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December 9, 2010, Freeport-Baldwin Leader

A new chapter begins

By Paul Laursen   Sat, Dec 11, 2010

Freeport honors FML’s Dave Opatow on his retirement.

THE WIND BENEATH HIS WINGS: Freeport Memorial Library staffers and Freeport residents came to the Coral House on a chilly (outside) evening, December 5, to honor FML director Dave Opatow on his coming year-end retirement. From left are librarian Michelle Samuel, librarian Cindy Soto, head Children’s Department librarian Karen Farrell, Assistant Director Loren Agostino and librarian Caroline Fenyo (retired). 
LIBRARY DIRECTORS: From left are library board President George Boulukos,  library Trustee Denton Watson, Dave Opatow, retiring library director; Darleyne Mayers, past president of the library board (resigned) and  library Trustee Marvin Cohen.
LIBRARY STAFFERS: From left are librarian Lee Ann Moltzen, clerk Lupe Velasquez, librarian Ethell Smith and husband Wilfred.
STRIKING A SHAKESPEAREAN SCENE are, from left, Ken Bellafiore (librarian), Lorrie Bellafiore, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Opatow, Williston Park Library Director Donna McKenna and Island Trees Library Director Frank McKenna.
ALL THE WORLD LOVES A CLOWN: Mr. Opatow in a familiar guise, as no Freeporter ever looked better in funny hat and clown nose.
Leader photos by Paul Laursen

By Paul Laursen

Paul Laursen is the managing editor for L&M Publications. He has been recognized with a variety of awards in both professional and community service arenas. 

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