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COUNTY BUSES GOING PRIVATE BY SUSAN VARGHESE

Standard Associate Editor

Nassau County is expected to save $35 million annually by dumping the MTA. Starting January 2010, the County will begin its partnership with private transit company Veolia Transportation to run the county’s buses. A representative from County Executive Edward Mangano’s office said in an email, “The creation of a public-private partnership to operate L.I. Bus is necessary as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) voted on April 27, 2011 to cease all bus service in Nassau County after the end of 2011. In its proposal to provide the County’s fixed route transit and Para transit services, Veolia Transportation, Inc. proposed a first year budget of $106 million, a massive reduction from the current Long Island Bus budget of $141 million. That’s a savings of $35 million annually.” Veolia, which is based in Illinois, manages transit systems nationwide. According to a recent statement, under the new arrangement, Nassau County would continue to own the buses and equipment, depots, offices, and other infrastructure, and Veolia would operate the system on a day-to-day basis. In addition, the County will ultimately control fare structure and service levels. But, although this loss may save the county money, it could be costing MTA employees’ jobs. Mangano said in a statement, “While I feel for the average MTA bus driver who may lose their job when the system is privatized, I am

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George W. Hewlett High School Class of 2011 Cheerful gradutaes at the Hewlett High School graduation on Thursday evening. Pictured from left to right: Marsha Cohen, Dana Ganz, Nisha Desai, and Hally Cohen. See full graduation coverage pages A3 and A4. Photo by Susan Varghese

A fire at Cho-Sen Island Restaurant in Lawrence on Tuesday has caused the popular restaurant to close its doors for at least two weeks. First Assistant Chief of Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department, Joseph C. Sperber, noted that they received a call around 6:14am, after a Nassau County police officer on patrol noticed a fire on the roof of the building. “It was not suspicious. But, apparently the restaurant was doing renovations to the roof, and somehow roofers doing the work the day before may have

started the ﬁre,” Sperber noted. “It went undetected and was burning for several hours before it was noticeable. It had something to do with the construction on the roof.” Cho-Sen Island owner, Neil Wallin commended the efforts of the Fire Department, “Although the ﬁre, smoke and water did a lot of damage, they limited the damage as much as possible and took every possible caution not to totally destroy the restaurant.” Wallin added that they’re not sure exactly what happened, but noted that the roof work

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Scaturro Kicks Off Congressional Quest By JONATHAN WALTER Standard Staff Reporter

Frank Scaturro ofﬁcially kicked-off his 2012 congressional election campaign with a fundraiser at Churchill’s in Rockville Centre on Wednesday night. Scaturro ran against County Legislator Francis Becker in a primary for the Republican nomination in last year’s race for the Fourth Congressional District, but lost. Becker went on to lose to incumbent Democrat Carolyn McCarthy in the general election. At the event, Scaturro introduced himself to a crowd of 95 donors and discussed his campaign goals. “People are frustrated and disillusioned with Congress,” Scaturro said of government spending after the event, one the biggest points he’s made in his campaign thus far. “This is ar-

Frank Scaturro speaking at his fund-raiser on Wednesday. guably the most highly taxed jurisdiction in the country. I talked about the importance of not just ﬁscal responsibility as an abstract matter, but also how it affects people in their every day lives. We have to change the process by which we appropriate money and tie it to a ﬁxed percentage of our Gross Domestic Product.” Scaturro also discussed beginning his campaign early and the potential hazards that congres-

sional redistricting may cause for his campaign. “Obviously there is a redistricting process that will take place and ultimately I will have to defer to process. The dominant wisdom is that the Fourth District would remain. It has historically been a Nassau County district and you won’t ﬁnd a radical change of its shape. The census results show a relative gain in Nassau county and these two counties (Nassau and Suffolk)

will now support four members of congress. That was the conventional wisdom even before the Anthony Weiner scandal. We might be surprised, but that’s what we’d expect.” “It’s hard to start a viable campaign for Congress without starting well before redistricting,” Scaturro said. “Unfortunately we don’t expect to see redistricting results till the last minute. You can’t start a campaign that late and expect to win. The responsible thing to do is spend a longer time getting a campaign together and primarily raise money. The federal regulations that govern campaign finance make things difficult to put these things together. It’s like filling a bathtub with a teaspoon.” Other issues that Scaturro discussed at the fundraiser included the simplification of the tax code, strengthening national se-

curity, making changes to health care that put more decisions back into the hands of patients and doctors, and creating an “all of the above” energy strategy. When reached for comment, Becker hinted that he may be gearing up for a run for Congress himself that may set up another clash between the two in another rare Nassau County GOP primary. “He can have all of the fundraisers he wants,” Becker said. “He wasn’t successful last time, so it will be interesting to see how he does this time. At this point I’m just doing my legislative work and reaching out to people in the congressional district and position myself and wait and see if that opportunity comes my way again. I continue to raise money anyway. It’s going to be tough to raise money with people not knowing what the district will be.”

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Last Minute Write-In for Lawrence Village Election Race BY SUSAN VARGHESE

Standard Associate Editor

Uncontested elections at ﬁve local villages, that started with no competition ended with two write-ins for the Village of Lawrence. In Lawrence, Trustee Michael Fragin had 85 votes, Deputy Mayor Joel Mael had 82 votes, and write-ins David Neglander took 16 votes, while David Seidemann had 22 votes. Fragin said he was “pleased” with the result and added, “I think we’ll continue to do well. Clearly, competition brings more interest to village and it’s a healthy thing. If people want to run they should be open

and public with it. That being said, there’s nothing wrong with someone waging a writein competition last minute…I think that we’re all motivated by wanting to serve the community.” However, write-in candidate, Seidemann noted that he had no idea he was written-in and wasn’t interested in running in the ﬁrst place. “I never had any intentions of running and never had a desire to run. I received a call late yesterday afternoon that there was very low turn out and that my name was being written in by a number of people,” he said.

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Gray Gardens The Woodmere Club’s former satellite tennis courts and player gazebo at the Lawrence-Woodsburgh border have seen better days. Now derelict and overgrown, the club has put the now vacant land up for sale. The shouts of “point, set, match” have been replaced by the sounds Photo by Jonathan Walter of crickets and chirping birds.

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Cho-Sen Island Fire Closes Eatery For At Least Two Weeks

County Buses Going Private CONTINUED FROM P. A1 also compelled to protect the taxpayers of Nassau County.” Cindy Tropeano, a driver of 18 years, noted, “I’m very upset. I’m 60-years-old where am I going to go? I’m not happy at all. I don’t think its fair. It’s going to cost the County a lot of money no matter what. They [The County] may hold the cost down for a year but things will sky rocket.” Tropeano noted that in accordance with Section 13C of the Federal Transit Act, they’re still entitled to beneﬁts if they’re laid off. This has provided some relief, Tropeano noted, but added, “ There are some drivers much younger than me, that don’t have the option to retire. Everyone’s petriﬁed.” On the issue of current MTA employees Michael Setzer, Vice President of Veolia transportation noted, however, “Our intention is to recognize the union and to do most of our hiring from existing Long Island Bus employees. I expect that many of them will become Veolia Employees if that’s what they want. We

CONTINUED FROM P. A1 may have been a possibility. “The landlord was having work done on the roof, so that’s our suspicion. There’s going to be an investigation and they will make a determination of what the actual cause was.” Cho-Sen Island has been in business for 17 years, which has drawn a lot of loyal customers that Wallin noted will be disappointed with the closing, especially during what he describes as heavy graduation and wedding season. “ It’s like a family here…the sentiment has really been an outpouring of loss for the community and people anxious for us to be open again,” noted Wallin. “I think not just because of the food but also because this was sort of ‘their’ place to go.” Wallin added that local restaurants such as Traditions Restaurant, King David, and Genadeen Caterers, as well as contractor, Avi Ackerman from the I Know A Guy Company, have helped them. Nevertheless, Wallin expressed that he

Inside damage to Cho-Sen Island Restaraunt is still effected by the ﬁre. “It’s the worst devastation I’ve ever felt in business – for whatever reason things happen but you never know when they’re going to happen – we’re so used to things happening in a positive way. There were no injuries. Inwood and the Hewlett Fire Department also assisted the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department.

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“Wonderful, Remarkable Group,” HAFTR Class of ‘11 By JONATHAN WALTER Standard Staff Reporter

AFTR students celebrated their graduation on Thursday evening at York College’s Performing Arts Center in Jamaica where all 109 HAFTR seniors collected their diplomas in front of family and friends. After a presentation of awards the Salutatorian Lauren Hoffman and Valedictorian Rebecca Klahr gave their speeches. “My speech is about identities and creating definitions to convey that,” Klahr said. “I wanted to say that it’s an ironic thing because definitions are a confining thing and the definitions of life are evolving and ceaseless. I wanted to say that our atmosphere from elementary school

Left to right: Mike Zaslowsky, Benjamin Zahner, Jacqueline Segelnick, Shani Weisberg together before their graduation ceremony. Photo by Jonathan Walter creates a collective identity that shouldn’t just be confined to our memories, but to influence our futures.” Faculty also celebrated the student’s commencement. “I had the honor of being the principal of the students in this

Judaic Studies Principal Gedeliah Oppen with his daughter Shira before the ceremony. Photo by Jonathan Walter

grade for seven years, three years in middle school and then I came with them to the high school,” General Studies Principal Naomi Lippman said. “They are one of the most wonderful, remarkable, fabulous groups of kids that I’ve ever had the honor of work-

HAFTR Valedictorian Rebecca Klahr (left) and Salutatorian Lauren Hoffman (right). Photo by Jonathan Walter ing with. As a group, there are many high achieving kids who are going to some great colleges, but what’s most wonderful about them is that they have been inclusive, celebratory of each other’s talents and successes, whether its in drama, art, athletics or academ-

HAFTR seniors wait for the graduation ceremony to begin.

ics. There is a generosity of spirit that really characterizes these kids. We feel that they are truly well prepared as confident learners as they prepare to go to college. They are skilled, committed Orthodox Jews and we could not be more proud of who they have

blossomed into and we expect great things from them.” For Judaic Studies Principal Gedeliah Oppen, Thursday’s graduation offered a more personal meaning. “It’s special having been the principal of this class because I also have a daughter in this class, but I feel like they are all my children,” Gedeliah said. “I even had all 109 students over my house for a barbeque the other day.” “I valued our time together throughout the past 12 years,” Klahr said, reflecting on her time spent with classmates at HAFTR. “I don’t think that I could be the person I am today without them beside me. I know from firsthand experience that they are a talented, charismatic and energetic group that will have much success and happiness in life.

HAFTR seniors enjoying their graduation ceremony.

Photo by Jonathan Walter

RAMBAM Holds Casual, Good-Natured Graduation By JONATHAN WALTER Standard Staff Reporter

here was plenty of joking going on at Lawrence’s RAMBAM Mesivta High School graduation on Monday night at Congregation Beth Sholom in Lawrence, but it was the kind of joking that reflected the tight knit small class that the graduating seniors have developed over the past four years, with inside jokes flying over the head of parents, but putting smiles on the faces of students, teachers and administrators. The 29 student graduating class also set an impressive mark by earning a total of $1.15 million in merit based scholarships. Valedictorian Yechiel Schwab

Yosef Rosenthal and Aaron Kattan jokingly put on a cap and gown during their graduation ceremony Photo by Jonathan Walter

talked about how RAMBAM has been a great place to develop close friendships during his speech and after the ceremony. “It’s a lot of fun,” Schwab said. “It’s good having a small class. I got to be friends with everybody and we all developed close relationships. We all have our private jokes and I think it makes our grade more special. In my speech, I was trying to get across that RAMBAM has given us many abilities over the years and we have to use those abilities to try and strive to be the best people that we can be.” The hosts of the ceremony were Yosef Rosenthal and Aaron Kattan. The two provided a light-hearted atmosphere throughout that everyone in at-

tendance seemed to enjoy, at one point coming out to the lectern wearing a cap and gown, despite the rest of the class wearing suits, and then taking them off to reveal hockey jerseys before finally peeling back down to their suits. “One of the most special things about RAMBAM is that we’re such a small grade,” Rosenthal said. “So we’re all really close friends and have personal relationships. No one eats their lunch at a different table. We all eat together and we’re all great friends. Over the past four years, we’ve become like family, also thanks to our Principal, Rabbi Yotav Eliach and Vice Principal, Hillel Goldman.” RAMBAM Principal Rabbi Eliach also shared some of his warm feelings towards this year’s

graduating class following the ceremony. “Of the 29 graduates, 16 got into honors colleges,” Eliach said. “They’re a wonderful bunch of kids. They’re bright, talented and respectful. You saw by the humor that it was all done in good taste. There’s a wonderful relationship between themselves, the rabbis, the teachers, the administration and coaches. It’s really like a large extended family. There are no cliques in this group. Every single student is accepted, from the biggest athlete to a kid who doesn’t like to play ball. High school can be awkward, but there’s no such thing here. They were a great crowd, a great group of kids. I hope we prepared him well for the future.”

LAWRENCE HAPPENINGS

It’s a Great Month to Be a Lawrence Senior By Brittany Beyer

t’s a good thing that Lawrence High School seniors don’t generally have very much going on from an academic standpoint at the end of the year, because with all the activities they have inside and outside of school, there would be literally no time to do any work or studying. From senior banquet to senior cut day, from gold and blue awards to senior awards, it seems there is always something exciting happening. As for the rest of the school – they are immersed in studying for finals, which come to an end on June 24th. One can surely hear the relieved sighs from students and teachers alike. The Lawrence Dance Department also put on their second and final show of the year on June 11th, which was titled “Saved By The Bell”. Although summer is practically here, Lawrence students have remained dedicated to their activities until the very end. Starting at the end of May, as the last days of the school year approached, seniors started to take advantage of their senior status in school and started to have

From left to right: Elon Packin, Brittany Beyer, Andrew Postman, Emily Magelof, Dylann Fujimoto, Jordana Balsam at Lawrence High School’s Senior Banquet some fun, which kicked off with College Apparel Day on May 26th. College Apparel Day is when seniors wear an article of clothing (or multiple articles of clothing) that represents the college they will be attending next year. Walking through the halls, one could easily take note of the dozens of different institutions in which Lawrence graduates have chosen to enroll. Following College Ap-

Brittany Beyer is currently a Lawrence High School senior who plans to pursue a career path in international relations and political science. She is also an avid reader who enjoys writing, dancing, performing community service, and fundraising for various charitable organizations.

parel Day, the entire senior class took a day off from school to go to the beach and to relax. This annual occurrence, which is not a favorite amongst faculty and administrators, is known as Senior Cut Day. In addition to this day off, over one hundred seniors went to Six Flags Great Adventure for the senior trip on May 20th. Although the weather wasn’t ideal, a great time was had by all. On June 2nd, yet another event took place for the senior class called senior banquet. Held at the VFW in Inwood, this dinner and dance is one of the highlights of the year. When describing all the events for seniors that happen at the

From left to right: Elon Packin, George Hartoularos, Maria Ayala, Michael Egan, Ashley Paradiso at LHS Senior Banquet end of the year, it would be impossible not the mention the many award nights, including Gold, Blue, and Senior Awards. Gold Awards honor the seniors who have upheld the criteria for academic excellence, which means having an overall average of 95 or better and being extremely involved in extracurricular activities. The seniors who received Blue Awards maintained an overall average between 85 and 94 and have been active in giving back to their communities. Senior Awards Night, which was a whopping three hours in length, honored all seniors who received an award of recognition or schol-

From left to right: Shakia Thomas, Breea Buskey, Lizbeth Leon, Samantha Almonte at LHS Senior Banquet arship from both school and independent organizations. Tens of thousands of dollars worth of scholarships were distributed to seniors who have continually demonstrated worthy qualities were generously rewarded for their many years of hard work and dedication. On Friday, June 11th, the Lawrence Dance Department put on their “Saved By The Bell” extravaganza showcase that was choreographed, produced, and directed by the dance teacher, Ms. Laila Sales. The dancers performed to a sold out auditorium and danced to contemporary pop and hip hop music. As a six-year veteran of the dance program, I can honestly say that if you weren’t in atten-

dance, you definitely missed out. The show’s theme was an ordinary day of school, and the dancers performed in between rings of the bell, which represented periods throughout a school day. Not only was the show quite the visual spectacle, but it also delivered a powerful message about the prevalence of cliques and bullying. Even though the year has just about come to an end, seniors still have some extremely important events to look forward to – prom and graduation, which will be held on June 26th and June 27th, respectively. After this, summer will officially begin, although you can be sure that Lawrence students will still keep themselves busy.

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BROOKLYN Belt Parkway at East 12th Street: NYCDOT bridge painting may cause the closing one of the three lanes to 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. every Saturday. This will continue through June 2011. Brooklyn Bridge: Ongoing: Manhattan-bound trafﬁc on the bridge will continuously be detoured to the Manhattan Bridge as needed for construction through 2014, as follows: Saturday from mid-

night to 7:00 a.m.; Sunday from midnight to 9:00 a.m.; and weekdays from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Belt Parkway over Ocean Avenue: Rehabilitation work by NYCDOT bridges through June 30, 2011 may cause the closing of one of three lanes in each direction 11:00 p.m. Friday through 6:00 a.m. Saturday and 11:00 p.m. Saturday to 8:00 a.m. Sunday.

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$4.17

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Hess 500 Burnside Ave & Doughty Blvd, Inwood

$4.23

Hess 500 Burnside Ave & Doughty Blvd, Inwood Gulf 200 Woodmere Blvd & Railroad Ave

buses, if there is a consistent three-year pattern of eligible students not taking the transportation provided by the district. The bill will not, however, reduce the number of seats available for students for whom transportation is needed. The bill passed the Senate on June 17, 2011 where it was delivered to the Assembly and referred to the Education Committee. Voted AYE on Bill S55602011: Which requires DNA testing of all persons convicted of misdemeanors and felonies. According to the bill, only 46 percent of Penal Law crimes are eligible for DNA collection, and “there is no cost to adding all Penal Law misdemeanors to the list of DNA eligible offenses.” The bill passed the Senate on June 16, 2011, where it was delivered to the Assembly and referred to the Codes Committee. Voted AYE on Bill S2147-

2011: Which relates to the sale or purchase of human body parts. It prohibits the procurement of human body parts for use in human transplantation except as permitted by law and requires that the procurement of body parts be performed only at registered facilities. The bill was proposed due to deﬁciencies in the current law, as demonstrated by scandals involving the illegal buying and selling of human tissue by funeral homes and licensed biomedical companies. The bill passed the Senate on June 16, 2011, where it was delivered to the Assembly and referred to the Health Committee.

Carolyn McCarthy U.S. Representative, New York’s 4th District Voted NO on H.R. 2112: To make appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development,

Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies programs for the ﬁscal year ending Sept. 30, 2012. The bill provides funding through money in the Treasury, for these programs, including $4,293,000 for agricultural programs and $18,770,571,000 for food and nutrition services and child nutrition programs. The bill passed by a recorded vote of 217-203 on June 16, 2011. Voted YES on H.R. 2055: To make appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs and related agencies for the ﬁscal year ending Sept. 30, 2012. The bill provides funding for these programs out of money in the Treasury and includes $3,141,491,000 for the Department of Defense and $2,461,547,000 for military construction, navy and marine corps. The bill passed by a recorded vote of 411-5 on June 14, 2011.

FREE EVERY FRIDAY

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY Two weeks ago I received an e-mail informing me that the West Dunbartonshire Council in Scotland has decided to participate in the BDS campaign (BoycottDivestment-Sanctions) against Israel. The Council is the equivalent of our county level of government here in the United States. This boycott prohibits the sale of any Israelimade products in areas under the Council’s jurisdiction. One of the suggestions made in response to the boycott of Israeli products was that Scotch whiskey produced in these regions of Scotland be boycotted at kiddushim and public and private simchas, and that scotch made or produced elsewhere should be substituted. It was also suggested that individuals contact the distilleries in the Council’s region and inform them of the boycott. The response to this plea has been tepid at best. Many people, including myself, have sent out e-letters to Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd., Loch Lomond Distillery Co. Ltd. and Chivas Brothers. These whiskey producers basically replied that they had nothing to do with the decision, that they hold the Jewish community in esteem, and that they would forward the e-mail to the Council warning of possible economic harm. In the case of Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd., it said that it has an ongoing relationship with the Bet Din. This is all well and good, but real action will not be taken, unless there is an economic price to pay and that can only be accomplished by a refusal to purchase products that come from West Dunbartonshire. The problem is nobody seems to be adhering to the whiskey boycott. I have been to kiddishim still serving the “boycotted” scotches. I have been told that I have no right to tell people what to serve, and this amazes me. We, the Jewish people, are under assault across the globe. Politically, there is a move to boycott Israeli products around the world as Israel is viewed by the media as violating the human rights of Palestinians in apartheid-like fashion. Other countries have also instituted boycotts of Jewish practices and products. On the grounds that it is cruel to the animal, New Zealand recently became the first country in the world to outlaw schchita (the kosher slaughter of animals) as well as the importation of kosher beef and lamb, since Nazi Germany. Islamic Hallal meat was not outlawed, as the Islamic ritual practice, though similar to the Jewish method, allows the stunning of the animal prior to slaughter. Other countries in Europe, such as the Netherlands, are toying with similar legislation. In San Francisco, there is a referendum on the November ballot to outlaw brit milah (circumcision). The point I am making is that the time for mere letter writing has passed, action is required and we must, as a community, respond. For more information about the scotch boycott and a complete list of the affected scotches, visit: http://muqata.blogspot.com/p/official-scotch-whisky-counter-boycott.html, for other issues mentioned in this letter just search Google.

Very truly yours, David M. Stein Lawrence, NY

• THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD • JUNE 24 - 30, 2011

Sports

Stefan’s Are Cedarhurst Minors Little League Champs By JONATHAN WALTER

little better than us, but if we pitch and if we can play defense, then we can play some baseball. We did beat them once this year. I was conﬁdent

Standard Staff Reporter

tefan’s Florist got some clutch hitting and pitching from Nick Pasquariello as the team grinded through a well-played game by Tambourinos to win the Cedarhurst Little League Minors Championship 5-1 on Tuesday at Andrew J. Parise Park. Stefan’s starting pitcher John Loughlin put his team on the right track early in the game by allowing only two hits while striking out eight Tambourino batters through the game’s first three innings. Offensively, potential league MVP Pasquariello put Stefan’s on the board early with an RBI triple in the first inning. Pasquariello also came in to pitch the final three innings, allowing only one run as he helped guide his team to victory. “I’m really happy,” Pasquariello said. “I got really nervous. I don’t really know what to say, but I’m so happy that we won.” Pasquariello also added a solo inside the park home run in the

A Stefan’s Florist player takes a swing bottom of the fourth inning. Tambourino’s pitched well, allowing only the ﬁve runs while keeping themselves within striking distance, but could only man-

Photos by Jonathan Walter age to score one run in the fourth inning. “It was a great game,” Tambourino’s Head Coach David Van Dyke said. “The other team is a

A Tambourino’s player makes a throw across the diamond

that we could stay in the game and we did. I have a very young team. There are a lot of second and third graders and only maybe three fourth graders, but they’re

good kids. I’ve been coaching a long time, but this was a great group. They weren’t the best baseball players, but they were dedicated, hardworking, and very coachable.” Meanwhile, Stefan’s Florist Head Coach John Loughlin celebrated his team’s victory. “It’s been a tough season,” Loughlin said. “They’ve had some ups and downs, but they were supposed to win. They were the regular season champions. I told them just to relax today and they did what they were supposed to do. I couldn’t be more proud of my son. He pitched three great innings and I couldn’t be more proud. Then I brought Nick. He’s a terriﬁc player, the MVP of the league. He had a triple and a home run. He made one out the entire season. He must have been at bat 40 times.” Cedarhurst Little League continues its playoff championships this week with the league’s Majors Championship (ages 9-12) on Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Atlantic Beach ball ﬁelds when Five Towns Inn takes on Pest Patrol Exterminating.

Eagles Take Second Yeshiva League Title Against HAFTR By JONATHAN WALTER Standard Staff Reporter

t’s not often a school wins two sports championships within one week against the same opponent, but that’s exactly what Lawrence’s Ateres Yaakov Eagles Volleyball team did last Thursday when they defeated the HAFTR Spartans two sets to one in the Yeshiva Volleyball League Final at Lawrence Middle School to add to their Softball crown won the preceding Friday. In the first set, both teams kept the score very close, with neither team holding a lead greater than four points. Both teams eventually tied with 24 points each, and with sets to 25 points and teams required to win sets by at least two points, Ateres Yaakov finally broke HAFTR’s defense by winning the final two points. In the second set, the Eagles lost their momentum and allowed HAFTR to build a large lead behind the strong frontcourt presence of Shelby Rosenberg and his spiking abilities. HAFTR went on the win the set 25-15 to tie things up and force a third set. Their ten-point lead in

the set stood as the largest by either team in the match. “After the first game, it was a great feeling and I think that we just got a little too cocky and got our hopes up,” the Eagle’s Josh Friendman said. “When you get your hopes up too much you lose everything. After that second game, we knew we had to play much better as a team, and we did that in the third set and we’ve come out victorious today.” For the first half of the third set, the score remained close. However, holding a 13-11 lead, the Eagles scored six consecutive points to take a commanding eight point lead that put them in control of not only the set, but also the match. Visibly frustrated Spartan players struggled to find an answer for the Eagles attack and with a 2317 lead, Friedman spiked the ball hard in the HAFTR frontcourt to set up match point. “Throughout the whole game we were just trying to get the ball in, so at that point I just tried to get the ball to the ground,” Friedman said. “It was simple. I love taking that shot.”

Ateres Yaakov players gather around their championship trophy for photos after their victory over HAFTR.

Photo by Jonathan Walter HAFTR players were unable to get to a ball lobbed slowly over the net and Ateres Yaakov won as the ball fell to the ground for the ﬁnal point. After the game, HAFTR coach Zev Adler, who has coached a lot

of the Ateres Yaakov players in the past as well, talked about the game. “There is no coach who is in my position,” Adler said. “At the beginning of the game, the guys were joking with me and

asking who do I want to win. I told them I didn’t care because I know the ﬁrst place trophy is going in my school, and it is. They didn’t play better than the other team. I feel bad for my guys, but if they had won I would have

felt bad for the other team as well.” Adler also talked about his team’s collapse in the third set. “It’s an amazingly momentum driven game,” Adler said. “The momentum can either go in favor of a winning team or against a losing team. It’s a shame that we were on the side of the losing momentum and the guys just couldn’t get out of that funk. There’s that mental part of it that they just couldn’t get out of. Once they made one or two mistakes, they played so cautiously that it was almost detrimental. Once thing started going bad, we couldn’t pull it out. It happens.” HAFTR wrapped up their season with an 8-3 record. Ateres Yaakov coach Daniel Pearlman pointed to Eli Rudansky as the catalyst for the Eagles third set victory and Rudansky talked about the win after the match. “It was a great game,” Rudansky said. “Our team played really well, but you have to give HAFTR credit. Their coaching was amazing and team was great, but after three years, we ﬁnally came through.”

Worst vs. First in Croton League Game By JONATHAN WALTER Standard Staff Reporter

t was a battle of ﬁrst versus last place in The Five Towns’ own Croton Softball League in Bay Park on Tuesday night when 6-0 EGO took on the 0-6 Justice League. Justice League couldn’t hold their second lead of the season, 2-1 after the ﬁrst inning, as they went on to lose 8-6 despite a valiant comeback late in the game. With two triples, League Commissioner Evan Blachman led EGO offensively, scoring after both. Team captain Mike Steinberg also came through with four RBIs on a double that tied the game in the fourth inning and then a single with the bases load-

ed in the ﬁfth inning that proved to be two key insurance runs. Ikey Mavorah had two RBI singles to add the hit parade. “I remember getting a hit to knock in the tying runs and then another hit later with the bases loaded for some insurance,” Steinberg said. “In the middle innings everyone was getting hits. This was also my third straight game with a bases loaded hit. This was a game where almost everyone on the team had a big hit.” Down 8-3, Justice League showed some life in the seventh inning when Justice League loaded the bases and the team’s batting average leader Dan Herschberg stepped to the plate to deliver a deep drive to left ﬁeld that went for a bases clearing tri-

ple. However, with only a two run lead, EGO brought in their regular pitcher Mavorah, who bafﬂed Justice League hitters with his quick pitches and came up with a save that sent EGO to 7-0. “At the beginning of the season we wanted and expected to win and compete like anyone else,” Justice League Team Captain Jordan Hiller said, “then we had to actually play the games and do things like hit, throw, and catch. That was our downfall. But seriously, we just realized quickly that we did not have the right pieces. The truth is our team is coming together. We’ve been mixing and matching over the course of the season trying to ﬁgure out everyone’s best use, and if all our players are available for

the playoffs, we have the potential to surprise. And I don’t mean surprise by losing by less than usual. I mean by winning. Guys are finding their swings and getting comfortable in the field.” With each team owning the best and worst records in the league, they are on a collision course for a rematch in the first round of the playoffs. “It will be fun to play them again or anybody else in the playoffs,” Steinberg said. “They have good hitters and anything can happen.” “We look forward to playing them in the playoffs,” Hiller said. “My guys are committed and gamers. My job is to somehow convince them that we can win. After a dismal season

Alan Herschberg collects a hit for Justice League. of losing, it is hard to believe in yourself, but after this last week, I think we may recog-

Lawrence Siblings are Local Tennis Powerhouses BY JORDAN FRIEDMAN

he brother and sister duo of Michael and Ruthie Freilich of Lawrence have been playing tennis since they were very young. Now high school students, they are two of North Shore Hebrew Academy’s most successful players. Michael, who just completed his senior year of high school,

was named the Most Valuable Player in 2009 when North Shore won the league championship, and in 2010 he won the Individual Boys Yeshiva League Singles title. He has a 29-2 record for his four-year high school career. Ruthie, who just ﬁnished her sophomore year, completed this season with a 8-3 record and played ﬁrst singles for the girls’

team. Last year as a freshman, she won the Yeshiva League Girls singles title. The boys’ and girls’ teams from North Shore competed for the championship on June 19th at the National Tennis Center at the site of the U.S. Open. The boys’ North Shore team won the Yeshiva League Championship as the Abraham Joshua Heschel School forfeited the ﬁnal, since

they were missing a player. “Michael and his teammates were very disappointed that they won the championship this way and not on the court but they realize that it was not their fault and that they deserve the championship and accept it,” said Michael and Ruthie’s father, Aaron Freilich. While the girls’ team suffered a 3-4 loss to SAR academy in the

ﬁnal and was declared runnersup in the Yeshiva League, Ruthie won her ﬁrst-singles match with a score of 10-1. Although the Lawrence brother and sister, both United States

CONTINUED ON P. A7 Ruthie Freilich stands ready during a recent match.

Courtesy of Aaron Freilich

Photo by Jonathan Walter

nize the possibility. You know what they say: “Any given Tuesday.”

JUNE 24 - 30, 2011 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •

A Guide to Hitting the Links in The Five Towns By JONATHAN WALTER

tionately known around the course as “Meat,” who has been the course’s starter for the past 37 years. The courses rates are also the lowest of all of the four country clubs in The Five Towns according to the club.

Standard Staff Reporter

t’s ﬁnally golf season and in and around The Five Towns, golfers are getting ready to hit the local courses. The area’s four country clubs do require memberships, but there are also two Nassau County run ninehole golf courses for golfers who don’t want to make a serious commitment.

Seawane Golf and Country Club

Inwood Country Club 50 Peppe Dr, Inwood, NY (516) 239-2800 Hours: There are no set tee times during the week and the course is only available to members. Fees: Inwood Country Club encourages interested golfers to call them for more details regarding customizable membership rates The golf course at Inwood Country Club is perhaps the most storied course on all of Long Island. It was the host to the 1921 PGA Championship won by Walter Hagen as well as the 1923 U.S. Open won by Bobby Jones for his ﬁrst major. Around for 110 years, the course is one of three Long Island golf courses to have held more than one major championship and has held a variety of other tournaments. “It’s grown into a place where people come out with the entire family,” Dan Rivas of Inwood

A plaque commemorates the spot where Bobby Jones hit his famous shot with a two iron to set up a six foot putt that won him the 1923 U.S. Open. Courtesy Inwood Country Club Country Club said. “We’ve kept the historic value of the club intact. When you drive through those gates, it’s like you’re in another world and you get an appreciation for the legends of golf. There’s no other course on the island gives you that kind of feeling.” Some other features of the course include the 10th hole, which is the second shortest in U.S. Open history and on the 18th fairway is a plaque at the spot where Bobby Jones hit his famous “shot of the century.” The club also has golf ﬁtness trainers and has green, blue,

Bobby Jones holds his trophy after winning the 1923 U.S. Open at Inwood Country Club. Courtesy Inwood Country Club

white, and red tee boxes to cater to different skill levels.

The Woodmere Club 99 Meadow Drive, Woodmere, NY (516) 295-2500 Hours: There are no tee times during the week, but start around 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. depending the crowd and closes around 7:30-8:00 p.m. Fees: The Woodmere Club encourages interested golfers to call them for more details regarding membership rates. Next year will be The Woodmere Club’s 100th anniversary. In its history, the club has hosted a couple of Met Opens in the 1950’s. A signature feature of the course are the two sister holes on the water on the back nine, 11 and 16. On 17 and 18, Hewlett Bay comes into view behind the club overlooking the water. Jeff Cowell, the course’s six-year head pro, says that wind is often a factor on the course because of its proximity to the water. “It’s not too long, but it plays a lot harder than the scorecards show,” Cowell said. “The course is always in great shape and we have some good greens. It’s just a fun course to play, a good old style walking golf course. It’s not too long, so it’s fun for the members, but it’s also tough for the pros to shoot a good low number. We hosted the senior Met Open last year and the winning score was one under par.”

Lawrence Golf Club 101 Causeway, Lawrence, NY (516) 239-8263 Hours: First tee time is at 6:30 a.m. although through the week they don’t have really tee times and carts must be off of the course by 7:30 p.m. Fees: two rate structures. Full privilege members (or a Gold Membership) can play golf whenever facility is open and for residents incorporated vil-

lage it is $2,950, for non-residents it’s $5,750. Silver members can play every weekday and on holiday and weekends can play after 12:00 p.m. For residents it is $2,450 and for non-residents it costs $4,500. A Bronze Membership only allows for play on weekdays and is $2,250, and for non-residents is $4,200. A Junior Executive Member-

1 Club Drive, Hewlett Harbor, NY (516) 374-1110 Fees: Call for membership information Hours: Members usually come around 7:00 a.m. and the course usually empties out in the early afternoon, although it remains open until around 7:30 p.m. A Links style course, in the heart of Hewlett, Seawane offers 6,644 total yards of play. The course’s terrain features a lot of fescue, sand and tributaries. “Seawane is a links style course but integrates into a true Northeastern country club feel,” Luke Peters, an intern at Seawane said. “It’s on the water and there are about four to ﬁve

that is great for scrambles,” Peters said.

North Woodmere Golf Course 750 Hungry Harbor Road, North Woodmere, NY (516) 571-7814 Hours: Open Daily, 7:15 a.m. (first tee) – 5:30 p.m. (last tee – carts), 6:00 p.m. (last tee – walking) Fees: Weekdays: $15 for residents with a Nassau County Leisure Pass, $8.50 for senior citizens with a Leisure Pass, and $26 for non-leisure pass holders and non-residents Weekends and Holidays: $15 for residents and seniors with a Leisure Pass, $39 for non-leisure pass holders and non-residents

Bay Park Golf Course 1 1st Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518-1907 (516) 571-7242 Hours: Open Daily, 7:15 a.m. (first tee) – Call for last tee time Fees: Weekdays: $15 for residents with a Nassau County Leisure Pass, $8.50 for senior citizens with a Leisure Pass, and $26 for non-leisure pass holders and non-residents Weekends and Holidays: $15 for residents and seniors with a Leisure Pass, $39 for non-leisure pass holders and non-residents Nassau County offers two affordable 9-hole golf courses in The Five Towns area that cater

more towards less experienced golfers. “It’s a terriﬁc way to learn the game for golfers who aren’t into the game as people doing 18 holes,” David Ring, a spokesperson for the Nassau County Parks Department said. “It’s a good mid-point.” Bay Park Golf Course is located by the water and has only holes over 300 yards. With a total yardage of 1,956, North Woodmere is the largest of the county’s 9-hole courses with four holes over 300 yards, with two of them approaching 400 yards. “They’re both on the hilly side and have a serious set of challenges, but aren’t ideal for a golfer who is a little more advanced,” Ring said. On Mondays you may “buy a round, get a cart x2,” which means you can buy a round and a cart, you get a second round free, so you may play 18 holes for the price of nine if you’d like.

Rockaway Hunting Club 615 Ocean Avenue Lawrence, New York, 11559 (516) 569-0600 Fees: Call Rockaway Hunting Club for membership information The Rockaway Hunting Club is one of the oldest golf courses in the area. The club was formed in 1878 and they increased the number of holes on the course from nine to 18 in 1917. The club could not be reached for further comment on their golf course.

Lawrence Siblings are Local Tennis Powerhouses CONTINUED FROM P. A6 A birds eye view of the 11th and 16th holes at Woodmere Golf Club.

Courtesy Woodmere Club ship, (essentially a Golf Membership for those under 35) is $2,000 for residents and $3,500 for non-residents. “It’s a good little golf course,” Will Thursby, a ﬁrst assistant at the club said. “It’s not very long but it’s relatively narrow. The greens are in great shape. It’s very well maintained compared to other golf courses around. . It’s not a long ball golf course, mostly a straight hitting course and a challenge for players of every handicap.” The course, which is 94 acres, also has a short game practice area, and its proximity to the water lends to some great views. They also offer professional golf teaching with head pro Peter Procopf six days a week. Another signature of the course is Vinny Biondo, affec-

holes where the water comes into play. It’s fairly flat and the greens are small and fast. There are some interesting bunker and flowers and landscaping. The rough is very flush and there’s not a blade of grass misplaced around this place. It’s a picturesque place that’s a hidden gem.” The course also offers a full practice facility that has a lot to offer golfers of any style. Peters warns that you must be straight to the tee to play the course, but that the bunkers are fair. They also have caddies who know the course well and can assist you during your outing, and there are ladies, senior and championship tees to cater to golfers of different levels. “It’s a good outing golf course

Tennis Association (USTA) approved players, have triumphed in the sport throughout their teenage years, they said their success began at a young age. “My dad would take us to North Woodmere Park,” Michael said. “I play other sports too. My dad didn’t force it. I liked it so much and my mom is also very supportive.” Now, Ruthie noted, she is one of the few religious USTA female players. In Lawrence alone, there are none, she said. “[My brother and I] can’t travel on Saturday and that’s hard be- Michael Freilich with his team’s trocause most of the tournaments phy after they won the Yeshiva are on the weekends and on League championship. Saturdays,” she said. “The fact Courtesy of Aaron Freilich that my brother and I are successful represents the religious well for North Shore Hebrew Academy allows Michael to also players in the USTA.” Although they may represent feel like “I’m representing Lawreligious tennis players, playing rence,” he said.

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Opinion DEAR THAT’S LIFE

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EDITORIALS

New Coliseum Deal

harles Wang wants a new arena for his Islanders NHL hockey team. The existing Nassau Coliseum, built in another era, is a creaking dump. It’s like a time-warp back to 1973 and not in a flattering sense. Wang has repeatedly threatened to move the team out of Long Island if he can’t have a new arena when his current lease expires in 2015. It was reported earlier this week that what was first proposed as a privately funded 77-acre mixed-use downtown “Hub” for Nassau complete with a 60-story skyscraper, offices, condos and a casino and then morphed into a sports and recreation complex has now mutated into an agreement between the County and Wang to give the entire 77 acres adjoining the Coliseum to Wang to build only a new arena and a huge surface parking lot paid for by the County through a proposed $400 million bond issue to be put before the voters on August 1st. Wang would get a 30 year lease on the entire parcel but no development rights. The County would receive 11.5 percent of all revenue from a new Nassau Coliseum -- or a minimum of $14 million a year as part of the deal. Taxpayers would have to pay over $50 more in taxes per year to cover the $26 million in annual debt service in the two years before the Coliseum is completed. County officials maintain that through revenue sharing, the County will see enough money to offset future tax increases. Wang has been losing significant money on the Islanders every year. The team has never been profitable. Chances are high given the precarious financial state of the NHL that The Islanders may not even be in business in a few years and/or that Wang will try and sell the team. A new owner may not want to stay here in money-losing Nassau. Here’s a novel approach to this initiative: Let the Islanders go to the new Barclay’s Center in Downtown Brooklyn and share that arena with the Nets. Islanders fans can take the LIRR right to the Atlantic Avenue station as local Rangers fan do to Madison Square Garden. Why does Nassau need a professional sports team and a hockey one at that? Back in the day when the Nets shared that space with the Islanders maybe a case could be made for an arena, but for money-losing hockey, why? And why do we need a minor league baseball stadium? Again, fans can go to see the Brooklyn Cyclones or the Long Island Ducks. We need to front hundreds of millions for a new minor league baseball team that doesn’t even exist yet? Let’s return the 77 acres at the Coliseum site back to nature. Let’s put in a farm and maybe also a winery and let the kids learn first hand about nature and save everyone what will surely be a half billion dollar boondoggle – or – let Mr. Wang go out and get a mortgage and pay for a new arena himself. That’s what the Giants and the Jets did.

Giant Ethics Loophole

n the space a couple of weeks ago we lauded Governor Cuomo’s proposed ethics reform legislation to shed the light of day on the sources of legislators’ income, particularly in cases where those sources have business before the state. The idea is to constrict corruption and conflicts of interest. Unfortunately, it has come to light that that a huge, gaping loophole exists in this new so-called ethics reform – a hole so large that would-be kleptocrats can drive a Mack truck through it – namely, that legislators don’t have to reveal their law firms’ clients with business before the state unless they personally represent the clients. This means that top state leaders can be indirect rain makers for their law firms and shunt the actual paperwork and court appearances to colleagues and associates. Michael Goodwin in The New York Post asserted that “this skirts the conflict of interest issue which is that legislators make money by selling their government clout to clients. They are presumably lawmaker-lobbyists and presumably share in the firms’ income from those clients whether they personally represent them or not.” No wonder why Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver who currently earns undisclosed and non-transparent millions a year shilling for a major law firm is happily behind this new “reform bill.” The Governor watered down and made ethics reform toothless as a part of the typical horse-trading that goes on up in Albany, to wit, “you pass my budget and single sex marriage bill and I’ll give you something back on ethics reform while we all make a great big show of how we’re cleaning up Albany.” Looks good to the voters. But on closer inspection, Cuomo’s “ethics reform” is actually smoke and mirrors. A toothless ethics bill is worse than no new bill at all because the new bill essentially provides extended cover for state lawmakers and other top officials to continue milking their proximity to power. Likewise it appears now that the vaunted property tax cap will also have a giant crater in the center as well, exempting pension and benefit mandates for local schools and other authorities which are one of the largest causes of out-of-control government spending. So, two percent increases plus whatever the retirement mandates need on top of that. Some cap. What New York needs are cuts, budget and staff reductions, not caps in tax increases and especially not “expanding” or flexible caps.

VOX POPULI

MR. MANGANO, I THOUGHT YOU SAID NO NEW TAXES By George Sava

uring the campaign for Nassau County Executive in 2009, Candidate Ed Mangano pledged to lower taxes for Nassau County Residents. Upon assuming the position of County Executive, Mr. Mangano worked to eliminate the County Home Energy Tax. The Energy Tax was initiated by the Tom Souzzi Administration in an attempt to close the County budget gap. In or around 2009 it was estimated that the Energy Tax would cost each household in Nassau County $50 to $70 annually. Mr. Mangano claimed that this tax was unacceptable and in a television commercial featuring Mr. Mangano, which recently aired in our area, he stated “I pledged to stop the record spending, crushing debt and punishing taxes. So we turned a $133 million deﬁcit into a surplus, eliminated the home energy tax, reduced labor costs and stopped the sixteen and a half percent property tax hike. We were paying enough. Now opponents want to force us to raise property taxes all over again. Forget it.” Strong words from a seasoned politician. Words we’ve heard too many times before by too many politicians. In defense of this alleged no nonsense

George Sava was the 2010 Democratic Nominee for N.Y. State Senate, 9th Senate District. He is an attorney with Port & Sava, a local law firm, and a Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. George resides inThe Five Towns with his wife and three children.

pledge, last week Legislator Francis Becker, in this paper, stated that “Mangano pledged he would not raise taxes no matter the size of the ﬁscal mess left by his predecessor. It was then that a new paradigm was born in Nassau County government and politics. The days of doing business the way it was done in the past, were over. Mangano pledged not to raise taxes during the campaign and he is keeping that promise.” Notwithstanding all the political rhetoric, we recently learned that Mr. Mangano’s new stadium deal may in fact raise taxes. According to a recent Newsday article titled “Analysis: Coliseum loan would raise taxes,” if the new stadium deal is accepted it is estimated that each household will face a tax increase of $58. Of course that number is based on the budget for the new stadium not exceeding $400 million. If you had the opportunity to read my last article I have no faith in the project coming in on budget. Thus how much more in taxes will we be forced to pay? As an electorate I believe we’ve learned to take campaign promises with a grain of salt. However, if in fact this new stadium deal will raise our taxes in an amount equal to or greater than what we were forced to endure under the Energy Tax then Legislator Becker is correct in that a new paradigm is born for Nassau County government and politics, believe what I say and not what I do. Although I was not a proponent of the Energy Tax, I at least understood that it was being done to close the budget gap while maintaining county services. Once the tax was eliminated, it was incumbent that our elected ofﬁcials cut servic-

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CONSERVATIVE COMMENTARY

Of Honor, Character and the Latest Scandal By Frank Scaturro

he disgraced Rep. Anthony Weiner finally resigned after calls to do so became almost as numerous among his fellow politicians as were the denunciations. A conspicuous exception was his Upper Manhattan colleague, Rep. Charlie Rangel, who maintained that Weiner could still be effective in Congress “if the press gets off his back.” Of course, Rangel knows something about lowering the ethics bar. Last year, he was charged by the House Ethics Committee with 13 counts of misconduct that included misuse of his office, soliciting donations from those with business before the committee he chaired, and several tax violations. Three months later, he won re-election with over 80 percent of the vote and then, a month later, became the first member of the House censured in 27 years. Back in 1983, incidentally, two members were separately censured for having sexual relation-

Frank Scaturro is a former Counsel for the Constitution on the Senate Judiciary Committee and Republican candidate for the United States House of Representatives in New York’s 4th Congressional District.

ships with a 17-year-old congressional page—a female page in the case of Rep. Dan Crane (R-IL) and a male page in the case of Rep. Gerry Studds (DMA). Crane was defeated in his next re-election bid, and Studds was re-elected six more times before retiring in 1997 — a retirement Congress marked by naming a marine sanctuary after him. Studds died two weeks after Rep. Mark Foley (RFL) resigned in the wake of a similar scandal in 2006 — in that case, the sending of emails and instant messages to teenage former pages. The disparity in how different cases of wrongdoing are resolved can be maddening —even before you think of the long political careers of Sen. Ted Kennedy or Rep. Barney Frank. And of course, the cited cases are far from comprehensive. There are at least seven Capitol Hill sex scandals after Foley’s that led to resignations or decisions not to seek re-election — plus two members who sought re-election, one successfully (Sen. David Vitter) and one unsuccessfully (Rep. Tim Mahoney, who succeeded Foley). Some of them involved illegal behavior, and some involved lying to the public, but all involved one common component: dishonorable conduct. “The Honorable” is automatically attached to a person’s name upon election to just about any public ofﬁce, but we generally don’t assume that

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or normal people, the excitement of a vacation begins when they arrive at their destination. I said ‘Normal people.’ For me, I don’t even have to leave the airport let alone make it to the hotel before having something to write. There’s a great moment in “Ocean’s Eleven” right before Matt Damon and George Clooney blow up the vault at the Bellagio in Las Vegas when they realize the remote detonator does not have batteries, rendering it useless and incapable of setting off the explosive. “You lose focus in this game for one second…,” Damon’s character comments to Clooney’s, who nods in affirmation. That is exactly how I felt when the Transportation Security Administration screened my carry-on bag, only to realize then that I had forgotten to pack my Swiss Army knife in my checked luggage. With so much to take care of before going away, it is understandable that a detail may be missed. As it is attached to my wallet, I am always carrying the knife and it is a prized possession. This year’s Mother’s Day gift, it is one of my favorite gifts of all time. And yes: it was a request. Specifically asked for, it replaced one that had been lost a while before. I often use the knife and all of its gadgetry, and had no interest in turning it over the TSA, never to see it again. Besides its usefulness, it has real sentimental value and I was not giving up without a fight. As soon as I heard the words, “Whose bag is this?” I knew exactly what I had not done. Unfortunately, so did my husband who looked at me and said, almost imploringly, “Please tell me you did not do what I think you did.” My laughter served as my answer, filling in the spaces where words would otherwise go. I was asked to accompany the nice TSA officer to an examination table to have my bag inspected. “It’s my knife,” I explained over and over again, laughing at myself all along the way. “I forgot to pack it in a checked bag.” Told to point to the item but not to actually handle it myself, the officer reached in and pulled out the sizable gadget. When he opened it up, saw the serrated blade and measured its length, his look said it all. I was going to lose my knife. The officer was perplexed, struggling to believe that I, traveling with two small children and wearing Mickey Mouse ears as I walked through JFK, was truly the owner of the item. “This is yours???” he asked. I smiled, said that it was and that I loved this knife, explaining the occasion for which it was given. His disbelieving and semi-amused look intensified. “You got THIS for MOTHER’S DAY?” he said, his voice getting louder, laughing a little as he asked. I nodded. “And

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Miriam L. Wallach,

MS.ed., M.A., has been writing “That’s Life” for close to five years. She lives in Woodmere with her husband and six children and can be found all week long on her blog at www.dearthatslife.com.

JUNE 24 - 30, 2011 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •

THE LEGENDARY DANNY O’DOUL

THE ZEITGEIST WITH HOWARD BARBANEL

Near-Death and No WHAT MEN WANT Respect for the Dead M

almost didn’t write my column this week due a severe and acute brush with death. Did I actually die, or perhaps, come back to life – no. I did however experience a not-rare reaction to a drug so evil and vile that it clearly may have been developed and researched right here in The Five Towns – “Prednisol: – which is given orally to reduce inﬂammation associated with painful conditions such as Sciatica” (see last week’s “Legendary” column for my ﬂorid account of that pain in the tush!). Predinisol is an oral steroid so putrid and poisonous, in my opinion, as to render certain individuals susceptible to its side effects, namely “knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door,” and stuck outside The Avenue with those Woodmere blues, again.!

This horrible substance, in my view, kind of makes arsenic an appealing after-dinner aperitif. It’s horrible wreckage made me weaker than after a simultaneous house visit from an insurance salesman, a time-share hawker and a LIPA bill collector. In fact, if it wasn’t for the fact that I truly believe that the continued strength of this fragile, new paper could be severely impacted by the absence of even one of my legendary columns, then I probably would just have thrown in the puke towel. However, that being said, this week’s column will be abbreviated as I had two near-death experiences this week – the other being the special “Father’s Day Met Extravaganza” – where courtesy of the New York Mets, almost all the fathers in the crowd were

This is The Legendary Danny O’Doul signing off and, hopefully, not permanently!

subjected to a game so horribly dull that the highlight was clearly this opera guy named, Macchio, who sang the doody out of our National Anthem. Finally, not only is there no respect for the near-dead – there, clearly, is no respect either for the actually dead, as well. Just consider this week’s humane and reasonable plea from the upper leadership of the Israeli government, imploring the current U.S. Administration and current “Democratic” President to allow Jonathan Pollard to be temporarily released from prison to attend his late father’s funeral. This is an obligation of each and every surviving child, especially in the Orthodox Jewish Religion. But, our great and humane President said ‘NO”! What a fantastic guy he is and what a scary, evil, vile and, in my opinion, “Prednisol-like” place Washington has become lately. Perhaps – we should justiﬁably send the New York Mets to Washington, D.C. and then move The Nationals to Libya!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

More on Mezza Controversy To The Editor: This letter is written to dispel any rumors being circulated regarding the status of Mezza on the Green, Inc., its restaurant Mezza Note, and its status as a caterer at the Lawrence County Club. Mezza on the Green, Inc. is currently in litigation with the Village over a threat by the Village to terminate its agreement. Mezza on the Green obtained a temporary stay from the court preventing the Village from canceling the agreement. Rest assured, Mezza on the Green will do everything possible to continue as the non-kosher caterer at the Lawrence Country Club and honor all of its commitments. The Village claims we owe them fees for room rental and certain catering fees. We made substantial purchases, improvements and repairs at the Country Club which the Village promised to reimburse us for among other monetary credits we were also promised; all of which would offset the fees the Village is now seeking after they promised to waive certain fees, as well. We would still be glad to work out the many issues which Mezza on the Green was led to believe were settled after numerous negotiations with Mayor Oliner and the Village administrator David Smollette. However, by relying on certain representations, Mezza on the Green made ﬁnancial concessions and changed the liquor pricing structure for kosher affairs at the Country Club in order to live in harmony at the Village. Unfortunately, the Village reneged on their promises. This litigation could have been avoided. Nevertheless, the Village fails to recognize that if they are allowed to terminate the agreement with Mezza on the Green, the Village also stands to lose. The loss of the numerous golf outings scheduled for this season (many of which Mezza on the Green brought to the County Club through its efforts) would cost the Village tens of thousands of dollars this season and additional lost revenue in future seasons. There would also be additional catering fees the Village would have to return to the many parties who prebooked functions. Furthermore, for this season and for some time into the future, no liquor could be legally served at the facility for the golf members and for any affairs, kosher or non-ko-

sher, since Mezza on the Green, Inc. has the only liquor license for the premises. In addition, there are many other ramiﬁcations to a termination. The members of the club and the local residents that patronize our restaurant will be drastically affected. Also, the local civic groups and organizations that meet regularly at our restaurant at the Country Club will not be able to enjoy the ﬁne food at their meetings catered by Mezza on the Green that they have come to know. For all of the reasons outlined above, we could not stand idle and allow the Village to threaten termination without taking action. We urge you as the members, patrons, and friends of Mezza on the Green, Inc. to contact the Village Trustees and its Mayor Martin Oliner and impress upon them your dissatisfaction with their threat to terminate our agreement.

Robin & Frank Cristo Owners, Mezza on the Green Lawrence

Becker, Missing From FEMA Issue? This past week I was surprised to see an article in The South Shore Standard from Nassau County Legislator Fran Becker. I thought he had vanished from the face of the earth. Immediately prior to his recent unsuccessful bid to unseat Carolyn McCarthy and during his campaign, he invited me and other members of the group opposing the implementation of the 2009 FEMA ﬂood maps to a meeting at his campaign headquarters. There, after being informed of all the details involved in this crisis, he pledged his unswerving support for our cause. He came to a meeting held in Valley Stream with members of the community and FEMA. That was the meeting where FEMA’s argument and so-called evidence were publicly discredited. I did not realize that Mr. Becker’s active support would be missing in action following the election. Since the reelection of Carolyn McCarthy, I have not heard anything from Mr. Becker about FEMA and the plight it has cast upon a signiﬁcant segment of his constituency. He did not attend the recent meeting at the Valley Stream Village Hall conducted by Assemblyman Curran to provide the community with an update on issues facing the community most notably including FEMA. In fact, I have not seen hide nor hair of Mr. Becker in Valley Stream since his failed bid to be elected to Congress. I

hope this is not because he believes that FEMA is correct and that a tsunami may come rolling into Gibson. On the other hand, Mr. Becker may be busy in the county attempting to develop county legislation to help FEMA “victims” such as myself who are now confronted with what is tantamount to a “tax” superimposed by the federal government in the form of mandatory ﬂood insurance coverage at the high risk premium level. I would hope that his statement in last week’s article has the same application to his constituents who are FEMA victims as it does to those outside the high risk zone. He says. “We believe any tax increase especially during these tough economic times, can put a person trying to stay in their home into foreclosure.” I know that Mr. Becker understands what the horrendous mandatory annual premiums facing thousands of his constituents means with respect to potential foreclosure. I know that because my colleagues and I explained it very carefully to him at his campaign headquarters. I only hope that Mr. Becker realizes that he has the power to propose local tax relief for FEMA victims who have been given an “insurance tax” which threatens the ability of his constituents to keep their homes, maintain the quality of their lives and to have any eventual hope of marketability with regard to their property. It is regrettable that FEMA’s actions towards Nassau County are not part of the “new paradigm” discussed in Mr. Becker’s article. I don’t know if Mr. Becker has any future political ambitions, but I hope he realizes that FEMA “victims” have long memories. From Deep in the Heart of the Tsunami Zone, Gibson

Joseph B .Margolin Valley Stream

Becker Doth Protest Too Much To The Editor: Francis Becker’s protestations blaming the Suozzi administration solely for the county’s ﬁscal mess shows a deep, perhaps political, lack of the ﬁscal history of the county. I wonder if it is deliberate or just bad memory. He forgets the magic words: Thomas Gulotta (Republican County Executive.) The NIFA, Nassau County Interim Finance Authority, was created in June 2000, during the administration of Thom-

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ost of my male friends are married. That, as you would expect is probably the normal state of affairs for a 52 year-old. Many of these long-time married guys have no end of ribald bacchanalian fantasies of what my now single life must be like (and what theirs might be like were they unattached). I get peppered with questions about all the supposed legions of young hotties I must be surrounded with, harem or Hefner-style and all the jet-set parties I surely am attending. There is a delusional vision on the part of many married guys that there is an ocean of centerfold-worthy 25 year-olds just panting and waiting with baited breath for their imminent arrival; that by virtue of their incredible middle-aged manliness, professional accomplishments and Amex Platinum Cards that Aphrodite herself is waiting in the wings. Al Bundy’s improbable imaginings sprung to life. In earnest fashion, I try and dispel these feverish dreams so as to make them realize that no matter how imperfect their marriages are (and all marriages are by deﬁnition imperfect) they’re probably a damn-sight better off sticking with the devil they know, rather than the devil they don’t because divorced life in middle age is not the heaven on earth they think it may be. First the 25 year-olds: They’re not waiting around even for such reasonably well-preserved specimens as myself. Not the nice, normal, well-adjusted sweet ones anyway. No normal, decent twenty-somethings are interested in geezers on the other side of the big 5-0 (or even of the 4-5). They, naturally, want to meet a nice guy within 10 years

of their own age, as they should. Going to parties, clubs or events and trying to hit on these young women is skeezy and unseemly, sort of like the verse from Jethro Tull, “eyeing little girls with bad intent.” You can get that near-magazine exterior quality girl but it involves money, and a lot of it. For plunking down the Black, Plum or Platinum you can treat yourself to a chimera and a mirage for a short time but you best believe that none of these gold diggers are really into you for you – it’s just a short term lease with no pretense of love that most normal men will become bored and/or disgusted with quickly if they even go this route at all. These aren’t the women you’ll be bringing to the annual synagogue dinner. One thing is absolutely true however – it is a man’s world in terms of dating at this age. There is a never-ending stream of dates, but rather than some nirvana, in my view it is tedious. I’ve only been at this for 14 months now but it feels like being trapped in the movie “Groundhog Day,” where every day repeats itself on an endless loop. It’s the same ﬁrst and second dates over and over and over again. Women north of the big 3-5 tend towards being jaded, burntout, ﬁlled with a measure of bitterness and ennui. The nevermarrieds often have an attitude of “well, I’ve waited this long to get married and because of that that, I’m not compromising on my list of requirements in a potential spouse,” as though this were some kind of singles endurance contest. Things as trivial as the way one cuts his broccoli (or even if one like broccoli) can rule you out of the running in a nanosecond. You would think that approaching one’s biological point of no return would push women in the opposite direction, i.e., “I’ve waited

this long and maybe I shouldn’t have, so I’m going to be more flexible in pursuit of a potential mate,” but you would be wrong, they actually get more obstinate in holding on to their lists and sense of entitlements, paradoxically in opposition to their best interests. Some of these women really don’t want to get married but it’s socially unacceptable to say such a thing, so by erecting insurmountable walls and unachievable qualifications they give themselves an out. Many of the divorcees, as I’ve written about earlier, have an immediate presumption of guilt, or original sin towards the men they meet – you’re guilty until proven innocent and you’ll have to work real hard to prove to them you’re not a dog. Their ex-husband was a pig and all of mankind will have porcine qualities until demonstrated otherwise. At most dates I’m subjected to a CIA-worthy interrogation just short of waterboarding where every minute aspect of my life, goals, values, interests, dating history and financial status is scrutinized like ancient Roman priests examining the entrails of sacrificial goats and lambs for signs from the gods. There is precious little just hanging out and enjoying oneself for its own sake because for these women time is precious and time is money. Hence, my tedium. Most older single women have no sense of what men want (and often they don’t care). So here it is – the big secret – what normal guys want is just someone to be nice to them. That’s it. They don’t care if you’re a rocket scientist or a waitress. They don’t care if you have money or not. Most nice guys marry the woman who was the nicest to them. A little nurturing and empathy thrown in also doesn’t

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• THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD • JUNE 24 - 30, 2011

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JUNE 24 - 30, 2011 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •

HOUSE & HOME • FASHION & FEATURES

By VANESSA CANNER

Standard Staff Reporter

his tough economy is tightening wallets and putting some summer vacation plans on hold. Instead of moping around all summer, here are a bunch of great backyard staycation ideas that won’t make you miss packing up your bags and traveling. Let’s face it; vacations can be fun, relaxing and enjoyable, but they all end at some point. Enjoy your very own backyard staycation, where you can stay as long as you like and don’t have to tip anybody.

Idea # 1: Turn Your Backyard into Paradise Don’t have enough money to splurge on a tropical vacation? No problem. Palm trees don’t just have to sway in Florida and Hawaii, plant your own! Palm Trees can be found at your local nursery and come in a variety of sizes. You can also pick up tropical-looking plants in bright colors and scatter those along your backyard or even make a path leading to a pool or deck area. If you have either an in-ground or aboveground pool, all you have to do is add some garden decorations around the deck, such as small fountains, which can be found at local stores like Target or Pier One. Add some canopies, patio rugs and umbrellas around your patio furniture for a place to settle down after lounging in the pool. If you have a garage, you can turn it into your very own cabana or drink-shack. You can even get a family member to be a bartender for the day, wearing a nice Hawaiian-flowered shirt for authenticity; or you can create your own margaritas, pina-coladas and strawberry daiquiris and bring them poolside. Blenders can be purchased at Target or at Variety Connection on Central Avenue in Cedarhurst and drink mixes can be found at many local supermarkets. To create the perfect ambiance, set a table with hurricane candles and glass ass votives which can be found at stores like Bed Bath & Beyond, and vases filled with only a few simple flowers. Include outdoor lighting such as tiki fire sticks for when the sun goes down, or even a fire pit to sit around under the stars while

Staycation is All I Ever Wanted… listening to the crickets chirp. Paradise doesn’t seem so far away now, does it?

Idea # 2: Roughing It At Home Trade in your nice warm bed, stainless steel stove and electronic devices for a night, and make your backyard your very own camping ground. To make it feel like the real outdoors, Target offers a variety of reasonably priced camping equipment. Purchasing sleeping bags ($45), camping grills ($32), cooking sets ($30-$50) and more from Target will make your outdoor area camping-chic for a night — or however long you choose. Go back to your Girl Scout and Boy Scout roots and pitch a tent. It may be hard to start a fire completely from scratch, so use a fire pit to get a flame going and roast some hot dogs or smores. Fire Pits can be found at Target for a median price of $100. Make it a point to truly live outside of your comfort zone for the night and try not to go inside of the house all night. Want to make it more fun? Make a bet with your family or friends who will crack first, the winner gets a prize.

Idea # 3: Host a Tournament in Your Favorite Game If you love volleyball, badminton, croquet, soccer, corn-hole, or whatever it may be; turn that activity into a day-long tournament. Invite friends and family over in appropriate sporting attire, divvy up teams and get the game started. You can set up your own rules and regulations and give out makeshift trophies for the 3rd place, 2nd place and 1st place winners. All sporting equipment can be found at local department stores, Target, Modell’s or Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Idea # 4: Have a Grill Off Have everyone bring over a portable grill, which can be found at Tar-

get or local hardware stores for about $30 and up. Each grill can be set up along the lawn, deck or driveway and everyone can put on a chef’s hat and apron to make it more authentic. Each chef will pick a different dish to grill (you can even get creative and make out of the ordinary dishes like grilled bananas or grilled pound cake). Set a timer to make it more challenging, just like in those Food Network shows such as America’s Next Top Chef. Have an audience ready to eat and make their pick. The audience will taste each dish and choose which one they like best. The winning chef will get a prize, but essentially everyone wins because you get to eat a bunch of deliciously prepared meals together under the summer sun.

Idea # 5: Create an Obstacle Course It is important to stay active and what better way to do that than outdoors? Obstacle courses are especially fun for kids and parents can create their very own obstacle course for their kids to engage in. Lay down hula hoops strategically to jump in and out of, set up traffic cones to weave in and out of on foot or with a soccer ball, or even integrate a swing-set if you have one. If so, the kids can climb along the monkey bars, and then run for a particular distance to another obstacle. Have a pool? Make the course end with a swimming race to the end of the pool and back; the fastest kid wins the obstacle course race.This way the kids can also cool off after running around all day. The obstacle course can be done backwards or forwards, for as long as you want and as many times as you want until the kids are beat.

Idea # 6: Host Your Own Scavenger Hunt This one entails a little creativity. First you must know what location you want to use; meaning just your home and backyard or the whole neighborhood. Then, draft up your own scavenger hunt, finalize it and hand it out to either your kids or friends and family. This can be a e single-person hunt or can be broken up into teams. sin Teams can come up with a team name and even cosTea tume tum to wear. Create a list of items for the scavengers to find and make sure they bring something to put their the items in. Every item can have its own point value and an can be divided into easy or difficult point values. Decide on prizes/awards for the winners, like movie De theater passes or gift cards and celebrate your victoth ry y at the end of the hunt.

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LAWRENCE 298 Ocean Ave. Sunday, June 26th 12:00-2:00 p.m. Grand, 10 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, determined to sell $1,799,000 Morton M. Haves Real Estate (516) 374-0100 421 Broadway Sunday, June 26th 12:00-2:00 p.m. Charming traditional colonial, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms $829,000 Marjorie Hausman Realty (516) 569-5110 86 Harborview W. Sunday, June 26th 2:00-4:00 p.m. Colonial, 4+ bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms $959,000 Marjorie Hausman Realty (516) 569-5110 97 Park Row Sunday, June 26th 11:30-1:00 p.m. New to market, fabulous price, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, top location $525,000 Marjorie Hausman Realty (516) 569-5110 321 Broadway Sunday, June 26th 12:00-2:00 p.m. Beautiful property, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 dens, ﬁnished basement, great for professional $775,000 Marjorie Hausman Realty (516) 569-5110

NORTH WOODMERE 23 Vanderbilt Way Saturday, June 25th 12:00-1:30 p.m. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms $385,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 920 Longacre Ave. Sunday, June 26th 12:00-4:00 p.m. Lovely, split, 5 bedrooms, O/S property, 2.5 bathrooms $770,000 Marjorie Hausman Realty (516) 569-5110

VALLEY STREAM 23 Vanderbilt Way Saturday, June 25th 12:00-1:30 p.m. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms $385,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 57 Orleans Rd. Sunday, June 26th 2:30-4:00 p.m. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms $385,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 74 Bismark Ave. Saturday, June 25th 12:00-1:30 p.m. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms $389,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000

WOODMERE 830 Lowell St. Sunday, June 21st 11:00-1:00 p.m. Renovated high ranch, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room with ﬁreplace, dining room, EIK with

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JUNE 24 - 30, 2011 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •

ON THE MARKET 236 Richards Lane, Hewlett Harbor STATS: A lot size of 4,300 square feet with 10 rooms, ﬁve bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. The property is going for $1,499,000 with taxes of $42,602.65.

with taxes of $37,000. DETAILS: Split style home, built in 1954. Over one-half acre property, open water with private beach, great views of the dock, new bulkhead, all systems. SELLER SAYS: “This home is on the water; the best view in Long Island.” Contact Marjorie Hausman at Marjorie Hausman Realty (516) 569-5110

19 Waverly Place, Lawrence STATS: A lot size of 12,376 square feet with nine rooms, four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The property is going for $1,250,000 with taxes of $15,437.19 and village taxes of $2,425.17. DETAILS: Colonial style home, built in 1938. Taxes do no reflect basic STAR reduction of $571.88. Best block in Lawrence, cul-de-sac, near all. Brick center-hall colonial, all done. Large den with fireplace, built-ins and bar and master bedroom with fireplace, gorgeous new bathroom with steam shower and jacuzzi tub. Hot tub in backyard, plus extra vacant land of 3,120 square feet. Just reduced! SELLER SAYS: “It’s a magnificent block; it’s very spacious. The

den and master bedroom are enormous.” WHY I’M SELLING: “Looking to move into Manhattan.” Contact Lori Schlesinger at Lori and Associates LI Realty (516) 791-8300

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Properties Sold in the e Fi Five ive h Towns since June 13th 352 Oak Drive, Hewlett Expanded cape home with 10 rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Lot size: 5,040 square feet. Built: 1940. Sold on June 13th for $305,000.

705 Peninsula Boulevard, Woodmere Split home with nine rooms, three bedrooms and 2.5 bath-

rooms. Lot size: 5,712 square feet. Built: 1966. Sold on June 15th for $515,000.

129 Prospect Avenue, Cedarhurst Colonial home with 10 rooms, four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Lot size: 8,750 square feet. Built: 1999. Sold on June 15th for $800,000.

• THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD • JUNE 24 - 30, 2011

REAL ESATE SPOTLIGHT

People and Service Make All The Difference at Pugatch Woodmere Realtor Celebrates 20th Anniversary BY JORDAN FRIEDMAN When Barry and Susan Pugatch came to The Five Towns in June 1991, Susan was teaching pre-kindergarten while Barry was a broker in New York City who also taught a real estate training course. Upon their arrival in the area, they saw room for another real estate company and started Pugatch Realty. “We both had an interest in the real estate market and he certainly had the real estate background,” Susan Pugatch said. “And we started building up some relationships with some of the people who we were teaching. And that’s how we started our office.” Twenty years later, Pugatch Realty, now located at 950 Broadway in Woodmere, serves as one of the most widely known agencies in the community. On June 21, the company celebrated its twentieth anniversary. Susan Pugatch said that the company started in a “small office” in Wood-

Barry Pugatch (back center) and Susan Pugatch (front center) stand with a number of Pugatch real estate agents in front of their office in Woodmere. Photo by Jordan Friedman

mere and has since expanded. When Pugatch Realty moved to its current

location on Broadway, they eventually took over the store next door, which

Pugatch noted is a testament to the growth of the company since it began.

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extension, attached 2-car garage $599,000 Lori & Associates LI Realty (516) 791-8300 264 Forest Ave. Sunday, June 26th 12:00-1:30 p.m. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms $675,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 15 Clubside Dr. Sunday, June 26th 3:00-4:30 p.m. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms $599,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 27 Clubside Dr. Sunday, June 26th 3:00-4:30 p.m. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms $599,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 44 Clubside Dr. Sunday, June 26th 3:00-4:30 p.m. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms $559,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 46 Clubside Dr. Sunday, June 26th 3:00-4:30 p.m. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms $785,000 Pugatch Realty (516) CONTINUED ON P. B5 295-3000 132 Combs Ave. Sunday, June 26th 12:00-1:30 p.m. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms $769,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 500 Forest Ave. Sunday, June 26th 12:00-2:00 p.m. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms $529,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 563 Sunset Dr. Sunday, June 26th 2:00-3:30 p.m. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms $499,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 913 Peninsula Blvd. Sunday, June 26th 11:00-12:30 p.m. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms $369,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 954 South End Sunday, t are filled ing trucks th June 26 tha 12:00-1:30 p.m. 4 are only dispatch will likely we l, fue orders of t e. Last minute the high cos to sibl pos Due as ice: n Not es. orders as soo e first served bas se place your bedrooms, 3 bathrooms on a first com ed ept to capacity. Plea acc be ers will be declined. Ord $499,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000 996 South End Dr. Sunday, June 26th 1:00-2:30 p.m. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms $799,000 Pugatch Realty (516) 295-3000

“Now we have a double situation and a full basement,” she said. “We have about 40 agents that have their licenses with us.” Barry and Susan Pugatch both grew up in The Five Towns, which she said inspired their desire to work in the area. Still, Pugatch added that the company has done sales all over Long Island as well as in Brooklyn and Queens. Along with the company’s growth in size, advances in technology, such as the Internet, have transformed the company’s approach to providing information to sellers and buyers, according to Pugatch. “Modern technology has definitely taken over,” she said. “We are very involved in it, and we are on many, many sites. If anybody is searching for a house, they certainly are driven to Pugatch.” But while the ubiquitous nature of

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CONTINUED FROM P. A9 as Gulotta, to get us out of the mess Gulotta and company put us into. We are still in this mess as Mangano and company can well testify. Mr. Becker’s accusations are ill-founded and are sort of the pot calling the kettle black.

Jerry Prisyon Valley Stream

It’s All About The Money To The Editor: I read Legislator Francis Becker’s article in the June 17th issue of The South Shore Standard with interest. Truthfully, I was not interested in the article’s politics as much as his pointing out what most citizens are interested in. They are all money issues -- money issues, all of them. They are primarily interested and concerned with the root of all evil -- money. It is disturbing and upsetting to me to see this year after year. Our citizens’ prime interest and concern -- their pocket book. It seems too many people today want a monetary advantage over others. Sure, money is important, but, in The Five Towns area the loudest complainers are not wanting for food, clothing, or shelter. They are mostly not even wanting for creature comforts. Why do some people for-

REAL ESATE SPOTLIGHT tion because it is a civic duty. It is a responsibility every American should honor. Our democracy depends on everyone having a basic education. They need a basic education to make intelligent voting and other decisions. School tax is just one issue. I chose it because it is as close to bi-partisan as it gets. The cost of government is another issue that could benefit from more efficiency, which would decrease taxes, but the prime objective should be better service at lower cost. Just reducing costs is simple, stop replacing retiring employees and fire others. That will probably have a down side. It may leave some functions fat and others too lean to provide needed and vital services. I am retired, but I did this for private industry time after time. It needn’t be a political issue. It is an issue based on an intelligent approach to government and control of its cost. Industrial Engineers do it all the time for business, industry and the public sector. County Executive Mangano and Legislator Schmitt, cited by Legislator Becker, and Becker himself are all good men, but it is no secret that their purpose is political. I expect that of all politicians, because that is their job. However, I expect higher motives from the electorate, from Americans!

get the basic principles of America? Since I believe in America and Americans, I believe they sometimes need a reminder. They forget that civic duties are a sacred duty and a responsibility of each American. Our Founding Fathers pledged their lives and fortunes for our Republic’s principles. What are we willing to do? I wonder! Isn’t it ever more than personal survival and an advantage over others. One example comes to mind. Low taxes are good; however, sometimes the motive is not good Take the motive to reduce school budgets. The real emphasis should be targeted on making the School Administration more efficient, instruction more effective, buildings more maintenance free and transportation better. Empty lip service and just get the cost lower, is neither difficult nor does it have good results. Maybe I’m paranoid, but an additional ploy seems to be, don’t get the budget so low that it is defeated and forces the district into an austerity budget, because that will end bus service, etc. for my kid’s private school. No one admits it, no one dares say it, but search your soul and you will find the truth there. I have been a resident of North Woodmere for 51 years and 9 days My children have not attended schools here for over 30 years Yet I have favored and supported public school educa-

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Blockin are t un - happen to like them,” calf, a larg crowde r cur nomination ing what the several large nee that’s tion and ob nea nt airp just eau per in at d into Grant schools, one a smaller By JONATH He wants the Jak e. “I n’t nec contes que rts from runs de to cre- r six“Iper e years ago, Harpul purchased Bur of 201have ut a e are San vote. 41 It a pair of cows, ing at eas d to cre wond is ove park als. for a full term. AN WALTER Park starthetowas the incorrect. new bel $3.6 es rose Seven Effo , which g ma nito gon items include around wo by . rfl Standard and I think pired. 0 wh been iev essari tA Fin th KingsCON the Demo8 a.m., Grad l mo ed ato ar hasaway Turnpike. 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ON ost 4.8 per ere ’t hav , me Valed Woodm y and vegetab n gall gave Nassau ce in not mafor a exAca game desserts nce per prices il of this by alm e up Woodm don nerally on Tuesda ning a previou with their redistri icto e of foand can ere les to take him on or nothe ground rative to wine, ere Aviatioed uat de new y. The ruling s ruling by to odm sday’s page A6. cting plan Republiandlooking natural vil$3.140Coffee in Apr gone up have gonCafé in tomers ts. “Ge orb it mu HADAS six rec ion ment. rian Aa Acade even allcon celed ing blockin of the l join Collabo M). Wo a State dog block Tue ent high s beg Se on him on.SAH, the places a the treats.are mo ch (CD sman to takera raft nci g the plan e ful ron to tackle the oldest es, cus the costry to abs es on tics. to $5.101 uce has prices Bagelo my Terrywants Women›s rence hes in erage on temporary Supreme Court Thursp plans wo flicts due to talk nth Group a scheduled body inn ing A Farms, Kopel and in pric Ro of Hui nt Cou e Airc ent gra of I year and egg 0 new family l of pric a rke Law Zionist l to meet on s we s Justice cov Nassau problem ing stay on st county cov Coun eat 201 and lett t, and I came in Bill me Island, sewage supper Organization illag tem ne pitc “When Region’s the orginal era sentha duates on heard by in Long owner in wh orb mo goes up, pass the back inlawsui DemocBy provide farm Dis r’s un the schedu re taxes and the t, in Atlanti e Cay See full b a four-m new Republirats pag elop Town-V se Aba Monge Hewlett par ty leg he has no oned the fresh courtt on e Jorand cen percen Veal, duce. we had aNorth c som wo trict ion, part eat abs will Dev Hadassah of America,, is e A3 of arel at las Sarah ticu Appella half agoproreas area but so far dan Republicans rulfiledWednesday Last Monda Elmember Woodm of my Beach, at the the area, CSEA of ling rke men. Noi AC) area ping celebra as a result just larl islative up 1.5 , Andrewthe inc tries to or wh places ere home of are . On rs him. ing Friedm a pri t we Ch ASN the when y Republ ting its in the . I residen Demo rats Democ y the te Divisio can majority Devora’s newes our on e are ’t stop RepubliMira Rosenfcelebrated e the case runnin against The openinanyrunning t its annual But pite Centen ty and (TV red fed challenge vat ek’s ome n era othered yet toaren as he fee, fl I promised that t co-pre t Mindy Steinb tract under 10-8 He t. icans nominated g of the nial. The san include is cur an com istr panel. e Safe mittee to sav eld Senne des ybe es will see marketand sor, Karen ” Senn yet, of cof forngNassau erg l cou mp of the inlinthe taxes d aafraid “The haven’t “They Nassau sidents itat es pro ren of election Devos three thein favor P. A5 icti Legisla nett, CANNER ribbon wh the Phot school tt, Educat installation with BY that just any new Weinb of . The slate and Cedarh ANESSA Howard Kopel , I eat e they’re new redistri ng mony es. Ma Bagelo. cang pric By Vpric Com legislatorsstead o by Vane gra n tryi ED ON ion V.P. ea’s one urst residen a pot luck 201 ich expir pre tly wo ion would V.P. did,” Ko-erg - Fundra pocting y maybe with Nassau cutting las outvot pla rtture risin cere-opposeship pric at one yet, vio Nassa StandaSUSAN re bee eat out Reporter esident worry the sed plan. Att nt state’s 0, Staff what Iand under ising V.P., of new board Bonnie n of t we ed u represe lati curren not s and County Legislature. ssa Cann dStandard CONTINU Susan Kaye oriente County that’s exactly ire vious rke the ho , I’ve been The Five thr Coun orn serving t to Kop Deputy Kopel. The Paula Mosko membe rd Ass VARGH tha the ng d Five Towns Budman - Treasu me.” Kopel joked. bers dilunewekplan ey plo whennot rais er, but diction Tay wever d at the con rs include note, Ko- and and were installe acc er t ou the t plant, I wan Kopel “Lately ifhas serious Fre Townsouinstead Fiv opening gh witz - Prog yee ociate ESE ng. Minori lor Distric Rerer. women s: Miriam po portion sum s’Hempstead pel said. Vot ty red CONTINUED Progra O a more On legislator for d as dinner meetin stri oftinthe g the used and con s under end for e me gram but “Th tlawtys Leader s of Hewlet who meet The Devora Bre Legislanorth of pre indulgi t noted, Abraha m V.P., Berta ing Johnistr td Seven rst term as first fi ON P. A2 Edi kin are Law, Lorrain lyst that the Democratthe group is n hav the Town win ms –Adviw as well and e Vot 7thh Disicti dis ern ar- mi the Na bimonthly ready his e, ch.” g will tor t and Woodm Rig Ciotti’s tor Howar den g, req pro public the pel asserted toThe ass Waisbr A5 an a eclecti portion ONeP.Lotzof d ana ts from tare Thirdgto Vald no resi als at hom Nassau County in the evenin ssa ing crim ere,hts Act ng pla aul alleged e bee Abramson, be held at Cho-S not been named ot - Memb tact Miriam themu CONTINUED s ofpan Distric Five Foo incumbents c mix of publican t new latu His the Cho-Se uiringhibited em den Woodm t of his Rig inatorwhileofnearly ic candidate has a lot of people filet will gainley Str rity vot u metake d too which includes The n nfi en who g at active, commu ern Island Abraha Ma Distric arhursande to resire-election n ics ere htsand Cedarh da the rethas nge trict all of led run lfor eam e, ms at mimihawill present on Septem members’ homes 19, which 196 we fro to loca Ced wo can“The bottom Sup 43-yea a 22-yea y 30t arrest CON Inwoo law Act y voting ye either because yet Party’scha P. A3 Park, Island Park, Bre have her book, 5, a ake ado ,” will vot mber a, a cook som rke m ns ber 14 with and . Devora nityTINUED as dassah@gmai will E en’t Towns, AzrDemocratic is in urstpra r-o h vio ed eline pie ED ON Bay rs to “My Race.” pte win the d,sui becemoved on the Freedm ing.” ren erette r-old of Afr Mill Brook, t sta is that Race year, , I’ll year’s HES gtoa new d the legislatctic e.” For furtherguest speake ’s annual an, Don Clavin l.com. ce. ON P. its havNovember into pla Foo fatherld man lent this redistri ney in this last or. es. of nat mi CONTINU North Woodmere, n exp to nority ting East VARGe Editor r, author ser the courtsThPresident ofica didates hab ce and mo Th keep d to A2 the N cting inform pla and n Am The iou tha ting e Ma to is My a platform Leg ine their Five Towns Kate Murray ation please lainplan cur wisdom t in USA ciat and parts of Oceanside star vot t prowrong, ional pitaliz s hea beatin rke near the not a lot election out. with eri n in a Democ isla cen ren By S Asso are t tec ” David legisla e by conpossible. The anyone tur cant red decidecan hurryed.ratic e “Th Club dard t Afr lice atio d inj g res in Law Rockaway. 3.2 perinesses s and that taxes as low as e on do istr BY SUSAN tion e Stan it’s accepta said. ns sai to rais s. about it. ican“If has been selectunderFive e up VARGHESE for uries ulted His … and ble, Na Tow May icting ssa No candidate gon local bus If that happen ner Standard ning Th d. Am and the in pan wo it’sthen uthere’s the ing r, ns Associat 24, plan cut cor r the Coun erican to thee 22pla in where victim ho uld s, .you neg ics e Editor are wo n, d hav this yea yea of Inw gai plan, rather ativ see ty Leg s It’s might lett have to l afte getat 254 del r-old s, po sDe CONTINU uld which change,” people live. n of foo her The recent hurtin ely wil u i Hew re P. A2 mo Things ood portio puty than ED ONhav furt explain er dilu iscost wa wa one Law after e e in to. “Yo bably fi controversy on ved ed Bob garding Executive wat ts we’ g, no tin , s h the to rise Kahan, Temple the re into along ns of Minority e leg three s passed I pro profits a Plac e Pre Christof the rence parkin walkin Directo re- Am t hel g Wit jected Israel’s sion reques Eco r of Temple Pizz er, Pet es, but the with Hewle Lea islator legisla , the Echad. ity to and therks alle Ave g his g pby op pro wo ture and t with the subdivinew par ere ged nu the tor der . As Lawren pinch. like The manag ing pric antime car od, her and icul proxim geese Temple t wo d, BY Village odm ce Dis ts of tt and ts me the attem app Abel-B per e, wh ed Joh previo s rep Nassa the of of looking s aren’t the f tha rais of Agr all foo cent tric pet Christ lain changing has shed light feel tauran StandaSUSAN n Wo s Park, a lot e staf ry day. In the only one ent p in t 19, WoodmWoodmn Ciotti’s usly resent u for ratorsen gan pted roache ey, r per to sell, demographics on the Res fece es, exp around t. t, Sho rd Ass VARGH oph artm index to fou types of a wh ing es of worshi , drawsa full tim up eve geese pric rking 12 percenal.” fee edic tim to pu to rob d the 16, of for plac- planted on part for sale sign is er Ab ich ere andere, wh Third report ociate ESE Ten it p. from last Cof es Dep price three Ben the ain Inwo their ed, wil of the proper outside CON Temple a isn’t el-Be ty res per much Tyler alle , along nch and him victim ning tage still by 10 to marginted Stat sumer rease lly, cert hel in Tim l hav Ced ile alm Distric Edi at of TINUED Sinai, previou cen too ty Cot ged , and tor I’m n,” arh y, 16 wit Washin Episcopal The Trinity St. rse,” dent live on takingball , e but to pol idents t of on cleaere is t kic mer now are Uni the con to inc matica 9 per bus ost a tow per memb urs gton ON h cou sly of Acc John’s ten t Church k beNa ed sum right Avenue “Th g our P. A2 ership new t, wil all ’ while basket in ice $4.8 rence, r from e. to erin said. “I venien golf on Broadw to the vice, tim ordingpetrat the fou the vic over the has leg ject ed dra in Law- in Hewlett. It dwindl pro total taxssau Co merged Sup rec the up ’s erin ere said years due ing isla edl be ay ting ording h Ser is pro increas ped from t increas last yea has also r oth tec TV ent Emmanuel Ma offi with rse cov en 43-yea to ors. Club it’s con e out ing demog ficially tor. com the un to the changAcc Researc ing out eat and By J rce ere Cou his pick uncon r-o police odm jum percen t in the er adv tion, bill goe com every in Lynbro Temple United reported that been unsau ly com ll Ha Wo from geese are South, to wh are now ON odm USAN ic in tly has ld fat acc ty, so VARGHESE from 1,000 raphics. “ It’s reduce ert 92 din ok, St. Paul , cen Wo Byper Methodist ak known e Standa ATH ing yne out nom t of price of wheat, year, a the families rse, ole County print iseme ording s effort ing scious her the vic pro S constan goEditor Echad. as Temple and Broadw cos to 250 familie com at it s, 16 14 per Church cou y bre e. “Th North, nt Ass 10 years d rd Sta AN W to Associate the Standard “Memb Pat from nts the 1. The spring hel this e up Am looking ay in Woodm on ago the to defout of after was bea the s now. We gam the - st and w wh acts ly we me Th ership lenged on rol on as oci Th form and ff Rep ALTER ere may for basical around y and bekno are a Reto sell or ma ousan in 201 such per bus has gon Long Island is chalend the report tyou “It’s 24 ation. men’s e Na liberal temple be from and We don’t that attr to and k they demonstrat ort de and all 1 as well. lease k eat one del ds freedom ’re edawa I his in Ben sbac and er their in t, proper s. genera ride over the hurst , the last for se wh to $9.4 of mil The Cedarhurst for e Lawrenceget hours of CON grateful p has y ty son i in an Eas Park. nt Park l could Church represe dog are nig evht, ir eveour memb Five Towns gee it’s someth the country. at thethe com poo to pla TINUED . Du nt Five Towners Kulan Park way Five not be ntatives nt April price I think area and the numbers pre it,” def ting a a day n’t We started of ing that’s ers Gra from the out inelarge which reached it rais ring of ng to be dow ut Gra on sid happen ds. Tow The expect ON P. u Theidparade es ly wo afra going to ment. oveto can no longer for com- at ed this by turning scar aboCe-se, but are tryi ty Pat ent ended great . It’s a shift t ed We Monday. and ner oneral isinto es the mo Fair. Sunday n to A6 be for tiful metho r 2,5 support patriotism Paradegen of Th Jam l. Avenue y’re through wan e and Central a shift s ser their gee in s James er Th tha ney brol Ced ou attitud that soc the wel showing green kid Memorial Day Mayor,le in memb sn’t for KidsRotenb e beauthe t es, of pro seStationoth gar Aver pro mu fichasfrom aCedarhurst iati men’s e Na es Car vice eld00area Village Train peo ership, erg, edarhurst use remarks cau ass provid for Ku fair, wh the arLitt kid doe ue gam pants, ten forgra Temple the on of the Lawrence stly Students, a shift pleCentra the benefi ista do the Lawrence-C President 201 nee on go. opening ts velop , Ku ackersmuch High A y rele . Car Ben ssau Co ver, School e leag on his mo Nic included explain the temple Israel Day nce es pro lanu, ich rais 1 dre We fi Parade. dedthe and l Village of ms recr me evo ,” Mi t for ning It’s for hol darhurst Park, n here. g a littl falls and wanthe Memorial are ment, lan too se. 9-11. e es bye Lawrence nt is over 100 ed that ase ver no len unLawren u’s funentire as Be performanc nd ety in the to spe gramm a sch blem it hav of as inc of cleaof the Parise, yin ce. pu d den t J. se, Dir gee rar ds Congre hav y “ s years victims Asyears a sud Andrew pla blic a wa the ted eve red said. Ro gee ect len py and’tlocalh the a profor old, ove mig and and of rid area, cial nee ing ool , veterans don ry chi al years ibly gation . plo or ofsenProperty , 18 procesngs off in Woodm “Ou Sons t arethisson and wit running ver all of poop all The less re hap cold and tributes to coming of Israel yee “Right y to eduadvert that oth es, gam fea the for Sale still I’ve sea ld wit expere were y mo lembeennt thahad. De wit the pro tur ds chi s are no apull by Congre ugh droppi ens isr looking “Th er serves spetwo “I’m elated because gets home. the lotsh with cate iseBra every are People h gra to- sell we . we’ve thro cialize gation Sons ago e fair activit es, sho ed a var lparadethe tax the mo fro w pu the They like for CanOcms houses a dis ive geese ry day t that up the bec on on Irving wh nt blic the to go poops, as of Israel o left und and it’s the longest ps, wa ies Israe on id nee the aus them abi Place, eth and get and sho dollars ney us andbirds. er Ric em ere’s Irvinggro rse eve e a mait breaks lity note wn a fam s sta for kid food tional er nancia few ky Mc ALTER P. A2 already k aro Place ds but cou odm ily hav it’s sl qu or demog has for fito wh w wh . We juswe ma center tory ON y’ve ple.” CONTINUED in an Woodm and raphic pic rted 10 s. AN W This , socsons.the at you at you t be bac “We cart and th Wo en we Du peo ke es like The ality nic ann ere. ATH f Reporter ffie reaNor . “Th and so the will a and servic deHo get fair ial, emraptwo ’re eut lots ’re wa ual and years , 23 its in plac Grant but 130 by 156, By JONdard Staf with Mark, said blow it ch her ic, are Fra wever receiv pay nted to com it has da, and k p,” fields ter per for brings otion edu es mu nci to makes ers Stan , Co mu Par ing ing and wh s are my al nee caCONTINU tober.” r at ball h School ther ns, golf the poo ns keewer out pretty water ere nity you at agea fabulo eve poi Becker unty . “ ON P. ryb ED geese the odm Ove ce Hig nt m wea Tow ers hit in greee a blo ut it. It’s r the e onto the gio r Jewish , wh us day ody ds. B5 for of vie voicedLegisla th Wo ren war Five play us or tak at ds torse abo rse nease com much No As Law tor elds Bessie, , fi fiel w, at Nor e, not or no race, whno ma to The r ball tha “ From that’s cou and the cou tim It’s ours gee CON und t on treli t t 10 Ch it. way amateu and ballsame n TINUED ’s mo gio Jewish ether Floyd off of a golf . The do n it is adia presen dle ildren per her us.” t 0 their and e tha blem and courses at the Can und, ON P. rs to , reli ay ays pitc t. kep pa 1,50 pro rse on k ran the rol par alw A6 ry from gro Par mi cou , but hom eding golf gin sessa e. most ey are se pat the their Childr area fallout er the plea g fro inc fair, spe ddle nec Gee imp d at Baya storm ens ere lud “Th the ing to cov ise the the exp en more we’re ing nding schoo me ool m tod usee on au aus but a large Woodm lies worke had rry menac starts otherwaround the tim l enj and ride, -go-ro the se y. 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Saturday, June 25 BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS: ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE SALUTE, Point Lookout, Town Park, 7:30 p.m., The annual Independence Salute at Point Lookout will include the rock band Blood, Sweat and Tears, as well as Bay Fireworks who will perform a fireworks show, and a salute to heroic veterans before the show. The salute is a tribute to military veterans who have distinguished themselves in service to their country and communities. Blood, Sweat and Tears was formed in the 1960s and made an appearance at Woodstock. In addition, attendees can view vintage automobiles on display from many area car clubs. This annual event is free and open to all. Call (516) 812-3601 for more information.

Monday, June 27 COLLECTING MATISSE AND MODERN MASTERS: THE CONE SISTERS OF BALTIMORE, Peninsula Public Library, Lawrence, 1:00 p.m., Art historian Mary Vahey will offer an illustrated, in-depth lecture focusing on the exhibition titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Collecting Matisse and Modern Mastersâ&#x20AC;? currently at the Jewish Museum. In addition, Vahey will discuss Baltimore sisters Claribel and Etta Cone of the early 20th century, who assembled one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important art collections including masterpieces by Matisse, Picasso, Gauguin, Renoir, Van Gogh and more. The program will provide an appreciation for the judgment and intellect of the sisters. Call the Peninsula Public Library at (516) 239-3262 for more information. The event is free and open to all.

Tuesday, June 28 SURVIVORSHIP IN BROTHERS AND SISTERS CHARITY EVENT, 964 Broadway, Woodmere, 4:00 p.m., Cheveux Spa and Salon is hosting a charity event for

a local counseling center, SIBS: Survivorship in Brothers and Sisters. SIBS is a program of South Nassau Communities Hospital designed for parents and siblings with devastating illnesses. Local businesses will be donating flowers, balloons and food to the charity event. The event is free and open to all. Call (516) 374-1060 or email donnadufresne@gmail.com for more information. FILM SCREENING: ROBIN HOOD, Peninsula Public Library, Lawrence, 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m., The library will be showing the film Robin Hood (2010) about an outlaw and his band of marauders who confront corruption in a local village in 13th-century England and then lead an uprising against tyranny to save a nation. Together, they forever alter the balance of world power. The film, directed by Ridley Scott, stars Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett and Matthew Macfadyen. The event is free and open to all. Call the library at (516) 239-3262 for more information. CPR CERTIFICATION CLASS, Community Enrichment MiniCenter, 1026 Broadway, Woodmere, Woodmere GOP will be hosting this event to enable both the public and medical professionals, in separate courses, to acquire their CPR certification. Contact the course instructor, David Silversmith, for more information on the course and the required fee and to reserve a spot, at (631) 770-0002.

Wednesday, June 29 FILM SCREENING: THE KINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPEECH, Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., The library will be showing the Oscar award-winning, British historical drama film The Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Speech (2010), directed by Tom Hooper, starring Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush. The film tells the story of King George VI of Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch overcome public speaking obstacles. Call the library at (516) 374-1967 for more information. The event is free and open to all.

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Jimmy Fallon

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“Tomorrow President Obama will lay out his plan for bringing our troops home from Afghanistan. Ten years ago Afghanistan had a backwards, corrupt government. And now they have a democratically elected, backwards, corrupt government. So that’s progress.”

–Jay Leno “Jon Huntsman is so little known, when he announced for the Presidency he had his name written on his hand.”

–Jay Leno “Former governor of Utah, Jon Huntsman, is running for president. He’s one of those guys that can do everything — he speaks Chinese. In a couple of years we’ll all be speaking Chinese, so who cares?”

–David Letterman “Most Americans know Jon Huntsman as ‘the candidate most Americans don’t know.’ Gov. Huntsman’s announcement puts him somewhere between Ron Paul and Count Chocula as the favorite to win the GOP nomination.”

–Jimmy Kimmel “Idaho state senator and former Republican legislator of the year, John McGee, is charged with drunk driving and suspicion of felony grand theft after reportedly stealing an SUV with a 20-foot trailer attached to it. In his defense, there’s not a lot to do in Idaho.”

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reporting that a Chinese billionaire investor named Wang Gongquan announced to the world that he is leaving his wife to elope with his mistress, and he did it on a Chinese blogging site like Twitter. Men are the same all over the world, aren’t they? We have Weiner, they have Wang. It’s the same thing. No matter where you go.”

FOOD COURT Mediterranean Medley from Hewlett’s “Mermaid” Eddie Konca is trying to bring Mediterranean flavor to his restaurant Mermaid in Hewlett, which has now been open for six months. The restaurant is a self-described as serving French-

Italian food, but Konca adds that with their selection of seafood extends beyond that. “We call ourselves Italian-French, but we are actually “Continental,” Kon-

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–Conan O’Brien “Yesterday President Obama urged more foreign countries to start investing in the U.S. economy. The president of Mexico was like, ‘The people of Mexico are with you. Literally, they’re already there with you.’”

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“After John Edwards, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and fatherto-be Anthony Weiner, who would have thought Charlie Sheen would be dad of the year?”

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ca said. “It’s a little bit Italian, a little bit French, and also seafood.” The first dish Konca featured was his Shepherd’s Salad ($9). “The Shepherd’s salad comes with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley onion, dill, with extra virgin olive oil and red vinegar, as well as just a little bit of black pepper,” Konca said. “Usually people eat it with the feta cheese on top, which makes it delicious.” Konca also showed off his Branzi-

“Arnold Schwarzenegger is laying low in Europe. He was in his homeland of Austria, and he said he misses schnitzel. By the way, schnitzel is the name of his Austrian lovechild.” “You all know Bristol Palin has a book. She reveals that she lost her virginity on a camping trip. Bristol said she named her son ‘Tripp’ because ‘camping’ seemed like a dumb name.”

no fish ($23), which is served whole. “It’s a Mediterranean fish,” Konca said. “It comes from Turkey and all of our fish is fresh. The Branzino also comes with baked potato, sautéed yellow squash, and zucchini with extra virgin olive oil and a lemon garlic parsley dressing.” “Our most popular fish is the Chilean Sea Bass, and our other popular fish is the Tilapia,” Konca said. “We also have a different fish special every day.”

Mermaid is located at 1230 Broadway in Hewlett. They are open seven days a week from 11:00 a.m. till 11:00 p.m.

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Sookie (Anna Paquin) and Bill (Stephen Moyer) are characters in the HBO hit series True Blood. Photo: HBO

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Of Honor, Character and the Latest Scandal CONTINUED FROM P. A8 election is the mark of character or wisdom any more. For that matter, we rarely hear the word “honor” used in modern dialogue. Whether or not it turns out to have included illegal conduct, Congressman Weiner’s scandal involves dishonorable — not to mention reckless — conduct and lying to the public. The apparent difficulty in getting him to resign his office may have come down to a question of the trait in which he proved to be so deficient: character. Because it can be a Catch-22 to expect a certain level of shame from someone who has acted shamelessly, we rely on others to ensure that those who hold public office do in fact demonstrate requisite character — or face the consequences.

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“Because power corrupts,” John Adams asserted, “society’s demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases.” There is no more essential ingredient in a public official than character. If a politician’s words and actions cannot be trusted, he or she cannot be effective in office. Is this straightforward? In practice, I’m not sure how much it is. When I worked on Capitol Hill, there were plenty of times I would find myself wondering whether what I heard people saying was simply an uninformed misstatement or a lie. When I ran for Congress myself, it was clear that I was operating in a culture that did not put the highest premium on honesty. A number of people expressed that it’s o.k., perhaps even ex-

pected, to lie on the “right” occasion. “You’re too honest” is a remark I heard too often to count. But those basic principles of character we are taught as children matter, and they have to be maintained amid the temptations that face those who rise in political ofﬁce. Those who have been given high ofﬁce too often mistake it for an entitlement, and those who most loudly call for others to show them respect do not tend to be those who have earned it. However often they have missed the mark in the past, in this case, most of our political leaders recognize the consequences of reckless and dishonorable behavior. It may have taken some level of pressure from party leadership, but Rep. Weiner now recognizes it as well.

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“Um, That’s My Bag” CONTINUED FROM P. A8 the blade has my monogram,” I added. Unable to believe his own ears, he stared at the blade, saw my initials there and knew I was not kidding. “Now do you see why I don’t want to lose it?” I asked. “It means a lot to me.” He had no words - he just stared at me in response. Because I don’t look like an axe murderer, and because he was a nice guy, he gave me the option of checking the knife in a bag instead of losing it forever. Explaining that I did not have an extra bag to check, I looked up and noticed a luggage store within the terminal. Shaking his head in disbelief, my husband watched as I raced across and purchased a new bag – one that would only be used to hold a lowly Swiss Army knife, potentially being the lightest bag ever checked. Grabbing the knife, placing it in the bag and running back out of security, I arrived at the checkin counter only to be informed that the time to check bags had expired. Despite explaining that the TSA ofﬁcer had guaranteed the bag could be checked,

I was turned away by two different airline agents. The supervisor listened to my story, validated my frustration like he had been trained to do, and referred me to the garbage can in the back of the terminal. There was nothing he could do, he said, and I could dispose of the weapon there. Still wearing my Mickey ears, I argued that it was not a “weapon” but rather a beloved Mother’s Day gift and then questioned why he thought throwing a knife in a garbage can was such a bright idea. He then suggested I go to the baggage holding area on the lower level, as they held bags for up to one week. My hopes, however, were dashed as the befuddled women behind the counter explained that this office was only for checked bags that had been unclaimed. If I was interested, there were lockers available – but in a completely different terminal. Having already wasted 40 minutes and the flight actively boarding, this was no time for a JFK sight-seeing tour. Much to the supervisor’s chagrin, I was back. I explained that he had sent me to an office that could not help me, reminding

him that I had been assured the bag would be checked. After additional back and forth, he took the bag with 30 minutes to spare. Placing the bag on a packed conveyer belt, he said, “You see all these bags? They come before yours.” I understood and thanked him for helping me out. Without a ‘You’re welcome’ or even a ‘You know I should not be doing this,’ he said, “I will not guarantee that this bag will even make your flight.” While he was only doing his job, I had only made a mistake and now I was hoping for it to be rectified. Exhausted, I took the claim ticket, thanked him again, received not even minimal eye contact, and hurried myself through security - again. While I imagined a Seinfeldlike scene where Elaine’s luggage was sent to an alternate destination, such was not the case. What’s meant to be was meant to be and my brand new and basically completely empty bag made the flight, arriving with the rest of my luggage. Suffice it to say, even I can learn from my mistakes: the knife was the first thing packed in our checked suitcase.

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not, we are not unintelligent and we can easily determine for ourselves, if given the requisite information, if a proposal is in fact good for our families and our community. As for the stadium proposal, is it truly good for Nassau County, has it been properly planned or in the end is Mr. Mangano taking a risk and instituting a new tax that will not close a budget gap but is rather a roll of the dice? Hopefully, our elected ofﬁcials will provide us with all the necessary information before the proposed August 1st vote. Should I hold my breath?

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In Nassau County it seems that all we hear is that one political party is good and the other bad and based on the point of view of the storyteller we should be very thankful that they have been elected to serve our interests. My feeling is simple, and I direct it at each elected ofﬁcial up on their soap box; if you truly want to serve the residents of your districts and Nassau County tell us the truth. If our taxes are ultimately going to be raised explain why and why you believe it will be for the betterment of the County. Whether the politicians believe it or

CONTINUED FROM P. A9 hurt. Food also helps but its not mandatory. It’s really not much more complicated than that. But over-complicating things will turn men off and send them running. I probably have a more jaundiced view of the dating scene than many men my age owing to the fact that unlike some guys who had a midlife crisis and ran off with the secretary, the stripper, the Twitter buddy or the neighbor, I didn’t want to be

here and harbored no desires to chase skirt. Some women ask me what I want. “Dinner,” I say. “Dinner??” Yeah, just the normal humdrum every day ritual of coming home and having dinner with the same person every evening and having a best friend, someone who actually cares how your day went and who has your back in challenging times. I can’t tell you how many single women have told me this year that that sounds utterly claustrophobic, how

it impinges on their need for “space” and “independence.” So therein lies the rub, marriage (a good one anyway) isn’t a part time gig that’s all about you. It’s a full time engagement that requires giving of oneself and opening one’s heart to others. Until a lot of these ladies change and start seeing the world this way, they’ll remain on the never-ending dating carousel, conducting their interminable interrogations which impede intimacy and obstruct the attainment of happiness.

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Rocking the Worlds of Chocolate and Music Local Merchant Releases First Album

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t 26 years old, Yosaif Krohn is a seasoned saxophonist, budding singer and songwriter, and coowner of Le Chocolat on Central Avenue in Cedarhurst. Growing up in a very religious community in Monsey may have made breaking the traditional mold intimidating at times, but it never discouraged Krohn from pursuing music. “I fell in love with the saxophone when I was 11 and I’ve been playing ever since,” he said animatedly. ”I was brought up listening to Hebrew music. When I was 14, my brother brought home a Billy Joel tape for my Walkman. I listened to that over and over about 500 times…I became completely and utterly obsessed. His love for his classic rock idol stayed strong throughout the years, as he eventually took lessons with Billy Joel’s saxophone player. “ Somehow I got a hold of Billy Joel’s sax player’s number, so I called him persistently, and he ﬁnally called me back. I took lessons with him for about a year. I was his only student. He used to give me lessons in the studio that JLO, Elton John and Bill Joel all recorded in. “ Krohn added. “He taught me to play like you mean it… and let loose and be a complete maniac in a structured way.” Dark-haired, brown-eyed

Krohn reminisced on the days when he and his friends would practice the same songs relentlessly for their band, On The Rox. “Even my mother who’s a religious woman, who didn’t listen to the radio, was walking around signing Doors’ songs. We kept playing the song ‘Cocaine’ …we thought we were so cool. We decided we were going to do a big concert. Everyone in Monsey knew—‘like oh look at

those guys who walk around in their leather pants,’ we totally thought we were rock stars.” The big concert was at Krohn’s local Jewish Community Center, which he noted drew a 300-person crowd, “It was the catapult that shot me into performing. We went home and were on air… that feeling that I got when I was on stage — I thought, ‘this is what I want to do for the rest of my life.’”

Now, Krohn has just independently released his debut album titled “A Step At A Time,” which can be purchased on iTunes. It’s a blend of contemporary pop and rock, tinged with positivity, according to Krohn. In between it all, Krohn and his brothers opened Le Chocolat, a kosher chocolate store. “We decided that one brother would handle the back end, another the investments, and I would run the store. I had no idea what I was getting into. Impulsiveness is my forte,” Krohn joked. Le Chocolat carries frozen yogurt, truffles, chocolates, waffles, coffee, babkas, and lattes, to name a few. They also create gift baskets upon request. Besides being an eatery by day, Krohn noted that he’s hosted mini-concerts at Le Chocolat for close to 45 people. “I’m going to have some mini concerts, performances, and a big debut concert soon. I’m currently working out the logistics.” The Krohn family also owns a Le Chocolat store in the Catskills, which offers coffee, ice cream, waffles and chocolate, too. “It’s about indulgence,” Krohn said with a smirk. Krohn and his brothers are also opening a coffee store in Brooklyn called King

The happy family: Krohn, his wife, Sarah, and their daughter Esther at Le Chocolat in Cedarhurst.

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Rockaway resident, is a husband to his wife of a year and a half, Sarah, who he describes as “pretty incredible.” He’s also a new father to his four month old daughter who he said has “completely changed his life.” At the mention of Krohn, Sarah grinned widely and added, “ I can hear his songs 1,000 times, and it still gives me chills. He’s an amazing husband and father.” In spite of his hectic schedule, Krohn still ﬁnds time to pen songs and rehearse music just before dawn breaks. “During the year, I come into the store very early in the morning, around 5:30am. I have a piano there, and I practice and write. Whenever I have down time, I write. My brothers and myself have a little orchestra. We play a lot of Jewish weddings. My music, I just have to squeeze it in and make time for it. I sleep a lot less, but you can sleep when you’re dead!” Krohn joked. Aside from purchasing the album on iTunes, Krohn’s music and information can also be accessed through his Facebook fan page. Le Chocolat is located at 566 Central Avenue in Cedarhurst.

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