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2002-08-01 / Front Page

	Following the bio-terrorist attacks of September, 2001, postal employees found themselves on the front lines, facing the daily challenge of processing and delivering mail despite the possibility of acquiring Anthrax.  To honor their diligence, dedication and patriotism, the Suffolk County Legislature presented Suffolk County postmasters of the United States Postal Service with an official proclamation. 	Pictured between Legislator David Bishop and Legislator Maxine Postal and the representing the 14th and 15th Legislative  District, left to right, are Postmasters Frank Garofalo of Lindenhurst, George Haas of Copiague, Carlos Beckford of Wyandanch and Al Schweigert of Amityville. Following the bio-terrorist attacks of September, 2001, postal employees found themselves on the front lines, facing the daily challenge of processing and delivering mail despite the possibility of acquiring Anthrax. To honor their diligence, dedication and patriotism, the Suffolk County Legislature presented Suffolk County postmasters of the United States Postal Service with an official proclamation. Pictured between Legislator David Bishop and Legislator Maxine Postal and the representing the 14th and 15th Legislative District, left to right, are Postmasters Frank Garofalo of Lindenhurst, George Haas of Copiague, Carlos Beckford of Wyandanch and Al Schweigert of Amityville.
	On June 15 five-year-old Marissa DeMartino, of West Islip, caught an 8.62 pound fluke on the Captree Star II.  The fish was weighed in at Augie's Bait and Tackle. On June 15 five-year-old Marissa DeMartino, of West Islip, caught an 8.62 pound fluke on the Captree Star II. The fish was weighed in at Augie's Bait and Tackle.

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