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RUMELT CHALLENGES DARCY FOR SEAT ON HEMP. TOWN COUNCIL The Town of Hempstead’s Third Council District, one of six seats in the Hempstead Town Council, which runs from Atlantic Beach all the way up into Floral Park and includes most of The Five Towns, excluding most of Hewlett, Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Neck and Hewlett Harbor, is pitting Republican incumbent James Darcy, elected in 2000, against Democrat Owen Rumelt, a lawyer and 23year resident of West Hempstead.

Darcy’s political experience includes serving as Assemblyman for the 21st Assembly District and Mayor of the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream. Rumelt currently serves as Library Board Trustee of the West Hempstead Public Library. A few years ago he decided to become more involved in the community and make a difference.

James Darcy The two will face a public vote on Election Day, November 8th. The Five Towns’ other Councilman, Anthony Santino, who represents the Fourth District, is not facing reelection this year. The Second and Fifth Council District are also up for reelection. This is the first in a series of candidate forums to appear in The South Shore Standard prior to Election Day.

ATL. BCH. WANTS MORE SPEEDING TICKETS ISSUED

By Jonathan Walter

Standard Staff Reporter

Sukkot Acrobatics Pictured above is world famous Chinese acrobat Xaia Di of the Chinese Circus at the Simchat Beit Hashoeva event at Andrew J. Parise Park on Sunday, October 16. The event was hosted by the Chabad of the Five Towns and was filled with Sukkot holiday festivities including: dancing, live Jewish music by Azamra DJ, and light refreshments.

Photo by Susan Varghese

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Inwood Leaders Feel They’re The “Outcasts” of Five Towns

Challenger Seeking to Change Wasteful Spending and Special Districts

By Scott P. Moore

By Owen Rumelt

Standard Staff Reporter

I am running for the Town of Hempstead Town Council because the voters of the Third District deserve a strong advocate for their interests. As I have campaigned in the District from West Hempstead, through Malverne and into The Five Towns, I have asked voters “do you know who your Councilman is?” only to find that a mere handful of people are able to name him, notwithstanding his having served for many years in the position. Most don’t even Owen Rumelt know that there is a Town Council. And those few who can identify their Councilman – it’s because they recognize his name from the multiple mailings they receive from the Town or saw his name in the newspaper. However, even they can’t remember the last time they saw him in their town.

The Five Towns are wellknown for their unique culture in comparison with most of Long Island and the surrounding area – a highly concentrated Orthodox Jewish community bubbling with life and with most of the area’s residents living an above average economic lifestyle. Overlooked, however, are the other parts of these communities, mostly nearer to the Queens border, whose lifestyles and living conditions are entirely different from those of their close neighbors.

Inwood is a community much different from its brethren – with a population of nearly 9,800 people, the hamlet is the second most populated of the Five Towns.

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Atlantic Beach’s Mayor wants more police issuing more speeding tickets in his village.

At this week’s Village Board meeting, Mayor Stephen Mahler expressed his displeasure regarding the lack of police patrols in Atlantic Beach and also the manner in which minimal patrols are done.

There were 22 summonses issued for the month of September in Atlantic Beach while there were 91 issued during September of last year.

“All I have ever asked is that they do an hour in the morn-

families move into the hamlet.

“There’s a big, big mix of people in there.”

Diversity is the big key to the difference between Inwood and its neighboring villages – while most of the others are between 87 to 97 percent white, Inwood is a true fusion of different races and backgrounds – only 48 percent of its population is white, according to 2010 Census data.

African American and designated “other races,” which include Hispanics, each make up 24 percent of the Inwood population, according to 2010 Census data.

“Inwood’s like a big melting pot – we’ve got every nationality here,” said Michael Gliner, president of the Inwood Civic Association. “We have old Italians, Jewish people, Orthodox, Christian,

Inwood’s diversity separates the hamlet from the rest of The Five Towns.

Photo by Scott P. Moore “Inwood was always considered the ‘step child,’” said Tony LaFerrara, the chairman of the Inwood Civic Association who has lived in Inwood for over 50 years. “They consider Atlantic

Beach more ‘Five Towns’ than us.” LaFerrara said the community in recent years has seen an increase in African Americans and Hispanic residents, as well as a small patch of Orthodox Jewish

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Hewlett vs. Lawrence in 0-0 Soccer Tie

By Scott P. Moore

Standard Staff Reporter

An intra-Five Towns battle for soccer dominance ended with the Hewlett Bulldogs and Lawrence Golden Tornadoes battling it out to a 0-0 draw at the end of regulation on Tuesday afternoon. Both teams played fullsteam from the opening whistle to the very last kick.

The Golden Tornadoes (3-52) were dominant in keeping the ball within their possession throughout the first half, but rarely poked holes through a tough Bulldog (6-1-2) defense to make any real attempts on the goal. Lawrence only managed three shots on goal in the first half while Hewlett, with few chances, managed two.

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He added: “Hey, we’re still in position to try and make the playoffs. We just need to get in.”

Lawrence freshman goalie Kevin Cancinos made nine saves while Hewlett goalie, senior Josh Alovis, made eight saves. Hewlett won the first game with Lawrence earlier this season 2-1.

Lawrence will play its final two games of the regular season on Thursday, October 20th away at Bethpage and on Monday, October 24th away at Sewanhaka.

Hewlett will play its final three regular season games against Bethpage at home on Wednesday, October 19th, Sewanhaka at home on Friday, October 21st and away against Levittown-Division on Tuesday, October 25th.

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Hewlett Coach Nick Lacetera.

“Both teams had chances, especially early in the game. They’re all friends, so it a nice friendly match – it brings the best out of all of us.” He added the team wanted the win, but with three games left, a tie was fine.

“It was very competitive,” said Lawrence Coach Pat Leary. “We get they’re best and they get our best – it’s how its been for year. Soccer’s a game of scoring, though... and if you don’t put one in the net, you get a 0-0 tie.”

He also said the team’s inconsistency was still a factor, but he

ferent with both teams matching blow-for-blow on offense, with both teams making quick runs at the goal. Hewlett missed a great chance when Lawrence goalie Kevin Cancinos dove and deflected a would-be goal, but Lawrence defenders quickly knocked the ball out of the zone.

Likewise, Lawrence senior Daniel Reiskin had a good opportunity that would require a tap-in, but overpowered it past the goal.

With time running out, Hewlett made one last attempt at the goal, but a hard kick knocked it out of bounds and into Lawrence possession for the final ten seconds. Following the game, both coaches agreed that the teams played a well-fought, hard game amongst friends.

“It was a great game,” said

Lawrence’s David Ramirez (#15) and Hewlett’s Spencer Locke (#7) fight for the ball during the second half.

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Atlantic Beach Wants More Speeding Tickets Issued damned if you do and you’re damned if you don’t.”

CONTINUED FROM P. A1 ing and an hour in the evening because people are just speeding by,” Mahler said. “When I walk my dog in the morning, people are just speeding by.”

Mahler voiced concerns that the those who speed through the village are people coming through from Long Beach, and that most of the police patrols sit at the bottom of the Atlantic Beach Bridge instead of along Park Street, and it isn’t solving the speeding problem.

“I know that you risk the backlash of speaking out in opposition to police policy, but eventually you have to stand up and be heard. After being the good guy for all of those years and just sitting on it, in the last few years I’ve spoken out and there’s great resentment against it. So you’re

FEMA Aid Atlantic Beach’s Department of Public Works is currently in the process of filing for disaster relief funding through FEMA to repair a number of areas in the village that were damaged by Tropical Storm Irene it was announced at the village’s monthly board of trustees meeting last Tuesday.

“We’ve started closing all of the beaches and we’re still assessing all of the damage caused by the storm,” Public Works Superintendent Steve Cherson said.

Cherson says that the village has begun doing repair work on various damaged streets around the village.

“Today we started repairing

storm drains through Hamilton, Park and Ocean,” Cherson said.

“We’re doing everything from Ocean to Park and Park to Bay. We had also done some work on Nassau over by the temple, and there are some spot locations that we’re going to be doing on Cayuga, Kings Avenue, and Albany Boulevard, among some other locations around here.”

Other repair work includes fixing items around the boardwalk, including many lamps that were damaged during the storm and repairing the parking lot.

“What they do is $64,900 is considered a small project and anything after that is a large project. We’re looking at receiving $200,000. In my conversations with FEMA, they told me that I could break that up into smaller projects. So, that lot, the

boardwalk, the storm drains that got washed out, if I break up and keep it under $64,900, we shouldn’t have any problem.”

Cherson hopes to receive the money soon. He is not in a rush with the winter upcoming, but hopes to have the beach looking like new by next summer.

50-Year Anniversary Celebration It was announced that Atlantic Beach’s 50-Year Anniversary Celebration will take place on June 21st, exactly 50-years to the day after the village became incorporated, at 4 p.m. at the Sunny Atlantic Beach Club. Discussion of events for the occasion including activities for children as well as food planning and other activities is currently underway.

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Rumelt Challenges Darcy For Seat On Hemp. Town Council CONTINUED FROM P. A1 The voters of the Third District deserve a councilman who will stand up for them and focus on bringing good paying jobs to Hempstead and making living here affordable, one who will question why the Town Animal Shelter has a proposed 2012 budget of $7.4 million, with almost half of the budget going to unexplained “administrative costs.” They need a councilman who aims to cut wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars by the Special Districts and Sanitation Districts and will fight to end those numerous Town mailings which often provide little useful information, but cost taxpayers over $2.5 Million per year. The residents of the Third District need a councilman who will work to ensure that Town government is responsive to the needs of our communities and that it takes the necessary actions to allow for smart growth and development and the increased economic and employment opportunities they will provide. I want to be that councilman.

I am a 23-year resident of West Hempstead and a partner in Levy Ratner, P.C., a Manhattan labor law firm in Manhattan. My wife and I have two daughters, ages 18½ and 20.

Soon after moving here, I became active in my synagogue, the Young Israel of West Hempstead, and served in various capacities before becoming its President. At the same time, I began my involvement in community affairs and, two years ago, became a member of the Board of Trustees of the West Hempstead Public Library. My service as a Trustee heightened my interest in serving the community and trying to make a difference. It is for this reason that I decided to seek political office.

Among the most important issues facing the Town of Hempstead is how to combat

the high rate of unemployment and determine how to maintain essential Town services in a declining economy through the efficient usage of taxpayer’s money. The Town’s unemployment rate of 14 percent is higher than anywhere else on Long Island.

We need to undertake and support programs that will attract new industry, improve job skills through training and increase possibilities for employment.

We need to review our budget process, focusing on the Town’s expenditures and, among other things, consider the savings which could result from consolidation of the numerous “special districts.” Most of all, we need to ensure that the ability to live in the Town remains an economically viable possibility.

When I moved to West Hempstead, I was optimistic about the life my wife and I would be able lead here. Nowadays, however, too many couples, young and old, are leaving the Town because they simply cannot afford to live here. That is unacceptable and we must make the necessary changes to encourage the continued growth of our Town.

As I campaign through the Third District, I have seen too many storefronts which stand empty, save for aging “for rent” signs. We need to reestablish our towns and villages’ business districts. It is incumbent upon the Town Council to take all necessary and appropriate actions to attract businesses to fill these vacancies, thereby creating new jobs and increasing our tax base. However, the current administration is unwilling to make necessary changes in our zoning rules, out of the baseless fear that our towns and villages will lose their suburban character. One of my priorities as Councilman will be to undertake a comprehensive review of the Town’s zoning regulations to ensure that they are brought into the 21st Century.

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Rumelt Challenges Darcy For Seat On Hemp. Town Council CONTINUED FROM P. A2 The challenges facing the Town of Hempstead are many. I am prepared to face those challenges and to work with the members of the Town Council to allow for the continued growth of the Town and the provision of services in the difficult economic climate we are facing. If I am fortunate to be elected, I look forward to serving the voters of the Third District, so that when someone asks them “do you know who your Councilman is?” they can respond “of course, I do – it’s Owen Rumelt.”

High Quality of Life and Freeze on Taxes Merit Re-Election

By James Darcy As I joined with my colleagues on the Hempstead Town Board, passing a 2012 budget that freezes all town taxes, I felt a genuine sense of accomplishment. While other governments at all levels are in fiscal chaos, our township has produced a budget that holds the line on taxes, justifies the confidence of Wall Street credit

rating agencies and funds a full complement of life-enhancing municipal services.

The town’s commitment to sound and sensible budgeting is at the core of our governmental mission. As a result, we are able to offer important services and programs, maintain our area’s infrastructure, help keep our planet clean and green and maintain our township as a great place in which to live, work and raise a family.

By freezing taxes, we are helping taxpayers keep more money in their wallets during these challenging economic times. Equally important to our tax-freeze budget is the manner in which we’ve accomplished this important goal. Many governments have increased borrowing to unsustainable levels, employed “one-shot” (non-recurring) revenues to plug budget holes and engaged in fiscal gimmicks that threaten to mortgage our children’s future.

Hempstead Town has distinguished itself through its prudent fiscal policies. We’ve actually reduced the town’s debt service by $6.3 million over the most recent three-

Inwood Leaders Feel They’re The “Outcasts” of Five Towns CONTINUED FROM P. A1 all different kinds of schools and churches.”

Data from The Census’ American Community Survey from 2005 to 2009 shows Inwood with a dramatically lower average income – roughly $40,000 lower – than their neighbors in Cedarhurst and Lawrence. Over 1,830 people, or 16 percent, of those residing in Inwood live under the poverty level, while the rest of The Five Towns combined does not reach 1,000 residents. The combined Five Towns poverty level, without Inwood included, is barely two percent.

“You have people here that are very poor – many have immigrated from The Third World,” Gliner said. “But you also have the very wealthy. It’s unique because we hit almost every race, financial background and religion in one town.”

Gliner added: “You’ve got the country club and little bodegas within walking distance of each other. You can go from one extreme to the total opposite within four blocks of each other.” Gliner also said the hamlet also does not seem, to him at least, receive the same amount of attention the other areas get.

“There is an income disparity,” said LaFerrara. “We have a lot of low income families, but we also have a lot of business owners like myself.”

Similar to the rest of The Five Towns though, Inwood has also gone through changes over the last 20 to 30 years. Frank DeCicco, who runs the Inwood Buccaneers youth sports programs, grew up on the outskirts of Inwood and remembers how different the hamlet and surrounding area used to be.

“It’s changed there tremendously in the last few years,”

he said. “Inwood was the number one or two places for Italian Americans to come and settle when I was a kid... everyone used to know each other’s name. People came in though, and people went out.” He added that Inwood was still “beautiful” and a great place to live because of the people living there.

LaFerrara added that many of the differences in both race and income have contributed to the idea Inwood is riddled with crime or, simply, a bad area.

“I’ve heard ‘Inwood’s a bad area,’ I tell them to come to take a look at us — I can go anywhere no problem,” he said. “It’s a perception about our community only because they don’t know us. It’s a product of the ignorance. We’re just like everyone else here.”

“We’re basically the outcast of The Five Towns,” Gliner said.

If you drive through, you’ll see auxiliary police in Hewlett, Woodmere, Lawrence and Cedarhurst, but none in Inwood.

Things you see in the other four towns, you just don’t see in Inwood for whatever reason.”

Gliner cited the lack of police force and newer traffic lights as examples.

The oddities go both ways though – Inwood, technically the last village going west before Queens and the New York City borders, is still part of the New York City mail system.

“We’ve been around almost as long as the others, but we’re the only one still operating with a post office from New York City,” said Gliner. The postal zone is a sublet from the Far Rockaway office, according to Gliner. “We’re paying taxes to Nassau, but we’re considered a city postal zone. It doesn’t make sense to me.”

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Local kids enjoying the at the Simchat Beit Hashoeva event at Andrew J. Parise Park on Sunday, October 16.

year period. No gimmicks, no “one-shot” revenues, no gluttonous borrowing to meet pay-asyou-go expenses…just a simple, honest and accountable taxfreeze budget. That is what taxpayers are getting from Hempstead Town.

As a result of the township’s rock solid fiscal standing, we have been able to focus on the important task of stimulating the economy and creating jobs.

To that end, our township recently approved three major development projects that are pumping hundreds of millions of private sector dollars into our economy and creating thousands of construction and permanent jobs, and at the same time, we are restoring luster to commercial corridors. From ridding a local community of a seedy hotel and replacing it with train commuter-friendly apartments to replacing the long vacant Avis RentA-Car world headquarters with 300,000 square feet of commercial building, we are encouraging growth while other areas are

stagnating.

Beyond the influx of private sector monies into our township, Hempstead is moving forward with a $50 million “Improve Hempstead” capital program.

This initiative will fund the resurfacing of roadways, upgrades to municipal bulkheads and even finance the construction of a new recreation center for children with special needs.

Municipal services will remain in full force for 2012 while we constrain salary and wage cost increases to one percent.

From stunning beaches, marinas, parks and nature preserves to the Rock Hall pre-colonial museum, free senior citizen income tax preparation assistance, no-cost flu immunizations, free child car seat safety installations and exciting summer concert series, we are providing meaningful services. Affordable senior citizen housing is making it possible for mature residents to remain in the communities they love, while free how-to seminars and a one-of-a-kind renewable

energy park is ensuring an environmentally responsible legacy for future generations.

Locally, our commitment remains strong and unwavering.

Our leaders have worked to add attractive streetscape work along Broadway in Woodmere and at Station Plaza in Hewlett. At the same time, we have waived building permit fees for Sukkah structures and worked with LIPA to repair Eruv wires in the wake of major storms.

Hempstead Town founded the Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee (TVASNAC), seeking a seat at the table with the FAA and the Port Authority. Recently, the town’s member of the TVASNAC board proposed that there be one telephone number to report problems, register complaints, etc.

Indeed, the proposal has been embraced by the local congressperson as a tool in cutting through the bureaucracy. Our town leaders also have worked with the LIRR to adjust train horns that have been a constant

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source of disturbance to many area residents.

Taxpayer forums at the Lawrence Library as well as the Hewlett/Woodmere Library are helping homeowners reduce their property taxes. Our Rock Hall Museum in Lawrence is providing culturally enriching programs for local families. The town’s Woodmere Dock is a great place to launch a kayak or simply enjoy a sunset. Finally, Lido Golf Course and the beach club at Atlantic Beach Estates are offering great recreation outlets for residents of all ages.

I am excited about continuing the work I’ve done as a Hempstead Town Councilman. Providing the best governmental services at the lowest possible cost is rewarding. Providing tax-freeze budgets that earn the respect of credit rating agencies on Wall Street and the trust of neighbors on Main Street is important work. I am grateful for the confidence that residents have placed in me, and ask for your support this November.

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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP Your Guide to How Our Elected Officials Are Voting and What They’re Voting On. Carolyn McCarthy U.S. Representative, New York’s 4th District Voted No on H.R.358: To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion

services under such Act. The bill passed by a vote of 251172.

Voted Yes on H.R.3080: To implement the United StatesKorea Trade Agreement. The bill passed by a vote of 278151.

Voted No on H.R.3079: To

implement the United StatesPanama Trade Promotion Agreement. The bill passed by a vote of 300-129.

Voted No on H.R.3078: To implement the United StatesColumbia Trade Promotion Agreement. The bill passed by a vote of 262-167.

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“Registration keeps open the possibility of a wide range of assistance,” said Philip E. Parr, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer. “If your insurance coverage comes up short, or other damage appears later, you need to be registered with FEMA to be considered for disaster assistance.”

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The registration period and the deadline apply to the major federal disaster declaration signed by President Barack Obama on August 31 that enabled residents and business owners in Albany, Bronx, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Greene, Herkimer, Kings, Montgomery, Nassau, Orange, Otsego, Putnam, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, Warren, Washington and Westchester counties to register for federal recovery aid.

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MTA Bus Collides With School Bus in Cedarhurst

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hirty people suffered non-life threatening injuries when an MTA bus crashed into a school bus carrying young students from the Lawrence School District last Wednesday morning at the intersection of Central Avenue and Locust Avenue in Cedarhurst, according to MTA ofďŹ cials.

The MTA bus, designated route N31, was traveling eastbound on Central Avenue when it collided with an Independent Coach school bus traveling northbound on Locust Avenue, a four-way intersection at about 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, according to the MTA. The

impact shattered the windows in the front of the MTA bus and left a large dent in the side of the school bus, which was carrying kindergarten aged students to the Number Four School in Inwood.

The impact injured 27 people, including the driver of the MTA bus who suffered a broken leg, according to Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department Chief Joseph Sperber. None of the injuries were considered lifethreatening. All 16 students on board the school bus were taken to nearby hospitals aboard another bus as a precaution. “Everyone was okay – they were taken to the hospital, as required by law, but everyone is ďŹ ne,â€? said Lawrence Superintendent Gary Schall. “Everything

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ext to the endless amounts of candy corn and perfectly carved pumpkins, costumes are the best part of Halloween. There are no boundaries when it comes to dressing up – zombies, Lady Gaga inspired looks, and superheroes are all fair game. This year, Strawberry Shortcake, princesses, and Captain America are just some of the most sought-after costumes.

Sackoff’s Manager, Shelly Kirsch, noted that they have a variety of childrens’ costumes including: princess outďŹ ts, hair stylists, ballerinas, knights, policemen, and pirates. They sell costumes year-round. “These aren’t the cheap costumes. We carry the costumes all year -- for Purim or for fun,â€? Kirsch said. “Teachers come in for costumes for school and little kids love to

dress up.â€? The costumes are all around $30. “The girls love the hair stylist and waitress costumes and the boys love the policeman and ďŹ reman costumes.â€?

Bigger costume stores like Spirit Halloween Warehouse and Party City see a relating trend in costumes. Manny Calero, manager at Spirit, noted that superheroes like Thor, Captain America, and Spiderman are big sellers.

In Party City’s trend report, they also noted superheroes. “Inuenced by the latest wave of comic book blockbusters like Captain America, Thor, X-Men and Green Lantern, superhero costumes will be up, up and away this Halloween season.â€?

For the boys, Calero noted “Cars� themed costumes and ninjas. “Harry Potter’s not a top seller, but people are still buying

turned out well for us.� “It could of been a lot worse with two large buses like that,� said Sperber. “It could of been pretty bad.�

Sperber added the incident was ruled a MCI, or “mass causality incident,â€? which allows the ďŹ re department to call in for more back up. Local ďŹ re departments including Hewlett, Inwood, and Woodmere responded and Atlantic Beach, Lynbrook, East Rockaway and the Nassau County Police Department brought ambulances to the scene.

TrafďŹ c was temporarily stopped on Central Avenue after the accident. Sperber said all the injured were moved to hospitals from the scene in under 45 minutes.

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Lawrence Football on a “Path of Destruction,” Wins Again Text and Photos

By Scott P. Moore

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he Lawrence Golden Tornadoes have been on a path of destruction since their second week loss, this week dominating the Floral Park Knights (3-3) to the tune of 35-7. A 22-point second quarter, Ryan Fredericks’ four touchdowns and rock solid defense gave Lawrence all the power it would need.

The Golden Tornadoes were, as has become common, a little slow out of the gate, scoring no points in the first quarter. Their defense, however, which has betrayed them at times throughout the year, held strong and prevented all of the Knights attempts at scoring throughout the first half.

“Today’s the first day I can really say we played great defense,” said Coach Joe Martillotti, noting the best effort since the opening week’s 35-0 win against Manhasset.

Lawrence finally broke through in the second quarter on the team’s second play with freshman runningback Jordan Fredericks catching a 20-yard pass from sophomore quarterback Joe Capobianco in the endzone for a touchdown. After a Floral Park false start, Lawrence was moved up to the one-yard line for the extra point attempt and senior runningback Ryan Fredericks ran the ball in to give Lawrence the early 8-0 lead.

The Lawrence defense kept the pressure on Floral Park, al-

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Kicker Mike Fragner nails a shot that gave Lawrence the extra point following a Ryan Fredericks’ touchdown. lowing only four plays on the Knights next possession before kicking the ball back to Lawrence. The Golden Tornadoes’ offense responded with a 70-yard, 10-play drive to the endzone.

Ryan Fredericks handled the ball as he ran a single yard for another touchdown. A good kick by junior kicker Mike Fragner put the team up 15-0.

The punt by Fragner after the TD took a hard bounce off of a Floral Park defender and into the arms of the Lawrence kicking team at the Knights’ 34-yard line, giving Lawrence’s offense another immediate crack at it. Only six plays later, Capobianco threw for seven yards to Ryan Fredericks

for another touchdown, putting the Golden Tornadoes up 22-0 at the half.

“We really played ‘bully ball’ today, just pushing them around and running the ball,” said Martillotti. “We had two dropped passes early that should have been touchdowns, but other than that, I’m pleased with the efforts. The offensive line is just getting better and better, and they’re the reason we’re moving the ball.”

The offense went right back to work after halftime, with Fredericks rushing a yard for his third touchdown of the day and giving Lawrence a 28-0

Runningback Ryan Fredericks has scored a touchdown every game this season, including four against Floral Park.

lead. Fredericks would end his incredible day on offense with the next possession, rushing seven yards for his fourth touchdown. A missed kick would only bring six points, but gave Lawrence a 35-0 lead.

With the fourth quarter upon them, Martillotti pulled his start-

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through the backup defense with a touchdown, but managed little else before a Lawrence interception ended the game with time running out.

“We subbed a little late there and they got on some of our guys, but what can you do?” said Martillotti.

Lawrence (5-1) will come back for their final regular season home game to take on the Lynbrook Owls (5-1) in a battle for second place in Conference III on Saturday, October 22 at 1:30 p.m.

Added Martillotti: “We’ll be ready!”

Notes: Ryan Fredericks kept his touchdown streak alive with four TDs against the Knights, giving him eleven straight games with a TD, dating back to last year... QB Joe Capobianco threw only nine passes, completed six of them, for 127 yards... the 35-points was the second lowest output by the Golden Tornadoes’ offense this year, but the 28 point difference was their second largest as well.

Runningback Ryan Fredericks evades heavy defense en route to a large gain for Lawrence.

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Undefeated Golden Eagles Dive Bomb Bulldogs

By JONATHAN WALTER Standard Staff Reporter

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he Hewlett Bulldogs lost their second straight game at home on Saturday at the hands of the undefeated Bethpage Golden Eagles, 22-14. Bethpage’s ground and pound attack, picking up four or five yards at a time lead by fullback Paul Bitetti, had Hewlett defenders on their heels all game.

Bethpage’s first score of the game came on a bruising 20 play drive that started on Bethpage’s own 20 yard line and ended with a trick play where quarterback Justin Rohr threw a lateral pass to backup quarterback Chris Ferruzza who threw a quick pass to running back Danny Chillianis for a 13-yard touchdown. Rohr then threw a pass to Chillianis on a faked extra point Runningback Ryan Fredericks evades heavy defense en route to a large gain for Lawrence. attempt to pick up the two-point Hewlett got the ball to start hold onto the ball when we get conversion.

Hewlett would give life to the second half and began the into the red zone. Once we fix their fans and sideline on their drive at their own 20-yard line. that up, we should be good.”

Bethpage went back to their next possession however when, Hewlett moved the ball effecmatching the quick strike of- tively, with Richmond picking ground and pound running fense they’ve employed all sea- up over 50 yards on quarterback style after the turnover. This son, Hewlett quarterback Zach keeps on the drive. However, on time their drive was only 12 Richmond launched a pass to an option play at the Bethpage plays long and ended with 14Sam Martorella, who eluded de- 20-yard line, Richmond couldn’t yard Bitetti touchdown run.

Hewlett couldn’t get anyfenders and ran into the end maintain control of the ball on zone for a 60-yard touchdown re- another run, fumbled and Beth- thing going offensively after ception. Hewlett tried to match page recovered, ending Hewlett’s that. They ran a total of nine Bethpage by going for a two most promising drive of the plays from scrimmage in the fourth quarter. point conversion, but were un- game.

Bethpage added one more “We fought and played hard, able to break the plane, keeping but we have to make a few cor- touchdown midway through the score 8-6.

“Their offense is a ball posses- rections and we should be good,” the fourth when running back sion offense, so we felt a lot of Richmond said. “We had the two Joe Schulteis ran one in from pressure to score when we had turnovers again today. That’s five 16-yards out, to put his team the ball,” Hewlett Head Coach in two games and that’s unac- up 22-6, but it was more than ceptable. We need to be able to enough.

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The Hewlett Girls Varsity Volleyball team with coach, Marie Cesario.

Lady Bulldogs Volleyball Having a Winning Season

BY SUSAN VARGHESE

Standard Associate Editor

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he Hewlett Girls Varsity Volleyball team has taken the season by storm with nine wins and four losses under their belt. The Lady Bulldogs have 11 players and they’re headed by Coach Marie Cesario.

Hewlett’s team currently sits in third place in their conference. The team consists of Sydney Rosenblum (a junior, outside hitter), Sam DiSalvo (sophomore, middle hitter), Chelsea Heath (junior, libero), Isabella Giordano (senior, outside hitter), Hannah Becker (senior, outside hitter), Nipzan Hillel (junior, outside hitter), Kayla Sippin (junior, libero), Vanessa Collins (junior, center), and Elyse Cooper (sophomore, opposite hitter). Lacey Jaffe and Julie Miller, captains, lead the team through their 16 league games throughout the season.

“We have our toughest week coming up against two tough high schools, Lynbrook and Calhoun in Merrick,” explained Cesario. “We play each team twice, they beat us the first time, so we’re probably even in terms of talent. It’s going to be a good match but it would be nice to win this time. “ Cesario noted that Collins,

the center, has been playing strong this season. “She’s also been playing hurt. She’s a tough kid and been doing really well. Overall, the team’s strength is that they work well together and they’re very good at serving.”

On Tuesday, October 25, the team will be doing a scrimmage at Woodmere Middle School with Lawrence High School and Oceanside called “Dig Pink” for breast cancer awareness. They’ll have a jar for donations if people want to donate, but it’s more about raising awareness, Cesario said.

Co-captain, Jaffe, noted “We’re dedicated. As time consuming as volleyball is, we work hard and don’t complain.” Miller added, “We’re a small team, so, we’re really close. We all love it and want to win.”

The next game is Friday, October 21 at 4:15 p.m. at Hewlett High School against Lynbrook.

“They’re playing really well,” Cesario said. “They practice every day. They’re a good bunch of girls, they’re nice and work hard, and want to be there. It’s fun. Our success has really been a team effort this year.”

Photo by Susan Varghese

can play with these guys. At 6-0, they are the best team. We just have to stay the course, correct our mistakes, and have our guys get better and hopefully we can play a better game. We should be getting our quarterback and our starting center healthy. Zach Richmond does a great job as our starting quarterback though. If we don’t turn the ball over twice in this game, we’re right there.”

Hewlett heads out on the road Saturday to take on Manhasset for a 2 p.m. game.

Hewlett added one more touchdown when the always-explosive Martorella ran back the ensuing kick return 75-yards for a touchdown. Richmond completed a pass to Martorella on the two-point conversion attempt to make it a 22-14 game.

The Bulldogs attempted an onside kick, but were unable to recover the rolling kick, allowing Bethpage to run out the clock and win the game.

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EDITORIALS

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he Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah holiday begins at sundown Wednesday and runs through Friday the 21st. “Simchat Torah” literally means “rejoicing with the Torah (bible)” and is the culmination of the eight day Sukkot festival which is widely observed in The Five Towns.

“Rejoicing” takes on many forms. There is a whole lot of singing and dancing in synagogues (and sometimes on the streets out front) with the Torah scrolls and in some synagogues there are sumptuous “Kiddush” buffets in celebration of the day with some synagogues augmenting that with wine and spirits.

Among Orthodox singles in Manhattan, quite a lot of hardy partying is done in conjunction with the holiday, particularly on the Upper West Side, which has been a Mecca or a magnet for ribald celebration of this holiday for decades now.

In emulation of their elder friends and siblings, a not too healthy tradition has developed over the past number of years centered in Lawrence – that of large throngs of unsupervised Jewish teens congregating on the streets, at various large intersections in residential areas, in front of synagogues and at people’s private homes often very late into the night. These teens are using the occasion to loudly shmooze, network, socialize, gossip and unfortunately to imbibe in alcoholic beverages and other age-inappropriate behavior.

Lawrence Mayor Martin Oliner has sent out a letter earlier this week to area residents and houses of worship stating the village’s zero-tolerance policy for these kinds of antics and activities and asking parents to supervise their kids, asking synagogues and schools to offer activities to keep them productively occupied and saying that the NCPD will be called upon to enforce the laws including the new “Social Host Law,” which pertains to parents knowingly providing alcohol to underage partiers.

There will be a time soon when our area teens will be over 21 and on their own. Regardless of whether it is to celebrate a holiday or not, alcoholic beverages ought to be off-limits to those underage and any public gatherings should not infringe on people’s rights to peace and quiet late at night. Lawrence is to be commended and supported in its efforts to rein-in inappropriate behavior and parents, clergy and teachers enlisted in the effort as well. No matter how joyous, a Jewish holiday is not the time for teens to sow wild oats and it matters not one whit that underage revelers are not driving for this holiday. Lastly, although it may sometimes seem otherwise, our community is comprised of a lot more than just Orthodox Jews and it is imperative that young people learn early-on to be good, considerate and respectful neighbors.

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Blackberry Down

here was a time when the word “blackberry” was coextensive with summertime fruit or some delicious preserves that one spread on toast or possibly a croissant. Today, it also means that handheld multi-tasking mini-computer that 70 million people around the world depend on mostly for their business communications.

Early last week the global contagion of Blackberry Server crashes spread to the U.S. and millions of people pounded away at their Blackberrys in frustration as they were cut-off from emails and instant messaging. The PDA has become so ubiquitous and so essential that many were at a loss as to how to carry on without it. Some actually rediscovered the telephone, although actually talking to someone can be a jarring experience after becoming accustomed to arms-length digital communication. Fax machines also made a brief reappearance.

The passing of Steve Jobs along with the Blackberry system crash put in stark relief how significantly the world has changed in the last 30 years since the appearance of the first personal computers.

Much as for our grandparents when inventions such as television appeared or even earlier, electric lights, movies and the phonograph, the world is unrecognizable because of these technological advances. When, once the “Tricorder” on Star Trek seemed an incredible leap of the imagination, today our Blackberrys, i-Phones and Android devices do more in smaller packages than any sci-fi writer for Star Trek could have possibly imagined 40 or more years ago.

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Back to the Future

peaking of the way things have changed, please visit Page B1 (“The Avenue”) of today’s issue to see a nostalgic look at how The Five Towns looked (well, in cartoon form anyway) in 1983 around the same time Mr. Jobs got cracking on changing the world and visit with some of our area merchants who are still around three decades later.

We will resume our regular publishing schedule for next week.

Our October 28th issue will come out on Friday. We hope receiving this and last issue a bit early has not been an inconvenience. We wish our Jewish readers a Chag Samayach, a Happy Holiday, as the High Holiday season draws to a close.

DEMOCRATIC VOICE

OUR NEW AGE OF PROTEST

By David Freedman

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really amazing thing is unfolding on Wall Street these days. Young people and not so young people are gathering in Zuccotti Park in Manhattan and protesting. As a child of the 60’s, I remember public protests against the Vietnam War. It was a raw, uncensored and powerful time and it really changed the way our government conducted the war. It told the world that we were willing to use the tool of public protest to wake up our politicians and get them to actually do something that the citizenry wanted.

This protest has attracted much traction and notice. President Obama as well as other presidential contenders have made public comments. But the problem is that despite the success of these protests, no one is quite sure what they are protesting. It is easy to say that Wall Street has excessive compensation and that their actions have caused much economic turmoil. But realistically, these protests are gaining ground without any tangible message. What are they really protesting? Moreover, if they really knew what they were protesting, they might actually become an effective voice for the rampant dissatisfaction that most American today feel.

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

The truth is that Congress and the President are taking notice because there is a Seinfield-like quality to these protests. It is like a protest about nothing. It has a blasé feel to it, yet it is a loud voice reaching for a message that has found little direction other than saying that the rich boys are also bad boys. Yet, for our politicians, this should be a very frightening message because if a protest like this can continue to spread without any real direction, what would this protest be like if they had a cogent and clear message.

I personally hope they get their act together and develop a real message to protest. I have some suggestions for them. I believe that they can create a powerful national protest movement by espousing the following: The political bickering that has brought our country to a near standstill economically has got to end. A Republican, John McCain successfully pushed for campaign spending controls which made the playing field more even for those running against incumbents. I as a Democrat agree. If you want new blood in government, you have to give those without tremendous financial resources a chance to get in the game.

It is time for term limits for Congress. I recommend no more than five terms for Congressmen and two terms for Senators.

Without trying to limit Wall Street’s ability to generate economic growth, excessive profits need to be taxed in a reasonable, but directed manner.

Excessive profit taxes must be directed to social programs.

Education reform means that test scores do not define success for schools. Test scores are just a marker, not the marker. No child left behind does not mean teachers teaching for a standardized test. It means teaching for the children to learn!

Job Development must be a partnership be-

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LEGISLATIVE VOICE

“Why Should Anyone Believe Sava?”

By Anthony Santino

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eorge Sava has attempted to mislead the public in his October 12th opinion piece in The Standard titled, “Why Should We Believe You Now?” The rhetoric and misinformation detailed by Mr. Sava is truly insulting to taxpayers, and residents deserve better. Perhaps a more appropriate title for his ethically challenged opinion piece would be, “Why Should Anyone Believe Mr. Sava Ever?” Fortunately, Supervisor Kate Murray is giving homeowners precisely what they need and deserve, an honest and accountable notax-increase budget for 2012. The bottom line is simple: Town of Hempstead residents will not pay a penny more in taxes to the town in 2012 than they will in 2011.

Mr. Sava, who happens to be the law partner of Kate Murray’s opponent, distorts facts when he references a six-percent net increase in properSenior Councilman

Anthony J. Santino is currently serving his fifth term on the Hempstead Town Board representing the 4th Council District.

The District includes the Hewletts, East Rockaway, Lynbrook, Oceanside, Island Park, South Hempstead, and Baldwin.

Santino is a former top aide to former Long Island Congressman Norman F. Lent. Earlier this year, Councilman Santino was honored as “Man of the Year” by Yeshiva Toras Chaim of the South Shore.

ty taxes for “most Nassau County/Town of Hempstead homeowners” on a recent tax bill. One might assume that Mr. Sava, a former candidate for the New York State Senate, would understand that different municipalities set their own tax levies.

Hempstead Town is separate and distinct from Nassau County, local school districts and a host of other governments. Indeed, Town taxes comprise less than 10 percent of residents’ property tax bills, compared to Nassau County (17.7 percent) and school and library taxes (67.4 percent). For village residents, the town portion of their property taxes comprise less that one cent of every tax dollar.

What’s more, while New York State, the federal government and many local governments are experiencing extreme financial distress, Supervisor Kate Murray is FREEZING ALL TOWN TAXES and earning the highest Wall Street credit ratings simultaneously. These independent ratings are an important assurance that Hempstead’s government is engaging in sound and sensible budgeting and financial management as our government leaders achieve a bona fide tax freeze.

This is an honest budget put forth by Supervisor Murray. You will not find gluttonous borrowing, fiscal gimmicks and so-called “one-shot” revenues that many other municipalities are relying on to balance their untenable budgets. In fact, the Murray Team will not borrow to satisfy pay- as-you-go expenses, it won’t pursue “one shot” revenues to plug budget holes and we don’t defer costs that are due today, which would only push off our obligations onto future taxpayers.

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he discussion of our top five favorite movies is a favorite topic amongst many friends.

Some of mine have a common thread, with “The Natural,” starring Robert Redford and “Field of Dreams,” with Kevin Costner holding strong in two coveted spots. (Note: rule of thumb is that Kevin Costner + sports = good, while Kevin Costner + water = bad.) I should be embarrassed by how many times I have seen Disney’s “Miracle” about the 1980 USA Olympic Men’s Hockey Team, though I am not. “The Hunt for the Red October” will always by a favorite and rounding out the list is “National Treasure” with Nicholas Cage, which is such a smart movie that I appreciate it more each time I watch. Though it does not make the top five, I have enjoyed watching “Fever Pitch” with Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore more times than I care to admit. It is a baseball lover’s movie simply because it pokes serious fun at those who take the game too seriously, those who live and die with their teams.

Fallon plays Ben, a Red Sox fanatic incapable of maintaining an adult relationship with a woman because of his obsession with his beloved team. Barrymore seems to be the woman who can handle being his second love rather than his first. When we first meet Ben, however, we are invited into his apartment which more closely resembles that of a fourth grade boy rather than a 30 year old man. Red Sox paraphernalia decorates his bachelor pad, a working Green Monster on the wall in his living room.

Even if you are not a baseball fan, and are therefore incapable of appreciating any of his behavior, it is worth seeing the movie just to get a glimpse of his home.

Raised by a Red Sox fan, I did the right thing when they finally won their first World Series in what seemed like a millennium. Escorting students on a school trip, we got off the buses at a rest stop to stretch our legs and use the facilities. Red Sox jerseys filled the rest area and as we quickly noted we were obviously far from home. In honor of my dad, I walked up to one older gentleman wearing Red Sox gear, congratulated him on their win and admitting that even as a Yankee fan, I was happy that their wait was over. Looking over at my students, I think they were stunned not because I had shook the hand of a complete stranger but rather because I had acted like an adult.

There are many who attended game 5 of the ALDS who left Yankee Stadium stunned, scratching their heads, wondering what went wrong and why Alex Rodriguez is paid a king’s ransom to do absolutely nothing. Although it has been about two weeks since that fateful night,

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Miriam L. Wallach,

MS.ed., M.A., has been writing “That’s Life” for close to five years. She lives in Woodmere with her husband and six children and can be found all week long on her blog at www.dearthatslife.com.

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THE LEGENDARY DANNY O’DOUL

GET READY FOR THE GREAT FALL! How to Reconcile School, A

h, its autumn in The Five Towns – orange leaves are falling, red meat prices are rising and evil satanic forces in Cedarhurst are shortening the time limits of the meters in the Gourmet Glatt parking lot.

Yes, soon it will be winter and snow will blanket the idyllic Five Towns like vanilla icing on a lovely cupcake. Women will sport their new Moncler down jackets, Ray Ban aviators and couture Italian Uggs. What a wonderful sight to see, those delightful vixens exiting their Mercedes SUV’s and Infinity Q56’s on The Avenue, braving the elements to shop for such staples as Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer and Kiel’s patented hand cream at Kiss and Make Up, and an emergency pair of Hunter duck boots at Jildor. Such intrepid women truly embody the frontier spir-

it that the original pioneers of these Five Towns brought with them from England.

Oh, I bet you didn’t know that the original settlers of this area were Puritans who sailed to America in search of religious freedom, fashionable footwear and Glatt kosher meat? The only thing they didn’t bargain for were the Cedarhurst parking meters and those indefatigable meter maidens. This is why the Puritans all moved to Hewlett -- where they founded several churches, schools and even an outdoor farmers market, named after its owner – “Trader” Joe Standish.

These stalwart and intrepid settlers soon made friends with the local Indian leaders.

The first Thanksgiving in The Five Towns occurred in 1689, when Indian Chief “Yankee” Brach of the “Heimeshe Tribe” brought 16 turkeys, with all the

This is The Legendary Danny O’Doul signing off and wishing you a wonderful autumn.

However, beware of the wet leaves, jive turkeys and 7-Acre Corn Mazes which are even harder to navigate than the Gourmet Glatt parking lot!

trimmings to his Puritan neighbors, together with 23 barbecued chickens and 118 potato knishes. The festival goers ate, sang, and played traditional Indian games such as archery contests, wrestling matches, a Texas Hold’em tournament , and “Find the Afikomen.”

From then on the Indians and the Puritans remained on friendly terms and only occasionally encountered disagreements – most notably, when the Indians tried to take out a seven-day book from the Puritans’ Hewlett Library. Additionally, there was a misunderstanding when Puritan leader Captain John Smith was served a melted cherry Slurpee at 7-11 and mistakenly blamed the Indians for this.

He did make a full apology when he subsequently learned that those responsible were actual “Indians” from India and not the local “American” tribes.

Perhaps the most important thing the Indians taught the Five Town Puritans were the joys of smoking tobacco -- specifically cigars. The Heimeshe Tribe operated a cigar emporium in nearby Valley Stream that was so

large it was known as “Cigar Superstore,” which was known for its fair prices and fine inventory of excellent smokes. In fact, on that first Thanksgiving celebration, the Indians brought several bundles of beautiful short brown Robusto cigars bearing no labels, known as “No-Name Hondurans.” They were enjoyed by all the men, who smoked and drank snifters of “fire-water” at the end of the extensive festive meal. Sitting on long soft Indian furniture known as “so-fa’s,” the men smoked, drank, and watched the children of both communities playing an old Puritan sporting game known as “football.”

So, now that it is officially autumn here in The Five Towns, you should be aware that this is perhaps the most “historic” season in the region, and therefore, Thanksgiving Festival is even more meaningful here.

Now, if Cedarhurst would only do away with all those parking meters, once and for all, we might see a return of the members of those two great cultures – the Puritans and the American Indians!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Commending Honest Bankers To the Editor, On Thursday Oct 13th I made a mortgage payment at Wells Fargo Bank on Central Ave in Cedarhurst. I made my payment in cash. I took my receipt from the teller and left the bank. Little did I realize I left behind below the tellers’ counter a second mortgage payment for CitiBank.

When I realized what I had done, I was at Atlantic Avenue on the Van Wyck Expressway, about 30 minutes away from Cedarhurst. I quickly turned around and headed back to the bank, only to find out my envelope and cash were gone. I made a police report realizing my hope of ever seeing this money again was just about nil.

To my surprise on Monday morning I received a telephone call from the branch manager at Wells Fargo telling me they had recovered my money.

I would like to thank the entire staff at Wells Fargo Bank for the effort they made to locate what I absent mindedly left behind.

Kevin Walsh Richmond Hill, NY

Dirty Water To the Editor, If the Village of Lawrence or any citizen can show that water is entering the distribution system of a publicly regulated water company thru “interconnecting pipe lines from untreated sources” and the utility knows of this and was advised of the problem and did nothing; they should know that each and every member of that utility and its’ Board and Managers can go to jail.

Bring them into Court. Subpoena each and every Administrator and drag the PSC along also.

Without a doubt at the least this is an aesthetic issue; and most probably a health issue to some or all of those exposed to this. It is the PSC and the state and local health departments and the Federal DEP and State DEP that are charged with looking into this.

The Village of Lawrence became aware of the problem and is stepping up. They should be

helped quickly by the previous mentioned agencies. Just my opinion.

Mark Redlus

Police Protection a Basic Right To the Editor, My name is Adam Moser, and I’m the Democratic candidate running to represent you in the Nassau County Legislature in the election on November 8th.

By now, I’m sure you’ve heard that the Republicans in the Nassau County Legislature, including your legislator Howard Kopel, are planning to close down or “consolidate” two county police precincts. While they have refused to tell us which precincts are on the chopping block, there is a strong possibility that our very own 4th Precinct will be gone next year.

The primary responsibility of government is to protect and serve the public. Access to firefighters, police and hospitals is a basic human right. A police force is not a luxury that we cut out when times are tough. We don’t treat it like any other budgetary item, subject to slashing or elimination when there’s less money in the county coffers. Simply put, we find a way to afford it. This is not some obscure item in a budget; it is a basic moral necessity that government provides. If government cannot pull the resources to provide physical protection to the citizens who elect it, then there is no reason for a government to exist.

Think about what the elimination of our local precinct means.

It means slower response time to emergencies, fewer officers on the street in our community, and an increase in crime and general lawlessness. If a burglary happens on your street, officers will have to take the time to come from a neighboring precinct to investigate it. If gangs begin to form in your neighborhood, you’ll just have to wait until officers from one of the other overworked precincts get around to cracking down on it.

People move to Nassau County because it’s known as a safe and quiet suburban commu-

nity, away from the noise, bustle and crime of New York City.

Businesses want to come here because they are confident that their stores won’t be broken into and their walls won’t be defaced by graffiti. If we start boarding up police precincts, we can wave goodbye to our physical safety and to our long-term prospects for economic growth. We don’t pay some of the highest property taxes in the country to produce results like that.

As a District Court Judge, I had daily interactions with the Nassau County Police Department.

I understand what the loss of a police precinct means to a neighborhood. Police officers are not overpaid bureaucrats draining the county’s money, as Kopel’s party leaders are fond of saying.

They are our friends and neighbors; they are upstanding members of our community. They are people that we know personally. They deserve better than to be treated as political props in an election year. These men and women do an outstanding job of keeping our county safe, enforcing the laws and guaranteeing our citizens the high quality of life that we deserve. We can’t keep cutting and slashing our way out of budget problems here in Nassau County. At the end of the day, there are vital public services that simply need to be provided. When I think of cutting spending, I think of eliminating political patronage jobs from the county payroll or canceling unneeded pork projects in powerful legislators’ districts.

I don’t think of closing down police stations. You can do more with less for a while, but eventually you start doing less with less.

What makes this Republican budget proposal even more galling is their adamant refusal to tell us which precincts will be shut down. Mangano, Kopel, and their Republican bosses are clearly engaged in a political game in which they will only reveal the full picture until after the election on November 8th. Until then, the voters are being treated as pawns in a game of Russian Roulette with these police precincts. Howard Kopel should be standing up for his

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district and defending the police precinct that serves it. Instead, he’s sitting back and letting Ed Mangano decimate this district, not even bothering to ask one question about the whole process.

I am opposed to any budget, Democratic or Republican, that closes down police precincts in Nassau County and would vote against it if elected. Our legislators exist to serve the public, and funding essential services like the police force is our number one responsibility.

Sincerely,

Adam Moser Democratic Candidate for County Legislature

Career and TV Fandom

By Brooke Gottlieb

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any of us in our senior year of high school are applying to colleges. In fact, some are applying to so many schools that they are actually applying blindly. I find myself in the minority having narrowed my list to six schools. In the midst of the sturm und drang of college applications, I have heard some of my peers adamantly state their need to apply to 15-20 schools.

How can you tell if a school is really a perfect fit if you have never walked through the campus and seen what life is truly like there?

When I first thought of schools to add to my college list, I went on the belief of, “Go Great or Go State.” Now, I have decided to apply to some private schools to see where I can get money. I am still not sure, however, if the education in a private school is better than one at a SUNY. When I talk about this with my peers, the conversation is geared more towards whether or not a school has a good Greek life or is located near a city. No one seems to be talking about what they are going to major in, or what they are going to study for the next four years.

The most important thing that my parents have said to me is that I need a skill. I plan on majoring in French in college and then going on to graduate school. However, in the end I know that I need to have a degree that I can get a job with.

Upon completion of my education, I need a skill that can be objectively quantified, preferably one that requires a license.

Just like I need a driver’s license that has an empirical value (i.e. the ability to cross state lines while driving my vehicle), my degree must also have a measurable validity. This is the quandary I find myself in.

Every day at dinner and every night before I go to bed, I watch Law and Order: SVU. I have watched every episode created at least three times and therefore I can basically repeat every episode verbatim. My father tells me that I should have been named Olivia. Of course I am not 5 foot 8, but I can carry Olivia’s look. I also happen to be a CSI aficionado. How can I make a decision to major in something that seems to interest me solely based on the fact that I love Law and Order? The schools that I am interested in do not offer a degree entitled, “Die-Hard Law and Order Fans: Learn How to be a Savvy Detective like Olivia.” The career I see at the end of the road does not match up with the possible degrees I can obtain at the schools I am interested in. How do I align the school with the career? I want to be Olivia, but I also see myself as Alicia Florrick from The Goodwife (but without the marital difficulties). She can negotiate anything. How do I find a school that matches up with all of these options? How can I reconcile my fantasy TV future with real life? To be continued.

Brooke Gottlieb is a senior at George W. Hewlett High School. She enjoys bike riding, playing tennis and hanging out with friends and family. She can also be found on her blog brookegottlieb.blogspot.com.

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For simple costumes, the Charlie Sheen mask ($29.99) and shirt ($24.99) are options.

Scream masks ($19.99 to $29.99) are still common every Halloween, Calero said. “I’ve sold so many of them. I guess the masks are always different – there’s a bleeding one and glow in the dark mask. Kids love it, too. It’s an easy costume. You don’t have to do much.” The costumes range in price from $7.97 clearance items to $69.99 At Party City, Zombies inspired by the TV series, Walking

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For something out of the box, Party City suggested a mix-and-match of looks including a tutu for girls and women.

Flirty peacocks, wild zebras and enchanting fairies with a tutu add fun, sparkle, and tons of color in place of the classic costumes.

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Mapping Five Towns Businesses Three Decades Later Many Area Merchants Have Thrived Amid Changing Times

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n 1983, illustrator Enrique Rodriguez made a caricatured map of The Five Towns and the map’s now defunct publisher sold spots on the map to local businesses. The fanciful cartoon map was distributed widely throughout The Five Towns and was exceedingly popular as an affectionate look at the area. It was so well received that the iconic map can be found hanging in peoples’ homes and offices nearly 30 years later. Even for those who no longer have their poster, it’s still recalled with nostalgia and fond memories.

A quick glance, and you can see a lot has changed. But, a further inspection will reveal that over two dozen businesses have stood the test of time. Here at The Standard, we took a good, long look at the 1983 map and spoke to some of the businesses that are still thriving here nearly 30 years on.

The Cheese Store, Cedarhust Mitch Rakita, owner for 37 years: “No place ever remains the same.

I grew up in Stony Brook and I still live there — it’s not the same either. Every town changes in different ways; you either adapt or pack it up.

We carry things now that I wouldn’t have even dreamt of 35 years ago; the thought of it would shut me down. I’m not a Vaad supervised store, but everything I carry is Kosher. The secret is you listen to your customers and just keep your eyes open.

Make sure they leave with a smile; that’s what I always tell my staff. I love retail and wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

La Toys Etc., Cedarhurst Nancy Bloomberg, owner since 1980: “We saw the whole neighborhood go through a transition. Through the years we’ve seen a 180-degree turn around in the people that came here.

I saw that they had different requirements for their children than others. It’s really knowing your customer and what they need – it’s a formula that can make anyone survive. It was a gradual influx of new members. I have a group that honors the Sabbath and want toys to keep the children busy during the Sabbath. No batteries – but games and family puzzles instead. I mushroomed that in my mind; I went after that business and catered to their needs. From that point, learning about what their needs were from Passover to traveling, so we take in a lot of traveling toys. What I did was really looked into the whole category of games beyond Monopoly and Scrabble in what’s out there. Twenty years ago, this wasn’t so popular; nationally it is now.. I honored what they needed and the types of stipulations are required in my niche. I don’t carry a lot of the trendy items; that’s not my customer! …That’s how we’ve been able to not only stay in business, but also thrive. It’s a wonderful thing that happened to our area – more family oriented people…”

La Viola, Cedarhurst Lino Viola, owner since 1977: “ The secret to success is loving what you do. Whether it’s my customers or friends, it’s my nature to please. We have good value, good food and good service. Everything has changed in The Five Towns. But, my service and quality haven’t.”

Morton’s, Cedarhurst Steven Silverman, owner. Store opened in 1973: “ [Our secret] is listening to our customers and having what they want…Being fair to customers, listening to them and bottom line is giving them a product that they really want that they can’t get anywhere else…I think the consumer is now much more sophisticated as far as fashion and what they are looking for. Everything is brand driven. The name of the company is as important as the style.

You can’t just offer one company in any category and you have to give them a variety. People want the premium stuff but you have to include the basics. The 1983 illustration is still in my father’s basement. Cedarhurst was a very different town back then. Like every other town, it changed. The malls weren’t as prevalent and the Internet didn’t exist.

The consumer has a lot more choices now than then and the town was a place where people came together and met. You wish you still had that today. I think people realized that the health of your town is just as important as the health of your neighborhood.”

The famous fanciful 1983 Five Towns Map, Illustrator Enrique Rodriguez.

Five Towns Car Wash, Lawrence Bill, Cashier for the past five years: “Giving the customer an excellent value for their money is how we lasted. The current owner has been here for 30 years.”

Sherwood Diner, Lawrence George Hadjizacarias, owner since 1997: “I only know that of the original owners died in 1992. The secret to our success has to do with the quality of the food. We observe the diner and everything that goes on in the kitchen 24/7 which is an important factor in this business. If you don’t pay attention, you’ll lose customers little by little. The owner just doesn’t stand at the front desk and watch them eat, he has to spend time in the kitchen as well. Presentation is important, too.”

matter of 30 years. This agency has been here since 1965.”

Central Lock & Key, Lawrence Howard Moskowitz, owner since 1979: “Our secret is to really treat our customers right, go that extra mile, even if its dropping off a key to them – whatever it takes within reason. We try to accommodate them. One of the biggest challenges is that in 1983 there was no internet. We have people that buy things on the Internet and get the wrong items and then have us help them. If they come to us in the first place, we’ll try to be competitively priced and they know that they’re getting the right item.

We try to be up to date with technology on residential, automotive, and industrial security. We’re an authorized Medeco and Assa high security dealers.”

Wall’s Bake Shop, Hewlett Haber Travel, Lawrence Liane Feur, Owner since 1981: “[Secret to success] has a lot to do with reputation, knowledge of your product, and perseverance. We give very personalized service. We know our clients and we go by recommendation. So, I figure to be in business we must be doing something right. It’s not just a

Mark Schechner, owner for 31 years: “It takes a lot of hard work, a good product, stamina, and a desire to do things the right way.”

Sands Beach Club, Atlantic Beach Stuart Yachnowitz, owner: “We’ve been fortu-

nate to have been in business for 59 years. A good part of our success is the longevity of all our employees. Our managers have been with us in excess of 30 years. Having a good foundation helps. I’m an accountant besides a business owner. I know the nuts and bolts of financing, with expenditures, improvements, and budgeting…the key is to keep your employees happy.

You just have to watch your expenses because that’s the key, and maintaining the facility to my standard. I feel if there is a mess on the beach or the beach isn’t rigged properly, it’s a reflection of how I live at home and I want nothing but pristine inside and out. I think if you give the appearance, it shows that I care as an owner. The lower pay scaled employees are treated equally as my highest. It’s like a family basically. I’d forgo a paycheck than let any of them go without a paycheck.

My father bought the Sands in Lido. We’ve been in the beach club business since 1961, and the catering business since 1959. It’s been about 52 years. You have to meet your customer’s needs today. You have to go by their needs and wants. You have to be more flexible. As long as it’s legal, we never say no, and I think that’s the only way to survive in business today. We have about 2.700 to 2,800 members and that’s 2,700 to 2,800 personalities to deal with.”

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HEWLETT 1381 STEVENSON RD

Grand CH Col on Manicured O/S Prop.

3500 Sq.Ft of Living Space,Sunny 6 BR,4.5 Bth, All Spacious Rms, CAC, Expanded Hi Ranch. 5 BR,3.5 Bth, Poss for Expansion,SD#14.. $749K XLarge EIK & FDR.CAC,Near All ..$599K

HEWLETT HARBOR Private Hideaway Over 2 Acres! 5 BR, 6.5 Bth Colonial, IG Pool, Tennis Ct, Bulkhead & Dock...$3,450,000

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Stats: A lot size of 6,200 square feet. The home is 2,380 square feet with nine rooms, six bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The property is listed at $489,000 with annual taxes of $15,350.59.

Details: A split style home, built in 1957, with a prime location on a quiet street. The home is ideal for growing families with six bedrooms spread throughout the three floors, a large kitchen, formal dining room, eat-in-kitchen and den area.

Properties Sold in the Five ive Towns since October 7th h 759 North Dam Street, North Woodmere A split-home with 10 rooms, five bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a detached garage.

A lot size of 6,500 square feet.

Year built: 1963. The home sold for $449,000 on October 7th.

325 Argyle Road, Cedarhurst A high ranch-style home with eight rooms, four bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and a detached garage. A lot size of 5,600 square feet. Year built: 1960. The home sold for $367,500 on October 11th.

2147 Atlantic Boulevard, Atlantic Beach A ranch-style home with six rooms, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a detached ga-

rage. A lot size of 4,800 square feet. Year built: 1950. The home sold for $520,000 on October 12th.

301 Barr Avenue, Woodmere A split-style home with nine rooms, four bedrooms, twoand-a-half bathrooms and a detached garage. A lot size of 8,000 square feet. Year built: 1963. The home sold for $515,000 on October 14th.

179 Daytona Street, Atlantic Beach An expanded cape-style home with seven rooms, three bedrooms, one bathroom and a detached garage. A lot size of 6,400 square feet. Year built: 1947. The home sold for $540,000 on October 15th.

HEWLETT 1620 KENT DR.

WOODMERE 7 CLUBSIDE DR

Spacious 5 BR,2.5 Bth CH Col, Huge EIK/ Great Rm/Fpl Perfect for Entertaining,Fin Bsmt,CAC,SD#20(Waverly Pk)..$699K

Cedar Glen Condo, 4 BR,3.5 Bth, Main Flr Master, Fin Bsmt, 2 Car Garage, SD#14....$599K

WOODMERE 178 COMBS AVE

HEWLETT HARBOR 1260 HARBOR RD

5 BR,3.5 Bth Col on Beaut O/S Property, Great Value! 5 BR, 3.5 Bth Split Large EIK/Great Rm, Open Flow, Overlooking Golf Course. Full Fin Bsmt, Fin Bsmt,2 Car Gar...$875K 2 Car Gar, CAC,HW Flrs, SD#14....$899K

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Saturday, October 22nd ROCK HALL COUNTRY FAIR This year’s Rock Hall Country Fair will be taking place on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. at the historic Rock Hall at 199 Broadway in Lawrence.

There will be an animal farm, pony rides, craft vendors, tours, a harvest market, food court, pumpkin patch, scarecrow making, as well as the Redhawk Dance Troupe presenting native American dancing, drumming, storytelling and craft making. Admission and parking is free. For more information call (516) 239-1157.

Sunday, October 23rd VOCALIST RICHARD LANHAM AND TRIO Richard Lanham will bring his trio of singers to the Peninsula Public Library at 2:30 p.m., performing the music built around the sounds of Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Otis Redding and Smokey Robinson. Lanham is a former member of The Drifters and The Winton Kelly Trio and all interested are encouraged to come down to Peninsula for a jazzy afternoon.

Tickets are required, but are free and may be picked up at the library.

WOULDN’T IT BE LOVELY Starting at 2 p.m. at the Hewlett Woodmere Public Library, Soprano Jean McClelland and pianist Bill McClelland lead an afternoon of American song that will include the works of Alan Jay Lerner, Cole

Porter, the Gershwins, Rodgers and Hart. Districts residents may pick up tickets for free at the library between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Monday, October 24th APPRAISATHON The Peninsula Public Library will be holding an Antiques Road Show style appraisal in their meeting room conducted by appraiser, author, television personality and comedian Judith Katz-Schwartz. Lawrence School District residents are encouraged to bring two items of their choice down to the library for a free verbal appraisal. Space is limited and anyone interested must register prior to the event by either calling the library at (516) 239-3262 ext. 216 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. come down to the library to register in person.

A TASTEFUL EVENING The Peninsula Counseling Center will be holding a gourmet extravaganza from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Woodmere Club as they try to raise money for the center. There will be food tasting from 40 local restaurants, bakeshops, and wineries. There will also be a raffle for sports memorabilia and other exciting items as well as a chance to win a live auction for a Hewlett Bulldog. Special guest Michael Psilakis from “Iron Chef” will be on hand to personally autograph his new cookbook. For more information please call Audrey Goodman at (516) 569-6600.

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

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MOVIE LISTINGS MALVERNE CINEMA 350 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY - (516) 599-6966 The Debt | 1hr 53min | Rated R | WED&THURS: 2, 4:30, 7:30pm The Help | 2hr 17min | Rated PG-13 | WED&THURS: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30pm The Women on the 6th Floor | 1hr 44min | Rated R WED&THURS: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:40pm Sarah’s Key (Elle s’appelait Sarah) | 1hr 51min | Rated PG-13 WED&THURS: 1, 5:30pm The Mill and the Cross | 1hr 32min | Rated R | WED&THURS: 1, 3:15, 5:40, 7:40pm Mozart’s Sister | 2 hr] | WED&THURS: 2, 4:30, 7:30pm

UA LYNBROOK 6 321 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY - (800) 326-3264 ext. 624 Real Steel | 2hr 7min | Rated PG-13 | WED&THURS: 4,7pm Footloose | 1hr 53min | Rated PG-13 | WED&THURS: 3:45, 6:45pm Dolphin Tale | 1hr 52min | Rated PG | WED&THURS: 4:30pm Dolphin Tale 3D | 1hr 52min | Rated PG | WED&THURS: 7:15pm The Lion King 3D | 1hr 29min | Rated G | WED&THURS: 4:15,6:30pm The Ides of March | 1hr 42min | Rated R | WED&THURS 4:55, 7:45pm The Big Year | 1hr 40min | Rated PG | WED&THURS: 4:45, 7:30pm

SUNRISE MULTIPLEX CINEMAS 750 West Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream, NY - (800) 315-4000 Real Steel | 2hr 7min | Rated PG-13 WED&THURS 12:45, 1:15,3:35,4:05,6:30,7:05,9:20,9:55pm Footloose | 1hr 53min | Rated PG-13 | WED&THURS: 1:20, 4:10, 7, 9:45pm Dream House | 1hr 32min | Rated PG-13 | WED&THURS: 12:05, 2:20, 4:35, 6:50, 9:05pm Abduction | 1hr 46min | Rated PG-13 | WED&THURS: 1:35,4:15,6:45,9:15pm Contagion | 1hr 45min | Rated PG-13 | WED&THURS: 12:10, 2:40, 5:15, 7:40, 10:10pm Colombiana | 1hr 47min | Rated PG-13WED&THURS: 12:30, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:15pm The Help | 2hr 17min | Rated PG-13 | WED&THURS: 1,7:10pm The Lion King 3D | 1hr 27min | Rated G | WED&THURS: 12, 2:10, 4:25, 6:35, 9pm Dolphin Tale | 1hr 52min | Rated G | WED&THURS: 12, 2:25pm Dolphin Tale 3D | 1hr 52min | Rated G | WED&THURS: 4:50, 7:20, 9:50pm Killer Elite | 1hr 52min | WED&THURS: 4, 10:05pm The Thing | 1hr 43min | Rated PG-13 WED&THURS: 12:15, 1:45, 2:40, 4:30, 5:10, 7:15, 7:45, 9:50, 10:20 Drive | 1hr 40min | Rated R | WED&THURS: 12:55, 3:45, 6:40, 9:10pm Kevin Hart: Laugh At My Pain | Rated R WED&THURS 1:05, 3:20, 5:30, 7:55, 10:15pm

AMC LOEWS FANTASY 5 18 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre, NY - (888) 262-4386 Contagion | 1hr 45min | Rated PG-13 | WED&THURS: 2:20, 7:30pm Moneyball | 2hr 6min | Rated PG-13 | WED&THURS: 2,5,8pm Dream House | 1hr 32min | Rated R | WED&THURS: 2:30, 5:10, 7:50pm Killer Elite | 1hr 40min | Rated R | WED&THURS: 4:50pm 50/50 | 1hr 35min | Rated R | WED&THURS: 3:30,6,8:30pm The Thing | 1hr 43min | Rated PG-13 | WED&THURS: 3:15, 5:45, 8:15pm Please be advised that the Green Acres Theater was closed and therefore, there will no longer be any listings for them. Call theaters for weekend show times.

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Late Night Humor

FOOD COURT

The Best of This Week’s Post 11pm Wit

Jimmy Fallon

Fried Calamari

More Than Pizza is Special at Friendlier in Woodmere

Rowan Atkinson in Johnny English Reborn

New on TV Sunday, October 23 Glam Fairy: Style Network 8:00 p.m. A spin-off of the Style Network’s Jerseylicious, the Glam Fairy documents Alexa’s booming hair and makeup business, The Glam Factory, and all the drama in between. Also on the show, are Alexa, known as A2, a recent high school graduate and Alexa’s assistant, Briella, the Hair Fairy, Glamo, the Wardrobe Stylist, Jon, the Client Liaison and Glamo’s competition, Jessica, the Makeup Fairy, and Sharie, another Hair Fairy.

Million Dollar Mind Game: ABC 4:00 p.m. A show involving logic and teamwork puts a twist on traditional game shows.

Teams with six people who are co-workers, teammates, or

friends need to answer a series of logic-based questions. The more questions they answer correctly, the more money they earn towards their grand prize, which could earn then $1 million. But, the team has only 60 seconds to discuss and decide an answer. They also can choose after each answer, if they will leave with the money they made or move on to the next question for a chance at more money. The show is hosted by popular United Kingdom television personality, Vernon Kay.

New in Movies Friday, October 21

Friendlier Pizzeria and Trattoria opened in 1976 by current owner Vito Vinceslao’s father Tony and his uncle Mario. They have remained a popular Woodmere restaurant due to customers who have just kept coming back over the years.

“We have very loyal customers,” Vinceslao said. “We are known for our special salad ($6.95) and roast chicken ($17.95). We’re here to stay. I know our food is great. A lot of people don’t even read the menu anymore. They just know what they want” Their roast chicken is served with garlic and rosemary white wine, lightly salted and is a very healthy choice

according to Vinceslao. Their grilled salmon bruschetta ($18.95) is another healthy dish served with baked salmon, chopped tomato and onion and a little balsamic on the side. Vinceslao also showed off their special salad, which they are known for. It includes salami, provolone, roasted pepper, chopped tomato and onions with iceberg lettuce and mixed greens. Their fried calamari ($12.95) is served with roasted red peppers topped with Italian red tomato sauce.

Friendlier also recently won honors for best non-kosher pizza in The Five Towns according to a review by The South Shore Standard.

Friendlier Pizzeria and Trottoria is located at 1006 Railroad Avenue in Woodmere. They are open from 10:00 a.m. till 9:00 p.m. every day.

To place an order for pickup or delivery, call them at (516) 569-5373.

David Letterman

“Yesterday the CEO of Citigroup said that he can understand why all these Occupy Wall Street protesters are so frustrated. In fact, he felt so bad for them, he gave himself a $10 million sympathy bonus.”

–Jimmy Fallon “The White House is apparently pushing to create more Latino-themed landmarks.

Now that’s in addition to our current Latino-themed landmark, California.”

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For more info call Leba at 516-374-6080 lrosen@brmnyc.com.

–Conan O’Brien “Big Ben is leaning to one side, but they think that it might be able to somehow correct itself. And I thought well, yeah, look at Mitt Romney. He used to lean to the left, now he leans to the right.”

–David Letterman

–Jay Leno

David Letterman’s “Top Ten Things Michele O’Bachmann Said During Her Trip To New York City” 10. ‘A pigeon just nested in my hair’ 9. ‘Will the Holland Tunnel take me to Holland?’

8. ‘Where does Batman live?’

7. ‘Hold on, I’m getting a text from Anthony Weiner’ 6. ‘Where are the Jews?’

5. ‘He has to be the tiniest mayor ever’ 4. ‘It’s such an honor to be here in The Windy City’ 3. ‘If you won’t endorse me, Mr. Trump, would you consider me for ‘Celebrity Apprentice’?’

2. ‘They’ve got more hookers here than a congressional Christmas party’ 1. ‘There goes Letterman . . .

Get him!’

“The Saudi government is upset about this plot to assassinate their ambassador. As you know, Saudi Arabia condemns all acts of terrorism unless, of course, they’re sponsoring them.”

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–Conan O’Brien

Office Suites for Rent

“Hulk Hogan says he no longer supports President Obama.

Yeah. But the president’s not worried because he has the support of the Iron Sheik and Triple H.”

“The Occupy Wall Street protests continued in New York City. Today the protests have been going on for four weeks now. That’s longer than most NBC sitcoms last.”

–Jay Leno

Alexa, the Glam Fairy

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–Jimmy Fallon

“Herman Cain has moved ahead of Mitt Romney. Can you believe that? Political analysts say this is because Americans don’t understand Mormonism but they do understand pizza.”

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Conan O’Brien

“Herman Cain is surging in the polls. Many polls have him ahead of Mitt Romney.

He hasn’t said who he would choose as his running mate yet, but according to a report, he’s had several meetings with Papa John.”

“White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley announced he’ll be leaving the White House after the election. I get the feeling a lot of people are going to be leaving the White House after the election.”

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CLASSIFIED Help Wanted A/R/Payroll/Bookkeeper: No Exp. necessary. Salary Commensurate, takes little of your time. Requirements: computer literate, efficient and dedicated. Email resume to: distributionspcomp@gmail.com Business Associate: with strong sales and marketing experience. Assist in running a 36 years established equipment and supplies business. E-mail particulars to consultlu@aol.com Feel Good About What You Do For A Living! Afternoon, overnight and weekend positions available in the 5 Towns for caring and responsible individuals to work with boys who have developmental disabilities.

Staff provide socialization & skill-building opportunities within a residential setting to enhance the lives of each resident. Excellent benefits package, including a free health insurance option for full time employees.

Good English communication and writing skills required. Valid driver’s license a must.

Ohel Bais Ezra, Phone: 718-686-3102, E-mail: resumes@ohelfamily.org In-class Aid: for high-functioning 8th grade yeshiva boy. 5 days, 4 hrs. Ideal for individual in special education. Call 917-601-1109 Physical Therapy Assistant: (PT/FT) PT office in Five Towns. If interested please call 516-650-5756 Sales Agents: Hudson Energy, well established Energy Co. (ESCO) Looking for motivated, personable, assertive, top-notch sales agents. Offers great Upfront Commissions!

E-mail resume to SalesNYC@hudsonenergy. net. Or call 718-677-1570 Sales Agents: www.Jewpon.com is looking for Sales agents! Commission based salary.

E-mail Nisso@Jewpon.com, Name, Phone Number, E-mail Address and Resume Secretary/ Receptionist: Seeking reliable and well organized individual who has the ability to multi-task and work well with others to work in our mental health clinic in Far Rockaway. Responsibilities include answering phones, registering patients, assist medical billing with insurance verification and pre-certification, collecting fees and co-pays, inputting therapist schedules into computer, assist Office Manager and more. Must have typing, computer skills and have excellent English communication. This P/T position is Sunday 8:30am–4:30pm and M-TH 6pm– 10pm. Ohel Bais Ezra, Phone: 718-686-3102, E-mail: resumes@ohelfamily.org

Real Estate for Sale Bayswater/Far Rockaway: Late 1800’s Colonial w/real Old World Charm, Mst Suite/fpl + 4 Br’s, Lr/fpl, Fdr/fpl, Eik, Moldings thruout, Full Bsmt w/Ose $534,000 LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Cedarhurst: Renovated 4br Colonial in a great location, beautiful prop. $649K MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Cedarhurst: Condo 1 bed, 1 bath, 1st fl $149K MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516569-5110 Cedarhurst: Townhouse, 3Br, 2.5 Bth, XLarge Master, Full Stand Up Attic, Great Storage…..$475K VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Cedarhurst: Charming 3 bdrm col ,attic ,basement, lg rooms $410K MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 Cedarhurst: Expanded cape with main level den 3 bdrms $349K MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 Cedarhurst: Mint 3-4BR 1 1/2bth bright spacious Col. EIK, FDR, LR/fpl, Den, 1st flr, lndry rm, cath ceilgs, hardwd flrs, lge backyard. Full bsmt. Great loc. $649,000. 516-569-6560 East Rockaway: Lg split 5 br’s, Waterviews $629K MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516569-5110 Far Rockaway: Spacious 3 bdrm home + den attic, basement $400’s MILKY FORST PROPERTIES 516-239-0306 East Rockaway: Waterfront. Open Layout. New Top-Of-Line Kit. Heated IGP $689K MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Garden City/Hempstead: PRICE REDUCTION! Stately updated C/H Col, 1/2Acre. 3 BR/3.5Bth.Oak Flrs. Granite Eik/Ss Appls/ Brkfst Area. FDR. LR/Fpl, Wndws Olkg Backyrd W/Pool & Bluestone Patio. Full Fin Bsmt/ Bar/Wine Cellar/Full Bth. Move In Cond!! $649K Call Lynne Moreo 516-506-2540; Lynne.Moreo@cbmoves.com.

Coldwell Banker Residential Hewlett: Great family home. Exp Col. 4BR, 3.5Bths, EIK, FDR,Den, fin Attic, fin Bsmt.

CAC on 1st flr. Reduced! Motiv!$425K JANKALMAN.COM 516-569-5651 Hewlett: Elegant Col features all lg rooms.

4BR, 3.55Bths, Den, Solarium w/hot tub. Attached 5rm professional ste w/private entrance. Fin bsmt. Sys.$629K JANKALMAN. COM 516-569-5651 Hewlett: 3Br, 2.5Ba, Lg EIK, Den, Full Bsmnt.

Wood Floors. Great Prop. $399K MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett: Col Lg. 5brms $939K MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Hewlett: Townhouse, Lr, Dr, Eik, Den w/Sliders to Pvt backyard, 3Br, 2.5Baths, Laundry Rm, Att 1 car garage $399,000 LORI & ASSOCIATES (516)791-8300 Hewlett: Hewlett Town House Co-Op 3 br’s, 3 bths, 2 enc terraces, drman, pool $499K MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Hewlett: Colonial. 5 Br, 4 Bth, All Redone, New O/S Kitchen, Finished Basement w/Wine Cellar, Huge Backyard, SD#14…..$1.050M VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Hewlett: 3 FAM. 6br/3bth, new upgrades, low taxes, great rent roll.. $599,000 Must see!

FSBO 516-569-6579 Hewlett Bay Manor: 1st floor. Spacious 1 br.

Large living room. EIK $170K MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Bay Park: Colonial, 7 Br, 2.55 Bths, Atrium w/spa, Palladium Window, New Bath, Cul-De-Sac, SD#14…….$1.499M VI PROPERTIES 516-791-1313 Hewlett Gables: Spacious 2 br, 2 ba Townhome. $499K or Rent $2800/mo MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Harbor: 4 br’s, btful prop $1,050M MARJORIE HAUSMAN REALTY 516-569-5110 Hewlett Harbor: Large 6br 3ba Balin Exp Ranch SD # 20 OS corner prop. $799K MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Harbor: Beautiful Open 5br, 4.5ba home over 3000’ft. CAC, IGP $895K MORTON HAVES 516-374-0100 Hewlett Harbor: Spacious 5br. New EIK. Gor-

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DEMOCRATIC VOICE

Our New Age Of Protest CONTINUED FROM P. A8 tween government and the private sector and that can only happen by giving directed tax incentives to businesses so that they will hire workers.

This is a small agenda that these protesters can use to

wealth.

The fact that these protests are growing tells us that this country wants to be heard at the most basic level, at the citizen level. I am excited by the idea that focused protest leads to real change. I hope they succeed if they get their act together.

come up with a comprehensive message that will keep the protests alive and vital. This protest will lose momentum very soon unless it focuses on real things to protest. But you can’t protest everything nor can you protest a hazy concept like having Wall Street redistribute the

LEGISLATIVE VOICE

“Why Should Anyone Believe Sava?”

CONTINUED FROM P. A8 And, while the town is holding the line on taxes in 2012, Supervisor Murray and the Town Board continue to invest in the future, helping to upgrade infrastructure and create jobs. Under the “Improve Hempstead Town” Capital Program, the town is investing $50 million for construction projects to upgrade town facilities, infrastructure and create jobs for our residents.

Kate Murray is controlling expenses. For example, Town salaries and wages in 2012 will increase less than one percent, compared to an increase of 2.6 percent in our region’s total private sector compensation figures during the most recent one year period. And, the town has lowered its debt service costs by

if you are being intellectually honest, you really have to acknowledge that Supervisor Kate Murray’s 2012 budget, which freezes all town taxes, is a document that earns the respect of rating agencies on Wall Street and the trust of neighbors on Main Street.

Supervisor Kate Murray is the obvious choice in the upcoming election. Her ability to provide quality services and programs for our Town of Hempstead residents at the lowest possible cost makes her the right person to lead the Town of Hempstead through the turbulent waters of the current economy. That, Mr. Sava, is why you should believe her now and why neighbors will never believe your anemic, partisan attempts to distort and mislead the public.

$6.3 million over the past three years. In fact, one other major town on Long Island is burdening taxpayers with a debt load that equates to over 20 percent of its total budget. That figure is double the percentage of Hempstead’s debt to budget ratio.

To see evidence of Supervisor Murray’s excellent fiscal record, just look at the independent credit rating agencies. Hempstead Town enjoys Wall Street’s highest credit ratings and the independent Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the town its Excellence in Financial Reporting Award seven years running.

Mr. Sava, you are correct that property taxes are high and that our residents are struggling. But,

DEAR THAT'S LIFE

It’s Only a Game CONTINUED FROM P. A8 as I watched my Yanks implode, I knew exactly what had gone wrong and why they lost that night in such glorious fashion: I took a Mets fan with me to the game. The karma was just too strong to warm up those Yankee bats.

Even before our season ended, I saw a teenage boy I know wearing a Mets sweatshirt. Considering the pain Mets fans went through this season, I asked him how he wore that sweatshirt with pride. “I don’t wear it with pride,” he said, “I just wear it.” As I sat in Yankee Stadium that night, I commented that I now knew what it felt like to be a Mets fan. Posting that realization on Facebook, I was met by boos and hisses, one person saying that it was not funny to even joke about like that. As we walked out of the stadium, however, some fans rowdier than others (some fans far less sober than others), one person audibly made the exact same comment.

He was not met by jeers and nasty glances – his sentiment was

SNEAK

is still just a number in a column. As for my children, however, when their hearts are broken or something goes awry with them, the pain is almost palpable. That, I explained, is real life.

We left Yankee Stadium that night to face the NYPD dressed in riot gear, with street closures all around the area, having prepared for a much different ending than the one we faced. The only upshot to this fate was that I would not be bleary eyed for the next couple of weeks, needing to stay up and watch my Yanks as they continued their expected postseason romp.

There would be no red eyes, no exhausted students and no further Facebook posts – the season was over. I could get some sleep.

Of course, a family member had a different take on how I might have caused the end to the season. It was not my bringing a smug Mets fan to such a pivotal game that did us in. His theory laid blame solely on me.

“This is what you’re doing the night before Yom Kippur?!” he asked me.

reaffirmed by slight nods of the head and frowning faces. It had been a long night.

Reaching the turning point of the story, Fallon and his buddies sit in a bar and bemoan the latest Red Sox heartbreak. Crying into their beers, they notice four of their beloved players sitting at a table nearby, eating dinner. The players are not crying, nor are they tearing their hair out (Damon still sporting his beloved mane at that point in his career). Rather, it is Fallon and his friends who are mourning what seems to be another upsetting season as the players themselves enjoy their meal. At this point, Ben has a realization: it is only a game. If the players are not beating themselves up about their most recent loss, then neither should he.

A student recently asked me the difference between loving my team and loving something else more serious, like my children. When my Yanks lose, I explain, I am disappointed, not heartbroken. At the end of the day, it is just a game and while it is incredibly entertaining, a loss

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CONTINUED FROM P. B5 kinson plays the role of a secret agent who has no clue about fear or danger. His current mission is to stop a group of international assassins be-

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Pike, Gillian Anderson, and Dominic West.

Paranormal Activity 3: Rated R. Thriller/horror. The supernatural horror is back but this time it takes viewers back to where it all started — in 1988, young Katie and Kristie friend an invisible entity who lives in their home. Katie (Katie Featherson), Kristie (Sprague Grayden), Young Katie (Chloe Csengery), Young Kristi (Jessica Tyler Brown), and Daniel (Brian Boland) star in the film.

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Showing pride in community, almost 30 residents and merchants arrived to partake in the the 3rd Semi-Annual Woodmere Clean Sweep. Ann Salpeter Schockett, Woodmere Leader and Director of the Community Enrichment Mini-Center, was thrilled with the response. Schockett said, “Many thanks to Jaime Wysocki of Dance Express for co-sponsoring the event, the NCPD Fourth Precinct, NCPD Five Towns Auxiliary Police Unit 109 commanded

by Captain Danny Gluck of Woodmere, Bagelo of Woodmere and Mama Betta’s of Coughty in Inwood for delicious refreshments for the ‘crew’, Anthony Rivelli, Sr. of Inwood and Peter Matuza of Woodmere for the set-up and break-down and all the wonderful volunteers who ‘pitched in’! See you in the Spring!”

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Inwood Family Hosts Halloween Fright for a Cause

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estled at 187 Wanser Avenue in Inwood is a spooky house covered with cobwebs, skeletons and fake blood. Tombstones envelop the home, and in the driveway lies a haunted 1968 Cadillac hearse with a skeleton lounging in the driver’s seat.

Warren Martz is unaffected by the eerie decorations -- he’s been designing his haunted home for Halloween for the past five years. “We built this house five years ago and we thought, ‘Now we live in a nice house, lets decorate it,’” Martz said.

Martz has been living in The Five Towns since he was five years old. He noted that he’s stayed here for the past 35 years because of the accessibility. “Everything’s available here; you can get to the city and the beach. You can get in your car and within 45 minutes, you can be almost anywhere you want.”

Martz starts decorating in August in preparation for Halloween. “Every year it gets bigger.

The kids come here, the police close the streets down, and it’s about 1500 to 2000 people …the

He’s feeling a little light headed. line goes three houses down,” Martz said. “The street is almost a carnival atmosphere. Kids are screaming, some are crying, parents are laughing, and the other houses don’t even decorate -they just come to our house.”

He does the decorating mostly by himself and doesn’t finish until the Sunday before Halloween.

Nobody is allowed inside his home; instead he builds a walk through with four rooms on his driveway with about 25 actors.

Although his wife and kids help him take the decorations down after Halloween, Martz noted that he doesn’t usually want

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son — she would go out of her way to help others. You could spend all day talking to. To see her in the condition she is now… you couldn’t not help her.”

Castro who was going to get

Night of the living dead

Fright fest at Wanser Avenue much help other than that.

“They know I’m a perfectionist. At this point, I’m way out of the league counting how much I’ve spent…I bought a 1968 Cadillac Hearse for the driveway,” Martz said. “It’s an addiction decorat-

Driving Ms. Bones

ing. I’ve driven 400 miles to get rusty cemetery gates. I’ve gotten driftwood from upstate because it looked eerie. I’ve had props made in California and shipped to me.”

His son, Kevin, a Lawrence High School student, noted that the decorations still haven’t lost their cool. “The kids at school talk about it a lot. It’s def a big deal around here. He [my dad] never ceases to amaze me.

Sometimes there’s a two to three hour line at the beginning of Halloween.”

This year’s Halloween is a little

Photo by Scott Moore different than the rest, though, Martz noted. Going through the walk through will cost $1 in an effort to help a friend in need.

His friend’s wife, Vivian Castro of Bayshore, was diagnosed with breast cancer. “She’s just that per-

one breast removed, was told that there was a high possibility that the cancer would return to the other breast. She’s determined to have both removed, but Medicaid will only cover the removal of the cancerous breast and partial reconstructive surgery, but won’t cover the removal of the other. “I’m not going through chemo again,” Castro said. “It’s the worst thing in the world, I don’t care what anyone says, it was horrible for me. After every chemo, I spent 10 days in my bed exhausted. Take them both!” She joked.

In the middle of all of this,

Castro’s husband lost his job after the motorcycle dealership he worked at closed down. But, Castro with brimming optimism won’t let it get her down. “I’ve had so many bad things happen,

Photo by Scott Moore that at this point I don’t let it bother me. If I can’t fix it, I don’t stress it. I have three kids.

You know what I’m, still alive.

We’ll make it. “ To help Castro’s cause, extra donations will be accepted at The Haunted Driveway. The driveway will be open 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Halloween night. On weekends throughout October, people can visit the house, but the driveway and walk-through won’t be open until Halloween. Martz noted that they occasionally do random scares to visitors before Halloween. ghostofinwood.webs.com.

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RE-ELECT Legislator

Howard J. Kopel Howard Kopel isn’t a professional politician. He’s a local businessman who ran for the County Legislature two years ago, promising to make the tough decisions necessary to cut spending, reform Nassau’s assessment system, and reverse the habit of endless tax hikes that were making Nassau unaffordable for our working families and seniors.

Here’s what Legislator Howard J. Kopel, our community advocate, has accomplished for us: •

Supported two consecutive no tax increase budgets

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