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District 15 Enticing Early Teacher Retirements RACE FOR GOP NOD TO FACE MCCARTHY ON

By Jonathan Walter

Standard Staff Reporter

As March moves along, Republican candidates for the Fourth Congressional District are kicking their campaigns into high gear. A ruling on the district’s lines was expected by the State Legislature on Thursday, providing the opportunity for Francis Beck-

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A lovely pair of local ducks chatting about the beautiful view, warm breezes and unseasonably Spring-like temperatures at Hewlett Bay Park’s Willow Pond this week. Temperatures soared into the 60’s during the middle of the week, including a high of 68 on Wednesday afternoon.

Photo by Scott P. Moore.

Romney-Santorum Fight Comes To New York as Primary Nears

By Scott P. Moore

Standard Staff Reporter

Francis Becker

Frank Scaturro er, last election’s Republican candidate, and Frank Scaturro, who lost to Becker in a primary two years ago, to get petitions ready.

“I’ve been out in full campaign mode,” Scaturro said. “At this stage, fundraising remains a big part, but we’re out meet-

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For the first time in decades, New York is going to matter. The state is going to have a large impact on the eventual GOP presidential nominee when local Republicans go to the polls on April 24th in New York’s primary. With former Governor Mitt Romney and and former Senator Rick Santorum leading the pack, local Republican leaders shared their views on the current candidates and the impact the state’s voters could have on the outcome of the primaries.

The back-and-forth race for the political party’s nomination has left many local Republican leaders still searching on a candidate to get behind, especially a wide variety of diverse candidates on the right side of the political spectrum.

Mitt Romney has a commanding lead in delegates and has a lot of support from Five Towns Republicans.

Rick Santorum is trailing Mitt Romney by over 200 delegates, according to the Wall Street Journal on Thursday evening.

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“I think this has been one of the most competitive of the primary fields since the advent of the modern system,” said Frank Scaturro, who will be running for the Republican nomina-

tion to be the party’s candidate against Democratic Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy. “We haven’t seen a dynamic like this previously. Nearly everyone in this race has been at the top

To compensate for an estimated $3.2 million in new state mandated budget increases, The Lawrence School District approved a retirement incentive for over a dozen teachers during the board meeting on Monday night. Superintendent Dr. Gary Schall attributed the mandated increases to things such as payroll, employee benefits, pensions, special education costs and contract costs.

The retirement incentive would be offered to a minimum of 13 Lawrence Teachers’ Association teachers, which would result in an anticipated savings of $2.1 million. “To cover the increase in cost,

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of the polls. Its created excitement.”

“One thing to be said for this year’s Republican primary, is that it’s one of the most exhilarating in a generation; certainly the most remarkable in my recent memory,” said Nassau County 7th District Legislator Howard Kopel. “The back and forth, ups and downs of three Republican candidates, despite being so clearly different in terms of their campaigns, experience, positions, and temperament, is a refreshing proof that our political system, regardless of how many times the pundits say it’s irreparably broken, is alive and kicking.”

With the votes in New York potentially meaning a big win or loss for every candidate, Scaturro offered some words of ad-

Atlantic Beach Mayor Stephen Mahler announced that he has figured out a way to lower the village’s sewer tax by around $40,000 over the next two years at the village’s board meeting on Monday. Mahler said the sewer district was incorrectly taxing Atlantic Beach properties, counting beach areas as part of beach house properties.

“What we’re going to do is follow through so that it’s very clear that the beach houses are not on the same lot as the beaches so that they can’t be taxed,” Mahler said. “You can’t tax property that doesn’t

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Standard Staff Reporter

Master Eli: Teaching More than Just Punches and Kicks

By Scott P. Moore

Standard Staff Reporter

“Any hole in the wall could be a martial arts studio,” said Master Eli Chaikin, sitting in the Hewlett Pa-Kua location on Peninsula Boulevard. “It’s what you’re taught... that’s what matters.”

It’s ideals like this that Chaikin teaches his students during the various classes offered at his martial arts studio that he’s run since opening it in 2006. Instead of simply having students face failures head-on, Chaikin says he tries to promote confidence by building up their confidence.

“We want them to have more tools to be successful,” said Chaikin. “Rath-

er than have the students view it as a ‘dog-eat-dog’ world, we want to help give them the tools... when you have the right tools, then you can learn even from failure.”

Chaikin, a native of Brussels, Belgium, came to the United States for a short time when he was 15 years old. Afterwards, he lived in Israel and South Africa for a time before coming back and settling in North Woodmere. While he was always interested in and worked Master Eli Chaikin has been teaching martial arts at his Pa-Kua studio in Hewlett for over five years, helping teach students new skills and life lessons.

Photo by Scott P. Moore.

in the martial arts, it was the ideals of Pa-Kua, which not only included martial arts but self defense, traditional Chinese healing methods and the ability to find personal peace, that really attracted him.

“I used to have a full time graphic design studio and taught in the evening,” he said. “But eventually I had to make a decision... and I chose martial arts.”

He added: “It’s a lot more peaceful.”

Chaikin said that he believes the truth behind martial arts is simply just a tool to help expand his students abilities, whether it be for fitness, sparing or even a real-life defense from harm.

“Hopefully, none of the people that come here will have to use their phys-

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ical strength to actually defend themselves,” he said. “We hope that society has reached a level where you do not resolve your conflicts physically.”

He then added, with a smile: “There are easier ways... you know, like hiring a lawyer or calling the police.”

The Hewlett Pa-Kua location also teaches other various physical activities in addition to the martial arts, including yoga, tai-chi, sword classes, Chinese archery and acrobatics. All of the classes are centered in Pa-Kua, which Chaikin called “an ancient knowledge that dates to pre-Confucius times.”

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Race for GOP Nod to Face Rep. McCarthy On CONTINUED FROM P. A1 ing voters all over. We’re going to community events and meeting with a wide cross section of the community and trying to get the word out. It’s been occupying nearly all of my time. We have our staff in place. We have a headquarters in Valley Stream, which will remain in the district.

We’re even starting to give out lawn signs and bumper stickers and all that good stuff. We are seeking meetings with party leaders, although we’ve been doing that for months as well as going to Republican clubs in the area.”

Meanwhile, Fran Becker is

waiting for the district lines to be revealed Thursday so he can get going with petitions.

“Thursday was the big day and we’re waiting and we’re guessing if Albany doesn’t come through with lines, the lines the judge indicated would be the lines. So, we’re waiting to see what the district is going to look like. It looks like McCarthy’s district will remain in place and I’m looking forward to running against her. Petitions go out on the 20th and we have to work fast. We have things in gear.

The campaign website is up and we’re going to do fundraising. I’m reaching out to people who we talked to last time to

see what is going on. We’ll see what’s up.”

Both candidates are happy with the progress they’ve made in their campaigning. However, Scaturro said he is always looking to do more.

“I’m satisfied with where we are and that we made the early start that we did,” Scaturro said. However, on a certain level, to be perfectly honest with you, I’m never satisfied and the bar should be set higher.

When you’re a challenger you take nothing for granted. If you know it’s possible to be ahead of where you are, you have to strive for it, which is why we work very hard at it.”

Asked when he plans on doing more intensive campaigning, Becker rebuffed the notion.

“I’ve been campaigning for two years,” Becker said. “I’ve

been doing a lot of work in the various areas in the old district with the understanding the most of it would be in the new district. There were many people who helped me last time for many reasons and we continue to work together, so in The Five Towns we continue to work with Howard Kopel as well to expand the base.”

With the reality that two years ago both candidates were forced to face off against one another in a primary, the intensity of both campaigns seem to indicate that they are both heading in that direction once again.

The difference this time is that Becker has declared his intention to run much earlier, leaving him confused as to why Scatturo continues his pursuit of the nomination when he believes he has the support of the Nassau

County Republican Party.

“I’m still baffled why he continues to make the effort to be involved in this race,” Becker said of Scaturro. “He should try something on a smaller scale first. I can’t speak for him though. The last go around, I wasn’t in the race [early], so I could understand him seeking the nomination, but this time, I anticipate having the party’s support from the beginning.”

“The only thing I try to say right now is that we’re seeking meetings with leaders,” Scaturro said when asked about a potential primary with Becker. “We’re trying to do our best to fight for our shared values and fight for the cause and win everyone’s confidence as the preferred Republican candidate.”

Scaturro said be believes the district is looking for fresh lead-

ership.

“I think it’s something the voters are looking for,” Scaturro said.

“The country has faced grave challenges in our history and I think we’re facing the challenge of our generation and I’m excited to step up and do whatever I can to implement the next story of the American experience. The work only begins after the election is won.”

Scaturro served has Counsel for the Constitution on the Senate Judiciary Committee for four years until two years ago. He is also a visiting professor at Hofstra Law School.

Becker currently serves as a Nassau County Legislator representing the 6th District since the inception of the legislature in 1995. He is also the President of Becker and Associates Planning Services.

District 15 Enticing Early Teacher Retirements CONTINUED FROM P. A1 we’re restructuring and renegotiating and having some reduction of force,” Schall said. “We would have to lay off 18 [less-experienced] teachers to get that equivalent. If you incentivize the [senior] teachers with the retirement, you’re losing people that are making more money anyway.”

President of the Lawrence Teachers’ Association, Lori Skonberg said, “ The retirement incentive approved by the Board of Education on Monday night saves money and preserves jobs. It’s a win-win.”

The eligible retirees would retire without penalty into to the state retirement system — they have to be over 55 years of age and would have to put in the minimum amount of teaching time required by the system.. “The feeling of the board and myself is that we don’t just want to give an incentive to people who would have retired this year anyway. We would guess there would already be four or five retirements. If we get to at least number 13, we know we incentivized people to retire. The goal is to encourage people to retire so we could keep the younger teachers that could have potentially lost their jobs… given the job market for teachers, it’ll be very hard for

any teacher that’s laid off to find a job.”

The projected budget for 2012 to 2013 was also discussed at the meeting. The budget has a total anticipated revenue and expenditure of $93.1 million. This includes $80.5 million in tax levy (a two percent increase from last year’s $78.9 million), $6.9 million in state aid, $2.5 million in reserve appropriations and $3.2 million in miscellaneous appropriations.

Among other measures the board is working on to reduce costs, Schall said one them is the subcontracting of the Universal Pre-K program in the district.

“I’m very excited about it – it’s restructuring the program,” Schall added. “We’re now considering a number of different universities that are interested in partnering with us. We’re getting highly qualified teachers, while allowing them [the university] a way for them to place their graduates…we contract outside of union for that.

We’re going to save a significant amount of money there.”

An in-depth discussion about the Universal Pre-K program will be held at the next town hall meeting on Monday at the Number Four School at 7:00 p.m. The Board will have a budget hearing at their next meeting on April 30 at 8:00 p.m.

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Romney-Santorum Fight Comes To New York as Primary Nears CONTINUED FROM P. A1 vice: “My thought is you have to really be a stand-up guy and be straight with the voters. [New York] may not be the decisive blow, but it’ll be a big state in this race.”

Some have thrown their allegiances behind Mitt Romney, who has taken the lead with the number of delegates he has secured through the primaries. According to a poll by The Wall Street Journal, it is estimated Romney has secured 495 delegates while the next closest candidate, Santorum, has over 200 less.

“My support in the primary goes to Mitt Romney,” said Anthony Santino, Town of Hempstead Senior Councilman. “Mitt stands alone as the one candidate able to win back The White House, and lead America toward an era of renewed prosperity, confidence in our core national values, and trust in our national future.” Santino noted that he liked Romney’s commitment to the nation’s principals, his promotion of the country’s allies such as Israel and commitment to national security.

“Romney is getting my vote because he’s a bright guy,” said Cedarhurst Mayor and Lawrence-Cedarhurst Republican Club leader Andrew Parise.

“He’s presidential and knows

what he’s doing. Romney is the only one who can draw others in. You have to pull in outside votes to win. ” Parise noted he really thought Gingrich was the brightest of the candidates, but did not have the skills to win the race.

“I like Mitt Romney because he has what it takes to lead the country,” said Frank Mistero, the leader of the Inwood Republican Club. “He’s a proven professional, especially with running big businesses and you need that in Washington. He’s a solid guy.” Mistero also said he thought Gingrich was one of the smartest candidates, but his “personal baggage” would not allow him to lead nor go over with voters.

Others in the party have voiced their support for the candidates currently lagging behind Romney’s big lead. Second place candidate Rick Santorum has captured many states with a harder conservative viewpoint than the other three contenders.

“I’ve liked Rick Santorum for a lot of reasons, but much of it is because he supported me last time [I ran],” said Francis Becker, Nassau County 6th District Legislator and another Republican hopeful for Congresswoman McCarthy’s seat. “I’m fully supportive of any of the three candidates. They can do a far better than the current president and

administration.”

Many locals have shied away from supporting candidates further down the rankings at the moment, such as Ron Paul, who has previously run for the candidacy in the 2008 race.

“Ron Paul says a lot of things that a lot like to hear, but I don’t think he can win,” said Parise.

“He’s over his head in this group of candidates.” Parise also added he thought Santorum was polished, but would not be able to capture the independent or democratic votes. “As a Republican you really need some of both of them to win.”

“I like a little bit of all the candidates… except Ron Paul since i do not consider him a serious candidate,” said Mistero. “People just do not take him seriously and he’s not well rounded enough to lead this country.”

Becker voiced much of the same skepticism surrounding the Paul campaign at this moment, especially with him being the last candidate without triple digit numbers in delegates (48).

“I have a lot of respect for Ron Paul but I think at this point he really doesn’t have a shot at this point,” he said. “Its interesting this go-around and I know Gingrich is doing some heavy advertising around here. He’s making a big push for New York.

Becker added: “It seems like every state matters at this point.

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The sewer district has agreed to pay the village $9,000 this year and will be removing $30,000 or more from the villages annual sewer tax next year.

Following a request made to all incorporated village governments from New York State, the mayor appointed a Board of Ethics which must include at least two non-village personnel.

The mayor appointed village trustee Andy Rubins to serve on the board. Two residents were also suggested by the mayor but were not present to accept their nominations.

The mayor insisted that the board was only being formed following the recommendation from the state.

“We want to avoid the appearance of impropriety and be proactive about it and not wait around for somebody to say that we did something in-

appropriate,” Mahler said. “All the time I’ve ever been involved with the board I’ve never seen anyone do anything inappropriate, and if I did I would say something.”

A representative from the village’s zoning committee will be going to a Town of Hempstead zoning hearing to protest the change of marine recreational zoning at a beach club outside of the village. Vilage officials feel it isn’t their place to get involved directly, instead relying on community members to voice their displeasure privately. However, one woman in the audience disagreed with this tactic and said she is concerned about what the change in zoning could mean for Atlantic Beach zoning. However, Mahler insisted village involvement would be innappropriate.

“We don’t run the world, we run the Village of Atlantic Beach,” Mahler said. “It doesn’t infringe on our zoning and

Master Eli: Teaching More than Just Punches and Kicks CONTINUED FROM P. A1 will know how to defend themselves,” he said. “When someone reaches the level of black belt here, it’s not someone I would want to mess with. The focus here, though, is very holistic.”

The goal for Chaikin and his students is to make a person more of their true selves. He said that many of his past students have actually taken up Pa-Kua as a full-time occupation, taking his teachings and pass them on to other generations.

“I have now students who have themselves students,” he said. “There’s a lot of things in Pa-Kua that you cannot teach or learn unless you try to pass them onto someone else.”

Teaching methods are also key to Chaikin’s classes in Hewlett. The method he and other Pa-Kua instructors have taken up is a parallel to many of the ideals used in schools across

the country; the goal is to teach by adapting to new situations rather than reacting and trying to maintain a singular method by asking themselves how to involve the student more.

“If a child was in the back of the room and clowning around during a class for attention, I would bring them up to the front to have them help teach the class,” he said. “Suddenly, he had everyone’s attention and he’s happy while he’s learning to both teach and stand at the front of the class. I can help them even more there, too, and now he is not a distraction to others.”

Chaikin has also taught several students with disabilities, including several blind students that became black belts and a few with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.

“Who said that blind people should not be able to defend themselves? Maybe more so for

our marine recreational zoning. Those people, they have mouths, they have lawyers. Let them go to their representative, Jim Darcy, or the people in the Town of Hempstead. It’s their fight.”

Planning for the village’s 50th anniversary are complete and Susan Jaffe of the planning committee said she is still trying to fill the anniversary book with advertisements. The mayor even joked that he went out and tried to sell some ads himself.

The village passed a local law prohibiting vehicles from parking anywhere besides paved driveways on private property.

They also changed a 30-minute parking area on Park Avenue between Ithaca Boulevard and Jefferson Boulevard to a two hour parking area from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m in order to facilitate the sale of a piece of commercial property.

An officer from the Fourth Precinct reported 99 moving violations issued in the village in the month of February, to Mahler’s delight.

themselves; it helps their confidence.”

Simplifying the learning method is also a part of Chaikin’s Pa-Kua classes. Instead of learning certain concepts and moves in various different languages Pa-Kua’s founders came up with the idea to simply “call it what it is” in English. For example, a sidekick is just that – a sidekick.

“A student can work on their footwork rather than worry about the word its called,” he said. “In that way, we’ve had a lot of success teaching many students.”

The best part of teaching for Chaikin is seeing the success his students have during and after his classes.

“Having someone here who is 150 pounds overweight and seeing them years later as a transformed human being or having a child enter whose parents fear might not finish high school... and then seeing them graduate college with two children,” he said, a bit of a grin on his face while remembering. “That’s what makes it all worthwhile.”

Two Cedarhurst Trustees Running Unopposed for Re-Election Tuesday

By Scott P. Moore

Standard Staff Reporter

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wo Cedarhurst Board of Trustee members, Ronald Lanzilotta Sr. and Myrna Zisman, will be unopposed heading into Tuesday’s village election, where both are seeking, and almost undoubtedly assured, re-election for their positions and their third and second four-year terms, respectfully.

Laznilotta has long been serving the village of Cedarhurst for over 25 years. He has been a member of the Board of Trustees since being appointed to his position back in 2001. Before becoming a trustee, Lazni-

lotta was a member of the village’s Board of Zoning Appeals from 1987 to 2001. Laznilotta, a lifelong Five Towns resident, has also served as the village’s liaison to Nassau County as it took over control of the local sewage plants at the end of 2011.

Zisman has been a member of the Board of Trustees since being named to her position in 2006 and re-elected for a full term in 2008. She also serves as the village’s representative for the Town-Village Aircraft Safety and Noise Abatement Committee (TVASNAC) and previously served as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals in 2006 before being called on to replace a leaving trustee.

LEGAL NOTICE SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 1 TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners, Sanitary District No. 1, Two Bay Boulevard, Lawrence, New York, until 10:30 a.m. on April 5, 2012, at which time they will be publicly opened and read and the contracts awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for: Summer and Winter uniforms with motor delivery laundry service for a period of two (2) years.

The contract to be awarded will contain a provision entitling the District at its option exercisable in its sole discretion to renew and extend the contract for an additional period of one (1) year upon the same terms and conditions, including terms of compensation, embraced in the contract to be awarded. The option to extend the contract as aforesaid to be exercised by the District no later than thirty (30) days prior to the termination of the initial contract.

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“Both of them were my choice and they’re still my choices,” said Cedarhurst Mayor Andrew Parise. “They both valued members of my board and I rely on them very much.”

He added: “They’re constantly here I am looking forward serving with them again.”

Both Laznilotta and Zisman ran for election together unopposed as a part of the Citizen’s Party in 2008, according to archived election results. Laznilotta brought in 261 votes while Zisman netted 242 votes.

The elections will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on March 20th at Cedarhurst Village Hall on Cedarhurst Avenue.

tioned may be examined at the office of Sanitary District No. 1 during regular business hours.

Each bid proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check payable to Sanitary District No. 1, in the sum of $500.00.

Bids must be addressed to the Board of Commissioners, Sanitary District No. 1, Two Bay Boulevard, Lawrence, New York, and submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Proposal” not later than 10:30 a.m. on the date above stated.

No bid may be withdrawn after its acceptance or for a period of 60 days after being publicly opened and read.

The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject in whole or in part any or all bids, waive any informality in the bids and to accept the bid which they deem most favorable in the interests of the District.

Dated:Lawrence, New York March 7, 2012 SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 1 By:James J. Vilardi Chairman Board of Commissioners

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REMEMBRANCES

LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP 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 H.R.3606: To increase American job creation and economic growth by improving access to the public capital markets for emerging growth companies. The bill passed by a vote of 390-23.

Voted No on H.R.2842: To authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation Law, and for other purposes. The bill passed by a vote of 265-154.

Voted Yes on H.R.4105: To apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes. The bill passed by a vote of 370-39.

Dean Skelos New York State Senator, 9th District Voted Yes on A9556-2011: Authorizes public casino gambling within the state as prescribed by the legislature. The bill passed by a vote of 36-0 (24 abstained).

Voted Yes on A9526-2011: Creates the independent redistricting commission to estab-

lish senate, assembly and congressional districts. The bill passed by a vote of 36-0 (24 abstained).

Voted Yes on S6735-2011: A pension reform bill which will cut future beneďŹ ts for public employees with the exception of ďŹ reďŹ ghters and police ofďŹ cers, also changing the mandatory retirement age from 62 to 63. The bill also provides changes for employee contributions rates and a readjustment of the pension multiplier. The bill passed by a vote of 32-5 (23 abstained).

Voted Yes on S108-2011: Provides that stalking by technological means, including illegal wiretapping, cell phones, caller ID, Internet, cameras and GPS systems, shall be prohibited and shall be included in the crimes of stalking in the ďŹ rst, second and third degrees. The bill passed by a vote of 59-0.

Voted Yes on S1418-2011: Prohibits permissible employment, and volunteer activities that may be preformed by convicted sex offenders; speciďŹ cally, prohibits a sex offender to have unsupervised access to residential living quarters. The bill passed by a vote of 54-5.

Voted Yes on S474-2011: Permits correction ofďŹ cers to be color blind. The bill was passed by a vote of 56-3.

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orothy Mosier, a longtime resident of Hewlett who dedicated much of her life to helping the blind, passed away on February 29 at the age of 83.

Mosier was born in Inwood on Burnside Avenue and lived there for 17 years. She married her next-door-neighbor and childhood sweetheart, Charles Mosier, in 1946 and the couple moved to Hewlett, where they would spend the rest of their lives.

While her husband made a name for himself with an ornamental iron business, “Distinctive Iron Craft,� Dorothy worked in the restaurant business as a waitress for 25 years and then became a school bus driver. Shortly after, she decided she wanted to volunteer for people with seeing disabilities at the Helen Keller Services for the Blind Senior Center in Hempstead, driving people to and from the center and taking them on various trips. “She drove three people and she was full of pep all the time,� Helene Cypress, Mosier’s fellow volunteer at the Senior Center said. “She was a real feisty lady – she drove all over.�

Cheryl Wilson, Mosier’s daughter, said that Mosier was more than happy to volunteer her time at the center for senior citizens. “She would instruct them through their exercises and help serve their meals,� Wilson

said. “They took a lot of trips – they took a ride to Ellis Island on the boat and they would go to museums and my mother would explain to them what they were looking at.�

Those weren’t the only activities that Mosier led her group in doing – Wilson said she also would help them sew and even call up bingo numbers for them.

When Mosier began to lose her own vision over the last few years, she could no longer drive her trio into the Center. Instead, she caught a ride on the Nassau County Able-Ride bus for people with disabilities and met them at the center. “Even though she wasn’t capable of driving them anymore, she was still able to give them help,â€? Wilson said. “She ďŹ gured at some point in her life if she needed help someone would help her – she liked to give back to the community.â€?

Although Mosier had health complications in her later life, Wilson said her mother’s song and motto was “I Will Survive� by Gloria Gaynor. “She was a goer, she was a doer,� Wilson said. “My husband used to say she was a cat with nine lives.�

Wilson also said her mother was a lover of animals, so instead of sending owers in sympathy, people are asked to make donations to organizations that help the animals and to the Helen Keller Senior Center

Dorothy Mosier,

photo courtesy of Cheryl Wilson

in Hempstead. “She was very peppy and fun to be with,�

Cypress said. “I always looked forward to seeing her on Thursdays [at the Senior Center].�

Mosier is survived by her daughter Cheryl (Bruce) Wilson, one granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. She was reposed last Sunday at Meserole Funeral Home in Inwood and buried at GreenďŹ eld Cemetery in Hempstead on Monday.

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DRS Rides Hat Trick, Golie Shutout to Defeat RAMAZ

By Scott P. Moore

Standard Staff Reporter

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teven Soffer provided the DRS Wildcats varsity hockey team with all the offense they would need with a trio of goals against the RAMAZ Rams, picking up a 3-0 win in the Metropolitan Yeshiva High School Hockey League quarterfinal playoffs on Monday evening in Woodmere.

“This wasn’t easy,” said DRS Head Coach Larry Gross.

“RAMAZ played very good and they had already won a game this season. We had not played in 37 days [due to a vacation and first round bye]. It showed, but we overcame it.”

Soffer’s first goal came in the first period with only a little time left on the clock. Soffer slapped a shot from the outside past the Rams’ goalie, sending a dedicated group of Wildcat fans into loud cheers as DRS took the lead

1-0 in the first. Wildcats’ goalie Efrem Rosenberg displayed the skills that gave his team a 93-9 goals for and against ratio on the season by blocking 16 shots on goal during the first period.

“We worked with Soffer on practicing that same play as the first goal,” said Gross. “He just had to make it simple. And he did.”

DRS picked up two power plays during the second period, hitting a four-on-two advantage with 8:17 left. As the first penalty

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expired, the Wildcats’ defensemen Avery Englander passed the ball to Soffer, who slapped it in from 10 feet out to put DRS up 2-0. With seconds to spare during the second period, Englander and Soffer connected again with a pass and shot on goal from right near the net, rolling in and giving Soffer his third goal of the day and DRS a 3-0 lead. The hat trick promoted many in the DRS crowd to throw their hats and kipot into the air in celebration.

“He’s really talented,” said Gross. “I cannot say enough about the amount of effort he put in tonight.”

At the other end of the court, Rosenberg continued his goal tending mastery by blocking 14 shots during the second period and all eight by RAMAZ during the third period. After a RAMAZ offensive attack failed with multiple saves, the loud DRS crowd began chanting “stonewall” towards Rosenberg; the goalie made his way to the fans during the middle of the period to tip his helmet in thanks. Rosenberg’s quick reflexes kept the Rams from ever coming close on a single shot towards him and he secured another shutout for the Wildcats.

“Rosenberg’s been the guy all season,” said Gross with a smile.

“We’ve come to expect [games

like this]. We are very fortunate to have him on our team.”

The game was not without some faults for DRS, as the Wildcats had four penalties against them leading to four powerplays for the Rams, including one four-on-two attack during the first period.

Luckily for DRS, their penalty killing squad refused to let the Rams take too many goals against the shorthanded defense and helped preserve the shutout.

“We’re going to have to work on those penalties... that was just way too many,” said Gross. “But the boys are very excited. We’re looking forward to the next game already.”

DRS won 14 games this year during the regular season and are now 15-0 overall and will face the MTA Lions of Manhattan on Monday at 8:15 p.m. at home in the semifinals.

The game will be a rematch of last season’s finals, which saw the Lions hand DRS their only defeat in the last two seasons, 2-0.

Wildcats’ goalie Efrem Rosenberg stopped over 35 shots-on-goal from RAMAZ, allowing his offense enough time and breathing room to secure the victory.

Photo by Scott P. Moore.

Hewlett Boys Lacrosse Aiming for 2012 Post Season

By JONATHAN WALTER Standard Staff Reporter

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ewlett Boys Lacrosse has their eyes set on Hofstra this year as the team looks to bounce back from a 10-7 first round playoff loss to Roslyn in 2011. The team achieved success during the regular season on their way to a 9-6 record, but faced an early exit, and didn’t make it the semi-finals played at Hofstra for the second year in a row after making it in five prior seasons. However, a full season with previously injured key players such as Sam Martorella and Adam Betesh returning, should bode well for Hewlett’s chances.

“We’ve got Sam Martorella and Mark Rizzo, the two captains,” Hewlett Head Coach Chris Passuello said. “Those two and Jared Brent would be our three top returning players. They’re all-county type kids and really good, committed athletes who work hard, so they’re definitely going to have to lead the way. Our goalie, Mike Fine, is back. He’s been working hard.

Then we have a couple of other guys like Zach Richmond, who’s a returning starter, and Kevin Fuchs. He’s only a 10th grader but

Hewlett Lacrosse Stars Jared Brent, Mark Rizzo and Sam Martorella. he’s been playing very well, he’s a returning player. So those are our guys who are really going to have to set the pace.”

Martorella is a force on both the defensive and offensive ends of the field. Passuello says he’s going to be big for them in retrieving ground balls.

“He came back at the end of the year after an injury and he’s really worked hard,” Passuello

said. “ He’s 100 percent now.”

Then there’s Mark Rizzo, who committed to play for North Carolina as early as last season.

“Mark’s a long pole man – very athletic kid, very good speed and a good stick for long balls, so we’re hoping he can generate transition opportunities for us,” Passuello said. “He’s also going to have to cover the best guy at the midfield on anybody’s team and

Photo by Jonathan Walter he also does some facing off for us when he has to.”

Hewlett did face some bad news this year as they found out that Michael Gray, a star on last season’s team, will be forced to miss this entire season with a back injury. However, they hope Betesh can help fill that void with his return.

“He was out last year with a knee injury so he’s trying to come

back to play,” Passuello said. We always seem to have injuries in this place and we have to try to overcome them.”

Besides the obvious stars, Passuello is looking for some younger players to step up this season.

“On defense we have Logan Caleman, Jordan Davis, Mike Abino and Freshman Malcolm Kahn,” Passuello said. “Those kids are really fighting to anchor our defense between Brent and Rizzo. Those are key guys for us.

On attack we have 10th grader Jimmy Anderson and senior Jeremy Tarica who got spot time last year. We’re hoping he can be a starter this year. Then we have some defensive midfielders in the seniors Sam Grill, who started, and in ninth grade, Jeremy Laguello from football. He’s a tough kid. We’re hoping he can come out and help us there.

Then there’s some junior varsity kids, Joe Curiel and Spencer Posner that we’re trying to get something out of. Those are the guys who are going to dictate, I think.”

Passuello says he believes teams are going to key in on Martorella and Rizzo, the two players he expects to be All-County, making it all the more important for the rest of the team to step up.

“So that’s what we’re trying to

work on – getting everybody in,” Passuello said. “That’s our motto this year – all in. We want everybody to give something to us.”

Entering his tenth season as head coach, Passuello has been to the playoffs in every year that he’s coached at Hewlett and he believes last year’s loss didn’t sit well with the returning players.

“I think the seniors have a sour taste,” Passuello said. “I think they definitely want to avenge that and try to get back to Hofstra where we had been for five straight years up until two years ago.”

To start the season they have tough non-league games in Great Neck South, Baldwin, a league game against Manhasset, and then another non-league game against Syosset. Then, they play the heart of their league in Southside, Lynbrook, Bethpage and Plainedge. Passuello says those games are going to be determined by who “brings it” each game.

“Those are all going to be battles and those games are going to decide seeding,” Passuello said.

“I think we’re a playoff team but beyond that it’s about staying healthy and guys developing and improving throughout the year.”

Hewlett plays its first game of the season against Great Neck South on Wednesday at 4:15 p.m.

Lawrence Softball: New Coach, New Faces, New Approach

By Scott P. Moore

Standard Staff Reporter

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fter ending the 2011 season with a 3-7 record, the Lawrence Golden Tornadoes varsity softball team is looking to change the perception of their team with a fresh pack of new and younger players and a new head coach pushing the girls to both play hard and have fun out on the diamond.

“I’m anticipating a good season out of these girls,” said Lawrence Head Coach Matt Wynn, who has previously coached baseball in Freeport and Oceanside before coming back to his native Inwood to help coach the Golden Tornadoes. “They have the talent – they just need to be coached right and motivated.

The schedule this year is fair and we really need to take advantage of each game.”

He added: “It’s going to be all about effort.”

The Inwood-born coach will

have his hands full with a relatively young squad heading into the season; his roster will only have four senior players on it. The rest of the squad will be filled out by juniors, one sophomore and one freshman player.

“We’re trying to change the culture a little bit at Lawrence softball,” said Wynn. “My expectations are high. I think it’s a good situation for the girls because they can prove a lot of people wrong.”

Starting on the mound for the Golden Tornadoes this year will be the youngest player on the roster, freshman Emily DiNardi, who has impressed Coach Wynn with her toughness during tryouts and practices this year.

“If we can develop a young pitcher, especially a freshman, I think it would be really important for our program to have someone like that,” said Wynn.

“She knows what she’s doing out there.”

After a 3-7 season last year, the Lawrence Golden Tornadoes’ softball team has a roster full of many new players and a new coach with higher expectations.

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Lawrence Basketball Team Honored by County Coaches

The Lawrence Golden Tornadoes boys varsity basketball team was among several teams and players awarded several honors at a dinner held by the Nassau County Coaches Basketball Association on Wednesday evening at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale. From left to right, Coach Joseph Supple was awarded Conference Coach of the Year, senior Kwadyo Agyapong was named All Conference and a Scholar Athlete Award winner, sophomore Dwayne Daniel was named to the All-Long Island and All-Nassau County teams as well as Conference Player of the Year, junior Eddie Robinson was also named to All-Long Island and All-Nassau County and junior Randy Wallace was awarded AllConference. Not pictured was junior Clifton Lyerly who was named an All-County player.

Lawrence Softball: New Coach, New Faces, New Approach CONTINUED FROM P. A6 The rest of the positions, according to Wynn, are subject to change, but the new head coach feels he has his lineup set for the first game. Last year’s starting pitcher, junior Nicole Robinson, moves over to first base, where she preferred to play, but could be used on the mound in case of emergency. Continuing around the horn, junior Joselin Castillo will man second base and sophomore Ariella Cruz, a sophomore, will act as her double play partner at shortstop. Holding down the hot corner at third base will be senior Connie Vollmer.

In the outfield, Wynn has junior Oliva DelGrosso starting in left field and junior Marisa Bou taking over the spacious

areas of center field. Right field is still up in the air for Wynn, but he plans on starting either Katherine Olmedo or Tashee Land, both juniors. Behind the plate is also up for grabs with either Michelle Canales, a junior, or Alexis Quirros, a senior, getting the nod as the team’s starting catcher.

While a batting order has not been drawn up just yet, Wynn seems to have a good grip on exactly who he will depend on to drive in the big runs this season. Robinson, who hit two home runs in the team’s last game in 2011 including a grand slam, will be leaned on to provide offense every game, along with the trio of Quirros, DelGrosso and Vollmer. At the top of the order, Wynn expects to start Bou and Cruz to put some runners with speed on

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With the starting lineup and roster looking good on paper, Wynn said he knows what to expect from the squad this year during its 11-game season.

“It just comes down to wins,” he said. “I do not think there is any reason we should not have a winning record out there. My goal, though, is to make sure the girls have fun and improve on what they have to play to the best of their ability.”

He added: “You can tell what’s talent and what’s not.

We’ve got talent. I think we’re going to have a solid year.”

The Lawrence Golden Tornadoes varsity softball team kicks off its season with a nonleague game away against East Rockaway High School on March 21st at 4:15 p.m. Lawrence will open its league season at home against Malverne High School on March 30th at 4:45 p.m. at the Number Two School in Inwood.

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Borrow, but Compromise

n Wednesday evening Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano delivered his State of the County address at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. The most newsworthy item to come out of the speech was the County’s need to borrow $102 million to make property tax refund payments, some of which have been due for a decade. Our understanding of these unfunded obligations is that the prior County government due to their mismanagement of the property tax assessment system deferred paying out the refunds. The prior government also ran an assessment system that was on a trajectory to totally bankrupt the County as there was no logic, rhyme or reason to property taxes, thereby precipitating a never ending cascade of refunds because most homes and commercial properties were overcharged.

The real problem with the overcharges was that because the County was engaged perpetually in deficit spending, it was using the collected overcharges for its operating budget instead of returning the funds promptly or putting a certain percentage in escrow.

To make refunds, the prior administration engaged in a prolonged and expensive borrowing process thereby putting the County in the hole and taking it to the brink of insolvency.

In the past year the Republican majority and County Executive have instituted a near overhaul of the property assessment system which theoretically should seriously mitigate the overcharges and disorganization in the process but we’re still left holding the bag for $102 million in refund arrears which the County would like to clear from its books. The problem is that there’s no money to do so, so the County will need to go back to the lenders yet again to return these funds to their rightful owners. The Nassau Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) approves of the plan which is a big deal as this body is dominated by Democratic appointees. To borrow this money the County Legislature needs a “yes” vote by 13 legislators.

The 10 Republicans will probably vote for it, so three Democrats need to come over to make it happen.

The Democrats in the Legislature have brought up two good points in this regard – first, that $14 million unspent from past borrowing for these kinds of refunds should be used to pay this round of refunds, thereby lowering the amount needed from the bankers from $102 million to $88 million. We agree with this. Second, (although it should not be viewed as a quid pro quo for supporting the borrowing to clear these refund arrears off the books) the Democrats would like to see nonpartisan redrawing of county legislative districts this year instead of politically-motivated gerrymandering of the sort that would have put The Five Towns into three separate legislative districts. We agree with this to a point – that is that any independent body involved in redistricting ought to also ensure that geographic contiguity be maintained for intrinsic communities and neighborhoods. Communities should not be arbitrarily bifurcated, separating neighbor from neighbor with multiple districts running down the middle of the street. We urge the Republican majority in the Legislature to reach an accommodation with the Democratic minority on the redistricting issue not just to get them to approve this round of new borrowing, but because it’s the right thing to do for the people of Nassau County.

At the end of the day, what’s needed is a simple, fair and flat property tax scheme that is easily understandable and that is wholly equitable throughout all parts of the county combined with a continued thrust towards reducing the size and scope of government at all levels so that both property and sales taxes can actually be reduced so as to make Nassau an affordable and attractive place for young people to move to and make a future in.

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Midnight Oil Legislation

ike a bunch of college students pulling an all-nighter, the New York State Legislature, comprising the Assembly and the Senate burned the midnight oil Wednesday into Thursday voting at warp speed on a whole raft of bills through the dead of night. Why a part time legislature needs to rush important legislation through at breakneck speed during the bleary-eyed hours of three and four in the morning is anyone’s guess, but our guess is that the leaders of our fair state employed fatigue as a weapon to get cranky legislators to toe their respective party lines and in some cases coerce some votes as well. Just as cramming for finals is no substitute for doing the semester’s work through the term, voting on key bills which will have ramifications and reverberations for decades to come is also not all that responsible.

Among the bills passed was civil service pension reform – the changes implemented effect not a single currently employed state worker, they only apply to new hires – so the state taxpayer will not see many benefits from these minor reforms for many years to come. The key changes are raising the retirement age from 62 to 63 (in a private sector environment where young people today will be lucky to collect social security or retire before 70 or 72). It also raises the contribution rate for new hires from 3.5 percent to six percent for workers earning over $45,000 a year. Non-union workers earning over $75K can now choose a 401(k) type of retirement option system. There are no changes to benefits packages as far as we can tell at this point. Nothing serious was done to stop the overtime padding pervasive in many government agencies to have pensions based on the departing workers’ final inflated annual compensation.

As we’ve said before in this space, nibbling at the edges of public sector pensions and benefits will do nothing to resolve a gathering tsunami of debt that will crush our children and destroy our future.

Pension obligations will be more than a third of all local government financial obligations in a short time, up from under five percent just a decade ago. This is unsustainable. Our leaders need to make far more drastic cuts. Public workers need to pay 50 percent of their health insurance costs. Pension contributions should be at least 25 percent. Retirement age should not be before the age of eligibility to collect full social security benefits on the same sliding scale the Social Security Administration uses.

Also passed was legislative redistricting along partisan lines guaranteed to protect incumbents for another decade which is not a good thing and a thumbs-up on casino gambling which is no panacea for state tax coffers if entitlements and spending are to continuously spiral out of control with no end in sight. Casinos are also a poor substitute for attracting businesses and jobs to New York by reducing taxes and the high cost of living.

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By GEORGE SAVA

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n February 24th, this paper published an article titled, “Rockaway Turnpike Signals Fixed, Should Ease Traffic.” The basis of the article was to inform you that two “traffic jamming stop lights on the Queens side of Rockaway Turnpike have been changed to stay in-sync with those on the Nassau side after complaints from local government officials and residents forced the New York City Department of Transportation to make a switch.” The article went on to state that, “Legislator Howard Kopel, along with Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray and Councilmen Anthony Santino and James Darcy co-authored a letter to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg demanding traffic signals along the roadway on the Queens side be fixed to help alleviate traffic problems. The Mayor’s Office had the Department of Transportation fix the problems, according to Kopel, by having the traffic signals in front of The Five Towns Shopping Center react to traffic flow rather than maintain a fixed time to stay red or green in anticipation of potential pedestrians.”

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

After reading the article I was led to believe that the letter at issue was the January 18, 2012 letter from Legislator Kopel, Supervisor Kate Murray and Councilmen Santino and Darcy to Mayor Bloomberg requesting changes to the traffic signals. According to the letter, although the problem had been identified in the fall, as of January 2012 the problem persisted.

On February 6, 2012, Legislator Kopel sent a letter to area residents seeking our assistance in alleviating the traffic congestion. Legislator Kopel asked that the community contact Mayor Bloomberg and demand action. In my February 17, 2012 column, I wrote about this letter and my concerns about its actual effect and the cost to the taxpayer.

Notwithstanding my concerns, the very next week came the February 24th article wherein our elected officials claimed victory. Legislator Kopel stated that, “Hopefully it has been fixed to the extent it will alleviate the traffic that is caused by the light.” Councilman Darcy stated that, “We’re cautiously optimistic that the problem has been solved.” Councilman Santino stated that, “I’m thrilled New York City finally got the message.” He went on to state that, “Relief for daily commuters on Rockaway Turnpike is on the way.”

Although I appreciate our elected officials raising the alarm on the traffic congestion problems on Rockaway Turnpike, I do question their timing and their statements. I say this because I contacted the New York City Department of Transportation and was specifically told that although the Department of Transportation did install actuated sig-

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The New American

By Joel Moskowitz

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eturning to the United States recently from an overseas business trip that had me arriving via Dubai, I learned something about my country that I took to be a pleasant surprise. When going to passport control I assumed the line for foreigners would be much longer than the line for U.S. citizens. The reason for my thinking was simple; most of the people on my fully booked flight did not look like “Americans.” Man was I wrong. The longer line was for U.S. passport holders and I was part of a very small minority of white folks on that line. Before you bash me for being politically incorrect, I state this as a mea culpa.

We tend to see the issue of immigration as one that involves illegal aliens and the policy arguments about securing our borders. What we often overlook and fail to credit our country with is the absorption of millions every year from all corners of the earth otherwise known as “legal” immigration. Standing in line waiting to be admitted back into my home country, I could not help but imagine my own grandparents and relatives who did not look “American” when they stood on similar lines years back, nor could I cease to

Joel Moskowitz is a businessman and writer who resides in Lawrence NY. His blog “The Ranting Heeb” can be accessed at http://therantingheeb. blogspot.com/ -- Joel prides himself on being outspoken and welcomes all comments.

think that they were perceived by others as I just did my fellow citizens. As I bantered with those around me I realized that they too were very much American; the man with the Sikh turban, the woman in the Sari, another with traditional African garb and the families dressed in modest Muslim religious clothes. They all were anxious to return home to their families, go to work and school, see American television, eat fast food, and go to movies.

I imagined that all of them (or their parents) came here for the opportunities this country offers and some to escape oppression. I am overcome by a sense of comfort, we Americans are so secure in our system we can share it with others, free of fear that other cultures will somehow diminish ours. I think about how perfectly normal and American this scene is; different shades of skin, various styles of clothing and eyes shaped every which way, most speaking unaccented English and patiently waiting their turn.

I admit that my prejudice was not far from my thoughts either as I wondered how many of these U.S. citizens are here to undermine us with some kind of Jihad. I quickly became ashamed of myself, no group is immune from radicals and no group should be singled out because of them. I try to see the lives of these people through the prism of my own. I am a child and grandchild of immigrants. As a family we strove to be absorbed by the American way of life while maintaining our own hyphenated dual identity. It is what I love so much about my country. I am an American Jew or a Jewish American, I see no contrast in the labels and do not feel

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t is a fact that more than once I have started this column with the words, “Even for me: this is a good one.” While I might have believed that the last time I wrote it, I do not know why I tend to doubt the insanity of my own life. Each time something else occurs that tops the event before, I remind myself that this is why I have a column.

There are some pieces of clothing you buy knowing they will be a staple in your closet for years, with the versatility to be worn on a number of occasions. Such was the case with a dress I bought a few months ago that I adore. Its only downside is the zipper. It is quite small and somewhat fragile in comparison to the weight of the fabric. I understand it is intended to seemingly disappear, leaving an almost seamless back. Regardless, it is not strong enough and even early on, did not function perfectly.

Nevertheless, I wear the dress to death and it was my choice for a bat mitzvah I had last weekend. And as it has happened in the past, zipping it closed was a problem. (Note to all cynics: yes, it fit just fine.) Having asked my eldest to zip me up, she informed me that she could not get it to close about two inches below my neck. Already running late and eager to get in the car, I told her it was fine.

As long as the clasp at the collar was closed, we would try again when we arrived at the party. I rationalized I was tall enough anyway that it ultimately would not matter if the dress did not close completely. With three of my children joining me and the rest of the family staying home, the four of us headed to Brighton Beach.

We arrived about a half an hour late but luckily found the perfect parking spot. Car in park, I hurried the kids out of the car only to remember the zipper on my dress. It needed to be tried once more.

Turning my back, I asked my eldest if she could please finish zippering me up. She took one look and said, “Um, NO – no I cannot.” Perplexed, I asked her why. “Because the zipper is up THERE and it is open until THERE!” she said, pointing to my neck and the lower part of my back respectively. It seemed the zipper had finally split completely, leaving my entire back exposed, rendering it impossible for me to get out of the car.

While many women are comfortable with low cut, open back dresses, I am not.

Besides which, this was not that kind of dress. It was meant to be closed. A wardrobe malfunction worse than I had ever experienced, I was now in a bit of a mess. I quickly asked my daughter to check the trunk and see if my husband had perhaps stowed a jacket or sweater. “You are going to wear his EMT jacket to a bat mitzvah?” she asked.

At that point I would, I said, because I was in Brooklyn

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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.

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about a real bummer! Not only do I miss a great historic investigatory classic, but I have nothing to choose from but “Zumba”, “PX90” and the “Ab Roller” informercials, for which I have absolutely no use, as I am allergic to the act of “working out.”

This may not be important to all you “normal sleepers” out there, but to a real professional sleep apnea aficionado like me, the only thing “normal” about my sleep is that it is entirely “abnormal.” I usually catch a series of interrupted “cat naps” each night totaling anywhere from four to six hours. with copious breaks to allow for viewings of Fox News’ cut-rate insomniacs delight known as Red Eye, some surprisingly good low-budget indie film on the Independent Film Channel and, of course, repeated viewings of the “TimeLife Classic Country Music” 30-minute advertisement!

You know who I blame? -- The 19th Century New Zealand entomologist George Vernon Hudson who is known as the father of modern daylight savings time. This genius, or idiot, according to your point of view, was the first proponent of this unholy idea because the added daylight hours gave him extra time to collect insects after his daily shift-work job was finished. So, there you have it –all this trouble was started by some dork who collected bugs!

Here, in the United States, our history of Daylight Savings Time included the implementation of Daylight Savings Time during both the First and Second World Wars -- probably to induce the shipyard and aircraft workers to build more vessels quicker and allow women

to wait on line for their rationed nylon stockings longer while it was still light out. Also, in case of an anticipated air attack by the enemy, it would chop an extra hour from the window of opportunity from any assault from the air. These, of course, were valid reasons. However, the United States’ acceptance of Daylight Savings Time during “peacetime,” only began in 1966, but it was not “standardized” until the middle of the 1980’s. You all must realize that the primary funding for the “Daylight Savings Time Coalition” which was responsible for the United States formally standardizing and extending Daylight Savings Time came from Clorox – the parent of Kingsford Charcoal and the 7-11 Corporation.

More absurdly, both Senators from Idaho at the time voted for its passage because they believed that Daylight Savings Time benefited fast-food restaurants which could then peddle even more French fries with the added hour of sunlight. So, if the time change doesn’t kill you quickly with a sudden heart attack, the ridiculous amount of fastfood you will be consuming during those Daylight Savings Time summer months will undoubtedly cause your arteries to slowly clog until the minor act of changing your clocks again when we “fall back” into winter will certainly prove to strenuous and become your undoing!

Meanwhile, here in The Five Towns, realize that the ramifications are even more earth-shaking. You see, the extra hour of sunlight will cause those Cedarhurst Meter Maidens to really make the most of that “extra hour” of prime ticket-issuing sunlight to pump out a mindThis is The Legendary Danny O’Doul signing boggling number of parking off and reminding you to make sure your summonses upon all of us takfancy watches are properly set and in perfect ing advantage of that additional working order, or you will not only be facing major health issues, but the new and improved hour of valuable Avenue shopparking fine rates in the Village of Cedarhurst! ping!

s even the most oblivious citizens of The Five Towns must know by now, this is the first week of the annual national debacle known as “Daylight Savings Time.” How many residents have had to endure the major procedure of re-setting their Breitling Navitimer Rolex Submariners and Audemars Piguet Royal Oaks. And, not to mention all the owners of exotic European luxury cars and even highend Japanese models for which adjusting the time display requires not only 20 minutes of heavy-duty reading of the owner’s manuals, but, oftentimes a technical engineering degree.

Even less prosperous members of this community may experience trouble with their digital timex watches and clocks, and, perhaps only those who still use analog Westclock models from the sixties have no trouble updating the time. Whether you wear a watch, own a car, or just like to ask people on the street, “what time is it?” no one is immune to this tweaking of our national heartbeat and no one hates it more than I do!

Now granted, the only two entities that are totally immune to additional work relating to this wholly-unnecessary and useless “time shifting” are Cablevision set-top boxes and Cellular Telephony which reset themselves automatically. But even they are not infallible. To prove this try to hit your cable remote’s “info” button and instead of that Leonard Nimoy-hosted In Search of the Noah’s Ark documentary you had your heart set on Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m., you get, instead, The Zumba Workout infomercial. Talk

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We Need More Defenders of Religious Freedom

By Frank Scaturro

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ell, basically, we’re not looking to the Constitution on that aspect of it.” That was how Rep. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) began her answer to a constituent’s question as to which provision of the Constitution justifies the recent mandate of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requiring most health insurance plans to cover all FDAapproved forms of contraception. She continued by pointing out that Congress had decided (when it passed Obamacare) on a broader health care entitlement — something that also passed without much thought regarding the Constitution.

The recent controversy over the HHS mandate garnered a lot of media attention, some of which distracted from what is truly involved: religious freedom. The specific objection to the mandate in its initial form is that its narrow exemption did not apply to most religious employers. Houses of worship were exempted, but not hospitals, schools, or charities run by religious organizations. That amounts to compelling the Catholic Church and other denominations with similar objections to contraception to pay for something that violates their religious belief. For these groups, practicing one’s faith is not just a matter of what occurs

within houses of worship. It includes ministering to the sick and hungry. Religious institutions make an inestimable contribution to society, and they deserve better from our government.

Lawyers who wish to defend the administration’s mandate will cite Employment Division v.

Smith. That 1990 decision of the Supreme Court upheld the State of Oregon’s denial of unemployment benefits to state employees who were fired for using peyote, a substance prohibited by state law, even though that use occurred during religious rituals in the Native American Church, of which they were members. Congress then passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which expanded protections of religious freedom.

Although the Court later struck down that statute as applied to state laws, it made it clear in a 2006 case that it still applied on the federal level. The HHS mandate, which comes from a federal agency, violated that law.

It does not appear to be for that reason as much as the political backlash that followed that the administration offered a “compromise” that turned out to be illusory: instead of religious institutions having to pay for the contested coverage, require insurance companies to provide the coverage, supposedly free of charge. Of course, this amounts to little more than an accounting sleight of hand, first,

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

because the government cannot force private companies to provide a product for free without expecting them to pay for it elsewhere, and second, because the moral dilemma remains for religious employers who are still being coerced to pay for coverage that violates their faith.

The government’s heavyhandedness in virtually taking over one-sixth of the economy is an ongoing debate with profound constitutional and policy consequences that will not go away any time soon. This separate but related controversy over freedom of conscience reveals the stark insensitivity of many of our liberal leaders in Washington toward religious liberty. In Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church v. EEOC, attorneys for the administration argued before the Supreme Court that the religion clauses of the First Amendment offered no protection to a religious school’s employment decisions—a position that even Justice Elena Kagan called “amazing” during oral argument. A unanimous Supreme Court ruled against the administration’s position the week before the administration announced the HHS mandate.

In the debates following that announcement came the demagoguery. Sen. Charles Schumer charged, “Let’s admit what this debate is really and what Republicans really want to take away from American women.

It is contraception.” Even more outrageous was Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey, who charged that Republicans

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t is a fascinating world when two states in the Deep South with Republican voting populations 75 and 80 percent comprised of Evangelical Christians give victories to a staunch Roman Catholic. It signals a fungibility of religiosity that makes the devout of one faith OK with the devout of another. We’re obviously talking here about Mississippi and Alabama, two states that a generation or two ago would have just as soon not voted than vote for a Catholic but who this year gave pluralities to Rick Santorum.

It’s also interesting that while Evangelicals will vote for a Catholic these days, there is still a reservoir of intolerance for Mormons. In fact, many Evangelical voters have no problems voting for Newt Gingrich who, although Protestant, could not be classified as anything approaching a saint in his personal life. Mitt Romney has had no end of trouble winning in Evangelical districts but that’s not the real story here.

The media trumpets were blaring at full bore on Wednesday about Santorum’s supposed trouncing of Romney. Although Romney came in third in those two aforementioned contests in the heart of Dixie, because they were proportional primaries, Romney picked up a pretty fair number of delegates from those states and wasn’t terribly far behind Messers. Santorum and Gingrich by percentage or popular vote. Most of the media all but ignored the fact that Romney took the Hawaii prima-

ry and the contest in American Somoa. The media conveniently overlooked that Alabama’s contest was an “open primary,” meaning that anyone could vote in it whether you’re a Republican or not and that in these kinds of contests Democrats have been going for Santorum in a big way to hurt Romney’s chances of facing President Obama in November. It’s not a true reflection of Republican sentiment.

The Santorum people and the media would like you to believe that this is still a tight contest for the GOP nomination.

From an actuarial, statistical and probability standpoint, it probably isn’t. Let’s look at the current numbers and at the races ahead: All the primaries and caucuses until April 1st award delegates on a proportional basis. Even if Romney were to come in second or third, he picks up delegates.

Right now Romney has a projected 492 delegates out of 1,144 needed to secure the nomination. Santorum has 235. Gingrich and Ron Paul are far behind. Santorum needs resounding victories in the proportional delegate contests and majorities in the winner-take-all states even to catch up to Romney. Is this even possible?

Missouri caucuses this week until the 24th with 52 delegates at stake. On Sunday the 18th, Puerto Rico votes in a winnertake-all race for 23 delegates.

Romney should win that. On the 20th Illinois votes for 69 delegates. Look for a Romney win in the urbanized and suburban north of the state. On the 24th Lousiana’s 46 delegates are up for grabs. Romney should do well there or split fairly evenly

with Santorum and Gingrich.

In April, with nearly all races “winner-take-all,” Romney has a royal flush of opportunity. On April 3rd there is Washington D.C., Maryland and Wisconsin – not Evangelical heartlands.

Ninety-eight delegates in play there. On April 24th there is another “Super Tuesday,” or “Big East Tournament” in the form of primaries in Connecticut (28 delegates), Delaware (17), New York (95), Pennsylvania (72) and Rhode Island (19). Look for Romney to take everything in the “Big East” except Pennsylvania.

How can Santorum surmount all that? Not very likely. Other big states like California (172 delegates) and New Jersey will go to Romney. It is mathematically nearly impossible for Santorum to overtake the former Massachusetts Governor.

Romney currently has been winning 54 percent of the delegates on average. He’s also garnered 40.5 percent of the national popular vote in the primaries to Santorum’s 24.9 percent. All Romney has to do is proceed at the same exact pace and come June he’ll assuredly be the nominee.

There is the possibility that Romney won’t be able to win on the first ballot, coming up 100 or so delegates short. This is where the electoral wild card comes into play – listen for talk of a Romney-Santorum ticket, mimicking the Regan-Bush ticket of a few decades back which brought the conservative and moderate-establishment wings of the party together successfully and overcame a sitting oneterm Democratic president. You heard it here first.

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LAWRENCE HAPPENINGS

LHS Students Lend Talents to “Splashes of Hope”

BY ZENA BALLAS

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he National Art Honor Society completed a mural for a non-profit organization known as Splashes of Hope. It will be placed in the waiting area of a children’s hospital called Little Flowers located in Brooklyn.

With the help of this crew, the painting turned out to be a success; each member contributed something special to make the artwork stand out. The painting is a scene of cartoon animals dancing about the dance floor with a DJ in the center.

The piece was created with a lot of care and creativity. I was

involved as well and it was a pleasure painting the scene as a collaborative group effort. It really turned out to be a success as each student devoted his or her ideas to it, such as: which colors to use, how we should go about shading and making certain transitions, placing figures in certain areas, etc. It certainly was time-consuming and each of us found time whether it be 30 minutes or an hour to work on this painting to make it as perfect as it could be. We presented articulate thoughts and displayed them meticulously throughout the artwork.

This was a way to not only display talent, but also to bring the

Zena Ballas is a senior at Lawrence High School and is Editor-In-Chief of the Newspaper Club. She enjoys writing and has a passion for photography, which she hopes to pursue in the near future.

art department together and work as a group. Everything in the painting is consistent and if it wasn’t for Mrs. Ganes’ guidance, it would not have been the same. These students all contributed to help create the design and painting of the mural under

“Splashes of Hope” mural done by LHS students Randy Gopaul, Briah Jackson, Rachel Klein, Natalie Leger, Jordan Luck, Shavon Mack, Katherine Montalvo, Sarah Noble, Katherine Olmedo, Dana Pagano, Janisha Sanford, and Connie Vollmer.

the supervision of Mrs. Ganes: Ellen Liebenthal (concept sketch) Zena Ballas, Michelle Canales, Joceline Castillo, Helem Chavez-Monroy, Karen Dermer, Arianna Don, Phillisha Downer,

The advisor of National Art Honors Society, Mrs. Ganes, said, “I am happy to see so many art students coming together to work on this project. Each day we progressed a little further. It is rewarding to see the talented students brainstorming ideas and applying creative skills that they learned from class projects. The fact that their artwork will be installed in a place where others can appreciate it really gave my students a sense of purpose especially since it is for such a good cause. They volunteered their free time to participate during and after school. “ The National Art Honors Society will continue to complete more murals with time and are looking forward to new opportunities! If you would like to visit the website for Splashes of Hope, feel free to do so: http://splashesofhope.org/

HEWLETT HAPPENINGS

Packed, Cultural February for Hewlett Students

By Cherie Luo

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s Staten Island Chuck, the psychic groundhog of New York City, correctly predicted, it seems that spring has come unusually early this year. While Febru-

ary is frequently heavy in snowfall and glorious ‘snow days’ for District 14 students, this year the month brought warm weather, breezy skies, and sunny faces to Hewlett’s hallways.

The month started off with a bang as the Little Theatre’s pro-

Cherie Luo is currently a junior at Hewlett High School. She is a member of the Steering Committee for District 14’s Youth Leadership Forum, the Executive Board of Mock Trial, the Cabaret Night Business Staff, and is a contributor to the HHS newspaper, Spectrum.

She also dives competitively for the Hewlett Swimming/Diving Team and pole vaults for the Track Team.

duction of Brighton Beach Memoirs hit the stage for its opening night on Wednesday, February 8, with multiple showings through Saturday, February 11.

Brighton Beach Memoirs, a poignant story about a lower class family in the 1930s trying to strengthen familial relationships, was produced by science teacher Mr. Kilkenny and beautifully directed by theatre teacher Ms. Demaio. The story, as told by a 14 year-old through a written memoir, brought laughter from the very beginning and many tears during the denoue-

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February vacation, a one-week hiatus anticipated by both students and teachers, served as a much-needed break for all. The festivity of our Presidents’ birthdays was wonderfully celebrat-

ment. Brighton Beach Memoirs received acclaim from both students and faculty members as audiences testified to its huge success.

As high school report cards were mailed earlier this month, juniors’ stress levels rose immensely, particularly when combined with SATs lurking around the corner and the prospect of college applications weighing heavily on their minds. To help ease the tension and reduce the possibility of stress-induced mental breakdowns, the junior class and their

ed with reduced prices in furniture sales across Long Island, not to mention respectable savings on countless other merchandise – the perfect way to commemorate our forefathers!

Soon after the return from vacation, students fell back into the rhythm of routine. During the break, community members and participants of The AllDistrict Chorus Night eagerly awaited this momentous night belonging to the Music Department. On Tuesday, February 28,

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ith this past Winter turning into nothing more than a few chilly days and two light dustings of snow, The Five Towns and Long Island have seemingly escaped the wrath of the coldest season and have hit a lucky streak of incredibly warm and beautiful weather, prompting some plants to sprout early. Forecasts are calling for temperatures to stay in the 50s or above for the next week plus which means its a great time to stock up on plants and soil and get out the yard tools because its an opportune time to turn your yard into the next paradise at home.

The Perfect Time to Turn Over a New Leaf Before you even think about picking up a shov shov-

bright Another spring time classic are the full in ady alre here yellow daffodils, seen . etta bloom at DeS

of colDeSetta Nursery has a wide variety for lable avai sies pan of ors and designs purchase.

el or getting ready to put down some fresh new soil, consider giving your backyard garden, front lawn or landscaping some fresh nutrients and brand new life that will last throughout the spring and summer.

“Spring is definitely the time to plant,” said David DeSetta, owner of DeSetta Nursery since 1977 on Franklin Place in Woodmere. “It’s also a good time to turn over the soil and get the nutrients to go further into the soil.”

By turning soil over, or even turning your lawn over, it allows nutrients that were below ground to rise back to the top near where the root systems of seedlings or freshly planted vegetation can easily reach them, allowing them to grow more easily. The turning over also infuses the soil with some fresh air, which also promotes growth in new plants.

“Prepping your bed gardens now gives them some time to adjust and further growth,” noted Keith Graham, co-owner of the Garden Gallery on Bay Boulevard in Inwood, right nearby Rockaway Turnpike. “Add to your composting so you can reuse every bit of natural items.”

Graham suggested that gardeners take the time to recycle their natural items, such as food scraps or other vegetation from grass or trees into a single compost pile. The items will, over time, naturally begin to break down as oxygen, water and nature take their effect into turning the items into what becomes dirt. This soil, however, will be rich in vitamins and nutrients that allow any left over energy in those items to be put right back into the ground and, if mixed in the planting areas, back into your plants growing this year.

“Soil is really the most important thing in terms of helping plants,” said Graham. His business sells a wide variety of composts already made up, some including exotic ingredients to help keep critters and creepy crawlers away from your flowers or vegetables. Graham noted one mixture that contained bits of lobsters, which deterred nematodes from attacking the plants since their shells were made from the same material. A bag of this spe-

cialized compost at Garden Gallery runs about $8.99, with other less enriched brands costing less.

Other retailers such as Lowe’s in the Five Towns Shopping Center charge $1.89 for 40 pound bags of cow manure-based compost.

A similar bag of manure-based compost costs $2.37 at Home Depot in the Green Acres Mall.

ed that his biggest sellers during the spring time, especially now during this season’s warm stretch, will be the already in-bloom pansies and tulips.

“They’re really bright and help spruce up everything quick,” he said. Garden Center is offering flats of pansies for $15.99 for a tray or six individual plants for $2.49. Tulips, starting to bloom already, are being offered for $8.99 per pot. DeSetta also offers a wide variety of flowering plants, including every color imaginable of pansies between $12.99 and 19.99 a tray. DeSetta is also offering four inch ranunculus for $4.99 and a six inch variety for $14.99. Hyacinth and other assorted bulb plants are $3.99 for four inch varieties and $9.99 for six inch plants. Popular hydrangeas, which flower all summer, are being sold for $24.99 at DeSetta Nursery. Lowe’s variety is limited to pansies at the moment, which are being offered as low as $1.88 for a six pack and up to $10.00 for a gallon-and-a-half pot. Similarly, Home Depot is also a only beginning to stock up on flowering plants plan and has a wide variety of pansies as well for around $2.00 for a six pack of pansies.

Flowers, of course, are half the batttle in The Five Towns. The gardening experts have seen an influx of locals trying p tto grow their own “edible landscapes” in their own yards full of delicious fruits th aand healthy vegetables.

“We’re seeing a lot more vegetable gardens being started up here in the last few de years,” said DeSetta. “People, more and ye more, really want to get back to basics.” m DeSetta suggested gardeners start with the most popular plants in the area – toth matoes, peppers and eggplants. All are relma atively easy to grow compared with othati ers like potatoes and onions, and can save their growers money by simply raising the these edibles at home. Fruit trees, he said, the should be headed into the ground around sho this time of the year, including fig trees, apple trees and bushes that will burst with blueberries later in the year. blue “The bigger the plant, the better,” said De“T Setta. “Costs of these vegetables at the marSetta kets have really drove people to plant their own.” own The plants all need to be carefully mainTh tained, though, so both experts agreed that taine gardeners should do their homework and garde a watchful eye on their crop. keep g sold A camellia hybrid flowering plant bein

by DeSetta Nursery for $29.99.

How to Go About Gardening If you are starting up a garden or planting for first time and only consider your gardening to be a passing hobby, the e local experts agree – do not start out with seedlings or you will get burned.

“I don’t recommend planting seeds,” said DeSetta, who called growing plants this way “for experts” due to their level of difficulty to be grown by an average gardener. Even tougher for planting seeds this early in the year is the difficulty with weather – which can and has changed in the blink of an eye.

“I would pick up the ‘starter plants’ we have already

The ranunculuses at Garden Gallery were in full bloom during the balmy weather this week.

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Hyacinths, distinct for their multiple flowers, sweet scent and bright violet coloring.

Pansies, shown he re from Garden Gallery, are amon g the spring’s most popular flowe r, specifically for their ease of growing and bright colors.

sstarted d growing.””

Graham said those looking to start from seeds should start small and start now – and indoors. s “If you really want to get a jump, start them now n and start them inside,” he said. “Days like this week, where its warm, you can put them outside, w but b its still got a chance to get cold, so bring them in at night.”

Seeds are relatively cheap to purchase, especially for flowers and vegetables, and range between $1.00 and $5.00 per package from any of the lo$1 cal ca retailers. If you were looking for immediate results, though, both DeSetta and Graham agreed re that th buying plants already beginning to grow was the way to go.

“Right now, planting early will help these plants get settled,” said Graham. “I’d be looking at Impatiens, tie camellias, or ranunculus.” Graham also add-

While the greenery and multicolored flowers will provide any home or business with a fresh new look as the days grow longer, a garden can still be spruced up and made even more appealing with the addition of decorations such as wind-chimes, statues or pottery.

Garden Gallery contains a large selection of statues ranging from an extremely happy Buddha to squirrels and benches. The gallery also sells a large variety of terracotta and porcelain pots in every size imaginable. These pots can be as low as $10.00 for the very smallest to as much as $50.00 for larger sized bowls.

DeSetta Nursery also has a wide variety of decorations for the garden, including cute statues of beavers which can shoot water from their mouths to squirrels holding a giant nut. DeSetta also sells unique windchimes made of stained glass or themed with items such as cowboy boots.

While the items will not make or break a garden, the decoration can add a finishing touch to some of the hard work already being displayed on your property.

DeSetta Nursery is located at 144 Franklin Place in Woodmere and can be reached at (516) 295-1866.

The Garden Gallery is located at 10 Bay Boulevard in Inwood and can be reached at (516) 371-3700.

Lowe’s is located within the Five Towns Shopping Center in Woodmere and can be reached at (516) 837-4057 or www.lowes.com. Home Depot is located at the Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream and can be reached at (516) 823-0700 or www.homedepot.com.

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589 W. Broadway, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $697,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 316 Argyle Rd, 3/17, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, $399,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 2953000 341 Buckingham Rd, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $699,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 295-3000 357 Buckingham Rd, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, $539,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 295-3000

262 Somerset Dr, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, $659,000, Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate, (516) 238-4299 38 Prospect Ave, 3/18, 11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $600,000s, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 1588 Hewlett Ave, 3/18, 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m., 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, $329,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 1 Steven Dr, 3/18, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 3.55 bathrooms, $579,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 291 Channon Rd, 3/18, 2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $699,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 295-3000 400 Felter Ave, 3/18, 2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 3 bath-

GIBSON 36 Marlboro Rd, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, $449,000, Lori & Associates LI Realty, (516) 791-8300

rooms, $499,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 295-3000 24 Everit Ave, 3/18, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, $585,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 2953000 154 Midgely Dr, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms**, 2.5 bathrooms, $599,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 295-3000

HEWLETT BAY PARK 207 Woodside Dr, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, $1,695,000, VI Properties, (516) 791-1313

HEWLETT HARBOR 381 Everit Ave, 3/18, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $773,000, Morton Haves Real Estate, (516) 374-0100 420 Everit Ave, 3/18, 1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, $925,000, Morton Haves Real Estate, (516) 374-0100 1035 Seawane Dr, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $859,000, VI Properties,

(516) 791-1313 417 Pepperidge Rd, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, $950,000, Marjorie Hausman Realty, (516) 569-5110 1349 W. Boxwood Dr, 3/18, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, $849,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 295-3000

HEWLETT NECK 171 Ocean Ave, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathrooms, $879,000, Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate, (516) 238-4299 184 Woodmere Blvd, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, $1,100,000, VI Properties, (516) 791-1313

LAWRENCE 376 Central Ave Unit #4L, 3/18, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m., 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, $344,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 295-3000 240 Central Ave Unit #1K, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, $155,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 295-3000

240 Central Ave Unit #2G, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, $229,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 295-3000 267 Rockaway Tpke, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 7 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, $699,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 295-3000 376 Central Ave Unit #3B, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, $329,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 295-3000 43 Ventana Ct, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, $600,000s, Milky Forst Properties, (516) 512-3862

NORTH WOODMERE 731 Flanders Dr, 3/18, 2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $499,000, Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate, (516) 238-4299 26 E. Valley Ln, 3/18, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $625,000, VI Properties, (516) 7911313 794 Kearny Dr, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, $689,000, VI Properties, (516) 791-1313 833 Fanwood Ave, 3/18, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $499,000, Marjorie Hausman Realty, (516) 569-5110 330 Hungry Harbor Rd, 3/18, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, $649,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 38 Dolores Dr, 3/18, 1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, $427,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 1031 Cedarhurst St, 3/18, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, $500,000s, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 834 Fanwood, 3/18, 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, $475,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 950 Park Ln, 3/18, 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, $439,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 863 Fanwood Ave, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $525,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 295-3000

WOODMERE 1020 Westwood Rd, 3/18, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $589,000, Marjorie Hausman Realty, (516) 569-5110 132 Combs Ave, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, $749,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 295-3000 562 Norman Way, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, $529,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 295-3000 563 Sunset Dr, 3/18, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $439,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 2953000 677 Church Ave, 3/18, 12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, $599,000, 835 Jefferson St, 3/18, 2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m., 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, $359,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 295-3000 840 Jefferson St, 3/18, 2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m., 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, $319,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 295-3000 1065 Yung Pl, 3/18, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, $399,000, Pugatch Realty, (516) 2953000 552 Derby Ave, 3/18, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, $900,000s, Milky Forst Properties, (516) 512-3862 1039 Magnolia Pl, 3/18, 4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, $600,000s, Milky Forst Properties, (516) 512-3862

WOODSBURGH 828 Channel Rd, 3/18, 2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m., 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, $1,499,000, Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate, (516) 238-4299 150 Willow Rd, 3/18, 1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, $950,000, Morton Haves Real Estate, (516) 374-0100 180 W. Ivy Hill Rd, 3/18, 1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m., 5+ bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, $949,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 847 Ivy Hill Rd, 3/18, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $879,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651

Properties Sold in the Five ive Towns since March 14th h WE INVITE YOU TO VISIT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE

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236 Richards Lane, Hewlett Harbor A contemporary-style home with 10 rooms, five bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms and an in-ground pool. A lot size of 47,045 square feet. Year built: 1952. The home sold on March 9th for $1,150,000.

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Waterfront Contemporary, 6BR, 3.5 bth.

New Dock, Cul-De-Sac. Vaulted Ceiling W/Skylights. Deck, IGP $1.295M.

Renovated Contemp. Reverse Hi-Ranch With Lg Master Ste Extention, All New Pela Windows. Fpl. $599K

Ranch, 6 BR, 3.5 Bths, New Kosher Kit, IGP, Golf View. Close To Houses Of Worship.$1.350M

Cedarhurst Split, 4BR, 2Bth. Nicely Decorated And Updated.

SD#14. IGP...$659K

A splanch-style home with eight rooms, four bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and a patio. A lot size of 7,772 square feet. Year built: 1966. The home sold on March 9th for $566,000.

979 East End, Woodmere A colonial-style home with 10 rooms, six bedrooms, four full bathrooms and an attached two-car garage. A lot size of 6,000 square feet. Year built: 1962. The home sold on March 12th for $540,000.

50 Prospect Avenue, Hewlett An expanded ranch-style home with seven rooms, five bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and an attached one-car garage. A lot size of 11,800 square feet. Year built: 1952. The home sold on March 14th for $360,000.

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Split. 4 Br, 2 bth.

Quiet Block, Sd#14, Very Neat House $394K

Multi-Level Split On O/s Property.

Lake views, 4 BR, 3 Bth, Fpl, Full Finished Bsmt, CAC $567K

Exp. Ranch. Large 4 BR, 2.5 Bth. XLarge 100X110 lot. 5 Skylights. Wood Burning Fpl. Central Alarm $669K

Hi Ranch. 4Br 2,5 Bths, Hwd Floors.

Andersen Windows, Huge Back Yard O’looking N.Wdmere Park. 489K

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71 Crystal Ct Col $839K

1020 Westwood Rd 1:30-3 $589K 29 Neptune Ave Col $899K

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37 Neptune Ave CH Col $849K 998 Clark Pl Col $650K

See our waterfront homes 417 Peperidge Rd 12-1:30 $950K NORTH WOODMERE 231 Everit Ave Grand Col $1.625M 833 Fanwood Ave12:30-2:30 $499K

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1177 Harbor Rd Ranch $1,999M

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30 Janet Pl Ranch $475K New exclusive 4 br Col $599K

WOODSBURGH 828 CHANNEL RD

HEWLETT NECK 171 OCEAN AVE

HEWLETT BAY PARK 1345 PAINE RD.

HEWLETT HARBOR 1176 HARBOR RD.

Mint 7 BR, 5 Bth Exp Ranch on 1/2 Acre Property.

Beautiful Main Flr Mstr Suite/Fpl/Dressing Rm/ Bth, Updtd EIK & Bths, Crown Moldings, Radiant Ht Flrs, SD#14, Move Right In!.. $1,499,000

5 BR,4.5 Bth Colonial Full of Old World Charm. Beautiful Manicured 1/2 Acre Property with IG Pool & Brick Patio.

Spacious Rms, SD#14...$879,000

Gated Estate Property on Over 2 Acres. Totally Renovated 6 BR, 4.5 Bth Trad CH Colonial Has it All! New IG Pool, Outdoor Kitchen & Landscaped Grounds Overlooking Pond. Builders Home..$2,950,000

PRICE REDUCED!! Fabulous Location in Heart of Hewlett Harbor. Spacious 6 BR, 3.5 Bth Exp Ranch. 2 Story Entry Foyer, Main Flr Master Suite, 2 Dens....$899,000

986 Wateredge Pl 4 br $1,5M 1181 Harbor Rd Split $1,695M

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1080 Seawane Dr Col $2.7M

301 Waverly Ave Lg 4 br’s $529K

379 Pepperidge Rd Split $1,149M 12 Leonard Dr 1;30 - 3 $749,500K 295 Waverly Ave 12 - 1:30 $699K Open House

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HEWLETT 262 SOMERSET DR.

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Beautifully Renovated While Retaining Old World Charm, 5 BR, 3.5 Bth Dutch Colonial in Old Woodmere. Country EIK, FDR, LR/Fpl, 2 Dens, Fin Bsmt, Mstr Suite/Marble Bth, SD#14..$829,000

NEW To Market! Renovated 4 BR, 2.5 Bth Split in SD#20(Waverly Pk) Updtd Granite EIK,Large Family Rm w/ Sliders to Enclosed Porch, LR/Fpl, FDR & Fin Bsmt. 2 Car Garage, CAC..$659,000

4 BR,3 Bth Exp Ranch in Waverly Pk Area(SD#20) LR,FDR,Den/Fpl, & Huge Finished Bsmt. Oversized Property w/ Deck off Kitchen, CAC...$629,000

Sunny 4 BR, 3 Bth Hi Ranch with Waterview, Spacious Rms, Skylit EIK,CAC,Low Taxes, Possible M/D with Proper Permits, SD#15,,$499,000

LAWRENCE 210 Pond Xing 9 br Col $1.5M

18 Rose Lane Ranch $599K

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211 Polo Lane (cor Ocean) $1.7M 1390 Broadway 2 Co- Op’s

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$979,000

41 Bayberry Road, Lawrence Stats: A lot size of 11,717 square feet. The home has 10 rooms, 6 bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The property is selling for $979,000 with annual taxes of $17,979.02.

Details: A Center Hall Colonial-style home, built in 1965, with a large foyer, sunken living room, den with fireplace and a granite eat-in-kitchen. The house features a playroom, two-car attached garage and an in-ground heated pool.

Contact: Lori & Associates LI Realty, Lori Schlesinger at (516) 791-8300

$2,550,000

1320 Auerbach Avenue, Hewlett Harbor Stats: A lot size of 54,438 square feet. The home has 14 rooms, eight bedrooms and nine-and-a-half bathrooms.

The property is selling for $2,550,000 with annual taxes of $58,937.67.

Details: A colonial-style home, built in 1928, with a formal living room, grand formal dining room with fireplace and an enormous state-of-the-art eat-in-kitchen.

The house features an in-ground swimming pool, tennis court and cabana with kitchenette.

Contact: Jan Kalman Realty, Alissa Lurie at (516) 9678828

$559,000

735 Eagle Drive, North Woodmere Stats: A lot size of 6,500 square feet. The home has nine rooms, four bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms.

The property is selling for $559,000 with annual taxes of $8,494.22.

Details: A Hi Ranch-style home, built in 1962, with an updated granite eat-in-kitchen, many new appliances including washer and dryer and a large den. The house features an office, front porch, rear patio and a skylight.

Contact: Pugatch Realty Corp., Amy Reyer at (516) 2953000

$1,425,000

951 Smith Lane, Hewlett Neck Stats: A lot size of 25,718 square feet. The home has 12 rooms, seven bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms.

The property is selling for $1,425,000 with annual taxes of $35,087.28.

Details: A Center Hall Colonial-style home, built in 1928, with four fireplaces, an in-ground swimming pool and a brick patio. The house features a finished basement with wine cellar, a renovated wood and granite eatin-kitchen and a cabana on an outside porch.

Contact: VI Properties, INC. at (516) 791-1313

WOODMERE Updated & Spacious 4BR, 2.5 Bath Wideline Spit, 2 Dens, Full Bsmt, Prime Location...$599K

HEWLETT HARBOR Beautiful Golf Course View, All onial, Lr Renovated 4BR, 4BA Colonial, 50M M W/Fireplace, Den...$1.150M

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Well Maintained 4BR, 3 Full Bath Raise Raised Ranch, Spacious Den, Great Block!...$525K

Renovated Sprawling 4BR, 3 Full Bath, Hand Custom Euro Eik, Den & Bsmt...$629K

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Beautiful 3BR, 3BA CH Colonial, New Eik, Heat & Hot Water, Hardwood Floors...$599K

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Fabulous 4BR, 3 Bath Split On Quiet Cul-De-Sac, New Granite Eik, Den, Prime Location...$699K

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BAY PARK GOLF COURSE OPENS FOR THE SEASON This week marks the grand reopening of the scenic Bay Park Golf Course in East Rockaway. It has two holes over 300 yards, with total yardage of 1,956. The course will be open six days a week (it is closed on Wednesdays) with a first tee time of 7:15 a.m. Call for last tee times at (516) 571-7242. The course is located at 1 First Avenue in East Rockaway.

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FEED THE HUNGRY PROGRAM: A FAMILY MITZVAH PROJECT Make a difference in the lives of people in the community and brighten up their springtime by creating baskets full of donated items and arts and crafts projects this Sunday at Congregation Sons of Israel. Please bring as many nonperishable kosher items as possible. The packages and food collected will be distributed by the Kol Ditzrich Kosher Food Pantry, located on Central Avenue in Woodmere. Light refreshments will be served. The event runs from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Congregation Sons of Israel, located at 111 Irving Place in Woodmere.

LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT There will be a basketball tournament this Sunday with refreshments, raffles and trophies at Lawrence High School. Three on three teams will play in divisions from middle school to seasoned adult and adults ages 19 and up must make a $250 team

donation. Proceeds go to the Adam Barsel’s Scholarship Fund and to the Community Chest.

Please call (516) 374-5800 for scholarship opportunities and sign-up information. The tournament begins at 9:00 a.m. and the high school is located at 2 Reilly Road in Cedarhurst.

Wednesday, March 21st NASSAU COUNTY PRIVATESECTOR JOB FAIR Nassau County is teaming up with Healthplex, the leading dental insurance company located in Uniondale, to help residents find work. Healthplex is seeking candidates for all positions, both entry and management-level, with salaries ranging from $25,000 to $125,000. There is no charge for admission and parking is free. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building, Ceremonial Chamber, 2nd Floor, 1550 Franklin Avenue in Mineola.

Friday, March 23rd LAWRENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB PRESENTS PETER PAN The Lawrence Middle School Drama Club will be bringing the classic story of Peter Pan to life, complete with music numbers, on Friday the 23rd. Peter Pan tells the story of a mischievous little boy who didn’t want to grow up and instead spent his life in Neverland battling pirates and Indians.

Tickets cost $8.00 to $10.00 and the event starts at 7:30 p.m. There will be another showing of the play on Saturday, March 24.

We welcome submission of events of interest to the community. Please email your event information, including any photos to Events@StandardLI.com.

MOVIE LISTINGS MALVERNE CINEMA 350 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY - (516) 599-6966 The Artist | 1hr 40min | Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 2:15, 7pm | SUN: 2:15, 7:20pm Jeff, Who Lives at Home | 1hr 23min | Rated R FRI&SAT: 1:30, 3:30, 5:45, 7:40, 9:45pm | SUN: 1:30, 3:30, 5:45, 7:40pm Being Flynn | 1hr 42min | Rated R FRI&SAT: 12, 2:15, 4:40, 7, 9:45pm | SUN: 12, 2:15, 4:40, 7:20pm Salmon Fishing in the Yemen | 1hr 52min | Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 12, 2:15, 4:40, 7:20pm | SUN: 12, 2:15, 4:40, 7:40pm In Darkness | 2hr 25min | Rated R FRI&SAT: 1, 4, 7, 9:45pm | SUN: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30pm W.E. | 1hr 29min | Rated R FRI&SAT: 12, 4:40, 9:45pm | SUN: 12, 4:40pm

UA LYNBROOK 6 321 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY - (800) 326-3264 ext. 624 21 Jump Street | 1hr 49min | Rated R FRI&SAT: 1, 4, 7, 10pm | SUN: 1, 4, 7pm Project X | 1hr 28min | Rated R FRI&SAT: 1:50, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10pm | SUN: 1:50, 4:50, 7:30pm Act of Valor | 1hr 41min | Rated R FRI&SAT: 1:30, 4:40, 7:20, 10:20pm | SUN: 1:30, 4:40, 7:20pm John Carter in Disney Digital 3D | 2hr 19min | Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 1:15, 4:30, 7:40, 10:30pm | SUN: 1:15, 4:30, 7:40pm John Carter | 2hr 19min | Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:50pm | SUN: 12:50, 3:50, 6:50pm Friends With Kids | 1hr 40min | Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 1:40, 4:15, 7:10, 9:45pm | SUN: 1:40, 4:15, 7:10pm

SUNRISE MULTIPLEX CINEMAS 750 West Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream, NY - (800) 315-4000 21 Jump Street | 1hr 49min | Rated R FRI&SAT: 12, 1:30, 2:35, 4:20, 5:10, 6:55, 7:45, 9:25, 10:20pm, 12am SUN: 12, 1:30, 2:35, 4:20, 5:10, 6:55, 7:45, 9:25, 10:20pm Project X | 1hr 28min | Rated R FRI&SAT: 12:40, 2:50, 5, 7:10, 9:35, 11:45pm SUN: 12:40, 2:50, 5, 7:10, 9:35pm Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax | 1hr 35min | Rated PG FRI&SAT: 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:20, 9:30, 11:40pm SUN: 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:20, 9:30pm Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax 3D | 1hr 35min | Rated PG FRI&SAT: 12, 1, 2:10, 3:10, 4:25, 5:25, 6:40, 7:50, 9, 11:15pm SUN: 12, 1, 2:10, 3:10, 4:25, 5:25, 6:40, 7:50, 9pm Silent House | 1hr 28min | Rated R FRI&SAT: 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 6:50, 9:15, 11:30pm SUN: 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 6:50, 9:15pm John Carter in Disney Digital 3D | 2hr 19min | Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 12:45, 3:45, 7, 10:05pm | SUN: 12:45, 3:45, 7, 10:05pm John Carter | 2hr 19min | Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 12:10, 3:15, 6:30, 9:25pm, 12:20am SUN: 12:10, 3:15, 6:30, 9:25pm A Thousand Words | 1hr 31min | Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 12:35, 1:15, 3, 3:30, 5:15, 5:45, 7:30, 8, 9:45, 10:15pm, 12, 12:30am SUN: 12:35, 1:15, 3, 3:30, 5:15, 5:45, 7:30, 8, 9:45, 10:15pm Safe House | 1hr 57min | Rated R FRI&SAT: 1:20, 4:05, 6:45, 9:20, 11:55pm | SUN: 1:20, 4:05, 6:45, 9:20pm Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds | 2hr 9min | Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT: 12:05, 2:45, 5:20, 7:55, 10, 10:30pm, 12:30am SUN: 12:05, 2:45, 5:20, 7:55, 10, 10:30pm Casa de mi Padre | 1hr 24min | Rated R FRI&SAT: 12:20, 2:25, 4:30, 6:35, 9:05, 11:10pm | SUN: 12:20, 2:25, 4:30, 6:35, 9:05pm

AMC LOEWS FANTASY 5 18 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre, NY - (888) 262-4386 Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax | 1hr 35min | Rated PG FRI&SAT&SUN: 11am, 1:20, 3:40, 6:10, 8:35pm Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax 3D | 1hr 35min | Rated PG FRI&SAT&SUN: 11:45am, 2:10, 4:35, 7, 9:25pm Silent House | 1hr 28min | Rated R FRI&SAT&SUN: 11:55am, 2:55, 5:20, 7:40, 10pm The Vow | 1hr 44min | Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT&SUN: 11:05am, 4:30, 10:05pm Safe House | 1hr 57min | Rated R FRI&SUN: 1:45, 4:30, 7:20, 10:05pm | SAT: 11am, 1:45, 7:20pm A Thousand Words | 1hr 31min | Rated PG-13 FRI&SAT&SUN: 11:40am, 2:30, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55pm

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Nine foot ceilings. LR with fireplace. Large formal DR. Huge kosher EIK. Top of the line. Must see. Call Susan for details.

Walk to Young Israel and Aish. Come view the plans and specifications. $1M+

Ced. 589 W.B’way (12-2)I/2+Ac $697K

N.Wd 38 Dolores Dr(1:30-3)Rnch $427K

Hew 1588 Hew. Av(11:30-1)Red!$329K

N.Wd 1031 Cedrhurst St(2-3:30)Fab Spl $5s

Hew 38 Prospect Av(11-1)ExpRch.Hi $6s

N.Wd 834 Fanwood(11:30-1)4BR HR$475K

Hew 1614 Hewlett Av(B/A) 4BR $475K

N.Wd 872 Park Ln (B/A) 4BR Spl.Lg Den $459K

Hew 1 Steven Dr(11:30-1)Col.SD.14. $5s N.Wd 950 Park Ln(11:30-1) 4BR Spl. $439K N.Wd 845 Fanwood(B/A)3BR H/R $459K Wdsb 180 W.Ivy Hill Rd(1:30-3)Red! $949K N.Wd 330 Hungry Hbr(1:30-3)4BR $649K

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MARCH 1622, 2012 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •

Late Night Humor

The Best of This Week’s Post 11pm Wit

Jimmy Fallon

David Letterman

“They say gasoline could be $6 a gallon. But the good news is the White House says President Obama is aware of the problem, and will continue to talk about it between fundraisers.”

–Jay Leno

“President Obama today released his NCAA bracket. He is a huge basketball fan. But privately, White House aides are worried that if he spends so much time on this, it could affect his golf game.”

–Jay Leno

“Happy birthday to Mitt Romney, he’s 65 years old. At his party, he didn’t blow out the candles. He gave a speech and the candles just flickered and died.”

–Jay Leno

“Romney’s birthday is not a big deal here. But in the Cayman Islands, it’s a national holiday.”

–Jay Leno

“That Mitt Romney, he is a master campaigner. This week he was introducing his wife, and he said, ‘She is the heavyweight champion of my life.” Which may explain why on the ride home, he was strapped to the roof of the car.”

–Bill Maher

“Rick Santorum nearly won Ohio, despite a flood of ads that said that Rick Santorum is a creepy, far-right, socially backward extremist – and those were his ads. That’s how he sells himself.”

–Bill Maher

“Mitt Romney won a key victory in the Ohio Super Tuesday primary narrowly beating Rick Santorum by just 1 percent. Specifically, the 1 percent.”

–Seth Meyers

“Despite only winning the Super Tuesday primary in Georgia, Newt Gingrich vowed to continue his campaign, saying ‘I’m the tortoise.

I take it one step at a time.

Also, if you roll me onto my

Conan O’Brien

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back I can never get up.’”

–Seth Meyers

“The latest polls show President Obama’s approval rating among women has risen by 10 percent. Many people believe this increase is due to Obama’s new campaign slogan: ‘Tell me about your day.’”

–Conan O’Brien

“In a few months Obama’s going to unveil this one: ‘Would you like white wine and a foot massage?’”

–Conan O’Brien

“It was reported that in the weeks leading up to his death, Osama bin Laden had trouble controlling the squabbling among his three wives. In fact, when the team knocked down the door, bin Laden said, ‘Thank god you’re here. Two in the chest. One in the head. Let’s do this.’”

Munch N’ Stuff’s chicken tenders.

COMFORT CUISINE AT MUNCH N’ STUFF If you’re looking for some of the best comfort food in The Five Towns, Munch N’ Stuff in Lawrence is a great choice. Open since January in the former location of Schnitzel Time, Munch N’ Stuff Grill offers a variety of options that are sure to end your hunger pangs.

“It’s a family restaurant and it has something for everybody,” Owner Nissim Begelman said. “There is a full range of salads, burgers and kids meals. We have a lot of appetizers. We have a 16 ounce rib

–Conan O’Brien

“A phone survey found 70 percent of Americans support legalizing marijuana. I can’t believe that many marijuana supporters managed to answer the phone.”

–Craig Ferguson

“According to exit polls, Mitt Romney is struggling with voters who call themselves very conservative.

However, Mitt is doing great with voters who describe themselves as being ‘totally freaked out by Rick Santorum.’”

–Conan O’Brien

“It’s being reported that Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in China are adding pork donuts to the menu. For God’s sake, do the Chinese have to beat us at everything?”

Photos by Jonathan Walter

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Bent: NBC 9:00 p.m. This new romantic comedy from NBC centers on recently divorced Alex (Amanda Peet), a highstrung lawyer raising her 10-yearold daughter Charlie (Joey King) as a single mom. Unwilling to let anything get in her way, she

–Craig Ferguson

“I’m excited about the new iPad. But then I’m excited about anything that is not the Republican primaries.”

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They are open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and on Saturday from one hour after Shabbos until 2:00 a.m. To place an order for pickup or delivery, call them at (516) 569-6862, or visit them online at MunchNStuff.com. Glatt Kosher.

Amanda Peet and David Walton star in NBC’s newest series, Bent

–Conan O’Brien

Say You Saw it in The Standard

or three.

“This is an eight ounce all beef burger ($9.95), topped with beef fry (additional $2.50),” Begelman said. “People have told me it’s a kosher alternative to bacon. It is served with a side of fries as well as lettuce, tomato and onions, all sliced fresh.”

downsizes into a smaller house and hires charismatic contractor Pete (David Walton), a recovering gambling addict and ladies man, to remodel her home. On the surface, the two couldn’t be more different, but Alex quickly realizes she has met her match in Pete. Adding to Alex’s family life is her wild younger sister, Screwsie (Margo Harshman), while Pete’s home life includes

“Gas prices — it is $6 a gallon here. People in L.A. are furious. You can’t tell, of course, because of the Botox.” ”

–Craig Ferguson

meat chicken coated in a homemade batter of Begelman’s own secret recipe. It comes with ranch dressing and honey mustard, which is all made in house.

Also popular are their burgers, which were inadvertently left off The Standard’s kosher burger rankings a few weeks ago, but would have ranked among the top two

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steak on the bone as well as side dishes.

Anything you can get in a sandwich, also comes on a platter.

Working in the food industry since he was 14 and a graduate from culinary school, Begelman decided it was time to open his own restaurant.

“The idea was to have a place to go with the family and feel like you’re at home,” Begelman said.

One popular dish is their chicken tenders ($7.95), which are strips of white

Munch N’ Stuff’s regular burger with beef fry.

Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games

his narcissistic live-in father, Walt (Jeffrey Tambor), a perpetually unemployed actor yearning to get back in the game. Watch as Alex and Pete’s worlds collide and intertwine every Wednesday on NBC. Couples Therapy: VHI 9:00 p.m. From the producers of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew comes the first reality show to examine the real life experienc-

es of five high-profile couples who are constantly scrutinized by fans and the media. The couples join together for 21 days of intensive relationship therapy under the guidance of Dr. Jenn Berman, a nationally renowned relationship therapist. Rapper DMX, Angelina Pivarnick of the Jersey Shore, Linda Hogan and

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CLASSIFIED Help Wanted Advertising Telemarketing: Cutting-edge full-color weekly newspaper in Nassau County has opening for an effective, experienced and ambitious phone sales professional. Position entails telemarketing sales of display and directory advertising to area businesses. Prior experience required. Good prospecting and closing skills essential. Friendly, pleasant work environment, great group of people. Great product to sell. Base plus commissions. Part-time/flex-time OK. Contact Maury at 516341-0445 or maury.warshauer@standardli.com.

Ad Sales: Sitting around waiting for that next big opportunity? Getting bored of daytime TV, Facebook and job sites? Looking for a challenge, want to make a few dollars and work with some nice people? If you can sell and know something about the media, we’ve got a really spiffy weekly newspaper and website in an affluent part of Nassau County that is looking for a couple of can-do, know-how-to-close ad salespeople. You’ll earn a base salary and commissions right from dollar one and you’ll have no end of support and encouragement. Zap us with your resume and cover letter. We can start you right away and get you off your couch with a reason to get up and get dressed in the morning. Please send resume and cover letter to Ads@standardli.com.

General Studies Teacher: 5 Towns Area Boys’ Yeshiva seeking middle school teacher for ‘11-’12 school year.

M-TH from 2:00-4:30. Please send your resume to teachersearch11@gmail.com HAFTR: Middle School Teaching Positions for 2012-2013 Academic year: F/T Language Arts Teacher, F/T Technology Instructor, P/T Math Instructor, F/T and P/T Judaic Studies. Email resumes to robrand@haftr.org Physical Therapy Assistant: (PT/FT) for a Physical therapy office in Five Towns. If interested please call 516650-5756 Secretary/Bookkeeper: Everyday P/T. Must know Quickbooks & Quickbooks Payroll. You should be friendly and organized. Salary neg. Office in Hewlett. Fax resume to 516-812-7607

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4 bedrooms total with 3 full baths. $950,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Harbor: Fabulous Center Hall Cape In Prestigious Hewlett Harbor. Pristine Condition With Beautiful Harwood Floors. For The Discriminiting Buyer $995,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Harbor: Fabulous 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath. *Outside of the home will be freshly painted. A Must See. This is a sprawling home; great for gatherings, family and fun. $1,150,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Harbor: This dream house is surrounded by Water! Beautiful 4br, 3.5ba w/ wonderful entertaining flow. Prime location $2.5M MORTON HAVES 516-3740100 Hewlett Neck: Country Style Colonial on over 1/2 Acre of Manicured Property w/ IG Pool. 5 BR, 4.5 Bth, Spacious Rms,SD#14..$879K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett Neck: Great Opportunity! 5 BR,3 Bth Exp Ranch w/ Full Bsmt on 3/4 Acres. Needs TLC..$799K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett Neck: Move Right Into This Mint 6BR, 4.5Bth Country Style Dutch Colonial, Full Fin Bsmt, Near All, SD#14 $1,499,000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett Neck: Lovely 4 bedroom expanded ranch on gorgeous property. Approximately 3/4 acre. regulation size tennis court surrounded by 10’Fence. New roof, plus room for a large pool! $949,000 MORTON HAVES 516374-0100 Hewlett Neck: Prestigious 6br center hall colonial situated on a magnificent property. Huge In ground pool.

Enclosed sun porch. Great entertaining EIK. Den with fireplace. *The home is in great condition. $1,500,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Neck: Spectacular Young Brick 7Br English Manor Home, Custom Built. Boasting Magnificent Architectural Details. Formal Living Room, Formal dining room, Library, Den, Office, 10.55 Baths, Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre Room, Luxurious Master Suite With Changing Room And Balcony Overlooking The 1.59 Acres Of Beautiful Property Including Tennis Court, In ground pool and full size basketball court. Separate Guest Quarters. $4,400,000 MORTON HAVES 516374-0100 Hewlett Neck: Near Harold Rd. Half acre lot for sale.

Build your dream home. Walk to Irving Pl Minyan. Ask $700’s. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-5694980 Hewlett Neck: Quality new construction. Walk to Irving Pl Minyan. Over 5K sq ft quality new construction on 1 acre lot- Call for plans and specifications. Ask $2.4m. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Hewlett Neck: Expanded Ranch. O/s Property. 5 BR, 4 bth. Marble Baths. Spacious Property With Beautiful 20X40 IGP. $1.1M VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Hewlett Neck: All New Under Constr. CH Colonial.

Planned 4 BR 3.5 Bth. Owner Will Customize To Suit. $1.699M VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Hewlett Park: Spac Apt w/lg entry & fabulous bonus rm. private terrace. $225,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Inwood: Legal Four Family House. 2-2 Br, 2-1Br Apts.

Large Property With 60 X 98 Vacant Lot. Good For An Investor. $650K VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Inwood: Free standing mixed use bldg, 2 stores 2 apts, parking lot $599K MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-2390306 Lawrence: Renovated 4 BR, 3 Bth Split in Estates Area on Over 1/2 Acre w/ IG Pool, Just Redone EIK,Bths, Windows, Doors $1,100,000, Rent $6000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Lawrence: Magnificent, totally renovated manor home on 2 country acres. Oversized elegant rooms, new EIK, secluded private pool, carriage house, 3 br, 2 bath. All redone. Master suit with sitting room and his / hers baths.

Too many amenities to list. Must see this exquisite home. $2,675,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Lawrence: THE PLAZA: 2br 2ba in Prestigious building w/24hr doorman, security, indoor parking & pool. Elevator, laundry room & storage on the same floor, Many closets $439,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Lawrence: Coop, 2BR, 2 Fbth, Lg Lr/Dr Combo, Enlsd Terrace, Elevator Bldg, Unit On 1st Flr $155K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Lawrence: Lovely Sunny 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo, Handicap Accessible Shower, Washer/Dryer, 24hr Doorman, Elevator Building…$344K PUGATCH REALTY 516295-3000 Lawrence: Coop, Ovsz 3/2BR, 2 Fbth, Open Flr Plan, Lg Terrace, Undrgrd Pkg...$229K PUGATCH REALTY 516295-3000 Lawrence: (back) True Center Hall on 1/2 Acre property w/inground Pool. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Lr,Fdr, Den/fireplace. Asking $1,250,000. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)7918300 Lawrence: Price Slashed! Mint 1BR Garden Apt. 1st flr.

Sparkling h/w flrs. Motivated Seller. Reduced! $87K JANKALMAN.COM 516-569-5651 Lawrence: Co-op, Elevator building, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Lr/ Dr, New Kit, Hardwood floors. $149,000. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Long Beach: Price Reduced!!2 BR, 2 Bth Renovated Oceanfront Co-op w/ Terrace Overlooking Pool, New Gym, 24 Hr Security..$379K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516238-4299 Lynbrook: Top Floor Unit In A Very Desireable Building.

Hardwood Flrs Under The New Carpet, Large Closets.

New Igp And Gym.Air Coold Building. Heat/Water Inc In Monthly Maintenance. Laundry Facilities On Each Floor.

New EIK. New Bathroom. Large Closets. $229,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 North Woodmere: EXCLUSIVE!! FIRST TIME ON MARKET!! 4 BR, 2.5 Bth Raised Ranch in SD#14. Cathedral Ceiling LR,FDR,Family Rm, CAC..$439K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 North Woodmere: 4 Br,3 Bth Hi Ranch w/ Waterview, Sunny EIK, Spac Rms, CAC, Low Taxes $499K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 North Woodmere: Split, Water View, 4 BR, 2.5 Bth Central Air, S.D.14, Brick walled, Den/fplce, Park like backyard setting on water, 2 car garage, IG sprinklers, full bsmnt, taxes approx.11,800/yr. Oversized 60’x120’ lot. By appt., Bank/mtge prequal ltr req’d. $569K NO BRKRS. 516-857-4733 North Woodmere: Completely Renovated Split . 4 BR, 3 bth. Granite Floors, Top Of The Line Custom Cabinetry And Applncs.$725K VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 North Woodmere: Lg 4BR Spl. Lg Den adjacent to EIK & DR.LR/vltd ceil.2nd Den/5th BR Sd.14. Circ drv. $459K JANKALMAN.COM 516-569-5651 North Woodmere: Lovely 4BR, 3 Full Bath Raised Ranch, Den, Updtd Eik, CAC, Low Tax...$525K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Oceanside: 4 bedroom, 2 bath Short Sale. $359,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Rockville Centre: First Time On The Market Mint Colonial In Sd #21. 4 Br, 3 bth. $849K VI PROPERTIES 516791-1313 Woodmere/Hewlett Neck: 1 acre lot for sale. Walk to all. Call for details. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Woodmere/Hewlett Neck: New construction-over 4000sq ft on approx 100 x 200 lot. Classic 6 BRs/ 4 bath center hall colonial w/2 story entry hall. Huge EIK, lr/fpl, FDR, large den. Full height basement. Walk to ‘Irving Pl Minyan’. Ask $1.550k Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Woodmere: 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, SD#14, Quiet Street, Available. Sale/Rent by Owner, No Broker: Call 516-569-1637 Woodmere: X-Lg 1 BR Coop in PreWar Elv Bldg, Fab LR/ DR, Lg BR, FBath, Eik, WlkIn Clsets, HW Flrs, HiCeilngs, LndryR, Wlk All. $115K or Rent. By Owner (516)295-4886 Woodmere: NEW!! Mint 7 BR, 5 Bth Exp Ranch on 1/2 Acre. Beaut Main Flr Mstr Suite/Fpl,Dressing Rm/ Bth,SD#14... $1,499,000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516238-4299 Woodmere: PRICE REDUCED!!Over 4000 Sq Ft Trad CH Colonial, 5 BR, 4.5 Bth on Acre,Fin Bsmt,Near All, SD#14...$1,375,000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-2384299 Woodmere: NEW! Tucked Away in Old Woodmere,4 BR, 3 Bth Colonial on Beautiful St.Mstr BR w/ Vaulted Ceil-

ing/Bth, Endless Possibilities! $747K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Woodmere: Cedar Glen Condo, 3 BR, 2.55 Bth,LR/ Fpl,FDR,Patio off EIK,LR/Fpl,FDR,Fin Bsmt,Gar, SD#14. $529K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Woodmere: Totally Renovated 4/5 BR, 3.5 Bth Dutch Colonial in Old Woodmere. Country EIK, FDR, LR/Fpl,2 Dens, Mstr Suite w/ Marble Bth, Crown Moldings, HW Flrs. CAC, Fin Bsmt $829K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Woodmere: Don’t Miss This Wideline 4BR, 2.5 Bath Split, 2 Dens, Full Bsmt, O/S Deck...$599K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Woodmere: Found A New Home. Available Asap! Walk In Thru The Large Entry To The Beautiful Spacious Living Space With Fabulous Wood Floors And Stunning Stone Fireplace. The Flow Is Flawless! A Must See! $350,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Woodmere: Lovely Split In Immaculate Condition.3 BRs.2 Bathrooms.Lr,Dr,Eik.Beautiful Lower-Level Den,2 Car Garage.Beautiful Brick Walkway And Proch And Brick Patio.Walk To All.Room To Expand. $395,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Woodmere: Beautiful Home With Amazing Master Suite; Open With Plenty Of Closets And Built In’s. Two Dens, Wet Bar, Eik, 5 Bedrooms Total! So Spacious With A Full Basement. Must See This Lovely Home. $950,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Woodmere: Stately brick CH colonial overlooking golf course, water views, rolling grounds.

Marble foyer, den, library. 2 sided fire place. Master ste w/dressing area; 6 addt’l BRs 5 1/2 bath. Full finished bsmnt. Deck with bar. Immaculate condition. $1,785,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Woodmere: Academy area. Walk to aishe. Charming colonial on approx 100 x 100 lot. Room to expand. Present all offers. $699k Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Woodmere: 6 bedroom new construction located on Longacre Ave between Peninsula Blvd and West Broadway. Still time to customize. Call for appt to see the plans. Ask $1mil plus. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Woodmere: Totally renovated colonial on oversized property. Magnificent EIK and family room. Walk to Irving Pl Minyan (ipm) . Present all offers. Ask $600’s. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Woodmere: CEDAR GLEN, Fabulous Open 4 BR, 3.5 Bath Townhouse Features LR With Fireplace & Vaulted Ceiling, Granite EIK With Deck, Main Floor Master BR Ste, 2 Lg BRs, 1 Full Bath Upstairs. 750 Sq Ft Finished Bsmnt, Gym/Storage, BR + Full Bath, 1 Family Attached...$619K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Woodmere: Co-op. Sunny, Spacious, Elegant. Beautifully Renovated 2 BR, 1 bth Apartment With High Ceilings.$159K VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Woodmere: Co-op, Across from the Woodmere LIRR, Elevator building, 1 Bedroom, 1 New Bath, Lr/Dr, New Kit. $135,000. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300

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Pass “Go” And Spend Thousands Of Dollars CONTINUED FROM P. A8 nals in order to enhance safety and improve mobility on Rockaway Turnpike, the installation took place in the fall of 2011 not February 2012.

Therefore, if what I was told by the New York City Department of Transportation is accurate; our elected officials are taking credit for a result that took place prior to their publicized efforts. So what is the truth? Was the January, 2012 let-

Commercial Real Estate for Rent/Sale Cedarhurst: Medical office on Grove, across from the post office. Was a Dental office. Beautiful waiting room, Reception area, 3 Operatories, Private Office, 2 Bathrooms, Good traffic area. $1995/month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Cedarhurst: Stores For Rent or Sale. Offices For Rent. U want them, I have them. Call ! Call ! Call ! Randy Green 516 295-3000 Cedarhurst: $1250/mo. 3 rm Prof’l suite w/Bathroom, Waiting area, Reception desk. Randy Green 516 2953000 East Rockaway: Price office building for lease 2500sf 20 car parking lot call for info. PUGATCH REALTY 516295-3000 East Rockaway: 7400sf warehouse plus office $895K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Five Towns And Lynbrook: Professional/Medical space available for sale or lease call for more details. Lori Lewis 516-295-3000 Hewlett/Woodmere: Medical/Dental Spaces For Sale or Rent. We have all areas, all sizes. Call Randy Green @ Pugatch 516 295-3000 Lawrence: “THE PLAZA” - For Lease. NO FEE!!! Professional Space Available In 24 Hour Doorman Building, 685 Sq Ft. Terrace, Pool, CAC, Includes Indoor Parking Space...$1595 - Contact Andy Kropp At Pugatch Realty Corp. 516-295-3000 Lawrence: Rockaway Tpke store 1000sf 43000.00 per mo. Opposite Costco PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Lawrence: Central Ave 1400sf store plus basement $3800.00 per mo. PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Lawrence: Medical office on the corner of Rockaway Tpke 1200 sf $2600.00 per mo. PUGATCH REALTY 516295-3000 Long Beach: Professional/Medical suites available with good Parking, call for more details. Lori Lewis 516-2953000 Rockville Center: Medical and professional office building at 165 North Village Avenue in Rockville Centre has 500-5,000 SF space available for rent. Centrally-located near many area hospitals. Parking for 400+ cars. Call 917715-2415 for more information.

Valley Stream: Mixed Use Building For Sale $450K. 5200 SF @ traffic light. Completely renovated. Ample parking.

Call Randy 516 295-3000 pugatch.com Valley Stream: 4500sf warehouse for lease with O’H’ Door $5200.00 per mo. PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Valley Stream: 800sf Office for lease $1200.00 per mo.

PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Valley Stream: Former Central Hardware building for Sale price slashed $625K PUGATCH REALTY 516-2953000 Valley Stream: 200 No. Central Ave $295K WON’T LAST PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Woodmere: Office suites for rent, all utilities included, copy center, conference rooms, free wifi, reception, 24/7 access, fully furnished, central 5Towns location, near LIRR, restaurants, call 516-374-6080 x 19 Woodmere: Medical Space For Rent $1250/mo.Incl util.

One exam room, share consult room, secty, waiting area.

Pugatch.com Randy Green 516 295-3000 Woodmere: Bldg For Sale or Rent - MOTIVATED SELLER. 5500 sf can be divided Info: Randy Green 516 295-3000 Woodmere: walk-up office $800 per mo. PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Woodmere: corner building for sale $995K 5000sf PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Woodmere: Retail space for rent. 1,600 sq.ft Fully equipped Restaurant w/full bsmt. Turn key operation.

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2 Municipal prkg lots. Call Steve(516-330-7799) JANKALMAN.COM 516-569-5651

failed to take the necessary time to determine what if any action had been taken by New York City and thereafter wasted thousands of tax dollars on unnecessary mailings or that the problem still exists and our elected officials jumped the gun by taking their bows prior to the resolution of the traffic problems.

Since thousands of tax dollars were spent on a mailing highlighting this issue, I believe that we are entitled to some answers.

SOAPBOX

The New American CONTINUED FROM P. A8 less American than the descendants of those who arrived on the Mayflower. I don’t imagine that the Sikhs and Muslims on the passport line felt any differ-

ent at least I certainly hope not.

What makes me optimistic about our future despite all the problems we face is that we are so diverse and open minded that failure is not an option.

People still strive to move here.

What we have learned from generations of new arrivals from all over the world is that there is nothing that cannot be achieved here. There isn’t, and for that we should all feel proud and thankful.

DEAR THAT'S LIFE

Zipping Around

Real Estate for Rent Cedarhurst: Across from the Cedarhurst park, Garden apartments, w/live in Super and indoor garage spot included in rent. Huge units. 1Bedrooms $1700/month, and 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath w/ separate Dinning room, and Eik $2200/month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Cedarhurst: Townhouses with C/A and Heat, washer/ dryer in all units. (ALL NEW) 2 Bedroom/2 bath $2075/ month, and 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath (ALL NEW) $2295/ month. NO FEE. Landlord is paying the commission. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Cedarhurst: Unbelievably clean 3br house for rent.

FFB, fresh paint, new EIK, New Deck, Wood floors with fresh polyurethane. $2,950/mo MORTON HAVES 516374-0100 Cedarhurst: Beautiful, clean and freshly painted. Much new construction. 3br, 2ba, FFB, Gardner included.

Great location! Great deal $3000/mo MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 East Rockaway: Diamond Condition Colonial With Extended First And Second Floor. This Home Was Completely Renovated Within The Last 10 Years. $4,700/mo MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Far Rockaway: 2 family (1st floor apartment) 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, Lr,Dr, Kosher Kit, playroom $1850/ month LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Far Rockaway: Doorman/Elevator building, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Lr/Dr, Eik, Laundry facility, parking available $1495/month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Hewlett: Mint 2nd Flr Apt W/Large Eik, 1BR, 1 Fbth, Finished Attic, Close To All...$1600/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Inwood: Amazing 3 br,(one very small) new construction for rent. Ready in April $1750/mo MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Lawrence: Nice 3br, 2ba cottage in the back of Lawrence. $2100/mo MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Lawrence: Sponser owner unit in Garden apartment complex. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, New Kosher Kitchen, Terrace $1800/month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)7918300 Lawrence: Fantastic 2BR, 2.5 Bath Duplex Townhouse, Terrace, Washer/Dryer, Indoor & Outdoor Parking $2400/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Lawrence: NO FEE! Luxury Building, 24HR Doorman, Pool, Indoor Parking, 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath $1795/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Lawrence: NO FEE! Totally Renovated Apartments, 1-2 Bedrooms, Close To All, Starting At $1500/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Lynbrook: Top Floor Unit In A Very Desirable Bldg. Hardwood Flrs Under The New Carpet, Lge Closets.New Igp And Gym.Air Coold Building. Heat/Water Inc In Monthly Maintenance. Laundry Facilities On Each Floor.New EIK. New Bathroom. Large Closets. $1,500/mo MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 North Woodmere: 1st fl of a 2 family home. Front private entrance to a Lg 2 Bedroom, 1Bath, New Kitchen, Lr, Dr, Full size washer/Dryer, 2 AC units. ALL UTILITIES INC. $1450/month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 North Woodmere: House Rental 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Lr, Dr, Eik, Den, Large Backyard $2695/month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Valley Stream: New Bathroom,New Kitchen,New Wood Floor ,New Ceramic Floor, New Carpet In The B/R.Close To Gibson Train Station. $2,700/mo MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Valley Stream: Charming 3BR Colonial, Lr W/Fpl, Oak Floors, Fin Bsmt, SD# 14...$2550/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Valley Stream: Completely Renovated 3 Bedroom Apt. New Kitchen & Bath, Hwd Flrs Throughout…$2100/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Woodmere: In a house. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Lr, Electric cooktop ( No real Kit) $1075/ month. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Woodmere: Jr4 Granite Kit, Closets, Elevator, Pkg Available...$1575/m PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000

ter to Mayor Bloomberg necessary? Were the thousands of tax dollars spent on a February 6, 2012 letter to the community, requesting our assistance, necessary? If the problems with the lights were resolved by New York City in the fall of 2011, the answer is no.

If the answer is in fact no, then why did Mr. Kopel authorize the mailings? The simple answer is I don’t know. If I had to venture a guess I would say that either our elected officials

CONTINUED FROM P. A8 and could not get out of the car without having the world see more of me than I had ever intended. Unfortunately, I had no such luck – there was no jacket – and I was back to square one.

At my insistence, the kids went inside to the celebration while I assessed the situation.

There seemed, at that point, to be two options. I could either go buy a new dress or drive all the way back to Woodmere.

Either way, I still had to return to the bat mitzvah. Not only had I responded that I would be there and wanted to partake in the festivities, but my kids were there and needed to get home. I called my husband for advice. Once he stopped laughing, he agreed that those were indeed my only choices. “Why don’t you go into Flatbush and just get something in that store you like?” he said, only for me to point out the obvious. “How am I supposed to even get out of the car and get into a store?”

I asked. “Good point,” he said, only to make some kind of crack about how my wide open dress would definitely attract attention in the heart of Flatbush on a busy Sunday morning. “I think you should come home,” he said, and I agreed.

After texting my daughter as

to the plan, I headed back on the Belt Parkway and returned home.

To complete my paranoia, I pulled into my driveway and walked into garage backwards in an effort to avoid glances from people on the street, lest someone get a glimpse of my unintentional exposure. The wardrobe change took just around five minutes – the beauty of having a closet filled with black dresses – and I headed back to the car. Hitting very little traffic, I arrived in Brooklyn with plenty of time left at the celebration.

Unfortunately, the only thing that was missing was my parking space. It was gone and there was not a space to be found. I finally pulled up to a “No Parking” zone filled with parked cars, except for one available space.

While debating whether or not to take it, a police officer approached my car.

“Officer, why are all of these cars parked in a ‘No Parking’ zone?” I asked, only to add, “And can I park here, too?” Checking the dashboards of the cars around me, he explained that they had special permits allowing them to park in that area while I, unfortunately, did not.

In no mood to take “no” for an answer, I said, “But, Officer: I am already an hour and 45 minutes late to this bat mitzvah and

you have to hear what just happened to me.”

In explicit detail, I proceeded to explain the entire saga of my dress. When I was done, he was in no mood to fight either.

“Okay,” he said, “I won’t give you a ticket if you park here – but I cannot promise no one else will either.” Weighing my options, I asked him how much the ticket would cost should I get one. “Probably around $100,” he said. In light of everything, it was a chance I was willing to take. I parked the car and went inside.

As if this was not crazy enough, after I finally sat down at a table with a much needed plate of food, I noticed the same officer had come into the hall. It seemed he and two other officers were invited to the party by the grandfather of the bat mitzvah girl. “Only me,” I thought to myself, laughing at my karma.

Speaking later to the girl’s father, he asked if they were going to make it into the column this week. “Are you kidding?” I said, laughing. “You have no idea just how much it is about you.” We said our good-byes, went back to the car and true to the officer’s word, there was no ticket. And this, again, is why I write a column.

So, what did you do last Sunday?

HEWLETT HAPPENINGS

Packed, Cultural February for Hewlett Students CONTINUED FROM P. A10 students ranging from Franklin Early Childhood Center to those from the high school joined together in the Hewlett High School auditorium for the biennial All-District Chorus Night. Franklin’s first grade class’s rendition of “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong charmed the crowd as “awws” gushed from the au-

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CONTINUED FROM P. B5 Chris Nirschel of The Next Food Network Star are some of the celebrities to be featured for intensive therapy with Dr. Berman.

The couples will participate in group and individual therapy along with relationship exercises out in the “real world” to see if they can rekindle the love they used to have or if it’s just time to move on.

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dience during a standing ovation. Aside from the beautiful melodies performed at the AllDistrict Chorus Night, February 28 gave high school students the opportunity to reflect upon their journey that began at Franklin and to see how much they have transitioned and how far they have come. All-District Chorus Night also gave those in Franklin Childhood Center, Hewlett Elementary, Ogden El-

The Hunger Games: Rated PG-13. Every year in the ruins of what was once North America,

the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games, a twisted punishment for a past uprising. The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event, part of an ongoing government intimidation tactic, where “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) is up against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for this event their whole lives, leaving Katniss to rely on her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home, Katniss must make

ementary, and Woodmere Middle School a chance to look up to the high school students and to see what is in store for the future.

Not only did this month give all those in District 14 an early preview of beautiful spring weather, but also the phenomenon of a twenty-nine day February. The month started off with zest and that beat continued all throughout.

impossible choices in the arena.

The Deep Blue Sea: Rated R. In this screen adaptation of Terence Rattigan’s celebrated play, Hester Page (Rachel Weisz) is rescued in the midst of a suicide attempt by her landlady, Mrs. Elton (Ann Mitchell), who comes to her rescue after smelling gas.

As those around her wonder why a beautiful woman would desire such a fate, we learn that Hester is not really Hester at all – she’s actually Lady Collyer, the wife of well-known judge Sir William Collyer. However, Lady Collyer has never known love or satisfaction in her marriage and fell into an affair with Freddie Page (Tom Hiddleston), leaving her husband and living under an assumed identity. The woman who is now called Hester discovers that she loves Freddie far more than he loves her, and between his drinking and neglect she had given up on life.

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DINING IN

Tasty Ways to Use Up the Chometz before Passover

BY EILEEN GOLTZ

Special to The Standard

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t’s chometz mania time. Yes, that crazy cleaning season of the year where you think you have to eat or throw out anything and EVERYTHING that you can’t use during the eight days of Pesach. Sprinkle bread crumbs on everything, finish up the oat meal corn meal, cup cakes, sweet rolls and cereal in two days and try and figure out where to hide or store the rest. Yes folks, as they say it’s “time to make the doughnuts” and use up everything that even resembles chometz. Thankfully I’m giving you a couple of recipes that will help.

BREAD PUDDING (dairy or pareve) • 2 cups milk or half & half or non dairy substitute • 1/4 cup butter or margarine

and stir until the butter is melted. Cool slightly. In a bowl combine the sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla and whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in the milk and butter mixture into the egg mixture. Place bread in a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole.

Sprinkle the top with the apricots and raisins. Pour the egg mixture on top of bread and mix slightly to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until set. Serve warm with butter sauce.

Butter Sauce • 1 cup milk • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine • 1/3 cup brown sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 1 tablespoon flour • Pinch of salt Combine all the ingredients into a sauce pan and whisk to

BREAD PUDDING • • • • • •

1/3 cup brown sugar 3 eggs 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon vanilla 3 to 4 cups bread, torn into small pieces • 1/2 cup raisins • 1/2 cup chopped apricots Preheat oven to 350. In medium saucepan heat milk to a simmer. Add the butter and milk

combine. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue whisking until it’s thick (3 to 4 minutes). Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes and then serve with warm bread pudding.

CUSTARD BAKED RICE PUDDING (dairy) • 4 large eggs • 1/2 cup sugar

CUSTARD BAKED RICE PUDDING • • • • • • •

1/2 tablespoon vanilla 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk 1/2 cup milk 1 1/2 cup cooked rice 2/3 cup raisins 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preheat oven to 325. Grease a 2 qt. bowl and set aside. In a bowl combine the eggs, sugar and vanilla and whisk until combined.

Add the milk and evaporated milk and whisk to combine.

Add the cooked rice and raisins.

Pour the mixture to the greased baking dish. Place the baking dish in the center of large roasting pan and place it in the oven.

Pour hot water in the roasting pan around the baking dish so it’s about one inch deep. Bake for 30 minutes. Mix slightly and add the cinnamon and nutmeg and mix to combine. Boost heat to 350 and bake for 30 minutes.

The pudding will jiggle a little in the center but a knife inserted in the center comes should come out clean. Cool before serving.

TODD WILBER’S COPY CAT VERSION OF PANERA’S SPINACH ARTICHOKE BAKED EGG SOUFFLEE • 3 tablespoons frozen spinach, thawed • 3 tablespoons minced arti-

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We Need More Defenders of Religious Freedom CONTINUED FROM P. A9 sought a return to “the Dark Ages . . . when women were property that you could easily control, even trade if you wanted to.”

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, for her

part, described this as a matter of “protect[ing] the right of women to make the health care choices that are right for them,” adding at the same time that we should “take politics out of women’s health” — precisely the opposite

of what we have seen in her voting record in favor of more government intrusion into health care decisions than our nation has ever seen.

Of course, all these statements are deceptive when they suggest

choke hearts • 2 teaspoons minced onion • 1 teaspoon minced red bell pepper • 5 eggs • 2 tablespoons milk • 2 tablespoons whipping cream • ¼ cup shredded cheddar

• ¼ teaspoon salt • 1 8-ounce tube Pillsbury Crescent butter flake dough • melted butter • ¼ cup shredded Asiago cheese Preheat oven to 375. In a microwavable bowl combine the spinach, artichoke hearts, onion, and red bell pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of water, cover bowl with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in the plastic.

Microwave on high for 3 minutes.

In another microwavable bowl combine 4 eggs, milk, cream, cheddar cheese, Jack cheese, Parmesan, and salt.

Whisk to combine. Add the spinach, artichoke, onion, and bell pepper. Mix to combine.

Microwave egg mixture for 30 seconds on high, and then stir it. Do this 4 to 5 more times or until you have a very runny scrambled egg mixture. This process will tighten up the eggs enough so that the dough won’t sink into the eggs when it’s folded over.

Unroll and separate the crescent dough into four rectangles. In other words, don’t tear

SPINACH ARTICHOKE BAKED EGG SOUFFLEE cheese • ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese • 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese

the dough along the perforations that make triangles. Instead, pinch the dough together along those diagonal perforations so that you have four rect-

that there is any debate about the freedom of individuals to purchase or use contraception.

There is none, and to suggest there is indicates that defenders of the HHS mandate are unable to stand their ground without mischaracterizing the debate. It is a sad state of affairs when our leaders equate government not forcing religious institutions to fund contraception with prohib-

iting people from obtaining it themselves.

Over two decades ago, after the members of the Native American Church lost the Smith case in court, the Oregon state legislature amended their law prohibiting peyote to allow its use during religious rituals. That accommodation is more than we see in Washington today. But we should follow the spirit of

angles. Use some flour on the dough and roll across the width of the rectangle with a rolling pin so that each piece of dough stretches out into a square that is approximately 6 inches by 6 inches.

Brush melted butter inside four 4-inch baking dishes or ramekins. Line each ramekin with the dough, and then spoon equal amounts of egg mixture into each ramekin. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of asiago cheese on top of the egg mixture in each ramekin, and then gently fold the dough over the mixture. Beat the last egg in a small bowl, then brush beaten egg over the top of the dough in each ramekin.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until dough is brown. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes, then carefully remove the soufflés from each ramekin and serve hot.

Modified from a Todd Wilber recipe

PINEAPPLE NOODLE PUDDING (dairy) • 1 cup brown sugar • 8 large eggs, lightly beaten • 1 large can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup • 1 pound wide egg noodles, cooked • 1 pound small curd cottage cheese • 8 ounces unsalted butter • Salt to taste • Bread crumbs or corn flakes • Cinnamon sugar mixture Preheat oven to 350. Generously grease a 9X13 quart baking dish. Cook the noodles according to the package. Drain them and return them to the pan. Add the butter and toss until the butter is melted. In a blender or food processor combine the sugar, eggs, and pineapple until blended and frothy. Add the egg mixture to the noodles and mix to combine. Pour the mixture into the greased 9x13 pan.

Cover and bake for 20 minutes.

Uncover and sprinkle the bread crumbs or corn flakes and cinnamon sugar. Bake uncovered for an addition 40 to 45 more minute. Cool slightly and serve.

Serves 8 to 10.

Submitted by Chanie Rubin Philadelphia PA

George Washington’s letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, written over two centuries ago, affirming the “liberty of conscience and immunities of citizenship” possessed by members of all sects. Today as much as ever, religion and its adherents need defenders in office. Unfortunately, we still find too few among today’s elected officials.

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