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H-W PARENTS ARE CONCERNED OVER INCREASING SIZE OF CLASSES By Scott P. Moore

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By JONATHAN WALTER

A group of parents raised their concerns over growing class sizes within the Hewlett-Woodmere School District’s elementary schools at a Board of Education meeting on Thursday evening. Parents complained increased class sizes could lead to education problems throughout the year due to less attention from teachers. “There’s a common thread to each of the [parents’] conversations — class size,” said Al Grazioso, who has a son that is one of 25 in a ﬁfth grade class at Hewlett Elementary School. “We’re very concerned that class size will be the ‘X factor’ in determining the budget next year… Our concern is that if we need to make a budget under the dire constraints that we’re going

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Tornadoes Trounced Bethpage’s Danny Chillanis runs right through three Lawrence defenders in the first quarter of last week’s game, leading the Golden Eagles to one of their four touchdowns on the night, upsetting the number-one ranked Lawrence Golden Tornadoes, Photo by Scott P. Moore. 37-19. Complete story on page A7.

New Superintendent Gary Schall and the Lawrence School District Administration unveiled their District Academic Plan for a “New Lawrence” last Thursday at Lawrence’s Number Two School in Inwood. Last year, the district was given recommendations by a representative from the New York State Education Department after the high school was placed on the Needs Improvement List. Lawrence is doing their best to follow through on those recommendations, initiating changes to the district’s educational plan that includes restructuring the administrative team, aligning curriculum maps with the new

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Plenty of Pleas in Cedarhurst Traffic Court By JONATHAN WALTER Standard Staff Reporter

Everyone has a story at Cedarhurst Trafﬁc Court. On Tuesday nights, during arraignments, and on Wednesday during trials, around 20 people try to escape their fate each week. The back and forth drama between Cedarhurst Village Court Justice Martin Zuckerbrod rivals any prime time television drama. Just head on down to Village Hall and you’ll be in for some laughs, just don’t laugh out loud during proceedings or you’ll be escorted outside by police ofﬁcers.

“I don’t think that I deserve it,” Lucy Ackerman of Hillcrest said. “I was parked by Gourmet Glatt in Cedarhurst. I put three hours worth of change into the meter. It was during the earthquake, so I don’t know if I had anything to do with it, but when I came back to my car, the meter was empty and I had a ticket. Whatever it was I put in enough for three hours.” Ackerman, a grandmother, was in Cedarhurst to have a meal with her family, has her receipt to prove that she was in the restaurant at the time of the earthquake. However, she didn’t

Village Court Justice Martin Zuckerbrod prepares for arraignment proceedings on Tuesday. Photo by Jonathan Walter

have any proof that she put three hours worth of quarters in the meter. “I got a ticket for parking more than 12 inches from the curb,” Tony Rosenberg from Woodmere said. “I don’t remember where but it had snowed and I couldn’t park right next to the curb because of the snow and I ended up with a $50 ticket and I’m here trying to ﬁght it. It was a metered space, but you couldn’t open the door if you parked less than 12 inches from the curb.” He plead not guilty and scheduled a trial date. Another woman, who did not

wish to be named, had a ticket on her car for having an expired registration. “I got a ticket on my car, which made me realize that I had already taken care of getting my registration renewed a month ago but had never got my new registration,” she said. “So, I called the Department of Motor Vehicles and she sent me a letter saying that I had it, that I paid for it on the ninth, that it didn’t expire until the 20th, and they sent me a new registration and a new sticker. She told me not to ex-

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Local Cheerleaders Flying and Jumping Into Action BY SUSAN VARGHESE

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Both Hewlett High School and Lawrence High School cheerleaders are prepping for a busy fall. The squads are practicing and training in preparation for pep rallies, homecomings, and competitions.

Hewlett High School The team is currently perfecting their “wall stunt,” Hewlett High School varsity cheerleading coach, Jennifer Tuminello explained. “My squad has beautiful jumps — these girls reach the sky when they jump. We’re working on a wall stunt, which is a connected stunt. While the

The Hewlett High School Cheerleaders at the Hewlett’s football season opener on Saturday, September 10.

girls are in the air they basically have to connect each other.” Three new captains were also appointed: Tai Dowdell, junior, Alexis Weiner, senior, and Sapira Zubery, senior. Tuminello also said that although the varsity and junior varsity cheerleading teams are at different levels, they try to make sure that both squads work together. “We tried to keep the junior varsity and varsity girls together as much as possible together during practices, so they’re able to form a camaraderie between squads,” Tuminello said. “Eventually junior varsity will move up, too. We really want them to be role models and good peo-

ple.” Both cheerleading teams have 16 members each. Only a few practices into the season in, Tuminello noted that the girls are already excelling. “With being their third practice, they’ve already developed a trust among each other, from the ﬂiers who are in the air to the bases who lift the girls up. They’re all literally taking one for the team because sometimes they’re doing a position that maybe they didn’t want to do.” Their next event is the pep rally on October 28, but the homecoming game on October 29 is their biggest event. “The home-

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Jacuzzi Fire Torches Lawrence Home By Scott P. Moore Standard Staff Reporter

fire that broke out in the rear sunroom of a Lawrence home on Wedgewood Lane and led to severe damage throughout appears to have been caused by a jacuzzi-type appliance, according to Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department Chief Joseph Sperber. The Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department received a 911 call at 12:40 a.m. Thursday reporting a house fire at 11 Wedgewood Lane. Chief Sperber was the first to arrive on the scene, finding the large colonialstyle home engulfed in flames throughout the ground floor and beginning to spread to parts of the second floor. Sperber said the homeowner and his wife managed to es-

The second story of the home on Wedgewood Lane had its windows blown out by the fire. Photo by Scott P. Moore. cape shortly after the ﬁre broke out. The homeowner told him he heard a noise in the sunroom of the home and went to investigate it from the kitchen. When the homeowner saw the ﬁre, he alerted and escaped the home

with his wife before calling 911. “There was no one else in the house,” said Sperber. “We called the Nassau County Fire Marshall to come out and do an investigation to ﬁnd the cause.” The Marshall’s conclusion was

the fire was not suspicious and seemed to have been started by a hot tub, or jacuzzi, appliance that was in the sunroom of the home. The Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department received aid from other local fire companies, including Inwood, Woodmere and Hewlett as well as Long Beach and Valley Stream. The Meadowmere Fire Department was on stand-by in case of another emergency within the Lawrence-Cedarhurst area. The fire was under control within 30 minutes of Sperber’s arrival and the fire departments left the scene about an hour later. No injuries were reporter by neither the home owners nor any firefighters on the scene. Sperber added: “Everyone performed excellently there today.”

Green Acres Theater Closed; Cho-Sen Island Back in Business; Ruthie’s Makes a Service Change BY SUSAN VARGHESE Standard Associate Editor

here have been some renovations and reopenings to a few businesses around The Five Towns, and unfortunately, there’s also been a closing. The Green Acres Movie Theater in Valley Stream closed this past Sunday, September 18. The theater, which is less than a mile away from The Sunrise Multiplex Theater, was closed due to financial reasons, Rachel Lulay, a National Amusements representative said. “The lease expired and it was no longer financially viable to continue operating this location,” Lulay noted. “All employees have been offered employment at our other locations including the Sunrise Multiplex located just down the street.” On another note, after a fire in June closed popular eatery, Cho-Sen Island in Lawrence, they re-opened on September 11. “We weren’t 100 percent done with everything,” explained owner, Neil Wallin. “But, we wanted to open early as a gesture to the community – to do something positive while everyone was down.”

Although the service and food are the same, Wallin noted that they’ve made some improvements. “We’ve totally redecorated the place and replaced all of the equipment under the direction of Jeffrey Mark of J. Mark Interiors, and Avi Ackerman from the I Know A Guy Construction. We’re going to have a grand re-opening after the holidays.” Ruthie’s Desserts in Cedarhurst, has recently eliminated waiter and waitress service and consolidated with Sabra’s Pizza. David Barnes, Ruthie’s son, said that despite eliminating the additional service, everything on the menu is still available. “Right now, we’re setting up the front part as an ice cream and coffee shop. If you want our egg plant parmigiana or omelet from Ruthie’s, you just order at Sabra’s instead.” Barnes added, “Ruthie started Sabra in 1974 with my dad, and Ruthie’s opened as a little ice cream shop on the side. The only thing different now is that classic picture of the waitress taking the order. You can still eat at Ruthies, but you order at Sabra’s, and the Sabra staff will bring the food to you.”

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Local Cheerleaders Flying and Jumping Into Action CONTINUED FROM P. A1 coming game is our last home game, and that’s when we save our biggest and best stunts for,” Tuminello said. The team practices ﬁve days a week for over two hours every day. According to Tuminello, the game ﬁeld is

currently being re-done and all home games are at Hofstra until the ﬁeld is ready to be played on. During basketball season the team competes and is planning to enter the Long Island Cheer Association Competition that takes place in March. The next

game they’ll be cheering at is this Saturday, September 24 at 1:30 p.m., at Hewlett High School for the Varsity Football game.

Lawrence High School Competitions aren’t the Lawrence cheerleaders’ focus, cheerleading coach Valerie Perrotta

Hewlett cheerleaders in action during the September 10th game.

The Lawrence High School cheerleaders at the Lawrence’s football season opener on Saturday, September 10.

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and the year. In four days, they improve greatly.” There are 24 members on the junior varsity squad and 26 on the varsity squad. The new captains for the varsity team have just been chosen and they are: Jeanine Markey, senior; Samantha Perez, senior, and Akanke Jackson, junior. A change from years before, varsity will be cheering for basketball season this year “They [the team] are so excited because they were really upset that they stopped doing it for basketball season [a few years ago],” Perrotta said. The team also wants to do fundraisers this year, but nothing is planned as of yet. “We just did a car wash before we left for camp on August 27 to raise money for transportation. We had a decent turnout and we made a little over $500. The fundraising this year will probably be towards camp next summer.” At the end of October, the varsity squad will be doing a routine at the pep rally and homecoming. The next game they’re cheering at is Saturday, September 24 at 1:30 p.m. at Hewlett High School for the varsity football game.

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said. “We focus on the games. We go to summer camp as well, we just went in August. We had a few girls who did really well at camp who got nominated for the All American award by The National Cheerleader Association. The staff picks the best girls for jumps, leadership, dance,

and anything like that. We have one girl who tried out for the award and made it…freshman and junior varsity cheerleader, Scarlett Levine.” Besides the awards, Perrotta noted that it’s a “great experience” for the team. “We go because we learn a ton of new material, we learn new chants and cheers. The dances are what we use throughout the season

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Children Are Priority One In “New Lawrence”Academic Plan CONTINUED FROM P. A1 core learning standards, and promoting parent’s involvement and effective communication with them. “We now have administrators who are committed to children ﬁrst, not to the system, not to excuses, but to children,” Lawrence School Board Member David Sussman said at the meeting, which was attended by around 60 parents, administrators and teachers. “Every time we’re asked to look at a budget, they draw circles for us. The ﬁrst circle is a child, the next circle is staff, and the last circle is infrastructure. We’re always told to stay away from the children and not cut if it hurts the children. It’s time that we backed what we always said we’re going to do with the kind of people who believe in what we’ve always said. Call administrators.”

The administration Sussman was referring to include Schall and new assistant superintendents Ann Pedersen, who is also the Principal of the Number Four School, and Pat Pizzarelli, also the district’s Athletic Director. An important part of the district’s plan is instituting Social Emotional Learning, which, according to the plan “involves the processes through which children and adults develop fundamental emotional and social competencies that include selfawareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. “You have to hold our feet to the ﬁre,” Schall said. “We’re out on a limb now. We’re making these claims that this is what we’re going to do. We’re going to do it step by step.” Parents at the meeting asked

administrators questions once the presentation of the plan was over. One parent asked about the development of critical thinking and pushed for a new system of learning math.’ “I would sum it up with the common core standard,” Pedersen said. “We are not performing as a nation as we should be. We looked at how students are doing nationally from 12th grade, 11th grade and all of the way down and decided that we need to develop thinkers. We don’t need a curriculum that is a mile wide and an inch thick. One of the shifts that take place is the ability to argue. We ask children to write how they feel and when they get older, they ﬁnd out that nobody cares how they feel. They are expected to write about factual information. So I think the common core standards are designed to do many of the things that you are looking for.”

Other features of the district’s new plan include establishing inquiry teams to develop and introduce instructional strategies to teachers, developing a more effective means of providing academic intervention services appropriate at each level, monitoring the effectiveness of the new high school Academic Recovery Program, holding a mandatory meeting before the school year with students with multiple failures and developing a high school schedule that provides increased instructional time. “Sometimes I doubt whether this plan is going to come to fruition, but when I experience a meeting like this, I’m encouraged,” Schall said. “When we are talking about higher order thinking, we have ﬁnally demonstrated for the children in this district how the community can come together and think together.”

H-W Parents Are Concerned Over Increasing Size Of Classes CONTINUED FROM P. A1 to be having, we do not want it to be on the backs of children and we do not want class sizes to increase.” “We have been fielding a lot of phone calls from parents concerned about the high class size in both the fourth grade and fifth grade,” said Shari Braverman, co-president of the ParentTeachers Association at Hewlett Elementary School. “Right now, there are five fifth grade classes… four of those at 25 students, exceeding the guidelines.” Some parents also expressed concern for the teachers, in addition to the students, with relation to having more students in each classroom. “I know that the success of the children is directly con-

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know she had to get her inspection renewed. “I know it’s hard getting older, but you still have to get your vehicle inspected,” Zuckerbrod said before moving on to the expired handicap sticker ticket. You’re not allowed to park with your husband’s handicap sticker.” Zuckerbrod told the woman upon her admission that

it had belonged to her deceased husband. “You can only use that sticker if he is in the vehicle and you are driving him, but you can’t use his sticker if he is no longer in the vehicle. If he is deceased you can’t then use it yourself.” Despite overwhelming evidence against her, the woman still plead not guilty and was given a trial date.

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school students in grades three through eight. The district will begin using a new testing vendor during the 2011-2012 school year before switching over their test to realign with state-wide Common Core Standards in either 2013 or 2014. The state English Language Arts exams were moved from May back to April 17th and 18th, according to assistant superintendent Laura Seinfeld, after complaints from downstate schools. “Be glad you’re not back in elementary school,” she joked to students in the audience.

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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP Pavilion Adding Protection, Beauty to Parise Park Your Guide to How Our Elected Officials Are Voting and What They’re Voting On. Carolyn McCarthy U.S. Representative, New York’s 4th District Voted Yes on House Vote 719: To provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes. The bill failed by a recorded vote of 195-230. Voted No on H.R.2587: To prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance. The bill passed by a recorded vote of 238-186. Voted Yes on H.R.2189: To disapprove of the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit. The bill passed by a recorded vote of 232-186. Voted Yes on H.R.2646: To authorize certain Department of Veterans Affairs major med-

ical facility project and leases, to extend certain expiring provisions of law, and to modify certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The bill passed by a recorded vote of 412-3. Voted Yes on H.R.2883: To amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to extend the child and family services program through ﬁscal year 2016, and for other purposes. The bill passed by a recorded vote of 395-25. Voted Yes on House Vote 689: On the passage of the Intelligence Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2012. The bill passed by a vote of 384-14 Voted Yes on H.CON.RES.67: To authorize the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. The bill passed by a vote of 379-0.

Hempstead Town Councilman James Darcy (4th left) and Town Clerk Mark A. Bonilla (2nd left) presents official Town of Hempstead Certificates of Recognition on the occasion of the Village of Cedarhurst’s Tuesday Night Concerts held at the Andrew J. Parise Park located on Cedarhurst Avenue in Cedarhurst. Pictured (left to right) are Randi Block, Town Clerk Bonilla, Bob Block, Councilman Darcy, Cedarhurst Village Trustee Ari Brown, Cedarhurst Village Mayor Andrew J. Parise, Cedarhurst Village Trustee Myrna Zisman, Midge and Goldie Occhiuzzo of Goldie’s Restaurant in Cedarhurst; Cedarhurst Village Trustee Salvatore Evola, Victor Alvarez of T.D. Bank in Cedarhurst, Nassau County Legislator Howard Kopel, and Nassau County District Court Judge Gary Knobel of Hempstead.

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he village of Cedarhurst installed a new pavilion in Andrew J. Parise Park earlier this year, giving residents another area to gather and relax inside of the park across from the village hall. “We’ve already shown its use — summer concerts, the 9/11 memorial, and anything else we have in the park,” said Cedarhurst Mayor Andrew Parise. “It’s being used daily by those who have lunch there and others are reading or relaxing there. It just keeps them out of the sun or the rain over there.” Parise, who said the pavilion was his idea, added that the pavilion would not be the last addition to the park, which has beneﬁtted from improvements made over the last few years.

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Bulldogs Run Wild at Southside, Win 35-14 TEXT AND PHOTOS By JONATHAN WALTER

uarterback Mark Rizzo keeps lighting up the scoreboard for the Hewlett Bulldogs. One week after a three-touchdown performance, Rizzo bested himself, rushing for two touchdowns while passing for two more in Hewlett’s 3514 victory over the Southside Cyclones on Saturday at Southside High School. After getting great field position at the Southside 44 yard line Rizzo got things rolling quickly for the Hewlett offense in the first quarter, albeit accidentally. On first down, Rizzo took the snap and tried to run the ball outside, but fumbled. Teammate Sam Martorella picked up the loose ball and darted his way up the field for a 22-yard gain be-

fore being brought to the ground. Rizzo shook off the fumble and on the next play completed a 23yard pass to Michael Gray who scampered into the end zone for his second touchdown reception of the year to put the Bulldogs up by a touchdown In the second quarter Rizzo struck again. Facing third down with 18 yards to go after a holding penalty, Rizzo dropped back and delivered another line drive touchdown pass to Gray, this time for 37 yards. “He’s an outstanding athlete,” Hewlett Head Coach Jay Iaquinta said of his quarterback. “He’s made for this offense and he executes really well.” With a two-touchdown lead, the Hewlett offense kept producing. This time Rizzo kept the ball on the ground on a drive

starting from his team’s own 30 yard line. Rizzo ran the ball himself five times on the drive, leading his team into Southside territory before running the ball up the middle for a six-yard touchdown run. Just a few minutes later, the Hewlett defense came up with another stop and gave Rizzo and the offense another shot at scoring before the half. On a drive starting at their 35-yard line, Martorella took a handoff and was able to break away for a 39yard gain before being brought to the ground. Three plays later it was Martorella, again electrifying the Hewlett fans in attendance with a 27-yard gain before being brought down at the twoyard line. Rizzo handled things from there, running up the middle for a two-yard touchdown as time ran out in the first half to give Hewlett a 28-0 lead. “We came out trying to get the game going on the ground and they obviously shut that down,” Rizzo said. “So we threw the ball a little bit and got those two touchdowns. We really wanted to get back to the running game, so we went back to it and the offensive line did a great job allowing us to get down the field a few times.” After Southside fumbled on their second play of the half at their own 28 yard line, Hewlett took over and quickly got back

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ed with a 21-yard touchdown run by running back Eric Willie. Southside then forced a Hewlett punt on their next possession and went right back to work. This time Willie did most of the work on the drive with his legs, helping Southside get down to the Hewlett 35-yard line before Considine threw a deep pass to Berry for a touchdown that made the score 28-14 Hewlett. “Southside is a good offensive team,” Iaquinta said. “They made a couple of big plays at the end. We’re not going to shut out teams every game. Defense is still a work in progress. They had the shutout last week and we had a good run going until the end of the third quarter.” Southside tried an onside kick after their second touchdown, and were able to come down with, but were forced to punt when the Hewlett defense held strong. From there, Hewlett pounded the

Dylan Sasson jumps up as he tries to make an interception. into the end zone after two plays on a four yard touchdown run by running back Justin Fyne. With a ﬁve score lead, Iaquinta felt conﬁdent enough to rest some of his starters for most of the second half and Southside capitalized. On their second drive of the half, Southside quarterback Cole Considine lead his team on a 62-yard

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H – Gray 23 pass from Rizzo (Ellman kick) H – Gray 37 pass from Rizzo (Ellman kick) H – Rizzo 6 run (Ellman kick) H – Rizzo 2 run (Ellman kick) H – Fyne 4 run (Ellman kick) S – Willie 21 run (Melillo kick) S – Berry 37 pass from Considine (Melillo kick) A Hewlett player handles the football.

touchdown drive that started with an 18-yard pass to receiver Matthew Berry and end-

ball in the running game to run out the clock and held on for a 35-14 win. The head back home on Saturday to take on Lawrence (1-1) for a 1:30 p.m. game. Dylan Sasson carries the ball downfield with Southside defenders in pursuit.

The Battle of Peninsula Blvd vs. Broadway:

Preview of Saturday’s Lawrence-Hewlett Game By Scott P. Moore and Jonathan Walter

hink of this Saturday’s clash between Hewlett and Lawrence as The Five Towns’ version of Mets and Yankees, Giants and Jets, or Islanders and Rangers. Cross-Five Towns rivals will clash head-on

in a matchup of Nassau County Conference III powerhouses when the number one-ranked Lawrence Golden Tornadoes (1-1) travel east to take on the number three-ranked Hewlett Bulldogs (2-0) at George W. Hewlett High School on Saturday afternoon. The matchup of the two Five Towns high schools will pit the

lightning-fast Lawrence offense consisting of the three Fredericks brothers, Ryan, Tyler and Jordan, up against the pin-point power arm of Hewlett quarterback Mark Rizzo. Hewlett will look to continue their hot start while Lawrence tries to make up for last week’s devastating loss.

Lawrence Lawrence will look to avenge its 37-19 loss to the Bethpage Golden Eagles this past Friday against their cross-Five Towns rival in the 2-0 Hewlett Bulldogs. “We’re going to try not give up 37 points this week, that’s goal number one,” kidded Coach Joe

Martillotti. The Lawrence defense has been unpredictable through two games, shutting out Mannhasset in the ﬁrst game, but giving up nearly 40 points the next game to Bethpage. “We need to have more than seven possessions,” said Martillotti. “That’s key.” Lawrence executed below average against a

tough Bethpage defense, scoring only three touchdowns. As the teams usually does, Lawrence will turn to the trio of Fredericks brothers to run the ball down the ﬁeld. Senior runningback Ryan already has ﬁve touchdowns and brothers junior Tyler and fresh-

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Golden Tornadoes Soccer Still Winless By Scott P. Moore

Standard Staff Reporter

he Lawrence boys’ Varsity soccer team are still on the hunt for their first win of the season, picking up a tie against Glen Cove, 3-3, on Friday and a loss, 4-0, against Plainedge on Tuesday afternoon to drop the team to 0-2-1 on the season. “I’m disappointed with today,” said Coach Pat Leary on Tuesday after the loss. “I thought we were fairly dominant in the first half with controlling the ball and the field… but we didn’t put the ball in the net.” Friday’s game against Glen Cove (0-1-1) saw an even matchup of teams and score — Lawrence’s senior Edgar Quintanilla had two goals and junior Harold Ruiz knocked in another along with an assist for Lawrence during the game. Junior Carlos Quintanilla and senior John Valle each contributed an assist during the game. Goalie senior Kevin Cancinos made seven saves on ten

shots to prevent further scoring during the game. Lawrence opened their home schedule against the Plainedge Red Devils on Tuesday afternoon, but quickly found themselves in a 1-0 hole as the visitors opened the scoring within the first minute of the game. Lawrence’s offense kept pace throughout most of the first half though, set up nine scoring opportunities, but Plainedge senior goalie Andrew Berman kept Lawrence out of it, blocking every shot sent to the net. “They put one in early and that was it… we just need to be mentally tougher,” said Leary. “We really haven’t clicked on all cylinders yet… but it has to happen sooner or later.” In the second half, Lawrence kept up the pace through the first ten minutes, attacking the goal but still knocking nothing through Berman. The Red Devils made their way down the field and scored twice within minutes of each other, giving them a 3-0 lead and forcing Leary to

pull Cancinos out of the goal, finishing with only five saves on eight chances. The Red Devils would tack on another goal to put the game out of reach, 4-0. “We’ll just get back to work,” said Leary. “I still believe in these guys and I know they still believe in each other and their talent. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a surprise to be 0-2-1, but I still think there’s a good group of players here who can be tremendous.” Notes: Edgar Quintanilla has four goals on the season so far, leading the team… the shutout was the second Lawrence has suffered this season, but first in conference play… Lawrence made twelve shots on the net throughout the game, but all were saved by Plainedge’s Berman… Lawrence will play their next two games within the next five days — away against South Side High School on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday at home against Bethpage High School at 4:30 p.m.

Junior Harold Ruiz (#11) drives down the field to attempt to score.

Photo by Scott P. Moore.

Junior runningback Tyler Fredericks (#3) tries to evade Bethpage’s Justin Rohr (#17) in the third quarter.

Top Seeded Lawrence Upset by Bethpage, Loses 37-19

Photo by Scott P. Moore.

By Scott P. Moore

Standard Staff Reporter

n a match up Friday night under the lights, the number one ranked Lawrence Golden Tornadoes were outmatched by their Conference III rival Bethpage Golden Eagles, 37-19. Jordan and Ryan Fredericks and Eddie Robinson each had touchdowns for Lawrence. “They kicked the crap out of us — they’re tougher than us and that’s it,” said Lawrence Coach Joe Martillotti. “There’s nothing else to say.” Bethpage took the lead early in the game, driving down the ﬁeld 80 yards in 18 plays before senior quarterback Justin Rohr ran past an overmatched Lawrence defense into the end zone to make it 6-0 Bethpage. One play later, Bethpage connected for an early two-point conversion to make it 8-0. Things did not get any better for Lawrence in the second quarter as the Bethpage offense ran right through the defense in two suc-

cessive drives to the end zone to put Bethpage up 23-0. “I said it before the game — if we buy into their type of game, that’s it,” said Martillotti. “They’re a good football team and they just bullied us around… we bought into their game and they milked the clocked.” Lawrence finally answered back with only a minute left in the half. Sophomore quarterback Joe Capobianco led the team down the field from the 42 yard line. After eight plays, Capobianco connected with junior wide receiver Eddie Robinson on a 15-yard pass and made it 23-7 after an extra point kick going into half time. Lawrence blew the momentum they had going into the half though. With the first possession of the third quarter, the Golden Tornadoes offense made it to the four yard line on fourth down. Capobianco attempted to catch the Bethpage defense napping by running the ball in but fell at the three

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the beginning of the season, especially with the cross-town rivals opening at their new home ﬁeld at Hewlett High School. “There’s always pressure, I

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guess,” said Martillotti. “We’ll have a solid game plan and some backup plans going in, and it’s just up to our guys to execute.”

Hewlett Hewlett faces it’s biggest test yet in Lawrence as they try to avoid their ﬁrst loss of the season and they’ll have a tough task

Top Seeded Lawrence Upset by Bethpage, Loses 37-19 CONTINUED FROM P. A7 yard line. On Bethpage’s ﬁrst possession of the third quarter, Lawrence All-State senior linebacker Chris Hercules went down with an apparent shoulder injury before coming out for a play before talking his way back into the game. Two plays later, however, Hercules went down to the ground again, rolling in pain and was pulled out of the game for good. With Hercules gone, Bethpage pushed down the ﬁeld for another touchdown. The extra point kick was good to push the score to 30-7. “He’s got a stinger, he’ll be back in next week,” said Martillotti. “He tried to go back in and tough it out… he’s the heart and soul of the defense… it’s a long season and I’m not going to risk our best defensive player.”

ahead as they face Lawrence’s three headed running attack. “They have an awesome running game,” Hewlett Defensive Coordinator John Palladino said. “They have three running backs that can break any play at any given time and take it for a touchdown. They have a great wide receiver named Eddie Robinson. They have a very good quarterback, Joe Capobianco, who is a sophomore and can throw it all over the ﬁeld. So it’s pretty much pick your poison. Their offensive line is big and strong. It’s only week three, but they are by far the most dangerous offense we’re facing this year.” Palladino knows that he will have to dig deep into his playbook and his defense will have

to execute if they want to put another check in the win column. “We’re going to try to stop the running game and hopefully we don’t get grinded up into meat,” Palladino said. “So we’ll try to make them beat us with their quarterback, but it’s going to be a problem trying to stop their running game because they’ve got so many good running backs. We’re going to try to get more guys in the box and try to screw up their reads a little bit and get our athletes on their athletes and slow them down a bit.” Some Hewlett players scouted Lawrence at their loss at home against Bethpage last week. “A bunch of us went to the game to watch them play,” Hewlett Quarterback Mark Rizzo said. “They’re deﬁnitely a tough team so we’ve got to come out and work hard in practice every day this week. I’m sure we’ll go back to the school and see what the game plan is this week.” The Lawrence Golden Tornadoes will visit the Hewlett Bulldogs at Hewlett High School Field on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

Lawrence surprised Bethpage and the home crowd by answering right back on the next possession in the fourth quarter. Capobianco connected with freshman runningback Jordan Fredericks on a 55 yard touchdown pass. The extra point kick missed, however, and the Golden Tornadoes inched closer to 30-13. Bethpage answered right back with another touchdown to make it 37-13. Lawrence’s offense pushed down the ﬁeld one last time with a 31-yard run by senior runningback Ryan Fredericks and an extra point to make it 37-19, but

time ran out soon after giving Bethpage an impressive win. Notes: Ryan Fredericks’ fourth quarter touchdown gave him seven straight games with a touchdown dating back to last season… Ryan’s brother Jordan Fredericks recorded his ﬁrst high school touchdown in the fourth quarter on a 55-yard pass from Joe Capobianco… Lawrence fell to 1-1 with the loss, and 0-1 in the division, tying with Great Neck North (0-2) and Glen Cove (0-1) for last place… Lawrence will attempt to regain its footing against Five Towns rival Hewlett (2-0) this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Hewlett High School.

Senior linebacker Chris Hercules was upset after being pulled from game with a shoulder injury.

Photo by Scott P. Moore.

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By JONATHAN WALTER On August 1st, Nassau residents will head to the polls to vote on a $400 million bond issue that would allow for the construction of a new sports arena at the current location of the Nassau Coliseum, this would be the new home for the New York Islanders. However, the general consensus is that the average Five Towner hasn’t even heard of the plan on the special election. The plan would keep the team in the county through 2045 under the deal, as well as provide a new venue for concerts and other events. The bond also calls for the construction of a baseball stadium that would be home to an Atlantic League of Professional Baseball team. Nassau County’s Ofﬁce of Legislative Budgeting says the plan will cost the average Nassau County homeowner on a property worth $400,000, about $58 per year, however County Executive Ed Mangano has projected that the plan will cost tax payers an average

Peninsula Hospital Center in Far Rockaway is in a “deep financial crisis,” and may soon have to close if no solution is reached. “Peninsula has been struggling financially for several years prior to its sponsorship by MediSys, the Queens and Brooklyn based network that has attempted to make Peninsula financially viable in the current difficult economic market… Without a long-term solution that puts Peninsula Hospital

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Paddling ducks patrol the shoreline at Willow Pond in Hewlett

No Solutions in Sight for Plane Noise TEXT AND PHOTOS BY SCOTT P. MOORE Representatives from the FAA and JFK Airport assured residents and local government ofﬁcials action was being taken to try and alleviate air trafﬁc noise at a Monday evening meeting of the Town-Village Aircraft Safety and Noise Abatement Committee (TVASNAC) in Lawrence Village Hall.

“This is not a rehash of the previous meeting,” noted TVASNAC executive director Kendall Lampkin, calling the meeting a “part two” instead. He clarified TVASNAC was not a lobbying group, but rather a sounding board for both residents and officials to discuss solutions. “We reemphasized what the criteria for runway selection are,” noted David Siewart, Air Traffic Manager at the JFK Air

Inwood resident Nancy Manara thought it was “the end of the world” when planes were taking off continuously over her home.

Traffic Control Tower. The criteria are, in order, as follows — availability, wind and weather, and operational efficiency. He said surveys were being taken to make sure that officials follow the standards and procedures in place to keep noise levels down. A single-noise reaction committee, suggested at last month’s meeting by Lampkin, was

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Center on the path to ﬁscal recovery, an organized closure may be the only option,” they said. Neighboring hospital, St, John’s Episcopal is preparing in the event that Peninsula does close. “We are very saddened and concerned by Peninsula’s situation,” said Nelson Toebbe, CEO of St. John’s in a statement. “Peninsula has been a valuable resource to this community for decades. We have been aware for some time of the ﬁnancial challenges Peninsula faces and we have both short-term and long-term plans in place to care for Peninsula patients who wish to use our services.” In preparation, St. John’s said in a statement that once the state approves their expansion plans, they will start increasing the capacity of the emergency room, ambulatory care, surgery, intensive care and in-patient facilities, Toebbe said. St. Johns may also hire Peninsula employees if Peninsula closes. They number of employees hired will vary, but it could be 250 employees, nursing staff in particular. “We will do our best to be

Although it’s common for girls to search for their perfect dress, to V ncenzo Iozzi, owner of Five Vi Vincenzo Towns Formals in Cedarhurst, noted that the pressure is on for guys to look their best. “In this town, boys have to have their

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gregation especially due to the changes in both the demographics of the local area, especially with many churches closing, and how people perceive God in their everyday lives. “We are here to stay… and there’s much we want to continue to do for the next 175 years.” Trinity Church was founded on May 3rd, 1836 as Trinity Chapel, a mission of St. George’s Church in Hempstead. The chapel itself would be erected and completed a year later on May 8th when it was consecrated by the Bishop of the Diocese of New

York. The chapel, moved 100 feet north of its original location during the 1870’s to make room for the current church, now serves as the home of Trinity Church’s ofﬁces, school, and social events. The chapel would separate from St. George’s in 1844 and be called Trinity Church, Rockaway. In May 1878, the current church building would open its doors for the growing population of the area. In 1978, Trinity Church would merge with Far Rockaway’s St. John’s Church to form Trinity-St. John’s Church, due to decreased attendance and ﬁnan-

A stained glass window shows Trinity Church’s history as of 1936.

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A Day in the Life of a Local Golf Caddy

TEXT AND PHOTOS BY SCOTT P. MOORE

A golf ball rests on the green no less than five feet from the hole, on a barely noticeable hill which is tormenting its owner from putting it in its final resting place. Jimmy Margiotta, a food services business owner from Long Beach, is crouched down staring at the slight incline, using his putter for leverage. A slight frown appeared on his face before he stands up. “Jon!” he called out. “What do you think? Slightly uphill, right?” A young man donning a green pull-over vest atop a white polo and khaki shorts jogs over from where he was holding the hole’s flag marker and crouches down where Margiotta had been a moment before. He observes it and squints for a moment as the sun bakes the course. “Oh yeah,” says Jon Sable, his golf caddy for the day, with a quick smile and light pat to Marigotta’s back. Sable is a 22 year old graduate student at Manhattanville College and has been a golf caddy at Inwood Country Club for six years. “That’s just a

bit up. Give it a little extra.” A couple of practice swings and a putt later, the ball sinks into the hole with a stereotypical “plunk.” “Nice putt, Jim!” said Sable, as he put the ﬂag back in, collected Marigotta and friends’ golf clubs and headed to the next hole. “Thanks,” said a grinning Marigotta before stepping off to the side to let his friend Paul Amttie take his shot. “Golf runs in my stepfather’s blood,” Sable explained. His stepfather, Cameron Wood, is the one of the country club’s pros on staff. “He takes me out here sometimes and gives me lessons. I’d like to be good at this some day.” Sable said his stepfather got him his position at Inwood to help him make money during high school. Now after completing his undergraduate studies and moving on to earn a Master’s in special education, Sable caddies to earn extra money Caddy Jon Sable helps a golfer aim up his putt on the third hole.

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ack to school signals much more than class and homework, it’s also the perfect time to start fresh with a new fall wardrobe. From polka dots to fringes and hoodies, there are a few new back-to-school looks that are essential for everyone from elementary to high school.

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Terani Couture at Ask Alice ($480) been flying off the racks and owner Lori Altman noted that skin is in. “They want to show body, they’re young and they’re gorgeous. They want to show what they have.” Bold metallic colors, bright blues, and soft pinks coat many of the season’s gowns, according to Altman. And, although shoppers want bare shoulders and backs for prom, they’re saving showing a little leg for junior prom and after prom events, since the events are less formal. “They usually go for short, glittery, and clubby type dresses after…long gowns are still big for prom…it’s their moment.” Altman opened the store in 1972, barely out of high school. “I worked in retail during high school and I loved it. I was planning on going away to college and my father said stay home and I’ll put you in business… It’ll be forty years I’ve been in business this year.” Sugarplum is located at 176 Merrick Road in Lynbrook, but will be relocating to a new location at 181 Seventh Street in Garden City in August. (516) 8874334.

perfect tuxedo, too,” Iozzi said. Traditional black tuxedos are the most common, Iozzi mentioned, but hints of color in the tuxedo depend on the girl’s dress. “ People use different colored ties and bow ties, some like traditional and some like a little crazy.”

hotte ticket. “You can always son’s hottest s wear a short dress, how often do you have the opportunity to wear a glamoro gown?” glamorous For a more feminine look, Barba suggested floral prints Barbara ch in chiffon and satin like a gown fro from Terani, or an elegant black gown with a little sparkle. “I will never let anyone walk out with a dress that looks bad on them, even at the risk of hurting their feelings because they’ll be happy when they find something that looks good on them.” Barbara’s parents, Alice and Victor Hason opened the store in 1964, and she took over the store 25 years ago. Even though Ask Alice specializes in prom dresses, Barbara noted that they offer a lot more. “You can come in for a prom dress, and you can buy an after prom dress, and u can get jeans and a t-shirt, I really pack it in to try and have everything.” Ask Alice is locatTerani Couture ed at 125 Rockaway at Ask Alice Avenue in Val($498) ley Stream. (516) 8251122.

Skinny jeans paired Flow Society shorts and a vest from Denny’s A loose and effortless t-shirt paired with a touch of fringe from Max & Gino’s Kitty shirts ($17-$20), pencil skirts and leggings. Denny’s is located at 680 Central Avenue in Cedarhurst. (516) 2950946.

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from Volcom sweatshirts, basic shirts from Adidas and Nike are a viable option. For shorts, Flow Society ($32) is the hottest trend for boys, Sherri added. “They’ve never had such fun shorts before. There’s so used to the same colors — navy and

Collegiate styles with a little spunk from Forever 21

The Fredericks brothers, from left to right, Ryan, Tyler, and Jordan, are the first trio of brothers to start for Lawrence’s Photo by Scott P. Moore. varsity football team.

really explosive, especially with returning lineback Chris Hercules.” But before the three ended up starting together on the football team — the ﬁrst trio of brothers to accomplish the feat at Lawrence High School — they were introduced to the sport by another member of their family — their eldest brother Justin. “He played a year in middle school and that got us all really playing organized football,” said Ryan. Before then, the brothers had played backyard football against each other. “After that though, we all just took off with it.” “We really didn’t know much about football until Justin played,” said Jordan. Justin was a member of the 2006 and 2007 Lawrence varsity football teams; the team won against Bellport High School in 2006 to win the Long Island Class II Football championship. “We started playing for the pee-wee leagues and that’s when we really got into it.” “It was always a football household,” said Tyler. “Every other sport is secondary just to keep us all in shape, but football’s really where it’s at.” Jordan added: “It’s football everyday — we love and live it.” In a house ﬁlled with athletes, competition breaks out all the time for the Fredericks. While

the brothers are much like any other siblings off the ﬁeld that joke and get on each other, the three strive to push each other even further than they already are. “In our household, it’s like Sparta — we’re real warriors,” said Ryan, who was named to the All-State team last year for his spectacular play at running back including 156 carries for almost 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns. “We’re family — I expect more of them and nothing but the best.” “It’s always competition at our house,” said Tyler. “Who can run the fastest, who can catch the most balls and run the most yards. We never try to push things too far — we try not to ﬁght.” “It brings a lot of different running styles to our team,” said Ryan. He described himself as a “short yardage guy,” while Tyler has a power-end burst of speed and Jordan “can just outrun people.” Tyler, on the other hand, said Ryan was the fastest of the trio. And even with one brother already named to All-State last year and at least one more in a prime position to be named this year, the three brothers are still pushing to make each other better.

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At Denny’s, guys have some unique options to stand out on the ﬁrst day of school. “Volcom sweatshirts are very big. There’s ov ver their a hood that also zips over su uch a face and boys get such nd kick out of it and Man love it,” ManSher errii ager, Sherri Asid de said. Aside

black. Now there are fun colors and prints, so it’s something different for them.” For toddler boys and ages four to seven, super hero shirts ($20-$35) featuring Superman and Batman are the most popular. Grey and black are prominent colors for girls this fall. Sweaters and fur vets, and fringes and Aztec printed shirts are likely to ﬂood the

hen a coach prepares to face the Lawrence High School Golden Tornadoes this year, he’s going to probably do a double-take when reviewing the roster. “Cover Fredericks” will not be a one or two man defensive operation — it’s going to have to be the game plan. Lawrence’s three Fredericks brothers — senior Ryan, junior Tyler, and freshman Jordan — are all set to lead this year’s number one ranked varsity football team right back in to the thick of the playoff hunt. With the three all starting on offense this year, the team’s championship dreams will hinge on the play of more than one player named Fredericks. “In my mind, I have the team winning the whole thing,” said Tyler, who starts at both runningback and linebacker for the Golden Tornadoes. “Last year, the team didn’t cooperate as much as we do this year… we just got to take things one game at a time.” “We have a lot [of expectations],” said Ryan. “We have myself and my brothers on offense and a sophomore quarterback, Joe Capabianco, who’s really good and accurate… defensively though, we’re going to be really,

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cial strains for both houses of worship. The former St. John’s Church, also called Trinity Chapel, is now owned by Beth-El Temple Church of God in Christ and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The church itself is gothic in design and features a trademark large spire atop the building, with white siding and a large ﬂower-like glass window facing out towards Broadway. It was designed by architect Josiah Cleveland Cady of New York City

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boundaries. ring in pol“It is all layering ka dots, plaids and stripes te pieces. with collegiate ssed with We are obsessed culine ﬂair adding a masculine g; Oxfords to everything; and printed bow ties and bowlerr hats are our favorite way to accessories for the season!” !”

with loose-fitting shirts with Aztec style designs are in, assistant manager Josie Sorbara explained. “A great first day outfit would be a printed

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oal! The Hewlett-Lawrence Soccer Club is coming up with big scores among youth sports leagues in The Five Towns. With roots that stretch all the way back to 1930’s Brooklyn and an annual enrollment exceeding 700 members, the Hewlett-Lawrence Soccer Club (HLSC) has a rich history that is continues to build upon today. It was ﬁrst founded by immigrants in the 30’s and continued as a club for mostly adults until the 1970’s when a member of the club decided to start a separate club for kids under the name Blue Star Junior. The club has undergone many transformations and expansions ever since, being incorporated into the Long Island Junior Soccer League where they play now since 1981. Today, HLSC President Rod Leonhard leads the club into the 21st century, providing a quality soccer program for The Five Towns’ youth while dealing with changing de-

Club members practicing during the club’s recent clinic. Photo by Jonathan Walter

Young Hewlett-Lawrence Soccer Club members practice during the club’s summer clinic.

mographics that present the club some tough challenges. “We were one of the founding members that were incorporated into the Long Island Ju-

including 300 on Saturday, 200 on Sunday and 200 playing travel soccer all over the island. Our Sunday has been growing. We started that a few years back to

nior Soccer League,” Leonhard said. “Right now, something like 60,000 kids play soccer around Long Island in the league. This past season we had 700 players

TEXT AND PHOTOS BY SCOTT P. MOORE he rain finally went away long enough on Sunday to allow the Synagogue Softball League to get in the league’s first softball games in almost two weeks. Beth Sholom continued to dominate the league as they improved to 5-1 with a 7-4 scrubbing of Young Israel of Hewlett. “We started a little shaky, but we pulled it together and played good defense for the most part,” said Beth Sholom starting pitcher Yehuda Konig. “They’re a good hitting team over there, but we buckled down and got the hits in the big spots.” Hewlett rode an early walk and successive singles to drive in a run to take their only lead of the day, 1-0, into the bottom half of the first inning. But it was all

Hewlett could even get a single player out, giving them a 2-1 lead. Beth Sholom added to their lead during the next inning off a leadoff error that sent their baserunner to second be-

The guys from Beth Sholom were all smiles following their 7-4 win over Young Israel of Hewlett.

East Division

West Division Beth Sholom

5-1

White Shul

3-3

Cong. Ahvas Yisroel (CAY)

4-2

Young Israel of Hewlett

2-4

Cong. Bais Tefilah

2-4

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1-5

Young Israel of N. Woodmere

2-4

Chabad

Looks from The Children’s Place

Photo by Jonathan Walter

mural program, but with dwindling numbers that coincided with a large increase in the Or-

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Beth Sholom Defeats Young Israel of Hewlett, 7-4 T

school halls, Sherri noted. However, basic must-haves are pencil skirts ($22-$60) that can be paired with printed wide-dolman sleeved tops, and Sugar lips tank tops, which are a necessity for layering. In accessories, “feathers, feathers and more feathers!” Sherri said. Soda pop bracelets and slap watches are a colorful and youthful way to add some life to any outﬁt. For younger girls, Sherri advised to stock up on the Hello

accommodate those who can’t play on Saturday” The club used to have over 500 kids from around the area playing in their Saturday intra-

4-1

Beth Sholom from there on out. Three hits in a row — including a single and two doubles — drove in two runs before

fore an RBI single drove him in to make it 3-1. Hewlett’s defense would betray them further dur-

Beth Sholom starting pitcher Yuhuda Konig tosses in a strike during the first inning.

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ing the next inning. A leadoff single was shortly followed by an errant throw by the third baseman, landing in a large puddle ten feet away from ﬁrst base in foul territory allowing a run to score to make it 4-1. Beth Sholom had runners on second and third after another base hit before Hewlett’s shortstop also threw the ball away, hitting the water and sinking their team’s hopes as two runs scored putting them behind 6-1. Another error by the third baseman made it 7-1 before Hewlett could get out of the inning. “It was a tough

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• THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD • SEPTEMBER 23 - 29, 2011

Opinion DEAR THAT’S LIFE

Howa r d Ba r banel

He Keeps Me in Stitches

Editor and Publisher

Susan V a r ghes e

Lee R eynolds

Associate Editor

Director of Advertising

Jonath an Wa l ter Sc ot t P. Mo or e

Ba r bara P fister er

Staff Reporters

Nat a sha Velez

By Miriam L. Wallach

Office Manager

Editorial Intern

EDITORIALS

Bury the Lines

n Thursday a group of State Senators from Long Island hauled the head of LIPA, Michael Hervey into a hearing in Mineola to basically excoriate him and the company for the poor level of repair work and communications with customers in the wake of Hurricane Irene a few weeks ago. Plenty of invective and righteous indignation was heaped on the power company honcho by the legislators and citizens attending the hearing. We all know the facts – more than 520,000 customers were without power in the aftermath of the storm and many of them didn’t get their power back on for a week. It came out this yesterday that LIPA spent $176 million on repair crews from across the country and on overtime to get the power lines back up. LIPA says that Long Islanders will probably have to pay for about $44 million of that, with the Federal government picking up 75 percent of the cost. So here we go for the umpteenth time asking the literal and rhetorical question, “why do we continue to have overhead power lines?” How many miles of cable might that $176 million have buried? Mr. Hervey says that we could be hit with additional storms yet this hurricane season and also with big Nor’easters in the winter and that it can be déjà vu all over again and again and again with the power lines. The deﬁnition of insanity is doing the same failed thing over and over again and expecting a different result. We need our county leaders to prod LIPA to develop a program to start putting our wires underground. The capital investment in underground power lines will absolutely pay for itself within a few years by virtue of not having to re-string endless miles of downed power lines after every annual assault by Mother Nature. As much as we enjoy seeing linemen from Houston, Atlanta and Buffalo after every storm, a more welcome sight would be backhoes digging trenches to entomb all our cables in the safety of the earth.

First Day of Fall

all arrived at 5:05 a.m. Friday morning. It kind of seemed as though summer ended the week before Labor Day when we were hit with Hurricane Irene. After Irene, the temperature dropped noticeably, windows popped open to take advantage of the cool nights and with school and work gearing up, summer probably made a premature exit. Some sticky, humid weather this week was just one of those “Indian Summer” string of days as we know that inevitably, the cool climes will sweep over us and by this time next month, 75 and sticky will be looked upon with nostalgia. The key here for local homeowners is to have moderate weather as far into Fall as possible so as to avoid having to pump heat into our homes, thereby delaying the additional enrichment of the oil and gas companies.

U.N. Follies

he goings-on at Midtown East are of great concern to many Five Towners as that paragon of mendacity and anti-Semitism known as the United Nations got itself in high dudgeon this week to try and do their darndest to force Israel to unilaterally accept an independent Palestinian Arab state in the west bank and Gaza run by a group of self-perpetuating despots in unholy alliance with Hamas, which is funded and sponsored by those fun loving mullahs in Iran. In the early 70s, author Cynthia Ozick wrote an article for Esquire magazine called “All the World Wants the Jews Dead.” Nearly four decades later, listening to the speeches at the U.N. and the applause they generated, clearly, very little has changed. The toughest job in the world is not being mayor of New York City – it’s being Prime Minister of Israel. You’ve got much of the world trying to undermine or delegitimize your existence, countries like Iran actively working to end that existence violently and a president of the United States who doesn’t seem to know who his allies are. The prime minister also takes no end of abuse even from his own people who have no end of opinions and solutions to this existential crisis. All this rhetoric won’t change the facts on the ground and one key fact is that there will never be peace for Israel until all its neighbors far and near accept and recognize Israel as a Jewish State and foreswear violence, race hatred and religious intolerance. Our role here in America is to remind our elected representatives that ﬂittering and ﬂirting with bigots and despots is not in our national interest and doesn’t have us living up to our best national values. Support for Israel ought not be conditional, doled out sparingly or begrudgingly and our country’s message to the dictators and haters in the Islamic world ought to be clear, forthright and unambiguous. Unfortunately, the current occupant of The White House has egged-on the forces of intransigence by giving the Islamo-fascists hope that America’s support for Israel isn’t rock solid. This needs to change.

A DEMOCRATIC VOICE

A CIVICS LESSON FROM MY DAUGHTER By David Freedman

ast Sunday, I spent a good portion of my day helping my daughter prepare for her tryouts for the debate team in her High School. She had to prepare and deliver two separate two minute presentations arguing both the pro and con side of the question, “Should the Federal Government continue to fund manned space ﬂights?” I helped her to outline the various sides of the debate question and it brought forth in my mind the iconic question, What is government good at and what should they actually get involved in? As a lifelong Democrat, it would seem that I would support big government with its ﬁngers into everything. Frankly, that is an idiotic way to look at the place of government in our society, just as taking the completely reverse argument that government has no place in anything is simply not practical as well. Is there a middle ground here? And should there be? The fact is that government exists at all is rooted in the reality that the vacuum of no government leads to chaos. Conversely, too much government leads to abuse of power and corruption. So what

David M. Freedman has been a resident of Cedarhurst for 12 years. He is a business owner in the Five Towns and is currently the President of the Five Towns Democratic Club. He is a published author of a novel “A Butterﬂy on the Gowanus Expressway” and he maintains a political blog called Federal Follies located on the web at http://thefederalfollies.blogspot.com. He is married with two children and is active in the community both politically and socially.

is the right mix? I don’t know, but I have some ideas. There are areas of society that government is an absolute requirement. (I premise this whole discussion on the idea of a democratically elected government, who answers to an electorate) Those are the functions designed to protect this country from attack, abuse, manipulation of markets, etc. Where government tends to get bogged down is in how it reacts to situations. As an example, the mortgage crisis which in part led to this Great Recession came about because government failed to properly regulate the mortgage industry. However, the reaction by government to “regulate” after the disaster has been to create so many rules that to obtain a mortgage these days is a particularly cumbersome process which has incapacitated the necessary investment required to get the economy moving again. Government tends to react in a pendulum like way, swinging widely in either direction and never seeming to ﬁnd the middle ground that is necessary to get this country moving again. We see this in so many ways. How many of you felt compelled to evacuate during Hurricane Irene? How many of you were told that if you didn’t evacuate and got into trouble that you could not expect any help from local government? To many criminals this screamed, “I HAVE A LICENSE TO LOOT ONE OF THE RICHEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN LONG ISLAND!!!!. No wonder many people did not want to evacuate and no wonder many stayed in their homes anyway. That also begs the separate question, “Who told Chicken Little the sky was falling?” It was fairly clear that although there was an expectation of storm surge and possible wind damage, Irene was never going to be Katrina or even the Great Hurricane of 1938, known as the Long Island Express. So we are left with the reali-

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REALITY CORNER

A Decade Later: Post-9/11 Reflections on Liberty By Jeff Katz

ur message to the Arab and larger Muslim world since 9/11, based on our cherished notion of Liberty, has fallen on deaf ears. The Arab Spring, for example, seems thus far to be more about replacing corrupt despots than about installing democratic institutions. The brewing controversy over Palestinian statehood at the UN has avoided the fact that free elections in the Palestinian areas were suspended in the wake of Hamas’ 2006 electoral victories. There is and has been no push, and certainly no urgency, in the Arab or Muslim world for the installation of democratic institutions in the Palestinian autonomous areas. Why? The answer may lie in the worldview of Islam shared widely by both religious and secular Muslims, but ignored in the West Many interpretations of Islam are fatalistic, and

Jeff Katz, a Lawrence resident, was the Republican Candidate for County Legislature for the 7th District in 2005 and is an attorney and active in public affairs.

view Allah as the One who wills everything by specific decree and is responsible for all that occurs, down to the most minute action. Absent is the powerful idea of human free will that shapes the post-Enlightenment Western mindset. Thus, a call to freedom may sounds empty -- if not heretical -- to many a Muslim ear, as it implies that the future is of human determination, not Allah’s. To the extent America’s message is based on Liberty, then, a view of America as a denier of God’s will may find support among those who believe that such liberty detracts from, or is inconsistent with, God’s supremacy. How surprising this may seem to a typical American, who associates only good with the general notion of Liberty. There are teachings in Islam, for example, denying causation, in the sense that the fall of a cup from one’s weakened grip is not due to the person’s momentary lapse of concentration, but rather to a specific decree of Allah’s that the cup should fall, which happens to occur at the moment one’s hand releases the cup. This deterministic notion is largely incompatible with Western notions of selfdetermination and personal freedom.

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ike every other parent, I often wonder if anything I tell my kids is sinking in. I do realize they have been listening when I hear words coming out of their mouths I know I’ve heard out of mine. Hoping some of what I have said would have just passed them by, letting only the valuable and appropriate ones stick, I have always imagined those moments were going to come back to haunt me. How right I have been. Out of my six children, one looks like me. The reality, however, is that we look so alike that I seem to have cloned myself – except he is a he and I am a she. Nevertheless, even my son’s timing is such that when he speaks, I know exactly where he got what he has said. Regardless of his preschool age, he often sounds more like an adult than a child, phrases either from me or my husband falling effortlessly from his lips. “You have GOT to be kidding me!” has been heard emanating from the other room, the Wii game not going as well as usual. That line would be my husband’s. When my son needed assistance picking up his game – for the umpteenth time – he beckoned for someone in the house to help him. “Will someone help me pick this up?” he shouted. I told him I had helped him enough already and I was done. As he obviously realized that I was right, he exclaimed a quick, “Not YOU…” in the same frustrated manner I often say it myself. Even I was taken aback. I take responsibility for some of what he says, though there are exceptions. Only this evening, in a moment of frustration, the words, “I am going to make me you walk the plank!” came shooting out of his mouth aimed at me. I imagine that one had something to do with Disney and Captain Hook, because while I will take credit for my own handiwork, that one was not me. Maybe it was the moment when he said, “Can I go on Facebook?” that I realized there was a problem. He asked so effortlessly, the equivalent of asking me if he could have another cup of chocolate milk, as if his request was completely normal. I told him he could not, but then asked him why he wanted to go on in the ﬁrst place. “Here,” he said, “I’ll show you.” Proceeding to pick up my Ipad, he then went back to the game of Angry Birds he had recently completed. It seems that he saw there was a link to Facebook on the game - he wanted to post his score. “Um, no,” I responded. Resigned to accept defeat gracefully, he handed me back the Ipad and, true to form of a pre-schooler, sulked on his way out of the kitchen. A human sponge, my husband and I are not his only sources of material. School

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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.

SEPTEMBER 23 - 29, 2011 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •

THE LEGENDARY DANNY O’DOUL

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THE ZEITGEIST WITH HOWARD BARBANEL

MY NEW YEARS WISHES AND Tough Being a Fan PLANS FOR THE COMING YEAR A

ith the Jewish New Year coming upon us with great speed -- rolling, rolling, rolling like some hyper-kinetic chuck wagon -- it is a time for reﬂection and forward-looking thoughts. How will I maintain my “legendary” status in the coming year and how may I increase this juggernaut brand known as “The Legendary Danny O’Doul?” Despite the apparent ease with which I write my column, maintain my liaison relationship with the American Indian People, track the international metal markets, improve upon the design of my O’Doul Timing Chip ™ (an engine horsepower enhancer) and, even occasionally, perform a musical stage show so powerful that I have been referred to as “The reigning king of blue-eyed soul, infused with the power of the blues, and the majesty of rock and roll,” all this requires precise diligence and considerable effort. What better time than now to assemble a public “to-do list” which will set forth a plan of action for the coming year. A few of my near-term goals may already be known to my loyal readers, but others are still internalized and are now ﬁrst coming to light. Well, here it goes!

MY “TO-DO LIST” FOR THE COMING YEAR: Make the imminent incorporation of Woodmere, as an incorporated Village, a reality. Serve as the ﬁrst Mayor of the Village of Woodmere. Get Trader Joe’s to increase the size of its “demi-tasse” freecoffee cups to a more generous-

ly realistic 8 oz. size – and, insist upon travel lids. Convince Capital-One Bank to raffle off Keurig coffee makers in all branches. Perfect the “O’Doul Parking Meter Time-Enhancer ™ - which will finally foil those Cedarhurst meter maids, once and for all. Release a fleet of “Drone Cars” which will fool the area’s intersection cameras into giving them tickets, thus permitting decent, law-abiding residents to avoid bogus undeserved redlight infractions. Pray for more “No-Name Honduran Robustos” to arrive this year at Cigar Superstore in Valley Stream, NY, and pray the continued health and well-being of Mark (the manager), Sal (the able cigar advisor and expert in the repair and maintenance of cigar lighters) and Harold (a real, genuine, old-time cigar man!). May the Almighty keep their business viable in spite of the ever-increasing cigar taxes, anti-smoking legislation and the ignorance of ever-emboldened non-smokers who mistakenly believe that cigar smoke does not contain curative properties, and, think, even more preposterously – that it may actually harm them! This brings me to my next prayer – that the American People will wise up and stop being a bunch of “cry baby,” apologist weenies. Branch into “free samples” (after all, I need something “free” to go with my “free Coffee!” Maybe I’ll start taking my afternoon snack at Costco’s. Finally finish my literary masterpiece, “Exotic Tales of The Green Shtreimel,” a collection of

This is The Legendary Danny O’Doul signing off and wishing all of my Jewish friends – No, EVERYONE – a Happy, Healthy and Successful New Year. May all your hopes, plans and dreams come true – but, only if they jibe with my important stated Agenda!

exciting detective stories all featuring -- “The Green Shtreimel,” and his right-hand man, The Black Mink –with, all the frenetic action taking place right here in The Five Towns. Never before has gritty Detective fiction, stylishly sexy dames, and realistic violence mixed with the teaching of Torah and moral law. A preview, with the help of the Almighty, will make its appearance in these pages, early in the coming Jewish Year. Though this is just my “short list” of things “to do,” a longer plan of action would surely include setting the land-speed record for the consumption of Wok Tov Egg Rolls, as well as finally realizing my dream of establishing “The Fresser Organization” (a Glatt-Kosher Competitive Eating Contest Network which will feature championship belt categories in Pizza, Kishka, Pastrami and Sushi). I also plan to emigrate to Israel and settle there on a “free,” or “near-free” ten acre parcel in the Negev Desert, where I will be able to build a private landing strip, target range, and a realistic, scale-rendered miniature model of the entire Five Towns. My longer-term plans in the “Holy Land” include installing myself as Cultural Attaché to the U.S., becoming an active member of the Admiral’s Club in the priestly tribe of the Kohenim, and stuffing myself on skewers of grilled goose liver and sweetbreads in the restaurant-centric neighborhood of Hatikvah, adjacent to Tel Aviv. But, for now, I am yours -ready, willing and able to turn the new Village of Woodmere into a sparkling civic gem. A haven of the glitterati, literati and cognoscenti! A place where proud residents will rip off those pretentious, playedout “My child is on Honor Roll” bumper stickers and proudly replace them with “Woodmere – Park Free or Die!”

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Get the Facts Straight To the Editor I am writing to correct some information printed in a letter to the editor regarding Howard Selwyn by Teri Schure It’s correct that Howard’s wife Ruth pasted away around ﬁve years ago. Their older son has moved on with his life. He is married with a baby, lives in Manhattan and is for the most part absent in his younger brothers life. Alex, their younger son was adopted by a local family four years ago, changed his surname and is doing very well in his third year of college. While I think your newspaper is a nice addition, I believe you should work on printing factual information. Alex has never lived in the UK and was not sent to live with grandparents. Thank you

Stephanie Rosenblum Sent via i-Pad

Where is K-Mart? To the Editor, In reading the article about shoplifting on page A3 of the September. 16th edition, I saw that you wrote that a theft had taken place at “K-Mart on Rockaway Turnpike in North Woodmere.” Strange as it may seem, the 5

s I write this, the New York Yankees clinched the American League East title, going to the post season for the 16th time out of the past 17 years and the New York Mets, having lost 11 of their last 14 games are headed for the dustbin of the 2011 season. These are the times that try men’s souls, especially men who are both baseball and Met fans. The Yankees have guys on either side of 40 who are a darned sight better than many of the twenty-somethings manning the Met roster. Sandy Alderson, the new Met General Manager is talking about moving in some of the deep fences at CitiField so as to hopefully enable those few Met sluggers to hit some more homers. The Mets are at the bottom of the heap in the home run department, especially at home. It will take a whole lot more than shorter fences to propel the Mets towards anything resembling win-ability. They need to sack just about everyone and start from scratch next year because the same old same old will just be the same old same old and I’m tired of Yankee gloating every year. One key problem was Fred Wilpon’s faithfully re-creating the exterior of Ebbett’s Field, home of the heartbreaking Brooklyn Dodgers. What Wilpon did was conjure up the ghosts of disappointments and failures past and place a pox on the Mets. How we break the curse is anyone’s guess. With baseball too heartbreaking to watch, football now takes center stage on my big screen. Fortunately, unlike baseball, I actually root for and enjoy watching both New Jersey – er – New York teams, the Jets and Giants. There is not a scintilla of geographic differentiation between

these two clubs as they enjoy the singular distinction of being the only two major sports franchises in a major market to share an arena. You can change the end zone grass from green to blue but you can’t fool me – they’re playing in the same ballpark. And this place is in Jersey – two bridges and tunnels away and a three-hour Sunday ride home. It would be easier to fly to Miami or Chicago for a game. The Jets have been far more entertaining and exciting lately. They’ve got moxie and mojo along with a head coach in Rex Ryan who is a P.T. Barnum type who can actually run an effective defense. The Jets play come from behind clutch ball and have special teams who make games unpredictable and interesting. Ryan’s braggadocio is a lot of fun and Mark Sanchez is a quarterback in the making. I also like that Jets fireman dude who has defined his life as an uberfan waving a white fire hat and exhorting the fans in the stands. And there’s also the portly fan with an actual jet strapped to his helmet. Great theater. The Giants on the other hand paid out a fortune to Eli Manning and ever since he got the multi-year big bucks, it seems as though he’s been dialing-in his performance and not trying too terribly hard at it. How many times can I watch him being intercepted or go three and out or fail to convert on third down or fail in the red zone and then watch his head shake from side to side in self regret or recrimination. Just make the plays, man. His coach Tom Coughlin always looks perpetually pained with a pinched expression alternating with a scowl on his face. Never see this guy crack a smile. Rex Ryan’s polar opposite. On a sartorial level, I’m sympathetic to the Giants owing to their use of the same color blue as the Mets and both the Giants and Mets being

in the National Conference and National League respectively. I also like that they play a lot of old time, old-school NFL teams like the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles. Only thing is, you have to actually beat these guys. Last week, on the strength of the opposing team’s poor offense, the Giants managed to eek out a win for a 1-1 record, while the Jets are 2-0 in a game that featured four interceptions, very impressive. Rooting for two football teams means never having to say you’re sorry as chances are lately that at least one of them will be in the post-season. Baseball-wise, I just can’t wrap my hands around the whole Bronx thing but I do greatly respect and admire the Steinbrenner family legacy and results, something the Wilpons, owners of the Mets, ought to try and make a photocopy of and right quick before no one cares that their team even exists. On other cultural notes, I had the pleasure last Saturday evening to be at the last-ever night at the Green Acres Theater which closed forever the next day. I saw “The Debt,” starring Helen Mirren and Tom Wilkenson in a thoroughly adult actionmystery ﬁlm spanning several decades in the hunt for a dreaded Nazi war criminal. Nazis are the most acceptable cinematic boogey men. Mirren, who a couple of years ago played Elizabeth in “The Queen,” is such a good actress that within a few minutes into the ﬁlm, you’ll be convinced she was always Israeli and could never possibly have been Queen of England. Well worth seeing although now you may have to squeeze yourself into Malverne to see it. “Two and a Half Men,” the smarmy comedy starring Charlie Sheen came back for a new season sans Mr. Sheen, with

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“We’re empty-nesters with three other homes. We’ve always liked Long Beach but never found anything there that met our standards. Then we saw Aqua and it was truly love at ﬁrst sight. Now it’s our favorite home.”

Towns Shopping Plaza, where K-mart is located, is on Rockaway Boulevard (not Turnpike) in Woodmere (not North Woodmere). I am sure that this geographic oddity made some sense in the past, but one cannot easily travel by car from this small piece of Woodmere to the bulk of Woodmere. A boat will do. Sincerely,

A. Rolnick North Woodmere

Hijacking Statehood To the Editor, A friend asked me this past Shabbat what TV, radio, or computer I was going to leave on this coming Shabbat. In an Orthodox Jewish community, it is not permitted to turn on and off electronics on Shabbat, and it is considered a violation of the spirit of Shabbat to leave such devices on for use (viewing or listening) during Shabbat. These laws are overridden if it comes to the saving of lives which supersedes the laws of Shabbat. In that spirit, during the 2006 Lebanon War when Israel was attacked by some 40,000 rockets, a method was used where people left radios and the like on, tuned to special frequencies that would be silent all the time, except for an air raid warning.

Saving lives trumped Shabbat, but the way this was done was to be with minimal intrusion into Shabbat’s sanctity. So why would my friend, also an Orthodox Jew, ask me not IF I was going to leave a TV, radio or computer on, but which one I intended to leave on? What could possibly be so important that I’d need 24/7 access to, for which 24/6 access is not sufﬁcient. It’s not as if it were something important like Game 7 of the World Series. Then I was reminded of the last (and possibly only) time I left a computer on over Shabbat. Ironically, it was ten years to the week. In September 2001, I was living in New Jersey and we were still in a state of shock and disbelief following the hijacking of four commercial planes and the murder of some 3000 people. Though the dust had settled somewhat, people lived with a fear that a second terrorist strike was possible, if not imminent. Despite this, my wife and infant daughter braved that ﬁrst post 9/11 Shabbat in a Manhattan that was still reeling from the horrors of the terrorist attacks just three days earlier. Her boss’ son was celebrating his

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M O R E S P O R T S C O V E R A G E B E G I N N I N G O N PA G E A 6 - 7

LWA Tigers Soccer Hoping for Winning Season By JONATHAN WALTER Standard Staff Reporter

Girls

awrence Woodmere Academy Tigers Girls Soccer Coach Michael Cohn knows he’s got a lot of work to do with this year’s soccer team after last year’s team ﬁnished the season with only one win. However, with a talented young crop of girls this year, he feels his team is primed to make some big improvements. “As far as this year goes we have a lot of senior leadership,” Cohn said. “A lot of the seniors are generally playing a lot of other sports and decided this year to still join the soccer team, so while they are experienced as far as how to be on a team, how to run a team, being responsible, showing the younger players how to do the right thing, they’re still under the soccer team itself.” Returning players include Mi-

randa Mawhinney, a three-year starter for the team. Cohn expects her to be one of team leader and will be senior captain. Mawhinney is expected to play midﬁeld for the Tigers. Another returning starter is Tyra Walker. Cohn also expects her to be a team leader as a three-year starter. “We’re looking for them to score a lot of goals,” Cohn said. “Tyra has also played goalie in the past, so she might play there, but also at forward or midﬁeld.” Sophomore Melody Gillies, who also plays basketball, joined the team last year as a freshman. “She’s going to be a key defender and probably our sweeper,” Cohn said. “She’s going to lead the defense.” As far as expectations go, Cohn always sets his sights high. “I personally always put expectations really high,” Cohn said. That’s just me, just because my goal every year, and just as

The Lawrence Woodmere Academy Boys Soccer Team the girls’ goal should be, is to win a championship. Obviously you want to come and you

want to play and get better, but why else would you play unless you’re striving for the best? So while that is our goal and probably our – my goal, I say that before every season starts. For me, the other parts of it are just seeing improvement in their individual play and their team play. Obviously we want to improve on one win last year.” Key match ups for the girls this year include New Hyde Park, Long Island Lutheran, and Portledge, who they play in their next game at home on Saturday.

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L The Lawrence Woodmere Academy Girls Soccer Team

WA Boys Soccer Coach Jeff Weiss’s team ﬁnished last season with a 2-9 record, but he knows that this year’s team has the talent to play a much stronger season this year. His team this year only has two seniors, Michael Licatesi and Spencer Barry, but he also only graduated two seniors last year, so his team knows his play-

book and he is hoping for improvement. “We struggled a little bit last year early, I think our inexperience hurt us,” Weiss said. We finished in our league with two wins and nine losses. It was the first time in five years we had a sub-500 record. I think we’ll be stronger this year.” Halfway through last season, Weiss made Jacob Cayne, pitching star on the LWA baseball team, his goalie and he found it brought the team much more stability. “So with him being back and our old goalie moving out into the field as one of our better players, Brian Ruiz-Diaz, I’m looking to be in the mix this year for playoffs. I think we’re going to be much improved. The kids are more experienced. I can see some of them in the preseason practices and they’re a little bit bigger, a little stronger, a little more mature on the field, and not as anxious.” Gerardo Arunjo is one of the

team’s most skilled players. He played on the team as an 8th grader last year and Weiss is betting on him being a big contributor. Also returning is Benny Schulman. Weiss will use him in a variety of positions and he expects him to be one of the top players on the team. “He’s very fast, he’s tough.” Weiss said. “So I’m looking at him and I don’t know if I’m going to play him in the back in defense or spotter or maybe on midfield. The truth is, last year was the first year we hadn’t qualified for postseason in a long time, and really it was. We were just an unbelievably young team. The kids looked like they were twelve years old last year, they were young. But my expectations are certainly to be in that playoff mix and see what happens from there. I’d be disappointed if we weren’t.” Key match ups for the boys this year include Schecter, Knox, and Portledge who they play on the road on Saturday.

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HOUSE & HOME • FASHION & FEATURES

A Global Fashion House in the Heart of Cedarhurst BY SUSAN VARGHESE

edarhurst has its own high-fashion house. At MIRI, a bridal and dress store on Central Avenue, haute couture meets affordability, with a mix of traditional silhouettes and contrasting modern designs. Fur, clean cuts, beading, and sixties-inspired looks are ubiquitous this season, and it’s evident through the collection of MIRI’s designer and founder, Miri Urbach. “Colors like teals and reds, fur trims, leather, and textured fabrics are in,” Urbach said. “The sixties are happening – think Doris Day and Audrey Hepburn. Right now Kate Middleton has set a trend toward ladylike couture. It’s much more classic and the hem lines are lower.”

A princess-gown with tulle for days from Miri

and dresses, and evening wear range the gamut in price and start at $395. They also offer bridal dress rentals for $1,000 a night. “They don’t have to spend as much, and then the gown doesn’t just sit in their closet,” Urbach said.

Behind MIRI Amy Rauzman and Lucy Rosenthal

One of the MIRI managers, Lucy Rosenthal noted that in the fall and winter, people still opt for strapless in evening wear, and a fur bolero is perfect way to add sophistication and warmth. “It’s just a very fashionable, chic way of keeping warm, but without ruining the look of the gown,” Rosenthal said. In terms of winter weddings, fur is also a must-have accessory for a bridal gown. Beading on a gown is a given, said Rosenthal. “Who doesn’t love a bit of bling?” There are always brides who dream in tulle, envisioning larger-than-life princess gowns, but the current trend leans towards straighter gowns in a winter-white color. “In this location we’re seeing a little bit more of the sophisticated bride, one who doesn’t necessarily want all the big poof, but they do want something that’s a little bit more elegant and they want the cleaner lines,” Rosenthal said. The biggest tip for brides, Rosenthal said, was to realize what suits your body the best. “You need something that’s going to ﬂatter your ﬁgure, and the idea on your wedding day is that you should always look like a better version of yourself.” Their ready-to-wear couture clothing, including tops

A classic satin gown from Miri

Two of Miri’s evening looks

Urbach, a Lawrence resident, started designing at the age of three. “I always loved clothes. It was a passion. I was always looking at magazines and drawing,” Urbach added. “I would get in trouble in school because instead of taking notes I’d be drawing pictures of dresses. “ By her teenage years, Urbach helped design dresses for her friends. “. One day somebody was at a wedding and saw one of my designs on someone and got my number and asked to see my line. I said, ‘I don’t have a line.’ She sai “Well, then, can I see your clothes?’ She said, ca in and picked clothes from my closet. came T rest was history. I was 19.” The Urbach never received a formal education on fashion design, but encourages budding designers to do so. “I never went to school for it, although I do tell people to go to school today because it really is a different world.” Urbach’s first showroom was in Manhattan, but shortly after 9-11, re she relocated her store to Brooklyn. “I wanted to be closer to my children after that. Once I opened the store in Brooklyn, I opened a store in Jersey, and Isr a few in Israel.” Typically, Urbach makes five to six samples of a an the entire process of designing and condress first, and structing a dress can take three months. The fabrics Eu are all European, made from pure silk and French lace, and hand embroidered. Although, Urbach dee signs everything herself, the dresses are made in Euro Europe. A MIRI, there’s a ready-to-wear line of dressAt es belts, veils and headpieces. “We also have es, a ready-to-wear line, where the people are able to come in, see the dresses, but if they need a higher neck line, a lower neck line, or they need a short sleeve, or no sleeve, then we really can customize it,” RosenAn ensemble from Miri’s readythal said. “We also have custom design to-where collecservice as well. If they want a completely tion. unique bridal gown, we’re able to design complet from scratch.” something completely la Urbach is also launching a new sportswear line that’ll be seaso “We’re not really just a dress boutique. in stores this season. th point, we’ve become a fashion house,” We’re a brand. At this Urbach said. 5 Central Avenue in Cedarhurst. (516) 239Miri is located at 515 consulta 3259. Bridal consultations are by appointment only.

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bar mitzvah and there was no way she couldn’t not be there I checked news reports every hour to be sure that something worse hadn’t happened, to be sure that my wife and baby daughter were OK. I don’t know if I was aware that if something HAD happened there was nothing I could do, but listening was a comfort nonetheless. Why, ten years later, did my friend ask me this? Because at some level, there is an undercurrent of thinking that what’s about to happen in NY this week may be as earth shattering as what happened there ten years ago. The impact may not be felt as globally as in 2001, but for those of us in Israel who live at another ground zero, the results may be no less severe and personal, with the genuine concern that if the wrong sequence of events happens, our livelihood if not our lives could be in danger. What’s about to take place in NY brings hijacking to a new low. Arab terrorists pioneered this mode of terror for publicity and political means, turned hijacking into a mode of mass murder, and are now using the same means to bully the world to establish another Arab state at war with Israel. Decades of war and terror haven’t defeated Israel. So rather than coming to terms with Israel as a reality and as

THE Jewish state, the Palestinians have led their people down a dead end road, with the world following in the wake, and some even paving the way. Don’t get me wrong. I am all for a peaceful Palestinian state as the outcome of direct negotiation with, and recognition of, Israel as the Jewish state. Successive Israeli governments have reiterated this as policy and end goal, and most Israelis would support that outcome, if it were the product of negotiation and reconciliation and not a policy of trying to evade and avoid that at every turn. It is worth underscoring that the last time people in the Middle East sat glued to their radios was in November 1947 when the UN ﬁrst voted on Palestinian statehood. The Israeli leaders accepted this, and festive celebration and spontaneous dancing broke out in the streets. Before the celebrations had died down, Arab leaders led their people to ﬁght, in what’s become Israel’s 63 year old war of independence. This week, will the Palestinians dance in the streets and throw candies, or will they turn their guns on Israeli communities like mine, threatening us and what we have built rather than looking to build themselves? There’s really no good out-

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Stats: A lot size of 50 x 200 with an interior 1,701 of square footage with 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The property is selling for $499,000. Details: A split style home, built in 1962, featuring a living room with ﬁreplace that is great for entertaining. A large cook’s kitchen, a chef’s delight. Generous sized den leading to the oversized full basement with high ceilings, roomy 2 car garage and steps away from a park. Contact: Morton Haves Real Estate at (516) 374-0100

ON THE MARKET 81 Centre Street, Woodmere Stats: This 3,500 square foot home has 11 rooms, 7 bedrooms, 4 full baths. The property is selling for $799,000 and taxes are $19,323.55

for $1,680,000 with taxes of $27,772.66. Details: The completely renovated home is colonial style and built in 1894, with a list of features that make this home unique — a granite eat-in-kitchen, large den, oversized living room and dining room, granite and marble ﬂooring plus a master suite with sitting room, walk-in closets, spacious powder area and private bathroom. An additional carriage house has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and can be rented. Contact: Morton Haves Real Estate, Malka Asch at (516) 946-3565

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The property is 7,050 square feet. The home boasts beautiful mouldings, a granite eat-in-kitchen, marble baths and rich oak wood ﬂoors. The rooms are spacious with luxary detailing throughout. Seller Says: “We renovated this home for the purpose of selling it.” Contact: Marsha & Barnett Priceman, Pugatch Realty Corp., (516) 295-3000

298 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence Stats: A property size of 5,211 square feet with 15 rooms, more than 10 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The property is going

Properties Sold in the Five ve Towns since September 13th 3th 34 Raymond Place, Hewlett A colonial style home featuring ten rooms, including six bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. Lot size of 6,580 square feet. Year built: 1924. The property was sold for $636,000 on September 20th.

125 North Wood Lane, Woodmere A colonial style home with 12 rooms, including six bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. Lot size: 18,060 square feet. Year built: 1923. The property was sold for $985,000 on September 14th.

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1297 Waverly Street, Hewlett

Colonial style home with six rooms, including two bedrooms and one full bathroom. Lot size of 7,100 square feet. Year built: 1908. The property was sold on September 14th for $222,500.

A Cape-style home with seven rooms, including four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. A full lot size of 6,000 square feet. Year built: 1950. The property was sold for $360,000 on September 13th.

• THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD • SEPTEMBER 23 - 29, 2011

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ACROSS 1 Promise performance will provide verbal shenanigans (8) 5 Don’t fall behind changing parts for maintenance (6) 9 With cheats around, girl is given little scope (8) 10 Mostly unattractive, or primarily picturesque cave? (6) 12 MPs’ shamelessness where tickets are available? (5,2,5) 15 Nonsense from the detective I hired? (2,3) 16 New kit has me fuming at first — this’ll do for now (9) 18 Bully-boy grew up, lived and died here (9) 19 Musket I left behind, having had endless bother (5) 20 Failed to pass with second, and Solution to Crossword 21,710 COME D Y A C RO S T I C O E E O A F A O WA L L P A P E R F OR UM P O O E E S S E AUD I TOR REP L I ED T R E R O D A UGH T E R S I N L AW A M R T O N O N CHACUNA SONGOU T A N F D U D I MNE S S RA I LMAN E I W M A R O S MAN I A ENC LOSURE I O L L K N T E A I REDA L E PY THON

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DOWN 1 What’s the point of setting? (4) 2 Put up sound beams (4) 3 Quietly coming upon exotic arboreal creature (5,4) 4 Forgetting ecstatic feeling, having retired? (6-6) 6 Get overheated with normal companion (5) 7 So one entering means to stir the spirit? (10) 8 Nearly finished plan to cover roof that’s shot? (10) 11 Be fiddling with swapping starters — engage best-known kitchen staff (4,3,5) 13 Obscure terms read in dash round shopping precinct (5,5) 14 Flaunting manhood, but noble, not becoming blue — (3-7) 17 — would it be so like a cheap novel? (4-5) 21 Allow for cash received (5) 22 Disapproving of half of old furniture? (4) 23 Almost become good in spirit (4)

Friday September 23rd 106TH ANNUAL LONG ISLAND FAIR The Long Island Fair is coming to Nassau, running through Sunday. There will be a Blue Grass concert running all day on Saturday and Sunday, featuring artists Buddy Merriam, Lonesome Moonlight, Millers Crossing, The Birdhive Boys and Long Island Bluegrass Quartet. There will also be games of all sorts for children, a petting zoo, puppets and a variety of other music. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for seniors, children and firemen, and free for children under five. The fair opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. on Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday September 24th FAMILY FESTIVAL BY THE SEA Clam eating, a rib eating contest, games and prizes, a petting zoo, giant inflatables, children’s shows, pony rides, and live concerts are in store for you if you attend the Town of Hempstead’s Family Festival by the Sea at Lido Beach Town Park in Lido Beach. Admission and parking is free. The event is also on Sunday and runs from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. both days. 27TH ANNUAL CEDARHURST VILLAGE FAIR Rides and games will be available for Five Towns children as The Five Towns Community Chest holds this year’s fair at Andrew J. Parise Park in Cedarhurst. There will also be an outdoor movie screening of Mary Poppins in the park on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Food courts will be on hand with food from La Viola, Edibles On The Go, Pretzel Time, Open Road Baking, as well as kosher selections from Burgers Bar. The fair will take place on Saturday and Sunday and will run from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. LONG ISLAND ART AND WINE

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FESTIVAL High-end art and craft will be complemented by local, national and international wineries with their products available to for tasting as well as gourmet food at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow this weekend. The even takes place on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m. until sunset. HEWLETT VS. LAWRENCE VARSITY FOOTBALL Come support your local team as rivals Lawrence (1-1) and Hewlett (2-0) square off at 1:30 p.m. at Hewlett High School for a battle of two of Conference Three’s top varsity football teams. Hewlett will look to stay undefeated while Lawrence will be seeking a bounce back win after losing to Glen Cove last week. Admission is always free and the Hewlett Football Booster Club will have Hewlett merchandise and food for sale at the snack bar. PRE-SELICHOT PROGRAM AT CONGREGATION BETH SHOLOM Dr. Norman Blumenthal, Director of the Bereavement and Crisis Intervention Services at Chai Lifeline and Dr. Rona Novick, Director of Doctoral Studies at the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration at Yeshiva University will lead “Making Amends and Making Peace: The Importance of Forgiveness and Purpose,” at Congregation Beth Sholom, located at 390 Broadway in Lawrence at 10:30. Then, at 12:00 a.m., join Chazan Joel Kaplan for Selichot services.

Monday September 26th EMUNAH OF AMERICA FIVE TOWNS CHAPTER ROSH HASHANAH BAKE SALE Support EMUNAH’s children in Israel and purchase your delicious baked goods/beautiful gift items at the EMUNAH Five Towns bake sale and gift boutique at the home of Esther and Baruch Weinstein, 4 Iris Street in Cedarhurst. For more information please contact Elana Oved at (516) 984-4799, Shari Shapiro at (516) 413-6927 or Bini Dachs at (917) 543-6335.

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SEPTEMBER 23 - 29, 2011 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •

Late Night Humor

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The Best of This Week’s Post 11pm Wit

Jimmy Fallon

David Letterman

Jumping Thai Salad Conan O’Brien

Jay Leno

“President Obama says his new jobs bill will create over 1.9 million jobs — and up to 50 of them will be right here in America.”

–Jay Leno “Obama said Americans feel things aren’t fair, that the deck is stacked against them, and that nobody is paying attention. That’s an inspiring campaign speech.”

–Jay Leno “More and more information coming out about our other presidential candidates. Like, did you know that Mitt Romney’s real name is Willard? He was born Willard. Well, thank god he had the good sense to change it to “Mitt.” That’s so much more accessible than Will.”

“Jumping Thai Salad” Featured at Sunflower Caf`e With the popularity of the original Sunflower Café soaring in Brooklyn, its owners opened up their Lawrence location about three years ago. Easily recognizable with its bright yellow exterior, they serve mostly pastas and salads, baguettes, paninis, and sushi. Inside, the restaurant is just as bright, with yellow walls and a large skylight that makes customers feel as if they are in a garden. “One of the dishes that is very popular here is called a Jumping Thai Salad ($14.07),” Manager David Elberg said. “It is an oriental salad that is

very healthy. A lot of people who come here are very into eating healthy. So we try to serve them something that is healthy but also tastes good at the same time. It comes with broccoli, carrots, bean sprouts, red pepper, baby corn and pecans. The put a little balsamic vinegar and some sesame seeds on top and it is very good.” “We have many paninis but one of our more popular is the Sunflower Panini ($9.95). It’s a five cheese panini with feta, mozzarella, parmesan, emek and cheddar cheese. It is toasted and it comes with an Israel salad on the side.”

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–David Letterman “Nobody likes hiking more than I do, but it seems to me that if you have an atlas, you can ﬁnd many places to go hiking – that aren’t Iraq or Korea.”

–David Letterman

–Jay Leno “I don’t want to say the solar panels are bad, but they absorb less sunlight than John Boehner.”

–Jay Leno

Friday, September 23

Pam Am: CBS, starts at 8:00 p.m. The show centers around one of the most prestigious airlines in the world, Pam Am, and the adventures of the flight crew during a time in 1963, when flying weren’t accessible to just any one. From Berlin to Monte Carlo, Captain Dean Lowery (Mike Vogel), Co-Pilot Ted Vanderway (Michael Mosley, and flight attendants Maggie Ryan (Christina Ricci), Kate Cameron (Kelli Garner), and Laura Cameron (Margot Robbie) are faced with turbulence in the sky and in their personal lives.

Sunflower Panini Toast

–David Letterman

“Congress is investigating why the Obama administration invested over $500 million in a solar panel company called Solyndra, which ﬁled for bankruptcy. Only the White House could pick a solar panel company that goes broke in California in the summer.”

Sunday, September 25

Terra Nova: Fox, starts at 8:00 p.m. In the year 2149, the world is in peril, and an average family takes a trip back in time to prehistoric Earth in an attempt to save the world. Jim Shannon ( Jason O’Mara), his wife, Elisabeth (Shelley Conn), and their family travel with a team of settlers back in time to Terra Nova. Terra Nova is ﬁlled with waterfalls and clear skies, but amidst the beauty, they face opposition by a colony of renegades, which may ruin mankind before they can save it.

–Conan O’Brien

David Letterman’s “Top Ten Highlights Of Barack Obama’s Deficit Plan” 10. Pay everything off with a giant bake sale on the White House lawn 9. New 10,000 percent tax on waffles — no way people are giving up their waffles! 8. Congressional Super Committee now reports to even more powerful Super Duper Committee 7. Medicare no longer covers butt X-rays 6. From now on, quarters are worth 26 cents 5. Change the definition of the word ‘deficit’ 4. Seniors must wait until they’re 112 before they can collect Social Security 3. Open more post offices — those places are money machines! 2. Congressmen must pay hookers in cash 1. Jets giving three and a half in Cincy — it’s like found money

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Monday, September 26

“Michelle Obama has convinced the owners of the Olive Garden to cut calories and sodium by 20 percent. They took the ﬁrst lady’s advice because Michelle Obama is more Italian than anybody that works at the Olive Garden.”

“At the United Nations in New York, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was bragging that Iran now leads the world in captured hikers.”

New on TV

Sunﬂower Café is located at 357 Central Avenue in Lawrence. They are open Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 p.m., on Friday from 9:00 a.m. till three hours before Shabbat, and on Saturday from one hour after Shabbat until 1:00 a.m. To place an order for pickup or delivery, call them at (516) 569-4522. Sunﬂower Café is a kosher restaurant under the supervision of VAAD of The Five Towns.

–Jay Leno

“All the world leaders at the United Nations agree on one thing: Superman has got to do more.”

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Dolphin Tale: Rated G. Based on the true story of Winter, a

dolphin who was caught in a crab trap and damaged her tail. Winter is rescued and brought to the Clearwater Marine Hospital where Dr. Ken McCarthy ( Morgan Freeman) must create a new prosthetic tail. The movie captures the bond between Winter and the young boy, Sawyer (Nathan Gamble) who freed her. Harry Connick, Jr. and Ashley Judd also co-star in the movie. Machine Gun Preacher: Rated R. Based on the true story of Sam Childers, who left his drug-dealing criminal past behind him and found a calling to save kidnapped and orphaned children. Childers (Gerard Butler) found Angels of East Africa Rescue Organization. Childers ﬁnds an area requiring an orphanage, but ﬁnds opposition by the Lord’s Resistance Army, a rebel militia that forces young boys to become soldiers. The movie captures Childers’ mission to save children and turn his life around.

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• THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD • SEPTEMBER 23 - 29, 2011

CLASSIFIED Help Wanted A/R/Payroll/Bookkeeper: No Exp. necessary. Salary Commensurate, takes little of your time. Requirements: computer literate, efficient and dedicated. Email resume to: distributionspcomp@gmail.com Business Associate: with strong sales and marketing experience. Assist in running a 36 years established equipment and supplies business. E-mail particulars to consultlu@aol. com Feel Good About What You Do For A Living! Afternoon, overnight and weekend positions available in the 5 Towns for caring and responsible individuals to work with boys who have developmental disabilities. Staff provide socialization & skill-building opportunities within a residential setting to enhance the lives of each resident. Excellent benefits package, including a free health insurance option for full time employees. Good English communication and writing skills required. Valid driver’s license a must. Ohel Bais Ezra, Phone: 718-6863102, E-mail: resumes@ohelfamily.org In-class Aid: for high-functioning 8th grade yeshiva boy. 5 days, 4 hrs. Ideal for individual in special education. Call 917-601-1109 Physical Therapy Assistant: (PT/FT) PT office in Five Towns. If interested please call 516-6505756 Sales Agents: Hudson Energy, well established Energy Co. (ESCO) Looking for motivated, personable, assertive, top-notch sales agents. Offers great Upfront Commissions! Email resume to SalesNYC@hudsonenergy.net. Or call 718-677-1570 Sales Agents: www.Jewpon.com is looking for Sales agents! Commission based salary. E-mail Nisso@Jewpon.com, Name, Phone Number, Email Address and Resume Secretary/ Receptionist: Seeking reliable and well organized individual who has the ability to multi-task and work well with others to work in our mental health clinic in Far Rockaway. Responsibilities include answering phones, registering patients, assist medical billing with insurance verification and pre-certification, collecting fees and co-pays, inputting therapist schedules into computer, assist Office Manager and more. Must have typing, computer skills and have excellent English communication. This P/T position is Sunday 8:30am–4:30pm and M-TH 6pm–10pm. Ohel Bais Ezra, Phone: 718-686-3102, E-mail: resumes@ohelfamily.org

Real Estate for Sale Bayswater/Far Rockaway: Late 1800’s Colonial w/real Old World Charm, Mst Suite/fpl + 4 Br’s, Lr/fpl, Fdr/fpl, Eik, Moldings thruout, Full Bsmt w/Ose $534,000 LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Cedarhurst: Condo 1 bed, 1 bath, 1st fl $149K MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Cedarhurst: Townhouse, 3Br, 2.5 Bth, X-Large Master, Full Stand Up Attic, Great Storage… ..$475K VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Cedarhurst: Bright & spacious 1BR, 1.5Bth Coop. L-shaped LR/DR, Terr, lg BR. h/w flrs. Building has beautiful carpeted lobby. Gar.$139K JAN KALMAN RLTY 516-569-5651 Cedarhurst: Charming 3 bdrm col ,attic ,basement, lg rooms $410K MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 Cedarhurst: Expanded cape with main level den 3 bdrms $349K MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 Cedarhurst: Mint 3-4BR 1 1/2bth bright spacious Col. EIK, FDR, LR/fpl, Den, 1st flr, lndry rm, cath ceilgs, hardwd flrs, lge backyard. Full bsmt. Great loc. $649,000. 516-569-6560 East Rockaway: Legal 2 Family! 4BR, New Heat + Electric, Den, 2 Kit, O/S Property...$399K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 East Rockaway: Updated Jr.4 in desirable Capitol House.1 Bedrm(possible 2). Laundry on floor. Elev. Low maint.Near all. $149,500 JAN KALMAN RLTY 516-569-5651 East Rockaway: Desirable Capitol House. Lg updtd 2BR,2Bth Apt. Terr. Laundry on floor. Elev.$199K JAN KALMAN RLTY 516-569-5651 East Rockaway: Sophisticated home, fin bsmt $639K MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-5695110 East Rockaway: Waterfront. Open Layout. New Top-Of-Line Kit. Heated IGP $689K MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Far Rockaway: Spacious 3 bdrm home + den attic, basement $400’s MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 Garden City/Hempstead: PRICE REDUCTION! Stately updated C/H Col, 1/2Acre. 3 BR/3.5Bth. Oak Flrs. Granite Eik/Ss Appls/Brkfst Area. FDR. LR/Fpl, Wndws Olkg Backyrd W/Pool & Bluestone Patio. Full Fin Bsmt/Bar/Wine Cellar/Full Bth. Move In Cond!! $649K Call Lynne Moreo 516-506-2540; Lynne.Moreo@cbmoves.com. Coldwell Banker Residential Hewlett: Move right in! Mint 4BR,2Bth Expanded Cape. Lg MBR, LR/Fpl, DR,spac EIK, bsmt. 80x100 prop.Reduced! $424K JAN KALMAN RLTY 516-569-5651 Hewlett: Great home for large family. 4+BR Col. 3.5 Bths, EIK, FDR, Den, Fin Attic, Fin bsmt.Quiet str.$459K JAN KALMAN RLTY 516-569-5651 Hewlett: Lovely 3BR Expanded Cape, Fin Bsmt, Oak Flrs, Den, SD# 14, Low Tax...$399K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Hewlett: Col, huge Eik, $599K MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Hewlett: Townhouse, Lr, Dr, Eik, Den w/Sliders to Pvt backyard, 3Br, 2.5Baths, Laundry Rm, Att 1 car garage $399,000 LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Hewlett: Town House Co-Op 3 br’s, 3 bths, 2 enc terraces, drman, pool $499K MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Hewlett: Colonial. 5 Br, 4 Bth, All Redone, New O/S Kitchen, Finished Basement w/Wine Cellar, Huge Backyard, SD#14…..$1.050M VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Hewlett: 3 FAM. 6br/3bth, new upgrades,low taxes,great rent roll.. $599,000 Must see! FSBO 516-569-6579 Hewlett Bay Manor: 1st floor. Spacious 1 br. Large living room. EIK $170K MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Bay Park: Colonial, 7 Br, 2.55 Bths,

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A Civics Lesson From My Daughter CONTINUED FROM P. A10 ty that government in this case, overreacted, was immovable to the changing situation and caused potentially more problems than they solved. Nonetheless, we muddled by! But do we just want to muddle by? Some would say that we shouldn’t have government involvement at all. You might want to talk to the victims of

A Decade Later: Post-9/11 Reflections on Liberty CONTINUED FROM P. A10 The ideals of the European Enlightenment and Renaissance, to fully develop the human personality based on human effort, has not been embraced by many sectors of the Muslim world as it has been in most of the Christian and Jewish worlds, some of whose thinkers have explained that human freedom itself is God’s will, thus reconciling the tension between an omniscient God and free will by teaching that it is God’s will that humankind be free. It would be a mistake to continue to ignore this important difference between the Western and Islamic mindset. We must bridge the gap between the Western mindset that we are masters of our own destiny (“our future lies not in our stars, but in ourselves”—Shakespeare) and the mindset that nothing done by humans can alter the divine will. The chasm must somehow be bridged. Ironically, before the European Enlightenment, it was Arab and Muslim theologians of the Middle Ages who studied and

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current debate within Islam as to the continued vitality of ijtihad (interpretation and application of traditional Islamic legal principles to new circumstances) as a mechanism for reform in today’s Muslim world. Excellent ideas from the golden age of Islam mustn’t be lost. Further, we should engage the Muslim world in terms of accepting what has occurred, in terms of the particular unfolding of events that has occurred -- i.e., in a manner more consistent with its notions of Providence. There is an elaborate contemporary mosaic of ijtihad-inspired fatwas on which to draw. Fatwas liberalizing Shariah law on interest payments, home mortgages and car loans, among others, have allowed Westernstyle ﬁnancing previously considered taboo. Although most of these are currently found in the economic arena, nothing in principle should restrict their scope to that realm. Perhaps one day an ijtihadinspired pluralism will emerge throughout the Muslim world. That would be an Arab Spring really worth celebrating.

He Keeps Me in Stitches CONTINUED FROM P. A10 provides plenty of inspiration, though my daughter’s former nursery teacher had a saying: I won’t believe what your kids say about you and you don’t believe what they say about me. After he comes home from a day of school, I am eager to hear what he has learned that day. Today was more of a surprise than usual. He explained that his teacher had started a writing workshop and they started to write stories. “What did you write about?” I asked him. “About last night,” he explained. “Remember when I trashed my room?” he said – and I remembered it vividly. “Well,” he continued, “I wrote about that and made pictures of the mess - but I could not make pictures of your angry face.” He explained, that he just could not capture my facial expression with crayons. I can only imagine what he told his teacher about

what had transpired that evening, and what I probably said in reaction to his tantrum. Either way, parent teacher conferences for him are sure to be interesting. At least I know that certain things have seeped into his head, our hard work not always in vain. Not his first time and certainly not his last, my son needed stitches last weekend. It was a case of forehead vs. door knob, and the door knob won. Called back from errands to find a towel full of blood, we waited for the emergency personnel to arrive and confirm what I already knew with my degree in motherhood – he needed stitches. The perfect patient, he stayed perfectly still as the plastic surgeon closed the wound. When it was all said and done, just a Band-Aid sealed the deal. He was exhausted, having cried for a while after the initial injury and the trauma that surrounded the event. Despite that, he was pay-

ing close attention when the doctor asked him what kind of Band-Aid he wanted. “Do you want a Sponge Bob Band-Aid?” asked the surgeon, one in hand, ready for application. After all – what kid would turn down a Sponge Bob BandAid? But my son did not want that Band-Aid and shook his head. “Mommy says that Sponge Bob is inappropriate,” he said. My husband and I smiled profusely and began to chuckle. We monitor the television shows our children watch, censoring some approving others, and Sponge Bob is not on the approved list. It seemed our little boy had been listening the entire time. Of course, the irony was that he ended up with a Loony Tunes Tazmanian Devil Band-Aid instead. Considering the patient, it was much more appropriate. G-d works in mysterious ways.

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Tough Being a Fan CONTINUED FROM P. A11 Mr. Demi Moore, a/k/a/ Austin Kutcher taking the lead role now. My prediction – Kutcher

is way too sweet to be compelling in what had been a lecherous guilty pleasure in watching Mr. Sheen, who embodied his role, and for good reason. This

show will slowly lose its luster and won’t make it deep into 2012. But this week “Boardwalk Empire” returns on HBO, watchthat.

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translated classical Greek philosophy and science, bringing these to the attention of Europeans who then developed the ideas that led to the Renaissance and Enlightenment. Enlightened Arab thinkers of the Middle Ages, such as Abu Nasr al-Farabi and Averroes (ibn Rushd), had great impact on the development of Western thought. They heavily inﬂuenced the work of pivotal Western thinkers such as Thomas Aquinas and Moses Maimonides. A clarion call should be sounded by moderate Muslim leaders to re-awaken that prior enlightened Muslim mindset that so enriched the West, especially among the young. Revered Muslim thinkers of centuries past should be reintroduced by Muslim and Western scholars into the contemporary Islamic debate as a moderating and modernizing force with historical authority. Al-Farabi, for example, speaks of Muslim jurists appealing to generally accepted rational notions where these do not expressly contradict hadith (prophetic traditions). This old yet modernist call is echoed in the

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come of the Palestinian bid at statehood. In the best case, they win a vote to create their state by denying ours. And when the festivities end, they’ll realize nothing has changed and their frustration will turn into anger at their own leaders for leading them down another dead end, or at Israel for continuing to ex-

ist beside them. And anger could turn to violence and death, more of the same from a people whose response to previous Israeli efforts to reconcile and make peace was “No. No. No.” The world would do well to send the Palestinians back to Ramallah not with a deed of statehood, but a new Palestinian mandate: to stop blaming everyone else for their problems,

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There’s a New Chabad in Town for “Jewlett” BY SUSAN VARGHESE

abbi Nochem and Rivka Tenenboim of Hewlett are bringing a new meaning to the term house of worship. The pair are leading the new Chabad of Hewlett, a division of the Chabad of the Five Towns. Chabad is a worldwide religious Jewish organization and the word Chabad stands for wisdom, knowledge, and intellect, Rivka said. Although Chabad is based in Orthodox Judaism, the term houses of worship can often leave an impression of exclusivity and religious obligations, but that’s not what Chabad is about, Rivka explained. “It’s a house where every Jewish person can feel comfortable. A house of worship has a connotation that you come, you pray, and you leave,” Rivka said. “It’s more of a home away from home…The idea of Chabad, the principle is that Judaism belongs to everybody. We don’t believe in labels and separation...Our job is to help get people access and an opportunity to experience Judaism joyfully.” Nochem grew up in Israel and studied at various rabbinical colleges in New Jersey and New York. He received his rabbinical ordination from the late Israeli Chief Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu. Rivka grew up in Brooklyn and that’s where the pair met. However, her interest in Judaism started before that. They’re starting the division in Hewlett because of its thriving Jewish community, which led to its fond nickname “Jewlett,” Rivka joked. Nochem noted that there aren’t memberships at Chabad. “Even if someone’s a member in another synagogue, they can still come and participate in activities. We’re not excusive. Chabad is not about members. That’s the biggest difference.” “I always dreamt of having a

Chabad center,” Rivka said. She spent several years for the high holidays in Puerto Rico, where her sister runs a Chabad center, and a few years in Commack, where her other sister is involved with the Chabad center, running a children’s program there. “Recently, I met one of my students and she told me how incredible it was that I was her teacher when she was in Hebrew school because it sparked her love for Judaism,” Rivka said. “It made me feel warm inside. “ People often get into Chabad for various reasons, including gaining informal Jewish education or to have a sense of community, Nochem explained. “ Most people who are with Chabad are not religious or don’t call themselves religious. A few weeks ago we had an ice cream party and it was unbelievable to see so many different kinds of people, those that don’t belong to any kind of synagogues.” In their Hewlett home, freshbaked chocolate chip cookies and refreshments are set neatly on their dining table. Chabad of Hewlett is currently working on acquiring a building, but the Tenenboims have been holding classes and activities at their home since April, and it’s a given that nobody leaves their home without a snack. “I love to cook,” Rivka said biting into a cookie. Besides balancing building awareness of the new Chabad, they also juggle being parents of their three young children, the youngest being threeweeks old. “We don’t separate our personal life from our Chabad involvement,” Nochem said. “We have shabbos dinner every Friday night. Rivka makes delicious food. People from different synagogues or don’t belong to one come just to spend some more Jewish time together. The kids are a part of that.” If guests aren’t over, the kids are usually disappointed, Riv-

ka explained. “If we don’t have people over, they say, “Mommy, there’s no shabbos guests?’ They [the kids] love it.” Even with no official memberships, Nochem isn’t too concerned about keeping Chabad afloat financially. “People want to participate in giving financially in a house of worship that’s non judgmental. All Chabads are funded independently. We believe that when we provide for the community, they’ll want to keep the Chabad center and activities going through ugh financial support. It won’t be through membership dues,, but people with the ability find a few extra dollars or change can an contribute if they want.” “That’s one of thee successes of the Chabad,” Nochem em said. “People with just a few w pennies will give what they havee to someone in need.” The most imporortant thing that Noochem and Rivkaa hope to achieve is to let people know that they always have Chabad as a place to rely on. “There’s always a number you could call and a place you could go. Our door is always open. Even if its not open I’m m Rabbi Nochem and Rivka Tenenboim

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High Holiday Special

Floral Centerpieces for the Perfect High Holiday Table Adding Customized Flair for Not A lot of Scratch BY SUSAN VARGHESE

osh Hashanah is fast approaching, and local florists have some top picks for the best floral arrangements. White is the most popular color for the holidays, according to Robin Merkin, of Touch of Silk florist. “White represents a pure, fresh, start of a new year,” Merkin explained. Table centerpieces are a way to add a festive atmosphere and make an ordinary table stand out. Merkin noted white hydrangeas, roses, lilies and orchids, which start at $50. A loose bouquet of flowers starts at $30. “The more modern will go for a pop of color,” Merkin said. “This one woman’s doing hot pink flowers for Rosh Hashanah. There’s no rhyme or reason.” Aside from just having basic flowers, Merkin noted that she could customize the flowers with details like angular placement, knots, and leaves. “Having flowers for the holiday doesn’t have to be an expensive proposition, even if it’s $6 for each stem, for $45 you have a huge look.” At Woodmere Florist, Elaine Nelson found plant baskets to be great holiday gifts like a Mums basket ($50). Centerpieces filled with bronze mums, berries, cut cabbages, and orange flowers are also available and start at $50. Instead of small, voluminous centerpieces, tall arrangements with white lilies and alliums are a good and simple option. Alla Shema, manager at Jerusalem Florist, offers unique arrangements with a bright array of flowers. “One of our arrangements has apples, pomegranates, hydrangeas, roses and orchid heads. It’s a more daring look.” Another is a more elegant look, with a green and white theme using flowers and apple flowers. Both arrangements start at $100. For a smaller centerpiece, Shema recommended a burgundy and orange themed floral arrangement in a bowl for $40. “Flowers are good for any celebration, and it definitely enhances the High Holiday,” Shema said. Orders can be placed all weeklong for Touch of Florist and Woodmere. Jerusalem Florist is accepting orders until Tuesday night. Touch of Florist doesn’t have a retail location, but Merkin can be contacted for floral request at (516) 967-3839. All flowers are delivered. Woodmere Florists is located at 1106 Broadway in Woodmere. It’s $8 for delivery. (516) 374-0960. www.thewoodmereflorist.com. Jerusalem Florist is located at 712 West Broadway in Woodmere. (516) 569-7561. It’s $5 for delivery. www.jerusalemflorist.com

Apple, pomegranate, and hydrangea arrangement from Jerusalem Florist.

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How to Celebrate Without Packing on the Pounds

hen it comes to the Jewish holidays, food is always plays a big part in the festivities. Traditional dishes, while delicious, tend to be high in fat and calories so it can be tough for those who are trying to stay trim during the season. Bagels and a schmear (Yiddish for anything that can be spread) is a mainstay during the Jewish holidays, but there are healthier alternatives. While a bagel may have anywhere between 400500 calories, a slice of challah is only 100-200 calories. A whiteﬁsh salad, which is full of mayonnaise, can be substituted with smoked white ﬁsh for some of the taste with less of the fat. “During Yom Kippur the sound of shofar is like a gun going off at a race and everyone runs to the table to get food. I think there are

Woodmere’s Bonnie Taub-Dix and her popular book some healthy things you can do to make the holidays trimmer,” says Bonnie Taub-Dix, author of “Read It Before You Eat It” and a weight loss expert from Wood-

mere. Frequently, the need to stay hydrated is forgotten on Yom Kippur once breaking the fast arrives. People tend to break their

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fast with diary and salt which acts like a magnet to ﬂuid retention. “Drink water so that you feel fuller and it will prevent you from feeling puffy,” said TaubDix. She also recommends keeping fresh fruit on the table during all holidays as a substitute for traditional desserts like cake and cookies. Taub-Dix doesn’t think that the holidays are a time for deprivation either, so if the mood strikes a small portion of assorted treats, or indulging in your favorite, won’t ruin the diet. “So many people break the fast as if they haven’t eaten in days,” Taub-Dix cautions. “It doesn’t mean you have to eat three meals just because you’re hungry.” As with most holidays, alcohol plays a role during the holy days of Jewish life. It’s important to remember that liquid calories are just as harmful to a diet as what you eat from your plate. So drink smart. There are more calories in hard liquor and spirits than there are in wine. Additionally, pay attention to whatever mixer is being added to a drink because soda and juice are high in sugar. Drinking alcohol also decreases your defenses. After

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et’s face it; there was a time in the not too distant past where most of our main meals revolved around beef and or some other type of red meat of some kind as a main course. With the newest med-

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Bonnie’s Honey Sweet Apple-Mango Cobbler Parve 1-1/2 cups all-purpose ﬂour ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour 8 cups apple (about 6 large apples) – cored, peeled and cut into small pieces 1 cup mango (about ½ large mango) – cup into small pieces 2 Tablespoons of honey 3 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon of lemon juice ½ + ¼ teaspoons of salt 1 teaspoon cornstarch

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ical warnings about what too much meat can do to our “innards” we’ve all learned that red meat as a main course is better left to the once or twice a week meal and treat than as an everyday gotta have it ingredient in our menu planning. All that kind of goes out the window with the holidays when brisket plays a front and center role. While I’m truly a big fan of beef and lamb I have relegated them to secondary ingredients (most of the time). That way I’m able to serve it more often and not have to worry about rotor rooting my arteries at some later date. I ﬁnd that by utilizing beef and beef broth to make a soup (gasp, sometimes INSTEAD of chicken soup) I can have my proverbial cake and eat it too. With yontif meals to prepare for it’s the perfect time (especially during Sukkot where the weather is soooooooooo unpredictable) to have several really delicious beef soup recipes that are meal recipes ready to whip up in no time at all.

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Cooking spray ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ cup canola oil 1-1/4 cups of soy milk 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar 1. Preheat oven to 4000F. 2. Spoon flours into dry measuring cups and level with a knife. Whisk together in a medium size bowl. Set aside ¼ cup. 3. In a large bowl, combine ¼ cup flour mixture, apples, mango, honey, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Gently toss together and let stand for 15 minutes. 4. Spray a 13 x 9- inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon fruit mixture into dish and level ingredients. 5. Add and whisk ½ teaspoon salt, granulated sugar, and baking powder to flour (see step 2). Stir in ¼ cup canola oil and mix to resemble a coarse meal. Add soy milk and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice just until moist. 6. Spread flour mixture evenly across top of apple/mango combination. Sprinkle top lightly with turbinado sugar. 7. Bake at 4000F for 40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Yield: 12 servings (around ½ cup each)

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a few drinks it’s easier to succumb to the allure of holiday treats. “Rosh Hashanah is a time of reﬂection and self examination so it’s a good time to ask if I’ve taken care of my body,” Taub-Dix recommends. “Set an example when you set the table.” When it comes to the New Year the tradition is to make something different so it’s prime time to experiment with new dishes in the kitchen. “On the holiday I’ll make an apple, mango cobbler. I’ll jazz it up and make it different. Cobbler is lower in calories than pie because it has less pastry dough,” says Taub-Dix.

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•1 tablespoon olive oil •1 to 2 lbs steak cut into bite size pieces •Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste •3 tablespoons olive oil or butter •1/2 onion, chopped •2 carrots, chopped •2 stalks celery, chopped •1 bay leaf •1/4 cup flour •1/2 cup good dry red wine •4 to 5 cups beef broth •1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes in their juice •2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped Heat oil in a stock pot. Season the pieces of steak with salt and pepper and cook for about a minute (turning only once) until it sears on both sides but don’t finish cooking it needs to finish cooking in the soup. Remove the meat from pot and set it aside. In the same pot, heat the oil and saute the onions, carrots, celery and bay leaf until they begin to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the flour and stir constantly for another 2 to 3 minutes, scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the pot and the flour starts to get golden. Stir in the wine, stock, tomatoes and the thyme. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for at least 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Stir the beef and the drippings back into the soup; cook

about 2 more minutes for medium rare, or until desired doneness. Adjust the seasonings as needed and serve in large bowls. This soup really does eat like a meal.

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GARLIC AND BEEF SOUP (meat) • • • •

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup sweet onion, chopped 4 to 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into cubes • 1 to 2 lbs of leftover steak or brisket, diced • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon black pepper • 1 teaspoon soy sauce • 1/2 cup of tomato sauce • 5 cups of beef broth In a stock pot heat the olive oil, and then saute the garlic and onion. Sautee until the onion and garlic are soft and golden. Add the carrots and potatoes, mix, and cook for a few more minutes. Add the steak, salt, pepper, tomato and soy sauce, and mix well. Cook for a few more minutes. Add the broth and then bring the mixture to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for approx one hour, stirring occasionally. Serves 6 to 8.

SIMPLE GROUND BEEF SOUP (meat) • • • • •

1/2 cup margarine or olive oil 1/2 cup flour 8 cups hot water 2 lbs ground beef 2 tablespoons beef bouillon powder • 1 cup onions, chopped • 1 cup carrots, diced • 1 cup celery, sliced • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables • 28 ounces canned tomatoes, diced • 1 teaspoon pepper • 1 tablespoon steak seasoning Melt margarine in stock pot. Blend in ﬂour to make a smooth paste. Gradually add hot water a little at a time. Whisking it smooth as you go. Simmer until smooth. Sauté beef in a large skillet and drain off fat Add meat, bouillon, all vegetables and seasonings to saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are cooked.

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ITALIAN MEATBALL SOUP (meat) Meatballs: 3/4 pounds ground beef

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Making the Most of Apples at Rosh Hashanah A Guide to Apples and What to do With Them BY EILEEN GOLTZ

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he song starts out “I love you a bushel and a peck” and while I know they’re not referring to apples the lyrics always come to mind this Yontif time of year when there is an over abundance of apple varieties. Gala, Golden Delicious, Rome, Macintosh, Granny Smith, Pippen, and a host of others are there, just waiting to be picked (or picked up at the grocery) and served. The choices you will make will depend on if you want to chomp down on the freshest of the fresh or cook them up in a special dish or just serve with apples and

honey. Rather than bore you with lots of factoids I’d thought I’d get down to the nitty gritty helpful stuff and give you some practical info that will help you make your choice of variety easier and help you gage exactly how many apples you’ll need to create your culinary masterpieces for Rosh Hashanna and any other holiday meal

Apple Quantities 1 lb. = about 4 small apples 1 lb. = about 3 medium apples 1 lb. = about 2 large apples 1 lb. sliced = about 2 cups 1 lb. diced = about 3 cups 2 medium grated = 1 cup

Best Apple Tip: When you slice an apple it has a tendency to brown quickly if you don’t use it right away. The best way to prevent this and not use lemon juice (which tends to change the ﬂavor of the apple is to mix a quarter cup of apple juice with a cup of water and pour over the sliced apples. Drain and use when needed. When you choose your apple look for FIRM and brightly colored apples. Apples do not ripen after being taken off the tree, so the color you see is the color you get. If they are waxed, wash them well. Types of Apples and What To Do With Them

raw and great in salads. Also good in pies, sauces and baking.

background. A very sweet apple. Delicious raw and salads. Also great for pies and baking but I don’t care for it in sauces.

and the Golden Delicious apple. Sweet and tart combined. Good for most just about anything you want to make.

Golden Delicious

Jonathan

A sweet, yellow apple that is wonderful for just about everything you want to make.

A tart red/green apple. Good for most just about anything you want to make.

Empire

Granny Smith

McIntosh

A green and red apple that has a sweet/tart taste. Delicious raw and, pretty good for pies, sauces and baking.

This is a very tart green apple. Terriﬁc for anything you want to make and it’s available year around.

This is a green/ red apple that’s mostly sweet with just a hint of tart. Best raw or in sauces.

Fuji

Honeycrisp

A sweet, red/pink apple. Delicious raw and great in pies, sauces and baking. Short shelf life. Use immediately

This apple is best raw and ok baking and sauces but not for pies, it breaks down too much when cooked.

Gala

Jonagold

Cortland Sweet/semi tart red apple on green/yellow color. Delicious raw and great in salads. Ok but not great in pies, sauces and baking.

Red Delicious

Braeburn Apples These are usually is orange/ red on a yellow color. Delicious

Has pink stripes on a yellow

A cross between the Jonathan

Sweet and popular and available year around. Best raw terrible for baking.

Rome Beauty One of my favorite baking apples. Not too sweet and can be used for just about anything.

Here are some fun and tasty High Holiday recipes featuring apples: TURKEY, APPLE AND FENNEL TOSSED SALAD (meat) • • • • • • • •

Dressing 2 teaspoon minced garlic 2/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Salad • 3 large apples, cored and diced (about 4 cups) • 6 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves • 2 cups spring greens • 1 whole fennel bulb thinly sliced (about 3 1/2 cups) • 2 cups seedless red grapes cut in half • 1 1/2 to 2 lbs. smoked turkey breast cut into bite sized pieces (you can

use leftover turkey or chicken • 1/2 cups toasted, chopped pecans To make the dressing combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Set aside. On a serving platter or in a salad bowl combine the romaine lettuce and spring greens. In a large separate bowl, combine the apples, fennel, and grapes. Pour

about ½ of the dressing over the apple mixture and toss gently to coat. Spoon the apple mixture over lettuce. Arrange the smoked turkey over the salad and sprinkle with the pecans. Spoon the remaining dressing over the salad and serve. Serves 6 to 8 Modiﬁed from epicurious.com

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APPLE AND BROCCOLI NOODLE SLAW (pareve) â&#x20AC;˘ 3 sweet apples sliced into thin slices â&#x20AC;˘ 2 pkg. 3 oz. Ramen noodles â&#x20AC;˘ 1 pkg. 16 oz. broccoli or regular coleslaw mix or 3 cups cabbage and carrots shredded â&#x20AC;˘ 2 tablespoons sliced green onions â&#x20AC;˘ 2 cups broccoli florets cut up â&#x20AC;˘ 1 cup sunflowers kernels, toasted â&#x20AC;˘ 1 cup slivered almonds, and toasted Dressing â&#x20AC;˘ 1/2 cup sugar â&#x20AC;˘ 1/2 cup cider vinegar â&#x20AC;˘ 2/3 cup olive oil â&#x20AC;˘ 1 teaspoon minced garlic â&#x20AC;˘ 1 teaspoon dried minced onion â&#x20AC;˘ salt and pepper to taste â&#x20AC;˘ 1 tablespoons minced parsley In a jar with a lid combine the

sugar, vinegar, olive oil, salt, garlic, onion, pepper and parsley. Cover and shake to combine and set aside. Crush the noodles and put them in a large salad bowl. Add the slaw mix, onions, broccoli, apples, sunďŹ&#x201A;ower seeds, and almonds. Toss to combine. Drizzle about 2/3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the dressing over the top of the salad and toss to coat. Serve the remaining dressing with the salad. Serves 6 to 8.

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about ďŹ ve minutes and then turn cook until browned and cooked through, another 5 to 7 minutes. Spoon the chicken and apples into warm tortillas. Top with assorted toppings wrap and serve. Serves 6

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In medium bowl, combine apple sauce, vinegar, onion, oil, oregano, salt, pepper and hot sauce, mixing well. Place the chicken pieces and apple slices in a bowl and pour the marinate over the top. Mix to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least three hours, mixing once during this time. Heat the olive oil in large skillet. Cook the chicken and apples with marinade for

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Dough 2 1/2 cups flour 2 cups oatmeal 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups applesauce 2/3 cup oil 4 large eggs 2/3 cups whipping cream Filling: â&#x20AC;˘ 1 cup cream cheese â&#x20AC;˘ 1/3 cup powder sugar â&#x20AC;˘ 1 tablespoon flour â&#x20AC;˘ 1 tablespoon honey â&#x20AC;˘ 1 teaspoon vanilla â&#x20AC;˘ 1 large egg â&#x20AC;˘ 2 peeled and chopped apples Topping â&#x20AC;˘ 1/4 cup chopped pecans â&#x20AC;˘ 4 tablespoons brown sugar â&#x20AC;˘ 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat oven to 350. Grease 2 9X5 loaf pans. In a large bowl combine the ďŹ&#x201A;our, oatmeal, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined and aside. In another bowl combine the applesauce, milk, oil and eggs. Whisk together until blended and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer combine the cream cheese, egg, honey, â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

chopped apples and vanilla just mix until slightly combined. Add the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of ďŹ&#x201A;our. Mix cream cheese becomes smooth with the only lumps being the apple pieces; set aside. Add the applesauce mixture to the into the ďŹ&#x201A;our mixture and mix until just blended, do not over mix. Pour half the mixture into the two prepared loaf pans. Divide the cream cheese mixture in half and spoon half into each loaf pan and then spoon the remaining batter over the top. In another bowl combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle it over the top of the two pans. Bake for 55 - 60 minutes. Remove and cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pans. Let cool for an additional 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

APPLE RASPBERRY SALAD (pareve) â&#x20AC;˘ 1 package (3 ounce) kosher raspberry flavored gelatin â&#x20AC;˘ 1 cup applesauce â&#x20AC;˘ 1/4 cup pecan pieces â&#x20AC;˘ 1 cup boiling water â&#x20AC;˘ 2 stalks diced celery â&#x20AC;˘ 1 package (10 ounce) frozen raspberries or 1 cup fresh raspberries â&#x20AC;˘ 1 1/2 cups chopped, unpeeled Rome, Red Delicious or Granny Smith apples In large mixing bowl combine the gelatin and boiling water. Add the raspberries and stir gently until raspberries to combine. Add the apples, applesauce, pecans and celery. Pour the mixture into serving bowl or mold. Refrigerate about 3 to 5 hours or until mixture is set. Serves 6 to 8 this recipe can be doubled or tripled.

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more minutes. Add the cabbage and meatballs. Bring to a boil, and then simmer 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaves. Serves 6 to 8.

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here is an ancient biblical question that has confounded sages for eons. This deep and multifaceted question has puzzled the greatest minds of each generation and rears its dubious head every year when Rosh Hashanah rolls around. Of course I’m talking about the unsolvable dilemma, which came ﬁrst, the apple or the honey. Since Moses and Aaron aren’t here to debate with, I’m going to take a giant leap of faith and say, well, they both arrived at the same time. Since the answer to this yontif question will probably have to wait until the Sanhedrin reconvenes I’m going to take this interlude to suggest that any recipe with honey in it has got to be a reason to celebrate. Apples are another column that you can ﬁnd starting on Page C3.

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CHOP SALAD WITH HONEY LIME DRESSING (pareve) • 2 heads chopped romaine lettuce • 1 can (15.5 oz) garbanzo beans, rinsed and well drained • 3 chopped seeded tomato • 1 can sliced hearts of palm • 1 cup fresh corn kernels, uncooked (canned, drained) • 8 to 10 thinly sliced radishes • 2 avocado, diced • 1 to 2 red bell pepper, chopped

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1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup honey 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro • 2 teaspoons minced garlic • 1 to 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes In a salad bowl combine the lettuce, garbanzo beans, tomato, hearts of palm, corn, radish, avocado and red pepper. Toss to combine and set aside. In a smaller bowl combine the lime juice, olive oil, honey, parsley, garlic and pepper ﬂakes, and whisk to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serves 6 to 8. This recipe can be doubled or tripled.

BALSAMIC HONEY DRESSING (pareve) • 1/2 cup olive oil • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 to 2 green onions, sliced thin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper In a small bowl whisk all ingredients to combine or put all ingredients in a jar and shake to combine. Use immediately or keep, covered and chilled, up to one week. Makes 2/3 cup dressing. Submitted by Candice Loran Oak Park IL

TOMATOES WITH HONEY THYME DRESSING (pareve) • • • •

6 to 8 large tomatoes, sliced 3 to 4 shredded carrots Salad greens 1/3 cup white wine or fresh lemon juice • 2 teaspoons lemon zest • 3 tablespoons honey • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme • 1 cup olive oil • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Black sesame seeds for garnish Place the salad greens on a platter and then place the shredded carrots on top. Lay out the sliced tomatoes in rows. In a small bowl, whisk together the wine or lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, and thyme. Whisk in the olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle the dress-

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ing over the salad and then sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top for garnish. Serves 8 to 10.

HONEY PECAN PIE (dairy or pareve) • 1 readymade deep dish uncooked pie shell • 1 stick butter or margarine • 1 cup sugar • 3 beaten eggs • 1/3 cup corn syrup • 2/3 cup honey • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 2 to 3 cups of chopped pecans • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat oven to 325. Melt the butter and then set it aside and allow it to cool slightly. In a large bowl combine the sugar, eggs, corn syrup and honey. Whisk to combine. Add the melted butter, vanilla, pecans and cinnamon. Mix to combine. Pour the pecan mixture into the uncooked pie shell and bake for 45 to 60 minutes. Cool for at least 1 hour before serving. Serves 6 to 8.

APPLE AND HONEY FRUIT SLAW (pareve) • 1/3 cup honey • 1/3 cup oil • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 to 2 lbs. coleslaw mix • 2 to 3 crisp, tart apple, cored and chopped (I like granny smith) • 2 cans (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained • 1 cup dried cherries • 1/2 to 3/4 cup salted sunflower seeds, toasted In small bowl, whisk together the honey, oil, vinegar, poppy seeds and salt; set the mixture aside. In large bowl combine the coleslaw mix, apples, oranges, dried cherries and sunﬂower seeds. Mix to combine. Pour the dressing over coleslaw mixture and mix to coat. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Serves 6 to 8.

PEANUT AND CHOCOLATE HONEY BARS (pareve or dairy) • 1 cup honey • 1 cup packed brown sugar • 1 cup chunky peanut butter • 1 cup honey roasted peanuts • 1 cup milk or semi sweet mini chocolate chips • 7 cups crisp rice cereal In large microwave-safe

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ture into the pan. Let sit at room temperature or in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. When cool, cut into squares or use cookie cutters to cut it into fun shapes Makes 16 to 20 bars.

HONEY ZUCCHINI LOAF (pareve) • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Here’s the Beef, Hearty Holiday Soups CONTINUED FROM P. C4 • 2 1/2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs • 1 egg, beaten to mix • 1 cup fresh (cut from about 2 ears) or frozen corn kernels • 1 tablespoon lime juice In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and half the jalapeños and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the dried oregano, if using, and 1/4 teaspoon of the cumin and cook, stirring, until the zucchini starts to soften, about 3 minutes. .Add the broth, water, tomatoes, 1 1/4teaspoons of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper; bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes. .Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic, the remaining jalapeño, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon of the fresh oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, the bread crumbs, and the egg. Shape the mixture into 24 meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Add the meatballs and corn to the soup and simmer until the meatballs are just done, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, if using.

Modified from Foodandwine.com

THREE BEAN SOUP WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS AND DIJON DUMPLINGS (meat) Make the meatballs before you make the soup. Soup: • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 tablespoon butter • 1 large onion, diced (2 cups) • 1 large carrot, diced • 2 sticks celery, diced • 2 quarts beef stock • 1/2 cup orange lentils • 1/3 cup barley • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed • 1 can roman beans, drained and rinsed Dumplings: • 2 cups flour • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard • 3/4 cup water Turkey Meatballs: • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 small onion, diced • 2 cups dry broken-up white bread • 1 cup milk • 1 pound ground turkey meat • 2 large eggs, well beaten • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 cup golden raisins, hydrated in warm water • 1/2 cup pine nuts, slightly toasted • 1 1/2 cup toasted bread crumbs • 1 to 2 cups toasted bread crumbs • 1 cup oil In a skillet saute the onions in the olive oil. Cook for about 5 minutes, just until they are soft and then place into a bowl to cool. Take the 2 cups of broken up bread and place into a bowl with the milk. Let the bread soak for 5 minutes. Squeeze and drain the bread then place it into a large mixing bowl. Add the turkey meat, beaten eggs, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, golden raisins and toasted pine nuts. Mix to combine and form the mixture into golf ball sized balls and roll them in bread crumbs and place them on a plate. In a large stock pot heat the oil and then brown for about 5 minutes and then put them on a cookie sheet while you’re making the soup. Add the olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven and place over medium heat. Saute the onions, carrots and celery for 5 minutes. In a saucepan add beef stock and bring to the boil on a medium heat, once the vegetables have softened add the simmering stock to the Dutch oven. (We should never add a cold liquid to an already heated pot as it dramatically drops the heat and slows down the cooking process.) As the stock is at temperature, add the lentils, barley and stir the broth. Place the

lid back on and let the mixture cook for 5 minutes. Then add the drained and rinsed beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add the browned turkey meatballs to the stock. Meanwhile, begin making your dumplings. In a mixing bowl add the ﬂour, salt, baking powder and Dijon mustard. Sparingly add the water to the mixture and fold mixture until it forms a dough. With 2 ta-

1 egg 3/4 cup honey 3 Tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 2-1/2 cups flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini 3/4 cup slivered almonds Preheat oven 325. Grease a loaf pan (9X5X3) in a bowl combine the egg, honey, oil and vanilla. Whisk to combine. In another bowl combine the ﬂour, baking powder, orange

blespoons mold your dumplings 2 inches in diameter then drop them into the already simmering turkey meatballs and bean soup. Cook together for an additional 25 minutes with the lid on. Once the dumplings have risen and expanded, serves 6 to 8.

Modified from a recipe by Danny Boome

LAMB MEATBALLS AND BEAN SOUP (meat) Not beef but just as good • 1 lb ground lamb • 1/2 cup chopped onions

zest, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix to combine. Add ﬂour mixture, zucchini and almonds to honey mixture; mix until combine but don’t over mix. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes then remove the loaf to a cooling rack. Let cool to room temperature. Serves 6

PUFF PASTRY APPLE TARTS WITH HONEY GLAZE (dairy or pareve) • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.3-ounce package), thawed • 2 7- to 8-ounce Golden Delicious apples, peeled, halved, cored, each half very thinly sliced • 3 tablespoons sugar • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine, melted • 4 teaspoons honey Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out

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1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli • 1 large tomatoes, chopped • 1 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained • 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme leaves • salt and pepper In a bowl combine the ground lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, and salt; mix lightly and shape into

pastry sheet on lightly ﬂoured surface to very thin 18x14-inch rectangle. Using small plate as guide, cut out four 7-inch rounds. Transfer 2 rounds to each prepared sheet; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day. Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 400°F. Overlap slices from 1/2 apple on each pastry round, leaving 1/4-inch plain border. Sprinkle apple on each tart with 2 1/4 teaspoons sugar, and then drizzle with 2 1/4 teaspoons butter. Bake tarts until pastry is golden and apples are tender, about 25 minutes. Drizzle each tart with 1 teaspoon honey. Transfer tarts to racks; cool 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. From Bon Appétit October 2002 (this is one of my favorite recipes from Bon Appétit)

1-inch meatballs. Brown the meatballs in large skillet over medium high heat turning occasionally. Meanwhile bring broth to a boil in large saucepan; add the broccoli and tomato. Return to a boil; reduce the heat and cover. When the meatballs are browned, remove from skillet with slotted spoon. Add to the broth. Add the beans and thyme; simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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