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How will having a woman as President make a difference? Part III: The Girls
Continued from page 21.
Samantha Schurr It will show that women have come a very long way.
Vote is Tuesday, May 17, at the Southampton Intermediate School. Many, many things have gone awry over the past 18 months or so in the district, that the taxpayers know about, know partially about, or do not know at all. The BOE has not been transparent or forthcoming on many disturbing issues, even though their constituents and others have implored them to do so, time and time again. On other matters their actions or inactions have not been representative of the majority of the community whom they were elected to represent. If you are displeased, show your displeasure at the polls. That will get their undivided attention for sure. For example, according to the BOE, only one appraisal was used to value 300/310 Hampton Road. Whose appraisal was it? The sellers’! Sound real estate practices would have three impartial appraisals, especially when you are entrusted with public monies. For this reason and many more~ VOTE “NO” ON PROPOSITION #3~ the proposed purchase of 300/310 Hampton Road! JOAN TUTT
Karen Pilco Yes it will make a difference. I’m not sure about exactly how it will make a difference but men are always elected President so I’d like to see it change and see how it’s different. It might make everything much better. But I’d like the chance to see it. Ina Brisman It will be the first time in this country that we have a woman for President. I would really like that. I’m not sure how that might be different but she might make different rules than a man would make.
Rose Littman I don’t know what the difference would be but if it does happen I think we’ll see after some time passes. Maybe not until she’s been in the White House for a year or two.
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GARDEN Birds, Butterflies, and Bugs Oh my! A discussion on how to attract and support wildlife and pollinators on your property will be held at Marders in Bridgehampton on Sunday. Learn what simple plants you can add to help save the butterflies, the birds, and the bees. Marders will be hosting a class, workshop, or discussion on how to make your
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garden grow each week. Starts at 10 AM. Free and open to all. Located at 120 Snake Hollow Road. Call 631-537-3700.
Non-Garden Plants Even though it’s still a little nippy out there, that doesn’t mean you can’t have beautiful, and healthy, plants either indoors or hanging outside.
KROMER’S AUTO Now Servicing Isuzu Diesel Trucks with State of the Art Technology as well as Wheel Alignments, Suspension Lift Kits, Air Conditioning and all your Automotive needs for Foreign and Domestic Autos. NYS Inspections Monday-Friday 8 to 5
199 FORT POND BOULEVARD, EAST HAMPTON 329-5568
The folks at Wittendale’s are all over how to care for hanging and potted plants. Here’s a rundown of what to do: Make sure your pots have drain holes! This may seem easy enough, but according to some workers at the East Hampton locale, “you’d be surprised” at how often this is overlooked. Always check to see if your containers need water. Sometimes plants can wilt due to hot sun, but still retain excessive moisture and may not need more water. Check the soil moisture in your containers using your finger if you are unsure whether watering is necessary. Give the plants enough water that the water runs out through the drain holes. This way the entire root system has received a good, thorough soaking. L a s t l y, a n d m a y b e m o s t importantly, “resist the urge to water everything.” More often than not they don’t need it. Got questions? Call up Wittendale’s at 631-3247160 or pop by their location at 89 Newtown Lane in East Hampton.