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Voters OK NHP-GcP, sewanhaka budgets DeRocchis defeats Frank Miranda for ed board seat BY JA m eS G A L L O w AY Jennifer DeRocchis unseated incumbent Frank Miranda on Tuesday for a seat on the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Board of Education, while the district’s budget proposal and that of its high school affiliate, Sewanhaka, passed easily. Voters also approved the Hillside Library budget proposal and re-elected two school board incumbents who ran unopposed. DeRocchis, a former Man-

or Oaks Parent Teacher Association vice president, won 54 percent of the vote and secured 548 votes. Miranda, an information technology specialist at Nassau BOCES,

See related election coverage pAgES 21-22 received 446 votes. “I was quite shocked,” DeRocchis said. “I tried not to have any false expectations — I was nervous however the

outcome was.” However, the most important thing about Tuesday, DeRocchis said, was that the voters supported the budget. “I’m happy it passed,” she said. New Hyde Park-Garden City Park’s $38.8 million budget proposal passed 750 to 352; Sewanhaka’s $179 million proposal passed 3,533 to 1,432; and the Hillside Library’s $3.1 million proposal passed 747 to 279. “I’m very happy with the outcome of the vote because it Continued on Page 21

New Hyde Park to honor fallen heroes at parade Herricks graduate Julia Ahrens models the Miakoda circle shirt she designed. Internet backers pledged more than $9,400 to the eco-friendly fashion company’s Kickstarter campaign. see story on Page 3.

Memorial Day ceremony begins Saturday morning BY JA m eS G A L L O w AY New Hyde Park will host its Memorial Day Observance Parade and Ceremony this Saturday as the local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts march to honor their fallen comrades. “It’s a day of remembrance

and thank you for the fallen comrades that have served in the wars of this country and kept this country free,” said Robert Christman, 83, the quartermaster of VFW Post 8031 in New Hyde Park. “We all have had comrades that have fallen in our ranks and this is the day to remember that they gave the maximum in their service.”

The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Lakeville Road and Jericho Turnpike and heads to Village Hall, where the veterans will lay the first of two wreaths. From there, the parade will proceed up New Hyde Park road to Memorial Park, where the second wreath will be laid, along with a short service. LoContinued on Page 44

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The Herald Courier, Friday, May 22, 2015

Monsignor from NHP retires at 75

Church of St. Mary pastor hangs up his cloth per Catholic church doctrine BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O John McCann, pastor of the Church of St. Mary in Manhasset, is now 75 years old, and per Roman Catholic Church doctrine, he’s hit his age of retirement. “Catholic priests have to submit their resignation when they’re 75 years old. It’s canon, canon law,” said McCann, who on May 31 will celebrate his 50th year in the priesthood with a celebratory mass. “Bishops, too, have to submit their resignations when they’re 75.” For McCann, who arrived at St. Mary’s as the 11th pastor in parish history in 1998, it was a time to leave marked not just by the traditions of his faith but also the clues provided by biology. “I think the body tells you that [it’s time to retire],” he said. “If you haven’t gotten there yet, you’ll know. You don’t have the same energy that you used to have.” McCann grew up in New Hyde Park and attended St. Mary’s High School before collegiate and postgraduate studies at St. John’s University and the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington. He became an associate pastor at Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Glen Cove in 1974 and was appointed pastor there a decade later. In 1991, he was named a domestic prelate by Pope John Paul II. McCann directed all pastoral activity within the parish and its elementary and high schools, presiding over Manhasset’s Catholic community during major events like the September 11 terrorist attacks and 2012’s Superstorm Sandy. But McCann declined to comment on the nature of his tenure with St. Mary’s, saying, “I do not like to talk about my goals and achievements. I let other people talk about that. I’m here to preach the gospel and serve the community.” McCann’s retirement will begin June 24, a parish official said. A retirement party will be held for McCann on May 29 at the North Hills Country Club at 6:30 p.m. A reception will also be held following the May 31 mass.

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O’Reilly denies abuse claim BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O Political commentator Bill O’Reilly dragged his now ex-wife down the stairs of their Manhasset home while their daughter watched, according to a report from Gawker.com. In a report Monday, the website reported that a source close to the divorce proceedings between the Fox News host and Maureen McPhilmy said a court-appointed forensic examiner testified about

the details of the alleged incident during a closed hearing in Nassau County Supreme Court. O’Reilly was reportedly unaware that his daughter Madeline, now 16, was watching as the alleged incident — which, according to the report, likely took place prior to the couple’s separation in 2010 — unfolded. Gawker’s source also said Madeline only told the forensic examiner about the incident within the last year.

McPhilmy, who had been married to O’Reilly since 1996, was granted custody of Madeline and their son Spencer. Documents in family court cases in New York typically remain sealed. O’Reilly, in a statement issued to Politico through his attorney, said “All allegations against me in these circumstances are 100% false,” adding, “I am going to respect the court-mandated confidentiality put in place to protect my children and Bill O’Reilly will not comment any further.”

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The Herald Courier, Friday, May 22, 2015

Herricks grads meet Kickstarter goal Internet backers pledge more than $9,400 to eco-friendly fashion company By Ja m es G allo w ay

Julia and Laura Ahrens’ eco-friendly fashion line, Miakoda, received about a $9,400 kickstart this month from the popular crowdfunding website Kickstarter. The sisters far outstripped their initial $6,000 goal — hitting the mark well ahead of the campaign’s 30-day deadline — as 91 backers pledged a total of $9,407. “I was so excited — I was completely shocked, and I was excited with how much more we could do,” said Julia Ahrens, a 2008 Herricks graduate who works as the company’s fashion designer. “We hit [$6,000] with days, or even a week, to go.” The sisters launched the Kickstarter campaign to raise the capital to increase the production of their popular a-line tank top and circle shirt. But initially Julia was hesitant to risk starting a campaign on the website, she said. Only the projects that meet their fundraising target receive the money.

“I was super nervous about it. I was like, ‘oh man, what if we get really close but it’s not quite there,” she said. “I was really hopeful, but not overly confident.” But Laura Ahrens, a yoga teacher and 2005 Herricks graduate, provided the confidence Julia lacked, Julia said. “She was so excited. She’s more confident than I am in general — she was very positive about it in the beginning,” Julia said. “She puts out the good vibes in the universe that come back to us. I’m more the anxious energy; she’s the positive energy.” The $6,000 covered Miakoda’s fabric costs and allowed the sisters to partner with a larger factory in Brooklyn. The additional $3,400 now allows New Hyde Park-based Miakoda to expand the offerings of its aline tank top and circle shirt to include sizes extra small and extra large. Prior to the Kickstarter, which partners online contributors with creative projects, MiaContinued on Page 44

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The Herald Courier, Friday, May 22, 2015

Albertson VFW salutes fallen comrades B y J a m e s G allo w ay The Albertson Memorial Day parade may be Monday, but tribute to the nation’s fallen soldiers goes far beyond the holiday itself for the members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5253. “There’s many people who came before us that sacrificed the ultimate sacrifice and others who got wounded for the freedoms we enjoy today,” VFW Post 5253 Commander Gaetano Rumore said. “We honor all our fallen heroes.” In the days and weeks leading up to the parade, the Post’s members place flowers on the graves of their fallen comrades, Rumore said. But the number of graves keeps growing. Most Vietnam vets are now in their mid-to-late 60s, Rumore said, while the typical World War II or Korean War vet is in his or her late 80s to mid 90s. “They’re really dying fast,” Rumore, 65, said. “A lot of the WWII or Korean veterans are either disabled, or they’ve gone to [warmer states] like Florida or South Carolina.” Post 5253’s membership has declined in the decades since it opened, from an initial membership of about 600 to the 267 members it has today, he said. “We’re dwindling,” said Rumore, who served as a combat medic in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. “An active post

Members of VFW Post 5253 in Albertson and the Ladies Auxiliary is important to keep the memories alive and to give the veterans someplace to go, because as they get older, they lose their spouses; their families move away, and we kind of become a family.” With its flag lowered to half-mast, Post 5253’s ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. at 155 Searingtown Road on Monday, May 25. Prior to the parade, the Post will pay tribute to the members who died in the past year, recount the significance of the holiday and open the floor to comments

by local officials. The parade route will weave past the Albertson Memorial for a second tribute and then toward the Albertson Fire Company, where Post 5253 will honor the firefighters. “They’ve given up a lot of people for our safety and our welfare, so we honor them as well,” Rumore said. Interest in the holiday has also dwindled as the years roll by, Rumore said. Fewer residents have relatives or friends that served, he said, and Memorial Day

has transformed into a day of backyard barbecues. “We definitely don’t see the crowds that line up on the side of the streets as we did in the past,” he said. “I don’t think you have the people in the neighborhoods that really appreciate why the day is given off as a holiday.” But Post 5253 tries to pass Memorial Day’s significance — and the memory of the fallen veterans — on to the younger generations, inviting local Boy and Girl Scouts to take part in the tributes. “We invite the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts to come to see what this is all about, so they kind of become part of our ceremony, and they might remember that this is something of a big deal,” Rumore said. The youngest veterans — the Afghanistan and Iraq vets who served tours after Desert Storm — have not joined the VFA at the same rate as those from previous conflicts, he said. Instead, he says they focus on schooling, establishing careers and starting families. “But that’s something we all went through,” Rumore said. When asked if he thinks the younger veterans may look to the Post as they get older, Rumore said, “hopefully.” “We could use a few good men to join up,” he said. “The post is always looking for good eligible veterans.”

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“For every person defrauding taxpayers by getting benefits they are not entitled to receive, there are many more struggling Nassau residents that play by the rules as they seek to care for themselves and their families,” Singas said in a statement. “My office will continue to work with our government partners to defend the integrity of Nassau’s social service system and protect the taxpayers that fund it.” Authorities said Ventura received $60,014 in Medicaid and day care benefits she did not qualify for between October 2011 and April 2013 after failing to disclose her husband’s

income and that she was living with him. The Department of Social Services received an alert that Ventura was residing with her husband, and a subsequent investigation by the DA’s office found her husband’s yearly income of about $58,000 made her ineligible for the benefits, authorities said. Ventura faces charges of second-degree welfare fraud, second-degree grand larceny and first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, all felonies. Sarelis received $39,826 in Food Stamp and day care benefits between April 2011 and

August 2013 after not disclosing Social Security income and allegedly submitting forged letters from the deceased father of her children, according to authorities. An investigation by the DA’s office found that Sarelis received a total of $1,900 per month in Social Security death benefits for her three children, but did not notify the Department of Social Services about the payments, according to authorities. They said Sarelis also submitted forged letters from her children’s father — after his death— saying he paid her $100 per month in child support.

With the monthly Social Security payments, Sarelis’ household income would have made her ineligible for the benefits. She faces charges of third-degree welfare fraud, third-degree grand larceny, second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument and first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, all felonies. Authorities said Yessika Gana collected $37,288 in Medicaid benefits between January 2006 and January 2014 but failed to notify the Department of Social Services she was living with the father of her two children and of Continued on Page 44

Five arrested in welfare fraud sweep By Ja m es G allo w ay

A law enforcement sweep of Nassau County led to the arrest of five North Shore people who allegedly claimed thousands of dollars in social service benefits for which they were ineligible, Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas’s office announced Wednesday. Among those arrested were Ana Ventura, 37, of Roslyn Heights; Cindy Sarelis, 38, of New Hyde Park; Yessika Gana, 59, of Port Washington; and Ralph Benabou, 67, and Donna Benabou, 54, both of Plandome.

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15 arrested for County rushing body dog fighting, drugs camera plan: PBA BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O Authorities arrested 15 people on Wednesday and Thursday in connection with the sale of various narcotics as well as an illegal dogfighting operation that law enforcement officials said ran amuck throughout parts of Nassau County’s South Shore. The arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation that has so far yielded weapons, cash, drugs — including heroin, fentanyl-laced heroin, Xanax, Oxycontin

and Codeine Promethazine — and various and dogfighting paraphernalia as well as the rescue of 11 dogs from residences in Freeport and Roosevelt, law enforcement officials said. The arrests took place Wednesday and Thursday morning and were announced during a news conference Thursday at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola shortly after the accused were transported out of the nearby Continued on Page 47

Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announces the arrests of 15 people on drug distribution and dogfighting-related charges on Thursday as part of “Operation Bloodsport.”

BY B I LL S A N A N TON I O Nassau County is rushing in its rollout of a year-long pilot program to equip 31 county police officers with body cameras, the head of the county police benevolent association said Tuesday. Nassau PBA President James Carver said the Aug. 1 start date for the pilot does not provide enough time for the department and union to develop a plan for officers to use the cameras or be trained in the proper maintenance of cameras. “No one would go out and buy a new car and say this is a nice car, I’m going to buy this. You’re going to do your research, you’re find out what’s good about the car, what’s bad and how it functions for your use,” he said during a news conference at PBA headquarters in Mineola. “I think this is the same thing with any other technology. You have to do your research hand I don’t think the research has been done here.” Carver’s comments came a day after Acting Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and members of the Nassau County Legislature’s minority caucus outlined a pilot program by which officers in the First, Third and Fifth precincts would record police interactions

in Baldwin, Elmont, Great Neck, New Cassel, Roosevelt, Uniondale and Westbury. The pilot would cost $150,000 taken from the county’s operational fund, with a full-time program costing between $10 million and $14 million, officials said. Krumpter would not disclose the policies and procedures under which police would be required to abide to use the cameras, saying they would be “finetuned” prior to the start of the pilot. “This is technology that is germane to the functions of a police officer,” Krumpter said Monday. “The job of a police officer is to gather evidence and this is what we’re doing with this pilot program, we’re gathering evidence.” Both Krumpter and Carver each a certain level of discretion would have to be used in determining when officers would use body cameras, each giving examples of cases of sexual and domestic abuse as well as those involving children. While Carver said would support a body camera program and that the technology could help cut down on the number of false claims successfully filed against individual officers, he noted cameras often would not capture the full context of a police interaction. “We live in an age where somebody Continued on Page 47

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Michael A. Soupios, professor of political science, is one of the most popular and accomplished faculty members in the history of the C.W. Post Campus of LIU. Dr. Soupios holds a record-breaking nine university degrees—four doctorates, four master’s degrees and one bachelor’s degree. By the time he was 27, he had earned three master’s degrees from C.W. Post and a doctorate in education from Columbia University. Doctorates of Philosophy followed, as well as a master’s in theology and a Doctorate of Ministry, both from the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception. While his prodigious scholarship is widely admired throughout the C.W. Post community, Dr. Soupios is best known for his teaching.

Police throughout New York State plan to aggressively ticket motorists through the end of the month who are caught without wearing a seat belt or driving others who are not buckled up, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office announced Friday. The initiative, part of the nationwide “Click It or Ticket” campaign, began May 18 and will last through May 31 as a means of promoting traffic safety throughout the state, the office said. New York currently has a 91 percent seat belt usage rate, the office said, which is 4 percent higher than the national average. The state has had at least a 90 percent seat belt usage rate since 2010. “In a statement, Cuomo said the campaign is meant “to prevent avoidable tragedies,” as 32 percent of front seat occupants killed in car accidents in New York from 2011-13 were unbuckled.

According to the governor’s office, police at the local, county and state level will operate patrols on highways and various checkpoints throughout New York, seeking unbuckled motorists and passengers. Neighboring states — including Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Vermont — are also participating in the initiative. “Safety restraints are not an option in New York,” said state police Superintendent Joseph D’Amico in a statement. “If a trooper spots a driver or front seat passenger without a belt in your car, or a child improperly restrained, the trooper will issue a ticket.” Motorists may be fined up to $50 for each person riding in a front seat, and between $25 to $100 per person for occupants under 16 years old, according to state law. Depending on the violation, motorists may also receive penalty points on their license for violations.

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Thirteen special-needs students at Herricks School District will pay tribute this Memorial Day by creatively exploring one question: What does America mean to me? The students, from Herricks High and Middle schools, submitted posters to a Memorial Day contest hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Albertson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5253 with the theme “What America Means to Me...” The students’ answers were varied,

said Gina Schrader, the teacher of the high school class. Some students said America meant Uncle Sam; others said Yankees and hot dogs. But through the project, Schrader said, the students also learned more about the significance of the holiday. “We spoke about Memorial Day Weekend, and why it’s important, and why we’re so lucky to live in America,” she said. “I just thought it was such a great opportunity that we were asked to do this.” The winners will be acknowledged after Post 5253’s Memorial Day parade Continued on Page 44

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Schechter kids foster guide dogs for Israel By Ja m es G allo w ay Saying goodbye to the puppies they had raised for the past three months was bittersweet for Ben Fineman and Ben Hakim. On one hand, they had to let go of the dogs they’d learned to love. On the other, they knew the puppies would eventually become an invaluable partner as a guide dog to somebody living in Israel. “The most challenging part was to give the dogs away, when you had to go to the airport and watch them go through security,” Hakim said. “I was very emotional, and I was crying.” From John F. Kennedy Airport, where the Bens said goodbye on Sunday, the puppies travelled to Israel with the senior class at the Schechter School of Long Island, the next chapter in their journey to eventually train at the Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind, the nation’s only center to train guide dogs. “This is the most selfless lesson that a 12 year old can possibly learn, plus his siblings, that there are thing you do in life that are absolutely not for yourself,” said Cindy Dolgin, Schechter’s head of school.

Fineman and Hakim raised the dogs, which were donated by Guiding Eyes of New York, as their bar mitzvah community service projects. The boys — with more than a little help from their families, Hakim’s dad said — were charged with teaching the puppies a number of basic Hebrew commands to prepare them for their more advanced training later on. “We taught them in Hebrew: sit (shev), down (artza), come (elee), stay (hishaair), stand up, right (yemina) or left (smolla),” Fineman said. “We had to teach them some basic commands because we couldn’t teach them every single command.” “They wanted us to really achieve a couple of things: One was to socialize the puppy…We tried to take the puppy everywhere we went,” said Ben Hakim’s father, Albert. “In terms of classic training, our instructions were to keep her off the furniture, try to get her to go potty outside.” The potty training, Ben Hakim said, was particularly challenging at first. “You had to get to get them to go to the bathroom on command (bizzy-bizzy), and getting

Ben Hakim and Dottie, the yellow Labrador he fostered. them to do the actions was very hard,” he said. Other commands the dogs needed to learn were heel (ragli), forward (kadima), to your place (l’makom), go faster (hap-hap), slowly (le-at) and, of course, no (lo). Eventually, Ben Hakim said, the dogs will be trained in “smart disobedience.” For example, a guide dog will stop at a busy intersection with oncoming cars even if instructed by its owner to walk. The Hakims’ dog, Dottie,

more than doubled in weight during her stay with the family, Albert Hakim said. He dubbed the purebred yellow Labrador “super dog.” “When we got her she was about 20 pounds. She left at close to 50 pounds,” he said. “These are gorgeous yellow labs that are bred to have the right temperament” to be guide dogs. Ben Fineman’s brother, Max, 14, became the first American to raise a puppy for the Israel Guide Dog Center a couple of years ago, Dolgin said. He also fostered the

puppy as his bar mitzvah community service project. In addition to raising Dottie, Ben Hakim wrote his story on the Israel Guide Dog Center website and helped raise $2,000 for the organization. “Donations are coming in from all over the world,” Albert Hakim said. “Really, it’s wild.” The Bens said that sometimes Dottie and the Finemans’ dog, Easton, would play together, and the puppies would test who was the dominant puppy. (“Easton,” Ben Fineman said emphatically.) “Both of the dogs had little doggy play dates, and we like to say they’re boyfriend and girlfriend because they both love each other,” Fineman said. Both Bens said they would like to foster other guide-dogs-intraining in the future. Albert Hakim said the family hopes to stay in contact with Dottie’s future homes in Israel to see her progress through her training. “And ultimately when we make a visit there…maybe we’ll get an opportunity to see her again,” he said. He, too, could see himself fostering another puppy. “I can see myself doing it again,” he said. “I’m hooked.”

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Offering Greece a financial lifeline And thus was democracy born. In the second instance, Pericles, who we associate with the figure behind the “Golden Age of Greece,” was subject to a system of “ostracism” - where the people could accuse a political figure of corruption - for his scandalous behavior in bringing his mistress to the Agora and holding orgies. Plutarch insinuates that to avoid a trial that could lead to his exile for 10 years, Pericles launched the Peloponnesian War, which brought the downfall of Athens. The third case was the philosopher Socrates, who said such things as “Know thyself.” “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” “The unexamined life is not worth living.” “There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.” “I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think” “Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” “To find yourself, think for yourself.” “Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.” “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” (All of these are as true today as then.) The fourth instance involves a military commander and politi-

cian named Alcibiades, who sold out Athens to Sparta, betraying military secrets, but when things turned against Sparta, then came back to Athens having switched sides again, playing a crucial role in a string of Athenian victories

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Pulse of the Peninsula that eventually brought Sparta to seek a peace with Athens and casting himself as a savior of democracy, “History makes circles. We make same mistakes and act in the same way. When voting, we do the same — we believe a politician has ‘changed,” says my guide to “Dai-

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ly life in Ancient Athens,” Vassilios Dalmagas, of Context Travel. “Athens had a blessed moment in human history,” says Dalmagas, but even the philosophers who provided the underpinnings for democracy had contempt for ordinary people, the manual laborers who had to work for a living, rather than have the “free time” to sit around and ponder. It is interesting that at some points, the people had to be cajoled to participate in government — they signed up to be jurors because they were paid; those voting-eligible citizens that did not come to the People’s Assembly, were dragged to the Assembly by a group of “official” slaves (they originated in a part of Ukraine) who were local policeman, and wrapped in robes with a red dye that would be transferred to their own white robes, as a sign they had not come of their own volition, so wouldn’t get the 1/3 drachma that were paid to people to participate (yes, participation had so fallen off, people were paid to vote. (But at least the Athenian government were still trying to increase voter participation, rather than suppress it.) Slavery? “I was shocked when I read Aristotle, who said, “For that some should rule and

others be ruled is a thing not only necessary, but expedient; from the hour of their birth, some are marked out for subjection, others for rule... “ “He was an aristocrat, was against democracy. He experienced it at end, at its worst, when there was what he called ‘mob rule.’” For those who think democracy is ordained by a Supreme Power and is the natural condition of humankind, a visit to Greece, widely considered the birthplace of democracy, it only lasted 200 years, and then for more than 2000 years, Greece was under autocratic rule, only returning to a democratic regime in 1974. Let that sink in for a moment. The Roman Republic also only lasted about 200 years. Herodotus, considered the father of history, and Plutarch “wrote of wars and battles — not everyday life — because they felt that if people knew history, they would not repeat the mistakes.” How wrong they were — because apparently, it is our human nature to do what we do. As the situations are described, they are eerily familiar — and yes, we do not learn from history, even if we know history. It is also interesting that the Continued on Page 43

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A political leader, to stay in power, makes an alliance with a foreign country that threatens the independence of his country; to counter that, a revolutionary promises unprecedented power to ordinary people (well, men). The head of state, facing impeachment impeached for throwing orgies and the scandal of bringing his mistress to a public event, starts a war to avoid trial. A man who defies the state’s official religion is condemned to death. A military commander and politician switches allegiance several times, defecting to his country’s enemy, but when fortunes change, switched sides again. Sound familiar? The first incident is how democracy began in Greece, around 500 BC: After the death of the tyrant Peisistratus, Athens was ruled by his sons Hippias and Hipparchus. Hipparchus was a guy who liked to party, while Hippias did the work. After Hipparchus was assassinated, Hippias went to Persia to negotiate a deal to stay in power. To rally the Athenians to fight for their independence, Cleisthenes promised democratic rights to the masses.

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Great Neck Library appoints new director B y A d a m L i d g e tt The Great Neck Library Board of Trustees named Kathy Giotsas, current director of the West Haven Library in West Haven, Conn., as the new library director at their meeting Tuesday. But the hiring of Giotsas, who will begin her job on Aug. 1 with a salary of $150,000 a year, was overshadowed by dozens of residents who expressed concern about the status of Ethan Mann, who is rumored to have been fired from his position as director of the Levels Teen Center. The trustees expressed satisfaction with their selection of Giotsas, who was not in attendance. “We came down to the final two [candidates] and it was difficult because both were very good candidates,” said library Trustee Francine Krupski, who chaired the library’s Director Search Committee. “ The board has been searching for a permanent director since former director Jane Marino resigned in December 2012 following the defeat of a $20.8 million bond referendum to renovate the Main Branch. After her resignation, Laura Weir was named interim director in January 2013. Weir, who joined the library system in 2002 as assistant director, retired as interim director in December.

Chris Johnson has served as the interim library director since December, before which she was interim assistant library director. According to Giotsas’ Linkedin.com profile, Giotsas has served in her current position West Haven since August 2011. Though some residents at the meeting congratulated the board on picking a new director, many more pressed the board about Mann’s status during a period called open time toward the end of the meeting. Rumors that Mann has been fired as Levels director has sparked many protests by both current Levels teens, parents and Levels alumni in the past weeks. Kenneth Gray, the library board’s attorney, reponded to each request by residents to clarify Mann’s status that library trustees will not comment on personnel matters. “The board wants everyone to know they appreciate your comments and concerns,” Gray said. “But the board won’t be taking any comments or questions relating to personnel.” Residents continued to ask the board if Mann was fired, who was in charge of Levels and if the library was still paying Mann’s salary, but each time Gray said the board won’t discuss personnel. One resident also asked about how the Continued on Page 39

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OUR VIEWS Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter didn’t waste time with legal niceties like “alleged” when describing 15 thugs he arrested last week for the sale of narcotics and illegal dogfighting. “Make no mistake,” he said, “those arrested in this operation represent some of the worst of society. They deal in death and the destruction of lives.” The commissioner said the 15 degenerates were running amuck on the county’s South Shore, selling their deadly drugs and hosting fights where other heartless people could pay to watch dogs tear each other to pieces. Law-enforcement officials code-named the sweep which took place last week Operation Bloodsport. Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas praised the sting saying, “With investigations like these, we are taking down pushers of violence, addiction and death who have been preying on our communities, while further demonstrating the clear and undeniable link between animal abuses and broader criminal enterprises.”

A judge made it clear last week: if you drive drunk, get into an accident, hurt someone and drive away, you’re a criminal and in Nassau County you can expect to be treated like one. The judge handed down the maximum sentence to a Baldwin man who pleaded guilty to a hit-and-run incident in Port Washington last year that killed a Lynbrook man. Cosmin Florea, 34, will serve 2 1/3 to seven years for causing the death of Donald Mooney, 49, whom he struck while driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Sentencing in a case like this can be particularly difficult. Judges are used to dealing with hard-core criminals, gang members and others who intentionally get involved in criminal activity and had every intention of engaging in criminal activity. But that isn’t the case here. Florea didn’t go out that night with the intent to kill somebody. But he did get drunk and, because of that, Donald Mooney is dead. Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas has urged the county Legislature increase the maximum sentence from five to 15 years. We don’t see the need for that. There are already tough laws with tough penalties on the books. Drivers need to know that if they drive while intoxicated or flee the scene of an accident they will spend time behind bars.

Because of the bravery of the officers involved, weapons and drugs, including heroin, fentanyllaced heroin, Xanax, Oxycontin and Codeine Promethazine have been taken off the street and 11 dogs have been rescued. Said County Executive Mangano, “Too many young people have fallen victim to heroin and opioid addiction. I commend all those in law enforcement for helping to take down these drug dealers and remove deadly narcotics from our neighborhoods.” He also thanked “the officers for helping put a stop to the dog fighting operations and ending the abuse that was being inflicted on the animals involved. Dog fighting is a heinous and barbaric crime that will not be tolerated.” The criminals targeted by this operation care no more about the humans whose lives are destroyed by their drugs than the dogs who die in the bloody fights. We congratulate everyone involved in Operation Bloodsport and we wish them continued success.

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was disappointed with the with much less drama. Your placing the blame on Williston Times editorial about the Muhammad car- Pamela Gellar because she oftoon contest in Garland Tex- fended and incited the terrorists is not only illogical but, at its as. Your essay refers to Pamela heart, racist. Do you feel that the writers Gellar as “Queen of Hatred”, “a bigot” and “a liar,” makes refer- of the Broadway play “The Book ences to Hitler and the Ku Klux of Mormon” are putting thouKlan, compares the contest to sands of lives in danger eight Mein Kampf, speculates about times a week because they mock the money Ms. Gellar might earn religion? Should those patrons and claims that she put “the lives fear the wrath of angry Morof hundreds of people in dan- mons? Are the producers of “Nunger.” Strong cases can be made sense” responsible for potential

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rifle toting, body armored Catholics showing up? Did you fear the retribution of Jews who took offense to “The Passion of the Christ”? The answer to all of the above is, of course, no. So why do you feel Gellar “put the lives of hundreds of people in danger” while those others don’t? Because you, the writer of the editorial, have a higher opinion of Jews, Catholics and Mormons than you have of Muslims. The proof is in your fear

that if Gellar returns “something more tragic” might happen. I’m guessing you don’t have that same fear each night when the cast of “The Book of Mormon” returns to the Eugene O’Neill Theater. The “she asked for it” method of blaming the victim is illegitimate whether justifying rape or terrorism. In both cases we lose sight of who actually committed the crime. In your entire editorial you devote two sentences to a half-hearted rebuke of the ter-

rorists. “The soft bigotry of lower expectations” reveals itself when well intended good people, believing they are speaking in the best interest of a particular group, betray the true condescension they feel toward them. You give yourself away when you heap more criticism on the potential victim of a crime than the criminal himself. Ray Olsen Williston Park

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GOP unwillingness to spend costing lives

y now we all know about the Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia. There are eight dead and over two-hundred injured. What has not been as widely reported is that twelve hours after the tragedy, Congress cut Amtrak spending by 252 million dollars or 15 percent. Long Island’s own Congressman Steve Israel took to the floor of the House of Representatives and spoke eloquently about the insanity of this cost-cutting measure. Of course, immediately following Israel’s remarks, a Republican Congressman, Mike Simpson, rose to accuse Israel of not having any idea what caused the accident intimating that Democrats were “playing politics” with the issue. All week long, the Republican “noise” machine has spouted the usual nonsense, to wit, Democrats throw money after every problem which leads to bigger government and more bureaucracy. One of the most inane fabrications came from Rush Limbaugh who informed his minions that the train’s engineer favored same sex marriage. My first reaction to hearing this was — so? It took a while before I realized that what Rush was, slyly, suggesting was that the engineer was gay, and again, I thought to myself —so? Finally, Rush asked the salacious question — how might the engineer have been “entertaining himself” while the train headed for disaster? This is not journalism…this isn’t even a scurrilous conjecture. It is simply homophobia. In 1996, Al Franken (now senator from Minnesota) wrote a book called “Rush Lim-

baugh is A Big Fat Idiot.” This characterization does not go far enough. He might have added “and a threat to rational thought.” Actually, one should never be surprised about any statement by Limbaugh who calls women activists “feminazis” and said that former Georgetown Law student Sandra Fluke was a “slut” and a “prostitute.” The facts about this case are slowly emerging. The train was traveling at a speed of 106 miles per hour approaching a turn where the speed limit was 50. Why weren’t there devices which would have automatically slowed the train down? The New York Times suggested that had they been in place the accident would not have occurred. The National Transportation Safety Board concurs. We now know that Amtrak was in the process of installing PTCs or Positive Train Control devices, but hadn’t reached this stretch of tracks. And there is always a price to be paid for infrastructure improvements. A second suggestion made by an expert was to have two engineers on board. This is analogous to two pilots on large airliners which is standard operating procedure. The problem then is not the lack of technological knowledge, but the lack of will. Sadly, there are those in the halls of power who will let people die rather than spend money. If this statement sounds extreme, let me elaborate. Governmental actions and inaction are often a matter of life and death. In 2009, Congressman Alan Grayson stood on the floor of the House and held up a sign which read: “The Republican Health Care Plan – Die Quickly.”

A hue and cry went up with demands that Grayson apologize. He refused! What led to this controversial statement was an article by Harvard scientists claiming that 44,000 Americans die each year because they lack health insurance. And since the Republicans offered no alternative to the Affordable Care Act, Grayson’s claim was accurate. And since the passage of Obamacare, a variety of sources put the number of lives saved between 2010 and 2013 at 50,000. So, isn’t it eminently fair to point out that there is a correlation between governmental policies and life and death? Let me cite three more examples to substantiate my thesis. First, there’s the realm of “workplace safety.” In 1970, 14,000 Americans died from job-related injuries and 22 million were injured. One year later, OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) was created and occupational injury and illness declined by 40 percent. Of particular note is OSHAs success against brown lung disease which afflicted workers in the textile industry. This scourge has been virtually eliminated. The category of “product safety” also bears out my thesis. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting Americans from dangerous products which kill over 20,000 consumers each year and injure over 25 million more. The CPSC, yearly, recalls hundreds of products, thus significantly reducing casualties and saving the taxpayers about 10 billion in health-care bills. The final illustration comes, oddly, from the Interstate Highway System. Started during President Eisenhower’s administration, it has built multi-lane high-

ways replacing old and dangerous two-lane roads saving hundreds of thousands of lives. Republicans resent being called “meanspirited skin flints” yet the facts above bear out the accuracy of this description. The Declaration of Independence talks about self-evident truths including the right to life and liberty. It states that to secure these rights governments are instituted among men, thus the Founding Fathers saw that government could be a protector of men — not some monster waiting to devour us. The opening paragraph of the Constitution talks about “promoting the general welfare.” This was the goal of the New Deal, the Fair Deal, and the Great Society. Conservatives rail against big government; they despise red tape, bureaucracy, taxes and government regulation. This catalogue of evils conjured up by the right might be worrisome if true, but it isn’t. When government enters the fray, it is to protect us from the rapacious behavior of corporations. And to reiterate my thesis…when governments fail to act on behalf of the people, people die! To end on a lighter note, Ronald Reagan, that exemplar of laisser-faire capitalism, said: “If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” So what did the balance budgeting, 40th president do in his eight years in office? He increased the national debt more than all of his predecessors combined. Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

As economists, dentists make good dentists

hile I wouldn’t have the temerity to comment on dental procedures, some dentists have no inhibitions about posturing on economic matters, betraying their lack of economic credentials. Perhaps they wish to crown successful

dental careers with a foray into the treacherous waters of macro economics. They often bridge gaps in their knowledge with misconceptions or outdated economic theories. Or, want to implant political slogans after extracting healthy economic verities.

Brace for a short, realistic appraisal of the sures have tripled in value since Mr. Obama U.S. economy during the Obama administra- was inaugurated — without the help of inflation. It’s easy. It’s not like pulling teeth: tion. 1. The U.S economy has grown faster than that of any other developed country over Gerald Peretsman, MBA the six years of Mr. Obama’s presidency. Great Neck 2. The three major stock market mea-

Don’t forget the rest Vote for Mayor Kreitzman of Middle Neck Road

udos for the beautiful new roads in the Old Village, but for want of a better expression is the rest of Middle Neck Road “chopped liver?” Have you seen the crater on Middle Neck and Barstow Road? It’s an area waiting for an accident as drivers stop short in front of the huge

indentation while others are vying to get into the other lane. Let’s not wait for deplorable conditions before updating the entire road and avoid the problems of last winter. Judi Z. Great Neck

I am writing to urge Great Neck residents to vote for Mayor Ralph J. Kreitzman in the upcoming village election. He is an honest, dedicated public servant with a good track record and vast experience and extensive knowledge about local government. He has given more than 15 years of service to Village of Great Neck residents and worked tirelessly for the entire Great Neck peninsula. He deserves your vote on Tuesday, June 16. It has been my honor to have worked alongside Mayor Kreitzman in numerous capacities for the benefit of those who live on the Great Neck peninsula. We serve together

as members of the Great Neck Village Officials Association, as colleagues at the Water Authority of Great Neck North and for the benefit of the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for the Alert Fire Company , to name just a few. I am proud to call him my colleague and my friend . Great Neck residents have benefited tremendously as a result of Mayor Kreitzman’s leadership and commitment to serving the public. Please show him your support on Election Day - Tuesday , June 16. Michael C. Kalnick Mayor, Village of Kings Point

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A loo k o n the li g hter si d e

Hope three brains are better than one I was waiting for my husband to join me for a lunch date. It was the kind of restaurant that won’t seat you “until your entire party has arrived.” You’d think I would know better than to ever go back there again, after the “incident,” but it’s near his office, and anyway, that was years ago; surely anyone who still works here has forgotten. While I waited, I thought about the article I had just been reading in the dentist’s office. Brain scientists say we have roughly three “layers” to the many structures in our brain. The outermost, or top, layer includes the cerebral cortex, and is where we process our most complex human thoughts. As I looked around the restaurant, my cerebral cortex and I notice that everything about the place, from the lighting to the color scheme to the plants by the bar, is subtly designed to steer you toward the drinks and appetizers menu. Of course, because these are the highest-profit-margin items

in the entire place. It was quite cleverly done. The middle layer of our brain houses the amygdala and other structures that process emotions. They’re comparable to those of other mammals, and can be hypersensitive to threats. My husband is running late; I hope nothing’s wrong? “Might I interest you in a Tropical Breeze while you wait?” Darn! It’s that same snippy hostess who was so rude to me, 5 years ago. I wonder if she remembers the drink I “accidentally” spilled on her? I suppose she does, if her mid-brain is working anywhere near as well as mine is. But I can rise above mere emotion. “No, thanks,” I tell her. “But I’d love a glass of tea with lemon, if it isn’t too much trouble.” “Not at all,” said the hostess in that tone that means, Of course it’s trouble, but it’s my job, so let’s just pretend we’re both having fun. It’s surely been at least half an hour by now. I am ravenous! The lowest, most primitive

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A Look on the Lighter Side level of the brain is sometimes called “the lizard brain,” because that’s what we inherited it from. It includes the cerebellum and hypothalamus, and is only interested in the most basic of drives, like sex and food. You know how the gas-tank needle drops toward “Empty” in your car? Well, that’s what I’m doing now. So long, cortex, hello lizard brain. Where is that no-good husband of mine, anyway? How dare he keep me waiting like this? I’ve a good mind to walk

out just as he comes in — if I spot him in time. Trouble is, I’m feeling so faint, I’m having trouble formulating thoughts. Or sentences. There he is! “Where have you been? Did you stop for a baseball game? You were supposed to be here hours ago!” “I’m only 15 minutes late,” he says as we get to our table — at last! “And I’m sorry,” he continues, “but I really couldn’t get away. The company is changing its whole retirement plan, and I was in meetings all morning. I’ve also got to ask you a few questions….” “Well, don’t ask them till after we’ve ordered. Better yet, don’t ask them at all. I can’t hold any thought in my head that’s bigger than — hey, if you’re not eating that raisin bread, can I have it?” “Judy, that isn’t raisin bread….” “Don’t nitpick me, okay? Just hand it over. It’s the least you can do after making me wait for an hour.”

“Um, Judy, you know how your sense of time is affected when your blood sugar gets low?” “Your point?” I said, as I helped myself to his salad. “Do you remember our honeymoon, in London? And that poor saleswoman at the glove counter in Harrods? You were hungry and jet-lagged, and when she took more than two seconds to say “hello” back to you, you yelled that you wanted to see some of their world-famous customer service! I was afraid she would call the police.” “That’s ridiculous.” “Have it your way. Anyway, I’ve got to ask you, if there’s some kind of payout, do you think we should take it all in one lump sum, or spaced out over the next 10 years? “You know I can’t concentrate when I’m living in my lizard brain.” “Hey, look a fly!” He was right, it wasn’t raisin bread after all. Luckily, to a lizard, it’s all good.

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Media fans resentment against police Exasperated is the only word that can describe how I felt as Long Island buried yet another of her heroes, New York City Police Officer Brian Moore. He was the fifth NYPD officer shot in as many months and the third to be killed since December. The day of the shooting my wife and I were glued to the latenight news as his family, fellow officers, and friends kept vigil at his bedside at Jamaica Hospital. I was horrified as they described the bullet entering his face and going through his brain and I can still hear my wife saying, “He’s just a baby. Look at his face. He’s somebody’s baby.” Yep. He was somebody’s baby. And now that mother and father bury a son who did nothing more than serve his neigh-

bors in what apparently was a most excellent and noble way. Most of us get it. We understand precisely why this hurts as bad as it does. The men and women in blue are undoubtedly the good guys. So when you attack them, you attack us, our city, our communities, even our society. And yes, we all know about an internet that is crazed with the videotaping of a few abusive officers. To be sure evil does exist. And it must be rooted out. But I remind you my friends that in the tens of millions of police interactions with citizens each and every year, our police are doing most of the rooting out, and the protecting, and the serving and the saving. They are still the good guys. Ironically, Officer Moore

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grew up on the same Massapequa street as another good guy, NYPD Officer Eddie Byrne who was assassinated 27 years ago. You may recall that Officer Byrne was shot execution style in his vehicle by four drug dealers just three miles away from

this latest incident on a South Jamaica street. And like me, maybe you remember the exact same cries of mourning and outrage that swept over the city. But alas, when the sensational headlines disappear and life goes back to normal, society always seems to forget. How else do we explain that as recently as last October, Officer Byrne’s brother was actually fighting to prevent those same executioners from receiving parole! (You heard right: possible parole for convicted cop killers.) It shouldn’t take more heartbreaking reminders to ensure that Brian Moore, or Eddie Byrnes, or Wenjian Liu, or Rafael Ramos, or those who ran toward the Twin Towers instead of away from them are not forgotten.

And maybe the pundits on the 24-hour, three ring circus they call news who love to give every unqualified, talking head a soap box from which to squawk — maybe they need to slow down and listen. Maybe try to act and report responsibly instead of drumming up resentment and fostering hate just because it boosts their ratings and the almighty advertising dollar. So, please say a prayer for the good guys — that they stay good and stay safe. And say a prayer for the Moore Family; that they know the boy they raised made a real difference in what can often be a crummy world. Please visit www.nycpba. org/moore.pdf to learn how you can help Officer Moore’s family.

The Herald Courier, Friday, May 22, 2015

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Keep feds, state away from schools

o you really want Washington or Albany or any other outsider, telling us how to run our schools? Liberal Democrats just love that approach. And they never give up trying to promote government programs like Common Core. This “new” program has been around for decades . It is nothing more than Progressive’s attempt to assign the government the job of setting standards for curriculum choices and instructional practices. Unfortunately its effecting every school district in the country. How about Standardized Testing ? Opt in? Opt out? Take your pick. The bottom line is: do you think we need the government stepping in and “helping us out”? Every Left-Wing Progressive thinks we are not bright or capable enough to provide our kids with a superior education. They think we need Washington’s help and Albany’s “expertise”. And we better spend lots of taxpayer dollars doing it. Forget about any follow up studies to see if their programs are working! To the Progressive Left, if the program sounds good, that’s enough!! Once it is set up, it’s here for life! Personally, I have always liked the concept of locally elected school boards.

All across Long Island, school board candidates are running a platform of opting in or out of standardized testing. It’s wonderful! We can vote for someone living in the community who is responsible for teacher evaluations, budgets, curriculum, extra curricular activities, or anything else effecting my kid’s education. After all, school board members must run for re-election, and many of them even have kids in our own schools. Who knows us better? I have a simple question to ask you. Doesn’t it frighten you that our government, with its track record, is taking over yet another facet of our lives, our kids education. Isn’t it enough that they already have : 1 - your medical records. 2 - your driving and military history. 3 - your emails and txts, 4 - your tax returns. 5 - your voting record, 6 - your political affiliations, 7 - your charitable contributions, 8- the names of the group’s you belong to. 9 - your employment records 10 - your health insurance 11 - your marital history.

12 - your travel records. 13 - your internet use. 14 - your bank records. And now they want a Department of Education bureaucrat educating your kid as well. But don’t worry. I have been assured by an anonymous member of the Clinton election committee, that if elected, Hillary will personally teach every one of us how to delete anything at all controversial, from our kid’s educational record. How do you think the Obama Administration will handle running Common Core? 1 - Since President Obama added more to our national debt than all the previous American Presidents combined ($18 trillion dollars), he will pay for Common Core with his usual method of borrowing and tax increases. 2 - Obama gladly relinquished America’s role as the leader of the free world. I guess he will have to rewrite all our text books. 3 - By continuously circumventing Congress and ridiculing the Supreme Court, except when he agreed with their decisions, Obama has drastically altered our constitutional form of government. Will Obama’s next step be to change our law school’s curriculum to fit his concept of our constitution.

4 - He has attempted to remove anything in our schools related to our country’s historic Judeo-Christian heritage. Obama will have to continue to monitor these new curriculums to make sure there isn’t any mention of G_d in our schools. 5 - Cuban Dictator Raul Castro, Palestinian President Abbas and Iran’s President Rouhani have replaced Israel’s Benjamin Netenyaho, English PM David Cameron, Germany’s Merkel and Canada’s Stephen Harper as our consulting allies. I can’t wait to see the new history textbooks. 6 - Obama has created a huge, permanent welfare state, by drastically increasing the number of people on welfare, food stamps, unemployment and disability. Will Washington teach our kids the importance of getting off welfare? Or continue supporting government handouts as a worthwhile life style. 7 - Obama’s policy’s have resulted in the lowest employment rate in decades, the highest longterm unemployed, more part time workers, zero interests rates and a scary GDP of less than 1.0. Yet he continues to vilify capitalism and the private sector. I guess our kid’s economic courses will reflect his own beliefs. 8 - By pitting one group

against another, there is a real sense of anger, resentment, frustration, hopelessness and racial divide in the country. Will his new curriculum include his distrust of the police and hatred of corporations, banks, Wall Street, and insurance companies? 9 - During the term of America’s first black president, we have still seen a drastic rise in the unemployment rate of AfricanAmericans, a lower hourly wage and an increase in their numbers on welfare and food stamps. Will his new curriculum mention that this was the result of his failed policy’s or continue to blame his lifelong scapegoat, American racism ? Now tell me the truth. Are you sure that you want a government, led by Barrack Obama, to supervise your kid’s education? Having a problem now? Call your Superintendent of Schools . Go to a School Board meeting! Or better yet. Run for the school board !! Have a problem after Washington takes over? Try to speak to Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan. I’m sure he’s sitting around waiting to talk to you. Dr Stephen Morris DDS North Hills

Remembering true meaning of Memorial Day

emorial Day is fast ap- who gave their lives to protect the proaching, and I hope freedoms we enjoy today. This memorial Day I find mythe many will not forget the importance of self thinking what it means to be an American. The answer is crysthis day. Memorial Day in my opinion tal clear, and that is the pride to is not just another day off to shop live in a country that allows us for sales or backyard barbecuing. the personal freedom to speak our In my opinion Memorial Day minds. These freedoms come with is a time to remember all those

great personal sacrifice for those who leave family, friends and jobs to serve the greater good. I myself have served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era. Although I never did see combat, I had friends who did and died serving our country. So please this Memorial Day please honor those who gave their

lives for those things we hold most dear. You can do this by attending parades and ceremonies in your local communities and saluting those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Let us also not to forget those who serve on the home front like police, firefighters, and the EMS

for serving us so well. You can also call a veteran you know and thank them for serving and keeping us free from tyranny . Remember this: Our flag is red, white, and blue and these colors don’t run. Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Glen Oaks Village

Boston Marathan sentence raises questions

s we all probably now know, the Boston Marathon bomber was sentenced to death. There are various viewpoints that can be had about this verdict. One is that it is to avenge what he did which goes against how we as human beings are commanded: We may not kill. There is much that is not known about this bomber. Is he a truly evil individual or would life in prison make him possibly repent and redeem himself at

least to a degree. It is said that in the lowest realms of the (if I may call it spiritual) world out of the body are many truly evil demons that roam these low realms and are able to possess or at least influence a weak-minded person to commit crimes. If it is possession, then said being well would kill the possessed body after the crime is committed to be set free and be able to do it again in the name of someone else. Where it seems that this would be difficult to apply is the case

where ‘two’ individuals shot up the Columbine school. Others may know more about this than I do but if so, they seem to choose to remain silent. Anyway, what’s done is done. It was recently in the news about it having been discovered that we each have our individual DNA. This makes sense in that we have free will and have had a hand in making each of us as we presently are. Even though we have as a ‘blend’ what we inherit from our

parents, we alter that to whatever degree. We put our individual stamp on it. I am adding that I am not ignorant of the fact and acknowledge that there are those who by their beliefs preach that we have only one life and that’s that. That however does not fit the facts. There is much more that I have been planning to say on this subject for some time. What I here have said is only an introduction. I am only adding at this time is that I have a ‘Professional Guide To

Diseases’ which is a reference for physicians. It is the third edition, copyright 1989. Nowhere in this entire edition as I have determined does the word autism exist. It is a word used in psychology and psychiatry. From what I have noticed, this word has only recently been acknowledged and used by those practicing physical medicine. To be continued. Charles Samek Mineola

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Anti-Obama letter ignores the facts

n the May 15, 2015 edition of the New Hyde Park Herald Courier, you published Dr. Stephen Morris’ latest streamof-consciousness rant about how much President Obama’s supporters frustrated him. I thought I would point out the most glaring inaccuracies, inconsistencies and errors in said rant. The most glaring error is Dr. Morris’ 24th (yes, 24th) point, in which he makes the bold assertion that every American who files an income tax return must disclose the name of his health insurance carrier on said return. This is proof, Dr. Morris claims, of how invasive and bureaucratic the Affordable Care Act is. I took a long, hard look at all three forms U.S. citizens normally use to file their taxes (forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ). On none of those forms does it ask the taxpayer to list the name of his health insurance carrier. In fact, those who have a qualifying health insurance plan can just check a box self-certifying they have health insurance. That doesn’t seem invasive or bureaucratic to me. Those who do not have a qualifying health insurance plan must pay a penalty (unless they qualify for an exemption), which leads me to Dr. Morris’ next faulty point, number five, in which he resents “Obama’s legal team” considering the ACA constitutional “because it

is a tax.” Firstly, in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, the Supreme Court had to decide if the individual mandate of the ACA was constitutional, not the law in its entirety. (It also considered the constitutionality of the law’s Medicaid expansion.) Secondly, it was the conservative-majority Supreme Court that ruled the mandate constitutional because the penalty for not having qualifying coverage was a de facto tax, not “Obama’s legal team.” Dr. Morris can resent the decision the court made, but the court made it, nonetheless, not the Obama administration. By the way, Dr. Morris’ claim that the IRS can garnish your wages if you fail to pay the penalty for not having qualified coverage is also categorically false. The IRS is prevented from doing so by law under the terms of the ACA. In point seven, Dr. Morris claims that restaurant chain Chickfil-A somehow served as proof that the ACA forced business owners to violate their religious beliefs. While it is true there were vocal protests led by members of the public, civil rights activists and even politicians after Chick-fil-A’s thenCOO, Dan T. Cathy, made public statements in opposition of samesex marriage, claiming he was defending the “biblical definition of the family unit,” the controversy

had absolutely nothing to do with the ACA. I guess all roads lead to “Obamacare” if you’re Dr. Morris. Dr. Morris may have been thinking of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., in which case, he should be delighted, not disgusted. In that case, the Supreme Court ruled that closely held for-profit corporations could claim religious exemptions from the ACA’s contraception mandate. Incidentally, the Congressional Budget Office projects the net cost of the ACA to be approximately $1.2 trillion over the first 10 years, not $2 trillion as Dr. Morris claims in point six, and that figure does not include the $716 billion reduction to Medicare spending as a result of the ACA. In point 16, Dr. Morris claims that if the Keystone XL pipeline were approved, it would create 30,000 full-time jobs. Regardless of whether that exact number is accurate or not, he neglects to mention that the vast majority of jobs created by the pipeline would be temporary construction and manufacturing jobs. Once the pipeline were in place, the number of full-time employees would dwindle to about 35. Additionally, the pipeline would only help Canadian oil producers bring their product to the world market more efficiently; it would not have any impact on the price of fuel here in the United States nor would it infuse any mon-

ey into the U.S. economy after the completion of the pipeline, other than property taxes paid by the pipeline’s owner. You’d think Dr. Morris would oppose the pipeline due to the issues of eminent domain involved. I guess the government confiscating land from private property owners for supposed public good doesn’t bother a proud Tea Partier, like Dr. Morris, after all. In point 22, Dr. Morris portrays President Obama as an unequivocal supporter of late-term abortions. Actually, in a 2008 interview with Fox News, then-candidate Obama said, “…I strongly believe that the state can properly restrict late-term abortions. I have said so repeatedly. All I’ve said is we should have a provision to protect the health of the mother, and many of the bills that came before me didn’t have that.” I was unable to find any quote from the president before or after his election lending unqualified support to late-term abortions. In point 15, Dr. Morris claimed the president circumvented legislative authority by issuing executive orders. Of course, legal scholars overwhelmingly agree that executive orders are not, in and of themselves, unconstitutional. In fact, President Obama has only issued 205 executive orders to date, compared to George W. Bush’s 291 and Ronald Reagan’s 381. I guess, by Dr. Morris’ stan-

dards, President Reagan was a power-hungry, Constitution-shredding tyrant, too. In point 20, Dr. Morris provides an unattributed quote calling for the retraining of New York’s “racist police departments,” which he believes is foolish because a large percentage of officers come from a minority background. I don’t know what this has to do with the president or his administration. In fact, in a speech this past April, President Obama said, “…We don’t run these police forces. I can’t federalize every police force in the country and force them to retrain.” The president did say his administration would issue grants to police forces that wanted to retrain their staff and implement new technology, like body cameras, but that’s a long way from calling the NYPD a wholly racist organization, as Dr. Morris claimed. Of course, Dr. Morris placed all his supposed points in quotes, making it appear as if he was directly quoting the president and others, when, in fact, he was not. At the end of his rant, Dr. Morris asked, “Don’t any of you Democrats feel a bit uncomfortable with all these lies?” I would ask Dr. Morris the same question. Matthew Zeidman New Hyde Park

Weill inspires at Temple Emanuel program

ave you ever heard of Eric P. Liu? Neither had I until I saw a repeat PBS program of The Open Mind this past Saturday. Listening to him, I was especially struck by his celebration of a “New York brand of patriotism.” I freely confess that I love compliments given to New York City and its surrounding area. Years ago, I was a consultant for the late Bernie Bookbinder and was enormously pleased when he entitled his book, “City of the World.” This past Sunday I had more reinforcement for some of the magic or our connected urban-suburban region when I went to Great Neck’s Temple Emanuel to hear the remarkable Rabbi Robert Widom interview Sanford Weill, the hugely successful financial entrepreneur who grew up in Brooklyn with Polish immigrant parents. Rabbi Widom asked Mr. Weill about his noted philanthropy, in-

cluding his past comment that “shrouds have no pockets.” It behooves us, Mr. Weill has long demonstrated, to use resources here on earth to enhance lives and societies. It was heartening to hear some of the ways that a sprightly 82-year old “Sandy” Weill commits funds in so many ways with the view that one must believe that tomorrow can be better than today and yesterday, and keep striving to raise all lives. May is “Older Americans” month and, as I advance in “Elderhood” myself, I am relishing the opportunities to reflect on American history, particularly as it illuminates our phases of immigration and adaptations to a new nation. I am grateful to New Times Newspapers for allowing me some use of its space to explore issues that are ripe for deliberation and resolution. Can anyone doubt that the long neglected and broken immigration system will continue to

be a major issue as we approach the Presidential election of 2016? Despite significant Republican victories in Congress and in the states during 2014, many leaders of that Party believe they cannot win the presidency unless they do something constructive about immigration. My prediction is that the Republican-controlled Congress will take several actions in advance of the 2016 election to give GOP candidates better odds when they compete for the presidency. In some forthcoming essays, I will discuss my sense of likely measures. We all have a stake in shaping the best ways forward for our nation, regardless of which party is doing the proposing and the legislating. It is in the context of this onthe-horizon political attention to immigration that I want to return to my weekend experiences with Weill, and, especially, with Liu. Eric Liu grew up in New York, the son of Chinese immigrants.

Born in 1968, he graduated from both Yale and Harvard, epitomizing great successes from ethnic origins. Weill is a graduate of Cornell. Most significant, Liu, still in his 40s, serves as Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program. Among his several books is A Chinaman’s Chance, one of many components of his life-long commitment to celebrating and achieving the greatness of the “American Dream,” (noted, similarly, in so much of Dr. Martin Luther King’s work). Liu is also the founder of Citizen University which is committed to “promote and teach the art of powerful citizenship.” Keenly cognizant of having lived an ethnic journey, Liu writes: “Society becomes how you behave. This is a time for citizen problem solving.” Long Island Wins and the Hofstra Center for Civic Engagement (building on our February 26 Long Island Immigration Summit), en-

dorse Mr. Liu’s vision of citizen empowerment as a way to shape good directions for our nation. We hope to bring Mr. Liu to Long Island to discuss his “civic collaboratory” – a national network of catalytic leaders. We are confident that leaders and citizens in our urban-suburban nexus can play significant roles in addressing our immigration challenges and finding ways forward that can heal political divisions and place our nation on course to fulfill its noble principles. In responses to some of my writing, as well as in community discussions, Long Islanders are aware that we need to address tough choices that every nation faces: • How many immigrants can the nation accept each year? • Who should those new immigrants be in terms of their countries of origin? • Should there be particular Continued on Page 50

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Gov. wasting our money on Start Up NY

he findings contained in state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s audit of the state Economic Development Corporation $211 million dollar Start Up NY program should be no surprise to the enlightened readers of the Great Neck News. I have previously written about this waste, fraud and abuse of our tax dollars over the past two years. Nice to see that Comptroller DiNapoli agrees with me. With the permission and direction of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the state Economic Development Corporation has spent $211 million and growing in your money for a series of feel good ads. The commercials ran in heavy rotation several times per hour on television stations. They have a catchy beat reminiscent of Bobby McFarins “Don’t worry, Be Happy.” The costs far exceeded any rival major media buys from candidates running for public office. These frequent television ads promoted “I Love New York,” The New New York” and “Start-Up New York.” Worse was the use of $41 million in federal Sandy relief to finance this media blitz. These funds were intended to directly assist Hurricane Sandy relief victims. I doubt that this what senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand had in mind when lobbying Washington for disaster relief funds. Even as you read this letter, the state Economic Development Corporation continues to waste millions more of your hard earned tax dollars running these advertisements. DiNapoli points out in his audit that the expenditure of $211 million resulted in only 41 companies creating 1,750 jobs. That comes to $25,000 for each new job! DiNapoli forgot to credit the media firm BBDO hired by the NYSEDC who has produced and placed these advertisements. BBDO staff who produced and placed the media buys for all the commercials made out like bandits. We continue to face an 7 percent unemployment rate along with 7 percent who have given up looking and a million more people working part time and/or at minimum wage while looking for full time work

and higher salaries. This media onslaught has done nothing to promote real job growth. Small, medium and large size companies based in New York can see beyond the smoke and mirrors. They are more likely to downsize than hire new employees in today’s economic environment. The net loss of jobs and businesses leaving is greater than what has been created in New York. Our local businesses know that the problem is right in our own backyard. New York state is ranked as one of the most unfriendly states to conduct business in. This is due to excessive rules, regulations and confiscatory taxation levels. Was there a conflict of interest between Gov. Cuomo’s reelection campaign and the media firm BBDO. Did any of the owners or employees of BBDO participate in any quid pro quo by making financial donations to Gov. Cuomo’s campaign or Democratic Party State Committee campaign accounts? New York state prospered and successfully grew prior to creation of the Urban Development Corporation in 1968 which conducts business under the Empire State Development Corporation. Buried within the Empire State Development Corporation are almost 100 active subsidiaries and perhaps an equal number of inactive subsidiaries. Audits by various state comptrollers over the years have questioned the level of oversight over both active and inactive subsidiary corporations. It has become politically fashionable for local county and cities to have their own local development corporations. Many of these entities also serve as a vehicle to provide political patronage positions for the loyal supporters of elected officials controlling them. Don’t forget the army of consultants that economic development corporations hire to provide so called technical assistance and expertise to create and manage projects and programs. In many instances, projects supported by these government corporations have been heavily subsidized by taxpayers, commonly known as corporate welfare. Be-

tween direct government funding, low interest below market rate loans, long-term tax exemptions, favorable eminent domain and free infrastructure improvements, the bill to taxpayers in the end is greater than the socalled public benefits. There is also a relationship between Payfor-Play campaign contributions to elected officials from developers looking for favorable legislation, private property condemnation under eminent domain, building permits, public infrastructure improvements, along with direct and hidden subsidies. In some cases, state, city and county development corporations actually compete against each other attempting to outbid each other in offering potential investors the best deal. This translates to the highest subsidies at taxpayer’s expense. Don’t forget the conflict of interest for senior staff from state regulatory and permitting agencies. Too many leave in the twilight of any state administration to become employees or consultants to the same developers they previously oversaw. Some developers try to purchase the support of local community groups by making so-called voluntary donations. They also make promises for capital improvements, which after the major project is completed, don’t always appear. Other commitments for creation of permanent

new jobs and tax revenues frequently do not meet expectations. If these projects are worthwhile, why can’t developers use their own funds or obtain loans from banks, like medium and small businesses? Real business people who believe in capitalism build their companies on their own. How sad that some don’t want to do it the old fashion way by sweat and hard work. They are looking for shortcuts in the form of huge subsidies at taxpayer’s expense and favors from elected officials. Will fellow Democrat state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman investigate these series of scandals? Don’t hold your breath as Schneiderman is politically attached to Cuomo at the hip. Diogenes is still searching for a brave member of the State Legislature who will stand up to the New York State Economic Development Corporation and end this financial boondoggle once and for all. Will either State Assemblymember Michelle Schimel or State Senator Jack Martins be our profile in courage? Why not ask them the next time either speaks at your neighborhood civic association or other public forum. Larry Penner Great Neck

Kreitzman team governs Village of G.N. well

s a former mayor of the Village of Great Neck, I know what it takes to effectively govern our village. Ralph Kretizman and his running mates have the experience, dedication, common sense and vision to continue to do a great job for all of us.

Their many accomplishment clearly demonstrate that fact. I will be voting for Ralph Kreitzman, Mitch Beckerman and Jeff Bass on June 16, and I strongly encourage all voters to do the same. Isabel Varlotta Great Neck

Kreitzman, his team Kreitzman has served deserve re-election Village of G.N. well

am writing to urge you to join me in supporting Mayor Ralph Kreitzman and his team as they run for re-election in the Village of Great Neck election on Tuesday, June 16. As a full time mayor, Ralph has served the people of the village, using his long time government experience to keep village finances strong, improve economic development and implement village improvements. His tireless commitment to our village and his steadfast honesty and integrity are exactly the qualities we need in our elected officials. Since my election as commissioner of the

Great Neck Water Pollution District, I have had the pleasure of working directly with Ralph and his team as we finalized the inclusion of the village’s residents and collection system into the district. I have seen firsthand his hard work and dedication to the best interests of the residents of the village. Please join me on Tuesday, June 16 in voting for Ralph Kreitzman and his entire team.

s Mayor of Russell Gardens for almost 5 terms I have come to know Mayor Ralph Kreitzman extremely well. Ralph is a former President of the Nassau County Village Officials Association and former President of the Great Neck Village Officials Association. Ralph has worked tirelessly for not only the Village of Great Neck but for all Steve Reiter the Villages on the peninsula with regard Commissioner to coordinating efforts from emergency Great Neck Water Pollution District management to road repair.

Ralph couldn’t accomplish everything he did for his Village and all the Villages on the peninsula without the assistance and cooperation of Trustees Mitch Beckerman and Jeff Bass. While I can’t vote for Ralph, Mitch and Jeff I would urge all of the residents of the Village of Great Neck to support them on Election Day for the betterment of Great Neck V illage and the Great Neck Peninsula. Steven B. Kirschner Mayor, Village of Russell Gardens

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Herricks budget, capital reserve pass big By Ja m es G allo w ay Voters overwhelmingly approved Herricks school district’s $108.2 million budget proposal Tuesday in a 1,298-495 vote. A second proposition to create a capital reserve passed 1090-367, and school board incumbents Nancy Feinstein and Brian Hassan, who both ran unopposed, were re-elected with 1,286 and 1025 votes, respectively. “It is a good budget, and the reserve will help deal with needed capital projects in a more timely fashion and reduce the need for bond issues,” Herricks Superintendent John Bierwirth said in an email. The adopted budget includes funds to restore 12 teaching positions cut during the economic downturn and reinstitute the elementary school class-size caps that were suspended four years ago, school officials said. “I hope [residents] feels that we are moving in the right direction,” Bierwirth said.

The $108.2 million budget represents a 0.6 percent increase in spending, about $650,000, from the 2015-16 budget. Superintendent John Bierwirth and Board of Education President James Gounaris both said leading up to the vote that restoring the class-size caps has been a priority for the district. Kindergarten classes would now be capped at 22 students, first to third grades would be capped at 25 students, and grades four and five would be capped at 27 students. “It was really nice to be able to restore at least some of the things we’ve had to cut over the last four years,” Bierwirth said about the proposed budget in a previous interview. “First and foremost [we wanted to] get class sizes back down.” A decrease in aid and ballooning employee benefit costs forced the district to cut nearly 100 positions during the recession. The capital reserve allows the district to transfer leftover money at the end of the fiscal

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year into a fund that could be used for infrastructure projects and improvements to help the district avoid borrowing or bonding. The approved reserve has a 10-year life span and a $5 million cap. “Instead of waiting for something to become irreparable and, thereby, become eligible to be replaced on an emergency basis or…put out a bond, the district would be able to tap the reserve,” Bierwirth said in a memo

of budget recommendations. Feinstein and Brian Hassan both ran unopposed for re-election to the Board of Education. Feinstein, the mother of two children at Herricks High School and board vice president, was first elected three years ago, also in an uncontested election. Feinstein coaches the Center Street School team for Girls on the Run, a non-competitive running program that trains girls for a 5K run and focuses on social

and life lessons. “It’s really one of the best programs that I’ve seen,” she said. Going into next term, she said she would like to help oversee the transition of the district’s incoming superintendent. Bierwirth retires this summer. Hassan, who has daughters in the middle and high schools, also won an uncontested seat three years ago. Several years before he joined the board, Hassan, a PSEG employee, helped the district transition to dual-fuel technology, allowing it to operate on the cheaper of oil or natural gas. Herricks director of facilities James Brown said the change saves the district between $100,000 and $125,000 per year and reduces emissions. “When oil was skyrocketing, it was saving us quite a lot of money,” Brown said. “It really helped the school district tremendously, at it was through [Hassan’s] intercession on our behalf that that really happened.”

Voters okay NHP-GCP, Sewanhaka budgets Continued from Page 1 shows that we were able to create a budget that was fiscally responsible and keep all programs and staff in place,” New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Superintendent Robert Katulak said. “It does show that the community’s feeling that New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School District is going in the right direction.” Board of Education members David Del Santo and James Reddan, both of whom ran unopposed, were re-elected with 750 and 732 votes, respectively. “I’m thankful for the service Mr. Miranda… has given to the district, and I look forward to working with Ms. DeRocchis,” Katulak said. New Hyde Park-Garden City Park’s adopted budget is 1.99 percent, or about $719,000, higher than the 2014-15 budget. The budget increases the tax levy by 0.9 percent, or about $265,000, to $29.8 million. The budget includes funding to maintain all current programming at the district and avoid staff layoffs once again. New Hyde Park-Garden City Park was one of few districts to survive the economic downturn without any teacher layoffs. The budget also allows the

district to replace outdated technology, including printers, projectors and 350 computers and buy new SMART boards. Sewanhaka’s adopted budget is about $3.5 million, or just under 2 percent, higher than the 2014-15 budget. Voters from New Hyde ParkGarden City Park voted in favor of the Sewanhaka proposal 690 to 270. The adopted budget includes funds to restore four teaching positions to “address class size issues in mathematics and foreign language,” Superintendent Ralph Ferrie said at a recent board meeting. The budget also includes a number of program enhancements, including a talented and gifted program for seventh graders; rewritten seventh-grade curriculum in science, social studies and English; expanded technology for staff; and a number of capital projects. The Hillside Public Library adopted budget increases spending by 0.87 percent, or less than $27,000, to $3.1 million. The tax levy would increase by $21,350, or 0.72 percent, to $3 million. DeRocchis, a former Parent Teacher Association vice presi-

David Del Santo

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dent, said Katulak congratulated her following her victory, as did some other board members. She said she looks forward to working with the board and administrators — they are largely on the same page, she said — to address class sizes, increase security and safety and participate in conversations on the Common Core. DeRocchis, who has said she ran against Miranda only because she needed to challenge someone, thanked him for his service on the board. “If nothing else, I want him to know we appreciate everything he has done in his time on the board,” she said. “His contributions, I don’t want to go un-

noticed.” Miranda said “it was a privilege serving on the board.” “I thought we had a good board. We kept expenses down; we had good quality education for the children; we did lower the class sizes,” he said. “I’m sorry the community felt the way they felt.” He said that being the final candidate listed on the ballot — candidate order is determined at random — may have hurt his chances for re-election because people may assume the top candidate is the incumbent. He also said that he felt the local papers did not do enough to reflect that he shares many of DeRocchis’ concerns about Common Core,

standardized testing and class sizes. “That didn’t get across,” he said. Del Santo, who won a fourth three-year term, is one of two board members from New Hyde Park-Garden City Park to sit on the Sewanhaka Board of Education. The Sewanhaka board comprises two representatives from each of its four feeder elementary school districts. Del Santo is the vice president of both boards. The New Hyde Park-Garden City Park board appointed Reddan to his seat in 2014 following the resignation of then-Vice President Patricia Rudd, who relocated to Michigan.

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Voters approve G.N. school budget B y A d a m L i d g e tt Voters on Tuesday approved the Great Neck School District’s $216,697,754 budget for the 2015-16 school year and reelected Barbara Berkowitz and Donald Ashkenase to the Board of Education. The budget, which has a 1.23 percent increase in spending from the $214,067,850 budget for 2014-15, was approved by a vote of 839 to 179 – 82.4 percent in favor. The 2014-15 school budget was approved by a vote of 1,679 to 444 with 79 percent in favor. The 1,018 people who voted on the budget is a decrease of 1,105 voters from last year’s turnout of 2,123 residents. Great Neck Board of Education Vice President Larry Gross said the budget was intelligently constructed by Great Neck School District Superintendent Tom Dolan, and that they are able to reduce expenses without reducing programming. “It’s not done by eliminating things it’s done by doing it smarter,” Gross said of the budget. The $199,496,645 tax levy for the 2015-16 budget is a 1.56 percent increase from the $196,435,489 levy of the 20142015 budget. About 73.9 percent of the budget will be spent on instruction, which includes teacher salaries, materials and textbooks. Some 10.72 percent will go toward maintenance of buildings and grounds, and 6.31 percent will go toward transportation. Berkowitz, who currently is president of the board, thanked Dolan for his hard work on the last budget he will have helped develop as superintendent, as he is retiring effective July 31. Current Garden City Public Schools

Donald Ashkenase Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Teresa Prendergast will take over as Great Neck superintendent on July 15. “This is your budget you worked on so hard going back more than a year,” Berkowitz said. “It’s a wonderful legacy you’re leaving here in Great Neck for us for Teresa to have a budget so supported by such a wide margin.” Ashkenase also thanked school district Assistant Superintendent for Business John Powell for being conservative in crafting the budget. Berkowitz and Ashkenase were both unopposed in winning re-election with Berkowitz receiving 807 votes and Ashkenase receiving 773. Both were unopposed. Berkowitz, who has been board president since 2006, was appointed to the board in 1992 after the death of former Trustee Connie McNicol left a vacant seat, and then won an election in 1993. She served as board vice president from 2000 to 2003, and from 1993 to 2006, on the board’s Policy Committee, which writes and reviews policy recommendations. She also founded the Fam-

ily Math and Outreach Programs at E.M. Baker School and Good Ideas For Teens, a committee that explored teen activities in Great Neck. Ashkenase was first elected to the board in 1982 and served as board president from 1985 to 1987 and vice president from 1984 to 1985. A public health professional, he currently serves as an adjunct assistant professor at the Columbia University School of Public Health. He got his bachelor of science degree in accounting from Brooklyn College and his MBA in hospital administration from Wagner College. He has served as chief financial officer at both the Long Island Jewish Medical Center and the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation Write-in votes totaled five, which included one vote for former United Parent Teacher Council President Jimmy Kwong and two votes for Larry Penner, a regular contributor to the Great Neck News’ letters pages. Residents also approved the establishment of a capital reserve fund, which will have a maximum value of $19 million, to finance future infrastructure improvements with an 807 to 165 vote in favor. Residents voted Tuesday to establish the fund, the length of the fund — July 2016 to June 2025 — where the money in the fund will come from and what types of projects will be financed by the reserve, Powell has said. Powell has said the money in the capital reserve fund would come from accumulated funds in other reserves the school district has, including a retirement contribution reserve, workers compensation reserve and unemployment reserve.

Barbara Berkowitz On May 17, 2016, school district residents will vote on the list and cost of the projects the fund will finance, Powell has said. The school district is set to receive $8,472,067 in state aid for the next school year, a 11.94 percent increase from the $7,568,390 it received for 201415. Of the $903,677 increase in state aid, the district only plans to use about $700,000, with the extra $200,000 going into a fund for future use. Of that $700,000 to be spent, about $200,000 will go toward increases to the budget trustees requested at a March budget hearing. Included in that $200,000 is an additional $50,000 for legal costs, $1,000 more for translating school district messages, $107,000 for iPad leases, $25,000 for non-instructional personnel and $17,000 for student events, which could include funding students to go to national competitions, Powell has said. The other $500,000 in increased state aid will be used to reduce the amount of money the district initially planned to withdraw from a reserve fund to pay for retirement contributions, workers compensation and unemployment insurance, Powell

has said. Board Vice President Larry Gross has said the budget was developed with the assumption that the district would not receive all the funding it was originally promised. He said in the past the district has gotten less money from the state than they were promised. The increase in state aid to the district was part of a $1.6 billion increase in education aid statewide that was negotiated as part of the $150 billion state budget approved earlier this month. Gov. Andrew Cuomo had initially proposed a $1.1 billion increase in education aid in exchange for the Legislature agreeing to pass a series of reforms, including tying teacher evaluations more closely to students’ state test scores, making it more difficult for teachers to receive tenure and allowing the state to take over low-performing schools. After intense political opposition, Cuomo later agreed to a $1.6 billion increase in education in exchange for establishing parameters for teacher evaluations that would result in a more rigorous evaluation system. The changes are to be left to the state Education Department to work out. During the 2014-2015 school year, there were 6,399 registered students among the 10 schools in the district. The district projects that 6,398 students will register for the 2015-16 school year. The schools in the district are comprised of Great Neck North High School, Great Neck South High School, the Village School, Great Neck North Middle School, Great Neck South Middle School, the E.M. Baker School, the John F. Kennedy School, Lakeville School, Saddle Rock School and Parkville School.

G.N. library budget receives 78% approval B y A d a m L i d g e tt Residents approved the Great Neck Library’s $9,647,200 budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year on Tuesday by a vote of 715 to 251. “I’m very delighted the budget passed and the public has confidence in the way the board has managed and continues to manage taxpayers’ money,” Great Neck Library Board of Trustees President Marietta DiCamillo DiCamillo said. DiCamilloi credited Great Neck Library Interim Director Chris Johnson and business

manager Neil Zitofsky with creating a sound budget with good forecasting of the library’s needs. She also said that the 74 percent of the voters who supported the budget reflected the public’s belief that the board’s approach to budgeting is sound. “We do a lot of work,” DiCamillo said. “We know what our costs are.” This budget calls for a $36,700 increase in spending over the 2014-15 budget with a tax levy that is the same last year — $9,375,000.

The library budgeted for $5,640,700 to be spent on employee salaries and benefits, $891,800 to be spent on library materials and programs and $350,900 on operations, which includes legal fees, postage and computer supplies. Also included in the budget plan is a $315,000 reserve for construction, which will be used to handle payments for the Main Branch renovation project. The library will use the reserve to front construction costs, for which they will be reimbursed the following

month from bond proceeds, Zitofsky has said. The Main Branch, located at 159 Bayview Ave., will be closed for a year during an extensive renovation of the building. The improvements will be funded by a $10.4 million bond approved by voters in 2013. The $315,000 reserve for construction will come from a $1,115,000 operating surplus the library has as a result of reduced staffing and utilities expenses because Main Branch is closed for renovations.

An additional $110,000 from the surplus is set to pay for possible repairs at the library’s other branches — Lakeville, Parkville and Station — which have received increased traffic as a result of Main Branch being closed. The budget also calls for $250,000 to be taken from the surplus to buy new computers at all four library branches, Zitofsky has said. Some $440,000 of the surplus will be spent on a new sprinkler system at Main Branch, he has said.

The Herald Courier, Friday, May 22, 2015

bLAnk SLATE MEdIA May 22, 2015

BY B I LL SAN ANTONIO Thousands are expected to flock to Jones Beach this Memorial Day weekend for this year’s Bethpage Air Show, as the United States Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights parachute team descend on Long Island to headline the annual two-day set of death-defying aerial stunts. The event will take place May 23 and 24 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., back from last year’s 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and also feature the debut of the Breitling Jet team, joining other various acts. “Over 360,000 spectators chose the Bethpage Air Show as their Memorial Day holiday weekend destination in 2009, when the Thunderbirds last visited. We are confident that their return to Long Island in 2015 will draw in a sizeable crowd as well,” said Linda Armyn, senior vice president of corporate strategy at Bethpage Federal. “Memorial Day weekend is an important time to honor the men and women of our country’s military, which is exactly what the Thunderbirds demonstration squadron is all about — to honor and share the story of our nation’s military who have served and currently serve at locations around the world,” Armyn continued.

Other acts include the Canadian Forces CF-18 demonstration team, Sean D. Tucker, Team Oracle, Lt. Col. John Klatt, Air National Guard, the John Klatt Airshows, Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco Aerobatic Team, GEICO Skytypers, Miss GEICO Speedboat, American Airpower Warbirds and David Windmiller. More than 317,700 people attended last year’s event, including 231,532 during the Sunday portion. Formed in 1953, the Thunderbirds are making their fourth appearance at the air show with a performance expected to feature approximately 40 moves, including formation flying and solo routines. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels, which headlined last year’s event, will not be performing this year, as they are booked to fly in Rochester, according to reports. “We are especially thrilled to welcome back the United States Air Force Thunderbirds to Long Island for their fourth headlining appearance at the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach,” said George Gorman, deputy regional director of the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. “We welcome the team back to Long Island with great enthusiasm,” Gorman added. PHOTOS COURTESY LONG ISLAND STATE PARKS

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70’s soul stars slide into Westbury Chopped judge NYCB Theatre at Westbury turns back the clock on Saturday, May 30 when The 1970’s Soul Jam takes the stage. Starring The Stylistics, Heat Wave, Rose Royce, Peaches & Herb and Three Degrees and featuring disco classics and favorite R&B grooves, the show begins at 8 p.m. The Stylistics are one of the best soul music groups to come out of Philadelphia. Their string of ‘70’s hits include “Betcha By Golly Wow,” “I’m Stone In Love With You,” “Break Up to Make Up” and the classic “You Make Me Feel Brand New” just to name a few. Best known for the international hits “Boogie Nights” and “Always & Forever,” Heatwave bring their disco funk sound to the round. The multi-national group was formed in Germany by sibling vocalists Keith and the late Johnny Wilder. Keith continues to lead the group and tour around the world. Rose Royce became immediate sensations upon the release of their biggest hit, “Car Wash,” in 1976. The top 10 hit, “I Wanna Get Next To You,” followed in 1977 along with “Do Your Dance” later that year. The band is also known for their backing vocals and work with Edwin Starr, The Temptations and The Un-

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Chef Chris Santos, judge on the Food Network’s famed “Chopped,” is set to critique some of Long Island’s best wing recipes at the inaugural New York Best Wings Festival on Sunday, June 7, at the NYCB Theater at Westbury in Westbury. Santos, who has previously served as the executive chef of the famed Time Cafe and the awardwinning Latin restaurant Suba, will also serve up his own wings in a showcase with his team. Santos also worked as a food stylist and consultant on Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations and the movie “Hitch” with Will Smith and Kevin James. The New York Best Wings Festival, geared for the entire family to enjoy, will feature some of the premier restaurants in the New York Metropolitan Area whose wings have gained acclaim. In addition to wing-eating and other foodoriented competitions, including the College Wing Olympics, there will be amusements, face-painting, craft brewery tastings (Coney Island Brewing Co. will be the Official Beer of the Fest!), and more. With an expected crowd of 5,000, the New York Best Wings Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Herald Courier, Friday, May 22, 2015

M E M O R I A L D AY C O M M E M O R AT I O N The Town of North Hempstead Memorial Day Fireworks and Commemoration Ceremony will be held at North Hempstead Beach Park on Saturday, May 23. Musical entertainment will feature the Skyline Orchestra and Tusk, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Scenic North Hempstead Beach Park offers a walking path along the water, and picnic areas so visitors can enjoy an enjoyable start to the summer season. The beach will open at 3 p.m. with the program starting at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at darkness. Vehicles will be charged a $10 parking fee. For more information, please visit www.northhempsteadny.gov or call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

Decoration Day to be observed in village Old Bethpage Village Restoration will commemorate Decoration Day as observed in the 1860’s on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Old Bethpage Village Restoration’s annual celebration offers a look at the region’s past, culminating with the village’s commemoration of Decoration Day, as it

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Artist gives demo on Arts & Entertainment Calendar landscape painting The Art League of Nassau County welcomed professional artist Paul Bachem to the Clinton G. Martin Recreation Center in New Hyde Park on Friday, April 24 to demonstrate a landscape painting in oils at its meeting. Bachem worked with a unique palette developed by contemporary impressionist David Lussier with high key colors from five basic tubes of Rembrandt oil paint. The audience watched as he set down a red tone on board and then thickly brushed in various luscious green shades on top to create a restful scene. When done, he had created a painting of a field of flowers surrounded by bushes and a tree under a light sky that was filled with a warm sunny effect. In plein air (outdoor) painting “you only have a few hours to work, so get the impression down without grass blades,”

Bachem said referring to working with large masses of color, rather than small details. “I first saw his work at the Village Artist in Huntington and now I’m very pleased to have my own Paul Bachem painting,” Suzie Alvey remarked after winning the piece. Bachem studied at the Stevenson Academy of Traditional Painting with Alma Gallanos Stevenson and Harold Ransom Stevenson, who was a student of Norman Rockwell. After a career as a freelance illustrator, he now devotes his time to working from nature with plein air landscapes which are in private collections. For more information, please go to www.paulbachem.com. Please visit www. ArtLeagueOfNC.org or visit Art League of Nassau County on Facebook.

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NYCB THeatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (516) 247-5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury. com Thursday, May 28, 8 p.m. Lynyrd Skynyrd Saturday, May 30, 8 p.m. 70’s Soul Jam Friday, June 5, 8 p.m. Glays Knight Saturday, June 13, 8 p.m. Peter Cetera Friday, June 19, 8 p.m. photos by Suzie Alvey The Midtown Men Thursday, June 25, 8 p.m. The Art League of Nassau County welcomed professional artist Paul Bachem to Jeff Ross the Clinton G. Martin Recreation Center in New Hyde Park on Friday, April 24 to Thursday, June 25, 8 p.m. demonstrate a landscape painting in oils. ALNC- PAUL BACHEMMerle Haggard

Friday, June 27, 8 p.m. Happy Together Tour Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m. Dion Sunday, July 12, 7:30 p.m. The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening With Cary Elwes Thursday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. Chris Young Friday, July 17, 8 p.m. Rock The Yacht Tour Friday, July 24, 8 p.m. Josh Turner Monday, July 27, 8 p.m Whitesnake Friday, Aug. 7, 8 p.m. Joel McHale Saturday, Aug. 8, 8 p.m. Air Supply Saturday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m. Neil Sedaka Friday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m. Engelbert Humperdink Sunday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m. Smokey Robinson Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Jackie Mason Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. Paul Anka Saturday, Dec. 13, 2 & 5 p.m. Peppa Pig Live Nassau county museum of art 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn (516) 484-9338 • http://nassaumuseum.org MAIN GALLERIES March 21 to July 12, 2015 Out of the Vault: 25 Years of Collecting This presentation highlights patrons’ numerous gifts to the Museum over the last quarter century, many of which have never, or rarely, been exhibited. Each gallery space within this multifaceted presentation will focus on different themes such as past and present portraiture, paintings and objects by Louis Comfort Tiffany, post-war prints and vintage posters of many eras. The exhibit explores a diverse range of artists who are strongly represented in the Museum’s collections, among them naturalist John James Audubon, photographer Larry Fink and Pop art icons Robert Rauschenberg, Larry Rivers and Robert Indiana, among others. CONTEMPORARY COLLECTORS GALLERY March 21 to July 12 Vernacular Visions The museum’s Contemporary Collectors Gallery features the work of four prominent Long Island artists: Susan Cushing of Southampton, Richard Gachot of Old Westbury, Francisco Villagran of Port Washington, and Burt Young,

also of Port Washington. Ongoing Sculpture Park Approximately 40 works, many of them monumental in size, by renowned artists including Fernando Botero, Tom Otterness, George Rickey and Mark DiSuvero among others, are situated to interact with nature on the museum’s magnificent 145-acre property. Walking Trails The museum’s 145 acres include many marked nature trails through the woods, perfect for family hikes or independent exploration. Gardens From restored formal gardens of historic importance to quiet little nooks for dreaming away an afternoon, the museum’s 145 acre property features many lush examples of horticultural arts. Come view our expanded gardens and beautiful new path to the museum. EVENTS FILM March 21-July 12 Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m., 12, 1, 3 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m., 12 p.m. Drawn from Nature From PBS’ American Masters series, Drawn from Nature presents the dramatic life story of naturalist John James Audubon, an adventurer and self-taught artist who saw more of the North American continent than virtually anyone of his time (1785-1851). A symbol of the American wilderness, Audubon’s achievements are staggering: His book The Birds of America, for which he served as artist, writer, publisher and promoter, includes 435 life-sized prints and was the largest book printed in the 19th century. Free with Museum admission. FOR THE FAMILY Sundays, June 7, 14, 28, 1-4 p.m., Family Tour at 1 p.m. Family Sundays at the Museum Converse, collaborate and create together during Family Sundays from 1 to 4 pm. Family Sundays begin with exhibition-based gallery conversations. Families then go on to explore new art materials, vocabulary and ideas with our museum educator. Family Sundays provide children and the adults in their lives with the opportunity to reconnect while talking about and making art together. New projects are featured every week! Reservations not needed. Free with museum admission.

The Herald Courier, Friday, May 22, 2015

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County Talent search 2-day workshop at to return this summer Art Guild Preserve

The popular “Reach for the Stars Teen Talent Search” will be returning to the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park this July, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced this week. Two winners from prior year competitions have moved on to American Idol fame: Kevin Covais in 2003 and Robbie Rosen in 2009. The competition will be for solo vocal talent only. One hundred and twenty contestants will be chosen on a first-come, firstserved basis from applications received. Applications must be postmarked by May 22. Auditions will be held on June 16, by appointment only; there will be no open call. All contestants must be at least 13 but no older than 19 years of age on the day of the finals, July 20, 2015. All applications must be

accompanied by copies of proofs of age and Nassau County residency, as well as photo ID and $25 check, made payable to: Friends of Nassau County Recreation. Originals of all proofs must be presented at audition. Applications may be obtained at any Nassau County Park or Museum, and all Nassau County libraries. Applications have also been distributed throughout the community. Auditions and Finals will be held at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, operated by the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums. Further information and applications may be obtained by calling the Parks Events Office at: (516) 572-0200 or visiting the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

International concert series set to kick off Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano this week announced that the County Parks’ International Music Nights Concert Series will kick off this year on Sunday, May 31 at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park. The International Music Nights Concert Series provides residents an opportunity to experience the broad range of cultures that Nassau County has to offer. “The International Music Nights Concert Series is a great Nassau County tradition dedicated to music and culture that honor a range of ethnic groups,” Mangano said. “Come enjoy the park, music and culture all summer long.” The International Music Nights Summer Concert Series is presented by the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums in recognition of Nassau County’s unique ethnic diversity. Through a sponsorship from Canon USA Inc., the International Music Nights are presented at the Lakeside Theatre, free of charge. The International Music Nights Summer Concert schedule is as follows: Sunday, May 31 Indian American Night Sunday, June 7 Israeli American Night Monday, June 15 Scandinavian American Night Monday, June 22 Italian American Night Sunday, June 28 Ukrainian American Night Sunday, July 5 Polish American Night Monday, July 6 German American Night Sunday, July 19 Greek American Night

Sunday, Aug. 2 Chinese American Night Monday, Aug. 3 Irish American Night Sunday, Aug. 16 Armenian American Night Sunday, Aug. 23 Bangladeshi American Night Sunday, Sept. 6 Punjabi American Night Sunday, Sept. 20 Latino American Night **Saturday, June, 27 – African American Night and Street Fair will take place at the African American Museum, located at: 110 N Franklin St, Hempstead, NY 11550 from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is an outdoor theatre that hosts a full schedule of entertainment events during the summer, from concerts to movies and is located near parking fields 6 and 6A in Eisenhower Park. There is no formal seating, so concertgoers are urged to bring folding chairs. Special accommodations are also available for disabled patrons, including reserved parking, easily accessible restrooms, and a convenient reserved location on the hill. All shows begin at p.m. and if doubtful weather conditions arise, call: (516) 572-0355 after 6:30 p.m. for updated performance information. Eisenhower Park is located in East Meadow with entrances on Hempstead Turnpike at East Meadow Avenue and at the intersection of Stewart and Merrick Avenues. For additional information, call the Public Information Office at: (516) 5720200 weekdays during business hours, the recorded Special Events Line at: (516) 5720223 or visit the website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

Artist Stephanie Navon-Jacobson technique and watch their enthusiasm will teach a two-day workshop “Silk- as they get ‘bitten’ by the printmaking screen Monotype” May 30 and 31, 2015, ‘bug,’” Navon-Jacobson said. “I encour10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Art Guild at El- age my students to add printmaking to derfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington their artistic arsenal and incorporate it with their other artistic endeavors.” Blvd. in Manhasset. Students will learn to create unique Come discover this unique process that combines screen-printing and paint- prints and will explore the layering posing techniques using water-based ma- sibilities for overprinting on drawings, prints and other meterials — non-toxic, dia. No prior experiversatile and simple to ence or skill necessary. master. Navon-Jacob(Materials list proson will demonstrate encourage my vided at registration. the versatility of printstudents to add Students will need to making – as a stand alone process or as inprintmaking to their purchase a reusable and a squeecorporated with other artistic arsenal and silkscreen gee.) Tuition is $130 mediums such as oil or for members and $160 watercolor. incorporate it with non-members. Navon-Jacobson, their other artistic The Guild is also who teaches at the planning a Summer Art League of Long Isendeavors. session of classes and land and at St. John’s University, is always Stephanie Navon-Jacobson workshops for children and adults beginobserving the world ning in June & July around her. Whether floral, landscape, animal, including a Plein Air Workshop with or figure, abstract or realistic, her images Howard Rose on June 13-14. For more always go back to nature. She considers information and to register, please visit herself a printmaker who paints, rather the website at theartguild.org. For more information please call than a painter who prints and likes to ex(516) 304-5797 or visit www.TheArtperiment with various techniques. “It is so satisfying to work with Guild.org. The Art Guild is a not-for-profit people who are new to printmaking or to teach experienced artists a new 501c3 organization.

Petals, (right) silkscreen monotype, Stephanie Navon-Jacobson

The Herald Courier, Friday, May 22, 2015

Juried art show to kick off in Huntington The opening reception for the Huntington Arts Council’s latest juried art show, “Don’t Eat This!” will be held on Friday, May 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Main Street Gallery, 213 Main Street Huntington. All are welcome to attend. “‘Don’t Eat This!’ is one of the most fun and interesting shows with which I have been involved,” said juror Beth Giacummo, who is curatorial and exhibition director for the Islip Art Museum as well as professor of Fine Art and co-director of the Lucca Study Abroad Program at Dowling College. “I love the concept because it takes an everyday topic and makes art of it. The work in this show is accomplished, imaginative and exciting, with a delicious twist! Congratulations to all of the participating artists: Sima Amid Wewetzer, Roberta Aviram, Shain Bard, David Benson,Jennifer Berotti, Jay Brenner, Joyce Bressler, Elsie Callahan, Jessica Dayan,Tom de Gruyl, Jeanette Dick,

Shana Einhorn, Emily Eisen, Bill Farran, Jim Finlayson, Joanna Gazzola, Susan Geffken Burton, Diane Godlewski, William Grabowski, Jan Guarino, Roseann Harder, Donna Harlow Moraff, Gerry Hirschstein, Lois Hoffman, Randy Ilowite, Caroline Isacsson, Grace Jara, David Jaycox, Jr., Drew Kane, Kate Kelly, Vernon McAuley, Margaret Minardi, Vera Mingovits, Eleanore O’Sullivan, Denis Ponsot, Burt Reminick, James E. Rice, Alan M. Richards, Joan Rockwell, Alisa Shea, Stelios Stylianou, Susan Tango, Bobbie Turner, Eleanore Tyndall Meier, Debra Urso, Jessica Valentin, Chuck von Schmidt, Randy Weisbin and Courtney Young Special acknowledgement goes to; 1st Place: Vernon McAuley-”I Wood If I Could”- cherry wood 2nd Place: Shain Bard”Fish Head”-oil 3rd Place: Elsie Callahan-”Onion soup”-oil on canvas “Don’t Eat This!” will be

on display in the Main Street Gallery from the opening through June 8. The Main Street Gallery hours are Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from

Second place winner, Shain Bard: ”Fish Head”-oil

First place winner, Vernon McAuley: ”I Wood If I Could”- cherry wood

L.I. Comic Con to return June 13, 14 After the success of its past two events in June 2013 and 2014, ETERNAL CON — The Long Island Comic Con — returns with a huge two-day extravaganza on June 13 and 14 at the Cradle of Aviation’s Reckson Center in Garden City. This year’s celebrity guests include Gigi Edgley (Farscape, Quantum Apocalypse, Beastmaster), Vernon Wells (Innerspace, Mad Max II- The Road Warrior), Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight, Doctor Who, Heroes), WWE wrestlers Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Andrew Anderson and Mick Foley, famed voice actor Larry Kenney (Thundercats, Imus In the Morning, Family Guy), and a “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” Original Reunion with Austin St. John, David Yost, Walter Jones, and Karan Ashley. Among the top names in the comic book industry attending are Ming Chen and Rob Bruce of AMC’s hit “Comic Book Men”, John Romita Jr. (The Amazing Spider-Man, Iron Man, Kick-Ass), Larry Hama (G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Wolverine, Elektra), Bob Camp (G.I. Joe, Conan the Barbarian), Billy Tucci (Shi, The Ring of Fire), Amy Reeder (Batwoman, Madame Xanadu, Fool’s Gold), Ken Kelly (Conan the Barbarian, Tarzan, KISS), and over 70 comic book professionals expected to be in attendance! More guests to be announced in the coming weeks. Special events for children include “Youngling Training” where young Jedi are invited to join the NY-Jedi instructors in a supervised training session to learn basic

12 to 4 p.m. For additional information on the exhibit and other Huntington Arts Council events please visit www.huntingtonarts.org or call (631) 271-8423

Lightsaber choreography and technique. Every child who participates will receive a free lightsaber. “Fan Films” will be the theme of the 2015 Eternal Con Film Festival as book, comic book, movie, and TV fans flock to the 350-seat IMAX Theatre for films like “Batgirl Rises,” “E.M.M.A.,” and the Long Island debut of Director Anthony de Lioncourt’s 80s Style Sci-fi Feature “The Protokon” Starring Jaiden Kaine. Returning for its second year is the cosplay parade. This free event is open to the public. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday June 13 in the Aviation museum’s parking lot and proceed along Charles Lindbergh Blvd. and into the Cradle. One of the biggest events of 2013/2014 was the Cosplay Contest, also in the IMax theatre, with a pre-judging session and a walkthrough display. This live event will be simulcast on the IMax screen so everyone in the theatre gets a good look at all the costumes. The contest is open to all cosplayers and fans. Throughout the weekend attendees will have the opportunity for portfolio reviews, gaming tournaments, informative panels, the return of the movie prop gallery showing original costumes and props from classic motion pictures, a car show, an expanded art show, cosplay groups, special performances, and a vendor room with more than 150 tables of toys, jewelry, clothing and collectibles. Show hours are Saturday June 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday June 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Third place winner, Elsie Callahan: ”Onion soup”oil on canvas

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Hillside Public Library There are more ways to access library event information than ever: For online access and program registration, go to the Library’s website @ http://hillsidelibrary.info/events. You need to have your library barcode number for registration. For programs which require a fee, you have 7 days, from the time you register, to bring in your check. Online registration for Out-of-district patrons begins 2 weeks after the initial registration date. Registration opens on specified dates for each program and remains open until the class fills. The library subscribes to several museum passes for the enjoyment and entertainment of our patrons, holders of Hillside Library cards in good standing. There are specific loan periods

for these passes and they can be reserved up to one month in advance. For a complete list of the passes to which the library subscribes, go to the library’s website http://hillsidelibrary.info The library collects used cell phones (with their chargers) for charity. Also, the library collects reading glasses. The Donation Boxes are on the First Floor. We thank you.

programs One -to-One Career Counseling Tuesday, May 26, and Thursday, May 28. Appointment times are: 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Call or email to schedule an appointment. This free service is open to all, but is directed to those

actively engaged in a job search, not those entering the workforce. Bring current resume(s) to appointment. Needle Arts Circle Wednesday, May 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring your favorite projects and stitch away. Career Connections Job Club Wednesday, May 27, 2-4 p.m. This week’s topic is: Impressing Recruiters in an Interview -- 5 Points Literacy Nassau ESL Registrations Wednesday, May 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. No appointments required – Walk-ins Welcome! Call our office at (516) 867-3580, ext 12 to find out more! Free appointments with immigration attorneys and application assistance will be available for any student enrolled in the class.

Project Safe (Seniors Against Financial Exploitation) Thursday, May 28, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Come and learn from a panel of experts how to protect yourself and how to manage and understand your finances as you age! Must be pre-registered. Plant, Grow and Eat Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m. It’s time to coax those buds into bloom and decide what veggies you’re going to plant. Come find out what your fellow gardeners are planning, too! Registration has begun. Spring Concert of Music and Song Friday, May 29 at 7 p.m. The New Hyde Park Memorial High School Chamber SingerS under the direction of Robert McKinnon, and Jazz Band under the direction of Noel

Monat will perform.

children & YOUNG ADULTS Sippin’ Art Friday, May 22 at 5:30 p.m. Grades 5 & Up. Enjoy a special 2 hour art event with Joanne Manning. Learn how to create a beautiful step-by-step painting, and enjoy a pizza and sodas as well! Paintings will be displayed in the Young Adult Room and returned to artists the following month. $2 Materials Fee. Registration has begun. My Favorite Character Wednesday, May 27 at 4 p.m. Ages: 4-6years old. Registration has begun. This month: Celebrate Clifford with stories, games and a craft.

Great Neck Library Library Closings All Great Neck Library locations will be closed on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day Weekend. Film at Station Branch All film matinees are now held at the Station Branch while the Main Library prepares for renovations. The next film will be shown on Thursday, May 28 at 2: p.m. at the Station Branch, The

Gardens at Great Neck, 26 Great Neck Road, 2nd level (above Waldbaum’s). Refer to the Library Newsletter, film brochure or website for information on the films scheduled. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Arrive early as seating is limited. Priority seating is given to Great Neck School District residents. Please bring your Library card, driver’s license or other ID showing your Great Neck School District

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Parkville Book Group Join the Parkville Book Group for a discussion of The Story of Lucy Gault on Thursday, May 28 at 1:30 p.m. at the Parkville Branch, 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), New Hyde Park. This novel from author William Trevor is a moving story of love, guilt and forgiveness in early 1920s Ireland. Call (516)

Seeking Prospective Candidates Library Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee The Nominating Committee of the Great Neck Library will begin its search for prospective candidates for openings that will occur in January 2016 on the Board of Trustees and the Nominating Committee. At the end of January 2016, terms

will expire for one fouryear seat on the Board of Trustees currently held by Francine Ferrante Krupski, and two three-year seats on the Nominating Committee currently held by Stacee Bernstein and Andrew Dorf. Interested persons must be at least eighteen years of age or older and a resident of the Great Neck School District, and either have a valid Great Neck Library card or be a registered voter

with the Nassau County Board of Elections by the Record Date of Monday, Oct. 5, 2015. If you wish to be considered as a candidate for any of the above seats, please send a letter and resume so stating by Friday, June 19, 2015 to: The Chair of the Nominating Committee, c/o The Great Neck Library, Station Branch, 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level), Great Neck, NY 11021.

New Hyde Park Community Calendar AMERICAN THEATER DANCE WORKSHOP Adult beginner ballet classes on Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Adult Ballet classes Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. are at the American Theater Dance Workshop, 999 Herricks Road, NHP. (516) 248-6420. FLEA MARKET Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., inside and outside, at the Hillside United Methodist Church, 2801 Hillisde Avenue (corner of Heywood Street or 2 lights west of Herricks Rd.), New Hyde Park. Vendors: Jewelry, assortment of boutique vendors, white elephants, bric-a-brac, glassware and much more. Treasures abound! For

more information call (516) 637-8907. HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH FAMILY FESTIVAL Holy Family Church will hold its Family Festival, featuring rides, games, food, beer and more, Thursday, May 28 from 6 to 10 p.m., Friday, May 29, from 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday, May 30, from 2 to 11 p.m. and Sunday, May 31 from 2 to 8 p.m. on the church grounds, 15 S. 6th St., New Hyde Park. AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES The Town of North Hempstead will be sponsoring 10 upcoming AARP defensive driving courses at Clinton G. Martin Park. The classes, open to drivers

age 50 and older, will be held on June 6, June 27, September 12, October 17, November 14 and December 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call 311 or (516) 869-6311 to register or for more information. FREE EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program - FREE Silver Sneakers Exercise Classes For All Levels: Balance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors. Monday through Saturday. Garden City, Roslyn and Great Neck. Call for more details, call (516) 7458050. Tuesday NIGHT BINGO Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5253 will host bingo on Tuesday nights from 7 to

11 p.m. The top prize is $1,500 with additional cash prizes totaling $1,700. Admission is $4 at the post, which is located at 155 Searingtown Road in Albertson. NEW HYDE PARK ENTERTAINERS SENIOR CHORUS Like to sing? The chorus group is welcoming new members. Meetings are Mondays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park. Call (516) 7758118 for info. FREE FORUMS FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program in Garden City is offering two free educational forums this

May for people who have had breast cancer. Exercise as complementary wellness Tuesday, May 26 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Alumni House on the Adelphi University Campus. Health and nutrition coach Emmanuelle Galland will focus on basic nutrition, understanding food cravings and the emotional benefits of healthy eating. Ms. Galland is the author of Feeding Success: A Nutrition Blueprint to Fuel Busy Professionals and Business Travelers. Participants are invited to bring their own lunch to enjoy. Small snacks will be provided. All forums are free and are sponsored by a grant from the Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast

Cancer. To register call (516) 877-4325 or go to http://breast-cancer. adelphi.edu/we-can-help/ forums/ ADVICE FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS “Saturdays with Sabaa”: Breast cancer and lymphedema education and tips from the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Physical therapist Sabaa Mundia, a blogger for the Facebook site of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, is offering useful tips on the site every Saturday. To access the information, visit #saturdayswithsabaa and https://www.facebook.com/ adelphibreastcancerhotline. To reach the hotline call (800) 877-8077. You are not alone.

The Herald Courier, Friday, May 22, 2015

STOCK MARKET SUCCESS Students in Lisa Marcote’s Contemporary Math class played The Stock Market Game, which was sponsored by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Foundation. Floral Park was one of more than 225 Long Island high schools to participate in the competition, with eight of their teams placing among the top 25. Floral Park Principal Dr. Kathleen Sottile commended Russell DeLeon and

Frank Finochio, who placed second in the high school division game, which was played between January 20 and May 1. She also extended her congratulations to Andrew Braun, Ryan Garcia and Jonathan Stephens, who placed third in the high school division game played during that same time period. All of the students will be honored at an awards ceremony at Adelphi University on June 10.

At right: Frank Finochio and Russell DeLeon placed second in the high school division game. Below, from left: Andrew Braun, Ryan Garcia and Jonathan Stephens placed third in the competition. Photos/Sewanhaka Central High School District

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Eiseman to be honored at event

Marc Eiseman

The Lake Success Jewish Center will hold a special Journal Dinner Dance to celebrate 55 years in the community on Sunday, June 7 at 6 p.m. President Marc Eiseman will be honored for his long and distinguished service to the Lake Success Jewish Center and to the greater community. Everyone is welcome to attend. Eiseman has served as president of the Lake Success Jewish Center since 2009 having previously served as the synagogue’s vice president. Reflecting his background as a student at the Yavneh Academy in New Jersey and at the Ramaz High School in New York, Eiseman has brought to the Lake Success Jewish Center a traditional Jew-

ish lifestyle and a passion for both Jewish ritual and learning. He conducts many synagogue services throughout the year and inspires congregant and visitor alike with his beautiful voice. By virtue of his exceptional devotion and dedication, Eiseman has been instrumental in engaging our synagogue in community wide events. The LSJC Hebrew School remains strong and vibrant; as one of the only remaining Hebrew Schools in the area. The School has been recognized as a Hebrew School of Excellence; much of that success is due to Eiseman’s strong convictions about the Jewish education of our children.

A graduate of Washington University (BA in Political Science), Eiseman serves today as project manager for Metro Plus Health; a prepaid health services plan which offers low or no-cost quality health insurance to eligible New Yorkers. The Lake Success Jewish, located at 354 Lakeville Rd. in Lake Success; adjacent to the Northern State Parkway. is an egalitarian conservative synagogue affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, For more information about the Dinner Dance or the Synagogue in general, please call (516) 466-0569, Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Adelphi TV show tackles data breaches, privacy Exploring Critical Issues, the awardwinning televised series conceived and hosted by Adelphi University President Robert A. Scott, will discuss data breaches and privacy concerns in a show that will air for two weeks, beginning on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 10 p.m. “Americans are increasingly concerned about their privacy, and many feel they have lost control over how companies use their personal information,” Scott said. “Privacy is a precious commodity, but we generally treat it lightly. What limits should we learn and take to heart? What can we do to protect ourselves and our systems?” Joining Scott to explore this critical issue are John J. Cooney, chair of cyber security and data privacy, Ruskin Moscou

Faltischek; Katherine Heaviside, founder and president of EPOCH 5 Public Relations; Kevin Edwards, director of compliance and IT security at Flexible Business Systems; and Mark Grabowski, assistant professor of communications, Adelphi University. “Data Breaches and Privacy” airs in New York and Connecticut on Cablevision 29 (Long Island) and 137 (Connecticut and New York area outside of Long Island) and FiOS 296 (New York and Fairfield, CT). It will also stream simultaneously at www.telecaretv.org on the airdates and times as follows: Sunday, May 24 and May 31 at 10 p.m. Monday, May 25 and June 1 at 10:30 p.m. Friday, May 29 and June 5 at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31 and June 7 at 7 a.m.

COLLEGE CONSORTIUM

Senator Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) recently visited Denton Avenue School in New Hyde Park to congratulate 5th grade student Lamiya Rangwala on being chosen as a first place winner in the Senate’s Earth Day Poster Contest. Rangwala’s entry focused on the importance of “reducing, reusing, and recycling” in order to protect the environment. As a first place winner, Rangwala’s poster was displayed in the State Legislative Office Building in Albany along with those of the other winners from across the state. Martins is pictured with Lamiya Rangwala and her first place entry in the Senate’s Earth Day Poster Contest. They are joined by teachers Beth Rosenman (left) and Maria Monda (right).

Joining Adelphi University President Dr. Robert A. Scott (center) for a closer look at data breaches and privacy are guests (from left): John J. Cooney, Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, Katherine Heaviside, Kevin Edwards and Mark Grabowsk.

PET DOCS ON THE SCENE

Garden City Park Animal Hospital’s Gary Dattner and Mara DiGrazia of the New Hyde Park Animal Hospital were attending veterinarians at the Long Island and Ladies’ Club Dog Shows at Planting Fields Arboretum. The AKC sanctioned conformation shows, held May 15-17 showcased the many breeds represented on Long Island.

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Language Immersion program put in focus On Monday, May 4, 2015, Angelica Infante-Green, the associate commissioner for the Office of Bilingual Education and Foreign Language, and her assistant Lissette Colon-Collins visited Denton Avenue School to learn more about the Herricks Language Immersion Program. The assistant commissioner and her assistant came to observe the students and faculty of the current program that progresses from first grade through fifth at Denton Avenue Elementary School. The language immersion program at Herricks is a voluntary program for those parents who would like to involve their children in learning a new language while also following the traditional Herricks elementary curriculum.

Students learn in English during one half of the day, and in Spanish during the other half of the day. On the elementary level, math and science are taught in Spanish. All other subjects are taught in English. Infante-Green and ColonCollins observed various lessons during their visit and they were also able to speak with the students and teachers in the program. The Herricks immersion program is starting a kindergarten cohort this fall that will progress through fifth grade and then into the middle school. More information about the Herricks Immersion program at Denton Avenue School can be Angelica Infante-Green, the Associate Commissioner for the Office of Bilingual Education and Foreign found on the Herricks website: Language talks with teachers and students in the current immersion program at Denton Avenue School. http://www.herricks.org

Motzart, Chopin on tap for South High Spring Concert 2 The South High School Spring Concert 2 will take place on Wednesday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m., in the school auditorium, 341 Lakeville Rd. Featured will be Chamber Choir, Senior Piano Solo, Senior Concerto with Symphony Orchestra, Mixed Choir, and Symphonic Band. The Chamber Choir will open the evening with “He, Zigeuner, greife” in die Saiten from the Zigeunerlieder, by Johannes Brahms.

A Piano Solo, Ballade in Ab Major, Op. 47, by Frédéric Chopin, will be performed by Rena Slavin. The Senior Concerto with Symphony Orchestra will perform Csárdás for Violin and Orchestra, by Vittorio Monti, Yorana Wu, violin soloist; Concertino for Clarinet and Orchestra, Op. 26, by Carl Maria von Weber, Jay Zussman, clarinet soloist; Oboe Concerto in C Major, K. 314, Allegro aperto, by Wolfgang A. Mozart, William Huh, oboe soloist; Bassoon Concerto

Sewanhaka Robotics team places in top 3 percent Four students from Sewanhaka Central High School District’s Robotics Club participated in the 2015 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championship in St. Louis, Mo. on April 22-25. The FTC World Championships included a total of 128 teams from 15 countries. Through participation in the event, Sewanhaka placed in the top 3 percent of all FTC Teams in the world (3,500+ active Sewanhaka Robotics Club recently attended the teams worldwide). Sewanhaka was only FIRST Tech Challenge World Championships in St. one of three teams to travel Louis, Missouri. Memorial students James Bonner and to the World Championships from the New York City/Long Island Johnson Uwamanzu-Nna, H. Frank Carey junior Steven Velez and Sewanhaka High Region. Robotics Club Adviser Jack Chen School’s Otto Martinian, who participatoffered his congratulations to Elmont ed in the event.

in E minor, Andante-Allegro, by Antonio Vivaldi, Emily Zhou, bassoon soloist; and Concertino for Flute and Orchestra, Op. 107, by Cécile Chaminade, Rebecca Schifilliti, flute soloist. The Mixed Choir follows with Choose Something Like A Star, O Magnum Mysterium, Elijah Rock, Stranger in Paradise, and Night of my Nights. Symphonic Band will perform World’s Fair March, Into The Storm, Jurassic Park Soundtrack Highlights, ’Tis A Gift, and

Variations On A Korean Folk Song. This concert will be under the direction of Michael Schwartz, performing arts department head/instrumental director, and Dr. Pamela Levy, vocal music director. The concert is free and the entire community is invited. For further information regarding this concert, or other musical activities at South High School, please contact Mr. Schwartz at (516) 441-4851 or at mschwartz@greatneck. k12.ny.us.

A WINNING SHIRT

Great Neck South High School students recently participated in the Health Occupations Students of America state conference where many won medals and a chance to compete on the national level. In addition, Ramya Kumar’s (second from left) T-shirt design was chosen as the official shirt design for the state convention. The design was also made into a button to represent NYS at the national convention in June. Joining Ramya, who is the treasurer of South High’s HOSA Chapter, are, from left: Faculty Advisor Dr. Steven Tringali, Principal Susan Elliott, Chapter President Emily Bae, Vice President Marilyn La, Secretary Vivian Lim, and Treasurer Tooba Alwani.

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‘Battle of the Bands’ at South High

At last year’s Battle of the Bands event, students anxiously await for Anthony Virgilio, event organizer, to announce the winner. Last year’s winning band was “The All-Nighters.”

On Friday, May 29, beginning at 7:30 p.m., the South High School Performing Arts Department will present its fifth annual “Battle of the Bands,” in the school auditorium, 341 Lakeville Rd. The concert will feature five live bands that will each perform a 15-minute set of music. Styles will range from classic rock, to pop, and alternative music featuring songs from famous recording artists like Paramore, Ed Sheeran, and Taylor Shift. All performers are students in the Great Neck Public Schools. Most of South High’s performers come from the Guitar Program, Music Technology Elective, Symphonic Band, or Jazz Band. Some have learned to play independently.

Battle of the Bands will be judged by a panel of three South High teachers: Michelle Sorise, social studies; Alex Swerdlin, permanent music substitute; and Jennifer Zash, psychologist. Each year, the Contemporary Music Club donates a portion of the event’s revenue to charity. This year, proceeds will go to Ride for Life, a not-for profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for ALS and providing resources to ALS patients. Tickets in advance: $5. Tickets at the door: $10. To reserve advance tickets, e-mail Anthony Virgilio, event organizer/music teacher, at avirgilio@greatneck. k12.ny.us. Mr. Virgilio is enthusiastic that Battle of the Bands will be a bigger success than it was last year.

STUDENTS PERFORM On Sunday, April 26, the Raynortown Theatre Orchestra of Freeport performed repertoire of American theatre music from the turn of the 20th century to the 1950’s, along with themes from 007 movies and the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. The highlight of the concert, held at the Freeport Memorial Library, was a medley from the Opera, Carmen; which included a children’s chorus of students from the Manor Oaks School and Hillside Grade School in the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park UFSD. The students were led by their chorus teacher, Mrs. Pesenti, who was also a guest artist in this event along with members of her family. Stan L. Earnhart was the conductor.

At left (from left):Sarina Barot, Ari Boldur, Jacob Boldur, Maria Ferrigno, Anabella Ginebra, Sydney Hargrove, Deepthy Nair, Alyssa Sehn, Emily Sepcaru, Madelaine Sepcaru, Amanda Tanuzzo Renee Vlakanicic and Sabina Yuricic perform. Above (from left): Mrs Pesenti with Manor Oaks Students Sabina Yuricic, Anabella Ginebra, Renee Vlakancic, Maria Ferrigno and Sydney Hargrove

SENIOR CITIZENS’ LUNCHEON New Hyde Park senior citizens recently joined members of New Hyde Park Memorial High School’s student council and Key Club at its annual Senior Citizens’ Luncheon. Close to 500 senior citizens enjoyed baked ziti, pasta dishes, rice and mashed potatoes cooked by Key Club members at the event. Local restaurants were also generous in donating food, as was the Class of 2016 and other students, which offered those in attendance a wide array of choices. Students arrived early to set up, worked the buffet line and served tables during the luncheon. They also joined the seniors’ citizens on the dance floor, dancing away to the Vic Vincent Band. The Vic Vincent band

Students hit the dance floor with senior citizens’ at the luncheon.

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LACROSSE OUT CANCER

Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity teams from North and South High Schools recently competed in the third annual “Lacrosse Out Cancer” game. This tradition began three years ago to honor Jane Maher, retiring physical education teacher and former lacrosse coach, for her tenacity and strength in battling cancer. The teams raised more than $2,000 that was donated to the American Cancer Society in Maher’s name. The games are always a tough match-up—this year, North won the varsity game and South took the junior varsity match.

B O A R D C O MME N D S S O U T H M I DD L E S T U DE N T S One-hundred-one South Middle School students (shown here) were recently recognized by the Board of Education for contributing to the quality of life at their school. Student honorees, in alphabetical order, are: Jafar Ahmad, Brandon Alwadish, Elana Amir, Gillian Aronov, Adrian Atahualpa, Jacob Blancher, Daniella Brancato, Danae Byer, Irena Cao, David Carbone, Tiana Carter, Nico Castilho, Ashley Chen, Emily Cheng, Ryan Cheng, Annabel Cohen, Ryan Concha, Derek Coval, Annie Dai, Franco D’Aloisio, Danielle Drucker, Paden Dvoor, Yao Fang, Brett Figelman, Katie-Ann Fu, Emily Gao, Julia Gorenstein, Samantha Grenard, Raymond Gresalfi, Andersen Gu, Moeh Hayakawa, Kelly Herrera, Steven Hlampeas, Kristin Hon, Brian Hu, Zhen Huang, Katherine Hui, Mia Johnson, Dylan Kareff, Hannah Kareff, Niyoosha Khaldar, Rachel Kosofsky, Justin Kwong, Sharon Lam, Nicholas Langel, Joyce A Lee, Haylie Lempert, Joshua Leventhal, Allison Liman, Justin Lin, Alexander Lolos, Daniel Lu, Michael Lu, Ryan Lum, Stefan Lungu, Jennifer Luo, Fiona Lyngstad-Hughes, Elina Malamed, Nicole Marinescu, Michael Martinucci, Lenny Meng, Chloe Metz, Gloria Moon, Carla Moraly, Jonathan Neves, Isabella Nicolaides, Joyce Omolayo, Ethan Osman, Seo Hyun Park, Ishaan Pathak, Victor Polizu, Katelyn Pramberger, Jacob Raphael, Hailey Rich, Maggie Roach, Jonathan Rothbaum, Saad Satter, Cecelia Schnall, Rachel Schneider, Olivia Schulman, Corey Seng, Ashwin Shaji, Noah Sheidlower, Serena Swamipersaud, Kenneth Tan, Jeffery Tse, Kaitlin Tung, Mariana Vargas, Antonella Velaoras, George Wang, Jennifer Wang, Tyler Warren, Sophie Williams, Stephen Xia, William Yan, Ashley Yu, Belinda Zhang, Michelle Zheng, Robert Zheng, Hannah Zhong. Joining them were Board of Education members (President Barbara Berkowitz, Vice President Lawrence Gross, and Trustees Donald Ashkenase, Monique Bloom, and Susan Healy), and school and district administrators.

B O A R D C O MME N D S S O U T H M I DD L E S T U DE N T S Sixth grade students from the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Odyssey program recently debated a hypothetical senate bill at the New Hyde Park Village Hall. This debate was the culmination of their participation in the Constitution Works civics program. Led by Odyssey teacher and the facilitator from the Constitution Works program Sheila Bet, the students from the Garden City Park, New Hyde Park Road, Manor Oaks, Notre Dame and Hillside Grade schools held a lively debate and gained an understanding of what being a senator entailed.

Students from Garden City Park School and Hillside Grade School at the conclusion of their debate

Students from Manor Oaks, Notre Dame and the NHP Road School preparing for their debate

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Ball raises $280K to help fight addiction The 28th Annual Angel Ball, held on Monday, May 4, at the Garden City Hotel, raised over $280,000 to support the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence’s substance abuse and intervention programs, the organization announced this week. More than 285 donors, community members, elected officials, treatment providers and their family members turned out to support LICADD and ensure that the agency’s life-saving addiction resources and recovery programs remain available to individuals and families across Long Island. “LICADD is grateful for all of our generous donors and sponsors who support LICADD’s substance abuse prevention programs,” said LICADD Executive Director Steve Chassman. “It is because of people like Tara Conner, Debi Gade and Dr. Reynolds that LICADD remains the “go-to” agency in the midst of this public health crisis and continues to implement effective and innovative programs to combat the effects of addiction in our community.” Board Chair Jeffery Capazzi was on hand with Dinner Co-Chair Jay Matuk to deliver awards to the 2015 Angel Ball Honorees. Conner, former Miss USA and recovery advocate, accepted the Humanitarian Award for her exemplary work as a recovery advocate. “It’s so important to understand that addiction is a family disease,” said Conner. “I experienced this firsthand within my own family. But I’ve also learned that through treatment and recovery you can break the cycle.” Gade, Emmy award-winning producer for News 12, accepted the Founder Award for her series the “Heroin Diaries” highlighting the heroin crisis facing Long Islanders. Reynolds, former executive director of LICADD and current president and CEO of Family and Children’s Association, accepted the Leadership Award for his leadership in the field of addiction.

Beautification project sweeps town clean

From left: Councilwoman Lee Seeman, Superintendent of Highways Tom Tiernan, Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Councilman Peter Zuckerman.

The Town of North Hempstead recently wrapped up its two-week Operation Clean Sweep program where Town Highway Department street sweepers hit the road to clean dirt and debris from the winter season off of Town roads. From April 27 to May 1, all roads south of the LIE were swept, and from May 4 thru May 8, all roads north of the LIE were swept. Highway Department

personnel also cleaned out catch basins and planted trees during this time. Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Councilwoman Lee Seeman and Councilman Peter Zuckerman visited with the Highway Department on April 27 to wish them well on their two-week endeavor. Recent Operation Clean Sweeps have netted more than 4 million pounds of debris from the roadways.

EYES OF HOPE Town of North Hempstead officials visited the Eyes of Hope mobile eye clinic on May 8. The Eyes of Hope mobile eye clinic, hosted by the Town this year, in partnership with Marchon eyewear offered free eye exams and a full dispensary with popular frame brands donated by VSP Optics Group, and finishing labs so that the glasses can be made on site. This service was provided to individuals without vision insurance.

The Eyes of Hope “Eyenstein” mobile eye clinic was hosted North Hempstead officials visit the Eyes of Hope mobile eye by the North Hemsptead Department of Parks and Recclinic hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation of- reation offering free eye care to members of the North fering free eye care to residents. From left: Receiver of Taxes Hempstead community.From left: Town Clerk Wayne Wink Jr., Councilman Peter Zuckerman, Receiver of Taxes Charles Charles Berman, Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, Councilman Berman, and Councilwoman Anna Kaplan. Peter Zuckerman, Town Clerk, Wayne Wink Jr.

Bullying Awareness Walk slated for May 30 The Town of North Hempstead is teaming up with local school districts and community activists for the 3rd Annual Bullying Awareness Walk at North Hempstead Beach Park on Saturday, May 30 at 11 a.m. The idea of the Bullying Awareness Walk was first introduced two years ago by a group of students from Herricks High School who decided to form an Anti-Bullying group called the “Young Optimistic Upstanders.” For the third year in a row, the young fearless group is back again to partner with the Town, along with students from East Williston, Roslyn, Carle Place, Westbury, Herricks, and Manhasset. “This event is an outlet for students to share their feelings

and experiences with others who have been in similar situations, while teaching students to take a stand against bullying,” said Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “We are so excited to be partnering with such an amazing group of young activists in the community who are committed to this important cause.”

The program will commence with a walk around North Hempstead Beach Park, followed by a keynote speech from Adrianna Sgarlata Schweizer, a former Miss Virginia who has spoken on Capitol Hill and made more than 200 appearances nationwide in an effort to ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow

up without fear from bullies. Students from schools across the Town will provide musical entertainment throughout the day. For more information please call 311, or (516) 869-6311 if you are calling outside the town. You can also follow the Bulling Awareness Walk though social media pages:

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Assemblyman Ra issues summer reading challenge Long Islanders Choose Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) has announced the 2015 Summer Reading Challenge. This program, sponsored by Ra in conjunction with New York State Libraries, is designed to encourage children across the state to continue reading throughout their summer break. This year’s theme “Every hero has a story” urges children to explore and celebrate the actions of heroes throughout a variety of genres – from picture books to poetry. The suggested reading list includes literature for all reading levels. “I know it can be difficult for children to make reading a top priority during their long-awaited summer vacation,” said Ra. “By sponsoring this rewarding challenge to the ambitious children in my district, I am encouraging parents and students to work together to reach their reading goals. “Reading is such an important part of

a child’s development in the early stages of learning, and while it certainly helps children to become more successful in the classroom, it can also instill a sense of adventure and creative thinking,” he added. Ra is encouraging all school-age children in his district to read for at least 15 minutes a day, for at least 40 days throughout the months of July and August. The reader or the adult with whom the child reads makes a note of each day they spend reading. Once 40 days have been marked, the child is eligible to receive a New York State Assembly “Excellence in Reading” certificate recognizing that he or she has successfully completed the challenge. For further information on this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, visit www. summerreadingnys.org. You may also contact Ra’s office at (516) 535-4095 or email rae@assembly.state.ny.us.

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New library director named Continued from Page 13 board goes about firing someone, to which library board President Marietta DiCamillo said it is personnel matter that she could not address. Another resident who said she has a son in the Levels program said she wasn’t comfortable not knowing who the current director of Levels is. DiCamillo responded saying that there is still currently a staff at Levels and that the Levels programming has not changed. Many teens and residents were concerned about a perceived lack of transparency on the board’s behalf. “If you see a huge public outcry to fix a personnel issue, there is clearly a demand for transparency,” one resident said. Another resident also asked the board if they were involved in any ongoing litigation, to which Gray said the information is available through a Freedom of Information request. At one point during the meeting, DiCamillo asked if there was anyone else in the audience who wanted to speak about any other matter beside personnel, to which a mother of a Levels child said “we want to continue to talk about him.” “We want Ethan back. The point is that we have over 1,000 signatures,” the mother said referencing the petition “Bring Ethan Back” created on change.org, a copy of which was given to Johnson earlier in May. “What else do we need to show the board.” One teen expressed frustration with the board changing the location of its various committee meetings at the last minute. She said she and others had gone to library branches where they thought meetings would be held to protest Mann’s rumored firing, only to find that the meeting location had been changed. DiCamillo said sometimes the board will change its meeting location when it finds out there are programs being held at the same branch a meeting is to be held, so they move locations. “Sometimes I think I’m coming to

Parkville for a meeting and all of a sudden I show up at Parkville and it’s been changed to Station,” Krupski said. Many teens said they don’t think the board fully understands what Levels and Mann mean to them. “It’s not clear to me that you even understand why Levels is so important to us and why Ethan is important to us,” one former Levels teen said. “When I left, Levels was a safe haven for students.” Library Trustee Michael Fuller said the board understands residents are upset, and that if the board could answer their questions they would, but their attorneys have advised against it. “We hear you — it is uncomfortable to sit here and listen to this,” Fuller said. “I’m not doing it to be written about in the paper about how nasty I am.” “We simply cannot comment in a way that will satisfy you, but it does not mean we don’t want to satisfy you,” Fuller continued. “Personally, I’m very sorry we can’t be more open.” Fuller asked Gray if there will be a point in the future where the library can be more transparent, to which Gray said a press release will come out in the next couple of days regarding the issue. Johnson had said in late April the library had a confidential discussion with Mann and that the discussion will remain confidential. One Levels teen said the Levels Teen Center goes beyond the shows it puts on. “It’s a very safe space for a lot of people to go to — it’s kind of like a haven,” the teen said. “Two of my best friends — their lives were saved by a person who may or may not be a part of Levels anymore.” He then said the board should recognize that there is a massive public outcry regarding Mann’s status. “These are the people you’re supposed to serve, and you’re not answering us,” he said gesturing to the crowd of people who attended the meeting to ask about Mann’s status. “I have knots in my stomach because you can’t tell us anything.”

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Offering Greece a much-needed financial lifeline Continued from Page 12 way we know of “everyday life” in Greece wasn’t from the historians, but from the comedians, like Aristophanes who satirized the politicians and everyday life (think Jon Stewart, Steven Colbert, John Oliver, who have become a better source of news and commentary than The News Media). But whereas Socrates was condemned to death for both corrupting the minds of the youth of Athens and of impiety (“not believing in the gods of the state”), Aristophanes (who satirized Socrates in “the Clouds”), was able to be profane without retribution. This is what travel is supposed to be about - coming to new insights about ourselves and our times by expanding horizons, giving us new perspective and context. It brings home what the historians had sought to do: to help us learn from the past. All we are hearing about Greece, though, is about the economic crisis. Before I arrived in Greece, I had imagined it would be like Detroit —block after block of blight; boarded up buildings; people sleeping on the street; garbage collecting in great piles on dirty streets. I had envisioned what I had seen from Palm Beach to Long Island after our financial collapse - “for sale” signs, people lining up by the thousands hoping to land one of but a handful of jobs. Nothing could be further from the truth — which I attribute to the way Greece is cast in the media. However, I did come away with my own thoughts about how to resolve Greece’s economic woes, which strikes to the heart of our own debate here in the U.S. (as New York Times columnist Paul Krugman has noted often since 2008): the debate between focusing solely on reducing national debt through widening austerity measures (cutting pensions, raising retirement age), versus investment in infrastructure and sustainable development. I’ve come to the conclusion that Greece is yet another victim of the international bankers who crashed our economy along with the global economy, while the “remedies” served to bail out the bankers on the backs of the people. Greece may have had its problems like Detroit for inept or corrupt governance that squandered investment (and apparently “rigged” the figures in order to qualify for admission into the European Union), but what really prompted the collapse was two essential sources: the imposition of the Euro and the freewheeling ability for moneymakers to evade taxes. First the Euro: the flaw in the argument for a single currency in Europe is the fact that countries have different living standards, different wage structures. Once the Euro came in, the cost of a single cup of coffee (which is one of the essential bulwarks of culture in Greece, much as music and movies are in the U.S.) went to 5E, when the average weekly salary was 500E. Being forced to utilize the Euro instead of its own currency meant that Greece did not have the key tool that the U.S. used to stop the freefall of our economy into Depression - a federal reserve that could lower interest rates to stimulate investment.

Tax Evasion: while you hear in Greece the meme that taxes are too high and discourage business investment (the argument you hear to get the U.S. to lower its corporate rates from the nominal 35 percent, while also pushing for a flat-tax instead of a progressive tax structure), I question the premise based on what I saw at the port of Pireaus and other popular ports: namely, row after row of yachts the size of cruise ships, sporting the flags and registration of places like Malta, Channel Islands, Cayman Islands, Panama - that is, tax havens. We’re talking ships costing probably $50 million or $100 million - money paid for by evading taxes that would otherwise have gone into government coffers. I looked into the registry of one of these yachts, moored next to our tiny little vessel in Poros: registered to a investment company called Lightstone based in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Another highly conspicuous ship which gets everyone agog in Pireaus is The Maltese Falcon a “one of a kind” ship-rigged sailing luxury yacht, commissioned and formerly owned by American venture capitalist Tom Perkins. It is one of the largest privately owned sailing yachts in the world at 289 ft,. The yacht, which is registered in Malta, was sold in 2009 for about $70 million to Elena Ambrosiadou, the founder of IKOS Ltd., the Cyprus-based hedge fund. The common denominator, it seems, is “hedge fund”. These are companies that invest other people’s money, who are expecting a return. I am wondering how the investors are benefitted by hundreds of millions of dollars going into a vessel that immediately depreciates and that does not benefit anyone but the CEO who has the authority to sail it. The solution that was imposed on the Greek people punished ordinary people for the sins of others. Austerity destroyed any kind of purchasing power, and is the reason for all the shuttered stores, for unemployment rates of 25 percent. But what you see now is a renewal - a chef who lost his job when his restaurant shut down went into business for himself, opening a patio-style lunch place in the midst of the bank buildings that reminds me of Austin’s truck-style eateries. Hip restaurants, cafes, cocktail and coffee bars are opening up in shuttered shops that became obsolete, like fabric stores that fell out of favor. These are the opportunities that people need in Greece (and in the U.S.) Here’s my prescription for solving Greece’s economic crisis (which would work here too): Stimulate international investment directly into communities (not into or through the government): Real estate: I see prime buildings that are vacant that could be purchased a discount prices, restored (generating jobs) and turned into a productive purpose (also stimulative). For example, on one prominent street, I ask Constantine E. Cavoulacos, who is an architect in Tekem SA, a family architectural and engineering firm that has built 1200 projects in Athens, who out of pride in his city, has volunteered to be a guide to tour-

ists like me in the city’s “This is My Athens” program, what such a building might cost and how much it would cost to refurbish. The combined figure, $2.5 million, for a beautiful building in a prime location seems to me to be a very good investment, and there are many such buildings all around. (He would be an ideal agent for foreign investors to locate appropriate properties and calculate the costs, c.cavoulacos@takem.gr.) Such properties should be prime for investment - either for villas, or for commercial purpose like a boutique hotel, or retail or office space. But these could also be purchased by foundations, refurbished, and turned into business incubators such as I see at the Social Impact Hub, where dozens of young entrepreneurs have very inexpensive office

Constantine E. Cavoulacos, an architect, with his friend Panagiotis, who opened Stoa Proia amid bank and office buildings after the restaurant where he was chef closed in the economic downturn. “Greeks improvise,” says Catharina Flamic space in a building that a family owns and makes available (Social Impact Hub, SocialImpactaward.gr, is part of a global community, Impacthub.net). This would also help stem the brain drain: Young educated people are leaving Greece to find jobs. (See “Young Greeks Seek Options Elsewhere,” By Niki Kitsantonis, New York Times, Sept. 14, 2010, www.nytimes.com/2010/09/15/business/ global/15drachma.html?_r=0). Sustainable development: On the other hand, many of the shuttered, deteriorating structures should be knocked down and replaced with parks (in traditional Greek architecture, homes were built around a courtyard, now there is just a sprawl of building to accommodate a metro area of five million). Families now gather, and children play soccer, on the cobblestone boulevards that ring the Acropolis because there are so few parks. Athens should take advantage of the declining population due to the loss of young people and the economic woes: the population of the “city proper” was 665,000 in 2014, down from 796,400 in 2004- interestingly, about the same number as in Classical Greece; the Athens Met-

ropolitan Area (with 58 municipalities) has a population estimated at 3.75 million in 2014, well below the 5 or 6 million that local people were quoting. I am optimistic when I go about the countryside and see wind turbines and solar panels, artificial lakes which generate hydroelectricity, that will help Greece achieve energy independence and are the big-scale technological projects that will provide jobs. Greece should be prime for international investment it offers an excellent infrastructure, educated population, glorious weather, a very desirable location, where wages and salaries are comparatively low, the standard of living comparatively cheap. Foreign investors would need some guarantees against nationalization of resources, and probably tax incentives. Another source of foreign investment into Greek’s economy comes from the realization that there are some 1,800 islands, but only a couple of hundred are inhabited: the government could sell (or if that is not acceptable, lease) private islands such as one gorgeous island we spot with a single house a short distance from the shore of the Peleponnese and 10 minutes sail outside of the port of Poros. Tax reform: the way it was described, the “little people” (as Leona Helmsley used to say) pay too much tax and clearly, others are not paying enough. Greece (like the US), needs tax reform that is fair, and better ways to assure collection (as Germany has). A taxi driver cites tax policy as a key source of the problem: “Companies need lower taxes, he says. They now have a 60 percent tax rate. The old system was 20-25 pertcent. There is a new deal every year.” Clearly, some rationality and stability is necessary. Drop the Euro: “The solution is to leave the Euro – because living standards are all different,” says Catharina Flamic, a German who has been guiding and living in Greece for more than a decade. “Greece was better off before – the banks telling us how to live. One currency doesn’t work – there are power countries. The EU money only sent to international banks, not to the Greeks.” Her view was echoed by Eleni Pape, who grew up in East Germany and has lived in Greece for more than a dozen years. Make a fair agreement with bondholders for a reasonable repayment. Don’t attack pensions, retirement, or social programs (I notice the name on one building: “The Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity”). Meanwhile, out of desperation, the government is privatizing public services (a German company is itching to take over the utility company). “Greeks are masters of improvisation,” says Flamic. But they need to be masters of their fate. What I learned in Greece? Far from being innate to the human condition, democracy is fleeting unless the people are engaged and vigilant. Just having democracy isn’t any assurance of keeping it. And economic vitality, narrowing the gap between rich and poor, social and economic mobility, and feeling engaged, that one’s participation matters, are key.

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Continued from Page 1 cal elected officials will also attend. “I think often about all our military personnel who died or were killed so that I can enjoy all of the freedom available in America,” New Hyde Park Mayor Robert Lofaro said in an email. “I get choked up every year when I hear the names of the local men from New Hyde Park that paid the ultimate sacrifice.” “It’s a sullen march in remembrance of those who have fallen in the wars,” Christman said. “The whole concept is not to be a celebration per say, it’s really

a dedication.” Christman, who served in the Korean War, said Memorial Day has become synonymous with barbecues over the years, and he hopes more people will remember the true reason the day is given off. “This [holiday] goes way back to the civil war. Over the years, it has become like a, ‘hey it’s a day off from work’… the whole purpose of the holiday is sort of lost in this,” he said. “We need to get back to the original purpose of it.” The number of VFW’s members has dwindled over the years due to an aging

veteran population and lower enrollment levels among younger vets. But. he said, organizations like the VFW are important. And despite the gap in years between the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and the conflicts before them, veterans still share a special bond, Christman said. “That’s the way war is; it’s pretty horrible, and you can’t explain that to someone else because you just have to be there to feel it,” he said. “It’s the comradeship you cannot duplicate between the nonveterans and a veterans — you can’t du- Veterans honor guard at during a recent plicate that.” Memorial Day.

Herricks posters pay tribute to America Continued from Page 10 and tribute this Monday. And while the posters commemorate the veterans who died in service of the country, Schrader said the contest also provides the students with some well-deserved recognition of their own. “I thought it would be a great opportunity to get some kind of recognition,” Schrader said. “Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen as often as for the other students.” Marianna Wohlgemuth, the treasurer for the Ladies Auxiliary and an organizer of the contest, said she and the Auxiliary hoped to promote Americanism and patriotism in young adults. “Memorial Day is in memory of all the fallen comrades. We don’t want anybody to forget they gave their life,” said Wohlgemuth, whose husband served in Vietnam. “To me, America means freedom. And without freedom, we would not have the life we have today.” Wohlgemuth said the Ladies Auxiliary received a wide-range of submissions, particularly from the high school class. One had Uncle Sam, she said. Another had a ship with an anchor. One poster, she said, depicted the emblems of each branch of the armed services with the American flag and an inscription of the lyrics to “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood. Schrader said the high school class,

which includes students in grades nine through 12, brainstormed their feelings about America on a Smart Board and then used the ideas as the basis for their posters. Other 11th and 12th grade students from Herricks High School helped mentor the contest participants as they designed their posters. “I think that through art, you can express yourself better,” said Bettina Campbell a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and an organizer of the contest. The two winners of the poster contest — one from the middle school and one from the high school — will each receive a $50 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. All other participants will receive a $10 gift card. The auxiliary raised the money for the contest at its Holiday Bazaar in December, Wohlgemuth said. The money raised also goes toward monthly visits to Northport VA Medical Center and to ship Beanie Babies to military bases for soldiers to distribute to children in active military zones. “We sent over three cartons of Beanie Babies,” Wohlgemuth said. “They stick them in their pockets, and if they meet any children or young adults, they can use that as a promotion of goodwill.” Post 5253’s ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. at 155 Searingtown Road on Monday, May 25.

Prior to the parade, the Post will pay by local officials. tribute to the members who died in the Wohlgemuth said they would award past year, recount the significance of the the prizes to the students at the Post after holiday and open the floor to comments the parade, at about 11 a.m.

Five on North Shore charged with fraud Continued from Page 5 his income, which would have rendered her ineligible for the benefits. She faces charges of third-degree welfare fraud, third-degree grand larceny and first-degree offering a false instrument for filing. Raphael and Donna Benabou, who are married, received $20,175.29 in Department of Social Services benefits between August 2010 and January 2013 but failed to disclose thousands of dollars in monthly income from interest and dividends, authorities said, adding the Benabous also “concealed they were receiving a monthly IRA distribution of more than $1,500.” Their actual income would have exceeded the threshold to qualify for the government-subsidized Family Health

Plus, according to authorities. The Benabous face charges of thirddegree welfare fraud, third degree grand larceny and first-degree offering a false instrument for filing. “Despite the fact that time and time again we inform the public that those who cheat the system will be caught and prosecuted, some continue to question our determination to root out fraud and abuse,” Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano said in a statement. “I again say to those who would steal money from the neediest of our citizens: you will be caught and prosecuted, and the money you’ve stolen will be returned to our taxpayers.” The cases were all referred to the district attorney’s office by the Nassau County Department of Social Services.

Herricks graduates surpass Kickstarter goal Continued from Page 3 koda produced between 15 and 30 pieces of each item per production. Using Kickstarter funding, the next production will be for 170 a-line tank tops and 100 circle shirts. Julia said she began feeling confident they would reach their target once the Kickstarter campaign hit $4,000 with lots of time to spare, but she still found herself checking her email “obsessively” to see if they were any closer to their goal. “I was totally hooked on it,” she said. “And a ton of people were commenting on Instagram saying, ‘I’m excited about your Kickstarter.’ People were like, ‘I’m so excited, I can’t wait to pledge.’ ” The Ahrens sisters, both vegans and avid yogis, founded Miakoda in 2013. Julia graduated from the New School’s Parsons School of Design in 2012 and works as the clothing designer. Laura, a yoga instructor, performs “more of the

writing end of things,” Julia said. In high school, both Ahrens participated in Herricks’ Student Television Arts Company, a course for artistically gifted students specializing in film. “It definitely influenced me and shaped me as an artist and a designer,” Julia said. Miakoda clothing is made entirely by plant-based materials grown organically, Julia said. For example, Miakoda’s circle shirt is made from a bamboo, organic cotton and spandex blend. “Most people just think about eating healthy and eating organic food and being compassionate to people in their lives, and they don’t think about what they’re wearing. I started looking into the more eco friendly options and there” weren’t many, Julia said. Of Miakoda’s 91 Kickstarter backers, about threequarters were people the Ahrens did not know personally, and about one-half were new customers, including one who contributed $500, Julia said.

“I was like, ‘this person is my new best friend. I love them,’ ” she said. “I was really shocked. I looked at the email like three times…that’s a lot of faith in our company that they would like us.” A number of the backers were from other countries as well, Julia said, including from Australia, France, Canada and the United Kingdom. “They’re like, ‘oh cool it’s made in New York City.’ But I think the real draw to us is that it’s all ethically made with fabrics that are vegan,” she said. Julia, who has an active social media presence, said the Kickstarter turned into an effective way to reach new customers. But she doesn’t see herself starting another campaign anytime soon. “It was fun, and I really enjoyed it, so definitely in the future — but not in the near future,” she said. The company’s next step, Julia said, is to release its fall collection in September and pursue more boutiques in the city to sell Miakoda’s garments.

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Though many of those arrested were associated in some capacity with the Bloods street gang, which has syndicates in the southwestern portion of Long Island, authorities said, the investigation focused primarily on defendants Shaheem Allen, Kwame Reaux and Daquan Mclean. Those arrested were charged with various felony counts of drug possession and distribution, weapons possession and dogfighting charges. They were set to be arraigned Thursday at First District Court in Hempstead. “Make no mistake — those ar-

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“Our police officers do the right thing each and every day and they don’t need a camera around their neck for the public to be ensured that they are doing the right thing,” he said, adding Krumpter’s remarks were “disturbing to me and my members.” Krumpter said the body camera program did not result from the events in Ferguson, Mo., Staten Island or Baltimore, Md., in which protests and rioting took place following the deaths of unarmed black men during police interactions, some recorded by witnesses using cell phone cameras. He said the county announced its intentions to implement a body camera program last year along with a similar program with police in the Village

of Freeport, which experimented with a program last summer and will now require officers to wear them. “There were a lot of legal questions that had to be answered, and we aren’t going to rush into a pilot until we were ready and had all those questions answered,” he said. But Carver said he had not spoken to Krumpter prior to Monday’s press conference, adding he was not aware the county even planned to go forward with the program. “We haven’t even gotten down to the nitty-gritty of when you’re going to turn it on and turn it off,” he said. “That’s how far away we are in this discussion. We haven’t even had a discussion.”

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NEW YEAR-NEW CAREER GROUP SALES REPRESENTATIVE Fortune 500 company, voted top 30 places to start a career in USA by Business Week magazine, looking for individuals to grow with the largest provider of voluntary employee benefits in the country. Must be enthusiastic and have strong work ethic. Sales experience is welcome but not necessary. Extensive management opportunities available. Unlimited earnings potential. Office located in Garden City. Call Bill Whicher 516-574-1064

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Modern Cooperative Nursery School seeks progressive director to lead the collaborative process with the Board of Directors, staff and parents. Director will drive all areas of the educational philosophy and long range planning. Ideal candidate will have certification in early childhood education or it’s equivalent and must have classroom experience. Interested candidates should submit their resume to: gcns50@gmail.com

OFFICE HELP: Part time position available for Inc. Village of Williston Park, detail oriented person needed with good customer relations and excellent computer skills. Hours 19.5 per week/afternoons. Please send resume to: jkain@villageofwillistonpark.org WANTED! Female driver who lives in Great Neck to do local errands 2 or 3 afternoons a week. ALSO WANTED, a cleaning lady, 1 day a week. Cleaning lady does not have to live in Great Neck. Driver and cleaning lady must have own car. Call 516-487-5117.

DENTAL ASSISTANT: New Hyde Park. Full time, evenings & Saturdays required. Experience not necessary. Please call 516-358-4683 or email LandLDental@gmail.com

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FULL TIME NANNY WANTED: In Garden City (near train) in June 7:15am to 6:30 pm Mon-Fri for 3 school age girls (4, 9 & 10). Driving required (family car available daily). Light housekeeping a plus. Email Amy at schroederhearon@ aol.com or call/text 917-576-9754

A COMPANION/HOME HEALTH AIDE Live out, 12 hours okay; nights or days. 20 years experience in home care & nursing home seeking to take care of sick/elderly. Experience with Parkinsons, Alzheimers, dementia, stroke. References available, Own car. English speaking. Please call 347-546-4133

JEWISH LEARNING CENTER is looking or a student willing to give class to a group of 6-8 kids (ages 4 to 6) every Saturday morning from 10am-12pm $20/hr. Location: 3 Grace Ave, 2nd floor, Great Neck. Contact Philippe 917-499-2452

A NURSES AIDE/COMPANION SEEKING position to take care of your elderly loved one. Experience and very good references. Live in or out. Driver. Light housekeeping, shopping, doctor appointments, etc. 516-353-9686, 347-257-4084

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CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones? Fear of your loved ones being alone? Need overnight companion care at home or a health care facility? Call 516-410-9943 NY State certified nursing assistant. CAREGIVER AVAILABLE Experienced woman seeks full time position to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Live in. Very reliable, non driver, references available. Call May 516-292-2662 CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE: looking for immediate full or part time work caring or the elderly 5 or 7 days per week. References available, valid driver’s license. Anita 347-729-9875 or 954-260-1588 CHILD CARE: Parent Support person available to assist with the home, children, transportation. Experienced. Lives locally. Contact 516-488-1346 CLEANING / BABYSITTING SERVICES: 2 women available for cleaning homes, apartments, offices. Own supplies, own transportation. Also available for babysitting. Available 7 days a week, flexible hours. Please call 516-424-3740 or 516-240-3000 CLEANING LADY AVAILABLE Cleans, organizes. English speaking, honest, reliable. excellent references. Own transportation. Call 516-225-8544

ELDER CARE GIVER seeking live in or live out job. Flexible hours. Excellent references. 10 yrs experience. Call Maria: 516-732-2189 HOLLISTIC CARE P/T Exercises generalized medical care with supervision. Must be ambulatory. Retired RN. Call 516-294-9519 HOME HEALTH AIDE Experienced woman with excellent references seeks FT live in position to take care of your sick or elderly. References available. Call Claudette 347-595-5491 HOUSE CLEANER AVAILABLE Good references. MondaySaturday. Experienced. Own car. Will provide own supplies. Free estimates. 516-485-3543, cell 516-661-5282 HOUSECLEANING Young Ukranian woman seeking cleaning/ housekeeping jobs. Years of experience. References available. Call Svitlana 516-567-5003 MOTHER’S HELPER/BABYSITTER AVAILABLE Garden City HS student available to help with your young or school aged children. Games, activities, pool, etc. Available anytime. Also available for pet sitting and pet walking. Please call Amanda 516-741-9669 TO ALL EMPLOYERS We offer the following services: Companions, Home Health Aides/Elder Care Nights, Days Child Care and Housekeeping Live In or Live Out Laborers, Housekeepers No Fee to Employers Evons Employment & Services 516-505-5510

ATTEND AVIATION COLLEGE Get FAA approved Aviation Maintenance training. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM or free information 866-296-7093 POST 9/11 G.I. BILL: VETERANS if eligible; Tractor Trailer training, paid tuition, fees & housing. National Tractor Trailer School, Liverpool/Buffalo, NY (branch) Job placement assistance! Consumer information @ ntts.edu/programs/ disclosures Call 800-243-9300 or ntts.edu/veterans

marketplace ELECTRICAL CORPORATION CLOSING DOWN & SELLING SUPPLIES !! In addition to misc electrical equipment, also selling Chevy 2008 van, Ferrari 1985 car, power washer, snow blower and more !! Please contact 516-325-5153 GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY May 23 9am-3pm rain or shine 61 Roxbury Rd (1 block south of Nassau Blvd train station) Clawfoot tub, dining chairs, toys, incandescent bulbs, more!

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We are looking for someone with swimming and/or swim coach experience to be the head coach for a team that swims in the Nassau Municipal Swim Conference, Division II. Candidates must have current Nassau County Lifeguard Certification and CPR Certification (copies of certifications must be included with cover letter and resume). Anyone interested in applying for this position should send a cover letter and resume to: careers@northhempsteadny.gov.

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LOOKING TO BUY! Records, oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048

AUCTIONS, TAG SALES & CONSIGNMENTS INVITED SALES by TRACY JORDAN Live and Online Auction House, Estate Sales, Appraisals and Consignment Shoppe. 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Mon-Fri 10-6pm Sat 10-5pm, Sun 12-5pm Located next to the La Quinta and behind the Garden Gourmet Deli. Live Auctions Monthly! Free walk-in evaluations for items to be considered for Live Auction every Tuesday and Thursday 10am2pm. No appointment necessary. Auctions are live every Wednesday from 8am-8pm and pre-bids are accepted at anytime. Visit www.invitedsales.com and click on the online auctions tab. Visit www.invitedsales.com to see pictures and information regarding our upcoming tag sales and estate sales. Our 50% off room is open everyday and includes items that have been in our shoppe for more than 60 days. To receive discount coupons and promotional information, join our email list. Text “invited” to 22828 and enter your email address when prompted. Consignments are taken by appointment to provide you with the best service. Please call the shoppe at 516-279-6378 to schedule an appointment or email pictures of your items to info@invitedsales. com. We can provide fair market values on any item that you may want to sell, consign or enter into auction. If you need advice on hosting a sale, selling an item or liquidating an estate, please call Tracy Jordan at the shoppe or directly at 516-567-2960

TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

tag sale *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org YOU’RE INVITED! Wednesday, May 27 9:30am 16 Spruce Lane New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Packed house filled with many collectibles, toys, movies, books, tapes, CD’s, records, basement packed, MANY tools, garage packed, fire dept memorabilia, furniture for the dining room, bedroom, living room ,kitchen, household and housewares ..... Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details!

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pet services A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? ORSTRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available.Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

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apartment for rent GARDEN CITY BORDER: Sprawling 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment. $1,970+ Electric, gated parking, laundry room, air conditioning, dishwasher, hardwood floors, LIRR, NO BROKER FEE. www. gcbapts.com / 516-742-1101

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GARDEN CITY SOUTH Ideal location, mint, large office space, 1st floor. Must see to appreciate. Available now. $1,750 / mth. 2nd floor, 4 large room suite $2,000. Call Owner 516-5387474 or 538-7476

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GLEN HEAD / SEA CLIFF Full building, prime location. Busy street, approx 1200 sf. $2800/ month OR office cubicles $495 /month each. Fully furnished. Perfect for professionals. Eileen 516-674-3777

WYNDHAM WEST LUXURY BUILDING: 24 hr concierge, 24 hr valet, designer done immaculate unit. 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath. $799,000. Carmel Quill, Broker 516-732-6049

NEW HYDE PARK: Corner office, 200 square feet, Western Nassau County, semi furnished. $550 per month includes all. Ask for Adele. 516-354-4340

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WILLISTON PARK: Hillside Avenue, upstairs, 3.5 rooms, fully carpeted, lighted parking. 3 blocks west of LIRR. $900 month utilities included, heat, electric and air conditioning. 516-205-9593

commercial property for rent GARDEN CITY: Walk-In Office space available. New Hyde Park Rd. Suitable for attorney, accountant, mortgage broker. CAC, 2 half baths, private garden, Handicap accessible, full basement. $4,000/ month. Call Carmel Quiell, Broker 516-732-6049

vacation rental EAST QUOGUE Large 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with CAC, heated IG pool, private patio, access to bay and ocean beaches, boat slip available. 1 hour from Garden City. Please call 516248-0079 or 516-732-9435 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full /partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com PECONIC ON THE SOUND: Beautiful, large modern house, private beach, gorgeous sunset views. May-October or monthly. 516-660-2869 or 516-484-0256

GARDEN CITY MINT MOTT Side hall Colonial, 3 BR, 2.5 Bath, mid-block. CAC, new Anderson windows, IGC, 60x100. $885,000. For personal showing, send email to 70kenwood@gmail.com Principals only please. GARDEN CITY MOTT SECTION: Brick 3 bedroom Colonial, 1 1/2 baths, Formal Living Room /Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, EIK, Den/Fireplace, Screened-In Porch, Finished Basement, Garage, 60 x 100. $839,000. Carmel Quill, Broker 516-732-6049 GARDEN CITY WESTERN SECTION: 1954 Cape, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Living Room/Fireplace/Skylight, EIK, Full Finished Basement, private backyard, 65x100 $750,000 Carmel Quill, Broker 516-732-6049 WESTBURY: Just listed! 5 Bedroom, 2 Bath expanded Cape. Totally redone. New SS appliances, flooring, carpeting and furnace. Freshly painted. Master BR with walk in closet. Living room with fireplace. Fenced yard with patio and shed. Must See !! $448,000. Colony Realty, Dolores Peterson 631-413-7572

lots for sale BANK REPOSSESSED LAND! 10 acres$29,900! Meadows, views, prime upstate NY location! Clear title, paved road, utilities! Call: 888-701-7509

lots for sale COOPERSTOWN WATERFRONT! 7 acres $59,900. Beautiful woods, nice views, pristine lake with great fishing! 5 0% BELOW MARKET! 888-479-3394 www.newyorklandandlakes.com LENDER ORDERED SALE! 5 acres 18,900. Nice views, woods, gorgeous country setting! Town rd, utilities, terms available! Clear title, g’teed buildable! 888-905-8847 newyorklandandlakes.com SPECTACULAR 3 to 22 ACRE LOTS with deepwater access: located in an exclusive development on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Amenities include community pier, boat ramp, paved roads and private sandy beach. May remind you of the Jersey Shore from days long past. Great climate, boating, fishing, clamming and National Seashore beaches nearby. Absolute buy of a lifetime, recent FDIC bank failure makes these 25 lots available at a fraction of their original price. Priced at only $55,000 to $124,000. For info call 757-4422171, email: oceanlandtrust@ yahoo.com. Pictures on website: http://Wibiti.com/5KQN

out of town real estate LAUREL Custom 3400 sf Ranch with beach rights. 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths. LR, Family Room, EIK and laundry room. Full basement with high ceilings. 1 car garage. HW floors, CAC and deck. Built in 2011. Just listed! $749,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 S. JAMESPORT Desirable Private Bay Beach Community. Renovated expanded Cape. 4 Bedroom, 2 Baths. Beautiful summer home with fenced yard and in-ground pool. High tech interior surround sound. Remote climate control and CAC. Short distance to deeded beach. $730,000. Colony Realty, Mary Epperlein 631-722-5800

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GARDEN CITY S.E. SECTION Unfurnished second floor 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large living area. Cable, wi-fi, utilities, parking. No smoking. No pets. $1600. Please call 516-650-5144

APARTMENT WANTED: Single, mature, quiet, non-smoker school teacher seeks 1 bedroom apartment (non-basement) in this area. Call Tom 516-437-2927

GARDEN CITY SOUTH 5 large rooms: Living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, closets galore. Includes heat & hot water. No Smoking / No Pets. $1,875/mth. Call Owner 516-987-3585

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HOME CARE INSURANCE: Single women have the biggest risk... Who will take care of you? Protect assets, care in your own home, free guide Master Choices LTC, Long Term Care Specialists. 516877-2704. Please see ad in Professional Guide for more details.

GARDEN CITY Cape, 5 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Very convenient. Near train station and schools. CAC, attached garage. Available July 1. Need good credit, references, etc. Security deposit 1 1/2 mth. No Fee. 3,300/mo plus utilities. Call 203-561-6692 GREAT NECK / KINGS POINT Glamford Rd, totally renovated, 4 bedroom, 4 bath, finished basement, 2 car garage, Great Neck North / Baker School District. $4600 month. Owner 516-482-3210

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NEED A CLEANOUT OR A MOVE? We can move it, sell it or haul it away! 2 Guys and a Truck Just $150/hr Call 516-279-6378 Invited Sales by Tracy Jordan 839 Stewart Ave Garden City, NY 11530 Bonded/Insured www.invitedsales.com

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NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.NYMFT.com

MICROSOFT TRAINING & MORE for individuals or groups. Local college teacher will help you build skills in WINDOWS, WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT. Please call Jim Kaplan 347-673-1785 or email: help@jim-kaplan.com

A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www.ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125 OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated sine 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

cleaning SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686 STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-538-1125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

handyman Meticulous & Reliable Serving GARDEN CITY & Surrounding Area since 2003 Repairs & Installations of all Types Built-in Bookcases, Woodworking, Carpentry, Crown Moldings, Lighting, Painting, Wallpaper and More. 30-year Nassau County Resident. Many ReferencesLic #H01062800 Insured Call Friendly Frank 516-2382112 anytime E-mail Frankcav@ optonline.net LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard 646-996-7628 SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain/rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

health & fitness ADVANCED AT HOME PHYSICAL THERAPY HOUSE CALLS: Unable to travel to physical therapy? We’ll come to you! Services covered by Medicare. Scheduled with a geriatric specialist near you! Call today: 516-399-0051 www.Advanceathomept.com

home improvements AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Repairs & Maintenance *Handyman & Remodeling *Vanity & Kitchen Cabinet Installations *Furniture Assembly & set up *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 22 year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Owner Operated Call BOB 516-741-2154

tutoring CHEMISTRY Tutoring, Support & Test Preparation for Regents & AP NY State Certified Chemistry Teacher. Watch your child have success and confidence as test scores improve. Text/Call Diane Halka 516-469-6864

GARY MARC DESIGNS: Interior design, fabric/furniture selections, paint color consultation, wall coverings, flooring, kitchen/bath designs, custom window treatments, accessories and more. Free Consultation. Gary M. Schoenbach gary@garymarcdesigns.com / 516-680-0144 / www. garymarcdesigns.com

ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT/ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-onone professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.

GRACE ROOFING: Est. 1977. slate, tile flat roofs, asphalt and wood shingle roofs, gutters and leaders cleaned and replaced, professional new roof installation. Free estimates, expert leak repairs. lic/ ins, local references, residential/ commerical 516-753-0268

TUTOR BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, LATIN Cornell college student available to tutor your student for finals, regents or AP exams. Reasonable rate. Email emozdzer@optimum.net or call 516-616-6056

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JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

party help LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

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ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314 PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www. iwantmypianolessons.com

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▼ LEGALS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Herricks Union Free School District, Town of North Hempstead, New York will receive sealed bids in the Community Center, 999 B Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, New York 11040 until 10:00am on June 4, 2015 for Garbage and Rubbish Removal. All bidding documents may be obtained at the above address during school hours. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids received and to accept any bid which it deems to be most favorable to the interest of the District. No bid shall be withdrawn pending the decision of the Board of Education. By order of the Board of Education Helen Costigan District Clerk NHP 141579 1x 5/22/2 015 #141579

Index No.: 001324/12 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU —————————————X TD BANK, N.A. f/k/a COMMERCE BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, -against- DEBENEDITTIS LANDSCAPING, INC., et al., Defendants. —————————————X NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale signed by the Honorable Denise L. Sher dated December 19, 2014 as modified by the Order appointing a Substitute Referee dated February 11, 2015, I the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (“Courtroom, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501 on June 2, 2015 at 11:30 A.M., the premises known as 1 Tulip Place a/k/a 260 Broadway, New Hyde Park, New York 11040, also known as all that certain plot piece or parcel of land with the buildings thereon erected, situate lying and being in the State of New York, County of Nassau, known as Section 33, Block: 177, Lot 37. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment in Index# 1324/2012, Jane P. Shrenkel, Referee. Attorney for Plaintiff: Michael G. Zapson, Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP, 200 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530. NHP 141528 4x 5/08, 15, 22, 29, 2015 #141528

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Uma Hospitality LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/22/15. Office loc.: Nassau County. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail copy of process to is c/o Dharmendra Patel, 27 Morris Dr., New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Purpose: Any lawful activity. NHP 141556 6x 6/15, 22, 29, 6/05, 12, 19, 2015 #141556 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF COLLECTION OF TAXES INC. VILLAGE OF NEW HYDE PARK I, the undersigned, Village Clerk-Treasurer of New Hyde Park, do hereby give notice that I have received the Tax Roll and Warrant for the collection of taxes levied for the present year, and I will be in attendance to receive taxes at the Village Office, 1420 Jericho Turnpike,

in said Village from June 1, 2015 from eight-forty five in the morning until four-fifteen in the afternoon, except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, and that for said period of time taxes may be paid to me without additional charge and that on all taxes remaining unpaid after July 1, 2015, five percent (5%) will be added for the first month and at such rate as determined by the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance for each month or fraction thereof, until paid. TAX RATE: $21.37 per hundred of Assessed Valuation TOTAL TAX LEVY: $4,209,919.51 Cathryn Hillmann Village Clerk-Treasurer DATED: May 11, 2015 New Hyde Park, NY 11040 NHP 141565 2x 5/22, 29, 2015 #141565

Notice of Formation of Bam Style LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 05/11/2015. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Bam Style LLC, 1528 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NHP 141590 6x 5/22, 29, 6/05, 12, 16, 26, 2015 #141590 Notice: Formation of The Left Paw, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/16/2015 Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 411 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NHP 141540 6x 5/08, 15, 22, 29, 6/05, 12, 2015 #141540 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of the Town of North Hempstead, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Zoning Appeals of said Town will meet at Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York, on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, to consider any matters that may properly be heard by said Board, and will hold a public hearing on said date to consider applications and appeals. The following cases will be called at said public hearing starting at 10:00 a.m. APPEAL #19997 - Rector, Church Wardens & Vestrymen of Christ Church, variances 7039.C, 70-208.G & 70-100.1.D to construct a garage exceeding gross floor area and too close to the dwelling on the adjacent lot; S/side #54 George St., 485.65’ E/of Plandome Rd., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 83, Lot 28, R-B District. APPEAL #19998 - John & Vasiliki Giouroukakis, variance 70-202.1.D and appeal for determination, or in the alternative, variance 70-100.2.D to maintain retaining walls with insufficient horizontal separation between walls and a masonry barbeque exceeding permitted height; S/side #182 Mill Spring Rd., 246.23’ E/of Chapel Rd., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 222, Lot 4, R-A District. APPEAL #19999 - Samir Muratovic, variances 70-30.C & 7031.A to construct a two-story addition and portico within a required front yard and covered porch with insufficient aggregate side yard setbacks; S/side

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#51 Foxcroft Rd., 302’ W/of Aldershot Ln., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 222, Lot 27, R-A District. APPEAL #20000 - Jared Dalton, variances 70-39.B, 70103.A & 70-41.A to construct a one & two-story addition, & front porch exceeding permitted floor area, with insufficient parking, & minimum & aggregate side yard setbacks; W/ side #21 Leeds Dr., 300’ S/of Luquer Rd., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. F, Lot 962, R-B District. APPEAL #20001 - Gus Bubaris, variances 70-50.A and 70-50.C to construct a new dwelling within a required front yard setback; S/side 6 Birchwood Ave., 148.19’ W/of Haven Ave., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 31, Lot 371, R-C District. APPEAL #20002 - Jennifer & Sanford Streim, variances 7049.C, 70-101.B, and 70-208.F to construct additions exceeding the permitted floor area and an open porch within a required front yard setback to a nonconforming dwelling; N/side #111 Bayview Ave., 177.98’ W/ of Mackey Ave., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 40, Lot 135, R-C District. APPEAL #20003 - Carmine Meluzio, variance 70-208.F to construct a front portico and a rear deck to a non-conforming dwelling; S/side 10 Third Ave., 170’ E/of Main St., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 46, Lot 1509, B-B District. APPEAL #20004 - Gurpreet Kaur Ahuja, variance 70100.2.A(2) to install fencing beyond the front building line; NW/cor. 85 Stephen Ave. and Kamda Blvd., New Hyde Park, Sec. 8, Blk. 320, Lot 18, R-C District. APPEAL #20005 - Victor Cano, variance 70-100.2.A(2) to construct fencing in a front yard; NE/cor #84 Stephen Ave. & Kamda Blvd., New Hyde Park, Sec. 8, Blk. 323, Lot 1, R-C District. APPEAL #20006 - George Dallas, variance 70-100.2.A(4) (b) to install fencing exceeding the permitted height and beyond the front building line; S/W/cor. 30 Bagley Ave., and Funston Ave., Albertson, Sec. 9, Blk. 70, Lot 1343, R-C District. APPEAL #20007 - Theophilos Patestas, variance 70-100.2.K to install a generator within a required side yard setback; S/ side 139 Sampson Ave., 50’ W/ of Dewey Ave., Albertson, Sec. 9, Blk. 83, Lot 120, R-C District. APPEAL #20008 - Ewa Siuzdak, variance 70-100.2.A(2) to install fencing within a required front yard setback; S/W/cor. 4 Seventh St. and Titus Ave., Carle Place, Sec. 10, Blk. 263, Lot 10, R-B District. APPEAL #20009 - Bayview Twenty-Two LLC, variance 70-196.J(1)(f) to erect signage exceeding the permitted height above grade; S/E/cor. 22 Bayview Ave. and Myrtle St., Manhasset, Sec. 3, Blk. 45, Lot 118, B-B District. APPEAL #20010 - 102 Haven LLC., variances 70-103.A & 70103.F(1) to maintain a conversion from living space to office space with insufficient off-street parking and loading zones; E/ side #102 Haven Ave., 765.45’ S/of Willowdale Ave., Port Washington, Sec. 5, Blk. 95, Lots 444, B-B District. APPEAL #20011 - Port Washington Bagel Café, conditional use 70-126.A and variance 70103.A to convert retail space to a food use with insufficient offstreet parking; SW/Cor #1009 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, Sec. 6, Blk. 80, Lots 50, B-A District. APPEAL #20012 - 316 Westbury Avenue, LLC, variance 70-145.A to maintain an overhead garage door with insufficient front yard setback; S/side

326 Westbury Ave., 100’ E/of Silver Lake Blvd., Carle Place, Sec. 10, Blk. 14, Lot 17, B-B District. APPEAL #19957 - Alan Wolf, variances 70-100.2.A(2) and 70-100.2.A(4) to maintain fencing exceeding the permitted height and beyond the front building line; SW/cor. #9 Amherst Rd. & Roslyn Rd., Albertson, Sec. 9, Blk. 122, Lots 15-19, R-B District. All interested persons should appear and will be given an opportunity to be heard at such meeting and/or hearing. DAVID MAMMINA, R.A., Chairman; Board of Zoning Appeals NHP 141600 1x 5/22/2015 #141600 Notice of Formation of P & W Technologies, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/9/2015. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. The LLC, 1784 West End Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Purpose: any lawful purpose. NHP 141601 6x 5/22, 29, 6/05, 12, 19, 26, 2015 #141601

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Merillon action Continued from Page 55 Stone and Ryan Vitrano each with a base hit. The solid defense of Aaron Chik, Jordan Johnson and Lukas Rinaldi helped keep the game close. Hope to see Rafael Garcia, Tristan Wang and John Saoulidis at the next game. Hand Rolled Bagels Brewers vs. Dr. Barbaro / Podiatrist Cubs. Sometimes less is more! The Hand Rolled Bagels Brewers played the Dr. Barbaro / Podiatrist Cubs today at Manor Oaks Field. Many of the Brewers players were unable to attend. The team was only able to field five players but each and every one of them came to play. Dylan Colon pitched two scoreless innings and Gavin Dugger pitched a scoreless third. DJ DeLaCruz came in for the fourth inning and only gave up two runs. But pitching wasn’t the only story as the boys brought their bats as well. Dylan went 4-6 with a triple, a home run and eight RBI. But the rest of the team did their part too. Gavin also went 4-6 and DJ went 5-for-6. Sebastian Hansman had three RBI and Tommy Tuzzolo had two RBI. The final score was 15-2 and ran the Brewers winning streak to five games. Major’s Division Modells/IslandWide Medical River Sharks vs. Dr. Zadnik Ducks. With school events causing multiple conflicts for the River Sharks, Coach Jim schanter and Coach Greg Denara offered to lead the team. The River Sharks were also assisted by Brendan Cooper, Rayon Khan, and Tyler Smith who came down to fill in for the boys that were missing. Josh Henderson started the game and was a very effective starting pitcher. He was followed by Tommy Goodwin who piched 3 shut out innings and kept the River Sharks in the game. Vincenzo Montoni pitched two scoreless innings as the River Sharks with hits by Luke Notine, Scott Mayer, Cenzo Montoni, Tommy Goodwin, Matteo Zeppieri and Josh Henderson kept chipping away at the Ducks lead. Brilliant defensive plays by Matteo Zeppieri at third, Scott Mayer at first, Cenzo Montoni at SS josh Henderson at second and Luke Notine behind the plate helped the pitchers get out of jams. Although Brendan Cooper, Rayon Khan and Tyler Smith play full time for the Tigers, they united with the Sharks and played great baseball at the plate and in the field.

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Town of North Hempstead Commissioner of Parks and Recreation Jill Weber (holding banner) was a guest speakers at the New Hyde Park-Mineola Runner’s Club’s monthly meeting held at Tully Park on April 18 to talk about the town’s parks, ways of improving their enjoyment and the upcoming June 7, 8K race/community walk. To learn more, visit: http://www.newhydeparkrunners.com/about.html

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The Herald Courier, Friday, May 22, 2015

Fire, red Bulls battle to 3-3 stalemate New Hyde Park Wildcats BU7 Soccer FIRE (Coaches Chris Bernic and Jay Bigeni): The Fire faced off against the Red Bulls on Saturday. After giving up two early goals, Jackson Bigeni cut the lead to one on an explosive breakaway that ended with a quality finish. Tristan Ranallo and Ryan Ooomen played aggressively in the midfield, making their presence known all game long. Leo Tching and Vincent Leva kept the game close with excellent defense and good pace. The second half heated up early when Aidan Bernic tried a through ball that found Jackson on the other end, tying the score at 2-2. Sherwin Fernandes kept the pressure on with excellent work all over the field. Darsh Mirchandani and Caleb Yu provided spark with good hustle and game awareness. Erik Oberwiler and Joseph Calandra anchored the defense, stopping Red Bull chance after chance. The Red Bulls would add another goal and so would Jackson Bigeni, ending the game in a 3-3 tie. RED BULLS (Coaches Rob Honovic and Boris Ribaric): The Red Bulls played one of their

best games of the year, earning a well-deserved 3-3 tie against the Fire. In goal, Vasilios Dallas kept the score close by making key saves throughout the match, including two point blank opportunities that would have given the Fire a late two-goal lead. Kaleb Dyasi and Giovanni Salmeron were the goal scorers. Both Kaleb and Giovanni displayed great ball handling skills and controlled the flow of the game. Matthew Ribaric and Vincent Sparacello showed their hustle by making great runs and creating many scoring opportunities. On defense, both Om Thakur and Arnav Kohli played sound defense by limiting the Fire’s offense. Thomas Honovic and Austin Lee played well on both sides of the ball, helping create scoring chances for the team and playing solid defense when needed. CREW (Coaches Sandra and

Kieran Griffin): After a week off from intramural action, the Crew boys took to the field and played its most complete match so far. Michael Tagios, Lucas Correle, and Nicholas Peters played a very aggressive game. Eamon Griffin and Dale DellaIocono patrolled the pitch on both ends. Liam Dempsey began the game in goal but then displayed some real good dribbling runs. Aiden Hom, Gabriel Padilla, and Niko Koutsoftas added good energy to the game as well. Aiden made a tremendous diving save late in the game to keep the score level. Despite the effort and good play, the Crew lost a close 2-1 game. Keep up the good work. More ball control is happening each week. GALAXY (Coaches Scott Liewehr and Sam Thomas): The Galaxy played a good matched against a tough Crew team this weekend. The game got off to a

rough start for the Galaxy due to an own goal after a strong offensive surge by the Crew early in the first half. Goalies Samuel Hu and Christian Reger, however, were able to prevent any further scores in the half. Gianluca Glavic and Ethan Moy provided solid defense, and Zane Begawala played extremely hard at the forward position. Daniel Cho and Hu made numerous runs upfield and helped control the offensive pace. Gavin Dugger, Reger, Begawala, and Simon Thomas all had shots on goal, but to no avail as the score was 1-0 for the Crew at halftime. The Galaxy got off to a fast start in the second half when Nico Liewehr broke free down the sideline and found the upper corner of the net with nice shot from distance. The game heated up further with an onslaught of offense from the Crew, but Dugger and Thomas shared keeper duties in the second half and were able to keep the game tied at 1. Albert Kuo played hard on defense and Reger had two shots on goal in the second half, plus a great cross in front of the net. Late in the game, Thomas dropkicked the ball to midfield, and Liewehr gained control with a

header to himself upfield, outsprinting the pack towards the goal and finishing with a shot through the legs of the goalkeeper. The Galaxy escaped with a 2-1 win after a hard-fought match and some great team play. SOUNDERS (Coaches Mike Avallone and John Profeta): The Sounders lost this week 1-0 in a hard fought game against the Revolution. Strong games were turned in by Aidan Cruz, Alexander Fulgieri, Hamza Ghani, Lucas Kanhai, Zayan Khan and Neel Khurana. While the Sounders are off for Memorial Day, they look forward to their upcoming game in two weeks against the Red Bulls. REVOLUTION (Coaches Kurt Anschlowar and Kevin Sequeira): The Revolution had a great game against the Sounders. Jameson Cho, Harrison Acosta and Brandon Leong all played solid defense. Aidan McNeely, Thomas Anschlowar and Clayton Wong all took turns as goaltender, keeping the opposition scoreless. Chris Rodgers scored the only goal of the match with a long-distance shot. The play of Zachary Chen and Brandon Sequeira showed tenacity.

giants top dodgers, 16-10 in Minors action

Minors Division Dr. Virgilio Chiropractic Giants vs. NHP ELKS/ Parker Jewish Rehab Dodgers The Virgilio Chiropractic Giants played an enjoyable but messy game against the NHP ELKS/ Parker Jewish Rehab Dodgers on a rainy Saturday morning at Merillon Field. Intermittent showers, which were heavy at times, took turns with short lived bursts of sunshine confounding both players and spectators alike. The Giants came away from this soggy game with a 1610 win. Jack Puvogel set the stage with his pitching and base hits. Ethan Vo and young Zachary Chheda also hit the ball solidly. James Asmus launched a rocket to center field driving in four runs. John Dermezis made a number of wonderful plays in the field. Aedan Cotter, in his debut this season behind the plate, looked sharp and well adjusted. Sebastian Lennox and Domenico Masi are showing great improvement at bat and in the outfield. The Giants, who had gotten off to a rocky start, are nearing the 500 mark showing both determination and teamwork. The coaches are pleased with the boy’s ability

to pull together and play well as the season progresses. Dr. Virgilio Chiropractic Giants vs. AH Pirates On Saturday, the Virgilio Chiropractic Giants defeated the Albertson Herricks Pirates at the Searingtown Elementary School Field. This balmy day was one of the first really hot and humid Saturdays of the season but the change in temperature didn’t seem to slow either team’s offense. The Giants belted numerous hits and came away from this slugfest with a 16-12 win. Ethan Vo and Joe Mattei kept the Pirates at bay with their pitching. John Dermezis had a few solid hits. Aedan Cotter, Ethan Vo and young Charlie Newberg also contributed extra base hits and drove in runs. James Asmus hit a long home run to center field driving in three runs. Jack Puvogel looked sharp and well adjusted behind the plate. Sanay

Shah and Zachary Chheda are showing great improvement in the outfield. The Giants, have now won two and a row and are showing great determination and teamwork. The coaches are pleased with the boy’s progress and tenacity. Farms Division UFC Royals vs. AHLL Marlins. The UFC Gym Royals took on the mighty AHLL Marlins on Tuesday. Zach Davis pitched two impressive innings while Joe Fitzgerald and Adrian Sikora reached based two and three times respectively. Ethan Wang played almost every position in the field and was hit by a pitch but trudged on. Joeseph Teetz had three hits and kept the bases empty yet the Royals still trailed the game when Anthony Symanski stepped to the plate. With the bases jammed, Anthony slammed a 3-0 pitch

into the far depths of right field to end the game in walk off fashion. SAI Insurance/Stutzmann Funeral Royals vs. the Charles Schwab Padres. The SAI Insurance / Stutzmann Funeral Royals battled the Charles Schwab Padres this past Tuesday. Scott Mclellan pitvhed three scoreless inning while adding two hits, Ahman Thwani and Tristan Harrison,Damian Chu played the field nicely and helped support McLellan’s shutout. The Padres loaded the bases in the fifth and Johnn Dunn was called upon to put out the fire. Bobby Symanski,Brian O’connor, Nicky Dempopeis, Alan Sikora and Brian Ho all got hits to put the game out of reach in the fifth at 6-2. City Line Florist / K of C NHP White Socks Vs. SAI Insurance / Stutzmann Funeral Home Royals. The City Line Florist / Kof C NHP White Socks had a close game against the SAI insurance / Stutzmann Funeral Royals on Sunday.The White Socks pitching consisted of Andrew Notine, Gabriel Schultz and Shayaan Siddiqui which held the Royals to 3 runs. The offense was led by Chris Notine, Jason Continued on Page 54

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