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« 4 | t | Friend of the animals makes her case Ocean Avenue student urges town to save Lewis Oliver farm BY PATRICIA PROVEN The Main Street apartment in which the Corwins of Northport live doesn't allow pets, so it's especially excit- ing for Danielle Corwin when her family goes for a trip around the neighborhood to Burt Avenue. That's where the 10-year-old Ocean Avenue School student, whom her parents describe as \an avid animal lover,\ can freely pet and feed the cows, the peacocks, and the rabbits at Lewis Oliver farm. - We've brought carrots, bread and lettuce,\ her father, Charlie Corwin, said, \and we used to go to the market there and get the little grain bags.\ Spending weekends on the two-acre farm has become second nature to Danielle and children like her, Corwin said. \She's been going to Lewis Oliver farm ever since I could carry her.\ That's why, when residents heard about the owners' interest in selling the property, Danielle wanted to do something to help. \During some of her spare time in \fof. 4230 pm December 27 in the historic WWMa-tmwfidm o Avenue MMWdo-mdby flicdnldltmflotchooolflemdm tube pmvfledoomphmwafDndfin’Damm - of Rabbi Vaisfiche. Those planning mmmmwuwwm Huntington Food Council at Manor Park, For WMWMWQMufil— 3173 school she started to write a little letter, or speech, as she put it.\ Corwin said. She read her letter during a December 13 Huntington Town Board meeting, joining a contingency of residents who are urging council mem- bers save the farm. which has been part of the village since the 1890s. Danielle stated, \Oliver's farm must be saved. It means oh so much to me and many friends of mine These animals have brought lots of visitors to its farm.... This farm has been part of our township for many years and brings much enjoyment to many families. So please take over this farm and let us enjoy it for years to come....\ She received a standing ovation. Her father said, \It was a great thing for me and my wife, the fact that this was her idea. For me, it was very touching. It's something that I really hope the town looks into.\ Also at the meeting were members of Friends of the Farm a nonprofit group formed 11 years ago to raise *money to maintain the animals. To date, its volunteers have gathered 2,800 signatures in support of having the farm purchased and preserved, possibly through a part- nership of municipalities and possibly for educational purposes. The town's Open Space Committee has been considering the group's proposal and, last week., decided to take action. Margo Myles, the town's liaison to the Open Space Committee, said, \The committee voted to send a letter to determine if there is a potentially willing seller ... who is bmdaneahedmhmga’ A “r“: \5 f r 5 f * y< ~ even interested in entertaining a public purchase\ and that the committee's attorney, Ed Gathman. is reaching out to the property owner. Residents say the curent owner is Diane Cobb, daughter of the late Kenneth Gloyd. Friends of the Farm president Pamela Veitch said, \We really want to see it preserved for future generations and want to make sure the owners get the fair market value. Hopefully they respond back and the town would take it to the next step.\ Confirmation of a willing seller doesn't mean that the owners will sell to the town, just that the owner is inter- ested and would allow an appraisal and offer, according to town officials. Veitch said, \It's such a unique and special place. it's teeny a place where everybody from anywhere, whether it's the town of Huntington or the Village of Northport. can go and enjoy seeing a historic barn in the middle of a residential neighborhood.\ - If the property can be preserved, Vertch said. \Frends of the Farm are committed to preserving the barn and the animals to the best of their ability.\ And it sounds as if, in addition to that of a dozen or so active members, the group has the pledge of at least one more volunteer. In her letter to the town board, Danielle Corwin said, \I would be willing to donate some of my time to help with the animals and I'm sure there are many others who feel the same way.\ Cows are Northport resident Danielle Corwin's favorite arumal at Lewis Okver farm, which she urged Huntington Town to work toward purchasing and preserving for the community 35th 55551”??? iasfi' Photo courtesy of the Corwin family \A Taste of Long Island\ on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at the new Larkfield Manor. Once again, the East Northport Rotary, East Northport Chamber of Commerce, the Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice of Suffolk are hosting their 3rd annual event! Mark your calendars and help support your community! This will be something to look forward to after a long winter! 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