFANY GRIMES, a 17-year-oldjunior at Baldwin High School, is astate finalist for the Miss New YorkTeen Pageant. The Miss New YorkTeen Pageant will be held inAugust. If Miss Grimes wins shewill represent New York State in theMiss Teen U.S.A. national competi-tion.

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Seven personsare running fortwo positionsoccupied byi n c u m b e n t sRenaire Frierson-Davis and DonMiller. Fiveattended theforum; CandaceHoward and Ms.Davis could notattend.

The other can-didates include:

Peter Norris, afoiirth generationFreeportef whohas been in busi-ness 21 years. Hesaid three majorissues of concernto him are "a lotof major debt,"taxes, and gangtroubles. A famil-iar audience mem-ber at the village board meetings, Mr.Norris said he decided to run for office"because I need to see something hap-pen" and is concerned' about the future ofhi? daughter, who is about to enterschool.

"I love this town," he said. "This is

QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS were fielded by Freeport's candidates.

where I built my business and I want theVillage to be a shining beacon to othercommunities."

Robert T. Kennedy, a three-yearFreeport resident, has been in business 30years and has real estate and constructionmanagement experience. "I love the vil-lage and I think we can do a little better

with it," he said of his desire to become atrustee. He is running, on The Open DoorTeam slate, whicli includes AndrewHardwick for mayor, Ms. Jeanne-Porter,and Candace Howard. ,• Mr. Kennedy, who works inManhattan, was delayed by the snowstorm from attending the forum and was

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Medicaid shifts could hurt taxpayersby Laura Schofer

"Perhaps it is time for the people torevolt," mused North Bellmore residentRenaldo Nunez, when learning that localtaxpayers may be asked to carry a greaterportion of state Medicaid costs.

President Bush wants to cut at least$45 billion in federal Medicaid paymentsover 10 years and shift costs to the state -and its people. In New York alone thatmeans residents could lose$6,131,351,000 in Medicaid aid by2010. And as many as 24,400 senior citi-zens could lose benefits or have themgreatly reduced, according to the not-for-profit Urban Institute and KaiserCommission on Medicaid, • inWashington, D.C.

Ron. Pollack, executive director ofFamilies USA, a national organizationfor health care consumers, called thecost-cutting plan "an ill-conceived move

that will add to the financial burden statesare already experiencing. The dollaramount lost in the fifth year [of the ten-year proposal] alone is the equivalent ofproviding health coverage for over345,000 seniors. It is also the equivalentof giving health coverage to almost 1.8million children."

It also means that, in New York State,local taxpayers will have to dig deeperinto their pockets, unless Albany cancome up with a plan to alleviate the bur-den.

Nassau County Legislator DavidDenenberg said, "New York State is oneof just two states in the nation that passeson Medicaid costs to the local taxpayer.Here in New York, the state passes on 50percent of the [Medicaid] costs to localproperty taxpayers. Now the federal gov-ernment is telling New York that we mustcome up with more money. It's a oppres-sive pattern."

Nassau County Executive Thomas

Suozzi and other county executives haveurged Albany legislators to passMedicaid reform in the 2005 session.

"New York State local taxes are alreadyseven percent above the national average,because New York is the only state in thenation that requires the counties to paysuch a huge amount of Medicaid costs,"Mr. Suozzi has said in the past.

Medicaid costs the county twice asmuch as it collects in general fund prop-erty taxes. The cost of Medicaid to localproperty taxpayers in Nassau County is$281 million this year, and is estimated torise to $319 million in 2006. But that was•before President Bush's suggestion to cutMedicaid funding to the states.

"The county has seen increases [intheir share of Medicaid costs] of about$50 million a year on average since 2000up from $30 million," said Mr.Denenberg. •-

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Police reports come from local lawenforcement .agencies. Charges aremerely accusations. Those arrested areconsidered innocent unless and untilproven guilty in a court. If proof ofacquittal is received hy this newspaper,we would gladly print that.

Nassau County Dis t r ic t At torneyDenis Dillon announced that the DA'sCr imina l Frauds Bureau has arrestedDeidre Aiken. 36, of Woodmere, whois accused of stealing approximately$302,911.12 from her employer.

According to Mr. Dillon, "DeidreAiken, while acting in her capacity asbookkeeper, stole approximately $302,9 1 1 . 1 2 from her employer, PatriotLogistics. 86 Broadway. Freeport."Her responsibi l i t ies at PatriotLogistics included bookkeeping, pay-roll, inventory process, and accountspayable. Between January 1, 2003,through J u l y 9, 2004, she issuedchecks to her name and cashed (hem atthe Inwood Check Cashing Services,which she sometimes frequented mul-tiple times during the course of oneweek The ledger books, which Ms.Aiken maintained, would note a differ-

ent payee and amount which wouldappear legit imate to the business.

"It was discovered when the ownerof the company received a call from avendor that he had not been paid."Dil lon cont inued. "When the ownerlooked at the books it had indicatedt h a t ' h e should have received a $99cheek, according to the ledger. He thencontacted the bank when he learnedthat the check in question was ac tual lywri t ten out to cash for $990 and wasendorsed,hy Deidre Aiken, rather thanthe $99 cheek to the vendor thai wasrecorded in the ledger. A fur therreview of the records indicated nume.r-ous discrepancies of a s imilar innature."

Ms. Aiken has been charged wi thGrand Larceny in the Second Degree,a Class C Felony, punishable by up to15 years in prison. The charges anmerely accusations, and the defendantis presumed innocent u n t i l and unlessproven sjui l ty .

• • •The First Squad reports the arrest oftwo Freeport men in connection with ashooting that occurred on February 18at 3:46 p.m in Roosevelt.

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According to detectives, it is allegedtha t fo l lowing a verbal a l te rca t ionwith a group of men (among them, the18-year-old vic t im) , one suspect.Tyquan Gene ra l , 20. of ForestAvenue, Freeporl, fired several roundsfrom a handgun into the group onValent ine Street and Park Avenue.Roosevelt, striking the vic t im once inthe shoulder and arm. He was trans-ported to Nassau Universi ty MedicalCenter. East Meadow, with non-lit 'e-threalening injuries

The suspect was arrested in the'vi.einit 'y-of the shpoling/approximate-;ly 45-minutes later, by First Precinctpolice officers. He has been chargedwith Attempted. Miirder. Detectivesreport the shooting 'was . l i ke lyBloods/Crips gang-related.

Tyjuan General. 18. of ForestAvenue. Freeport. was arrested at10:05 p.m. on February 23 in connec-tion with the above incident . He ischarged w i t h Attempted Murder,Cr imina l Use of a Firearm andCriminal Possession of a Weapon.'

(\\\ February 15. David Chisholm.23. of North Ocean Avenue. Freeport.was arrested at the Seventh Precinctand charged wi th Petit Larceny.

* * *On February 16. Roquc Rodriguez

,lr. 31. of Liberty Park Drive. Freeport.was arrested on .Sunrise Highway andJackson Avenue. Sealdrd, and chargedwi th Driving While Intoxicated andthree v io l a t ions of the Vehicle andTraffic Law.

• • •On February 16. Vanessa Bennet t .19..of Graf f ing Place. Freeport, wasarrested at Wal'Mart. Sunrise Mall .Massapequa.- and charged wi thForgery and Grand Larceny.

. . . * * *.O.n February 16. Robert Davis. 31.

of Lakeview Avenue. Freeporl. wasarrested on Sunr ise Highway andLouden Avenue. Massapequa. andcharged wi th Cr imina l Possession of aControlled Substance. AggravatedUnl icensed Operation of a MotorVehicle and six v io la t ions of (heVehicle and Traffic Law.

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All. Genealogical Soc. at Freeportr7.p)m.,,at.the Freeport Memorial Library.' • - • ' * ' • '

Saturday, March 5• Book Bug Club. 10 a.m., ETS Youth Division. 429 Atlantic Avenue.• LI Scandinavian Soc., 10 a.m., DAR, p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

' Sunday,March6 ; , . . . - .- .• CRrPhyllis Wheatley. 2:30 p.m.; at the Freeport Memorial Library. - -", '.-,'•; ;

• Monday, March 7 ' / : - . - " ' •• Freeport Board of Trustees. Freeport Village Hall. 7:30"p."m. " ' • ' . ' • '• Bingo at Congregation Bnai Israel, 7:45 p.m., 91 North Bay view Avenue.• VITA for Seniors. 10 a.m... Athena Club. 12 p.m.. AA Daily Gratitude. 4 p.m..

Toastmasters International. 7 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Tuesday, March 8• Archbishop Molloy Council # 1974. Knights of Columbus, Our Holy Redeemer Church

basement. 7:30 p.m.• CR: Mothers Center. 9:30 a.m.. Great Books, 1:30 p.m., Freeport School K-6lh grade

Arlisl Reception, 3:30 p.m.. CR: Homework Express, 4 p.m., YA: Yoga. 5 p.m.. VITA forEveryone. 6 p.m.. SS Audubon Soc. 7:30 p.m.. at the Freeport Memorial Libraiy.

Wednesday, March 9• Freeport Village Court, in session. Judge Caccialore presiding. 9 a.m.. 40 North Ocean

Avenue. Court walchers are welcome.• CR: Bal-y and Me, I I a..m.. Current Events in Perspective. I p.m.. A A Daily

Gratitude, 4 pun.. CR: Homework Express, 6 p.m.. Freeport Camera Club. 7 p.m.. at the

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

Road.•Freeporl Exchange Club, 12:30 p.m.. Bedell's Wesl Wind.• Freeporl Board'of Education! Budget Workshop at Atkinson. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 10• Freeport Rotary Club, 7 p.m.. al Bedells at West Wind.•CR: Homework Express. 4 p.m.. Global Associates. 6 p.m.. CR: Circle Time. 7 p.m..

Freeporl Chess Club. 7 p.m.. Finding an Affordable Home. 7 p.m.. at the Freeport

Memorial Library.• Freeporl Environmental Commission. 8 p.m.. Village Hall .• Freeporl Village Planning Board.. 7:15 p.m.. Village Hall.• Explorer Post'406. Freeporl Fire Department Headquarters. 15 Broadway. 7

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not present to answer most of the ques-tions posed to the candidates.

He said in his elosing statement thathe wants to help the village with hismanagement experience. "We're here tomanage the village for the people," hesaid.

Marianela Jordan, a graduate ofFreeport High School, serves on severalcounty government and civic organiza-tion. She is a member of Nassau CountyTask Force Against Gangs, a homeless-ness advisory group, health disparitiestask force: is a board member of the-GirlScouts of Nassau County and theAmerican Cancer Society. She is work-ing on a Master's in public administra-tion at New York University.

Running on the Freeport's Futureslate, she said that, as a trustee, she"would provide independent oversightover what the major does" and would"work for the people."

"I get tired of wailing for the govern-ment to do things that should have beendone a long lime ago." She pledges toalleviate . taxes and address the gangproblem by working with the school dis-trict and community groups.

James Caraeciolo. also running on theFreeport's Future team, is an 18-yearFreeport resident and aclive with manycivic organizations. He previously ranfor mayor in 2001.

Mr. Caraeciolo serves as president ofG.L.O.W. Civic Association, is a mem-ber of the Freeport Democratic Club,Freeport Rotary and serves as liaisonbetween Rotary and Freeport HighSchool Interact Club. He also volunteersat the Holy Redeemer Church SoupKitchen and is on the church's -finance

committee.In addition, he is a l i fe member of the

Hempslead Fire Department, and holdsmemberships on the Sterns Park CivicAssociation, the NAACP. NorthwestCivic Association. South ShoreAudubon Society and Freeport Chamberof Commerce.

' "People are threatening to leavebecause taxes are too high." Mr.Caraeciolo said of his motivation to runfor trustee. "We need independent voic-es on Village Board to represent the peo-

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He pledges to hold down taxes, eval-uate decisions before voting, and be "anindependent voice on board."

Dim Miller has served as a trustee foreight years. During that period he said

he has worked to "fix (lie village's f inan-cial problems and rebui ld from theground up." He added. "We've taken itvery seriously."

Mr. Mil le r said the hoard makes deci-sions "with best interests of communi tyin mind." He also said the business com-m u n i t y in Freeporl and other pails ol

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A new kind of reality showAccording to the media, Michael Lohan, father of teen star

Lindsay Lohan, whose wife lives with their children in Merjjck,is pitching a new type of reality show about t|ie.couple's,mari-tal difficulties, and several Holly wood .producers are .interested.

One can just imagine camera crews following the youngerkids to school and soccer practice in their town and to thenearby beaches, minigolfs and skating rinks. Wouldn-t, we,alllove that publicity? And talk about a childhood stolen!

We can remember a generation ago when radio talk showstar Howard Stern called to get the .inside info on DebbieGibson's Calhoun prom date. (We.didn't have any to share.)There are a lot of talented stars who grew up in our towns,without a media spotlight on aspects of their lives that haveli t t le t o do with their art.; •_ • . . - - . • . - , - » • , -s

We have a counter proposal. What about a "reality show"that focuses on the people who have no star status, exceptwi th in their own local organizations in town?

The cameras could follow a local baseball coach through atypical afternoon practice. Then there's the pastor whose'hus-band is off in Iraq .who spends an evening wi th her youthgroup, who are collecting supplies for soldiers and toys forthe children they help.

The cameras could shadow the local chamber president,busy handl ing all the details of put t ing on a fair, weaving inand out of the crowds f i l l i n g the avenue. Or by way of con-trast, in a small room in a church annex, they could zoom inon the face of a hotline volunteer as she counsels a distraughtyoung person over the phone.

They could pan out over the bay as a group of SPLASHvolunteers operate a boat picking up trash from our water-ways. They could record the reactions of audience membersin a local club, as they listen to a comedian teach them howto use humor to get through chemotherapy.

They could show the reflection of a beautiful young girl; tryingon a prom dress donated to her local church outreach program.

How about going through a day with a single mom as shegets her children off to school, works a shift in a hospital,comes home and teaches a.group of Girl Scouts what to do incase of fire while they are babysitting, and then prepares din-ner, oversees homework and folds laundry?

Perhaps we should be thankful that, because the majormedia don't, we get to provide the major spotlight shown onlocal groups like the Girl Scouts. But, frankly, wouldn't weall l ike to see Hollywood concentrate more on the realities ofAmerican life that are positive and good?

One day maybe voyeurism,'shock and insults w i l l get old.Viewers wi l l turn the dials to shows that make them feel goodabout themselves and others. Hopefully, that day wi l l besoon.

THE AFRICAN ATLANTIC GENEOLOGY SOCIETY presented a Tribute to Eubie Blake at the African-American Museum in Hempstead. Town Of Hempstead Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby present-ed a Certificate of Recognition to Julius Pearse, chairman of AAGS, and to Chjuk Fowler of theChuk Fowler Trio, performers for. the event. From left are Larry Johnson (Chuk Fowler Trio)Councilwoman Goosby, Julius Pearse, Chuk Fowler, Paul Ramsey (Chuk Fowler Trio).

ELIZABETH POWELL-TRIEBER was;officially installed into the mem-

.'bership of the Ruth Floyd Woodhullchapter NSDAR on Saturday,February, 5, She joined on theservice and lineage of herRevolutionary War Patriot ances-tor, Amos Powell, a descendant ofThomas Powell, an early settler ofBethpage whose restored farm isa feature of Old Bethpage VillageFrom left are Sally Boggan, regent,Elizabeth Trieber, and ChaplainSarah Kauffman.

MARINA TALK: At a meeting to discuss the marina at Cow Meadow Park in Freeport, countyLegislator David Denenberg met with community leaders to address concerns related to theoperation of the marina and how to make it run more efficiently. From left are NicholasThalasinos, Nassau County deputy attorney; Janet Bunker, 2nd vice chairwoman of the FreeportNeighborhood Watch; Legislator Denenberg; Debbie Wilson, First Vice Chairwoman. FreeportNeighborhood Watch; Bernie Smith, president of the Freeport Civic Association, and DeweySmalls, chairman of Freeport Neighborhood xWatch.

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TIRED OF DELAY...Members of theBaldwin Chamber of Commerce aretired of delay and seem ready and will-ing to use all of their influence, cloutand know-how to move through themorass of disinterest of some absenteelandlords.

The stretch of property along westGrand Avenue, north of Merrick Road,has been an eyesore and problem foryears and improvements in the area hadbeen long-delayed awaiting county deci-sions on the First Precinct.

Understandably, properly ownerswere reluctant to improve buildings thatcould possibly be condemned, but thatpossibility has been eliminated fromCounty Executive Thomas Suoz/.i's cap-ital improvement plans for well over ayear.

After Mr. Suoz/.i's all-day visit toBaldwin in 2003, his staff attempted tomeet with landlords. Few of themresponded to the county's invitation forthem to attend an informational meeting.

Now the Town of Hempstead hassecured federal funding to co-share thecost of facade improvements, similar tothe Phase I project on the east side of thestreet. Once again, most of the landlordshave failed to respond to phone calls oreven certified letters. And of those whodid indicate interest and said they would

attend an informational meeting, onlytwo showed up.

At the February chamber meeting,members made it clear that such foot-dragging, especially by absentee land-lords, will not be tolerated. If honeydoesn't entice, chamber members, whoare business owners themselves, wantthe town to use the vinegar: call in theBuilding Department, the SanitationDepartment. Make life a little uncom-fortable for landlords who are collectinglarge sums of money in retail and resi-dential rents and whose properties aredeplorable.

In some ways it's easy to understandthe altitude of the landlords. Why shouldthey care about a community in whichthey don't l ive? Why should theyimprove their properlies when theirreturn of income is good and theirexpenses are minimal? Why should theycooperale when nobody is pushing (hemto adhere even to existing codes? What'stheir motivation?

For the community, ihe incentive isclear. Residents want a "downtown" thatlooks appealing, which reflects theincome level of its residents, whichdoesn't act like a virus and negativelyinfect everything nearby.

Residents and other businesses wantthis area cleaned up and attractive. The

Church Women United setWorld Day of Prayer

The theme for this year's World Dayof Prayer service. "Let Our LightShine," was written by the women ofPoland.

Join us for a service of prayer andsong. An offering will be taken to sup-port the ongoing work of ChurchWomen United both in the UnitedStates and overseas. Church Women

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The service will be Friday, March 4,at I p.m. at Bethlehem LutheranChurch, 1375 North Grand Avenue,Baldwin. Everyone is welcome.Refreshments will be served.

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they are wi l l ing to parlicpale.Now is ihe lime for all of the land-

lords, but especially those two ownerswho control 13 of the 1°- properties, lostep forward and become involved.Now is the t ime for customers lo speaklo the business owners and ask them (oencourage ihe properly owners lo par-ticipate. Now is the lime lor the Townof Hempslead's Bui ld ing and SanitationDepartments and the County'sDepartment of Health lo weigh in.

As Chamber Director Doug Diananoted."If they don'l want to play ball,we have lo make them want to playball."

Now is the time lo apply pressure.

community has pledged its own moneylo improvements by passing two bondissues - one for the fire departmentexpansion and the other for thelibrary!*. Businesses on the east side ofihe street pledged their money for theirfacade improvements, cost-sharingwilh Ihe Town of Hempstead.

In the immediate area, the town hasfunded streetscape improvements onsouth Merrick Road and the county

•funded streetscape improvements oneast Grand Avenue. Several new busi-nesses have moved inlo the nearbyarea, and several of the rock-solidbusinesses w i th in Ihe designatedimprovement zone have indicated that

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Calling them "a hidden government"that drams taxpayers' wallets, NassauCounty Comptroller Howard S.Weitzman has announced that his officeplans to begin auditing some of themore than 400 special taxing districtslocated throughout the county.

"People wonder why their taxes areso high in Nassau County," ComptrollerWeil/man said. "One reason is the pro-fusion of special taxing districts in thecounty. There are nearly 400 such dis-tricts, wi th 1,600 different tax rates, inaddition to village, town and countygovernments. These separate taxingauthorities amount to a hidden govern-ment that drains the vitality of the coun-ty and taxpayers' wallets," the comp-troller said.

Comptroller Weil/man will he audit-ing five such districts, including threesanitation districts within the Town ofHempstead, the largest town in thecounty, and one each from the Town ofNorth Hempstead and the Town ofOyster Bay. The list includes SanitaryDistrict 2, which includes SouthHempstead, Baldwin and Roosevelt.The sanitation districts were selectedfor audit based upon criteria such ashigh tax rales, large accumulated sur-pluses, and high tax increases in 2004-2005.

State Comptroller Alan G. Hevesisaid, "Attorney General Eliot Spit/,er,Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver,Assemblyman Richard Brodsky and Ihave called for an overhaul of NewYork's public authorities to make themmore accountable to th'e pubMc. Asimilar si tuation exists in NassauCounty, where there are literally hun-dreds of special governmental units. Inbeginning these audits. ComptrollerWeil/man is addressing the need forgreater public oversight of these taxing

districts."Comptroller Weitzman said, "The

growth of these special districts reflectsthe haphazard development of NassauCounty in the last century from a col-lection of unassociated towns, villagesand hamlets. There are water districts,garbage collection districts, garbagedisposal districts, public parking dis-tricts; fire protection districts: park dis-tricts. Some of them may be necessary,and some may be well-run. But the per-sistence of so many separate govern-mental authorities, with their ownemployees and lax rates, tends to hidethe true cost of local government andcontributes to our high local tax bur-den.

"Ultimately, we need to considerwhether town governments can consoli-date some of these districts and operatethem with greater efficiency." he said.

Comptroller Weit/.man said the newaudits are intended to provide a betterunderstanding of the districts' expendi-tures, hiring and procurements prac-tices, and the efficiency of their opera-tions. Based on the findings of the firstgroup of audits, the comptroller wi l lconsider additional audits of specialdistricts.

The comptroller's decision to ini t ia teaudits follows County Assessor HarveyLevinson's report last month, whichfound that such special taxing jurisdic-tions spend mill ions of dollars each yearwith l i t t le public scrutiny or oversight.The assessor had called on the countycomptroller to audit those districts with-in his purview.

Nassau County Assessor Levinsonsaid. "Homeowners who pay widelydifferent lax rales lor the same serviceswithin a town are entitled to knowjipwtheir ever-increasing* tax dollars1 arespent. I am confident that Comptroller

District 2 respondsby Joan Delaney

In a phone in lerview wi lh TheLeader, Bob Noble, secretary to theBoard of Commissioners of SanitaryDistrict Number 2. said. "We wi l l , ofcourse, comply wilh any legit imaterequests for an audit." He pointed out.however. that nei ther countyComptroller Howard Weit/.man orAssessor Harvey Levinson were spe-cific on the scope of the proposedaudits . "Are they also looking alpolice, at libraries'.'" questioned Mr.Noble.

Mr. Noble-pointed out that all of thespecial laxing ent i t ies mentioned bythe comptroller represent less than 10percent 'of property taxes. School,county and town taxes represent 90percent-.

"They are going after "the k i t teninstead of the lion." he said.

In reference to sanitary districts. Mr.Nobel said that each of the districtshas different levels of service (someoperate four days a week, some six),different un ions and different payscales. The properly values in each ofthe districts on which assessed valua-tions are based are also different wi thsome areas having more commercialweal th to offset the burden on residen-t i a l taxpayers.

"There's good reasons why the taxesfor sani tary distr icts are different." hestressed.

He noted that about 15 years ago.

members of Sanitary District Number2 participated in and testified Tor acommission at Hofstra Univers i tywhich he believes was funded througha grant secured through the office ofthen Congressman Thomas Downey. Itconsidered special laxing districts.

Mr. Nobel said that Mr. Levinsonwas the chairperson of one of the sub-committees. Mr. Nobel pointed oullhal none of the recommendations ofthat commission suggested consolida-tion or the e l imina t ion of the specialdistricts. "They did suggest things l ikecooperative buying, which we alreadydo." he said.

Concluding his conversation. Mr.Nobel said. "You gel what you payfor."' noting that most people seem to-prefer the service they get from localsanitary d is t r ic t which are able torespond promptly lo resident requests.

Weil/man's independent examinationof sanitation districts operating wi th inthe towns will lead to sensible cost-cul-ling measures, consolidation, or possi-bly even the elimination of these unnec-essary 'invisible'.governments."

A 2002 audit of some of these special

districts by then state ComptrollerMcCall found lhal several districts keptunreasonably high reserve balances.Comptroller Weilzman's audits wi l lexamine administrative and operatingexpenses, procurement practices, and.the appropriateness of fund balances.

Village board has brief agendaby Jim Golding

In a brief agenda at Monday's villageboard meeting, truslees awarded a$197.500 contract for construction of areslroom building al Waterfront Park toJ. Anthony Enterprises Inc.. ofHauppauge'. and accepted a U.S.Department of Urban DevelopmentGram for nearly $75.000 lor theDowntown Central Business DistrictRevitalization Project.

The board also approved an agreementwilh the county to enforce the state seal-belt enforcement program for one yearretroactive to Oct. I, 2004. The village

wil l be reimbursed $8.000 and fines col-lected go to the stale.

A special board meeting to ratify theresults of the'March 15 election has beenset for Wednesday. March 16. at 7:30p.m.

Trustees also approved an applica-tion from Zion Cathedral Church ofGod in Christ for its 13th a n n u a lInternational Street Festival on August5. 2-7 p.m.. and August 6. noon to 7p.m.

The board adjourned lo executive ses-sion to discuss several personnel issues.

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"Maybe the slale should cut elsewhere,"said Mr. Denenberg. "People have told meagain and again that their taxes are goingthrough the roof. We want the state to puta eap on these eosls [for local taxpayers).Let the state pay the increase. The slale isalso belter quipped to handle Ihe systeminstead of the county."

Said Mr. Pollack, "While you will paymore, fewer services will be provided tothe sickest, oldest and most vulnerablepeople now receiving health coverage."

Kevin Dahill, president and CEO ofthe Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council,remarked lhat the very people served byMedicaid are not those unwil l ing lowork or who depend on governmenthandouts, but those who are the workingpoor, our frail elderly, our disabledAmericans and our vulnerable children.

"Long Island's not-for-profit and publichospitals care for thousands of Medicaidpatients during the course of a year, andin keeping with slate trends children, eld-erly and disabled make up the majority ofMedicaid recipients who seek lhat care atour local hospitals," he said.

For"the year 2003. Long Island hospi-tals reported nearly 50.000 Medicaiddischarges. Should these individualslose their coverage or see their benefitsreduced, they wil l s t i l l need medicalcare, said Mr. Dahill.

Assemblywoman Maureen O'Con-nell. a nurse who sits on the New YorkSlate Assembly health..committee, wasunavailable for comment prior lo presslime. Bui Assemblyman David McD-onough. in his campaign literature pro-vided to The Leader, said lhat he had a

plan to alleviate this problem. -"In Iheshort-term. I have proposed that'$200mill ion in Medicaid relief for all coun-ties outside New York Cily be includedin the budget." the literature said. "Thiswould result in more than $12 mill ion insavings for Nassau County. Last year'sbudget provided a similar bailout for Ihecity, so it is hardly without precedent."

He also supports a five-year, phased-in stale lakeover of all Medicaid costs."This program was meant lo be a part-nership between stales and the federalgovernment, and New York is one ofonly a handful of slates to require acounty share. As counties have no con-trol over Ihe programs they are forced topay for, I believe that burden should beplaced back on Ihe slale," said Mr.McDonough.

"My taxes are excessive. My propertyis 100 feel by 45 feel and the taxes areridiculous," said Pal McKay of Merrick."My brother lives in Virginia and payshalf of what t pay. His properly is 'threetimes the si/e of mine and his house istwice the size of mine."

"It should be an income lax," saidJoan Oliva of Wanlagh. They should laxyou on how much you make,' not onwhether you have a second bathroom.My son has told me" he wi l l never comeback to Long Island. He wi l l never buya house here. It's too expensive."

Freeport resident Sandy Insull asked,"Why is everything put upon the home-owner "on fixed incomes? These are peo-ple who bought their homes when theywere a lot less expensive but because ofinflat ion their houses have greatlyincreased in value b u t - t h e i r incomesremain the same."

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Current eventsOn Wednesday, March 9, at I p.m.. the

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Great BooksOn Tuesday, March 8, at 1:3() p.m.. the

Freeport Memorial Libraiy will present abook discussion of "The Decline and Fallof the Roman Empire" by EdwardGibbon, conducted by Library DirectorDave Opalow. Participants may borrow acopy of the volume pertaining to the ses-sion at the Circulation Desk.

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Tuesday. March 8. f. to 8:30 p.m.. IRSvolunteers and Hol'stra Univers i tyaccounting students wil l help prepare yourincome lax returns.

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Q. Why would you be a good candi-date and what sets you apart from oth-ers?

Mr. Norris: is not a career politicianand that he would focus on taxes, debtand crime

Ms. Jordan: wants to let people knowabout the village's operation, to "bringthe community to Village Hall" and tohave an "open, transparent govern-ment."

Mr. Caracciolo: has been activelyinvolved in village: cares about hightaxes, gang violence and stresses men-toring.

Mr. Mi l le r : involved in many commu-ni ty activit ies: inves tment in communi-ty, f ixing parks, water supply, electricpower: over $100 mi l l ion in private cap-ital has been invested in the village overthe past eight years: his priorities are"to rebuild the village from the groundup and lake care of finances."

Q. Would (hey favor allowing adver-tising of small signs on trash barrels as away to bring in more revenue, as inBaldwin?

Ms. Jordan: would consider anyth ingto bring in revenue wi thout raisingtaxes.

Mr. Caracciolo: favors using vacantproperties for new investment, formingpartnerships with businesses, to keeptaxes down.

Mr. Miller: increase revenue throughselling excess electricity on the opennutrket: leasing the adjacent power-plant, sale.of surplus vehicles and equip-ment on E-bay.

Mr. Morris: favors any th ing thatwould decrease lax burden on home-owners: would find other sources of rev-enue

Q. How would they improve infra-structure of the communi ty?

Mr. Caracciolo: through developingvacant pieces of property: noted sitesincluding Brooklyn water works. PlazaWest are s t i l l not under development.

Mr. Miller: new power plant bu i l t ,w i t h the $70 m i l l i o n cost paid byratepayers: improvements tinder currentadministrat ion have included replace-ment of 60-year-old water mains andnew wells dug. road repairs andimprovements to parks, pools and therecreation center.

Mr. Morris: noted much of southFreeport has been beautified, "but thecommuni ty has to have a say": north-east Freeporl hasn' t been addressed:would put more police on the streets

Ms. Jordan: would look at humaninfras t ructure: the vi l lage "can't dodevelopment that doesn't make-sense":would also look at who's best qualif iedperson for the job, "not who knowswho."

Q. How would you deal with com-mercial vehicles parked overnight onresidential streets/driveways?

Mr. Miller: laws are in place: resi-dents should call the police department.

Mr. Morris: law is not being enforced:says large numbers of laws are ignored:favors equal enforcement of the law.

Ms. Jordan: code enforcement mustbe even-handed. "You should get aresponse." Code enforcement officialsshould be out there: favors going afterqual i ly-of- l i fe issues in a fair, even-handed way.

Mr. Caracciolo: bu i ld ing departmentis responsible for qua l i ty of l i fe issues;fine- tune the bui ld ing department.

Q. How to control the gang problem?Mr. Morris: Police Department is

under-funded: more education is need-ed.

Ms. Jordan: one of biggest, mostimportant issues: would open up theprocess to take in the community, notjus t a law enforcement- problem: kidsrespond to kids who care about them.

Mr. Caracciolo: Police Departmentmust address the gang problem, alongwith high school and awareness groupsworking wi th children.

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Mr. Miller: "All of us need to gelmore involved with youth programs:"village implemented program no othermunicipal i ty has done: more resourcesneeded on the street, including police.

Q. Do you favor a ful l - t ime adminis-trator, part-time mayor?

Ms. Jordan: first do an in-depth eval-uation on how the village is managed:we need someone with experience, hutcan't say yet about part-lime; not if itmeans more taxes.

Mr. Caracciolo: lei Freeport's Futureteam do a complete audit first.

Mr. Miller: entire village work forcewas reviewed by Glaeken administra-tion. Freeport requires a degree of lead-ership; it's counterproductive to addanother layer of government. We(trustees and mayor) don't always agree:(administrator) not in best interest of thevillage.

Mr. Morris: Mayor should have finan-cial expertise and be a strong leader.

Q. Wh;'l happened with the day-work-ers' hir ing program?

Mr. Morris: it has to do with legal andillegal immigration, there's not an easyanswer; but the overcrowding affectsschools; INS can't handle it a l l .

Ms. Jordan: the village doesn't havethe political wi l l for it lo work; the com-muni ty has not been involved; the trailernot functioning. "We have to figure outa more suitable location for the trailer,"get Department of Labor involvement.

Mr. Caracciolo: Village Board's deci-sion not working: pul the trailer in theright spot.

Mr. Miller: Village Board did havepublic meeting; "Federal and slate gov-ernments are unwi l l ing to do anything."Village has been working with CatholicCharities on the problem..

Mr. Kennedy (arrived late, joined theprogram at this point): "These peoplewanl lo work. Gel them off ihe street, illooks bad for Freeport": ticket contrac-tors who hire them and get (hem to movelo a designated area.

Q. What about the high crime statis-lics? How would you gel more policeofficers?

Ms. Jordan: "Work first with what youhave"; would take a look at how manyofficers are s i t t ing behind a desk andwhat percentage is on patrol.

Mr. Caracciolo: "We have a l i n epolice department; get fu l l communi tyeffort through civic associations, crimewatch.

Mr. Miller: restructured police depart-ment: grant money from federal govern-ment cut back. "We looked where wecould tocivil iani/ .e . but you s t i l l need anofficer behind the desk." He also riotedthat crime is down 40 percent since1997.

Mr. Kennedy: gel more funds fromfederal government: Department ofHome Security; gang si tuation accountsfor much of Ihe crime.

Mr. Morris: "Crime may be down 40percent, but I don't feel safe in someplaces of Freeport." Only 52 cops areavailable at any given lime: PoliceDepartment under-funding continued bythe Glaeken administrat ion.

Mayoral candidatesAll four candidates for mayor attend-

ed the forum. They are incumben tMayor Wil l iam F. Glaeken. Tom Per her.

Andrew Hardwick and Michael Raab.Mr. Ferber is an eight-year Freeport

resident and a Baldwin native. He worksas a senior vice-president for marketingand advertising in Manhattan. He holdsan MBA in bank finance and financialplanning and has a Realtor's license.

He said the main issues facing Ihe v i l -lage are how lo finance and economics.

Mr. Hardwick. a deputy commission-er for ihe Nassau County ParksDepartment and a 10-year veteran of themi l i t a ry , calls h imse l f "a diehardFreeporter." He also has served on thevolunteer Fire Department lor 21 yearsand places an emphasis on qual i ty of l i f e "issues.

"This is an important t ime for us."said Mr. Hardwick. We should be pray-ing for right decision on March 15. Hesaid his vision is of a beautiful vil lagecentrally located near the beach, shop-ping malls, and two PGA golf courses.that can be a beacon of light for ourchildren. We have lo move Freeporl for-ward."

Mr. Raab. a 15-year resident, hastota l ly immersed himself in village l i f ethrough membership and leadership innumerous civic and government organi-zations, inc luding Rotary Club, and asthe current vice-president of theFreeport Board of Education. He holds amanagement degree from BostonUniversity and a Master's from Hofslra.He has been in private business and cur-rently is a professor al Molloy andNassau Community colleges.

His platform includes cal l ing for anaudit by the Stale Comptroller, cullingthe salary of the mayor and h i r ing aprofessional munic ipa l administrator,and creating a budget advisory commit-tee.

He also said he would "get rid ofnepotism and unnecessary favoritism injobs. I'm gonna clean house." He saidthe village has many dedicated employ-ees and he would give more power lo thedepartments.

Mr. Glaeken. a Freeport native andson of a former mayor, says over thepast eight years he has "served Freeportheart and soul." He said that, when helook office, he faced a "monumentalf inancia l crises" wi th a $33 m i l l i o nbudget with $10 mi l l ion deficit. .Themayor said he has put the vi l lage 'sfinancial house in order and balancedthe budget wi th a small surplus eachyear.

He also said his administrat ion hasrebuil t the communi ty "from the groundup and straightened out the finances."He added that "progress has been madein every neighborhood."

He said his administrat ion "has maded i f f i c u l t choices over the last e ightyears. We d idn ' t duck a single decision.I feel we made the right decisions." Hecalled Freeport "the premier v i l lage onLong Island" and emphasi/ed he hasrebui l t infrastructure from the groundup. "We have a record to be proud of andcan make you even prouder."

QuestionsThe mayoral candidates also respond-

ed to several questions submitted byaudience members, as follows:

Q. What makes you capable of beingCEO of the ( v i l l a g e ) corporation?

Mr. Ferber: is personally responsiblefor a $30 m i l l i o n budget: "It's not aboutthe si/.e of the budget, hut the process

you go through. It 's the disc ipl ine ingoing about i l . Ihe process you follow."

Mr. Hardwick: a reassessment and areorganization are needed. "We .have tobe concerned over what we're doingwith the money. It's t ime fora new set ofeyes. New vision is needed now."

Mr. Raah: "A $90 m i l l i o n budget,that's nothing. The school budget is$112 mi l l ion for four years in a row. I'mnot afraid of a $90 m i l l i o n budget: whatI'm afraid of is misspending." He saidspending should be done as funds areavailable. "Don't rebuild the v i l l age allat one t ime. They have overwhelmed us:it's getting outrageous."

Mr. Glaeken: noted that $2 of every$3 in property tax dollars is for schooltaxes, and that' vi l lage taxes represent.22 percent:. He said his role has been

- tha t o fa CEO of the vi l lage and Ihe elec-tric and water departments. He said thepower plants produce more than t w i c ethe energy needed. He said new waterwells have been financed through ralesto cover Ihe cost of construction. Asmayor, he has rebui l t the inf ras t ruc ture ,inc lud ing roads, parks, and the recre-ation center.

"When you have to rebuild from theground up it means touch choices. Wemake those tough choices." he said.

Q. What is the current debt? What arethe legal debt l imi t , and Ihe future ofbonding with $6.7 m i l l i o n interest ayear?

Mr. Hardwick: large bui ld ings suchas the old water works are eyesores andnot needed: one-third of ihe indus t r ia lpark is nol fully occupied: we needvacancies fil led to offset (axes: we needlo be clean and safe: legal debt, butincludes water, electric.

Mr. Raab: noted that 13 percent of thebudget goes for interest payments:"That's h igh ly indebted." He wouldrequest a stale audit , then open up ihebooks to ihe public. Mr. Raab said a pro-fessional independent audi t was madefor the school district , which has .a 24-member budget advisory committee,and he would bring that system toVillage Hall.

Mr. Glaeken: noted he inheri ted a

$25- io-$30 mi l l ion debl from the prioradministrat ion: the bonded power plantand substation for $73 million is self-f inancing and are exempt from the vi l -lage debt ceiling: also se l l - f inanc ing isthe $15 m i l l i o n capital debt for iheWater Department through ils rale struc-ture. "A subs tan t ia l amount of capitalimprovemenls are paid by ratepayers."he said, "And all people pay for theparks and streets."

Mr. ["ether: legal debl l i m i t is about$155 mi l l ion and the v i l l a g e debt is$154 m i l l i o n . He noled tha i electric ralesh a v e risen 8 percent and wa te r raleshave been going up. "That's (he onlyway they can he self-financing." he said.The v i l l a g e debl is expected to be $11mi l l ion or $12 m i l l i o n higher next year,he noled. "We need lo be more disci-plined in how we spend money."

Q. Would you enforce Ihe Villagecode equa l ly?

Mi'. Raab: would make sure there isequ i ty in all area of v i l lage enforcement.

Mr. Ci lacken: said he has "a proventrack record of enforcing l a w s even-handedly."

Mr. Ferher: wou ld enforce all codesequally, and Ihe water and electric u l i l i -lies should he break-even operations.

Mr. Hardwick : would revamp codes,lake more drastic measures to enforcethem: but nol going to interfere withhow codes are enforced: water and elec-tric department operations should beopen, let the public have more say intheir operation.

Q. What is status of Ihe master plan?Mr. Glaeken: plan is a concept, "not

something written in stone": includesurban renewal , commercial rehabil i ta-t i o n , s i te p l ann ing , re /oning. "Mostplanners advise against too rigid of aplan. We have concentrated on rev ilali/ .-ing downtown and waterfront lo bringnew investment , anil business."

Mr. Ferber: agrees w i t h MayorGlaeken on master plan, "bill the v i l l a g eneeds a v i s i o n on where we're going:how to r e v i l a l i / e d o w n t o w n : w h a l

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Alphabetland Day Camp & School1775 Newbridge Road North Bellmore 117101260 Meadowbrook Road Merrick 11566826-9339 or 867-7484We have been serving the community since 1972. Ourcampers enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, gymnasticsand special events. Children (ages 8-12) go on dailytrips, including Met games, rock climbing and to thebeach. Our small size guarantees personal attention.Licensed by NYS and Department of Health. Four, six,or eight week sessions available for ages 3-7 and ourtraveling camp ages 8-12. Registration in progress forcamp 2005 , call 867-7484 or 826-9339.

ARTtime2103 Oliver Way, Merrick ABonnie Newman 223-2095Arttime offers small enrichment art classes to chil-dren, teens and adults. Artists develop their creativi-ty and fine motor skills as they're introduced to theelements and principles of design, color theory, spa-tial relationships, art terminology and famous artists.All students are encouraged to develop their indi-vuality as they discover the endless possibilities anartist enjoys. Children are grouped according to theirgrade, 1-12. High school students create art suitablefor a portfolio for college. Only first quality, non-toxicart materials are provided in a comfortable studio.Four sessions - fall, winter, spring and summer - areled by an experienced NYS Certified K-12 ArtEducator.

Barry & Florence Friedberg JCC Summer Camps15 Neil Ct. Oceanside 766-4341The Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC SummerCamps offer a variety of camping experiences forchildren ages 2-15. Three preschool camps are con-veniently located in Oceanside, Merrick, and LongBeach, and are held in modern, well equipped sur-roundings. Each includes sports clinics, drama,music, swim instruction, arts and crafts, professionalentertainment, Judaic culture, and more.Campers, ages Kindergarten through fourth grade,enjoy the beauty of 450 wooded acres while partici-pating in swim, sports, drama, Judaic culture, naturescience and more. Third and fourth grade campersenjoy horseback riding and overnight adventures.Explorers, a transition program for fifth and sixthgraders, have the luxury of traditional day camp, avariety of day trips, and extended overnights.Voyagers (grades 7-9) and Voyagers Plus (grades 9-10) are travel programs designed with teens in mind.Both programs include extended overnights and fan-tastic day Uips to destinations such as Canada,California, and Boston. Transportation for camp isprovided on air-conditioned busses and meals areincluded in most camps. . ' • . . . . . •. . ; •Specialty .camps offered by the JCC include TheatreCamp (ages 6-12), staffed by professionals with over30 years of experience, and special needs camps forchildren with visual impairment, autism, learning dis-abilities, and mild mental retardation.Long Beach 516-431-2929, Oceanside 516-766-4341, Merrick 516-379-9386www.friedbergjcc.org.

Big Chief School and Camp2427 N. Jerusalem Rd. •East Meadow 781-3900Family owned and operated by the same family forover 50 years. Licensed by the Board of Education,New York State Department of Family Services andawarded "National Accreditation." We offer Full andHalf-day sessions and provide transportation, a hotlunch and snacks. Our qualified staff provides a warmand friendly atmosphere and close parent-teachercontact. We offer a toddler program, several three andfour year old settings plus a certified kindergarten,children six weeks to seventeen months. There are afew openings remaining - call and speak to Eleanoror Luanne at 516-781-3900.Now is the time to enroll for next year's EarlybirdCamp program.

Camp DeBaunDay Camp • Nursery School • Kindergarten465 Atlantic Avenue, Box 68Oceanside 11572 764-1044www.campdebaun.comThis year Camp DeBaun is welcoming yet another'Third Generation" Camper, as it celebrates its 55thyear in camping. The camp is accredited by^theAmerican Camping Association and welcomes'childrenfrom 3 to 13. The swimming program in its two poolcomplex offers individualized instruction in water skillsand assessment of the campers self-confidence in thewater as is recommended by the American Red Cross.Extensive athletic activities include field games, roller-skating/blading, boating, climbing wall, zip.line, gym-nastics and karate plus off camp trips to other athleticactivities. The Arts & Crafts section of camp provides anaura of excitement with themes, clubs and specialentertainment events. Hot lunch is prepared in thecamp's kitchen and transportation is provided in coun-selor-driven mini-buses. Foremost in the minds of allinvolved with Camp is to ascertain that each camperdevelops his/her talents to the utmost in a safe, nurtur-ing environment.Camp DeBaun will give your child theopportunity to make new friends while creating many'happy memories. We are open every weekend forcamp registration

Driftwood Day CampMt. Misery RoadMelville 631-692-6990Since 1959 Driftwood Day Camp, high in the hills ofexclusive Melville, offers ages 3-10 pre-teens andteen campers an outstanding summer of fun.Driftwood's modern facilities, diversified recreationalprograms combined with a mature professional staffoffer an unforgettable summer for all children.Activities and facilities include a complete athletic pro-gram, arts & crafts, three heated pools.animal farm,golf, hockey, tennis, video games, lacrosse, rockclimbing, , cheerleading, professional entertainmentand much more in addition to our. Pre-Teen and TeenTravel Program.

Eager to Serve, Inc.(ETS)429 Atlantic AvenueFreeport 223-7886Our full day 7 week summer programs are availablefor children ages 3-15 Monday thru Friday. Weoperate from 8am to 6pm. Our exciting programoffers: academics, performing art, sports, culture,computer classes, Junior Achievement,"WonderfulWednesdays," scheduled trips and many other excit-ing events. Registration is now in progress.Register before March 31, 2005 and receive a 5%Discount on each Registration . •

Hofstra University Summer Camps250 Hofstra UniversityHempstead 11549Hofstra Specialty Day Camps is unique in that it canoffer your child a full range of specialty day camps aswell as a fun filled half day of recreation. Hofstra is aco-ed camp; ranging from a child five yrs of age as of9/05 to fourteen yrs. of age.l During the course of thesummer, campers now may register for as few as twoor as many as seven weeks. Our goal is to assist inthe development of the total child educationally ath-letically, artistically and socially. OUr programs com-bine the excitement of Hofstra's varied curriculum withthe professionalism and knowledge of a distinguishedinstructional staff. The college campus provides anintellectually enriching atmosphere combined withhours of fun. Full utilization is made of Hofstra'sexcellent indoor and outdoor, athletic and culturalfacilities on its beautiful 240 acre campus. Days arefull of exciting socialization and swim instruction. Weprovide our campers with self-f=respect., courageand responsibility, building on their self- esteem selfconfidence, and character as they move from child-hood to adulthood. This is a summer alternative thatsurpasses child care, it captures our campers specialtalents and helps them identify their dreams at ayoung age.We offer a wide range of creative activi-ties, sports and academics. We offer a wide range ofspecialties in adventure education athletic develop-ment, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, golf, soccer,and tennis. .Our academic and art specialties includea wide range of courses in actors' workshops, com-puters, creative enrichment, dance, fine arts, mathe-matics , reading, science , musical theater and videogame design. We also offer Coaches Camps run bythe university's coaches in baseball, basketball,lacrosse and wrestling. Registration is ongoing byphone at 463-CAMP, by fax at 463-6114 or online atwww.hofstra.edu/camp

MapleWood School & Summer Program2166 Wantagh AvenueWantagh 221-2121Celebrating 56 summersSituated in a spacious wooded area, MapleWood'sactivities include a serene blend of moderatelysized buildings, athletic fields, sunny playgroundsand shaded lawns. A non-sectarian private school,MapleWood is chartered by the New York StateBoard of Education for Nursery, Kindergarten, andElementary Grades for ages 3-12. The Nursery andKindergarten curriculum encourages freedom ofexpression and the development of self confidence.A spectacular summer program is offered for ages3-12.

Merokee Day School & Camp10 Wynsum Avenue Merrick 378-6333Is quality pre-school education important to you andaffordability a concern? Treat your child to a fineschool and camp. State certified teachers and educa-tional curriculum. Special gym classes, music special-ist, computers, and SPANISH lessons. School open7:30 a.m. to 6p.m. School ages 18 mos - 6 yrs. Camp,ages 18 mos. - 9 yrs. Full or part time. Registrationongoing.

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Merrick Community Nursery School69 Willis Avenue Merrick868-6000 868-1071Merrick Community Nursery School and Camp, aunique non-profit cooperative school with classes for2, 3 & 4 year olds. Rookie camp for older 2s andyoung 3s . Toilet training NOT required. Children willuse Sprinkler (not pool). WHAT MAKES OUR CAMPUNIQUE? A summer camp with half and extended dayprograms for 3 to 5 year olds. Daily swimming in ourfiltered wading pool and sports, tee ball and soccer onour half acre tree-lined playground provide outdoorfun. During summer session you will find the samehigh professional standards, positive environment andenriched program geared specifically for the- pre-school child. Programs such as weekly themes, cre-ative movement and science projects create anatmosphere of fun and enjoyment. Call for informationon our reasonable rates, 2, 3, or 5 days availablestarting at $489. '

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NOW REGISTERING FOR SEPTEMBER 2005OPENINGS IN OUR 2 AND 4 YEAR OLD CLASSES.WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL UNIQUE? Parents andteachers working together to make each child's firstschool experience positive. Parents participate inclass room on a rotating basis. Very high ratio ofadults to children, family like atmosphere. Classesavailable for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. If you think two yearolds are too young for school, come in and see ourprogram, Celebrating our 50th year of service to thecommunity.

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Merrick Woods Country Day Schooland Summer Program1075 Merrick Avenue Merrick483-7272 www.merrickwoods.comEstablished in 1956, family owned Merrick Woods hasbeen offering quality camp & school experiences tothousands of Long Island families for nearly 50 years.With an attractive physical setting, their exceptionalstaff concentrates on providing each youngster withthe most memorable school or camp experience ever.Please call for more details.

Rolling River Day School & Camp477 Ocean Avenue East Rockaway/Oceanside593-CAMP (2267) FAX 593-5796Website at www.Rolling River.com or E-mail atRolling Riv@AOL.com"Catch the Wave of Excitement" at Rolling River!Come aboard and join the crew and see how "CampGives Kids A World of Good." Lifetime skills and val-ues are learned from an energetic, loving staff.Spectacular, immaculate & unique facility residesalongside Mill River enabling Rolling River to offer themost diversified program in the area. Air conditionedbuildings, 3 heated pools, all sports, "one of a kind"boating program and over 20 specialty areas ensurea terrific learning & social experience. Low child tostaff ratio creates an environment where one on oneinstruction is the norm and maximum developmentcan be achieved. Owners/directors Rhonda & MarkGoodman believe that the skills learned in a camp &small school setting are priceless & enable children tobecome well-rounded, creative & happy individuals.School ages 1-5, camp ages 2-15. ACA Accredited.Nassau County Board of Health licensed. Don't Missthe Boat!!

South Shore Art CenterArt Workshops for kids218PettitAvenue Bellmore 679-7716The South Shore Art Center offers a wide variety ofinstructional art programs from pre-school thru highschool. The stimulating programs are designed toteach, allow creativity and build on new ideas andconcepts... school year classes include a pre-K (4-5year old) kindergarten art enrichment, elementaryage drawing/painting and pottery. Evening studioare, H.S. portfolio and pottery classes are offered foraspiring middle school and high school students.Exciting summer programs include an outstanding"mimi" art camp along with evening studio, draw-ing/painting classes and Saturday morningpottery/clayworks... special attention is given to craft-styled birthday parties, scout badge workshops andschool vacation arts n' crafts classes.The instructional staff are N.Y. State certified artteachers directed by Jay Lupetin with thirty yearsexperience. "Artists see the world around them dif-ferently, at South Shore Art we help them to see thatworld"... Call the studio for more info.

South Shore Country Day School & Camp1149 Newbridge Road North Bellmore 785-3311Celebrating 47 years of excellence! Our NYS regis-tered pre-school and kindergarten offers a creativeeducational program to meet your child's needs.Specialty programs include Computers, Spanish &Creative Movement. Our ACA accredited Day Campserves campers age 3-15 with a variety of specialtyprograms. Our professional staff of certified teachersinsure a wonderful summer experience that willenhance your child's self-esteem. We provide hotlunches, nutritious snacks and air-conditioned buses.Registration for Camp 2005 and school 2005-06 withdiscounted tuitions is now in progress. Check out ourwebsite at www.sputhshoredaycamp.com

Open House Saturday March 5 12-3 PM

South Shore Montessori School2323 Merrick Avenue Merrick 379-3138South Shore Montessori School is a school born outof a need to provide an authentic Montessori pro-gram for children here on Long Island. The schoolhopes to move as close to what Dr. Montessori envi-sioned and how her method was to be practiced.The school has a teaching staff that shares a com-mon educational philosophy that is based onMontessori principals. The school believes that theMontessori method cannot be compromised orwatered down. The school's goal is to provide a totalMontessori curriculum that is integrated and sequen-tial. The school offers multiaged groupings which isan essential feature of the Montessori method. Thedifferent groupings are as follows:

A. Case del Bambini - 3-6 years oldB. Scuola per I Bambini- 6-12 years old

A qualified AMI trained directress is employed foreach grade level. The class rooms are clean, brightand cheerful. Each classroom is equipped withapproved AMI Montessori materials only. The schooladheres by the principles and objectives set by theAssociation Montessori Internationale. TheMontessori curriculum offered at this school meets ifnot exceeds the New York State Department ofEducation for private school education. This schoolhas received its AMI Recognized status and is theonly Montessori school in the area with such recogni-tion.

Open house Thursday March 3 3:30-5 pm

Sportsplex1329 Newbridge RoadBellmore 11710 785-8855Sportsplex is an indoor multi sports facility that giveschildren the chance to enjoy playing all of theirfavorite sports, all under one roof! This kid-friendlycenter features batting cages, sports court and videogames. The children's sports program at Sportsplexoffers instructional multi sports classes for ages 3-6.Instruction is provided in baseball, soccer, basket-ball, floor hockey, football and lacrosse.A variety of classes are available Monday throughFriday to fit the schedule of busy parents. Thisunique program groups the children by age, thenrotates each group so they can experience all theactivities .Sportsplex has to offer. Qualified instruc-tors are friendly and eager to help everyone achievetheir personal best.The program teaches children coordination andsports skills using age appropriate soft play equip-ment. Sports birthday parties packages for kids andadults are also available. Sportsplex is open sevendays a week. Call for registration information and abrochure. Don't let your kids miss out on a goldenopportunity to spend this spring learning more aboutthe sports they love.In addition, Sportsplex is accepting applictions forour summer camp. Campers from the ages of 5-13have a great time playing sports and making newfriends.

Surburban Temple Nursery School2900 Jerusalem AvenueWantagh 781-KIDSSurburban Temple Nursery School offers a fun-filledand educational pre-school experience. Curriculumincludes activities in reading, science, math, cooking,art, music, creative movement and Jewish culture. .We are a NYS licensed center, with a security systemand our staff is certified in first aid and CPR. Classesfor ages 12 mos through Kindergarten enrichmentincllude Baby and Me.Mommy and Me.. Half day, miniday and extended hours. Early dropoff and after careavailable. Registration currently in progress for Falland summer. Call for brochure and information 781-KIDS!

Twin Oaks Country Day School & Camp458 Babylon Turnpike,Freeport 516-623-4550For 30 years Twin Oaks has been a leader in camp-ing for children of all ages. From tots to teens we offera full program of sports, crafts swimming, drama anda summer full of special events which are sure tomake each and every child cheer with excitement. 2heated pools, spacious fields, an Arts & CraftsCenter.a large indoor gymnasium/theater and our newplayground make Twin Oaks the perfect place for yourchild to spend the summer. Call us and ask about ourTeen Travel Program and Sports Camp. Come join usfor our "Sportacular Summer" The excitement of TwinOaks continues all year long in our nursery schoolwith the excitement of learning. Our caring, nurturingstaff provides the best in education. Our fully accred-ited school prepares your pre-schooler for an easytransition into elementary school. Our hands on aca-demic experiences are available from toddlers to ourFull Day Kindergarten. Call us and give your child thegift of learning.

Wee Friends Nursery School/Summer Camp1865 Beech Street Wantagh 783-0600Established over 26 years ago, Wee Friends follows acurriculum that provides children with daily hands onexperiences that help them develop physically, emo-tionally, sociality, psychologically and academicallly.Certified, caring teachers and small class size are thenorm. Camp features air-conditioned building, in-ground pool, and exciting all around programs.Experience the "WEE FRIENDS FEELING"!

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streets need attention: instead of locus-ing on a mile-long strip in southFrecpori."

Mr. Hardwick: "It represents a goldenopportunity for a doer. We need plan tomove forward."

Mr. Raah: recalled that hundreds ofresidents turned out for discussionsabout the nlaster plan when if was firstproposed years ago. He said programsshould he cut that don't hring results hutbleed the village financially.

Q. How would you hring about strictadherence to the zoning code for over-occupancy?

Mr. Ferber: feels /.oning laws are verystrict; "Village should enforce codeswhere there are single family resi-dences." Enforce laws that are therethrough the building and police depart-ments.

Mr. Hardwick: would look al the lawson books. "A lot of people are rentingand not on the tax rolls," causing anoverload of the electric system and theschools; would talk lo people in oiliercommunities about how they addressthe problem.

Mr. Raab: said it's "a people problemnot a /.oning problem. We don't haveaffordable housing." He would commu-nicate with the "over-occupants" andtake a strong, bold move oh over-occu-pancy, educating people on the dangersinvolved and the increase in services,explaining to them "how to mainstreamwith us."

Mr. Glacken: Zoning Board responsi-bility is to listen lo appeals for vari-ances. Most issues have to do ,wiih con-struction; he said the attorney general'slawsuit against (he village stemmingfrom building code enforcement will bedismissed in two years. "It demonstratesthat procedures we followed can beresolved through civil agreement...wehave a strict hul fair policy on over-occupancy. The issue is public healthand safely and we are committed loenforcing il."

Q. Improvement in snow removal?Mr. Raab: village does best il can.

"It's important lo gel cars off streets,and have a mapping strategy."

Mr. Glacken: during the recent bii/.-/.ard. "Ihe Public Works Departmentdid an outstanding job." He said narrowslreels present a problem, but thebiggest problem was thai people didn'tremove cars from the slreels. Villageused a reverse 911 program lo sendI (),()()() messages to residents lo removetheir cars. He said people should parktheir cars on (heir lawn for hour or twoif necessary until the plows pass.

Mr. Ferber: not enough money put inthe budget for snow removal. The vil-lage "is trying to shave off expens-es...and "has a history of under-budget-ing for' expenses. Snow removal is anexample of this."

Mr. Hardwick; said there is a prob-lem of equity among village employ-ees: Would treat village employees bel-ter so (hey could better perform theirjobs.

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To The LeaderFirstly, on behalf of the Nassau

County Police Department. I would liketo welcome Baldwin resident RobinRejouis to the Baldwin Auxiliary PoliceUnit. Robin is a former Auxiliary PoliceOfficer from New York City whorecently moved to Baldwin with hisfamily and immediately joined our unit.I am confident that he will be a greataddition to our force and will help us tofight crime and vandalism in Baldwin.

The members of the Baldwin Unitserve as volunteers, attend a 19-weekWednesday evening instructionalclass/academy operated by the NassauCounty Police and are required to takeseveral written exams prior to gradua-tion. Next week, A.P.O. AnthonyMartino of Baldwin, another great newaddition to our unit, is graduating fromthe academy.

If you or a member of your family isat least 18 years of age, is willing toattend the required police academy, hasa passion to serve and time to commit a

minimum ol 12 hours per monthpatrolling Baldwin, please call me at379-9063. We can always use the helpof those who care about making a dif-ference.

Finally, thank you to the Baldwincommunity for all your support. Youcan always count on the help'of the aux-iliary police. We are proud to serve thepolice department and you.

Inspector Kevin B. KamenNassau County Auxiliary Police Unit

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Repeal the Fiscal

Equality decision

To The Leader:We are writing to applaud the recent

decision by Governor Pataki to appealthe recent Campaign for Fiscal Equitydecision of Slate Supreme CourtJustice Leland DeGrasse. This appealwill put the brakes on Long Island lax-payers footing the bill for the failuresof city schools.

On February 14 Judge DeGrasseupheld a court-appointed panel's rec-ommendations and ordered the Stale of

New York to provide New York Cityschools with at least another $5.63 bil-lion in operating aid annually (phasedin over four years) and at least $9.18billion more in school constructionfunds over the next five years.

Although all schools throughout thestate face rising costs and fiscal chal-lenges. Judge DeGrasse's decision onlyapplies to New York City schools. Theresidents of Nassau County and othercounties throughout the stale shouldnot be forced to bear the tax burden ofproviding more than $24 billion inadditional funds for New York Cityschools over the next five years. Thisdecision would negatively impact allschools outside of New York City, aswell as all taxpayers throughout thestate.

A recent study conducted by theManhattan Institute's Empire Centerfor New York State Policy calculatedthai a family with a household incomeof $65,000 would pay $570 more peryear in stale income laxes or pay about$3 more in sales lax on a $100 purchaseto fund needy schools throughout thestale. Under ihis sales tax scenario, theaverage rale would be 11 percent.

Long Island residents already paysome of the highest taxes in (he nation.According to the Long Island Index.Long Island has the highest tax burdenamong all the states compared, raisingapproximately $2.445 per resident inproperly laxes in 2002.

New Jersey was ncxl highest, with aper capita levy of $1.872: 23 percentlower than Long Island. The averagefor New York State is $1.402 per capi-ta: 43 percent lower than Long Island.On average. 62.5 percent of properlylaxes on Long Island support the localschool districts.

In 2000. the residents of Long Islandpaid approximately $6.3 billion in non-business laxes and fees to New YorkStale, primarily from the PersonalIncome tax and the Sales and Use lax.In return. Long Island received only$3.3 billion from the slate, includingan estimated $1 billion in operatingcosts. This means that the balance ofpayment gap thai Long Island residentsincur with the Slate of New York isapproximately $3 billion. This is unac-ceptable to Long Island taxpayers.

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AQE to governor: Resolve CFE nowby Soneni Smith

Outraged at the governor's .recentannouncement last that he will appealthe definitive ruling of JusticeDeGrasse in the Campaign for FiscalEquity case, a coalition of organiza-tions led by the Alliance for QualityEducation^AQE) is launching a cam-paign to .mobilize, voters to tellGovernor Pataki. Speaker Silver,Majority'Leader Bruno and New YorkCity Mayor Bloomberg to immediate-

ly settle the case on a statewide basis."The people have spoken and the

courts have spoken," said KarenScharlT. co-chair of AQE. "We arelaunching a statewide campaign tomobilize voters to tell the governor.Senator Bruno, Assembly SpeakerSilver and Mayor Bloomberg to get ina room with CFE and come up with aplan to immediately resolve the courtorder on a statewide basis. We will letthem"know that the voters of the stalehave had enough of delays and dys-

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the Robin Hood approach to LongIsland taxpayers. In the meantime, westand ready as elected leaders in the

Assembly, to find a statewide solutionto funding of our local schools that isfair and equitable to everyone.

Assemblyman David G. McDonoughAssemblywoman Maureen O'Connell

function - it's lime to get the job donefor our kids now."

It has been 12 years since theCampaign for Fiscal Equity case wasbrought.

"OurKidsCantWail.Org" Campaign,featuring a new web site.www.OurKidsCanlWail.org. enablesNew Yorkers to wrile a letter andimmediately send 'it to the governorand other state officials over theInternet, and to invite others to alsosend letters to the governor. SenatorBruno. Speaker Silver and MayorBloomberg to resolve the case insteadof pursuing more appeals.

. On Monday. January 14. StaleSupreme Court Justice LelandDeGrasse ordered the stale to imple-ment a plan within 90 days to ensurethat New York City schools receive$5.6 billion in additional slate fundingat (he end of a four-year implementa-tion period, and $1.4 billion in the

2005-06 school year. AQE supports astatewide solution to the case, usingthe principles of the decision to ensurethat kids throughout the stale have theopportunity for a "sound, basic educa-tion." the constitutional standard.

"For 12 years, our elected leadershave used every stalling lactic in the •book to avoid gelling the job done -appeals, ignoring court order, avoid-ing responsibility - it has been theultimate in Albany dysfunction." saidMs. ScharlT. who is also execut ivedirector of Citizen Action of NewYork. "There's no need for appeals.It's time for the four men to be in aroom with the participation of CFF.and the rest of the education commu-nity, and gel I he job done. We'regoing to he absolutely relentless in

.mobilizing the voters of the slate untilthe leaders finally address the needsof our kids."

(See letter on this page.)

PUBLIC NOTICESNOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: SHAMLI BUILDERS LLC.Articles of Organization were filed witlvtheSecretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on1/7/2005. NY: 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 the process to: ShashiB. Malik. CPA, P.C.. 1955 Grand Avenue,Baldwin, N.Y. 11510. Purpose: To engage in anylawful act or activity.FL #865 6x 1 /27, 2/3, 10 17 24 3/3

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT, NASSAU COUNTY, ASTORIAFEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION vs.GREAT LOCATIONS. INC., et al. defts. Index No.5162/04. Pursuant to a Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale entered November 12,2004, I will sell at public auction to the highestbidder on the north front steps of the CountyCourt House, ;262 Old Country Road, Mineola,NY on March 16, 2005 at 9:30 am, the premisesdescribed as follows: BEGINNING at a point onthe northerly side of Brooklyn Avenue distant84.44 feet westerly from the corner formed bythe intersection of the northerly side of BrooklynAvenue and the westerly side of North MainStreet, being a plot 31 ft x 116.08 ft x 30.99 ft x8,03 ft x 98.16*ft. Said premises being,moreaccurately described in the Judgment ofForeclosure and Sale. Approx. Judgment amt:$315,991.66 plus interest. Subject to terms, andconditions of fled judgment. Premises k/a 10-12Brooklyn Avenue, Freeport, NY.dated: February4 ?005 RENEE G. MAYER, Referee. THOMAS &C \HAM LP. Plaintiffs attorneys, #622455FL d88 45 2/10. 17. 24 3/.3

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSO-CIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. FINAL COLTER,et al, Defts. Index #04-010945. Pursuant to judg-ment of foreclosure and sale dated Jan. 18,2005. Twill sell at public auction on the northfront steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd., Mineola. NY on Mar. 17,2005 at 8:45 a.m. pre'm. k/a Section 55. Block280, Lot 26-28. Sold subject to terms and condi-tions of filed judgment and terms of sale.MICHAEL LANGER. REFEREE. LEVY & LEVY, Attys,for Pltf.. IZTulip Dr.. Great Neck, NY. #62474FL #892P 4x 2/17, 24, 3/3, 10

- NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY

FV-1, INC., Plaintiff(s) vs. JOHN H. MOORE, JR.;et al. Defendants)Attorney(s) for. Plaintiff(s); Rosicki, Rosicki &Associates. P.C.. 152 Islip Avenue, Suite 18, Islip,NewYork 11751 (631)224-4678.Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and saleentered herein on or about September 30.2004, I will sell at Public Auction to the highestbidder at North front steps of the NassauCounty Courthouse, 262 Old Country Road,Mineola. New York 11501.On March 21, 2005 at 9:00 AMPremises known as T80 Randall Avenue,Freeport, New York 11520ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land,situate, lying and being in the IncorporatedVillage of Freeport. Town of Hempstead.County of Nassau and State of New YorkSection: 54 Block: 63 Lot: 11 .As more particularly described in the judgmentof foreclosure and sale. •Sold subject to all of the terms and conditionscontained in said judgment and terms of sale.Approximate amount of judgment $318,841.25plus interest and costs.

INDEX NO. 3626/04Lisa Siano. Esq., REFEREEFL #893 4x2/17. 24. 3/3. 10Notice of Formation of Limited LiabilityPartnership (LLP). SOUTH NASSAU INTERNALMEDICINE ASSOCIATES - Drs. Ostuni, Smar, Caso& Coletta, LLP. Certificate of Registration filedwith the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY)on 1/19/05. N.Y. Office location: NassauCounty. SSNY has been designated as anagent upon whom, process .against it maybeserved. The Post Office address to which theSSNY shall mail a copy of any process againstthe LLP served upon him/her is C/O the LLP, 155West Merrick Road, Freeport, New York, 11520.Purpose/character of LLP; Practice ofMedicine. :

FL'#894 6x 2/17, 24 3/3. 10. 17, 24 .NUMUtUhbALt

i SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTYMORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS-TEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR HOMECOMINGFINANCIAL NETWORKPlaintiff®VS LEHAHMEN EL A/K/A GWENDOLYN PRUITT, JR.A/K/A LYNN PRUITT; et al Defendants)Attorney(s) for-Plaintiff(s): Rosicki, Rosicki &Associates P.C.. 152 Islip Avenue, Suite 18, Islip,New York 11751 (631) 224-4678Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and saleentered herein on or about August 25 2004, Iwill sell at Public Auction to the highest bidderat North front steps of the Nassau CountyCourthouse, 262 Old Country Road, Mineola,,NewYork 11501.On March 23, 2005 at 9:00 AMPremises known as 186 E. Pennywood Avenue,Roosevelt, New York 11575-ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of landwith the buildings and improvements thereonerected situate lying and being at Roosevelt(unincorporated) in the Town of HempsteadCounty of Nassau and State of New Yorkknown and designated as and by Lot No. 13 inBlock 513 on a certain map entitled, "Map ofHausch Manor, Sec. 3, situate at RooseveltTown of Hempstead, County of Nassau, NewYork,' made by J.J. Bohn, L.L.S." and filed in theOffice of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on-November 9, 1954 as Map No. 6288.Section: 55 Block 513 Lot: 13 As more particular-ly described in the judgment of foreclosure andsale. Sold subject to all of the terms and condi-tions contained in said judgment and terms ofsale Approximate amount of judgment$292,270.09 plus.interest and costs.INDEX NO. 03-013542Terence Elliot Smolev, Esq. REFEREEFL #897 45 2/17. 24. 3/3, 10SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAURefiled 2/9/05 • • • .Filed: 8/19/04 . , .Index #04-11346Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as place oftrial. Venue is based upon County in whichpremises are being situateSUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICEACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGEALASKA SEABOARD PARTNERS LIMITED PARTNER-SHIP ' ' • •

.Plaintiff,-against- •

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW, NEXJ-OF-KIN, DIS-TRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS. ADMINISTRATORS.TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES,LIENORS. CREDITORS AND SUCCESSORS ININTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAV-ING OR CLAIMING UNDER BY OR THROUGH THE

DECEDENT KING SIMS, JR., BY PURCHASE INHER-ITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE ANY RIGHT TITLE ORINTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED INTHE COMPLAINT HEREIN; TAMMY L. KELLSERF/K/A TAMMY L. SIMS; WAYNE FUEL SERVICESCORP.; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAX-ATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERI-CA; SARAH SIMS TAMMY SIMS; EMILY SIMS;DALE SIMS; OLA SIMS; "JOHN DOE #1 through"JOHN DOE #10 inclusive, the names of the tenlast name defendants being fictitious, realnames unknown to the Plaintiff, the partiesintended being persons or corporations havingan interest in, or tenants or persons in posses-sion of; portions of the mortgaged premisesdescribed in the complaint, :

Defendants.TO THEiABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS;

YOU. ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer thecomplaint in this action and to serve" a copy ofyour Answer; or" if the' complaint is not servedwith this Summons, to serve a Notice ofAppearance upon the Plaintiffs Attorney, with-in twenty (20) days after the service of this sum-mons, exclusive of the date of service or withinthirty (30) days after the service is complete ifthis summons- is not personally delivered to youwithin the state of New York, If you fail to soappear or answer, judgment will be takenagainst you by default for the relief demandedin the Complaint.DATED: Tarrytown, New York

February 4 2005Richard F. Komosinski

Law Office ofknuckles & Komosinski, P.C.

Attorneys for Plaintiff220 White Plains Road, 6th Floor

Tarrytown, NewYork 10591(914)220-0155

THIS IS, AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANYINFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE.NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS: ALASKA SEABOARDPARTNERS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP IS FORECLOS-ING AGAINST THE OWNER OF THIS PREMISES. IFYOU LIVE HERE. THIS LAWSUIT MAY RESULT INYOUR EVICTION. YOU MAY WISH TO CONTACT ALAWYER TO DISCUSS ANY RIGHTS AND POSSIBLEDEFENSES YOU MAY HAVE.TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The fore-going summons is served upon you by publica-tion pursuant to an Order of-the-Hon. RobertRoberto, Jr., a Justice of the Supreme Court,Nassau County, dated Dec, 6, 2004 and filedwith the complaint and other papers in theNassau County Clerk's Office, Mineola, NY.NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION AND RELIEFSOUGHT:THE OBJECT of the above entitled action is toforeclose a mortgage to secure $47.000.00,'plus interest, recorded in the Office of theCounty Clerk/City Register of the County ofNassau on October 20, 199^ in Liber/Reel 18195of Mortgages at Page 469 covering premisesdescribed as follows:

84 Overton Street. Freeport, New Yorkbeing a plot 50 ft. x 100 ft

The relief sought In the within action is finaljudgment directing the sale of the premisesdescribed herein above to satisfy the debtsecured by the mortgage described above,the Plaintiff makes no personal jclaim againstany Defendants in this action.Dated: Feb. 11, 2005. KNUCKLES & KOMOSINSKI.P.C, Attys for Pltf. #62510FL #898 4t 2/17, 24,.3/3 10 . . . - . _ ' . . ' .Notice of Formation of Earth Realty LLC. Art. ofOrg. filed Sec'y of State (SSNY) 1/26/05. Office

location: Nassau County. SSNY designated asagent of LLC upon whom process may beserved. SSNY shall mail copy of process: 983Atlantic Ave;. Baldwin, NY 11510. Purpose: anylawful purpose. Latest date 1/31/2103.FL #899 6x 2/17. 24. 3/3. 10. 17. 24NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: TK LANDSCAPING, LLC.Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State of New York (SSNY) on02/09/05. the latest date of dissolution is12/31/2104. Office location: Nassau County.SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against it may be served.SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 98Jackson Avenue. Rockville Centre, New York11570. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.FL #901 6x 2/24, 3/3, 10, 17, 24, 31

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU.COUNTY. THE VIL-LAGE OF FREEPORT. PW. vs. HARVEY WEISSMAN

. D/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 Mar. 24. 2004 at 9:45 a.m.prem. k/a 40-42 Smith Street, Freeport, NY. Saidproperty Icoated 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. * 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. #62538FL #903P 4x 2/24. 3/3. 10. 17

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU - CHASEMANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff,AGAINST MARY MCDANIEL, €t.'AL, Defendant(s).Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly dated 10/19/2004, I, the undersigned Refereewill sell at public auction at the'North Front Steps ofthe Nassau County Courthouse, 262 Old CountryRd., Village of Mineola, New York, on 3/28/2005 at10:00 AM, premises known as 86 Branch Avenue,'Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece orparcel of land, with the buildings and improve-ments thereon erected, situate, lying and being inthe Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and Stateof New York, Section, Block and Lot: 62-143-55.Approximate amount of lien $159,672.43 plus inter-est and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provi-sions of filed Judgment Index #7802/04. Paul W.Roussillon, Esq., Referee,STEVEN J. BAUM, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff P.O.Box1291, Buffalo, NY 14240-1291 Dated: 2/16/2005FL 904 4T 2/24, 3/3, 10. 17

THE FRIENDSHIP GROUP. LLCNotice of forrnation of Limited LiabilityCompany ("LLC")- Articles of Organization filedwith Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on2/1/2005. Office location: Nassau County. SSNYhas been designated as agent of the LLC uponwhom process against it may be served. Thepost office address to which the SSNY shall maila copy of any process served upon him/her is:Michael L. Weinstein & Associates. LLP, 445Broad Hollow Road. Suite 204, Melville, NewYork 11747-4787. Latest date to dissolve:12/31/2055. Purpose of LLC: To engage in any

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from previous pagelawful act or activity.Fl #905 6y ?/?4. 3/3. 10 17. ?4. 31 _NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: MESEREAU COURT LLC.Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary, of State of New York (SSNY) on02/15/05. Office location: Nassau County. SSNYhas been designated as agent of the LLC uponwhom process against it may be served. SSNYshall mail a copy of process to the LLC. c/oAleksandr Levin, 424 Woodmere Boulevard,Woodmere, New York 11598. Purpose: For anylawful purpose.•PI «oo.AAv9m zi* in 17 ?4 ai _SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUCITYSCAPE CORP.,

Plaintiff,AgainstJAMES HARVEY, LUVINA HARVEY, et al..

Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 2/28/2001 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY on3/24/2005 at 1 0:00 AM premises known as129 Grand Ave.. Freeport, 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 245 Lot 5-7 Approximateamount of lien $135,179.83 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment Index* 2000-006420STEVEN LEVENTHAL Esq., Referee.Jordan S. Katz, P.C., Attorneys at Law, 585Stewart Avenue, Suite L-70, Garden City, NewYork 11 530Dated: 2/7/2005 File*: Jsk 1 242 jvr

4x7/74 3/3. 10. 17 _ : _NOTICE Of FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: ISLAND PARK ENTERPRISES,LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with theSecretary of State .of New York (SSNY) on02/03/05. The latest date of dissolution is12/31/2050. 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,2680 Remsen Street, Baldwin, New York 11510.Purpose: For any lawful purpose.FL #908 6x 2/24. 3/3. 1 0. 1 7. 24. 3 1 _

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 saleentered Sept. 1 7, 2004, I will sell at public auc-tion on the north front steps of the NassauCounty Courthouse, 262 Old Country Rd.,Mineola, NY on Mar. 31, 2005 at 9:00 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.amt. of judgment is $1007.43 plus costs andinterest. Sold subject to terms and conditions offiled judgment and terms of sale. ANTHONYCINCOTTA, Referee. BERKMAN, HENOCH,

•PETERSON & PEDDY, PC, Attys. for Pltf., 100Garden City Plaza, Garden City. NY. #62554FL #909P 4x 2/24. 3/3. 10. 17 _NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a license number1 15982 for an eating place beer license hasbeen applied for by the undersigned to sellbeer at retail in an ealing place under theAlcohol Beverage Control Law at CENTRO

'AMERICA DELI CORP.. 129 SOUTH MAIN STREET,FREEPORT, N.Y. 11520 for on premises consump-tion.FL #9102x2/24. 373. 10

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. THE VIL-LAGE OF FREEPORT, Pltf. vs. STEPHEN GERZOF ASEXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF JULIUS M. GERZOF,et al, Defts. Index #2043/04. Pursuant to judg-ment of foreclosure and sale entered Dec. 30,2004, I will sell at public auction on the northfront steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd., Mineola. NY on Mar. 31,2005 at 9:15 a.m. prem. k/a 71-73 North MainSt., Freeport, NY a/k/a Section 55, Block 264and Lot 49 as shown on the Nassau CountyLand and Tax Map. Approx. amt. of judgmentis $60,519.89 plus costs and interest. Sold sub-ject to terms and conditions of filed judgmentand terms of sale and the right of the UnitedStates of America to redeem within 120 daysfrom the"date of sale as provided by law.GABRIEL SALIG KOHN, Referee. BERKMAN,HENOCH, PETERSON & PEDDY, PC, Attys. forPltf., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City. NY.#62555FL#91 IP4x2/24. 3/3. 10. 17NOTICE OF FORMATION OF REGISTERED LIMITEDLIABILITY PARTNERSHIP. NAME: BRINSTER &BERGMAN, LLP. Certificate of LimitedPartnership was filed with the Secretary of Stateof New York (SSNY) on 12/05/01. Office loca-tion: Nassau County. SSNY has been designat-ed as agent of the LLP upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shall mail acopy of process to the LLP, 100 Merrick Road,Suite 320, Rockville Centre, New York 11'570.Purpose: For the practice of the profession of

- certified Public Accountancy.FL #912 6x 2/24. 3/3; 10. 17. 24. 31 'NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: B & B CONSULTING SER-VICES, LLC. Articles of Organization were filedwith the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY)on 01/19/01. 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 t6 the LLC,100 Merrick Road. Suite 320E, Rockville Centre,New York 11570. Purpose: For any lawful pur-pose.FL#913 6x 2/24. 3/3. 10. 17. 24. 31GREEN HAVEN PROPERTIES, LLC Articles of Org.filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/07/05. Office inNassau Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC uponwhom process may be served. SSNY shall mailcopy of process to 2485 Park Avenue, Baldwin,"N.Y. 11510. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.FL#9146x-3/3, 10/17. 24. 3'l 4/7 •

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 Apr. 5,2005 at 9:30 a.m. prem. k/a 256-256A andVacant 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. #62559FL#915P4x3/3, 10. 17.24

PUBLIC NOTICEFREEPORT VILLAGE ELECTION

(Spanish Language Translation provided inaccordance with Federal Court Decision)TO THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT.NASSAU COUNTY. NEW YORKA LOS VOTANTES DEL PUEBLO DE FREEPORT,CONDADA DE NASSAU, NEW YORKThe following is a list of the candidates of eachparty or independent body who were dulynominated for office as of March 1, 2005 for theGeneral Village Election to be held on March15. 2005 from 7:00 am, to 9:00 pm, all beingcandidates for four (4) year terms of office.Lo sigulente es la lista de los candidatos decada partido o groupo independiente, queson debidamente nominado por oficina desdeIde Marzo. 2005, para la eleccion general delVillage de Freeport. que va ser el 15, Marzo,2005, de las 7:00 de la manana (am) hasta 9:00de la noche (pm) todos son candidatos poroficina de cuarto (4) anos de termino.OFFICE ADDRESSOFICINA DIRECCIONLOYAL CITIZENS PARTY

Thomas J. FerberMayor/elAlcalde

Peter R. NorrisTrustee/FideicomisarioOPEN DOOR TEAM PARTY

Andrew Hard wickMayor/elAlcalde

Robert T. KennedyTrustee/Fideicomisario .

Candace HowardTrustee/FideicomisarioJUSTICE PARTY

Tierre A. Jeanne-PorterVillage Justice/Juez 204 East Dean StreetFREEPORT'S FUTURE PARTY

James CaraccioloTrustee/Fideicomisario 750 Guy Lombardo Ave.

Marianela V. JordanTrustee/Fideicomisario 229 S. Long Beach Ave.INTEGRITY PARTY

Michael J. RaabMayor/elAlcalde 35 Ann DriveHOME RULE PARTY'

William F. SlackenMayor/elAlcalde 152 N. Long Beach Ave.

Renaire Frierson-DavisTrustee/Fideicomisario 164 Moore Avenue

Donald K. MillerTrustee/Fideicomisario 116 West End Ave., Apt. 5

Vincent R. Cacciatore .Village Justice/Juez 826 Sr Long Beach Ave.

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DOWN THE DRAIN:From left at the demonstration of the StormBasin productare Fabco Industries' CEO Dominic Chang, Mayor Bill Glacken, SPLASHPresident Rob Weltner, South Shore Estuary Reserve.

New storm drain filtersMayor Bill Chicken and Trustee Don

Miller recently took part in a demon-stration of one of the new storm draintillers which will he installed on selectstreet drains located around the village.

The device is called SlormBasin. andwas created hy Fahco Industries Inc. ofBohemia. It is designed to capturesand, trash, vegetation, oils, grease andother pollutants from storm waterrunoff and protect the canals and hayareas that make up Freeport's water-

front area."This project is part of our continuing

commitment to finding solutions to pre-serve and protect our environment."explained Trustee Miller in introducingthe pilot program. Mayor Glackenadded. "We are examining this and otherdevices to protect our surrounding hayareas and the maritime industries ofrecreational and commercial boatingwhich depend on Freeport's clean,healthy waterways."

Sporting Devils

by Linda Hendrickson

-..Ills—.a ..-.final. . The _ Bay_s_ VarsityBasketball Team will he playing in (heNassau County Class AA finals againstUniondale at SUNY Old Westhury onTuesday at.5 p.m. This will he Freeport'sthird trip to the fnals in four years.

Stanley Shorter scored the higgestbasket of his life when he hanked in thelast shot of the game to give the RedDevils a 46-44 win over theFarmingdale Dalers. Shorter finishedwith 10 points. Douglas Childs scored12 while teammate Aaron Valentinscored 12, grabbed rebounds and had sixbig steals.

The Red Devils had jumped out to a23-18 halflime lead and looked verystrong in the third quarter hut the Dalersdidn't want their season to end andpushed the play to a new level in thefourth. While the Dalers went on a 14-3

Student News

spurt, the Red Devils shot only 3-for-l4from I he floor.

Sherlise Sawyer led the Lady Do Msin a semi-final loss to Blmoni onTuesday. Sawyer scored 14 points onbreakaway layups and showed herspeed against the very aggressive LadySpartans. . - •

The Boys Varsity Swim team compet-ed in the division championships at theNassau Aquatic Center. Freshman JasonKendal won first place in the 100-yardfreestyle and second in the 200-yardfreestyle.

Senior Jason finished third in both the50-yard freestyle and 100-yard hreaslstroke. Botli swimmers will receive All -Division recognition at the county din-ner. Strong performances were turned inby Will Schumacher. John Arias. NickStein. Malt Bernardcv. Jeff Rodrigue/.Floyd Rivera and Chris Frey.

RYAN H. STRAUB of RooseveltAvenue. Freeport. has been cited foracademic achievement for the fall.2004 semester at the Stale Universityof New York College of Technology atDelhi.

Mr. Slrauh. a restaurant and foodser-vice management major, has qualified forthe High Honors List. To qualify for the

High Honors List, a student must have anacademic average of at least 3.755.

JORDAN M. STEIN of MilburnAvenue. Baldwin, was named to theDean's List for the fall. 2004 semester atthe State University of New York atBuffalo for achieving a grade-pointaverage of 3.6 or hiuher.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICEPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special meeting

of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated.Village of Freeport will take place on March 16,2005. at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building,Main Conference Room, 46 North OceanAvenue, Freeport, New York, for certification by

the Baord declaring the results of the March 15,'2005 election.

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difficult, but essential!"

It's Time WeChange

The Way We Do BusinessIn Freeport

Michael Raab will oversee thehiring of an experienced profes-sional Municipal Administrator; a>roven successful strategy

embraced by Rockville Centre andong Beach. As Mayor, Michael

Raab will be CEO and beaccountable to the Board ofTrustees.

The Administrator will be fund-ed by a comprehensive reorgan-zation of upper management;

and save hundreds of thousandsof your dollars per year.

Michael Raab will call the Stateomptroller and request a

brensic audit of the Village'sInances, (with the full coopera-ion of his administration) includ-ng budgets, bonding, independentontractors, bidding, .propertywned and sold by the Village,

and travel expenses incurred byhe present Mayor.

Michael Raab wil l create aBudget Advisory Committee,nade up of Freeport Taxpayers,nd bring back "Friday morning,o appointment necessary, meet-

ngs with the Mayor" to Open UpVillage Hall.

n addition, Michael Raab will . . .

Reduce the, salary of the Mayor andot accept a "Village" car.

deactivate and complete thevlaster Plan Process that wasbandoned by the present Mayor—lis plan will help direct the futureision and development- ofreeport. What do you want to see

n Freeport? Michael Raabuld like to see a Movie Theater

nd a Book Store to name a few.

reate FAST TRACK processingor all Village Permits, Tax

Grievances, and Licenses.

How for utility bills, parking tick-ts, and fees to be paid online on theUllage's website.

/lake all Village buildings handi-apped accessible & ADA compliant.

TOGETHER,We Can Solve...

HIGH TAXESl

OVER-OCCUPANCY

RAMPANT GANGS

CRUMBLED ROADS

OLD AMBULANCES

FLOODED STREETS

NEIGHBORS LEAVING

DRUNKS & LOITERERS

BLIGHTED MAIN STREET

LITTLE FOR KIDS TO DO

OVER-STRETCHED POLICE

LRAABMichael Raab believes In Inclusion & Open Government.

"Freeporters need toUNIFY to

BREAK UP theMONOPOLY of an elite

inner circle."

Evaluate and Identify needs and create anaffordable Capital Improvements Plan, and tryto refinance our bond huge debt. (This will alsobe a charge of the Budget Advisory Committee.)

Make sure all projects are fairly and competitive-ly bid. Michael Raab will not solicit contribu-tions to his future re-election from Village ven-dors, like the present Mayor has.

Restore the Police Department to 104 Copsand strengthen the "Anti-Gang/Drug" efforts byputting more cops on the street and "LISTEN-ING to the EXPERTS."

Michael Raab will not close his eyes to theGang problem!

Michael Raab will reorganize the FreeportCommunity Development Agency and meetwith Freeport merchants. Michael Raabwill work with the Chamber ofCommerce to improve the Village's busi-ness mix, image, landscape and promo-tion. Let's get rid of the weeds, potholes,peeling paint, old signs, and drunks roamingour streets.

Meet with the Day Laborers, and then devel-op a plan to clear the loitering in and aroundthe Freeport Train Station and other areas.The law is the law!

Identify DRUG/GANG RED ZONES andlight them up, as the NYC Police do.

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Help the Schools provide free, saferecreation and study space for kidsafter school and on weekends. Manysources of funds are out there!

Bring back the "First NightFreeport," the alcohol-free NewYear's Eve Celebration.

Look Back at the Past Eight Years...

Want a Change?Make the Choice.VOTE!

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Home Makeover • Garden Tips and more!

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your home into a cozy haven that'swarm, inviting and inspired.

This year, feel free to mix up yourmaterials, accessories and finishes. It'sall about blending together in 2005.Don't be afraid to have antique piecesnext to modern ones. That beautiful vase

y from grandma's attic will look stunningon your sleek sideboard. A folksy orornate light fixture softens the lines'of aglass or metal dining table.

The .spicy earth tones of the past fewoo years are giving way to softer colors.• "The bright chartreuse green is changingg to a toned down, more muted shade,"

'*3 says Heather Degges, an interior mer-.y chandiser with Houston-based Kathy-o Andrews Interiors. "Home trends usual-O-i ly follow fashion trends, and pastels§ have been coming on strong. I expect^ we'll be seeing more pinks, blues and

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Home magazines can't say enoughabout bedrooms for kids and adults.Like never before, homeowners arethinking of innovative ways to carve outa retreat as unique as they are. Luxurysheets, personalized items and whimsi-cal accessories are flying off the shelvesin record numbers. But when it comes tokids' rooms, remember tastes change aschildren age. Don't spend a fortune cre-ating a ballerina fantasyland when yourchild may decide next week that shewants a soccer-themed room worthy ofMia Hamm. Instead, create a solid baseof fun colors and furniture that can growwith your child's interests and needs.

"As more families are seeing home-makeover shows and decorating shows,kids are becoming more educated buy-ers. They're getting all sorts of ideas andthe market is responding," says Ms.Degges.

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The snow blanketed part of Wantagh .Avenue, touching the white picketfences that trim the Victorian homes -a scene from Currier arid Ives. A love-ly look in Wantagh.

The Wantagh Shopping Plaza, withits busy group of merchants just aways down from the LIRR, is attract-ing more attention since a new smart-looking shop opened at 1867 last year.The Wooden Heart, with a new stuccofa9ade and curved store window, com-bines elegance and dash with its daz-zling red awning. The Cottage collec-tion is the concept of its owners Annand Tom Durkin from the VictorianGift shop diagonally across WantaghAvenue.

"People were looking for largerpieces in Victorian - in a romantic,vintage style, than we carried at ourgift shop," says Ms. Durkin, thefriendly owner with a l i l t in her voice.

When the space went for sale, theyoung couple knew this was an oppor-tunity to bring the appeal of the EastEnd, the Hamptons and Nantucket tosouth Nassau.

Ten years ago, the Durkins rescuedthe old homestead, circ. 1890, fromdemolition, restored it to a Victorianpainted lady and opened the OldeTowne Garden, a Victorian gift shopwith a wide selection of Irish importsand treasures.

The Victorian condominiums with, their stately elegance continued the

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"Wantagh is a great'place to live,"says Ms. Durkin, "such lovely peoplein a nice town."

Tom Durkin designed the entry tothe new shop that connects to the park-ing lot in the rear. The name TheWooden Heart was inspired by memo-ries of their childhood in Galway. Itwas a little toy shop they had loved.Together they have filled the surpris-ingly deep shop with some great looksfor today's homes. If you have a nichethat needs an accent, you are sure tofind it at The Wooden Heart.

The Cottage Collection includes fineantique styles, hand-painted furniture,casual, comfortable pieces with time-less appeal. Tuscan, .Country French,Victorian shabby chic flow through theshop - a lovely surprise at every turn.

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Think spring - think new!by Christina Feile

Spring is right around the corner andnow is the time to give those gardenbeds, borders patio pots and planterboxes around your home a much neededpick-me-up. Although it is still too earlyto plant your favorite annuals, you caninfuse color into your landscape byplanting cheerful spring Pansies.

These biennials are excellent for pre-season planting because they like chillyweather and the frost doesn't hurt them.This season we have some exciting newcolors and blends in addition pansiesand we're wild about these unusual vari-eties making their debut at Atlantic thisSpring:

Delta Pure Red: Clear red flowerswith dark whiskers in the center. This isthe best red pansy on the market.

Delta Tapestry: A unique blend ofrose pink, apricot and cream shades.

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Early.Spring is also the time to plantthe cold hardy veggies!.' Our first ship-ments • of seedlings are scheduled toarrive March 19 including broccoli,kohlrabi; - lettuce; onions;; peas and >spinach! "Start •preparing'the soil bedsnow with fresh. Bumper Crop, chickenmariure;,'garden.-tdng and lime "so thatwhen the seedlings arrive, all you haveto do is plant them. ,If you, lack, motiva-tion just think-:of the scrumptious' 6llTsandwich your garden will yield later inthe season. For broccoli Rabe andradish we recommend direct seeding inthe garden bed. We will also have a lim-ited selection of tomato seedlings forgrowing in a greenhouse or on a win-dowsill. Ask for our completeVegetable Planting Guide developed byour staff for planting times in NassauCounty.

Not ready to work outdoors yet?Then here is a fresh alternative - bringspring indoors with some colorful

blooming plants. A fresh alternative tocut flowers, most flowering plants willgrace your home with beautiful color forseveral weeks to several months,depending on the variety.

You can make a living, long-lastingcenterpiece by grouping several vari-eties together in a basket or bowl. Havefun and change your look often! Someof our favorite new selections to try thisSpring include:

"Star of Bethlehem" - with dramaticSpires of white, star shaped flowers.

"Blue Wave" Campanulas - look likemini pastel blue roses.

"Calla Lilies" - exotic elegant flow-ers in shades of lavender and yellow.

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We also'have'spectacular new pottery.from around the world and an excitingnew liVre o f ' oufdoor art called"Weatherprint," for the ultimate in out-door living decor. .Come check out thenew organic remedies fromPharmSolutions in our redesigned Lawnand Garden Care area and ask Peter orJoe about them. After Mother's Day thenew introductions in annual and peren-nial varieties arrive as well.

This is just a taste of what we havecoming for you this Spring. For a com-plete look at all that is new each season,stop in and sign up for our newsletter.We look forward to seeing you at thestore where you can check it all out foryourselves. Happy Spring!

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In our house we called them thewooden hills. At night, when little tykeswere ready for bedtime, their fathercoaxed them to climb the wooden hills -the staircase.

The wooden hills, our stairs took abeating from pounding feet over theyears. Banisters may have been slides,and newel posts perches. A necessity inmost homes, they were just there, takenfor granted, and sturdy.

Today, in entrance halls, banisters andstairs can set the tone of the home.Golden Oak Wood Stairs and Rails havea showroom on Sunrise Highway,Bellmore with a .variety of styles ofspindles, (balusters) newel posts andrailings. A new look is wrought ironspindles with wooden banisters andposts.

Wood spindles are machine-made infour different styles. You may like dif-ferent spindles mixed on a staircase. Itwas a fashionable look in 18th centuryhomes.

Owners of Golden Oak for nine years,Pascilio Collado and his wife, Maria,run a family business with cousins andrelatives as crew. Stair rails can be fin-ished natural, stained, pickled, red orgolden mahogany. The building codespecifies four inches between spindles.Wrought iron spindles come in blackand an antique bronze. Should a spindlebe cracked, Golden Oak will replace andinstall - but only for an indoor staircase.

A balcony railing with scrollwork inwrought iron is an attractive focal pointin an entry and a matching black staircontrasts nicely with a white riser.

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The change of seasons and the startof a New Year present a perfect time toclear out clutter and get organized. Tomake the task less daunting, expertsJulie Sussman and Stephanie Glakas-Tenet, authors of the best selling book,"Dare to Repair," provide tips for whatthey consider the three main "dumpinggrounds" of the house. As motivation,the two women point out that the aver-age person spends approximately 25minutes every day looking for thingsthey can't find in their own home!

Back Door StorageFor many active families the back

door is a heap of shoes, backpacks, petparaphernalia, cell phones and the like.Little wonder that mud rooms are mak-ing a comeback. To give organizationto your back door dumping ground,start by lining up everything that isheaped there and then assign each itema type of storage and a place .for it.

Consider creating a surface for writ-ing notes and laying down groceries,as well as a chalkboard or bulletinboard for posting notes and remindersand a mirror for last-minute "touchups." Turn this information into arough sketch and a shopping list. Manystorage items are designed for easyassembly and installation, so in justone weekend, you can most likelytransform your back door chaos into anattractive working space.

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move onto another high use, hard-hitarea - bedroom closets. To start, wesuggest placing last season's wardrobeinto plastic storage bins designed to fitunder your bed. With more room in thecloset, you can concentrate on gettingorganized and putting every squareinch to good use.

The best way to maximize closetspace is with a closet organization sys-tem that includes drawers, shelvingand shoe cubbies. These systems areavailable in a variety of materials andcomponents to meet your needs. Besure to measure the closet interior care-fully, taking into consideration base-boards, light fixtures, a mirror or any-thing else that might affect accuracyand installation. A sketch is always agood idea.

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Wire units and clear plastic contain-ers allow you to see what's stored on •the highest shelves. It is always a goodidea to have a few lockable cabinetsfor pesticides and other potentiallyharmful substances. With these modifi-cations, your garage wi l l be more func-tional and safe - and a sight to beholdwhen the doors are open.

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As the weather warms, our spiritsawaken happi ly from our winterhibernation to an outburst of springblooms and new growth. Spring ishere! The sky is blue, the air is freshand nature's color is everywhere.

Many people like myself find gar-dening to be therapeutic. Othersenjoy having a beautiful garden butprefer to have a professional designor maintain it. Either way, more andmore people are realizing that having-an outdoor private sanctuary is notjust an investment that increaseshome values but an investment ininner-peace, which is priceless.

When designing landscapes, Ialways suggest to my clients the useof plants and features that you feelpassionate about, whether it is yourfavorite color theme, fragrance, thesound of running water or a tree thatreminds you of your childhood.

Even if you are unfamil iar withplant names, take the time to collectgarden pictures from 'magazines orstroll through a nursery for inspira-tion and ideas. Like people, everygarden is individual and unique, areflection of who we are and what welike.

Personally, I am passionate aboutcolor in a garden. Some1 of myfavorite spring blooming perennialsinclude daffodils, grape hyacinths,bleeding hearts' (dicentra) and Mrs.Moon (pulmonaria.) Eastern redbuds(cercis), which are not so common,just glow in early spring with theirpurp l i sh -p ink flowers. Maybe youprefer a Japanese (Kousa) dogwoodor cherry blossom. Consider plantingshrubs that flower. With all the vari- .eties of azaleas and rhododendronsyou can have just about any color inthe rainbow.

March is a great time to start tidy-ing up a garden. Cut perennialswhich are dried and dead right to thenew growth near the top of the soil.March through mid-April is the besttime to prune many trees and shrubs.Be sure to cut back all diseased anddead wood, suckers and shoots.

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Winter wanes as spring promises...avisit in February to Old Mill Nurseriesin Bellmore is a promise of springtime.The crew is preparing the outdoor plat-forms for plants, hanging baskets andbulbs.

The nursery's winter planningbegins to bloom an inventory of ever-greens - white pines, blue spruces,arborvitae, cedars, Japanese maples willfill the block long site. A statuesquesouthern magnolia with its bronze andgreen leaves offsets foundation plantingfor the Village Gift Shop in the 100-year-old building. A yellow crocusbrightens a chilly day.

Old Mill Nursery is growing - thevision of its owner John Seery, a land-scaper. A man of the earth, John likes tocriss-cross the country seeking differentvarieties of quality plant material, tag-ging them, and introducing beautifulgreenery to his nursery and landscapingprojects..

Natural settings with different speciesand accents have always interested him.He knew one day he would start his ownnursery. He even knew what he wouldname it. The Old Mill was a memory hesavored - a stop on his travels by an oldfarmhouse near a mill , a pastoral scenepeaceful and beautiful and green.

Six years ago the Old Mill Nurserybecame a reality on busy NewbridgeRoad. Joined by other young'talentedmen, the business is flourishing like,moss on a rock.

George, the plantscape manager islooking forward to some new dwarflilac .trees. He has a major in horticul-ture and is enthusiastic 'about plantmaterial, special gardens, textures andshapes. What thrives in shade, or all-day sun? How do homeowners keepcolor flowing from spring to summer?What about container gardening?George is the affable expert.

The Village Gift Shop with the openporch is filled with home and gardenpieces gifts, accessories and roses!"• Old Mill Nurseries is" a multi-facetedbusiness: its forte is planting. It is aretail nursery, does landscaping proj-ects, commercial and residential (largeand small) and has a landscaping serv-ice available to maintain a project,planting gardens seasonally, pruningand replacing throughout the year. Nocutting of lawns, however!

Rob, who does marketing, sales, andtechnology, has developed a customerbase with a high rate of return.Customers give a positive response todealings with Old Mill . Referrals arekey to their business success. Peopleare getting the best value for reasonableprices, Rob comments. "We standbehind what we do."

The business is community-active, amember of the Chamber of Commerceand a participant in the Bellmore StreetFair.

Jim is director of operations, incharge of designs and construction.Landscaping increases the value ofhomes at least 30 percent and is one ofthe first things added when a home iscompleted. Jim checks the site, doesbasic design, supervises work. Somehomeowners do their landscaping inphases, adding shrubs and accents to theoriginal plan each year.

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The kitchen is the heart of the home.Cooking may be its function, but gather-ing is its bonus. Family meetings happenin the kitchen. Parties are destined to endup there. It is the sit and talk awhile witha cup of Java place.

It is not surprising that kitchens havebeen transforming for years. NeilSilverman, owner of Sty line Design cus-tom kitchens in Massapequa, is at thehelm of a family-owned company thathis father began 38 years ago. He is aleader in this transformation, specializ-ing in kitchens.

A certified designer and award-win-ning member of National Kitchen &Bath Association, Mr. Silverman man-ages the entire project from design,budget, to product control and installa-tion. He is man who does not mincewords - what you see is what you get -and who is a skilled carpenter and pro-fessional installer who tackles one job ata time. Ask him anything about kitchensand you are sure to get a direct, honestanswer - never vague.

Styline's new location is easy to miss,located in a small building, 100Broadway, Massapequa, near the giantphone company building, right offSunrise Highway. The surprise worthvisiting is the attractive showroom withkitchen styles, woods, counter-tops anda wall of hardware.

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Judy Ammerman, graphic artist atL&M Publications, comes fromWisconsin. Frank Lloyd Wright, one ofthe world's greatest architects, camefrom Wisconsin. He buil t his ownhome, Taliesin, in Spring Green,Wisconsin, with wood, stone, stainedglass and earth tones.

When Judy recently bought a new co-op in Freeport, she thought of her home-town in Wisconsin and how much sheliked the Taliesin style. After unpack-ing, this talented lady, who is also anurse and a weaver with a loom in herhome, decided this was the style to high-light her tastes.

The challenge was the deep burgundywalls left by the former owner. Primerpaint did not cover them. Her localpaint store recommended using twocoats of a special primer made to seal

high gloss. Finally covering the wallswith off-white paint, she sketchedshapes of blocks around her entranceand through the living room.

Her entry had too many doors - twoclosets on each side of the front door.Guests were walking into the. closet toooften. She made them disappear, at leastto the eye. They became a trompe 1'oeilwall. She continued shaping the blocks,then sponging a basic color of beige andlight brown around them. The wallgraced the entrance and opened into amural of sky and sea.

Frank Lloyd Wright's prairie styledecorated her door in colored glass. Is awoven rug on the loom?

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A sunny, mild day in February and thesnow is gone! So should the pine conewreath, the red pillar candles and thepoinsettia that still lingers in the familyliving room.

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