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Town Failed To Defend ZBA By Rick Murphy

The developers pumped out the wetlands and ponds on this Amagansett lot, filled it with sand, and are now building a house even though the Zoning Board ruled construction on the site would possibly result in sewage seeping onto the street and nearby properties.

An undersized lot that is twothirds wetland is not the kind of parcel that gets developed in East Hampton Town. In fact, the town has a history of vigorously protecting its wetlands, be it on the planning or zoning level or in court. The parcel in question, located at 9 Ocean Lane in the Hampton Dunes section of Amagansett, would seem a perfect example. It is only 12,000 square feet, and, according to zoning department documents, only a narrow strip is above sea level. It is a legal non-conforming building lot.

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The lot is so constricted that the owner, Evelyn Clark, needed not one or two, but four significant variances to construct a two-story 600 square foot house. Among the variances requested was one to place a septic system adjacent to the wetlands, and another to clear vegetation and dump 1160 cubic yards of fill. Planners warned the septic system could overflow onto neighboring properties and into the street; these are usually conditions that preclude any residential building at all. The ZBA ruled as expected: On December 29, 2009, by unanimous vote, the board voted to deny all of the variances Clark requested. That’s why neighbors were shocked to see the lot being readied for construction recently: a house is being built on the property, and the wetlands and two small ponds have disappeared. “One of the neighbors came over and asked me what happened,” said Rona Klopman, who lives nearby. “They’ve been trying to build there for 10 years, without obtaining the necessary approvals,” she said. Neighbors have every right to be concerned. In denying the Natural Resources Permit necessary to build the ZBA concluded, “the sanitary leaching pools proposed are within a wetland. Flooding could result in short term failure of the system and the introduction of raw sewage.” Worse, the design of the proposed system might well cause the soiled water to flow “into Ocean Avenue or onto any one of the surrounding properties.” Despite the strong language and the overwhelming agreement by experts that the lot couldn’t be built on, the applicant appealed the ZBA decision, filing an Article 78 in State Supreme Court. What happened next was even more astounding — the town didn’t send an attorney to defend the suit. “I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen that happen, not in 30 years,” said Assemblyman Fred Thiele who has served as a municipal attorney and handled planning and zoning matters for decades. “It’s really unusual. The judge is going to grant the default.” That’s exactly what happened, and now the owner is erecting a house on an extremely compromised piece of property that should never have been built on. Brian Frank, a chief environmental planner for the town, wrote an assessment of the property for the ZBA. He noted the lot was created in 1966, before the town’s Natural Resources Special Permit regulations were enacted in 1984. He said only a tiny sliver of land, 10 foot wide, was higher than five feet above sea level, and that CONTINUED ON PAGE 21.

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Gabreski Control Tower May Close By Emily Toy

Congressman Tim Bishop announced last Friday that the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic Control Tower at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton could close. The closure would result from random across the board budget cuts, known as “sequestration,” potentially allowed to go into effect this week, according to a press release from Bishop’s office. Gabreski appeared on a list, released by the FAA, of about 100 airports across the country that could lose their control towers, should the FAA accept a budget cut of about $600

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IDIOTS Wow, is Chicago and the State of Illinois great or what? Body count: Over 500 murdered in Chicago at the end of 2012. PRESIDENT: Barack Hussein Obama. Senator: Dick Durbin. House Representative: Jesse Jackson Jr. Governor: Pat Quinn. House Leader: Mike Madigan. Attorney General: Lisa Madigan (daughter of Mike). Mayor: Rahm Emanuel. The leadership in Illinois – all Democrats. Thank you for the combat zone in Chicago. Of course, they’re all blaming each other. Can’t blame Republicans; there aren’t any! Chicago school system rated one of the worst in the country. Can’t blame Republicans; there aren’t any!

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So they went where they could keep an eye on the most Italians. They went where the Mafia was. When the vast majority of terrorist acts are committed by Muslim men ages 18 to 35, you don’t try to stop them by investigating areas where Irishmen and Scotsmen ages 18 to 35 live, because you don’t want to appear to be racist. When I see the nightmare statistics from Chicago I can’t help but think that the people who allow the carnage to continue – because in their twisted opinion using stopand-frisk is racist – are the real murderers. Now comes another group of idiots: those people who are being manipulated by the National Rifle Association and some ultraconservative Republican rabblerousers to fight any type of gun control. I think Barack Obama is a horrendous president, maybe the worst in this nation’s history. But when he talks about some form of gun control he’s absolutely right. If you’re a hunter you should be allowed to own as many hunting rifles as you want. If you choose to own handguns for your protection, why not? The key is each and every firearm you own must be registered. In your name. Make it a law that anyone caught with an unregistered firearm will go to jail for 10 years minimum for the first offense, 25 years for a repeat offense. You need a license and registration for your cars, why not your guns? Let’s limit gun ownership to hunting and target-shooting rifles and handguns. The Second Amendment says nothing about machine guns, rocket launchers and tanks being part of our rights. The other day a gun-happy politician said Americans must have weapons to protect them from the government. The NRA is pushing bumper stickers arguing that only an armed citizenry can prevent tyranny. Are we talking revolution here? Let me be the first to register as a conscientious objector. If you wish to comment on “Jerry’s Ink” please send your message to jerry@ dfjp.com.

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Suffolk Theater: Gala Opening This Week By Kitty Merrill

Majestic. Magnificent. And methodically restored. This Saturday night the Suffolk Theater on East Main Street in Riverhead hosts its grand opening gala with a “Back to the 30s” cocktail party. Arriving guests will walk under the famed marquis through classic arched doors to find the original ticket booth and movie posters touting films of the decade, including Footlight Parade, the first film screened when Suffolk Theater first opened in 1933. The architectural theme is all about the Art Deco of the era, painstakingly designed and executed by the architect R. Thomas Short of the New York firm Harde and Short, with owners Dianne and Bob Castaldi, plus an army of carpenters, painters, and technicians. Envisioning a state of the art performing arts center, the couple purchased the national landmark in 2005. Amid a flurry of workmen, inspectors, and theater staff last Friday, Bob said with a grin, “One day I woke up and said ‘Let me buy an Art Deco theater and restore it for eight years.’” That the project was a labor of love is apparent. From the original restored tile mosaic fountain to elegant Art Deco water closets to the

sweeping view from balconies and a VIP lounge, no detail was ignored. A polished marble foyer greets arrivals who, as they progress through the expansive performance venue, may marvel at crane-etched windows, woodland-motif carvings and murals, and woven wall coverings – all exactly as they were in 1933. Chandeliers and custom light fixtures cast a glow on a space that boasts a full length bar in the main area, tiered cabaret seating on the main floor, with balcony and VIP lounge accommodations -- the old projection room has been transformed to a luxury suite with high tech viewing capabilities -combining to create seating for 600. (And, hey, did you know the term VIP was first cited in 1933?) A second level bar serves the balcony and boasts an homage to Bob Castaldi’s art background: a mural he painted on the semicircular wall. A full service chef’s kitchen will serve small plates for guests. Chef Tom Schaudel, owner of popular local restaurants A Mano and Alure, signed on as culinary director. He’s working on a signature ‘30s-inspired cocktail for Saturday’s gala. When it first opened in 1933, Suffolk Theater was described as “Long Island’s prettiest and most complete playhouse.” With

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Town May Sue DEC Over Speonk Plume By Emily Toy

Southampton Town officials could consider filing suit against the New York Department of Environmental Conservation if it is not willing join the town in planning a clean up of what was deemed toxic groundwater from a plume in Speonk, according to Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst last week. Last Thursday, the Speonk Remsenburg Civic Association and the Citizens Advisory CommitteeWest hosted a meeting to discuss the health of the plume and how to treat it. Throne-Holst assured those in attendance at the meeting that the town was willing and able to work with the DEC to form a plan and change the status of the site so it could receive grants and federal

money to improve the state of the plume. Currently, the plume is listed as a class “N,” meaning no action is necessary on the site. If the DEC is not willing to work with the town to improve the site’s health, legal action may be taken. While Throne-Holst thought getting answers as to what caused such problems at the site were unattainable, “the train has left the station on that one,” she said, “We have to start looking into what solutions are out there . . . we do not accept that there is not a remediation plan in place.” Tomorrow night, representatives from the DEC will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the findings of a report analyzing the plume. Why the site is not slated for remediation will also be discussed. The meeting will be at the

Shinnecock Building on the eastern campus of Suffolk County Community College in Northampton from 7 to 9 PM. The toxic plume runs a few miles under homes and businesses in Speonk. It was first discovered over 10 years ago in 2001 after complaints of odd-tasting well water. The plume was also the subject of a 16,000-page report by Massachusetts-based environmental consulting firm Camp Dresser and McKee commissioned by the DEC in December 2011. A clear reason for contamination and pollution was never pinpointed. Assemblyman Fred Thiele said he was also interested to see how the DEC would react to action taken by the town. “When a responsible party can’t be identified in a contamination, it is incumbent on the DEC to use superfund monies to pay for remediation,” according Thiele. “The public health has to come before budget issues,” he said. Emily@indyeastend.com

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Shake Yer Booty, Work Your Body By Kitty Merrill

When it comes to getting your body moving, the East End offers lots of opportunities to move your booty in the process. Dance can be a workout that’s fun, and a great way to meet new people, too. Here are a few of Indy’s favorite ways to shake yer booty and work your body. The name Arthur Murray has been synonymous with ballroom dance for decades. Arthur Murray Ballroom Dance Studios offer a range of classes that run the gamut from waltz, foxtrot and swing to salsa, hustle, Argentine tango and even country line dancing. Indy’s own Arts Editor Jessica Mackin and her fiancé Chef Joe Cipro are taking classes in preparation for their upcoming wedding. (Check out The Independent’s “Love” section on the web at www.indyeastend. com for details of their experience learning to foxtrot.) The local branch, on County Road 39 in Southampton, also ups the exertion ante with “Dance Fit” classes. Touch Dancing Studios, with several Hamptons locales -- in Westhampton, Bridgehampton and East Hampton -- also offers an array of ballroom classes. We’re especially fond of instructor Agnes Bristel and like the way she thinks. She tells fellows taking her classes, “Men always begin with their left foot. Why? Because the women are always right.”

Lovers of Latin dance can visit both Arthur Murray and Touch Dance Studios, or they can try classes led by Jaime Ruiz at the Hampton Library in Bridgehampton. Check with your local libraries to see if they, too, offer dance classes, and by summer, you could be ready for hot nights dancing to Mambo Loco at Meschutt Beach in Hampton Bays. Zumba is the on trend fitness movement that combines Latin flare with full out aerobic fitness. Gurney’s Inn in Montauk offers Zumba classes each week, as does the YMCA RECenter in East Hampton. (Look elsewhere in this special section for Emily Toy’s piece about the Zumba class she took.) You say you’d rather don your cowboy hat and boots and cut the rug country-style? Head on over to Cody’s BBQ & Grill in Riverhead on Saturday nights for their “Cool Country Nights.” They’ve got line dance instruction followed by an evening of dance, not to mention tasty vittles and unique drinks. Also on Saturday nights, the Long Island Traditional Music Association sponsors a New England Barn Dance the first Saturday of each month at the Water Mill Community House. Don’t know how to dosey doe? Don’t worry; they’ll teach you. Show off your moves this summer at Hither Hills, where they have weekly country line dancing under the stars.

In East Hampton, The Body Shop is the place for dancers whose bodies are . . . somewhat seasoned. “Barefoot and Beautiful” is a class for women over 40. It’s described as an eclectic mix of moder/lyrical and jazz with an emphasis on stretching and choreography geared toward the mature dancer. Want more of a workout? A Monday night class covers hip hop, salsa, jazz and funk for just a requested donation. As most folks know, it’s never too early to start on a path to lifelong fitness. For kids, dance can be a natural expression of their youthful joy. Locally, Dancehampton in East Hampton, the Hampton Bays School of Dance and the Dance Centre of the Hamptons are just three venues offering a wide variety of dance classes for kiddies. Finally, it’s not quite dance, but figure skaters can certainly have moves reminiscent of ballroom.

Want to get your inner Oksana Baiul on? The Buckskill Winter Club in East Hampton is offering a new Adult Figure Skating program to help you improve your skills and fitness at the same time. You can rent skates and helmets, and, if doing your own thing is your thing, grab your partner and try the free skate sessions. Afterwards, warm up by the open fire, sip a tasty hot chocolate and snuggle with your honey. When it comes to shakin your moneymaker, kicking up your heels, or whisking across the ballroom in an elegant waltz, dance offers enjoyment, and exercise, for pretty much every taste. Take a lesson from German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche who said, “We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once.” kmerrill@indyeastend.com

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Dances That Heat Things Up By Kitty Merrill

So, ladies, you know how women are fabulous at multitasking? How about trying workouts that strengthen your core, heighten your sense of feminine sensuality, and may even give hubby a rise? The Independent spoke this week with lap dance and pole dance expert Diane Passage. The one-time pole dancer and wife of infamous financier Ken Starr teaches pole dance in the city and has her eyes on summer sessions in The Hamptons. She gave us a couple of tips for perfecting the at-home lap dance. Lap dance, she admitted, “is not much of a workout. You’re not gonna break a sweat. If you do, you’re doing it wrong.” Compared to a pole workout, “it’s slower and more sensuous.” “If you’ve never had a class,” Passage continued, “the most important thing is confidence and

eye contact.” Confidence includes “embracing your body as it is.” The man on the receiving end of the performance does not necessarily notice physical flaws seen by the dancer. Passage warns against wearing lingerie that’s uncomfortable, just because it’s designed to hide a particular flaw. Next, be sure to choose “a good song that makes you feel really sexy.” The type of music is an individual preference, and can vary with mood. You don’t have to be in good shape to perform a lap dance for your lover, but a healthy sense of play is a plus. Passage currently offers lap dance instruction by private booking only – at bachelorette, birthday, and divorce parties. The gatherings are generally “women only,” which allows for a measure of inhibition release not quite available in a gym setting, where she teaches pole

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Renowned author Sheri-Lynn DeMaris will be attending Gurney’s annual Psychic & Holistic Living Fair on April 6, and hosting “A Healthy Sunday Brunch” at Gurney’s Inn Sunday, April 7, from 11 to 1 PM. DeMaris has practiced and studied macrobiotic cooking and philosophy for 26 years. She taught extensively on the East Coast and has traveled throughout the United States, Germany, Belgium, Amsterdam, and Japan as a cooking instructor and educator. She is a graduate of the Kushi Institute and the host, director, and producer of an alternative-health television show, “Tea with Sheri;” a cooking TV pilot, “Macro for the Mainstream;” and a number of cooking videos for children. She writes articles for various adult and teen magazines and has been a guest speaker on a number of national radio shows. DeMaris holds a master’s degree in counseling from the College of William and Mary, and a post-masters certificate in counseling from Villanova University. Her book Macro Magic for Kids and Parents a fun-packed, easy-to-read cookbook designed to teach the simplicity of macrobiotic cooking and eating well. One of the first unique healthy cookbooks of its time, Macro Magic for Kids and Parents offers recipes using only the finest natural organic produce, whole grains and grain sweeteners. Included is an abundance of information on healing foods, their properties and how to incorporate them into recipes. Call 631-668-1717 for reservations and information.

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Yee-haw! Country line dancing is an excellent way to get your heart rate up and increase aerobic capacity, while making new friends and having a passel of laughs. Cody’s BBQ & Grill in Riverhead hosts a line dance party every Saturday night. Indy staffers Emily Toy and Kitty Merrill donned their cowboy hats, shared a voodoo bucket, and covered the action this week. (It’s a dirty job, but somebody had to do it, podna.)

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The debate has raged for decades — some people swear certain natural substances have medicinal properties, others call it quackery. Doubters should consider the case of chicken soup – studies prove it really does help ease the symptoms of a cold and the flu. In today’s health-conscience world, many people have realized the dangers of having high cholesterol levels – it’s a precursor to strokes and heart attacks. But very few people realize the mukul myrrh tree yields a substance that can lower cholesterol and has a number of other beneficial effects. It’s called Guggul, a yellowish resin secreted by the tree. A 2009 study showed a sample of 43 people with relatively high cholesterol who were given Guggul for a month experienced reduced levels at the end of one month, though it was less effective reducing so-called “bad” cholesterol. But there’s more – Guggul has been used to successfully treat urinary tract infections, acne, and is an effective weight-loss stimulant. The Guggul plant may be found from northern Africa to central Asia, but is most common in northern India. It prefers arid and semi-arid climates and is tolerant of poor soil. The extract can be purchased at many health food stores or is available by mail from outlets like Tattva’s Herbs. The new poster child for holistic remedies may be unappealing to the palette, but it packs a powerful punch to the “Silent Killer” – high blood pressure. In fact, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar has been called “the miracle drug against high blood pressure” by experts. Three teaspoons a day will

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Tucked away in the East Hampton YMCA RECenter, behind dozens of weight machines, treadmills, ellipticals and stair-steppers, is an intimate dance studio featuring a wall of floor to ceiling mirrors, hardwood floors and tons of natural light. It is here where about a dozen women gather each week to partake in an intense, feel-good workout. It’s called Zumba and the best part is, you get to dance! The Independent got to try the class last week with instructor Rosie Orlando leading the way. Wearing a bright purple silver coin hip scarf, Orlando was all smiles as she pumped up the music and began to lightly tap her toes in front of her pupils. Immediately the Latin-inspired dance-fitness program, blending lively international music and infectious steps had everyone in the studio moving. Orlando’s routine blended several different dance steps popular in salsa, merengue and reggaeton, yet the moves were easy to follow and proved effective -- almost everyone in the class was drenched in sweat. This ensued for about an hour, but the time seemed to fly. Frequent water breaks, along with scattered words of encouragement from both Orlando and the students made the mood enthusiastic, inspired, and invigorated. The class ended with everyone forming a circle to lightly stretch. Next everyone joined hands and repeated several deep breaths in and out. Think the “namaste time” in yoga, with a beat. Zumba classes have become the avant-garde activity in the fitness world. Since its inception in 2001, the Zumba program has grown to become the “world’s largest dancefitness program with more than 14 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages taking weekly Zumba classes in over 140,000 locations across more than 150 countries,” according to www.zumba.com. And the East Hampton YMCA RECenter on the corner of

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RICK’S SPACE Doing My Civic Duty – Or Not I perform lots of “civic duty.” The way I figure it, every time I pay my outrageous property taxes I am performing my civic duty. Every week when I look at the garish amount of money missing from my take home pay I am paying my debt to society. So it was when I was summoned to appear in court for jury duty Monday my mindset was I’ve given enough to my country already. Not that it mattered – journalists are always excused from jury duty, because defense attorneys know we interact with the police and with the District Attorney and also that we are susceptible to bribes. It took them 40 years to catch up to me, but finally the day came. I had to be there at 9 AM sharp, and I was already five minutes late when I pulled in because I had to make umm . . . an emergency stop at Dunkin’ Donuts. I got in just before they locked the doors, so I don’t know what became

of the poor fools still looking for parking spaces but I fear they were either imprisoned or shot. Then we waited on a line for an hour. That’s because there was one metal detector, and one guard, to process hundreds of people. I had two sets of keys, my HTV Evo with four back-up batteries, a belt, two pens, a ring, my iPod, and a pocketful of change and assorted sundry items. I unloaded my stuff, but still set off the alarm twice. OK, OK so I have nipple rings – just don’t tell mumsy. We all sat in a huge room waiting. I was practicing my excuses. “No, I don’t have anything against people, except for minorities.” Then they tried to get us to give blood (really) as if that would make the whole jury experience even better. I declined but stole an orange juice and donut when the nurse turned away for a moment. Next thing I knew we were heading upstairs to a courtroom. I

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must have missed the part where I get to make excuses, so I told the guard, ”I’m a journalist. I work closely with the police and DA. I need to be excused.” “We don’t do that anymore,” he said bluntly. My heart sank. We were to be put on one of four 23-person grand juries that would meet for a month. A month! I immediately realized The Independent wouldn’t be able to survive without me – poor Kitty Merrill, faced with the prospect of doing actual work, would surely have a break down or even worse, call in sick with “girl trouble.” Plus, I have a number of fantasy baseball drafts in the coming weeks during my, um . . . coffee breaks. There were over 100 people in the room, with no windows. Every seat was taken, and people were standing all around the back. Folks were sniffling, coughing, hacking. I could smell bad breath all around me (one guy smelled like donuts). I realized I would surely catch the flu, then get pneumonia, then have a heart attack because of the stress on my lungs. Next thing you know, Karen would be selling off my baseball cards and reserving the presidential suite on the Widows ’R Us cruise. ”Once the door is closed no one will be allowed to enter or leave the courtroom,” the guard bellowed.

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I panicked. I started shoving my way through people towards the back door. “I’m gonna throw up,” I finally shouted. Thankfully, there was enough yellow residue from the cream donuts on my chin to make such an event appear plausible. The guard reluctantly unlocked the door. But I wasn’t out of the woods yet. They stopped me as I fled the building. “You have to go back down to the room with the other prospective jurors to get excused,” the guard said. “But you need a valid excuse.” “Great,” I said. “Like what?” “Medical Disability.” Yep, got that. “Or a disabled dependent.” Yep, two or three of ‘em – not even counting Merrill. “OK, you need to show proof at the desk.” Uh-oh. No can do. After sitting around for another hour mumbling about rare communicable diseases I had acquired while serving my country during the war – “What, World War One?” one wise guy asked – I was reluctantly granted a postponement. Next time I’ll be better prepared: anyone that has an extra set of crutches and/or a disabled relative they don’t need please let me know.

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A small house being built on Ocean Lane in Amagansett is the latest example of how the planning and zoning safeguards carefully honed for four decades are being dismantled. The 12,000 square foot building lot is two-thirds wetlands, had two visible ponds on it, and significant wetlands vegetation was thriving. To build, the owner needed to dump over a thousand cubic yards of fill on the property and pump water off of it. These things are not usually done in East Hampton, ever. And it shouldn’t have happened here, either. In all, the owners applied for four variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals that if granted would have allowed a two-story 600 square-foot house to be built. Naturally, the East Hampton ZBA unanimously denied the application. Why then, is a house being constructed there now? Because the Town of East Hampton did not defend the decision by the ZBA -- literally -- when it was challenged in court: no attorney showed up. So the court ruled that the building could proceed as planned, despite the obvious damage done to the wetlands --- heretofore an anathema in East Hampton, which regards all things wet as sacred grounds. Veteran planning and zoning experts queried couldn’t remember such a scenario ever happening before, not ever. Last week this newspaper chronicled a series of ill-advised appointments to the planning and zoning boards of late. Clearly, the team of Town Supervisor Bill Wilkinson and Councilwoman Theresa Quigley has implemented their agenda of promoting development by attempting to stack the boards with like-minded appointees. Moreover, the new town attorneys hired by the current administration are woefully inept when it comes to understanding zoning and planning codes, and those appointed to advise the boards often seem to be in over their heads. We can’t get a straight answer from anyone as to why the town didn’t defend its

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zoning board in court. Quigley is known to micromanage the town attorney’s office, but she disavowed any knowledge of the matter; perhaps it is a coincidence that the builder has ties with the law firm that employs her. It wouldn’t be the first time she intervened and/or voted on a matter before the town board involving past or present clients of her law firm. That’s at best too cozy – and at its worst it’s a blatant conflict of interest, according to her critics, at least. Stacking the ZBA and Planning Board with lackeys is one way to ruin this town, because each time an egregious project that might harm the environment is approved, a precedent is established other like-minded applicants can hang their hats on. But if the town makes a habit of not defending the decisions of its boards in court, it renders board decisions moot. Such a strategy could prove disastrous, and irreparable harm could be done to our environment and our standing as a pristine vacation destination for the well to do – and that, like it or not, fuels our economy. In the worst case scenario, someone could apply for variances to build a giant house on the dunes with an oceanside pool and lawns fed by chemical fertilizers, and even if the ZBA turned down the application, an Article 78 appeal could be filed in court. If the town chose not to send an attorney, the project could proceed as envisioned by the owner and builder. That will mark the beginning of the end for East Hampton. Wilkinson and Quigley, as we’ve said in the past, are lame ducks. There is no scenario in which either will serve in an elected capacity again. Right or wrong, too many people are fed up with the buddy-buddy deals, the callous disregard for our building and zoning codes, and the arrogance and rudeness exhibited to anyone that dares question their activities and motivations. If a vote of “No Confidence” were valid in town government, neither would be in office right now. We suggest both seriously consider the repercussions of dismantling the planning and zoning system that is our only defense against wholesale development.

Dogs OK Impressive Circulation Dear Rick, I have meant to write you a note for some time now to tell you how surprised (and flattered) I was that you featured Kitty Merrill’s piece on me in your yearend review. But more: to say how amazed I have been at the great number of people who have commented on it to me. Just yesterday the lady at the bread counter in Citarella told me how much she enjoyed it. You have a very impressive circulation! Many thanks. JUDITH HOPE

Rick Murphy, Editor, A recent New York Post article “Dogged Surf And Turf War” highlights a most disastrous aspect of Hamptons’ political life, the tyranny of twits who proclaim problems that don’t exist. The true horror is the boards and governments take them seriously, listen and act against the common wheel. If any beach problem needs addressing it’s private vehicles on the beach. We no longer net fish requiring pulling power – man, horse, or motor car. Emergency vehicles only! Dogs? We’re Ok with the current rules. CAPT. BRUCE ROBERTSON

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Last week I was the only person on the beach on a very cold day. As the only walker, a New York Post reporter and photographer who wanted a comment on the situation approached me. A picture of my Golden Retriever Esther and I ran in the Post on February 19. Given the newspaper’s space issues and rushed nature of the article, it was somewhat incoherent on both sides. I would like to make the following observations: 1. East Hampton and New York City regulations as currently written are very similar and “city people” know those rules and expect something similar -- dogs are permitted off leash in major New York City parks including Central Park before 9 AM. 2. There are huge advantages to using the park/beach before 9 AM before the crowds arrive. The dog walkers keep a check on riff raff which can proliferate in a sparsely populated area and have contributed to the tremendous overall safety Central Park now enjoys over the days when the city banned dogs. This also applies to the beach. During my morning walks I called 911 after finding a person passed out and unresponsive, I found a washed up gun once, which I reported, and I have reported on injured seals and turtles. Dog walkers are the first response team to problems on the beach. 3. Like the dog walkers in Central Park,

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What television shows do you watch? Rose Hanna I like reality shows. I like “The Amazing Race.” I watched the original “Survivor.” I watched “American Idol” for a while but I got bored with that. Reality shows aren’t scripted so it’s exciting to see what will happen. And hopefully people will get along. Cathy Alnwick My favorite show is “Shameless.” It’s just hysterical. Completely hilarious. It’s about a very poor family that lives in Chicago and they will do anything they have to do to survive. They’re absolutely shameless. I also love “Modern Family.” It’s very funny. Elaine Glatzer “Revenge,” on Sunday nights. It’s a weekly serial, like a soap opera. Very dramatic. It has a very good story. It’s exciting because there are so many stories happening at once, and stories within stories. I’ve been watching it since it began, two seasons ago. Ben Jones “Duck Dynasty.” It’s a reality show about a Louisiana family that got rich making products for duck hunters. I also watched a bit of that show in Alaska where they’re mining for gold but I just don’t have much time for television nowadays.

the vast majority of dog owners I know are self-policing. They know this is a “doggie paradise” and they know that if dog feces are left on the beach, it ruins it for all of us. “Your dog left something,” is a pretty common self-policing warning that is always followed with the owners breaking out a bag to pick it up. 4. There is of course a minority that is ruining it for all us. In the instances where there are a lot of dog feces at the entrance this is usually because of owners who drive to the beach let their dogs out while they sit in the cars and don’t bother to pick up after them. I doubt any regulations the village comes up with will deal with these habitual miscreants. When I see this I will pick it up even though it is not my dog’s work. Other conscientious dog owners do the same thing. We pick up trash on the beach. If the rules ban the dogs, the conscientious will no longer be there. 5. Proposals to require leashing of dogs on the beaches are not realistic. A high percentage of the dogs on the beach such as retrievers are water dogs that play in the water. A leash requirement would make that impossible or dangerous. 6. Proposals to permit dogs after dark would make matters worse as it is difficult to find the feces in poor light.

7. East Hampton’s intelligent dog rules and culture is an attraction for people coming to the village. A high percentage of the people in ocean front houses have dogs that they walk without leashes. Even Bill Clinton walked his dog on the beach without a leash and now he’s looking to move here. The timing of this debate at a time when these people are away should be a red flag. 8. The culture of ocean dog walking is one of East Hampton’s most amazing positive attributes. Where else on the planet will you find the mixture where presidents, movie stars, captains of industry and just plain old Bonackers mix in the same group with same common denominator being a simple love for their dogs? 9. You have to wonder who does more damage to East Hampton’s image -- somebody who throws feces at the mayor’s residence or defaces village property by stapling and nailing feces to it or the conscientious dog owners who bring smiles to hundreds as their dogs play in the surf and are the guardians and protectors of the beach as they use it when most people are not there. Thank you for your consideration. ROGER ROWLETT

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a symbolic olive branch to the podium, literally and figuratively. She invited board members to a future meeting with Southampton Town counterparts, Assemblyman Fred Thiele and Congressman Tim Bishop. Loreto also asked airport liaison Councilman Dominick Stanzione whether he could give her

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Detective Tina Giles, seen above with East Hampton Town Police Chief Ed Ecker, was given a proclamation naming her officer of the year from the town board last Thursday night. Check out The Independent website, www.indyeastend.com, for a video interview with Giles and Ecker about the big case she cracked. By Kitty Merrill

At a meeting marked by a rare respite from bickering, the East Hampton Town Board made quick work of a brief agenda last Thursday night. Public hearings on two land buys elicited support, and a question. Noyac residents made what’s become a regular appearance at the podium, and a local heroine was honored. S u p e r v i s o r B i l l Wi l k i n s o n presented a proclamation honoring Detective Tina Giles. A member of the town police department, she was its first female detective, and, earlier this year, the first female to receive the prestigious Howard Stock award from the Southampton Kiwanis Club at its annual dinner honoring cops from a slew of Long Island agencies. “Her whole body of work, her whole career, Tina has excelled and we’re lucky to have her in the Town of East Hampton,” Town Police Chief Ed Ecker praised. Moving to other business, the proposed purchase of development rights for nine and a half acres at the Stony Hill Stables on Town Line Road in Amagansett was subject to a public hearing. Near the conclusion of the meeting, the board voted to pay $978,500 for its half of a shared acquisition with the Peconic Land Trust. Prior to the vote Maureen Bluedorn of the Stony Hills Stables Foundation testified, outlining the attributes of the site: The stables have been managed and operated by the Hotchkiss family for over five decades. “The family’s intent was to create a truly unique environment that fosters equine sport, a sense of belonging and a love of animals,” she said. It employs 28 local people and over 230 students take riding lessons each year. Full scholarships have been given to local children through the foundation. Marc Lowlicht whose daughter Lara was Stony Hills’ first scholarship student read a letter the eleven-yearold composed in support of the equestrian center. Thanks to the Stables community, she wrote, “I

have the ability to dream amazing dreams, and actually live them.” Sara Gordon from the Peconic Land Trust tendered her organization’s “enthusiastic support” of the purchase. Buying the development rights will protect the land from further development and preser ve the stables and riding academy, which she called “a community asset.” If the deal hadn’t gone through, the current owners would have been compelled to subdivide the land and close the stable to meet estate-planning needs. Also on Thursday night, the board took comments on the proposed purchase, for $7,920.26, of a half-acre parcel located on Lincoln Avenue in Springs. David Buda was the only member of the audience with something to say. He noted that the last administration voted to buy the land from the county in 2008, adding it to the Community Preservation Project plan the following year, but the acquisition never materialized. In 2010 the current administration voted, again, to buy the land. He wondered what took so long, and how the deal got so “bollocksed up.” Wilkinson explained that the original offer carried a provision: the county would sell the land to the town only for use for affordable housing. The supervisor noted his board’s reluctance to add to the already densely populated hamlet as justification for balking at proceeding with the buy. Eventually, county officials agreed to allow the purchase to proceed as an open space acquisition. The board voted to move ahead with it later Thursday night. Finally, three residents of Noyac and Sag Harbor urged the board to work to address the air traffic noise that threatens their quality of life. In reference to an earlier outing during which, according to Chuck Neuman of the Noyac Civic Council, board members were “a little beat up,” NCC president Elena Loreto brought

film, to musical tributes of singers as varied as Dinah Shore and Ozzy Osbourne. A dance club featuring a DJ, country line dancing and a Big Band dance are planned, as are National Circus Project workshops for kids. Jazz, rock, opera, and even klezmer music will take the elegant, curtained stage. And, since it’s March, there will, of course, be Irishthemed musical acts in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Thirty acts and special events are planned for March alone. “Every morning it’s like walking into Disney World for the first time,” executive director Bob Spiotto declared. “Everywhere you look there’s something wonderful to see.” The eagerly anticipated opening will mark the completion of a significant phase of Riverhead Town’s effort to revitalize its downtown. According to theater officials, market studies have shown

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“a glimmer of hope” that something will be done about the “unbearable situation” in her community before next summer. Stanzione said the board will discuss its latest noise abatement proposal sometime within the next 30 to 60 days. kmerrill@indyeastend.com the area is in need of a cultural venue for live performance and film. In fact, one theater release notes, “There has been a consistent public outcry since the Suffolk Theater was shuttered nearly 30 years ago.” Bob Castaldi confirmed both the outcry and the excitement community members have shown about the pending opening. ”People have been so happy,” he reported “A lot of them remember coming here when they were kids. There were a lot of memories made here.” On Saturday night, guests will have the chance to make new memories as they dress up in their 30s best and delight to the music of Grammy Award-winning musicians Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks. The fun starts at 6 PM, with hors d’oeuvres, drinks, costumes, films and dancing. Tickets are $125 for the evening, with special “after party” admission for $40 beginning at 9 PM. Visit suffolktheater. com to learn more. kmerrill@indyeastend.com

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Susan Schaefer, Branch Manager Bridgehampton, Kevin O’Connor, BNB president and CEO, Evelyn Ramuno, Sag Harbor Community Pantry, Carol Gilbert, Human Resources of the Hamptons, Dwayne Wagner, Maureen’s Haven, Gabrielle Scarpaci, East Hampton Food Pantry, Gene Scanlon, Bridgehampton Food Pantry and Dru Raley, Springs Food Pantry at a ceremony marking BNB’s distribution of funds to local charities.

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Montauk. “The economic stresses have not eased for many people, and the past few storms have compounded the needs. Helping those people in our communities who struggle is part of what we believe community banking is all about,” said Kevin M. O’Connor, president and CEO of Bridgehampton National Bank.

Networking Night The Southampton Chamber of Commerce will host a networking event tomorrow from 5 to 7 PM that will benefit Kites For A Cure. The event will be held at the Villa Paul at 162 West Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays. For reservations call 631-283-0402.

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Linda Mosca, a long standing RSVP volunteer has rescued numerous dogs over the years and has a soft spot in her heart for those with special needs. Her granddaughter Chelsea wrote a very poignant story about one of Linda’s rescues, a Shih Tzu named Cuddles. In this beautiful and eloquent eulogy, Chelsea reflects and pays tribute to her family’s canine companion with a handicap. “Handicap” is not exactly the right word because Cuddles’ disability never defined his limits

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Indy Texts With ‘Gansett Chamber Prez By Kitty Merrill

The week The Independent snagged a rare interview, via text, with Lee Satinsky, the founder of the newly-formed Amagansett Chamber of Commerce and the annual Am O’Gansett Parade. Indy: Mr. Satinsky, may I call you Lee?

Satinsky: no Indy: Do you have a minute to speak with us about the Amagansett Chamber of Commerce, which just formed, and the annual Am O’Gansett parade, which steps off at 12:01 PM on March 9? Satinsky: k Indy: The parade is celebrating

its fifth year, and, at less than one block, is the shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Long Island, perhaps even the world. Whats prompted you to found the event? Satinsky: I dunno. Beer. Indy: This year, you’ve picked Htun Han, a local businessman and volunteer EMT, to be the Grand

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Patty Sales and Lee Satinsky of the Amagansett Chamber of Commerce.

Marshal . . . Satinsky: yep Indy: Can you tell us why? Satinsky: not really Indy: Is it because he’s a wellrespected and active member of the community? Satinsky: I guess so. Indy: Okay, well. The Chamber of Commerce. We understand you founded the chamber as a way to defray the cost of the parade, which you’ve personally underwritten for the last four years. Satinsky: (no response) Indy: This year the chamber is raffling off a 27-inch iMac and tickets are $20 each or six for $100 and available at The Computer Store and Crossroads, is that so? Satinsky: yep. Indy: Tell us, how many businesses have joined the chamber in just a few short weeks. Satinsky: a bunch Indy: And how many floats can spectators expect at this year’s parade? Satinsky: a bunch. Indy: You’ll be having a breakfast fundraiser at the Talkhouse on Sunday, beginning at 9, is that correct? Satinsky: yep. Indy: And, following the parade, the fun continues with an after party at the Talkhouse featuring music and light fare provided by D’Canela restaurant, the official restaurant of the Am O’Gansett parade, for just a free will donation. Satinsky: Free Willy, lol.. Indy: Well, thanks so much for your time. We’ll see you Sunday at 9 AM and on March 9 at noon. Satinsky: (no response)

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Fatal Crash On Red Dirt Road

East Hampton Town Police are investigating a single car accident that claimed the life of Samuel J. Spielberg, 31, of 16 Three Mile Harbor/ Hog Creek Road in East Hampton on Red Dirt Road just west of Old Stone Highway in Amagansett. Just before 11:30 PM on Friday night, police and members of the Amagansett Fire Department responded to the scene where they found a 2002 Toyota 4Runner off the road and in flames. Extinguishing the blaze, responders determined the lone occupant of the vehicle had died. Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, left the road, crashing into trees before overturning. Police ask anyone with information to call 631-537-7575. Visit The Independent website, www.indyeastend.com or The Independent Facebook page for updates as the investigation continues and more information about funeral arrangements for the victim become available. K.M.

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The East Hampton Town Republican Party and the Republican Trustees will host a local bay scallop dinner from 6 to 8 PM at the Highway Diner & Bar in Wainscott next Wednesday, March 6. Dinner, for $50 per person, includes a clam bar and cash bar. Call 631-988-5201 to RSVP.

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Fuel for thought: (from left) East Hampton Town Highway Superintendent Steve Lynch, Village Administrator Larry Cantwell and Village Superintendent of Public Works Scott Fithian discuss a proposed fuel-sharing partnership. A state grant may allow the two municipalities to construct a single shared fueling station for town and village vehicles. Aging existing facilities would be de-commissioned with one of several current sites chosen as the venue for the overhaul. The grant application will be filed within the next two weeks, and officials expect an answer within six months. “Once we know we have the funding,” Cantwell said this week, “we can draw up detailed plans and savings projections.”

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Tuckahoe School Thanks to everyone who came out to support Tuckahoe’s 8th grade class Spaghetti Dinner. It was a huge success! Tuckahoe’s 8th grade social studies students just wrapped up an exciting Roaring 20’s cooperative learning project followed by a reading of Out of the Dust, and the “Stock Market Game.” The savviest of investors were 8th grade students: Suraj Mohan, Gary Garcia, Anthony Foressie, and Daniel Quezada. This year’s Family Bingo Night sponsored by our Tuckahoe PTO will be held Friday evening at 7 PM in the school’s cafetorium.

Ross School Ross will hold an Open House on March 16, from 10 AM to 1 PM in the Center for Well-Being to provide information and answer questions about the Summer Camp@Ross program. The camp is open to kids ages 3–14 that wish to explore new interests in a safe and supportive environment. Campers enjoy the fun of a traditional summer camp while also pursuing their passions in sports, science, nature, and the arts. For more information call 631907-5555. The Center is located at 18 Goodfriend Drive in East Hampton.

WHB Celebrates St. Patty’s Day The Westhampton Beach St. Patrick’s Day Committee hosts its annual fundraiser on Saturday from 7 to 11 PM at Casey’s Dance Hall, located on Montauk Highway in Westhampton Beach. The fundraiser, which is the primary way the parade committee pays for the hamlet’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, will feature music by Paul Mahos and New Life Crisis plus bagpipes and raffles. “We are very excited to have Paul Mahos and New Life Crisis featured at our party,” said Committee President Tim Laube. “Anyone who has seen them play or heard their music will know that this will be a good show that will add to an already great time.” Fundraiser is for people 21 and over. $20 donation, cash bar. For tickets call 631-560-6392 or visit Lynne’s Cards on Main Street in Westhampton Beach. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is on March 9 beginning on Main Street in Westhampton Beach at noon. E.T.

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Harrison At Suffolk Theatre My Fair Lady fans should mark Tuesday on their calendars – the Suffolk Theater has a full slate of events centered around the film and its star, Rex Harrison. The movie, co-starring Audrey Hepburn, will be screened at 2 PM and will continue later that afternoon with a celebration of Harrison’s

birthday. At 7 PM Harrison’s, son, Carey will be on hand to present Rex Harrison’s Hollywood: Tales From The Golden Age of Movies. There will be separate admissions for each event. Call 631-727-4343 for more information.

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DeMille To Read A New York Times Number One best selling author will speak at the American Hotel Saturday. Nelson DeMille will be at The American Hotel from 2 to 4 PM to read from his new book, The Panther. The $65 fee includes lunch with wine or beer. All profits will be donated to defray medical expenses for a local woman who was recently hit by a car and is unable to work. Charlie Canavan and the Sag Harbor Hysterical Society are sponsoring

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had to make her contract without losing a trick. After the lead of the king of clubs, Joyce needed to find a way of not losing any club tricks. The long heart suit in dummy offered the best chance. Most declarers played the king and queen of diamonds and then played the ace, king and small heart ruffed with the ace. South was then unable to set up the fifth heart. Joyce took another line of play. After playing the king and queen of diamonds, she played the ace of hearts and led a trump to dummy. She then played the ace of diamonds on which she discarded the six of hearts. She then ruffed a small heart with a small trump and led another trump to dummy. Next she ruffed another small heart with the ace of spades. She led a trump to dummy drawing the last trump and discarded her two small clubs on the king and small heart. Nicely played! Any questions or comments can be sent to gaman13927@aol.com. If you would like to learn how to play the world’s most challenging and exciting card game, sign up for one of our classes to be held at East Hampton High School starting in mid March. For more details, call me at 631-907-2917 or email me at the above address.

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Bees Stun Stony Brook In C/D Title Game By Rick Murphy

The Stony Brook Bears were understandably confident they could take Bridgehampton out of the Suffolk County tournament on February 19. The Class C champion Bears, who came into the fray with a 16-4 mark, had dispatched the Bees twice during the season, including a 68-41 pasting on January 25. But the Bees, the Class D champs, have been on fire since that game, winning eight out of 10, and the run continued in the C/D race as the Bees stepped up in class and knocked Stony Brook out of the tournament 54-42. Of course, in the old days that kind of thing was commonplace for Bridgehampton, which used to be a perennial combatant in the county, winning the Small Schools Championship three times and nearly taking the overall title once. But the program has been in decline in recent years, until last season’s revival. Now the Bees have won two straight Class D titles. Carl Johnson’s charges were sluggish early on and the Bears, missing a key player due to an injury, took a comfortable lead and enjoyed a 10-5 advantage after one quarter. Then the Bees, as they did against Shelter Island in the D title game, caught fire. “We blasted them in the second quarter,” noted Joe Zucker,

the assistant coach. “We pressed them, and it shook them up.” The Bees recorded 24 points in the second stanza alone. The Bears made a charge late in the third, narrowing the Bridgehampton margin to six, but the Bees responded with a 10-2 run. Johnson had the Bears confounded throughout, mixing in a full court press with a stifling 2-1-2 half-court zone. “They had no idea Carl would do that,” Zucker remarked. And there was Jason Hopson – the 6’4” do it all senior, an all-county selection, seemed to be all over the floor. He exploded for a game high 26 points, grabbed a dozen rebounds, dished off for several more scores, and played every position on the court. “Hopson was tremendous. He was unstoppable,” Zucker commented. Tylik Furman added 12 points for the winners, including two treys. Josh Lamison added 11 and once again was a force in the paint on both sides of the court. Despite the loss, Stony Brook is still alive in the New York State Class C tournament and was scheduled to play the Nassau County champions at SUNY Old Westbury yesterday. Bridgehampton will play in the State Class D tournament on March 10 at a site to be determined.

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Knicks Limping Towards Finish Line The New York Knicks currently find themselves at 33-20 and in third place in the Eastern Conference. To a casual fan looking at the standings, it’s a renaissance season in Madison Square Garden. But for die-hard Knick fans tuned in night-in, nightout, it’s a squad that’s played incredibly inconsistent hoops for over two months. On December 26, the Knicks bounced back from a Christmas day loss to the L.A. Lakers to beat the Phoenix Suns 99-97. At that point New York still appeared to be the lone challenger to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference. But since then, the Knicks are 12-12 and jostling for the three, four and even

five seed in the Conference. From the season opener, when the Knicks trotted out the oldest roster in NBA history, we wondered how their knees, ankles, and hips would hold up. They flew out of the shoot and impressed by winning eight of their first nine games. But the question remained, what would this mean come May? Is this a veteran team setting cruise control for the middle portion of the season, or is it an ancient team starting to feel the effects of its collective age? Well, since Carmelo Anthony, Raymond Felton, Jason Kidd, Rasheed Wallace, Marcus Camby, Iman Shumpert, Amare Stoudemire,

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never looked back. Hodges had her usual businesslike line for the affair: 15 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists – not to mention playing stifling defense. Her sister, Noel, was no slouch either, tallying 12 points and dishing off for three more scores. Cassady Guida added 12 points and Kesi Goree, the team’s other 1000-point scorer, added nine points and grabbed 10 rebounds. The Mariners were to play Stony Brook for the BC county title after press time. A victory would propel the locals into the Suffolk County Small Schools Championship game today at Northport High School. Win or lose, the Lady Mariners are alive and well in the New York State Class B tournament, and will play the Nassau County B champs tomorrow at Hofstra University. That game is slated to begin at 7:30 PM.

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and infirmed that they can only muster a sincere defensive effort with the game on the line. Either way, they’re still better when they defend early, as the Knicks are 14-2 when they allow less than 101 points per 100 possessions in the first half. In the second half the Knicks will be fighting for home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Only five games separate New York from the seventh seed. To reach their goal of an NBA Finals appearance, New York would have to play a minimum of 12 playoff games, more likely closer to 20. If they could cruise through an easier first round opponent, say Atlanta instead of Brooklyn, they could go into the second round with fresher legs. The Knicks have the ability to make a serious run this spring. But they’ll need their most important pieces to be healthy, fresh, and in a position to succeed. This is no time for New York to ease up, and if I’m the Knicks trainer, I’m asking for a raise. Pete is a lifelong Montauk resident and former sports talk host at 88.7FM WEER. He can be reached via email at peterfmundo@gmail.com

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Make it two consecutive Suffolk County Class B championships for the Southampton Lady Mariners – a team that is as hot as any in the state right now. The locals upended Center Moriches last Wednesday 50-33, their 12th straight win. Rich Wingfield’s charges are a consistent bunch – Southampton defeated Center Moriches twice during the regular season by scores of 54-37 and 50-34. Paris Hodges, one of the Mariners’ two seniors who have surpassed the 1000-point mark during their careers, epitomizes the team: she is unselfish -- perhaps too much -- she is quick, she gives up the ball, and she hits the boards. The two teams were tied after one when Hodges took over, scoring 10 second quarter points as the locals opened up a 24-17 halftime lead and

and Tyson Chandler have all been injured so far this season, I think the answer is obvious. Aside from health, what do the Knicks need in the second half to make a run at the playoffs? A look at the first half stats shows two disturbing trends. First, the Knicks rank 28th in first-half defense, allowing 106.2 points per 100 possessions, while ranking seventh in second-half defense, allowing just 99.5. That’s the second biggest discrepancy in the league. Overall, the Knicks rank fourth in first-half offense, first in secondhalf offense, and third overall. But they’re a below average defensive team, ranking 16th overall, because, on most nights, they don’t bring focus on that end until the third quarter. The other disturbing stat: the Knicks are the sixth-worst defensive team in the league against the pick-and-roll and the eighth worst against isolation. Once again, are the Knicks a team of seasoned veterans who play weak first half defense knowing that as long as they keep the opposition in reach their offense will catch up? Or are they so aged

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Last week, we talked about cell phones aboard boats and the issues thereto. But they are fantastic devices – and therein lies another issue. As the functionality of cell phones starts to rival computers (Did I say ‘rival?’ I should have said ‘outpaces!’), we are right at the cusp of technology overload. This can’t be good for safety at sea. Visit www. indyeastend.com to find last weeks column.

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Admiral Paul Zukunft, Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security, and Stewardship issued a maritime advisory on the use of cell phones aboard. In part, Marine Safety Advisory 01-10 said, “The potential risk associated with improper use of cellular telephones and other devices in the marine environment while navigating or performing other vessel functions should be apparent to vessel owners

and operators. Consequently, the Coast Guard strongly recommends vessel owners and operators to develop and implement effective operational policies outlining when the use of cellular telephones and other devices is appropriate or prohibited.” This is true across all jurisdictions -- land, sea and air. And cell phones can certainly be game-changers (good and bad) for the mariner. This situation has created a new class of problem: Distracted Operations.

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In the “dashboard,” there is a multi-function screen through which is filtered real time GPS information, AIS, radar (overlaid on top of each other in a layered, color-coded fashion) and a forwardlooking-infrared camera in an adjacent window. I will admit this is right at the edge of my “comprehensibility.” If a crewman is asking questions, or more important, passing information, while something critical is being presented either over the radio or on the screen, it is imperative to have the ability to parse information and/ or the authority to delegate – and quickly. Now, with that said, the resultant river of data can, in the right hands, provide a heightened “situational awareness” that adds up to a safer vessel. This is why I installed the gear. But the US Coast Guard’s Marine Safety Advisory 01-10 is a wake-up call to mariners, this one included.

Head’s Up Let’s think this through a bit. First, technology is neither a panacea nor a substitute for seamanship skills. Technology is there to make what was timeconsuming (e.g., GPS charting versus pencil-and-parallel-rulers) easier and/or faster or to provide a quantum leap beyond human capabilities (e.g., radar.) But all these tools are not worth their weight as ballast if the skipper doesn’t know which basic seamanship skills to employ with them. Secondly, you have to get – and keep – your priorities straight. When the cell phone rings, why answer it while underway? There is voice mail, you know. And, it would be a simple procedure to implement within your family household that if there was something urgent, call twice – if the same number comes up twice, you know to answer it now. And give someone the helm while you do. Third, when was the last time you took a boating safety class? There are plenty of good ones out there that can be taken right up to the level of an experienced skipper. No one knows what they don’t know – and the advanced classes are full of fellow skippers. Not everything worth learning is in the manuals. Passing time while accumulating the latest scuttlebutt is an ancient, honored, and useful maritime tradition . . . From long before there was anything even remotely called a cell phone. BTW, if you are interested in being part of USCG Forces, email me at JoinUSCGAux@aol.com or go directly to the D1SR Human Resources department, which is in charge of new members matters, at DSO-HR and we will help you “get in this thing . . .”

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Cristalino Brut ................... 7.99 Veuve Clicquot ................ 39.99 Cinzano Asti .................... 10.99 Ruffino Prosecco.............. 11.99 Martini & Rossi Prosecco2 for 20 La Marca Prosecco . 6 @ 10.99 each Scharffenberger Sparkling Wine ...............15.99

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