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District 14 Proposes $106 Million Budget TREES ARE BLOOMING! The Five Towns is awash in delicate white flowers on all the newly budding trees, in some places cherry and pair trees side by side for a pink and white palette.

SEEKING 1.91% HIKE IN PROPERTY TAXES By Scott P. Moore

Standard Staff Reporter

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School District 14 announced a $106 million proposed budget for the 2012-2013 school year which includes a 1.91 percent property tax increase. The Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District released its tentative budget at a meeting on Thursday, March 22, which included a 2.7 percent overall increase from the previous year’s final total and the elimination of 15 positions as well as the use of reserve funds to balance the budget. Other school-related activities and

Bankruptcy Trustee Closing Peninsula Hospital By Scott P. Moore

Standard Staff Reporter

After spending months teetering on the edge of bankruptcy and having sections of the hospital shut down for failing state health department tests, the new Chapter 11 trustee of Peninsula Hospital wrote a letter to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court stating her intention to submit a closure plan for the hospital. The closing of the hospital leaves Five Towns residents with the next closest hospitals as St. John’s Episcopal in Far Rockaway, Franklin Hospital Medical Center in Valley Stream, South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside and Mercy Medical Center in

Rockville Centre. Lori Lapin Jones, an attorney based out of Great Neck, was named the hospital’s new trustee and placed in charge of the health center last week by the Department of Health, replacing chief executive Todd Miller. Miller had been running the hospital since its operations were taken over by Revival Health Care in early September after months of rumors surrounding an imminent shutdown. Jones stated in her letter that she had been hopeful that efforts taken by both the hospital’s management and professional staff would have helped to clear up laboratory deficiencies that left many of the hospital’s de-

partments closed and the hospital unable to admit new patients at the end of February. The state Department of Health, though, found that “substantial additional time, effort and expense would be required before the laboratory would eligible for recertification” and the entire process could take several months. “The Hospital does not have sufficient working capital to keep the Hospital one for such a prolonged period,” Jones wrote. “Accordingly, the Trustee has made the decision to submit a closure plan for the Hospital to the DOH.”

By Jonathan Walter

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Lawrence’s Charles Zrihen: New King of Car Cleaning

H-W LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE SET FOR TUES. The Hewlett Woodmere Public Library will be holding their annual budget vote on Tuesday, April 3rd from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The proposed expenditures budget will total $5,962,624, which is $73,221 more than last year’s budget or an increase of 1.2 percent on expenditures. The increase in the budget’s appropriation totaled $125,821 over last year’s budget, or 2.2 percent. The library faced some questions over what the max increase could be due to the New York State tax cap. “This is a little different this year because there were procedural changes with the allowable tax levy limit, so we had to figure out what that is. It’s not a flat two percent limit.” Hewlett Woodmere Library Director Susan De Sciora said. “This is probably around the average increase of the past five years. We are looking forward to a reduction in those retirement payments.” While the totals for salary payments decreased by over $14,000 from last year’s budget, employee benefits increased by around $90,000. There was a $16,000 increase in library

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sports are not expected to be affected by the presented changes. The district’s budget is proposed to total $106,025,017, a nearly $3 million increase from last year’s budget. In order to make up for unfunded state mandates, the school will have to put in over $2 million more of its own funds to meet this year’s budgetary constraints. “We have a very different challenge now,” said Dr. Peter Weber, the district’s assistant superintendent of business. “We really don’t think anymore in one-year terms. We’re looking at the implications continuously up to four years.” Weber noted during the meeting the district will not top the New York State tax levy limitation cap of two percent per year. The budget anticipates a 1.91 percent increase on their tax levy this year, which will allow for $93.78 million to be collected before state aid. “This is one of the lowest increases in a long time,” said Weber to those in attendance. Even with projected state aid topping $6 million, the school district expects to fall short of their budget by $3,844,482. The gap will be

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A modeled rendering of what HAFTR’s new sports complex will look like.

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New Sports Complex Being Built by HAFTR By Jonathan Walter

Standard Staff Reporter

School spirit and the student athletes of the Hebrew Academy of The Five Town and Far Rockaway won big this week as the school announced plans to build a new sports complex at the site of their Lower School between Washington Avenue and Frost Lane in Lawrence. The new building, along with renovations to the current gym next door, will cost close to $2 million, all supported by generous donations. The project will not affect the school’s budget. The school broke ground on the project two weeks ago and it is projected to be completed by September. “The new HAFTR sports complex will be more than a new gym, it will be a home of its own that HAFTR never had,”

Just a few months ago, Charles Zrihen was running his own real estate company in Woodmere. A year and a half before that, he was a working for a Wall Street hedge fund, doing a lot of international travel. Now, Zrihen is the proud owner of the Valley Stream Car Wash. It’s quite a career change for someone used to working with high powered brokers, now dealing with a rainbow of customers, all wanting their cars cleaned, but Zrihen is relishing it.

“I was sick and tired of getting jet lag all of the time and the crazy hours,” Zrihen said of leaving the hedge fund. While running his real estate company, one of the investments he was looking at was a car wash. “It looked very attractive,” Zrihen said. He did his due diligence, and after looking at 20 different car washes, eventually settled on Valley Stream Car Wash, which also happened to be for sale and very near to his home in Lawrence. One of the biggest decisions he had to

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HAFTR Athletic Director Joe Hoenig said. “It will seat over 400 fans to come out and watch HAFTR play basketball, hockey, volleyball and soccer. It’s going to have state of the art equipment, 6 baskets, 2 full locker rooms and an authentic wood floor that is used by NBA teams.” Hoenig has been the Athletic Director since the late 80’s, and he has heard plans of a new gym since his arrival at the school but it wasn’t until recently that there has been a push to get the project done. “There was a much larger version of this spearheaded a few years ago by the hard work of Josh Gindea and Stephen Wallack, along with so many others who put their time effort and money into this,” Hoenig said. “They were the Charles Zrihen, newly minted owner of Valley Stream Car Wash.

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District 14 Proposes $106 Million School Budget CONTINUED FROM P. A1 filled by the use of the district’s reserve funds, which were also used to fill various budget deficits last year. Overall, though, the use of the district’s reserve funds was down 11.7 percent from last year’s $4.35 million mark. In order to meet many of the budget constraints, the school district eliminated 15 positions for the upcoming school year, including 10 teaching assistant positions that were costing the school district $271,990. Additional retirements and consolidations have also allowed for some savings by the school district, including the recent namings of Dina Anzalone, current

District Director of Curriculum and Assessment, as the new Principal of Ogden Elementary School and current Hewlett High School Dean Tom Naglieri will become the high school Assistant Principal. Their new positions, effective at the end of this school year will, in effect, eliminate their current positions, saving $269,185. “We’ve worked on making moves that will save money for years to come,” said Dr. Joyce Besso, the District Superintendent. “We are making an investment in our children’s future because it is their right.” Altogether, the 15 eliminated positions will allow HewlettWoodmere to save $573,398 next

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“It’s regrettable for both the community and the staff that a hospital that was founded by donors and by the community should cease to exist,” said Lawrence Mayor Martin Oliner, who was on the hospital’s Board of Directors for at least six years. “We need to do as much as we can for St. John’s [Episcopal] because we need a community hospital.” He added, in reference to Peninsula: “I’d like it become some sort of emergency center, but there’s just no replacing a community hospital.” A DOH representative said Peninsula Hospital is required to submit a closure plan to the New York State Department of Health for review and approval and had about 90 days from the submission of the letter to do so. “The Department will monitor operations at Peninsula to ensure an orderly closure,” said Department of Health spokes-

man Michael Moran. “The Department will work with other providers to make sure patients have access to services that will be closing. The Department will also work with Peninsula to make sure medical records continue to be available to patients and are transferred to appropriate providers upon the request of patients.” With the full closure of the hospital within the next three months, over 300 employees that were temporarily laid off after the laboratory failed state tests will be unemployed. “We are deeply disappointed that Peninsula Hospital is closing its doors after tremendous efforts by the hospital, the employees, the union and the community, to keep it open,” read a press statement on the 1199 SEIU website, the union for most of the hospital’s employees. “This is an incredibly sad day for our workers’ whose sole priority was saving Peninsula so it could continue its vital

year. Hewlett-Woodmere School District also reiterated plans to reorganize its special education programs in the upcoming school year, allowing for at least ﬁve students to be brought back from out of district programs. In addition, one Ogden Elementary School special class will be moved to the Hewlett Elementary School to better serve students needs with more available peers. The district is also planning further consolidation to help save money. The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 17th at 8:00 p.m. to adopt the proposed budget and a public annual budget hearing will take place on Wednesday, May 2nd at 8:00 p.m. The district’s budget will be voted on from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15th.

services to the Rockaway community.” The union stated their members will be enrolled in the union’s job security fund and continue receiving health care beneﬁts, employment help and placement services. The statement continued: “We will continue to work with the Trustee and State Department of Health to explore alternative options for the repurposing of the site. It is extremely important that services are maintained on the Rockaway Peninsula.” Two functions of the hospital will remain open even after the medical center closes its doors for good – the Peninsula General Nursing Home and the Peninsula Center for Rehabilitation and Care. Neither are part of the hospital’s plan for closure. Peninsula Hospital had been mired in about $60 million of debt by its former operator Medisys Health System before being taken over by Revival in September. The 104-year old hospital housed 173-beds and served The Five Towns, Rockaways, and Queens regularly. Representatives for Peninsula Hospital did not return calls.

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Lawrence’s Charles Zrihen: New King of Car Cleaning CONTINUED FROM P. A1 make was what to do with his business on Saturday. Zrihen is sabbath observant and didn’t want to bring in business partners who could run the business on Saturday. So, he and his wife Stacey decided to close on Saturdays. Zrihen said the decision has its beneﬁts and drawbacks. It gives his workers a day off, so that they can always count on one day off per week. However, it provided a challenge as he tried to ﬁgure out a way to keep his customers who

would normally come on Saturdays. Zrihen decided he needed to step up the quality of his washes to make this customers either come on Friday, or wait until Sunday. “We decided to focus more on the details,” Zrihen said. “For example, taking more time to do the vacuuming. Usually it was a rush to do the vacuuming, but I made sure they take the extra 30 seconds to get it right.” Zrihen said his employees looked at him like he was crazy at ﬁrst, but eventually began to follow the details oriented ap-

New Sports Complex Being Built by HAFTR CONTINUED FROM P. A1 catalysts of this new project. Yaron Kornblum and I revived it approximately a year ago and we’ve been determined to finally get it built.” Hoenig said the new gym will be built immediately adjacent to the old gym, allowing the school to have multiple functions going on at the same time. Visitors will be able to enter from both the Frost Lane side as well as the Washington Avenue side to reach the complex. “While the cost is considerably less than the original plan, we still will have a magnificent new home where we spared no expense,” Hoenig said. The building itself will be 8,000 square feet and will include a full basement for storage of equipment. The basketball court will be 84’ by 50’, the official high school size. There will be two locker rooms, and the seating will be fold up bleachers to hold over 400 fans. All six baskets will have hydraulic lifts so that there can be two courts when the full court is

not in use. The ﬂoor will be bio-cushioned, which absorbs the shock and makes it easier on players knees and ankles. “It’s all state of the art,” Hoenig said. “We are designing this

proach that he has taken in his new business venture. He said washing by hand is key as well, because you can’t get every spot with the machine. On Sundays, for example, he will often see the same customer coming back in the line of cars for a second time. The customer will say, “Well, I washed my car, but the car was still so clean that I came back with my wife’s car to make sure both cars get cleaned.” Zrihen said sometimes the customer will come back a third time with their parents car. “That’s proof we’re doing the work properly,” Zrihen said. He has also had to turn down free car wash coupon some customers have had.

as well. Hockey and basketball are the two main sports that will be played here but we also designed the court to specifically house volleyball as we will have volleyball pole “sleeves” built into the floor. Indoor soccer will be another sport played in the spring.” Hoenig said it has been difficult for him over the years as

A look at what the basketball court floor will look like at HAFTR’s new sports complex upon completion.

Courtesy of HAFTR. building knowing full well that this gym will be used six, sometimes seven days/nights a week. The authentic hardwood we’re getting will make a basketball game look like we’re playing on a pro court while being able to take the abuse of hockey sticks

Athletic Director as well as the Head Coach of the varsity basketball team. HAFTR teams have never truly had their own home court. They have held games at the small, cramped Lower School gym, as well as the Lawrence Middle School

“Sir, you’re at the wrong car wash,” Zrihen said, indicating a different car wash on the coupon, but the customer doesn’t mind. “He said ‘We know but we like to come here, so we don’t care if we have a free wash. I’d rather you guys wash my car so that at least I know it was done properly.” Zrihen likened the services he provides at the car wash to a hamburger as he tried to explain the different packages he provides. “I never liked what they call ‘a la carte’, adding on one thing, then another, then another,” Zrihen said. “I thought to myself that, as a customer, you always want to know how much you are paying. It’s like when

gymnasium, but the lack of a place to play makes it tough. “The high school basketball teams practiced and played in Lawrence Middle School but again each team was limited due to LMS’s schedule and our having four teams sharing two nights a week, at best,” Hoenig said. The varsity basketball team went a whole month this season without having a practice, and Hoenig said he’s amazed at how well HAFTR teams have done over the year with the disadvantage they had. “While we are extremely grateful of the time we had there, there’s no place like home,” Hoenig said. “We are all so excited to have our own place where we can practice, play, but most importantly, have school spirit. To be able to have 400 fans rooting for us... well there’s nothing better for school spirit than that.” HAFTR has always had varying names for its sports teams. When Hoenig asked about whether the teams will ever play under one team name, he wouldn’t say. “I can’t answer that right now,” Hoenig said, “but I can say that we will be unifying under one name...it’s called HAFTR.”

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you go to a restaurant and you order a hamburger and he tells you that the french fries will cost more on top. I never liked this concept. You always want your fries with your burger, and it’s the same with services at a car wash. I make my packages easy to understand, so that they know what is included.” As an Orthodox Jew from The Five Towns, Zrihen has tried to reach out to his community, especially with Passover around the corner. “A lot of car washes focus on washing the car,” Zrihen said. “It’s what they’ve been trained to do. As an Orthodox Jew, what’s more important isn’t necessarily the outside. It has to be clean for sure, but it’s the inside

that we focus on. I spent a lot of time training my guys to know what it means to be cleaning for Passover, the Chometz, even if they don’t necessarily don’t know what it is. I make sure they spend a lot of time making sure every little piece of candy is out, going through everything.” Zrihen says his employees are well trained to do the job from A to Z, but that he is always supervising to make sure that they are doing it right. He said he has seen his bumps in his ﬁrst two months in business, but that overall, it has been very successful. “It’s been more challenging than I thought, but every business is like that,” Zrihen said.

H-W Library Budget Vote Set For Tues CONTINUED FROM P. A1 materials, resources, and services expenditures and minimal changes in every other category of the budget. Offsetting the increases was a $24,488 decrease in a yearly bond amortization that was voted on in 1994 and will expire during the 2014/15

ﬁscal year. “We really encourage people to go out to vote,” De Scriora said. “Anyone who has voted in a library, or school budget in the past four years is eligible. We hope to have a good turnout.” Voting will take place at the library.

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HAFTR J.V. Wins Yeshiva League Championship

he Middle School HAFTR FLAMES defeated ASHAR 5-4 in double overtime and are now the Metropolitan Yeshiva Junior High Hockey League Champions with the leadership of their captain Yehuda Segelnick, a stellar performance by assistant captain Ryan Gluck; one of the league’s top goalies, and the offensive prowess of assistant captain and MVP Zachary Kramer. The road to the championship began with a quarter-ﬁnals

3-2 double overtime win against Yeshiva of Flatbush, the game winner scored by Jack Winkler. Then through HALB in the semifinals with a 4-2 win, all four goals were scored by Zachary Kramer. And of course the Finals where it took five periods of hockey to decide who was going to be champion. Assistant captain Justin Lish scored a goal, Zachary Kramer and Jack Winkler who were reunited on the first line several times throughout the game each had two

goals. It was a beautiful backhand pass by Zachary Kramer to Jack Winkler in the second overtime period that “iced” the championship for the Flames. Coached by Kenny Gluck and Jonathan Glaubach, the entire team’s game conduct and excellent sportsmanship throughout the season will be admired by other teams for years to come. This is the ﬁrst time since the inception of the MYJHHL that the HAFTR Flames have won a championship.

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awrence Republican Club members met for their inaugural meeting this on Sunday, March 18th, to elect ofﬁcers and discuss ways to improve voter turnout in Lawrence for the upcoming presidential primary, school board, and November general elections. Legislator Howard Kopel, who is a founding club member, was present for the

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Lawrence Republican Club president, Avi Fertig, added, “Remarkable achievements like Legislator Kopel reconstructing Branch Boulevard, and the growing number of infrastructural upgrades, area improvements, and constituent services Nassau County and Town of Hempstead now provide show how important voting is to our community’s quality of life.”

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Champs! DRS Wins School’s Fourth Hockey Championship By Scott P. Moore

move proved disastrous as Cohen made his way down court and tapped in an empty net goal, putting the Wildcats up 4-1 and securing their championship victory. “I feel great!” said Gross. “I really wanted it for them. They were dedicated and they were committed.” Gross also credited his assistant coach, Michael Davidman, with helping teach the team and being a big part of the championship run. The dedicated fans of the Wildcats rushed the floor as many of the players embraced hoisting up the championship trophy after it was presented to the team.

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he DRS Wildcats erased a 1-0 deficit in the second period to tie the game and then, minutes later, take the lead for good as the varsity hockey team went on to win 4-1 against the SAR Sting of Riverdale at Woodmere Middle School on Sunday evening. The victory secured the yeshiva’s fourth championship and third in seven straight trips to the finals. “I’m not sure we could have played any better out there tonight,” said a beaming Wildcats’ Head Coach Larry Gross. “It’s much harder to play here at Woodmere Middle School. We really just did as best as possible.” The Wildcats found themselves down 1-0 after a first period goal off the stick of SAR’s Zev Lindenbaum less than two minutes in on a tight shot that found its way behind the padded DRS goalie Efram Rosenberg. The Wildcats fought hard through the period and made over 20 shots on SAR goalie Eitan Bar David, but none made it through. Bar David had not allowed a single goal throughout three postseason games up to this point. “We had to make some minor adjustments,” said Gross. “In spite of being down, we simply just had to play our game and play hard.” Coming back to the floor during the second period, the Wildcats looked hungry and inspired, playing with even more intensity to open the period. Only a

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minute into the period, DRS ended Bar David’s scoreless streak when the Wildcats’ Meir Cohen knocked in a shot from about 10 feet back, tying the game up at one. A few minutes later in the period, a SAR penalty for tripping put the Sting on the low end of a 4-on-3 disadvantage. DRS made the Sting pay only a few seconds in the power play with a hard slapshot off the stick of Michael Fruchter after a pass from Avery Englander. The goal put DRS up for good at 2-1. “He’s such a nice, sweet kid,” said Gross of Cohen, who was

named the game’s MVP. “Two or three guys could have named MVP, but it was well deserved and I couldn’t be happier for him.” While he had allowed a goal only two shots into the game, DRS’ goalie Rosenberg again shined under pressure throughout the game. He stopped 13 of 14 shots on goal during the first period and made 38 of 39 saves (97.4%) in total during the game. During a final, last period drive by the Sting, Rosenberg made about six saves in the course of a minute-and-a-half and made 16

varsity and varsity seasons from 2008 through 2012, has gone a combined 48-0 in regular season games, although a championship victory eluded them constantly until this season. The championship is DRS’ fourth overall and third in the last seven years. Their last championship came during the 2009-2010 season. Wildcats JV Fights Hard But Falls to TABC, 1-0 The varsity Wildcats were not the only hockey team in action on Sunday evening at Woodmere Middle School – the junior varsity DRS Wildcats took on the TABC Storm for their own cham-

The DRS Wildcats captured their 17th victory this season and fourth league championship.

Photo by Scott P. Moore. total during the final period of the season. “I’ll say it again – we wouldn’t trade him for anyone,” said Gross. “He’s so solid and had so much confidence out there today. He allows us to be able to play just a certain way and it showed.” DRS padded their lead during the third period with another goal off the stick of Jesse Gordon at 3:33 after a quick pass from Cohen, giving the Wildcats a 3-1 lead. With only 16 seconds left in the game and down 4-on-3 in a power play, SAR pulled the goalie to even up the players on the court, but the

DRS’ Michael Fruchter gathers in the ball to line up a shot against SAR. Fruchter’s second period goal gave DRS the lead for good.

Photo by Scott P. Moore. DRS’ Meir Cohen was named the game’s most valuable player after he scored two goals and had one assist during the game. The championship completes a perfect season for DRS, who went 14-0 during the regular season and 3-0 in the playoffs. The team, through junior

pionship. The Storm got on the scoreboard quickly, posting a goal less than two minutes in and did not look back, shutting out the Wildcats’ offense with a suffocating defense. The JV Wildcats ended their season 9-0 in the regular season and 11-1 overall.

Fielding Woes Betray Tornadoes in League Opener By Scott P. Moore

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he Lawrence Golden Tornadoes varsity baseball team (0-1) fought hard, but could not overcome two late rallies and some of their own fielding miscues in a 7-5 loss against the Garden City Trojans (1-0) in an away league game on Wednesday afternoon. “We played a great game today,” said Lawrence Head Coach Dennis Leonard. “We just came up short.” An inning after kicking off their own two run rally to tie the game back up at five runs a piece, the Trojans plated two runs during the bottom of the sixth inning to take a 7-5 lead for good. The first run came off of a leadoff ground-rule double shortly followed up by an errant throw by senior starting pitcher A.J. Gallo that flew past the second baseman into center field, allowing the runner to come all the way around for a 6-5 lead. Sophomore Joe Capobianco, who started at shortstop, swapped positions with Gallo after he got one out but had runners on second and third, both on base due to fielding miscues. Capobianco was immediately greeted by a booming double that scored a run and pushed the

Garden City lead to two runs. He recovered, though, in his first varsity pitching appearance, striking out a batter and forcing a groundout to stop any further damage. “Unfortunately, two of [the errors] were my best fielder,” said Leonard. “It’s a routine play and we make it 99 times out of a hundred and he’s probably beating himself up over it. We won’t beat him up too hard about it.” Gallo pitched in and out of trouble all afternoon, giving up a run in the first inning before settling down to put up a zero during the second. Gallo’s command seemed a bit off though and Garden City took advantage scoring a run during the third inning and three more during a wild fifth inning. He pitched five and one-thirds innings, striking out two and was responsible for all of the Trojans’ runs. “It wasn’t an easy one for him out there,” said Leonard, who said Gallo could not find command of his curveball and constantly threw up in the zone. “Outside of a triple down the line though, there were a lot of seeing-eye base hits. You have to tip your cap to Garden City for that. For a guy working off of one pitch and running counts, he did a great job.” He added: “He knows how to battle. He can face a team like

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Lawrence DH Joe Montilli takes a hack at a fastball during the second inning against Garden City. Photo by Scott P. Moore. this without his best stuff and keep us in it.” The Golden Tornadoes’ bats came out hot during the third inning. With the game tied at one, senior Steven Komisarjevsky launched a booming triple and was driven in later by a single by Gallo. A batter later, Gallo advanced to second on an error and third on a fielder’s choice before being driven in by a Capobianco single to give Lawrence a 3-1 lead

early on. Down 5-3, Lawrence rallied back during the top of the sixth inning. Senior Anthony Montilli worked a hard-earned walk after taking a fouled pitch off of his ankle. Junior Jarrod Stone was sent in as a pinch runner and advanced to second and third after a successive passed ball and a wild pitch. Capobianco walked before junior Mike Fragner singled to right field, driv-

ing in Stone. The ball bounced between the Garden City right fielder’s legs to the wall, allowing Fragner to round second before being tagged out at third base. His single helped the Tornadoes to tie the game at five. “It doesn’t get any better than that,” said Leonard of his team’s rally in the sixth. “A lot of it was in part to our plate discipline today and I was real happy about that. We had good at-bats and hit

a lot of balls hard.” The Lawrence Golden Tornadoes will open their home schedule with two games at the high school next week – Monday, April 2nd at 4:30 p.m. to take on Jericho High School and Wednesday, April 4th at 4:45 p.m. for a showdown with Levittown-Division High School. Lawrence will hit the road the next morning for a matchup with Wantagh High School at 10:30 a.m.

With New Coach, Hewlett Girls Lacrosse Hopeful to Make Postseason By JONATHAN WALTER Standard Staff Reporter

ewlett Girls Lacrosse has their eyes set on a second straight playoff berth and their first playoff win in the program’s history after a 2-2 start to the season this year. The Bulldogs fell to Lynbrook in the first round of the playoffs last year, but showed improvement as they only lost by three after being blown out by Lynbrook earlier in the season. “It was inexperience,” Head Coach Patrick Gromley said. “That was only the fourth year that we had a varsity program. This is my first year with the varsity team. I have been coaching the junior varsity team for the

Hewlett Girls Lacrosse Captains (Left to Right) Jenni Rogoff, Gaby Green, Val DiNapoli, and Meri Oshrain. Photo by Jonathan Walter past two years. It’s a talented team, one of the most talented that I’ve ever had and I’ve been coaching for the past 18 years. It’s

exciting to step in and have kids like this. It should be an exciting year.” So far, the team has won both

of its non-league games, but is 0-2 within their own conference. “They learn things,” Gromley said of his team. “They played Garden City, who was ranked second in the country last year. They beat us 17-9, but the referees actually came up and congratulated us to tell us that that was the hardest anyone has played them in years.” Offense is Hewlett’s strength, but as opposed to last year, Gromley has asked his players to be more patient with the ball, and more carefully select their shots. “They are used to going goal to goal and using their athletic ability,” Gromley said. “So, we’re teaching them patience and we’re getting there. It will take

time, but that’s what the non league games are for.” At low attack, senior captain Jenni Rogoff and junior Ivy Greenbaum lead the way. Gromley described Rogoff, a key player to the team’s success last year, as one of his go to scorers. “Ivy Greenbaum is very confident with her stick,” Gromley said. “I’m not worried about too many turnovers with her. She has patience on the offensive end.” Also in the mix is Sarah Ahmed who has moved from a part time player last year to a full time starter this year. Kayla Epstein will be expected to back up those players and log significant minutes on Hewlett’s small team. Offensive midfield is the core

of the team. Sam DiSalvo and Emily Cohen play in the wings, while star center Val DiNapoli will be taking faceoffs. “I couldn’t ask for two better players,” Gromley said of DiSalvo and Cohen. “They are two of the stars on the team and they are the hardest working kids at practice and the hardest working kids in the game. they are always smart and doing the right thing. Val DiNapoli... you can’t ask for a better center. DiNapoli has faced some challenges so far as they have changed the way faceoffs are taken, moving the ball up in the netting of a player’s stick. However, she has been practicing against

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Hewlett’s Bill Dubin Named Nassau Coach of the Year By JONATHAN WALTER Standard Staff Reporter

ewlett’s Varsity Basketball Coach Bill Dubin received the Nassau County Coach of the Year Award this week. After nomination, two coaches are chosen from 56 eligible schools in the county by the Nassau County Sports Commission. Dubin said he was notiﬁed by Hewlett Athletic Director Jeff Malis upon receiving the award, which is given based upon coaching excellence as well as giving back to the community. “It is more of an honor that philanthropic work is being recognized,” Dubin said regarding his work with various local charities. “I try to give back whenever possible and will continue to do so.” Dubin won big this year with

his “Hoops for Hope” game at Hewlett High School when his Bulldogs took on Levittown Division. With the help of the The Five Towns Kiwanis Club, Dubin raised an estimated $5,000 that was split between SIBs Place and Long Island Cares. In addition to fundraising efforts prior to the game, the event featured a fundraising sale as well as a free throw contest. Dubin credits his achievement to the hard work he has put in and out of the gymnasium. “There is no substitute,” Dubin said. “The players I coach, and the coaches I work with work hard. The community assistance through the Peninsula Kiwanis Club, SIBS Place, and Long Island Cares is a labor of love. I am fortunate in my life and I feel that sharing with others less fortunate is

the right thing to do.” After having their best run in school history, and now with a coach who won Coach of the Year, Dubin says he will have his team ready. “We are going to be prepared for whatever comes our way,” Dubin said. “We will do our best and try our hardest.” Dubin also reﬂected on what brought him to begin his charity work. “After my bout with colon cancer, I realized how fortunate I was,” Dubin said. “It has been a mission of mine since then to help others in need. My mother always told me that no matter how little you had, share with others. I try to live by that motto.”

Hewlett Varsity Basketball Coach Bill Dubin, the Nassau County Coach of The Year.

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However, the bill would not extend an insurance umbrella over every uninsured American at all. There would still be tens of millions who will still be without coverage even if the bill survives a negative Supreme Court ruling, so, while more people would have coverage, a huge number of Americans won’t regardless. The Court might strike down the law based on the government forcing people to buy a product from private businesses. For example, some of the conservative justices asked the government’s lawyers that if Obamacare is upheld, what would keep the government from mandating that all Americans buy cell phones for safety or that people buy burial insurance or that people buy broccoli or be compelled to join a health club for the public good? Where would it end? The Administration argued before the court that although their primary defense of the legislation is via the Commerce Clause of the Constitution, at the same time all of this represents a tax or it’s within the government’s taxing power even though it’s not officially labeled as a tax. Trying to have it both ways. We think the Democrats and Republicans are both right and wrong. The Democrats are right in that Americans need to have some kind of formalized health coverage as we all pay for uninsured people going to emergency rooms in the form of higher health insurance premiums. The Republicans are right in that: a) the government ought not compel its citizens to buy anything on the private market and b) massive redistributive tax increases should not be bundled in with any reforms of healthcare. The answer is for the government to provide what we’re calling “Americare,” which would be analogous to Medicare and Medicaid but for all Americans not on those two existing government plans now. “Americare” would be catastrophic and emergency health care coverage if one were struck by a bus, fell out a window, had a heart attack on the street, etc. It would be paid for by deductions from everyone’s paychecks much like Social Security is now. It would be national and fully portable. It would be a public agency and the premiums would be a tax. Anyone desiring health coverage above and beyond trauma care (major medical) would have to purchase it (or not) from private insurance companies but would not be compelled to do so and the tax burdens on Americans would be rolled-back to pre-2010 levels. To bring the cost of healthcare down, Congress needs to enact Tort Reform, imposing caps on malpractice lawsuit awards so as to lower the cost of malpractice insurance for doctors and hospitals and lower the cost of endless litigation. Also, private health insurance ought to be available nationally, across state lines to foster greater competition and economies of scale to drive costs down – and this insurance needs to be completely portable and not tied to one’s place of employment. That would be real and meaningful health reform for all Americans.

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SUPPORT THE HEWLETTWOODMERE LIBRARY BY GEORGE SAVA

n Tuesday, April 3, 2012, the HewlettWoodmere Public Library is holding a vote on its proposed 2012/2013 library budget. For those who reside in Hewlett and Woodmere, I respectfully ask that you vote in favor of the proposed library budget. The library is a truly special place, a haven of knowledge that not only nurtures young minds but also serves as a focal point for the community. Be it reading workshops, lectures or courses, noted author appearances, concerts, movies, election debates, the library has it all. “There is not such a cradle of democracy upon the Earth as the Free Public Library -- this republic of letters, where neither rank, ofﬁce, nor wealth receives the slightest consideration.” -- Andrew Carnegie For my family, many a weekend afternoon has been spent reading books in the children’s section. For my girls the discovery of the American Doll series of books was a momentous event. For those who have moved beyond children’s books, however, please let me enlighten you as to what residents can take advantage of this spring and summer. On Sunday, April 29, 2012, at 2:30 pm, the library is hosting A Young People’s Concert. On behalf of the John S. and Florence G. Lawrence Foundation, Dr. Paul Shelden will host and coconduct 32 members of the Northwinds Symphonic Band, joined by their talented conductor Helen Bauer, in presenting an interactive, fun, and educational family concert. The concert will include Disney favorites along with the

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.

featured piece Tubby the Tuba, a well-loved children’s story. Children from the audience will be chosen to come up onto the stage and lead the band. On May 7th and May 8th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the library will host the Hewlett-Woodmere School District Student Art Show. Talented students from the school district will showcase their works through this exhibit. On Thursday May 10, 2012 at 1:00 pm, Dr. Herbert Ausubel will visit the library to discuss his book, “Flower of God: A Jewish Family’s 3,000year Journey from Spice to Medicine.” On Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 7:30 pm, the library will host “Walking the Line: A Musical Tribute to Johnny Cash – 80th Birthday Celebration.” Long Island’s own Tom Cavanagh will head a 7-piece band including 3 “Carter sisters” providing harmonies. For movie enthusiasts, the library will present some of the best movies of 2011. From April through June, community residents are invited to attend screenings of Hugo, Ides of March, J. Edgar, The Descendants, The Artist, and more. Tickets and the time of each viewing are available through the library. Area children can also take advantage of the library’s 2012 Summer Reading Club, preschooler and babies Story Time, and in April and May the library’s Family Pajamarama Nights. Please understand that the above only scratches the surface as to the many events taking place at the library this spring and summer. To learn more, I urge you to visit the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library website at www.hwpl.org. Once you are on the homepage, kindly access the links to the library’s newsletter to learn much, much more. Beyond the many events, the library has also kept up with the information age. Recently I learned that the library offers a free collection of digital downloads. Through a collective effort with Nassau Library System, residents can

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SOAPBOX

Trayvon is Our Son Too By Joel Moskowitz

ur legal system presumes innocence until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. I for one am in no position to declare the guilt or innocence of George Zimmerman, accused of but not yet charged in the killing of Trayvon Martin. Unless you live in a cave, you know by now that Mr. Zimmerman was an armed neighborhood watch captain and a half-white, half-Hispanic man, Mr. Martin was a black teenager armed with Skittles and an iced tea. While the details of what exactly happened are the subject of an investigation, one detail is known and is a familiar story here in the United States: an unarmed black man was killed by an armed (presumed to be “white” man) under the guise of self-defense. We white folk pat ourselves on the back and point to the election of Barack Obama as president as the beginning of a post racial world, but for black teenagers who are singled out for random searches, nothing has changed. The list of racial travesty is long and one does not have to go back far in history to point it out. After the election of Obama as president, Professor Henry Louis Gates of Harvard (black) was arrested by Sgt. James Crowley (white) for trying to break into his own

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.

house when he forgot his keys. Sgt. Crowley said Professor Gates was being belligerent and he probably was, because had Professor Gates been white Sgt. Crowley would not likely have been as suspicious of him. Only after years of complaints has the City of New York modiﬁed its law regarding possession of small amounts of marijuana, which heretofore had been disproportionately meted out to black men. None other than Ron Paul, running for President as a Republican has stated that one is more likely to be sentenced for a capital crime if one is black or poor. A recent study had determined that applicants for jobs with “black” sounding names are twice as likely to be turned down for employment than those with white sounding names. The list unfortunately goes on. The pundits, radio talking heads and many politicians try to frame racial issues every which way, especially when it comes to any sort of racial preferences. I see it as one issue only, basic decency. Decency cannot be mandated -- it is a function of the home and one’s upbringing. The truth is that we all have prejudice, it is unfortunately human nature but like many other urges and feelings it is left to us to overcome them and let our conscience be our guide, not our bias. It is still possible that we learn that Mr. Zimmerman did in fact feel threatened and perhaps had reason to draw his weapon. One thing will not change, Trayvon Martin has joined an all too long list of unarmed black men; Amadieu Diallo, Sean Bell among them, killed because they were black. It is time for us to have an open dialogue about

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hile this might be strange, I took several pictures of my cup of iced coffee last week and sent it to friends. It was not a particularly exciting cup nor was it super sized or keg like. It was just a cup of iced coffee like many I have had before, but this one was completely different: it represented the start of spring. Some people look forward to spring for the budding of trees or the blossoming of tulips. Others cannot wait to shed their sweatshirts in exchange for short sleeves, placing their boots in the back of the closet and pulling out their sandals. Despite being a lover of all things winter, I still welcome spring and the wonderful changes in nature that come with it – as well as my beloved iced coffee. Something about drinking iced coffee in December does not compute, so I wait for the weather to change and the earth to warm before placing ice cubes in my coffee. With temperatures already reaching the 70s last week, I donned my short sleeves and drank my iced coffee with a sense of joy. Even Dunkin Donuts appreciated the change in the weather. A coupon included in last weekend’s newspaper inserts treated readers to a free iced coffee courtesy of their local franchise. Even though this week had not been as warm as the last, I gleefully drank my free drink, sipping it slowly through the orange straw. Something about having a drink at their cost made my iced coffee taste even better. That being said, I still drink plenty of hot coffee. Like my mother, I prefer my hot foods hot and my cold foods cold. While my husband refuses to burn his mouth on the soup I may be serving, I certainly believe that steam rising from a bowl is an essential element to my enjoying the dish. Cold soups are equally as delicious, as long as they are actually served cold. Like anything else I order, I just want and expect it to come the way it was requested. I was disappointed, therefore, when the hot coffee I ordered before driving home from New Jersey last weekend was indisputably freezing. They had not misunderstood the order, as it came in an insulated hot cup sans straw. The receipt conﬁrmed what I had thought. It was clearly meant to be a hot cup of coffee but somehow, there was nothing hot about the drink. My daughter had waited inside for our order to be ﬁlled and brought out the drinks when it was readily apparent that I was due a new cup of coffee. I walked inside and got the attention of someone behind the register. “I’m sorry,” I said to the two young employ-

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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.

MARCH 30  APRIL 5, 2012 • THE SOUTH SHORE STANDARD •

THE LEGENDARY DANNY O’DOUL

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FUN AND SUN IN THIS Progress Despite Opposition WONDERFUL PRE-PASSOVER VOID! By HOWARD KOPEL

ure, funny things happen all the time in these Five Towns – like when a Cedarhurst meter maiden writes your parking ticket with the wrong plate number wrong, or when Capital One gets the takeout lids that are too small for their “Cap One” coffee cups, or even those times when multi-car pile-ups plug up the Gourmet Glatt parking lot and bring traffic on Washington Avenue to a grinding halt! Yes, we do have our share of daily humor -- especially if you factor in the gaggle of pre-teen girls waiting on line in The Cheese Shop to purchase ginormous caffeine-supercharged ice coffees the size of giant Austrian beer steins and grown-up women ordering lunch at Toddy’s spewing so many detailed instructions to the countermen that for sheer volume and intricacy they rival those found in the owner’s manual of their Lexus 460 parked outside! So, it’s no surprise that this fine and funny neighborhood has served to spawn many notable comedians, writers and performers. This Saturday night at 8:30 PM -- actually --“Live this Saturday Night” -- Alan Zweibel, whose groundbreaking comic writing sparked the early days of Saturday Night Live (now known to the kiddies as “SNL). Mr. Zweibel returns to his hometown, as well as, his “home shul,” Congregation Sons of Israel, he will give a video presentation and lecture. Personally, I remember watching those early Saturday Night Live shows weekly, and I vividly recall Alan Zweibel in the “Spuds Beer” mock commercial and remember his smiling, spaced-out look as a lobotomized, electro-shock patient given a mug of Spuds. I understand that this was the first

“mock commercial” on Saturday Night Live and it instituted a weekly tradition for over 35 years. While I am not shilling for Mr. Zweibel, who worked with Gilda Radner, and John Belushi, both of blessed memory, I am sure it will be an entertaining way to spend your Saturday night this weekend, and will probably be funnier than the new SNL to be broadcast later that evening at 11:30 p.m.! Well, enough about Mr. Zweibel, who seems busier than I am –what, with his new film with Billy Crystal, and his books and television shows! So let’s just fade out with me acknowledging that Alan Zweibel is “legendary.” Now, onto other things in these Five Towns… Cut to Central Avenue…the scene is sunny, happy and bubbly…parents are overjoyed, children are gleeful, and even the motorists have stopped honking at the double-parked SUV’s. Why is the scene so idyllic? Well, everyone is so excited to find “The Upper Crust” now ready and open for business -in the old Zomick’s bakery /Fusion Toast spot. Now, let’s be straight – I haven’t eaten there and this is not a restaurant review. I probably won’t even pop into this attractive, cucina-style eatery to wrangle a free madeto-order brick-oven gourmet pizza pie, or one of their promising Italian appetizers, pasta dishes, or fish entrees. This is not to say, however, that I don’t find this appealing, of course, I do! But, as a professional, unless they twist my arm to come over and sample a nice gratis assortment of their menu items, I’ll be paying my own way, when I get around to it! I do wish The Upper Crust the best of luck and anticipate that many of the Five Towns’ “upper crust” will frequent this exciting new eatery. So, two major plugs in one

This is The Legendary Danny O’Doul signing off and wishing everyone a Happy Passover in “Yenems Velt” (meaning “wherever you’re going”) and leaving you with the following traditional Irish-Jewish Passover blessing: “May your Matzohs be unbroken, may your four cups of wine be sweet, and may your stool stay soft and plentiful!”

column is catapulting me to legendary “kiss-up status,” so let’s go for three! For all of you fashionable ladies out there who are looking to load up on highend cosmetics for your upcoming Passover Getaways, be sure to visit Kiss and Make-Up, on The Avenue, for that perfect and exciting “New Passover Look.” You’ll be hotter than Pharaoh’s daughter when their expert make-up artists work their magic on you! And, if you’re worried about not looking tan enough upon your arrival in “ ” (insert your destination here, i.e: Miami Beach, Cancun, Jerusalem, Scottsdale, the Caribbean, Saturn) -- Kiss and Make-Up offers wonderfully safe and effective “cosmetic tanning” solutions that will instantly change your complexion from “ﬁnely porcelain” to “darker-than-a-Kardashian!” And, while I am at it, let me talk up that long misunderstood and maligned Passover Seder staple, Maror -- the much-feared “Bitter (horseradish) Herb.” Being a legendary competitive eater, who can easily wolf down a slice of pizza in one continuous bite (you may actually see this at youtube.com/dannyodoul), I am a professional at consuming large quantities of sundry edibles, including jalapenos, wasabi and, yes, Maror. Heck, I even grow my own horseradish in my garden, and savor the intense rush of downing a solid chunk barely dunked in Charoset. It is an intense rush, akin to the feeling of inhaling Afrin nasal spray (after the “Afrin” has been removed and substituted with the juice of six habanero chili peppers), or the sensation of being propelled from zero to 120 MPH, in a mere three seconds, as a passenger in a Bugatti Veyron! Well, I wish all my jet-setting, world-traveling friends and neighbors a wonderful Passover holiday and vacation and, though I, along with The Standard, will be here for next week’s episode, unless you preorder your April 6th copy now (along with the necessary prepaid postage), you will just have to read your Haggadah for fun!

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Thanks for the Coverage

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Dr. Nancy Rosenthal

To the Editor, A “special thank you” from our members. We are delighted that you understood the signiﬁcance of redistricting and actually gave it such prominent exposure. We have been working diligently on this issue and never expected to have such excellent coverage. We are particularly pleased that right here in this community is a reporter and a publication that demonstrate concern for its voting citizenry.

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with this decision. I will miss Congresswoman McCarthy immensely.” Commenting on Howard Barbanel’s Zeitgeist Column last week, “Neo-Shtel-ism:” Ari Weitzner: “I think the pressure you cite from the black hat community is fringe and overblown and relegated to themselves. I think the vast majority have zero interest in pressuring Modern Orthodox to conform to their style of living and dressing.” In reply to above comment: Mark Mordy Stern: “U tell him doggie!”

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eaders of this column are well acquainted with my frequent Jeremiads concerning taxes and spending in Nassau County and beyond, and the conduct of certain elected officials and other public figures in this regard. I think that it’s time for a little good news! Over the past several years, the Republican majority in the County Legislature, working with the Mangano Administration has been able to manage through huge inherited deficits, while avoiding any tax hikes, and maintaining all of our vital services. Here are some examples: The Nassau bus system faced demands for huge new subsidies running from Nassau taxpayers to the MTA. Instead of caving in, we turned operations over to a private operator, with experience running systems all over the world. Results so far are encouraging, to say the least. Despite the dire predictions of chicken-littles, the sky hasn’t fallen. Service continues, buses are cleaner, run more on time than in years, and the County is saving over $32 Million a year. The Legislature recently voted to reconfigure police precincts to save up to $20 Million a year. The unions reacted hysterical-

ly to this proposal, even though (perhaps because?) it will force some ofﬁcers off desk duty, and into patrol duties, and will cut unnecessary overtime expenditures. I am conﬁdent that the realignment will save money and enhance our safety. Tax Assessment reform has started. Repeal of an obscure and illogical rule that, uniquely in this state, forced this County to absorb expenses of other governmental bodies will save the County $80 Million a year, and force additional accounting honesty on all governments. These are just a few examples of what is being done. But the County must still do much more. As Chairman of the Government Services Committee and of the Budget Review Committee, I am actively pushing for additional Assessment reforms to not only save much more money but, almost as important, in my mind, to make the system more transparent and understandable to taxpayers. Additional measures that will downsize and rationalize spending are being considered. All of the votes to accomplish what we have done so far were taken despite the shrill and determined opposition of some interest groups, such as the Police Unions and the Legislative

Howard Kopel is Nassau County Legislator for the 7th District, which covers all of the Five Towns and other areas. He is also a Principal in Sutton Alliance, a national Title Insurance Company located in Valley Stream.

Democrats. The Police unions have gone so far as to publicly demand that taxes be raised to support their bloated contracts. They have spent large sums of money in their campaigns of distortion and intimidation. I am extremely proud that you simply didn’t buy it! The mail and conversations that I have had in this district have been gratifying, and overwhelmingly supportive of what we are trying to do. I thank you. The Legislative Democrats continually go on TV, issue press releases demanding that cutbacks be rolled back, all the while insisting that they would not increase taxes. This magic trick would be great, if it were only possible. Tell me the idea, explain how it works and show me where to sign! In the words (readily recognized by those of a certain age) of two contemporary philosophers, named Lennon and McCartney, “you say you’ve got a real solution, well, you know, we’d all love to see the plan.” Their problem is not with us, it is with arithmetic! We have a long way to go, and hard choices remain to be made. Most of your taxes are not levied by the County. The majority are school taxes. And, as I have written, State policies are responsible for huge costs in local governments, especially the schools. So we need your help. Please get involved with local ofﬁcials, including School Boards, let us have your good ideas, encouragement and complaints too. And, even in “minor” elections, don’t forget to vote.

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PASSOVER 2012 Shopping Judaica for Passover BY SUSAN VARGHESE

ith Passover nearing, Five Towns Judaica stores are stocking up shelves and prepping some of their top items. Judaica Plus, Five Towns Judaica and J. Greenstein & Co Antique Judaica are anticipating a busy next week and offer some recommendations on some holiday musthaves. David Hertz, owner of Judaica Plus in Cedarhurst noted that there are new Haggadahs (the book used to tell the story of the Exodus at the Seder table) including “The New American Haggadah,” and new to the store, “The Rav Kook Haggadah.” “

A large Passover cup by Henryk Winograd. New York 1991. Available at J.Greenstein’s in Cedarhurst.

Photo courtesy of J. Greenstein & Co. Antique Judaica.

A rare and important Kiddush cup Poland.c.1850 engraved “In honor of the Holy Sabbath,” at J.Greenstein’s in Cedarhurst.

Photo courtesy of J. Greenstein & Co. Antique Judaica. The New American Haggadah comes with better illustrations, explanations, nicer pages and better translations,” Hertz explained, adding that the haggadah’s author is the famous writer Jonathan Safran Foer. There are also options to keep kids’ attention. “There are a ton of new arts and crafts and toys for the Seder to keep kids involved and interested,” Hertz said. “Some items are the walking matzah ball and ﬂip frog toys. There are also a whole array of matzah ties, pillow cases, and other matzah accessories.” In addition to accessories, Hertz said, “There are a lot of designer Seder plates from Israel and U.S. There are also Jerusalem Stone Seder plates that we have a whole new selection of and Quest designs which has wood and sterling silver plates.” The New American Haggadah by Jonathan Safran Foer. Available at Judiaca Plus. Suggested online retail is $17.

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For gifts, ts, Hertz recommended Hand Washing Cups. He dW shing Cups currently has hand painted, limited edition washing cups that are accented with 24 carrot gold paint by

Anna Carmi. Even if you’re not looking to buy a slew of new things for Passover, it’s always good to get an update, Hertz said. “You don’t need to update the Seder plates, but there are always new and modern designs available. Modernize your accessories. The toys are all new to keep kids interested. Old toys don’t keep kids happy and excited at the Seder.” Five Towns Judaica in Lawrence also has some new items jumping off the shelves, like their jumping frog toys for kids. “They’re little ﬂipping frogs. Adults can use them, too. I deﬁnitely know some adults that use these guys,” Adam, one of the managers, joked. “They’re just fun.” They have new Seder plates, as well. “The three tiered Seder plate – matzahs can go in a little compartment at the bottom; it’s very nice,” Adam added. “There is just a lot of beautiful stuff out there right now. If you’re using the old silver or glass plates, there are some new things that add a nice touch to the table while keeping tradition.” J. Greenstein & Co Antique Judaica in Cedarhurst focuses on rare and unique collectibles. Abe Kugielsky, Director at J. Greenstein said that goblets are a popular item. “I get more demand for goblets. People come in want to buy the largest goblet that we have – the Goblet of Elijah,” Kugielsky said. “I’d recommend something that has some Jewish history and not just an antique goblet. Something with a Jewish description on it as opposed to a goblet with no Hebrew on it.” Kugielsky said that they have a Polish goblet from the 1820s 1820’s with Hebrew inscription that was used every Saturday night at Havdalah service, German a Havdala from the 1880s, Polgoblets fr goblets from the 1850’s, ish goble and an Austrian goblet 1852. “These are real from 185 collectible items. For a holcollectibl iday gift, there’s nothing like a collectible collectibl Judaic piece of hisKugielsky said. “When you tory,” Kugiels goblet, its something go with a go that relates to the holiday well.” Judaica Plus Plu is located at 445 Central Avenue Avenu in Cedarhurst. (516) 295-4343. Five Towns Judaica is located at 311 C Central Avenue in Law569-9690. J. Greenstein & rence. (516) 569 Antique Judaica is locatCo An at 417 Central Avenue in ed a Cedarhurst. (516) 295- 2931. Ced JGreenstein.com JG

P ssover jumping frogs. Avai Passover Available at Judaica Plus and Five Towns Judaica.

Passover: Celebrating Truth and Redemption By Rabbi Marshall Gisser

assover conjures up many associations; the 10 Plagues, matza and maror, the four cups, Mah Nishtanah and the Haggadah and much more. But if asked what the essence of this holiday is, what would you say? To recap, the Jews descended into Egypt by Joseph’s invite to provide during the famine in the Land of Canaan. After Israel (Jacob) and his 12 sons passed, the Children of Israel were pressed into slavery by a new Egyptian dynasty that “new not Joseph,” who has served the prior rulers so well. God promised Abraham the Land of Israel for his seed to spread monotheism. A land identiﬁed by monotheists accomplishes this. But the Egyptian Jews ﬁrst required repentance. The Egyptians too required lessons, as God is concerned with all His creations. The 10 Plagues were intended to demonstrate to Pharaoh and his people that their beliefs were false. The three sets of plagues revealed that God alone rules over all. He rules over the Earth’s primary elements of water and soil (blood, frogs, lice), over events (mixture, animal deaths, boils), and over the heavens (hail, locusts, darkness). This comprises all of creation, teaching that God alone created and rules the universe. (Firstborn Deaths was intended to eliminate the leaders and continuation of that idolatrous culture.) The plagues exposed Egypt’s idols as false, as Pharaoh never summons his astrologers, but always calls Moses to remove the plagues. Some Egyptians saw the light; others paid a hefty toll. Prior to their exit, God commanded the Jews to reject the Egyptian gods by killing a lamb which was holy to the Egyptians. They were also commanded in circumcision. These commands corrected the Jews’ religious ideas and restrained harmful lusts adopted in Egypt. Now the Jews were ready to be freed. But the danger existed that they would indulge freedom, without recognizing the objective of the Exodus: to accept a rational religion upon Mount Sinai. Rashi teaches that the Jews trusted God would provide for them in the desert into which they journeyed. Yet, in that very verse (Exod. 12:39) the Jews were baking the dough they carried out of Egypt. We wonder how Rashi can say they trusted God, while also baking the dough! And why did God oust the Jews with such speed, that the dough didn’t rise, limiting it’s potential to matza and not bread? The answer is that the Jews did not take the dough primarily for consumption; they desired to embody the image of a free people. Eating real bread was merely the means to this image. However, freedom per se was not God’s plan, so He rushed the Jews out and inhibited the dough from rising. Thereby, matza became the icon of this holiday. It embodies God’s thwarting of the Jews’ desire to embody an image of freedom, without religious direction towards the true God. God desires mankind to follow his mind and what ex-

perience teaches is true. We must follow what is “real,” not what is imagined, like the Egyptian society did. “Exodus” means to leave. God advises us to leave false notions that “cannot harm and they also cannot do good” and follow God’s words: “So says God, ‘To the ways of the nations do not learn, and from the signs of heaven, do not fear, for the nations fear them. For the statutes of the nations are futile, for a tree from the forest they cut, the work of an artisan with an adze. With silver and gold they adorn it; with nails and pegs they strengthen it so it does not

disconnect. They are like a sculpted palm tree and they cannot speak, they are carried about for they cannot walk: do not fear them, for they cannot harm and they also cannot do good.” (Jeremiah 10:1-5) Jeremiah unequivocally rejects powers existing, other than God. God freed us from the clutches of an idolatrous culture outlined by Jeremiah. Passover then takes the next step… Quite interesting is the unique nature of Passover: it is the one holiday that’s actually two holidays! There was the Egyptian Passover and the Passover for Generations. What’s the idea behind God’s design of this duality? The Talmud requires that we commence the Haggadah with our bondage and only afterwards, recount our freedom. We eat the matza to recall the dry, hard bread fed to us in slavery, but we must also recline while eating it. Another contrast. These contrasts generate a deep appreciation for the Creator who emancipated us. A true feeling of thankfulness comes about only through realizing our previous state of deprivation, and our ultimate redemption through God’s miracles. To create this appreciation, God commanded a First Passover “in Egypt” highlighting our bondage; to be contrasted with the Passover today, as a freed people. The dual nature of Passover intends to present us with “before and after” snapshots. Eating matza recalls poor man’s bread, but drinking four cups of wine highlights our freedom, and our Redeemer: each cup correlates to a term God used describing His planned redemption. Again, we commence with our history as slaves so when we finally discuss our freedom, we again personally appreciate what God has done for us. This expression of freedom takes on the form of reclining, and our appreciation is expressed through singing the Hallel. We also have an obligation to view ourselves as if we each exited Egypt. This all drives at engendering sincere thanks to God for His many kindnesses. This appreciation must be transmitted to future generations. So we take time at the Seder and explain to each child – on his and her own level – the story of the Exodus. In fact, so important is our appreciation, many Torah commands are “remembrances of the Exodus.” With this appreciation, we feel compelled to understand the goal of the Exodus: receipt of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. God took us out, so as to give us a system that will be most rewarding. This Passover, let us attain this focus that our freedom was intended to offer us unburdened lives where we can engage in studying God’s Torah and fulfilling its laws, realizing its benefit, and marveling at His great wisdom throughout our lives. Happy Passover!

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PASSOVER 2012

The Four Cups and Beyond: Wines and Liquor for Passover By Scott P. Moore

Standard Staff Reporter

assover and wine go hand-in-hand when this time of the year rolls around. Wine is central to the celebration of the Passover, especially during the consumption of the four cups during the Seder. Stocking up for an important holiday is at the top of the list for many of The Five Towns’ wns JewJew ish population and the he best places to go for Kosher her for Passover wines or Kosher her alcoholic beverages for consumpnsumption afterwards is to head ead out to some of our area’s local liquor stores as they stock ck their shelves to the brim.

Manischewitz. With multiple ﬂavors and a distinct taste, many Jews go for this name brand before most of the others. With that in mind, Merenstein said he made sure to order in even more this year. Manischewitz comes in multiple ﬂavors from concord grape to blackberry or cherry and range from $5.49 to $9.99. Another popular wine is Rashi Black Muscat which sells at Liquor and Wine Warehouse special two for $13.99 at a spe Still popular is the deal. St inexpensive Rashi coninexpen cord light wine can be li bought here at a three for $9.99 deal, allowing for d many families to stock

Cabernet Franc from the Judean Hills outside of Jerusalem. “It’s really ﬂying off of the shelves here as we approach Passover,” he said. “It’s high quality and very, very limited.” A bottle of this wine will set you back $32.99, but was said to be very worth it. Cedarhurst Wine and Liquors is also fully stocked for the holidays with popular wines that are guaranteed to be Kosher for Passover. While bottle sizes remain the same throughout, the popular Manischewitz wine starts at $4.74 for blackberry. Rashi pink concord is only $4.59 while a higher end wine like a 2009 Baron Herzog Cabernet Sauvignon costs about $11.99 per bottle. While many of the choices have not changed, most of the sellers agreed that many observing the holiday will stick to what they know and love. “People are really set in their choices usually,” said Merenstein. “It’s about providing what they already know... and then some.”

up at an inexpensive rate. Merenstein also sells many other brands including Israeli imports Zmora ($7.99), Yogev (three for $35.99) and even features some highend imported wines such as Isaac’s Ram ($24.99), JerusaNo. 209 gin is a classy drink that can help bring style to any Passover.

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Wines Liquor and Wine Warehouse in Lawrence is one of our area’s largest liquor retailers and houses a diverse selection of domestic and imported wines and liquors. When Passover time arrives though, owner Bob Merenstein makes sure to order a great deal – and even marks his shelves with pink dots on the bottles’ tags to signify that it is Kosher for Passover. “We really like to o make sure we have e more than enough to o go around,” he said. One of the mostt popular traditional al sweet wine brands iss

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Convenience and Innovation in New Passover Specialty Foods By Jonathan Walter

it tastes great and comes in strawberry, sour strawberry, sour apple and sour blue raspberry. They are low fat and gluten free to meet special diet needs. Adding to the addition of Yehuda Gluten Free Matzo Style Squares last year is a Toasted Onion Variety. “I’ve never seen a product sell out as quickly as Yehuda Gluten Free Matzo Style Squares” noted Weiss, “While they were introduced for Passover, we had people who were gluten intolerant buying them by the case and requesting them long after Passover.” Also added to Kedem’s Yehuda Gluten Free line is Yehuda Gluten Free Cake

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here are plenty of new and exciting food products this year for Passover with manufacturers large and small trying to improve upon the holiday’s growing food selection. Brooklyn based Haddar, New Jersey based Kedem Foods, and Pennsylvania based Empire Kosher Poultry all have a variety of new options for Passover which can be found in most of The Five Towns kosher supermarkets.

Haddar Foods Haddar leads off this year with their new whole wheat shmura matzos. “It’s a nice interesting product,” Lazer Bauer said on behalf of Haddar. He noted that they also have new 18 minute organic smelt matzos, all baked in Jerusalem under the supervision of K’hal Adath Yeshurun. In addition to a new passover imitation mustard and honey mustard, Bauer pointed to a new line of glazes his company produces. They come in barbeque, orange, honey soy, teriyaki and honey mustard. “It adds a nice presentation to the food,” Bauer added. They also have unveiled a new milk powder, a non-dairy creamer and a nondairy french vanilla creamer for those travelling. For a dessert treat, Haddar has a new line of Biscotti cookies that come in chocolate fudge, chocolate chip and cappuccino crunch. All of the cook-

Haddar’s new line of food glazes.

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Kedem Food Products Last year Kedem foods set a trend by unveiling Kosher for Passover Lay’s Potato Chips, Lipton Kosher Soup Secrets Matzo Ball and Soup Mix Yehuda Gluten Free Matzo-Style Squares, among others. This year, they continue their trend of innovation with an array of new items.

igael’s Restaurant Group. Nathan is known for his television series New Jewish Cuisine. His All Natural Gluten Free Panko Flakes have no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Kedem Food Products touts them as a great topping for casseroles or coating for chicken or fish.

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Meal, which can be used as a coating for cooking or a ﬂour substitute for baking. All Natural Gluten Free Panko Flakes are another addition to Kedem Foods. They are part of a line of products developed by Chef Jeff Nathan, Executive Chef of New York’s famed Ab-

pieces together.” This year, they have unveiled the Sweet Goodies brand of licorice. Weiss said he is excited about it because it has never been available for Passover before. He added that

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Empire, well known for their array of kosher poultry products, only has one new product but they are very excited about it. It’s a Ready to Roast Garlic and Herb Seasoned Kosher Chicken. What’s notable is that it’s microwaveable in only 20 minutes and Empire’s website describes it as tender, juicy and absolutely delicious. “It’s a fantastic product,” Empire Spokesman Yosi Haber said. “It’s basically the ﬁrst microwaveable chicken. It usually takes an hour to cook a chicken.” Haber said it’s a major breakthrough and that a special convection technology in the bag it is cooked in has it coming out looking and tasting like a roasted chicken. The product is available in a lot of places. That it’s kosher for Passover gives it an extra appeal.

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Matza Kugels: Creative Ways to Spice-up the Holiday By Eileen Goltz

Special to The Standard

am not known as the world’s biggest fan of matza. Cardboard taste aside, it takes my get up and go and turns it into slow down and wait. In fact, after the seders I try to keep its subsidiaries, matza meal and matza cake meal to a sub ingredient status as opposed to a main ingredient in as many recipes as I can. No, I don’t eliminate matza altogether, I just use it judiciously. That being said, I know the rest of my family LOVES it so I’ve found ways of maximizing its ability to bind and provide structure to a dish and keeping its amount to a minimum. It’s a well know fact that I make a lot of kugel during Pesach. Not so much the potato kind but rather the Pesach equivalents of Lokshen Kugel (“noodle pudding” in Yiddish). While the traditional Lokshen Kugel contains noodles made from grains that are prohibit-

ed during Pesach. Matza, matza meal and matza farfel serve as my quasi noodles. The following recipes have all graced my family’s table at one time or another during the past decade. Some are sweet, others savory but all are fairly simple to make and require very little prep time. Most can be made pareve and several can actually be used as a main course for breakfast. Note that if you see bubbling juices after a matzo kugel containing fruit is removed from the oven, don’t be concerned. The bubbling juices will be absorbed by the matzo kugel when it is left standing to cool.

SAVORY CHAROSES MATZOH KUGEL (PAREVE) A very different kind of kugel but really delicious • 4 matzot • 3 eggs, beaten • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup honey • 1/4 cup oil • 2 tablespoons prepared white

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Pesach Spinach Kugel horseradish 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 apples, chopped 1/2 up raisins 1 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat oven to 350. Grease an 8 inch square baking pan. Break matzot in pieces. Place them in a bowl and soak them in water for 5 min. and then drain. In another bowl combine the eggs, salt, honey, oil, cinnamon and horseradish. Mix and add the mixture to the matza. Mix in the nuts, apples and raisins. Place the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35 minutes. Serves 6 to 8 • • • •

PASSOVER CAULIFLOWER KUGEL WITH MUSHROOMS (pareve)

Cauliflower Kugel With Mushrooms

• 1 large cauliflower (about 2 pounds) • salt and pepper to taste • 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil • 1 medium onion, chopped • 4 to 6 oz. mushrooms, quartered • 2 large eggs • 1 tablespoons matza meal (optional) • 1/2 teaspoon paprika • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional) Preheat oven to 375. Divide cauliﬂower into medium ﬂo-

rets. Cut peel from large stalk and slice stalk. Boil cauliflower in large saucepan of boiling salted water 8 to 10 minutes or until stalks are very tender. Drain well and cool. Puree in food processor, leaving a few chunks. Transfer to a bowl. Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons oil in medium skillet, add the onion and sauté approx. 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms together with the onion over medium heat about 5 minutes or until mushrooms and onions are light brown. Remover from heat. Add the eggs and matza meal to the cauliflower mixture. Season well with salt and pepper. Lightly stir the mushroom mixture and any oil in the pan into the egg/cauliflower mixture. Grease a shallow 9 in. square baking dish. Add cauliflower mixture. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon oil over top. Sprinkle with paprika, then with the walnuts. Bake 30 minutes or until set. To serve, cut carefully in squares and run knife around edges. Use spoon to remove portions. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

PINEAPPLE APPLESAUCE MATZA KUGEL (pareve) • 3 cups matza farfel • 5 large eggs, separate out yolks

1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons sugar 4 ounces margarine, melted 8 ounce can crushed pineapple 2 cups applesauce 1 teaspoon cinnamon Cinnamon and sugar, for topping Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9 x 13- inch pan. Place farfel in a colander and pour hot water over it. In a large bowl, beat together yolks, salt, sugar and margarine. Mix in farfel. Stir in pineapple, applesauce and cinnamon. Stifﬂy beat egg whites; fold into yolk-farfel mixture. Place the mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over top of kugel. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool slightly and cut into squares. Serves 12.

PESACH SPINACH KUGEL (pareve) From the caterers Paula Levine

ach, thawed and drained • 6 beaten eggs • salt and pepper to taste. Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. Squeeze liquid out of thawed spinach. Sauté the onion, celery and mushrooms in the margarine for about 10 minutes, stirring often. Put the mixture into a large bowl. Add the carrots, matza meal, spinach, eggs and salt and pepper. Mix well. Pour into the greased casserole dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes till ﬁrm. Serves 8

INCREDIBLY APPLE MATZO KUGEL (pareve) • 6 matzot • 4 tart apples, peeled and cut into eighths or thinner; no chunks • 1 cup golden raisins • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon • grated rind of 1/2 lemon

Apple Matza Kugel Weinstein and Julie Komerofsky Remer This Spinach Kugel is the perfect dish to serve for Sabbath meals during the week of Passover. • 1 1/2 sticks margarine • 2 cups chopped onion • 1 cup chopped celery • 1 cup sliced mushrooms • 3 cups shredded carrots • 1 1/2 cup matza meal • 2 pounds frozen chopped spin-

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PINEAPPLE BROWN SUGAR KUGEL (pareve) • 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar • 1 (20-ounce) can unsweetened pineapple slices or chunks (drained/juice saved) • 1/2 cup pineapple juice from canned pineapple • 8 matzot, broken in 1 1/2-inch-by2-inch pieces • 3/4 cup raisins

• 4 eggs • 3/4 cup granulated sugar • 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1/3 cup kosher for Pesach coffee liqueur (optional) • 1 teaspoon cinnamon For the topping: • 1 tablespoon brown sugar • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almond slivers • 1 tablespoon margarine, cut into pieces Preheat oven to 350. Melt margarine and pour into a 9 x 13-inch baking pan, preferably glass. Make sure all sides are greased. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over bottom. Arrange pineapple slices to cover the bottom. In a bowl, cover matzo pieces with warm water to soften. Soak for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, squeezing out liquid completely. In a bowl, cov-

Five Towns Community Seders Below is a guide to Passover Seders that are open to the community at large:

April 6th: Chabad of The Five Towns Chabad of The Five towns will be hosting what they call an inspirational Passover Seder, inviting you to experience the “deeper meaning of Passover in a warm and motivational environment.” They will be having a traditional Seder dinner with insights, singing, four cups of wine and “Matzah galore.” The seder will be held on Friday night, April 6th beginning at 8:00 p.m. It costs $40 for adults and $30 for children (under 10). They urge you to reserve a spot soon before space runs out.

April 7th: Beth Emeth There will be a community Seder at Reconstructionist Congregation Beth Emeth on Saturday, April 7th at 6:30 p.m. It costs $36 for adults, $18 for children (5-13), while children under 5 are admitted for free. Beth Emeth is located at 36 Franklin Avenue in Hewlett. You can reach them at (516) 374-9220.

Temple Hillel Temple Hillel will have a community Seder, which will begin on Saturday evening, April 7th after Shabbat at Temple Hillel. It costs $50 adults, and $20 for a child under 12. They will serve a traditional glatt kosher Passover meal. The seder will be conducted by Rabbi Steven Graber and Cantor David Guber. Temple Hillel is located at 1000 Rosedale Road in North Woodmere.

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er raisins with hot water. Soak for 3 to 4 minutes to plump. Drain. In large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, oil, reserved pineapple juice, liqueur and cinnamon. Mix the matza and raisins into the egg mixture. Pour matza mixture over pineapples in baking pan. For topping: In a bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon and nuts together and sprinkle over kugel. Dot with margarine. Bake for 1 hour, testing at 45 minutes if using a glass pan to see if bottom is getting too dark. If so, move pan to higher rack in oven and bake 15 minutes longer. Let matzo kugel rest 10 minutes before serving. Serves 10 to 12.

• 4 medium red bell peppers, seeded and diced in 3/4-inch chunks • 4 cups matza farfel • 3-4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth, warmed • 5 large eggs plus 1 large egg white • ground black pepper to taste • salt to taste Preheat the oven to 350. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking dish. In a sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over me-

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dium-low heat. Add the onion and leek. Cover; reduce heat to low, and cook until for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally. At some point, you may want to continue cooking with the cover off. The point is to cook the leek/onion mixture very, very slowly over low heat until the leeks/onions give off all their moisture and they sauté in the oil about 3-4 minutes. Remove

the mixture to a large bowl. Do not clean the pan. Heat 2 more tablespoons of oil in the pan and sauté the mushrooms. (Keep cooking until the mushrooms give off their liquid, the liquid evaporates, and the mushrooms are soft) Remove the mushrooms from the pan and add them to the onion mixture. Don’t clean the pan. Using the remaining tablespoon of oil, sauté the bell pepper pieces until just starting to soften. Remove them from the heat. Place the matza farfel in a bowl. Slowly add the chicken (or vegetable) broth until the farfel is just moistened. Add the cooked vegetables to the matza and then season with pepper and salt. Mix well. Beat the whole eggs and egg white together. Add the eggs to the farfel vegetable mixture. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until the top is brown and crisp and the kugel is set. Serve immediately. Serves 8 to 10

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“This weekend President Obama will visit the border that separates North and South Korea. Not to be outdone, Newt Gingrich will visit the border that separates the KFC from the Taco Bell.”

–Jimmy Fallon “President Obama is calling on Iran to give its citizens better access to the Internet. Right now they only have one social networking site: ‘CoverYour-Face Book.’”

–Jimmy Fallon “Rick Santorum said you aren’t a real Republican until you’ve sworn at someone from The New York Times. Moments later a panicked Mitt Romney called the New York Times reception desk and said ‘Heck!’”

–Conan O’Brien “President Obama is getting tough on North Korea. This weekend President Obama warned Kim Jong Un that bad behavior will not be rewarded. Then Kim Jong Un asked, ‘So how do you explain a new season of ‘Jersey Shore.’”

–Conan O’Brien “This weekend 71-year-old former Vice President Dick Cheney received a heart transplant. And I thought this was nice — they let him shoot the donor himself.”

–Jay Leno “Congratulations to Tiger Woods on his 1st win in 30 months. Now the guy who’s gone the longest without a win is Newt Gingrich.”

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the U.S. is Gingrich2012.org.”

–Jimmy Fallon “’The Hunger Games’ is opening this weekend. The movie is based on the books where people are chosen in a lottery to compete in a televised battle to the death. Why can’t we do this to the Republican primaries? Wouldn’t that be great?”

–Jay Leno “Did you see the story about the mother duck and her ducklings helped through a a fence at the White House property? The Secret Service pushed the little ducks through the fence. Of course, the Secret Service checked to make sure the ducks had donated enough money toPresident Obama’s re-election campaign.”

–Jay Leno “This law they have in Florida, this “stand your ground’ law where you can use can use any amount of force if you think there is some amount of perceived threat; good thing they don’t’ have that here because my lawn would be littered with Jehovah’s Witnesses.”

Herb grilled New York strip steak.

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Pistachio encrusted organic salmon.

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COOKING-UP A FEAST AT HEWLETT’S NEW “LA CUCINA” After opening in December, La Cucina in Hewlett, has been doing very well, filling up their dining room throughout the week as owner Luigi Muto, head chef Peter Curio and manager Kenny Kotchek bring a “casual modern Italian eatery” to Hewlett, something they felt was missing from the area. Muto is also the owner of Alfie’s Pizzeria, which is right next door, but he and his staff make the point that La Cucina is a separate entity with a separate kitchen,

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designed for evening dining. “Personally, we felt this neighborhood was in the need of another restaurant,” Kotchek said. “It’s been very successful since the day we opened.” With signature dishes that include basil marinated grilled swordfish, seafood lasagna and oven roasted rack of lamb, as well as appetizers that include grilled baby octopus, stuffed portabella mushrooms, roasted beef and gorgonzola and

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–Bill Maher “Mitt Romney picked ‘Javelin’ as his Secret Service code name. Rick Santorum chose ‘Petris’ because that’s his grandfather’s name. Barack Obama chose ‘Gas prices are not my fault.’”

spice poached port wine pear salad, there is a range of items that is sure to meet the needs of anyone’s palate. Two of the most popular dishes at La Cucina are the pistachio encrusted organic salmon ($19) and the herb grilled

New York strip steak ($26). The salmon comes with spinach risotto, fennel and herb salad, and lemon beurre blanc sauce, while the steak comes with polenta fries, provolone, and tomato stewed peppers and onions.

La Cucina located at 1241 Broadway in Hewlett. They are open from open Tuesday through Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. To make a reservation, or to place an order for takeout, you can reach them at (516) 837-0475.

critique of the pair’s nine-year-old neighbor, Queenetta (Daija Owens), who is not shy about doling out advice on their life choices.

Thursday, April 5 Scandal: ABC 10:00 p.m. This new, highly anticipated, drama from ABC delves into the behind-the-scenes life of top crisis manager Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington), who dedicated her life to protecting and defending the public images of the nation’s elite, including politicians, and keeping their secrets under wrap. Olivia, a former commu-

nications director to the President of the United States, left the White House to open her own crisis management ﬁrm. She is hoping to start a new chapter in her life but she just can’t seem to cut ties with her past. Her former boss, President Fitzgerald Grant (Tony Goldwyn) and his chief of staff, Cyrus Beene (Jeff Perry), are always close by, and Olivia soon learns that her clients aren’t the only ones with secrets, but her team of professionals hold many problems as well.

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–Jay Leno

“Yesterday President Obama said that North Korea is in a ‘time warp’ that has missed 50 years of progress. North Korea denied the accusation — in a strongly worded telegraph.”

“There are reports that John Edwards visited a brothel here in New York while running for president and paid with campaign funds. Do you realize what this could do to his reputation? Absolutely nothing. Absolutely nothing to that man’s reputation.”

–Jimmy Fallon

“A new survey found that Facebook, Google, and YouTube are the most popular websites in the U.S. — while the least popular website in

“John McCain’s daughter Megan is going to be in the April issue of Playboy. I’m just glad John’s not alive to see this.”

–Jay Leno

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–David Letterman

Lennon Parham, Daija Owens and Jessica St. Clair star in Best Friends Forever, coming to NBC this Wednesday

New on TV Wednesday, April 4 Best Friends Forever: NBC 8:30 p.m. NBC premieres their newest comedy this Wednesday about old friends, new beginnings and awkward situations. Jessica St. Clair (Bridesmaids) and Lennon Parham (Accidentally On Purpose) star as Jessica and Lennon, best friends who live on opposite sides of the country with

the men in their lives. When Jessica is overnighted divorce papers, Lennon convinces her to move back to Brooklyn and back into the apartment they used to share. Before they know it, the pair fall back into old habits like movie marathons and late-night girl talk sessions – none of which is good news for Lennon’s livein boyfriend, Joe (Luka Jones), who begins to feel like a stranger in his own home. All problems in the girls’ lives are met with the

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Saturday, March 31st THIRD ANNUAL SOUTH SHORE SCIENCE AND MATH CHALLENGE Lawrence Woodmere Academy is holding a Science and Math Challenge event this Saturday for all Middle School scientists and inventors. Admission is free for all students grades five through eight who can participate in the challenge and invent their own “Rube Goldberg device.” There will be an awards presentation with prizes. Call to register a team of three students at (516) 394-1817. Check-in begins at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lawrence Woodmere Academy is located at 336 Woodmere Boulevard in Woodmere. SUPPORT THE TROOPS COLLECTION Long Island Endodontics in Woodmere will be taking donations for United States military members all week in honor of Root Canal Awareness Week. Donation boxes will be set up in the Woodmere and Merrick offices for people to donate much-needed essentials. For more information, please call (516) 374-3663.

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BUILDING BLOCKS WORKSHOP: BUILD THE CITY OF JERUSALEM WITH LEGOS The Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre and its PJ Library program is sponsoring a community event for families with children of all ages to build the city of Jerusalem one Lego at a time. The program is part of Building Blocks Workshops and will run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Steven Schwartz, an architect, will be coming to the Centre’s gym with approximate-

Monday, April 2nd HARLEQUIN: SOURCE OF INSPIRATION The Peninsula Public Library will be holding a lecture led by Ms. Ines Powell, art historian and former Metropolitan Museum of Art educator, about Harlequin, a type of stock character in the Commedia dell’Arte improvisational form of theatre performed by a group of masked actors in the 19th and 20th centuries. Ms. Powell will focus on the 19th and 20th century century avant-garde artists who were inspired by Harlequin such as Cezanne, Degas, Manet and Picasso. For more information, please call (516) 239-3262. The library is located at 280 Central Avenue in Lawrence.

Friday, April 6th COMMUNAL SEDER Chabad of the Five Towns is holding a public Passover Seder on the first night of the holiday. Experience the deeper meaning of Passover in a warm, inspirational environment, complete with a delicious catered traditional Seder dinner, insights, wine and Matza galore. Pre-paid reservations are required. There is limited space so please make your reservations early. The fee is $40 per adult and $30 per child under the age of 10. The dinner begins at 8:00 p.m. For reservations please call (516) 295-2478. Chabad of the Five Towns is located at 74 Maple Avenue in Cedarhurst.

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845 Fanwood, 3/31, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., 3 bedrooms, 38 Prospect Ave, 3/31, 12:00 2 bathrooms, $459,000, Jan p.m.-2:00 p.m., 5 bedrooms, Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 834 Fanwood, 3/31, 12:00 3 bathrooms, $600,000s, Jan p.m.-4:00 p.m., 5 bedrooms, Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 1637 Fenimore Rd, 3/31, 2 bathrooms, $465,000, Jan 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 4 bed- Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 950 Park Ln, 4/1, 11:00 a.m.rooms, 3.5 bathrooms, $555,000, Morton Haves Real 12:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, $419,000, Jan KalEstate, (516) 374-0100 24 Everit Ave, 4/1, 1:00 p.m.- man Realty, (516) 569-5651 1031 Cedarhurst St, 4/1, 11:00 2:30 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, $585,000, Pu- a.m.-12:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, $599,000, Jan gatch Realty, (516) 295-3000 1588 Hewlett Ave, 4/1, 1:30 Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 872 Park Ln, 4/1, 12:00 p.m.p.m.-3:00 p.m., 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, $329,000, Jan 2:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 2 bathKalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 rooms, $459,000, Jan Kalman 291 Channon Rd, 4/1, 3:00 Realty, (516) 569-5651 p.m.-5:00 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $699,000, Pu- WOODMERE gatch Realty, (516) 295-3000 1460 Kew Ave, 4/1, 3:00 p.m.132 Combs Ave, 4/1, 12:00 4:30 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 3 bath- p.m.-1:30 p.m., 5 bedrooms, rooms, $640,000, Pugatch Re- 3.5 bathrooms, $749,000, Pualty, (516) 295-3000 gatch Realty, (516) 295-3000 835 Jefferson St, 4/1, 12:00 HEWLETT BAY PARK p.m.-1:30 p.m., 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, $359,000, Pu207 Woodside Dr, 4/1, 12:00 gatch Realty, (516) 295-3000 642 Church Ave, 4/1, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, $1,695,000, VI p.m.-1:30 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, $500,000s, Properties, (516) 791-1313 Milky Forst Properties, (516) 375-4767 HEWLETT HARBOR 1044 Westwood, 4/1, 12:30 9 Lake Dr, 4/1, 12:00 p.m.- p.m.-2:30 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 2:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 3 bathrooms, $569,000, Jan bathrooms, $998,000, VI Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 552 Derby Ave, 4/1, 1:00 Properties, (516) 791-1313 1035 Seawane Dr, 4/1, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 2 p.m.-2:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, bathrooms, $899,000, Milky 3 bathrooms, $859,000, VI Forst Properties, (516) 3754767 Properties, (516) 791-1313 814 Talbot Ave, 4/1, 2:30 420 Everit Ave, 4/1, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m., 5 bedrooms, p.m.-4:00 p.m., 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, $925,000, Mor- 2 bathrooms, $394,000, VI ton Haves Real Estate, (516) Properties, (516) 791-1313 1027 Dartmouth Ln, 4/1, 374-0100 1349 W. Boxwood Dr, 4/1, 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m., 4 bed2.5 bathrooms, 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m., 5 bedrooms, rooms, 3.5 bathrooms, $499,000, Marjorie Hausman $849,000, Pugatch Realty, Realty, (516) 569-5110 (516) 295-3000

WOODSBURGH HEWLETT NECK 184 Woodmere Blvd, 4/1, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, $1,100,000, VI Properties, (516) 791-1313 951 Smith Ln, 4/1, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., 7 bedrooms,

180 W Ivy Hill Rd, 4/1, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 5+ bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, $949,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651 847 Ivy Hill Rd, 4/1, 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m., 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, $879,000, Jan Kalman Realty, (516) 569-5651

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Living on Hewlett Bay Enjoy all the advantage of waterfront living on Hewlett Bay. This diamond contemporary gem open floor plan perfect for entertaining. This home boasts 6 brs, 5.5 baths including a main floor master suite with separate office, fireplace and bath. Beautiful architectual details, crown molding and hardwood floors throughout. Heated 3 car garage.

State of the art eat in kitchen. Has granite/wood, center island

Living/dining room with waterview,fireplace, wet bar, trey ceilings & surround sound

Grand entry foyer with gleaming hardwood floors

Main entrance.

Master bedroom suite. Waterview, gas fireplace, separate office, 2 walk in closets, trey ceiling

Family Room

Master bathroom with marble countertops, two sink areas, jacuzzi tub

Bedroom with bathroom en suite, walk in closet

Slate patio with french doors from master bedroom, living room and kitchen

Manicured property over one half acre. built in gas barbeque on patio

Deep water floating boat dock. Remote davit system. Can accommendate 2 boats up to 40 feet

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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

Real Estate for Sale Atlantic Beach: Spacious 3BR, 3 Bath Splanch, Large Den, Lovely Property...$599K PUGATCH REALTY 516295-3000 Bayswater/Far Rockaway: Cedarhurst: Mint 5BR, 2 Bath Hi-Ranch, Den, Enclosed Porch, Possible Mtr/Dtr W/Permit...$539K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Cedarhurst: Cedar Bay Park-totally renovated mint condition 4 BR split level. Main floor bedroom and bath. New windows, new roof, marble baths, finished basement. Great yard. Must see. Walk to all. Ask $599k. Call Susan at SOUTH SHORE ESTATES 516-569-4980 Cedarhurst: Tremendous potential large 5br, 2ba home with indoor pool for someone who wishes to swim yeararound. $499,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Cedarhurst: Lg Colonial. 6BR, 2.5Bths. Double lot.Near all.$749K JANKALMAN.COM 516-569-5651 Cedarhurst: Charming 3 bdrm col ,attic ,basement, lg rooms $410K MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 Cedarhurst: Expanded cape with main level den 3 bdrms $349K MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 East Rockaway: Great Starter Home! Renovated 2BR,1 Bath, New Eik, Lr W/Fpl, Bsmt, Walk-Up Atiic, SD# 20...$350K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 East Rockaway: Warm & Welcoming 3 BR Home with LR/Fpl,FDR,Den/Fpl, Kitchen & Bsmt.Charming Front Porch, Lovely Prop in SD#20,CAC,HW Flrs..$399K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 East Rockaway: 4 BR, 3 Bth Exp Ranch in Waverly Pk Area(SD#20).LR,FDR,EIK,Den/Fpl & Huge Fin Bsmt. Oversized Property w/ Deck Off Kit...$629K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 East Rockaway: Two Floor Rental. Both Floors Have 2 Bedroom, Kitchen, Bath, Full Size Laundry Machines. Zoned For Business/Office Or Residential. Very Motivated. $299,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 East Rockaway: New to market. 4br, 2ba split. SD#20. Large Den. Great location. $537,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 East Rockaway: Enjoy The Natural Beauty Of This Contemporary Waterfront Home. Open Layout Brand New Oil Burner And Water Heater, New Roof And Air Systems, Koi Pool. Owner Very Motivated $645,000 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. $799,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Far Rockaway: Spacious 3 bdrm home + den attic, basement $400’s MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 Garden City/Hempstead: PRICED TO SELL! OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 3/31 2-4PM. 28 GARDEN PL, HEMPSTEAD. Great Location. Center Hall Colonial Situated On 1/2 Acre Park Like Prop. Features Family Rm W/Fpl Overlooking Bluestone Patio And Ig Pool, Banquet Size Dr, Granite EIK W/Pantry And Brkfst Area, All New Bths, King Size Master Bedroom, Entertainer’s Fin Bsmt W/Wet Bar....More!!!! $479,990 Call Katrina Kamer, PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 917-548-7106 Hewlett: Coop, Outstanding 2BR, 1 Bath Renovated PreWar Building...$229K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 Hewlett: Drastically Reduced!!Spac 5BR, 3Bth Split on Beautifully Landscaped Property, Great Flow for Entertaining,SD#14..$649K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516238-4299 Hewlett: REDUCED!! Immaculate 4BR, 3.5Bth CH Col on Lovely Property, Fin Bsmt,.Great Opportunity in SD#14..$499K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett: NEW! 4 BR, 3.5 Bth CH Colonial w/ Lagre EIK & Den, LR/Fpl,FDR,& Fin Bsmt.Beautiful Property, SD#14 $599K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett: 2 BR, 2 Bth Co-op in Hewlett Townhouse. 24 Hr Drman, Valet Pkg, Near All $390K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett: 2 BR,1 Updtd Bth Co-op Apt, Ind Pkg, Stor,Terrace, Near All $139 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516238-4299 Hewlett: Great for Prof’! 4BR, 3.55Bth Col. Den, Solarium, 5 rm prof Ste.$579K JANKALMAN.COM 516-569-5651 Hewlett: Large Traditional Charming Colonial In Old Woodmere Erea.4 Large B/R, Over Size Kitchen,3 Full Bath. Near Transportation, Shops, Library And Houses Of Worship $439,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett: Great two family home In SD #14 Totally renovated In 1988. $555,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett: Mint 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Unit. Shows Light & Bright. Updated Open Kitchen, High Hats, New Neutral Carpet, Wired For Cable, Skylight. Washer & Dryer In Building. Garage Parking & Storage Included. Near All, School Distict#14, Motivated Seller!!! $109,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett: Large 2 Bedroom. 2 Bath apartment with E.I.K, Attic and private terrace. $127,500 MORTON HAVES 516374-0100 Hewlett: New magnificent kit w/Stainless app & granite. Updated baths in this extremely large apartment. Separate room w/ washer, dryer Must see $289,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett: Townhouse, Beautiful, Bright 1 Bed 1.5 Bath with Enclosed Terrace, Newly renovated Granite Kitchen, New Bath, Closets Galore, Washer/Dryer, High Hat Lighting, All Amenities. $219,000 MORTON HAVES 516374-0100 Hewlett: Immaculate two bedroom townhome in a quiet location. CAC, Full Basement, Gas. Walk To Train. Also for rent! $2800/month $499,000 MORTON HAVES 516374-0100 Hewlett: Townhouse, 3 Floors, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Lr, Dr, Eik w/granite countertops, Den, Laundry room, private backyard, 1 car garage $399,000. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Hewlett Bay Park: Private 1.25 Acres Waterfront Property. 4 BR,3.5 Bth Exp Ranch with Open Floor Plan. Chef’s EIK/Great Rm, Main Flr Master Suite, Bi-Level Deck & Hot Tub, 135 Ft Bulkhead..$3,250,000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett Bay Park: GATED Estate Property on Over 2 Acres Overlooking Pond. Mint 6 BR, 4.5 Bth CH Colonial Has it All! New IG Pool, Outdoor Kit, Builders Home..$2,950,000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett Bay Park: Prime Location. Spacious Multilevel Home. 5BR, 4.5 bth. Two Master Suites. Beautiful Property.$1.1M VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Hewlett Bay Park: Updated Raised Ranch.6 BR, 5.5 bth. 1 1/4 Acre Park-Like Setting. IGP. Enclosed Patio & BBQArea. $1.695M VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Hewlett/East Rockaway: Renovated 4 BR, 2.5 Bth Split in SD#20.Updated Gran EIK w/ Sliders to Deck, Lg. Family Rm/Enclosed Porch,Fin Bsmt, 2 Car Garage,CAC..$659K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett/East Rockaway: Spac 5BR, 2.5Bth CH Col, Huge EIK/Great Rm/Fpl, Fin Bsmt, CAC, SD#20 $689K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett/East Rockaway: PRICE REDUCED! 4 BR,3.5 Bth Colonial on Oversized Property in SD#20 (Waverly Pk)..$629K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett/East Rockaway: REDUCED!!Immaculate 4BR, 2.5Bth Col, Cul de Sac. Fin Bsmt, 2 Car Gar, SD#20..$629K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett Harbor: NEW!! Mint 6 BR, 5.5 Bth Waterfront Exp Ranch Overlooking Golf Course. IG Saltwater Pool, New Dock,Chef’s Kit.SD#14.. $1,599,000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett Harbor: Private Hideaway on Over 2 Acres! 5 Br,6.5 Bth Colonial, 200’ of Bulkhead & Dock,IG Pool, Tennis Ct...$3,650,000 PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299

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Hewlett Harbor: Fabulous location in Heart of Hewlett Harbor, 6BR, 3.5Bth Exp Ranch,Listening to All Offers All Offers..$899K PRUDENTIAL ELLIMAN 516-238-4299 Hewlett Harbor: 8 BR, 9.5 bth Col on manicured. 1.25 ac. Huge nu kosher EIK, Enormous rooms. 3 flrs of living space plus full finished bsmt. Tennis Ct, IGP, cabana w/ kitchenette, 2 full bths. Every amenity.$2.55M JANKALMAN.COM 516-569-5651 Hewlett Harbor: Balin Expanded Ranch On Beautiful Corner Property. Plenty Of Room For A Pool. 6 Bed, 3 Full Baths, Great Open Layout, CAC, Wood Floors, In Desirable Waverly/Lynbrook School District. Owner Motivated $773,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Harbor: Spacious 5br home w/a Brand New Granite Kitchen Incl. New Appliances And Gorgeous Bar In Den. Includes A Heated Pool W Lovely Patio. New Roof, CAC, Alarm And Updated Windows $925,000 MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Harbor: Extremely spacious main floor living area plus beautiful den with sunroom. Large master suite with attached spa room opening to the grounds. 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. $999,000 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 516-2384299 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: HEWLETT PARK: Spacious Apt with large entry and fabulous bonus room. private terrace. Debbie Borgia $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: Lovely sunny apartment in move in condition recessed lighting, huge bedroom, closets galore, washer and dryer in the unit. Personal terrace. $300,000 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: Coop, Ovsz 3/2BR, 2 Fbth, Open Flr Plan, Lg Terrace, Undrgrd Pkg...$229K PUGATCH REALTY 516295-3000 Lawrence: Lovely Sunny 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo, Handicap Accessible, Washer/Dryer, 24hr Doorman, Elevator Building…$195K PUGATCH REALTY 516-295-3000 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: Co-op, Elevator building, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Lr/ Dr, New Kit, Hardwood floors. $149,000. LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Lawrence: Coop, Garden Apt, Large 1Bedroom w/lg foyer, Lr, Dr, Kit $89,000. 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 Desirable building. hardwood floors under the new carpet, Large closets. New IGP and gym. Air conditioned building. Heat/Water included 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: Beautiful Split. 4BRs up, 2.5 Bth Huge New EIK,Den.fin bsmt.$649K JANKALMAN.COM 516569-5651 North Woodmere: All renovated Ranch. 3BR, Lg MBR Ste, 2Bths, h/w flrs. Quality thruout.$427K JANKALMAN. 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Support The Hewlett-Woodmere Library CONTINUED FROM P. A10 download both E-books and audio books. This system allows those with busy schedules the ability to access library books in the comfort of their homes. As many of you already know, we have an exceptional library system, not only in Hewlett-Woodmere, but also throughout The Five Towns

and Nassau County as a whole. Although my article is focusing on the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, the same can be said for all the libraries in our area. In order to maintain the many amenities and services offered by our public libraries, it is clear that they need our support. According to the HewlettWoodmere Library budget proposal, the library is seeking to

increase its budget by 2.2 percent, which is described as being within the allowable levy limit. Notwithstanding, some may feel this is a small amount and some may not. Either way, as you make your own determination please let me leave you with a quote by Walter Cronkite, ““Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.”

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Trayvon is Our Son Too CONTINUED FROM P. A10 race in this country, but the dialogue has to begin at home. Race is a values issue and un-

til we take personal responsibility about how we treat those different than us we can never end bias and hatred. President Obama said that if he had a son

he would look like Trayvon, he was spot on. Today, Trayvon is all of ours son and we should not rest until the truth and justice prevail.

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I Should Stick My Finger Where??? CONTINUED FROM P. A10 ees, “but I ordered a hot coffee and this one is cold.” The young man watched as I took the cover off of the cup and proceeded to stick my ﬁngers in the actual coffee. “See?” I said. “It is really very cold.” While my little demonstration seemed completely normal to me, he could not believe his eyes and stared at me as though I was crazy. Having received that look before, I thought nothing of it – then offered for him to do the same. “Stick your ﬁnger in,” I said to him, holding out my coffee so he could take part in my little exercise. “What???” he exclaimed, and I repeated my request. Looking at me warily, he declined, as I imagine he was slightly grossed out by my suggestion but I had to prove my point. I promised him I had not had any to drink and that I had

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no intention of drinking it so he should feel comfortable proceeding, but he adamantly declined. Instead, he continued to look at me as if I was nuts. “At least feel the outside of the cup,” I said, handing the cup over to the gentleman. “It is not warm at all.” He took the cup from me and instantly realized I was correct. “You’re right,” he said, and added, “That’s bad.” Even though he agreed with me, I still was not satisfied. And because I am me, I became determined to get this guy to do what, in his opinion, had been unthinkable and gross. “Now stick your finger in the coffee,” I said, trying again. “See just how cold it is.” And lo and behold, either without thinking or because he was intrigued, this total stranger stuck two of his fingers in my cold cup of coffee. I had won. “That’s really not good,” he

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said. “You need another cup of coffee.” And as he began to quickly prepare my new cup of coffee, I smiled to myself. Returning to the car, my daughter asked if I had been given the cup for free, to which I responded that this new one had simply replaced the cold coffee. She was surprised I had not been further compensated in some way. When I shared the story with a friend, he responded that I had been given more than just a cup of coffee – I had been given something to write about this week. “You got a complete stranger to dunk his ﬁngers in your coffee!” he exclaimed, which he though was hysterical. In all honesty, however, the entire episode had not been that big of a deal. The whole incident barely stood out in my mind – and why should it? It was just another day in the life of MLW.

of view. In late December 1994, an airliner took off from Algeria bound for Paris, but once the plane was in the air it became clear that it would not be an ordinary ﬂight. Members of the Algerian Armed Islamic Group were on board, taking over the jet, with the intent of using the airliner to attack the Eiffel Tower. With the passengers still on board, negotiators were able to arrange for the plane to land in Marseille for fuel, where the hijackers were met by French Special Forces operatives. L’Assaut (The Assault) examines the hijacking and the raid from three perspectives – Yahia (Aymen Saidi) who led the attack, Theirry (Vincent Elbaz), one of the policemen in the raid, and Carole (Michele Bernier), a lowlevel Ministry of the Interior employee.

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The Four Cups and Beyond: Wines and Liquor for Passover CONTINUED FROM P. B2 for the customers,” said Merenstein. Other popular spirits include cognac and gin. Chataeu de Vin features various ﬂavors of Dupuy cognac ranging between $36.00 and $74.99. No. 209 Kosher for Passover gin can also be found at both Chateau and the Warehouse. Fink also suggested Slivowitz plum brandy for those looking for something different, running $24.99 per bottle, or the highly alcoholic arak from Zach-

lawi, which costs $19.99. Merenstein said he carries Givon traditional brandy, a popular drink amongst the men of the household and can be bought for only $14.99. Another liqueur that was suggested by Merenstein was one of his store’s high-end cognacs – Louis Royer. A bottle of the delicious beverage costs $124.99, but was said to be entirely worth it. “No one will stay sober during Passover,” kidded Merenstein. “Especially if they come here.” Liquor and Wine Warehouse

is located at 343 Rockaway Turnpike in Lawrence. It can be reached at (516) 371-1133 or visit them online at www.getwineonline.com. Chateau de Vin is located at 544 Central Avenue in Cedarhurst. It can be reached at (516) 374-WINE (9463) or visit them online at www.onlykosherwine. com. Chateau delivers and will also be open extended hours throughout the next few weeks. Cedarhurst Wine and Liquor is located at 218 Rockaway Turnpike in Cedarhurst. It can be reached at (516) 239-0318.

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Stuff a Vegetable for Passover, Not Yourself! Easy Recipes to Keep your Waistline Slim and Trim BY EILEEN GOLTZ

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ne of the phrases you hear most often during the week of Pesach is the phrase “I’m stuffed.” Whether it’s from the Seder, the box of matza and stick of butter you just have to have for breakfast every day, the six cans of macaroons or the sheer volume of food you THINK you have to eat because heaven forbid, we have any leftover Pesach food it’s always an uncomfortable feeling. Stuffing yourself and then dealing with the guilt caused by said stuffing is what we Jews do, it’s tradition (cue Tevye and the rest of the Fiddler cast as they let out the seams on our waist bands). While not rabbinic in origin the advice I’m about to give you will hold you in good stead if you’re tempted to over indulge and stuff yourself, I say, stuff a vegetable instead. Yes, you heard me, stuff a vegetable and then eat the stuffed vegetable. I promise it will be a whole lot healthier and better for you than bypassing the vegetable step and introducing the food directly to your lips, hips and waistline. You can stuff most any vegetable and I’m going to go out on a limb here and suggest you stuff your vegetables with other vegetables. Use fresh if possible and keep the cheese and meats to a minimum. Too often we think of Pesach as time when we have to do without but if you think of it as a time to be creative embrace the challenge and figure out a way to keep your meals light, filling and actually good for you (and as matza free and fat free as possible)

Stuffed Potatoes radish (fresh or sauce) divided • 1 cup thinly sliced green onions • 1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped • 1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets, finely chopped • 1/2 cup chopped black olives • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided • Parmesan cheese to taste Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 400° for 40-50 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly; cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell (save pulp for another use). Place potato shells on an un-greased baking sheet. Combine butter and 1/2 teaspoon horseradish; brush over shells. Broil a few inches from the heating element for 5 to 7 minutes or until edges are crispy and butter is bubbly. Remove from the heat immediately. Don’t let them burn! In a bowl combine the onions, olives, red pepper, broccoli, 3/4 cup cheese and remaining horseradish. Mix to combine then spoon the mixture into the cooked potato skins. Sprinkle the tops of the stuffed potatoes with the remaining cheddar cheese and a little parmesan cheese. Broil 2 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serves 12

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STUFFED POTATOES • 6 medium baking potatoes (6 ounces each) • 2 tablespoons olive oil, butter or margarine, melted • 1 tablespoon ground white horse-

CHEESY STUFFED MUSHROOMS • 12 whole portabella mushrooms • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

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• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder • 1 chopped red pepper • 2 tablespoons minced parsley Preheat oven to 350. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Carefully break off stems. Chop stems extremely ﬁne. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, red pepper and chopped mushroom stems to the skillet. Fry until any moisture has disappeared, don’t let it burn. Set aside to cool slightly and then stir in the pars-

Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms ley. When garlic and mushroom mixture is cool mix in the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, black pepper and onion powder. Mixture should be very thick. Using a spoon, ﬁll each mushroom cap with a generous amount of stuffing. Arrange the mushroom caps on prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the mushrooms are piping hot and liquid starts to form under caps. Serve immediately. Makes 12.

STUFFED ROASTED ONIONS • 10 medium red onions • 1 lb sliced pastrami or turkey pastrami cut into bite sized pieces • 3 stalks of celery cut into 1/2-inchthick slices • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon black pepper • 1 tablespoon minced garlic • 1 lb baby spinach, trimmed and

coarsely chopped (4 cups) • 1 1/2 cup matza farfel • 2 cups salted cashews coarsely chopped • 1 stick margarine, melted • 1 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth Make onion shells: Cut a 1/2-inch-thick slice from tops of onions, discarding tops, and trim just enough from bottoms for onions to stand upright. Scoop out all but outer 2 or 3 layers from each using a small ice cream scoop or spoon (don’t worry if you make a hole in the bottom), reserving scooped-out onion and onion shells separately. Make stuffing: Coarsely chop enough scooped-out onion to measure 3 cups. Cook pastrami in 2 batches in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp, about 5 minutes, then transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving about 1/3 cup fat in skillet. Add chopped onion, celery, salt, and pepper to skillet and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté, stirring, 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and stir in spinach, cashews, farfel, 1 cup broth, and pastrami, then cool completely. Roast onions: Preheat oven to 425. Arrange onion shells, open sides up, in a 13X9 baking pan, then add 1/2 cup water and cover pan tightly with foil. Roast onions in middle of oven until tender but not falling apart, 25 to 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350. Transfer shells to a work surface and pour off water in pan. Fill shells with stuffing, mounding it, and return to pan. Reserve 5 to 7 cups stuffing for turkey cavity, then put remaining stuffing in a buttered shallow 3 1/2-quart baking dish and drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup stock.

Bake stuffed onions and stufﬁng in dish in middle of oven, uncovered, until heated through, about 25 minutes. Cooks’ notes: Stufﬁng can be prepared and onions can be stuffed 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring stuffed onions to room temperature before baking. Makes 10

FRESH HERBED AND MUSHROOM STUFFED TOMATOES • 1 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms (a mix of kinds is nice) • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 tablespoon minced green onions • 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary • 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme • 4 large tomatoes • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese • Spring salad greens • Vinaigrette • 1/4 cup vinegar • 3/4 cup oil • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary • 3 tablespoons honey • Salt and pepper to taste

Mushroom Stuffed Tomatoes In a jar with a tight lid combine all the vinaigrette ingredients and shake to combine. Set aside In a medium bowl, combine the mushrooms with the olive oil, minced onions, rosemary, and thyme. Mix well and let rest for 15 minutes. Sauté the mushrooms for 2 or 3 minutes and set then let them cool. Preheat the oven to 325. Using a sharp knife, slice the tops off the tomatoes. Using a mel-

on baller or spoon, scoop out the insides and then set the shells aside. Place the tomatoes into a 9X13 baking pan. Bake until the skins start to wrinkle, about 15 minutes. When the tomatoes are ﬁnished, stuff with alternate layers of the mushroom mixture and the cheese. Place the tomatoes back into the oven just until the cheese starts to melt, about 5 minutes. Place salad greens on a salad plate and the place a tomato on top. Top each tomato with a little bit more of the salad greens and then a drizzle the vinaigrette over the top and serve.

SALMON STUFFED PEPPERS • 4 green, red or orange bell peppers • 2 tablespoons oil • 1 onion, diced • 1 tablespoon minced garlic • 1 1/2 lbs salmon, bite size pieces • 1 cup farfel • 2 teaspoons oregano • 1 to 1 1/2 cup marinara sauce • 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease a 13 x 9 baking pan. Cut the tops off peppers and scoop out the seeds and ribs. Place peppers in prepared pan. In a skillet heat the oil and sauté the salmon, onion and garlic, sautéing 3 minutes or until onions are translucent. Place mixture into a bowl. Combine onion mixture with farfel, marinara sauce, 1 cup cheese, salt and pepper. Divide mixture evenly into prepared peppers. Cover the pan with aluminum foil. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until peppers are tender but not falling apart. Remove them from oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top of the peppers and return to the oven for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serves 4.

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