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rf 60 Cu ri OS w Q < UU J w - E THE LEADER Member Freeport»Baldwin ESTABLISHED 1935 AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE Publisher: Editor: Paul Laursen Assistant Editor: Baldwin Editor: Circulation: Advertising Manager: Advertising Account Executive Staff Writers: Linda Toscano Supervisor Nicolas Toscano Jason Gers Joan Delaney Joyce MacMonigle Mark Treske Suzanne Handley Linda Hendrickson Member Published Every Thursday By L&M Publications, Inc. PO Box 312, Freeport, N.Y. 11520 1840 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566 Telephone 378-3133«Fax 378-3139 e-mail LMpub@optonline.net www.freeportbaldwinleader.com Second Class postage paid at Freeport, N.Y. (USPS 307-320) PRICE: 50 cents per copy, $15 a year, $26 lor 2 years. $36 for 3 years Outside Nassau County - $30 per year. Composition responsibility: Not liable beyond cost of space occupied by error. All ads prepared by our stall, art work, layout and editorial content remains sole property of the LEADER and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission of L & M Publications.Not responsible for return of materials submitted for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE LEADER, PO BOX 312, FREEPORT, N.Y. 11520-0312. The community newspaper - the glue that helps hold a community together,, and the spur that helps keep it moving forward. Voters' resource The non-partisan League of Women Voters Guide is reprinted in this issue of your community newspaper as a public service by Prudential Long Island Really, Barbara Schultis, Manager, and Joy Levy, in memory of her lale husband, Slalc Senator Norman Levy. L&M Publications and WebPro, our printer, are also under- writing this contribution. The Voters' Guide is an excellent, impartial resource, and the volunteers who produce it are to be congratulated. All they ask in return is that you exercise your rights as a citizen, become informed and vote. Action choices Once again, we are offering our own election choices for what- ever help they may be to those who are undecided about any par- ticular race. Four years ago, we chose the incumbents Governor George Palaki, Lt. Governor Mary Donohue and Attorney General Eliot Spilzer, and see no reason lo jump ship yel. For comptroller, how- ever, we would give a chance to Republican John Faso, who grew up in Seaford and is admired for his integrity and experience. Congressman Peter King of Seaford has won our vote in the past, and we trust his increasing seniority will be beneficial to this area, even if we do not agree with him on all his positions, such as his \English only\ stance. Tragically, the recent sniper attacks near the nation's capital give Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy a chance lo achieve more gun control. We would return her. Slate Senator Charles Fuschillo of Merrick is finishing the job begun by the late Norman Levy, bringing real improvements to the downtown areas in his dislrict. Kenneth Dash of Freeport, his oppo- nent, is certainly qualified for office, but think what we would be losing if Senator Fuschillo were not fighting for us in Albany! Where would the Roosevelt schools be? Many local groups, most recently the Parent Center, count him as their savior. His Republican colleagues, Dean Skelos, deputy majority leader, and Kemp Hannon, chair of the health committee, also have delivered for our area. Despite their minority status, incumbent Assemblywomen Donna Ferrara and Maureen O'Connell have been able to push through programs that have benefited us, especially in the health field. Dave McDonough of North Merrick, only recently elected, deserves a chance to continue and has already been able to win more help for this area. Like his opponent, Michael Moore of Merrick, he is not a lawyer, and that can be a good thing. He is finally beginning to see the results of years of work as Merrick Chamber of Commerce downtown revitalization liaison officer. Democrat Earlene Hooper has a record of work, especially in the social services and a direct line to Speaker Sheldon Silver's ear, she says. But some local people have trouble gelling her ear and might want to give her Republican opponent Ray Rhoden a chance. We do not believe judges should be elected but rather appoint- ed after being chosen by some other means. However, we do want to mention Merrick residents District Court Judges Philip Grella and Kenneth Gartner, who is running for County Court. Proposal One, allowing Atlantic Beach to have zoning powers, seems like a good idea, since the more local the control, the bet-- ter, in our opinion. rounclafcxbut frooport Good-bye, Poop Deck! by Bill and Norma Braun \She was called \Mayor of Woodcleft Canal.\ \Lady Edna,\ and also answered lo \Edna of the Poop Deck.\ In 1988 Freeporl Mayor Dorothy Storm designated July 17 and every July 17 here- after, \Edna Bcittcrick Day\ in honor of the owner • of the Poop Deck Tavern, 23 Woodclefl Avenue. Edna is gone, and, as progress directs, The Poop Deck will also be gone shortly. A converted boalhouse, the Poop Deck, pur- chased in 1946 by Edna and her husband, rapidly became a popular \sip and sup spot\ for famous folks such as Yul Brynner. Victor Moore, Dan Dailey, Guy and Lilly Belle Lombardo, and was mentioned many times on the late Arthur Godfrey's television show. A two story restaurant will shortly replace the Poop Deck under the supervision of Mike Danon. Mike Gross and Peter Clavin, three partners with ambitious ideas to continue the growth of the new. fabulous Nautical Mile. There will be large win- dows and glass exteriors to permit patrons lo view the entire canal. A 30 foot bar with snack food will occupy the first floor, and dinners will be served on the second. In honor of Edna'Beillerick and her long-lime manager, Joe Elliot, the new restaurant will be named \E. B. Elliots,\ and Joe promises to be there when it opens in July 2003. Try and make it July 17, fellows. PETER CLAVIN, LEFT, AND MIKE DANON display plans for the new restaurant that will replace the POOP Deck. -y Photo b Bill Braun Lions Club purchases guide dog Seven members of the Freeport Lions Club spent Saturday, September 9 at ihe Guide Dog Foundation in Smilhlown, attending the gradua- tion ceremony of the guide dogs and recipients. The' Freeport Club sponsored a female black labrador retreiver, who they named Sunshine. The new owner is Pat Allan. The attending Lions were Trina Baskin. Wilma Frank. Al and Pat Howard. Therese Thompson and David and Lily Wier. If anyone wishes to donate money to the Freeport Lions Club, toward the purchase of another guide dog. you may write to P.O. Box 493. Freeport, 11520. FREEPORT LIONS from left are Al and Pat Howard, Lily Wier, Pat Allan and Sunshine, David Wier.
