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Irene Morton of BranchAvenue recently won a three-night trip to the Catskills in TheLeader's Win-A-Trjp contest,courtesy of Hudson Valley Resortand Spa. She said, "I never wonanything before. I could hardybelieve it when I got the call. Thisis fantastic."

The Mortons recently moved to Freeport and Mrs. Morton quicklybecame a weekly reader of The Freeport-Baldwin Leader to get all herlocal news. She is happy with her new subscription. "Now I don't haveto go to the store and pick it up," she said. Winning the trip is just anextra bonus and a great way to welcome a new family to the village.

She and her husband, who is a skier, are looking forward to thethree-night getaway, and there will be plenty of activities for Mrs.Morton to choose from while her husband hits the slopes. The resortalso features a spa and horseback riding. The staff at L&MPublications were delighfed at Mrs. Morton's enthusiam. "I am sohappy that someone so nice has won and will be able to really enjoyit," said contest coordinator Suzanne Handley.

The Freeport Village Human RelationsCommission sponsored the annual celebration inhonor of the birthday of the Rev. Dr. MartinLuther King, Jr. at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Youngsters from the Freeport School District,the organization Freeport PRIDE, and singersfrom the Greater Second Baptist Church enter-tained with inspiring songs and recitations com-memorating Dr. King's work. Mayor Bill Glackenpraised the performers and reminded everyone ofDr. King's effort to reach the minds and hearts ofAmericans on the issue of civil rights. "Dr. Kingheld up a mirror to us as citizens and forced us tosee the inequities of segregation. He became theconscience of our country, explaining by hiswords and his actions that we must live what wepreach." The Mayor added, "Dr. King's dreamremains alive today and serves as our guide to liv-ing our lives in harmony with each other."

CELEBRATING DR. KING: At the event are,from left, Ruth Breidembach, from the NewVisions School standing alongside some ofthe youngsters who performed; MichaelKirwan, Director of the Human RelationsCommission; Mayor Bill Glacken, and singersKate Webber and Samantha Geraci-Yee.

FIRE: There was a fire in Freeport on January 15 on 48 Van Buren Street. Members ofHose Company 1 worked on the fire. The fire was quickly put out and all members wereback in their fire houses within two hours.

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.itboul^a condit ion: lhafjf allowed 1oremain, wi l l ultimately cost.us aJHh debtservicing through increased vil lage.taxes. i»

The reason for this is as follows.Many years ago (about 28) an auto acci-dent occurred on the dead end portion ofSouth Long Beach Avenue, where I haveresided for the past 30 years, resulting inpersonal injury to a resident of this sec-lion of the street. The area residentswere voicing their anger at the villageofficials al thai lime, saying cars speed-ing down (he street caused the accident.To placate area residents, ihe politicallycorrect, bul not legally correct, VillageBoard at that time allowed the PublicWorks Department to erect a Slop signapproximately 800 feet south of thenearesl intersection, Suffolk Street.This, ihey believed, would slow irafficdown. However, no one look Ihe time torefer to ihe requirements for the legalityof this sign.

The New York Slale Department ofTransportation's Manual of Uni formTraffic Control Devices specificallystales in Paragraph 211.3 "Slop Sign (a)Application ( I ) This sign is for usewhere the basic rules for right of way atintersections are modified and it isdeemed thai a Slop sign is necessary.)Clearly, there is no intersection any-where near this sign, causing .confusionto motorists not familiar with ihe area,and selling a scenario for an accidenlwailing to happen. Further, Paragraph211.2 (c) slates "Limitations: A Slop orYield sign should not be used for speedcontrol."

I advised our current Mayor WilliamGlacken in a teller dated October 14,2002 of my concerns about ihis sign andils possible negalive legal implications.After numerous telephone calls to hisoffice, the inaccessible mayor finallyresponded with a letter dated December6 advising me he forwarded my lelter tothe Village Counsel and Supt. Of PublicWorks about requesting ihe removal of aStop sign at South Long Beach Avenueat Suffolk Street. This is an intersectionand was not al all what I requested.

After several phone calls toSuperintendent of Public Works Louis J. •DiGrazia, in which I faxed over a copyof my original letler to the mayor, sincehe said he had not seen ihe original,

'even though the mayor, in his corre-spondence lo me, said he forwarded il lohim. Keep in mind thai my original lel-ler was daled Oclober 14. The response

•indicating it was forwarded was daledDecember 6. How big is 46 North OceanAvenue? Il appears ihe response limethai Village Hall and ihe Pentagon areabout the same.

Mr. DiGra/.ia seemed to concur on myview, indicating he would write a letlerto the Village Board supportingremoval. I thought the issue wasresolved. Then I received a lelter fromMr. DiGra/.ia daled December 18 indi-cating that he had directed theEngineering Department lo perform atraffic survey lo determine if traffic con-trol is warranted.al "this intersection."Again, il is obvious lhat no one reads theletters that are sent out, since there is nointersection involved. I faxed him a lel-ler daled December 26 slaling my con-cerns aboul ihe inaccuracies, and ques-tioned the reasoning for a traffic survey,since il is nol relevant lo the fad that theStop sign is nonconlorming to stalerequirements and should not be there inthe firsl place.

As of ihis dale, I had received noresponse from Mr. DiGrazia. 1 nowcalled his office and after three tries, hefinally called me back. He advised melhal the Iraffic survey, which consists ofa traffic counter with Ihe rubber hoseslying across ihe roadway, would lakeanother two months. I ask why a Irafficsurvey is necessary on a lighlly iraveleddead end street, and what is the rele-vance to an illegal Stop sign! In my cor-respondence lo Mr. DiGrazia I invitedhim to show me legal justification inwriting, as I did to him, that would showwhy this Stop sign can remain in clear

..violation of state requirements as setforth earlier! A response in writing wasnever sent.

The Village of Freeport cannol selIheir own requirements for Stop signusage. This is why we have a New YorkSlale Deparlmenl of TransportationUniform Manual of Traffic ControlDevices. Uniform . means the criteriaused for sign placement must be ihesame Ihroughoul all New York Slale.Make no mistake, it's nol 1975 anymore.This is 2003 and people will sue overanylhing. Protect us from al least onemore lawsuit wilh its accompanyinghuge monetary settlemenl by removingthis sign now.

This Stop sign must be removedforthwith. It is demonstrably a non-con-forming traffic conlrol device creeled by

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a municipality (Freeport) lhal has beenadvised "lhat it is not in compliance wilhthe stale requirements for the placing ofsuch signs. Failure to remove such signpuls all of Ihe taxpaying residentsbehind the litigation ball.

As an example of what happens whena municipality (Freeport) is sued by a l i t -igant, all we have to do is look al howIhe $600,000 out-of-courl selllcmentreached as a result of a village-owned

truck rear-ending someone will now costus $ 1.5 mil l ion as (he village was forcedto sell bonds to pay ihe settlement.

It becomes quite clear thai if there isan accident anywhere near the Stop signin question, the village, and ultimatelyus. the residenl taxpayers, will he forcedto pay a settlement which could be pre-vented by the removal of this sign.

Steven Schullis

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Friday, January 24• Kid's Cafe, Friday evening supper for local families in need, 5:15 p.m., ETS

Youth Division, 87 Pine Street.• Adult Film, "Martin Luther King Film," 3 p.m., AA, 4:30 p.m., SP: Microsoft

Word Para Principiantes, 6:15 p.m., Brownies, 6:30 p.m., at the Freeport MemorialLibrary.

Saturday, January 25• CR: Homework Express, 10 a.m., Recovery, 1:30 p.m., at the Freeport

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

Sunday, January 26• Concert: Sachal Vasandani and Trio, 2:30 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial

Library.

Monday, January 27• Bingo at Congregation Bnai Israel, 7:45 p.m., 91 North Bayview Avenue.• Intermediate Internet, 10 a.m., Girl Scouts Troop, 4 p.m., AA, 4:30 p.m.,

Toastmasters, 7 p.m., LI Afr. Violet Soc., 7:30 p.m., Operation PRIDE, 8 p.m., atthe Freeport Memorial Library.

• Freeport Village Court in session, Judge Cacciatore presiding, 7 p.m., 40 North.Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.

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

Tuesday, January 28• Archbishop Molloy Council # 1974, Knights of Columbus, Our Holy

Redeemer Church basement. 7:30 p.m. •• Comedy Through The Ages, 2 p.m., CR: Homework Express, 4 p.m., Aspiring

Writers, 6:30 p.m., Village Party, 7:30 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library.

Wednesday, January 29• AA, 4:30 p.m., SP: Grupo De Conversacion De Libros Latinos, 7 p.m., at the

Freeport Memorial Library.• Freeport Village Court in session, Judge Cacciatore presiding, 9 a.m., 40 North

Ocean Avenue. Court watchers are welcome.• Freeport Board of Education, Action Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Atkinson School.

Thursday, January 30• Brandeis, 10 a.m., CR: Homework Express, 4 p.m.,. Chess, 7 p.m., at the

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

Town Clerk Kate Murray becomes Hempstead execby Carl Gordon

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murrayof Levittown has been selected toreplace Richard Guardino as Town ofHempstead Supervisor, Mr. Guardinowill leave town government on Tuesday,January 28, to join the faculty of HofstraUniversity.

"I'm thrilled and honored," said anexuberant Ms. Murray Tuesday. "Afterbeing the first woman to representDistrict 19, the first woman Town Clerkand now the first woman Supervisor,what's next? Am I establishing a pat-tern?"

After an expected approval vote by'the Town Board on January 28, Ms.. Murray expects to continue the conser-vative fiscal policies established in thetown, and to "keep the town running,with the excellent services people

expect," adding, "I intend to look the

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State outlaws discriminationagainst homosexuals

by Carl Gordon

After a struggle lasting more thanthree decades, gay and lesbian people inNew York State have convinced law-

. makers and the governor to grant themrights equal to all other people.

Named SONDA, the SexualOrientation Non Discrimination Act, thebill, which had passed the Assemblyearlier in the year, was approved by theSenate by a 34 to 26 vote. It was signedinto law by Governor George Pataki

shortly thereafter and will become effec-tive on January 19.

SONDA adds the two words, "sexualorientation," to the existing law whichprohibits discrimination based on race,sex, creed, color, national origin, dis-ability, age and marital status.

With the eight categories already enu-merated, local state Senator CharlesFuschillQ voted against the measure,because, he said, not only was it unnec-essary, but it also forced people to iden-

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According to the Town ol" Heinpsteadwebsite, "Kate Murray is the firstwoman and first attorney ever elected tothe position of Hempstead Town Clerk!.Previously she was...elected lo representthe 19th Assembly District in the statelegislature in a special election onFebruary 3, 1998. She was re-elected inNovember 1998 and November. 2000before being elected to the position oftown clerk in November 2001.

"Prior to serving in the Assembly. Ms.Murray, as an assistant attorney general,was the Deputy Section Chief of theCriminal Justice Section. She handledprisoner litigation.proceedings in New

York City and Westchestcr County. Priorto that . Ms. Murray served as anAdvocate for Suffolk U n i v e r s i t yBattered Women's Advocacy Projectwhere she offered legal representation tovic t ims of domestic violence. I nJanuary. 1999. slie was named Chair ofthe New York Stale Assembly M i n o r i t y -Task.Force on Education Standards. Shespent months travel ing around the slate.e l ic i t ing comments and opinions fromteachers, parents and a d m i n i s t r a t o r sabout education standards.

"Like her father before her. Ms.Murray lias long been a c t i v e in commu-nity organisations and politics. She is agraduate of Boston College and SuffolkUniversi ty Law School."

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A reason to be proudof our town

Residents have been receiving their 2003 calendars from theTown of Hempstead just in time to use them. And once againthey include many beautiful scenes taken by local residents.

On the cover, cute kids Dean Paolillo and Madison Padro arecaught on film by the talented JoAnn Paojillo, who has alsotaken photos for this group of publications. Fall at Mill Pond onthe Bellmore-Wantagh border is captured by George Cavaliereof Bell more.

Inside, Paula Rodenas, who has also covered many sports sto-ries for us, scores a photo of Belmont Park. Joni Blenn of NorthBellmore has a photo of the "stairway to heaven" at Norman J.Levy Park and Preserve, plus a beach scene, and Baldwin SkatePark is featured.

A January snow scene and March sunset at the shore are cap-tured by Abbey Fink of Merrick. Richard and John RichardHarris are seen baiting their hooks at the Norman Levy Park andPreserve's fishing pier.

Emily Schreiber zeroed in on the beauty of a waterlily at MillPond, while fellow Bellmorite Dr. Karl Tepfer trained his lens ona swan in the pond and on the seagulls in beach dunes nearby.Ken Grooms of Merrick gathered up some fruits of the earth fora harvest scene. Ms. Schreiber also took a photo of local veter-ans for November's entry. Thomas Stanwood of Merrick caughtup with Santa at the annual Town Hall tree and menorah light-ing. Jay Rosenzweig of Wantagh was there to take a picture ofwater aerobics at a town pool.

All in all, the beautiful photos and listing of events and pro-grams gave us good reason to be proud of our town.

Another good reason is the selection of Town Clerk KateMurray to replace Supervisor Richard Guardino, who is leav-ing for a university post. At a community meeting last week,one female town employee was heard to exult, "it's Kate!"

Norway recently adopted a law requiring 40 percent of allboard members to be women. Well, the Town of Hempstead

. would already be in compliance with two women on the boardof five, each a pioneer in her time. Adding a female supervisor,is another first.

Kate Murray's experience as. Town Clerk and as StateAssemblywoman should serve the town well. Her support for somany local organizations over the years leads to the expectationthat she will continue to work with people on various levels ofgovernment for our common good.

Remember the birdsIn this freezing season, when we spend so much time indoors,

it is easy to forget the birds whose songs we hear all spring andsummer. Please do your part to give them some food and water.They are an important protection in our environment, helpingkeep down the mosquito population and serving as a barometerwarning of poisons in our air and water.

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Nassau Phys Ed teacher of the yearShirley Boriner of

Freeport, physical educa-tion teacher at WestburyHigh School, has beennamed "2003 SecondaryPhysical EducationTeacher of the Year" by theNassau Zone of the NewYork. Slate Association forHealth, PhysicalEducation, Recreation andDance (AHPERD). Ms.Bonner has been awardedthis title in recognition ofher educational contribu-tions to the school district,students, and the commu-nity.

"Ms. Bonner is a dedi-cated individual and is anintegral member of our

school," said Dr. PlessDickerson, Westbury HighSchool principal. "We areso proud of her and can notthink of anyone moreappropriate for this honor."

"Shirley Bonner exem-plifies the true meaning ofa professional. Her leader-ship, innovation, dedica-tion, and 'passion for herschool and community isan example for all," saidBecky White, awardschairperson, Nassau ZoneAHPERD.

Ms. Bonner will be pre-sented her award at theannual Nassau ZoneAwards Luncheon onThursday, March 6.

Shirley Bonner

Dodd enviironmental club beautifiesFreeport community

Students in the Environmental Club at John W.Dodd Middle School in Freeport' have donated aholly bush to the Freeport Memorial Library. Thisis just one project that the club has worked on tobeautify both their school and their community.

School Social Worker Felice Niland, who is theclub advisor, solicited a donation from the HomeDepot in Freeport to purchase the bush. Earlier inthe year, Atlantic Nursery in Freeport donatedmore than 50 mums and kale plants that club mem-

bers planted on school grounds as part of their fallbeautification project. Students also recycle cans toraise money, and to increase student awarenessabout the importance of protecting our environ-ment.

"Students are very excited about the communitysupport they've generated for their beautificationprojects," said Ms. Niland. "It's been a very tangi-ble way for our students to connect with their com-munity to effect positive change."

STUDENTS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB at J.W. Dodd Middle School in Freeport donated aholly bush to the Freeport Memorial Library,.as part of their work to beautify the community. Atleft, librarian Caroline Fenyo accepts the bush from student representatives Camille Dennis andApril Glover, and club advisor Felice Niland.

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Education spring classes will begin March 10.Class offerings include American Sign. Language,Spanish, Pilates, Kardio-Kickboxing, Karate,Volleyball, Golf, Horseback Riding at LakesideRiding Academy, Tennis at Freeport Indoor Tennisand computer classes.

Adult literacy classes in Citizenship, English forSpeakers of Other Languages, Adult BasicEducation, High School Equivalency/GED andSpanish GED classes are underway and have ongo-ing enrollment.

Freeport senior citizens may register free for any

course of more than three weeks that already has13 paying adults. Computer classes are offered tosenior citizens at a 50% discount.

Freeport High School students may register toattend fee-based courses at a 50% discount withpermission of guidance counselor and director ofadult education.

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COMMITTEES ... It has been said thatorganizations only form committeeswhen they are already philosophically infavor of the item the committee is study-ing. Such has often been the case withthe Baldwin School District.

The decision to create full-day kinder-garten, move the sixth grade to the mid-dle school, and expand that school byadding a new wing, were all studied bycommittees, unlike other issues, fre-quently mentioned by residents atmonthly board meetings, which neverreached that next level of investigation.

Having said that, however, it must beclear that participation in school districtcommittees is open to anyone. The factthat people who tend to support the issueof the moment join these committees,and those who oppose them don't, can-not be blamed on the district. It doesmean, however, that it is rarely a sur-prise when a district committee supportsalmost exactly what the district alreadyintended to do.

It reminds me of when I used to bringmy little daughter to the shoe store. Shehad what was called "windswept feet."They both listed to the right and she hadto wear straight-laced oxfords that onlycame in navy blue or red. Each time wewent to the store, I would make a bigdeal over the decision she was allowedto make. "Do you want the blue or thered?" I would ask. One day, she finallycaught on. "I want one of the other shoesin the store."

The Baldwin School District will becreating another committee in theSpring, one dealing with facilities. (Seearticle elsewhere in this issue). It issomewhat disingenuous for anyone tothink that the committee will really bedeciding whether to bond future capitalimprovement projects or to pay for themfrom annual budgets as we have beendoing thus far.

Changes in the way the state hasdecided it will now fund reimburse-ments will make it impossible to pay forthese expensive repairs, renovations,and upgrades any other way except witha bond. The real work of this commiteewill be, therefore, to decide what facili-

ty projects are important enought tobond and how to prioritize these proj-ects. It's really not a question of "Shouldwe or shouldn't we bond?" but rather,"What items are essential and how muchof a bond will Baldwin residentsaccept?"

It seems that the Baldwin school offi-cials get into trouble when they try toattribute abstract, high-faluting reasons •for an action that is pretty basic. Whenthey tried to sell the move of the sixthgrade to the middle school on the basisof "quality of education" rather than onthe simple fact that the elementaryschools were running out of space, theyran into trouble.

They had to spend endless hours atpublic meetings trying to convince cer-tain opponents based on philosophicalassumptions and opinions. They shouldsimply have said, "There is no room.". In the case of "Should we or shouldn'twe bond?" Baldwin is not alone. Everydistrict will eventually have to bond'capital improvements because the state,in order to solve some of its own finan-cial problems and huge deficits, hasdecided to change the funding rules.

The question will be (as noted in aprevious column) how much to bond.-We must not get carried away with our-selves arid go nuts including every itemon 'our wish list.

We must also be far-thinking. RonPage from H2M corporation noted dialthe $25 million estimate of "today'scosts" for the items they included intheir "total review" did not include suchthings as renovations required becauseof possible future changes in curriculumor new state mandates.

Not included, either, arc other premis-es such as projected.populalion increas-es or. as one audience member noted,certain items that might be necessary inthis new age of terrorism such as auto-matic ventilation shut-offs.

Could it also be that now is the time loconsider whether or nol to install somesort of cafeteria facilities at the elemen-tary schools? The lack of these facilitiescontinues to put Baldwin in a "no pover-ty" category that precludes il being eli-gible for certain governmental funding.It also puts the district into a category ofhigher expectations when academicresults are measured.

The review of facilities is not an easytask. H2M presented its part from thepoint of view of construction and engi-neering. Staff should be adding its edu-cational perspective; special consultantsshould be adding population and tech-nology components, and residentsshould be adding the "real world" com-ponents.

That reality should include common

sense, a kind of workplace knowledgethai many, of our residents possess. Itshould also include die inpu t of resi-dents of several age groups concerningfinancing. It does no good to propose ahuge bond dial will fail because peopleare overwhelmed wi th county andreassessment increases and wi l l stand nomore. Perhaps this is the lime to make ilclear that whatever bond is eventual lyproposed, it wi l l only he the first sincethe funding process is un l i ke ly lo revertany lime soon.

Any bond issue imisl be carefullystudied and cannot be just a rubberstamp for some short term solutions.Although district staff conies and goesand many of our highest-level -adminis-trators are reaching possible retirement.Baldwin residents, their property valuesand taxes arc ongoing. Therefore, a realeducation of residents must be undertak-en, not simply a clever, graphically cre-ative hard sell thai lays a guilt trip on thecommunity about what it owes ils chil-dren.

Residents must step up lo performtheir work as cili/cns. Some should do(his by participating in the faci l i t iescommittee that w i l l be established thisSpring. The rest must do llieir level bestlo understand the issue and nol simplyrespond with a knee-jerk reaction lowhal is proposed.

Baldwin facility study beginsby Joan Delaney

There have been hints along the way -like the foreshadowing that takes placein a mystery novel - but the CapitalProjects Overview presented byAnthony Fisher, Saverio Belfiore, andGuy Page of H2M Company still cameas a surprise agenda item at the January15 Baldwin Board of Education meetingheld at Brookside School.

Approximately two years ago, NewYork Stale required that districts submita five-year capital projects plan so thatthe state could estimate the kinds ofconstruction aid it would be expected toreturn to schools.

Earlier this school year, DeputySuperintendenl of Schools LeeChapman pres'enled'a memorandum ofinformation to the board concerning achange in the way the state will reim-burse construction projects. Previouslythe slate returned a percentage (usually54 percent) of construclion cosls lo dis-tricts for projects funded from the annu-al budget. The reimbursement lookplace ihe year after the money wasspent

The new process wil l reimburse dis-iricls according to the amortization ofthe project. For example, if a districtspends $100,000 on a roof and the roofis deemed to have a life-expectancy of

30 years, (he stale wi l l only pay 1/30 of$54.000 each year for th i r ty years.

Dr. Chapman and board membershave noted, therefore, l l i a l . i l w i l l beimpossible for districts to lay oul (he fu l lcosl of capital projects from annualbudgets if they arc only going lo receivesmall reimbursements each year. '.Hietrend, Ihey warned, wi l l be lo compilecapital improvements into larger pack-ages to be bonded.

Ron Page, a project manager Tor H2MConstruction, a company which hasconsulied with and assisted die Baldwindistrict with its five-year overview aswell as other construction projects, prc-

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Shall we go to war? and other questions of our timesby Laura Schofer

Is war with Iraq inevitable? Is there a"Persian Gulf equivalent of the TonkinGulf? Is there a significant anti-warmovement in the U.S.? What about thelarger concerns about nuclear prolifera-tion and nuclear conflicts? How wil l allof this effect our economy?

These were just a few of the questionsraised by residents at a current eventsseminar held at the Freeport. library onJanuary 8. Several dozen residents, aswell as students from HofstraUniversity, took part in an "open forum"to discuss some of the issues facing ournation today. Although a number of top-ics'were covered, the forum focused onthe issues of war and peace in a demo-cratic society.

The forum was led by ProfessorMichael D'Innocenzo of HofstraUniversity. He asked residents to com-ment on whether it was possible to "gothrough this kind of mobilization andwalk away [from the war in Iraq]?" Headded that President John F. Kennedydid just that during the Cuban MissileCrisis. He also asked residents if it waspossible for "Arab leaders to orchestrateSaddam's leaving the country?"

One resident, who described himselfas "a military man," replied, "no one.wants to go to war; but we need a posi-tion of'strength. Without our strength,we have no leverage."

Herb, another resident, added that"the greater assumption is that he[Saddam] is crazy enough to go downwith his country."

Professor D'Innocenzo told partici-pants that Saddam Hussein was a"megalomaniac," "but we must examinethe.costs of war to us and to the Iraqi

people." He spoke about the IraqiPresident's human rights record. "Somepeople say that if you believe in humanrights then you must act againstHussein. But Human Rights Watch says

. that although Saddam has been a verybad guy, his human rights violationstook place when he was America's ally."

Is Saddam really dangerous to us?"He's an unpredictable guy," said

Professor D'Innocenzo."He may have links to terrorist groups

around the world," said one residentnamed Bernard.

"There is no concrete evidence ofthat," countered Rob, another resident.

"Some folks say that just as President[Lyndon] Johnson created the Gulf ofTonkin to escalate the war, the samething could happen again." ProfessorD'Innocenzo later added that "In the'60s and '70s, we had two Presidentswho lied and lied. This is why we needtransparency of government. We, whoare of a certain age, never got over that."

"What happens to Iraq after the war?''asked one resident. "Do we send,in aMacArthur? Do we find ourselves in aquagmire like Vietnam? We still havenot conquered Afghanistan."

"What's everyone's sense about anopposition movement," asked the pro-fessor.

"The anti-war movement is primarilyone with U.N..[United Nations] sup-port," replied a resident namedSeymour. "However, if the U.N. sup-ports it [the war] there will be no [anti-war] movement."

"Others believe that the U.N. is con-trolled by the United States," addedProfessor D'Innocenzo.

What about the anti-war movement?"There has been a quicketstart-up [to

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the anti-war movement] than Vietnam,"said Professor D'Innocenzo.

"I'm disappointed in the lack of anti-war activity at the colleges and universi-ties," added a resident named Sy. "Iattribute it to lack of a draft, likeVietnam. They [college students] don'tfeel they're affected by it."

"I bet anti-war protesters wouldchange their mind if their oil was taken 'away," added a Hofstra student named .Darren.

"All anti-war protesters will disappearif we have another attack," said a resi-dent, named Gloria.

"I believe our biggest threat is if ter-rorists get atomic weapons. The greatestnumber of weapons is in the [former]Soviet Union and/they are not understrict control," said a resident namedFrank.

How will the prospect of war effectour economy?

"It's a wild card," said the professor.The second half of the Current Events

in Perspective Program with ProfessorMichael D'Innocenzo at the FreeportMemorial Library will lake place onFebruary 12 at 2 p.m. The public isinvited to attend.

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Baldwin encourages writingby Joan Delaney

Assistant Superintendent JeffreyHollman presented an overview of thedistrict's two year old Writers' Workshopin Baldwin's elementary schools, origi-nally brought to the attention of the dis-trict through Shubert School PrincipalPetronella Cellura.

He noted that the goal is to help stu-dents become "writers who use writingto do powerful things in the world inwhich they live." He stressed that today,writing is an essential component in alllearning, not simply English and socialstudies, since students often have toexplain their work in math and science.

The workshop focuses on how toteach writing as we|l as on the actualwriting of students. Staff developmenttook place in 2001-2 for all third gradeteachers and is going on this year forfirst grade teachers. There have beenseminar days when a consultant meetswith grade level teachers for a half dayof instruction and school visit dayswhen the consultant teaches a modellesson and meets with teachers to dis-cuss it.

There will be future staff develop-ment that will allow teachers to writemini-lessons as well as meetings withfourth and second grade teachers tointroduce them to the writer's workshopand teach them how their students havebeen trained.

Students are trained in skills and tech-niques and there are high expectations."Everyone must write," Mr. Hollmansaid; although the "best work" will bedifferent for each student. The goal is tohave writing sessions three times a

.week. "Publication" through the readingof student work or it being posted isessential. Board member Bill Edelman,a devotee of technology, suggested thatsome work could be placed on the dis-trict's web site.

Although the content of much of thewriting is "student-directed," childrenare taught how to approach writing, howto compile details and organizethoughts. "Believe it or not," Mr.Hollman said, "Quantity of time writingis as important as focusing on quality."He also said that "All writers need totalk about their work," and teachersmust make time for this "productivetalk."

In other business, the board approveddistrict-wide procedures concerningexternal defibrillators, noting that the"policy is short but the procedures arelengthy." They also approved a changein policy that allows the district's website to be linked to outside "appropriateeducational sites," with a pause, a warn-ing note, and another pause before theuser clicks over to the new site. "Younever actually leave our site," saidSuperintendent Kathy Weiss. "Our tech-nology person said that most peoplewant it that way and it's. easier toreturn."

The board, by consensus, approvedthe "hiring practices for principals andadministrators." After months of discus-sion of topics such as logistics, privacy,and timeliness, it was agreed that the tri-committee which consists of parents,staff, and administrators would have arepresentative of each group at the in-

'depth interview of eight finalists, unlikethe previous practice, which onlyinvolved these groups when there weretwo or three finalists.

This issue surfaced after members ofthe Lenox School committee expresseddisatisfaction with the process andmembers of the Brookside School com-

munity questioned the process as part oftheir protest of the firing of their princi-pal last June.

During audience questions, residentUtnberto Thomas said that all of theirdiscussion and consensus still didn'tanswer the concern regarding the firingof a principal and notification of par-ents.

Board president James Scannell notedthat the firing of staff involves privacyissues to protect the employee and thatresidents can never be included in thedetails of that process. He did stress,however, that contractual agreements,state education regulations, and evalua-tion criteria are all public informationand the basis of district decision makingin the dismissal of staff.

Another Brookside parent thanked thehoard for facili tating the program"Building Bridges" in which a consult-ant worked with the Brookside Schoolcommunity to. "begin the healingprocess" necessitated by the hard feel-ings caused by the dismissal of principal

. Sheryl McBeth. He asked for the board'sreaction to recommendations madespecifically concerning the way theboard handled the situation, "allowing itto get to that point." Mr. Scannell saidthat he was not aware of the boardreceiving any recommendations, butwould look into it.

The board will meet on Wednesdayevening, January 29, at 8 p.m. at thehigh school for its second communityinput meeting. At this meeting there,isno set agenda and residents may addressany topic of interest or concern. Thenext regular board meeting is onWednesday, February 12, at 8 p.m., atPlaza School.

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It was a banner week for the girls andhoys basketball teams as each defeatedtheir arch rivals in conference competi-tion.

Brain Mays led the Red Devils to a70-58 win over the Uniondale Knights.Uniondale was the overwhelmingConference.I favorite. Freeport startedout slowly and trailed 14-7 after the firstquarter of play. The Red Devils cameout of the learn huddle fired up.

Mays hit two free throws 18 secondsinto the quarter and then Kelvin Tulloehcame off the bench, stole an inboundpass and scored. He then scored on theinside and Freeporl had its first lead at17-16. Uniondale scored and thenTulloch'hit a two from the elbow and theRed Devils led 19-18. Freeport playedtenacious defense, holding the Knightsscoreless for over six minutes.

Brandon Freeman had the hot hand inthe third quarter as he added 12 on theoffensive end. Mays finished with 18,Freeman added 16 and Tulloeh sank 15points.

The Red Devils arc coming off aseven game winning streak. Mays (17)and Freeman (15) led Freeporl lo a 58-41 win over.Wanlagh lo take the cham-pionship in Ihe Freeporl HolidayTournament. Jelsler Bales hit 15 andMays added 12 in a 59-37 win overSyossel. Tulloeh scored 21 and Mays(15) and Freeman (12) combined for 27as Freeport opened its league season 74-46 againsl Ihc Long Beach Marines.Mays hil 29 points in a 56-44 win overIhe Rebels from Great Neck South.

Anna McLean led the Lady Devils

wilh 23 poinls, 14 rebounds and 10blocked shots lo a 50-47 viclory over thepreviously undefeated FarmingdaleDalers,

Freeporl jumped oul lo a 39-28 half-lime lead bul Farmingdale is always acomeback team. The Lady Devils knewihe game was nol over.

"McLean dominated Ihc game andlook us out of our game;" saidFarmingdale Coach Pele Cerrone. Thaiforced ihe Dalers to put up some longballs. They hit six big threes in Ihe sec-ond half to close the deficit but closewasn'l good enough. Elizabeth Jefferies(9) and Crystal Tyson (8) combined for17 poinls, 18 rebounds and 6 steals.

Earlier in the week Aja Carter (14),McLean (15) and Tyson (10) hit doublefigures in a 61-24 win over EastMeadow. McLean, Jefferies and Tysondominated the boards while KathleenGambino and Shauna Palrick served ascourl generals.

Connor Clark look first place in the200 IM with his personal best time of2:36.8 in a 64-72 swimming loss toGreal Neck North. Brian Ritler (back),Clark (breast). Will Schu.macker (free)and Anlhony Garzon (butterfly) placedsecond in the 400 Free Relay.

Ryan Kalz and Brian Hueslis placed1-2 in ihe 500 Free in a loss to Jericho.Clark took gold in ihe 200 IM whileteammate William Schumacker tookihird in the same event.

Kim Wilson led her learn to one of thehighest scores in Nassau County as sheshot" 276-300 in the rifle competitionagainst Massapequa. When Wilson fin-ished the standing position, it .wasFreeporl 1030-Massapequa 966.

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In a triangular air rifle match. K.Wilson, Ted Kimlingen and SteveWilson led Freeport (707) to a win overGarden City (645) and Massapequa(668) The Red Devils remain undefeat-ed in air rifle competition.. Jon Tonkowich set the pace of the ,Boys Varsity Bowling Team with gamesof 234 and 224 in an 8:3 win overLynbrook Other outstanding scores forthe boys were Joe Williams with 228

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Despite the girls' first 6-5 loss of theseason. Lauren Swanson had a highgame of 279 and a 638 series.

Tonkowich bowled an impressive 696series (233. 258. 205) while teammateSmith's 245 and 211 gave the boys an 8-3 victory over Oceanside.

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Programs for Babies.Beginning Sunday, February 2

through 23, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., thelibrary wil l be beginning a four-weeklong program called "Baby and Me."This hour long program is designed forchildren 8-11 months and their care-givers. The first 15 minutes consists ofsongs, fingerplays, rhymes and books.The remainder of the program will havea Spanish-speaking community resourceperson, on hand to address parentingissues like sleep and nutri t ion. As thecommunity person speaks, parent andchild are encouraged to interact whilehaving free play.

Beginning on Wednesday, February26 at 10:15 a.m., introduce your l i t t leone to a 45-minute sensory stimulationprogram. This one:time session is forbabies 3 to 7 months old and their care-givers.

Parent/Child workshopRegistration is underway for the

Library Youth Services Parent/ChildWorkshop. This program wil l be onSundays, beginning March 2 and goingto the 30, from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Parentsand their children, ages I to 3, are invit-ed to spend time together playing withthe toys, crafts and books. A communityresource person wi l l be available to dis-cuss parenting topics. This Sunday pro-gram wi l l have Spanish-speaking staffand resource people. This program isfunded through the New York State

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The books can be dropped off atNUMC, 2201 Hempstead Turnpike inEast Meadow, in the auxiliary office ofpublic affairs, on the first floor near theCarmen Avenue entrance.

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Finding Travel Information OnlineOn Monday, January 27, from 10 a.m.

to noon, the library will offer a free classon Travel Information on the Web. Youwill learn to plan vacations using theInternet. Participants in the class shouldbe comfortable using a computer key-board and mouse and have basic Internetsearching skills. Registration is notrequired, but seating is limited to 16 par-ticipants on a first-come, first-servedbasis.

Free Jazz ConcertOn Sunday, January 26, at 2:30 p.m.,

the library will present a free jazz con-cert by Sachal Vasandani and Trio.

Inspired by jazz and the Americansongbook, the Sachal Vasandani. Grouppresents a rich and compelling program.Members of the Sachal VasandaniGroup have performed at major jazzclubs in America and have played along-side legendary luminar ies includingWynlon Marsalis-. Originally fromChicago, Mr. Vasandani is a tremendousyoung singer. Most recently, his singingcaught the attention of Carnegie Hallwhere he will perform a series of con-certs over the next year as part of theiroutreach program. The band's currentrepertoire showcases Cole Po'rter as wellas some of the great American 'com-posers and those songs made popular by

Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. Thegroup also incorporates a wide range ofinfluences into their own compositions,which often feature clever and relevantlyrics.

"Computer Kindergarten" for adultsOn Thursday, February 13, the library

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Senator Michael Balboni, the onlyNassau County senator to vote in favorof the bill, said on the Senate floor inexplaining his vote, "I know that thosepeople who wish to vote against this billhave very valid and sincere concerns. Inour attempt to protect classifications, wedilute those protections already given.We raise expectations that a bill such as

this wi l l end discrimination or hatred orprejudice and it will not."

Although the senator spoke outagainst this b i l l when he was an assem-blyman, since the World Trade Centerdisaster, when people of every mienwere running from the area, he haschanged his mind. He added, "all NewYorkers, all Americans,"

Both Senate Majority Leader JosephBruno, who u n t i l this year had notallowed the bil l to be considered in theSenate, and Minority Leader DavidPaterson voted in the bill's favor. "I am

-proud to have led the state Senate in pro-viding the great majority of voles topass SONDA, one of the. most importantpieces of civil rights legislation in ourstate's history and one that was longoverdue," said Senator Paterson.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY .COMPANY. NAME: PITSY, LLC. Articles ofOrganization were filed with the Secretary ofState of New York (SSNY). on 12/17/02. Officelocation: Nassau County. SSNY has been desig-nated as agent of the LLC upon whom processagainst it may be served. SSNY shall mail acopy of process to the LLC, c/o Rosenfeld &Maidenbaum, Esqs., 132 Spruce Street,Cedarhurst, New York 11516. Purpose; For anylawful purpose.FL #590 6x 1/9, 16, 23, 30, 2/6, 13

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY

NORTH AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY,Plaintiff vs VERONICA DOYLE MALDONADO, ETAL, DefendantsAttorney(s) for plaintiff: ROSICKI, ROSICKI &ASSOCIATES, P.C.,Main Office; One Old Country Road, Suite 200,Carle Place, New York 11514 (516) 741-2585Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and saleherein entered on May 3, 2001 I will sell atPublic Auction to the highest bidder at theNorth Front Steps, Nassau County Court, 262Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501,On the 10th day of February 2003 at 9:30 a.m.Premises in Freeport, New York and describedas follows: BEGINNING at a point on thesoutherly side of Tyler Avenue formerly knownas Putnam Avenue, distant 250 feet easterlyfrom the corner formed by the intersection ofthe southerly side of Tyler Avenue with the east-erly side of Grove Street; RUNNING THENCEeasterly along the southerly side of TylerAvenue, 50 feet; THENCE southerly at rightangles to Tyler Avenue, 100 feet; THENCE west-erly parallel with Tyler Avenue, 50 feet; THENCEnortherly at right angles to Tyler Avenue, 100feet to the southerly side of Tyler Avenue, thepoint or place of BEGINNING.Premises known as 27 Tyler Street, Freeport,New York 11520Sold subject to all of the terms and conditionscontained in said judgment and terms of sale.Approximate amount of judgment $201,039.18plus interest and costs.INDEX NO. 00/12489Louis J. Milone, Jr., Esq., REFEREEFL#591 4x1/9, 16,23.30

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU. Index No. 01-01816.8,Salomon Brothers Realty Corp., Plaintiff -against - Estella A. Hay wood, et al. Defendants.Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and salesigned herein on October 8, 2002,1, the under-signed, the Referee in said judgment named,will sell at public auction at the north front stepsof the Nassau County Court House, 262 OldCountry Road, Mineola, New York 11501,County of NASSAU, State of New York, onFebruary 6, 2003 at 9:00 A.M., on that day, therpremises directed by said judgment to be soldand therein described as follows: Said premisesbeing known as and by street address: 198Independence Avenue, Freeport, New York11520. Section: 55 Block: 356 Lot: 937, 938. Saidpremises are sold in as is condition on the dateof delivery of the Referee's Deed, subject toany state of facts an accurate survey mayshow, zoning restrictions and any amendmentsthereto; covenants, restrictions, agreements,reservations and easements af record; munici-pal departmental violations, emergency repairliens oh the date of delivery of the Referee'sDeed, and such other provisions as may be setforth in the complaint and Judgment filed in thisaction. Dated: Syosset, New York, December16, 2002, John Principe, Esq. REFEREE, CARUS &MANNIELLO, P.C., Attorneys for plaintiff, 115Eileen Way, P.O. Box 9021, Syosset, New York11791, (516) 364-4500, (718) 463-8918FL592P4T1/9, 16, 23. 30

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. COUNTRY-WIDE FUNDING CORPORATION, Pltf. vs. AMOSSAINTICHE, et al, Defts. Index #99-21792.

. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and saledated July 18, 2000, I will sell at-public auctionat the north front steps of the Nassau CountyCourthouse, 262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NYon Feb. 19, 2003 at 9:15 A.M. prem. k/a 383WaHace St., Freeport, NY a/k/a Section 55,Block 401, Lots 267-270. Approx. amt. of judg-ment is $109,735.47 plus costs and interest. Soldsubject to terms and condition's of filed judg-ment and terms of sale. LORI GOLOMBEK,Referee. ESCHEN-& FRENKEL, LLP, Attys. for Pltf.,93 East Main St., Bay Shore, NY. #52396Fl tffJ94P4« 1/1A 93 3n 9/A

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY

CHASE MANHATTAN"MORTGAGE CORPORA-TION,

PLAINTIFFVS CLAUDE DESIR, ET AL DEFENDANTSATTORNEY(S) FOR PLAINTIFF: ROBERT J. TAYLOR,ESQ., 160 OLD COUNTRY ROAD WEST,HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK 11801Pursuant-to judgment of foreclosure and saleentered herein and dated June 21, 2001, I willsell at public auction to the highest bidder atthe North Front Steps of the Nassau CountyCourthouse, 262 Old Country Road. Mineola,New York, on the 12th Day of February, 2003 at9:30 A.M.Premises in Freeport, New York and describedas follows:BEGINNING at a point on the Westerly side ofMuriel Street, distant 99.15 feet Southerly fromthe corner formed by the intersection of theSoutherly side of Meister Boulevard with theWesterly side of Muriel Street; and consisting ofa regular parcel of land 70 ft. x 80 ft.Premises known as 14 Muriel Street, Freeport,New York. Sold subject to all of the terms andconditions contained In said judgment.Approximate amount of judgment $207,983.38plus interest and costs.INDEX NO. 00-020116MICHAEL-C. WOLKOW, REFEREEFL #595P4X 1/16.23.30.2/6

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUWASHINGTON MUTUAL HOME LOANS, INC.,

Plaintiff,AgainstTERRENCE STOUTE, etal.

Defendants)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 9/19/2001 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at 'public auction at the NprthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY on 2/13/2003at 9:30 AM premises known as 249 East DeanSt.,-Freeport, NY11520ALL 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 242 Lot 124 & 223Approximate amount of. lien $174,447.25 plusInterest and costs. Premises will be sold subjectto provisions of filed judgment Index #00/013515JANE E. CONWAY, Esq., Referee.Shapiro and DICaro250 Mile Crossing Blvd., Suite One, Rochester NY14624Dated: 12/30/2002 File #: 00-3719U jvr

- FL #599 4x 1/16. 23. 30. 2/6NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUWASHINGTON MUTUAL HOME LOAN, INC.,

Plaintiff,AgainstCLIFTON GOLDING; NORMA GOLDING, et al.

Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 10/23/2001 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY on 2/18/2003at 9:30 AM premises known as 75 BabylonTurnpike, Freeport, NY 11520.ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and Improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being in the Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew York •Section 55 Block 275 Lot 3 & 4 Approximateamount of lien $182,450.67 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsoMiled judgment Index # 0(3/019636STEPHEN D. KUTNER, Esq., Referee.Shapiro and DiCaro250 Mile Crossing Blvd., Suite One, Rochester,NY 14624Dated: 1/6/2003 File #: 99-32914r jvrFL #6004x1/16,23,30,2/6Notice is hereby given that a license, number1134783 has been applied for by Gllma Pabonto sell at retail in a restaurant beer. For onpremises consumption under the alcoholicbeverage control law at 89 Guy LombardoAve., Freeport, NY 11520FL #601 2x 1/16,23NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME: MICHAEL GREGORIO FURNI-TUREMAKER, LLC. Articles of Organization werefiled with the Secretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 01 /03/03. The latest date of dissolu-

tion is 12/31/2050. Office location: NassauCounty. SSNY has been designated as agent ofthe LLC upon whom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to theLLC, 466 Atlantic Avenue, Oceanside, NewYork 11572. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.FL 602 6T 1/16. 23. 30. 2/6, 13. 20

NOTICE TO BIDDERSFURNISHING OF EDDY FIRE HYDRANTS &

GATE VALVESFOR

THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORTNASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

Notice is.hereby given.that the PurchasingAgent of the Incorporated'Village of Freeport,New York will receive sealed proposals for "FUR-NISHING OF EDDY FIRE HYDRANTS & GATEVALVES" until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February11, 2003 in the Main Conference Room of theMunicipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue,Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time andplace they will be opened publicly and readaloud.Specifications, proposal and proposed con-tracts may be obtained at the Office of thePurchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor,46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York,11520, from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, January 27,2003 until 4:00 P.M. Friday, February 7, 2003.The Board reserves the right to reject any or allbid proposals received and subject to thesereservations, shall award the contract to thelowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bidswhich, in the opinion of the Board, are unbal-anced shall be rejected.In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to with-draw their bid within forty-five (45) days afterthe date for the opening thereof.

Teresa BaldinucclPurchasing AgentVillage of Freeport

FL #604 1/23NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP.#03-03-ELEC-046ELECTRICAL GENERATING FACILITIES

DESIGN/BUILD.CONTRACT FORPOWER PLANT 2 EXPANSION

FREEPORT ELECTRICINC. VILLAGE OF FREEPORT

NASSAU COUNTY. NYSealed proposals subject to all Instructions,terms and conditions hereon will be receivedby the Purchasing Agent until 11:00 A.M. onTuesday, March 11, 2003 when they will beopened publicly and read aloud after 11:00A.M., prevailing time, in the Main ConferenceRoom of the Village Hall on the said date forthe vehicle as specified and the contractawarded as soon thereafter as practical for;

ELECTRICAL GENERATING FACILITIES DESIGN/BUILD CONTRACT FOR FREEPORT

ELECTRIC'S POWER PLANT 2 EXPANSIONFreeport Electric

Proposal documents may be obtained at theOffice of the Purchasing Agent, IncorporatedVillage of Freeport, 46 North Ocean Avenue,Freeport, NY 11520 from 9:0.0 AM Friday,January 24, 2003 unti!-4:00 P.M. Friday, March 7,2003.Documents may be obtained upon depositing($100.00) which sum will be refunded to pro-posers who submit proposals, on return of planswithin thirty (30) days of the opening of propos-als, if same are returned In good condition.However, this fee is waived for previously regis-tered planholders.The Board reserves the right to reject any or allproposals received. The Board further reservesthe right to award to'the responsive andresponsible Proposer who has the lowest aggre-gate price, including price reduction option, ofthe prices for the Design/Build of the ElectricalGenerating Facilities and the Design/Build ofthe Electric and Gas Interconnection Facility.In submitting a proposal, Proposers agree notto withdraw their proposals within forty-five (45)days after the date for the opening thereof.

Teresa BaldinucclPurchasing AgentVillage of Freeport

FL #6051/23NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP.#03-03-ELEC-045DESIGN/BUILD CONTRACT

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INTERCONNECTION FACILITYFOR POWER PLANT 2 EXPANSION

FREEPORT ELECTRICINC. VILLAGE OF FPEEPORT

NASSAU COUNTY, NYSealed proposals subject to all instructions,terms and conditions hereon will be receivedby the Purchasing Agent until 11;00 A.M. onTuesday, March 11, 2003 when they will beopened publicly and read aloud after 11:00A.M., prevailing time, in the Main ConferenceRoom of the Village Hall on the said date forthe vehicle as specified and the contract,awarded as soon thereafter as practical for;

DESIGN/BUILD CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICAND GAS INTERCONNECTION

FACILITY FOR POWER PLANT 2 EXPANSIONFreeport Electric

Proposal documents may be obtained at theOffice of the Purchasing Agent, IncorporatedVillage of Freeport, 46 North Ocean Avenue,Freeport, NY 11520 from 9:00 AM Friday,January 24, 2003 until 4:00 P.M. Friday, March 7,2003.

Documents may be obtained upon depositing($100.00) which sum will be refunded toProposers who submit proposals, on return ofplans within thirty (30) days of the opening ofproposals, if same are returned in good condi-tion. However, this fee is waived for previouslyregistered planholders.The Board reserves the right to reject any or allproposals received. The Board further reservesthe right to award to the responsive andresponsible Proposer who has the lowest aggre-gate price, including price reduction option, ofthe prices for the Design/Build of the ElectricalGenerating Facilities and the Design/Build ofthe Electric and Gas Interconnection Facility.In submitting a proposal. Proposers agree notto withdraw their proposals within forty-five (45)days after the date for the opening thereof.

Teresa BaldinucciPurchasing AgentVillage of Freeport

FL #606 1/23NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY. NAME; 711 ATLANTIC AVENUEBALDWIN LLC. Articles of Organization werefiled with the Secretary of State of New York(SSNY) on 01 /07/03. The latest date of dissolu-tion is 06/30/2099. Office location: NassauCounty. SSNY has been designated as agent ofthe LLC upon whom process against it may beserved. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to theLLC, c/o Givlin, 275 Broadhollow Road, Suite427, Melville, New York 11747..Purpose: For anylawful purpose.FL #607 6x 1 /23. 30. 2/6. 13. 20. 27

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGBY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Article 27 Section269 of the Building Zone Ordinance. NOTICE ishereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS ofthe Town of Hempstead will hold a public hear-ing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town HallPlaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead,New York on January 29, 2003 at 9:30 A.M. &2:00 P.M. to consider the following applicationsand appeals:THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED START-ING AT 9:30 A.M. -79/03. - 84/03. BALDWIN - A.L.N. Holding Corp.d/b'/a South Shore Automotive Discount Cent.,Renewal of grants: maintain illuminated roofsign In Bus. district; maintain illuminated wallsign on side of building facing parking lot;maintain illuminated wall sign on side of build-Ing'facing parking lot; maintain Illuminateddouble-faced projecting wall sign facing'Merrick Rd.; to maintain Illuminated wall signfacing Merrick Rd.; maintain illuminated wallsign facing Merrick Rd., N/s Merrick Rd., 256.82'E/o Gale Ave., a/k/a 785 Merrick Rd.

85/03. SEAFORD - Stuart Reiss, Variance, frontyard setback on Plover PL, construct dwellingwith garage., N/W cor. Plover PI. & Ocean Ave.86/03. BELLMORE - Michael R. & Valerie L.Massaro, Maintain 6' high fence larger thanpool installation area., N/s Range Rd., 132.68'E/o Bellmore Rd., a/k/a 2661 Range Rd.87/03. LEVITTOWN - Anthony R. Critelli,Mother/Daughter Res. (2ndKltchen)., N/W cor.Jester La. & Tiller La., a/k/a 70 Jester Lc.(Negative Declaration issued under S.E.Q.R.)88/03. - 89/03. BALDWIN - Jeanne L. Repettl-D'Angelo, Variance, lot area occupied, main-tain roof over patio, cellar entrance & addi-tion/shed all attached to dwelling; Variance,lot area occupied, maintain shed higher &larger than permitted with less than requiredside yard setback., N/s Prospect St., 96.33' W/oHarrison Ave., a/k/a 779 Prospect St.90/03. WANTAGH - William P. Sinchuk & JaniceSlnchuk f/k/a Janice Johannes,.Variance, frontyard average setback, construct 2nd storyaddition with cantilever & open porchattached to dwelling.,' W/s Lakeside Dr., 621.11 'N/o Kent Rd. East, a/k/a 1318 Lakeside Dr.91/03. LEVITTOWN - Diane Durkee, Variance,front yard setback on Spring La., constructgarage & breezeway attached to dwelling notpermitted nearer to the front property line thanthe main byllding., S/E cor. Haven La. & SpringLa., a/k/a 108 Haven La.92/03. MERRICK - Emmanuel L. Roco, Variance,front yard average setback, construct additionfor garage & living space & portico allattached to dwelling., N/s Frederick Ave., 125'E/o State St., a/k/a 1769 Frederick Ave.93/03. WEST HEMPSTEAD - Michael & Karen M.Gugllelmi, Erect 6' high fence., S/W cor.Maxwell St. & Munson Ave., a/k/a 533 MaxwellSt.94/03. ELMONT - Pierre & Violette Dugue,Variance, side yards aggregate, construct 2ndstory addition to dwelling., E/s 237th St.,40' S/o116th Ave., .a/k/a 116-07 237th St.95/03. EAST MEADOW - Theresa DeFio,Variance, front yard average setback, main-tain wood deck attached to dwelling., S/sFranklin Ave.,280.69' W/o East Meadow Ave.,a/k/a 1792 Franklin Ave.96/03. - 97/03. NO. BELLMORE - AnthonyPlcano, Jr. & Paula Picano, Maintain 6' highPVC fence & 6' high living fence; Maintain shedhigher & larger than.permitted., S/s WaltofferAnnex, 101.19' W/o Bellmore Ave., a/k/a 1880Waltoffer Annex.98/03. - 100/03. ROOSEVELT - Mary Nance,Maintain shed not permitted in side yard;Construct 2nd accessory structure (gazebo)

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from previous pagehigher & larger than permitted; Maintain 6'high fence, part of which is 7' high., E/sPennsylvania Ave., 64.67' S/o W. Clinton Ave.,a/k/a 314 Pennsylvania Ave.101/03. EAST MEADOW - The Long IslandMuslim Society, Inc., Variance in oft-street park-ing & insufficient stall size & back-up space(construct 2-story house of worship).. E/s EastMeadow Ave.. 160.80' S/o McKinley Ave., a/k/a469 & 477 East Meadow Ave, (No S.E.Q.R.determination made)THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED START-ING AT 2:00 P.M.102/03. LEVITTOWN - Mariann Marshall.Variances, lot arep occupied, front yard aver-age setback, construct addition & porch bothattached to dwelling.. S/s Blue Spruce Rd.,189.31' W/o Valley Rd.. a/k/a 160 Blue SpruceRd.103/03. - 104/03. BELLMORE - William & LouiseLaw, Maintain 6" high fence; Maintain accesso-ry structure (swing set) higher & larger than per-mitted & not permitted in front yard setback onLittle Neck Ave., N/E cor. Old Britton Rd. & LittleNeck Ave.. a/k/a 1179 Old Britton Rd.105/03. - 106/03. MERRICK Matt Kuschner,Variance, lot area occupied, construct 2-story .& 2nd story additions to dwelling; maintain 6'high fence., S/s Frederick Ave., 240' E/o NassauAve., a/k/a 1914 Frederick Ave.1156/03. POINT LOOKOUT - Thomas L.. Florence& Thomas J. Gallucci, Variances, lot area occu-pied, side yard, side yards aggregate, rearyard, construct 2-story addition, garage with2nd .story addition above, 2nd story additionabove existing porch & construct new roofedover porch all attached to dwelling (demolishexisting garage)., W/s Cedarhurst Ave., 347.50'N/o Ocean Blvd., a/k/a 121 Cedarhurst Ave. .ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEAR-ING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THEBOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL. 1 WASHING-TON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.Interested parties may appear at the abovetime and place. At the call of the Chairman,the Board will consider the Decision andReserve Decision calendar.

By order of the Board of Appeals,Gerald G. Wright, Chairman

Joseph F. Pellegrini, Secretaryto the Board of Appeals

FI APR IT 1/93SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUNORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSO-CIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING ANDSERVICING AGREEMENT. DATED AS OF DECEM-BER 23, 1998, DELTA FUNDING HOME EQUITYLOAN TRUST 1998-4, C/O.DELTA FUNDING COR-PORATION, SERVICING AGENT, Plaintiff againstLINDA PITTMAN-HUDSON A/K/A LINDA PITTMANA / K / A LIND HUDSON, et al Defendant(s).Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure andSale entered on February 14, 2001.1, the under-signed Referee will sell-at public auction on thenorth front steps of the Nassau County

Courthouse, 262 Old Country Road, Mineola,N.Y. on the 27th day of February, 2003 at 9:15a.m. premises Beginning at a point on the west-erly side of Pennsylvania Avenue distant 60.88feet northerly from the corner formed by theintersection of the northerly side of WhitehouseAvenue with the westerly side of PennsylvaniaAvenue; being a plot.105.33 feet by 60.80 feetbyl 15.80 feet by 61.70 feet. Said premisesknown as 165 Pennsylvania Avenue, Roosevelt,N.Y. 11575. Approximate amount of lien$98,823.02 plus interest and costs. Premises willbe sold subject to provisions of filed judgmentand terms of sale..Index No. 000525/00.Jonothan A. Moore, Esq.. Referee. David M.Namm, Attorney(s) for Plaintiff, 600 Old CountryRoad. Suite 224, Garden City, N.Y. 11530.FL #609 4x 1/23.30.2/6 13

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY

EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA,PLAINTIFF VS. ALEXANDER MCINTOSH. ET ALDEFENDANTSATTORNEY(S) FOR PLAINTIFF, JORDAN S. KATZ,ESQ., 585 STEWART AVENUE, GARDEN CITY, NEWYORK 11530Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure andSale entered herein and dated 6th day ofDecember, 2002, I will sell at public auction to?the highest bidder at the North Front Steps ofthe Nassau County Courthouse, 262 OldCountry Road. Mineola, New York,On the 24th day of February, 2003 at 9:15 a.m.Premises in the Incorporated Village ofFreeport. and described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side ofFrederick Avenue, distant 150 feet southerlyfrom the corner formed by the Intersection ofthe westerly side of Frederick Avenue with thesoutherly side of Remsen Avenue; and being aregular parcel of land measuring 50 feet inwidth by 100 feet along each inside line andbeing more particularly described in the filedJudgment.Said premises is known as 21 Frederick Avenue.Freeport, N.Y.Sold subject to all the terms and conditionscontained in said Judgment. Approximateamount of judgment $107,254.71 plus interestand costs.INDEX NO. 2002-10336

DONNA M. BRADY. ESQ., REFEREEFL #610P4X1/23. 30. 2/6. 13 ._

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

Plaintiff,AgainstWAYNE MCKEN; et al.,

Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly dated 11/14/2002 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY on 2/21 /2003

at 10:00 AM premises known as 98 ProspectStreet, Roosevelt, NYALL' that certain plot piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and Improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being in the Town Of"Hempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew YorkSection 55 Block 294 Lot 482-483 Approximateamount of lien $153,352.68 plus Interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment Index # 6509/02 •FRANK N. D'ERRICO, ESQ., REFEREE.Jon B. Felice & Associates, P.C. (Attorney's forPlaintiff)11 East 44th Street, Suite 800," New York, NY10017Dated: 11)6/2003 File #: BBFCH 2495 macFL #611 4x1/23.30.2/6. 13

NOTICE OF SALESUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAUCHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORA-TION,

Plaintiff,AgainstHERBERT GOODWINE; et al,

Defendant(s)Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and saleduly entered 11/22/2002 I, the undersignedReferee will sell at public auction at the NorthFront Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse,262 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY on 2/26/2003at 9:30 AM premises known as 209 EllisonAvenue, Roosevelt, NYALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land,with the buildings and improvements thereonerected, situate, lying and being in the Town ofHempstead, County of Nassau and State ofNew YorkSection 55 Block 335 Lot 130-131 Approximateamount of lien $173,640.71 plus interest andcosts. Premises will be sold subject to provisionsof filed judgment Index # 84<J6/01John Beyrer, Esq., Referee.Jon B. Felice & Assoclotes, P.C. (Attorney's forPlaintiff)11 East 44th Street, Suite 800, New York, NY10017Dated: 1/16/2003 File #: BBFCH 1988 macFL #612 4x1/23. 30. 2/6, 13 ; ,

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERSThe undersigned Receiver of Taxes for the Townof Hempstead, County of Nossau, State of NewYork hereby gives notice that he has receivedthe Tax Roll and Warrant attached hereto,ddted December 30, 2002 and the Receiver ofTaxes will be in attendance to receive taxes at

200 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET,HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK 11550

beginning Thursday, January 2, 2003 and eachweekday thereafter from 9:00 A.M. to 4:45 P.M.(Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted)

Property Tax Rates by ClassClass 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4

Nassau County-General Purposes3.505 4.225 0.507 3.027

Nassau Community College -

1.107 1.273 0.414 0.997 .Town of Hempstead-General Purposes

0.914 0.990 0.337 0.850Town Highway-Repairs and Improvements of

Highways3.853 3.711 1.425 3.537

Town of Hempstead-Part Town (Building,Zoning, etc.)

0.689 0.663 0.254' 0.632Town Building dnd Boord of Zoning Appeals inInc Village of Atlantic Beach 0.000Nassau County Police ;

9.247 9.679 9.201 9.471Nassau County Police Headquarters

6.770 7.787 2.533 6.093Nassau County Fire Prevention

0.459 0.527 0.172 0.413Nassau County Parks. Rec. & Museums

1.213 1.395 0.454 1.092Nassau County Sewer TaxesSpecial District TaxesPENALTIES

The following scale of penalties is herebyprescribed for neglect to pay County, Townand Highway and Special District taxes afterthey become due and payable.

If the first half is not paid on or beforeFebruary 10, 2003, penalty will be added at therate of one-percentum per month fromJanuary 1, 2003, calculated to the end of themonth during which payment is made.

Penalty on the second half will be addedafter August 10, 2003 at the rate of one-per-centum per month from July 1, 2003, calculat-ed to the end of the month during which pay-merit is made.DISCOUNTS

If the full year's tax Is paid on or beforeFebruary 10, 2003, discount will be allowed onthe second half tax at the rate of one-per-centum of the second half. No discount Isallowed for p'ayment(s) made after February10. 2003.

Taxes are payable in cash, check or moneyorder. Third party checks will not be accepted.Uncertified checks will be accepted subject tocollection and payment made therewith willnot become official until collection has beeneffected.

When requesting tax' bills, please state theSchool District location. Section, Block and Lotnumber(s) in accordance with the NassauCounty Tax Map.

After August 3T, 2003, the 2003 Tax Roll willbe turned over to the Nassau County Treasurerand all payments after that date should bemade at the Office of Nassau CountyTreasurer. 240 Old Country Road, Third Floor,Mineola, New York 11501.

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.RECEIVER OF TAXES

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Lourdes Iglesias is January'sstudent of the month

by Emma PerdomoGuidance Counselor

Lourdes Iglesias is an outstanding,accomplished and impressive younglady who vividly portrays all thosevirtues, so vital for success. Her officialstudent transcript validates her academ-ic excellence and clearly supportsLourdes' remarkable feats. She is excep-tionally sharp and has an intellect that isboth,mature and inquisitive. Lourdeshas a refreshing wholesomeness that iscommendable, noteworthy and distin-guishing.

Without question, Lourdes' extraordi-nary educational achievement is worthyof special recognition. Lourdes Iglesiasprojects a reserved, low-keyed persona.She is serious-minded and demonstratesa steadfast directed course increasingher scope of knowledge, Lourdesexhibits an independence that fostersself-confidence and a sense of security.

Lourdes Iglesias has been involved ina variety of activities that credit her asone who is willing to receive new ideasthat broaden, challenge and activate thedesire for developing other interests.Academically, Lourdes ranks numberthree in her class of 400 students. Shehas consistently participated inMathietes for fouryears which wasenhanced by takingpart in the Math Fairin grade 10. In addi-tion, during this, hersenior year, Lourdeswas inducted into theNational. Honor

•Society and becamethat organization'sTreasurer.

Athletic involve-ment was demon-strated by activelyparticipating in ten-nis during the. l l t hand 12th grades. Thel l t h grade bestowedLourdes with a NewYork State StudentAthlete Award. I rec-ognize that Lourdesput forth a great dealof effort to not onlybe eligible for anaward- during

first year of experiencing this sport butto end up actually gaining recognitionfrom New York State.

Humanitarian involvement includesmembership in the Key Club in 9thgrade and acting as a Peer Tutor in. the10th grade. Both of these organizedclubs are based on giving of oneself,aiding those who have scholastic prob-lems.

Social involvement includes being apart of the stage crew for a musical aswelT as participation in the Masque andWig production in IOth grade. Now. as a12th grader, Lourdes became an integralpart of the Yearbook Club.

Recognition awards reflect achieve-ments worthy of being honored. TheNational Society of H i g h - SchoolScholars is an award that selects seniorswho have excelled academically, mak-ing them eligible for nomination. .Lourdes is among those students who.have been selected to appear in "Who'sWho Among America's High SchoolStudents." It presents a limited informa-tive profile, as an overview. Lastly andmaybe most impressively, she has beenselected as a scholar in the 2002-2003National Hispanic -RecognitionProgram. It is apparent that Lourdes is aremarkable young lady! •

THE FREEPORT EXCHANGE CLUB honored LourdesIgfesias as "Student of the Month." From left areSuperintendent .Eric Eversley. Emma Perdomo, Mr.Iglesias, Lourdes and Jim Smith, Exchange ClubPresident. The lunch was at Bedell's West Wind in

ner Freeport.

HOLIDAY PARTY: Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg (D-Merrick), cen-ter, recently attended the Freeport Yacht Club Holiday Party. Here, joiningLegislator Denenberg are George Peters, center, and John Fisher, right.

Facilities study beginsfrom page 5

sented the comprehensive report on thedistrict's facilities.

The report considers each of the tenbuildings separately as well as district-wide improvements. Three aspects ofeach building were reviewed - siteimprovements (retaining walls, perime-ter grading, gutters/leaders, dry walls,tennis courts, and parking areas), build-ing envelope improvements (repointing,masonry, roofs, ventilation, lintelrepairs, window replacements) and inte-rior building improvements (gymnasi-um bleacher replacement, ceilingreplacements, healing, air conditioning,and ventilation upgrades, boiler replace-ments, renovations, auditorium seatreplacements, flooring replacements,plaster walls and ceiling repairs, andelectric panel upgrades.

District-wide improvements includetechnology upgrades (network-basedclassroom computers), health and safetyupgrades (public address and classroomintercom systems), compliance with theAmericans with Disabilities Act(entrance ramps, elevator additions,library renovations/relocations), envi-ronmental concerns (asbestos abate-ment, lead paint issues) and beaulifica-tion programs (landscaping, planting,and irrigation).

The projected "today" costs for theseitems include: site improvements - $1.5mill ion; building envelope improve-ments - $8 million; building interiorimprovements - $7.5 million; district-wide improvements - $6 million; con-tingency $2.5 mill ion for a total estimat-ed cost of $25 million.

Mr. Page noted that the facilitiesoverview does not take into considera-tion any construction that might .be

necessitated by possible future changesin curriculum or additional state man-dates.

Board President James Scannellstressed, "We are not now decidingwhether or not to bond." At the onset ofthe presentation, Dr. Chapman warned,"Don't get nervous when you see theword 'bond'" which appeared'as thefirst line in the powerpoint presentation.However, under a heading. "Why

1 Bond?" the state's change in reimburse-ment policy as well as rising costs for 'repairs and maintenance at a time of"historically low interest rates" werelisted as positive factors for bondingrather than paying with annual budgetfunds.

Mr. Scannell stressed that the districthas been coirmitted to an ongoingprocess of maintenance and that theschools are in good repair. However, thepolicy change in how the slate reimburs-es districts dramatically changes howthat year-by-year process of mainte-nance, upgrades, and renovations couldcontinue out of annual budgels.

Mr. Scannell direcled Superinlendentof Schools Kalhy Weiss to advertise forparticipants and create a committee tostudy facilities by the end of Spring. Thecommittee would consist of staff, par-ents, and residents of the community.

During audience questions, one par-ent noted ihe dim lighting and poorsound system in the high school gymna-sium, two items not mentioned in thefacililies overview. "That's the reasonwe need a committee to consider thisissue," Mr. Scannell noted.

Dr. Weiss said, "Once we finish budg-et work on the 2003-4 budget, we will

. begin work with the committee." '

Translators needed for Baldwin schoolsDuring recent years, the student pop-

ulation of the Baldwin School Districthas become more linguistically diverse.In order to meet the needs of studentsand parents, the districl would like to

. establish a list of staff and communitymembers who are able to perform oraland/or written translation in differentlanguages.

Any community members who wouldlike to participate as translators areencouraged to mail a response including

name, address, telephone number, andlanguage abilities to: Office of theSuperinlendent of Schools, BaldwinUnion Free School District, 960Hastings Street, Baldwin, 11510-4798.Interested persons may also send aresponse via email at franzenj®bald-win. kl2.ny.us, or by fax at 377-9421.

The Baldwin School District greatlyappreciates any assistance thai the com-munity may offer.

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FIRST CHURCH BALDWIN, UNITKI)METHODIST, 881 Merrick Rd. Baldwin. 22.1-1168. Rev. Richard E. Smelt/er Worship Service& .Sunday School 10 a.m.: Youlh FellowshipSunday. 6:30 p.mEBENEZKR CHURCH OK SEVENTH DAYADVENT1ST 97 Broadway. Michael R.Bernard. Pastor: Saturdays. Church at Study. 9:15a.m.: Morning Service. 11 a.m.: Youth Service. 4p.m. 379-1054DEAN STREET CHAPEL. 23 West DeanStreet. Sundays. Breaking of Bread. 9:15 a.m.:Adult Bible Class. 10:15 a.m.: Family Bible flour.Sunday School (pre-K through seniors). 11:15a.m.: Wednesdays. Prayer Meeting. 8 p.mSOUTH NASSAU CHRISTIAN CHURCH.3147 Eastern Parkway. Baldwin. 379-0720. DavidDooley. Minister. Sunday School. 9:30 a.m.:Sunday Worship Service. 10:45 a.m.: WednesdayAdult Bible Study. 8 p.m.. Youth Group. 8 p.m..ST. PETER'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERANCHURCH. 2332 Grand Avenue. Baldwin. 223-1951. The Rev. Edward G. Barnett. Pastor. TheService of Holy Communion. 10 a.m.ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH(ANGLICAN) - 2375 Harrison Avenue. Baldwin.223-3731. The Rev. Dr. Charles G. Ackuson.Ph.D.. Reelor. Sunday: Holy Eucharist andSermon 8 a.m.. Chruch School. 9:45 a.m.. SungEucharist & Sermon. 10 a.m. Wednesday: HolyEucharist 10 a.m.THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFBALDWIN, 717 St. Luke's Place and TwainStreet. Rev. Mark Greiner. Pastor. SundayWorship. 9:30 a.m.IGLESIA CENTR'O BIBLICO DE FREE-PORT - 50 North Main Street. 546-0473. C. LuisVargas, Senior Pastor. Sunday services.TABERNACLE OF FAITH. 286 West MerrickRoad. Freeport. Walter Gibson. Pastor. SundayServices. 8 and 11:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.: SundaySchool. 10 a.m.: Friday night service. 8:30 p.m.:Monday and Tuesday Bible School. 7:30 p.m.THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFFREEPORT. South Ocean Avenue and SmithStreet. Sunday Worship at 10 a.m. Rev. Eddie J.Jusino.BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH. 420 North MainStreet. Reverend Dr. Harry J. White. II.. SeniorPastor. Sunday Morning Worship Service 9:45a.m.. Holy Communion - Every 1st Sunday-Senior Program - Tuesday. Wednesday &Thursday: 10a.m.. Radio Program-WTHE 1520AM - Thursday Morning - 1 1 a.m.BALDWIN JEWISH CENTER, 885 SeamanAvenue. Daily minyan. Monday and Thursday6:25 a.m.: Tuesday. Wednesday and Friday. 6:35a.m.: Friday services 8 p.m.: Saturday services 9a.m. and 5:50 p.m.; Sunday services. 9 a.m.FREEPORT UNITED METHODISTCHURCH, 46 Pine Street. 378-0659. The Rev.St. Clair A. Samuel. Pastor. 10:30 a.m. WorshipService. During church service nursery care and atoddler program are available along with Pre-Kthrough 8lh grade Sunday School classes.CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL. 91 NorthBayview Avenue. 623-4200. Conservative; egali-tarian congregation. Friday services. 8 p.m.:Saturday services. 9:30 a.m. Weekday minyan fol-lowed by breakfast. 6:45 a.m. Sunday services. 9a.m.. followed by breakfast. Religious school, pre-K through high school. Adult education.SOUTH NASSAU UNITARIAN UNIVER-SALIST CONGREGATION. 228 South OceanAvenue. Sunday program, 10:30 a.m.. CoffeeHour. 11:30 a.m.CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERANCHURCH/IGLESIA LUTERANA DECRISTO. North Grove Street and RandallAvenue. Pastor. The Rev. Michael D. Wilker,Sundays - Gospel Service of Holy Communion. 9a.m.: Spanish Mass of Holy Communion. 10

a.m.: Traditional Service of Holy Communion. I Ia.m.: Sunday School and Adult .Bible Study. 10a.m. - 1 1 a.m.WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES. 80 WeslMerrick Road. Full Gospcl-Non-Dcnominalional:Caspar Anaslasi. Pastor: Raymond Trip! anil TomDimino. Assistant Paslors. Sunday morningWorship 8:30 .and 11 a.m.: Children's Church 11a.m.. and Sunday Sclux)! 9:45 a.m.: Sundayevening Healing Service 7 p.m.: WednesdayEvening Kinship in private homes 7:30 p.m.Friday evening. Ministries and IntercessoryPrayer 7:30 p.m. 5-16-3344.FREEPORT CHURCH OFGOIV 580 BabylonTurnpike. Reverend Lincttc Clark. Pastor.Sundays. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.: MorningServices 11 :15 a.m.: Evening Youth Sci \ ices 6p.m.: Sunday Night Service 7 p.m. Tuesdays.Prayer Service 8 p.m,SALVATION ARMY. 66 Church Street. P.O.Box 725. Majors David and Janice Mad .can.Corps Officers: Captain Ida I'ere/ Youlh Officer:Morning Worship I I a.m.: Afterglow Service 12p.m.: Home League Ladies Group Thursday 1 1a.m.: Bible Study Monday 11:30 a.m.: Mid weekService Wednesday. 12 p.m.: Senior Citi/enCenter. Monday to Friday. 8:(X) a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Youth programs for kids 4-14 - ScoutingPrograms Tuesday 4-6 p.m.: Supper C'ludThursday 4-7 p.m.: Family Supper 5-5:30 p.m.Call (516) 378-4557.TRANSFIGURATION EPISCOPALCHURCH - (ANGLICAN). South Long BeachAvenue and Pine Street. Tuesdays Holy EucharKl8:45 a.m. Sundays. Holy Eucharist 8 and 10 a.m.Sunday School, noon.CHURCH OF OUR HOLY REDEEMER. 37South Ocean Avenue. Weekday Masses Monday7:30 p.m. (Spanish). 7:30 a.m.. Thursday. 7:30p.m. (Spanish): Friday 12:10 p.m. followed byDivine Mercy Chaplet: Saturday Morning Mass inthe Church. 7:30 a.m. Saturday Evening (SundayVigil Masses) 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Spanish):Sunday Masses 7.8:30. 10(Family). 11:30a.m.. Ip.m. (Spanish): Miraculous Medal Novena.Saturday -following 7:30 a.m. Mass. BlessedSacrament Chapel open 24 hours.ST. CHRISTOPHER'S R.C. CHURCH, I IGale Avenue. Baldwin. Sunday Masses: Saturdayat 5 p.m.: Sunday at 7:30 a.m.: 9:30 a.m. (FolkGroup): 11 a.m. (Choir): 12:30 p.m.: 5 p.m.(Contemporary Music Group). Daily Masses:Monday through Friday: 7 and 9 a.m.: Saturday: 9a.m. Holiday Masses: Please consult the weeklyBulletin the Sunday before the holyday.FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FREE-PORT, Pine Street and South Long BeachAvenue. Sunday Worship - 10:45 a.m.: SundaySchool for aclulls & children. 9:20 a.m.:Wednesday Bible Study & Player. 8 p.m.: 379-8084.COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THINA/ARENE. 301 Atlantic Avenue. Sundays:Sunday School for all ages. 10 a.m.: MorningWorship Service. 11 a.m.; Evening Praise am1

Prayer Service. 6 p.m.: Wednesdays. EveningBible Study in Spanish and English. 7:30 p.m.Second and fourth Fridays. Youth Night in Chuixigym. 8 p.m.GREATER SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.129 East Merrick Road. Reverend Mallettc.Sundays. Morning Service. 11 a.m'.: EveningService. 9 p.m. Thursdays. Prayer Meeting. 8p.m.: Sunday School. 9:30 a.m.SOUTH BALDWIN JEWISH CENTER. 29KGrand Avenue. Baldwin: Rabbi Robert JuddConservative. Twice daily minyan. Weekdays:Sunday 9:30 a.m.: Monday-Friday 6:50 a.m.Sunday-Thursday 8 p.m.: Shabbat: 8 p.m.Shabbat morning 9:30 a.m.: Sat. afternoon Itminutes before sundown. Religious school: Aduleducation. Mens Club & Sisterhood. 223-8688

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