Paul Park Shines In Final Year

Senior is a leader both on and off the field

leave the sport. Fortunately, after spending a few months away Paul was able to heal his mind and spirit and returned with a renewed enthusiasm to the sport and to life more generally.

While his leadership to the cross country team proved pivotal, track and field is where Paul, now a five time TEAM MVP l, has truly made his mark. Last year was a banner year for Paul, who earned All-Division, AllCounty, All-State and All-Federation honors in both the Long & Triple Jump during the indoor season (the only underclassman to achieve such a feat!) and qualified for the New Balance Indoor National Championships. Paul successfully carried this momentum into the spring season, replicating his success as an All-County, All-State, and All-Federation performer and National qualifier, while continuing to set one personal best after another.

In the 4x400m relay (51.24 split) he took a Millrose Games medal and set a new school record time, and very nearly broke our school record in the 200m (23.59). Along the way, Paul scored invitational victories at the Nassau Coaches, North Shore HS Invitational, HCBU Showcase, Stanner Games, and the North Shore Pre-National meets while becoming a triple Conference (High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump) and triple County Champion (Long Jump, Triple Jump, 4x400).

Paul culminated his indoor season as the New York State Public School and Federation Champion in the Triple Jump, soaring nearly 47’ on his first and only jump of the competition to secure his first ever State title- with an injured heel.

Paul continued his dominance this spring, becoming a three time County Champion once again this spring, setting outdoor personal best marks in TJ (46-7.5) and LJ (22-11.5) along the way. Paul helped lead our 4x400 to a Penn Relays heat victory and the fastest time in Nassau County to date - 3:25.46.

These assets, alongside his genuine caring and concern for others, will help him to reach new heights as he continues his studies and athletic pursuits next fall at the University of Pennsylvania.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). People feel playful around you because of the example you set. e enemy of play is pressure and performance anxiety. You have a remedy for such things. You create a safe, relaxed place for people to be themselves, or experiment in that regard without fearing judgment. You bring out the best in others and then bene t from their bright e orts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Small preferences and irritations aren’t worth fussing over. You may nd yourself agreeing to what’s o ered because that’s the easiest thing to do. Conventional wisdom balks. On the other hand, since most su ering comes from ghting the ow of life, surrendering to the ride is your ticket to adventure.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Familiarity can dull the features of a place, draining the scenery of color. To avoid letting this happen to your current environs, you’ll make sure to put something exciting on the books: an adventure elsewhere to take you out of your routine and refresh your perspective. You’ll come back with new eyes.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll use intuition and keep it strong. is week features a breakthrough conversation between you and you. Consider changing up your method of communication. ere are so many ways to relate to yourself -- meditation, journaling, mirror work, walking or driving while thinking out loud. Fortune favors experimentation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Whether you identify as introverted or extroverted, a peaceful type of solitude will fortify your soul this week. It’s not just about being alone in a tranquil environment. e energizing e ect will have more to do with meeting yourself with complete and compassionate acceptance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re not so sure how to approach the game of tug of war presenting itself in the middle of your week. Do you exert yourself the most at the top, or test things out a while? Do you let go early, never or at the optimum time to see the opposition fall? e bottom line is this: It’s a game. If a game is not fun, it’s not worth playing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Like most beings, you do what doesn’t hurt. e trouble comes with the role of time. Some things that hurt in the short term bring long-term pleasure, enjoyment or ease. is week, you’ll often tinker with the scale that weighs pain against pleasure. Time is the beam in the center. Adjust your plan accordingly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You may as well be an appraiser this week because your valuation of things will have a big in uence on sales outcomes both personally and professionally. e rst thing to estimate is your own e orts. All else will ow from how you value what you do. e world will take the price you set as the going rate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Instead of expecting to get what you wish, you wisely expect to get what people have and are willing to give. e maturity of this choice requires you to tune in carefully and observe the behavioral patterns for clues. Getting what you want is a function of nding the people and circumstances where that’s served and trading the local tender.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Whether at home or work, it’s a political atmosphere as people position themselves and make power moves to execute a strategy. e plot changes come quick. As each development happens, you’ll try to gure out the underlying emotion. “Why” will be more important to know than “what.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When things get hectic, you must think ahead to make time for the people who are important to you. It’s worth it to you to plan for and protect those hours you’ll devote to those in your inner circle. You don’t have to do much to make it special either. Just being together is wonderful.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll have instances of certainty and pockets of bewilderment, curiosity and questioning, too. ese various states can be attributed to your well-developed sense of self. You’re not so involved in your own ego that you would assume to be constantly right. And your sophisticated mind is always open to learning more.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

You were lucky enough to come into this world with abundant talent, and this year you’ll apply your talent to get lucky. With new connections and a di erent way of presenting your skills, exciting projects come together. You’ll discover a need, and serving it will take you on an adventure that will include travel, expanded networks and experiencing much beauty. More highlights: the adoration of the loyal, learning a language or culture and helping with a move that puts powerful people in position to make a change in the world.

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Contract Bridge

By Steve Becker

There’s a big difference

declarer of 620 points and by scoring 100 points for your side instead. Regardless of which philosophy you adopt, or what form of scoring you are using, the fact remains that there’s still a big difference between a contract that’s made and a contract that’s defeated.

All of which serves as an introduction to today’s deal, where if you defend correctly against four hearts, you defeat the contract, while if you misdefend, declarer gets home safely.

Let’s

Now let’s suppose you defeat the contract. In that event, you’d be either 100 or 720 points richer, depending on how you view such matters. For example, you could argue that the only actual gain is the 100 points you entered on your scorecard. Alternatively, you could argue that you had improved your position 720 points by depriving

Two hurdles must be surmounted. One arises at trick one, when East should overtake the spade king with the ace in order to continue with the queen. This is not a very challenging play, since East can easily afford to play the ace at trick one regardless of whether South has one spade, two spades or even no spades at all.

The second hurdle arises when East plays a third spade at trick three. If South ruffs with the queen, West must be careful not to overruff with the king. If he does, declarer will have no trouble taking the rest of the tricks. Instead, West should discard a club or a diamond in the hope that East was dealt either the jack or ten of hearts, in which case West will eventually score the nine of hearts as well as the king to defeat the contract.

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Letter To The Editor

Port Washington Fire Department Expansion Appeal

In reference to APPEAL #21209: Dear Board of Zoning Appeals, neighbors, and emergency personnel, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you today in reference to the appeal of the plan for the expansion of the fire department headquarters on Port Boulevard, which will directly impact my quality of life and ability to pursue my studies effectively.

I have been a resident of this community for several years, and I have always appreciated the services provided by the fire department. However, the current situation regarding the headquarters’ proximity to my residence has presented numerous challenges for both myself and my neighbors. The expansion plans, which include a second parking lot and an ambulance garage directly below my bedroom window, will only exacerbate the issues we have been facing.

The existing office building, which also seems to serve as a central standby location for the medic company’s ambulances, has already been a source of ongoing disturbance. The Ambulances, Fire Department’s Chevy Silverado’s, Ford Explorers, and employee personal vehicles frequently come and go throughout the day. When the ambulances are present, they are often left idling in the front lot, emitting noise and diesel fumes for extended periods of time. The constant noise of running engines, the often blaring sirens, and the intrusive emergency lights have significantly disrupted the peace and tranquility of our nearby residential block for decades.

The proposed expansion will bring these issues to a whole new level of discomfort and inconvenience. Having a second parking lot and ambulance garage directly below my bedroom window means that the noise, fumes, and disturbances will be intensified. As a college student living at my mother’s house while I complete my classes at NYIT, it is crucial for me to have a conducive environment for studying, concentrating, and focusing on my academic pursuits. The existing disturbances have already made it more challenging to maintain my concentration, and I fear that the expansion will further hinder my ability to succeed academically.

My final, yet most important point with this letter is that 423 Port Washington Blvd is labeled by the town as the “PWFD Headquarters,” This is NOT A Fire Department, nor should it be treated as one. With a surplus of Firehouses spread across town, whether it be Protection Engine Co, Atlantic Hook and Ladder Co, Flower Hill Hose Co. or others, I feel that we have ample space to house ambulances at actual Fire Departments, not at a headquarters office. I, as well as many others, believe that this should Remain a headquarters only; A headquarters office should not gain an expansion to house and operate stand-by fleet vehicles.

I kindly request the board’s intervention in reconsidering the plans for the expansion of the fire department headquarters. While I understand the importance of providing necessary facilities for emergency services, I believe there must be alternative locations that can be explored to mitigate the impact on the surrounding residents.

I respectfully ask that the Board thoroughly evaluate the potential consequences of the expansion in terms of noise pollution, air pollution, and the overall disturbance it will cause to the neighborhood. I sincerely hope that the Board, and community members can help find a solution that balances the needs of the fire department with the rights and well-being of the affected residents.

Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter. I trust in the impartiality and fairness of the court’s decision-making process, and I remain hopeful that a just resolution can be achieved.

—Henry W.E Meyer, Port Washington